CNET News Digest

Daily News • Tuesday, 27 January 2026

This Anker Bluetooth Speaker Is One Of My Faves, and It’s Cheaper Than Ever at $75

I rated the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 a little more highly, but the newer Boom 3I sounds great and works while floating in water. It’s down to its lowest ever price right now.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Goes on Sale in Days, but Its $2,900 Price Is Unhinged

The twin-hinged foldable will be the most expensive mainstream phone ever released in the US.

EU Launches Investigation Into xAI Over Grok’s Nonconsensual Sexual Images

The European body is the latest entity to condemn the chatbot’s proliferation of AI-generated erotic images of women and girls.

Trying to Eat Healthier in 2026? Try These 12 Unexpectedly Nutritious Foods

You don’t have to splurge on organic superfoods and expensive supplements to improve your diet this year. These common foods are healthier than you think, and can help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.

Marathon: Release Date, Open Preview Weekend and More

Bungie’s extraction shooter has a new release date, and it’s coming soon.

Think Air Fryers Are Ugly? Behold Cosori’s New Stainless-Steel Model

I tested the Cosori Iconic stainless-steel air fryer for weeks. My take? It looks as good as it cooks.

How to Recycle Your Laptop Instantly: A Step-by-Step Guide to Repurposing Old Tech

Stop letting that box of tangled charging cables and ancient flip phones from 2012 live rent-free in your closet.

These Are the Pieces of Fitness Tech I Use Often as a Fitness Expert

These are the products I actually use and recommend for active individuals.

Do This One Thing to Your Air Purifier Before Turning It On

I spoke with experts about the health consequences of failing to properly maintain your air purifier.

‘Wonder Man’ Release Date: When Does the New Marvel Series Premiere?

Marvel Phase 6 introduces an unlikely new hero: a struggling Hollywood actor.

4 Tricks for Converting Almost Any Recipe to the Air Fryer

Want to cook everything in the air fryer? We don’t blame you. Here’s an easy guide to converting (almost) any recipe.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 27 #695

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 27, No. 695.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 27, #961

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 27 #961.

The 9 Worst Places to Put a Space Heater

Space heaters can keep you warm during the chilly season, but using them improperly can lead to big problems.

Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 27, #1683

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Jan. 27, No. 1,683.

8 Foods That Are More Likely to Contain Microplastics

Plus, a doctor reveals how we can lower our microplastic consumption.

MSI’s Panther Lake Laptop Delivers on Intel’s Promise of Power Plus Efficiency

Based on a Core Ultra Series 3 processor, the Prestige 14 Flip AI offers an unprecedented combination of 3D graphics power and all-day battery life.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 27, #491

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 27, No. 491.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Jan. 27

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 27.

Code Vein 2 Review: A Better Sequel Still Struggling to Stand Out Among Soulslikes

The anime Soulslike is back.

Google’s Gemini AI Will Now Generate Meeting Suggestions in Your Calendar. How It Works

Google Calendar will now surface suggested meeting times based on your availability, working hours and existing commitments.

Here’s Why You May Still Need a Landline in 2026

A home phone could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world when there’s a massive mobile outage.

WatchOS 26.2.1 Brings AirTag 2nd Gen Precision Finding to Apple Watch

I’m not a bat. I want my Apple Watch to show me where my AirTag second-generation trackers are, not make me listen for chirps throughout the house.

Your Sling Subscription Could Cost More Soon. Here’s What to Know

Sling Blue is going up by $4 for some.

The Full ‘Snow Moon’ Is Coming Out This Weekend

It’s not a supermoon like January’s full moon, but with all that snow on the ground, it should light up your backyard nicely.