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/services-and-software/upgrading-your-ai-chatbot-heres-how-much-itll-cost-you/6ec0b354-e539-474c-a4d6-0e167d0e2256Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:44:10 +0000This is what spending money on a more advanced AI model will get you.Blake Stimachttps://www.cnet.com/news-live/claude-outage-anthropic-status-june-16-2026/0b9c2d06-8c62-4ae3-94bd-a773b540293eTue, 16 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0000Anthropic's Claude AI service appeared to stop working on Tuesday. Here's what we know so far.Jon Reedhttps://www.cnet.com/news-live/awe-2026-smart-glasses-augmented-reality-live-coverage/73b1b996-0462-471e-8b80-9623044b6374Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:59:41 +0000Augmented World Expo this week will give us the best look yet at the state of the art in high-tech eyewear.Scott Steinhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/android-17-preview/76e21563-a1b8-4ad1-af2f-053bfc1f3581Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:58 +0000The latest from Android is upon us. 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I haven't tried them out yet, but did talk to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel.Scott Steinhttps://www.cnet.com/deals/cnet-top-deals-of-the-week/39732d68-3675-4537-890f-8981b76b284eTue, 16 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000Don't miss these handpicked discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of Prime Day.Aashna Gheewallahttps://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/toy-story-5-review/4be2ef13-1a1f-4c67-bef4-d8030f25d6feTue, 16 Jun 2026 16:01:01 +0000Review: The sequel tackles the reality of our screen-obsessed world with emotional depth and humor.Abrar Al-Heetihttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/overwatch-season-3-shion-neon-junction/7f21ad5c-8b66-4e5e-a741-0d7477ea8f7bTue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:42 +0000The dual-wielding crime boss is the headliner of the season, but the first new hybrid map in four years might be the bigger win.Adam Benjaminhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nimbles-sharepower-portable-battery-splits-in-two-to-double-your-charging-pleasure/0f5722ee-6719-49c6-aaaa-e1dc495dbcc2Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0000I tried Nimble's innovative (if a little pricey) 10,000-mAh power bank that splits in two, so you can share with someone else in need of a charge.David Carnoyhttps://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-vegan-meal-delivery-services/f4fe6795-b77e-4836-a4f7-83974d21ef80Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0000After many, many months spent testing vegan meal kits and prepared meals, I can safely say that these services have the best plant-based dishes.Anna Gragerthttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-built-a-real-spider-man-tracker-you-can-use-this-summer/b4e6ebdc-0356-4431-ae99-482c6c00e9c0Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:43 +0000Samsung lets you be the "guy in the chair" with an interactive fan site tied to the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day flick.Antuan Goodwinhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/flat-popsockets-are-here-and-i-like-it-better-than-ohsnaps-flat-grip/8186d0a0-fe63-44a0-8bba-e7155e7e697cTue, 16 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0000The iconic phone grip has been redesigned and goes on sale today at Apple Stores.Bridget Careyhttps://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/new-gadget-doesnt-just-track-sleep-uses-custom-scents-ai-improve-it/238ae350-243b-4d0d-b355-29967aeed8b2Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Kimba is an AI-powered sleep technology system that releases personalized scents to help you sleep better. Here’s how it works.Anna Gragerthttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/verizon-debuts-discounted-plans-for-new-subscribers-to-attract-carrier-converts/22812518-fb7c-4596-b2f1-57f1064812e3Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:01:00 +0000Verizon's plans offer the highest data speeds and options to upgrade phones every year.Jeff Carlsonhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/new-verizon-shine-loyalty-program-seeks-to-reward-long-time-subscribers/13c6bb67-a125-400a-94c5-3d5acf9f333cTue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000Verizon is working to keep customers with weekly perks and some big giveaways.Jeff Carlsonhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/nothing-earbuds-deal/860aa061-1f01-48aa-a179-75d9afff505cTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0000Down from $149 to $73, this is the kind of deal your ears will appreciate.Ingrid Cruzhttps://www.cnet.com/deals/ring-battery-doorbell-2-for-1-deal/10ccb61c-b552-412a-8be3-c6d4d4d9bde7Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0000The first big Prime Day deal is live a week early, unlocking early savings on the Ring Battery Doorbell before the rush starts.Soumya Shasi Kumarhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-16-835/ab2d33e2-ab26-40ff-9b2b-b616d5902392Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:01:02 +0000Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 16 No. 835.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-16-1101/96fe8b86-1856-4677-961e-fcb3895b7f5dTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:01:01 +0000Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 16, No. 1,101.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-16-1823/cf22dc87-a12d-49b6-a009-a46e0d253b4eTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:01:00 +0000Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 16, No. 1,823.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-june-16/d3aaec51-206c-4309-bc19-b903862598a5Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:25:00 +0000Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 16.Gael Cooperhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-16-631/bfbc2411-3c20-4d9e-b760-003f91d5716fTue, 16 Jun 2026 05:18:00 +0000Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 16, No. 631.Gael Cooper