
If you’ve ever wandered through some of the less-legitimate corners of the internet and/or the real world, you may have seen those “stream everything for free” Android TV set-top boxes for sale. As it turns out, they’re a real problem, with many of them hosting malware that turns them into a botnet that hosts proxies and advertising fraud tools. Google is taking an u

Fortune reports that Delta Air Lines will be doing away with fixed fares on its flights altogether and will instead start using AI to individualize its fare offers on a per-passenger basis. It’s one move

Linux developers have managed to get Steam games running on RISC-V-powered platforms using a refined x86 emulator.

The Core Ultra 5 225 and Core Ultra 5 225F are now selling for over 13% lower than their respective MSRPs.

DuckDuckGo is making it easier to wade through some of the AI slop that has taken over the internet in recent months. This week, the company introduced a new filter for removing AI-generated images from search results. The next time you use the browser, you'll see a new dropdown menu titled "AI images." From there, you can set whether you want to see AI content or not.
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Eliza McNitt is no stranger to new media. Her 2017 project, Fistful of Stars, was a fascinating look at stellar birth in virtual reality, while her follow-up Spheres e

Chinese President Xi Jinping has bluntly questioned a nationwide rush of investment into the AI and EV industries. As deflation anxiety grows and Trump’s trade war with China ramps up, the world’s second largest economy is turning to fast-growth tech industries to remain competitive.
But Xi appears to think that the strategy is flawed. As

Samsung announced its newest devices during its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. That happened to fall on the second day of Amazon’s Prime Day event. Do big tech companies not know what the others are doing? Do they care? Do they like making the lives of tech reporters difficult? I didn’t have tim

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I'll be here for the rest of the day. As usual, there are countless immigration-related topics to discuss and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and comments and I'll try to do the same in my answers.
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Status page is, as expected, all green, but anyone noticing anything unusual? Services on cloud run timing out for me.
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WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, a lawmaker who regulates the IT sector said on Friday, warning that the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms is very likely to be put on a list of

I've tested the three models of the updated line and the V3 Pro has the best balance of design, feel, features and price. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/razer-kishi-v3-pro-tops-my-new-favorite-line-of-mobile-game-controllers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Be My Eyes is an accessibility app that uses AI and a global volunteer network to help the visually impaired with everyday tasks through live video assistance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-is-being-used-to-support-sighted-volunteers-working-with-the-visually-impaired-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Eggs last longer than you may think. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-waste-your-eggs-food-safety-expert-explains-shelf-life/#ftag=CADf328eec

Netflix confirms it used AI to generate video effects in its latest sci-fi epic, and that might be a good thing for smaller budget productions.

Foundation star Jared Harris reveals why he was "satisfied" with a huge decision that Hari Seldon makes in season 3 episode 2 of the Apple TV+ show.

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-19-july-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-19-july-2025

Alien: Earth lands on Hulu this August, as well as over 100 new movies. Here's Hulu's full list of August titles.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-new-on-hulu-in-august-2025


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-19-july-2025

Large language models are completely overhauling how consumers access information.

It's been an eclectic week of new movies, TV shows, and documentaries on the world's best streaming services.

GitHub is being abused to host Emmenthal, SmokeLoader, Amadey, and others, experts warn.

Free antivirus apps often contain have hidden costs - and there is good reason to splash out for antivirus protection.
https://www.techradar.com/news/is-paid-antivirus-really-worth-it

New AI innovations are welcome, but they come with new security risks we can't even conceive of right now.

Both have their merits, but is antivirus or internet security the best choice for you?
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/antivirus-vs-internet-security-whats-the-difference

Far from being overhyped, the DJI Mini 3 bundled with the DJI RC remains an ultra-compact, feather-light drone and it's price has just tumbled, from an already reasonable £459 to only £399.
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The Galaxy Z Flip7 isn’t just set to be the top foldable phone you can buy, but with a $200 gift card, reducing it to $1,099, it's arguably one of the best smartphone deals around.
The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-orders come with a surprising benefit appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a tempting budget-focused phone – but what’s new compared to last year’s OnePlus Nord CE4?
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HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is now just $529.99 — a 16-inch touchscreen AI PC with AMD Ryzen AI and a 2K screen.

Here's a breakdown of Windows 11 builds 27898, 26200.5702, and others with QMR, Adaptive Energy Saver, passkey third-party providers, and other improvements.

After 12 years, Microsoft is shutting down its storefront that let Windows and Xbox users buy or rent Movies & TV shows natively on the platform.


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The demands of modern life can make it hard to stay on top of things. Just when you’ve made time to work on that creative project, suddenly there are emails that need dealing with, tasks to manage, or scheduling that requires immediate attention, all of which makes it hard to remain productive and inspired.
Well, with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra powered W

Most of us are wise to money-saving travel tips from replacing expensive hold luggage with cheaper carry-on cabin bags to buying your foreign currency online rather than at the airport.
There’s another wise travel tip that could save you a bundle, and it’s much easier than stuffing all your clothes into a tiny backpack.
One of travel’s hidden expe

Dr. Ian Cutress, also known as TechTechPotato on YouTube and the industry analyst behind More Than Moore, is a frequent and welcome guest on PCWorld’s videos and The Full Nerd. And with him in the studio in San Francisco, it would be a crime not to pick his brain o

Microsoft has decided not to move forward with plans for a simplified system tray in Windows 11, reports Windows Latest.
The new design would have removed the full date and time display as well as the notifications icon, with


I like Windows 11 a lot less than I liked Windows 10—and that was before it started advertising to me incessantly and filling up every no

Windows 11 25H2 is coming this fall, which is right around the corner. But until recently, Microsoft hasn’t given us many details about it, so we’re still pretty much in the dark. But that darkness is slowly receding… and we’re starting to get a

Thanks to design reuse and a modular approach, Nvidia's GB300 AI servers are set for a smoother rollout, with large-scale shipments expected in September 2025. However, liquid cooling remains a headache.

Intel is set to launch the Arrow Lake-S refresh in the latter part of this year and, clashing with previous rumors, it apparently doesn't even have a new NPU. The company might only be overhauling the clock speeds for its upcoming desktop lineup.

Apple is suing leaker Jon Prosser and a codefendant for misappropriation of trade secrets related to YouTube videos from earlier this year that depicted mockups of

Subaru just screwed up our SEO with the launch of the Uncharted, an electric crossover with up to 300 miles of range that probably has nothing to do with the video game. It uses the same E-TNGA platform as

The minds behind Bo’s sublime e-scooter met each other while working for the advanced engineering arm at (F1 team) Williams. Their mission was to take their knowledge of designing and building some of the world’s fastest cars to build a better e

We've been busy in the Engadget reviews department over the last few weeks, keeping up with Prime Day, product launches and the accumulating stack of devices on our desks. If you missed any of our in-depth testing recently, you can quickly catch up on the latest camera, laptop, phone and soundbar reviews in the list below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Nintendo has posted a call for participants for another Playtest Program, and this time, it's looking for 40,000 testers and not just 10,000 like in the first one. If you'll recall, Nintendo looked for 10,000 participants for the first Playtest event last


A Russian lawmaker who regulates the IT industry said WhatsApp should prepare to stop offering its services in the country. Anton Gorelkin, the deputy head of the lower house of parliament's IT committee, said that it's very likely that WhatsApp will be placed on a list of restricted software, as
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COBOL legacy systems in finance and government are somewhat of a meme. However, I've never actually met a single person who's day job is to maintain one. I'd be curious to learn what systems are you working on?
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This is an edition of Plugged In, a weekly newsletter by Fast Company global technology editor Harry McCracken. You can sign up to receive it each Friday and read all issues here.
Hello and welcome back to Plugged In.
We at Fast Company are uncommonly fond of the y

If you were a teenager on America Online back then, there’s a good chance you got the email. Unlike a lot of the files floating around the early warez scene, the attachment wasn’t a pirated copy of Photoshop 3.0 or a beta of Windows 95. In fact, it was being given away by its creator, a hacker who called himself “Da Chronic.” When you launched it, the title screen depicted the giant disembodied head of AOL CEO Steve Case floating in

Before you pay for another SEO tool, try these five free options from Google. Here’s why they work.
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You can catch people using AI to write... by using AI yourself. Here's how to do it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-detect-ai-writing-here-are-some-tips-to-tell-if-something-was-written-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're unsure of how to approach that small sip of wine from a newly opened bottle, here's what wine pros say to look, smell and taste for. https://www.cnet.com/news/no-youre-not-tasting-the-wine-to-see-if-you-like-it-heres-whats-really-happening/#ftag=CADf328eec

Concerts can be expensive, but I'm still obsessed with live music. Here are my go-to tips for saving money on tickets. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/love-live-music-these-7-tips-save-me-hundreds-on-tickets/#ftag=CADf328eec

AT&T's slowest plan is more than enough speed for me. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/at-t-fiber-300-review-heres-why-i-wont-be-upgrading-from-this-plan-anytime-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your iPhone will look different and get new features when iOS 26 ships in the fall. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/all-the-important-new-ios-26-features-from-liquid-glass-to-photos-app-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

More reports point to Apple launching a foldable iPhone in 2026, but it won't come cheap. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-folding-iphone-is-getting-real-and-might-use-samsung-parts/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can still get support for a year, under one condition: It requires linking your OneDrive account to your PC. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-offers-free-windows-10-security-updates-for-those-who-dont-want-to-upgrade-to-windows-11/#ftag=CADf328eec

More reports signal Apple is gearing up for a folding iPhone in 2026, and is working with Samsung for the display tech. CNET's Bridget Carey looks at recent patents and analyst reports to help make sense of what we could expect for Apple's folding phone. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-and-samsung-coming-together-over-foldables/#ftag=CADf328eec

Busy multitaskers like me need to use this Mac display setting. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/set-up-mac-split-screen-view-to-see-multiple-windows-at-once/#ftag=CADf328eec

You won't have long to tune in to this double feature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/happy-gilmore-2-is-coming-but-the-original-happy-gilmore-is-about-to-exit-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec

Review: Samsung's latest book-style foldable balances form and function by giving the cameras a boost and stretching the displays. The compromises are minimal, but that $2,000 price tag certainly isn't. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-galaxy-z-fold-7-its-slim-powerful-and-surprisingly-practical/#ftag=CADf328eec

Vibration plates are back and trending again. But do vibration plates really work for weight loss? Here are the actual benefits and risks you should know about. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/we-consulted-fitness-experts-to-learn-the-truth-about-vibration-plates-for-weight-loss/#ftag=CADf328eec

Though the industry is trending upward when it comes to game prices, these titles break the mold. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/you-dont-need-to-drop-80-dollars-on-a-new-game-here-are-the-best-games-for-50-dollars-or-less-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Plugging the new glasses into Viture's mobile dock has given me a super-vivid, bright mobile display. But you may want to wait for the Beast. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/vitures-luma-pro-glasses-make-me-wish-the-switch-2-had-an-oled-screen/#ftag=CADf328eec

The race to develop software-defined vehicles (SDV) is accelerating, but safety and security must remain of paramount importance.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/software-defined-vehicles-the-critical-road-to-a-secure-future

25 unnamed individuals were allegedly operateing a 10 million-strong botnet, selling residential proxies and running ad fraud.

Samsung will supposedly borrow a crease-busting feature that’s coming to the foldable iPhone.

Netflix’s latest original series, Untamed, is now available to stream. You might be drawn to it for the compelling murder mystery, but I love it for a completely different reason.

I examine the differences between antivirus software and anti-malware.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/antivirus-vs-anti-malware-which-is-best-for-you

The sudden cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has come as a shock to everyone. But as one institution says goodbye, could Netflix introduce another?

Printers go neglected throughout their lifecycle, unnecessarily presenting opportunities for cybercriminals.

The straightforward answer would be both, but things are a bit more nuanced than that, so let’s dig in.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/antivirus-vs-firewall-which-is-right-for-me

Microsoft extends support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business to October 2025, with one final ESU available.

A lightweight stunner
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Whether you're upgrading from a previous console or diving into gaming for the very first time, the PlayStation 5 Digital Slim edition is now easier to grab, at just £399.99.
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xAI recently launched Grok 4, and Elon Musk says the tool is getting a new male companion with Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey traits.
https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/elon-musk-teasing-a-grok-male-companion

Elon Musk recently claimed that we're at the beginning of an immense explosion of intelligence, citing the importance of safe and truth-seeking AI.

OpenAI just launched ChatGPT agent to perform a wide range of computer-based tasks for users, including running code and creating slideshows and presentations.

External GPUs are handy when it comes to turning a standard laptop into a gaming monster, and Razer's new Core X V2 succeeds the original Core X and Core X Chroma.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-core-x-v2-vs-core-x-chroma-v1

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has only been out for a few days, but I've already logged heavy hours. As far as remakes go, this is one of the best.