The Kia Niro is an interesting car, in that it’s offered in both hybrid and electric variants. Having driven both versions of the recently redesigned 2023 Niro, we appreciated its unique styling, efficiency and overall value. And now we know how much the battery-electric trims will cost. Kia on Monday published pricing information for the …

Beats makes some of our absolute favorite earbuds on the market right now, whether you’re looking for a casual pair for strolling around town, or a rugged pair that’s good for working out. But since the company is owned by Apple, Beats earbuds have the same drawback as all Apple products — they’re pricey, and not always easy to find …

Jake Paul‘s next boxing match is just days away. After multiple false starts with previous opponents like Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr., Paul finally has a dance partner. This time round, Paul is fighting another aging MMA fighter, but no normal aging MMA fighter. He’s boxing one of the greatest MMA fighters to ever grace a UFC cage, the …

Best Buy is among the first retailers to officially kick off its Black Friday sale for 2022. Though we’re not even into the month of November yet, you can already score Black Friday prices on everything from TVs and laptops to smart home devices, kitchen appliances, fitness gear and more.  See at Best Buy While there’s plenty to check out …

Ally Bank is an ideal alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar banks. Founded in 2009, Ally is a full-service bank offering consistently competitive rates on all deposit accounts. The highest rates are available for all balances, regardless of tier.   High APYs, minimal fees and 24/7 customer support help to make Ally an attractive banking solution for the 21st century retail banking …

Looking for the perfect chiller to watch around Halloween? Hulu’s got you covered. Below is a list of great horror flicks on the streaming service that will fit right into your binge-watching queue. But before we get into that, let’s cover some worthy alternates.  Hulu is home to M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense (1999), Swedish vampire story Let the …

Getting trapped in the quantum realm turns into a family affair in the new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the third Ant-Man installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  The trailer, out Monday, shows what happens when Ant-Man Scott Lang’s daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) uses a device to send a signal into the quantum realm. Before former government agent …

I wish life could be simple. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. When it comes to Apple’s iPad lineup, which used to have just one model called the “iPad” back in the day, picking which one to buy has become a strangely entangled process. Somewhere between every single model Apple offers is the perfect iPad, but it doesn’t currently exist …

This story is part of Health by the Numbers, CNET’s deep dive into how we quantify health. Thanks to smartwatches such as the Apple Watch and fitness trackers such as the Fitbit, it’s easier than ever to keep tabs on your own health metrics at home. With just a quick glance at your wrist, you can track your heart rate, …

After years of anticipation and over two months of airtime, House of the Dragon season 1 is done and dusted. Excitement was high for HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, and with around 30 million people watching each episode, it’s proven to be a hit. That’s despite no one really knew what to expect from the show — Game of Thrones …

Next year, Social Security benefits will see a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, of 8.7% — the largest since 1981, when the increase hit an all-time high of 11.2%.  “A COLA of 8.7% is extremely rare and would be the highest ever received by most Social Security beneficiaries alive today,” Senior Citizens League policy analyst Mary Johnson said in a statement earlier this year. …

You’ve put in long hours studying for your college midterms and don’t want anyone copying your answers. What do you do? You make a wacky anti-cheating hat that blocks your peers from seeing your test, of course.   Enlarge Image Mary Joy Mandane-Ortiz That’s what students at a school in the Philippines did on the prompting of their teacher, who …

While new technology is always welcomed, expensive products that hurt your wallet are not. Not only can you get your hands on cutting-edge gadgets, you can also do it without breaking the bank. Best Buy’s discount on electronics is a well-kept secret that we’re letting you in on to save you money and keep up with trends.  So where do …

Apple on Monday said it’s raising prices on its popular Apple Music and Apple TV Plus subscription services, as well as on its Apple One bundle, marking the first major price increase in the US from the company in years. Apple Music is jumping by $1 for individuals to $11 per month and by $2 for families to $17 per month. Apple TV Plus, …

Buying a newer, more advanced vehicle is always exciting — but before you do, you need to decide what you’ll do with your current car. For instance, you could trade it in at a dealership, sell it or donate it to charity for a nice tax deduction. If you plan to sell or trade it in, there are a few …