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Anthropic's announcement signals a strategic shift toward vertical-specific AI tools with the release of its latest product.
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Malware Malware Scanner plugin with over 10,000 installations hit with high severity vulnerability with no fix currently offered.
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Lenovo's versatile Duet 11 Chromebook handles all my day-to-day tasks, and it's a solid option for the money. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-use-this-affordable-2-in-1-laptop-for-both-work-and-play-and-its-one-of-the-best-laptop-deals-ive-found/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 16, No. 1,488. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-16-1488/#ftag=CADf328eec

The average payout for Social Security isn't enough to secure your future -- and is expected to get even smaller by 2034. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-future-of-social-security-looks-grim-6-tips-to-help-you-save-for-retirement-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 16, #766 . https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-16-766/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 16 No. 500. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-16-500/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 16, No. 296 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-16-296/#ftag=CADf328eec

Using a VPN can cut your internet speeds in half, which might affect your streaming or gaming sessions. Try these seven tips to speed things up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/as-a-vpn-expert-these-are-the-steps-i-take-to-keep-my-vpn-connection-speedy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Twelve South's AirFly Pro has totally transformed how I watch in-flight entertainment. No more awful airline earbuds. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-never-fly-without-this-genius-bluetooth-dongle-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Owen Poole highlights the big tech news of the day, including a possible merger of Android and ChromeOS, updates to YouTube's Partner Program and the huge sales numbers from Prime Day. https://www.cnet.com/videos/staggering-prime-day-sales-totals-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

July's Pokemon Presents stream will likely provide updates for Pokemon live service games, mainline titles and the upcoming Netflix series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-watch-pokemon-presents-2025-for-legends-z-a-tcg-pocket-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple will likely release iOS 18.6 in the next few weeks, but don't expect many new features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/before-ios-26-apple-will-release-at-least-one-more-ios-18-update-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung and Motorola have two different approaches toward their highest-end flip-style Android phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-specs-vs-motorola-razr-ultra-comparing-the-high-end-flip-phones/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is by far my family's most-used device, and now you can get it for $299. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-gadget-my-family-reaches-for-most-is-the-ipad-10-and-its-50-off-at-walmart/#ftag=CADf328eec

Playing Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is a whole different experience with the eye-popping LG OLED G5. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-new-lg-oled-tv-has-the-brightest-screen-ive-ever-tested/#ftag=CADf328eec

I was hesitant to buy Nest's 4th-gen learning thermostat because of the high price tag, but its energy-saving capabilities have made it a worthwhile investment. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-spendy-thermostat-is-paying-for-itself-by-cutting-my-energy-bills-and-its-still-14-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

From couch co-op to logging in online, these are some of the best co-op games available right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-co-op-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

Of all the Apple products I've tried, the M4 Mac Mini delivers the most for my money. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-m4-mac-mini-offers-the-best-value-ive-seen-from-an-apple-product-and-its-60-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dolphin's Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi pool cleaner will have you swimming again in no time. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-wizard-of-a-pool-robot-saved-my-summer-and-its-121-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

Kiro from AWS looks to help developers cut through the chaos of vibe coding.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/aws-launches-kiro-an-agentic-ai-ide-to-end-the-chaos-of-vibe-coding

A Microsoft ad on LinkedIn is getting roasted for using a terrible AI-generated graphic to promote a graphic designer role at Xbox.

A new report suggests that "almost all" the ZeniMax Online Studios devs that worked on its cancelled Blackbird MMO "are losing their jobs" following the Microsoft and Xbox layoffs.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shares some semi-optimism regarding AI-related job loss, saying that the workforce will only suffer if society runs out of ideas.
https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-ceo-cnn-everybodys-job-affected-ideas

"Stream Your Own Game" for Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Xbox PC app for Xbox Insider Program members.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-stream-your-own-game-pc-app-insiders

More titles are headed to Xbox Game Pass in July 2025, including Abiotic Factor, Grounded 2, Robocop: Rogue City, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and more.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-july-2025-wave-2

Razer's new Thunderbolt 5 docking station received a major glow-up over its predecessor with a new M.2 SSD enclosure and double the Thunderbolt performance.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-thunderbolt-5-dock-chroma-review

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims top talent from Anthropic and OpenAI are excited to join the company's new AI unit due to infinite access to computing power and small teams. It's not just about the eye-watering signing bonuses.

My Game of the Year pick is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and you can pick up the incredible RPG right now for a huge 28% off discount.

Amazon has delayed the launch of Alexa.com to no sooner than July 31, after it had initially promised to ship the product by the end of June 2025.

Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that it will fully unveil the World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion at Gamescom with an opening cinematic, gameplay deep dives, and more.


Xbox's "Stream your own game" feature continues to expand. You can now use your PC to play supported games you own on Xbox. (The games stream from the cloud, not your console.) You'll need to be an Xbox Insider and Game Pass Ultimate subscriber to use it.

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Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey is back with a new app that tracks sun exposure and vitamin D levels.
Sun Day uses location-based data to show the current UV index, the day’s high, and additional details like cloud cover, sunrise, and sunset times. Users can choose their skin type from six options and indicate their clothing, such as “light (shorts & t-shirt)”, then manually toggle when they’re in or out of the sun.
Based on this input, the app calculates how lo

WordPress released version 6.8.2, which fixes 35 issues and ends security support for versions 4.1 through 4.6
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Experts predict near-term price instability for EVs and other vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, potentially leveling off by 2027. Here's what you can do now if you're in the market to buy. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/your-next-car-might-cost-more-industry-insiders-explain-tariff-driven-price-increases-and-how-to-offset-costs/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Earfun Air Pro 4 passive noise-canceling earbuds offer everything I need in headphones, and with a limited-time deal, they're down to $56. https://www.cnet.com/deals/these-noise-canceling-earbuds-are-up-there-with-apples-airpods-4-and-theyre-a-third-of-the-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll be able to discuss real-time emergencies and local news with your neighbors before turning to a bot for recommendations. https://www.cnet.com/news/nextdoors-big-redesign-packages-ai-advice-alongside-human-conversations/#ftag=CADf328eec

The FDA approved a fourth natural food color additive this year, but how can you avoid the artificial dyes still out there? https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/fda-approved-new-natural-food-dye-how-avoid-artificial-ones/#ftag=CADf328eec

I use AirTags for travel and tracking everything from my bike to my keys. If you want to stock up, you can get a four-pack for $80 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-is-why-i-put-apple-airtags-on-basically-everything/#ftag=CADf328eec

At its peak, you may see as many as 100 meteors per hour if you're in a place where it's dark enough. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-perseids-meteor-shower-brings-bright-fireballs-to-the-skies-starting-this-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

I played with OnePlus' flagship AI feature. It worked well, and it's heading to some phones imminently. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-oneplus-13-will-get-a-dedicated-ai-mind-space-in-update-rolling-out-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

To create this tasty snack or side dish, you need only a few ingredients and an air fryer. https://www.cnet.com/news/my-favorite-way-to-make-cauliflower-takes-less-than-15-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lenovo's versatile Duet 11 Chromebook handles all my day-to-day tasks, and it's a solid option for the money. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-rely-on-this-affordable-2-in-1-laptop-for-all-my-daily-needs-and-its-one-of-the-best-laptop-deals-ive-found/#ftag=CADf328eec


Rumors about the iPhone 17 colors continue to pour in, but the latest leak isn't one I saw coming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-colors-a-surprising-hue-could-be-coming-for-pro-models/#ftag=CADf328eec

A long-ignored flaw in US train systems allows remote braking with cheap radios, raising serious safety concerns after over a decade of denial and delay.

New research highlights how enterprises aren't ready to benefit from AI, especially when it comes to security and governance.

Microsoft is leaning hard into OEM-built third-party Xbox consoles as well as its own first-party Xbox hardware, but what about hardware in the cloud?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-is-getting-next-gen-treatment-too

It boots, but there's something wrong with it. Then again, if "Bob Pony" devotes any more time to this unusual project, that could all change.

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" specifically looks to bolster the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.


Microsoft’s extensive gaming portfolio was hit hard by sweeping layoffs earlier this month. The situation appears to have been particularly galling for staff at Candy Crush developer King who are reportedly set to be replaced by AI tools they worked on.

The nominations for the ">77th Emmy Awards just dropped and, unsurprisingly, Apple TV+'s Severance led the pack with a whopping 27, including Best Drama. The streamer ha


Discoveries keep pouring out of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Researchers

Uber and China-based Baidu are teaming up to deploy more autonomous vehicles throughout the world. The companies plan on bringing thousands of Baidu's Apollo Go vehicles to various regions that will be accessible via the Uber platform, including mainland China and other "global markets outside of the US."
The first joint d

US tariffs continue to cause problems and supply issues in the gaming space. The latest to feel the effects is Analogue. The company announced today that its Analogue 3D, a modern remake of the Nintendo 64 console, will not start shipping until late August.
Analogue noted that "last week's sudden tariffs" were the reas

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I've always been dissatisfied that simple Mandelbrot explorers proport themselves as a Fractal Graphing Calculator. In summer break between semesters, I started making a real graphing calculator, parsing LaTeX to WebGL to let you graph most any combination of z and c.
Fun ones to try include - sin(z^2+c) - c^z - z^{1.7}+c
Also supports animation, just enter any other letter and turn it into a variable. Supports Mandelbrot or Julia Set style calculation.
Use with a graphics card or inte



Under the ocean’s surface lies the true backbone of the internet: an estimated 870,000 miles of submarine cables that ferry over 95% of global intercontinental data traffic across every major ocean. These cables are critical infrastructure, carrying everything from our daily video calls to mul

AI chatbot therapists have made plenty of headlines in recent months—some positive, some not so much.
A new paper from researchers at Stanford University has evaluated five chatbots designed to offer accessible therapy, using criteria based on what makes a good human therapist. Nick Haber, an assistant professor

NAD plus is a popular supplement lauded for its reported anti-aging benefits, but does it really work? We asked the experts. Here’s what they said about the potential upsides and risks. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/can-nad-plus-supplements-reverse-aging-we-asked-doctors-about-these-trendy-supplements/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't believe everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to making the Italian staple. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-viral-pasta-hacks-are-doing-more-harm-than-good-according-to-an-italian-chef/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out these four tips for everyone of all ages and get on the road to a more mobile, flexible you. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/cant-touch-your-toes-heres-how-to-improve-your-flexibility/#ftag=CADf328eec

Baseball's brightest stars are in Atlanta for tonight's Midsummer Classic. Check out the lineups for the National and American League squads and find out how you can watch for free no matter where you live. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mlb-all-star-game-2025-start-time-starting-lineups-and-how-to-watch-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

You could be losing hundreds of dollars a year on subscriptions you're not even using. This budgeting app can help. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/subscriptions-could-be-killing-your-budget-heres-how-i-saved-400-in-15-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even if you haven't seen the films, you can enjoy this new Netflix game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/netflix-expands-zach-snyders-rebel-moon-series-with-blood-line-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Game Pass subscribers will also be able to play the new horror game Abiotic Factor. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/grounded-2-and-these-other-games-are-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can't be bothered to clean the inside of your PC? Filters modelled on nasal hairs might keep your machine dust-free.

A second wave of tainted packages was spotted on npm, likely part of a larger campaign.

A Nintendo Switch 2 owner is warning players about buying pre-owned physical games after being banned for unknowingly playing cloned copies.

Despite making H20 chips specifically for China, Nvidia was banned from exporting them, but that's about to change.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/china-regains-access-to-nvidia-chips-after-us-lifts-restrictions

From Shakespeare to parenting: Google’s NotebookLM debuts themed ‘Featured Notebooks’ with The Economist & The Atlantic.

After Nick Frost promised his version of Hagrid wouldn’t be anything like Robbie Coltrane’s, the first look at the HBO Harry Potter TV show version is… unexpected.

A new code has been found that points to a possible Spotify Tap integration with OnePlus and Oppo earbuds, but it still has a long way to go.

Former Dyson engineer builds low-cost holographic storage with polymer ribbon which works seamlessly inside existing LTO libraries.

The NutriBullet 600 Series is now just £49.99 (down from £69.99) and with the power this thing packs, it’s worth every penny.
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