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 Next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles may have something surprising in common — but is that a good thing?

Last week, Microsoft confirmed that the next-gen Xbox console will be powered by custom AMD hardware. On Monday, new rumors indicated Sony's next-gen PlayStation will also feature a custom AMD APU.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/next-gen-xbox-ps6-may-use-amd-apus

 Microsoft Copilot is "pretty important" but customers still prefer ChatGPT — "OpenAI has done a tremendous job"

A new report suggests that Microsoft's sales division is struggling to differentiate Copilot from ChatGPT, with customers preferring OpenAI's offering.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-copilot-important-but-customers-prefer-chatgpt

Best AI Video Enhancer from Aiarty: Upscale, Denoise, and Restore Videos
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Forgot your Windows password? Here’s how to get back into your PC
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Buying a killer Chromebook in 2025: 8 golden rules to follow
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall: Refinance Rates for June 25, 2025

Multiple key refinance rates have moved down. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-refinance-rates-fall-refinance-rates-for-june-25-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

11d | cnet.com
 Half of social media marketers can't imagine doing their jobs without AI - yet most admit wasting money on it

Marketers are increasingly reliant on AI tools, yet most find them ineffective, time-consuming, and costly, with budget waste and performance issues growing rapidly.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/half-of-social-media-marketers-cant-imagine-doing-their-jobs-without-ai-yet-most-admit-wasting-money-on-it

 5 huge stumbling blocks to legacy mainframe EOL

The question is no longer if we modernize, but how we navigate this complexity without disrupting the very core of operations.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/5-huge-stumbling-blocks-to-legacy-mainframe-eol

 ROG Ally X vs. Xbox Ally X: Real differences or clever rebranding?

We don’t have hands-on time with the ROG Xbox Ally X, but let's jump into how the ROG Ally X and its successor compare from afar.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-xbox-ally-x

Hola, Ciao, Guten tag—sound less like a tourist by learning a new language with Babbel
11d | pcworld.com
Show HN: VSCan - Detect Malicious VSCode Extensions

Did you know that VSCode extensions run with full access to your system—including file system, network, and credentials? Worse, dozens of malicious extensions have already made it into the marketplace, silently compromising devices.

I am a security researcher and student developer who ran into this problem myself. To help tackle this, I built a 100% free tool (no login required) that scans VSCode (and Cursor/Windsurf) extensions for:

- Hidden malware and obfuscated code

- Dangerous per

11d | Hacker news
How to Save Money for Travel Using ChatGPT

It's finally summer, and we all deserve a vacation. Here's how you can use AI to save a bit of extra money for your travels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-save-money-for-travel-using-chatgpt/#ftag=CADf328eec

11d | cnet.com
Quest 3S Xbox Edition Unboxing video

We unbox the new Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition VR headset with Xbox controller and head strap. https://www.cnet.com/videos/quest-3s-xbox-edition-unboxing/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Microsoft just threw Windows 10 users a free lifeline — but it could test your loyalty

Windows 10 users holding out for a Microsoft change of heart may have been granted an extra year of support, but to get it, you may have to do the unthinkable.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/how-to-get-microsoft-esu-for-windows-10-free

Softwarová sklizeň (25. 6. 2025): promažte z disku dočasné soubory

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro mazání dočasných souborů, budeme zálohovat git repozitáře a nakonec si namountujeme a zanalyzujeme diskové obrazy. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-25-6-2025-promazte-z-disku-docasne-soubory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

11d | root.cz
The next season of Diablo IV adds extra challenges to the endgame

Diablo IV has been demonically chugging along since the release of the major Vessel of Hatred expansion last fall. The seasonal model usually brings temporary gameplay updates and storylines, but when Season 9 hits on July 1, it will add a couple o

11d | Engadget
How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Latest stock updates at Walmart, Best Buy and more

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available in the US for more than two weeks — but good luck finding one. While millions of people have been able to snag the

11d | Engadget
Best Robot Lawn Mowers: My Backyard Is Now a Mower Test Lab

I spent six weeks putting the top robot lawn mowers through its paces in my own yard. I found two clear winners and a few duds. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-robot-lawn-mowers/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Judge OKs Anthropic's Use of Copyrighted Books in AI Training. That's Bad News for Creators

The decision reveals that Anthropic pirated over 7 million books, then systematically purchased and destroyed millions of physical copies to create a digital "research library." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/judge-oks-anthropics-use-of-copyrighted-books-in-ai-training-thats-bad-news-for-creators/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Is 'Toxic Positivity'? We Asked an Expert

Having a positive outlook is good, but you can’t be positive all the time. Suppressing or invalidating negative emotions may lead to toxic positivity -- which isn't as helpful as you think. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/what-is-toxic-positivity-we-asked-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

11d | cnet.com
Here's Why I Always Make Sure My Phone Screen is Face Down

It's better for me and better for my phone -- these are the four reasons I hide my screen when I'm not using it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-why-i-always-make-sure-my-phone-screen-is-face-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

11d | cnet.com
 "Deus Ex" just turned 25 years old and it's still the best PC game of all time — you only need $2 to play it on practically anything

Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/deus-ex-just-turned-25-years-old

 NVIDIA's most affordable RTX 50-series GPU is here for laptops, and it's coming to desktops in July — just don't expect any reviews

NVIDIA launched its most affordable RTX 50-series GPU yet for laptops, and a desktop version of the RTX 5050 is also on the way, starting at $249.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-rtx-5050-laptop-desktop

Don’t toss your Windows 10 PC! Try switching to KDE Plasma instead
11d | pcworld.com
Elastic Stack 7.17.29 released

Version 7.17.29 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 7.17.29 over the previous versions 7.17.28

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

The 7.17.29

Roland just released a weird little riff on an acoustic handpan

Synthesizer giant Roland just announced a fairly bizarre contraption. The Mood Pan is the company's digital take on an acoustic handpan. For the uninitiated, a handpan is a version of the steelpan instrument that's been popular in Trinidad and Tobago since the 1930s. It's widely considered to be the only truly new acoustic instrument

11d | Engadget
Judge rules Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use

Anthropic has received a mixed result in a class action lawsuit brought by a group of authors who claimed the company used their copyrighted creations without permission. On the positive side for the artificial intelligence company, senior district judge William Alsup of the US District Court for the Norther

11d | Engadget
Philips Hue says US prices will go up in July because of tariffs

When Philips Hue’s US prices go up next month, you can officially know who to blame. (Hint: It rhymes with "rump.") Parent company Signify told Hueblog (

11d | Engadget