
The Social Security Trustees' annual report projects an earlier insolvency date. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-securitys-crisis-point-is-coming-up-fast-heres-the-latest/#ftag=CADf328eec

A couple of important mortgage rates are seeing dips. Lower mortgage rates could bring positive news to the housing market in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-go-down-over-the-last-week-mortgage-rates-on-june-25-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your floors won't stay clean for long if your robot vacuum is clogged and neglected. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/how-to-clean-robot-vacuum/#ftag=CADf328eec

Marketers are increasingly reliant on AI tools, yet most find them ineffective, time-consuming, and costly, with budget waste and performance issues growing rapidly.

The question is no longer if we modernize, but how we navigate this complexity without disrupting the very core of operations.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/5-huge-stumbling-blocks-to-legacy-mainframe-eol

We don’t have hands-on time with the ROG Xbox Ally X, but let's jump into how the ROG Ally X and its successor compare from afar.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-xbox-ally-x

TL;DR: Through June 30, use StackSocial’s special code (LEARN40) and get Babbel for

TL;DR: Use code FAMPLAN at checkout to get an AdGuard Family Pl

On this episode, Ryan chats with Vish Abrams, chief architect at Heroku, about all the work that needs to be done after you’ve vibe coded your dream app. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/06/25/you-ve-vibe-coded-an-app-now-what/

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Breakthroughs happen all the time in the tech world, but only a select few manage to make a lasting impact.
Predicting which innovations will shape the future is always a challenge. On Tuesday, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its list of the top 10 emerging technologies of 2025, highlighting those expected to influence global challeng

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-june-25/#ftag=CADf328eec
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EufyMake's E1 UV printer is so much fun, and it's now made over $44 million on Kickstarter https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/this-fantastic-uv-printer-has-become-themost-funded-kickstarter-of-all-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

The character-driven miniseries features solid performances from Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross and Alden Ehrenreich. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ironheart-review-marvel-series-is-not-too-heavy-but-not-too-light-either/#ftag=CADf328eec

Enzo Maresca's Blues need a draw to progress to the next round. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-es-tunis-vs-chelsea-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-fifa-club-world-cup-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Did you know that VSCode extensions run with full access to your system—including file system, network, and credentials? Worse, dozens of malicious extensions have already made it into the marketplace, silently compromising devices.
I am a security researcher and student developer who ran into this problem myself. To help tackle this, I built a 100% free tool (no login required) that scans VSCode (and Cursor/Windsurf) extensions for:
- Hidden malware and obfuscated code
- Dangerous per


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Berlin-based startup Nox Mobility emerged this month with ambitious plans for a night train service connecting more than a dozen European cities. The network will feature sleek, private cabins — all for the price of a short-haul plane ticket. While there are some

Dutch tech scaleup Optics11 has launched an underwater monitoring system that uses light waves to “listen” for the presence of foreign objects. Called OptiBarrier, the system can detect enemy submarines, drones, and surface vessels from up to 150km away — w

Danish biotech Cellugy has raised €8.1mn in EU funding to accelerate production of a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics. The grant, awarded under the EU’s LIFE Programme for environmental projects, will support the commercia

Communication with a privately funded European space capsule was lost Tuesday shortly after the spacecraft reentered Earth’s atmosphere. The capsule launched on a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday. The Exploration Compa

The guys are at the villa, the girls are at Casa Amor, and the drama is ramping up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-love-island-usa-on-tonight-heres-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

How Amex is talking about its top travel card's welcome bonus is a good reminder of why you should read the fine print. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-new-welcome-offer-has-me-scratching-my-head-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft continues to support your PC only if you use cloud backups linked to your OneDrive account. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-offers-free-windows-10-extended-security-updates-under-one-condition/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new slate of foldable phones will make their debut on July 9, but you can reserve one now to save some money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/reserve-samsungs-new-galaxy-z-flip-7-and-fold-7-and-get-a-50-credit/#ftag=CADf328eec

See how far apart the Skywalker twins were raised, where the Kessel run took Han Solo, and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-star-wars-galactic-map-clears-up-confusion-about-a-galaxy-far-far-away/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google frames the tweak as related to ease of use, depending on the size of a user's hand or phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-how-to-move-the-chrome-address-bar-to-the-bottom-of-android-phone-screens/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's finally summer, and we all deserve a vacation. Here's how you can use AI to save a bit of extra money for your travels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-save-money-for-travel-using-chatgpt/#ftag=CADf328eec

Red Light! Green Light! Fortnite! The hit game is diving into the unnerving world of the massively popular Netflix series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-squid-game-free-skins-twitch-drops-prices-release-date-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

We unbox the new Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition VR headset with Xbox controller and head strap. https://www.cnet.com/videos/quest-3s-xbox-edition-unboxing/#ftag=CADf328eec

New 8K monitor by BOE supports 120Hz at full resolution but real-world usability is still in doubt.

A court maintained a ruling forcing OpenAI to retain all ChatGPT chats after rejecting petitions from users.

Nvidia’s entry-level RTX 5050 makes a strong case for budget gamers, but the laptop variant may be the real star.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidia-rtx-5050-officially-launches

Windows 10 users holding out for a Microsoft change of heart may have been granted an extra year of support, but to get it, you may have to do the unthinkable.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/how-to-get-microsoft-esu-for-windows-10-free

Walmart is holding a Prime Day rival sale in July to take on Amazon.

Spartan Survivors is an amazing fan-made Halo game that's essentially Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and Microsoft and Xbox just gave it a green light.

Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 is getting the beloved Photo Mode feature, but it's not coming at launch. Here's why.

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro mazání dočasných souborů, budeme zálohovat git repozitáře a nakonec si namountujeme a zanalyzujeme diskové obrazy. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-25-6-2025-promazte-z-disku-docasne-soubory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Diablo IV has been demonically chugging along since the release of the major Vessel of Hatred expansion last fall. The seasonal model usually brings temporary gameplay updates and storylines, but when Season 9 hits on July 1, it will add a couple o

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available in the US for more than two weeks — but good luck finding one. While millions of people have been able to snag the
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With this new feature being tested in the iOS 26 developer beta, you may be able to ditch the Low Power Mode setting in the future. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/could-apples-new-adaptive-power-feature-extend-your-iphones-battery-life/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's win or bust for Boca as it takes on the already-eliminated Kiwis. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-auckland-city-vs-boca-juniors-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-fifa-club-world-cup-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most of the prices I'm keeping tabs on have remained steady in price, with a few exceptions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/im-watching-11-key-products-for-cnets-daily-tariff-price-impact-tracker/#ftag=CADf328eec

The game is one of the first to predominantly feature the Switch 2's mouse controls, and it's a better tech demo than Welcome Tour. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-exclusive-drag-x-drive-releasing-in-august-as-digital-only-budget-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two European giants battle it out for first spot in Group C. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-benfica-vs-bayern-munich-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-fifa-club-world-cup-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

I spent six weeks putting the top robot lawn mowers through its paces in my own yard. I found two clear winners and a few duds. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-robot-lawn-mowers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some household devices, such as AC units, shouldn't be paired with extension cords. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/extension-cords-and-ac-units-dont-mix-an-electrician-warns/#ftag=CADf328eec

The decision reveals that Anthropic pirated over 7 million books, then systematically purchased and destroyed millions of physical copies to create a digital "research library." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/judge-oks-anthropics-use-of-copyrighted-books-in-ai-training-thats-bad-news-for-creators/#ftag=CADf328eec

Three US departments are currently investigating TP-Link over ties to Chinese cyberattacks. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/the-us-government-is-weighing-a-ban-on-tp-link-routers-but-im-not-in-a-rush-to-replace-mine/#ftag=CADf328eec

APYs are hot, hot, hot. Your savings balance can be, too. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/interest-rates-are-sizzling-this-summer-heres-how-you-can-cash-in/#ftag=CADf328eec

Congress is considering a policy that would stop states from having their own regulations around artificial intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/a-federal-moratorium-on-state-ai-rules-is-inching-closer-to-passing-why-it-matters/#ftag=CADf328eec

Having a positive outlook is good, but you can’t be positive all the time. Suppressing or invalidating negative emotions may lead to toxic positivity -- which isn't as helpful as you think. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/what-is-toxic-positivity-we-asked-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

The game's developer, Hypixel Studios, will also be shutting down. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/minecraft-competitor-hytale-shuts-down-after-a-decade-of-development/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,467 for June 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-25-1467/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 479 for June 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-25-479/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 25, #745. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-25-745/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 275, for June 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-25-275/#ftag=CADf328eec

The guys are at the villa, the girls are at Casa Amor and the drama is ramping up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-love-island-usa-is-on-tonight-heres-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's better for me and better for my phone -- these are the four reasons I hide my screen when I'm not using it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-why-i-always-make-sure-my-phone-screen-is-face-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Liberty Phone mixes open source ideals with limited hardware, positioning itself as a niche, privacy-first choice for Americans.

The XGIMI MoGo 4 fixes the two flaws we had with its predecessor, and remains affordable

Chinese researchers have just achieved a new 1Gbps data transmission from a geostationary satellite – this kind of speed is unheard of, even for Elon Musk's Starlink.

Lloyds Bank says AI could free 14 hours weekly, but this time-saving revolution appears tailored for high earners with access to premium tech tools.

I didn't want a big screen disrupting my decor, so I tried out this pint-sized projector instead.

If you can't log in to iCloud.com, you're not alone
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/icloud-website-outage-apple-june-2025

Unpacked is set for July 9, and Samsung might just change the foldable game.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/foldable-phones/galaxy-unpacked-july-expectations

Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/deus-ex-just-turned-25-years-old

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition adds an Elite Strap, exclusive Xbox controller, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, all for just $100 more than the standard model.

A full decade after its release, Dying Light — Techland's beloved 2015 zombie action game — is getting a huge new update this week. Here's what's coming.

NVIDIA launched its most affordable RTX 50-series GPU yet for laptops, and a desktop version of the RTX 5050 is also on the way, starting at $249.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-rtx-5050-laptop-desktop

Come October 14th, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more new features or improvements, no more security fixes (though you can extend those another year by using Microsoft services), and the gradual loss of

Version 7.17.29 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 7.17.29 over the previous versions 7.17.28
For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.
The 7.17.29

Synthesizer giant Roland just announced a fairly bizarre contraption. The Mood Pan is the company's digital take on an acoustic handpan. For the uninitiated, a handpan is a version of the steelpan instrument that's been popular in Trinidad and Tobago since the 1930s. It's widely considered to be the only truly new acoustic instrument

Anthropic has received a mixed result in a class action lawsuit brought by a group of authors who claimed the company used their copyrighted creations without permission. On the positive side for the artificial intelligence company, senior district judge William Alsup of the US District Court for the Norther

When Philips Hue’s US prices go up next month, you can officially know who to blame. (Hint: It rhymes with "rump.") Parent company Signify told Hueblog (

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Big tech scored a major victory this week in the battle over using copyrighted materials to train AI models. Anthropic won a partial judgment on Tuesday in a case brought by three authors who alleged the company violated their copyright by storing their works in a library used to train its