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You're Getting Lazy With Your Passwords and Hackers Love It. CNET Survey Finds 49% of US Adults Have Risky Password Habits

Nearly one in four use the same password for multiple accounts. If you are, CNET experts have a few recommendations that can help break that habit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/password-survey-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
ChatGPT Free Review: Incredible Horsepower With Programmed Limits

The free version of ChatGPT now uses the more advanced 4o model. But token limits will keep you waiting if you go heavy on images. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-free-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
Five New Apple Watch Features Coming With WatchOS 26 video

Your Apple Watch is about to get a workout buddy and a new design, but not everyone will get it. We're breaking down all the good news, along with the not so great news from the WWDC keynote. https://www.cnet.com/videos/five-new-apple-watch-features-coming-with-watchos-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
Transferring Data from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 video

We walk you through the steps of transferring over your games and saved files from a Nintendo Switch to a Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/videos/transferring-data-from-nintendo-switch-to-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
ChatGPT Plus Review: A Feature-Rich AI Chatbot That's Great for Research

ChatGPT Plus has evolved over the last year, bringing with it "reasoning" models, better image generation and more studio tools. It's worth your money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-plus-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
Summer Blackout To-Do List: 9 Things to Keep Everyone Cool and Safe

Summer blackouts can cause long periods without electricity or air conditioning, so it's important to remain prepared as the warmer months approach. https://www.cnet.com/health/summer-blackout-to-do-list-things-keep-everyone-cool-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
Samsung Gave Me an Inside Look at Its Plan to Help Us Age Better (One Galaxy Watch at a Time)

With a first-ever blood analysis feature and four new AI-powered health tools, the Galaxy Watch is shaping up to be a smarter ally for staying healthier long-term. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-gave-me-an-inside-look-at-its-plan-to-help-us-age-better-one-galaxy-watch-at-a-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
Stihl RCA 20 Cordless Pressure Washer Review

As useful as pressure washers are, even the smallest mains-powered one is still quite a lump that needs some effort to use. With the battery-powered Stihl RCA 20 Cordless Pressure Washer, life is easier. Slot in the battery, hook up the water (or drop the hose into the provided water tank), and you’re good [...]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release date rumors and everything we know

Here’s all you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, from the latest release date rumors to key design and spec leaks.

The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release date rumors and everything we know appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-rumors

Dyson Cool CF1 Desk Fan Review

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new desk fan from Dyson, but if you ever started to doubt the company’s prowess in this area, the Dyson Cool CF1 has arrived to put those thoughts to rest. Let’s face it, whenever there’s a heatwave, most of us tend to look for the cheapest [...]

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 Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug

A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-hello-face-unlock-no-longer-works-in-the-dark-and-microsoft-says-its-not-a-bug

 Samsung Odyssey 3D G9 gaming monitor review: Premium 4K gaming in 2D and glasses-free 3D

Samsung delivers premium 4K gaming and glasses-free 3D with its Odyssey 3D G9. It’s a 27-inch IPS panel with 165 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/samsung-odyssey-3d-g9-gaming-monitor-review

Liquid Glass is beautiful, but is the chemistry missing?

Apple’s new design language blends science with design. But how is it bonding with the iOS we know?

5h | UX Design
How to download your information from Facebook

Once upon a time Facebook was filled with posts about the minutiae of your day and album after album of photos of just about every experience you had. By now, a lot of this media is likely hidden with the "only me" setting. But, regardless of how much you use Facebook these days, it's probably home to a lot of memories you wan

6h | Engadget
Show HN: Zeekstd – Rust Implementation of the ZSTD Seekable Format

Hello,

I would like to share a Rust implementation of the Zstandard seekable format I've been working on.

Regular zstd compressed files consist of a single frame, meaning you have to start decompression at the beginning. The seekable format splits compressed data into a series of independent frames, each compressed individually, so that decompression of a section in the middle of an archive only requires zstd to decompress at most a frame's worth of extra data, instead of the entire arch

China is catching up to the U.S. in pharmaceuticals, but it’s not too late to turn that around

A decade ago, China had just a few hundred pharmaceutical drugs actively in development. Today, China has thousands of drugs in active development and is continually increasing investment to make even more.

This transformation was not, however, a foregone conclusion: China faced incredibly high barriers to growing its

The debate over state-level AI bans misses the point

Both sides are missing the point entirely as Congress debates the proposed 10-year ban on state AI laws contained in the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

The current wrangling over who should regulate privacy, deepfakes, and bias in AI confuses the forest for the trees because it solely focuses on who decides what we should not do.

In contrast, state AI leaders from across the country are gathering this week in New Jerse

10 Key Hurdles That CMOs Must Overcome In 2025 And Beyond via @sejournal, @gregjarboe

Facing economic uncertainty and technological disruption, CMOs need to recalibrate strategies to deliver measurable impact and sustained growth.

The post 10 Key Hurdles That CMOs Must Overcome In 2025 And Beyond appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/key-hurdles-that-cmos-must-overcome/547890/

CNET's Daily Price Tracker: I'm Checking 11 Key Products Every Day and These Ones Are on Sale Now

Some of the popular products I'm watching for CNET's daily tariff price tracker are on sale so now might be the time to take the plunge before price hikes arrive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-daily-price-tracker-im-checking-11-key-products-every-day-and-these-ones-are-on-sale-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
Trump Touts China Trade Deal: Tariffs Back to Square One, Still Historically High

The tentative agreement between the White House and Beijing would, among other things, allow Chinese students into American universities again. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/trump-touts-china-trade-deal-tariffs-back-to-square-one-still-historically-high/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
 Windows 11 news and updates in June: Everything I know about Microsoft's latest tweaks and beta features for Insiders

Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.

https://www.windowscentral.com/news/live/windows-11-2025-june-week-3

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 HBM development roadmap revealed: HBM8 with a 16,384-bit interface and embedded NAND in 2038

KAIST has a roadmap projecting the evolution of high-bandwidth memory from HBM4 to HBM8 through 2038, detailing major gains in bandwidth, capacity, I/O width, power, and even system architecture.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/hbm-development-roadmap-revealed-hbm8-with-a-16-384-bit-interface-and-embedded-nand-in-2038

OpenAI Rolls Out Update To ChatGPT Search via @sejournal, @martinibuster

OpenAI quietly updated ChatGPT search to improve its ability to understand user queries and to answer increasingly complex questions.

The post OpenAI Rolls Out Update To ChatGPT Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/openai-rolls-out-update-to-chatgpt-search/549040/

 OnePlus Buds 4 revealed with high-spec dual DAC design and I’m impressed – on paper, at least

Buds 4 arrive alongside two Nord 5 phones and a second Watch 3 so once again, OnePlus’ naming strategy may confuse you –but is worth looking into.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/oneplus-buds-4-revealed-with-high-spec-dual-dac-design-and-im-impressed-on-paper-at-least

 BT CEO warns greater job cuts could be coming - and it's all AI's fault

BT already wants to cut 40,000-55,000 jobs by 2030, but artificial intelligence could lead to further redundancies.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/bt-ceo-warns-increasing-ai-could-lead-to-greater-job-cuts

EarFun OpenJump Review

The EarFun OpenJump are a set of earbuds that offer open-ear sound for the person who doesn’t want their ears blocked up on commutes or when working out. On top of keeping you more aware of your surroundings, it also offers features support for streaming high resolution audio, wireless charging and a companion app [...]

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Block’s CFO explains Gen Z’s surprising approach to money management

One stock recently impacted by a whirlwind of volatility is Block—the fintech powerhouse behind Square, Cash App, Tidal Music, and more. The company’s COO and CFO, Amrita Ahuja, shares how her team is using new AI tools to find opportunity amid disruption and reach customers left behind by traditional financial systems. Ahuja also shares lessons from the video game industry and discusses Gen Z’s surprising approach to money management.  

This is an abridged transcript of an int