
Trump's trade policies have kept mortgage rates high, but rising unemployment could send rates lower. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-forecast-despite-small-drop-in-rates-housing-affordability-is-challenging/#ftag=CADf328eec

Initial claims for unemployment benefits just rose to their highest level in eight months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/more-people-are-filing-for-unemployment-benefits-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The ability to share your NotebookLM notebooks is just one of many new features Google has dropped for the Gemini-powered research assistant. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/im-already-a-notebooklm-fan-this-sharing-feature-just-made-it-even-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fans are eager to learn more about Outer Worlds 2, the sequel to the 2019 award-winning sci-fi RPG. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xboxs-games-showcase-and-outer-worlds-2-direct-stream-sunday-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

Rumored features could improve Apple's new iPhone inside and out, but tariffs still loom as the launch approaches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-pro-rumors-and-leaks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Customers 55 years old and up can sign up for a new plan that's cheaper than the carrier's other plans -- and is available across the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/at-t-debuts-a-new-discounted-senior-mobile-plan-and-55-counts-as-a-senior/#ftag=CADf328eec

The latest OnePlus Pad comes with a series of upgrades that can stand up to comparable Samsung tablets in its price range. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-oneplus-pad-3-is-official-and-looks-to-be-a-solid-midrange-android-tablet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Congressional Republicans have proposed blocking state laws around AI for 10 years. What would that mean for privacy and transparency? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-a-proposed-moratorium-on-state-ai-rules-could-affect-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

From practicing a new language to getting on-the-fly recipes, ChatGPT's Voice Mode makes my daily routines easier, faster and surprisingly human. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-switched-to-chatgpts-voice-mode-here-are-7-reasons-why-its-better-than-typing/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll need a paid VPN to watch the game if you don't have live TV, but our top pick has a free trial. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-nba-finals-indiana-pacers-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-1-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec