CNET News Digest

Daily News • Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 5 #704

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 5, No. 704.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 5, #970

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 5 #970.

Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 5, #1692

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Feb. 5, No. 1,692.

Anthropic Pinky-Promises It Won’t Add Ads to Claude

Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads take a shot at OpenAI, but a much more important question looms.

Prime Video: The 30 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

Here are some highly rated series to stream, plus a look at what’s new in February.

Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want

These are our CNET experts’ top picks for best desks of the year.

Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Announcement Date Revealed

While last year’s Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google’s cheaper A series will be coming this month.

I Bought the Galaxy Z TriFold for Over $3,000. Follow Along as I Test It (Live Updates)

Samsung’s buzzed-about new phone was tricky to get my hands on, but I’m excited to use it. Here are my ongoing observations.

Best Standing Desks of 2026

Improve your office ergonomics with the best standing desks available.

Overwatch’s New Season 1 Is What the Game Was Always Meant to Be

A commitment to an ongoing story and more frequent new heroes, including five right now, move the game in the direction it always seemed to promise.

Anker’s Versatile Home Battery Backup Hybrid System Is Now Available to Buy

The Anker Solix E10 competes with the Powerwall and other home battery backups. It offers three ways to keep your home powered during an outage. You can buy it now.

When to Watch Figure Skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Will Ilia Malinin’s signature quadruple axel earn him gold in Italy?

This Phone Stays Charged for Almost a Week by Keeping Your Data Secure

Plugging up data-leaking apps extends your phone’s battery life. Who would have guessed?

Artemis II Is Shooting for the Moon: All the Details About NASA’s Historic Mission

This will be the first time humans have traveled all the way to the moon since the early 1970s.

Winter Olympics 2026: How to Watch Ice Hockey Events

Can Team USA’s NHL-packed lineup stop tournament favorites on Team Canada?

Expert-Approved Continuous Glucose Monitors to Track Your Glucose Daily

If you’re tracking your glucose, these are the best monitors, according to the pros.

55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

Yes, you should absolutely marathon them.

These Are the Whitening Toothpastes Dentists Recommend to Their Patients

We asked dentists for their recommendations on the best whitening toothpastes for sensitive teeth and more.

We Tested 35 Phones for the Best Battery Life. These 2 Brands Topped the Field

Phone battery life has always been important, but which brands consistently offer the longest battery life? After extensive testing, we’ve found the two leaders.

I’m a Pro Photographer. Here’s How I Take Film Photos With Analog Cameras

From your camera settings to how to develop and scan film, these are my tips for getting started in analog photography.

Best WordPress Hosting for Smooth Website Operation in 2026

We compared prices, features, performance and customer support of the top WordPress hosting services to help you make the right decision for your website.

9 Ways You’re Using Your Exercise Bike Wrong, According to Cycling Pros

An exercise bike may be your favorite way to work out, but are you using it correctly? Cycling experts weigh in.

I Switched to a Smart Induction Stove. Here’s Why I’m Never Going Back

I spent my entire adult life cooking with gas. I thought I’d hate my new induction stove, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Supported Tier: When Does It Start, How Much Will It Cost and More

Ads could remove the sting of Xbox Game Pass price hikes, but will it be worth it?

We Retested Every Meal Kit Service. This Underdog Is Our New Favorite in 2026

Home Chef, HelloFresh and Blue Apron have dominated the meal kit space for years. Here’s why this lesser-known service has them all beat.