Add Microsoft's Surface lineup to the list of gear that now costs more. XDA first spotted price hikes of around 20 percent for most existing models. The damage applies to the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro lines, as well as power bricks.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has warned the National Weather Service of possible attacks from an armed conspiracy group targeting Doppler radar stations, according to a report from CNN. The group,
The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard did not violate antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission had sued to block the merger of these large gaming brands on claims that the new entity would fall afoul of antitrust laws. In the court's ruling, released today, the
The US Patent and Trademark Office has refused one of Tesla's initial attempts to trademark the term "Robotaxi" because it believes the name is generic and already in use by other companies, according to a filing spotted by
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Tariffs are threatening higher inflation, and a wave of uncertainty is sweeping markets. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/fed-meeting-keeps-interest-rates-high-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal-for-your-finances/#ftag=CADf328eec
Take advantage of the Fed's latest rate decision by doing these things now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/4-money-moves-you-must-make-asap-now-that-the-fed-has-paused-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't be too surprised if your travel plans change at the last minute, especially if you booked a flight with one of these airlines. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/flying-this-summer-these-airlines-have-the-most-flight-delays-and-cancellations/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wondering what's in our carry-on bags? These are the products we use to stay well on the go. Plus, expert tips for keeping your immune system strong as you travel. https://www.cnet.com/health/stay-healthy-with-our-wellness-editors-travel-essentials/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Fed's latest decision is good news for savers. Here's how to take advantage of it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/the-fed-paused-rates-again-heres-what-that-means-for-cd-and-savings-account-apys/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Vatican is streaming live views of St. Peter's Square on its YouTube channel, NBC offers a "smoke cam" and CNN created a 3D visualization. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-follow-the-real-papal-conclave-black-smoke-means-no-pope-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec
The personal data of 76 million US customers was exposed during a cyberattack in 2021. The settlement payout has been pushed back. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/when-to-expect-your-t-mobile-data-breach-settlement-check-delayed-until-may/#ftag=CADf328eec
Rumors of a handheld gaming device made by Asus in collaboration with Xbox got a shot in the arm after an alleged prototype surfaced in leaked photos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-handheld-console-seemingly-glimpsed-in-new-asus-leak/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep your kitchen free of fruit flies this summer with these entomologist-approved hacks. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-get-rid-of-fruit-flies/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon's new Vulcan robot uses physical AI to carefully stow and pick everything from socks to fragile electronics at fulfillment centers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-unveils-ai-using-warehouse-robot-with-human-like-sense-of-touch/#ftag=CADf328eec
APYs are slipping so lock in a high one while you still can. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/best-cd-rates-this-week-act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-feds-rate-pause/#ftag=CADf328eec
The central bank doesn't set mortgage rates outright, but its policy decisions affect the housing market's longer-term outlook. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/why-the-feds-interest-rate-pause-could-bring-mortgage-rate-volatility/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're not careful with your nonstick pots and pans, they can do more harm than good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-your-nonstick-pan-safe-heres-how-you-can-tell/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for Connections for May 8, No. 697. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-8-697/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 431 for May 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-8-431/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,419 for May 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-8-1419/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 227, for Thursday, May 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-8-227/#ftag=CADf328eec
The glucose tracking won't work unless you purchase an accompanying $99 pack of biosensors. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/oura-adds-two-new-ai-features-that-track-your-meals-and-glucose-intake/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Crkd Neo S is a fun, little controller with a reasonable price -- and a few quirks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/review-this-portable-controller-is-the-perfect-on-the-go-gaming-accessory/#ftag=CADf328eec
Backblaze B2 Overdrive offers 1 Tbps throughput and transparent pricing.
Spotify has announced a series of new features for its mobile app, including a new 'snooze' button that blacklists a song from your recommendations for 30 days.
Shazam's new Viral Chart playlists are rooted in data, highlighting the latest hits and classics getting more spins.
Apple is reportedly working to replace Google as Safari’s default search engine with AI tools.
Google’s iOS app has added a new Simplify feature to decode complicated text.
Nintendo is in for a rude awakening
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Netflix has unveiled a significant revamp of its smart television app as well as some key innovations for the mobile app. On the largest screen in the house – possibly one of our top-ranked best TVs – Netflix is promising a more personal experience that makes it easier to find your next watch. The new [...]
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Nintendo is allowing any Switch Online member to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console in the UK, ahead of the June 5 release date. Previously the manufacturer has been inviting its most loyal and active users to jump to the front of the queue for the long-awaited sequel console, after pre-orders opened last month. Supplies [...]
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The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 now start at $1,199 as Microsoft removes original $999 configuration from the lineup to make room for smaller and cheaper models.
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After introducing smaller, lower-priced Surface devices this week, Microsoft has quietly raised the prices of its older Surface devices to compensate — well, kind of.
Microsoft launched a new 13-inch Surface Laptop for as low as $899.9
End of 10 is encouraging people with Windows 10 PCs to install Linux and skip buying new Windows 11 PCs.
AI services like Perplexity or OpenAI's SearchGPT could be search engine options in a future version of Safari,
Mother's Day is coming up quick. If you're still trying to figure out a good gift, we have some ideas. Here at Engadget, our minds reflexively focus on tech. While it's true an electronic gadget might not be the “traditional” Mother’s Day gift — just about every mom we know would prefer a cool new piece of tech over a short-lived bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates. A number of us collaborated on this guide, filling it with gadgets and services we've tested, used, or even given to the mo
When we think about gifts that moms will appreciate, the idea of "time" comes up a lot. If you can give the mom in your life a few hours back to do whatever — relaxing, creating, or getting things done— do that. The next best thing is a device that'll help mom make the most of her time. We've rounded up some clever gadgets and useful gear that we've tried out ourselves, so we can confirm they're worthwhile. Our favorite air fryer will save time in the kitchen, a quality style-dryer could make
Google is once again crossing the great divide between rival tech giants, at least with artificial intelligence. The company has launched a dedicated iPad app for its Gemini AI assistant. In addition to natively running on Apple hardware, Gemini's iPad app can take advantage of the tablet's split view, so that the AI assistant is open on the screen at the same time as another pro
Diminished tech privacy appears to be another ripple effect from Trump 2.0. The Information reported on Wednesday that Meta has changed its tune on facial recognition. After considering but ultimately bailing on the technology for the
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Can the Gunners mount a comeback against the French Ligue 1 champions? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-semifinal-livestream-psg-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here is everything you need to know about essential nutrient, vitamin B12. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/vitamin-b12-the-ultimate-guide-on-benefits-risks-of-deficiency-and-supplementation/#ftag=CADf328eec
The right travel credit card can help you cover hotel stays, transportation and food if you're held up at the airport. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-dodge-newark-airport-flights-delays-and-cancellations/#ftag=CADf328eec
Subscribers can play these games with their whole family next month on Apple Arcade. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/family-friendly-games-like-uno-are-coming-to-apple-arcade-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec
Five episodes remain in this season of the Emmy-winning Max show. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hacks-season-4-release-schedule-when-episode-6-drops/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep that pesky stove gap crumb-free with this easy trick. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/keep-the-gap-between-your-stove-and-countertop-clean-with-this-quick-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec
Counterpoint's latest report shows an ongoing dropoff in Apple Watch interest -- and that's before taking tariffs into account. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-shipments-continue-declining-dropping-nearly-20-in-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Going to Vice City this time won't be cheap. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/will-gta-6-be-the-first-100-game-we-do-the-math/#ftag=CADf328eec
NASA Plus is now on Prime Video and will include, among other cosmic content, livestreams of major space launches. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/amazons-prime-video-has-a-new-nasa-live-channel-for-streaming-rocket-launches/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's games and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-how-to-watch-knicks-vs-celtics-nuggets-vs-thunder-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
Depending on which AI is default, it could be a major blow to Google. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-looking-to-transform-safari-with-ai-search/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Accentum Open weigh the same as a playing card but sound a lot better.
LG’s innovative new 'stretchable' touchscreen display has been designed for cars and can miraculously come to life with a physical dial and buttons. But does it make sense in the real world?
Android 16's new battery health tools are coming, but only select Pixel phones.
Reports says Huawei is preparing to test its most advanced AI chip yet, but can Ascend 910D challenge Nvidia's H100?
Unprotected beWanted database remains open, with the company yet to respond to inquiries.
Anker launches the new Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds with premium features and cheap-ish price
You can get the Laptop Mag's Editor's Choice Award-winning M4 MacBook Pro for $226 below retail.
Microsoft has unveiled the latest updates to its AI-powered Copilot+ PC range, including the Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch.
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Apple believes the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence could render the iPhone line surplus to requirements within a decade. The company’s senior vice president Eddy Cue says the future of the best iPhone models is by no means secure due to the seismic shift with AI. During a court hearing discussing Google’s antitrust case pertaining [...]
Spotify is developing a problem. It is getting to know longtime users so well that playlists and recommendations are starting to feel stale. Through years of music streaming, and years of music skipping, users have pigeonholed themselves. As such, users are hearing the same old songs through the best headphones, day in and day out [...]
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The latest report from the team behind Call of Duty's anticheat has outlined its recent successes, and also how it's continuing to go after those making cheats and hardware like the Cronus.
Snapdragon X chips are front and center in Qualcomm’s new ads, directly challenging Intel’s dominance in the Windows PC market.
LinkedIn’s new AI tools use natural language to improve job searches and match roles to your skills. The company is also expanding its AI-powered coaching for Premium users.
The latest update for Starfield is in beta testing on Steam, with bug fixes, bigger file sizes for Creations, and new low settings that seem perfect for gaming handhelds.
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OpenAI, the company that develops ChatGPT, has decided to cancel its plans to transform the organization into a for-profit company. Instead, the non-profit organization that founded OpenAI will continue to run the business as before.
The for-profit plans, announced in December 2024, were justifi
In an era of tariffs, we expect prices to go up. Intel is doing the opposite: lowering the price of two “Arrow Lake” desktop processors instead.
Intel is trimming the price of the Core Ultra 7 265K by $100 to $299, previously $399—basically 25 percent off. Intel has also cut the price of the Core Ultra 7 265KF by $100, down to $284 from an earlier $384. The
Intel said Wednesday that the company is adding its XeSS 2 technology to even more games, including top-tier titles like Diablo IV and Assassin’s Creed Shadows — pushing them into the “definitely playable” category by increasing framerates up to a whopping four times higher. As part of the announcement, Intel also revealed that some sort of
Has your Roku player or Roku TV started talking whenever you’re in a menu or on a settings screen? There’s a simple explanation for a suddenly chatty Roku, as well as an easy way to keep it quiet.
The reason for a talking Roku player is the “Screen Reader,” a Roku accessibility feature that reads on-screen text for visually impaired users. Once enabled, the
OLED monitors are finally starting to dip down into the affordable price range, albeit with a very flexible definition of “affordable.” Today you can get a 27-inch, refurbished Acer Predator gaming OLED display for just $409.99 on eBay. That’s almost as cheap as we’ve ever seen, and it’s from a major brand to boot.
Intel launches another microcode update addressing Raptor Lake instability. This time the update addresses rare cases where Vmin Shift can occur.
New “software art” piece brings Clippy back to your desktop, serving up locally installed LLMs from the mouth of a paperclip.
Save $400 in this B&H Photo deal on MSI's prebuilt Aegis ZS2 desktop gaming PC.
Geekerwan managed to procure a non-functional Nintendo Switch 2 board, and utilized a FIB-SEM to dissect and analyze its internal details.
NEO Semiconductor has announced progress on its new 3D X-DRAM technology, with new 1T1C and 3T0C chip designs increasing DRAM speeds by an order of magnitude for tomorrow’s top-end computing.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are technically open, but you may have trouble grabbing the console before its June 5 release date if you haven't secured an order already. As of our latest sweep, the device is still completely out of stock at Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target and other retailers. This has (mostly) been the case in the US since the Switch 2 first went up for sale on April 24, and it remain
Electronic Arts has confirmed that the next Battlefield game will be revealed this summer, ahead of a launch date some time before April 2026. The news was shared in the company’s Q4 and and financial year 2025 results, published this week.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson called the latest installment in the long-running
It’s earnings season, and automakers are warning investors about the impact tariffs will have on vehicle pricing. As first reported by Reuters, the cost of Ford's Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s electric SUV, could rise by as much as $2,000 on some models.
Ford manufactures the Mach-E as well as other non-
"We welcome the addition of body-worn cameras and appreciate the enhanced transparency and assurance they provide," a then-DEA official wrote in a 2021 press release. So much for that. ProPublica
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Kindle Comic Converter optimizes comics and manga for eink readers like Kindle, Kobo, ReMarkable, and more. Pages display in fullscreen without margins, with proper fixed layout support. Its main feature is various optional image processing steps to look good on eink screens, which have different requirements than normal LCD screens. It also does filesize optimization by downscaling to your specific device's screen resolution, which can improve performance on underpowered ereaders. Supported
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