Other CNET reviewers and I use tech and tips like these to protect our homes when we're on a getaway. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/home-security-setups-i-recommend-for-easy-vacation-safety/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spam calls and unknown numbers haven't bothered me since I downloaded the iOS 26 beta. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-block-spam-calls-and-turn-on-call-screening-in-the-ios-26-beta/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hide your home from digital view using this simple command. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-keep-your-home-private-on-google-street-view/#ftag=CADf328eec
London derby sees the new FIFA Club World Cup winners host Oliver Glasner's FA Cup holders. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-chelsea-vs-crystal-palace-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Bees kickoff the post-Thomas Frank era with a trip to the Midlands to face the Tricky Trees. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-nottingham-forest-vs-brentford-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Maybe the key to mindfulness is in listening to the world around you. https://www.cnet.com/health/i-now-prefer-the-merlin-bird-id-app-over-meditation-apps-for-staying-in-the-present-moment/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nearly every TV on the market today is either OLED or LCD. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/lcd-vs-oled/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: The iPhone 17 series will likely come with a bunch of new features and a price increase. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/start-saving-now-an-iphone-17-pro-price-hike-is-likely-says-new-report/#ftag=CADf328eec
A bug expert reveals how to beat fruit fly invasions in your kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/get-rid-of-fruit-flies-fast-with-the-trick-experts-swear-by/#ftag=CADf328eec
Both the screen size and the battery capacity of the Galaxy S26 may be increased next year.
Cybercriminals in Pakistan ran a global malware empire using pirated software, amassing vast profits while exposing victims’ data.
Nightdive and id Software's collaborations set an industry standard for remasters, so I'm hopeful regarding what could be next.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/nightdive-id-software-match-made-gaming-heaven
Artificial intelligence is a lively topic of conversation in schools and workplaces, which could lead you to believe that only younger people use it. However, older Americans are also using AI. This raises the questions of what they’re doing with the technology and what they think of it.
Murderbot season 2 is officially on the way – here's everything we know so far about the sci-fi comedy thriller's return to Apple TV+.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/murderbot-season-2
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This week, development activity mostly focused on dealing with the deprecation of sleep/wakeup methods in PHP 8.5 and their replacement by serialize/unserialize methods. In addition, we published more details about the unconference track at the SymfonyCon… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-972-august-11-17-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 17, No. 328 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-17-328/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-aug-17/#ftag=CADf328eec
Napřed hieroglyfy, brzy na to lineární písmo A, obojí ve skoro neznámém minojském jazyce. Pak už lineární písmo B a nakonec alfabeta, obojí řecky. Potud schéma, ale je to složitější. Písem bylo víc, a minojský jazyk nečekaně dožil i alfabety. http://www.osel.cz/14207-od-hieroglyfu-k-alfabete-na-davne-krete.html
Get more out of your workouts with these calorie-burning, expert-recommended exercises. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/the-8-best-exercises-personal-trainers-recommend-for-every-workout/#ftag=CADf328eec
I paired my Oura ring with Dexcom's Stelo AI-powered CGM and learned three key things about my eating habits. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/i-used-an-ai-powered-glucose-monitor-for-2-weeks-heres-what-surprised-me/#ftag=CADf328eec
SMÅ printer is a compact and minimalist device that features a vertical design and top-loading paper.
Týden v KDE: málo novinek, hlavně ladění Plasmy 6.5.0, týden v GNOME #212 nejen o 28 letech od založení, vývojová verze Wine 10.13, až 30% propady výkonu s GPU Intel vyřešeny. https://www.root.cz/clanky/linux-opravuje-propad-vykonu-s-gpu-intel-libreoffic-resi-chranena-pisma-v-dokumentech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 17, No. 1,520 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-17-1520/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 17, #798. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-17-798/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 17, No. 532. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-17-532/#ftag=CADf328eec
Skip the repair costs and fix your malfunctioning ice maker yourself. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ice-maker-on-the-rocks-here-are-the-common-issues-and-easy-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec
YouTuber recreates functioning floppy disk using modern tools, highlighting both nostalgia and the massive advances in storage technology.
Mopping is a handy bonus with most robot vacuums, but they won't scrub floors like a human can.
Chrome acquisition offer from Perplexity AI raises financial, legal, and competitive questions.
Following a wave of lawsuits alleging that Roblox doesn't provide a safe environment for its underage users, the gaming platform made a series of sweeping updates to its policies. To address recent concerns, Roblox published a post on its website detailing these major changes, including restricting
No matter your location, you can now get a Starlink dish for $175, a dramatic markdown from $349. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-deal-makes-satellite-dish-50-cheaper-for-new-customers-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
The DFB Pokal winners take on the reigning Bundesliga champions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/german-super-cup-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-stuttgart-vs-bayern-munich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
OpenAI’s decision to abruptly deprecate GPT-4o after the launch of ChatGPT-5 felt like a strategic mistake, made worse by burying it behind a $20/month paywall.
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.
A leak from Blizzard’s internal servers has fans convinced Diablo 4’s most-requested class, the Paladin, is finally on the way, just ahead of Gamescom. Meanwhile, Season 10 is bringing the game’s most chaotic theme yet. Literally, the theme is 'Chaos'.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-most-requested-class-could-be-on-way
Nejvýkonnější srážeč částic LHC v CERNu projde dalším upgradem. Jeho součástí by měla být instalace nových čipů ADC, které umožní detekovat 1,5 miliard srážek za sekundu a současně vydrží drsné prostředí na pokraji fyziky, které by běžnou elektroniku smázlo jako obtěžující hmyz. http://www.osel.cz/14206-nove-cipy-pro-atlas-zpracuji-more-srazek-castic-v-brutalni-radiaci.html
Want your dinghy pots and pans to look new again? The secret weapon for sparkling stainless steel is already in your kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-sparkling-stainless-steel-these-cheap-pantry-staples-beat-soap-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
Huawei hardware struggles cause DeepSeek to postpone its AI model release, exposing gaps in domestic AI tools and emphasizing the contrast with competitors’ smoother deployment.
By 2027, 95% of workers could be better off running Desktop-as-a-Service rather than a traditional laptop, report claims.
A new report points to a significant revamp for the Apple Watch 12 in 2026, ahead of the 2025 model appearing.
OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.
Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.
Replacement trackball balls in red, blue, black, and violet are now available for sale.
Both GPUs are currently available at Nvidia's original MSRP of $999
Nvidia shared an opinion piece by Aaron Ginn, co-founder of AI company Hydra Host, stating that despite the U.S.’s export controls on Nvidia’s H20 chips, China continued to achieve AI breakthroughs.
A new Lunar Lake chips has leaked, the Core Ultra 7 254V, showing up on PassMark with middling multi-core benchmark scores that place it even below the base Core Ultra 5 228V. Single-core scores are on par with other Core Ultra 7 chips but we don't get any specs revelation.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-unannounced-core-ultra-7-254v-
A DIY “RTX 5090 Countermeasures” system to prevent connector thermal damage implements a lot of wiring.
Instagram Map, the new Instagram feature copying Snapchat's Snap Map, makes it simple to sha
Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station that can power up a few devices at once, there are discounts here worth considering. One of the best is this
The court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into Media Matters, the media nonprofit that previously published research showing that ads appeared on X alongside neo-Nazi and other antisemitic content. In 2023, Elon Musk's X
The MIT researchers believe their work could usher in a "second golden age" for antibiotic development. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/generative-ai-gave-mit-scientists-a-new-tool-to-fight-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/#ftag=CADf328eec
The popular chatbot can offer a second opinion but it's still far from perfectly accurate, according to an OpenAI exec. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpts-boss-says-you-still-shouldnt-trust-it-as-your-main-source-of-information/#ftag=CADf328eec
Pep Guardiola's men kick off the new season at Molineux. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-wolves-vs-man-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Balanguera kick off their title defense at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-stream-mallorca-vs-barcelona-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can stream the Marvel flick later this month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thunderbolts-streaming-on-disney-plus-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has seemingly confirmed whether Supergirl will be suitable for families.
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-august-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-august-2025
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-august-2025
Top website builders: Wix and Weebly go head-to-head on price and performance comparison
Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.
Debate on Iran war between Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz. Scott Horton is the author and director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, and for the past three decades, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism. Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, host of the Iran Breakdown podcast, and a leading expert on Iran and its nuclear program for over 20 years. This debate
With a barrage of new Apple and Google devices around the corner, our reviews team is clearing their desks of new products before the pre-fall deluge begins. There's a well-rounded mix of in-depth testing this time around, including a detailed preview of watchOS 26 and more VPN trials. Kick off the weekend by catching up on all of the reviews you might've missed over the last few weeks from Engadget.
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Commentary: The iPhone 17 will likely launch in a few weeks, and there's one upgrade that's long overdue. (No, it's not the cameras, design or battery.) https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-17s-screen-could-get-a-long-awaited-feature-youll-notice-every-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hot coffee on a 90-degree day? I'll pass. This cheap gadget turns hot coffee into iced in one minute, without watering it down. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/my-favorite-summer-gadget-costs-20-and-makes-iced-coffee-in-less-a-minute/#ftag=CADf328eec
You should download this update now to better protect your device. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-wait-for-ios-26-download-ios-18-6-now-to-fix-this-iphone-security-flaw/#ftag=CADf328eec
This trick could save your data use and ensure you have a map of your location in case of an emergency. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-get-offline-maps-on-your-iphone-in-a-few-easy-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keeping your phone going for longer is better for your wallet and better for the planet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-phone-can-last-for-years-if-you-follow-these-easy-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're worried about someone grabbing your packages, these devices help keep your front door watched and protected. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/my-7-expert-tested-tech-tricks-to-stop-porch-pirates-in-their-tracks/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will differ -- at least according to rumors we've heard. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-vs-17-air-17-pro-17-pro-max-all-the-rumored-specs-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec
When it works, Comet supercharges browsing online, literally doing the work for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-perplexitys-comet-ai-web-browser-and-it-might-be-the-future/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google's Pixel 10 could get plenty of new features alongside its new processor, camera systems and magnets. Here's what we know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/made-by-google-2025-here-are-the-top-pixel-10-leaks-and-rumors-ahead-of-launch/#ftag=CADf328eec
I took ChatGPT's upgraded advanced voice mode for a spin to see if it was useful or just all talk. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gpt-5s-voice-mode-can-hold-a-decent-conversation-but-please-dont-talk-to-chatgpt-in-public/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spurs look to get over their Super Cup heartbreak as they host EPL newcomers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-tottenham-vs-burnley-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The newly-promoted Black Cats return to the big time as they host the Hammers at the Stadium of Light. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-sunderland-vs-west-ham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fabian Hurzeler's Seagulls get their season underway with a visit from the Cottagers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-brighton-vs-fulham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
UK authorities link digital storage habits to water conservation amid a nationally significant drought.
Once you see the nodding in The Bear, you can't unsee it.
We've got a fresh batch of leaks to work through, and it looks as though some upgrades are on the way.
Seagate's security team from Singapore and Malaysia and local Malaysian authorities have raided a counterfeiting hard drive warehouse located outside Kuala Lumpur.
Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. Quite a few intriguing games dropped this week and some high-profile ones have been ported to more platforms. Before we get to those, though, I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite games of the year so far.
I struggle to fully engage with many RPGs. By and large, I'm not interested in spending lots of time optimizing my character, speccing out a skill tree or scouring for the very best equipment to match my
While Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and other AI industry leaders can’t stop singing the praises of the technology, a growing number of average Americans are forming a different opinion.
According to YouGov data from July, Americans are increasingly likely
Your gut health has a significant impact on your overall health, so it's important to pay attention to signs that your gut may be unhealthy. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/signs-your-gut-is-unhealthy-and-4-ways-to-fix-it-according-to-a-microbiome-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec