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While Microsoft is adding those games to Xbox Game Pass, it's also removing a handful of others from the service on June 30. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/xbox-is-bringing-these-call-of-duty-and-warcraft-games-to-game-pass-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec

The hit hero shooter's next big update revolves around giving you even more choices over how to play. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/overwatch-2-season-17-adds-map-voting-and-rounds-out-stadiums-roster/#ftag=CADf328eec

The robotaxi now operates in more parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County. Here's where you can hail a ride now -- and soon. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-its-self-driving-service-throughout-california-heres-everything-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you've balked at Starlink internet service because of the price, there's a new plan that's much more affordable. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlinks-residential-lite-plan-can-save-you-40-a-month-but-theres-a-big-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec

I never knew how useful a chair could be but now I take the Cliq camping chair everywhere I go, from the beach to the golf course and even the DMV. https://www.cnet.com/deals/why-a-portable-camping-chair-became-an-everyday-essential-for-me/#ftag=CADf328eec

Once you try voice mode, typing out questions will feel slow and outdated. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpts-voice-feature-makes-it-feel-more-human-than-ever/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how the company sees its AI technology finding a home across a wide range of government agencies, and what that could mean for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-signed-a-200m-deal-with-the-defense-department-why-you-should-pay-attention/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are seven common mistakes you might be making when you're cooking pasta. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-put-this-expensive-ingredient-in-pasta-water-according-to-an-italian-chef/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 won't use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but I don't think that's a problem.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-confirms-its-flagship-phone-3-wont-have-a-flagship-chipset-but-i-dont-think-that-matters-heres-why

This travel-ready keyboard has a built-in 13-inch touchscreen and works with laptops, desktops, and USB-C phones.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/its-back-this-mechanical-keyboard-with-a-touchscreen-monitor-could-be-the-perfect-partner-for-my-smartphone-shame-it-has-two-major-pitfalls

Freedman HealthCare apparently breached, but the company is yet to confirm the attack.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cybercrime-gang-hacks-major-health-data-provider-millions-of-highly-personal-files-could-be-at-risk-of-breach

Kia introduces premium entertainment services to its cars, but they come at a price.

https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/kia-becomes-the-latest-car-giant-to-offer-in-car-netflix-and-as-a-father-with-young-kids-im-fully-on-board-with-the-idea

Ahead of Amazon's first ever 96-hour Prime Day sale, gamers can take home six additional games for free thanks to Prime Gaming. That is, six games in addition to the current June free games library.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/prime-day-2025-free-video-games

Steam has published new information on 'Borderlands 4' ahead of its launch on September 12, with pricing and hardware specs included.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/borderlands-4-specs-deluex-edition

As Shanghai reconnects the mobile world, expect a few surprises that might change how we think about connectivity.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/mwc-shanghai-2025-preview

The ROG Xbox Ally is gearing up to storm the handheld throne, but it might not be the only hardware shift we see from Xbox this year

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/xbox-meta-quest-3-headset

Xbox President Sarah Bond shared an update on Xbox consoles today, confirming their ongoing partnership with AMD for first-party hardware, while committing to supporting your existing console library on next-gen systems.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-amd-partnership-next-gen-xbox-console-hardware

FBC: Firebreak is the most different Remedy game so far, with fun intentional friction in co-op that's rewarding, even if progression is a bit of a grind.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fbc-firebreak-review

Bungie shared on Tuesday that its upcoming first-person extraction shooter Marathon is being delayed, with features like proximity chat being added.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/bungie-marathon-delayed-september-2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most popular and beloved games of 2025. In fact, it has garnered so much love that fans have been creating incredible cosmetic mods that transform the playable characters into iconic characters from other franchises.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/best-crazy-mods-for-clair-obscur-expedition-33

Borderlands 4's PC system requirements are pretty demanding in general, but there's one in particular that over 50% of Steam players don't meet.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/borderlands/borderlands-4s-pc-system-requirements-need-specs-over-50-percent-of-steam-doesnt-have-so-i-hope-youre-ready-to-upgrade

The newest revision of Windows Hello Face requires a color camera to authenticate logins in addition to the use of IR sensors, somewhat limiting the function's usability in low-light scenarios.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-has-broken-windows-hello-facial-recognition-it-no-longer-works-in-the-dark

Microsoft has officially confirmed a multi-year partnership with AMD to co-develop high-performance custom processors for both next-generation Xbox home consoles and new Xbox-branded portable gaming devices.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/amd-to-design-processor-for-xbox-next-team-red-extends-long-standing-microsoft-partnership

Asus unveils RTX 5080 version of RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition, dubbed the ROG RTX 5080 Astral Dhahab Core. The new GPU uses the same 24K gold-plated ROG Astral cooler as the RTX 5090 version.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/asus-usd10-000-rog-astral-dhahab-rtx-5090-gets-a-less-elite-5080-version-with-wider-availability

We now know that the 2025 edition of Amazon's blockbuster Prime Day sales event will start on July 8, and it's set to be bigger than ever as it will run for four days. But you don't need to wait until then for tasty deals. There will be plenty in the lead up to the event, including this one for the

There are a few undeniable truths in this world: the sky is blue, Mario Kart is always a good idea and Sony's 1000X line of headphones is amazing. The latter was proved true once again when Sony released the

Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace, allowing it to compete against ot

Looking to grab an official Tires shirt or a sandwich based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's FUBAR? Netflix will have you covered in the near future. The streaming platform's long-promised Netflix House amusement centers will open up shop in

Microsoft’s Game Pass is having a very impressive 2025 where the quality and cadence of releases is concerned, and things are showing no signs of slowing down as we settle into the summer months. Highlights of the June lineup include co-op FPS FBC: Firebreak, which joins the service today, Sloclap’s highly-anticipated soccer game, Rematch, and a trio of Warcraft remasters.

Let’s start with probably the most significant addition. Back in May, Engadget’s Jessic

It's that time of year again. Amazon Prime Day will rain deals upon the world on July 8, but some companies have already begun slashing prices. For instance, the iconic GoPro Hero 13 Black action camera is

Peak Design is building on the success of its innovative Travel Tripod. The photography accessory maker is launching a new Pro Tripod on Kickstarter. The latest model comes in three flavors: Pro Lite, Pro and Pro Tall. As you might expect, their prices dwarf that of the (already expensive) Travel Tripod.

The Pro Tripod is scaled up for greater s

Meta’s Threads is deepening its integration with the fediverse, a collection of decentralized social media platforms that includes

The discourse around artificial intelligence has all been about pursuing the bleeding edge, pushing the tech into the future as fast as possible. So maybe it should be refreshing that OpenAI's latest announcement feels almost quaintly analog. Starting today, users can tap into the company's image generation by texting 1-800-ChatGPT on WhatsApp.

The

Waymo is expanding its service area in two major metropolitan parts of California, according to a report by TechCrunch. The company is bringing its robotaxis to several new cities and neighborhoods around Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Beginning today, riders along the San Francisco Peninsula in cities like Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Br

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Government leaders worldwide are talking big about AI transformation. In the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., officials are pushing for

Trolls be warned: influencers are now hiring private investigators to expose their anonymous bullies online.

Australian influencer Indy Clinton, who boasts 2.1 million TikTok followers and was crowned Creator of the Year in 2023, posted a seemingly typical video yesterday of herself dancing in her kitchen. At first glance, it appeared no different from her usual content—until viewers read the on-screen text.

“How it feels

The Senate is expected to approve legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what is expected to be a wave of crypto legislation from Congress

Indie streamer Mubi raised a staggering $100 million from Sequoia Capital. Then, fans started boycotting.

Mubi built a loyal audience of cinephiles through breakout hits like The Substance and Decision to Leave. But after subscribers examined investor Sequoia Capital’s portfolio, many took to X to denounce the streamer. They pointed to Sequoia’s ties to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza,

TikTok's sale deadline is approaching once more, so will the app finally be sold or will President Trump just keep extending the deadline every few weeks? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktoks-on-the-clock-again-heres-what-to-know-if-a-sale-doesnt-go-through/#ftag=CADf328eec

Woody, Buzz and Jessie will go up against Bonnie's new learning tablet in Toy Story 5 when it hits theaters in a year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/in-pixars-toy-story-5-the-big-new-villain-is-a-tablet/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's a small gesture that prevents my phone from competing for my attention. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/3-reasons-why-i-always-keep-my-phone-facedown-on-the-table/#ftag=CADf328eec

OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly calling it quits, but disentangling AI integration from Microsoft programs could prove tricky. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-openai-and-microsoft-break-up-what-does-it-mean-for-copilot-try-these-ai-alternatives/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss out on these blood tests that provide critical medical information to your health care providers. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/stay-on-top-of-these-6-blood-tests-to-make-sure-youre-monitoring-your-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: The Akihabara shopping district has some great finds. I used my phone's AI features to explore and price check on the go. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-used-ai-to-shop-for-anime-merch-in-tokyo/#ftag=CADf328eec

With a resemblance to the "long Furby" fan trend, the DJ Furby brings new ways to play with the talkative creature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/dj-furby-elongates-the-classic-toy-with-a-literal-glow-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can send a request for the quick creation of an image using this ChatGPT phone number. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-now-generate-chatgpt-images-by-texting-a-1-800-number-on-whatsapp/#ftag=CADf328eec

The video game flick comes to Max, chicken jockeys and all. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/a-minecraft-movie-streaming-on-max-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Latest statistics show an increase of more than 700% since June 13, 2025, despite reports of VPN throttling

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/vpn-demand-skyrockets-in-iran-amid-new-internet-restrictions-across-the-country

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Prime Gaming members can claim six free games leading up to the event.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/free-games-alert-get-tomb-raider-1-3-remastered-saints-row-2-and-more-for-nothing-during-amazon-prime-day-2025

The temporary restrictions at UNFI, and the stores it supplies, continue.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/whole-foods-supplier-targeted-by-cyberattack-says-it-is-making-significant-progress-towards-recovery

Users are advised to install the patch ASAP, or risk possible compromise.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-key-asus-windows-tool-has-a-worrying-security-flaw-heres-how-to-stay-safe

Sandfall Interactive has announced a jewelry collaboration to create a digital collection inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-studio-behind-clair-obscur-expedition-33-has-announced-a-digital-jewelry-collaboration-but-i-just-wish-they-were-available-in-game

Now you can create viral ChatGPT AI-generated images inside WhatsApp.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/you-can-now-create-chatgpt-ai-images-using-whatsapp-and-its-ridiculously-easy-to-do-heres-how

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 isn't the chipset of a truly flagship smartphone in 2025, and it could be a sign of things to come.

The post The Nothing Phone 3 chipset has been confirmed and I’m concerned appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/nothing-phone-3-processor-has-me-concerned

Want to know how the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen compare to the Sony WF-1000XM5? We explain what you need to know.

The post Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: Comparing the ANC earbuds appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5

Copycat is a beloved narrative-adventure indie game that has now released on Xbox and PlayStation, and it broke my heart in a few short hours. It's great.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/copycat-xbox-review

YouTube is on a war against ad blockers, but has the video platform gone too far? Let us know in our latest poll.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/poll-has-youtube-taken-its-war-on-ad-blockers-too-far

Nexus Mods has been purchased by Chosen, and the new owners have answered a bunch of questions regarding the site's future. I'm optimistic, but anything can happen.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/no-aggressive-monetization-nexus-mods-new-ownership-responds-to-worried-members

PC cases come in all shapes and sizes, and they range in price from ultra-budget slabs of metal and plastic to high-end works. Here's what you should prioritize.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/crucial-pc-case-features-i-cant-live-without

A passionate Pokemon fan has lost '20 years worth of data' due to a botched transfer between the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/theres-nothing-i-can-do-i-dont-even-know-if-i-wanna-play-anymore-pokemon-fan-left-devastated-after-20-years-worth-of-data-lost-in-switch-to-switch-2-transfer

Games keep getting bigger, so a 1TB SSD won't go very far. So pick up this 2TB TLC drive for just $105? That's not much more than the typical price of a good 1TB drive.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/speedy-msi-2tb-pcie-4-0-ssd-hits-5-cents-per-gigabyte-lowest-price-since-cyber-monday

I've been using this monitor for nine months, and I'm not afraid of burn-in.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/ive-been-using-an-oled-monitor-for-2656-hours-and-im-not-scared-of-burn-in-heres-why

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 'Nova Lake-S' desktop CPUs will reportedly feature up to 52 cores, DDR5-8000 memory support, and 32 PCIe 5.0 lanes. What a beast!

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-cpu-core-wars-return-intel-nova-lake-leak-teases-monster-52-cores-ddr5-8000-and-32-pcie-lanes-rumored-would-rival-amds-finest

Read on to see the latest features coming to Stack Overflow for Teams Business users! https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/06/18/smarter-teams-brighter-insights-stack-overflow-for-teams-business-summer-bundle/

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How do you stay informed of new CSS features when the language evolves quickly and information is spread all around the web? Sacha Greif has some tips from his work running an annual survey focused on new CSS features.

How to Keep Up With New CSS Features originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

An executive order from President Trump will eliminate paper checks for all federal payments. Here's when it will start. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/paper-social-security-checks-are-going-away-soon-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

We considered exercises like strength training and cardio to determine which burns the most calories, so you can get the most out of your workout. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/what-exercise-burns-the-most-calories/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can give the new Firefly AI app a whirl for free, but you'll need to pay up to use the latest models from Google, Ideogram, Pika, Luma and Runway. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobes-new-ai-mobile-app-lets-you-use-6-new-ai-models-including-googles-veo-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft's AI assistant depends on Open AI, so a breakup could affect Microsoft users who depend on the AI integration. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-and-microsoft-reportedly-may-be-calling-it-quits/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now's a good time to lock up your cash. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/cds-still-paying-big-interest-on-your-savings-this-summer-before-fed-cuts-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

Jobe Bellingham could make his debut for the German side in this Group F clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fifa-club-world-cup-soccer-stream-fluminense-vs-borussia-dortmund-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

I tested 35 popular K-beauty skincare products from 11 different brands to bring you the best of the best. https://www.cnet.com/health/i-tested-the-best-korean-skincare-brands/#ftag=CADf328eec