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This new feature turns some Google queries into bite-size podcast clips so you can learn without reading. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/too-busy-to-read-googles-audio-overviews-summarize-your-search-results-aloud/#ftag=CADf328eec
Gigabyte quietly debuts AI TOP 500 TRX50 desktop with Ryzen Threadripper and RTX 5090.
ChatGPT’s new Project upgrades make for a smarter, more consistent and efficient collaborator.
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A few months ago, at the SmallSat Symposium, a panel issued a sobering warning to space startups: do not chase defence dollars at the expense of long-term sustainability. Why? Because companies, particularly in the space sector, might be tempted to follow the
Mel Brooks made a big splash with his announcement of a Spaceballs sequel. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spaceballs-2-wont-be-here-till-2027-but-you-can-stream-the-original-spaceballs-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The problems swept across major services and websites for an uncomfortable stretch on Thursday before recovery began kicking in. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-cloud-stumbled-and-unplugged-the-internet-heres-how-that-happened/#ftag=CADf328eec
Unseasonable warmth coming soon to Alaska has prompted the first-ever heat advisory for residents. https://www.cnet.com/science/climate/alaska-where-only-2-of-homes-have-ac-just-issued-its-first-heat-advisory-ever/#ftag=CADf328eec
Could AI help make my go-to recipes more nutritious, surprising, easier or fancier so I'd never get bored with my staple meals? This tool said yes, so I gave it a go. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-tastys-ai-powered-recipe-remixes-to-spice-up-my-usual-meals/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 468 for June 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-14-468/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 264, for June 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-14-264/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't need a streaming subscription or cable to watch the big game. Here's another way you can watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-nba-finals-indiana-pacers-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-4-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Woody, Buzz and Jessie will battle a tablet in Toy Story 5, which hits theaters June 19, 2026. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/toy-story-5-the-big-new-rival-is-a-tablet/#ftag=CADf328eec
AMD is making bold acquisitions to challenge Nvidia’s AI lead, but software gaps and ecosystem strength remain concerns.
Forescout finds outdated and internet-exposed solar devices are vulnerable to attack, and urges stricter security.
JSAUX FlipGo Horizon makes it easy to attach two portable monitors to your laptop, but it offers a key feature that many other portable monitor accessories don't.
The Outer Worlds 2 is the first Xbox game to hit $80 USD, and while that seems like a lot, you could be worse off living elsewhere.
A full year after Sony began region locking PlayStation games on PC due to PSN controversy, it's finally selling its games in blacklisted countries again.
If you’re already fed up with the amount of ads you see on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, there could be a reason. Amazon has quietly begun running twice as many ads between movies and TV shows than it did a year ago, reports AdWeek.
When the streaming service
The chief executive of Silicon Motion said in an interview that Nvidia is looking forward to ridiculously fast storage devices to eliminate performance bottlenecks for its AI GPUs.
In a surprise twist, 23andMe founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki is set to regain control of the DNA company's assets, according to a press release from 23andMe. In May, a company call
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The latest TikTok trend has people exposing their terrible exes and most toxic relationship stories to Lorde’s new single “ ">Man of the Year“—with receipts.
Since the song dropped at the end of last month, the trend has quickly gained traction on TikTok. Typically following a slideshow format, users post a selfie before revealing a series of text messages or, worse, a voice note from truly the worst villains.
Can you replace your home internet connection with a mobile hotspot? I tried it for myself, and the results may surprise you. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-using-a-mobile-hotspot-at-home-heres-what-i-learned/#ftag=CADf328eec
A more affordable AT&T cellphone plan is now available across the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/at-t-cheaper-mobile-plan-creates-a-new-deal-for-seniors-yes-thats-anyone-55-or-older/#ftag=CADf328eec
Steam Next Fest lets you get a hands-on first peek at the best upcoming new games. Here are the best demos from this Next Fest. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-10-best-steam-next-fest-games-you-need-to-wishlist/#ftag=CADf328eec
On June 17, PlayStation Plus subscribers can take on supernatural forces or an international conspiracy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/play-fbc-firebreak-deus-ex-and-more-on-playstation-plus-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
For classic scary movies, it's hard to beat the library of horror films on the free streaming service Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-friday-the-13th-and-24-more-fantastic-horror-movies-for-free-on-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stashing an AirTag in one of these spots will help you keep track of the things that matter. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/traveling-this-summer-an-airtag-can-give-you-peace-of-mind/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Apple TV Plus, Hulu and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-deep-cover-echo-valley-and-call-her-alex/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's everything you need to know to watch the game tonight and the rest of the NBA Finals without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-finals-2025-how-to-watch-pacers-vs-thunder-game-4-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
Turn-by-turn directions are still available without internet, if you prepare in advance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/preparing-for-a-summer-road-trip-download-google-maps-offline-for-stress-free-navigation/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cybercriminals attack retailers looking for a payday, but consumers take the hits, especially when the target is food suppliers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-a-cyber-attack-at-a-company-youve-never-heard-of-nearly-derailed-my-anniversary-carrot-cake/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's extra-difficult Wordle No. 1,456, June 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-14-1456/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 14, #734. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-14-734/#ftag=CADf328eec
What if the "unsubscribe" button was a trick to check if the email is active?
The FiiO M21 offers high-spec hi-res without a high price – and has a cool cassette deck case, because why not
It's the upgrade iPad users have been waiting for
Bitsight reveals global risk as unsecured cameras leak private footage, urging users to update credentials, block remote access, and use better security tools.
If you have an older PC and are considering a memory upgrade, you might want to do it sooner than later. Prices for DDR4 memory are expected to jump sharply as the major memory vendors phase out their production in favor of DDR5 DRAM instead.
The latter point is the cause for concern. Reports say that Samsung and SK Hynix have sent end-of-life notices to th
Don’t throw all your popcorn at the screen, but A Minecraft Movie begins streaming exclusively on HBO Max (which used to be Max, which used to be HBO Max) on June 20. The big studio adap
Eric Migicovsky, the creator of Pebble who's reviving the e-paper smartwatch with a new company called Core Devices, shared that the first new smartwatches
The Internet Archive made it easier to search for '90s-era GIFs. GifCities contains millions of animations from the decade of flannel shirts and Soup Nazis. The GIFs were pulled from old GeoCities webpages, which (mostly) bit the dust in 2009.
The new version of GifCities is much easier to search. You can now search semantically, based on the animation's content.
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President Donald Trump announced, back on February 25, that his administration would soon debut a “gold card,” an immigration program that would allow wealthy foreigners, for the low, low price of $5 million, to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. At the time, Trump touted the program as a “great” and “fantastic” revenue generation strategy that would help reduce the national deficit, which approached $2 trillion during the most recent fiscal year.
“Wealthy peop
Singles are increasingly turning to AI to boost their odds in the dating world.
According to a new study, just over a quarter (26%) of singles are using artificial intelligence to enhance their dating lives. That’s a 333% increase from 2024.
Match and the Kinsey Institute surveyed around 5,000 U.S. singles between the ages of 18 and 98 for their 14th annual Singles in America study. The findings show that nearly half of Gen
Google begins experimenting with Audio Overviews in search results. US searchers can opt in to the experiment via Search Labs.
The post Google Launches Audio AI Overviews In Search Labs Test appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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The video game adaptation comes to Max, chicken jockeys and all. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-stream-a-minecraft-movie-on-max/#ftag=CADf328eec
More than 1.1 million Powercore units in the US are affected by the recall. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-powercore-10000-power-banks-for-burning-or-exploding-learn-how-to-get-a-free-replacement/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several of the products I'm watching for CNET's daily tariff price tracker are on sale right now, making it a great time to get them before price hikes take hold. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-daily-price-tracker-the-products-im-watching-that-you-should-get-now-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec
New research reveals 17 VPN apps with undisclosed Chinese ownership, and big tech may be making a profit
Kioxia reveals SSD with 10 million IOPS aimed at handling high-speed AI and machine learning system requirements.
I'm keeping Netflix this June for its queer reality and horror offerings over its main streaming competitor
Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals are bound to be epic this summer.
From the editor's desk? In 2025? In this economy? We have some cool news to share about the future of Windows Central, and we want to hear from you.
Death, taxes, and subscription service price increases. The three horsemen of inevitability. A new code string suggests Xbox Game Pass is next.
OLED monitors are all the rage for desktop PCs, and you can find them for less than you might think. But what if you want something on the go, or just want to add a little extra space to your primary setup? Then check out this OLED portable monitor, just $109.99 on Amazon.
Roku streaming sticks are known for their easy of use; just plug the player in your TV’s rear HDMI port, connect the USB power cable, and start binging. But as plug-and-play as Roku devices can be, adjusting a few key settings will make your streaming experience less choppy.
For example, your video image might skip and stutter without one particular settin
Intel will begin layoffs at its Intel Foundry division in mid-July as part of a new restructuring effort to cut costs while focusing on keeping engineering talent.
Crucial’s latest X10 portable SSD is faster and roomier than its predecessors, but USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 feels dated now that USB4 is readily available.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/crucial-x10-portable-ssd-4tb-review
Lieutenant General Chris Mohan delves into the US Army's 3D Printed drone strategy on the Washington Times' Threat Status podcast.
Intel has put the Arc A750, A770M, A730M, A570M, A530M, and A370M on the EOL list.
ChatGPT's affability and encouraging tone leads people into dangerous, life-threatening delusions, finds a recent NYT article. Many examples of responses encouraging psychosis-like symptoms have been found by a variety of researchers, including some leading people to commit suicide to meet imaginary AI-created phantoms.
While it didn’t quite make the cut in our guide to the best virtual private networks (VPNs),
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets Premium subscribers remotely download playlists to additional devices. For instance, a user could initiate a download on an iPhone for an iPad or for a backup phone ahead of a trip.
That's all fine and good, and useful in limited circumstances. The big news here, however, is that this functionality also works with smartwatches, with integration for Wear OS devices and Apple Watch models. Nothing ruins a good walk or run like forgetting to
Wikipedia is backing off a plan to test AI article summaries. Earlier this month, the platform announced plans to trial the feature for about 10 percent of mobile web visitors. To say they weren't well-received by editors would be an understatement. The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) then changed plans and cancelled the test.
The AI summaries would have appeared at the top of articles for 10 percent of mobile users. Readers would have had to opt in to see them. The AI-generated summaries o
You can finally buy the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US. The $450 console officially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered it both online and in-store in the week since. While
Google’s AI Overviews do not save me time. For one, I work for a tech blog and am therefore professionally curious as to whether or not the generated answers are correct, so I spend a few ticks figuring that out. (Answer: Sometimes, but not always!)
Then things get existential as I contemplate how long a self-cannibalizing system can sustain its
My friend and I got tired of job hunting (347 applications, 4 responses) so we built AI agents to help job seekers instead of replacing them.
The problem: 73% of applications never reach humans, 250+ people apply to each job, but 85% of positions are filled through networking.
Our solution: AI agents that find hiring managers for any LinkedIn job, analyze your profile fit, and generate personalized outreach messages. Instead of competing with hundreds in the application pile, you reach d
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As AI car crashes go, the recent publishing of a hallucinated book list in the Chicago Sun-Times quickly became a multi-vehicle pile-up. After a writer used AI to create a list of summer reads, the majo
Apple previously delayed a Siri update set to imbue the service with more artificial intelligence features and expand its capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/siris-big-ai-upgrade-is-coming-but-reportedly-not-until-spring-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec
You probably aren't washing your sheets and other bedding enough. You also may want to change your sleep habits for cleaner sheets. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/how-often-should-you-wash-your-sheets-heres-what-experts-say/#ftag=CADf328eec