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“AI Slop” summer is here
AI image and video generation tools have gone mainstream, with millions creating content and using them on platforms like TikTok and You
The contrast-color() function doesn’t check color contrast, but rather it outright resolves to either black or white (whichever one contrasts the most with your chosen color). Safari Technology Preview recently implemented it and we explore its possible uses in this article.
Exploring the CSS contrast-color() Function… a Second Time originally publishe
Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's game and the rest of the NBA Finals without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-finals-2025-how-to-watch-pacers-vs-thunder-game-1-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mortgage rates will have to drop substantially for most homeowners to consider refinancing. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-are-easing-for-homeowners-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-june-5-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon is reportedly testing package-delivery bots in one of its facilities. Will they talk to your Ring doorbell? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazons-building-humanoid-robots-to-speed-deliveries-to-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some highly rated flicks to try, plus a look at what's new in June. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-movies-on-max-june-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The hole was quickly plugged, but millions of records may have been affected.
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-6-june-2025
Konami has announced that Silent Hill f will launch on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
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-6-june-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-6-june-2025
Amazon is reportedly testing humanoid robots that work alongside human drivers.
AI initiatives must be built on a foundation of energy efficiency and sustainability.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/can-uk-businesses-balance-ai-ambitions-with-sustainability-obligations
Adolescence has become the second-biggest English-language TV series on Netflix, beating Stranger Things.
Play hackers have added phone calls to their extortion tactics, and are targeting more flaws.
AI is evolving fast. Here's how to guide it from experimental tool to enterprise powerhouse.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launches on September 30 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Credentials are being shared across instances, leaving organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Our live coverage of the build up to Summer Game Fest.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/summer-game-fest-2025-live
After the sports streaming world, the movie industry also believes VPNs and other intermediary services must cooperate in blocking online piracy.
Alleviate battery anxiety this summer and nab the powerful Anker 737 portable power bank for under $90 in this Amazon deal.
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007 First Light, the upcoming James Bond origin game from Hitman developer IO Interactive, was officially unveiled at PlayStation’s State of Play event, but the game will also launch on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in 2026.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-james-bond-007-first-light-on-xbox
The 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16ILL10) falls short on its most attractive feature, but there are redeeming qualities hidden within this laptop.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-7i-16-2-in-1-gen-10-review
Microsoft’s latest Canary Channel build adds energy saver settings and brings back Phone companion in the Start menu, but key AI tools like Recall remain unavailable.
AI startup Builder.ai, once valued at $1.5 billion and publicly backed by Microsoft, has just collapsed after it was discovered that its AI was actually just 700 Indian engineers.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/builder-ai-collapse-microsoft-backed-fake-ai-services
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 9i (Gen 10) and Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) are among our highest-rated laptops, but which one suits you best?
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-slim-9i-gen-10-vs-yoga-slim-7x-gen-9
You can now put SteamOS on other handhelds like the ROG Ally and Legion Go, but what about a regular laptop or desktop PC? We have some answers.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/can-you-install-steamos-on-a-laptop-or-desktop-pc
Whether you need to upgrade your slow, outdated USB-C cables or just need a few more as backup, now is a great time to pull the trigger because Anker’s 100W USB-C cables are now 2 for $12 on Amazon. That’s a sizeable 25% off their original MSRP.
Cheaper cables might sa
My smart home extends to both my front and back yards. But I have only one weather-protected duplex outlet in each location, which isn’t enough to accommodate all the smart devices I need to plug in. I have multi-outlet surge protectors all over the inside the house to power things like smart plugs, smart speakers, and my router, but I can’t do that in the y
Following the deprecation of WordPad, Microsoft has been adding a lot of features to Notepad, which has led to criticism from users who prefer
According to a recent Google Workspace Updates blog post, Google Drive now supports AI-generated summaries of changes made to files. The summaries are created by Google Gemini and the idea is to quickly catch you up on what’s changed with your data.
To get a summa
Disney is in a bind. The company is struggling to keep its streaming subscriber numbers up after years of price hikes, but it also wants to spend less money pro
After spending the last few months trying to fix all the bugs in version 24H2, Microsoft’s developers have now shifted their focus to the next upgrade of Windows 11. Version 25H2 will reportedly offer, among other things, a new feature meant to extend laptop battery life.
The new feature is at the operating system level and is called “User Interaction-Aware
The Wo-We Mini PC is amazingly cheap, but there are some trade-offs.
Nintendo Japan's pricing for Switch 2 replacement parts suggests higher repair costs, which may extend globally as well.
Storage expert HighPoint has revealed details and pricing for its new Rocket 7604A RAID add-in-card. Its $999 AIC fits up to four M.2 SSDs and is claimed to deliver real-world 50 GB/s+ performance.
In a presentation at Bank of America's global technology conference this year, Intel Products CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus discussed some of Intel's intense moves to get back into contention against a fierce chip industry.
Reusing older hardware as a web server is a great way to learn web development, server administration,
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-turn-an-old-pc-into-a-linux-web-server
If you have an old iPad and you’re interested in externalizing some of the thousands of photos in your iCloud account, this guide’s for you. Instead of buying a new digital picture frame, you can turn your retired iPad into a dedicated photo display without much effort. You’ll need to change a few settings, download a photo frame app and decide how you want to prop up you
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and that means a whole lot more people will eventually need a new microSD card. While the new console comes with 256GB of built-in storage — eight times more than the original Switch and four times m
Now's a great time to save on Sony gaming gear thanks to the most recent Days of Play sale. PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories, games and even PS Plus subscriptions have been discounted, and one of the standout deals is on the PS5 DualSense Edge controller. You can pick one up for $169, which is 15 percent off its usual price. The deal is
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally a thing you can buy in the US — or at least, a thing you can try to buy. The $450 console officially went up for sale at midnight ET on June 5, with several retailers offering the device both online and in-store. Predictably, online stock appears t
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When Frances Berwick started at Bravo in the 1990s, the cable channel was still positioning itself as a hub for “film and arts.” Berwick climbed the NBCUniversal ladder, eventually growing her domain to all of the company’s entertainment cable channels, including E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, USA, and Universal Kids.
Her rise at NBCUniversal has coincided with cable’s decline. Some 46% of households have
Gone are the days when YouTube was just for catching up on vlogs or diving into late-night rabbit holes. Today, the platform is staking its claim in TV and film.
According to a new survey conducted by Looper Insights between April 16 and 25, 66% of consumers discover TV or film content via YouTube. For 61%, it’s already p
With 30+ updates from GML 2025, Google Ads is going full AI. Here’s what actually matters for campaign performance and planning.
The post Google Marketing Live 2025: Here’s Everything That Was Announced appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-marketing-live-2025/548096/
Subtle shifts in branded search behavior can signal deeper issues with trust, product quality, or messaging.
The post When SEO Can Be A Brand Health Signal appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/when-seo-can-be-a-brand-health-signal/547139/
Marketplaces win when SEO is baked into the product. Kevin Indig breaks down what’s working, and what AI will eat next.
The post Effective Marketplace SEO Is More Like Product Growth appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/effective-marketplace-seo/548303/
Commentary: It doesn't matter if Apple drops more AI at WWDC next week. I'm never turning my camera control button back on, and you should join me. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-turned-off-my-iphone-16s-ai-camera-button-life-has-never-been-better/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-scan-a-qr-code-using-any-android-phone-or-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
The actor just wrapped season 1 of his talk show on the streamer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-forgot-john-mulaney-was-in-this-movie-in-this-weeks-netflix-top-10/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even with six figures, budgeting for a monthly mortgage payment is harder than it used to be. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/buying-a-home-on-a-100k-salary-heres-what-you-can-actually-afford/#ftag=CADf328eec
The RedMagic 10S Pro is turning in some of the highest benchmark scores I've ever seen on an Android phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/redmagics-10s-pro-is-one-of-the-most-powerful-phones-ive-ever-tested/#ftag=CADf328eec
I discovered artificial intelligence tool GPT Excel in my quest to cut down on all the busywork it takes to create and update spreadsheets. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-in-microsoft-excel-spreadsheets/#ftag=CADf328eec
The science-backed method supports strength, mobility and muscle health. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/i-took-a-fitness-class-designed-for-longevity-and-it-changed-the-way-i-think-about-aging/#ftag=CADf328eec
The current world No. 1 takes on the four-time Roland Garros winner for a place in Saturday's final. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/french-open-2025-how-to-watch-stream-sabalenka-vs-swiatek-free-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new Edge gets the same Moto AI features seen on the Razr along with three 50-megapixel cameras. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorolas-2025-edge-launches-with-2-day-battery-68-watt-charging-for-550/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spend summer with the stepbrothers, Perry the Platypus, Candace and Dr. Doofenshmirtz. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/phineas-and-ferb-revival-how-to-stream-the-new-season-on-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's time to relive the Oscar-winning first movie on Peacock now that the Wicked: For Good trailer has dropped
macOS Tahoe could be a death knell for my aging MacBook when it arrives at WWDC 2025
Eufy's robot lawn mowers do away with awkward RTK receivers and rely entirely on cameras for navigation.
Rumors suggest an OM System OM-5 II could land this month, inheriting a stacked sensor from pricier models.
This tiny USB-C dongle is a really big audio upgrade for devices that need it, from Windows PCs to Macs and iPads
We could be seeing upgraded iGPU performance in Intel's upcoming Nova Lake S desktop processors, if rumors about a hybrid architecture are true.
Nothing Headphone (1) is confirmed to arrive on July 1, but no word on the KEF partnership
Anthropic’s AI-written blog Claude Explains works best when it sticks to writing about itself and uses human editing.
ChatGPT adds a whole bunch of tools for business users - meeting recording, cloud services and much more.
AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 are tipped for interesting iOS 26 upgrades
Norman Reedus has lifted the lid on his role in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – and why Keanu Reeves didn't know he was in it.
There's a lot to love about the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16, including surprisingly strong graphics performance and audio quality, but a seriously lackluster display holds it back from being great.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/2-in-1-laptops/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2025-review
The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, and surprisingly, there is stock available if you’re eager to get your hands on the follow-up to one of the most influential consoles of all time. I have had an original Switch since launch, taking it with me on pretty much every trip – and it shows. It’s [...]
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Now in its third generation, the OnePlus Pad 3 has finally hit its stride with a combination of great design, a big screen, and flagship performance, all without the associated price tag. That’s because the OnePlus Pad 3 costs just £529 in the UK, making it much cheaper than Samsung’s ‘budget-focused’ Galaxy Tab S10 FE [...]
The post OnePlus Pad 3 Review appeared first on Trusted
The OnePlus Pad 3 has arrived just over a year after the well-received Pad 2 – but what’s new with this year’s Android tablet and, crucially, is it worth upgrading? The OnePlus Pad 3 brings not only a new design but also significantly improved performance and a larger display to boot. But, with both tablets [...]
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Another major flaw has been found in Chrome—and it’s already being exploited in the wild. First discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group on May 27th, this zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to run malicious code on compromised devices.
But not all PCs
On Wednesday, Google released the results of its latest scams survey—a snapshot of how often US adults between ages 18-65 encounter online scams, as well as their digital security habits. And as it turns out, Gen Z is ahead of ol
ChatGPT is rapidly changing the world. The process is already happening, and it’s only going to accelerate as the technology improves, as more people gain access to it, and as more learn how to use it.
What’s shocking is just how many tasks ChatGPT is already capable of managing for you. While the naysayers may still look down their noses at the potential o
When you think “gaming mouse,” you probably think something decked out in numerous buttons and RGB bling. But they aren’t all like that. Case in point: this elegant Alienware Pro wireless gaming mouse that’s on sale for $90 (was $150). That’s a huge 40% discount that cuts the pric
When you’re working, it’s essential that your screen is at the right height to minimize eye strain and maintain good posture—and for that, a monitor stand can be a great investment. But why settle for just a monitor stand when you can get this Anker 675 docking station
The RTX 5050, Nvidia's most affordable GPU this generation, is reportedly slated for a July reveal.
Physicists at the UK's Loughborough University have printed the "world's smallest violin" in platinum, measuring 13 x 35 microns. The nanolithography achievement will pave the way for studying the future of nanoscale computing.
Corsair's HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU boasts premium power delivery with digital monitoring capabilities, outstanding performance, and impressive thermal design.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/corsair-hx1200i-atx-3-1-psu-review
Elon Musk reportedly plans to move some chip packaging capabilities in-house at SpaceX.
'Rapid spike' in DDR4 spot pricing precipitated by manufacturer phase out plans, US-China tensions, and market uncertainties.
The most powerful gaming console out there. Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is discounted by £63 today.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells the U.S. Senate that the White House is renegotiating with CHIPS Act recipients, hoping to get more investments from recipients.
We often spotlight wireframes, research, or tools like Figma, but none of that moves the needle if we can’t collaborate well. Great UX doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes conversations with engineers, alignment with product, sales, and other stakeholders, and the ability to listen, adapt, and co-create. That’s where design becomes a team sport, and when your ability to capture the outcomes multiplies the UX impact. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/06/collaboration-most-underrated-ux-skill/
Sony has just unveiled the first wireless fight stick designed by the company itself. It doesn't have an official product name yet, but it's currently codenamed Project Defiant. The arcade-style controller uses the PlayStation Link wireless technology to connect to the PS5 and the PC. Sony says the
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