
Keychron delivers yet another fantastic keyboard with the K4 HE, this time with a new gaming technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/this-keychron-keyboard-combines-one-of-the-best-technologies-in-gaming-with-a-premium-gorgeous-design/#ftag=CADf328eec

Having second thoughts about the iOS 26 beta? Here's how to safely go back to iOS 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/revert-back-to-ios-18-from-ios-26-beta-the-no-stress-step-by-step-guide/#ftag=CADf328eec

The DMV won't text you telling you to pay up or else. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-dmv-isnt-texting-you-to-ask-for-money-thats-a-scam/#ftag=CADf328eec

Senior Writer David Lumb previews the upcoming Crisol at this year's Summer Game Fest. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hands-on-crisol/#ftag=CADf328eec

After the death of my sister, I was pulled into the troubling world of AI-written obituaries. I learned a lot about grief, scams and the people behind the words. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tracked-down-an-ai-obituary-pirate-to-find-out-why-theyre-exploiting-our-grief/#ftag=CADf328eec

Getty Images doesn't have the perfect AI image generator, but it nails important stuff like privacy and prompting. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/getty-images-has-one-of-the-best-ai-image-generator-set-ups-ive-tested/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: If you make a splashy announcement and expect to be taken seriously, at least hire a proofreader and get your specs correct. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-mobile-and-the-t1-phone-dont-make-any-sense-even-for-trump-fans/#ftag=CADf328eec

After the death of my sister, I was pulled into the troubling world of AI-written obituaries. This is what I learned about grief, scams and the people behind the words. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/features/ai-obituary-pirates-are-exploiting-our-grief-i-tracked-one-down-to-find-out-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Spigen’s latest Apple Watch charger is an iMac G3-themed retro blast from the past.

A touch of Material 3 Expressive design has been spotted in the latest Camera app for Pixel phones.

Archetyp Market was seized and defaced, and its alleged admin arrested in major operation.

In an attempt to combat scalpers in Japan, Nintendo has excluded a vital component from the Switch 2 box, making it harder to resell the console.

Windows 11’s new update looks like a double dose of trouble with reports of nasty bugs and serious problems installing the upgrade.

Twelve years after the legendary Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 lens for DSLRs, Sigma delivers its mirrorless successor, the new 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art.

Beware if you're planning on transferring your Pokémon data to the Nintendo Switch 2, because one player has lost hundreds of hours of progress.

Intel is still looking to cut costs - and up to one in five factory workers could lose their jobs.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-set-for-huge-factory-job-cuts-as-it-makes-a-major-policy-shift

Microsoft 365 gets a new Local version designed specifically for private sovereign clouds, and it's targeted at European customers.

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a significant boost in performance and features to keep up with modern AAA gaming, and while it might stumble (especially with its price), it’s a great handheld gaming device that deserves your attention (when on sale).
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-review

Microsoft hasn't yet revealed the price tag on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but don't expect it to be light on your wallet.

I let Copilot Vision look at my screen, and it was both surprisingly useful and deeply flawed. Here’s my take on how it works, what it gets right, and where it still falls short on Windows 11.

If you own a Windows 10 PC, now is a good time to consider the question: should I buy something to replace it before support expires this October? And if so, what?
For years, the choice between Intel and AMD was a toss-up. Both offered compelling options. Now, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip has become a viable contender, at least in notebooks. And the issues go

I don’t have an overly big desk, so when I finally swapped my laptop for a mini PC, I suddenly won so much extra space. You can win some of your own space back with a small but powerful mini PC like this Acemagician K1 that’s now down to $249 (was $319).
Despite

Borderlands fans are up in arms over the game's recently revealed recommended PC specs and tier pricing strategy.


Oh, Gold. It’s not April 1, it’s just a weird surprise. Donald Trump is launching a phone called Trump Mobile, which comes with wireless plans (starting at $47.25) and even a phone called the T1 Phone.
During the announcement event at Trump Tower in New York City, Donald Trump Jr. said they were building something for “people

OpenAI has just launched an initiative called OpenAI For Government starting with a modest new contract. The company was awarded $200 million by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop "prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national se
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faynoSync is a lightweight, open-source API server that gives you full control over application updates. Whether it’s desktop software, mobile apps, browser extensions, or custom binaries for metrics or monitoring — faynoSync helps you deliver updates easily, securely, and reliably. No external dependencies. Just pure control.
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Against a backdrop of potential price hikes on imported goods, the dates are now confirmed for Amazon's big annual sales event for Prime members. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-prime-day-swells-to-a-4-day-event-with-tariffs-still-looming-large/#ftag=CADf328eec

The 2024-25 school year may be nearly over, but you could still get financial aid to help cover costs. Follow these tips to fill out the application, but don't delay. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/you-have-less-than-two-weeks-left-to-submit-your-fafsa-for-the-current-year-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Multiple important refinance rates are lower. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-slide-down-again-current-refinance-rates-on-june-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

A handful of key mortgage rates climbed higher. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-move-up-for-homeseekers-mortgage-rates-for-june-17-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

With these smart strategies, you can actually cut your mortgage rate by 1% or more. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/5-mortgage-rates-are-real-how-homebuyers-are-making-it-happen/#ftag=CADf328eec

Save yourself time with these Windows 11 keyboard combos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/use-windows-11-like-a-pro-with-these-73-keyboard-shortcuts/#ftag=CADf328eec

While your ragtag team of Firebreakers fights through the Oldest House, you'll find a couple of interesting references to the beginning of the Hiss invasion. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fbc-firebreak-6-fun-nods-to-control/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how you can check if your carrier supports the messaging protocol and how to enable it on your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/before-ios-26-arrives-heres-what-to-know-about-rcs-messaging-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

The third round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for June is due in a couple of days. We'll tell you when to expect yours and give you the full payment schedule for the rest of the month. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-june-2025-the-third-round-of-payments-is-headed-to-recipients/#ftag=CADf328eec

Add Bluetooth connectivity to just about anything, anywhere, including on airplanes, in older cars and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/twelve-south-airfly-pro-2-review-add-wireless-to-every-flight/#ftag=CADf328eec

The co-op game set in the world of Control and Alan Wake is a fun, if uneven, first foray into multiplayer games. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-played-fbc-firebreak-and-its-no-fun-going-on-the-games-dark-missions-alone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Deepfake scams are on the rise — here's how to spot and stop fake colleagues.

Audio-Technica's new earbuds promise 65 hours of battery life and feature an unusual magnetic switch

AI agents are still performing poorly across emerging benchmarks, but reasoning models could be the ones to invest in.

The Pitt season 2 has started production and introduces some fresh faces –and a very familiar one.

The Google Pixel 10 series could gain a tele-macro mode, while still also allowing you to use the ultra-wide camera for macro shots.

One of the most expensive bits of a QLED display is getting a whole lot cheaper

WWDC left me forecasting a boring iPhone 17, but here's why that doesn't matter one bit.

James' Gunn latest comments about the next two Batman films are exciting and slightly concerning.

Microsoft survey finds we're starting earlier and ending work later than ever before - so it's time for a change.

OpenAI us putting its AI models under a new umbrella for the US government.

One of my most-used AI tools is being implemented into Google Search results, and I can't recommend using it enough.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/audio-overviews-in-google-search

The Sony Bravia Theatre 6 is an everyman gateway to home cinema audio. A 3.1.2 channel soundbar system, you get three front-firing channels, a pair of up-firing height drivers, and a wireless subwoofer to deliver the low-end grunt. It’s a sibling of the similarly named Bravia Theatre System 6, which is distinguished by the [...]
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Aqara’s family of smart locks is expanding again, this time with a new entry-level option designed specifically for European homes. The newly launched Smart Lock U200 Lite joins the growing U-series lineup as a retrofit smart lock that skips the frills but still checks a lot of the right boxes. Unlike the fully loaded U200 [...]
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For the first time since it launched, WhatsApp is going to start showing advertisements inside the messaging app. The ads are “rolling out gradually” and will only appear in the Updates tab, where users go to share their status updates, and to see channels or groups that they’re interested in. So, your personal chats won’t [...]

Not sure what a pair of bone conduction headphones are or how they work? We explain everything you need to know.
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Apple has announced that new features for AirPods, including studio-quality audio recording and a camera remote, will be available in public beta from July 2025. This is the first time Apple has decided to include the updated AirPods firmware in the public beta programme, with it typically being part of the paid-for developer service only. [...]
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A great outdoor camera
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If all you want is a simple, no frills desk fan with great performance to keep you cool, then the Duux Rize is an easy option to recommend. In the modern age of smart home tech, it can be all too tempting to get bogged down in the details of whether or not a [...]
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Everything Nvidia announced at the GTC Paris keynote at VivaTech

AI GPU power consumption is projected to rise from current levels of 1,400 to as high as 15,360W by 2035, prompting a shift from air and liquid cooling to immersion and embedded cooling technologies, according to KAIST.

Anthropic has hit back at claims made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in which he said Anthropic thinks AI is so scary that only they should do it.

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Like it or not, artificial intelligence has become part of daily life. Many devices—including electric razors and toothbrushes—have become “AI-powered,” using machine learning algorithms to track how a person uses the device, how the device is working in real time, and provide feedback. From asking questions t
Duolingo isn’t just a cute green owl, it’s a masterclass in psychology, gamification, and habit-building. In this video, we break down the hidden tactics Duolingo uses to keep you coming back. From streaks and notifications to clever sound design and reward systems, you’ll discover how this app turns language learning into something you can’t stop engaging with. Whether you’re a language nerd or just curious how apps keep you hooked, this explainer will open your eyes.

The new OM System OM-5 II is a modest upgrade of the OM-5, delivering USB-C charging and little else that's new.

AI is changing the CX industry, but mitigating bias is crucial for its success.

There's big news this week if you have Philips Hue lights, with a free AI upgrade in the app, plus a new Wall Washer light



Now that we know Amazon Prime Day will be coming up soon on July 8 to 11, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. If you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, sale events like these are
After 25 years of writing software, I was feeling nostalgic for the kinds of things that got me into programming in the first place: the old DOS demoscene. I spent a weekend seeing if I could recapture some of that INT 13H VGA magic using today's web tech, but with the old-school constraints of doing it from scratch.
The result is this portfolio of ten classic effects running in a single HTML file. It's all vanilla JavaScript writing to a

It’s Java’s 30th anniversary! Ryan welcomes back Georges Saab, Senior VP of Development for the Java Platform Group and Chair of the OpenJDK Governing Board, to reflect on Java’s changes over the last five years. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/06/17/after-30-years-java-is-still-brewing-up-new-features/

The future of Apple's AI tech is still a ways off, but what we have now is genuinely useful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/forget-ios-26-jump-on-these-6-apple-intelligence-features-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wimbledon 2025 wants to use more AI than ever to win over tennis skeptics in what should be the smartest Championships yet.

You can grab a number of games from Amazon at no cost if you have a Prime subscription in the days leading up to Prime Day 2025, which takes place from July 8 to July 11. Starting today, June 17 at 12 PM Eastern time, you can get

Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and there’s a twist this year.

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-june-17/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even without the AI-infused Siri, Apple delivered a significant upgrade to Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025 in the form of a more handy Visual Intelligence.
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Need some real life advice and stories from experienced folks.
I’ve been working for few years in a large company (think faang as a good approximation) in one of the departments under 1 manager. Relatively good one.
Then by the will of higher ups some teams got drastically reorged and I ended up in a different team with a new manager. Terrible one.
Micromanagement, lack of vision, poor communication, poor planning, zero support, full package. About half the team share similar view. The


Two satellites equipped with European tech have delicately pulled off an artificial solar eclipse — giving scientists unmatched views of the Sun’s scorching corona. The European Space Agency (ESA) developed the probes a

If it's your first time getting a brand-new oven, you may not know that it's best to follow this process before you begin cooking with it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/why-you-should-always-burn-in-your-new-oven/#ftag=CADf328eec

Meta’s next smart glasses are seemingly coming sooner than anyone thought they would as it announces Oakley partnership.

AWS looks to expand data center infrastructure and clean energy network in Australia with AU$20 billion investment.

Sony's new Bravia 8 II flagship OLED TV has arrived at a premium price. Does it have what it takes to stand up to this year's OLED competition?