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Threads is testing Facebook account sign-ups

Threads is testing letting you sign up with a Facebook account rather than an Instagram account. The new option, spotted by Social Media Today, doesn't appear to be widely available yet, but is already mentioned in a

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Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

Virtuos, the studio that developed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off seven percent of its staff, or around 300 employees,

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Donkey Kong Bananza's creators reflect on the game's path to delightful destruction

On Tuesday, Nintendo published an interview with the creators of Donkey Kong Bananza. The second big Switch 2 tentpole title comes from the team that made Super Mario Odysse

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Is Reddit Still Down? What We Know About the Outage

Reddit suffered an outage Wednesday morning but quickly identified the cause as an update issue. It's now been reverted. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-reddit-still-down-what-we-know-about-the-outage/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This Smart Pool Robot Means I Get to Relax and Enjoy My Summer

With excellent suction power and remote scheduling, Dolphin's Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi pool cleaner is the official hero of summer. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-smart-pool-robot-means-i-get-to-relax-and-enjoy-my-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Want That Summer Body? Ditch These 6 Habits Now

You may be holding yourself back from reaching your weight loss goals without knowing it. Kick these habits and you may see some improvements. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/you-can-kick-these-6-habits-for-your-summer-body/#ftag=CADf328eec

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My Favorite Dyson Vacuum Cleans My House and My Car

I never knew a cordless vacuum could make such a difference, but this CNET Editors' Choice award winner has been a game changer in my life. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-dyson-vacuum-cleans-my-house-and-my-car/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Tried Swimming With Smart Goggles. Now I Can't Swim Without Them. Here's Why

The Form Smart Swim 2 Goggles transformed how I swim. Whether you're a beginner swimmer or a competitive triathlete, this is everything you should know. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/i-tried-swimming-with-smart-goggles-heres-why-you-should-try-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Include This Do-It-All Multitool in Every Emergency Bag in My House

Gerber's Gear Dime 12-in-1 multitool is a useful and affordable device. I keep several on hand for basic work around the house and as an essential addition to my emergency bags. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-include-this-do-it-all-multitool-in-every-emergency-bag-in-my-house/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This Spendy Thermostat Is Paying for Itself by Cutting My Energy Bills, and It's 14% Off Too

I was hesitant to buy Nest's 4th-gen learning thermostat because of the high price tag, but its energy-saving capabilities have made it a worthwhile investment. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-spendy-thermostat-is-paying-for-itself-by-cutting-my-energy-bills-and-its-14-off-too/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Folding iPhone and More | Tech Today video

Owen Poole runs through the big tech news of the day, including a new record high price for bitcoin, thanks to "Crypto Week" in Congress, the Department of Defense awarding contracts to top AI companies (including xAI and its controversial Grok model), and when we might eventually see a folding iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/videos/bitcoin-hits-new-record-high-folding-iphone-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Usually Find Android Phones Too Complicated, but the Pixel 9 Pro Is Different

I'm often frustrated with clutter on Android phones, but the Pixel 9 Pro is the most streamlined, easy-to-use Android phone I've found. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-usually-find-android-phones-too-complicated-but-the-pixel-9-pro-is-different/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139
Copilot is coming to cars — and so are Teams calls
HBO confirms The Last of Us season 3 will arrive in 2027

If you’re all caught up on The Last of Us (the TV version that is) then you’ll know that season two made clear that when the show returns it will focus a lot more on Kaitlyn’s Dever’s Abby. But it sounds like we’re going to have to wait a while to see that side of the story unfold.

Speaking to

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Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks

Steam has added a new rule to its guidelines that has resulted in certain games getting banned, according to a report by Automaton. The new clause states that "content that may violate the rules and standards set forth by Steam's payment processors and related card networks and banks, or

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Reddit is back online after a brief outage

If you were having trouble viewing Reddit today, you weren't alone. Downdetector showed a spike in outages and problems at the site. Reddit acknowledged the problem on Wednesday. At 12:38PM ET, it said the situation had been resolved.

Reddit told Engadget that an update was the culprit. "An update we made caused some instability," a company

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The next Made By Google event (better known as the Pixel launch) is set for August 20

Google will host its next Made by Google event on August 20, the company announced today. In a media invite, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." It's hard to imagine what other product types might be covered by those last two words, but for those who watch the industry closely, this event is likely to see the launch of the Pixel 10 flagship phones, along with a Pixel Watch 4 and new Pixel Buds. 

It's easy to make that deduction, especial

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Cyberpunk 2077's latest update brings VRR to consoles and introduces an autodrive mode

There's another big update for Cyberpunk 2077 coming our way. Update 2.3 brings some notable new features to PC and consoles. CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is adding official in-game support for VRR on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This should help with screen tearing when the frame rate drops and is of particular use when running the game in performance mode.

There's also an official Auto

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Can You Check Yourself for Scoliosis at Home? Experts Gave Us Some Tips

It's been a few weeks since Scoliosis Awareness Month, but it's not too late to learn the signs, symptoms and causes of scoliosis from experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/can-you-check-yourself-for-scoliosis-at-home-experts-gave-us-some-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Grilling These 7 Foods Is a Big Mistake

Drop these foods on the grill grates, and you'll spend your summer scraping food off the burners. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/grilling-these-7-foods-is-a-big-mistake/#ftag=CADf328eec

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4 Reasons I Switched to a Glass-Bowl Air Fryer

Air fryers are mostly made using nonstick-coated aluminum. Here's why this new glass-bowl air fryer is superior in almost every way. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/heres-why-i-switched-to-ninjas-glass-bowl-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tariff Troubles Ahead: Auto Experts Advice on Rising EV and Car Prices

Experts predict near-term price instability for EVs and other vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, potentially leveling off by 2027. Here's what you can do now if you're in the market to buy one. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tariff-troubles-ahead-auto-experts-advice-on-rising-ev-and-car-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Over Half of Teens Regularly Use AI Companions. Here's Why That's Not Ideal

The study by Common Sense Media also found that nearly a third of teens are as satisfied, if not more, by conversing with AI rather than humans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/over-half-of-teens-regularly-use-ai-companions-heres-why-thats-not-ideal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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With Trump's Tariffs Linked to Inflation, I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Price Moves

The deadline for the start of Trump's heaviest tariffs has been delayed a few weeks, but a new report has nonetheless shown that inflation is once again on the rise. https://www.cnet.com/tech/with-trumps-tariffs-linked-to-inflation-im-tracking-11-key-products-for-price-moves/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 One UI 8 is on the way, but Samsung needs to earn my trust again before I can celebrate

By the time One UI 7 launched, I was annoyed with Samsung’s delayed software rollout – but with One UI 8 launching with the next generation of Samsung foldables, I’m hopeful that the tech giant can put things right.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/one-ui-8-is-on-the-way-but-samsung-needs-to-earn-my-trust-again-before-i-can-celebrate

 Oracle Java users turning to open source after frequent audits and pricing hikes

Following four price changes between 2020 and 2023, Oracle customers aren't happy with Java pricing - and are seeking alternatives.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/oracle-java-users-turning-to-open-source-after-frequent-audits-and-pricing-hikes

iOS 26 public beta launch teased – and it’s coming very soon

iOS 26 has been in beta testing with developers since early June, but a public beta release could be on its way very soon. Apple did confirm a launch would take place in the summer when iOS 26 was revealed at WWDC 2025, but we’re now well into July and still there’s been no sign. [...]

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Dissecting the deluge of recent iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro leaks

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September, but there have been several notable leaks this past week, so let’s have a look and see what the online chatter has been about. The first of our leaks reveals the chipsets that’ll power the new phones, with the standard iPhone 17 and the [...]

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Motorola Edge 60 Review

Is a curved glass display the classy garb of a flagship or an annoying design feature that makes reflections more obvious? Your answer to that may well define your opinion of the Motorola Edge 60.  It’s one of the most affordable phones to feature one of these curved screens. And if, like me, you [...]

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 Microsoft scraps Windows 11's simplified Taskbar system tray layout after negative feedback from testers — but I don't understand why

A year since it was first put into testing, Microsoft still hasn't delivered its new simplified date and time layout for the System Tray on the Taskbar for Windows 11. Turns out, that's because of negative feedback from users.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-scraps-windows-11s-simplified-taskbar-system-tray-layout-after-negative

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Windows 11 is asking some users to eject their GPU. Don’t do it!
Seagate unveils massive 30 terabyte HAMR-powered hard drives
Update Chrome now to avoid a newly found zero-day vulnerability
This rugged solar power bank with built-in flashlight is a steal for $23
Got Comcast or Spectrum? I threatened to cancel my Internet and saved $275
Xbox PC app can now stream 250+ games beyond the Game Pass library
This Ryzen AI 2-in-1 laptop with 16GB RAM has never been cheaper
I love this $13 ethernet switch so much, I bought 3 of them
 'Cyberpunk 2077' system requirements revealed for Apple Silicon Macs — M3 Pro recommended for 1080p 60 FPS gameplay

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition comes with ultimate requirements. To play the game at 1080p 60 FPS, you need an M3 Pro with 18GB of RAM, and that doesn't include ray tracing. MetalFX dynamic resolution scaling will be used to upscale the game's internal resolution to hit the target.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/cyberpunk-2077-system-requireme

 Razer unveils Core X V2 eGPU enclosure with TB5 bandwidth — costs $400, but no longer has a power supply and I/O expansion requires a separate Thunderbolt 5 Dock

Razer’s new Core X V2 eGPU supports quad-slot cards, 140W charging, and Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth—but drops I/O, PSU, and macOS support. The matching Dock fills the gaps, but at $390, the full setup gets expensive. It’s modular, sleek, but not quite the upgrade eGPU users were hoping for.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/razer-unveils-core-x-v2-

An ode to breaking things

Musings on how to prepare ourselves and steer a new direction of the craft and design now that AI is challenging the status quo

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The AirPods 4 are still on sale at a near record low price

Prime Day might be behind us, but the dregs of the deals are still lingering. And if you’re in the market for a new pair of AirPods, you’re in luck. Apple’s ever-popular AirPods 4 (the ones without ANC) are currently down to $90 when purchased from

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Google adds AI-generated summaries to Discover

Google is bringing AI‑generated summaries to Discover, the personalized stream of articles and videos found in the Google app curated based on a user's interests. The search giant remains undeterred by the imperfect nature of AI Overviews, or what it might

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