
Notepad is getting an AI-generated text feature, and Paint and Snippet are also getting AI upgrades. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/note-paint-and-snip-with-ai-microsoft-adds-new-features-but-not-for-everyone/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the cost of living climbs, libraries are an underrated source of affordable entertainment, offering books — of course — but also music and videos. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/traveling-for-memorial-day-travel-youll-never-guess-how-much-a-library-card-will-help-keep-you-entertained/#ftag=CADf328eec

After testing top models for smoking, searing and smart features, I found the perfect grill for all my summer cookouts. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-pellet-grill-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

You might be able to watch this one for free, but you'll need to sign up for a VPN and remember to cancel it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-new-york-knicks-vs-indiana-pacers-game-2-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Crucial launches 8TB portable SSD and 14,900MB/s Gen5 internal SSD, but real-world performance may differ from lab benchmarks.

AI videos take a huge amount of energy to make.

Lenovo is having a big Memorial Day weekend sale with huge discounts on laptops, tablets, and peripherals.

Will Trump's tariffs cause your next iPhone to triple in price?
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/trump-tariff-apple-iphone-3500

Microsoft Notepad has been around since the earlier days of the PC. 1983 to be precise. I’m older than it, but just about. The idea is to jot down a few notes in plain text. It doesn’t have to be perfect prose. It doesn’t have to be ready to publish. It can just be a [...]
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Why would you choose to render DOOM: The Dark Ages at 360p? Or worse, 240p? With DLSS 4 doing the upscaling, it turns out you really can, which is great news for lower powered hardware.

A new leak about Resident Evil 9 suggests it was originally going to be an open-world multiplayer title, though it has allegedly been rebooted into something else.

The Beelink EQI12 is a fantastic little computer that can handle your work, school, or home workloads with ease. Right now, it's very affordable while this Memorial Day deal lasts.
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Pegatron unveiled a 128-GPU rack-scale system based on AMD’s Instinct MI350X at Computex, offering up to 1,177 PFLOPs of FP4 compute and 36.8TB of HBM3E memory for AI workloads.

X seems to finally be recovering from a data center outage that brought down the site for some users Thursday and caused lingering issues into Friday. According to posts on the company's developer platform page, a "site-wide outage" that began at 11AM PT on Thursday, May 22, had "been resolved" as of 10:35 AM PT Friday morning.
The developer site

After threatening Apple with a 25 percent tariff unless the company found a way to move iPhone production to the US,


Whoop's new screen-less, fitness-focused Whoop MG wearable might have a major bug that can leave the device unusable, according to reports from Android Police and

The Switch 2's Joy-Con "mouse" has some competition. At least one launch game for Nintendo's new console includes USB mouse support. Nobunga's Amb

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DoubleMemory started as an experiment to see if I can somehow automatically save all double cmd + c, as I often do instinctively, so I don't need extensions to save links and text into an app, and avoiding flooding the capture history as regular clipboard managers does.
My motivation was not to create a read-it-later app, yet it evolved into this unique yet cohesive form of a read-it-later + bookmarking organizer + clipboard manager + card based note-taking app over the last 6 months. It a
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The midseason update adds a new strategist to the roster and brings an experimental autobattler mode to Rivals, which has been losing steam since launch, more so in season 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/will-ultron-jeff-nado-and-auto-battler-be-enough-to-boost-marvel-rivals-season-2-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

A culinary expert breaks down the do's and don'ts of preparing frozen meat, ensuring both safety and flavor. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-forget-to-thaw-your-frozen-meat-for-memorial-day-weekend-grilling/#ftag=CADf328eec

A Samsung schedule for devices that will be updated to One UI 7 has been spotted online. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/not-so-far-far-away-nearly-all-galaxy-phones-updating-to-one-ui-7-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Asus Zenbook A14 is just 2.4 pounds, compared to the 2.7 pound 13-inch MacBook Air, and it offers 24-hour battery life. And oh yeah, it's on sale for Memorial Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/memorial-day-deal-my-favorite-travel-laptop-is-lighter-than-a-macbook-air-and-its-finally-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's win or bust for Simone Inzaghi's men in the last game of the Italian season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/serie-a-italian-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-como-vs-inter-milan-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

As an iPhone owner, I'm getting daily value out of these Apple Intelligence features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-gemini-may-be-outpacing-apple-but-i-use-these-6-apple-intelligence-features-daily/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's why some habits, such as increased exercise, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/colon-cancer-explained-what-you-can-do-to-identify-and-prevent-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

A win in Naples for Gli Azzurri will see it seal the title. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/serie-a-italian-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-napoli-vs-cagliari-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET is keeping track of prices for several key products as prospects for the months ahead remain uncertain, including one popular TV speaker you might want to buy right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/worried-about-prices-cnet-is-monitoring-the-daily-tariff-impacts-on-11-key-products/#ftag=CADf328eec

When you know what to ask, shopping Memorial Day deals on outdoor furniture isn't as stressful as you might think. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/hunting-for-memorial-day-outdoor-furniture-deals-5-questions-id-ask-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

Solidigm’s 122TB enterprise SSD is now on sale, and at $12,399, it’s not as expensive as you might expect.

Kioxia's new 61.44TB CM9 SSD uses CBA-based flash architecture for faster NAND interface speeds and lower latency.

The introduction of Google Gemini will hopefully reduce the temptation for drivers to resort to picking up a smartphone.

Restaurants and hotels are reusing weak passwords that could be putting customer data at risk of cyberattacks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/your-favorite-restaurant-is-probably-really-bad-at-passwords

Bosgame M5 mini-PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers high-end performance in a compact and affordable form factor.

Is 8GB enough for a modern GPU? AMD argues it is, but some PC gamers are unhappy about the RX 9060 XT with this memory loadout.

Valve's SteamOS is here for the Lenovo Legion Go S, including non-Steam Deck devices, and it could be the start of something great for handheld gaming PCs.

Radeon AI Pro R9700 debuts with 128 AI cores and 32GB memory for professional desktop AI workloads.

Samsung takes $200 off its versatile Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra productivity tablet.
https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-ultra-sale-memorial-day

The Asus NUC 14 Pro might not be the best mini PC for your money, but there are a few great alternatives that offer more performance at a lower price. These are the top three.

Netflix is about to stop working on some Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, so if you’re still rocking a first generation model it might be time to upgrade. The streaming giant has emailed affected users to tell them they’re no longer able to support three Amazon streaming devices from June 3, which is just over [...]
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An A24 Elden Ring movie is officially in the works, and it's got a director, too. But with how core interactivity is to what makes the game so special, how will it translate to film?

HoYoverse has announced the full release date for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming port of Zenless Zone Zero, along with info regarding the Starter Pack Edition and the 2.0 update.

According to The Verge, Mozilla is officially shutting down Pocket, the web bookmarking service that was once known as Read It Later. The tool was integrated into Firefox back in 2015, then acquired by Mozilla in 2017 but continued to operate as an independent subsidiary.

Pocket’s imminent demise has been bemoaned across the industry. Now, one entrepreneur has expressed interest in keeping it alive. Kevin Rose—who founded Digg.com, became a venture capitalist, and is now trying to bring Digg back—has petitioned Mozilla to let Digg t

Computex 2025 is drawing to a close today, putting a period on a fairly sleepy convention—at least, compared to previous years. But while the big hardware announcements may have left PC building enthusiasts craving more, fun components still could be found around the show. Like PC cases.
I haven’t been on the show floor, but I’m still pumped for the news th

A couple of GeForce RTX 4090 owners take to Reddit to display their homemade solutions to impede 16-pin power connector meltdowns.

Nvidia has broken another AI world record, breaking over 1,000 TPS/user with a DGX B200 node boasting eight Blackwell GPUs inside.

This Memorial Day deal sucks… in a good way. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav may have the best suction of any robot vacuum. This purple dirt eater usually retails for $1,000. But you can get it for a mere $800 this holiday weekend. That's a record low.

OnlyFans is on the selling block, according to a report by Reuters. The current owner of the adult entertainment platform, Fenix International Ltd, is in talks to sell to an investor group at a valuation of around $8 billion. This group is being led by an entity called the Forest Road Company, which is

When I first heard Samsung was bringing back the Edge name as a new super-thin member of the S25 family, all I could think was: Why? Honestly, I thought phone makers had gotten over their hunger for thinness nearly a decade ago. The quest to shave millimeters off devices resulted in worse battery life, extra heat and more limited features. So what gives?
On a certain level, just like fashion, older trends can over time become fresh and stylish again. Additionally, after phones made th

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There’s a quiet transformation underway in how we eat. It’s not being led by chefs, influencers, or climate activists. It’s being driven by a new class of pharmaceuticals that are changing the way millions of people relate to food itself.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy work by altering hunger signals in the brain. These medications don’t just help people feel full sooner. They are reshaping consumption patterns across the board. When hunger changes, everything from portion siz


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The president is putting pressure on the world's biggest tech company to move manufacturing stateside. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-to-apple-build-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-25-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

One simple trick will ensure you end up with steak cooked just the way you want it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/hosting-the-cookout-this-memorial-day-weekend-this-trick-will-deliver-the-perfect-steak/#ftag=CADf328eec

Folding a fitted sheet may look like magic, but it just takes some practice. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/step-by-step-guide-to-finally-folding-that-stubborn-fitted-sheet/#ftag=CADf328eec

We expect iPhone prices to go up, regardless of tariffs. Here's how to decide whether you should make a purchase now or wait. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/yes-trumps-new-25-apple-tariff-could-drive-up-iphone-prices-even-more-should-you-buy-one-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Designed to imitate the functions of a half-frame film camera, the tiny point-and-shoot digicam offers an enjoyablely different shooting experience. However, its price is less enjoyable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-tried-fujifilms-adorable-new-x-half-camera-and-its-a-pocketful-of-fun/#ftag=CADf328eec

Marvel Rivals best controller settings will help level the playing field regardless of which Hero you choose. Here's my tips on sensitivity, mapping and more.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-best-controller-settings

The Chinese used the Cityworks bug to deploy Cobalt Strike beacons and backdoors.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-local-governments-targeted-by-chinese-hackers

The latest in Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series is set for a Netflix adaptation

The final episode of The Last of Us' second season will be out very soon – find out when you can watch it with our help.

Shopify's Summer '25 Edition introduces more than 150 new features.

Elden Ring is getting a movie by director Alex Garland, but some fans have their concerns.

77% of developers see integrating AI into apps as a pain point, but GenAI and agentic AI could actually save them.

No, you're not getting that Naruto exclusive, you're getting a backdoor.

The Rings of Power and Citadel are being shopped around by Amazon to try to introduce them to new audiences.

Adata’s Project Titan SSD could blend extreme transfer speeds with direct 8K monitor support.

Memorial Day weekend is here, and the deals are already out in full swing. I’m seeing huge discounts on laptops, with savings of up to $900 on select models.
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Save $165 on the new Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus with Keyboard and stylus.

Big powerful hedge trimmers might rip through thick branches and cut quickly, but they’re bulky and heavy, and tiring to use. The GTech LHT50 is a lighter, simpler hedge trimmer for long-reach jobs. It’s incredibly light and simple to use, although it does struggle a little with thicker, woodier growth, making this a better [...]
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The biggest grass trimmer in Ryobi’s huge collection of 18 Volt tools, the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Cordless Whisper 38cm Grass Trimmer RY18LTX38A-0 is an adept piece of gardening equipment. Easy to handle and with loads of power available, it will suit gardeners with loads of awkward grass to clear. Design and features [...]

PlayStation and Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is heading to Windows PC, so here are the requirements you'll need to meet to run the game smoothly.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/stellar-blade-pc-requirements

Xbox Game Pass deals are hard to come by lately, but thankfully there's a loophole working again that gets you the subscription for $8.45 a month
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If you just need a more-than-decent PC to get you through the day without too many bells and whistles, and if you don’t need the portability of a laptop, then you’d do well with a mini PC. The bang for the buck is unbeatable, especially when on sale—like this Acemagician K1 mi

Typically with laptop deals, you have to settle for specs that are a year or two out of date. Not so with the Acer Swift 16 AI, which has an 8-core Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor. Paired to 16GB of RAM and an OLED touchscreen, it’s a pretty serious little machine. Today, you can get it refurbished for just $690—t

If you need extra storage space that you can take with you anywhere you go and will survive all your adventures (or clumsiness), the Samsung T7 Shield is the one to consider. Now that the 2TB version is listed down to just $150, you can snag one of these babies for 47% off