
Satellite texting will be available immediately, while data access through third-party apps like X and WhatsApp is coming in October. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobiles-starlink-service-launches-next-week-heres-how-to-get-it-on-any-carrier/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Chef iQ Sense thermometer has become a kitchen essential in my home, and you can get a single-probe set for just $66 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-smart-thermometer-is-so-good-i-drove-it-cross-country-and-now-its-almost-half-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

The rideshare company plans to invest several hundred million dollars into the program. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/uber-announces-global-robotaxi-plan-with-lucid-and-nuro/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out these highly rated series on HBO Max, plus a look at what's coming out in July. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/best-tv-shows-on-hbo-max-july-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Celebrate all of the smileys, hearts and gestures for World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/does-your-favorite-emoji-crack-the-list-of-cnets-top-picks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Thanks to its small size, easy-to-use app and full feature set, I think the Blink Mini 2 is all most people will ever need from a security camera. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-was-amazed-by-just-how-much-this-tiny-security-camera-can-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

ModifyHealth is meal delivery coupled with one-on-one nutrition support to help people with GI issues identify triggers and food aversions. Here's how it works and what to expect. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/theres-a-meal-subscription-for-people-with-ibs-and-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The original partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft began five years ago. We'll soon be able to see the fruits of the union, with the upcoming adaptation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-greenlights-assassins-creed-tv-series-adaptation/#ftag=CADf328eec

We reached out to personal trainers to discuss the health benefits of walking, and how you can take this low-impact workout to the next level. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/new-study-finds-walking-14-more-steps-minute-support-healthy-aging/#ftag=CADf328eec

Also, 10,000 steps a day isn't going to make you healthy. https://www.cnet.com/health/common-health-myths-debunked/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the top tips on correctly identifying a heart attack and helping quickly during an emergency, according to cardiologists. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/survive-a-heart-attack-with-these-5-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

These are our tips for protecting them as you get older. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/10-tips-to-keep-your-eyes-healthy-as-you-age/#ftag=CADf328eec

Along with the price bump, the streamer is testing a new subscription tier. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peacock-streaming-price-hike-to-arrive-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 18, No. 1,490. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-18-1490/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 18, #768. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-18-768/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 18, No. 298. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-18-298/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 18 No. 502. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-18-502/#ftag=CADf328eec

Despite trust in smart home tools and cameras, though, older people are generally skeptical of AI-generated material. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-powered-smart-devices-help-older-adults-age-at-home-survey-finds/#ftag=CADf328eec

I’ve always thought the cover screens on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line of folding phones were too slim to use comfortably, but the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 solves this issue – the only problem now is the price.

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.

We're going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X) to see if they can live up to our audiophile earbuds dreams.

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.

At least three groups were targeting different organizations in the same industry.

AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 mobile processor could see x86-64 Copilot+ PCs challenging Qualcomm's ultra-affordable ARM64 Snapdragon X equivalents for the budget crown.

Porn games have been on Steam for years now, but many just got taken down from the platform after a recent policy change. Here's Valve's new rule.

Europe’s summer heatwave may be highlighting Intel’s “Raptor Lake” bug in a different way: users may have not paid attention on how to patch it, and their systems are crashing as a result.
Gabriele Svelto, an engineer for Mozilla, posted that he could essentially geolocate crash reports (which identify the processor, presumably) and tie them to areas which

Time for another price hike, this time from Peacock, and it’s a big one.
Starting July 23 for new subscribers, Peacock will raise the price of its ad-supported Premium tier to $10.99 a month, according to Variety, a $3-a-month in

After five years of development, one of Steam's coziest games is leaving Steam early access and making the jump to consoles. Starting today, you can purchase The Wandering Village on PC, Nintendo Switch and

There's finally a full trailer for Tron: Ares, the third installment in the decades-long sci-fi franchise. This comes after a ">teaser dropped a few months back and over two years after the film was first announced.
The new footage is pretty cool, and gets into the meat of this threequel.

The Unicode Consortium has announced that it's adding what's essentially a Bigfoot emoji to the open Unicode standard this fall. The famous cryptid will appear as "Hairy Creature" alongside a selection of other fun new emoji options in Unicode 17.0.
It might seem strange that a consortium of compani

Google has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a what is believed to be the largest smart TV botnet in the world — BadBox 2.0.
The company said in its complaint that this China-based botnet had compromised more than 10 million uncertified devices — including TV streaming boxes, tablets and projectors. Google said that cybercriminals p

Add this to the list of "things that might be fun if you had a buttload of money": Someone forked over $5.3 million in a Sotheby's

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“Kindness, maybe that’s the real punk rock,” says James Gunn’s Superman, which hit theaters this past weekend. It’s a message that seems to have resonated deeply with Gen Z. One X user said: “I haven’t felt depressed even once” since watching it.

OpenAI is rolling out a new AI agent within ChatGPT that can browse the web and conduct deep research.
An AI agent is similar to an AI app that can retain extensive information about a user and an automated workflow, reasoning its way toward task completion. This new ChatGPT agent is a hybrid.

Google's John Mueller explains how to remove pages from Google Search, why sitelinks can't be controlled manually, and when to use the URL removal tool.
The post Google’s John Mueller Clarifies How To Remove Pages From Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Former Google Search engineer Andrew Yan launches Athena, a startup helping brands optimize their visibility in AI-generated answers.
The post Ex-Google Engineer Launches Athena For AI Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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The popular gaming platform is adding 'Trust Connections' that will lift some of its communication filtering for the age group. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/roblox-adds-age-verification-for-teens-who-want-to-chat-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everywhere the self-driving service operates now, and where it's slated to arrive in the future. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-in-austin-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi/#ftag=CADf328eec

We named Sony's new ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker the best midrange model when it launched. It normally lists for $330 but is currently on sale for a much more affordable $248. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-sounding-midrange-bluetooth-speaker-ive-tested-is-25-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Download hundreds of free or heavily discounted books for a limited time only. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/stuff-your-kindle-day-is-now-grab-free-and-1-sci-fi-and-dystopian-e-books/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say these are the best supplements to help you age gracefully. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-best-vitamins-and-minerals-for-older-adults/#ftag=CADf328eec

This mini soundbar caught my eye because of its low price, then it won me over with its impressive sound. And you can get it for just $79. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-recommend-the-tiny-roku-streambar-se-at-full-price-and-now-its-21-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the Phoenix and Knull clash in Marvel Rivals Season 3, there has never been a better time to don new skins and leap into battle. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/get-a-free-storm-skin-hawkeye-skin-and-more-in-marvel-rivals-season-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Aly Lopez highlights today's big tech news, including an EcoFlow home battery backup system to rival Tesla, $90 billion AI data center investments and the MLB's "robo ump" debut. https://www.cnet.com/videos/90-billion-ai-investments-mlb-robot-umpires-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

I had no idea how much some of my daily habits were affecting my sleep quality and daytime energy levels -- until I started using the Oura Ring. https://www.cnet.com/deals/one-feature-of-the-oura-ring-4-completely-transformed-my-sleep-quality/#ftag=CADf328eec

ChatGPT Agent can connect to your various services to do complex tasks for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-unleashes-chatgpt-agent-to-be-your-personal-assistant/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nintendo has explained why Donkey Kong wears clothes in the latest Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza.

Popular Ubisoft franchise Assassin's Creed is coming to Netflix and we can only hope it's better than the movie.

Versions 3.3 and 3.4 are vulnerable. Older - or newer - versions, are not.

ChatGPT Agent is the star of OpenAI's show today
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/openai-july-17-announcement-live-event

An ongoing campaign leveraging a SonicWall vulnerability has been identified.

Yesterday, auction house Sotheby’s just auctioned off the largest known Martian meteorite. The stone NWA 16788 sold for $5.3 million, more than expected and the highest price ever for a meteorite.

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series has been shining with cutting-edge technology since January 2025, but Nvidia is now following suit for the RTX 40 series with some upgrades.
The GeForce 590.26 preview driver, which is available on Nvidia’s developer website, allows owners of Ad

Retro emulation gadgets, the ones that look like an alternate universe version of a Game Boy Advance, are enormously popular. They’re cheap, portable, and capable of running pretty much any console game made before 2000 or so (and sometimes beyond). But the companies running them sometimes have a less-than-legal approach to ROMs themselves, and that’s creating proble

AMD shares the pricing and release date for the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 WX-series processors and Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics cards for professional and workstation users.

A YouTuber fixes a degrading Ryzen 7 5800X by downclocking the CPU by 300 MHz in the BIOS.


"This is probably the most uncertain future NASA has faced, maybe since the end of Apollo," Casey Dreier tells me over the phone. Dreier is the chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, a nonprofit that advocates for the exploration and study of space.
On July 10, the Senate Appropriations Committee met to discuss the

Hollywood video game adaptations continue to have a moment. Following the success of HBO's The Last of Us and Amazon's Fallout, Netflix has officially

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with a group of current and former company directors and officers, just agreed to settle to end a trial that sought $8 billion in damages, according to a report by Reuters. Zuckerberg and the others will actually be paying out to Meta shareholders as

Amazon’s decarbonization goals are being undermined by its push to be a leader in generative AI. Its most recent sustainability report concedes its overall carbon emissions grew for the first time since 2022. It reported a six percent increase in its carbon footprint across 2024, laying much of the blame at the feet of its data center rollout.
The reported incr

It’s likely that you predominantly associate Spotify with music and podcasts, but if you’re a Premium member, you also get 15 hours of audiobook access per month. For some members, though, that clearly isn’t enough, as Spotify has introduced a new add-on subscription that doubles that listening time.

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If you have the Notion Desktop App installed, you may have started to notice a "In a meeting? Start AI Meeting Notes" notification pop up exactly when you are joining a virtual meeting (e.g. joining a Google Meet on Firefox).
At first, I assumed it must have been using my Google Workspace account to snoop on my calendar. But then I started to notice it would notify exactly when I joined even if I was late and the meeting had previously started.
This was the response from Notion Support a

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Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday.
The parties did not disclose details of


Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on Wednesday to make them tradable, paving the way for their wide sale and purchase — potentially boosting the value of the president’

Your gut microbiome plays a powerful role in everything from digestion and immunity to mood and overall health. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/signs-your-gut-is-unhealthy-and-the-4-ways-to-restore-it/#ftag=CADf328eec


Although interest will restart next month, borrowers enrolled in SAVE remain in a general forbearance -- for now. If you're in PSLF, pursuing forgiveness or unable to afford your monthly payment, you have some options. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/do-student-loan-borrowers-in-save-need-to-do-anything-before-aug-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

Both Samsung and Google debuted redesigns of their most recent fold phones, and here's how their specs stack up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-specs-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-fold-how-each-fold-phone-compares/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Windmill window air conditioner helped me survive the record-breaking heatwave that struck Philadelphia in late June. https://www.cnet.com/deals/no-central-air-no-sweat-this-window-ac-cools-my-two-story-row-house-all-summer-long/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Android phone-makers are desperate to make their devices stand out. But in the age of Gemini, non-Google AI may not be the best way to do it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-ai-the-new-android-bloatware-why-phone-makers-are-scrambling-for-your-attention/#ftag=CADf328eec

The addition to Apple's suite of games launches just in time for World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apples-new-emoji-game-gives-you-a-smiley-wordle-alternative/#ftag=CADf328eec

Economic instability and Trump's tariffs continue to weigh on the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/july-mortgage-rate-forecast-buyers-retreat-as-rates-rebound/#ftag=CADf328eec

You should probably clean your oven more often than you do, and here's why. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/can-you-remember-the-last-time-you-cleaned-your-oven-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The defending champions take on the impressive Swedes in this quarterfinal clash in Zurich. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-sweden-vs-england-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-uefa-womens-euro-2025-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-18-july-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-18-july-2025

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-18-july-2025

Marvel Rivals Summer skins are now live, bringing swimsuit versions for Luna Snow, Thor, Psylocke, Loki, and The Thing. Here's how to unlock them, and what rewards are available.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-3-summer-skins-swimsuit-rewards