CNET’s 2026 gift list under $300 spotlights audio and fitness picks including Apple AirPods Pro 3, Bose SoundLink Plus ($269), and Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro ($170) plus fitness options like Theragun Mini 3rd Gen (1,750–2,400 percussions per minute) and Hyperice Nike Air Zoom Hyperslides with Hyperslide Pods delivering three levels of heat and vibration.
Oct 24, 2021 ·
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The article’s 2026 gift list for moms includes Apple AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation, Apple AirTags (4-pack), the Oura Ring 5 (40% smaller than its predecessor), and the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo with a claimed 99.27% pickup rate and up to 60 days without emptying the bin.
Oct 23, 2021 ·CNET
CNET’s 2026 list highlights toys including a Lego Pokemon Smart Play Training House with Pikachu that uses a “Smart Brick” to light up and play character-specific sounds, Hex Bots Explodapede—a remote-controlled toy that can burst open and slither when rolled into a ball, and a screen-free Bitzee Magicals Interactive digital pet that grows through three evolutionary stages and unlocks a final game.
Oct 22, 2021 ·CNET
The Fitbit Charge 6 is CNET’s pick for best fitness tracker overall, tracking heart rate, steps, distance, calories burned, target-heart-zone time, VO2 max, sleep score, blood oxygen, skin temperature, and stress management score, with SmartTrack auto-recording workouts and built-in GPS for walkers and runners.
Oct 21, 2021 ·CNET
This roundup highlights 26 Advent calendars for Christmas 2026, spanning snack subscriptions, candy, food and beverages (including wine and hot sauce), kids’ LEGO and toy sets, and luxury beauty and self-care boxes.
Oct 5, 2021 ·CNET
The article’s top picks for tech gifts under $100 include the Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), Baseus Bowie MC2 clip-on buds, and multiple JBL Bluetooth speakers (including the JBL Clip 5 and JBL Grip), plus the Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth transceiver and Earfun Air Pro 4 Plus earbuds, with prices and key features like IP ratings and battery life called out for each.
Sep 30, 2021 ·CNET
CNET’s top gift-worthy TV picks include Roku Pro Series (2025), TCL QM8K 65" Smart TV, and Samsung 65 Inch S90H Series OLED—plus budget favorites Hisense QD7 and Roku Select (2025).
Sep 29, 2021 ·CNET
Black plastic takeout containers and polystyrene (Styrofoam) foam containers are among the most common misrecycled items and most facilities can’t recycle them, so they must be tossed because sorting technology can’t handle them.
Aug 19, 2021 ·CNET
Hostinger is named the best Minecraft server hosting service overall for 2026, with support for 2,000-plus modpacks, NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and a lowest-tier plan of 4GB RAM up to 32GB (with an entry price of $10.49 for the first month, then $19.49 to renew).
Aug 5, 2021 ·CNET
Verizon’s Simplicity plan is priced at $30 per month when you bring your number from another provider and includes unlimited 5G/5G Ultra Wideband data, 10GB of high-speed hotspot data, and satellite texting.
Jul 23, 2021 ·CNET
Turning off the Find My feature on your old iPhone disables Activation Lock, which otherwise prevents someone else from using the device if it’s sold or given away.
Jul 19, 2021 ·CNET
Astound’s 1,000Mbps plan is the article’s best overall internet deal: $35/month for three years (with some addresses eligible for an extra $100 gift card), or $30/month in places like Annapolis with a price-for-life guarantee.
May 28, 2021 ·CNET
Xfinity scored 8.9/10 in CNET’s 2026 cable-ISP evaluation and was the top overall pick for “best speeds for gaming” thanks to a stable, long-term price lock and easy-to-find pricing and terms.
May 18, 2021 ·CNET
Enabling iPhone’s App Tracking Transparency blocks apps from accessing the IDFA advertising identifier for cross-app and cross-website tracking unless you explicitly allow tracking for that app.
Apr 26, 2021 ·CNET
Starlink is the best satellite internet provider overall in the US, with 127Mbps median download speeds, 21Mbps upload and 39ms median latency in the first quarter of 2026—outpacing Hughesnet (4.7 score) and Viasat (5 score).
Apr 16, 2021 ·CNET
As of the end of 2025, fiber internet is available to about 60% of US homes (while cable covers over 80%), and the article reports that the average household is projected to use more than 1 TB of data per month by 2028.
Apr 15, 2021 ·CNET
A 10-minute routine of deleting unused apps, clearing old files to free storage, adjusting home screen settings, reviewing device settings, and double-checking privacy permissions can restore an Android phone’s “new phone” responsiveness without spending any money.
Apr 7, 2021 ·CNET
YouTube TV is the overall best live TV streaming option at $83/month, offering more top channels than any competitor at that price plus unlimited cloud DVR with nine months of recording storage.
Mar 19, 2021 ·CNET
CNET’s TV-deals roundup lists discounts up to $2,002 off (e.g., Hisense 85-inch S7 CanvasTV: $1,998, save $2,002), with TV prices starting at $250.
Mar 17, 2021 ·CNET
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is rumored to launch as early as September 2026, starting above $2,000 and initially limited to about 10 million units—potentially creating a supply shortage because ramp-up is expected to take 3 to 5 months.
Mar 6, 2021 ·CNET
