Multiple important refinance rates are lower. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-slide-down-again-current-refinance-rates-on-june-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
A handful of key mortgage rates climbed higher. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-move-up-for-homeseekers-mortgage-rates-for-june-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Save yourself time with these Windows 11 keyboard combos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/use-windows-11-like-a-pro-with-these-73-keyboard-shortcuts/#ftag=CADf328eec
With these smart strategies, you can actually cut your mortgage rate by 1% or more. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/5-mortgage-rates-are-real-how-homebuyers-are-making-it-happen/#ftag=CADf328eec
While your ragtag team of Firebreakers fights through the Oldest House, you'll find a couple of interesting references to the beginning of the Hiss invasion. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fbc-firebreak-6-fun-nods-to-control/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how you can check if your carrier supports the messaging protocol and how to enable it on your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/before-ios-26-arrives-heres-what-to-know-about-rcs-messaging-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Add Bluetooth connectivity to just about anything, anywhere, including on airplanes, in older cars and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/twelve-south-airfly-pro-2-review-add-wireless-to-every-flight/#ftag=CADf328eec
The third round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for June is due in a couple of days. We'll tell you when to expect yours and give you the full payment schedule for the rest of the month. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-june-2025-the-third-round-of-payments-is-headed-to-recipients/#ftag=CADf328eec
The co-op game set in the world of Control and Alan Wake is a fun, if uneven, first foray into multiplayer games. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-played-fbc-firebreak-and-its-no-fun-going-on-the-games-dark-missions-alone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Audio-Technica's new earbuds promise 65 hours of battery life and feature an unusual magnetic switch
Deepfake scams are on the rise — here's how to spot and stop fake colleagues.
The Pitt season 2 has started production and introduces some fresh faces –and a very familiar one.
AI agents are still performing poorly across emerging benchmarks, but reasoning models could be the ones to invest in.
One of the most expensive bits of a QLED display is getting a whole lot cheaper
The Google Pixel 10 series could gain a tele-macro mode, while still also allowing you to use the ultra-wide camera for macro shots.
WWDC left me forecasting a boring iPhone 17, but here's why that doesn't matter one bit.
Microsoft survey finds we're starting earlier and ending work later than ever before - so it's time for a change.
James' Gunn latest comments about the next two Batman films are exciting and slightly concerning.
OpenAI us putting its AI models under a new umbrella for the US government.
One of my most-used AI tools is being implemented into Google Search results, and I can't recommend using it enough.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/audio-overviews-in-google-search
The Sony Bravia Theatre 6 is an everyman gateway to home cinema audio. A 3.1.2 channel soundbar system, you get three front-firing channels, a pair of up-firing height drivers, and a wireless subwoofer to deliver the low-end grunt. It’s a sibling of the similarly named Bravia Theatre System 6, which is distinguished by the [...]
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Aqara’s family of smart locks is expanding again, this time with a new entry-level option designed specifically for European homes. The newly launched Smart Lock U200 Lite joins the growing U-series lineup as a retrofit smart lock that skips the frills but still checks a lot of the right boxes. Unlike the fully loaded U200 [...]
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For the first time since it launched, WhatsApp is going to start showing advertisements inside the messaging app. The ads are “rolling out gradually” and will only appear in the Updates tab, where users go to share their status updates, and to see channels or groups that they’re interested in. So, your personal chats won’t [...]
Not sure what a pair of bone conduction headphones are or how they work? We explain everything you need to know.
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Apple has announced that new features for AirPods, including studio-quality audio recording and a camera remote, will be available in public beta from July 2025. This is the first time Apple has decided to include the updated AirPods firmware in the public beta programme, with it typically being part of the paid-for developer service only. [...]
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If all you want is a simple, no frills desk fan with great performance to keep you cool, then the Duux Rize is an easy option to recommend. In the modern age of smart home tech, it can be all too tempting to get bogged down in the details of whether or not a [...]
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AI GPU power consumption is projected to rise from current levels of 1,400 to as high as 15,360W by 2035, prompting a shift from air and liquid cooling to immersion and embedded cooling technologies, according to KAIST.
Everything Nvidia announced at the GTC Paris keynote at VivaTech
Anthropic has hit back at claims made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in which he said Anthropic thinks AI is so scary that only they should do it.
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AI is changing the CX industry, but mitigating bias is crucial for its success.
The new OM System OM-5 II is a modest upgrade of the OM-5, delivering USB-C charging and little else that's new.
There's big news this week if you have Philips Hue lights, with a free AI upgrade in the app, plus a new Wall Washer light
Now that we know Amazon Prime Day will be coming up soon on July 8 to 11, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. If you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, sale events like these are
After 25 years of writing software, I was feeling nostalgic for the kinds of things that got me into programming in the first place: the old DOS demoscene. I spent a weekend seeing if I could recapture some of that INT 13H VGA magic using today's web tech, but with the old-school constraints of doing it from scratch.
The result is this portfolio of ten classic effects running in a single HTML file. It's all vanilla JavaScript writing to a
The future of Apple's AI tech is still a ways off, but what we have now is genuinely useful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/forget-ios-26-jump-on-these-6-apple-intelligence-features-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wimbledon 2025 wants to use more AI than ever to win over tennis skeptics in what should be the smartest Championships yet.
You can grab a number of games from Amazon at no cost if you have a Prime subscription in the days leading up to Prime Day 2025, which takes place from July 8 to July 11. Starting today, June 17 at 12 PM Eastern time, you can get
Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and there’s a twist this year.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-june-17/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even without the AI-infused Siri, Apple delivered a significant upgrade to Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025 in the form of a more handy Visual Intelligence.
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Need some real life advice and stories from experienced folks.
I’ve been working for few years in a large company (think faang as a good approximation) in one of the departments under 1 manager. Relatively good one.
Then by the will of higher ups some teams got drastically reorged and I ended up in a different team with a new manager. Terrible one.
Micromanagement, lack of vision, poor communication, poor planning, zero support, full package. About half the team share similar view. The
If it's your first time getting a brand-new oven, you may not know that it's best to follow this process before you begin cooking with it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/why-you-should-always-burn-in-your-new-oven/#ftag=CADf328eec
AWS looks to expand data center infrastructure and clean energy network in Australia with AU$20 billion investment.
Meta’s next smart glasses are seemingly coming sooner than anyone thought they would as it announces Oakley partnership.
Sony's new Bravia 8 II flagship OLED TV has arrived at a premium price. Does it have what it takes to stand up to this year's OLED competition?
A new report suggests that tension continues to brew in Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, with the latter's executives accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive behavior for not signing off on its for-profit evolution.
Meta seems to have finally taken a small step to address the epidemic of over-sharing happening in the public feed of its AI app. The company has added a short disclaimer that warns users to "avoid sharing personal or sensitive information" to the "post to feed" button in the Meta AI app.
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Artificial intelligence platform Final Round can support your interview process in a highly competitive professional world. Just keep in mind that you'll have to pay a huge subscription fee upfront. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-final-round-ai-legit-ace-your-job-interview-at-a-high-premium/#ftag=CADf328eec
Raw chicken is only good for two days according to the USDA. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/news/that-fresh-chicken-doesnt-keep-in-the-fridge-as-long-as-you-think/#ftag=CADf328eec
Once you've mastered Mario Kart World's multitude of cup circuits, you may want a new challenge. Mirror mode literally flips maps to change the experience. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/mario-kart-world-how-to-unlock-mirror-mode-tracks/#ftag=CADf328eec
Speculation on better battery life and charging could give a power boost to the rumored iPhone Air. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-rumors-new-iphone-battery-could-be-stronger-and-smaller/#ftag=CADf328eec
The NBA finals' action is heating up. Don't miss the big moments. Here's how to catch tonight's game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-nba-finals-indiana-pacers-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-5-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: With two kids under 5, falling asleep isn't what it used to be. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/im-a-42-year-old-mom-and-i-tried-18-products-to-finally-sleep-better-these-are-the-ones-that-worked/#ftag=CADf328eec
Chinese AI firms are bypassing US chip restrictions by physically transporting petabytes of training data abroad for processing using foreign GPU resources and covert logistics.
Google’s new Audio Overviews in Search turn web results into bite-sized podcast-style explainers
BRB, off to throw my robot mower in the neighbor's pond.
Get ready for Prime Day Apple deals in July
It's the year of Linux in one EU nation bidding farewell to Microsoft. Here's why you might want to consider switching to open-source software, too.
Can't wait for Prime Day 2025? Save on top Apple tech right now with these deals slashing up to $150 off on MacBooks, iPads, and headphones!
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/prime-day-2025-early-apple-deals
A YouTuber ripped off the Switch 2’s film, crushed it with pliers, and it survived.
Millions of Android devices were hit with banking Trojans already in 2025. Here are the biggest threats to Android devices in 2025 and how to protect yourself.
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/antivirus-cyber-security/android-malware-threats-early-2025
Want power? Buy an AMD Z2 Extreme handheld. Want fun? Buy a Switch 2.
I discovered this hidden new Reflection Removal feature in Photoshop, and ever since, I've been using it on almost all of my photography edits. It's amazing, but you have to know how to enable it. Here's how to do that.
Xbox fans are worried Microsoft is killing physical Xbox games since many upcoming titles have physical preorders on PS5, but not Xbox Series X|S.
A new report suggests that Google used ChatGPT to train Bard though Scale AI waters down the claims as "standard side-by-side evaluations," which are part of industry standards.
Matou vás změny kolem neustálého přepisování obsahu konfiguračního souboru resolv.conf? Pojďte s námi prozkoumat, jak systemd-resolved mění hru v resolvování DNS a proč je dobré se s touto novinkou seznámit. https://www.root.cz/clanky/evoluce-dns-v-linuxu-aneb-od-resolv-conf-k-systemd-resolved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Borderlands 4, the latest entry in Gearbox Software's popular looter shooter franchise, is available to pre
Instagram is testing a new repost feature. TechCrunch reported that social media network is currently running a test that gives users the opportunity to repost content. The current feature test is focused on resharing a post, the content that appears in a user's feed, as a new post. The platform does already offer t
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I was looking for a tiny library to easily transform both 2D & 3D objects with simple mouse / touch controls and a fixed camera, in the browser.
Like a simple 3D editor but without requiring the user to be a Blender expert.
Couldn't find anything lightweight, so I’m building one. Think Fabric.js but for 3D. Built entirely with Three.js / R3F.
Borrowed some inspiration from VR/AR interaction systems for controls.
Feel free to play with it and let me know what you think!
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A terminal-based web browser in Nim.[1] Has acceptable (YMMV) CSS rendering, some JS support, and inline images (sixel/kitty). It can also use various protocols other than http(s) such as (s)ftp, gopher, gemini, ...
Chawan started out as a w3m clone, and the UI still resembles it. However, the architecture has turned out quite different, with pages loaded in separate processes, and protocol/file type handling separated out into external binaries. An interesting result is that you can ev
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The Spotify app on your Android phone can send music directly to your Pixel or Galaxy Watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/spotify-makes-downloading-music-to-wear-os-smartwatches-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec
Time-warp back to 2007! Microsoft's accidental yet "delightful blast from the past" sparks nostalgia online. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-accidentally-replaces-windows-11-startup-sound-with-vista-chime/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's the fastest-selling console of all time, but how does Nintendo intend-o to keep fans engaged? https://www.cnet.com/videos/its-been-a-week-since-the-nintendo-switch-2-launched-now-what/#ftag=CADf328eec
Do these things now to maximize your financial benefits and minimize your losses before the Fed's decision this week. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/4-smart-money-moves-you-must-make-before-wednesday/#ftag=CADf328eec
I spent a week analyzing Norton's antivirus offerings. Its longstanding reputation is warranted, but it's missing some things its competitors offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/norton-antivirus-review/#ftag=CADf328eec