As a lifelong Apple fan, I was happy to finally upgrade to a new iPhone after my beloved but worn iPhone 11 died. There’s a lot to like about the new models, including iPhone 16with one major exception. One feature kept bugging me and making my phone difficult to use. Disabling this feature made all … Read more
What happened to baby Jane? No, I don’t just name Joan Crawford movies. I wonder what in the world is going on with Jane Driscoll (Nicole Brydon Bloom) Paradise Season 2. Specifically, what was the deal with an open-ended episode 6, focusing on Jane’s birth? BREAKFUT: ‘Paradise’ Season 2: Who is Alex? The episode, aptly … Read more
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The Powerbeats Pro 2 are my most versatile earbuds for the gym or for fun. CNET/Viva Tung I’m a CNET fitness expert and when I work out, I like to have one, reliable pair headphones for the range of activities. The idea of having multiple pairs for different activities or workouts puts me off, and … Read more
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is not too difficult if you know US geography. Communication is one of the most popular New York Times word games that have captured the public’s attention. The game is about finding “common threads between words.” And just Words, Communication it resets at midnight and each set of words gets harder—so … Read more
When Apple was released iOS 26 in September 2025, the update included a call test a feature that blocks your spam calls The iPhone. The update also includes a feature that can scan texts from unknown senders to keep your inbox spam free. If this feature is enabled, those messages will be sorted into their … Read more
The beauty of live television is that anything can happen, and nowhere is that truer, more shockingly, than at the Oscars. The Academy Awards likes to present itself as the pinnacle of Hollywood beauty, but the event has an almost proud history of producing moments that range from abject chaos to La La Land / … Read more
The Oscars never just about the prizes. Every year, Hollywood’s biggest night brings a mix of speeches that range from controversial to touching, unexpected wins, awkward jokes, and some moments that instantly take the Internet by storm. And the 2026 Academy Awards are no different. From a historic win for cinematography to an Oscars crowd … Read more
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you get stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing … Read more
Before the envelopes are opened and the speeches begin, the Oscars offer another kind of spectacle: the red carpet. The 2026 Oscars brought a wave of daring fashion moments to Hollywood’s biggest night, with nominees and presenters arriving in everything from dramatic couture gowns to sleek, modern tailoring. The Oscars red carpet has long been … Read more