The New M5 MacBook Air Is Here: Should You Upgrade? Come for the new processor, stay for the greater storage. Matt Elliott Senior Editor Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and San Francisco and now lives in New...

Weekly Chartstopper: January 23, 2026 This WeekThis week saw geopolitical tensions around Greenland rise and then fall, overshadowing good news from inflation and spending data.Specifically, headline and core PCE inflation (the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge) both came in at 2.8% YoY in November and have been essentially flat since August as inflation may be nearing its...

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airportReutersSmoke rising from the Fujairah oil industry zone on 14 March, after an Iranian drone was intercepted above the port The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai's international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran continues to target Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. Flights...

France releases seized Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine paidGetty ImagesThe oil tanker, named Grinch, under the watch of the French navy near MarseilleFrance says it has released an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet!" after its owner paid a fine.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel, named Grinch, was "leaving French...

Best TV Antenna for Cord-Cutters in 2026There has never been a better time to cut the cord and replace it with free TV. An over-the-air antenna is a cheap way to complement -- or even replace -- live TV streaming services to view events, such as the Winter Olympics and the Academy Awards shows, or the evening news. A simple indoor antenna will also let you experience the next...