Prime Video: The 16 Absolute Best Movies to WatchIf it isn't already, seriously consider using Prime Video as a streaming service for movies.Amazon's streamer is a source for quality originals, from the Bryce Dallas Howard-starring comedy Deep Cover to the Ben Affleck-directed drama Air. You'll find those and more below, along with a rundown of the biggest releases each month. While a $15...

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 18, #572 Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 18, No. 572. 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...

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround and win customersNatalie ShermanBusiness reporterStarbucks chief executive Brian Niccol does not rule out price increases as the coffee chain tries to reverse sluggish profitsAmericans pulling into a Starbucks drive‑thru may be greeted by a friendly staff member. But at some locations, it is actually an AI robot entering the orders.Behind the...

Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 17E? How It Compares to iPhone 14, 15 and 16Apple announced the iPhone 17E with some premium upgrades borrowed straight from the more expensive iPhone 17. Like the $799 model, Apple's most affordable iPhone now starts at 256GB of storage, has an A19 chip (albeit with a four-core GPU instead of five), a 48-megapixel camera and MagSafe magnetic technology -- all...

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets  For decades, buying stock in a hot startup meant being allowed to invest in the funds run by the top VCs. But with the AI boom causing an investment frenzy, more family offices and private wealth are skipping the VC middlemen to get directly onto the cap table.  “Companies are staying private longer, and...