While the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck are the obvious choices for best handheld game consoles, we test out everything the portable game device market has to offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-handheld-gaming-device/#ftag=CADf328eec
FICO has figured out what to do with Buy Now, Pay Later plans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/your-bnpl-plans-could-soon-impact-your-credit-score-heres-when/#ftag=CADf328eec
With Amazon Prime Day and other summer sales imminent, protect your packages from porch theft with my security recommendations (that actually work). https://www.cnet.com/home/security/i-found-the-7-best-ways-to-prevent-porch-pirates-at-any-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you placing your mesh system in the right place? Avoid these mistakes. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/after-years-of-testing-wifi-routers-heres-the-most-effective-placement-for-your-mesh-router/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here’s what experts say you can do to stay strong and healthy as you get older. https://www.cnet.com/health/orthopedic-doctors-evaluate-if-biological-age-tiktok-challenges-are-the-real-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you're gaming, streaming or just endlessly scrolling, these tricks help your Android or iPhone battery last longer. https://www.cnet.com/videos/tips-to-extend-your-phones-battery-life/#ftag=CADf328eec
Confused about the ending of Death Stranding 2? So were we. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/death-stranding-2-ending-explained-what-happened-to-lou-neil-vana-and-bb-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
Acer gives away $240 of Google AI tools with select Chromebook Plus models for a limited time.
Google rolls out Gemini to students under 18, raising new questions about AI’s growing role in global education.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 deliver everything I wanted in a pair of headphones. A rich soundstage, excellent design, long battery life, and dual Bluetooth connectivity.
https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/noise-cancelling-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6-review
The best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/best-early-prime-day-nintendo-switch-deals-2025
I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/alienware-34-qd-oled-aw3425dw-review
A satellite designed to produce semiconductors in space has reached low-Earth orbit, launching on a SpaceX rideshare mission. ForgeStar-1 from Space Forge seeks to be a proof of concept to prove that fabrication in space is possible and scalable.
Welcome to the latest edition of our indie game roundup. We’ve got quite a bit on deck this week, starting with a few nuggets of news.
In case you missed it, the Steam Summer Sale is upon us, which means there are bargains galore on the storefront (we’ve rounded up some of the tastier deals). If you're anything like me, you'll end up
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Whether weather is always on your radar or merely a passing front of occasional interest, having an on-demand eye on the world around you is one of the most powerful slices of sorcery you can set your sights on today.
And this week, I want to introduce you to a worthwhile new weather app I recently encountered that’s decidedly different from the others. It isn’t meant to replace whatever weather app you’re already using, whether that’s the one that came preinstalled on you
The biggest technology game changers don’t always grab the biggest headlines. Two emerging AI developments may not go viral on TikTok or YouTube, but they represent an inflection point that could radically accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). That’s AI that can function and learn like us.
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You've got less than a week left to file a claim if you're eligible for Apple's settlement money -- if you've ever called up Siri on accident, this one's for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/apples-96-million-siri-settlement-closes-in-days-chances-are-good-you-could-be-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft Authenticator will start using more secure passkeys in August. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-will-delete-your-passwords-in-one-month-do-this-asap/#ftag=CADf328eec
When shopping for sunscreen, you'll notice that every product has a different SPF number. We asked a skin expert which one you should choose. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/should-you-use-sunscreen-with-higher-spf/#ftag=CADf328eec
After over a month without an SSI payment being sent out, the schedule is back on course for the month of July. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/supplemental-security-income-july-2025-heres-when-your-money-is-coming/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you remember T9 typing, don't forget to do your daily stretches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-should-know-about-t9-dialing-on-your-iphone-before-ios-26/#ftag=CADf328eec
Social Security payments for July 2025 will be headed out soon. Here's the upcoming schedule so you know exactly when to expect to get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-july-2025-heres-when-youll-get-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec
In a select number of states, you can add your driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet on your iPhone. Here's how and what you can use it for. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-states-let-you-add-your-drivers-license-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
In an exclusive chat with T-Mobile executives before the announcement, I learned which moves took the carrier from No. 4 to the top. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-is-the-new-mobile-network-champ-i-got-a-behind-the-scenes-view-into-how-it-got-there/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI is widely used in European offices, but most organizations lack formal policies, leaving them exposed to growing risks like deepfakes.
Kill your hype – I think it’s way too soon to think about the PS6 and next-gen Xbox
Asus lists the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 BTF White Edition and ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 BTF Edition on its website.
Symfony 6.4.23 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.
Tip…https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-23-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Symfony 7.2.8 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.
Tip…https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-8-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Symfony 7.3.1 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.
Tip…https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-3-1-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
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The U.S. House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Catherine Szpindor, informed congressional staffers this week that WhatsApp is now banned from government phones. The move came after the CAO’s Office of Cybersecurity deemed the Meta-owned app to be “high-risk to users”—a claim that WhatsApp quickly rebutted.
But the CAO is correct. While WhatsApp is one of the more secure messaging apps out there, it does have some pri
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-june-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025
Psylo browser for iOS introduces per-tab proxy IPs to stop tracking.
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Australští a britští chemici vyvinuli novou molekulu s dysprosiem, která si jako monomolekulární magnet udrží paměťové vlastnosti i při teplotách kolem 100 K (mínus 173 °C). Mohla by se stát základem pro super kompaktní pevné disky, co pojmou kolem 3 T na centimetr čtvereční. http://www.osel.cz/14132-magneticka-molekula-s-dysprosiem-zaridi-male-disky-s-ohromnou-kapacitou.html
TCL’s 57-inch 57R94 curved monitor brings dual 4K resolution in a seamless ultra-wide 32:9 display.
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Sega's superspeedster is getting some genuinely awesome cards in a limited drop next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sonic-the-hedgehog-magic-the-gathering-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some folks already caught a sci-fi-level glimpse of it on Thursday, when a blazing meteor put a hole in a Georgia house. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/look-up-on-friday-night-and-you-just-might-see-the-bootids-meteor-shower/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sure, you could pay to watch my favorite film of all time on HBO Max or Amazon Prime Video -- or you can watch it for free tonight. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/my-favorite-movie-is-spicy-and-mesmerizing-and-you-can-stream-it-for-free-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can snag the Google Pixel 9 and two full years of unlimited Mint Mobile service for only $719 with this time-limited sale.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/pixel-9-two-years-of-unlimited-service-mint-mobile
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A British-built manufacturing satellite successfully launched into orbit on its first test mission. Cardiff-based startup Space Forge launched the probe — called ForgeStar-1 — aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base i
Switzerland pours more of its venture capital into deep tech than any other country, according to new data. The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025 found that 60% of all Swiss venture funding between 2019 and 2025 went to deep tech — far surpassing any other n
Google's multi-vector retrieval algorithm (MUVERA) speeds up search, is highly efficient and improves accuracy
The post Google’s New MUVERA Algorithm Improves Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Keep your fridge fresh and prevent unwanted bacteria by following these five simple steps. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/cleaning-hacks-to-keep-your-fridge-fresh-and-tidy-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Is three meals a day is the best for a healthy lifestyle? We consulted with a dietician to find out. Here's what we learned. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/do-you-need-to-eat-three-meals-a-day-we-asked-an-expert-dietician/#ftag=CADf328eec
A last-minute rule change lets European iPhone owners download apps from rival stores and developer websites, while introducing new fees that Apple hopes will satisfy regulators in Brussels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/facing-billions-in-dma-fines-apple-lets-eu-iphone-users-install-apps-outside-the-app-store/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're looking for the creeping dread of vintage horror movies, give this Ti West gem a try. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-pitch-perfect-80s-horror-throwback-hits-all-the-right-notes-and-its-free-on-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec
You still have a month and change to get in on this settlement. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/did-you-know-about-the-gamestop-facebook-settlement-heres-how-to-file-a-claim/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some folks already caught a sci-fi movie-level glimpse of it on Thursday, when a blazing meteor put a hole in a Georgia house. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/f-you-look-up-friday-night-you-just-might-see-the-bootids-meteor-shower/#ftag=CADf328eec
Foxconn and Nvidia may soon deploy humanoid robots in Houston to build AI servers.
Let's take a look at two of the most affordable handheld gaming PCs: The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Ally.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-vs-rog-ally
Steam's Summer Sale is here, and these are my favorite 15 deals to splash the cash on so far.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/steam-summer-sale-2025-best-deals
Best Buy plans to run its own alternative Prime Day deal savings event in July.
https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-buy-anti-prime-day-sale
Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.
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As software engineers we are often confronted with the decision of whether to code something ourselves or to add an existing library that does it for us.
Whether we like it or not – we are adding dependencies sooner or later. And it's arguably good practice to check a new dependency beforehand: Is it maintained? By whom? How many issues does it have and how many of those are bugs? Are they being fixed? What's on the roadmap? What's the release frequency and how often do APIs break?
One o
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Do you remember your first phone? We asked T-Mobile's head of marketing this and more at an event in Bellevue, where the company also announced the commercial launch date for T-Satellite, its Starlink-based satellite connectivity service (July 23). https://www.cnet.com/videos/t-mobile-announces-t-satellite-rapid-fire-q-a-with-t-mobile-exec/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sega's superspeedster is getting some genuinely awesome cards in a limited drop next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/someone-help-me-i-also-need-these-sonic-the-hedgehog-magic-the-gathering-cards/#ftag=CADf328eec
The revamped Sapphire Reserve now includes numerous annual credits, new rewards, a larger welcome offer and a higher fee. None of which make the card worth it to me. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-chase-sapphire-reserve-launches-new-250-apple-perk-im-not-falling-for-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is an amazingly cheap way to get caught up before the new game launches in September. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/steam-summer-sale-snag-4-major-borderlands-games-for-under-25-before-borderlands-4/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Hulu, Netflix and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-the-bear-my-mom-jayne-squid-game-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle for June 28, No. 1,470. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-28-1470/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and answers -- for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 482 for June 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-28-482/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 278, for June 28. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-28-278/#ftag=CADf328eec
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.
JCB’s rugged Android phones bring big batteries, tough specs, and niche tools, but pricing and fierce competition could limit broader appeal.
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.
Save up to $200 on the Motorola Razr Plus and Razr Ultra, the official phone of Love Island USA season 7