Microsoft just announced major Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC updates, adding a bunch of exclusive features and AI capabilities.
First leaked last month, the Windows 11 Start menu is getting a more customizable layout with a collapsible Phone Link panel, and it's now official.
Microsoft just unveiled a Surface Pro 12-inch designed with mobility in mind. I compare it to the flagship Surface Pro 11 to ensure you get the right 2-in-1 PC.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-pro-12-inch-vs-surface-pro-11
Microsoft is launching a Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch today, starting at $799 and $899, with pre-orders available now.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-pro-12-inch-laptop-13-inch-announcement-2025
The latest game mode in Call of Duty: Warzone may well be weed-themed, but it's the most fun I've had in the game all year.
Microsoft unveiled a new 13-inch Surface Laptop as a more portable alternative to the Surface Laptop 7. I take a look at how the devices compare to help you choose.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-laptop-13-inch-vs-surface-laptop-7
Grand Theft Auto 6's second trailer is here, showing more of Vice City and the lives of protagonists Lucia and Jason.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grand-theft-auto-6-trailer-2
Is it way too nerdy to feel nostalgia for a laptop charger? Not for me.
Microsoft latest Surface 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro have finally done away with the iconic Surface Connect connector in favor of USB-C. If you’ve never used a Surface, that means little; if you have, it’s a big pa
“Computer, do this.” It’s been one future that sci-fi has promised since Star Trek. Microsoft now says that that future is arriving, at least within a small corner of Windows 11.
Microsoft is promising that you’ll be able to use natural language to change aspects of your Windows 11 Settings menu, and Windows will go out and make those changes for y
Smaller Surfaces have finally arrived. Microsoft is announcing smaller, less powerful revisions of the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop, all built around a more conservative version of Qualcomm’s battery-sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip.
Smaller doesn’t necessarily mean cheaper, however. And while earlier
We love finding awesome laptops with powerful configurations on sale at fantastic prices, and this Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is one of the best examples of that. Thanks to the current 27% discount over at Dell.com, you can get this productivity lap
Looking for new ways to turn free video streamers into paid ones, YouTube is kicking the tires on a subscription option that will ring a bell for Spotify users.
A trial for a two-person YouTube Premium tier is now underway in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and the option is striking similar to Spotify’s Duo tier, which allows for two members of the
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve found myself with my phone battery in the red while out and about, nowhere near home—and at those times, my trusty power bank has saved me. I always carry mine with me, and so should you. Don’t have one? Maybe get one now before you need it.
Anker’s portable 10,000mAh power bank is compact, lightweight, cute, and has a b
Any sufficient accumulation of wealth can make someone a target for crime, and cryptocurrency has been a popular tool for scammers thanks to its “anonymous” possibilities. Those two factors appear to be combining in disturbing ways in a wave of kidnappings and ransoms in western Europe. Wealthy crypto investors are now being singled out for kidnappings, according to
Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop are colorful Snapdragon X Plus machines with relatively affordable prices.
With the expiration of its foundational patent on May 6, 2025, Asetek loses a key competitive edge in the all-in-one liquid cooling market, opening the door for rivals to innovate.
A U.S. representative will introduce a bill requiring chip manufacturers to put built-in tracking and a kill-switch for their most advanced chips.
Nvidia indirectly prompts developers to upgrade as Maxwell (GTX 900), Pascal (GTX 1000), and Volta (data-center) GPUs will not be supported in the next major CUDA version.
HyperX's Cloud III S Wireless headset brings Bluetooth and a built-in mic to the most comfortable headset we've ever used.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review
Here's what it's like to live with Linux as my desktop OS.
A Chinese forum user has discovered that Gigabyte silently added M.2 NVMe SSD boot support to the 13-year-old B75M-D3H motherboard via a firmware update.
iStorage raises storage limits for its encrypted diskAshur DT3 and diskAshur DT2 desktop drives
Nvidia just released the official availability date of the RTX 5060.
There were duelling proposals floating around for adding support for masonry-style layouts in CSS. In one corner is a proposal that extends the existing CSS Grid specification. In the other corner is a second proposal that sets up masonry as a standalone module. Well, not until recently. Now, there are three proposals with Apple WebKit’s “Item Flow” as the third option. The first two sides make strong points, and the third one merges them into one, all of which you will learn about in this artic
Apple may see further fallout over its failure to comply with a court order that led to last week’s contempt ruling. A
Last year was a major one for Microsoft's Surface lineup, thanks to the launch of Copilot+ AI PC initiative, as well as surprisingly capable Arm-powered Surface Pro and
In April, a US District Court ruled that Google monopolized open-web digital ad markets. Now, the tech giant and the US Justice Department are at odds about what Google must do about it. The DOJ argues that Google should sell AdX, or Ad Exchange, a platform for publishers to sell unused ad space in real-time. It also wants the company to offload Go
For years, our industry has debated (and sometimes derided) the concept of the “UX unicorn,” that mythical professional who can do it all: qualitative research, quantitative research, design, content strategy, and more. Over the past decade, we’ve concluded that specialization is more practical, especially as larger design organizations and focused roles became the norm. As AI reshapes our field, we’re seeing an interesting shift: the return of the generalist. https://webdesign
Superhuman is the most secretive and hyped email experience right now. https://webdesignernews.com/superhumans-secret-onboarding-ux/
Ships and vehicles are a fascinating area of concept art because they can communicate so much about the world where a game or movie is set. Sometimes vehicle designs can feel cold or uninspired, but I have some favourite techniques for ensuring designs have character and really bring a world to life. https://webdesignernews.com/10-tips-for-designing-epic-ships-and-vehicles-for-concept-art/
This topic is especially close to my heart. Over the years, I’ve run close to 100 workshops, coached designers through dozens more, and even created some of my own formats along the way. It’s safe to say I’ve learned a lot about what makes a workshop truly effective (and what doesn’t) — and I’m excited to share some of that with you. https://webdesignernews.com/the-secret-to-effective-ux-workshops/
Pinterest fans are nothing if not loyal. Many have spent years—sometimes decades—carefully curating boards filled with wedding inspiration, home decor ideas, fashion, and more. Now users are logging in only to find themselves locked out of their accounts without warning, with all their pins gone.
Frustrated users have taken to platforms like X and r/Pinterest to vent. The comment sections on Pinterest’s official
Instacart is launching a new stand-alone app called Fizz, designed for groups to order snacks and drinks ahead of parties for a flat $5 delivery fee.
The platform, developed in collaboration with the hugely popular event invite app Partiful, enables partygoers in the 30 U.S. states where alcohol delivery is legal to add items to a shared cart from nearby participating grocery stores. Instead of splitting the bill, each user is prompted to pay only for what they’ve added, with an op
Faceted navigation enhances ecommerce UX but poses SEO risks. Learn how to manage filters without harming crawl efficiency or indexing strategy.
The post Ask An SEO: How To Implement Faceted Navigation Without Hurting Crawl Efficiency appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google introduces AI Max for Search, expanding query reach, adaptive creative, and better controls to boost performance while maintaining transparency for advertisers.
The post It’s Official: Google Launches AI Max for Search Campaigns appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Kdo by nechtěl smířit obecnou relativitu s kvantovou mechanikou? Dvojice finských fyziků vytvořila kalibrační teorii (gauge theory) gravitace se symetrií, která je podobná symetrii Standardního modelu částicové fyziky. Mohla by otevřít cestu ke kompletní kvantové teorii gravitace. http://www.osel.cz/14046-nova-kvantova-teorie-gravitace-priblizuje-teorii-vseho.html
By overriding ThemeData.platform inside MaterialApp, you can quickly test all your adaptive widgets and any conditional code that checks the platform. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/themedata-platform/
From packing materials to moving companies you can choose from, these tips will make your move better for the planet. Best of all, they're easy to implement. https://www.cnet.com/home/services/7-tips-to-make-your-move-more-eco-friendly/#ftag=CADf328eec
The next round of May's Social Security Disability payments are headed to accounts soon. Here's when. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-may-2025-heres-when-the-next-round-of-payments-are-coming/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you remember T9 typing, don't forget to take your daily vitamins. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-you-should-know-about-t9-dialing-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
People talk about Wi-Fi jammers bypassing security systems, but there's very little real proof. Here's how it works and why it's so rare. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/can-burglars-use-wi-fi-jammers-on-your-home-security-here-are-the-facts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your vacuum isn't the problem, but your technique might be. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/what-is-the-right-way-to-vacuum/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cirrus Aircraft has launched a self-landing airplane system called Safe Return, which is designed to take over and land if the pilot becomes incapacitated. CNET got a hands-on look. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/cirrus-g7-test-flight-how-i-landed-a-plane-using-just-one-finger/#ftag=CADf328eec
Subscribers can also blast pixelated enemies in this retro Warhammer 40K game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/playstation-plus-subscribers-can-play-one-of-2024s-best-games-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The next evolution in personal aviation safety: a self-landing plane. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/cirrus-g7-test-flight-i-landed-a-plane-with-one-finger/#ftag=CADf328eec
Flight prices are wild, but Google's got the cheat code to save you cash. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/planning-a-summer-trip-heres-when-google-says-to-buy-your-ticket/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple’s Move to iOS app now features faster data transfers when you move from Android to iOS.
Ticket To Cash kept an open database on the internet, and no one knows for how long.
Do you worry about people looking at the contents of your screen when you're using your laptop in public? Windows 11 might soon be able to warn you.
Google is preparing a significant design overhaul for Android, which it's calling Material 3 Expressive.
The automating tamping system applies even pressure to your ground coffee for optimal extraction and no mess.
Rhysida operators claim they broke into a government portal and stole data, but Peru says otherwise.
Roku users are reporting problems with Disney Plus, Prime Video and YouTube too, following a recent software update.
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says he "partly saved" the first Gran Turismo after convincing the creator to "tone down" the driving simulation aspect.
The new Fellow Espresso Series 1 puts professional-grade features in your kitchen.
YouTube Premium rolls out a two-person subscription option in some regions, but it still seems too pricey.
Canon is the first major camera brand to publicly discuss the impact of US tariffs.
Despite a looming iPhone supply chain crisis caused by trade tariffs, Apple reportedly plans to launch more iPhones than ever.
If you plan on getting in plenty of swimming time over the coming summer months then it’s essential that you stay on top of your pool’s clealiness, but if you have a busy schedule that makes effective pool maintenance tricky, then it’s absolutely worth investing in a robot pool cleaner. Dreame is one of the [...]
Amazon has slashed more than 50% off the price of the Beats Studio Pro headphones with this limited time deal. Shop today to save 51%.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/beats-studio-pro-noise-cancelling-headphones-
Anyone who’s even considered buying an Apple Watch needs to take advantage of this rare price cut, as we don’t expect it’ll last for long.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/apple-watch-series-10-lowest-price-amazon
LG has been pushing wireless speakers for years, though perhaps with not as much success as the likes of JBL or Sony; it hasn’t stopped them from coming up with new models. The Xboom Go XG8T isn’t a name that easily rolls of the tongue but within the current Xboom range, if you need [...]
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The Garmin Venu 3S acts like a personal trainer on your wrist, and is now seeing a huge price drop on Amazon.
The post This Garmin smartwatch is seeing a $100 price drop on Amazon appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/garmin-smartwatch-100-price-drop-amazon
Looking to infuse the iconic pop-art style of Keith Haring with its consumer-grade projectors
The post From Outdoors to Indoors: Yaber’s Keith Haring Projectors Mix Art with Fun appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/from-outdoors-to-indoors-yabers-keith-haring-projectors-mix-ar
A veteran Microsoft engineer recently described how Windows 7 took longer to load when users selected certain desktop wallpapers due to a simple programming error.
I can't think of many reasons to buy an Xbox over competing platforms when Microsoft has dwindled its appeal to one place: Game Pass.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-has-become-a-game-pass-machine-and-nothing-more
Sony announced that Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 were the PlayStation 5's top three best-selling games in April, which are all owned by Sony's competitor, Microsoft.
I've been playing my favorite games and running benchmarks on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for a few weeks. It's a great laptop, but the RTX 5090 doesn't impress.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-g835l-review
Every file and every program leaves traces in your system: It accesses other files, uses Windows resources, makes entries in the registry, and possibly installs additional software.
In the best-case scenario, you will only clutter up your Windows if the software’s uninstall routine does not delete all associated files and registry entries. In the worst-case
After writing about different technologies for over 20 years, I’m used to focusing my attention on the new, the next exciting gizmo ever-cresting over the horizon. So when one sticks with me and I end up using it for over a decade, that’s quite special—and in the case of my Harman Kardon GLA-55 PC speakers, that’s doubly true because I’ve never seen
Nvidia warns that restricting access to U.S. AI hardware under new export rules could backfire by empowering rivals like Huawei to define global AI standards — just as Huawei once did in 5G — threatening not only Nvidia's dominance but America's influence over the future of technology.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/nvidia
Superb cooling with an unbeatable £17 price tag. Thermalright's Peerless Assassin offers great price-to-performance.
The SilverStone Hela 850R Platinum is a high-quality ATX 3.1 PSU delivering solid performance and excellent efficiency but its premium price puts it up against fierce competition.
Brazilian electronics outlet Terabyteshop has published a listing for the Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB.
It’s been eight years since Nintendo released its revolutionary hybrid console, and while many have spent the last couple of those itching for sequel hardware, it’s a good time to recall how Nintendo smashed expectations and continued to forge its own path in gaming, graphical fidelity be damned.
Whether it was its core
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George Arison is telling me about a hookup.
Arison, the 47-year-old CEO of the LGBTQ dating app and social network Grindr, recalls an encounter with a man who ranked low in physical chemistry—“it was in my bottom quartile of hookups,” he says, as if reviewing a spreadsheet of them—but high in intellectual compatibility. That bottom-quartile hookup is now a good friend of his. To Arison, the story illustrates how meaningful relationships can grow from the random connections Grindr f
Just two years ago, prompt engineering was hailed as a hot new job in tech. Now, it has all but disappeared.
At the beginning of the corporate AI boom, some companies sought out large language model (LLM) translators—prompt engineers who specialized in crafting the most effective questions to ask internal AIs, ensuring optimal and efficient outputs. Today, strong AI prompting is simply an expected skill, not a stand-alone role. Some companies are even
Several key refinance rates moved higher this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-move-up-current-refinance-rates-on-may-6-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
US travelers, if you plan on getting your Real ID tomorrow, expect long lines and wait times. https://www.cnet.com/culture/still-havent-got-your-real-id-the-deadline-for-one-is-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec
Quite a few important mortgage rates are decreasing. Lower mortgage rates could bring positive news to the housing market in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-improve-for-borrowers-mortgage-rates-on-may-6-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Social Security and Disability Insurance cheat sheet you've been looking for. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-and-ssdi-essential-cheat-sheet-get-the-scoop-on-social-security/#ftag=CADf328eec
The massively popular game is expected to make a comeback on iOS devices, following a court ruling against Apple. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-could-return-to-iphone-any-day-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 430 for May 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-7-430/#ftag=CADf328eec
The UK's proposed National Data Library will be the largest data unification project ever undertaken by any country.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-build-a-national-data-library
UK businesses are adopting AI broadly, but many don't have comprehensive strategies or skilled workers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/amazon-says-one-business-per-second-is-adopting-ai
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive Shuhei Yoshida has said that the recent rise in the price of games "was going to happen sooner or later".
The foldable iPhone could have an almost invisible crease and a much better hinge than rival phones, according to the latest information.
Microsoft conveniently reveals 20% off on Windows 365, just in time for Windows 10 EOL.
UNA Watch has closed its Kickstarter campaign after securing more than $330,000 in backing.