
Our experts walk you through installing a smart thermostat, with key checks, helpful tips and ways to make the process easier. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-diy-smart-thermostat-installation/#ftag=CADf328eec

Seek by iNaturalist uses AI to identify any plant, animal or fungi from a photo, while your input helps scientists discover new species. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-nature-app-uses-ai-to-turn-anyone-into-a-wildlife-expert-heres-how-to-get-started/#ftag=CADf328eec

Excited for your next trip? Use my tips and tricks for the best way to pack your carry-on bag. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/avoid-tsa-headaches-how-to-pack-your-carry-on-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Take a minute to adjust your iOS 18 settings and get the most from your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/have-you-installed-ios-18-6-be-sure-to-change-these-10-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say that rinsing your mouth after brushing can make all of your hard scrubbing less effective. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/want-to-keep-your-teeth-as-healthy-as-possible-dont-rinse-after-brushing/#ftag=CADf328eec

The price of a Premium Individual subscription goes up to nearly $14 for overseas markets but remains at $12 in the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-raises-premium-subscription-price-globally-but-not-in-the-us-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Boosting your internet at home doesn't have to come with a price tag. These tips can help. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-secrets-for-getting-highspeed-broadband-at-home-without-upgrading-my-plan/#ftag=CADf328eec

The updated Liquid Glass design looks great, but isn't as dramatic as you think. That's a good thing. Here's how iOS 26 compares to iOS 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-vs-ios-26-how-much-does-liquid-glass-impact-your-iphones-look/#ftag=CADf328eec

The world's largest subwoofer is 100 inches across

A 2023 ransomware attack on Einhaus Group has had the company struggling with huge losses ever since.

I showed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 to a die-hard Fold fan, and he was sold almost instantly.

Flawed traffic censoring attempts have exposed the Firewall.

Up until episode 7, The Gilded Age has been pretty good at keeping its drama low key. Now someone’s life is on the line, it’s obvious they’ve got to go for the greater good of season 4.

We’re a while away from seeing Sweet Magnolias season 5, but Netflix star JoAnna Garcia Swisher has officially ruled out a pregnancy plot after some major online rumors.

The Version 3.5 update for Honkai: Star Rail launches on August 13 – here's everything coming in 'Before Their Deaths', including new characters, story, maps, bosses, events, and more.

Sam Altman warns of 'capacity crunches' as ChatGPT users hit image upload limits.

Kamala Harris doesn't trust wireless headphones, and she's got good reason not to

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is hardier than I expected, but proves the point I've been making about foldables.

A record number of mobile internet shutdowns have been observed.

In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to find your iPhone’s battery charge estimates in iOS 26 in just a few taps.
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While they are very different games (even before you talk about Call of Duty's wacky skins), it's interesting to analyse the competition between the two flagship military shooters.

Who needs a smart home hub you can snag cheap Wi-Fi smart bulbs that connect directly to your wireless router? Sounds like a bargain. Until it isn’t.
Sengled users learned that lesson the hard way as the company’s servers have strained and sputtered over the past several weeks, rendering many of Sengled’s smart lights useless. The situation got so bad that

Modos Tech has announced that its fast and responsive e-Paper monitors for productivity users have become available for pre-order.

A very early pre-Commodore Amiga computer prototype was on public display at VCF West 2025 this weekend.

ASRock’s B850 Steel Legend is a well-rounded board featuring a flagship-class audio codec and a unique silver/white appearance, but it doesn’t stand out beyond its value proposition compared to the competition.

Bolt Graphics claims its Zeus GPUs outperform Nvidia's RTX 5090 by up to 13x in internal ray-tracing tests, though real-world gains remain unknown.

A mobile gaming controller into which you can slot your phone — or even a tablet — is a great option to play your favorite titles on the go without the need for a dedicated console or handheld PC. Razer makes one of the better-known premium options in the form of the Kishi Ultra, and now the controller is back on sale. This time around,

Employees at Raven Software, known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise, finally have a union contract with Microsoft. This happened nearly years after quality assurance (QA) workers at the company voted to

The Google Pixel 10 is just around the corner, so we're starting to see some great deals pop up on the previous generation. The

Lyft and Baidu have shed more light on their plan for a worldwide fleet of autonomous vehicles. After the first rollouts — which are earmarked for Asia and the Middle East later this year — the companies have their designs set on Europe. They're

Spotify is raising prices for many international customers. The company just said that Premium subscribers throughout the world will be receiving an email within the next month that outlines the increase.
It hasn't announced which countries will be impacted, but did say that the areas include South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin Amer
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I’ve been building a few small games to help kids (and curious adults) build reasoning and logic skills. Think Word Ladder, Prime Hunter, Math Maze ,all in the browser, no installs. Would love feedback or suggestions for new types of puzzles
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I built the world's most impractical 1000-pixel display and anyone in the world can draw on it. It draws a single pixel at a time and takes 30-60 minutes to complete a single image. Anyone can participate in the project by voting for the next image to be drawn, and submitting images.
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Tesla for years had more repeat U.S. customers than any other major automotive brand but its loyalty has plunged since CEO Elon Musk endorsed President Donald Trump
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Today, I want to discuss a couple of patterns for naming color palettes that the community is using, and how I propose we can improve, so we achieve both flexibility and beauty.
Thinking Deeply About Theming and Color Naming originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is just around the corner. If a foldable iPhone isn't part of it, Apple risks losing ground to Samsung. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-really-needs-to-launch-a-foldable-iphone-flip-in-september/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lorcana’s Fabled set mixes plenty of familiar favorites with fresh new cards that bring serious potential to the table. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/disney-lorcanas-newest-super-rare-card-gives-your-aliens-a-big-boost/#ftag=CADf328eec

Losing weight is no easy feat, but to keep the weight off, stop doing these 6 things. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/want-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off-quit-these-6-habits/#ftag=CADf328eec

You're ingesting microplastics from bottled water, seafood, rice, sugar, and more. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/these-8-food-items-are-surprisingly-full-of-microplastics/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even the best air fryer shouldn't even try these nine epic food fails. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-dinner-absolutely-ruined-try-to-air-fry-these-9-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get directions and contextual travel tips by using Curioso's AI tools, and then export your travel plans to Google Maps for the latest traffic alerts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/headed-on-a-summer-road-trip-ai-makes-my-travel-planning-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lyft recently entered the European market with its acquisition of Freenow. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/lyft-and-baidu-plan-to-launch-robotaxis-in-europe-next-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are now more ransomware attacks in the US than in the next 15 countries combined.

Have we really enjoyed watching And Just Like That season 3? No. Are we invested until the end? You bet, and it’s high time Carrie Bradshaw had a U-turn.

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-5-august-2025

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-5-august-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-5-august-2025

Choosing the right cloud GPU hosting means looking beyond just raw power.

Why AI and Document Management may need each other more than either camp now suspects.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-ai-and-rag-need-document-management

Hackers are using generative AI to improve the speed and quality of their attacks, while simultaneously attacking enterprise AI.

Empowering developers with continuous security training is essential to modernizing and strengthening cybersecurity programs.

There's been an uptick in malicious VPN logins lately, but no one knows how they happened yet.

Former Huawei engineers have been sentenced to jail after being accused of stealing secrets from Huawei.
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An action camera is a brilliant way to easily capture fast-paced and high quality video while on the go. But which one should you go for?
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The QuietComfort headphones are usually $349, but they’ve now dropped to $229 with 34% off in various colours.
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Right now, the Tower Vortx XL Dual Stack Air Fryer is available for just £99.99. That’s a full third off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this six-month-old model device.
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Get the Oura Horizon Gen3 Smart Ring for £155 (RRP £249), which is £94.
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Over five years since the GoPro Max launch, DJI has recently unveiled a mighty alternative with the Osmo 360.
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The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is a reliable desktop with a built-in wireless phone charging base. It offers solid performance for everything from everyday work tasks to creative projects. But there are a few things to be aware of. Our review.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-27-aio-review

Dan and Zac take a look back at Windows 10 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and discussing how it's evolved over the years. Plus, a first look at Copilot Mode and the 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop!

ChatGPT chats were showing up in Google Search thanks to a specific setting. Now OpenAI has disabled it — and you can clean up your links.

If you’re going to college, the first thing you’re going to need is a laptop, obviously. And the best accessory for a laptop is an external monitor. If you’ve got those basics covered, the next accessory you s

Cloudflare‘s email security team recently


Most modern laptops lack an optical drive, yet CDs and DVDs are still used in many households, whether for playing old movies, installing older software, or even for making physical backups. An external DVD drive is an uncomplicated and practical solution for those things.
And right now, the best-selling external DVD drive on Amazon is currently on sale. Th

If you’ve had your PC for a while or are issued a laptop for work, it can be difficult to gauge whether your PC is up to speed compared to other PCs. But there’s a quick method I use to find this out: the Windows Experience Index score (WEI).
The WEI was introduced in Windows Vista. It provided a numerical assessment of a computer’s hardware and software pe

For many people, a modern USB-C hub is a handy accessory for working efficiently on the go. Whether in the home office, on the move, or in the office, a multi-port adapter significantly improves the connection options of laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
It’s especially useful for devices with only a few ports, like many ultrabooks or Macbooks. A USB-C hub

Looking for a convertible Windows laptop that won’t decimate your wallet? The Dell Plus 2-in-1, which is currently on sale for $499.99 at Best Buy ($350 off!) right now, is one heck of a contender. It’

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up. This can happen after an update, restart, or when switching to a new device. The good news is that the problem can usually be solved quickly with a few simple steps.

Seagate's 26TB Expansion Desktop HDD has had its price slashed to $249 at Best Buy — now just $9.61 per TB.

We put the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs the Core Ultra 7 265K through a six-round faceoff to determine the winner.

Battlefield 6 will allow you to download the campaign and multiplayer separately with the base game coming in at just 55 GB, and the total size approximating to 80 GB. Those are impressive install sizes for a modern AAA game, especially one that competes with the grand daddy of ridiculous downlaods: COD.


To tackle what's been called the plastic "epidemic," the UN spun up a committee in 2022 tasked with brokering a legally binding global agreement. This ambitious treaty between UN member states was to address the full life cycle of plastics, from production to disp


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The story of NaughtyDuk©’s quality-over-speed mindset, their work with top entertainment brands, and the open-source tools they’ve built along the way. https://webdesignernews.com/quality-over-speed-a-case-for-perfectionism/

In the past, when the idea of computers graphically representing the result of a user’s actions before printing seemed like a plan for the future, a Hungarian programmer had an idea. He wanted to create an editor capable of accurately replicating the final output of a user’s work on a computer. His name was Charles Simonyi, and his project was called Bravo, which became known as the first rich text editor program that... https://webdesignernews.com/the-new-minimum-standard-for-modern-editors/

Swedish design is world-renowned for its clean lines, minimalist approach, and functional beauty, and that same philosophy shines through in typography. https://webdesignernews.com/20-stylish-swedish-fonts-with-scandinavian-simplicity/

Duolingo’s Math team ditches traditional handoff in favor of co-creation, scrappy prototypes, and constant experimentation. https://webdesignernews.com/the-duolingo-method-collaboration-as-a-core-practice/

As always, we’re keeping an eye on the latest tools making life easier for our fellow developers. In this post, we’ve picked some handy open-source tools made for developers like you, whether you’re working with AI, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js. https://webdesignernews.com/fresh-resources-for-web-designers-and-developers-july-2025/