Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is enthusiastic about the company’s pilot with Waymo. In Q1 prepared remarks, he said the launch in Austin has “exceeded our expectations,” noting that the 100 self-driving vehicles there were busier than 99% of the city’s human drivers. The strong performance
I write about the internet for a living; these are the biggest mistakes I see people make when they pick out a new internet plan. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/youre-buying-internet-wrong-stop-making-these-mistakes-when-picking-out-a-new-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec
Plus, we've got the 411 on all of the new lands, rides and experiences coming to both Disneyland and Disney World in 2025 (and beyond). https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/disneylands-70th-anniversary-kicks-off-next-week-what-to-expect/#ftag=CADf328eec
Doom: The Dark Ages drops in a few days, but you can replay other Doom games now to get in the ripping and tearing mood. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/doom-the-dark-ages-is-near-and-heres-how-to-play-the-other-games-in-the-series/#ftag=CADf328eec
Pep Guardiola's men look to take a step closer to Champions League qualification as they take on the doomed Saints. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-southampton-vs-man-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Seagulls look to keep their slim hopes of European qualification alive as they travel to Molineux. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-wolves-vs-brighton-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't panic -- you might be able to revive your gummed-up Roku in just a few seconds. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/is-your-roku-freezing-up-this-quick-fix-can-make-it-good-as-new/#ftag=CADf328eec
What's the difference between Ethernet and Wi-Fi? It was all new to me, so I made it my mission to learn firsthand. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/wi-fi-vs-ethernet-whats-the-difference/#ftag=CADf328eec
The iPhone 16E packs plenty of new features but also carries a higher price tag. Here's how the phones stack up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16e-vs-iphone-se-2022-how-apples-budget-phones-compare/#ftag=CADf328eec
Please wait for the next available AI representative, your call is important to us. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/battling-customer-service-chatbots-is-getting-worse-with-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
Trying to get Wi-Fi to reach all areas in your home? There's some nuance to getting the most out of your Wi-Fi connection. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/does-wi-fi-travel-through-walls/#ftag=CADf328eec
This smart doorknob is practical for locking interior doors but probably won't replace a smart deadbolt on your front door. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/ghome-k10pro-smart-fingerprint-door-knob-review-unique-but-awkward/#ftag=CADf328eec
Customer service chatbot agents have been a pain for CNET's Bridget Carey this week, with AI making things worse. Co-host Scott Stein shares tips for getting to a human. Plus: Scott's first impressions of Spacetop's virtual monitor setup. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-im-fighting-customer-service-chatbots-also-escaping-into-spacetop-glasses-tech-therapy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't bother packing up stuff you no longer want. Sell them with these tried and true methods. https://www.cnet.com/home/services/the-easiest-way-to-sell-unwanted-items-and-make-extra-cash-before-you-move/#ftag=CADf328eec
The long-awaited phone is set to be unveiled during a virtual Unpacked event. Here's everything to know and how to tune in. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-super-slim-galaxy-s25-edge-is-finally-making-its-debut-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
After 24 hours with Motorola's 2025 Razr, the flip phone scores high marks for its looks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ive-been-testing-the-motorola-razr-for-a-day-and-its-already-a-fun-companion/#ftag=CADf328eec
Feeling crushed by your student loan debt? Apply at one of these companies to score some help making bigger payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/want-help-paying-your-student-loans-these-10-companies-offer-student-loan-perks/#ftag=CADf328eec
With the weather warming up, it's the perfect time to start grilling. But just make sure to keep these seven foods far from your grill. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-ruin-your-bbq-7-foods-you-should-never-grill/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tariffs have emerged as possibly the defining aspect of Donald Trump's presidency and they're poised to make life a lot harder. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-trumps-import-taxes-mean-for-your-costs/#ftag=CADf328eec
Freezing your child's credit will help keep their identity safe if their personal information is compromised in a data breach. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/no-school-is-safe-from-data-breaches-thats-why-i-froze-my-kids-credit/#ftag=CADf328eec
These low-risk options are the best places to keep your money safe in a recession. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-let-a-recession-destroy-your-savings-heres-how-to-protect-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nike Hyperboots, made to help you warm up for and recover from workouts, will soon be available next Saturday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/nikes-900-workout-shoes-with-compression-and-heating-launch-next-week/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's Christmas for affluent audiophiles as the luxury audio show returns one last time
Tariff on Chinese imports may push up costs for the next Switch.
Are you thinking about improving your laptop's audio performance? Investing in a portable DAC could dramatically change the sound, or make very little difference.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/laptop-accessories/dac-for-laptop
Amazon's Mother's Day weekend sale features epic deals on our favorite tech.
The HP ZBook Ultra 14 (G1a) is one of the most powerful 14-inch laptops ever made, designed to handle intensive AI workloads in a thin-and-light form factor.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-zbook-ultra-14-g1a-review
DOOM: The Dark Ages is launching soon, so are you hopping in at launch? We want to hear from you!
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-weekend-discussion
If you’ve been browsing Ethernet cables online you may have seen that they come with names like CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT 7, and CAT 8. And no, we’re not talking about the feline kind of CAT…meow!
So, what does all that mean, and is there any difference between these varied Ethernet cables?
De
The G.Skill Trident Z5 CK DDR5-8800 C42 is one of the fastest retail DDR5 memory kits; however, can it beat the best of the best?
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/g-skill-trident-z5-ck-ddr5-8800-c42-2x24gb-review
The Stream Deck Neo is a small Stream Deck with eight tactile LCD keys, two touch buttons, and an info bar. It comes loaded with some preset actions and links to tutorials, and it integrates with Elgato's robust streaming lineup and marketplace, so it's great for anyone who's been on the fence about getting a stream deck.
Apple is reportedly developing its data center-grade processor, Baltra, for its AI infrastructure as part of its broader effort to strengthen its Apple Silicon portfolio.
Gigabyte’s new B850 Aorus Stealth Ice motherboard features pressurized thermal pads and a spring-loaded EZ-Flex backplate to improve SSD cooling by up to 12 degrees Celsius.
Symfony 7.3.0-BETA2 has just been released. This is a pre-release version of Symfony 7.3. If you want to test it in your own applications before its final release, run the following commands:
12 3 $ composer config minimum-stability… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-3-0-beta2-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Google has agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.375 billion to settle two lawsuits accusing the company of violating its residents' data privacy rights. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Google in 2022, alleging that it collected users' biometrics without their express consent and continued to track their location even after they've disabl
Welcome to our first weekly roundup of indie game releases, news and trailers. It's impossible to cover the indie scene completely comprehensively — dozens of games hit Steam alone every single day. There are so many indies we'd love to highlight, but we don't have the time to cover each individually. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the games that grab our attention each week, one way or another. (Feel free to email me about
I can't blame you if you've been spending more time outside lately instead of reading gadget reviews. Spring has sprung, at least for us at Engadget HQ in the US, and there's a lot of touching grass going on amongst our staff. Still, if you've missed any of our reviews over the last two weeks, this condensed list has everything you need to catch up quickly.
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Article URL: https://www.hjorthjort.xyz/2018/02/21/the-deathbed-fallacy.html
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Your library card is a ticket to all the feel-good fun. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hallmark-exits-peacock-heres-a-free-alternative-for-fans/#ftag=CADf328eec
May 2025's second round of Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. Here's the monthly payment schedule. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/may-2025-social-security-your-money-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec
These federal agencies use your complaints to aid criminal investigations and educate the public. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/reporting-scams-to-the-ftc-and-fbi-helps-fuel-fraud-fighting-efforts/#ftag=CADf328eec
The huge legal payout includes anyone who has owned a Siri-enabled iPhone in the past 10 years. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-file-a-claim-for-your-share-of-apples-95-million-siri-privacy-settlement/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your next car may well have more physical buttons and switches, as EuroNCAP cracks down on distracting touchscreens.
We're expecting to see new Samsung foldables in July, and more details of one of the models have leaked out online.
We visited the Asus HQ in Taipei for a technology briefing, to enjoy some NUC desktop and ROG laptop hands-on time, and to glean exclusive hardware design insights.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/inside-the-house-that-asus-built-new-nucs-and-powerful-laptops
Manage and review your Linux system resources, processes and apps using Mission Center.
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-manage-your-linux-resources-with-mission-center
Article URL: https://michael.stapelberg.ch/posts/2025-05-10-grobi-x11-monitor-autoconfig/
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A year ago this week, a viral hit offered a glimpse into the future of AI music: “BBL Drizzy.” The song emerged during the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. As the rappers traded disses, a New York-based comedian named Willonius Hatcher — aka King Willoni
For well over a decade now, consumers have been used to new iPhones coming out in the fall, like clockwork. However, according to a series of reports, Apple may be planning to change its iPhone release schedule drastically. The change could significantly impact when you can buy your next preferred model of the iPhone. It could also provide Apple with several key advantages in an increasingly competitive smartphone landscape.
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Booking travel has become a bit of a game—especially if you want to get the best possible prices and avoid getting ripped off.
That’s because hotels and airlines have developed the lovely habit of futzing around endlessly with their rates. Depending on when, exactly, you go to book the room or flight you want, you might end up being charged way more than if you waited a few days or even hours for prices to drop.
The problem is that it’s damn-near impossible to figure out
Experts say that the iPhone is due for a price hike, regardless of what happens with tariffs. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/pause-on-iphone-tariffs-is-set-to-expire-after-june-should-you-buy-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're ever in an emergency and suspect someone is having a stroke, just remember the acronym FAST. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/stroke-awareness-4-letters-save-lives/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google has a proven formula with the Pixel A device, but you’ll probably be better off with last year’s model.
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OPINION: Android 16 isn’t too far off, with Google rumoured to release the next major version of Android to Pixel devices as early as June 2025 – and it’s set to be more exciting than usual. That’s because Google is rumoured to introduce major user interface updates as part of the Android 16 update, all [...]
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Article URL: https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2022/07/26/not-a-3-year-old-chimney-sweep/
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The week's 8 biggest tech stories from Microsoft, Netflix, Rockstar, Sonos and more for May 10, 2025.
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Katastrofy jsou vzácné. Čím větší, tím vzácnější. Nicméně, pokud by opravdu došlo k nějaké globální katastrofě, jako by byla intenzivní solární bouře, extrémní pandemie nebo třeba jaderná patálie, nejspíš by se do značné míry rozpadl obchod. Nedostatek kritických zdrojů, jako je například palivo, by vedl k narušení produkce a zpracování potravin a tím pádem ke hrozbě hladomoru, především pokud jde o města, v nichž je velkém množství lidí závislých na dovozu potravin. http://www.osel.cz/14054-pos
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-may-10/#ftag=CADf328eec
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In most cases, it's too risky to give up your federal student loan benefits. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refinancing-your-student-loans-with-a-private-lender-only-makes-sense-in-this-one-situation/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hugging Face’s new Open Computer Agent will surf the web and perform online tasks like a human.
Threads users have long joked about the sometimes bizarre posts served up by its recommendation algorithm since the early days of the app. Lately though, some users are starting to notice another type of strange post appear in their suggestions: posts from random people looking for "friends."
The posts often feature selfies of young people whose profiles claim to be 18. Engadget has observed numerous such posts appearing in Threads' "related threads" feature that surfaces recommended c
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Uber is facing internal staff unrest as it attempts to implement a three-day-per-week return to office (RTO) mandate and stricter sabbatical eligibility.
An all-hands meeting late last month descended into acrimony as staff flooded the online meeting chat with queries about why the mandate was being enacted. “How is five years of service not a tenured employee? Especially when burnout is rampant in the org,” read one message that was
This season's Islanders haven't been announced, but there is a premiere date set. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/love-island-usa-season-7-when-and-where-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for Connections for May 10, #699. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-10-699/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 229, for Saturday, May 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-10-229/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's game and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-tv-channel-game-times-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-todays-games/#ftag=CADf328eec
One revolutionized first-person shooters on consoles, another taught us how to care for a virtual pet, but they all deserve a spot in history. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/goldeneye-007-tamagotchi-quake-blast-into-video-game-hall-of-fame-for-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
When Whoop transitioned from direct hardware sales to a subscription-only model for in 2018 during the Whoop 3 era, the company softened the blow by telling subscribers they’d get free updates to any hardware, a policy which continued into this year. “Additionally, instead of purchasing new hardware every time an updated model is produced, WHOOP [...]
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In the latest blow to what was generally a functional government, President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the independent agency in charge of issuing recalls and protecting US citizens from harmful products. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested the responsibilities of the Consumer Product Safety Commission should be folded into "a nonexistent division within the Department of Health and Human Services,"
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