Price increases are becoming the norm amid Trump's tariff policies, with Subaru set to charge more in the US market and Walmart clashing with the president over impending inflation. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-ive-got-everything-you-need-to-know-as-walmart-subaru-hikes-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Google wants you to upload photos of yourself so it can use AI to show you what you'd look like wearing different clothes. In the absence of more details about privacy protections, there are good reasons not to. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-new-try-on-ai-shopping-feature-feels-like-a-privacy-nightmare/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's cicada season again. Are you prepared for the noise? https://www.cnet.com/news/im-dreading-cicada-season-the-latest-swarm-will-invade-these-states/#ftag=CADf328eec
I need to know if Gemini used its Master Ball on a Pidgey or not. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/google-gemini-beat-pokemon-blue-and-i-have-questions/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,432 for May 21. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-21-1432/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for Connections for May 21, #710. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-21-710/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 240, for May 21. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-21-240/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 444 for May 21. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-21-444/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: I must ask: if Google's creative AI tools are so great, why wasn't it able to show us anything of actual artistic merit during I/O? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-ai-generated-content-looks-a-lot-like-slop-to-me/#ftag=CADf328eec
Satellite imagery and AI combine to find and knock down fires before they get out of control. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-positions-firesat-to-better-identify-forest-fires-from-orbit/#ftag=CADf328eec
These glasses are the second project confirmed for Google's AI-powered Android XR family of products. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xreal-unveils-project-aura-new-ai-powered-android-xr-glasses-at-google-io/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep your money safe from economic storms in these low-risk accounts. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/stop-a-recession-from-wrecking-your-finances-by-putting-your-money-here/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google is bringing "frontier capabilities" from the gen AI realm to a search page near you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-ai-mode-will-change-your-search-experience-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Is your Android device getting a little creaky? These small tweaks can significantly improve your experience. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-older-android-phone-will-thank-you-for-making-these-changes/#ftag=CADf328eec
The experience launches in beta to a subset of US Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazon-music-rolls-out-ai-powered-search-feature-to-select-users/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to arrive on June 5, and we've got an insight into Cyberpunk 2077's performance on the device.
Google's big I/O 2025 keynote gave us a massive number of new AI tools including Beam and Flow, plus upgrades for everything from Gemini to AI Search. Here's the lowdown.
Google finally shows off what its Android XR glasses and headset are capable of, and it's a mixed bag for now.
Huawei has seemingly set the bar for 2-in-1 laptops, with the new MateBook Fold Ultimate Design featuring a new, stellar folding mechanism.
Samsung is confident that the battery life in the Galaxy S25 Edge won't feel like a compromise.
AI won’t completely replace humans, and might even make us better overall, Michael Dell tells TechRadar Pro.
DOOM: The Dark Ages has already crossed 3 million players, a milestone it reached seven times faster than DOOM Eternal, according to publisher Bethesda.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-3-million-players
This might be the best deal I’ve seen all year on a budget laptop. Right now, Acer—by way of eBay—is selling a refurbished Aspire 15.6-inch laptop with 16GB of RAM, a touchscreen display, and an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for just $287.99. For a laptop that’s normally $500 retail, that’s a certified banger of a deal.
TP-Link BE65 Outdoor takes direct aim at the Eero Outdoor 7
Thermaltake becomes the newest case maker to offer wooden texture finish on its range of cases
Google has begun rolling out AI Mode to every Search user in the US. The company announced the expansion during its I/O 2025 conference. Google first began previewing AI Mode with testers in its
Google has dug back into its past and introduced its latest take on smart glasses during I/O 2025. Glasses with Android XR brings Gemini AI to smart glasses thanks to an expanded partnership between Google and Samsung. These smart glasses can sync with a smartphone to
Google originally launched SynthID, its digital watermark for AI-generated content, as a way to detect whether an image was created using the company's Imagen model in 2023. Now, at
Today is one of the most important days on the tech calendar as Google kicked off its I/O developer event with its annual keynote. As ever, the company had many updates for a wide range of products to talk about.
The bulk of the Android news was revealed last week, during a special edition of The Android Show. However, Tuesday's keynote still
The latest video game to be getting the TV show treatment is a pair of hugely popular mobile titles. Developer Supercell is partnering with Netflix for an animated series based on the world of its games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. Fletcher Moules, who directed the original Clash of Clans animated videos on YouTube, will be the showrunner for the Netflix proje
In the latest episode of How to Dismantle Public Services in 12 Easy Steps, a Trump executive order targeting libraries has real-world consequences. The AP
The French government has forbidden Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from leaving the country without official authorization, according to a report from Politico. Durov was
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Two CNET editors tested Ninja's latest air fryer, and we're calling it a top-tier pick for quick, crispy eats. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/tested-this-sleek-glass-air-fryer-is-our-new-favorite-kitchen-gadget/#ftag=CADf328eec
From its new Project Aura XR glasses to Chrome's wants-to-be-more-helpful AI mode, Gemini Live and new Flow generative video tool, Google puts AI everywhere. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-io-announcements-the-latest-ai-upgrades-coming-to-gemini-xr-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
New shopping features also let you ask Gemini to help find exactly what you're looking for. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-new-ai-mode-will-let-you-try-on-clothes-while-you-shop-online/#ftag=CADf328eec
At Google I/O today, the tech giant debuted a brand new AI filmmaking tool. But the price tag might be a deal-breaker. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-google-tool-wants-you-to-get-into-the-flow-of-making-movies-with-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
Gemini in Chrome can do a lot more than summarize a web page for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-chrome-gets-major-gemini-ai-integrations-but-only-for-paid-users/#ftag=CADf328eec
The pricey new Google AI Ultra also comes with a huge amount of cloud storage and a ton of other features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-ai-ultra-new-250-monthly-subscription-has-all-the-newest-ai-features/#ftag=CADf328eec
Android XR head Shahram Izadi talked to CNET about Google's big next steps for AI, AR and VR, and the company's partnerships with Samsung, Warby Parker and Xreal. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/exclusive-google-sees-xr-smart-glasses-as-the-ultimate-use-for-ai-with-warby-parker-samsung-and-xreal-on-deck/#ftag=CADf328eec
We're all about going green -- but staring at rotting veggies on the counter can really stink. This ridiculously easy trick for odor-free composting can help. https://www.cnet.com/news/no-stink-no-fuss-the-compost-hack-your-nose-will-thank-you-for/#ftag=CADf328eec
The latest Residential Lite plan only costs $80 a month but it offers just half the speed of the standard plan. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-is-now-offering-a-40-discount-in-30-states-but-there-is-a-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec
We talked to experts and got the scoop. Here are the best supplements for aging gracefully. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/experts-share-the-6-best-vitamins-and-minerals-for-older-adults/#ftag=CADf328eec
An economic downturn combined with high inflation is a double-whammy for your finances. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/stagflation-is-the-economys-sleeping-bear-trumps-tariffs-could-wake-it-experts-warn/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Heston 120 is a premium, $1,000 soundbar from a company better known for its guitar amps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/marshall-soundbar-wants-to-dial-your-tv-to-eleven/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google revealed its first two eyeglass-maker partnerships, with more brands to come. https://www.cnet.com/tech/google-making-ai-powered-glasses-with-warby-parker-gentle-monster/#ftag=CADf328eec
Users will be able to drop their ticket-buying query straight into the Google search bar, then sort through results. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-ai-mode-will-help-you-buy-tickets-to-concerts-sporting-events/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google just announced Google AI Ultra, and it comes with a staggeringly high price tag.
MSI showed off some new and updated AI-infused gaming hardware at Computex 2025
AI image generator Imagen 4 is now available for all Gemini users, here's what you need to know about it.
Google’s new Deep Think mode in Gemini 2.5 Pro enables it to reason through complex tasks with more thoughtfulness.
Google is expanding the use of AI Mode in Google search, but that's no cause for concern, at least according to Google.
We now know what Android XR is capable of, from the AI features that'll power it to the hardware that'll offer it.
Xreal is teaming up with Google to create Android XR glasses with Project Aura, and Meta should be worried.
Google’s AI-powered Flow could be a mini revolution for cinema.
Google Gemini Veo 3 fixes AI video's biggest problem and might spark an AI animation revolution.
Gemini Live is now free on iOS and Android, and you can share your screen and camera with AI to get things done.
Spyzie, Spyic, and Cocospy have disappeared from the face of the Earth after leaking sensitive data in February.
Google Search is changing in a big way –here are all of the big new features that Google's just announced that push it on from the 'ten blue links' era.
Google Beam will be rolling out to select businesses this year, with Google Meet getting one key feature.
A Widow's Game is a gripping new crime movie coming to Netflix.
XREAL's Project Aura emerges as the Android device to watch out for as XR glasses take a generational leap at Google I/O.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/xreal-project-aura-google-io-2025
Amazon's Memorial Day sale starts now with $170 off the latest M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM.
The Google Meet video calling app is getting a Gemini-powered live speech translation feature that Google says enables users to overcome the language barrier and communicate more easily. In the demonstration shown at Google I/O on Tuesday the company showed off the feature with the AI picking up voices and quickly converting them from Spanish [...]
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Google has announced the Search engine’s AI Mode is now rolling out to users in the United States with no subscription required. The new Gemini-powered mode has a dedicated new tab in search with Google saying it’ll enable users to ask longer, deeper, harder questions with detailed follow ups that include personal context. “AI Mode [...]
OPINION: Google I/O saved the best for last with its Android XR Glasses demo that showed how Gemini AI is what Google Glass needed all along Google has gone into detail on how it’s Google Gemini AI can help to transform the Android XR wearable display platform it is working on with Samsung and Qualcomm. [...]
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Avowed game director Carrie Patel shared that she has left Obsidian Entertainment and is now a director at Netflix-owned Night School Studio.
Randy Pitchford has come out saying that while they have no control over the price of Borderlands 4, real fans will find a way to buy it.
The Enhanced Edition STALKER remasters announced last week have now launched, but at release, they're being met with "Mostly Negative" Steam reviews and tons of criticism.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/new-stalker-remasters-launch-to-mostly-negative-steam-reviews
Let’s say you end the month with an extra $250 in your pocket. What do you do with it? You might spend it on a nice dinner out, perhaps with friends. A day trip. A spa treatment. Or maybe… AI?
Google’s AI Ultra subscription—a recurring charge, mind you—is the newest way to flaunt your wealth. Announced at Google I/O today, Google says you can have all the b
Wouldn’t you want to know how a dress or shirt will look on you before you buy it? (Yes, we do have stores for that.) But in the age of online shopping, Google is suggesting an AI-powered alternative.
In 2023, Google launched
Microsoft famously brought its Copilot AI to the Edge browser in Windows. Now Google is doing the same with Chrome.
In a list of announcements that spanned dozens of pages, Google allocated just a single line to the announcement: “Gemini is coming to Chrome, so you can ask questions while browsing the web.”
Google later clarified what Gemini on Ch
Whether you embrace it or not, AI is shaping the future of Google Search. Google is bringing AI Mode to Google Search for every U.S. user, beginning today.
Google launched AI Overviews a year ago, which aims to
Mini PCs are all the rage at the moment, cramming laptop parts into a teeny-tiny space to give you a desktop that’s cheap and powerful, and at least a little bit upgradeable. But with most of them relying on AMD APUs, their gaming is limited. Can you make that setup work in a larger desktop form factor? Asus thinks you can, and at Computex it’s game to try.
Nvidia reportedly has an RTX 5080 Super in the making that ups the memory capacity by 50% over the base model from 16GB to 24GB.
Adata's booth at Computex 2025 includes the launch of the company's new Trusta brand, aimed at the enterprise and AI fields, as well as an array of other new SSD toys.
Amazon will now deliver a bunch of new products via drone, as mentioned in a company blog post. This includes stuff like smartphones, video doorbells and food thermometers. This is thanks to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) giving approval to several new item categories.
Newly-available items include Apple iPhones, AirTags and AirPods, in addition to S
Google first teased Project Starline in 2021, billing it at the time as a "magic window" that uses special hardware, computer vision and machine learning to create an almost holographic video call experience. Since then, we've checked out an earl
If you find Google's live translation tools useful, you'll soon be able to use them more naturally during video calls and meetings. The company announced today at its
Last month, Gemini Live camera and screen sharing became available on Pixel phones as part of Google's April feature drop. But today
Late last year Google announced its new extended reality ecosystem, Android XR, designed to go up against Meta Quest and Apple's Vision Pro. Along with that it introduced the first device, Samsung's
Google just touted some big numbers regarding its AI Overviews feature during its I/O conference. On the stage, company CEO Sundar Pichai said that the service has 1.5 billion monthly users. That's around 18 percent of the total human population of planet Earth, give or take.
For the remaining 82 percent of humanity, AI Overviews are those little recaps that appear at the top of Google queries. These primarily appear when the search engine is asked a question, with the company saying t
Google is enhancing Gemini's text-to-speech (TTS). On Tuesday at Google I/O 2025, the company previewed a new TTS feature, built on native audio output, that can "converse in more expressive ways."
Google’s Tulsee Doshi showed a quick demo of the Gemini 2.5 TTS models onstage in Mountain View. It showed an AI-powered voice
When Google unveiled Android XR last year, it seemed like a clear response to Apple's Vision Pro: It was a plan for a true mixed reality platform that could easily hop between AR, VR and smart glasses like
Last year at Google I/O, one of the most interesting demos was Project Astra, an early version of a multimodal AI that could recognize your surroundings in real-time and answer questions about them conversationally. While the demo offered a glimpse into Google's plans for more powerful AI assistants, the company was careful to note that wha
Google has started testing a reasoning model called Deep Think for Gemini 2.5 Pro, the company has revealed at its I/O developer conference. According to DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Gemini's Deep Think uses "the latest cutting-edge research" that gives the model the capability to consider multiple hypotheses before responding to
One of the new AI features that Google has announced for Search at I/O 2025 will let you discuss what it's seeing through your camera in real time. Google says more than 1.5 billion people use visual search on Google Lens, and it's now taking the next step in multimodality by bringing
As part of this year's announcements at its I/O developer conference, Google has revealed its latest media generation models. Most notable, perhaps, is the Veo 3, which is the first iteration of the model that can generate videos with sounds. It can, for instance, create a video of birds with an audio of their singing, or a city street with the so
As part of its announcements for I/O 2025 today, Google shared details on some new features that would make shopping in AI Mode more novel. It's describing the three new tools as being part of its new shopping experience in AI Mode, and they cover the discovery, trying on and checkout parts of the process. These will be available "in the coming months" for onlin
Google's Chrome browser is the latest major product from the company to get its own built-in Gemini features. Today at Google I/O, the company detailed its plans to bring its AI assistant to Chrome.
While Gemini can already distill information from websites, having the assistant baked into Chrome allows it to provide insights and answer questions about yo