I Talked With a Disney Imagineer About Those New Haunted Mansion Illusions

Snap players can thank TikTok for all these free goodies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-claim-your-up-to-400-value-in-marvel-snap-freebies/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but get a telescope and you can spot Neptune and Uranus. https://www.cnet.com/science/how-to-see-planet-parade-six-planets-in-alignm

Apple said the update patches a bug that might have been actively exploited. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/have-an-iphone-you-need-to-download-ios-18-3-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

The update also patches some bugs across all iPhones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/download-ios-18-3-now-for-updates-to-ai-notification-summaries-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The IRS has touted an "enhanced" version of Direct File this year, with the service being expanded to more states as well. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tax-season-2025-is-underway-will-direct

The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27, but if you want to claim the child tax credit, you might be waiting awhile for your refund. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/as-tax-season-20

There are probably microplastics in your kitchen. These are the swaps to make to protect your health. https://www.cnet.com/health/7-places-microplastics-are-hiding-in-your-kitchen-and-easy-swaps-to-ma