Major fires continue to burn in Arizona and across Canada, impacting the air quality for millions of people. An air purifier can help, but it depends on the filter. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/can-an-air-purifier-protect-you-from-wildfire-smoke-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Liquid Glass brings a lot to the table compared to what on your iPhone right now. Here's a side by side of what's to come. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-vs-ios-26-heres-how-liquid-glass-reworks-your-iphone-ui/#ftag=CADf328eec
Many communities in Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, New York and across North America are experiencing poor air quality due to numerous wildfires. Here's how to guard yourself against it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/expert-advice-how-to-protect-yourself-from-wildfire-smoke/#ftag=CADf328eec
One performs better overall, but is the price difference enough to matter? Let's compare Samsung's flip phones for 2025. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/which-foldable-will-you-flip-for-comparing-samsungs-galaxy-z-flip-7-and-z-flip-7-fe/#ftag=CADf328eec
Gardenia (genipin) blue is the fourth natural food color additive the FDA has approved this year, but how is it made? https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/fda-just-approved-new-blue-food-dye-is-it-allergen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Freepik wants users to focus on long-term growth by making it easier for them to generate videos and images with AI.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/top-ai-image-generator-announces-unlimited-usage-so-get-creating-now
Microsoft recently unveiled Phi-mini-flash-reasoning as its latest entry in the Phi family of small AI models, developed using a new hybrid architecture (SambaY), making its responses 10x faster.
Activision, Treyarch, and Raven Software are unveiling Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-gamescom-2025
A shareholder resolution demands that Microsoft report on its human rights due diligence amid allegations about Azure and AI use by the Israeli government.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-shareholders-call-for-review-of-ties-to-israel
NVIDIA Smooth Motion is now available to use on RTX 40-series cards thanks to the release of the new 590.26 preview driver.
GOG is delisting Playdead's Limbo and Inside, so if you want to play two of the best indie games ever, act fast.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gog-delisting-playdead-limbo-inside-july-2025
An AI-generated Xbox hiring ad recently posted by Microsoft contains blatant errors, drawing scathing criticism following the recent wave of layoffs.
Ukážeme si praktické použití algoritmu CORDIC. Prozatím budou pro jednoduchost výpočty prováděny s FP hodnotami; příště provedeme přepis pro hodnoty s pevnou řádovou tečkou. https://www.root.cz/clanky/vypocty-v-systemu-pevne-radove-carky-na-platforme-ibm-pc-3-cast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Anthropic's Claude can now create and edit designs with visual studio Canva from within an AI chat. This integration is powered by a Canva server that uses Anthropic's Model Context Protocol, or MCP. Claude can use Canvas's tools to generate a design or search for materials within a user's Canva workspace. This functionality requires a paid subscription to Claude, and access also varies based on the user's Canva plan.
Multiple artificial intelligence platforms have started using MCP to
Meta is going after creators who rip off other users' content as part of a broader effort to fix Facebook's feed. In its latest update, the company laid out new steps it's taking to penalize accounts that lift work from others.
In a blog post for creators, Meta says that accounts that "repeatedly" and "improperly" reuse ot
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly working on mixed reality goggles, The Information reports. The in-development device is designed to layer digital objects over your view of the real world, and is supposed to compete directly with Meta's upcoming mixed reality produc
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I work on research at Chroma, and I just published our latest technical report on context rot.
TLDR: Model performance is non-uniform across context lengths, including state-of-the-art GPT-4.1, Claude 4, Gemini 2.5, and Qwen3 models.
This highlights the need for context engineering. Whether relevant information is present in a model’s context is not all that matters; what matters more is how that information is presented.
Here is the complete open-source codebase to replicate our resul
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Cloudflare's DNS server doesn't appear to be working.
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Save some money by knowing the best time to use electricity. Here's what you need to know about peak, and off-peak usage, and how to time your electricity usage to lower your bills. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/tired-of-sky-high-energy-bills-this-is-the-cheapest-time-to-use-electricity/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how I customized Apple's newest iOS 18 settings to fit my iPhone preferences. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/updated-to-ios-18-5-these-10-settings-will-level-up-your-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec
A culinary instructor warns that over time, these four foods can cause permanent damage to your cast iron. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-foods-that-can-damage-your-cast-iron-skillets-coating/#ftag=CADf328eec
When was the last time you clean the smartwatch or fitness tracker on your wrist? If you can't remember, its (probably) gross! Watch this video to learn how to give it a deep clean. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-to-deep-clean-your-fitness-tracker-or-smartwatch/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Microsoft-Asus portable gaming device could price itself right out of the market. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-ally-gaming-handheld-price-could-be-higher-than-expected-leak-suggests/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you rely on the Authenticator app to manage your passwords, check out these alternatives before Aug. 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/you-have-less-than-3-weeks-left-before-microsoft-deletes-your-passwords-do-this-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Earfun Air Pro 4 passive noise-canceling earbuds offer everything I need in headphones, and if you missed out during Prime Day, don't worry. You'll only pay $1 more if you add them to your cart now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/these-noise-canceling-earbuds-are-up-there-with-apples-airpods-4-and-theyre-only-1-more-than-the-prime-day-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eight of baseball's biggest hitters will slug it out tonight in Atlanta ahead of tomorrow's All-Star Game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-is-the-home-run-derby-2025-find-out-when-it-starts-and-how-to-watch-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Make the crispiest baked potato in under 15 minutes with my favorite appliance. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-secret-cooking-hack-for-the-crispiest-homemade-baked-potato/#ftag=CADf328eec
Gardenia (genipin) blue is the fourth natural food color additive to be approved by the FDA this year. This is how it's made. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/fda-just-approved-new-blue-food-dye-this-is-what-its-made-of/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Marshall Major V headphones can last you a week and are clutch for all sorts of situations. You can still get them for a steal at 38% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/these-stylish-bluetooth-headphones-with-unbelievable-battery-life-are-still-cheaper-than-ever-after-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
GPD’s MicroPC 2 brings major upgrades in processing, display, and ports, yet remains a niche device with limited mainstream usability and a relatively high price.
SilverStone Seta H2 is a storage-focused tower that supports 540TB but brings serious airflow, heat, and cost concerns for practical use.
Microsoft Copilot ranked a lowly 25th out of the top 26 large language models in terms of IQ, using questions that do not appear anywhere else online.
Designing a new AI feature? Where do you even begin? From first steps to design flows and interactions, here’s a simple, systematic approach to building AI experiences that stick. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/design-patterns-ai-interfaces/
Meta is building several gigawatt-sized data centers to power AI, as reported by Bloomberg. CEO Mark Zuckerberg
If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2, then get ready to visit your local
Google is adding what it calls "featured notebooks" to NotebookLM as a way to demo its AI-powered software and offer interactive, high-quality resources on everything from personal advice to William Shakespeare. The company
The US Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) is handing out millions of dollars to the leading AI companies to develop military applications. Each of these "awards" are worth up to $200 million, with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI on the receiving end.
The agency notes that this money wi
In a world of flashy limited-edition video game consoles, the 30th anniversary PS5 hardware Sony
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Are you ready for some football... headset improvements? NFL coaches are. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-wore-the-new-nfl-coachs-headset-sony-built-to-tackle-stadium-noise/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Sun Day app, just out in beta, will prompt you on how to prep for being out and about. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-new-app-wants-to-help-you-track-your-sun-exposure/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eight of baseball's biggest hitters will slug it out in Atlanta this evening ahead of the All-Star Game on Tuesday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mlb-home-run-derby-2025-participants-format-start-time-and-how-to-watch-tonight-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
David Katzmaier gets an insiders look at the Sony x NFL headsets that will be worn on the sidelines for the 2025 season. https://www.cnet.com/videos/we-try-the-sony-x-nfl-headsets-coming-to-the-2025-season/#ftag=CADf328eec
The eventual unification should help Google-based devices run more in concert with each other https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-will-merge-android-and-chromeos-exec-says-thats-taking-a-page-out-of-the-apple-playbook/#ftag=CADf328eec
Summer heat waves can make standing over a stove unbearable. These tricks will help keep you cool and beat the heat in the kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/too-hot-to-stay-in-the-kitchen-9-ways-to-stay-cool-while-cooking-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec
The deadline for the start of Trump's heaviest tariffs has been delayed a few weeks, but some prices have already begun to react to them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnet-daily-tariff-price-tracker-what-prices-for-11-key-products-have-shown-about-tariff-impacts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even seasoned home cooks may be guilty of some of these grilling blunders and faux pas. Here are seven to avoid this summer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/are-you-seasoning-meat-too-soon-i-asked-chefs-about-the-biggest-grilling-mistakes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Would you believe Gemini if told you your Gmail account was compromised?
We’ve got our first look at the next Harry Potter as HBO starts production on its upcoming TV show, and it’s everything you want it to be.
Prime Day is over, yes, but many awesome tech deals are still around. For some, the prices are exactly as they were last week. For others, they might’ve gone up a few bucks… or dropped down to even better prices. Here are 10 Prime Day tech deals that still going strong!
We could all use some extra USB-C cables around the house, what with the growing number of devices we all have these days. Keep the extras shoved into every bag, backpack, and drawer and you’ll never be left scrambling to find one in a pinch. Right now, you can snag a pair of ultra-fast 6.6-foot USB-C cables for just $1
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Microsoft has made another adjustment to the restrictions that it plans to place on Windows 10 customers who use Microsoft 365 apps (previously called Office 365), gradually incentivizing them to move to Windows 11.
You’re probably aware that Microsoft is discontinuing support for Windows 10 users this October, has it has said repeatedly for years. But it i
After being banned in China, Galax's RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab XOC, with dual 16-pin connectors and a 2,000W BIOS, has surfaced on eBay for over $5,500. Built for record-breaking overclocking, this might be the most extreme 5090 out there.
Nvidia's 5-year-old GT 1030 was tested in several games, including AAA games to see if FSR upsclaing can bring frame rates into playable territory. Spoiler alert, it did not.
The MXM variant of the RTX 5000 Ada from Zotac has gone on sale in China with an eye-watering price tag of around $4,742.80.
Just days after apologizing for Grok's recent hard turn toward antisemitism, xAI has announced a suite of AI products for government use.
Two years in, Threads is starting to look more and more like the most viable challenger to X. It passed 350 million monthly users earlier this year and Mark Zuckerberg has predicted it could be Meta's next billion-user app.
But Threads still isn't sending much traffic to other websites, which could make the platform less appealing for creators, publishers and others whose businesses depend on non-Meta owned websites. According to Similarweb, a marketing intelligence firm, outbound refe
Canon has released 20 cameras since launching the RF mount in 2018, but it had one gaping hole in a key market: vlogging. Now, the company has patched that with the launch of the $700 R50 V that’s aim
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Accessibility is a right — and a legal requirement in many countries. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set the standard for digital accessibility, and failure to adhere to these guidelines can result in lawsuits, fines, or worse. https://webdesignernews.com/why-i-dont-trust-wcag-2-2-and-what-im-hoping-from-3-0-2/
Digital transformation has evolved from a trend to a necessity for businesses of all sizes in 2025. As organizations seek to remain competitive, meet rising customer expectations, and adapt to rapid technological change, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a critical driver. However, the journey to meaningful and sustainable digital progress is complex — and this is where expert AI consulting becomes indispensable. https://webdesignernews.com/navigating-digital-transformation-in-2025/
In today’s digital world, the terms UX and UI get thrown around a lot, especially if you’re working on web design or development projects. But what do they actually mean, and why should your business focus on both? Let’s break it down. https://webdesignernews.com/ux-and-ui-whats-the-difference-and-why-your-website-needs-both/
One of the fastest ways to frustrate a user is by losing their progress. Imagine this: you scroll, scroll, scroll down a long list…click…read, and hit the Back button, only to land back at the top of the list instead of where you left off. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-scroll-behavior-when-to-save-a-users-place/
Ideal for creating portfolio demo reels, social media posts, launch videos and quickly adding motion to your apps and websites. https://webdesignernews.com/magic-animator/
Earlier this month I met with a product manager who wanted to know if a designer on my team had capacity to take on a small project. Everyone’s stretched thin and we’re no different. I didn’t have a great answer for her. https://webdesignernews.com/designers-well-all-be-design-engineers-in-a-year/
Technology, innovation and advancements can solve problems that make our lives easier and more enjoyable. When working with new technology, designers act as interpreters between the tech and their users – ensuring that users can understand how to use the technology, that it fits their needs, etc. https://webdesignernews.com/on-dyson-techno-centric-design-and-social-consumption/
Think of stimulation as the effect or mood a color combination can create, ranging from sleep coma to hyper excitement. You can click on the button below to dive straight into it now, or keep reading to learn more. https://webdesignernews.com/a-different-kind-of-color-generator/
The subtle ways in which design tools shape how we think and what we make https://webdesignernews.com/when-figma-starts-designing-us/
I see a lot of bad system design advice. One classic is the LinkedIn-optimized “bet you never heard of queues” style of post, presumably aimed at people who are new to the industry. Another is the Twitter-optimized “you’re a terrible engineer if you ever store booleans in a database” clever trick1. Even good system design advice can be kind of bad. I love Designing Data-Intensive Applications, but I don’t think it’s particularly... https://webdesignernews.com/everything-i-know-about-good-system-
This step‑by‑step method helped me fold fitted sheets without the chaos. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/this-step-by-step-method-makes-folding-fitted-sheets-actually-doable/#ftag=CADf328eec