Millions Face a Tax Shock on Social Security Back Pay. Congress Is Racing to Fix It We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. A bipartisan "fix" to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees...

Instagram’s TV app is launching on Google TV devices In Brief Posted: 11:13 AM PST · February 24, 2026 Image Credits:Instagram Instagram is expanding its Instagram for TV app to Google TV devices in the U.S., two months after its debut on Amazon Fire TV in December. The app first launched as a way to expand Reels-viewing beyond mobile,...

Why So Many Americans Don't Feel Prepared for Retirement We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. By:...

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 18, #983 Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 18 #983. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been...

This Is the Only Smart Ring You Should Own to Keep Track of Your HealthIf you're trying to improve your health habits this year, a smart ring could be a good way to do this. As CNET's resident fitness expert, I've spent years testing fitness trackers and smartwatches, so I was curious to see if the new smart ring trend is actually worth the hype. I spent several months testing three devices on...