Phone Carriers Offer eSIM Plans in the US for World Cup Travelers From Abroad Family and friends from abroad coming to visit? These short-term prepaid mobile plans can keep them connected. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras...

Landlines Aren't Dead Yet: Here's Why They Matter in 2026Landline phones now seem like ancient technology. As the precursor to today's iPhones and foldable smartphones, they were once a staple in every household. But they are still useful today, especially in the event of a massive mobile network outage.Outages can leave you stranded without one of your most critical lines of...

The New York Times has introduced a fun word game called Connections: Sports Edition, where players are challenged to find connections between different sports-related words. Each day, participants work to discover common themes among the words provided, making it a great way to test your knowledge of sports while enjoying a light puzzle-solving experience. If you're looking to solve today's...

Activist investor Elliot takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor known for its assertive involvement in company decisions, has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest. The firm first invested in the social platform in 2022. Pinterest announced the financial boost on Tuesday, and CEO Bill Ready said he considers this a major...

I Took 200 Photos With the Motorola Razr Ultra and Here's What I Learned1 of 28Patrick Holland/CNETMotorola Razr Ultra 2026The Razr Ultra 2026 has a trio of 50-megapixel cameras: wide-angle, ultrawide and selfie. This shot was taken with the ultrawide. All of the cameras are identical to the ones on last year's Razr Ultra, but the main camera has a new type of sensor.2 of 28Patrick...