LG and other smart TV “always listening” claims are tied to wake-word voice processing that has to run continuously for voice features to work, but TVs can also be configured to use automatic content recognition (ACR) to identify what’s playing from audio/video snippets for analytics and, if opt-in is enabled, personalized ads.
Sep 19, 2026 ·
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A smart lock replaces a standard deadbolt (either the full deadbolt or the inside thumb turn in a retrofit) and connects to Wi‑Fi so you can lock/unlock from a phone, share temporary passcodes or digital passkeys, and receive alerts or a locking history in the app.
Sep 19, 2026 ·CNET
A Cashews study says 1 in 7 people spend more than $2,400 a year on small “ghost charges” made up of recurring monthly payment increments they don’t otherwise notice or remember.
Sep 19, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
VOO’s expense ratio is 0.03% versus SPY’s 0.0945%, making VOO the cheaper option even though both target the S&P 500.
Sep 19, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers’ Championship by 81 points entering the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after winning the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, with the race set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. AZT (7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT).
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
Samsung Gallery app users on compatible Samsung devices (Android 13+ with a personal Google account) can now opt to sync photos and videos to Google Photos as native Microsoft OneDrive integration ends on Sept. 30.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
Adobe Acrobat added Stylize, which redesigns existing PDFs using professionally designed templates while preserving the document’s content, and Generate Report/Interactive Reports tools that turn dense material into more digestible formats and highlights.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is on sale for $1,000 at Best Buy, down from $1,650 (a $650 discount) with the deal expiring tonight.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
T-Mobile will offer up to $1,200 off iPhone 18 Pro models with eligible trade-ins or by switching to certain coverage plans, which the article says can cover the full cost so you may pay nothing upfront.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
Control’s follow-up, Control Resonant, puts Jesse Faden’s brother Dylan into a Hiss-possessed Manhattan where Dylan’s attempt to atone is met with FBC abuse and constant possession-triggering memories while the Hiss expand from the Oldest House to control all of Manhattan.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
On signed World Cup champion Kylian Mbappé after his Nike contract expired this past summer, in a deal On did not disclose the size of and that beat competitors including Adidas and Under Armour.
Sep 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Mortgage rates bottomed around 2.65% in 2021 and have since risen to just under 7%, so lenders’ rates and fees can materially affect long-term costs.
Sep 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
The new Resident Evil film restores survival-horror staples from Capcom’s games—dready exploration and constant ammo/health scarcity—by using Bryan’s close behind-the-back and over-the-shoulder first-person framing to evoke moments like the original’s first zombie approach and Resident Evil 4’s iconic camera angle.
Sep 18, 2026 ·
Engadget
Target will hold Target Circle Deal Days on Oct. 6–7 for free Target Circle members, with 40% off thousands of items and early access for Target Circle 360 members on Oct. 5; savings include up to 40% off Dyson vacuums, 30% off Threshold furniture, and up to 65% off Vera Bradley.
Sep 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Amazon confirmed Prime Big Deal Days will run Oct 6–7, and you can start getting early Prime Day discounts on Anker items now across chargers, power banks, smart home tech and more.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
Brentford hosts Chelsea on Friday, Sept. 18, with kickoff at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET) at the Gtech Community Stadium, and the match is broadcast on USA Network in the US and Sky Sports in the UK.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
JAŸ-Z in 8 is an eight-part HBO documentary series built around one-on-one conversations between Jay-Z and music producer Rick Rubin, debuting with episodes 1 and 2 on Friday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
NordicTrack says a rowing machine like the RW900 tends to deliver full-body workouts and slightly higher calories per hour, while an exercise bike like the X24 may be a better fit if your primary goal is weight loss and cardio endurance—especially if you’re more likely to stick with it (e.g., watching TV while you train).
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
A NordicTrack Ultra 1 at home can save you over $11,000 versus studio drop-in classes over three years (and roughly $10,800 vs an unlimited $79/month studio membership over three years).
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
TCL Tab 10 Gen 4 tablet is $150 (down from $200), Narwal Freo 20 robot vacuum and mop is $699 (down from $799), and Aurzen Roku TV E1R mini portable projector is $90 (down from $140) on Amazon today.
Sep 18, 2026 ·CNET
