Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 22, #803. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-22-803/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 22, No. 537. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-22-537/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 22, No. 333 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-22-333/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can stream the anti-hero flick in less than one week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/marvels-thunderbolts-release-date-and-time-on-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec
China's Vivo Vision competes with many of the same design elements as Apple's Vision Pro. But is the honeymoon already over? https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/vivo-vision-mixed-reality-headset-steps-up-to-apple-but-still-a-tough-sell/#ftag=CADf328eec
Both hands-on and hands-off systems required human intervention to avoid accidents in this study. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/you-cant-trust-your-cars-driving-assistance-system-yet-aaa-report-finds/#ftag=CADf328eec
CNET wellness experts and tested popular wearable technology for athletes training outdoors this summer. Here are the devices for runners, bikers, swimmers and hikers. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/best-fitness-trackers-for-outdoor-athletes/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI Mode can now do most of the work to find dinner reservations for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-ai-mode-is-getting-new-agentic-features-for-restaurant-reservations-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Done with a group chat? Here's how to ghost it on any service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-or-android-heres-how-to-finally-escape-that-endless-group-chat/#ftag=CADf328eec
The hugely popular British crime drama returns with Jasper Tempest tackling grief and romance in between the sleuthing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-professor-t-stream-season-4-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
ChatGPT 5's habit of admitting ignorance instead of guessing is a huge step for AI development.
A raid in Malaysia uncovered nearly 700 counterfeit hard drives, exposing a global scheme recycling used devices as new.
After one month with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, I can’t understand why you’d want anything else.
Ghost tapping scams exploit stolen payment card data, burner phones, and Telegram markets, allowing syndicates to launder money through retail fraud while evading detection.
A major breach of Microsoft’s SharePoint platform has triggered a cybersecurity crackdown, and Chinese companies are now locked out of key programs.
Copilot’s new home screen brings recent files, app vision, and quick access to your projects — all wrapped in a calmer, cleaner UI.
Nearly a week after the end of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends, the game's developers have announced changes being made based on fan feedback.
At least 18 protesters were arrested at Microsoft headquarters after police said the group became aggressive during Israel genocide protests.
AXL is a towering Tarantula that's coming to Grounded 2, and Obsidian Entertainment has provided an official first-look.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-tarantula-axl-teaser
Bungie CEO Pete Parsons is stepping down, with the iconic game developer now being led by Justin Truman.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/bungie-ceo-pete-parsons-retiring
Screenshots of FSR 4 files accidentally published by AMD on GitHub reveal that the GPU maker was or is working on a second version of FSR 4 that works with older GPUs.
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Google has announced plans to sell a custom version of its Gemini AI models for government agencies. "Gemini for Government" includes access to existing tools like NotebookLM, and "Google-quality enterprise search, video and image generation cap
Spotify and Instagram are cozying up for more seamless music sharing. Two new features make it easier for Spotify's nearly 700 million users to share their favorite tunes.
Germany-based search engine and browser nonprofit Ecosia is the latest party to make an offer for Google's Chrome. Questions about Chrome's fate have been swirling since the news that the Department of Justice would push for
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On Google’s podcast, Martin Splitt explains how default lazy loading can delay LCP, why some libraries hinder indexing, and how to verify fixes.
The post Google: Why Lazy Loading Can Delay Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
GPT-5 is now accessible across all platforms, getting a truly universal rollout in Microsoft. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-gave-gpt-5-some-work-tasks-in-copilot-heres-whats-new/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new AI model may help NASA and NOAA better forecast auroras. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meet-surya-a-new-ai-model-from-nasa-and-ibm-that-can-predict-solar-flares/#ftag=CADf328eec
In an exclusive interview with CNET, Honor's President of Product Fei Fang reveals how the V5's AI model will allow for more speed, accuracy and privacy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honors-magic-v5-boasts-on-device-live-ai-call-translation-for-guaranteed-privacy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Do you embrace being a Virgo or Pisces? Netflix's new astrology collection is for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflixs-new-astrology-hub-has-shows-inspired-by-your-sign/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google says current methods of measuring AI's impact aren't telling the full story -- and has offered a new method it hopes to standardize. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-much-energy-do-your-ai-prompts-consume-google-just-shared-its-gemini-numbers/#ftag=CADf328eec
Vivo Vision has much of the same design elements of Apple's VR/AR but is only available in China, for now https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/vivo-launches-mixed-reality-headset-an-apple-vision-pro-competitor/#ftag=CADf328eec
Health company Masimo sues the US government for allowing the Apple Watch to regain its blood oxygen feature.
Apple TV+ has announced a surprise price hike and fans have vented their frustrations.
AWS CEO Matt Garman says junior workers could actually be the most important within a company, and AI won’t replace them.
Apple researchers built UICoder through a feedback loop that generated, filtered, and retrained SwiftUI code, transforming scarce data into nearly one million working samples.
Ubisoft has used the first of its Gamescom streams for The Division 2 to outline what's coming next, including the next season, and the one after that.
How badly does AI harm the environment? We now have some answers to that question, as both Google and Mistral have published their own self-assessments of the environmental impact of an AI query.
In July, Mistral, which publishes its own AI models, published a self-evaluation of the environmental impact of training and querying its model in terms of the amo
Samsung’s 990 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe SSD is down to $119.99 on Newegg, just 6 cents per gigabyte. With speeds up to 7,250 MB/s, PCIe Gen4/Gen5 support, low power draw, and a 5-year warranty, it rivals the 990 Pro in real-world use.
AMD has confirmed that it is transitioning from the B650 chipset to the latest B850 chipset.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced an investigation into Tesla regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems, according to a report by Electrek. The road safety regulator says the probe involves inconsistencies with how the company reports crashes regarding the aforementioned systems.
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Jay Blahnik is Apple's vice president of fitness technologies and responsible for leading a team of about 100 people. After a lengthy period consulting for Nike, he joined the company in 2013 to help with the launch of the Apple Watch and programs such as Apple Fitness+. Today, The
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It's a commonly-repeated comment that early stage startups should avoid K8s at all cost. As someone who had to manage it on a baremetal infrastructure in the past, I get where that comes from - Kubernetes has been historically hard to setup, you'd need to spend a lot of time learning the concepts and how to write the YAML configs, etc.
However, hosted K8s options have improved significantly in recent years (all cloud providers have Kubernetes options that are pretty much self-managed), and
CEOs rarely talk about plans that are a half-decade or more away from reaching reality. Yet way back in 2015, Disney CEO Robert Iger confirmed the company would eventually offer ESPN as a direct-to-consumer service. It would be an epoch-shifting moment for a channel that has been a cornerstone of pay TV in its traditional form for decades, and Iger said it wouldn’t occur until at least 20
The flip foldable, releasing in China, includes a limited edition model co-designed by Jimmy Choo. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honors-shimmering-magic-v-flip-2-has-arrived-to-outshine-samsungs-galaxy-flip/#ftag=CADf328eec
Still shelling out for cans of seltzer, takeout pizza and Starbucks coffee? Saddle yourself with these kitchen tools and watch the savings roll in. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-8-kitchen-tools-pay-for-themselves-with-the-money-youll-save/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're looking for home security cameras, motion sensors and more that don't require the internet or wiring, I've found what works. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/best-off-grid-home-security-tech-for-cabins-camping-and-home-generators/#ftag=CADf328eec
Physically, the phones haven't much changed, but that's fine by me https://www.cnet.com/pictures/i-still-love-the-look-of-googles-new-pixel-10-pro-and-pro-xl/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's up for this star who's in one of the top box office films of the summer, and two Netflix Top 10 hits of the week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-fantastic-four-actor-is-a-netflix-top-10-vip-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The battle of the best Android smartwatch is heating up with the new Pixel Watch 4 going head to head with Samsung's heavyweight Galaxy Watch 8. Here's how they stack up on paper. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-watch-4-specs-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-circle-takes-on-squircle/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 in October. If your computer isn't compatible with Windows 11, you still have options. https://www.cnet.com/tech/windows-10-support-ends-soon-here-are-your-best-options-if-you-cant-upgrade/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple recommends everyone download the update for an important security patch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-need-to-download-ios-18-6-2-now-to-patch-this-zero-day-exploit/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft's cybersecurity vulnerability warning system won’t be fully available for Chinese firms anymore, it confirms.
HoverAir's Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Aqua is now live, offering backers a discounted pre-order price of $999.
A seven-year-old Cisco flaw is reportedly being abused in espionage campaigns conducted by Russia's FSB.
A free VPN browser extension was found to take screenshots of every page the users visit. The extension has over 100k downloads and Google Store's "Featured" badge.
Amazon Games and Glowmade have announced that King of Meat will officially launch on October 7, 2025.
While Pixel 10 eSIM capabilities promise easier international travel, uneven carrier support means users must be prepared for potential challenges abroad.
Blackview's Active 12 Pro rugged tablet has a 108MP rear camera, projector, LED camping light, and long lasting 30,000mAh battery power.
During a special presentation on Thursday, Team Cherry confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date of Sept. 4, 2025.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hollow-knight-silksong-release-date
It’s been seven months since Nvidia launched its flagship RTX 5090 card to a hungry audience of PC gamers… and people building AI data centers… and a bunch of scalpers trying to bilk them all. In that time, I’ve yet to see one actually available to purchase at the alleged base price
Microsoft has started rolling out a new version of the Copilot app (version 1.25082.132.0 ) to testers in the Windows Insider Program. The update includes two major new AI-powered features.
The first b
Samsung’s monitors tend to come with a bigger price tag than a lot of the competition, but somebody must know that they’re priced too high because they often go on sale, too. As is the case with this gigantic 49-inch OLED gaming monitor. Woot has it for just $
Life is noisy and hectic, and sometimes you just want to focus on whatever it is you’re listening to, whether it be your favorite artist’s newest album, your favorite podcast, or your favorite audiobook. Well, if you’re in need of a new set of noise-canceling headphones, the fantastic Sony WH-1000XM4 is on sale for $198
The most exciting thing about the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, at least for me, isn’t that it’s an Xbox. Nope, it’s the fact that it isn’t an Xbox, it’s a Windows 11 PC, albeit a teeny-tiny one. And with Microsoft onboard, it’s packing a refreshed, streamlined build of Windows that’s all about gaming. Asus says that the updated interface is coming to the older RO
Creality has unveiled the K2 Pro with preorders available on the Creality website and plans to launch the new printer on August 25th.
Samsung is at Gamescom showcasing the latest large format additions to its Odyssey G7 gaming monitor series