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  • Beef Has Never Been More Expensive. These Are the Cheap Cuts That Butchers Buy

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/06b57089797378824d90b7860f4445826ff8c716/hub/2019/09/06/b2d5eb6b-15f4-43fc-9926-dc1eb32389e2/costco-prime-beef.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] Beef prices continue to climb, reaching a new record high in April. As of Tuesday, live cattle is trading at $2.51 per pound, a more than 25% increase from just a year ago. Limited supply is largely to blame for the spike, and it’s driven the average price of ground beef to about $6.70 per…

  • That Plastic Wrap Is Killing Your Cheese. Here’s How Professionals Store It

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/178526899224257d88768d238ed936d395439ecc/hub/2024/10/09/ad409dd0-0147-4256-bd49-e8c0a95c18d8/humboldt-fog.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] If you’ve ever come upon a hunk of moldy cheese that had no business going bad as quickly as it did, it might be your storage method. As convenient as plastic wrap may seem, it’s one of the worst options for storing cheese. Plastic suffocates cheese, degrades its texture, mutes its flavor…

  • This 2-Minute Microwave Hack Is Better Than Any Cleaning Spray

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/82e083e900f1f88859a2ffd1e731c5326ce80769/hub/2023/02/21/6d6e60e6-5219-4b91-9921-eed88aa50508/gettyimages-sb10069213g-001.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] Your microwave shouldn’t look like a crime scene every time you open the door. While it’s easy to ignore those stubborn, dried-on splatters, leaving old food to bake onto the interior surfaces eventually turns your appliance into a breeding ground for bacteria.  Beyond the gross factor, a coated interior actually interferes with…

  • Canva Really Wants to Be Your Workplace AI Bestie

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/c9dbb6fdcebade7d8143b66c0dce49f6467900c6/hub/2026/04/14/73535fc5-4387-4ebe-9ba5-a9968d54ab7d/canva-ai-2-0-hero-image.png?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] In the age of generative AI, it seems like every tech company has become an AI company overnight. Creative companies aren’t immune, as Canva proved this week with the launch of what it calls Canva AI 2.0 at its annual Canva Create conference. Canva is no stranger to AI. It’s been investing…

  • Trading Speed for Depth: Does Using AI for Work Affect Our Confidence?

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/62191692179db5c517afd444a91cb288478477ee/hub/2025/08/05/5e8ccba7-d7ab-4516-9828-4ba26dde82ba/gettyimages-2207141942.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] Be careful delegating your work to that chatbot. A new peer-reviewed study published Thursday by the American Psychological Association found that people who heavily rely on AI tools for work tasks reported feeling less confident in their abilities and had less ownership over their work. There has been growing research on how…

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Is a Great Vlogging Camera, but Not for the US

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/e60a12f864db2bee1ebc481a359624aaf8894315/hub/2026/04/15/47a1116a-1d41-4eb9-9c02-285fd549e110/dji-osmo-pocket-4-review-6.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] I’ve filmed with my DJI Osmo Pocket 3 all over the world, including up in the frozen Arctic, so I was excited to test out the latest version, the Osmo Pocket 4. The camera doesn’t make a lot of changes to what’s already a superb vlogging setup, but there are some key…

  • 8 Expert-Approved Sleep Trackers You’ll Want for Better Sleep Tonight

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/5d39355d92047744ae6e206a06e0f0c61ca813f3/hub/2026/04/14/3baebae7-368f-4682-ae0b-160e2735f81e/gettyimages-2247861381.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] Whoop 5.0 Best overall sleep tracker $359 at Amazon Our take: The Whoop 5.0 sleep tracker is designed for individuals who want to track their sleep and exercise to enhance performance. It features an integrated coach that provides personalized recommendations, such as when to go to bed or mindful breathing techniques, based…

  • Stuck in a Coffee Rut? ChatGPT Can Now Plan Your Next Starbucks Order

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/f635b9185f96333157b95c3a012191fa4ba87e80/hub/2026/04/15/9b290487-6512-4def-93d4-89757a44438d/promo-image-for-starbucks-and-chatgpt-collab.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] If you like getting your daily cup of coffee from Starbucks, you’ll now be able to consult with ChatGPT for your next beverage. Starbucks said on Wednesday that a new Starbucks app in ChatGPT, now in beta, will help you figure out your next order based on your mood or craving in…

  • Best Power Bank for iPhones in 2026

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/657c7fd267509f18c52fdc0130796c16c75525e7/hub/2026/04/15/9a8407c5-12ac-46e1-8003-f860f95b5fc7/iniu-snapgo.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] Our Experts Written by  David Carnoy Article updated on April 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM PDT David CarnoyExecutive Editor / Reviews Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET’s Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio…

  • Spotify Champions Live Music With Independent Music Venue Deal

    [analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/bf42de443845f587c6cf96681da848a0d6878db2/hub/2026/04/15/981bd18a-0453-4cbe-bd29-2f4de87118c4/spotify-cannes-lions-concert-foo-fighters-gettyimages-1500812183.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200″] Live music has had quite a week. On one end, Coachella kicked off its first festival weekend with a slew of epic performances. On the other hand, Ticketmaster owner Live Nation was found guilty of monopolizing the ticket market. Still, the desire to go to concerts and experience live music persists. Now,…