Here’s a funny thing I can talk about now that it’s finally over: For the past few years, a sizeable group of folks were getting Paramount+ for free with no hassles.
Those in my little tech community affectionately referred to this as the “Paramount+ Pit.” No one knew exactly how it hap
Windows Security is not the same across Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft’s built-in security suite protects against online and offline threats in both operating systems, but Windows 11 gets extra features. Not that most people know about it—few users keep up with the latest additions to background protections. So Microsoft has taken steps to get more use out of a
Nope, it’s not just you: Reports of Google Assistant strugglng to perform even basic smart home commands have been surging in recent weeks, and now Google is admitting that something’s amiss.
Back in June, security researchers from Rapid7 discovered several security vulnerabilities in over 700 different printer models that pose a risk to users. Printers from well-known brands—mostly Brother but also Fujifilm, Ricoh, T
The United States is pushing for domestic manufacturing, and by “pushing,” I mean throwing markets into chaos with tariffs against specific countries and products decided seemingly at random. But how much will computer chips, probably t
It’s tiny, it’s powerful, and it’s on sale! I’m talking about this Bosgame P4 Plus mini PC that’s only $320 on Amazon, marked down by 20% from its usual $400 price tag. That’s a great price for the specs you get.
Inside the Bosgame P4 Plus, you’ll find an AMD Ryzen 7 5
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During a review of the latest quarterly report, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the search engine’s new “AI mode” has now reached a new milestone, 9to5Google reports.
GPD has teased an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered handheld.
Intel has laid off 12,000 positions all over the globe, Microsoft has cut 10,000 workers, and Meta has reduced its workforce by 8,000 people.
Update (7/24/25): Only a couple of days after the new Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle was announced, you can now pre-order it at various retailers or pick up an existing Switch 2 bundle that's back in stock. The Pokémon bundle, which will be widely available in October, is available for pre-order from
Sony has entered into a "strategic business alliance" with Bandai Namco holdings, acquiring about 2.5 percent of the Japanese media conglomorate and gaming publisher with a 68 billion yen ($465 million) investment, the companies
Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message. The app has launched a new feature called Home Safe, which sends one-time alerts to contacts of your choice. You can only send these alerts to people you already share your location with, and since that off by default, you'd have to activate it on Snap Maps for all your friends or for specific ones. Your friends will only get the notification once, and it will shut of
Itch.io has deindexed and hidden all adult games from its browse and search pages to make sure it doesn't lose the ability to sell with the payment processors it uses. The gaming marketplace, which mainly hosts titles from indie developers, has admitted in an announcement that it wasn't able to give creators advance notice. It "had to act urgently to protect the platform’s core payment infrastructure," it sa
Amazon finally launched its first-ever color Kindle last year, and while the Kindle Colorsoft was an impressive first effort, the high price of entry likely put it out of range of a lot of people. Well, we have good(ish) news. Amazon has now
My internet connection took a big hit from this stress test. Here's what I learned. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/what-happens-when-you-max-out-your-internet-i-tested-it-and-found-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
These features have me contemplating moving from Pro to Pro Max for my next iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-may-upgrade-to-the-iphone-17-pro-max-if-these-6-rumors-are-true/#ftag=CADf328eec
Premium performance comes at a price if you want the Cherry MX 8.2 TKL keyboard. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/this-nearly-perfect-gaming-keyboard-is-held-back-by-a-few-big-compromises/#ftag=CADf328eec
Love cool builds? You'll want to preorder these creative Lego sets sooner rather than later. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/pre-order-9-wickedly-creative-lego-sets-releasing-today-at-comic-con-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The GameSir Super Nova is a fantastic controller at an even better price. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/theres-no-way-a-controller-this-good-should-be-so-affordable/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nothing's latest phone is out, and it's pushing its unique design further with the new Glyph Matrix. But in a crowded market dominated by the Pixel 9 and iPhone 16, does the Nothing Phone 3 offer enough beyond its transparent appeal? We dive deep to help you decide if this is the Android phone for you. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nothing-phone-3-still-quirky-but-can-it-beat-pixel-iphone-all-things-mobile/#ftag=CADf328eec
Astrology girlies, use ChatGPT to unpack your natal chart. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-ai-as-my-astrologer-it-told-me-something-profound/#ftag=CADf328eec
Names, addresses, and more exposed in a major data breach.
Electronic Arts has officially announced Battlefield 6, and a first look at the next game will be revealed today in a special livestream.
T-Mobile customers can now get Starlink-powered satellite service for $10 a month – here's how it compares to Apple's free service.
Half of UK businesses could be losing 5% of their monthly revenue simply because they haven't fully adopted AI yet.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/businesses-are-potentially-missing-out-on-millions-by-not-embracing-ai
Is the latest version of Windows 11 the 'most reliable yet'? This is going to bring out the 24H2 haters in force.
The European Commission granted approval to Broadcom's VMware takeover two years ago, but CISPE still isn't happy.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/cispe-files-legal-complaint-against-broadcoms-vmware-takeover
As Avengers: Doomsday gets stuck into filming, new rumors suggest Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is the second lead. But his new Disney+ documentary is his secret weapon for training.
Swedish citizens' and organizations' data exposed in a massive database left exposed on the open web.
No, it won't be able to fly... and actually it might not be able to mop, either.
In multiple interviews, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talked about the threat generative AI poses to professions, but doesn't think it can take over the health sector due to its hallucination tendencies.
Microsoft is rolling out a handful of big new features and changes to Windows 11 in the next month, including new AI features and improvements to how the OS handles crashes and restarts.
Replit's AI coder recently deleted a company's code base during a 12-day vibe coding experiment. The tool then hid the mistake and lied about the incident ever happening.
If you're on Windows 11, check out and learn how to configure these lesser-known features from OneDrive that can help you boost productivity, organization, privacy, and file recovery.
Not all browsers are created equal, especially for gamers. If you game while browsing, use Discord, watch Twitch, or check out new games often, you need more than just speed.
That’s where Opera GX comes in. This free specialized browser comes with a range of clever functions that are specifically tailored to gamers, from a resource manager to an integrated
Some back-to-school purchases are no-brainers, like a new laptop or Chromebook. But other helpful products aren’t always as obvious. They can seem purely optional—stuff to buy when you have money to burn.
But don’t discount tech gadgets and accessories, especially if you’r
Anything that gets in the way of me hopping straight into a game is a killjoy. I’m talking about slow load times, controllers that need configuring between gaming devices, and those pesky disclaimer screens that are impervious to my button presses. Do we really need those?
Now while there may be nothing I can do about screens full of legalese jargon, at lea
AMD expects to receive TSMC-made chips by late 2025.
Geekerwan tested an AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX CPU cooled by a BMW M4 radiator and pump.
President Trump has admitted he threatened to break up Nvidia, despite not knowing who Jensen Huang was and having never heard of the company before.
Close to its all-time low price, Logitech's MX Master 3S productivity mouse is marked down to just £72
We investigate cooling Samsung’s 990 Pro SSD to see how it differs from other SSDs in its cooling needs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/samsung-990-pro-ssd-cooling-tested
Article URL: https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/07/22/vector-tiles-are-deployed-on-openstreetmap-org/
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Protecting your information isn't always easy. If you're traveling internationally, a burner phone can ensure that border agents never see your private data. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/get-a-burner-phone-for-travel-to-protect-your-private-info/#ftag=CADf328eec
There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your needs and budget. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/laptop-cpus-in-2025-explained-what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-your-next-laptop/#ftag=CADf328eec
Checking the wireless network and scanning for Bluetooth devices is just the tip of the iceberg. Use these tips to maintain your privacy during vacations. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/use-these-7-methods-to-find-hidden-cameras-in-your-airbnb-rental/#ftag=CADf328eec
To find relief when you have a headache, consider adding these expert-recommended foods to your diet. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/food-as-medicine-try-eating-these-foods-next-time-you-have-a-headache/#ftag=CADf328eec
These steaks and cuts of beef are endorsed by pros and won't blow your barbecue budget. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/butchers-and-beef-experts-reveal-the-best-cheap-steak-cuts-to-grill-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stop wasting rice. The method can do more harm than good. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-and-samsungs-warning-the-truth-about-putting-wet-phones-in-rice/#ftag=CADf328eec
With Windows 10 end of life on the horizon, businesses are not only upgrading for the new OS, but they want the latest AI capabilities.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/windows-11-migration-could-be-the-perfect-time-to-get-an-ai-pc
Did The Fantastic Four: First Steps use a Zero-G simulator for its space-set scenes? The Marvel movie's filmmaker reveals all.
The latest episode of the TechRadar podcast dives deep into the world of wearables, including the new Apple Watch Ultra-rivaling Garmin Venu X1.
A couple of clever AI tools for editing images could be rolled out to more phones, all the way back to the Pixel 6.
Sony has announced the new features for its latest PlayStation 5 beta firmware update, which includes simultaneous DualSense pairing across multiple devices.
A banner advert in the Google Play Store has revealed all four Pixel 10 phones from the back, while other leaks highlight the possible dimensions and colors.
Retailers are under siege as hackers exploit internal trust. Resilience starts with identity controls.
Dandadan season 2 is already 3 episodes in, and there’s a legitimate reason why the hit Netflix anime looks more exciting than it did in season 1.
AppleCare One promises to make it “easier than ever to protect the products you love”. But what actually is the plan and how does it work?
The post What is AppleCare One? Apple’s new affordable protection plan explained appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-apple-care-one
The BenQ PD3226G marries the powers of a solid 4K monitor for creatives with a high refresh rate in quite a rare market entry. Traditionally, a 32-inch 4K 144Hz IPS screen is more of a gaming panel than one designed for creatives, but a higher refresh rate yields benefits for responsiveness for everyone to [...]
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The Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate (RTX 5080) might just be one of the surprise packages of a gaming laptop in 2025. That’s largely because Medion isn’t a brand known to most for putting out powerhouse laptops or desktops, but I’m pleased to say they do, and they make a damn good go [...]
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The latest Pixel 10 collection leak is one of the biggest to date – and it comes directly from Google itself.
The post Pixel 10 lineup leak: How’s it looking? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/pixel-10-lineup-leak-hows-it-looking
Everyone has to begin somewhere, and where Sennheiser is concerned, the HD 505 is your gateway to audiophile sound. It’s not just those who listen to music that Sennheiser is looking to ensnare. If you’re a gamer or you watch films and TV shows on your laptop (or other mobile device), then Sennheiser wants [...]
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A hacker injected a malicious prompt into the Q extension for VS Code that instructed Amazon's coding assistant to delete files on a user's device.
Hyte is lowering the prices for the Y40, Y60, and Y70 cases to pre-tariff levels, while the Y70 Touch Infinite gets $40 off its old price.
Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) aims to improve wireless reliability by 25% in throughput, latency, and packet loss under difficult conditions.
Several important refinance rates moved higher this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-tick-higher-refinance-rates-for-july-24-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some mortgage rates are seeing dips. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2025? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-todays-mortgage-rates-on-july-24-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI agents are just the beginning—true transformation starts when businesses rebuild from the ground up.
There's a swarm of questions buzzing around the idea Luckey floated, including what OS the theoretical laptop would run.
Not all rugged devices are created equal and some aren't truly rugged at all.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-makes-a-rugged-device-truly-rugged
For well over a decade, Laptop has been testing notebooks in our lab to help you decide which ones rise above the rest.
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Article URL: https://github.com/apache/httpd/commit/8abb3d06b23975705ebcf4bf4476464fd0b9bd0b
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44666896
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Amazon bought AI wearable company Bee, but is giving up privacy worth getting a transcription of your day?
Kobo pushed out an update to its iOS reading app earlier this month, the first major redesign since it launched in 2010, but importantly, Pocket integration will soon be replaced by Instapaper for reading web articles offline.
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-24/#ftag=CADf328eec
OpenAI is readying Sora 2 to challenge Google’s Veo 3 for AI-generated video dominance.
Article URL: https://aaronson.org/blog/i-drank-every-cocktail
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Whatever the economy has in store, you can prepare by putting your cash in the right place. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/bracing-for-a-recession-these-accounts-can-keep-your-money-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec
Forgiveness on IBR plans has been paused. Expect delays, but forgiveness will resume eventually, says this expert. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/yes-you-can-still-get-student-loan-forgiveness-with-ibr-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to apply for Social Security Benefits, and what you need to have ready when you do. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-a-guide-to-applying-for-retirement-benefits/#ftag=CADf328eec