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Are Omega-3s Good for You? Here's My Take on Its Benefits, Drawbacks and More

Omega-3s are known to offer health benefits, the most popular being improved cardiovascular and cognitive health. It's also known to help reduce inflammation. Since your body cannot produce omega-3s on its own, adding them to your diet or increasing intake with supplements is very common. I'm sure you know at least one person who takes fish oil to boost their omega-3s. Taking these factors into consideration, we set out to learn more about potential benefits, evaluate side effects and understand

11 of the Best Movies to Stream on Peacock

Peacock needs to be in more conversations about the streaming services you must have. Platforms like Netflix and Disney Plus usually populate talks about what's worth binging on streaming. I'm here to say the NBC Universal-owned service should be in the discussion, as well. There's always something cool to watch on it, and that applies to all tastes and genres. Universal Pictures knows its way around producing hit blockbusters and Oscar-winning movies. After all, it's been churning out iconic f

iOS 26 Beta: Here's How to Adjust Your iPhone's New Liquid Glass Design

Apple released the fifth public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 25, and the beta brings a new Liquid Glass design to the iPhones of developers and beta testers, alongside other updates like call screening. But if you're not a fan of the Liquid Glass design, I found a way to reduce its effects so background images aren't bleeding through menus and making things hard to read. When Apple released the developer beta of iOS 26, people were torn about the design. Some were excited about it, while others -- my

This New iOS 26 Battery Feature Could Extend Your iPhone's Daily Power

I don't know anyone who's satisfied with their phone's battery life. We always want more power so we don't wind up with a tapped-out phone at the end of the day or the need to carry a portable charger everywhere. So I'm very curious to see how Adaptive Power affects iPhone battery life when iOS 26 is released, likely soon after the iPhone 17 is announced at Apple's Sept. 9 fall event. Currently, the iPhone uses as much power as it needs to perform its tasks. You can extend the battery life by d

My Blink Outdoor Camera Battery Lasted Nearly Two Years. Now It's 50% Off for Labor Day

Labor Day deal: The Blink Outdoor 4 security camera typically costs $100. Right now, you can get a two-pack of them for $90 -- a discount of more than 50% -- on Amazon during its Labor Day sale. CNET's key takeaways The Blink's Outdoor 4 security camera comes with lithium AA batteries that lasted me well over a year, unlike competitor cameras that need frequent recharging -- as often as every month. The Blink Outdoor 4 is one of the more affordable cams, at about $100, and it can often be fou

Labor Day Just Made My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance a Steal at 25% Off

I'd estimate that I cook at home about 90% of the time. That means I've run through a ton of kitchen appliances, ranging from revolutionary to downright useless. Luckily, the Chefman Everything Maker is pretty dang clever -- and it's become my go-to appliance that I use almost daily. Right now for Labor Day, you can get a sweet 25% discount on the Everything Maker. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a good deal for what this appliance can accomplish -- which

This Pricey Thermostat Has Nearly Paid for Itself by Saving Me Money, and It's on Sale for Labor Day

Labor Day deal: The Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 is available for $240 -- a discount of 14%, or $40 -- on Amazon during its Labor Day sale. Price is our biggest complaint about this thermostat, so this deal makes it a bit more compelling to snap one up now. CNET's key takeaways $240 for a smart thermostat may sound like a tough deal, but mine is set to pay for itself this summer, thanks to lower heating and cooling bills. Automated Eco Modes make energy saving easy, even if you don't have t

Acer’s Awesome Budget Laptop Is Even Better Now That It's at $500 for Labor Day

CNET's key takeaways Laptop prices are on the rise -- and the more they increase, the better Acer's Aspire 14 AI looks. The Acer Aspire 14 AI is available for $500 at Costco $625 at Amazon The Intel Lunar Lake CPU offers good performance for the price and long battery life. The display and design won't wow you. When I reviewed it in April, it cost $700 at Costco and was the cheapest Copilot Plus PC I had reviewed. Fast-forward two months, and a Labor Day deal has brought that price down to

Leaks Reveal New Google Nest Devices With Upgrades: Gemini, 2K Resolution and More

The Google Nest Doorbell has been my video doorbell of choice, based on its snappy performance, sharp AI detection and free video storage. But its last upgrade, with only minor changes, was back in 2022. A new generation is long overdue in Nest's home security line. That's why I was happy to see reports about a new Nest line that's bringing major updates to products, from indoor/outdoor cams and doorbells to a brand-new smart speaker option. Gemini AI, with its conversational AI and other tric

Premier League Soccer: Livestream Tottenham vs. Bournemouth From Anywhere

Tottenham has the chance to claim top spot in the English Premier League on Saturday as it faces a Bournemouth team that has also made a bright start to the new season. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Spurs come into today's game having followed up their season-opening win at home to Burnley with a convincing victory over Man City l

Premier League Soccer: Livestream Wolves vs. Everton From Anywhere

It's back to business in the English Premier League for Wolves and Everton on Saturday, with the two teams looking for another positive result at Molineux after they both claimed morale-boosting Carabao Cup wins in midweek. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Wolves set aside their disappointing start to the new Premier League season by

Your 2025 NFL Sunday Ticket Packages, Explained

Before the NFL season kicks off on Sept. 4, some of us cord-cutters may still need time to sort through sports packages. YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket is enticing, but not every plan is the same; there are different prices, programming lineups and multiple ways to pay for it. Sunday Ticket is available bundled with a YouTube TV live TV streaming subscription or as a standalone offering purchased as a YouTube Primetime Channel. If you get YouTube TV's base plan so you can watch national and local

Buy an iPhone 16 or Wait for the iPhone 17? Here's How the Phones Might Compare

If you're looking to buy a new iPhone right now, you have two main choices: Buy an iPhone 16 right now or wait a little longer and get the iPhone 17, which is expected to debut during Apple's Sept. 9 event. What's the better route? With the anticipated launch of the iPhone 17 just weeks away, it could be a good idea to hang tight and either buy the new phone or get the iPhone 16 at a discounted price. Apple still hasn't confirmed the existence of the iPhone 17, and we don't have any official sp

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If You're Still Running Windows 10, You Need to Do This One Thing Before Oct. 14

Microsoft is about to pull the plug on Windows 10. Support for the decade-old operating system is scheduled to end on October 14, and users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11. However, we're less than two months out from that end-of-support date, and nearly 43% PC owners are still running Windows 10. These users must now either upgrade their devices or continue using the outdated software if their device doesn't support Windows 11. To give its users more time to upgrade their software and

My Favorite Pixel 10 Feature Makes MagSafe Accessories Last Longer Than Ever

I admit: I'm a fan of magnetic phone accessories that add new features and style to my phone. One of my first Android phones was 2017's Moto Z2 Play. It was from a series of Moto Z phones that touted magnetic accessories called Moto Mods, which included decorative shells, battery packs and -- my favorite -- a JBL speaker attachment that helped boost the audio for music. Moto Mods didn't continue past 2019's Moto Z4. Now here's the good news: The magnetic accessories developed for Apple's iPhon

My Secret Weapon for All-Season Campervan Adventures Is This Portable AC

CNET's key takeaways The Wave 3 lists for $1,300, but often drops to $900. The optional battery pack adds between $550 and $900, depending on sales and deals. The Wave 3 offers enough cooling and heating for small spaces and does so reasonably quietly (it's still an air conditioner after all). While portable, the Wave 3 with the battery is fairly heavy at 55.1 pounds. A few years ago, I built a campervan out of a Ford Transit Connect. My goal when designing it was "tent replacement," not "ye

From Bougainvilleas to Trucks: How Pixel 10's AI Camera Coach Helped Me Take Better Photos

If you look through the camera roll on your phone, what kind of photos do you find? I see images of my friends, my pets, the odd receipt for a work expense and snapshots of coffee -- hey, I was a barista for 11 years! Not every photo is meant to rival an Ansel Adams masterpiece. (Though I'm sure if he had a smartphone, he'd also take a pic of his parking space to remember where he parked his car.) If you want to take better photos with your phone, Google has added a new tool to the Pixel 10 cam

My Secret Weapon for Camping Is This Portable Projector That's 22% Off for Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day deal: Labor Day weekend means new deals and the Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air is back down to just $470 on Amazon right now. That's a 22% discount that represents a savings of $130. The price is likely to go back up after the weekend, though, so now is the time to buy. CNET's key takeaways Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and currently on sale for $470 Despite its size, it delivers a bright picture and loud audio for a portable projec

Premier League Soccer: Stream Leeds vs. Newcastle Live From Anywhere

Two sides looking for positive results after testing weeks go toe-to-toe in an intriguing clash on Saturday, as Leeds host Newcastle in the English Premier League. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Leeds come into this match following a humiliating midweek Carabao Cup exit to crisis club Sheffield Wednesday, who fielded a starting 11

Texas suit alleging anti-coal “cartel” of top Wall Street firms could reshape ESG

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Since 2022, Republican lawmakers in Congress and state attorneys general have sent letters to major banks, pension funds, asset managers, accounting firms, companies, nonprofits, and business alliances, putting them on notice for potential antitrust violations and seeking information as part of the Republican pu

Antarctica Is Changing Rapidly. The Consequences Could Be Dire

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Seen from space, Antarctica looks so much simpler than the other continents—a great sheet of ice set in contrast to the dark waters of the encircling Southern Ocean. Get closer, though, and you’ll find not a simple cap of frozen water, but an extraordinarily complex interplay between the ocean, sea ice, and ice sheets and shelves. That relationship is in serious peril. A new paper in the journal Nature catal

Ride1Up TrailRush Electric Mountain Bike Review: Quality Components, Bargain Price

Buying a direct-to-consumer bike can be almost as big a gamble as investing in cryptocurrency. While a customer is not likely to lose their shirt investing in a new electric bike, buying a poorly made one may result in a serious crash or catch the garage on fire. For these reasons and more, it’s wise to do some research before clicking on the Add to Cart button. The highest-end legacy-brand e-MTBs retail for upwards of $14,000. So what do you get for $2,095, the price of Ride1Up’s first-ever el

Your Body Ages Faster Because of Extreme Heat

It is well known that heat causes exhaustion in the body due to dehydration. But aging? A recent study concluded that extreme heat accelerates the aging of the human body, a worrying fact given the increasing frequency of heat waves due to climate change. The researchers are not talking about the effects of solar radiation on the skin, but biological aging. Unlike chronological age—that answer that you give when asked how old you are—your biological age reflects how well your cells, tissues, a

How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2025)

Your phone is the guardian of your digital life. It has that video of your child’s first words, the heart-warming message from your significant other that never fails to cheer you up, and the latest save from your favorite mobile game. You have invested time in getting it just the way you want, and there are irreplaceable memories onboard. Spending a couple of minutes backing up is a small price to pay to ensure you don’t lose it all. Here, I'll show you how to back up your Android phone in a f

13 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Google Pixel 9 series Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 series for $599+: The Pixel 9 series (9/10, WIRED Recommends) from 2024 is still a great buy if you can find them on sale. The Pixel 9 is similar to the Pixel 9a but with better build quality

Discounty adds some bite to cozy life sims

There’s a pleasing rhythm to cozy life sims. The virtual days pass, filled with chores of tending crops or running a business, punctuated by strange mysteries or evolving relationships. At their best, these games merge busywork with exploration and storytelling, in a way that makes them hard to step away from. Discounty, from developer Crinkle Cut Games, applies this idea to running a small-town supermarket. And while in many ways it can still be considered “cozy” like its contemporaries, it als

The 20 best Labor Day deals you can grab for $100 or less

writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Labor Day weekend has finally arrived, and after a week of early discounts trickling in, the sales are now in full swing. From big-screen OLED TVs and outdoor gear to back-to-school essentials like the latest MacBook Air, we rounded up a guide of almost 100 deals we think ar

I’m really impressed with this $400 portable projector

I recently moved to a new apartment, and unfortunately, the television didn’t make the cut during the amicable roommate split. While my studio isn’t as cramped as my previous living situations, fitting a bulky TV into the living area still felt impractical to me. In my search for a suitable alternative, a startup called Lumi Labs reached out about testing its new portable projector, the Lumi Max. From the moment I unboxed it, I was impressed by how far projectors have come since my college days

The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline

Henrik Fisker once envisioned a burgeoning EV empire at the startup he named after himself, which was to be led by the Ocean SUV. But cracks started showing in that vision almost as soon as the Ocean hit the road in 2023. Fisker cut production targets multiple times, failed to meet sales goals and laid off staff. What’s more, its Ocean SUV was beset with software and mechanical issues, rendering it inoperable for some. Add troublesome brakes, sudden power loss and doors that wouldn’t open to th

Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through

In Brief Taco Bell’s chief digital officer says the company is having an “active conversation” about when to use and not to use AI. The company has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like someone ordering 18,000 water cups in order to “bypass” the AI and get connected to a human server. Chief Digital and Technology Officer Dane Matthews told The Wall Street Journal that even he has mixed experiences with techn