A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect. But there are ways to end those subscriptions a
So long and thanks for all the bits! https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/07/16/the-great-unracking-saying-goodbye-to-the-servers-at-our-physical-datacenter/
State of Devs 2025 survey results are out! Sunkanmi Fafowora highlights a few key results about diversity, health, and salaries.
What I Took From the State of Dev 2025 Survey originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
DK is helping me punch my way through summer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/donkey-kong-bananza-review-the-best-switch-game-in-years-is-a-switch-2-exclusive/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new series of featured notebooks on NotebookLM comes from respected sources and will grow over time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/notebooklm-opens-up-to-a-wider-world-meet-its-new-curated-collection-of-expert-insights/#ftag=CADf328eec
A direct follow-up to the first two movies, the new sequel welcomes back some original stars. Here’s how to stream the franchise to get in the slasher spirit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-franchise/#ftag=CADf328eec
I was experiencing slow and inconsistent speeds despite being on my provider's fastest plan. I turned to these expert tips for help. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tested-four-essential-tips-to-boost-my-wifi-speeds-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
From the best camera and backpack to tripods and accessories, these are the things you need for travel photography, as recommended by a pro. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/want-better-vacation-photos-this-is-the-camera-gear-you-need/#ftag=CADf328eec
Peaking on the same day in July are the Alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids meteor showers. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/look-up-at-night-and-you-may-see-two-meteor-showers-at-once/#ftag=CADf328eec
Samsung's Running Coach questioned my running skills. But Gemini may have just restored my faith in voice assistants. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-galaxy-watch-8-pissed-me-off-but-id-still-recommend-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
I wore the Oura, Ultrahuman and Evie smart rings during my daily life and workouts to find out which one provides the best health and fitness tracking. Here's what I found. https://www.cnet.com/health/what-is-the-best-smart-ring-for-health-tracking/#ftag=CADf328eec
There are two bonus clips at the end of the superhero movie. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/james-gunns-superman-post-credits-scenes-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's when you'll be able to stream episode 2 of Foundation's third season.
Episource is notifying users about a breach which happened in late January 2025.
The first 2 episodes of Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 are streaming now, and the final farewell is already raising eyebrows.
Google wants to power its data centers with clean energy only, so it's investing in 20-year PPAs for hydroelectricity.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-is-spending-usd3bn-on-renewable-power
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-17-july-2025
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-17-july-2025
Apple is promising that Cyberpunk 2077 will perform well on Macs, and AI could be a key ingredient.
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-17-july-2025
Distorted APKs make analysis and reverse engineering almost impossible, experts warn.
It's the 23rd time that ExpressVPN has put its software under third-party scrutiny, proving its security and privacy claims.
The lead cast for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has been revealed, confirming that Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda.
With every new development in LLMs new risks occur - slopsquatting is next.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/mitigating-the-risks-of-package-hallucination-and-slopsquatting
I'm still not over this show's cancelation but it's been an absolute joy rewatching it.
Spotify Premium subscribers are expressing frustration online over the app's sponsored music recommendations, and there are 3 common reasons why.
As good as robot vacuum cleaners have become at mopping, stubborn stains and a deep clean still require a bit of manual effort, so why not make that job easier with a wet and dry floor cleaner, such as the Roborock F25 Ace? Powerful to use, and with clever motorised wheels, this hard floor [...]
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Don’t miss the chance to score a feature-rich pair of headphones at half price, as the Beats Studio Pro are just £175.
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Having spent time with both the OnePlus Nord 4 and the new Nord 5, we know exactly which is best for your needs.
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A study from ControlUp says that about 50% of PCs are now running Windows 11, with the other 50% still on Windows 10. End of support is fast approaching.
People keep noticing that Windows 11 will allow them to eject their GPU from their system like a regular USB device. It's no cause for alarm, even if you shouldn't do it. No matter how curious.
Whether it’s tariffs or some other reason, CPU makers seem to be pushing downward into cheaper alternatives, expanding their available market. The most recent example is AMD’s latest addition: the Ryzen AI 5 330, its most entry-level option in the Ryzen AI 300 family designed for Copilot+ laptops.
AMD’s Ryzen AI 5 330 includes 4 cores and 8 threads
These days, mini PCs are just as capable as laptops and desktop PCs, yet way more compact and more affordable. That makes them perfect for small offices and casual home users. And right now, this Bosgame P3 Lite mini PC is only $305.98 on Amazon, 33% off its $460 MSRP.
For that price, you’re getting a more
If you’re feeling limited by the lack of ports on your laptop, then what you need is a USB hub—and now’s an excellent time to grab one because this Ugreen 7-in-1 USB-C hub is only $18 on Amazon. That’s 22% off its original price, though you’ll need Prime for this deal. Don’t have Prime? Just
If you’re still on Windows 10, you have to know that Microsoft is ending support soon. Don’t let that end-of-life date creep up on you! You have to start thinking about what you’re going to do when it hits, and maybe that means upgrading to Windows 11. But if the only reason you haven’t done so yet is the price, here’s good news: you can upgrade to Windows 11
Before its staggering data breach that exposed private data of over 62 million kids, few people outside of education knew what PowerSchool was. But this software, which manages student data, became the subject of many news articles since th
Scams often use fear to trick people—and of such schemes, scareware is extremely obvious about this tactic. On a malicious website, pop-up windows wrest control of your screen, blaring alarms that your PC has been compromised or you’re being spied upon. But if you call the number or download the “antivirus” software in the alert, you actually make yourself vulnerable
New data shows “entry-level” 3D printer sales are up in 2025.
A popular Intel leaker says that Team Blue is preparing a competitor to AMD's Strix Halo chips, slated to arrive in 2027.
Apple's Irish tax break problems are officially over. Ireland's Department of Finance has reported that the entirety of the €14.25 billion fund in Apple's escrow account for the case has been fully transferred to the Exchequer or Ireland's central fund. The escrow account has, therefore, been closed. This marks the end of one of th
Nintendo has revealed the two lead actors for its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. Bo Bragason is playing the title character, Princess Zelda, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth is taking on the role of Link, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto announced on X.
Budgeting can be a challenge, especially when you're trying to pay for the daily cost of life and save for things you want like a new gaming console or laptop. But there are plenty of tools out there that can make budgeting more manageable, and one of our favorite budgeting apps is on sale right now. You can subscribe to
I built DataRamen, a local-first SQL explorer that helps you get the data you need fast, without writing repetitive queries every time.
You run it locally from the CLI (no cloud version yet), connect your databases, and you're ready to go. The goal is to let you explore and query data like you would in a spreadsheet: intuitive, fast, and without friction.
Key features:
- Automatic joins & related data navigation: Right-click any row to instantly see related records in other tables (bas
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German startup Enerkii has launched an energy-as-a-service model that aims to cut power bills in half for industrial customers — and decarbonise them in the process. The model uses an in-house operating system (OS) to calculate
Dutch startup Whisper has emerged from stealth with a cybersecurity platform that promises to detect online threats before they strike. It plans to do this with what it calls a “God Mode” view of the internet. At the heart of Whisper’s approach is a massive, re
A giant cargo ship is trapping carbon from its exhaust and turning it into cement for use in onshore construction. The technology, developed by UK startup Seabound, is billed as the world’s first commercial carbon capture system for boats. It’s insta
“There is no stop the clock. There is no grace period. There is no pause.” So said Thomas Regnier, a spokesman for the European Commission, in response to calls for a pause on the EU’s AI Act. These landmark rules on artificial intelligence will, then, be roll
Dutch file-sharing service WeTransfer is under fire after users spotted sweeping updates to its terms of service that appeared to let the company train AI models on their uploaded files. The company has now removed the controversial lan
Stage fright is not a term you’d associate with Elvis Presley, but in 1968 he was all shook up—with nerves. Ahead of his make-or-break “comeback special” after years floundering in Hollywood, the King had cold feet. He told the special’s director, Steve Binder, he was “terrified,” adding, “I don’t know if I can
What happens when 86% of your traffic shows up as “direct” in GA4? Greg Jarboe breaks down what CMOs are missing and why it matters.
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A clear PPC growth system that avoids costly overreactions and delivers long-term profitability through focused, strategic scaling.
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That chatbot or AI character you're talking to may be confident and reassuring. That doesn't make it a mental health professional. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/can-ai-be-your-therapist-3-things-that-worry-professionals-and-3-tips-for-staying-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Apple is set to release iOS 26 this fall, and it will save us from the alarm's ancient 9-minute snooze. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-26-will-finally-lets-us-get-rid-of-the-dreadful-9-minute-snooze/#ftag=CADf328eec
For those who want an iPhone cheaper than the iPhone 16, consider one of these two phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16e-vs-iphone-15-pro-affordable-alternatives-to-the-iphone-16/#ftag=CADf328eec
Plastic storage poses a risk of leaking microplastics into edible items when frozen or microwaved. Here's how you can reduce your exposure. https://www.cnet.com/health/ziploc-and-rubbermaid-face-lawsuits-over-microplastics-should-you-ditch-plastic-food-containers/#ftag=CADf328eec
This Apple tablet is available for just $249, but I don't think it'll stay that way for long. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-ipad-10th-gen-is-my-familys-favorite-gadget-and-its-100-off-at-walmart/#ftag=CADf328eec
I never expected to use Google's visual search tool so often, but now I can't imagine traveling without it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/my-summer-travel-is-so-much-easier-thanks-to-google-lens-how-to-use-it-like-a-pro/#ftag=CADf328eec
Protect your Wi-Fi and rest at ease with these five simple tips. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-updated-these-five-settings-on-my-new-router-right-away-heres-why-you-should-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
The pause on many tariffs was supposed to end this week, but it didn't. Get the inside scoop on tariffs and what they mean for your budget. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/us-tariffs-could-be-triggering-new-inflation-woes-everything-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Why are we dedicating a day to tech that's filling the internet with slop, burning through clean water, and destabilizing creative industries? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/todays-ai-appreciation-day-feels-weird-celebrate-these-other-made-up-holidays-instead/#ftag=CADf328eec
Switching to a new iPhone used to be a hassle, but these steps make it painless, even from an Android phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-dont-stress-about-transferring-data-to-a-new-iphone-anymore-now-that-i-know-the-right-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec
Proton VPN released a roadmap for all the features it plans to release in the next couple of months. Here's all you need to know.
Three unannounced Pixel phones have been listed on two different official government databases.
It seems as though the standard iPhone 17 is going to get a newer chip but stick with the same RAM.
The growing gap between AI demands and hardware capabilities, and observability's role in optimizing efficiency.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-need-for-robust-ai-infrastructure
Isn't Windows 11 on a gaming portable the worst? Not for much longer, hopefully, as new handheld mode is spotted in testing.
Apple continues to work on its CarPlay Ultra offering, despite a number of automakers stating they won't be adding it to future vehicles.
A Samsung user survey gives us some pointers about what the company might be planning for the future.
Hisense promises up to 8 years of updates for its VIDAA TVs – but this won't be so useful for US buyers
There was a way to read other people's prompts and Meta AI responses, expert warns.
Pikachu curiously stands in front of a DJ deck in the latest Pokémon Presents teaser.
Stranger Things 5's first official trailer will be released today – here everything you need to know ahead of its debut.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/stranger-things-season-5-trailer-launch
IT spend is rising, driven largely by data center systems, even though companies are reviewing budget allocation due to global tensions.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/global-ai-adoption-to-push-it-spending-beyond-usd5-4-trillion-in-2025
A reputable Shopify plugin was leaking sensitive data for at least 100 days.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is here to challenge the ultra-thin Oppo Find N5 for dominance in the book-style foldable category.
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The Fitbit Inspire 3 is already one of the top fitness trackers around, but it’s an even better deal now — get it with a 6-month Premium Membership included for just £58.99.
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Apple is always flaunting how well iPhones work with Macs. Well, if you’re a Windows user, there’s a Phone Link app that offers lots of the features iPhone users can get on Macs! While Phone Link works with iPhones, too, most of its features require an Android phone.
But not all Android phones are equal. If you use a Pixel phone with a Windows PC, you’re mi
YouTube is an easy program to use. But there are a bunch of shortcuts and tricks that you still need to learn if you want more than just basic proficiency.
One trick I’ve learned recently is how to send a YouTube video link at a specific timestamp. It’s super useful when I want a colleague to see exactly where something happens in a video without them havin
Mozilla's engineering staff reports that Intel Raptor Lakes are sensitive to increasing ambient temperatures, resulting in several crash reports flooding in from areas affected by heat waves.
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is a strong AMD-powered 2-in-1 with a lot of ports, but its battery life is too short and it gets hot under load.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/hp-omnibook-x-flip-14-review
Intel has just released its new Computer Graphics Video Quality Metric on GitHub, a new measure designed to capture the complex artifacts found in modern rendering techniques in computer graphics.
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Inbox fatigue is real. According to one analysis, the average person receives more than 120 emails a day, with some office-based staff receiving even more due to their work environment. From Substack newsletters to marketing emails from local stores (alongside standard business updates), it can be
Tech nostalgia runs strong among Gen Z. The retro movement has made long-outdated devices desirable once more. When it comes to personal computer nostalgia, you’d be hard-pressed to find a PC more fondly remembered than the Commodore 64.
Now, the machine that served as the starter computer for many old-school gamers is
For much of the AI era, intelligence has been on-demand: a user issues a prompt, and the model responds after reasoning through the request. But as AI systems grow more autonomous and expectations rise for real-time reasoning, low latency, and cost-efficiency, the definition of intelligence is shifting. We’re entering a new phase where AI is expected to stay ready for
