Can you replace your home internet connection with a mobile hotspot? I tried it for myself, and the results may surprise you. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-using-a-mobile-hotspot-at-home-heres-what-i-learned/#ftag=CADf328eec
Steam Next Fest lets you get a hands-on first peek at the best upcoming new games. Here are the best demos from this Next Fest. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-10-best-steam-next-fest-games-you-need-to-wishlist/#ftag=CADf328eec
A more affordable AT&T cellphone plan is now available across the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/at-t-cheaper-mobile-plan-creates-a-new-deal-for-seniors-yes-thats-anyone-55-or-older/#ftag=CADf328eec
On June 17, PlayStation Plus subscribers can take on supernatural forces or an international conspiracy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/play-fbc-firebreak-deus-ex-and-more-on-playstation-plus-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
For classic scary movies, it's hard to beat the library of horror films on the free streaming service Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-friday-the-13th-and-24-more-fantastic-horror-movies-for-free-on-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Apple TV Plus, Hulu and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-deep-cover-echo-valley-and-call-her-alex/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stashing an AirTag in one of these spots will help you keep track of the things that matter. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/traveling-this-summer-an-airtag-can-give-you-peace-of-mind/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's everything you need to know to watch the game tonight and the rest of the NBA Finals without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-finals-2025-how-to-watch-pacers-vs-thunder-game-4-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cybercriminals attack retailers looking for a payday, but consumers take the hits, especially when the target is food suppliers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-a-cyber-attack-at-a-company-youve-never-heard-of-nearly-derailed-my-anniversary-carrot-cake/#ftag=CADf328eec
Turn-by-turn directions are still available without internet, if you prepare in advance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/preparing-for-a-summer-road-trip-download-google-maps-offline-for-stress-free-navigation/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's extra-difficult Wordle No. 1,456, June 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-14-1456/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 14, #734. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-14-734/#ftag=CADf328eec
The FiiO M21 offers high-spec hi-res without a high price – and has a cool cassette deck case, because why not
What if the "unsubscribe" button was a trick to check if the email is active?
It's the upgrade iPad users have been waiting for
Bitsight reveals global risk as unsecured cameras leak private footage, urging users to update credentials, block remote access, and use better security tools.
If you have an older PC and are considering a memory upgrade, you might want to do it sooner than later. Prices for DDR4 memory are expected to jump sharply as the major memory vendors phase out their production in favor of DDR5 DRAM instead.
The latter point is the cause for concern. Reports say that Samsung and SK Hynix have sent end-of-life notices to th
Don’t throw all your popcorn at the screen, but A Minecraft Movie begins streaming exclusively on HBO Max (which used to be Max, which used to be HBO Max) on June 20. The big studio adap
Eric Migicovsky, the creator of Pebble who's reviving the e-paper smartwatch with a new company called Core Devices, shared that the first new smartwatches
The Internet Archive made it easier to search for '90s-era GIFs. GifCities contains millions of animations from the decade of flannel shirts and Soup Nazis. The GIFs were pulled from old GeoCities webpages, which (mostly) bit the dust in 2009.
The new version of GifCities is much easier to search. You can now search semantically, based on the animation's content.
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President Donald Trump announced, back on February 25, that his administration would soon debut a “gold card,” an immigration program that would allow wealthy foreigners, for the low, low price of $5 million, to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. At the time, Trump touted the program as a “great” and “fantastic” revenue generation strategy that would help reduce the national deficit, which approached $2 trillion during the most recent fiscal year.
“Wealthy peop
Singles are increasingly turning to AI to boost their odds in the dating world.
According to a new study, just over a quarter (26%) of singles are using artificial intelligence to enhance their dating lives. That’s a 333% increase from 2024.
Match and the Kinsey Institute surveyed around 5,000 U.S. singles between the ages of 18 and 98 for their 14th annual Singles in America study. The findings show that nearly half of Gen
Google begins experimenting with Audio Overviews in search results. US searchers can opt in to the experiment via Search Labs.
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The video game adaptation comes to Max, chicken jockeys and all. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-stream-a-minecraft-movie-on-max/#ftag=CADf328eec
More than 1.1 million Powercore units in the US are affected by the recall. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-powercore-10000-power-banks-for-burning-or-exploding-learn-how-to-get-a-free-replacement/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several of the products I'm watching for CNET's daily tariff price tracker are on sale right now, making it a great time to get them before price hikes take hold. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-daily-price-tracker-the-products-im-watching-that-you-should-get-now-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec
New research reveals 17 VPN apps with undisclosed Chinese ownership, and big tech may be making a profit
I'm keeping Netflix this June for its queer reality and horror offerings over its main streaming competitor
Kioxia reveals SSD with 10 million IOPS aimed at handling high-speed AI and machine learning system requirements.
Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals are bound to be epic this summer.
From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.
Death, taxes, and subscription service price increases. The three horsemen of inevitability. A new code string suggests Xbox Game Pass is next.
OLED monitors are all the rage for desktop PCs, and you can find them for less than you might think. But what if you want something on the go, or just want to add a little extra space to your primary setup? Then check out this OLED portable monitor, just $109.99 on Amazon.
Roku streaming sticks are known for their easy of use; just plug the player in your TV’s rear HDMI port, connect the USB power cable, and start binging. But as plug-and-play as Roku devices can be, adjusting a few key settings will make your streaming experience less choppy.
For example, your video image might skip and stutter without one particular settin
Intel will begin layoffs at its Intel Foundry division in mid-July as part of a new restructuring effort to cut costs while focusing on keeping engineering talent.
Lieutenant General Chris Mohan delves into the US Army's 3D Printed drone strategy on the Washington Times' Threat Status podcast.
Crucial’s latest X10 portable SSD is faster and roomier than its predecessors, but USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 feels dated now that USB4 is readily available.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/crucial-x10-portable-ssd-4tb-review
Intel has put the Arc A750, A770M, A730M, A570M, A530M, and A370M on the EOL list.
ChatGPT's affability and encouraging tone leads people into dangerous, life-threatening delusions, finds a recent NYT article. Many examples of responses encouraging psychosis-like symptoms have been found by a variety of researchers, including some leading people to commit suicide to meet imaginary AI-created phantoms.
While it didn’t quite make the cut in our guide to the best virtual private networks (VPNs),
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets Premium subscribers remotely download playlists to additional devices. For instance, a user could initiate a download on an iPhone for an iPad or for a backup phone ahead of a trip.
That's all fine and good, and useful in limited circumstances. The big news here, however, is that this functionality also works with smartwatches, with integration for Wear OS devices and Apple Watch models. Nothing ruins a good walk or run like forgetting to
Wikipedia is backing off a plan to test AI article summaries. Earlier this month, the platform announced plans to trial the feature for about 10 percent of mobile web visitors. To say they weren't well-received by editors would be an understatement. The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) then changed plans and cancelled the test.
The AI summaries would have appeared at the top of articles for 10 percent of mobile users. Readers would have had to opt in to see them. The AI-generated summaries o
You can finally buy the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US. The $450 console officially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered it both online and in-store in the week since. While
Google’s AI Overviews do not save me time. For one, I work for a tech blog and am therefore professionally curious as to whether or not the generated answers are correct, so I spend a few ticks figuring that out. (Answer: Sometimes, but not always!)
Then things get existential as I contemplate how long a self-cannibalizing system can sustain its
My friend and I got tired of job hunting (347 applications, 4 responses) so we built AI agents to help job seekers instead of replacing them.
The problem: 73% of applications never reach humans, 250+ people apply to each job, but 85% of positions are filled through networking.
Our solution: AI agents that find hiring managers for any LinkedIn job, analyze your profile fit, and generate personalized outreach messages. Instead of competing with hundreds in the application pile, you reach d
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As AI car crashes go, the recent publishing of a hallucinated book list in the Chicago Sun-Times quickly became a multi-vehicle pile-up. After a writer used AI to create a list of summer reads, the majo
Apple previously delayed a Siri update set to imbue the service with more artificial intelligence features and expand its capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/siris-big-ai-upgrade-is-coming-but-reportedly-not-until-spring-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Save my ears from all the awful hold music, please. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/this-ios-26-feature-might-keep-me-from-switching-back-to-pixel/#ftag=CADf328eec
You probably aren't washing your sheets and other bedding enough. You also may want to change your sleep habits for cleaner sheets. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/how-often-should-you-wash-your-sheets-heres-what-experts-say/#ftag=CADf328eec
These companies and programs have low-cost or free eye exams, glasses and contact lenses for people without vision insurance. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/dont-have-vision-insurance-where-get-low-cost-eye-exams-glasses-contacts/#ftag=CADf328eec
I thought I knew which tool would win, but the results of my test completely surprised me. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/dyson-airwrap-vs-shark-flexfusion-unexpected-winner/#ftag=CADf328eec
This versatile Chefman Everything Maker is down to $50 -- just in time for Father's Day weekend. https://www.cnet.com/deals/fathers-day-deal-this-all-in-one-kitchen-appliance-can-do-everything-and-its-17-off-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The L'Or Barista coffee and espresso system is free with a capsule order of at least $79. Shop this deal before it expires soon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/fathers-day-deal-get-my-favorite-coffee-and-espresso-system-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's Friday the 13th, so you should get in the spooky spirit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-of-the-best-horror-movies-to-stream-on-max-june-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-14-june-2025
The ransomware group was also seen using open source tools in a bid to stay undetected.
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-14-june-2025
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-14-june-2025
Nvidia RTX 5050 VRAM rumor adds to the general gloom around the budget GPU, but honestly, I’d ignore the doomsayers.
There are lots of new movies – and the odd TV show – to stream at home this weekend.
A big tech mini-LED tech upgrade is coming at a big size, just like Hisense's rival
Microsoft is under fire again for steep Windows 11 spec requirements, as the maker of LibreOffice urges Windows 10 users to switch to Linux.
Half a dozen flaws across different products were addressed despite not being abused in the wild.
Google Portraits is a new experiment for creating AI-powered advisors based on real people for personalized coaching.
A "lottery" spam email will almost always be filtered out - but "slottery"? Well, that's an entirely different beast.
Apple has packed an awful lot into the iOS 26 upgrade, and these are the features you've told us you're looking forward to the most.
Pick up this Meta Quest 3S: Batman: Arkham Shadow VR value bundle for less.
The Garmin Forerunner 570 is a perfectly fine sports watch, and while not the most complete smartwatch, it offers enough on that front.
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Torn between the newly announced Garmin Venu X1 and the Apple Watch Series 10? Our guide should help you choose.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/garmin-venu-x1-vs-apple-watch-series-10
The Gears of War Reloaded beta is here and there are a few different ways you can get yourself a ticket to enter. Here's what you need to know.
Cozy meets survival to explore safety and danger in Winter Burrow, a unique genre-mashup from Pine Creek Games that offers a more approachable survival experience with a storybook aesthetic.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/winter-burrow-coming-xbox-pc-game-pass
Removable drive syncing is finally coming to OneDrive for macOS, giving users more flexibility with where their files are stored.
Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.
Google is reshuffling its AI service brands, no longer to use the terms “Gemini Pro” or “Gemini Ultra” going forward, reports 9to5Google. Previously, the company had also stopped using the “Gemini Advanced” brand in connection with Google I/O 2025.
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Anker Innovations, the Chinese power bank and accessory manufacturer, has issued a product recall for PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263). This model—sold in the US between June 2016 and December 2022—has a lithium-ion battery that can overheat, potentially causing burn injuries or even catching fire.
AM4 is the CPU socket that just refuses to die. Nearly a decade after first making its way into motherboards, AMD is still releasing new processors for the long-lived setup, still delivering upgrade options for users going all the way back to the Ryze
If you’re already fed up with the amount of ads you see on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, we have bad news. You may soon be forced to watch twice as many ads between movies and TV shows, reports AdWeek.
It’s fairly easy to block the constant, incessant advertising that appears on YouTube. Google would prefer that you don’t, or pay up (quite a lot) to make them go away. Last weekend, the company started its latest campaign to try and badger ad-block users into disabling
Micron is ending DDR4 production in two to three quarters, save for some long-term contracts in automotive, industrial, and networking applications.
Contemporary AI models are not silly, Apple just does not have proper hardware to test their limitations, says professor Seokjun Kwon of Sungkyunkwan University.