CNET News Digest
Daily News • Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Deleting Data Just Got Easier for Californians, but It’s Just One Piece of the Larger Cybersecurity Puzzle
The newly launched DROP portal could be a game-changer for Californians’ privacy, even though it’s not a replacement for a holistic cybersecurity approach.
The 4 Best Chest Strap Heart-Rate Monitors for Your 2026 Workouts, Approved by Fitness Experts
These monitors are comfortable to wear and accurately track your heart rate during workouts.
‘Ted Lasso’ Is Returning to Apple TV: When Will Season 4 Premiere?
Everyone’s favorite soccer coach is back in time for the World Cup. And this time, he’s leading a women’s team.
Consider Cutting Back on These 10 Foods for a Clean, Well-Rounded Diet
Consuming certain foods in moderation is key to healthy living.
Motorola’s Moto Watch Feels Like a Steal at $150
With Polar-level fitness cred and week-long battery life, the most head-turning feature is its price.
55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained
Yes, you should absolutely marathon them.
This Robot Vacuum Fits Under My Couch, and It’s Currently at a Record Low on Amazon
Whether you have tile, wood, carpet or a mix of all, the Dreame X50 Ultra can leave every floor type spotless.
Don’t Buy an iPhone 16E Right Now. Here’s Why
Commentary: Apple’s lean iPhone is a good value, but there’s a great reason to hold off on buying one right now.
CNET Survey: TV Buyers Want a Bigger Screen, Better Picture and New Features. Here’s How Much They’re Willing to Pay for It
Most Americans are ready to drop $1,200 on a new screen, but our in-house expert thinks you might be able to spend much less.
Where to Stream Oscar-Nominated ‘Sinners’ Right Now
You can watch two different versions of the movie.
What’s Better, Manual or Electric? I Asked Chefs About 6 Popular Kitchen Tools
Should you spring for that electric can opener or battery-powered pepper mill? Here’s what the pro chefs I spoke with had to say.
Expert-Approved Continuous Glucose Monitors to Track Your Glucose Daily
If you’re tracking your glucose, these are the best ones, according to the pros.
NotebookLM Review: Bring Your Own Sources to This Ultrapractical Google AI Tool
Whether you’re learning, working or creating, NotebookLM delivers the goods.
The One Thing You Need to Toggle Before You Move Money Between Venmo and PayPal
You can set up direct peer-to-peer transfers between PayPal and Venmo accounts, but take note of these settings first.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 28, #492
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 28, No. 492.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Jan. 28
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 28.
Best Earbuds and Headphones for Workouts and the Gym in 2026
Looking for headphones or earbuds for gym use? These are my current favorites among dozens of sport-friendly models I’ve tested.
The Doomsday Clock Jumps Closer to Midnight. AI Is a Big Reason Why
It’s not because of runaway robots. It’s because we’ve lost a “shared reality.”
Belkin Is Ending Support for Wemo Smart Home Devices. Here’s What That Means for You
If you own certain Belkin Wemo devices, they’ll stop working as soon as Jan. 31. Here’s what to know before it happens.
Scientists Are Using AI to Help Identify Dinosaur Footprints
The Dinotracker app was trained on eight major characteristics of dinosaur footprints to quickly determine the species.
Salmonella Risk: It’s Not Just Chocolate Bars That Were Recalled
Spring & Mulberry’s chocolate bars have been recalled, and they’re not the only Salmonella danger that might be in your pantry.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 28, #962
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 28 #962.
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 28 #696
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 28, No. 696.
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 28, #1684
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Jan. 28, No. 1,684.
Vizio’s New Quantum TV Is One of the Cheapest Mini LEDs Yet
The TV will go on sale in two sizes, 65 inches and 75 inches, with both priced under $500.