On Monday, the IRS started accepting 2023 tax returns, marking the start of the 2024 tax season. The agency also quietly launched its new Direct File tax-filing program, which could soon be available to millions of US taxpayers. While the initial phase of the program is limited to pre-selected taxpayers, you can check now to
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In addition to irritating our eyes, too much screen time is hurting our wallets, says a report released Tuesday by the American Optometric Association and the Deloitte Economics Institute, a consultancy. About 1 in 2 adults are exposed to “excessive” screen time of seven or more hours per day, according to the report, including 70% of
/ You can control how and if your Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phone reports where you are. By Barbara Krasnoff, a reviews editor who manages how-tos. She’s worked as an editor and writer for almost 40 years. Previously, she was a senior reviews editor for Computerworld. Share this story If you buy something from
The recent news of ADT closing its solar division may be leaving you with one big question: What happens to me if my solar company closes down? What happens to its warranties? For ADT customers in particular, more details are coming. When CNET reached out, a representative pointed to the home security company’s press release,
Updated Jan. 29, 2024 4:00 p.m. PT Written by David Carnoy Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement David Carnoy Executive Editor / Reviews Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is packed with top-tier hardware, but its highly touted AI features are hit-or-miss — and the price is higher than ever. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. The
7.6 Helix Sunset Luxe $2,374 at Helix Like Zoned Support coils give you targeted support Comfort foams in pillow top offer pressure relief Excellent motion isolation & edge support Ideal for side and combo sleepers Don’t like Not as affordable as the core version People under 150 pounds might not need the added support Not
Updated Jan. 28, 2024 10:08 a.m. PT Written by Taylor Martin Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Taylor Martin CNET Contributor Taylor Martin has covered technology online for over six
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It’s not your heart that controls your happiness; it’s your brain. There are four main hormones (chemicals your body produces) that trigger feelings of happiness, and each chemical is connected to specific events or rewards in the brain. Each of them is essential to happiness. Understanding these chemicals and how they work can help you
Amazon Alexa voice commands from devices like the Alexa app or Echo speakers can lend a helping hand around the home, adjusting your smart thermostat, smart lights and other connected smart home devices. But Alexa can also control your home security system. Simple voice commands will activate and operate Amazon’s own Alexa Guard security service and connect
Updated Jan. 26, 2024 5:00 p.m. PT Written by Desiree DeNunzio Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Desiree DeNunzio Editor Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET’s Commerce
We know there’s going to be a follow-up to the Switch. Mostly because the other option is Nintendo just hanging up its hat and walking off into the sea, and that’d be weird. Nintendo is, as ever, entirely mute on the subject, but rumors are reaching category 5 that the console giant’s next console device
Two weeks ago, news broke that actor Kaitlyn Dever was joining the cast for the second season of HBO’s The Last Of Us TV series—which is still floating along without a release date, with “some time in 2025” the best anybody in TV land can guess. But despite that mild ambiguity, Dever’s casting kicked off
Jan 26, 2024 Phones Speaker 1: This is the Galaxy S 24 Ultra and it’s all about ai. Speaker 1: When it comes to Samsung’s new Galaxy phones, especially the Ultra, it’s usually the hardware that’s the star of the show. Think of the 200 megapixel camera that debuted last year and the embedded spen
What is the best internet provider in Morgantown? A fiber internet connection is highly preferred for its speed and reliability, so when a leading internet service provider can deliver fiber service to an entire location, like Breezeline in Morgantown, it’s often the best ISP in the area. Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband) offers fiber internet throughout
As someone who’s worked in the health and wellness industry for some time, I often assume I know everything there is to know about how to stay healthy. So when I found myself drowning in anxiety, not knowing how to help myself, I knew I had to turn to a professional to help me navigate
See at Now Now Watch Test cricket in the UK from £12 There’s a tantalizing clash of styles in store for cricket fans this week as England and their gung-ho Bazball approach take on India’s kings of spin in the first Test of an epic five-match series between the two sides. Both teams come
/ We talk about the cases, chargers, and other gadgets we use with our phones. Image: Moft Every year, major phone manufacturers such as Apple, Google, and Samsung hold elaborate events meant to introduce and publicize their upcoming phones. Well, buying a new phone is all well and good, but things don’t stop there. Once
What is the best internet provider in San Bernardino? Spectrum is CNET’s pick for the best internet service provider overall for most households in San Bernardino, because of its availability and gigabit speed tier. That being said, Spectrum service isn’t available everywhere in San Bernardino, so Frontier or T-Mobile Home Internet are also solid picks,
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I’m soaking up the sun as I stroll along the beautiful beaches of Hawaii when suddenly a group of suspicious-looking characters take notice. As they approach, threatening me, I’m transported from the reality of Hawaii around me to some kind of alternate dimension where I’m expected to pull off some thrilling heroics. My enemies no
Tekken 8 comes out on January 26 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and reviews are popping up ahead of the game’s release date. It’ll be the eighth mainline entry in Bandai Namco Entertainment’s long-running franchise, and it seems critics are enjoying the game, with Tekken 8 currently boasting a score of 90
While Samsung and Google were busy shipping AI features as fast as possible, OnePlus doubled down on the essentials. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. In 2024, there’s one thing conspicuously missing
Making a big purchase can be a nervy experience. But unlike a car or even a house — things you likely interact with every day — solar panels are a big-ticket item that might feel foreign to most people. Shopping for solar panels without a clear understanding of the industry, technology, regulations and incentives puts
Getting a better night’s sleep is important, and if you’re going to be buying anything for the new year, a mattress is an excellent upgrade. More importantly, many experts say that mattresses should be replaced every six to ten years, so if you’re on the cusp of that, you may as well take advantage of
How well you sleep can play a significant role in how the rest of your day and week goes. Sleep deprivation has been shown to cause or exacerbate several mental and physical health difficulties. With so much riding on how you sleep, it only makes sense to prioritize the right mattress for your best rest.
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus will get the new supersized screen, with other models to follow. And yes, it still supports CarPlay and Android Auto. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City &
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