CNET News Digest
Daily News • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
28 Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him in 2026
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to show your main squeeze you’re paying attention — you’ve selected a gift that truly speaks to their interests. This curated list of gifts for guys can help you do just that.
More AI Is Coming to Google Search, Including a Chatbot-Like Interface
You can ask follow-up questions to Google’s AI Overviews and use more natural language when searching.
I Avoided Using a Sports Watch Until I Tested This One by Garmin
Garmin Venu 4 Review: It’s the best-looking sports watch I’ve tested, with all the fitness metrics you need to level up your training, for a price.
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.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Gets Release Date and New Trailer
Jessica Jones joins Marvel’s Devil of Hell’s Kitchen in this new installment.
Meta Confirms Testing of Premium Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Subscriptions
The company says it’s testing paywalled premium sharing and AI features.
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.