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The subscription service blends tons of music, great environments and inspiring coaches. It's the model for where fitness needs to go next. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/supernatural-review-my-go-to-for-vr-fitness-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Pixel 8 is Google's current flagship, but the 8A offers a bunch of the same features at a budget-friendly price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-google-pixel-8a-deals-preorder-the-latest-affordable-pixel-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Affordable Connectivity Program recipients will only receive a partial credit in May, but there are several options that can help make up the difference. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/as-acp-funds-expire-this-month-these-alternatives-can-help-fill-the-void/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for an ultralight ultraportable? These are our favorite lightweight laptops, tested and reviewed by CNET's laptop experts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-lightweight-laptop-for-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

This spring is all about Polin. The two-part season premieres tomorrow. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-stream-bridgerton-season-3-on-netflix-and-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Street View is a super useful mapping tool, but it comes with some security risks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/why-you-want-to-blur-your-home-in-google-maps-street-view-and-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are a few factors that could determine whether Apple raises prices on its upcoming device series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-much-will-the-iphone-16-cost-heres-what-to-expect/#ftag=CADf328eec

LG's B3 is the company's cheapest OLED TV, and just ahead of Memorial Day, the 65-inch model is down to a record-low of $1,199.99.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/lgs-cheapest-oled-tv-just-crashed-to-a-new-record-low-price-ahead-of-memorial-day

LG's new OLEDoS panel boasts some superb specs that should help a future Meta Quest VR headset unbeatable visuals.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/lgs-new-super-bright-oled-panel-could-give-the-next-meta-quest-an-edge-over-the-apple-vision-pro

Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple is previewing new features like eye-tracking, vocal shortcuts, and music haptics that will arrive later this year.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/apples-next-accessibility-features-let-you-control-your-iphone-and-ipad-with-just-your-eyes

Scams and cyberthreats are being distributed through YouTube, and people are falling for them hook, line and sinker

https://www.techradar.com/pro/youtube-is-becoming-a-cybercriminal-gateway-for-human-manipulation

You will soon be able to control your iPhone and iPad with your eyes, experience haptic music, and more with these new accessibility updates from Apple.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/apple-will-soon-let-you-control-your-iphone-and-ipad-just-using-your-eyes

Intel has begun the retirement process on Ponte Vecchio, despite the fact it has not released its successor. Existing customers will still be able to purchase these GPUs, but new customers will not.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-begins-sunsetting-ponte-vecchio-to-focus-on-falcon-shores-gaudi-2-and-3

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra final brings something new to the table.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-saturn-4-ultra-review

Assassin's Creed Shadows ">will be available globally on November 15. The latest iteration of the historical murder sim will be playable on a bunch of devices, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store. It’ll also be available for Apple silicon Mac computers right at launch, which is something of a rarity, and on cloud gaming platforms like Amazon Lun

Xbox is expanding its accessibility footprint with the Proteus Controller, a modular gamepad created by nascent peripheral company Byowave as part of the Designed for Xbox program. The Proteus Controller is a group of palm-sized cubes that can be connected to each other in a wide variety of configurations, with interchangeable faceplates that include standard controller buttons, analog sticks and a directional pad. This means players can set up the Proteus Controller to be used in individuali

Google is opening up its Home platform to third-party developers through new APIs. As such, any app will eventually be able to tap into the more than 600 million devices that are connected to Home, even if they're not necessarily smart home-oriented apps. Google suggests, for instance, that a food delivery app might

A group of TikTok creators have joined the legal fight to keep the app from being banned in the United States. Eight creators have sued the US government in an effort to block a law requiring TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell the service. 

Google has unveiled Wear OS 5 at its I/O developer conference today, giving us a glimpse of new features and other improvements coming with the platform. The company isn't quite ready to roll out the final version of the wearable OS, but its developer preview already features enhanced battery life. As an example, Google said Wear OS 5 will consume 20 percent less power than Wear OS 4 if the user runs a marathon. Wear OS 4 already

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At the end of I/O, Google’s annual developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company had said “AI” 121 times. That, essentially, was the crux of Google’s two-hour keynote — stuffing AI into every Google app and service used by more than two billion people around the world. Here are all the major updates from Google's big event, along with some additional announcements that came after the keynote.

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Google I/O isn’t the only tech-adjacent event this week. Uber just held its annual GO-GET event and announced a whole bunch of new features coming to the rideshare platform/taxi app/whatever you wanna call it. Much of this news concerns shuttles and

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Printing your way out of a sizing issue is not the common way to go. But, it’s fast and efficient. Most of the time. So let me tell you how I use a simple extension method to give me feedback and information with just a single line of code.

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Is the Internet down again? It's not always your provider's fault. CNET explains how to identify and rectify the five most common internet connectivity issues. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/tips-for-overcoming-internet-outages/#ftag=CADf328eec

Today's inflation report was better than expected, but it will take more time for mortgage rates to fall significantly. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/lower-inflation-wont-lead-to-lower-mortgage-rates-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Starting today, you can get up to 50% off print bestsellers and up to 80% off Kindle Books. https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-book-sale-treat-yourself-to-new-books-and-save-big/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sleep Number is offering up to 50% off smart beds, bedding and more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-on-beds-and-bedding-during-sleep-numbers-memorial-day-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

These security features will be available later this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-upcoming-android-features-aim-to-help-keep-your-device-and-data-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

Will the future of discovering immersive AR run through map apps? https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/googles-dropping-location-based-ar-experiences-into-maps/#ftag=CADf328eec

The conference showed off AI features coming to Google Search, and Donald Glover helped debut a new generative video app called Veo. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-io-highlights-unpacking-gemini-updates-and-ai-overviews/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google's upcoming Wear OS 5 update is all about extending battery life. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-google-wants-to-make-android-smartwatches-last-longer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Rejoice! Android 15 Beta 2 drops today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/actually-google-didnt-forget-about-android-15-at-io-all-the-new-features/#ftag=CADf328eec

Heat pumps can help you ditch fossil fuels at home. This one blends in while keeping you comfotable. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/meet-the-heat-pump-that-will-keep-you-cool-and-look-good-doing-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking to book a summer vacation somewhere but don't want to overspend, Matt's Flights will help you track down the best airfare and travel deals. https://www.cnet.com/deals/snag-a-premium-lifetime-subscription-to-matts-flights-at-a-massive-discount/#ftag=CADf328eec

Forget Memorial Day - Amazon is having a huge sale on best-selling tech gadgets right now and I'm rounding up the 17 best deals.

https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/forget-memorial-day-amazon-has-a-huge-sale-on-best-selling-tech-gadgets-right-now

Google has held a secret demo showcasing ChromeOS running on an Android device, hinting at potential future plans.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/could-chromeos-eventually-run-on-your-android-phone-googles-demo-of-exactly-that-is-an-exciting-hint-for-the-future

One of Max's most eagerly anticipated shows gets a first trailer, while another popular series gets two first-look images.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/maxs-dune-prequel-series-gets-a-thrilling-and-spooky-trailer-as-first-look-images-for-the-last-of-us-season-2-revealed

Winlator emulator is now able to run demanding software such as Fallout 4 at 30 fps on Android.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/pc-gaming-on-an-android-device-fallout-4-has-been-shown-running-decently-fast-in-an-exciting-hint-of-the-future

The new Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic trailer confirms the game's release date as well as sets up the story and the playable protagonists.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-cinematic-trailer-reveal

The new Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic trailer confirms the game's release date as well as sets up the story and the playable protagonists.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-dual-protagonists-detailed-in-new-character-trailer

Fixes for Workstation and Fusion look to prevent hackers from mounting denial-of-service attacks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/vmware-patches-serious-security-flaws-in-some-of-its-top-products

Assassin's Creed Shadows is among the next wave of games in the mega series, and here's everything we know.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-release-date

WearOS 5 is looking stacked for fitness enthusiasts – here are the biggest features.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/fitness-trackers/wear-os-5-google-io-confirms-better-battery-new-features-new-running-metrics-and-more

Android users are getting a bunch of new anti-theft features that Google says will help protect your private data.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/your-android-phone-will-soon-get-new-anti-theft-tools-to-keep-your-data-safe

Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, Android TV 14 holds a range of features to improve the smart TV platform's performance and usability.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/android-tvs-next-free-update-promises-faster-performance-better-accessibility-and-more-energy-saving-options

Google has confirmed that the second Android 15 beta is now available to download on compatible devices.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/latest-android-15-beta-teases-private-space-predictive-back-and-more-new-features

Samsung's chief rival SK Hynix has developed a next-generation mobile NAND called ZUFS 4.0.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/samsungs-fiercest-rival-unveils-mobile-storage-chip-that-will-make-phones-and-laptops-faster-sk-hynix-claims-that-its-zufs-tech-will-boost-local-ai-inference-without-consuming-more-resources

You’re going to want to grab the new browser as it could supercharge your video viewing experience.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/firefox/firefox-126-is-out-and-itll-make-a-huge-difference-to-the-quality-of-videos-in-the-browser-for-those-with-the-right-hardware

Hulu and Disney Plus will be home to a new documentary taking viewers behind the scenes of the rock legend's 2023-2024 world tour.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/a-new-bruce-springsteen-documentary-coming-to-hulu-and-disney-plus-will-take-us-on-the-road-with-the-e-street-band

VMware has waived its $200 fee for the Fusion Pro 13 app on macOS which emulates Windows.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/mac-os/good-news-for-mac-users-wanting-to-run-windows-apps-vmware-fusion-pro-13-is-now-free-for-personal-use

You can check the battery life of your AirPods with ease... as long as you are connected to an Apple product. You're not? No worries, we have a solution for that, too. Here's how to check AirPods battery life.

https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/airpods-earbuds/how-to-check-airpods-battery-life

This Newegg deal on a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16 (Gen 8) keeps getting better the longer I look at it. A high-end model is currently cheaper than the entry option on Lenovo's website, and it's perfect for anyone who prefers to travel light.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/ideapad-slim-5i-16-gen8-newegg-deal

Following the closure of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks, one final patch for the rhythm action game has been released.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/after-studio-shutdown-hi-fi-rush-devs-release-final-update-with-patch-notes-thanks-for-all-your-support-and-keep-on-rocking

Adobe offers only Photoshop and Lightroom as ARM-native apps, but could this change with the rise of game-changing Snapdragon X devices in 2024?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/adobe-native-support-for-windows-on-arm

Xbox is rolling out the May Update, which features mouse and keyboard support for select Xbox Cloud Gaming titles and a new Senua's Saga: Hellblade II channel.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-may-2024-update-release

Hellblade 2 continues to tell Senua's raw and beautiful story as she deals with invading forces through the lens of psychosis. But is this game playable on Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-senuas-saga-hellblade-2-on-game-pass

Assassin's Creed Shadows brings turbulent samurai and ninja warfare to the long-running series in November 2024.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-officially-revealed-bringing-the-series-to-japan-and-coming-to-xbox-series-xors-and-windows-pc-in-november-2024

Ubisoft has very quietly cancelled The Division Heartland, perhaps hoping we wouldn't notice. But we did.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/after-waiting-for-the-division-heartland-for-what-feels-like-eternity-ubisoft-has-cancelled-it

Raspberry Pi's IPO is almost here and in its 'expected intention to float' announcement it lays out a plethora of financial data.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-announces-expected-intention-to-float-on-london-stock-exchange

The cost of this amazing value gaming CPU has dropped even further to a new lowest-ever price of $209 on Amazon.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-best-cpu-for-budget-gaming-builds-amds-ryzen-7-5700x3d-drops-to-an-all-time-low-price-of-dollar209

Images of one of the El Capitan's server blades taken at a recent computing event in Germany shows how absurdly dense each blade is packed in with AMD MI300 APUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/hpe-flaunts-el-capitan-supercomputer-blade-with-amds-instinct-mi300-projected-to-be-worlds-fastest-when-finished-this-year

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This week, streaming services are joining linear networks in revealing some of the projects they've got coming up in an attempt to win over adverti

Anyone who wants to keep an eye on their perimeter or see nighttime trash panda action may want to check out this deal on Amazon. Currently, bundles of the

Google I/O isn’t the only tech-adjacent event this week. Uber just held its annual GO-GET event and announced a whole bunch of new features coming to the rideshare platform/taxi app/whatever you wanna call it. Much of this news concerns s

After dipping its toes into live sports with golf and tennis exhibitions, Netflix is taking a major step forward on that front. The company has

Another classic Tamagotchi is getting the reboot treatment. Bandai announced this week that it’s bringing back the Tamagotchi Connection to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the toy’s release. Tamagotchi Connection, which first came out in 20

Microsoft just released a new update for Xbox Cloud Gaming that finally brings mouse and keyboard support, after teasing the feature for years. The tool is currently in beta release and works with both the Edge and Chrome web browsers. It looks pr

After shirking tradition and devoting its entire Google I/O keynote to showcase how it’s stuffing AI into everything imaginable, the company has reserved day two to catch up on the one-time star of the show, Android. Alongside the arrival of the second Android 15 beta on Wednesday, Google is

Google just announced at an update coming to Android for Cars that should make paying attention to the road just a tiny bit harder. The automobile-based OS is getting new apps, screen casting and more, which were revealed at Google I/O 2024.

First up, select car models are getting a suite of new entertainment apps, like Max and Peacock, for keeping passengers busy during road tri

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My motivation for building this was to address the trouble of mass unsubscribing from unwanted emails and deleting bulk emails while ensuring privacy and control over the process. With this Chrome extension, emails are not sent to any external servers. All calls to the Gmail API happen locally on your device.

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I’ve been working on a puzzle game for a few years as a side project.

The game is based on a small region of tiles in a grid that is mirrored, modified, and mirrored again. It’s based on a novel phenomenon I noticed where, once these mutations happen a few times, the original region can be hard to recognize. You have a feeling there are symmetries in the image, but they are just out of grasp. Going further, if only part of the region is visible, such as mirroring off the edge of the board,

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Hey HN! I built a tool that gives LLMs the ability to understand the visual structure of a webpage even if they don't accept image input. We've found that unimodal GPT-4 + Tarsier's textual webpage representation consistently beats multimodal GPT-4V/4o + webpage screenshot by 10-20%, probably because multimodal LLMs still aren't as performant as they're hyped to be.

Over the course of experimenting with pruned HTML, accessibility trees, and other perception systems for web agents, we've it