
Keep that pesky stove and counter gap crumb-free with this one tool. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-hidden-kitchen-spot-gets-filthy-but-theres-a-quick-hack-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Extreme weather is getting more common in many states, but EcoFlow's new Ocean Pro is a home power backup designed for homeowners who want to be ready for disasters. https://www.cnet.com/news/ecoflow-introduces-new-home-battery-aid-disaster-preparedness/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're worried about overheating on your next camping trip, don't sweat it. Here are 10 tried-and-true tips for staying cool. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/how-to-stay-cool-while-camping-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

sing a mobile hotspot at home sounds convenient, but it comes with trade-offs. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/why-my-mobile-hotspot-may-be-better-than-my-home-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is how often you should be cleaning your oven. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/cant-get-the-grease-and-grime-out-of-your-oven-heres-the-best-way-to-do-so/#ftag=CADf328eec

Attackers are exploiting a critical Wing FTP flaw which allows remote system access, although all attempts have failed so far.

I’m bingeing this nostalgic animated Marvel series on Disney+ ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

This could be the most expensive iPhone ever, with the biggest ever iPhone battery packed inside.

Several new Xbox games are launching this week from July 21 through July 27, with notable releases like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on Xbox Game Pass.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/all-xbox-games-launching-july-21-through-july-27-2025

Much like Minecraft and Fortnite, Roblox thrives on community-driven creativity, but it does so on an even larger scale. Teens have become millionaires through their Roblox creations.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/teens-becoming-millionaires-making-games-in-roblox

It’s possible to eject a graphics card while you’re using your computer, if it’s an external model or some other non-standard setup. But if you’re using a desktop with a GPU installed on the motherboard, or a laptop with discrete graphics within the case, it’s generally a bad idea. Which is why some Windows 11 users were alarmed when their computers asked if they wan

Kirk Garrison has identified toolmarks left behind on 3D-printed ghost gun pieces that can suggest what printer was used to print them.

TeamGroup's T-Create Expert lineup targets the professional market, but can its DDR5-6000 C34 memory kit outperform enthusiast memory kits?
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/teamgroup-t-create-expert-ddr5-6000-c34-2x32gb-review

Nvidia announces support for its CUDA software stack on RISC-V CPUs, positioning the open architecture as a potential host processor for future AI and HPC systems.

Windows Insiders are getting a useful new feature for sharing audio.

Keychron's K8 HE delivers great mid-century looks and modern magnetic switches with an 80% layout that feels comfortable, even if it has some oddities in key spacing.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/keychron-k8-he-special-edition-review

This could open the way for more AAA games to land natively on macOS.
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Now you don't have to be outside to recreate this nostalgic three-ingredient snack. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/air-fryer-smores-dip-the-sweet-treat-that-doesnt-require-a-fire-pit/#ftag=CADf328eec

When do your contact lenses expire? If you don't know the answer, you should hear what eye doctors have to say. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/do-contact-lenses-expire-eye-doctors-want-know-replacing-contacts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even with tariffs on pause, the economy is still brittle. Make these money moves before the next downturn hits. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/your-recession-faqs-answered-5-tips-to-help-you-prepare-not-panic/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can turn up plenty of earbuds under $100 that are surprisingly decent. The hard part is finding those that qualify as under-the-radar keepers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/features/what-makes-cheap-earbuds-a-real-value-heres-how-i-find-the-hidden-gems/#ftag=CADf328eec

An orca and Sasquatch are some of the new emoji you'll see later this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-ready-for-these-new-emoji-which-are-coming-out-this-fall/#ftag=CADf328eec

Not sure which base or mount option to choose for your home cam? Here's what I like around my place and why. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/i-test-home-security-tech-for-a-living-here-are-the-best-ways-to-mount-a-camera-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even if your shiny new phone gets stellar 5G service, you're not guaranteed 5G home internet service. Insiders tell me why. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-get-5g-on-my-phone-so-why-cant-i-get-5g-home-internet-experts-explain-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Game Pass subscribers will also be able to play the new 90s-inspired horror game Abiotic Factor. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-game-pass-adds-ground-2-and-others-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Before recycling your old iPhone or Android, consider giving it new life as a home security camera. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/heres-how-to-reuse-old-phone-security-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's been seven long years since The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced yet we still know virtually nothing about it.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/ok-so-where-the-heck-is-the-elder-scrolls-6

So the Emmy nominations have been announced, and the show with the most nominations is Apple TV+’s Severance. Hands up if you’ve seen Severance? Hmm, I don’t think I see too many hands up. Although if you count the Trusted Reviews office, nearly everyone’s hand would be up. And then there’s The Studio, a TV [...]

I've been using the GameSir G7 Pro, and this is one of my favorite controllers of all time — especially for just $80. It's still not wireless with Xbox, though.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g7-pro-review

A Steam Chat user who “burned through a month of mobile data in 5 minutes” blames Valve's animated stickers.
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I built a custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects Blender to LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, and any other llm supporting tool calling and mcps, enabling the AI to understand and control 3D scenes using natural language.
You can describe an entire environment like:
> “Create a small village with 5 huts arranged around a central bonfire, add a river flowing on the left, place a wooden bridge across it, and scatter trees randomly.”
And the system parses that, reasons


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The Paper is the anticipated follow-up to the NBC comedy series The Office.

There’s a special circle of hell that should be reserved for any company that thinks of filling its products with LEDs, particularly blue or green ones. They’re a complete and utter nightmare, yet so many companies think that bright lights are something normal and to be embraced. As a smart home reviewer, my house is [...]
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This week, the upcoming Symfony 7.4 version improved the Serializer component by adding more prefix support to the accessor, added more code to make the JsonPath component RFC compliant, and added support for loading JSON using imports in AssetMapper.

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Breach at major betting sites exposes emails, IPs, and online activity, prompting warnings about phishing and urging users to practice caution despite no password leaks.

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 20. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-july-20/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Tenno are traveling the cosmos to end up in a different star system -- and getting their hands on some sweet new gear along the way. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/warframes-the-old-peace-expansion-revealed-a-perilous-trip-to-tau-unfolds-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Skip the Media Creation Tool. Here's why Rufus and Ventoy are the best alternatives to create a Windows 11 bootable USB and how they can bypass system requirements (on unsupported hardware).

Týden v KDE a kulaté spodní rohy oken přímo od KWin, nové AVX-512 optimalizace v FFmpeg a až 36× zrychlení některých operací, Intel Compute Runtime 25.27.34303.5 s Wildcat Lake a Battlemage G31. https://www.root.cz/clanky/hdr-a-sprava-barev-na-waylandu-i-pro-chromium-dalsi-avx-512-optimalizace-pro-ffmpeg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

These are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we're diving into Alex Foster's futuristic debut, Circular Motion, and the return of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees.
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The new Pro could have an upgraded display and a better camera. Let's unpack what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-the-iphone-17-pro-going-to-be-big-and-orange-we-rounded-up-the-rumors/#ftag=CADf328eec

The WBO and WBC titles are up for grabs this Saturday between the super flyweight fighters. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-jesse-bam-rodriguez-vs-phumelele-cafu-live/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 20 No. 504. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-20-504/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 20, No. 1,492. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-20-1492/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 20, #770. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-20-770/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 20, No. 300 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-20-300/#ftag=CADf328eec

Attackers are exploiting ChatGPT’s trust to sneak in gambling promotions and hijacked recommendations.

This bot is like a mini, remote-controlled tractor that takes the effort out of yard work – and it looks ridiculously fun to use.

OpenAI has achieved "gold medal-level performance" at the International Math Olympiad, notching another important milestone for AI's fast-paced growth. Alexander Wei, a research scientist at OpenAI working on LLMs and reasoning, posted on X that an experimental research model delivered on this "longstanding grand challenge in AI."
According to Wei, an unreleased model from OpenAI was able to solve

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Developer Digital Extremes is opening the doors to its fantasy adventure, at least for this weekend. Here's how to join. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-play-soulframe-preludes-limited-alpha-period-starts-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

From seasoning your cast iron to making bacon-infused cocktails, here's why you should always save bacon grease. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-waste-bacon-grease-here-are-9-ways-to-put-it-to-use/#ftag=CADf328eec

From aluminum slab to powered-on Beelink mini PC, this factory video shows it all - and it’s brilliant.

Magecart-style attack on OpenCart sites uses hidden scripts to inject fake checkout forms, steal card data, and delay fraudulent transactions by several months.

Corning, the US-based glass manufacturer behind Gorilla Glass, has vowed to end its exclusive deals and other practices that the European Commission deemed to be anti-competitive in order to avoid getting fined. If you'll recall, the commission

Looks like we can skip the drum roll for the next Battlefield title reveal. Seen in a leak of Electronic Arts' upcoming first-person shooter, the company is shipping promotional materials to content creators for Battlefield 6. The name drop may not