To mark the year anniversary of the M3 Air, Apple is rumored to be readying an M4 refresh of its most affordable laptop. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-rumors-m4-macbook-air-update-expected-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you play the mainline games or the mobile apps, there's plenty free stuff to claim during the annual Pokemon celebration. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/heres-all-the-free-stuff-you-can-get-this-pokemon-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Battery technology has made significant strides. With modern EV batteries now lasting over 100,000 miles, you might not feel the need to replace them. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/it-costs-a-lot-replace-ev-batteries-but-how-often-do-you-need-to/#ftag=CADf328eec
Bizarre AI videos are nothing new, but as AI models become more advanced and easier to use, they show up in new contexts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/viral-trump-gaza-video-shows-how-quickly-ai-slop-can-spread/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's hard to choose just Pikachu in this Skinnydip collection of Pokemon phone cases, which also includes other accessories like bags, phone charms and AirPod cases, all of which you can find at the Pokemon Center store. https://www.cnet.com/videos/pokemon-iphone-cases-and-accessories-unboxed/#ftag=CADf328eec
Its GPT-4.5 model is also better able to recognize patterns, draw connections and think more creatively, according to the company. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-says-its-new-chatgpt-4-5-has-better-emotional-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec
Singer Katy Perry will make good on her "Firework" lyric that urges listeners to "shoot across the sky." https://www.cnet.com/science/katy-perry-gayle-king-and-lauren-sanchez-are-going-to-space/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your CD earnings aren't all yours to keep. Be sure to budget for paying the government their share. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-you-have-money-in-a-cd-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-about-paying-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new Cricut Maker 4 and Cricut Explore 4 offer a new sensor for accuracy and loads of smaller improvements to its excellent platform. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/cricuts-new-lineup-of-cutting-machines-promise-bigger-faster-and-greater-accuracy/#ftag=CADf328eec
The effort is said to be part of Meta's initiative, called Project Ray, aimed at taking on TikTok. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/instagram-may-spin-off-reels-as-a-standalone-app-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec