With Thanksgiving planning upon us and the rest of the holidays right around the corner, there’s a lot of pressure to cook, bake, and show up to events bearing food and drinks. Luckily, all the recipes and drink suggestions you could ever need can fit on your Android phone, thanks to a plethora of cooking …

Travel can be stressful no matter the time of year, but the holiday season always seems to be worse. You’re stuck managing multiple reservations for flights, hotels and car rentals, facing long lines at security, or stuck in a car for a few hours to visit friends and family. Luckily, we have technology to do some of the hard work …

Android Lollipop is here, and likely making its way to your phone or tablet in the coming months. The update is packed with exciting features, including a new design, revamped notifications, device sharing and more. I go hands-on with the most-talked-about features in the videos below, so you can see them in action. First up, here’s an overview of what’s …

Scribd brings audiobooks to its apps. CNET Scribd , the document sharing and e-book service, is now adding audiobooks to its repertoire. The company announced Thursday that it’s bringing 30,000 audiobooks to its library. And, you can listen to them for free with Scribd’s $9-per-month subscription service, which also include access to its 500,000-strong ebook collection. Related stories Amazon Kindle …

KiQplans are fitness plans that connect with your activity tracker. Josh Miller/CNET What if your Jawbone Up or Misfit Shine could do more than just count your steps? What if it could actually coach you into losing weight or getting into shape? Fitness company Fitbug is trying to do just that with its latest product, KiQplan (pronounced “kick plan”). Related …

These days, you don’t really need a financial planner to help you keep a handle on your money. For most people, a few mobile apps can help you make sure your bills get paid, that you’re spending smart, and you’re saving for the future. I’ve rounded up several apps that pay attention to your money for you, offering advice, helping …

Taco Bell’s app lets you order food from your phone and pick it up at your local restaurant. Taco Bell If standing in line for your fast food already takes up too much of your time, you can now shave off a few minutes between when you order a Doritos Locos Taco and when you can sink your teeth into …

The Sony SmartWatch 3. CNET If you have an Android Wear watch, you can now ditch your phone when you want to listen to some tunes on your next bike ride or run. That’s because a new update to Android Wear lets you play music without having your phone tethered nearby. And if you have the right watch, you can …

From left to right, the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air. Sarah Tew/CNET Apple now has the widest range of sizes for its iPhone smartphone and iPad tablet lines that it’s ever had, and with so many sizes, there comes the inevitable crisis of picking the right device for you. Can your hands …

New iPads and Macs, Mac OS X Yosemite and iOS 8.1 all took center stage at today’s Apple event. We have a full run-down of everything that was announced, but if you’d rather just see the top highlights from the event, we have you covered too. Check out the clips below to watch the must-see moments that everyone is talking …