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CNET provides the solutions for the June 10, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle: Yellow group (technique) yields fashion, manner, method, way; Green group (gross things on wet surfaces) yields crust, film, scum, skin; Blue group (parts of a theater) yields catwalk, pit, stage, wings; Purple group (document word counts) yields character, line, page, word. The piece also notes the puzzle’s difficulty and mentions a NYT Connections Bot.
CNET publishes hints and complete answers for the New York Times' Connections puzzle on June 8, 2026 (#1093), detailing four themed groups: landforms by water (delta, island, isthmus, peninsula); slang for head (coconut, dome, melon, pate); things that can be spiked (mohawk, punch, sea urchin, volleyball); and 'The ____ Man' movies (elephant, invisible, omega, running), plus notes on the NYT Bot and progress tracking.
CNET provides hints and the full answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle on June 3, 2026 (#1088). The four groups are: Yellow = kinds of rice (brown, jasmine, sticky, sushi); Green = gummy bear descriptors (colorful, gummy, sugary, ursine); Blue = savory stuffed pastries (empanada, fatayer, pasty, samosa); Purple = Disney princesses minus the last letter (Arie, Bell, Moan, Ray). The piece also notes a NYT Connections Bot for post-game analysis and mentions daily hints and strategies.
CNET breaks down the June 1, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle (#1086), sharing four hints and the completed group answers: Yellow group features room elements (ceiling, door, wall, window); Green group covers old-time lounging items (newspaper, pipe, robe, slippers); Blue group lists subjects found in Tennessee Williams titles (cat, menagerie, streetcar, tattoo); Purple group centers on the idea of an ____ ring (key, onion, tree, wedding).
CNET managing editor Patrick Holland harshly critiques the Trump Mobile T1, likening its design to a urine sample and questioning whether the device will actually ship, while noting it’s not clearly made in the USA and pointing to delays and a data-exposure issue with customer order identifiers.
CNET provides hints and the full solutions for the New York Times Connections puzzle for May 11 (#1065), detailing the four groups and their answers: yellow — creep, slip, sneak, steal; green — color, Ponzi, pyramid, rhyme; blue — Chinatown, Knives Out, Seven, Vertigo; purple — elegy, karma, keyed, shandy. The article also notes the NYT Connections Bot and how players can track progress.
CNET bundles readers’ favorite picks from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, highlighting top deals across Apple, Anker, TVs, laptops/tablets, headphones, smart home, vacuums, outdoor gear and budget finds. With the sale running March 25–31 and ending today, favorites include the Dinictis travel backpack ($20), Anker 65W charger ($30), Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max purifier ($169), Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($240), MacBook Air M4 15-inch ($999), AirTags 4-pack ($60), TCL 65-inch QM8K TV ($998) and Samsung 65-inch OLED S90F ($1,398), plus under-$25 steals like Gritin lights ($10) and a PlayHot fan ($15). The guide covers categories from TV and headphones to gaming, smart home and Blu-ray, notes that Prime membership isn’t required but can help, and acknowledges competing sales from Best Buy/Walmart with Prime Day later potentially offering similar discounts; overall, electronics and tech offer the deepest price cuts during the event.
A CNET battery-life study of 35 US smartphones during 2025 finds Apple and OnePlus as the top brands, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max taking first place overall thanks to efficiency and software optimization despite not having the largest battery (5,088 mAh). The iPhone 17 ties for second with OnePlus 15; Poco F7 Ultra is third, and iPhone 17 Pro fourth. Tests used a 3-hour full-brightness Wi‑Fi video stream and a 45-minute endurance cycle combining gaming, video, and calls; the iPhone 17 Pro Max also led the endurance test, while Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold performed well in that phase. Brand rankings placed Apple first, OnePlus second, followed by Motorola, Samsung, and Google.
Peacock is offering a Black Friday deal where new customers can subscribe to its Premium annual plan for $20, a 75% discount from the usual $80 rate. Alternatively, a monthly plan is available for $2 per month for six months. This offer, valid until December 2, 2024, is only for new U.S. customers aged 18 and over. The deal excludes the ad-free Premium Plus plan and requires promo codes REALDEAL or REALDEALMONTHLY at checkout. Peacock offers access to live sports, NBC shows, and Universal movies.
With the holiday season approaching, Amazon is offering significant discounts on Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras, making them an affordable option for home protection while traveling. The single camera is now $40, a 60% discount, while the two-pack is $75, and the eight-pack is $250. Praised for its ease of use and long battery life, the Blink Outdoor 4 is recommended by CNET's Tyler Lacoma as a reliable and cost-effective security solution. These deals coincide with Amazon's Black Friday sale, providing an opportunity to secure your home at a reduced cost.
Memorial Day appliance sales are still ongoing, offering significant discounts on refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and more from top brands like LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. Retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Home Depot are providing substantial savings, with some deals extending into early June. CNET's expert deal-hunting team has curated the best offers to help consumers save on major home appliances.
Memorial Day appliance sales are still ongoing, offering significant discounts on refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and more from top brands like LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. Retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Home Depot are providing substantial savings, with some deals extending into early June. CNET's expert deal-hunting team has curated the best offers to help consumers save on major home appliances.
CNET has unveiled a bold new visual style for its website, featuring a vibrant palette and enhanced functionality to prioritize expertise and user experience. The redesign includes engaging hover states, a reimagined homepage, and revamped Best Lists with more people-first photography and detailed product evaluations. The changes aim to solidify CNET's position as a leader in tech advice and recommendations, with plans for more immersive cover stories, Editors' Choice recommendations, and lab-tested reviews in the coming year.
Samsung's Unpacked event on Jan. 17 will unveil the Galaxy S24 lineup and potentially showcase its Gauss generative AI model, with CNET hosting a watch party on their YouTube channel featuring commentary and analyses from experts before and after the presentation, including a preshow on Samsung's expectations and on-the-ground coverage of the event in San Jose. Viewers can join the live chat to participate in the event.
CNET is hosting a party to watch Apple's upcoming event, where the highly anticipated iPhone 15 is expected to be revealed.