I’ve been wondering for a while what the killer app for Joy-Con mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 might be. Sure,
I am not currently a user of Mastodon, but I have some interest in the project. I was looking at some stuff that seemed to indicate to me that the OSA could make it difficult to self host Mastodon without providing age verification. I was then reading the provisions and realsised that it didn't really affect you unless you have at least 3 million monthly users, so in theory would not affect self hosters with only a few users. But then I thought that if you are federated with a very large ins
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I've tested all the ways to mount your home security cams once you've chosen the right spot. Here's which methods worked best around my home. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/how-to-choose-the-best-mounting-options-for-your-home-security-camera-ive-tried-them-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
The speeds of AT&T's 5G fixed wireless service were significantly lower than advertised, but it's still worth trying if your options are limited. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-att-internet-air-for-a-week-it-wasnt-even-close-to-fast-enough/#ftag=CADf328eec
Check out these expert tips on how to be prepared and get back online the next time you lose power. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/power-outage-heres-how-to-keep-your-internet-on-like-a-pro/#ftag=CADf328eec
There's much to like about Verizon's fiber-optic home internet: straightforward terms, decent perks and solid customer satisfaction scores. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/verizon-fios-internet-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Skip the sweat session at the grill and don't even look at your oven dial. I crunched the numbers, tested the temps and survived the heat wave to find the best cooking appliance for when it's too hot to cook -- but you still have to eat. https://www.cnet.com/news/ditch-the-hot-oven-the-ultimate-summer-cooking-hack-is-sitting-on-your-counter/#ftag=CADf328eec
Streaming services like Netflix are consistently raising their subscriptions. I recommend trying my favorite platform -- it's free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/access-more-than-30000-movies-and-tv-shows-with-this-one-free-item/#ftag=CADf328eec
Game Pass subscribers can also play the new '90s-inspired horror game Abiotic Factor now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-game-pass-adds-ground-2-and-other-games-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's the next big AI moonshot, designed to outthink humans in medicine, physics, strategy, creativity, reasoning and more. Tech giants are racing to get there. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-superintelligence-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ais-endgame/#ftag=CADf328eec
ChatGPT is a user-friendly chatbot that you can dive right into, no account required. We have everything you need to know right here. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-started-with-chatgpt-a-beginners-guide-to-using-the-super-popular-ai-chatbot/#ftag=CADf328eec
The iPhone 17 is right around the corner and I need Apple to focus on what matters. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-please-dont-let-ai-ruin-the-iphone-17s-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec
Review: The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the most fully-realized version of Samsung's ideal flip phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-galaxy-z-flip-7-and-it-impressed-me-in-nearly-every-way-but-one/#ftag=CADf328eec
Want to engage in some (almost) guilt-free online shopping? Here's a technique that could score you some savings. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-saved-hundreds-of-dollars-by-using-klarnas-ai-shopping-assistant-heres-how-to-use-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Two groups claimed responsibility for Aeroflot attack - one from Ukraine, and one from Belarus.
New images suggest Apple has sent someone to take the iPhone 17 Pro for a spin in the outside world.
If you're a member of the multiple monitor club, you're going to love this small but highly convenient tweak.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is almost at an end, but players can still look forward to the Super Showdown finale event on August 2.
Pay with Crypto will allow US PayPal merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments, with multiple coins supported.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/paypal-will-now-accept-payments-in-crypto
ByteDance looks to be collecting huge amounts of user, project and system info from Trae, even when telemetry is toggled off.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/bytedance-ai-tool-caught-spying-on-users
Audacy may be gone from your Roku TV but there are plenty of decent alternatives
There is a weird sense of déjà vu about the Bose QuietComfort Headphones
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The Versa 4 is now available for just £126, with a saving of over £22 compared to its usual £148.99 price, and a big drop from its original £199.99 launch price.
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Whether it’s your keys, wallet, TV remote, or just about anything else, this 4-pack has you covered with a Tile to match, now with 25% off, bringing the price down to just £56.24.
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At the moment, you can grab a Blink Mini security camera for only £16.99, saving yourself a neat £5. There's no guarantee it’ll stay that low for long, so if you’ve been thinking about getting a security camera, now’s a great time.
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From modern app platforms to forced feature upgrades and telemetry concerns, we take a look at 10 of Windows 10's most controversial and defining moments on its 10th anniversary.
Operese is a Windows-to-Linux migration tool that lets users make the transition to the free and open-source operating system with all their files, settings, and installed apps.
A Microsoft Research paper has listed out 40 professions it believes are most at risk from the rise of AI, as well as 40 professions that should be safe (at least for now...)
Two of the Windows Central team have spent hours playing Grounded 2 ahead of its early access launch, and they have some thoughts.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-early-access-review
Microsoft has added a long-requested paste text only shortcut to OneNote, matching functionality already found in Word, Chrome, and other apps.
Elgato Facecam 4K might be an entry-level way into DLSR-like performance in a webcam form factor.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-4k-announced
Grounded 2 has arrived in early access with a brand-new map, a new chapter of the story, and a whole lot of (literal) bugs. But how does it play on handhelds?
We’re big fans of outdoor wall lights that shine either up and down or from the sides, but we haven’t seen any that glow on all four sides at once—or at least, not until now.
With its just-announced Outdoor UpDown Wall Light, Govee is upping the ante with a smart outdoor light fixture that splashes light up, down, left, and right, a setup that’s p
Wait, is this mini PC really just $289? For a machine with specs this good, that almost seems too good to be true—but it’s indeed real, so you should jump on it pronto if you’ve been itching to upgrade your home office PC setup. Right now, the Beelink EQR5 mini PC is $110 off on Amazon with this awesome 28%
Remote access to another PC via the internet can be a blessing, solving many IT problems quickly and easily. The helper can get a clear picture and often solve the problem immediately, even without being physically present. It also avoids the often frustrating process of troubleshooting over the phone.
A surge in support needs is expected around October 14,
If you’re looking for a solid daily driver laptop that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, consider this Dell Latitude model that’s on sale for just $699 at B&H (was $1,099). Yep, that’s right—this productivity laptop with a powerful config is now a whopping $400 off
The tiny new Aaeon PICO-MTU4-SEMI is claimed to be the “world’s smallest Intel Core Ultra-powered Mini PC.”
The Orbi 370 is available starting at $249.99 for a router and one satellite
Researchers have discovered a new method of designing semi-conductors by modeling the electrical resistance inside a chip using quantum computing pattern recognition, and then machine learning to analyze the output data.
Nvidia has ordered 300,000 H20 GPUs from TSMC as Chinese demand surges, despite political backlash over national security risks. The U.S. still hasn’t approved export licenses, but Nvidia aims to retain its foothold in China’s AI market, where rivals like Huawei are gaining ground.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-seeks-extra-300-000-h2
Ukraine's intelligence agency conducted a sustained distributed-denial of service attack on Russian forces in Crimea while independent hacking groups targeted the airline.
A Redditor has demonstrated the ability of the recently launched ChatGPT agent to casually swat away a captcha, so that it can complete its assigned task(s).
Earlier this year, Google rolled out AI Mode to Search users in the US. Now, the notoriously inaccurate "tool" is coming to the UK. While Google's AI overviews have been
Anyone trying to watch porn online in the UK will need to take a selfie first – or share a photo ID. (Yes, both of those might ruin the ‘mood.’) The UK government began checking compliance with its Online Safety Act last Friday, which requires any website that publishes or displays pornographic content to implement a sys
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Kick those sweet cravings to the curb with these natural, healthier sugar substitutes. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-natural-sweeteners-that-can-replace-processed-sugar/#ftag=CADf328eec
Use this simple trick with your ceiling fan to lower your energy bill. Here's how it works. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/lower-your-summer-energy-bills-by-making-sure-your-ceiling-fan-is-spinning-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple is slated to unveil its next iPhone in the coming weeks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/want-to-buy-a-new-iphone-you-should-probably-wait/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even with the fastest speeds available, my home internet still sucked. Here's how I fixed it (and how you can fix yours, too). https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-internet-was-terrible-until-i-tried-these-4-simple-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec
Why confine yourself to being inside? With these apps and exercises, you can get a good workout while getting fresh air. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/ditch-the-stuffy-gym-for-these-outdoor-summer-workouts/#ftag=CADf328eec
By trading in your old printers and PCs, you could even snag store credit at some places. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/you-can-recycle-your-old-computers-and-printers-for-free-heres-where-to-take-them/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ookla releases its first Speedtest Connectivity Report for 2025. Is there a new ISP in the top spot? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/new-speed-test-data-reveasl-the-nations-fastest-internet-provider/#ftag=CADf328eec
Starlink's Residential Lite plan costs just $80 a month. Here's everything you should know before signing up. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/yes-starlink-is-now-much-cheaper-heres-the-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's when you'll receive your first SSDI payment in August. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-august-2025-heres-when-your-next-payment-is-coming/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to pull off a reverse sear on your next steak. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-chef-inspired-steak-hack-delivers-accurate-results-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cleo's AI tool told me I'm traveling responsibly. That's kinda empowering. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/can-you-afford-that-trip-abroad-this-app-tells-you-before-you-book/#ftag=CADf328eec
A bunch of fan-snapped images from the set of Spider-Man 4 have given us a big clue about its position on the MCU timeline.
PlayStation's Project Defiant fight stick is officially called FlexStrike, and it's coming next year.
US cloud hyperscalers account for most of the European cloud market – local providers have lost half their share since 2017.
Does your mouse cursor randomly get larger at times in Windows 11? This annoying bug has reportedly been fixed.
Microsoft has announced it will require age verification for the continued use of its Xbox social features, in accordance with the UK's Online Safety Act.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will playable at Gamescom 2025.
Notifications are overwhelming even security experts, Google Cloud finds.
Users get more options, merchants get simpler operations. It's a win-win.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/website-building/paypal-makes-it-into-wix-payments
Retail Media Networks offer high-margin, data-rich advertising solutions, challenging traditional media with full-funnel capabilities.
Our world relies on maps – think about how many apps and services you use daily that use a location-based component. Surprisingly, there are few maps for businesses to build with and integrate into their own applications.
IT decision-makers are liking the battery life and performance of AI PCs, but Copilot+ PCs aren't enough to tempt them yet.
Fortnite Super Showdown is an upcoming event that'll see Superman racing to save the Island. Here's when it starts, and where to watch it.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/fortnite-super-showdown-event-start-time
While fans may naturally look towards CES 2026 for any new Nvidia GPU announcements, we may be getting a launch later in 2025.
Sony is suing Tencent over Light of Motiram, the publisher's open-world survival game that looks an awful lot like Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Bitchat Mesh private messaging app has been released, and it offers some interesting privacy features.
A brand new series by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is coming to Apple TV+, and we know (almost) nothing except for a phone number. I called it, and have been left baffled.
The X-E5 arrives with a price higher than the X-E4, suggesting Fujifilm sees it not as a beginner option but a serious contender
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Apple has recently unveiled the public beta of the upcoming iOS 26, and we've listed six of the top features you should try first.
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The Pixel’s camera crown isn’t as secure as it once was, and it might actually be about to hand it over without much of a fight.
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Microsoft seemingly offered an upgrade to Windows 11 to unsupported hardware, even though it didn't meet the system requirements.
Somehow, because time is an illusion, back-to-school season is already here. We’re in that brief window where picking the right laptop suddenly feels like the most important thing.
Chinese AI hardware and software developers form alliances to develop AI standards to compete against American AI technologies and deploy AI across a broad set of applications.
Ayaneo has announced that its upcoming Next 2 handheld gaming PC will be powered by AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, sporting an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU with dedicated GPU-levels of performance.
Cadence admits to selling EDA tools to sanctioned entities from 2015 to 2020.
We're living in this weird asymmetry where companies use AI to talk to us, but we're still manually dialing them. Companies everywhere are adopting AI voice agents lately. Big retail, family dentist clinics, local pharmacy. This year, I've been in a few calls where it's super natural sounding AI, which has been pretty cool to experience. But then it got me thinking - why are we, the consumers, still the ones making calls if they're using robots for theirs?
So I built Piper: basically AI th