I spent countless hours playing Dots N Boxes growing up. The next generation can do so without using so much paper.
DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 13 in early access, and those with an NVIDIA GPU will need this Game Ready driver to make it look as good as possible.
Many Windows users rely on CCleaner to tidy up their systems and remove junk files. While it’s a popular utility, and the premium version of CCleaner is great, it has become increasingly aggressive with how it inserts itself into the system. The free version is annoying because of the ads it displays afte
Crime does pay. It’s the motivator behind ransomware and extortion scams and why the PowerSchool breach (in which data for millions of students was lost to a hacker) is now dragging out further. Late last week, affected school districts in locations like Toronto and North Carolina began sharing reports of new extortion demands. No one is spending money, and you shoul
The last few months of PC news has been dominated by one thing: US president Trump’s attempt to implement foreign economic policy using almost nothing but import taxes. The wild and escalating tariffs with China have caused chaos for US businesses and many across the world, but it looks like there will be at least a little stability, if only for a short time.
I have bad news for everyone with weak passwords. A hacker can guess your laziest random passwords in the same amount of time it takes to watch a movie.
It turns out when you put the most brutally fast consumer graphics card on
According to Windows Latest, Microsoft appears to be testing a new “Advanced S
Every so often, I end up with a new gadget, accessory, or tool that’s so good that I wonder how I ever lived without it. My most recent example is this USB-C endoscope camera, which I snagged for just $21.
What’s an endoscope camera? Think of a
If you’re a keen-eyed reader, you may recently have spotted the Copilot AI assistant in the Microsoft Store. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has begun testing the AI chatbot’s appearance on product pages for apps and games in t
OLED gaming monitors are fantastic (I’m typing this up on one right now), but they aren’t perfect. Aside from the higher prices, they still have lower brightness than older, less colorful panels, and they’re nowhere near as fast as gaming LCDs. Samsung is closing that gap with its latest OLED monitor… but you’ll have to pay for it. And then pay some more. It’s expens
Razer recently announced the launch of Clio, a wireless speaker that’s actually a cushion that can be attached to your chair. The angled wings of the cushion each house a speaker with a 43mm driver and a passive radiator that promises clear treble sounds with deep, powerful bass that can be both heard and
Recording during a remote meeting is sometimes necessary, sometimes less than ideal. But if you specifically want to prevent someone else from taking screenshots or recording video, you don’t have a lot of options. Teams will give you that option soon, according to a recent roadmap for Microsoft’s meeting tool.
“Prevent Screen Capture” is what Microsoft is
In collaboration with researchers from Toho University in Japan, NASA researchers have used supercomputers to model and determine how long life will remain possible on Earth. The calculated end date for all life on Eart
The Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 delivers solid performance and plenty of high-tech features, with only a few downsides.
Cerabyte has announced that Western Digital is investing in its near-indestructible hard drives.
The U.S. and China have agreed to suspend most of their retaliatory tariffs against each other for 90 days while trade negotiations are underway.
A trio of Asus GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards have been listed at Best Buy in the U.S.
Nvidia quietly updated its Smooth Motion driver-based frame generation technology to support the Vulkan API.
MSI will unveil a new desktop AI supercomputer at Computex 2025.
It's finally that time of year where you can sit on the beach or by the pool without freezing — hallelujah. But that means you need a durable and portable speaker to accompany you. Right now, one of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 is back down to its record-low price.
The wait is almost over: Samsung’s next Unpacked shindig happens tonight. This time, the company isn’t even being coy about what it will reveal. The ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge w
One of the best things about writing on a computer versus by hand is all the things you can do with text, from bolding a HARSH word to italicizing a quippy point. Now, Google's note-taking app, Keep, is adding these rich text formatting options and more to its web app. The text options have been available for Keep users on Android devices since late 20
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When I came across a study that traced 4.5 million fake GitHub stars, it confirmed a suspicion I’d had for a while: stars are noisy. The issue is they’re visible, they’re persuasive, and they still shape hiring decisions, VC term sheets, and dependency choices—but they say very little about actual quality.
I wrote StarGuard to put that number in perspective based on my own methodology inspired with what they did and to fold a broader supply-chain check into one command-line run.
It start
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Hey HN! I'm Win, founder of ParaQuery (https://paraquery.com), a fully-managed, GPU-accelerated Spark + SQL solution. We deliver BigQuery's ease of use (or easier) while being significantly more cost-efficient and performant.
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It's well known that GPUs a
If velocity is just a tool and not a goal, how do you measure real success for engineering teams? https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/05/12/beyond-speed-measuring-engineering-success-by-impact-not-velocity/
I know, I know: there are a ton of content management system options available, and while I've tested several, none have really been the one, y'know? Weird pricing models, difficult customization, some even end up becoming a whole 'nother thing to manage.
Using Pages CMS for Static Site Content Management originally published on
The tech company could increase prices of its next flagship product line, as it introduces a thinner design and new features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tariffs-or-no-apple-may-raise-iphone-prices-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's what we know right now about Kia's upcoming EV pickup truck, coming to the US. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/kia-ev-truck-everything-we-know-so-far-about-the-new-electric-pickup/#ftag=CADf328eec
Drinking water is essential, but how much is right for you? https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/these-hydration-hacks-will-make-you-forget-you-ever-hated-water/#ftag=CADf328eec
Worried about the tariffs coming for something you need or want to buy? Check out CNET's price tracker for details on how things are shaping up for several popular products. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-tariff-price-tracker-11-products-on-our-radar/#ftag=CADf328eec
The FlexFlame has a built-in smoker and transforms into a griddle or pizza oven with custom attachments. I tested the brand's first-ever full-size gas grill so you don't have to. https://www.cnet.com/home/yard-and-outdoors/ninja-is-hoping-to-reinvent-the-grill-with-its-1000-flexflame-and-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stay ahead of allergy season. An allergist shares tips to relieve those intense symptoms. https://www.cnet.com/health/why-are-my-allergies-bad-this-year-an-allergist-shares-relief-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
That expiration date on your vitamin bottle isn't quite what you think -- here's what science says about those supplements that might have been sitting in your cabinet for a little too long. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/are-your-vitamins-really-expired-why-that-date-might-not-matter-as-much-as-you-think/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some companies have up to ten vacant positions leaving the gates for the crooks wide open.
I've picked out three movies set to leave Prime Video soon that you shouldn't miss streaming.
Businesses are running old, outdated IoT and aren't adhering to cybersecurity standards.
Creative design suite now offered to big businesses
While the Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, MSI has a new Claw 8 AI+ model in the pipeline, available in July.
A gloomy cloud of potential price hikes still hovers over Nvidia’s GeForce GPUs despite Trump’s tariff deal.
The Nickel Tapestry threat has continued for almost ten years.
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-13-may-2025
Epic Games announces new 20% Epic Rewards scheme when using its payment system.
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-13-may-2025
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-13-may-2025
Florida bill to create mandatory encryption backdoors in the name of children's safety fails to become law. Here's all you need to know.
A researcher claims a DOGE employee was compromised four times but some security pros disagree.
Five considerations for the UK to ensure AI success and avoid infrastructure crisis.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/five-considerations-for-uk-government-ai-success
Spotify has proposed another iPhone update that could improve audiobook access for users, but will Apple approve?
As AI heats up, seawater cooling offers a sustainable solution to data centers' growing demands.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/seawaters-role-in-surfing-the-ai-wave
Compatible with the AK range of batteries, the Stihl HSA 60 Battery Hedge Trimmer combines raw power, with a lightness and versatility that you might not expect. It’s big enough to cope with larger hedges, but small enough to store. This is a brilliant utility hedge trimmer for even tougher jobs. Design and Features [...]
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Apple is reportedly planning to add a neat connectivity feature to iOS 19 to make it easier to sign into public Wi-Fi on all of your devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the small but significant change to would enable users to sign up for a network just the once and then see the connectivity [...]
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The fitness tracker maker Whoop has (sort of) backtracked on an unpopular change to its upgrade policy that accompanied the launch of the Whoop 5 and Whoop MG hardware last week. The subscription-only company had told users last week that if it wanted to upgrade to a new model, beyond the Whoop 4.0, then they [...]
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Looking to boost the stories on your smartphone, tablet, handheld console or camera? This huge 1.5TB microSD card deal could be the answer.
The post SanDisk’s massive 1.5TB microSD card is now less than £90 appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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Relatively uncommon until a few years ago, the French Door fridge freezer is the type that I’d buy, only until now I’ve only reviewed quite expensive models in this style. The Hoover H-Fridge 700 Maxi HSC918EWXK redresses the balance, with a more budget-friendly option. It’s a little limited in its layout and its freezer [...]
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Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.
The United States and China have agreed to pause most tariffs for 90 days. The governments of both countries are reportedly likely to meet again to discuss further plans.
After two weeks using the ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar, I've found that this accessory is decent overall, but doesn't have good enough RGB features to really make it stand out.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-aura-monitor-light-bar-review
By using a plugin and Ollama to run an LLM on your local machine, it's possible to turn PowerToys Run into your own AI chatbot. Even if I don't necessarily recommend it right now for power users.
What do laptops and desktop PCs have in common? They take up more space on your desk than necessary! That’s why I prefer to use a mini PC these days, one that has all the processing power I need while staying tucked away and minimizing clutter in my workstation. I mean something like this GMKtec M5 Plus, which has a
As a tech expert, I’m used to disappointment when it comes to gadget failures. Actually, we’re all used to it. Too used to it.
Just last night, I put an endlessly restarting Apple HomePod mini into an early grave. My “smart” speakers spout gibberish when I’m not even there. I have smart bulbs that ignore my commands. The list goes on.
So
Big things come in small packages, or so they say. That maybe isn’t always the case, but it sure is with the Samsung FIT Plus! This super-fast, super-tiny USB flash drive is smaller than your thumb, and the price for it is equally miniscule right now: get 128GB for just $15 on Amazon,
With so many laptop models available today, it can be tough to figure out which laptop is the right one to get if you’re looking for high-end greatness. But if you ask me, it doesn’t have to be that difficult. Any laptop with powerful specs—CPU, GPU, and display—at a reasonable price is a winner in my book. Like the HP Omen Transcend 14, which ticks all the boxes and
There are many high-speed memory kits on the market, but can the Vengeance RGB CUDIMM DDR5-8400 C40 stand out?
Maxsun's parent company has filed several GPUs with the EEC, including two that point towards a potential 24GB model of Intel's Arc B580.
The country is becoming an AI hardware hotspot as GPU imports hit $6.45 billion in just four months
A new bill introduced by Senator Tom Cotton would mandate that U.S. chipmakers like AMD, Intel, and Nvidia to embed location-tracking features in high-performance AI and HPC processors starting six months after enactment.
If you like a gamble, there's a fascinating little 1W crypto mining device called the Lucky Miner SOLO-LV02 now available via AliExpress for just $24.
Learn how two designers tackled the challenges of building a localization-ready design system for a global audience. This case study dives into how Rebecca and Mark combined Figma Variables and design tokens to address multilingual design issues, such as text overflow, RTL layouts, and font inconsistencies. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/05/integrating-localization-into-design-systems/
There are a lot of rumors flying around about a big iOS and macOS redesign coming this year, perhaps as a distraction to the continued issues around Apple Intelligence. And while I’m game for a fresh
Following negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have agreed to lower tariffs substantially for the next 90 days, the White House announced. The aim is to de-escalate the
If you own an iPhone, you likely use it for plenty of online tasks that used to be handled exclusively on a desktop or laptop computer. Everything from checking email to streaming your favorite shows to shopping online happens on our mobile devices, but that flexibility can come at the expense of privacy and overall security — yes, your ISP and mobile car
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A group backed by tech billionaires spent years and $800 million secretly buying up over 60,000 acres of land in Solano County, California, 60 miles northeast of San Francisco. The group—which calls itself California Forever and is funded by Marc Andreessen, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman, and Laurene Powell Jobs, among others—planned from the start to build a brand-new city for
Move aside, Google Maps: Snapchat’s Snap Map has hit a major milestone with 400 million monthly active users.
Launched in 2017, Snap Map began as a GPS-based feature that allowed users to see their friends’ real-time locations. Those who opted in could view a live map showing not just where their friends were, but also what was happening nearby—and share their own location as well.
Since then, Snapchat has significantly expanded its map features. Last year, Snap Map