CNET news editors and reporters provide top technology news, with investigative reporting and in-depth coverage of tech issues and events.https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.pnghttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-mlbs-and-t-mobiles-abs-challenge-system-corrects-strike-calls-in-seconds/4c0208a1-f48c-4ccb-aae1-3c59dfca73a2Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:58 +0000A new way to analyze pitches is changing technology and strategy in the major leagues.Jeff Carlsonhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/a-gemini-fueled-fitbit-could-be-the-muscle-that-googles-smart-glasses-need/bf986c84-2611-4f38-826e-0c053c631c5fSat, 16 May 2026 12:00:57 +0000Commentary: Trying out Google's new Gemini-powered Fitbit makes me wonder if this is the killer companion for Google's upcoming glasses. I bet it will be.Scott Steinhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/features/phone-battery-life-silicon-carbon-what-next/09e70c4a-c3c8-4964-b6a4-106f551359d3Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:28 +0000As our phones become more advanced, batteries are feeling the strain. But advances in technology and shifts in our habits could help close the gap.Abrar Al-Heetihttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/livestream-fa-cup-final-soccer-watch-chelsea-vs-man-city-for-free/91b6e5e7-a348-44b3-9413-85d292fb54dfSat, 16 May 2026 11:01:13 +0000Can the West Londoners salvage their season, or will Pep Guardiola's men claim a cup double?Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-16-1792/06aeaaa7-a271-40ad-b37e-f21501a87a76Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:43 +0000Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 16, No. 1,792.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-may-16/a748a0c8-28f3-4b28-9615-b0cf492bc1ecSat, 16 May 2026 02:30:48 +0000Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 16.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-16-600/ce315d01-df9f-4ead-bb0e-aa51456fee22Fri, 15 May 2026 23:57:40 +0000Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 16, No. 600.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/home/security/switchbots-smart-deadbolt-uses-face-id-to-unlock-your-door/dd234464-ce06-4a5d-96c6-250e07656a0aFri, 15 May 2026 23:44:11 +0000Face ID isn't just for your phone. SwitchBot's new smart lock line uses facial recognition to unlock your deadbolt.Ajay Kumarhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-16-804/02624ea2-f96d-4a9c-93cc-61885b23141fFri, 15 May 2026 23:43:09 +0000Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 16 No. 804.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-16-1070/fea7595b-fc14-4019-93cd-57c20a85ab56Fri, 15 May 2026 23:38:45 +0000Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 16, No. 1,070.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/news/dysons-new-fan-and-air-purifier-combo-follows-you-around-the-room-to-deliver-clean-air/ee204f63-05f8-43fa-860e-088eab57d27fFri, 15 May 2026 22:54:18 +0000Oscillating fans are a nice idea to spread air around the room, but what if you just want to cool yourself? Dyson's Find+Follow uses AI tracking to do it.Ajay Kumarhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-releases-codex-for-chatgpt-mobile-app/3f622827-9275-44fb-a4a2-8fefcd3d138fFri, 15 May 2026 22:18:39 +0000You'll never escape your vibe coding projects as long as you have your phone with you.Alex Valdeshttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gmail-less-than-15gb-storage/440f0daf-4fc2-41fc-92db-73de36ce72a8Fri, 15 May 2026 20:55:00 +0000A report suggests that Google's 15GB free tier is at risk as the company tests a lower 5GB cap for new sign-ups.Omar Gallagahttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/android-16-bug-allows-apps-to-ignore-vpns-and-leak-ip-addresses/5ee5ad47-5921-4dc2-8162-0f827a5d9767Fri, 15 May 2026 20:50:47 +0000A newly discovered vulnerability circumvents even always-on VPNs for Android users.Tyler Lacomahttps://www.cnet.com/tech/nordvpn-survey-cybercrime/e9caa984-331e-47ec-acbb-8e8c8c1724ddFri, 15 May 2026 19:16:41 +0000You're the weakest link in your own cybersecurity. And scam calls and emails are the biggest threat.Giselle Castro-Slobodahttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-glasses-are-coming-again-heres-what-to-expect/0e68fe1e-ed05-4b50-bb1b-4be7891f0f92Fri, 15 May 2026 17:44:00 +0000Google should be ready to tell us more about a whole range of smart glasses to compete with Meta. Here's what we know already.Scott Steinhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/cnet-will-text-you-the-best-daily-deals-for-free/1a8920c7-c5be-4cf7-a3ed-93352e068edeFri, 15 May 2026 16:04:00 +0000There are already some early Memorial Day deals starting, and you don't want to miss us sending you the best of the sales.Russell Hollyhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-aston-villa-vs-liverpool-from-anywhere-live/b0dc1126-10a6-4946-945f-0b172c58dd71Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:52 +0000It's a key clash at Villa Park in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification.Kevin Lynchhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-ramageddon-why-ai-is-making-laptops-and-phones-more-expensive/2b18e8df-e0d8-4c7c-b76b-9fd50ffb71b7Fri, 15 May 2026 14:39:23 +0000The global memory chip supply shortage has skyrocketed the prices of electronics, including phones and computers. Here's what to know about it.Barbara Pazurhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/students-cheating-with-ai-caused-princeton-to-overturn-a-133-year-old-rule/b5dd5917-1a10-485f-9ec5-8e22e6927554Fri, 15 May 2026 14:21:00 +0000AI on smartphones makes it hard for students to catch each other cheating, and social media makes them less likely to report it.Joe Hindyhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-research-moral-compass-red-lines-albert-bandura/dc095744-62b5-4e6c-be42-7e4d44ed71a9Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000Guest column: If you're building the most powerful technology ever, you're going to need to learn to activate your principles.Max Tegmarkhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/best-oled-tv/139b517d-7cd3-4b7a-a757-7c305b9bce0dFri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000If you want the best picture quality you can buy, you have to go OLED. Here are the best TVs I've tested.Ty Pendleburyhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/this-new-gemini-is-not-the-siri-we-need/7401f342-c873-426d-b0c0-939ba22ad24cFri, 15 May 2026 12:01:00 +0000Commentary: I hope Apple gives us something more relatable for its next version of Siri.Bridget Careyhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-travel-phone-plan/d14ae97d-11f0-4db0-91f5-6f1d74259665Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000When you want seamless phone coverage in countries outside the US, these plans give you the best international options.Jeff Carlsonhttps://www.cnet.com/home/security/best-smoke-detector/915bf61a-191e-40e9-b215-8520d9159f14Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000These smoke and CO alarms are the best available -- including smart upgrades to make management easier.Tyler Lacoma