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Renters, rejoice! 8 easy smart home upgrades that won’t leave a trace
1mo | pcworld.com
 Nvidia's Arm chips rapidly gain share in server market as AI booms — Nvidia's Arm-powered GB200 servers surge as market reaches a record $95 billion in the first quarter

The global server market soared 134% to $95.2 billion in Q1 2025 as hyperscalers ramped up AI infrastructure, with Arm-based Nvidia GB200 systems driving growth and annual spending projected to exceed $366 billion.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/nvidias-arm-chips-rapidly-gain-share-in-server-market-as-ai-booms-nvidias-arm-powered-gb200-servers

Refi Rates Dip Since Last Week: Mortgage Refinance Rates for July 3, 2025

Multiple important refinance rates have dropped. Refinance rates change daily, but experts say rates could inch down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-dip-since-last-week-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-july-3-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Experts Say These Are the Best Foods for Headaches

Dealing with a headache or migraine is never fun, but doctors and dietitians say these foods may offer some relief. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/experts-say-best-foods-eat-headache/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
4 Travel Contact Lens Mistakes I'm Avoiding This July Fourth

Never do these four things while traveling with your contacts. Trust me, you won't want these mistakes to ruin your trip. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/4-travel-contact-lens-mistakes-im-avoiding-this-july-fourth/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Scary Survey Results: Teen Drivers Are Often Looking at Their Phones

New troubling research found that entertainment is the most common reason teens use their phones behind the wheel, followed by texting and navigation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/scary-survey-results-teen-drivers-are-always-looking-at-their-phones/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios

At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according to a developer with knowledge of the situation. An estimated 200 to 300 people remain at the studio.

Employees across Microsoft's Xbox division received an email from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Wednesday morning addre

1mo | Engadget
Best early Prime Day mini PC deals: Big savings on tiny computers
1mo | pcworld.com
Výpočty v systému pevné řádové čárky na platformě IBM PC

Počítače IBM PC sice mohly být vybaveny matematickým koprocesorem, ovšem v prvním desetiletí existence této platformy se v žádném případě nejednalo o standardní modul; mnohá PC jím vybavena nebyla. https://www.root.cz/clanky/vypocty-v-systemu-pevne-radove-carky-na-platforme-ibm-pc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is bad for American EVs, but it could have been worse

President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" has squeaked through the Senate in time for this weekend's pyrotechnic celebrations. The bill festively shoots down a long list of environmental protection measures of all shapes and sizes, with the red glare of those rockets looking set to burn all current federal EV rebates in particular.

1mo | Engadget
Blizzard is giving up on its Warcraft mobile game amid layoffs

It's nearly the end of the road for Warcraft Rumble. Blizzard has announced that it will no longer be developing new content for the free-to-play mobile strategy game, and instead focus on "regular, systemic in-game events and bug fixes." The change comes as the rest of Microsoft's business

1mo | Engadget
This is Your Last Day to Claim a Piece of Apple's $96 Million Siri Settlement: Here's How

You've got till the end of today to file a claim if you're eligible for Apple's settlement money. If you've ever called up Siri on accident, this one's for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/this-is-your-last-day-to-claim-a-piece-of-apples-96-million-siri-settlement-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
How to Sign Up for Amazon Prime and Save Big on Prime Day

The Prime Day deals are worthwhile, even if you just sign up for the free trial or a one-month membership. https://www.cnet.com/tech/how-to-sign-up-for-amazon-prime-and-save-big-on-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
11 Things I'll Never Put in the Dishwasher Again (and Neither Should You)

The dishwasher may be the easy way out for most messy kitchen items, but it will quickly ruin copper cookware, insulated mugs and wooden boards. https://www.cnet.com/news/11-things-ill-never-put-in-the-dishwasher-and-neither-should-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Unboxing Samsung's $400 Galaxy A36 5G video

This mid-range phone packs a generous 5,000 mAh battery, 45-watt fast charging and a 50-megapixel main camera. And yes, it comes with a charging cord. (No power brick, sorry.) https://www.cnet.com/videos/unboxing-samsungs-400-galaxy-a36-5g/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 No, Microsoft and Xbox's Phil Spencer isn't stepping down any time soon — here's the truth

Amid news of Microsoft's latest layoffs, a report has claimed Microsoft Gaming and Xbox head Phil Spencer is planning to leave the company. This isn't true, however.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/no-microsoft-and-xboxs-phil-spencer-isnt-stepping-down-heres-the-truth

 Everwild's cancellation has me worried for one of my favorite dev teams and Xbox itself — It needs creative new games to thrive and refresh its identity

Today's Microsoft layoffs have me worried about developers at Xbox Game Studios. Rare has been a big part of my life, but I'm starting to question if they'll be around much longer.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everwild-cancellation-has-me-worried-for-xbox-creativity

Best early Prime Day 2025 deals on Chromebooks
1mo | pcworld.com
Best early Prime Day deals on battery chargers and power banks
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft is closing the studio developing the Perfect Dark reboot and cancelling the game

The Initiative, the Xbox studio developing a modern reimagining of Perfect Dark, is being shut down, and development of the game is ending. As first reported by

1mo | Engadget
The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann is stepping away from the show to focus on future games

Neil Druckmann, head of the PlayStation studio Naughty Dog and co-creator of The Last of Us, is stepping away from the HBO show based on the 2013 game and its 2020 sequel to focus his work on Naughty Dog's next game. On Instagram, the studio published the following statement from Druckmann:

"I've made the difficult decision to step away from my involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. With work completed on season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on season 3,

1mo | Engadget
How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025

In a mad, mad world, speedruns for charity can be a calm oasis. Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) has your fix with the 2025 edition of the marathon. You can tune in starting on Sunday, July 6. As usual, the lineup includes loads of fun games and bonkers challenges.

It's fitting that this year's lineup includes a Switch 2 game. On the event's last d

1mo | Engadget
Former Ubisoft executives convicted in France

French video game giant Ubisoft has been embroiled in a multiyear saga regarding a toxic company culture, multiple sexual harassment investigations and

1mo | Engadget
Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription

You can add Perplexity to the growing list of AI companies offering $200+ per month subscription plans to users who want unlimited access to their most advanced products and tools. As of today, Perplexity Max is available on iOS and the web

The subscription comes with unlimited monthly usage of

1mo | Engadget
Are Tariffs Hiking Prices Yet? What I've Seen Watching 11 Key Products for Changes

The initial 90-day pause on Donald Trump's heaviest tariffs is set to lift in a week's time, which could be very bad news for prices on everything from tech to groceries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/are-tariffs-hiking-prices-yet-what-ive-seen-watching-11-key-products-for-changes/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
I Like Microsoft's 13-Inch Surface Laptop, but the Larger Model Is the One to Get

It's compact, solidly built and great for travel, but the slightly larger 13.8-inch version is the better choice as a daily driver. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-inch-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com