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Not many people need a 96-core processor. But for creative professionals, engineers and AI developers who do, AMD has a new batch of chips on display at Computex 2025. The company announced its new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series on Tuesday, with bonkers specs to power pro-level workstations and ultra-high-end prosumer desktops.

At the top of the line in the series is the AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX. This chip has a staggering 96 cores and 192 threads, matching the highest-end model fro

AMD has unveiled its 9060 XT GPU at Computex 2025. The midrange GPU will be the clear competitor to Nvidia’s 5060 Ti and goes toe-to-toe with it on almost every spec. Built on

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I’m working at getting back into video editing. Lots of short-form videos have the captions on them. There was a video I wanted to do that for too.

I did some research and the workflow was annoying. Export captions from Final Cut, import them into a website, export FCPXML from the website, import the FCPXML into Final Cut, open the imported project, select all the titles, go back to your original project, paste the titles.

This was too annoying, so I did some research and created a littl

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Commentary: I used AI to see how different outfits would look on me, and the results were revealing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-took-googles-new-try-on-feature-for-a-spin-it-was-fascinating-and-hilarious/#ftag=CADf328eec

The L'Or Barista coffee and espresso system has completely transformed my mornings. It's now free with a capsule order over $79. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-coffee-and-espresso-system-changed-my-life-heres-how-you-can-get-it-for-free-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Excellent sound and noise cancelation do a solid pair of cost-effective earbuds make, but surely the case can be improved?

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-won-me-over-with-the-bose-tuned-method-360-anc-but-one-design-choice-baffles-me

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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-announces-ar-glasses-more-gemini-in-chrome-3d-conferencing-and-tons-more-at-google-io/#ftag=CADf328eec

NotebookLM can make the most out of your documents and notes. Here's what to know, and how I use it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/notebooklm-has-quickly-become-my-absolute-favorite-ai-tool-and-now-it-has-an-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Think of Project Astra as the testing ground for the visual AI that comes to your phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/project-astra-is-the-secret-sauce-for-googles-gemini-live-ai-advances/#ftag=CADf328eec

Settle in with something scary. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-absolute-best-horror-movies-on-hulu-may-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

This smart bedroom setup automatically adjusts to help you fall and stay asleep. Here's what to know about the Pod 5 -- and why sharing your bed with AI isn't as weird as it sounds. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/eight-sleep-pod-5-has-arrived-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: When I saw Google's AI shopping feature that wants to be like Cher's closet in Clueless, I had some serious questions. But I admit, Google surprised me. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-is-what-surprised-me-most-about-the-google-io-ai-shopping-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google showed off its Android XR Glasses with built-in Gemini Live AI capabilities and video cameras at the annual Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California. https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-unveils-android-xr-glasses-at-google-io/#ftag=CADf328eec

The long wait is over: Fortnite returns to Apple's App Store in the US. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/you-can-now-play-fortnite-again-on-iphone-and-ipad/#ftag=CADf328eec

See all the highlights from Google's annual 2025 Developers Conference in Mountain View, California. Check out the latest updates from Android XR to Gemini Live, and more. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-at-google-io-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

This slim phone is similar to other S25 series phones, but the thin design leaves more of an impression than I expected. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/my-hands-on-with-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-has-me-reconsidering-a-thin-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

July 14 could be the release date for the much-longed-for chicken Snack Wraps, but Ronald and crew aren't talking. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mcdonalds-snack-wrap-when-is-the-viral-food-favorite-returning-july-14/#ftag=CADf328eec

Chuwi GameBook 9955HX packs Ryzen 9 power and RTX 5070 Ti graphics, challenging premium laptops with flagship specs and hopefully budget-friendly pricing.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/acer-partner-unveils-ryzen-9-laptop-with-a-5070-ti-gpu-that-will-get-creators-excited-but-i-just-hope-it-is-affordable

Sony headphones Memorial Day sales slash up to $100 off the brand's top-rated wireless headphones.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/sony-headphones-are-up-to-usd100-off-for-memorial-day-here-are-9-deals-id-add-to-my-shopping-cart

Google has debuted Project Astra, which puts AI at the center of your universe via a voice-controlled assistant that makes calls and researches the web for you.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/google-project-astra-second-stick-life

The Battle for Super Earth has begun in Helldivers 2, and its new missions offer some of the most chaotic and engaging fun I've ever had in Arrowhead's co-op shooter.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-first-dives-in-helldivers-2s-illuminate-super-earth-invasion-were-a-brutal-chaotic-disaster

Microsoft has revealed that it's bringing "Cross Device Resume" to Windows 11, which will let apps seamlessly sync between Android and PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-is-getting-its-own-version-of-the-macs-handoff-feature-resume-apps-across-android-and-pc

Sonda do světa otevřeného softwaru. Dnes si trvale smažeme soubory, nakreslíme si pár obrázků, vyzkoušíme plně anonymní chat a řekneme si o multiplatformním nástroji na přenos souborů. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-21-5-2025-skartujte-poradne-soubory-na-disku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Němci dlouhodobě intenzivně rozšiřují optickou infrastrukturu ve své zemi. Chtějí se zbavit dvojité finanční zátěže vyplývající z kombinace xDSL a optiky. Proto mají nyní plán, podle kterého provoz xDSL ukončí. https://www.root.cz/clanky/nemci-chteji-zrusit-pripojeni-po-dsl-do-roku-2030-to-ale-zrejme-nebude/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

The Solar Energy Industries Association released an assessment of how the budget reconciliation bill currently under review in Congress would have a negative impact on the economy. The legislation cuts incentives around solar power investment and adoption, such as the Section 25D residential tax credit.

The group's analysis found tha

One of the biggest reveals of Google I/O was that the company is officially back in the mixed reality game with its own prototype XR smart glasses. It's been years since we've seen anything substantial from the search giant on the AR/VR/XR front, but with a swath of hardware partners to go with its XR platform it seems that's finally changing.

Fortnite is

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I figured this might be useful to folks.

It's a simple PHP server that requires a single-table database (It's fairly "agnostic," but all my uses are in MySQL).

I won't publish any of the servers that I've set up for my apps, because someone is bound to write an application that drives my bandwidth into the stratosphere.

I could definitely take it further, but this gives me all I need for my purposes.

Here's an app I wrote, that uses it:

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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.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/new-nintendo-switch-2-cyberpunk-2077-gameplay-has-been-revealed-say-what-you-like-but-im-still-not-impressed

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.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/the-13-biggest-announcements-from-google-i-o-2025

Google finally shows off what its Android XR glasses and headset are capable of, and it's a mixed bag for now.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/googles-android-xr-glasses-look-like-its-most-exciting-gadget-in-years-but-the-headset-leaves-me-wanting-more

Huawei has seemingly set the bar for 2-in-1 laptops, with the new MateBook Fold Ultimate Design featuring a new, stellar folding mechanism.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/huaweis-new-foldable-laptop-looks-like-it-was-ripped-straight-out-of-a-mission-impossible-movie-this-is-the-future

Samsung is confident that the battery life in the Galaxy S25 Edge won't feel like a compromise.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/it-will-last-you-from-the-moment-you-wake-up-to-the-moment-you-go-to-bed-samsung-doesnt-want-you-to-worry-about-the-galaxy-s25-edges-battery-life

AI won’t completely replace humans, and might even make us better overall, Michael Dell tells TechRadar Pro.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/dell-ceo-tells-us-how-ai-can-make-us-more-effective-as-a-species-there-are-a-lot-of-things-we-dont-do-that-we-used-to-do-because-we-now-have-the-tools

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

TP-Link BE65 Outdoor takes direct aim at the Eero Outdoor 7

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/tp-link-expands-tri-band-wi-fi-7-family-with-new-routers-and-an-outdoor-satellite

Thermaltake becomes the newest case maker to offer wooden texture finish on its range of cases

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/thermaltake-is-bringing-nordic-inspired-wood-finishes-to-its-cases-and-gaming-furniture

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

The popular Amazon Fire Stick HD

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

Whether you're traveling for a vacation or just relaxing in the sunshine, a tablet is one of the easiest ways for you and your family to stay entertained while out and about during the summer. If you're looking for a new tablet, Amazon is selling the most recent

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.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/gemini-ai-ultra-is-googles-new-ultimate-vip-plan-for-ai-obsessives-heres-what-you-get-for-its-staggering-price-tag

MSI showed off some new and updated AI-infused gaming hardware at Computex 2025

https://www.techradar.com/computing/msis-new-ai-infused-qd-oled-monitor-and-improved-meg-vision-x-ai-gaming-pc-make-ai-a-bit-more-practical-for-gamers

AI image generator Imagen 4 is now available for all Gemini users, here's what you need to know about it.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/geminis-ai-images-have-been-updated-to-imagen-4-with-a-huge-step-forward-in-quality-heres-what-you-need-to-know

Google’s new Deep Think mode in Gemini 2.5 Pro enables it to reason through complex tasks with more thoughtfulness.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/google-gemini-2-5-just-got-a-new-deep-think-mode-and-6-other-upgrades

Google is expanding the use of AI Mode in Google search, but that's no cause for concern, at least according to Google.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/google-ceo-ai-is-not-a-zero-sum-moment-for-search

We now know what Android XR is capable of, from the AI features that'll power it to the hardware that'll offer it.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/google-finally-gave-us-a-closer-look-at-android-xr-here-are-4-new-things-weve-learned

Xreal is teaming up with Google to create Android XR glasses with Project Aura, and Meta should be worried.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/xreal-is-making-android-xr-glasses-and-this-could-be-the-most-exciting-xr-announcement-since-the-meta-quest-2-launch-heres-why