This budgeting app is a solid choice if you're trying to pay off debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/pocket-guard/#ftag=CADf328eec
Faith Chihil and David Lumb discuss the new release date of GTA VI and if that opens room for other candidates for GOTY. https://www.cnet.com/videos/gta-vi-delayed-again-obvious-skill-issue-episode-4/#ftag=CADf328eec
Lenovo's versatile Duet 11 Chromebook is a solid bargain even at full price, and right now it's $150 off. But this deal isn't expected to stick around much longer. https://www.cnet.com/deals/last-minute-memorial-day-deal-this-2-in-1-laptop-is-my-favorite-laptop-for-travel-and-its-just-249-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking for an electric pickup truck? A new one from Kia will soon be available in the US. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/kia-ev-truck-everything-we-know-so-far-about-the-new-electric-pickup-coming-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
I gave high marks to Sony's new ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker. It lists for $330 but is currently on sale for $250. Meanwhile, the step-down ULT Field 3 is $50 off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-sounding-sony-bluetooth-speaker-i-tested-is-80-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
Forget counting sheep. This quick hack can help you get to sleep without tossing and turning. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/i-banished-my-insomnia-with-one-quick-sleep-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec
Dealing with anxiety does not mean you have to medicate yourself. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/soothe-your-anxiety-without-medication-9-tricks-to-try/#ftag=CADf328eec
ProtectEU keeps raising concerns among tech experts as the Global Encryption Alliance now urges the European Commission to protect strong encryption.
After many, many years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad as it now supports Apple's tablet, and many of its multitasking features.
Sony's Days of Play celebration returns tomorrow with new promotional offers on PlayStation consoles, games, and accessories.
TCL has announced its new flagship QM8K series, its brightest mini-LED TVs yet, and the first to provide an ultra-wide viewing angle feature.
Microsoft adds extra security protections in preparation for future quantum computing attacks.
Lenovo knocks 50% off its best-selling cheap yet capable tablet.
1-Bit Rainbow's Pico-mac-mini is a tiny, fully functional vintage Mac powered by a Pico Zero Raspberry Pi. It runs the MicroMac 128K emulator to mimic the Macintosh operating system.
The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-pro-12-inch-competes-with-ipad-air-and-wins
Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?
Monster Hunter Wilds' next update is set to launch on May 28, 2025, and it will bring a mountain of new content from a Street Fighter 6 collaboration quest, new Tempered monsters to hunt, weapon balance changes, and more.
You know those color LED light strips that sync with the images on your TV screen? I’m not a fan. They’re eye-catching, sure, but they’re also distracting (especially when they’re not working properly, which happens frequently), they mess with the perceived picture color, and they’re expensive.
There’s a far better and cheaper way to boost the picture on y
OLED gaming monitors are getting easier to find at more affordable prices these days, but they’re still a little slow compared to the fastest LCD screens. You might find a deal on a 175Hz or 240Hz one, but that may not satisfy the sweatiest of e-sports players. Today, B&H is offering a 27-inch Samsung 1440p OLED with 360Hz of refresh
Don’t expect too much from the Arc browser in the future. The browser’s developer admitted over the weekend that while Arc is being maintained, new features are no longer in active development.
The explanation, however, is convoluted. In a bl
Traditionally, PC graphics cards have included two types of ports: DisplayPort and HDMI. Now, they may be adding a third: Thunderbolt.
Sparkle showed what it called “Project Thundermage” this year at Computex, a prototype OPC graphics card that put HDMI, DisplayPort, and a pair of Thunderbolt ports onto the same graphics card. The tell, however, was the par
Battlefield 2042 introduces Secure Boot enforcement, requiring all players to have the security feature turned on to play the game. The change will prevent cheats from sneaking in during the Windows boot process.
A generational shift in favor of the B850 is expected to follow
In stock and available for under MSRP prices, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is cheaper than ever.
What’s the difference between data, findings, and UX insights? And how do you argue for statistical significance in your UX research? Let’s unpack it. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/05/data-vs-findings-vs-insights-ux/
The Browser Company has stopped active development of the popular Arc web browser, according to a blog post from CEO Josh Miller. There will still be updates to fix security issues and the like, but there will likely be no new features added to the product.
Miller says that "for most people, Arc was simply too different, with too many new things to learn, for too little re
Dolby's automatic speaker calibration tech FlexConnect finally comes to market via TCL's 2025 QD-Mini LED TVs. The company had originally announced the technology back in 2023, and
The wait is (finally) over. There's an official WhatsApp release for Apple iPads. It only took 16 years, as WhatsApp first entered the scene all the way back in 2009. As a matter of fact, the messaging platform predates the iPad itself, which launched in 2010.
The iPad offers much more screen real estate than a smartphone, and Meta seems to have made good use of the extra
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Hey HN community! We're Preston and Eitan, and we're building Relace (https://relace.ai). We're trying to make building code agents easy and cheap.
Here’s an example of our apply model vs. whole file edits: https://youtu.be/J0-oYyozUZw
Building reliable code agents is hard. Beyond simple prototypes, any app with code generation in production quickly runs into two problems -- how do you reliably app
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I tried this Dyson hair dryer, and I'll never go back. For a limited time, you can get it for $100 off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/eyeing-the-dyson-supersonic-nural-hair-dryer-its-now-at-the-lowest-price-ive-seen/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Japanese automaker said some models will be priced higher due to 25% tariffs affecting the auto industry. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/the-tariff-price-hike-highway-subaru-says-some-cars-will-cost-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Texas law would allow parents to request the deletion of social media accounts for those under 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/texas-bill-would-ban-social-media-for-minors-heres-what-that-would-mean/#ftag=CADf328eec
Many use it for cookware storage but here are the intended uses for that inconspicuous drawer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/heres-what-the-mysterious-drawer-under-your-oven-is-really-for/#ftag=CADf328eec
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-28-may-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-28-may-2025
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-28-may-2025
I'd love a layered interface for tvOS 19, as long as it's not abused by streaming services
The TCL Z100 soundbar-alternative speakers can be placed anywhere, the sound will adjust it self to match
Despite high energy demands, AI could be key to corporate decarbonization efforts.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ais-energy-appetite-is-real-but-so-is-its-climate-potential
The latest entry in Marshall’s Kilburn line of speakers has landed, with upgraded battery life and audio performance.
Richard Linklater's movie was a huge success at Cannes, and now it's headed to Netflix.
Telecoms could drive significant growth, but Britain risks disconnection without urgent PSTN transition.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-future-of-telecoms-is-already-here-if-were-ready
A popular crypto wallet is being spoofed to trick Mac users into losing their money.
OnePlus has replaced its iconic three-stage Alert Slider with the new Plus Key button, starting with the China-only OnePlus 13s – it comes with a few features, but is most clearly designed as a gateway to OnePlus AI.
Apple’s plan to overhaul the smart home is taking shape, with a home hub due to launch by the end of 2025.
HBO has revealed the three child actors who'll play Hermione, Harry, and Ron in Harry Potter's TV adaptation.
Nikon has announced a 'price adjustment' in the US, which it says is due to tariffs. Here's when it starts and how it compares to the camera price hikes from its rivals.
Gaming laptops are expensive. AAA gaming doesn't have to be.
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Got your eyes on Lego’s Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set? The collectible has seen a 15% discount right in time for Father’s Day. The Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell collectible display set has dropped to £365.48 on Amazon. That’s £64.51 less than its usual price of £429.99 for a limited time [...]
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The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro sees Huawei take its previously good-value Watch Fit and upgrade it with features to make it a smartwatch made for those who like spending time in the great outdoors. Yes, Huawei’s made its own Apple Watch Ultra, packing the tough smartwatch with features like free offline maps, a [...]
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With the native Mac or Windows WhatsApp desktop app you can receive all your messages through your computer, without needing your phone.
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It feels like AI is being shoehorned into every aspect of our digital lives, from our smartphones to our PCs and even our doorbells. Smartphone manufacturers are particularly guilty of this crime, with everyone from Apple to Samsung adding a plethora of AI features, most of which aren’t particularly helpful outside of super-niche situations, such [...]
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Streaming is not just about selling prospective subscribers TV series and films that could become your new favourites. The last few years, we’ve entered the era of sports streaming. Amazon Prime Video has been showing live sports for years now, whether it’s live tennis: Premier League and Champions League football, and NFL’s Thursday Night Football. [...]
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has crossed 3.3 million copies sold since launch, thirty-three days ago, the developers have confirmed.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-hits-3-point-3-million-copies-sold
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-next-gen-computex
Intel's latest Arc "Game On" graphics driver, version 32.0.101.6795, supports Elden Ring Nightreign, Dune: Awakening, and F1 25 ahead of their launches on PC.
In pursuit of lower temperatures on the Steam Deck, no measures taken are more ridiculous than a custom loop. It's definitely not portable anymore.
Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is exciting because it’s the first one to be offered straight from manufacturer with both official Windows and SteamOS support. Now that the latter is officially available to buy, it’s now possible to make direct comparisons to the disappointing Windo
Late last week, Mozilla noted in an announcement blog post that the address bar in Firefox has been upgraded with new improvements over past versions. It’s a lot smarter now and designed to give you more control over how you searc
When people think about AI, they often think about models that run in the cloud like ChatGPT or Google Gemini. But there’s an incredibly simple way of running local AI on your PC that Microsoft just implemented.
It’s always nice to find good deals on quality monitors, like this 27-inch Samsung 4K ViewFinity monitor for $200 which definitely fits the bill as a good deal. You can usually get one of these for around $350, so this 43% discount on Amazon is a steep drop worth
Dolby Atmos in your living room isn’t as easy as it sounds. Whether you’re dealing with a component A/V system or a soundbar, your speakers must be carefully positioned and calibrated to create that immersive envelope of Atmos sound—and if your furniture is in the way, you’ll just have to move it.
But with its new FlexConnect technology, Dolby is looking t
How much storage do you need in a single desktop PC? If your answer is “over 200 terabytes,” you might be interested in Ultran’s latest PCIe storage card. This gadget can cram an incredible 28—yes, twenty-eight—M.2 drives into a space about the size of a larger graphics card, sharing data over a complex Broadcom PCIe 5.0 switch.
The card can handle
If you’re planning to switch AI platforms, you might want to be a little extra careful about the information you share with AI. Anthropic recently launched two new AI models in the Claude 4 series, but one of them—Claude Opus 4—exhibited s
Go to CES if you want to see new TVs, and go to Mobile World Congress if you want to see new phones. But if you want to see the newest in the real geek stuff—like cooling for your gaming PC—then pony up for a plane ticket to Computex. PCWorld’s Adam Patrick Murray did, and the CPU coolers by Sudokoo got his attention.
Some games are almost as much a part of Windows as the taskbar or the infamous blue screen. Seriously, nobody can deny the impact and legacy of games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, FreeCell, and Space Cadet Pinball (sometimes called 3D Pinball, Pinball 95, or Full Tilt! Pinball).
From Windows 95 t
ASRock has reportedly identified that excessive PBO settings on their mid-range to high-end AM5 motherboards are leading to Ryzen 9000 CPU failures.
A highly impactful vertically integrated supercomputing giant may have just been born in China.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 can now be bought for below MSRP in Europe.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-5090-falls-below-msrp-for-the-first-time-ever
A nice clear photo showing a Gigabyte RX 9060 XT PCB was snapped during a recent factory tour.
The perfect Bluetooth speaker for park hangs is here. Marshall upgraded its portable speaker lineup with the Kilburn III, which notably has an impressive playtime of at least 50 hours. Not only does it double the battery life of Marshall's previous model, the Kilburn III will far outlast the competition, like the
Sony is revving its engines for its latest Days of Play sale, which includes the first official price cut for the PS5 Pro. The console will drop by $50 to $650 in the US. The sale starts on May 28 and runs until June 11.
You might have been able to find a PS5 Pro for less than the list price elsewhere, but this is the first time Sony has put it on sa
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malai is a peer to peer network, and is a dead simple to share your local development HTTP server, without setting up tunnels, dealing with firewalls, or relying on cloud services.
In malai 0.2.5, we have added TCP support, which means you can expose any TCP service to others using malai, without opening the TCP service related port to Internet. With malai installed on both ends, any TCP service can be securely tunneled over it.
It can be used to secure your SSH service, or securely shar
The reading-flow and reading-order proposed CSS properties are designed to specify the source order of HTML elements in the DOM tree, or in simpler terms, how accessibility tools deduce the order of elements. You’d use them to make the focus order of focusable elements match the visual order, as outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).
Here are our must-have recommendations and important tips in one guide for everyone with a home. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/home-security-cheat-sheet-i-gathered-all-our-best-expert-advice/#ftag=CADf328eec
Let the satellite internet space race begin. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/amazons-project-kuiper-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec
Discover the power of mindful eating for better health and well-being with these expert-recommended tips. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/mindful-eating-what-it-is-and-expert-tips-to-get-started/#ftag=CADf328eec
NotebookLM is a must-try for work or school -- incredibly easy to use and constantly improving. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/notebooklm-is-my-all-time-favorite-ai-tool-and-its-new-features-make-it-even-better/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you find a tick or yourself, your kid or a pet and don't have tweezers handy, don't panic. Here's a hack that has helped me in the past. https://www.cnet.com/health/this-tweezer-free-removal-hack-saved-me-during-tick-season/#ftag=CADf328eec
Find out how to hammer out a lower price with your broadband provider. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-simple-steps-for-negotiating-a-better-deal-with-your-internet-provider/#ftag=CADf328eec
Camera comparison: I put Apple's most affordable phone against Google's and definitely came away with a winner. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-iphone-16e-and-pixel-9a-cameras-and-the-results-were-stunning/#ftag=CADf328eec
CNET Money's Laura Michelle Davis walks us through the safest places to save your money while gaining interest and growing your savings. https://www.cnet.com/videos/these-are-the-safest-places-to-keep-your-money-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec