
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 at its Unpacked event today. This is a fairly major redesign with some nifty-looking features. It boasts a smaller profile, with the company claiming it's the slimmest smartwatch it has ever made. It's 8.6mm thick, which makes it around 11 percent slimmer

Once again, it’s time for Samsung’s mid-year Galaxy foldable showcase. Over the last 10 years, Samsung gave us curved edges, curved screens, and then screens that fold (both ways). While we’re still waiting for that rumored tri-fold Galaxy, Samsung has primed two new Flip foldables, the

Pre-release leaks may have spoiled most of the surprises Samsung had up its sleeve for Wednesday's Unpacked event, but there were still some interesting details to gleam from the presentation. For example, we knew the Galaxy Z Fold 7 would be Samsung's thinnest foldable ever, but now we know part of the reason for that is because the company dropped S Pen support. Samsung also announced updates to its family of Galaxy Watch devices. Here's everything the company had to share at the latest Gal

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are the first phones to ship out of the box loaded with Android 16. Similarly, the company's new Watch 8 Series will be the first to launch already running Google's

It's hard to believe, but Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is back. The third Unpacked of 2025 so far falls right after the July 4 holiday in the US and smack in the middle of Amazon's Prime Day week. Typically, the company's summer showcase features devices across its foldable and wearable product lines. It also marks the start of pre-orders to reserve the new generation of these newly announced items.
This year, Samsung announced three new wearables: the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, the Gal

Do you even antioxidant bruh? Samsung’s latest smartwatch can help answer that question and provide receipts, should you need it. The Galaxy Watch 8 series, which the company unveiled at its Unpacked event today, comes with a new test that uses existing optical sensors to gauge the level of antioxidants in your body. That’s present in both the standard Watch 8 as well as the new Watch 8 Classic, which comes with the rotating bezel that has historically been popular with Samsung smartwatch fan

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7, along with the Z Flip 7 FE and the Z Fold 7, during its latest Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window, which is the largest external display on a Z Flip model yet. It's also the slimmest iteration of the Flip so far, measuring only 13.7 mm in t

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line has been treading water for a couple generations. But that’s changing in a big way at today's Unpacked event with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasting a dramatically thinner design, new cam


You may be spending more time outside during the summer, especially if you have a grill, but the gadgets in your kitchen will come in handy this season, too. Prime Day deals have already discounted one of our favorite air fryers, so you can grab it on sale and make things like c


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I discovered this collision detection algorithm during COVID and finally got around to writing about it.
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Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. After debuting with a look at the biggest rounds so far this year, we now turn to the largest deals in the Netherlands for H1. Startups in the Netherlands raised just $503mn (€4

As Congress moves to make massive cuts to public broadcasting this week, Paula Kerger, president and CEO of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), gives an unflinching look at the organization’s financial reality if its federal funding is stripped, and how she’s battling to protect the network’s iconic programming—from Frontline to Sesame Street. Kerger shares the role of corporate philanthropy in PBS’s future, its relationship with streamers like Netflix, and how she handl

Just over a month ago, Samsung did something strange to start hyping up its next foldable phone announcements.
Those phones, which Samsung revealed today, are officially called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, but in a blog post from early June, the company teased the news as “the Next Chapter of Ultra.” Bestowing its flagship

As recent graduates proudly showcase their use of ChatGPT for final projects, some may wonder: What kind of person turns to AI to cheat on college assignments? A new study may shed some light.
The paper, published in the journal BMC Psychology by Jinyi Song of

SEO expert Bill Hunt outlines how better integration, early involvement, and semantic focus support performance in AI search.
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Masivní analýza více než 15 milionů abstraktů vědeckých biomedicínských článků odhalila statisticky významné změny v používání slov, které jasně souvisejí s objevením velkých jazykových modelů typu ChatGPT nebo Gemini. V roce 2024 vzniklo nejméně 13,5 procent těchto článků se znatelným přispěním inteligencí. Svět se ale určitě nezboří. http://www.osel.cz/14150-skandalni-odhaleni-v-milionech-vedeckych-abstraktu-jsou-otisky-umelych-inteligenci.html

I spent weeks using Orb: Here's why I'm ditching other internet speed tests for this one. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/orb-is-the-internet-speed-test-your-wi-fi-has-been-waiting-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

Who doesn't want more battery life in their phone? This low-level feature works quietly in the background without you needing to do anything special. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/adaptive-power-in-ios-26-could-mean-longer-stretches-between-iphone-charges/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's only one way to make a large, crispy batch of bacon in one shot without the greasy mess, and I found it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ive-made-bacon-every-way-you-can-think-of-this-method-wins-hands-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

Too Good To Go is an AI-powered app that connects users with surplus food from local businesses. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-ai-tool-works-to-reduce-food-waste-and-save-you-money-heres-how-to-use-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microwaves are great for reheating leftovers or making popcorn, but the constant beeping can be annoying. Here’s how to mute your microwave and snack in peace. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/tired-of-your-microwaves-beeping-noise-heres-how-to-shut-it-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

The July update has arrived, and it boasts quite a number of new features, as well as important fixes for gamers.

When two of the most advanced AI models lost to a 1979 chess game, it exposed how sounding smart isn’t the same as actually thinking.

Chinese national picked up in Milan and is now facing possible extradition to the US.

It looks as though Sony's next premium pair of wireless earbuds are going to launch in the next few months.

Apple has reduced the transparency of its Liquid Glass design in the iOS 26 beta 3 update, but that's probably for the better.

Foundation season 3 makes its Apple TV+ debut later this week – here's when you can watch it.

DeepSeek could soon disappear from Apple and Google's App Stores in Germany. Here's all you need to know.

Netflix has released a new trailer for Wednesday's much anticipated second season, which arrives in early August.

The release of the much rumoured Galaxy Watch 8 is likely on the horizon, but it’s hard to get too excited about what’s coming next when the current model is so cheap on Amazon right now As part of the Prime Day 2025 sales event, Amazon has slashed an impressive 32% off the Galaxy Watch [...]

The seriously versatile Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 multi cooker is currently over 53% cheaper than usual, thanks to this Prime Day offer.
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At the moment, you can grab the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ in silver for just £135, saving £104 saving, and it even comes with a 3-year extended manufacturer warranty (UK version) included.
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The "most complete Surface" we've ever reviewed has just hit its lowest ever price on Amazon
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One of the standout few deals is the brand-new LG LED LQ60 43” FHD Smart TV (2023), now down from £249.99 to just £141.55, saving you over £100.
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Whether you want to camp in style with all your modern appliances, provide a backup system for a power outage, or keep your devices charged on the go, a Bluetti power station is a game-changer. This Prime Day, Bluetti is offering a range of discounts, with savings of up to £500 available on its power [...]

Powered by an efficient Ryzen 5 processor, generous memory, and speedy storage, the ASUS Vivobook handles everyday tasks with ease — and at just £279.99, it’s a steal compared to its original £549.99 initial price.
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We’ve found a standout 18% saving on the fully loaded OURA Ring 4 bundle. Normally priced at £499, you can now grab the complete package for just £408.
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Why spend a fortune on just one of Apple’s tablets when you can buy several of Amazon’s and still have money left over? The Prime Day sale is in full swing and as you might expect, some of the biggest discounts have been reserved for Amazon’s own-brand products. You can bag a bargain on the [...]
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Amazon is hosting a special, Amazon Prime Membership-exclusive 40% discount deal for the Corsair Void V2 Wireless gaming headset as part of its Amazon Prime Day festivities.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones/corsair-void-v2-headset-deal-prime-day-2025

Amazon Prime Day has discounted the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless ANC headphones yet again, making these cans a stellar value compared to Sony and Bose.

This is a personal favorite headset. Monster audio, crazy versatility, and absurd value, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is an understated masterpiece of accessory engineering.

There are plenty of great laptop deals to take advantage of on Prime Day. We all love a bargain, but if it's a REALLY cheap laptop, it's not worth it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dont-buy-sub-200-dollar-laptops-on-prime-day

XREAL grabs the headlines (and rightly so) when it comes to AR glasses, but there are alternatives. This anti-Prime Day deal at Best Buy gets you something very similar, but costs a lot less.

I've been waiting to see how low Snapdragon X powered laptops get this Amazon Prime Day week, and it just crossed under the $500 line. I don't think we'll see a Snapdragon X laptop for cheaper than this deal.

Whoa! Are you sitting down? Because this deal will knock you off your feet! Prime Day has slashed a massive 40% off this 70-inch Samsung 4K TV and you can get it for a mere $598 right now.
So, instead of paying $998 for this massive TV, you’re getting it for less than $600. If that’s not an impressive deal

Hey, PCWorlders! I’ve used a tool called Steps Recorder in Window 10 and 11 in a lot the past. Basically, it lets you record a problem and its solution as an easy visual explainer. I’ve found it a great way to show family members how to navigate through multiple layers of Windows settings changes without having to go into great detail verbally.
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Modern power banks have long provided enough power to reliably charge not only smartphones but also laptops. But not every model is suitable for laptop charging. To make sure you don’t spend money on the wrong power bank, we’ll show you what really matters when it comes to charging your laptop.
We also present the best power banks that will keep your laptop

Samsung makes some of the best SSDs out there and their budget offering, the 990 EVO Plus, has just gone on the best sale we've ever seen. You can get this Gen4 NVMe for just $119 on Prime Day, and it's a lot of drive for that price.

A great option for your first OLED gaming monitor.

Asus is celebrating its 30 years in the graphics card business with a creator video and some competition giveaways.

Spiking demand is sending energy bills skyrocketing, while the governor threatens to pull the state from the grid.

Get a DDR5 upgrade in the Prime sales, with prices as low as $2.17 per GB on 64GB kits.

This is the best value 256GB microSD card for the Switch 2 that is still available.

G.Skill now offers high-performance memory in 64GB modules.

You really do need all of these tools to keep your electronics in good order, and luckily they are all on offer for Amazon Prime Day.

The Alienware X16 R2 is a great gaming laptop, and though its hardware is last-gen, that helps make it all the more affordable this Prime Day, with a sizeable discount.

Blink sales are pretty reliable during Amazon Prime Day, and this year is no different. The security camera company owned by the retail giant has

DJI drones rarely go sale but there's an exception for Prime Day. The company's popular Neo drone is

Following the success of its F1 movie at the box office, Apple may be looking to

Amazon Prime Day deals are in full swing now and we're seeing record-low prices on a lot of our favorite gadgets. That even applies to some Apple devices, which do see reg

The HBO Max re-rebranding is officially underway. After revealing back in May that it would change the name of its Max streaming service back to HBO Max sometime this summer, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is starting to do that as of Wednesday. In a

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It’s not a great time to be a Tesla shareholder. While the stock was up 2.5% in midday trading on Tuesday, July 8, it remains down for the month and has lost nearly 25% of its value over the past six months.
In most companies, such a performance would have senior executives tugging at their collars and glancing nervously over their shoulders. But Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, isn’t showing any signs of concern, at

Crawl optimization isn’t optional in 2025. It’s the foundation. Fix crawl traps, JavaScript blocks, and redirect issues to stay competitive in AI-driven search.
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Our comprehensive testing covers cordless, corded and pet-friendly Dyson vacuums to help you find the best one for your home. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/best-dyson-vacuum-cleaners/#ftag=CADf328eec

Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate tapered off. Even a slightly lower interest rate can save you money on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/30-year-fixed-refinance-drops-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-july-9-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

No text messages. No Google Maps. No security cam alerts. Here's what happened when I tried completely unplugging from the internet. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-living-without-the-internet-for-a-day-it-made-me-want-to-throw-away-my-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say homebuying activity will increase as mortgage rates fall, but that might not happen for a while. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/key-rates-move-higher-for-homebuyers-mortgage-interest-rates-for-july-9-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's time to cut the cord, and you can do so with this Prime Day deal on my favorite Roku Streaming Stick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/why-my-roku-streaming-stick-4k-deal-is-a-prime-day-legend/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple says you should also turn this setting off before trading in your device. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/turn0off-this-one-iphone-setting-before-you-upgrade-or-get-rid-of-your-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your old router might be the sneaky culprit for your slow Wi-Fi: Here's what to do. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/slow-internet-it-might-be-time-to-upgrade-your-router/#ftag=CADf328eec

As long as we each have our own set of AirPods, we can watch videos and movies together on an iPhone or iPad. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/im-not-splitting-airpods-again-with-my-wife-thanks-to-this-iphone-trick/#ftag=CADf328eec

VPNs and SDPs both secure remote access - discover which one truly fits your organization’s needs.
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M&S says DragonForce (not DragonForce Malaysia) is responsible for the attack, but we still don't know if a ransom has been paid.

UK Government partnership will also see Google Cloud upskill 100,000 UK civil servants.

Workers say they're worried about being blamed or getting into trouble, so would rather deal with a breach themselves.

Leaked Pixel 10 prototype photos show the phone from both the front and back, complete with some new features.

Gmail update makes it even easier to determine which email subscriptions are junk so you can remove them in one click.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event is kicking off very soon– we're live from the New York foldables fest to bring you all the news on the rumored Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Galaxy Watch 8 and more.
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IBM says Power11 servers are perfect for AI and automation, with zero planned downtime and quantum-safe cryptography.
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Apple is rumored to be working on an AI chatbot for Apple Support, and as an ex-employee, I love the idea.

Amazon’s Prime Day sales extravaganza goes on for four days which means there’s plenty of deals to keep you occupied, but this price cut on an LG OLED might be the highlight as far as TV deals go. The LG OLED48C4 has dropped from its £899 asking to £649, which in our eyes meets the [...]
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Sennheiser’s refresh of its 500-series of over-ear headphones continues apace – and here’s the HD 550. The company has stated the intention for any of its 500-series headphones is, first and foremost, neutrality of sound – so how’s that working out? Design You won’t have failed to notice that the Sennheiser HD 550 is [...]
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If you have to cook for a large household and you don’t currently have an air fryer in your possession then Amazon has the deal for you. We’re now into the second day of Amazon’s Prime Day sale, and while there are tons of great offers on kitchenware and home appliances, the one that really [...]
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Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or finally tackling couch to 5K, the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are a brilliant workout companion.
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There are TV deals flying all over the place as part of Amazon’s Prime Day deals event, but if you’re a little lost as to which models to focus on, here’s a great deal on a Samsung QLED TV. The 50-inch Samsung Q60D is a model from 2024, and first went on sale at about [...]
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Smartwatches can do a variety of things for different people, and one of the reasons I like Google’s Pixel Watch 3 so much is that it’s one of the simpler wearables on the market. As part of the Prime Day 2025 sales event, Amazon has slashed a very respectable 32% off the Pixel Watch 3’s [...]
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Bose is one of the biggest names in the headphones market, so any time there’s a deal going on we’re certainly going to give it a look, such as this Prime Day deal for the QuietComfort SC headphones. You can get the Bose QuietComfort SC for £179.95, which compared to the RRP of £289, which [...]
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Whether you're a student or professional, the AI-infused Microsoft Surface Laptop is a brilliant machine that takes most tasks in its stride.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently hinted that the company might be developing a new type of computer, poised to make the AI revolution "transcendentally good."

I've been waiting to see how low Snapdragon X powered laptops get this Amazon Prime Day week, and it just crossed under the $500 line. I don't think we'll see a Snapdragon X laptop for cheaper than this deal.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 has announced the full list of attendees, with Microsoft set to present an online exhibition for Xbox titles.
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The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024) is the laptop I can't put away, no matter how many great devices I review. I recommend it even if it wasn't on sale.
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