“Tokenmaxxing” is making developers less productive than they think There’s an old saw in management: What you measure matters. And, typically, you get more of whatever you’re measuring. Software engineers have debated productivity metrics for decades, starting with lines of code. But as the new generation of AI coding agents delivers more code than ever, what their managers ought to be...

Anthropic Says Its New AI Model Is So Good at Finding Security Risks, You Can't Use It Why You Can Trust CNET 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 With its new Claude Mythos Preview model, the company is pulling together tech...

The Whoop Health Tracker Hops on the Women’s Health Train With 2 New OfferingsWomen’s health is finally getting the attention it deserves. At CES 2026, our team spotted several devices designed for people who menstruate and experience menopause and perimenopause. More recently, Oura Ring also launched its own AI model created to answer women’s health questions. Now, the human performance...

This Harry Potter-Themed Smart Board Makes Learning Chess Feel Like MagicLike many people, I have a list of potential hobbies and skills I'd love to pick up -- and a strong track record of not actually pursuing them. Chess is high on that list. I've made a few attempts to learn how to play, but the complexity of the rules and strategy can be daunting, and I quickly forget everything I've...

Hermeus, a startup focused on defense aviation, has recently raised $350 million to further its mission of building unmanned hypersonic fighter jets. This funding comes on the heels of two successful flight demonstrations, which showcased the company's innovative technology. With this financial boost, Hermeus plans to take a significant step forward in its next flight, aiming to achieve...