CNET News Digest
Daily News • Friday, 30 January 2026
Best Internet Providers in Portland, Oregon
Portland offers plenty of options for fast and affordable internet. These are the top picks for broadband providers, according to CNET’s experts.
These 7 Workout Apps Make Exercising at Home Easy in 2026
Work up a sweat at home and save money with these CNET expert-recommended workout apps.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Jan. 30
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 30.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 30, #494
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 30, No. 494.
Google Considers Letting Websites Opt Out of Having Content Scraped for AI Overviews
Google’s polarizing generative AI summaries that appear at the top of search results are particularly unpopular among publishers. Regulatory intervention in the UK may offer them a way out.
Google Brings Genie 3 ‘World Building’ Experiment to AI Ultra Subscribers
The research prototype is like creating your own video game in real time.
Missed ‘Fallout’ Season 1? It’s Streaming Free on YouTube
You still need Prime Video to watch season 2.
Best Bluetooth Speaker for 2026
As CNET’s portable audio expert, I’ve reviewed dozens of Bluetooth speakers. Here are my current top picks for every budget based on sound quality, size, durability and battery life.
The FCC Wants Your Help With Its Investigation Into the Verizon Outage
The government agency has launched an investigation into the incident, with one focus on whether customers were unable to reach 911 in emergencies.
AI Is a Copyright Catastrophe and It Affects Everyone
Copyright issues are everywhere in the age of AI, and they affect more than just authors and artists.
New Apple Privacy Feature Works on Just Two iPhones, One Carrier
For now, the beta feature works only with Boost Mobile in the US and on two iPhones and one iPad, Apple says.
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 30 #698
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 30, No. 698.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 30, #964
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 30 #964.
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 30, #1686
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Jan. 30, No. 1,686.
Nothing Will Not Release a New Flagship Phone in 2026
The Nothing Phone 3 will remain the company’s high-end phone through 2026.
Waymo Opens Up Airport Service in San Francisco. Everything to Know About the Robotaxi
Here’s where the self-driving company operates and where it’s headed soon.
Best OLED TV of 2026
If you want the best picture quality you can buy, you have to go OLED. Here are the best TVs I’ve tested.
Best Budget TVs of 2026: I Was Surprised How Much You Can Get for the Money
I reviewed Samsung, Roku, Hisense and Amazon TVs around $300, head-to-head, and found one absolute stunner.
Meta’s Secret Weapon in the AI Race? All Your Personal Data
Meta’s massive spending on AI in 2026 makes sense when you see how much it knows about you.
Tesla Sunsetting Model S and X Next Quarter to Refocus on Optimus Robot
Tesla sends the Model S and Model X to live on a farm upstate, canceling its two longest-running EVs to make way for an autonomous, robotic future.
A Waymo Robotaxi Struck a Young Pedestrian Near a School, Launching an Investigation
The child sustained minor injuries, according to the self-driving company. The NHTSA is looking into the incident and Waymo’s response.
We Found Savings on 9 Winter Emergency Essentials That Every Home Should Have
Inclement weather can get dangerous if you’re not prepared so make sure you have the necessary supplies before the next storm.
Stroke Risk Could Be Flagged Early Using Apple Watch Technology, Studies Show
The latest research shows that wearables could soon be a vital part of tracking your heart health.
8 Underrated Pantry Staples That Chefs Swear By (and You Need)
It’s time to add some panache to your pantry with these underrated, underused and shelf-stable ingredients.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2026: When Do the Patriots and Seahawks Play? TV Channel, VPN, Streaming Info
See the best ways to watch or stream the game, commercials and Bad Bunny halftime show on NBC or Peacock.