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 Microsoft threatens Windows 10 users to upgrade to be on the “right side of risk”

A new ad featured by Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to upgrade before 2025, sparking debate over security, e-waste, and pressure to buy new hardware.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/microsoft-threatens-windows-10-users-to-upgrade-to-be-on-the-right-side-of-risk

 GameStop Nintendo Switch 2 customers hit with punctured screens after store employees staple receipts to the box

Customer reports reveal some Nintendo Switch 2 inventory is being damaged accidentally at a Gamestop location in New York due to staples piercing the packaging material, damaging the console's OLED screen.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/gamestop-nintendo-switch-2-customers-hit-with-punctured-screens-after-store-employees-staple-receipts-to

 Where to buy AMD's RX 9060 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is out in the wild. Here's where to buy AMD's latest graphics card release.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/where-to-buy-amds-rx-9060-xt

 AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB flies off shelves, 8GB lingers - GPU launch highlights demand split between variants

In the early hours following the launch of the AMD RX 9060 XT, the card's stock at MSRP for the 8GB model seems to continue to be somewhat stable worldwide. In stark contrast, the 16GB model seems like the hot ticket item of the day.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-rx-9060-xt-16gb-flies-off-shelves-8gb-lingers-gpu-launch-highlights-demand

The ignored difference between AI Agents and Agentic AI

Iron Man vs. Ultron, Command vs. Control; Why understanding AI’s true nature matters.

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Tesla is trying to stop certain self-driving crash data becoming public

Tesla has asked a judge to block a request for the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to disclose certain data related to crashes involving vehicles that have self-driving features, as Reuters reports. The company claimed in a filing the information is confidential, and that releasing it publicly would give comp

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Foreign propagandists continue using ChatGPT in influence campaigns

Chinese propaganda and social engineering operations have been using ChatGPT to create posts, comments and drive engagement at home and abroad. OpenAI said it has recently disrupted four Chinese covert influence operations that were using its tool to gene

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Snapchat finally has a watchOS app after a decade

There's finally a Snapchat app for watchOS, bringing the social media platform to Apple's line of wearables. This has been a long time coming, given that the first Apple Watch graced our wrists

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Nintendo Switch 2 has officially launched, here's everything you need to know

After years of leaks and months of teasers, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here. We've long known what the Switch 2 will look like, and when it'll arrive. We've told you how tariffs have affected Nintendo's launch plans, we've given you

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X tests... centrism

Whatever your opinion of X, you probably don't think of it as a platform known for fostering agreement. The company is apparently trying to change that, though, and is in the early stages of an experiment that aims to boost posts that are widely agreeable to the site's users.

With

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How Bravo became one of NBCUniversal’s strongest streaming assets

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

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in Tokyo drawing hours-long lines

Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores in Tokyo hours in advance to collect their preordered Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles.

The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to

Nintendo’s new Switch 2 feels remarkably up to date 

Nintendo is not known for existing on the bleeding edge of technology. In fact, most of its 21st-century success has been built around the opposite of that idea; the Wii and DS were both much less powerful than their competition, yet each proved to be more popular with a mainstream audience. The hybrid Switch, meanwhile, was impressive for a handheld machine when it was release

Enjoy ‘AI slop’ summer. What’s coming next is worse

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

“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

Exploring the CSS contrast-color() Function… a Second Time

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

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, June 6 (game #726)

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

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, June 6 (game #460)

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

 MPA presses for VPNs to have a role in anti-piracy row in Europe

After the sports streaming world, the movie industry also believes VPNs and other intermediary services must cooperate in blocking online piracy.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/mpa-presses-for-vpns-to-have-a-role-in-anti-piracy-row-in-europe

Save over $60 on this mighty Anker portable power bank

Alleviate battery anxiety this summer and nab the powerful Anker 737 portable power bank for under $90 in this Amazon deal.

The post Save over $60 on this mighty Anker portable power bank appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/anker-737-power-bank-limited-time-deal

 Is James Bond 007 First Light on Xbox?

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

 Lenovo's new 16-inch Yoga 7i doesn't get the "2-in-1" part quite right, but there are some redeeming qualities here

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 backed this $1.5 billion AI startup that was just discovered to be 700 engineers pretending to be AI

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

 Can you install SteamOS on a laptop or desktop PC?

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

Get these ultra-fast USB-C cables on sale, now 2 for only $12
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I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
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Google Drive gets AI-generated summaries of changes made to files
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Disney’s free streaming ‘perks’ are just insulting
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Save $300 on Acer’s productivity laptop with extra-long battery life
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Upcoming Windows 11 feature aims to smartly extend laptop battery life
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 HighPoint's Gen5 M.2 NVMe PCIe card is here — promises 50 GB/s+ speeds for less than $1,000

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.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/highpoints-gen5-m-2-nvme-pcie-card-is-here-promises-50-gb-s-speeds-for-less-than-usd1-000

 Intel draws a line in the sand to boost gross margins — new products must deliver 50% gross profit to get the green light

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.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/intel-draws-a-line-in-the-sand-to-boost-gross-margins-new-products-must-deliv

 How to turn an old PC into a Linux web server

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

Astro Bot is getting five new (and free) levels this July

Team Asobi is releasing five new levels for Astro Bot, and you can get all of them for free. The developer has announced that the brand new levels will drop on July 10 at 9

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How to turn your old iPad into a digital picture frame

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

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The best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2

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

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PlayStation's DualSense Edge wireless controller is on sale for a record-low price

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

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How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Current in-stock availability on consoles and games

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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How Bravo became Comcast’s biggest streaming asset

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

YouTube overtakes streaming rivals as the go-to for TV and movies

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

I Turned Off My iPhone 16's AI Camera Button. Life Has Never Been Better

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

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How to Scan a QR Code Using Any Android Phone or iPhone

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

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How to Use AI in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

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

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