A rare Minecraft character has become an unexpected breakout star. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/why-everyone-is-talking-about-the-chicken-jockey-from-the-minecraft-movie/#ftag=CADf328eec
You may need a bigger screen to use this security camera effectively. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/reolink-duo-3-security-camera-review-dual-4k-cams-are-outstanding-but-overwhelming/#ftag=CADf328eec
Professional home security monitoring can be pricey, but we found ways to bring prices down with the right subscription choices. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/professionally-monitor-your-home-for-less-than-20/#ftag=CADf328eec
The extra-long episode went out with a bang -- multiple bangs, actually. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/who-died-in-the-white-lotus-season-3-finale-lets-break-down-that-shootout-ending/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con don't have Hall effect thumbsticks.
Mario Kart World has now been fully announced for Nintendo Switch 2. Here's what we know about the racer so far, including a look at the latest news and trailers.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mario-kart-world-release-date
Trump’s tariffs are prompting worried buyers to snap up iPhones in huge numbers before prices rise.
The latest pricing leak for the Galaxy S25 Edge is in line with previous leaks, and hints at an expensive phone.
Open-ear and noise-cancelling wireless earbuds with large drivers and big battery life.
Samsung's take on Android 15 is rolling out now, but some devices still have a long wait ahead.
Pixel 9 smartphones now have access to Gemini Astra, and it's seriously impressive.
The company is apparently sending out breach notifications to affected customers
Amazon is launching a low-cost satellite internet service and you might be able to access it later this year. What is Project Kuiper and how can you get online?
Feature improvements and an aesthetic overhaul make Fujifilm's newest Instax camera a tempting buy
The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching pretty soon, but Nintendo has confirmed that support for the original Switch will continue.
Garmin has announced a new Marathon Series events franchise for runners, here's what you need to know.
Google fixed more than 60 flaws including a few critical ones.
OpenAI's technical staff member Will Depue echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that AI 'atrophies' critical thinking, and might make some people dumber.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/openai-employee-says-chatgpt-makes-you-dumber
Blue Prince releases in April and offers a compelling exploration and puzzle game that has a lot of positive scores. But can it play on your gaming handheld?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/can-i-play-blue-prince-on-gaming-handhelds
A new Windows 11 Start menu is in the works, and our early hands-on experience proves it's fixing some of the current one's biggest issues.
Framework has decided to “temporarily pause” sales of certain low-end Framework 13 Laptops due to the new tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, the company said.
“Due to the new tariffs that came into effect on April 5th, we’re temporarily pausing U.S. sales on a few base Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 5 7640U),” Framework sa
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To avoid a new 10% U.S. import tax, Apple rushed five planeloads of iPhones, PCs, and other devices from India to the U.S. in late March, buying time to assess the impact of the tariff policy.
High-profile asset management firm Bernstein has published findings showing that around 60% of Nvidia's AI datacenters will completely avoid the recent wave of tariffs levelled by the U.S.
FMC and Neumonda develop non-volatile FeRAM products, revive memory production in Germany.
The cheapest Framework Laptop 13s powered by a Core Ultra 5 125H or Ryzen 5 7640U becomes temporarily unavailable in the U.S.
Meta is bringing its “teen accounts” to Facebook and Messenger. Like on Instagram, the company will begin automatically moving younger teens to the new accounts, which come with mandatory parental control features and restrictions on who they can message and interact with.
Timing is everything. Hours after I published our Friday newsletter, debating the price of Nintendo’s new console, the company announced it would delay US pre-orders for the Switch 2 as it wrestled with a new set of tariffs introduced by President Trump.
“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9
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The markets are crashing, businesses large and small are worried about their future, and the world is increasingly looking toward a global rec
I’m a writer, not a programmer, so until recently a lot of the hype around ChatGPT’s abitilies as a coding tool went over my head.
But then I realized generative AI’s programming powers can be helpful for more than just coders. It can also help anyone else dabble in code to get things done.
In my case, that means creating new browser bookmarklets. These are
Meta is bringing its Teen Accounts, which have stricter parental controls, to its Facebook and Messenger platforms on Tuesday, expanding its teen service from just Instagram.
The social media giant rolled out Teen Accounts last year on Instagram that have built-in restrictions on who can contact teens, the content they see, and limits on their time on Instagram.
Google's John Mueller affirmed that using the disavow tool is not a normal part of site maintenance
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The next round of SSDI payments are on the way. Here's the payment schedule for the month of April and answers to common questions. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-april-2025-are-you-getting-paid-this-week/#ftag=CADf328eec
Zelle killed off its free mobile app, but many banks still support its digital money transfers. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/zelle-app-shuts-down-heres-how-to-still-digitally-send-money-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for Connections for April 9, #668. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-9-668/#ftag=CADf328eec
Golf's most famous tournament starts Thursday. Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream all the action at Augusta this week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-the-masters-2025-tv-schedule-tee-times-best-streaming-options/#ftag=CADf328eec
There are only two chapters left of Daredevil: Born Again season 1 – here's when the Marvel TV show's eighth episode will be released.
Mobile GPUs are leaked by several notebook makers, giving fresh hope for affordable but nippy gaming laptops.
AES is a block cipher, which is the workhorse of almost all cryptographic systems.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/back-to-the-future-with-block-sizes
Microsoft is finally resolving some persistent bugs in Windows 11 24H2 with its April update which should be imminent now.
The Google Pixel Watch now features Google's Scam Detection feature.
iOS 19 could have Android-like app icons and a glassy design according to the latest leak – but don't count on it.
OpenAI is testing watermarks on ChatGPT 4o's image generation, but only for free users.
It looks like Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has confirmed the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
Audio-Technica's ATH-R30x are pro-level open-back headphones at an unbelievable price
During an exclusive preview event, I was able to see more of five upcoming Xbox games, with three coming to Game Pass on day one (including The Alters).
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/five-upcoming-idatxbox-games-for-2025-and-beyond
Google DeepMind leverages noncompete agreements to prevent its AI staff from defecting to rival AI firms for up to a year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/work-productivity/deepmind-noncompete-clause-rival-labs
The international Symfony conference of the year, SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025, will take place in the Netherlands on November 27 & 28, 2025!
⏳ Early bird registration ends this Wednesday! Don’t miss your chance to secure your ticket at the best… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonycon-amsterdam-2025-last-days-to-enjoy-early-bird-tickets?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
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SMBs can protect themselves from cyberattacks by assessing and strengthening five key areas.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/5-questions-for-smbs-to-reveal-hidden-security-threats
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Ryan welcomes Tomasz Tunguz of Theory Ventures back to the podcast to talk about the intersection of AI and venture capital, the implications of AI on the labor market, and the future of AI applications. They delve into the optimization of AI models, the potential for parallelization, the importance of emerging standards in AI technology, and the role of open-source AI. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/04/08/bottom-of-the-first-a-veteran-vc-s-take-on-the-ai-landscape/
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-april-8/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google has enhanced its AI Mode with image-based search.
The Quiet PC UltraNUC Pro 14 Fanless is designed for business users seeking a high-performance, noise-free workstation with a premium look.
Learn how to use, choose and shop for grow lights -- whether you're tending to houseplants or starting your own seeds. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/how-to-choose-the-right-grow-lights-for-seed-starting-and-houseplants/#ftag=CADf328eec
Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!
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Five fast-growing Nordic scaleups have reached the finals of TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” They join a standout quintet from Benelux, unveiled last week, in the race to be crowned Europe’s hottest scaleup. The Nordics — comprising Denmark, Finla