
Commentary: I use the AI chatbot every day, but on some occasions I'm better off using my own intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/stop-using-chatgpt-for-these-11-things-immediately/#ftag=CADf328eec

England looks to defend its title as Europe's top national teams battle for glory in Switzerland. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/uefa-womens-euro-2025-tickets-how-to-livestream-the-soccer-tournament-for-free-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't have to wait until Unpacked to stake your claim on a new phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/reserve-samsungs-new-galaxy-z-flip-7-and-fold-7-and-score-a-50-credit/#ftag=CADf328eec

Facebook's camera roll cloud processing feature puts your all your photos and videos into the hands of Meta AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/turn-off-this-facebook-setting-now-to-avoid-sharing-your-entire-camera-roll-with-meta-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

The app's autofill feature will stop working this month, but the biggest change is one month away. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-is-erasing-your-passwords-next-month-do-this-asap/#ftag=CADf328eec

One small change made delivering the perfect steak easy. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/im-hosting-a-4th-of-july-cookout-and-this-steak-hack-is-my-favorite-go-to-on-the-grill/#ftag=CADf328eec

The social app is rolling out required facial recognition logins in efforts to increase authenticity and block bots. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tinder-users-must-start-logging-in-with-their-faces-its-about-catfishing-and-much-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new duelist's first gameplay trailer shows off her explosive abilities and ultimate. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-3-new-phoenix-trailer-had-me-screaming/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's compact, solidly built and great for travel, but the slightly larger 13.8-inch version is the better choice as a daily driver. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-inch-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

High-severity Google Chrome bug is already being abused - and most likely by malicious nation-states.

Researchers sent 1.02 petabits per second over 1,808 km using 19-core fiber, breaking all capacity-distance records.

Christopher Nolan's new movie, The Odyssey, doesn't have an official trailer online at the time of writing.

Nintendo's Switch 2 controversies continue to grow, with users now suggesting that the handheld has overheating issues, especially when docked.

Volkswagen has expanded its Transporter line-up with battery electric variants of the popular Shuttle and Kombi models –and they look even more practical than its existing ID Buzz model.

There was a way to run malicious code on a dev's device remotely by chaining an old vulnerability with a new one.

Huawei has filed patents for new solid-state battery technology that could underpin future EVs with enormous range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-is-closing-down-xbox-studio-the-initiative

The ergonomics of your desk and chair greatly influence how good you feel after a long session at your PC. But you don’t have to spend a ton on an office chair or standing desk—especially not at the moment, in the lead-up to next week’s Amazon Prime Day.
Popular chairs and desks are already on sale, even in advance of the big shopping event’s July 8 start d

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is nearly here, and if you’ve been eyeing those juicy laptop deals, now’s the time to commit and jump in. This year, Amazon’s switching things up. Instead of the usual two-day event, Amazon has lengthened it to four days (July 8th to July 11th), giving you more time to snag the deep discounts. Just remember, you’ll need a

Amazon’s annual Prime Day event of the year is coming soon, kicking off on July 8th. Unlike previous years, we’re going to have a four-day sale extravaganza in 2025, so you have more time to snag the best discounts. Better yet? You don’t even have to wait for the big event to score some excellent sales.
Here at PCWorld, we’e dug through thousands of early P

SK hynix Platinum P51, the successor to the Platinum P41, is available for purchase in the U.S. market.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is weighing whether to stop offering the company's 18A technology to external clients and instead focus on the next-generation 14A process, a move that could withdraw Intel from the broad foundry market for several years.

SK hynix revealed that Intel's upcoming Xeon 'Diamond Rapids' CPUs will adopt 2nd Gen MRDIMMs and its next-generation Gaudi AI accelerator 'Jaguar Shores' will feature SK hynix HBM4 memory.

Newegg is offering a discount on its $100 online gift card, giving customers $15 off on any Newegg purchase.


One of the trickiest parts of any new computer build or upgrade is finding the right video card. In a gaming PC, the GPU is easily the most important component, and you can hamstring your experience by buying the wrong model. The buying process can be frustrating, with many manufacturers selling their models above their suggested retail price. In this guide, we'll help you navigate the market and find the right GPU for your needs.
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A US judge has ruled that Huawei must stand trial following a 16-count indictment from 2019 accusing the Chinese telecommunications company of trying to steal trade secrets from its US rivals and selling surveillance equipment to Iran despite trade sanctions, according to a report by Reuters. A trial is currently set

The software used by EU border security forces to prevent undocumented immigrants and suspected criminals from travelling in the region is allegedly riddled with holes and vulnerable to cyber attacks. The Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) is an IT system and database shared between most EU states for law enforcement and public security purposes. And according to a new collaborative

In today's gaming world, a decade of development can sometimes amount to nothing. Parent company Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Rare's long-in-development project Everwild. The news comes amid broader layoffs across Microsoft's Xbox division.

Awesome Games Done Quick and Summer Games Done Quick aren't the only speedrunning marathons in town. There are others dotted throughout the year, such as Frost Fatales and Flame Fatales. Those all-women and femmes events are also operated by the Games Done Quick organization. The

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There are lots of glassmorphism generators out there, but I wanted to push the effect further! This project is the result of months of experimenting with CSS property layering and battling browser quirks.
Cross-browser compatibility is actually the reason I rely on ::before and ::after pseudo-elements to build up the effect. Move the color/opacity to the main element, and you’ll get weird color bleed on the corners in Chrome. Move the texture, and it muddles the bevel’s specular highlight.

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A U.S. judge has ruled that China’s Huawei Technologies, a leading telecoms equipment company, must face criminal charges in a wide reaching case alleging it stole techn

Shares of U.K.’s Bytes Technology plunged over 27% on Wednesday after the IT firm said its operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2026 would be marginally lower due to delayed customer decisions and longer-than-expected readjustments from internal restructuring.
Trading in the first few months of the year was hurt by macroeconomic pressures, leading to deferred customer decisions, particularly among corporates, the firm said in an update to the exchanges ahead of its a

Microsoft is stealthily installing a mysterious update on Windows 10 PCs: here's what it does, and why you need to start thinking about your next move.

NordVPN is still the only VPN with certified phishing protection from AV-Comparative, blocking 90% of phishing sites.

Microsoft pulls its startups program, replacing it with a new scheme which might not be as favorable for some startups.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-pulls-program-that-gave-generous-azure-boost-to-ai-startups

As Ironheart comes to an end, the Disney+ show's producers tease what's next for Riri Williams in Marvel's cinematic juggernaut.

LG Display could be making a giant eLEAP for TV tech

Criminals stole a host of sensitive files, including names, Social Security numbers, and more.

After Android, Dark Mode finally arrives on iOS as ExpressVPN expands mobile customization.

According to new rumors, Apple could be repositioning the logo on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro – and while that’s not world-changing on its own, I think it says something about where Cupertino’s priorities lie.

If you’re ready to embrace smart home living in a big way then all signs are pointing to the Echo Show 8 as a great device to have.
The post Amazon Echo Show 8 gets an early Prime Day price cut appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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As part of broader cuts to the Xbox division, Rare's Everwild has been canceled.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-cancellations-july-2025

Amazon’s Prime Day sales offer one of the year’s best opportunities to score deals on USB-C hubs and docks and their more powerful cousins, Thunderbolt docking stations. All offer important, necessary ways to expand your laptop’s ports and connect legacy devices like printers and mice.
Officially, Amazon’s Prime Day begins on Tuesday, July 8, and will run t

According to the latest statistics from Statcounter, 47.8 percent of desktop Windows users are now running Windows 11, which means that the operating system has pretty much caught up with its predecessor Windows 10, which now sits at 48.9 percent of market share.
The dat

Stop the presses! Samsung’s T9 portable SSD just dropped to the best price we’ve seen in 18 months. You can now get the 2TB model for $170, which is a huge cut down from its $300 MSRP. You’ll need Prime to score this price, but that’s not a big deal when you can start a

The mouse is configured by default in Windows for use by right-handed users. This primarily means that the left button is the default “click” button. But it’s possible to change the mouse for left-handed use in two ways:
The first way is via the Windows “Settings.” Open “Settings” via the Start menu and go to “Bluetooth & devices.” Select the “Mouse” option

About a week ago, I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever.
If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables. And while some cables have specific connections, like USB-C, my wired network (such as it is) is just a random collection of colored Ethernet cables with tiny little markings telling me what they can or can’t do. How

I’ve been enamored with the Asus Zenbook A14 laptop since I saw it at a presentation event earlier this year. Unfortunately, its featherlight build and incredible battery life didn’t quite justify its price of over $1,000. But Best Buy is addressing that imba

Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 sales event is just around the corner but there are already tons of great deals on desktop PCs. This year, Prime Day will kick off on July 8, and include solid discounts on everything from gaming PCs to all-in-ones to traditional mainstream desktop computers. You’ll need to be a

After a period of beta testing, version 120 of the Opera browser is now being rolled out to the public. The biggest piece of news in this particular update is a new built-in translation feature with support for over 40 languag

If you’ve ever tried to buy a used car in America, you know about Carfax. It’s a service that gives you a breakdown of a specific vehicle’s history, including important stuff like confirmed mileage, services, and any accidents. HP wants to make something similar for used computers. It’s calling it PCFax. No points for originality.

Nearly eight months after Amazon announced it was phasing out its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, the standalone Freevee app is still widely available. Now it appears the app’s days are numbered.
On the July 1 update for the Apple App Store version of the Freevee app, a new note reads: “The Freevee app will be available until August 2025. Continue

One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals. Prime Day is upon us again, but even before it lands on July 8th-11th, there are early deals to be found. (Here’s

A German hunger-fighting charity is on the hook for some $2 million after being extorted by cybercriminals.

Microsoft has published a blog about one of its youngest and most outstanding security researchers. Dylan started work for MSRC age 13.

It's looking to fortify its coffers with stablecoins.

An AMD Krackan Point 2 APU Geekbench test result has appeared, featuring a single Zen 5 core and three Zen 5c cores.

Tesla says it delivered 384,122 electric vehicles in the April-June timeframe, which is a 14 percent drop compared with the same period in 2024. It's also the second quarter in a row that sales have

Last week, it was rumored that Microsoft was getting ready for a major round of layoffs within the Xbox team.

At the start of last year, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini told The Verge the company was "very focused on testing" generative AI tools for subtitling and captioning speech to text. The comment came just months after the streamer

The so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” will, if passed, make sweeping changes to the US’ clean energy market. While some of the worst provisions affecting the industry were stripped out during Senate proceedings earlier this week, it’s still pretty bad. In fact, the current language of the bill might as well be a middle figure to the domestic solar manufacturing industry.
As it stands, the bill guts many of the clean energy programs of Joe Biden's signature 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. T

Transport Focus serves as the voice of passengers throughout the UK’s transport network, covering rail, bus, and tram services across England, Wales, and Scotland. As a government-funded watchdog, they deliver critical research, manage customer complaints, and advocate for better service across the national transportation infrastructure. If there’s a BBC news story on transport, you’re guaranteed the team at Transport Focus will have the data to support it. https://webdesignernews.com/redesignin

The composable software platform for AI-powered organizations https://webdesignernews.com/build-to-last/

Welcome to Fundament, a weekly product design newsletter where we share actionable tips and insightful stories with the worldwide design community. https://webdesignernews.com/negative-emotions-in-ux-design/

, Apple’s yearly developer conference where they reveal new platforms, technologies, and (most relevant here) design languages. During the presentation they released their newest iteration, dubbed Liquid Glass. https://webdesignernews.com/liquid-glass-but-in-css/

With that in mind, we’re focused on increasing the number of designers who receive leads and the number of leads each designer receives, with work underway to improve every facet of the conversion funnel. https://webdesignernews.com/elevating-creative-consistency/

Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed through the Senate thanks to Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote. But alongside the late-night drama in the chamber this week, another wave of developments has unfolded online.
Elon Musk, once President Trump’s closest confidante during the early months of his second presidency, has broken his social media sil

YouTube is replacing the "returning viewers" metric with new viewer segments to help creators better understand long-term audience engagement.
The post YouTube Adds New Viewer Metrics To Track Audience Loyalty appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Apple's CarPlay Ultra debuts on the $250,000 Aston Martin DBX, putting Apple's touch on every display. We take it for a ride to see how much it improves the experience -- and if it's any safer. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/driving-with-carplay-ultra-apple-does-dashboard-displays-right/#ftag=CADf328eec

Review: The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 still sets the bar for a pro-level controller. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2-review-overkill-for-most-people-but-still-delivers-an-epic-gaming-experience/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: I made my iPhone a little bit dumber by turning off this button. It's made my life much better. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-hated-the-apple-intelligence-button-on-my-iphone-16-heres-how-i-turned-it-off-for-good/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you have high blood pressure, getting regular exercise is important -- and your Apple Watch makes it easy to check it. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/track-blood-pressure-on-the-go-with-this-simple-apple-watch-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec

This $350 smart ring tracks more than you'll ever need to (and want to) know without committing to a subscription. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-ultrahuman-ring-air-shamed-me-into-ditching-unhealthy-habits/#ftag=CADf328eec

Riri Williams dons a new suit, and a new character makes things very, very interesting. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/breaking-down-the-ironheart-finale-big-marvel-reveal-and-post-credits-scene/#ftag=CADf328eec

Those tea and coffee stains on your mugs don't have to be forever. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-remove-coffee-stains-from-mugs-and-why-they-happen-in-the-first-place/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now we know why your favorite fast food now costs more than ever before. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-fast-food-restaurants-hiked-their-prices-the-most-last-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

Artificial intelligence can provide much-needed "too long, didn't read" relief by creating quick notes on lengthy emails, PDFs and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-easily-create-notes-on-just-about-anything-using-microsoft-copilot-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

PC shipments are up 15% across the US, but consumers still aren't buying new devices – vendors are just stockpiling, instead.