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1. Stuck in a Coffee Rut? ChatGPT Can Now Plan Your Next Starbucks Order

   Don't be surprised if the chatbot suggests mixing espresso with lemonade.

2. Best Power Bank for iPhones in 2026

   I tested a variety of iPhone battery packs, including MagSafe-enabled magnetic power banks with ultrafast 25-watt Qi2 wireless charging, as well as more affordable models that cost less than $20. These are my current top picks.

3. Spotify Champions Live Music With Independent Music Venue Deal

   The year-long partnership will spotlight the best of independent live music venues and artists in the US directly through Spotify's app.

4. Google Will Pay $135M to Android Phone Owners. Learn Who's Eligible and How to Get Paid

   If you used an Android phone with cell service in the last nine years, you could be eligible for compensation.

5. Apple Reportedly Plans to Send Siri Engineers to AI Coding Bootcamp

   The move comes just weeks before the company is expected to unveil a new Siri.

6. Apple Reportedly Threatened to Remove Grok From App Store Over Deepfakes

   Apple warned Elon Musk's xAI that its Grok AI would be removed from the App Store if it didn't make changes to prevent the app from being used for sexualized imagery.

7. ADT Introduces a Glowing Warning Sign and New Emergency Options for Home Security

   ADT updates its security tech with Live Light, a smart yard sign and My Safety mobile emergency contact services.

8. AT&T Rumored to Launch New Top-Tier Unlimited Phone Plan Soon

   Online reports point to a new plan, potentially called Elite 2.0, that boosts hotspot data for a premium price.

9. Spotify Will Let Customers Buy a Hard-Copy Book With a Click in the App

   The music streaming app is starting a new feature with Bookshop.org.

10. Scientists Use AI to Map Ocean Currents in Incredible Detail

    Understanding ocean currents is important for work such as weather forecasting, climate research, search-and-rescue operations and oil spill response.

11. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Squirrel With a Gun and More Are Coming to PlayStation Plus in April

    Some other games might be fun, but Squirrel With a Gun has my full attention.

12. Google Launches Dedicated Gemini App for MacOS

    Get faster access to some of Gemini's best features without switching tabs.

13. Motorola Razr Fold Price Revealed Thanks to UK Preorders Going Live

    The two-panel folding phone could be pricey in the US based on a direct currency conversion, but it might not be the final cost.

14. Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 16 #774

    Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 16, No. 774.

15. Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 16, #1040

    Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 16, No. 1,040.

16. Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 16, #1762

    Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for April 16, No. 1,762.

17. NBA Playoffs 2026: How to Watch the Play-In Tournament Tonight

    See which streaming service you'll need to watch the Magic vs. 76ers and the Warriors vs. Clippers.

18. Best Standing Desks of 2026

    Standing desks are a great in-office or at-home choice for working, gaming and hobbies.

19. Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want

    Cut through the hundreds of available desk options by choosing one of the best desks recommended by CNET experts.

20. Thinking of Ditching Your Apple Watch for a Whoop Band? Read This First

    I wore both fitness trackers for months to find out what each gets right, and the deal-breakers that get in the way.

21. Champions League Soccer: Stream Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid Live

    The Bavarians look to get the job done against Los Blancos at the Allianz Arena.

22. Champions League Soccer: Stream Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon Live

    Can Mikel Arteta's Gunners make it to the UCL semifinals for the second season in a row?

23. Over Half of Us Have Faced Possible Malware, Yet Some Are Ignoring Cybercriminals

    Protecting your devices and data takes a lot more than antivirus software.

24. You Might Actually Be Able to Afford Traeger's New Line of Pellet Grills

    Traeger launched the Westwood series, a new line of more approachably priced pellet grills with plenty of premium features.

25. Nintendo's Made a Weird Animal Crossing. Tomodachi Life Has Me Living Like an Odd God

    I've been collecting people into my human zoo and conducting social experiments. Tell me this is OK.