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Digital storefront Itch.io is reindexing its free adult games, and is talking to its partnered payment processors about plans to gradually reintroduce paid NSFW content. In a new Developer Update, the company said the decision will ensure it can "confidently support the widest range of creators in the long term."
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Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in less than four weeks and is on pace to hit its target of 15 million units by April 2026, the company said in its latest earnings report. If that pans out, the Switch 2 would easily outsell the original Switch, which took a
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Apple shares rose 2% in premarket trading on Friday, after the iPhone maker’s quarterly results topped Wall Street expectations, indicating resilience in the face of

If you're going to move and find yourself with stuff you no longer need, consider selling it. These are the tried-and-true methods we recommend. https://www.cnet.com/home/services/about-to-move-heres-the-easiest-way-to-sell-unwanted-items-for-some-extra-cash/#ftag=CADf328eec

Devices like the Meta Ray Bans can be surprisingly good, but they're evolving fast, so you'll probably want to wait right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-smart-glasses-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

While it has a handful of appealing features, this midrange 16-inch convertible ends up being a clumsy assemblage of disparate parts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hp-omnibook-x-flip-16-review-a-poorly-stitched-frankenstein-of-a-2-in-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

Game Pass subscribers can also play the '90s-inspired horror game Abiotic Factor now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-game-pass-added-ground-2-and-these-other-games-in-july/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking to buy an original Switch or Switch 2, you'll need to pick one up right away. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-raises-original-switch-prices-blaming-market-conditions/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are 26 gems in iOS 26 that most people might miss. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/hidden-ios-26-features-apple-didnt-mention-at-wwdc/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Pixel Buds 2a look set to arrive soon, and here's your claimed first look

Too fed up with The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 to keep watching? Let me introduce you to Netflix’s My Oxford Year, which is ticking all the boxes we need filling.

WordPress is going to become so much easier to use: Thanks to Kodee
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Denis Villeneuve's Bond movie appoints SAS: Rouge Heroes scribe.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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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-2-august-2025

A refreshed Bolt comes at a time when the North American market is demanding more affordable electric vehicles.

Edge has dropped in popularity - is Copilot AI going to save the browser, or does Microsoft just need to chill with its overzealous promos?

From My Oxford Year and Final Destination: Bloodlines, to Eyes of Wakanda and Chief of War, here's what's worth watching this weeknd.

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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The first teaser for Spider-Man 4 offers a first-look at Peter Parker's new suit, but it's a swing and a miss for one major reason.

Everyone wants to reach artificial general intelligence but why? Here's what one AI expert thinks.
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Tired of clunky card machines? SoftPOS turns smartphones into powerful, queue-busting payment terminals.

"That's like one client worth of data," the community shrugs following alleged Mailchimp attack.

DoubleTrouble's latest edition sports new capabilities and distribution methods.

Netflix has confirmed 3 Body Problem season 2 is now filming, but with such a long time between seasons, we’ve got the same issue as Stranger Things season 5.

Right now, you can pick up the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB AI Smartphone on Amazon with 21% off.
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Nintendo has announced it will change prices for the original Switch family of systems, including the first-generation Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite and select accessories. The company cited “market conditions” for the US price changes, which will also affect accessories, select amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo. There’s been no confirmation about whether or [...]

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is here, and it may be one of the greatest gaming headsets of all time. It addresses every complaint and then some, and it's great.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review

Microsoft’s long-term bet on Bing is paying off. The search engine has gained market share four years in a row.

Just because it’s tiny doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. This Kamrui Hyper H1 mini PC proves it–it’s small enough to tuck under your monitor, yet powerful enough to rule your workday. Plus, it’s only $400 right now thanks to a 20 percent discount at Amazon.
The beauty of mini PCs is that they can sit on your

It’s summer, it’s hot, and even your laptop is struggling, so it’s time to get a cooling pad. This ChillCore model is currently 20 percent off at Amazon, priced at just $27.98 right now.
Just a few days ago, I jumped back into World of Warcraft. My HP laptop isn’t a gaming rig, but it does have a

Beginning on August 1 of this year, residents in North Dakota will lose access to the adult site Pornhub. Earlier this year the North Dakota State legislature passed SB 2380, which requires “manufacturers of internet-enabled devices a

Remember Windows 11 SE? I didn’t, until I made my regular news rounds this morning. But it looks like the stripped-down, low-power version of Windows, originally intended to counter Chromebooks in the lucrative education market, is making a final bow soon. Mic

Move over, PCI Express 5.0! Micron has shipped the first PCI Express 6.0 SSD, ramping up read and write speeds to unprecedented levels. The bad news? It’s not for PCs.
This week, Micron shipped the Micron 9650 SSD, the world’s first PCIe 6.0 SSD, designed for AI training and inference workloads. Unfortunately, those tasks take place in AI data centers, not

You shouldn’t use “AI” queries or searches for anything personal. You know that, right? Anything powered by a large language model is generally fed right back into it for more training, so it’s even less secure than a regular search. Lots of ChatGPT users got a practical demonstration of this last night, when a huge amount of their queries were found to be searchable

Choosing a thicker mouse pad can significantly improve ergonomics and ease wrist pressure. In contrast, thinner pads often become uncomfortable during long workdays or gaming sessions, as they leave the wrist resting more or less directly on the hard tabletop. A padded base provides soft cushioning that reduces pressure. Large models in particular, which serve as des

What’s another way for Amazon to make money on Alexa+ besides paid subscription plans? You guessed it: advertising. And Amazon’s CEO is already floating the idea of sprinkling ads into the still-gestating Alexa+ experience.
Speaking Thursday during a conference call with investors following Amazon’s second-quarter earnings report, CEO Andy Jassy boasted th

Steam’s sales, both the larger seasonal sales and the smaller themed events, are a smorgasbord for PC gamers. You don’t know precisely what will be on sale, but Steam does post the dates of the events well in advance. The big Autumn sale starts on September 29th, for example. Now you can plan out your wallet wallops for the first half of next year.

It should come as no surprise that students the world over are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots to cheat. On homework, on tests, and on anything else you care to mention. After all, why work something out yourself when there’s an AI chatbot waiting and willing to do the hard work for you?
This is obviously a problem in need of fixing

Intel’s new XeSS 2.1 SDK expands support to Nvidia and AMD GPUs, unlocking frame generation and low-latency rendering across Shader Model 6.4-compatible cards.

Save $350 off the price of Alienware's 4K QD-OLED curved gaming monitor in Dell's back-to-school sale

Horizon Microtechnologies has passed outgassing standard tests that bring us one step closer to using 3D printing components in space travel.

SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung as the world’s top memory maker in Q2 2025, driven by surging HBM demand from AI accelerators. With over 60% HBM market share and record profits, Hynix signals a shift from commodity DRAM to advanced, AI-optimized memory leadership.
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Whether you need a new MacBook for the upcoming semester or you've just been itching to upgrade from an older machine, now's a good time to buy. Amazon has a sale on the latest

Nothing did things differently with its third generation of phones. First came the midrange Nothing Phone 3a (and 3a Pro), which combined stylish hardware with
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OpenAI has removed a controversial opt-in feature that had led to some private chats appearing in Google search results, following reporting by Fast Company that found sensitive conversations were becoming publicly accessible.
Earlier this week, Fast Company revealed that private ChatGPT conversations—some involving highly sensitive topics like drug use and sexual health—were unexpectedly

Most of these changes were introduced with iOS 18 in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-get-clear-icons-and-other-home-screen-changes-in-the-ios-26-beta/#ftag=CADf328eec

I've traditionally resisted the large-size iPhone Pro model, but I'm even more intrigued by it as fall approaches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/new-iphone-17-pro-max-rumors-emerge-and-now-7-features-might-sway-my-upgrade-decision/#ftag=CADf328eec

Speeding through your cleaning means your vacuum isn't lifting more than surface debris. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/youre-probably-vacuuming-wrong-and-making-your-floors-dirtier/#ftag=CADf328eec

To find out if your "hot girl walks" and "Japanese walking" have been paying off, we asked personal trainers if walking is enough exercise by itself. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/japanese-walking-trending-but-is-walking-exercise-personal-trainers-answer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cyberpunk 2077 leads the pack but Fast Fusion and Bravely Default also make for interesting gameplay. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/these-are-the-switch-2-launch-games-you-should-actually-consider/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Gemini has launched Android smartwatches into a new era of AI voice assistants, leaving the Apple Watch in the dust… for now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-apple-watch-series-11-needs-to-catch-up-to-the-galaxy-watch-in-one-key-area/#ftag=CADf328eec

I tested the Turboant R9 and while it doesn't reinvent the wheel, it does have shockingly good performance and a decent feature set for $550. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/this-all-terrain-electric-scooter-punches-above-its-budget-friendly-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

Gemini 2.5 Deep Think has scored well in math competitions, and a version of it is now available for those who fork over $250 a month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-powerful-new-ai-model-can-solve-your-most-complex-problems-if-you-can-afford-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even on a wood board, debris and deep grooves dull knives faster than you realize. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-knives-that-stay-sharp-first-stop-doing-these-7-things/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today - here's what you need to do to keep all your stored passwords.

Tim Cook says Apple is “making good progress” on its Siri overhaul, but users are running out of patience.

Newly published patents show a very cool AirPods case with streaming and sound superpowers

More than half of CEOs threatened with physical violence unless their company paid a ransom demand.

Microsoft is making an important change to Excel to prevent attackers from spreading malware or phishing campaigns.

The JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 are a set of affordable, fitness-focused earbuds that promise pretty big features along with a fit that should make them stay put for workouts. Those big features include active noise cancellation, wireless charging, an app to customise sound, and battery life that can cover hours of exercise time. [...]
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It would seem that there’s a massive outage affecting Samsung TVs, and currently the issue doesn’t have a clear path to a solution. Sometime around July31st/August 1st, Samsung TV users reported issues with loading apps. Effectively it seems as if the Samsung Smart Hub is not working. Samsung doesn’t appear to have acknowledged or officially [...]
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Windows 11 August 2025 Update for version 24H2 begins rollout on August 12, delivering significant new UI and AI features, including Windows Recall reset and export, new AI actions for Click to Do, Settings app AI agent, QMR, and more.

Grounded 2 has only just entered early access, but in its first few days it has already posted numbers on Steam that surpass the original.

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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

Just because it’s tiny doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. This Kamrui Hyper H1 mini PC proves it–it’s small enough to tuck under your monitor, yet powerful enough to rule your workday. Plus, it’s only $400 right now thanks to a 20 percent discount at Amazon.
The beauty of mini PCs is that they can sit on your

If you’re looking for a capable 2-in-1 laptop at a great price, check out this Lenovo Yoga 7–it’s $400 off right now at Best Buy.
Normally $1,000, Best Buy is slashing $400 off for

The best thing about being adults? Adult money! And the beautiful freedom to spend it on whatever we want. Right? Right. Like these absolutely amazing LEGO sets, they’re just calling out to be built and proudly displayed on a shelf somewhere.
Got kids? Great. You can even use them as an excuse to grab that set you’ve been dreaming of. Just saying…

Charging multiple devices at once doesn’t always require a bulky multi-port charger. Sometimes, a smart 2-in-1 does the trick. This Anker model makes it easy to double up on a single cable, and it’s only $17 right now thanks to a 35 percent discount at Amazon.
It’s a four foot cable with three USB-C plugs

Grab your toolkit, we’re going under the hood of Microsoft Windows with Winaero Tweaker and tweaking our setup to make it our own.

MLPerf Client 1.0 has just been released with some big improvements over the prior version 0.6 benchmarking tool.

The Swiss Army Knife of laser cutters, the xTool M1 Ultra burns, cuts, draws, and prints with ink.
https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/xtool-m1-ultra-review