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Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139
14d | pcworld.com
Copilot is coming to cars — and so are Teams calls
14d | pcworld.com
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

14d | Engadget
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

14d | Engadget
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

14d | Engadget
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

14d | Engadget
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

14d | Engadget
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

14d | cnet.com
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

14d | cnet.com
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

14d | cnet.com
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

14d | cnet.com
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

14d | cnet.com
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

Stop wasting water, time & money–automate lawn care with Aiper IrriSense
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Windows 11 is asking some users to eject their GPU. Don’t do it!
14d | pcworld.com
Seagate unveils massive 30 terabyte HAMR-powered hard drives
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Update Chrome now to avoid a newly found zero-day vulnerability
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This rugged solar power bank with built-in flashlight is a steal for $23
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Got Comcast or Spectrum? I threatened to cancel my Internet and saved $275
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Xbox PC app can now stream 250+ games beyond the Game Pass library
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This Ryzen AI 2-in-1 laptop with 16GB RAM has never been cheaper
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I love this $13 ethernet switch so much, I bought 3 of them
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 '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

14d | UX Design
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

14d | Engadget
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

14d | Engadget
The final season of Stranger Things now has an action-packed trailer

It's time to break out that 1980s playlist. The last season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things ">finally has a trailer. It's been nearly a decade since the show premiered and it looks like it's going out with a bang. This trailer is absolutely packed with action, showing many fan favorite characters in mortal peril of one kind or another.

14d | Engadget
Show HN: Improving RAG with chess Elo scores

Hello HN,

I'm Ghita, co-founder of ZeroEntropy (YC W25). We build high accuracy search infrastructure for RAG and AI Agents.

We just released two new state-of-the-art rerankers zerank-1, and zerank-1-small. One of them is fully open-source under Apache 2.0.

We trained those models using a novel Elo score inspired pipeline which we describe in detail in the blog attached. In a nutshell, here is an outline of the training steps: * Collect soft preferences between pairs of documents using

14d | Hacker news
Show HN: I gave Claude a sundial and it built a calendar

This is an open‑source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives any LLM a sense of the passage of time.

Most MCP demos wire LLMs to external data stores. That’s useful, but MCP is also a chance to give models perception — extra senses beyond the prompt text.

Six functions (`current_datetime`, `time_difference`, `timestamp_context`, etc.) give Claude/GPT real temporal awareness: It can spot pauses, reason about rhythms, and even label a chat’s “three‑act structure”. Runs loca

14d | Hacker news
What I Took From the State of Dev 2025 Survey

State of Devs 2025 survey results are out! Sunkanmi Fafowora highlights a few key results about diversity, health, and salaries.


What I Took From the State of Dev 2025 Survey originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

14d | CSS tricks
I’m Rewatching All of the ‘What You Did Last Summer’ Films Before the Reboot. Here’s How You Can Stream Them

A direct follow-up to the first two movies, the new sequel welcomes back some original stars. Here’s how to stream the franchise to get in the slasher spirit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-franchise/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
I Tried Four Essential Tips to Boost My Wi-Fi Speeds at Home

I was experiencing slow and inconsistent speeds despite being on my provider's fastest plan. I turned to these expert tips for help. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tested-four-essential-tips-to-boost-my-wifi-speeds-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Want Better Vacation Photos? This Is the Camera Gear You Need

From the best camera and backpack to tripods and accessories, these are the things you need for travel photography, as recommended by a pro. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/want-better-vacation-photos-this-is-the-camera-gear-you-need/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Galaxy Watch 8 Pissed Me Off, but I'd Still Recommend It

Samsung's Running Coach questioned my running skills. But Gemini may have just restored my faith in voice assistants. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-galaxy-watch-8-pissed-me-off-but-id-still-recommend-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
What Is the Best Smart Ring for Health Tracking? I Tested 3 Popular Options to Find Out

I wore the Oura, Ultrahuman and Evie smart rings during my daily life and workouts to find out which one provides the best health and fitness tracking. Here's what I found. https://www.cnet.com/health/what-is-the-best-smart-ring-for-health-tracking/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
 Google is spending $3bn on renewable power for its data centers

Google wants to power its data centers with clean energy only, so it's investing in 20-year PPAs for hydroelectricity.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-is-spending-usd3bn-on-renewable-power

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 17 (game #767)

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-17-july-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 17 (game #501)

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-17-july-2025

Roborock F25 Ace Review

As good as robot vacuum cleaners have become at mopping, stubborn stains and a deep clean still require a bit of manual effort, so why not make that job easier with a wet and dry floor cleaner, such as the Roborock F25 Ace? Powerful to use, and with clever motorised wheels, this hard floor [...]

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OnePlus Nord 5 vs Nord 4: Which should you buy?

Having spent time with both the OnePlus Nord 4 and the new Nord 5, we know exactly which is best for your needs.

The post OnePlus Nord 5 vs Nord 4: Which should you buy? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/oneplus-nord-5-vs-nord-4

 People keep seeing Windows 11 allowing them to eject their GPU — don't worry about it, but you also shouldn't need to do it

People keep noticing that Windows 11 will allow them to eject their GPU from their system like a regular USB device. It's no cause for alarm, even if you shouldn't do it. No matter how curious.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/people-keep-seeing-windows-11-allowing-them-to-eject-their-gpu-dont-worry-about-it-but-you-also-shouldnt-need-to-do-it