Battlefield 6, set to launch on October 10, just dropped a lengthy multiplayer reveal trailer. Fans of the legendary series are having some lively arguments over what was revealed, and I've rounded up some comments regarding everything from animations to cosmetics to a lack of server browser.
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A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.
The devs behind Battlefield 6 say they're "putting a lot of effort into" the "constant arms race" against cheaters, assuaging fan concerns about problems with hackers.
Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6's Open Beta next week, its PC system requirements have been revealed — and they're not too bad at all.
In partnership with developers, game marketplace GOG (Good Old Games) has launched a new website called FreedomtoBuy.games that'll let you do
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Google is testing a new API to measure Core Web Vitals in SPAs. Learn how to test it and why it matters for performance tracking.
The post Chrome Trial Aims To Fix Core Web Vitals For JavaScript-Heavy Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Google's Gary Illyes confirmed that Google uses a version of MUVERA in Search
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Get the weekend off to a gory start. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/final-destination-bloodlines-is-now-streaming-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 2 No. 517. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-2-517/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 2, No. 1,505. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-2-1505/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 313 for Saturday, Aug. 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-2-313/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you even using Moments? Here's what to know about these useful Netflix techniques. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-netflix-like-pro-16-overlooked-tips-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec
The super portable Asus Zenbook A14 weighs less than a MacBook Air. Thanks to a $400 discount at Best Buy, it's never been cheaper than it is right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-laptop-for-travel-and-cnet-editors-choice-winner-is-at-all-time-low-price-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
My love of this portable cooktop burner is real. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-portable-induction-cooktop-is-the-hero-that-got-me-through-a-kitchen-remodel/#ftag=CADf328eec
Malware disguised as game mods is targeting gamers by exploiting DLL flaws and bypassing antivirus detection through hidden multi-stage payloads.
Browser extensions continue to pose risks due to weak analysis tools and false trust markers, prompting researchers to rethink how extension behavior is evaluated.
With laws changing globally, more platforms now require ID. Are age checks needed for adult content? Let us know in our latest poll.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/poll-verify-age-video-games-social-media-adult-content
It should come as no surprise that students the world over are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots to cheat. On homework, on tests, and on anything else you care to mention. After all, why work something out yourself when there’s an AI chatbot waiting and willing to do the hard work for you?
This is obviously a problem in need of fixing
A jury in Florida has found Tesla partially liable for a 2019 crash involving the company's Autopilot self-driving feature, The Washington Post reports. As a result, the company will have to pay $200
OpenAI has removed a feature that made shared ChatGPT conversations appear in search results. The "short-lived experiment" was based on the chatbot's link creation option. After complaints, OpenAI's chief information security officer, Dane Stuckey, said the company is working to remove the chats from search engines.
The public outrage st
Microsoft is ending support for its ChromeOS competitor Windows 11 SE. The company will officially stop providing "software updates, technical assistance and security fixes" in October 2026, according to an updated support document spotted by
Waiting until the fall can feel like ages when you're
T-Mobile has sealed the deal on its UScellular acquisition. In exchange for $4.3 billion, T-Mobile gets UScellular’s customers, stores and 30 percent of its
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman wants to expand Reddit Answers to capitalize on increasing demand for Reddit results. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/reddit-shifting-towards-search-as-company-wants-to-become-a-search-engine/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Hulu and other platforms. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-this-weekend-my-oxford-year-twisted-metal-chief-of-war-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
See every launch stage of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, marking NASA's 11th Commercial Crew Program flight aboard a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. https://www.cnet.com/videos/watch-nasas-spacex-crew-11-launch-to-the-international-space-station/#ftag=CADf328eec
You need more than just a VPN to boost your digital privacy and security. Bundling additional tools with your VPN can be convenient, but be aware of the pitfalls. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/yes-you-can-bundle-other-cybersecurity-services-with-some-vpns-but-is-it-a-good-idea/#ftag=CADf328eec
A handful of VPN providers offer bundled packages that feature additional privacy and security tools. Here's what to know about what's available. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/to-bundle-or-not-to-bundle-your-guide-to-vpns-and-other-cybersecurity-service-packages/#ftag=CADf328eec
This simple button combo can reboot your Roku faster than rewiring your internet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/if-your-roku-keeps-crashing-you-probably-havent-tried-this/#ftag=CADf328eec
Chinese firms are converting RTX 5090 gaming cards into AI chips inside domestic factory lines.
OpenAI ends public chat sharing feature following unanticipated revelations.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is already planning the demise of Alexa+, making some of its answers sponsored.
The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.
As games like Call of Duty go all in with goofy Fortnite-style skins, Battlefield 6 draws a line and promises to "keep it grounded" in "gritty realism."
Nintendo said that it needs to increase the prices of the original Switch 1 consoles due to "market conditions."
Three senior Intel Foundry executives are retiring as part of a major leadership reshuffle amid restructuring and uncertainty over the 14A process.
SignalRGB is giving away a toaster PC that houses a full-blown Mini-ITX gaming PC. You could win the toaster PC, along with a Thunderbolt 4 dock.
Nintendo has announced that the price of the original Nintendo Switch will change in the United States, citing “market conditions” as the reason for its decision. The new pricing will apply from Aug
Reddit is reversing course on its plans to put some subreddits behind a paywall, at least for now. CEO Steve Huffman said the company is "shifting resources away" from the effort as it doubles down on search.
During the company's recent earnings call, Huffman said t
Google's shortened URLs are the horror movie monster of the Google Graveyard: They keep finding a way to stay alive. On Friday, the company said goo.gl links that don't show the above warning will work for the foreseeable future.
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Hey Xinwei and Zecheng here, we are the authors of TraceRoot (https://github.com/traceroot-ai/traceroot).
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A federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict condemning Google’s Android app store as an illegal monopoly, clearing the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shakeup that’s designed to give consumers more choices.
The unanimous ruling issued Thursday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals delivers a double-barreled legal blow for Google, which has been waylaid in three separate
Světelný mikrofon nemusí detekovat zvuk. Stačí, když ozáří světlem nějaký běžný povrch, který nepatrně vibruje kvůli zvukovým vlnám, a pak detekuje změny v odraženém světle. Chytrý algoritmus poté z těchto světelných změn poskládá zvuk, který vyvolává vibrace. Je to levné a jednoduché, aplikací se nabízí spousta. http://www.osel.cz/14183-jednoduchy-svetelny-mikrofon-slysi-diky-vibracim-beznych-materialu.html
Transform regular bathroom cleaning from a dreaded chore into an easy task with my quick cleaning routine. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-clean-a-bathroom-in-10-minutes-or-less-from-toilet-to-sink/#ftag=CADf328eec
Helix Sleep just upgraded its three mattress lines. All 21 of its beds now have different looks and, in some cases, slightly different feels. Here’s what our team likes about this Helix update. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/helix-midnight-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft has long been gunning for Chromebooks, but its latest effort to secure a piece of the low-cost laptop market has failed dismally.
Foundation star Laura Birn lifts the lid on those therapy sessions that Empire's robot advisor has been in desperate need of.
AI might be helping developers generate code more quickly, but security isn't improving, report claims.
The "majority" of its 1.4 million customer base is affected.
The United States Federal Trade Commission tried to make it easy to cancel subscription services in 2023. The judiciary threw it out ear
Multi-screen laptops are a thing, and have been a thing for a while. I vividly remember the ThinkPad W700DS, which had a pull-out, secondary screen years before people started packing USB monitors in their bags. But what about a laptop with a secondary touchscreen, in a convenient place, and a lot smaller than any similar design I’ve seen?
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It might seem that “ChatGPT” is all you ever hear about when discussing AI chatbots, also known as LLMs. As it turns out, that’s reflected in the real world, too.
Statcounter, which tracks the market share of operating systems, browsers, social media sites, and more, has begun tracking the number of sessions by users who visit artificial intelligence sites
Lagging behind leading tech firms in artificial intelligence, Apple is ramping up internal efforts and actively pursuing acquisitions to accelerate its AI development, but at the same time keeping CapEx modest compared to peers like Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/apples-tim-cook-very-open-to-m-
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is $449 at Amazon — a tasty $29 cheaper than its MSRP
Meant for budget student laptops, the OS will no longer receive updates or support
Google AI Ultra subscribers now have access to Deep Think, Google’s most advanced reasoning model yet for Gemini 2.5. The new model was first unveiled at Google I/O, and after feedback from "early trusted t
Digital storefront Itch.io is reindexing its free adult games, and is talking to its partnered payment processors about plans to gradually reintroduce paid NSFW content. In a new Developer Update, the company said the decision will ensure it can "confidently support the widest range of creators in the long term."
Itch.io has instructed developers and creators who want their games b
Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in less than four weeks and is on pace to hit its target of 15 million units by April 2026, the company said in its latest earnings report. If that pans out, the Switch 2 would easily outsell the original Switch, which took a
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