
Sony is offering PS Plus subscription plans at a deep discount. An annual subscription to the Premium tier is available for just $107, which is a discount of 33 percent. This promotion is running until June 11, giving gamers a bit of time to think things over.
For the uninitiated, PS Plus Premium provides full access to the Game Catalog. This library includes hundreds of PS4 and

WhatsApp will soon allow users to post collages, music and new stickers as part of their WhatsApp Status. The status feature within WhatsApp functions similarly to the Stories feature on Facebook and Instagram. Users can share text, photo or video to their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.

Update, 5/29/25: The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch soon on June 5. Pre-order advice currently remains the same, which is to say that you probably won't be able to pre-order the console before launch day anymore, since all retailers still list it as either "unavailable" or "coming soon." Now, it's all about launch-day logistics. A number of retailers, including

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I’m Kiet – one half of the two-person team building Onlook, an open-source [https://github.com/onlook-dev/onlook/] visual editor that lets you edit and create React apps live on an infinite canvas.
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Google's Gary Illyes suggests that AI-driven bots could overwhelm websites, offering a unique perspective that crawling isn't the primary issue.
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The retailer also suspended some in-store services but gave few details. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/victorias-secret-takes-down-us-website-after-security-incident/#ftag=CADf328eec

With this alliance, you'll be able to use your points across both airlines and book flights on either's website or app. https://www.cnet.com/news/jetblue-and-united-airlines-announce-partnership-what-this-means-for-your-next-trip/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new One UI 8 software will debut on Samsung's newest foldables this summer, but you can give it a whirl now with some S25 devices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/samsung-launches-one-ui-8-in-beta-heres-how-to-be-the-first-to-try-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

City officials say they're unaware of Tesla's plans to roll out self-driving taxis in Texas, according to reports. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/want-to-try-teslas-robotaxi-service-its-supposedly-launching-in-austin-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's hard to screw up this staple snack but for true air fryer fry perfection, there are four rules you should never break. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-4-step-guide-to-the-crispiest-air-fryer-french-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec

As if hybrid drivers in wireless headphones weren't fancy enough, here are "tribrid" drivers

Previously a feature reserved for Linux, any NordVPN user can now enjoy post-quantum protection across all platforms.

Google Calendar was used as part of the C2 infrastructure, so users should take care.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-hackers-use-google-calendar-in-stealthy-new-attack

World War Z VR is coming to SteamVR and Meta Quest this summer.

The latest app version helps avoid being locked out of certain scenes if you miss a stage of the setup process.

Netflix Tudum 2025 is almost here and I'll be disappointed if these four announcements aren't made.

Doda's authorities enforced the ban over national security concerns, but experts warn against unintended consequences.

Quick backers to this retro-styled throwback camera will be able to obtain it for a special early bird price.

A showstopping recovery error bug is hitting Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, but Microsoft notes that it isn’t affecting many home users.

Hundreds of thousands have been affected in the leak.

Garmin is apparently making a Whoop-style screenless band, and it's said to address a long-standing Garmin grievance.

EA has shut down Cliffhanger Games and canceled the studio's Black Panther game.

Best Buy knocks $150 off our favorite Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook.

If you asked me on January 1, 2025, to guess how many eGPUs we'd see this year, I'd have probably said "none" because eGPUs seemed to be a thing of the past.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/is-2025-the-year-of-the-egpu-revival

Amid an entry-level workstation "renaissance," Intel doesn't appear to be developing discrete laptop GPUs but instead relies on the Core Ultra 200H's integrated graphics.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/intel-discrete-laptop-gpu-2025

UK customers eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 next week have had their pre-orders unexpectedly cancelled by GAME, one of the first retailers to open pre-orders for the next-gen console after its reveal back in April. In a statement posted to social media, GAME has apologised for the cancelled pre-orders, though [...]
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We explain the difference between receiving a call with No Caller ID or Unknown number listed, and explain which you need to watch out for.
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Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

Elden Ring Nightreign gets an Evanescence-backed, AMV-esque trailer that channels the perfect emo energy.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-trailer-bring-me-to-life-evanescence

Atomfall is about to have a second wind with it's first DLC landing June 3, 2025. You'll need to upgrade to the Deluxe version to access it on Xbox.

DOOM: The Dark Ages' requirement for ray tracing is a step forward for game design that I love, and I hope more titles follow id Software's example.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-love-doom-the-dark-ages-forced-ray-tracing

The Trump administration’s unprecedented and unpredictable import taxes on goods and materials coming into the United States, which have sewn chaos both domestically and internationally for months, are illegal. That’s according to the Court of International Trade, which found Trump’s invocation of the Emergency Powers Act mostly invalid.
The three-judge pan

A great pair of headphones is critical for any full-blown PC setup, but you have to put them somewhere when they aren’t on your head. Are you just tossing them on your desk? That might be convenient, but it’s a waste of desk space and leaves them vulnerable to accidental

Back during Twitter’s golden days, lots of power users relied on the TweetDeck client for how it expanded the social network’s features and customized its user interface. It was known for its multi-column view that let you have several concurrent timelines for different topics, and it eventually got other advanced features like complex searches, new column types, and

The network equipment that you connect your computer to is, of course, also made up of computers—and they’re more complex than you might think. In fact, they’re sophisticated enough to run their own custom software… and that means they can be hacked and commandeered to do some shady things. According to a new report, approximately 9,000 Asus-branded network

The outlet closest to your desk probably doesn’t have all the slots you need for all of your gear, does it? But don’t go running for a clunky power strip just yet. You might be happier with this Addtam outlet extender with surge protection, which basicall

For coming up on four years, my trusty Apple TV 4K has been tucked away behind my LG OLED TV, quietly doing its thing. I haven’t given any serious thought to upgrading it, and none of the rumors about a revamped Apple TV 4K model are changing my mind.
I purchased my Apple TV 4K, the second-generation model, back in November 2021—or at least, that’s what App

Intel’s Arc series of graphics cards have been met with hesitation, then excitement, as they’ve offered better value than both Nvidia and AMD at their respective price points. But the last new consumer card we saw was the second-gen Arc B580 way back in December,

Nvidia boss also says rescinding the AI diffusion rule was ‘completely visionary.’

Biwin officially launches the Maxio MAP1806-based X570 SSD that is expected to offer leading-edge performance and a low price.

While we're still waiting for a true electric minivan to hit the US, VW's ID.Buzz microbus is close. It's a unique family hauler that'll definitely get your neighbors buzzing. No, seriously, during my week of testing I had over a dozen conversations with strangers who were fascinated by the ID.Buzz. One of my neighbors stopped their car dramatically when they saw it, backed up, and just had to give me a thumbs up and praise it as "cool as hell."
My kids were similarly enamored, they l

Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, and to ensure you’re ready to go when the console arrives at your door, you’ll need to download the latest update for the newly renamed Nintendo Switch App. The app, which was previously called the Nintendo Switch Online app, had

It seems that Apple is giving its operating systems a significant overhaul this year, and not just on the visual and usability fronts. It was expected that the next major versions of iOS and iPadOS (set to be announc


The New York Times and Amazon have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement that will allow Amazon access to much of the publication’s editorial content for AI-related uses. In a press release announcing the deal, The New York Times shared that this agreement will bring

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of built-in storage, eight times more than the original Switch and four times more than the

Apple's big 2025 software reveal is nearly upon us. On June 9, the Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) keynote will showcase the changes coming with its 2025 software. That includes — deep breath — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvO
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TLDR: I wrote a handbook for the Linux command line. 120 pages in PDF. Updated for 2025. Pay what you want.
A few years back I wrote an ebook about the Linux command line. Instead of focusing on a specific shell, paraphrasing manual pages, or providing long repetitive explanations, the idea was to create a modern guide that would help readers to understand the command line in the practical sense, cover the most common things people use the command line for, and do so without wasting the re


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A man says he was tortured for weeks in a New York townhouse. Another in Paris was held for ransom and his finger cut off. A couple in Connecticut were carjacked, beaten and thrown into a van.
All, authorities allege, were victims tied to cryptocurrency-related crimes that have spilled out from behind computer screens and into the real world as the largely unregulated currency surges in value.
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This year, we're not just collecting data; we're reflecting on the last year of questions, answers, hallucinations, job changes, tech stacks, memory allocations, models, systems and agents—together. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/05/29/not-just-a-vibe-the-stack-overflow-developer-survey-is-really-here/

Nest's 4th-gen learning thermostat is flashy and spendy, but its energy-saving capabilities make it all worthwhile. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-hesitated-at-this-thermostats-price-tag-but-its-paying-for-itself-by-cutting-my-energy-bills-heres-my-experience/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Bank of America card offers top earnings in six categories. See how it could help you save on your summer vacation and beyond. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/will-this-6-cash-back-card-claim-the-crown-for-best-rewards-credit-card/#ftag=CADf328eec

Epic Universe is pushing boundaries of theme parks by launching with several new types of animatronics — many running in the Florida heat. CNET's Bridget Carey explains the tech and talks with the teams involved in bringing the ambitious attractions to life. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-universals-robots-push-boundaries-of-animatronics/#ftag=CADf328eec

After two years of trips and falls, Google is figuring out AI, putting OpenAI and the world on notice. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/at-google-io-the-companys-ai-vision-finally-came-into-focus/#ftag=CADf328eec

Universal's new theme park pushes the boundaries of what's being done with animatronics today -- especially in extreme Florida heat. The design teams behind Epic Universe's attractions talk about bringing the tech to life and future stunts for guests (spoiler: it's drones). https://www.cnet.com/tech/i-never-saw-animatronics-like-this-epic-universe-team-reveals-challenges-of-theme-park-tech/#ftag=CADf328eec

Written by a professor, for students, and for the love of God. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-email-your-professor-so-you-dont-regret-your-words/#ftag=CADf328eec

I called Social Security's new phone system multiple times to figure out a way around how frustrating it can be. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/retirement/social-security-has-a-maddening-new-ai-phone-bot-heres-how-to-deal-with-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

An expert shares how this relatively new diet can be sustainable and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. https://www.cnet.com/health/youve-heard-of-the-mediterranean-diet-meet-its-climate-conscious-cousin/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Wakanda-set open-world game featuring the Marvel character was in the works for two years. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ea-reportedly-cancels-black-panther-game-shutters-cliffhanger-studio/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your AI-companion is here to help you beat a game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microsoft-copilot-for-gaming-ai-game-assistant-enters-beta-on-android-ios/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hackers are brute-forcing older Asus routers and establishing persistent access.

The final episode of Doctor Who's latest season will be here very soon – find out when and where you can watch it.

The next-gen Blink Video Doorbell costs a lot less than you might expect, too.

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-30-may-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-30-may-2025

You might want to pause uploading files using OneDrive through OAuth until Microsoft releases a fix.

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-30-may-2025

Hermès has announced a set of luxury headphones with a price tag to match

Forged documents are a growing threat to businesses worldwide - here's what you need to know about the tech used to stop them.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/criminals-are-using-ai-to-create-fake-documents-to-trick-businesses

The PlayStation 4 exclusive developer Ready at Dawn, The Order: 1886, was originally planned to be the first game in a trilogy.

The more companies know about their RaaS operators, the more informed their negotiation decisions will be.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-emerging-ransomware-trends-can-help-inform-payment-decisions

A steady pair of budget ANC headphones
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW has officially launched a native cloud gaming app for the Steam Deck. It's a great way to expand your options without upgrading hardware.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-available-on-steam-deck

The GameSir G8 Galileo, a popular mobile gaming controller equipped with Hall Effect sticks and triggers, is having a limited-time 27% discount sale over at Amazon.

Valve’s beloved Steam Deck is a delightful little device that makes PC gaming possible anywhere, but it suffers from some significant limitations. The Deck’s custom AMD Ryzen “Aerith” processor requires severe graphical sacrifices to hit playable frame rates in intense games — if you can run them at all. When you’re playing, you’ll blow through the battery in just a

The perfect everyday laptop doesn’t exi—oh wait, yes it does! This snappy Dell XPS 13 with an OLED screen is a bargain for $1,000 at Best Buy, which is a shocking $500 off its original price. I’m n


Spectrum would like you to believe that it’s actually competing with cord-cutting now.
While the largest cable provider in the U.S. hasn’t lowered prices, it has been over the past year bundling popular streaming services with its TV packages at no extra charge. Those services include Disney+, Max, Peacock, Paramount+, and more. The cable provider loves to