Microsoft brought some movie magic to Game Pass subscribers with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and the company plans to add more games to the service soon. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — a CNET Editors’ Choice award pick — offers hundreds of games you can play on your... Read more

A significant proportion of people today live in towns and cities that grew up around trade, industry, and cars. Think of the docks of Liverpool, the factories of Osaka, the automobile obsession of New York’s Robert Moses, or the low-density sprawl of modern Riyadh. Few of these places were... Read more

Our Verdict Best for: Back sleeper Combo sleeper Side sleeper Stomach sleeper Pros Great option for side sleepers Unique, yet accommodating feel Affordable price point Cons Only comes in one firmness option Has a return fee Not ideal for heavier people Nolah is known for making mattresses that offer... Read more

This year will mark a turning point in humanity’s relationship with the moon, as we begin to lay the foundations for a permanent presence on its surface, paving the way for our natural satellite to become an industrial hub—one that will lead us to Mars and beyond. Developing a... Read more

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition delivered an all-graphic game grid yesterday to start off 2025. Today, there are just two... Read more

Whether it’s for work, convenience, connection or entertainment, we rely on digital technology. But the prevailing wisdom is that our screen-based lives are not good for us—that our digital devices and apps are addictive and harmful, wrecking attention span, sleep, and more. However, research suggests screen time isn’t actually... Read more

How’d you like an interest-free loan to pay off a debt or to cover a big purchase this year? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think if you know how to strategically use a 0% introductory APR credit card. Credit cards that offer 0% introductory APR let you... Read more

If you’re worried about possible expansions of government surveillance and access to your information, or simply want to do some digital purging so you’re not saddled with old data, there are a bunch of concrete steps you can take to protect your digital privacy. Just as archeologists study carefully... Read more

The Apple Watch Series 10 is a phenomenal piece of tech that tops our best smartwatches list for its unparalleled features and sleek design. You can now pick it up for its lowest price ever at $329, matching what we’ve seen it at during Black Friday and Cyber Monday... Read more

With more than 97,000 fitness apps out there, according to the Health Works Collective, we’re not lacking in options. Much of this can be credited to the Covid-19 pandemic, which turbocharged the rise of virtual fitness and at-home workouts. From virtual personal trainers to live yoga classes, each app... Read more