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How Bravo became one of NBCUniversal’s strongest streaming assets

When Frances Berwick started at Bravo in the 1990s, the cable channel was still positioning itself as a hub for “film and arts.” Berwick climbed the NBCUniversal ladder, eventually growing her domain to all of the company’s entertainment cable channels, including E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, USA, and Universal Kids. 

Her rise at NBCUniversal has coincided with cable’s decline. Some 46% of households have

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in Tokyo drawing hours-long lines

Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores in Tokyo hours in advance to collect their preordered Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles.

The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to

Nintendo’s new Switch 2 feels remarkably up to date 

Nintendo is not known for existing on the bleeding edge of technology. In fact, most of its 21st-century success has been built around the opposite of that idea; the Wii and DS were both much less powerful than their competition, yet each proved to be more popular with a mainstream audience. The hybrid Switch, meanwhile, was impressive for a handheld machine when it was release

Enjoy ‘AI slop’ summer. What’s coming next is worse

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

“AI Slop” summer is here

AI image and video generation tools have gone mainstream, with millions creating content and using them on platforms like TikTok and You

Exploring the CSS contrast-color() Function… a Second Time

The contrast-color() function doesn’t check color contrast, but rather it outright resolves to either black or white (whichever one contrasts the most with your chosen color). Safari Technology Preview recently implemented it and we explore its possible uses in this article.


Exploring the CSS contrast-color() Function… a Second Time originally publishe

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, June 6 (game #726)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-6-june-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, June 6 (game #460)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-6-june-2025

 MPA presses for VPNs to have a role in anti-piracy row in Europe

After the sports streaming world, the movie industry also believes VPNs and other intermediary services must cooperate in blocking online piracy.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/mpa-presses-for-vpns-to-have-a-role-in-anti-piracy-row-in-europe

Save over $60 on this mighty Anker portable power bank

Alleviate battery anxiety this summer and nab the powerful Anker 737 portable power bank for under $90 in this Amazon deal.

The post Save over $60 on this mighty Anker portable power bank appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/anker-737-power-bank-limited-time-deal

 Is James Bond 007 First Light on Xbox?

007 First Light, the upcoming James Bond origin game from Hitman developer IO Interactive, was officially unveiled at PlayStation’s State of Play event, but the game will also launch on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in 2026.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-james-bond-007-first-light-on-xbox

 Lenovo's new 16-inch Yoga 7i doesn't get the "2-in-1" part quite right, but there are some redeeming qualities here

The 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16ILL10) falls short on its most attractive feature, but there are redeeming qualities hidden within this laptop.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-7i-16-2-in-1-gen-10-review

 Microsoft backed this $1.5 billion AI startup that was just discovered to be 700 engineers pretending to be AI

AI startup Builder.ai, once valued at $1.5 billion and publicly backed by Microsoft, has just collapsed after it was discovered that its AI was actually just 700 Indian engineers.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/builder-ai-collapse-microsoft-backed-fake-ai-services

 Can you install SteamOS on a laptop or desktop PC?

You can now put SteamOS on other handhelds like the ROG Ally and Legion Go, but what about a regular laptop or desktop PC? We have some answers.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/can-you-install-steamos-on-a-laptop-or-desktop-pc

Get these ultra-fast USB-C cables on sale, now 2 for only $12
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I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
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Google Drive gets AI-generated summaries of changes made to files
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Disney’s free streaming ‘perks’ are just insulting
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Upcoming Windows 11 feature aims to smartly extend laptop battery life
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Save $300 on Acer’s productivity laptop with extra-long battery life
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 HighPoint's Gen5 M.2 NVMe PCIe card is here — promises 50 GB/s+ speeds for less than $1,000

Storage expert HighPoint has revealed details and pricing for its new Rocket 7604A RAID add-in-card. Its $999 AIC fits up to four M.2 SSDs and is claimed to deliver real-world 50 GB/s+ performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/highpoints-gen5-m-2-nvme-pcie-card-is-here-promises-50-gb-s-speeds-for-less-than-usd1-000

 Intel draws a line in the sand to boost gross margins — new products must deliver 50% gross profit to get the green light

In a presentation at Bank of America's global technology conference this year, Intel Products CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus discussed some of Intel's intense moves to get back into contention against a fierce chip industry.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/intel-draws-a-line-in-the-sand-to-boost-gross-margins-new-products-must-deliv

 How to turn an old PC into a Linux web server

Reusing older hardware as a web server is a great way to learn web development, server administration,

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-turn-an-old-pc-into-a-linux-web-server

Astro Bot is getting five new (and free) levels this July

Team Asobi is releasing five new levels for Astro Bot, and you can get all of them for free. The developer has announced that the brand new levels will drop on July 10 at 9

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How to turn your old iPad into a digital picture frame

If you have an old iPad and you’re interested in externalizing some of the thousands of photos in your iCloud account, this guide’s for you. Instead of buying a new digital picture frame, you can turn your retired iPad into a dedicated photo display without much effort. You’ll need to change a few settings, download a photo frame app and decide how you want to prop up you

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The best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and that means a whole lot more people will eventually need a new microSD card. While the new console comes with 256GB of built-in storage — eight times more than the original Switch and four times m

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PlayStation's DualSense Edge wireless controller is on sale for a record-low price

Now's a great time to save on Sony gaming gear thanks to the most recent Days of Play sale. PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories, games and even PS Plus subscriptions have been discounted, and one of the standout deals is on the PS5 DualSense Edge controller. You can pick one up for $169, which is 15 percent off its usual price. The deal is

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How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Current in-stock availability on consoles and games

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally a thing you can buy in the US — or at least, a thing you can try to buy. The $450 console officially went up for sale at midnight ET on June 5, with several retailers offering the device both online and in-store. Predictably, online stock appears t

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How Bravo became Comcast’s biggest streaming asset

When Frances Berwick started at Bravo in the 1990s, the cable channel was still positioning itself as a hub for “film and arts.” Berwick climbed the NBCUniversal ladder, eventually growing her domain to all of the company’s entertainment cable channels, including E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, USA, and Universal Kids. 

Her rise at NBCUniversal has coincided with cable’s decline. Some 46% of households have

YouTube overtakes streaming rivals as the go-to for TV and movies

Gone are the days when YouTube was just for catching up on vlogs or diving into late-night rabbit holes. Today, the platform is staking its claim in TV and film.

According to a new survey conducted by Looper Insights between April 16 and 25, 66% of consumers discover TV or film content via YouTube. For 61%, it’s already p

I Turned Off My iPhone 16's AI Camera Button. Life Has Never Been Better

Commentary: It doesn't matter if Apple drops more AI at WWDC next week. I'm never turning my camera control button back on, and you should join me. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-turned-off-my-iphone-16s-ai-camera-button-life-has-never-been-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Scan a QR Code Using Any Android Phone or iPhone

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-scan-a-qr-code-using-any-android-phone-or-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Use AI in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

I discovered artificial intelligence tool GPT Excel in my quest to cut down on all the busywork it takes to create and update spreadsheets. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-in-microsoft-excel-spreadsheets/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16 is nearly great, except for one huge flaw

There's a lot to love about the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16, including surprisingly strong graphics performance and audio quality, but a seriously lackluster display holds it back from being great.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/2-in-1-laptops/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2025-review

My first Nintendo Switch 2 purchase will be a screen protector – here’s why

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, and surprisingly, there is stock available if you’re eager to get your hands on the follow-up to one of the most influential consoles of all time. I have had an original Switch since launch, taking it with me on pretty much every trip – and it shows. It’s [...]

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OnePlus Pad 3 Review

Now in its third generation, the OnePlus Pad 3 has finally hit its stride with a combination of great design, a big screen, and flagship performance, all without the associated price tag. That’s because the OnePlus Pad 3 costs just £529 in the UK, making it much cheaper than Samsung’s ‘budget-focused’ Galaxy Tab S10 FE [...]

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OnePlus Pad 3 vs Pad 2: What’s new with this year’s Android tablet?

The OnePlus Pad 3 has arrived just over a year after the well-received Pad 2 – but what’s new with this year’s Android tablet and, crucially, is it worth upgrading? The OnePlus Pad 3 brings not only a new design but also significantly improved performance and a larger display to boot. But, with both tablets [...]

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Update Chrome now! Your PC is at risk from this zero-day exploit
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Want stronger online security? Think like Gen Z
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9 menial tasks ChatGPT can handle for you in seconds, saving hours
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Alienware’s elegant wireless gaming mouse is down to its best-ever price
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This Anker docking station doubles as a monitor stand and it’s 20% off
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 Scientists print 'world's smallest violin' in platinum with nanolithography — UK physicists push toward nanoscale computing

Physicists at the UK's Loughborough University have printed the "world's smallest violin" in platinum, measuring 13 x 35 microns. The nanolithography achievement will pave the way for studying the future of nanoscale computing.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/manufacturing/scientists-print-worlds-smallest-violin-in-platinum-with-nanolithography-uk