We've got pictures to help you easily fold your fitted sheets into neat rectangles (or squares). https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/neaten-your-closet-with-this-guide-on-how-to-fold-fitted-sheets/#ftag=CADf328eec
My home security cameras serve as a hack for all kinds of everyday tasks: Here's how they can help you, too. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/9-ways-to-turn-your-home-security-camera-into-a-tool-for-health-pets-pest-control-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
I was tired of paying for fast internet speeds but experiencing serious lag. These tips helped me fix it myself. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/laggy-internet-4-easy-ways-to-fix-it-on-your-own/#ftag=CADf328eec
Android Auto is one of the best and safest ways to experience Google Maps and Play Store apps on the road. Getting connected is easy, but I've rounded up some important tips to help you get started and to troubleshoot common issues. https://www.cnet.com/videos/android-auto-how-to-connect-google-maps-and-apps-in-your-car/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new app to replace the current version of TikTok for people in the US is reportedly being developed right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/a-us-only-tiktok-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-potential-replacement-app/#ftag=CADf328eec
Most of the Galaxy S25 FE specs have now leaked, though not much is changing from the Galaxy S24 FE.
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-3-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-3-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-3-august-2025
The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/asus-rog-azoth-x-review
The Alienware 16 Aurora is thin and long-lasting, but it's not a powerful gaming laptop.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-aurora-review
A leading mobile device insurance and service network has initiated insolvency proceedings in the wake of a cyberattack. Selling properties and cutting staff numbers wasn't enough to save the business.
Whew, it's been a crazy few weeks for us at Engadget. School may still be out, but there's no summer break for the steady stream of new gadgets coming across our desks. I'll forgive you if you missed a review or two over the last few weeks — we've been busy. Here's a quick rundown of what we've been up to, just in time for you to catch up over the weekend.
Samsung Z Flip 7
Instagram is no longer allowing public accounts to go live if they have less than 1,000 followers. Users have been reporting over the past few days that their accounts aren't eligible for Live broadcast on the app anymore. "We changed the requirements to use this feature," reads the notice that pops up wh
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Look up, and if you're lucky, you could see dozens of meteors in the sky each hour. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/look-to-the-sky-bright-fireballs-appear-during-the-perseids-meteor-shower/#ftag=CADf328eec
This feature can summarize emails, messages and more on certain iPhones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-know-about-and-where-to-find-apple-intelligence-summaries-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
For everyday use, exercising and lengthy listening time, three is the perfect number for a headphones collection. Let me explain. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/everyone-should-have-exactly-three-pairs-of-headphones-and-these-are-my-picks-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
August's Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. Here's the payment schedule for the month and how to find out when you'll get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-august-2025-your-payment-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your oven might as well retire once you've mastered these air fryer creations. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/who-needs-an-oven-these-9-air-fryer-dishes-are-that-next-level/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can launch any app and perform other useful functions just by tapping the back of your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/want-to-open-an-iphone-app-without-touching-the-screen-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can now easily tame your inbox if it's drowning in subscriptions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gmails-new-feature-lets-you-clean-up-your-inbox-in-a-couple-of-taps/#ftag=CADf328eec
As a parent to an almost 2-year-old, this sunscreen tool has prevented meltdowns before our daily walks. https://www.cnet.com/health/this-15-dollar-sunscreen-applicator-for-kids-saves-me-time-before-outdoor-adventures-with-my-toddler/#ftag=CADf328eec
The app is Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's latest project. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-should-know-about-the-new-free-messaging-app-bitchat/#ftag=CADf328eec
This update comes a few months before Apple releases iOS 26 to the general public. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-should-download-ios-18-6-now-to-fix-this-zero-day-flaw/#ftag=CADf328eec
Deepfake Protection can spot fake YouTube videos and audio files.
At a starting price of $1,999 / £1,899 / AU$2,899, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most expensive mainstream smartphone on the market – but I think that high price could bring some positive changes.
QR codes have become part of our everyday life, which is what makes them the perfect target for scammers. Quishing is dangerous – here's how to avoid it.
You might already be one of the millions around the world using ChatGPT to help out with mundane tasks and automate menial chores. But ChatGPT is capable of much more than just answers and automations. Indeed, ChatGPT can actually be fun
MSI is allegedly rolling out its homemade EOTF Boost feature to more QD-OLED models this month. The new technology improves HDR performance of supported MSI monitors, offering higher average brightness compared to HDR 1000.
Battlefield 6 is taking advantage of EA's Javelin anti-cheat system, which enforced Secure Boot and is classified as a kernel-level AC, potentially killing Linux and Steam Deck support before the game launches.
Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. A bunch of new games dropped this week that are more than worthy of your attention, including a modern take on an old-school Ninja Gaiden side-scroller and a joyful (perhaps even profound) puzzler about the life of a housefly.
By far the biggest story in indie games over the last few weeks concerns payment processors pressuring the likes of
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The Apple TV is probably my favorite device that Apple makes. While the Apple TV app is in dire need of some basic improvements, the hardware box itself is a standout—especially compared to competitors like
Sometimes, the simplest photo feats are the most satisfying of all.
Me? I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve needed to remove the background from an image for one reason or another. Maybe it’s a perfect portrait of my kids or a moderately acceptable photo of my own plus-sized potato head—but then whatever’s in the background falls somewhere between “messy” and just plain “meh.”
Whatever the case may be, removing the background of an image is one of the simplest and
Google walked back recently announced plans to end its URL shortener service. It will continue to service some URLs.
The post Google Backtracks On Plans For URL Shortener Service appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-backtracks-on-plans-for-url-shortener-service/552783/
Perhaps the key to staying present is in listening to the world around you. https://www.cnet.com/health/this-bird-id-app-has-helped-me-practice-mindfulness-more-than-any-meditation-app/#ftag=CADf328eec
Can Andy Farrell's men seal a series clean sweep in Sydney? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-australia-vs-british-irish-lions-from-anywhere-stream-3rd-test-rugby-union-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Slow Horses season 6 has already wrapped filming – here's everything we know so far about the gritty spy drama's return to Apple TV+.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/slow-horses-season-6
UK age verification is live. Here's how the Online Safety Act is changing the web and which VPNs can help you stay secure.
We think we know the battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Air – and here's an image showing the component.
With the UK getting warmer, portable air conditioner sales are going through the roof. In particular, sales increase after a few days in a row of hot weather, a phenomenon that’s likely to increase every year. It seems as though people can stick out a hot night or two, but that’s the limit. When even [...]
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TL;DR: An AI-powered iPhone app that clears out duplicate p
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Picture this: You’re in a meeting room at your tech company, and two people are having what looks like the same conversation about the same design problem. One is talking about whether the team has the right skills to tackle it. The other is diving deep into whether the solution actually solves the user’s problem. Same room, same problem, completely different lenses. https://webdesignernews.com/an-holistic-framework-for-shared-design-leadership-2/
Visual Studio Code has cemented its reputation as one of the most powerful and versatile code editors for developers. While its core features are well-known, there exists a treasure trove of hidden functionality and extensions that can dramatically transform your development workflow. https://webdesignernews.com/5-vs-code-features-that-will-supercharge-your-workflow/
Legacy code is universally despised, and for good reason. But why? You have the code, right? Can’t you figure it out from there? https://webdesignernews.com/vibe-code-is-legacy-code/
Images are a powerful way to clarify complex ideas, reinforce content, and make the web more engaging. But if they aren’t accessible, some people will miss part of the story. https://webdesignernews.com/implementing-accessible-svg-elements/
System design is often taught through solutions specific to particular domains, such as databases, operating systems, or computer architecture, each with its own methods and vocabulary. While this diversity is a strength, it can obscure cross-cutting principles that recur across domains. This paper proposes a preliminary taxonomy of system design principles distilled from several domains in computer systems. The goal is a shared, concise vocabulary that helps students, researchers, and... https:
“You see? Another ad. We were just talking about this yesterday! How can you be so sure they’re not listening to us?” – My wife, at least once a week. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-is-eating-the-internet/
Here's your firmware update for August 2, 2025
Wi-Fi 8 shifts focus from speed to stability, enabling seamless performance in dense, latency-sensitive environments through new innovations.
Was submitted as "DeepSeek won the best paper award at ACL 2025"
Here is the awards page: https://cspaper.org/topic/116/record-breaking-acl-2025-crown...
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-aug-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
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While the US has largely pursued AI development with minimal regulatory oversight, Europe has taken a markedly different approach. The Data Protection Act, the GDPR, and the recent AI Act — aligned more closely with local workers’ laws and unions — have set t
Unopened wine can sit in your cellar for ages but once opened, the clock starts ticking. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-wine-that-lasts-days-not-hours-try-these-storage-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
A fatal collision in 2019 occurred when a Tesla driver had Autopilot mode engaged. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-to-pay-243m-after-jury-finds-it-partly-liable-for-fatal-autopilot-crash/#ftag=CADf328eec
A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.
Battlefield 6, set to launch on October 10, just dropped a lengthy multiplayer reveal trailer. Fans of the legendary series are having some lively arguments over what was revealed, and I've rounded up some comments regarding everything from animations to cosmetics to a lack of server browser.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-multiplayer-re
The devs behind Battlefield 6 say they're "putting a lot of effort into" the "constant arms race" against cheaters, assuaging fan concerns about problems with hackers.
Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6's Open Beta next week, its PC system requirements have been revealed — and they're not too bad at all.
In partnership with developers, game marketplace GOG (Good Old Games) has launched a new website called FreedomtoBuy.games that'll let you do
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Google is testing a new API to measure Core Web Vitals in SPAs. Learn how to test it and why it matters for performance tracking.
The post Chrome Trial Aims To Fix Core Web Vitals For JavaScript-Heavy Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/chrome-trial-aims-to-fix-
Google's Gary Illyes confirmed that Google uses a version of MUVERA in Search
The post Google Confirms It Uses Something Similar To MUVERA appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-confirms-that-it-uses-something-similar-to-muvera/552769/
Get the weekend off to a gory start. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/final-destination-bloodlines-is-now-streaming-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 2 No. 517. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-2-517/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 2, No. 1,505. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-2-1505/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 313 for Saturday, Aug. 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-2-313/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you even using Moments? Here's what to know about these useful Netflix techniques. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-netflix-like-pro-16-overlooked-tips-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec
The super portable Asus Zenbook A14 weighs less than a MacBook Air. Thanks to a $400 discount at Best Buy, it's never been cheaper than it is right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-laptop-for-travel-and-cnet-editors-choice-winner-is-at-all-time-low-price-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
My love of this portable cooktop burner is real. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-portable-induction-cooktop-is-the-hero-that-got-me-through-a-kitchen-remodel/#ftag=CADf328eec
Malware disguised as game mods is targeting gamers by exploiting DLL flaws and bypassing antivirus detection through hidden multi-stage payloads.