Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 28, #748. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-28-748/#ftag=CADf328eec
Didn't want to see that plot twist? Marvel and Netflix were the first to try out Threads' new spoiler-blocking feature. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/a-new-threads-feature-saves-you-from-seeing-and-posting-spoilers-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
Peep Show is an iconic British sitcom that’s been my top streaming recommendation for a long time now.
Claimed images of iPhone 17 screen protectors show a change in the camera on the Dynamic Island that could come with the iPhone 17 Air.
JCB’s rugged Android phones bring big batteries, tough specs, and niche tools, but pricing and fierce competition could limit broader appeal.
Save up to $200 on the Motorola Razr Plus and Razr Ultra, the official phone of Love Island USA season 7
After four decades of terrifying users, the most infamous Windows error screen gets a reboot.
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/microsoft-kills-blue-screen-of-death
Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8, but I'm already seeing massive discounts on Windows laptops, including Copilot+ PCs, at various major retailers.
President Donald Trump said the US is ending trade talks with Canada, effective immediately, over a tax on digital services that will impact American tech companies. He also pledged to announce further tariffs on Canada within the next week, adding in a Truth Social post that "they will be paying to do business with
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Justice for Tiny Chef.
A now-viral clip of the stop-motion animated star of The Tiny Chef Show getting laid off directly by the execs at “Mickelflodeon” has tugged at the heartstrings of the internet.
In a ">YouTube short posted earlier this week, now with 365,000 views, the tiny green chef (Cheffy, as he’s known to friends) is minding his business, dusting his room, when he gets a call deliverin
YouTube rolls out experimental AI features to improve video discovery, including a search carousel and conversational assistant.
The post YouTube Tests AI Features To Improve Search & Discovery appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/youtube-tests-ai-features-to-improve-search-discove
Keeping the kids entertained while school is out for the summer is easier when Alexa can help you do it -- and these commands are the key. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/83-alexa-commands-to-learn-history-tell-jokes-read-books-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
These quick tricks can help you get better reception almost instantly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/say-goodbye-to-awful-cell-signal-with-these-10-simple-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec
If your kitchen gear is looking rough, it could be doing more harm than good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/still-using-that-cracked-spatula-these-7-kitchen-tools-need-to-go/#ftag=CADf328eec
My girlfriend bounced off of this trading card game the first time around, but the universal appeal of Eevee is a powerful tool. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-tcg-pockets-eevee-grove-expansion-has-convinced-my-partner-to-play/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new updates for iPadOS 26 pushes the device closer to a Macbook, and Scott Stein has been hoping for this day for years. https://www.cnet.com/videos/ipados-26-almost-turns-your-ipad-into-a-mac/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new Pew Research Center survey says about a third of US adults have used the OpenAI language model. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-use-is-rising-but-a-surprising-number-of-americans-still-havent-heard-of-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Legitimate AI tools are being hijacked by hackers.
The leaked designs for Samsung's 2025 smartwatches have divided opinion, but I think they have aesthetic appeal.
Huawei bets on influencers to drive 10GbE and FTTR expansion across China.
Three Mile Island closed in 2019 due to economic reasons after first having a meltdown in 1979 – Microsoft is now reviving it.
We break down what you’re actually getting for your $15 per month Humble Choice subscription, and how it compares to services like Game Pass.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/is-humble-bundle-worth-it-after-price-change
Let’s talk about why the Switch 2's significantly low response time matters and what it means for the Switch 2’s future.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-display-slow
Anker is behind the eufyMake E1 3D texture printer campaign on Kickstarter which has raised over $45 million—the most of any Kickstarter campaign ever.
689 Brother printer models, along with some from a handful of other manufacturers, are vulnerable to a critical security vulnerability. The printer's default password is determined algorithmically at manufacturing and is reverse-engineerable, and is unfixable via firmware updates.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/689-different-brothe
Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, but there are plenty of great deals to be found before the July 8 to 11 event. Right now you can pick up the
Amazon Prime Day 2025 will be here soon on July 8-11, but as to be expected, you can already find some decent sales available now. Amazon always has lead-up sales in the days and weeks before Prime Day, and it’s wise to shop early if you’re on the hunt for something specific and you see that item at a good discount. Prime Day deals are typically reserved for subscribers, but there are always a few that anyone ca
The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that could have broad implications for online free speech. The court ruled 6-3 in affirming Texas law HB 1181, which requires web
When we say that NordVPN is a good VPN that's not quite great, it's important to put that in perspective. Building a good VPN is hard, as evidenced by all the shovelware VPNs flooding the market. NordVPN may not be perfect, but it's easily top-five caliber and excels in certain use cases.
First, the bad: NordVPN's apps could all stand to und
We know what you’re thinking: there just isn’t enough AI around right now. Luckily for you, Donald Trump emphatically agrees. According to a new report from Reuters, his administration is assembling a number of executive actions that would significantly increase the energy supply used for expanding artificial intelligence.
The New York Times ran a lengthy interview this morning between columnist Ross Douthat and venture capitalist and PayPal founder Peter Thiel. There's a reason it was published in the opinion section.
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Dating app Bumble continues to lose its footing. After subpar earnings, sluggish user growth, and internal stagnation, the company has laid off 30% of its staff. Meanwhile, its dating app competitor Grindr is soaring.
Among dating apps, Match Group’s properties—mostly Hinge
Built around a beautiful 16-inch OLED screen, the latest Swift Go 16 improves on its predecessors without significant price inflation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/acer-swift-go-16-2025-review-affordable-oled-laptop-without-massive-compromises/#ftag=CADf328eec
The final season of Netflix's global phenomenon is here. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/squid-game-is-back-heres-how-to-watch-season-3-on-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec
Different cultures have their own ways of getting better sleep. Here are some of the best sleep hacks that we've seen from different parts of the world. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-hacks-how-people-get-a-good-nights-rest-around-the-world/#ftag=CADf328eec
Matty Healy and the band's performance is set to be The 1975's only live performance this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-1975-at-glastonbury-2024-livestream-their-headline-festival-set-from-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Washing things by hand is no fun, but you can ruin some things by putting them in a dishwasher. https://www.cnet.com/news/dont-put-these-11-things-in-your-dishwasher/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can see James Gunn's film a couple of days in advance if you have an Amazon Prime membership. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/theres-still-time-to-grab-superman-early-screening-tickets-if-you-have-prime/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how inflation, high interest rates and market uncertainty are impacting housing affordability this summer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rate-predictions-will-military-conflict-tariffs-and-the-fed-keep-rates-high/#ftag=CADf328eec
Follow these tips to upgrade your sleep routine, ready for a better night's rest. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/these-6-simple-steps-could-improve-your-sleep-routine/#ftag=CADf328eec
The FTC has extended the deadline to file a claim for compensation from unintended in-game Fortnite purchases. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/its-not-too-late-to-claim-a-part-of-fortnites-245-million-settlement-learn-how-to-file/#ftag=CADf328eec
A Menlo Ventures report finds 91% of AI users have a default artificial intelligence assistant they turn to for their AI tasks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-are-the-chatbots-were-using-most-and-how-were-using-them/#ftag=CADf328eec
Low Life is a new series coming to Hulu and Disney+ that promises "an unhinged treasure hunt" set in the 70s.
Xiaomi's new electric SUV deliberately undercuts the Model Y on price –and the tech giants says it's sold more than 2,000 YU7s within three minutes of launch.
Entra ID vulnerability is putting thousands of SaaS apps at risk, and the worst part is detection and prevention are impossible.
A more affordable alternative to the WH-1000XM6 may be incoming
Workers are unlocking new skills by using AI, but certain employees are more likely to use it than others.
Trump Mobile has changed the messaging about its T1 Phone being 'Made in the U.S.A.' on its website and marketing materials.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/trump-mobile-not-made-in-usa
The Poco F7 presents a more compelling option than the F7 Pro; it’s cheaper, offers similar performance, and has a much bigger battery.
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If you’ve been looking for a good 2-in-1 laptop with a touchscreen but you’ve been scared off by their prices, today’s your lucky day. Check out this Lenovo IdeaPad 5i sold by B&H, which is usually available for $980 but currently slashed down to just $580
Beginning on June 30 of this year, residents in Wyoming are going to lose access to the adult site Pornhub. Earlier this year the Wyoming state legislature passed HB0043, an over-18 age-verification law designed to prevent minors from
Microsoft has begun the rollout of update KB5060826, a voluntary patch for users running Windows 11 versions 22H2 or 23H2.
The big news this time is that Microsoft’s developers have finally managed t
Microsoft has added a new AI agent called Mu to Windows 11’s Settings, reports Windows Latest. Users can ask the agent natural language questions by typing them directly into
If you’ve been using Windows for a long time, you’ve probably been told to periodically reinstall the operating system to keep it fresh. I remember I used to reinstall Windows XP every few months back in the day to keep it zippy. But is this necessary in
Adding a search field to your spreadsheet can greatly improve data navigation and usability. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a dynamic search box that filters data based on your input, using Excel’s built-in features and Developer tools.
To create a search field in a spreadsheet, you must first activate the Developer tools menu. T
BleepingComputer reports that hackers have become aware of Direct Send, a relatively unknown fea
If you’re always on the go and packing up your laptop to work from all sorts of locations, you really should have a portable monitor as well. Trust me, it’ll make your life so much easier. And luckily, right now, my favorite on-the-go laptop monitor is on sale for $124.50 on
About a week ago, I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever.
If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables. And while some cables have specific connections, like USB-C, my wired network (such as it is) is just a random collection of colored Ethernet cables with tiny little markings telling me what they can or can’t do. How
The Steam Summer Sale is upon us, which means PC gamers all over the world are searching for what to spend their bank account balances on. Got no time for that? Here are the 25 best deals I’ve found.
I don’t have any particular rhyme or reason for my selections. I’m just going on vibes based on how recent the game is, how popular it is, and how deep the dis
If I told you you could get a massive 75-inch 4K TV for just $570, you’d think I was pulling your leg, right? I get it, but it’s true. The reality is that Amazon’s newest Fire TV Omni QLED 4K model is now 48% off, cutting it down from its original $1,100 p
Brother manufactures some of the best home printers on the market, with millions of devices sold and in use around the world. However, research by Rapid7 has now revealed that many Brother models—as well as other brands—are vulnerable to several serious security flaws.
Hundreds of printer models worldwide are affected by these vulnerabilities, especially Broth
PCWorld’s video team loves to jaw on about PC gaming on The Full Nerd podcast, or spend a few hours assembling a new rig on a live desktop build. But what if they tried something truly original? Revolutionary
I don’t know what the situation is like in your home, but I think I have gremlins that come out at night to steal my charging cables. There’s really no other way (cough cough) to explain why they always go missing. Surely it can’t be my tendency to loan them out or shove them into bags I use a couple of times a year and forget all about.
Well, if y
If you’re still using WinRAR, you should update to version 7.12 as soon as possible. A vulnerability labeled CVE-2025-6218 was recently discovered in older versions of the popular Windows file compression tool.
The security vulnerability in question can reportedly be exploited by hackers to bypass
China's Big Fund III is refocusing on building local lithography equipment and chip design software after U.S. export bans blocked access to advanced tools, pushing managers to prioritize filling these critical gaps over supporting already strong areas.
A new report says Microsoft's in-house AI chip is delayed and won't be as good as Nvidia Blackwell when it finally does launch.
The W3C updated PNG to make it work with HDR content, and it expects to receive a couple more updates in the near future.
The new BIOS feature offers three levels of performance tuning, surpassing Intel’s standard 200S Boost profile in both CPU and memory optimization
The Nvidia RTX 5090 Founder's Edition is back in stock in the UK at MSRP.
The NR200P V3 is now available on Amazon, ready to take on your RTX 5090 SFF builds.
Bambu Lab is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with 3D printer and accessory deals across the board.
Meta is in currently in acquisition talks with PlayAI, a California-based startup that provides its users with an AI voice cloning tool, according to Bloomberg. According to the news organization, Meta is looking to buy the startup's technology, as well as to absorb some of its employees into the company. The parties haven't come to
Prime Day will be here before we know it, but you can already save on some of our favorite tech in the lead-up to the shopping event. A practical piece of tech that's down to a great price right now is the
As to be expected, we're seeing many early deals in the lead up to Prime Day 2025, which starts on July 8.
Whether you're setting up a new device or helping a friend connect to your home network, sharing your Wi-Fi password doesn't need to be a hassle. Today’s smartphones make it easy to share access without typing (or needing to remember) long strings of characters. Both iPhones and Android devices support features that let you send your Wi-Fi password quickly and securely, but the steps can vary depending on the devices involved.
Of course, you can still go into your Wi-Fi s
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Apple has revamped its app store policies in the European Union with hopes of fending off escalating fines under the 27-nation bloc’s
“An opportunity to choose chance.”
That’s what social platform startup 222 claims to offer its members. It isn’t a dating app—there’s no swiping, and, more notably, there’s no actual choosing of who you might be meeting.
Instead, an AI-driven algorithm does it for you.
“We wanted people to be out and meeting each other. It was [based] on this whole idea of the death of third places, and that people aren’t just running into each o
Also included: 12 lessons from AI pair programming, and my code review of an open-source Flutter app with 100K+ lines of code. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/june-2025/
Blob, Blob, Blob. What's the most effective way to create blob shapes in CSS? Turns out, as always, there are many. Let's compare them together!
CSS Blob Recipes originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOc
Commentary: You don't need an 81-slide deck to convince your parents to buy you a Mac for college. Apple should change its tone to get its advertising groove back. https://www.cnet.com/tech/apple-ads-arent-cool-anymore-heres-what-i-think-changed/#ftag=CADf328eec