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Trump’s Middle East tour is all about AI diplomacy
The U.S. enjoys its superpower status mainly because of two things:
The more deeply integrated system is coming to older Aston Martins in a few weeks, and is also set to roll out to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-launches-carplay-ultra-with-new-ways-for-drivers-to-customize/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even if there wasn't a breach of Steam's systems, 89 million phone numbers were leaked. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/steam-says-theres-no-need-to-change-your-password-after-data-breach-but-set-up-this-safety-feature-anyways/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple has agreed to "up" production in the US, according to the president. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-asks-apple-to-make-your-next-iphone-in-the-us-not-india/#ftag=CADf328eec
Most of us are paying more than $200 a year in subscriptions we're not even using. Rocket Money can help. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/drowning-in-subscriptions-i-saved-400-in-15-minutes-with-rocket-money-heres-how-you-can-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
Different mattress types have their own features and benefits, but which is right for you will depend on a few things. Let me explain. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/memory-foam-vs-hybrid-mattresses-which-is-right-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ashwagandha could help you deal with stress and inflammation, and that's just the beginning. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/these-5-reasons-you-should-be-taking-ashwagandha/#ftag=CADf328eec
With its new flagship noise-canceling headphones, Sony has fixed the small design flaws of the XM5 and improved performance across the board with even better sound quality, noise canceling and upgraded voice calling. Alas, their price has increased to $450, but so have the prices for other premium noise-canceling headphones. CNET Executive Editor discusses how they stack up against competitors from Bose, Apple and Sonos in his full review. https://www.cnet.com/videos/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-cream
Google's Expressive Captions can also convey more emotions and label new sounds in videos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/gemini-can-now-answer-questions-about-images-in-googles-talkback-screen-reader/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sony upgraded the design and performance of its flagship noise-canceling headphones, pushing them slightly ahead of the competition. But not surprisingly, their price has also increased. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-hail-to-the-new-noise-canceling-king/#ftag=CADf328eec
Check out CNET's tariff impact tracker is keeping tabs on price moves for several popular products as Walmart becomes one of the biggest retailers to warn of price hikes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-daily-tariff-price-tracker-prices-steady-as-major-retailer-issues-warning/#ftag=CADf328eec
Garmin's brightest displays and a built-in speaker and microphone adorn two new watches.
Google is warning that the UK is no longer the only target as multiple retailers report suffering an attack.
noyb has sent a cease and desist letter asking to halt Meta AI training scheduled to kick off on May 27 as an opt-out option. Here's all you need to know.
Nintendo has revealed a new way for players to customize the Switch 2's GL/GR buttons.
Find out when and where you can watch Doctor Who season 2 episode 6 with our help.
Short passwords are no match for modern GPUs, which can try billions of combinations per second.
The folding headband is back, with a whole new audio chip
Future versions of Chrome should de-elevate from admin privileges by default, reducing the attack surface significantly.
Surfshark has expanded its Dedicated IP offering from 13 to 20 locations worldwide. Here's all you need to know.
Looking to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2 on release day? Here are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games that you'll want to keep an eye on, including Mario Kart World.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-launch-games
See the best Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pre-order deals from retailers and carriers.
With enforced changes to the App Store guidelines meaning Apple is far less likely to be taking a cut of Spotify subscription revenue, Apple has a novel idea to ensure it gets paid: Do more to bring Spotify users to Apple Music. The company appears to be expanding testing of a tool that helps users [...]
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First impressions of Sony's 2025 flagship over-ears
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Should you upgrade?
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Sony has officially unveiled its latest pair of flagship headphones, the WH-1000XM6. Here’s how they compare to 2020’s WH-1000XM4 over-ears.
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Need a cost effective laptop for your studies or everyday work? Amazon’s latest Chromebook deal is an instant winner. I’ve said it plenty of times before but if you want a laptop that provides tons of functionality at a genuinely reasonable price, then you should ignore the Windows crowd and opt for a ChromeOS toting [...]
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A reliable leaker claims Microsoft intends to launch new Surface PCs next year with AMD's upcoming Arm-based chip codenamed Sound Wave, but said chip looks to be designed for low-powered devices.
DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is available right now, and you've got some options for how you want to listen to it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-soundtrack-now-available
Doom is here. Not that Doom ever really leaves us, even if all you have on your PC is a PDF reader. But more specifically, Doo
Ever stumbled across something so perfect that you can’t remember living without it? For me, it’s these frighteningly satisfying, OCD-fueling cable ties, and I’m a bit panicky because I’m running out.
I got hooked on cable management when building my first PC
Back in March, one Twitter user leaked a new Windows 11 24H2 feature that tells you whether your PC hardware is powerful enough to handle demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. Now, that feature is being tested via Windows Insiders and wil
What’s the easiest way to protect your Windows-based PC? Aside from the usual stuff about keeping your security updated, you really shouldn’t be logged in as an administrator if all you’re doing is watching Netflix. An upcoming tweak to Chrome will keep it from launching with administrator privileges, and that’s a good thing.
Microsoft’s own Edge browser, w
Like most other tech companies, Google is investing heavily in the development of AI models and trying to incorporate AI into anything and everything in their portfolio. The latest endeavor involves Google integrating its Gemini AI assistant into its world-popular Chrome browser.
What was once a rumor back in March has now been confirmed by Google, who inte
Are you ready for this year’s summer adventures? I’m already daydreaming about mine and I can’t wait to start capturing all those special moments once June finally arrive. If you’re feeling the same, you’re going to want a proper action camera like GoPro Hero11 Black Mini
This deal had me rubbing my eyes because I couldn’t believe it was real. Right now, it’ll only cost you $549 for a touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop with an Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. I’m talking about the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 that’s currently
Google has released a new security update for its Chrome 136 browser, one day later than expected. Several vulnerabilities have been fixed in Chrome versions 136.0.7103.113/114 for Windows and macOS and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux. According to Google, one of the vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild. Other Chromium-based browsers are expected to follow
Tencent claims it has a strong stockpile of GPUs for AI development in the face of investor concerns.
Antec released a new version of its Vortex AIO cooler that comes with a 5-inch IPS display.
Nvidia has allegedly delayed its upcoming SOCAMM technology due to supply chain and reliability problems. The technology was originally supposed to debut in Nvidia's GB300 workstation product, but has been moved up to run in next-gen Rubin/Rubin Ultra products.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-postpones-socamm-technology-originally-plan
Changing file permissions gives precise control over who can read or write to a file or directory, or who can execute a script or program. Let’s learn how to control these settings from the command line.
Intel has reported ten new GPU-related security vulnerabilities affecting drivers and graphics control software across a range of its GPU offerings this week. The announcement immediately follows announcements of a Spectre workaround from ETH Zurich.
If you're active on Threads, you've probably noticed that posts with links don't do very well with the app's recommendation algorithm. This is especially noticeable if you're a publisher, creator or, yes, a journalist who depends on social media to share your work.
Threads' ambivalence to links isn't an accident. Instagram and Threads boss Adam Mosseri has
If you’ve asked Grok, the AI chatbot baked into Elon Musk’s X platform, a question this week, you might have been slightly confused by its response. In what appears to have been some kind of bug that has since been addressed, the AI model was giving responses to users that repeatedly referred to claims about a "white genocide" in South Africa, even when it had nothing to do with the
Folks who are starting to build out their smart home security systems could do a lot worse than going with Nest's cameras. The Google brand offers an accessible entry point into home security (especially if you already have a Google account for Gmail, YouTube or the company's other services). As such, the
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are getting an upgrade to better help the blind and low vision community. The AI assistant will now provide "detailed responses" regarding what's in front of users. Meta says it'll kick in "when people ask about their environment." To get started, users just have to opt-in via the Device Settings section in the Meta AI app.
The company shared a vide
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LiveSplat is a system for turning RGBD camera streams into Gaussian splat scenes in real-time. The system works by passing all the RGBD frames into a feed forward neural net that outputs the current scene as Gaussian splats. These splats are then rendered in real-time. I've put together a demo video at the link above.
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National parks posting thirst traps on TikTok was not on anyone’s 2025 bingo card.
Recently, a Yellowstone National Park fan account has gone viral for pairing clips of adult entertainers and shirtless celebrities with sweeping shots of the park’s natural beauty.
Money is pouring into the AI industry. Will software survive the disruption it causes? https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/05/15/whether-ai-is-a-bubble-or-revolution-how-does-software-survive/
Hey, isn't there a fairly new CSS feature that works with scroll regions? Oh yes, that's Scroll-Driven Animations. Shouldn't that mean we can trigger an animation while scrolling through the items in a CSS carousel?
Scroll-Driven Animations Inside a CSS Carousel originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
Motorola pulled out all the stops for the newest member of the Razr family. https://www.cnet.com/videos/review-we-take-the-1300-razr-ultra-for-a-spin/#ftag=CADf328eec
Review: Motorola pulled out all the stops for the newest Razr. It has high-end features, tons of AI and more durability. But it also comes with a $1,300 price tag. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-motorola-razr-ultra-its-good-but-flipping-expensive/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new Razr Ultra mixes retro cool vibes with modern power. Here's how it looks up close. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/motorola-razr-ultra-is-a-retro-icon-reborn-with-a-design-for-the-future/#ftag=CADf328eec
The lower-cost member of Motorola's 2025 Razr phone family is still quite the looker. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/motorola-razr-2025-is-a-fashion-forward-700-flip-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Max, 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-the-brutalist-welcome-to-wrexham-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Slick Write can become your personal AI "grammar snob," but presented as a detailed, nonjudgmental teacher throughout the writing process. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-can-analyze-every-aspect-of-your-writing-heres-how-to-implement-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
The $700 Razr exudes elegance with its design, but you will be taking a performance hit compared with traditional phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorola-razr-2025-review-its-got-the-look/#ftag=CADf328eec
The rule is meant to make it just as easy to cancel as it is to sign up. Companies asked for more time to comply. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-ftcs-click-to-cancel-rule-delay-could-make-it-harder-to-ditch-unwanted-subscriptions/#ftag=CADf328eec
We spoke to a crime expert and got some surprising information about how burglars choose houses and how you can protect your home against them. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/how-to-stop-a-home-invasion-criminologist-reveals-top-tips-to-stop-burglars/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even if there wasn't a breach of Steam's systems, 89 million phone numbers were leaked. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/update-steam-says-theres-no-need-to-change-your-password-after-data-breach-but-set-up-this-safety-feature-anyways/#ftag=CADf328eec
As tariff price hikes come closer to reality, the Trump administration has begun touting new trade deals as a way out of economic turmoil. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-price-hikes-loom-as-trump-attempts-trade-deals/#ftag=CADf328eec
The more deeply integrated system will come to older Aston Martins in a few weeks, and is also set to roll out to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/apple-debuts-carplay-ultra-on-aston-martins-with-fresh-customization-options/#ftag=CADf328eec
The watch's X-Tap sensor makes it simple to get an overview of your health. But it won't be available in the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/huawei-watch-5-tested-easy-heart-scanning-but-not-for-americans/#ftag=CADf328eec
Incredible power –and Dali says it delivers incredible precision too
From Kryptonite bullets to DC comic creator tributes, Superman's latest trailer is full of missable moments.
Ubisoft has finally shared a release window for the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake
At least two ransomware groups were spotted abusing the 10/10 bug, including a known Russian actor BianLian.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/sap-netweaver-woes-worsen-as-ransomware-gangs-join-the-attack
From website builder to visual design suite.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/wix-takes-aim-at-adobe-and-canva-with-new-online-design-platform
Wednesday season 2's cast has gotten even bigger and I can't wait for it return to Netflix.
Spotify is merging audiobooks with popular music with its new 'Follow-Along' experience - these are my first impressions.
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-16-may-2025
This is as close to the Apple Car as we will get for now
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-16-may-2025
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-16-may-2025
How we can stay ahead of cyber threats in the age of AI and quantum computing.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/safeguarding-data-for-the-quantum-era
Nucor was forced to shut down production but it's currently resuming.
"Old vs. new tech," reliance on technology, geopolitical instability increase cyber threat, according to Allianz.
Steve Jobs loved glass, but this would be too much
Wake up, Samurai. A freshly proposed U.S. law could spell big trouble for today's best games and future favorites.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/us-bill-could-ban-games-with-adult-content
Do underwhelming RTX 5090 laptop graphics signal a slower rate of innovation for GPUs?
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/underwhelming-5090-slower-innovation-gpus