
Audio Overview is rolling out to Gemini and Gemini Advanced subscribers.

Gemini Canvas is the latest in a long list of upgrades that keep getting announced for Google's AI chatbot.

HyperX unveils the Cloud III S, a new wireless gaming headset with incredible battery life.

The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 are limited-edition Pebble OS smartwatches with insane battery life.
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/pebble-founder-announces-two-new-smartwatches

HP has launched a collection of AI laptops, and come up with a new branding structure for them.

HP's new EliteBook 8 G1 series laptops take a modular approach, so you can easily upgrade and replace important components.

HP has launched a new EliteBook 6 AI laptop powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor.

Hackers are building on their salting technique to bypass email protection, track users, and redirect them to phishing pages.

New rumors suggest a delayed May 2025 launch for the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, but we're not so sure it'll come that soon.

The final season of The Handmaid's Tale is just one of the many exciting new titles coming to Hulu in April 2025 – check out the full schedule here.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-new-on-hulu-in-april-2025

Zoom wants its AI agents to boost productivity at work.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/zoom-launches-ai-companion-2-0-with-a-major-agent-focus

The revered and often controversial rage rap pioneer returned on March 14 with his first album in four years – but it didn’t take long for accusations of using AI vocals to gather momentum.

HP has introduced a range of new business printers that can resist quantum computer attacks.

Apple TV+ has released an ominous new teaser for Severance season 2's final episode.

Marvel Rivals' next update will add two new hero skins this week.

HP is comes out swinging with the slew of new laptops launching this year, and the one you should pay attention to is the OmniBook 7 Aero 13. Here's why.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/hp-omnibook-7-aero-13-laptop-specs-price-release-date-size

Best Buy Tech Fest deal of the day drops the Lenovo Tab M9 to just $69.

On Tuesday, the company announced multiple refreshes to its gaming laptop lineup, alongside the new HP Omen Slim 16 and the HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset.





The latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build includes a new actions menu in the Settings app, which lets you configure which suggested actions appear in Click To Do.

At GDC, Xbox has detailed how much more success Play Anywhere titles have over those without, and drop a casual nod to Hollow Knight: Silksong.

HP just announced a slew of new PCs from its OmniBook range, including OmniBook X laptops powered by AMD and Intel CPUs. In total, 18 OmniBook laptops were unveiled.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-omnibook-x-flip-intel-amd

HP's Amplify 2025 conference is underway, and a number of new and updated AI tools are on the way. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/amplify-2025-ai-announcements

HP shared a bunch of new gaming hardware at Amplify 2025, including the OMEN 16 Slim designed for mobile gamers. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hp-omen-slim-amplify-announcement

Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard in full in 2023, and as we enter the second year of that acquisition, some fans have grown frustrated.

HP announced its new AIO EliteStudio PC and I got an engineering sample to take a first look.

The new EliteBook 6 features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processors and has me excited for one reason.

For many, Assassin's Creed Shadows is Ubisoft's last chance to prove itself, and the publisher may really have done it with this gorgeous, epic action-RPG.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-review

Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest flagship title from Ubisoft, and it's a truly massive action-RPG. Here's how it plays on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-on-gaming-handhelds

SteamOS is coming to PC handhelds other than Valve’s own Steam Deck. We heard a short but official confirmation last year, and then Lenovo confirmed a SteamOS-flavored version of its new Legion Go S design at CES 2025. We’ve got a vague idea of

I use a HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless as my personal PC headset, specifically because its battery life is bonkers at 300 hours. But it’s a bit barebones otherwise. It’s only 2.4GHz with a bulky dongle, not exactly cutting-edge, and it doesn’t work with my phone. The new Cloud III S brings that incredible longevity with a more premium design.
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If I had a nickel for every time I went to an NYC press event and got blown away by a super-light laptop, I’d have two nickels over the last four months. The first would be when Asus unveiled the Zenbook A14 before CES 2025. The second would be now, with HP d

When Major League Baseball starts its 2025 season on March 27, you can enhance your big-screen game-watching experience by enlisting the aid of your small screen; i.e., your smartphone or tablet laptop. A second screen adds context to the game by delivering everything from analysis, player stats, and interactive features, to tools for communicating with othe

HP introduced its new Omen 16 Slim laptop with Intel's Arrow Lake and up to an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU inside. The company says it’s 16% slimmer than the regular Omen 16 at its thinnest point.

HP is updating its OmniBook X line with new chips from Intel and AMD across its clamshell and convertible designs. Some of them also have Nvidia GPUs.

Asus announces the Ascent GX10, which leverages Nvidia's GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip.

Nvidia led the semiconductor industry in 2024 with $124.3 billion in revenue, driving AI-fueled growth that pushed the top 10 fabless chipmakers’ earnings to $249.8 billion, up 49% year-over-year.

Thanks to Linux RT emulation, ray tracing is playable on pre-RDNA2-based AMD graphics cards. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been recorded running at well over 30 FPS on multiple older AMD graphics cards that don't natively support ray tracing.

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A while back I was looking for a vector database that would work across Windows / Mac / Linux platforms. Some of the options required specific processors like Intel. I am curious if there are any alternatives to a Vector DB that can run cross platform and are easy to setup?
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In modern web development, animations are essential for creating engaging and interactive user experiences. They help convey meaning, provide feedback, and improve aesthetics. https://webdesignernews.com/exploring-anime-js-a-powerful-javascript-animation-library/

Explore and copy a wide range of HTML symbols to enhance your designs, improve readability, and add unique characters to your projects https://webdesignernews.com/symbl-your-ultimate-symbol-library-2/

I’m not fully committed to this model yet: I’m still on the lookout for more agents and inference-time scaling later this year. But Deep Research, Claude 3.7, Claude Code, Grok 3, and GPT-4.5 have turned out largely in line with these expectations[1], and this is my current baseline prediction. https://webdesignernews.com/my-predictions-regarding-ai-progress/

Yes, you are reading that correctly: This is indeed a guide to styling counters with CSS. Some of you are cheering, “Finally!”, but I understand that the vast majority of you are thinking, “Um, it’s just styling lists.” If you are part of the second group, I get it. Before learning and writing more and more about counters, I thought the same thing. Now I am part of the first... https://webdesignernews.com/styling-counters-in-css/

We’re giving every UI element a complete refresh, focused on better aesthetics, improved usability, and a more polished design system. https://webdesignernews.com/a-fresh-design-for-a-better-flowbite-experience/

Yes, Photoshop lost. Maybe you’re new around here, but Photoshop was THE design tool everyone used to design websites and apps. Everyone. But it lost out to Sketch and Figma and now hardly anyone designs these things in Photoshop. Of course some still do but most don’t. I still use Photoshop for certain things but never web design or apps. It’s dead to me there. https://webdesignernews.com/why-people-are-mad-at-figma/

Dutch unicorn Mews will most likely list in the US instead of in Europe if the hospitality management company goes public, its CEO and co-founder Matthijs Welle told TNW. “An IPO is one of the options that we would consider for the future, and if we were to go dow

Another star footballer has joined a startup’s lineup. Portugal’s Diogo Dalot is the latest recruit, teaming up with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo to back personalised supplement pioneer Bioniq. Dalot has invested €1mn in the company, which has developed an inn

Oslo-based startup Visoid has raised €700,000 in seed funding for its AI software, which helps architects turn their 3D models into striking renders within seconds. For architects and designers, a good render can mean the difference between winning or losing

China’s energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultrafast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps.
BYD, China’s largest EV maker, said Monday that its flash-chargers can provide a full charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes, simila

Arizona’s highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of every ruling issued by the justices, marking what is believed to be the first example in the U.S. of a state court system tapping artificial intelligence to build more huma

Despite a weekslong multinational crackdown, scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working there, the top police general leading Thailand’s operations against the fraud compounds told Reuters.

Bing Webmaster Tools launches new comparison features and improved interface for enhanced search performance analysis.
The post Bing Webmaster Tools Adds Data Comparison & UX Improvements appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/bing-webmaster-tools-adds-data-comparison-ux-improveme

One in three shoppers feel pressure to make purchases now, with smartphones and laptops at the top of their lists. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/cnet-tariff-survey-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Do you still need to worry about a tax refund delay if you claim the child tax credit? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-you-claim-the-child-tax-credit-will-your-tax-refund-get-delayed/#ftag=CADf328eec

A master plumber details how to unclog a shower drain at home, and -- most importantly -- how to prevent it from clogging in the first place. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-plumber-told-us-why-you-shouldnt-use-chemicals-to-unclog-a-drain/#ftag=CADf328eec

Feeling stressed? We asked experts about who should take ashwagandha to potentially help with anxiety, sleep, stress and more. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/should-you-take-ashwagandha-supplements-for-stress-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec

In order to bust (or bolster) some of the biggest pizza myths, we went straight to the source. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/we-asked-a-new-york-pizza-maker-if-nyc-water-really-makes-pizza-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

These apps, tips and products will help you take charge and feel confident going into the dreaded allergy season. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/pollen-season-allergy-hacks-and-apps-to-stay-ahead-of-the-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Fed is weighing inflation, recession indicators and uncertain trade policies. Here's how that impacts mortgage rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-predictions-for-march-18-2025-markets-await-fed-decision/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're dealing with a puffy or swollen face, you might think you have cortisol face. Here are the facts. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/face-puffy-have-cortisol-face-what-expert-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

Many hidden places in our homes could benefit from a deep clean. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/get-a-head-start-on-spring-cleaning-by-tending-to-these-15-forgotten-spots/#ftag=CADf328eec

StilachiRAT malware hides easily, allows for remote code execution, and steals data.

Staffers at the US Department of Commence can no longer use Chinese AI model DeepSeek.

An Apple patent has revealed blood pressure sensing technology that uses a liquid-filled sensor.

Windows 11’s Settings app seemingly continues its ultra-slow digestion of the Control Panel, with mouse options apparently next on the menu.

Lego and Pokemon officially announce a collaboration with sets launching in 2026.

Starfield could be getting a PlayStation 5 release sooner than we think.

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-19-march-2025

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-19-march-2025

BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.

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-19-march-2025

Without proper investment and support, privacy teams are struggling, and businesses are exposed to unnecessary risks.

Moana 2 was streamed over 27 million times in its first five days on Disney+.

Don't expect to see it in your TV this year, but this new tech is getting experts excited

The global supply chain is the backbone of the world’s economy. From suppliers and manufacturers to transporters, retailers, and consumers, every step is interconnected. Yet, as powerful and efficient as it usually is, this vast network is highly vulnerable to disruption.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-phishing-attacks-are-hitting-the-supply-chain-and-how

Both bugs were fixed in January 2025, but users should update immediately.

XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.

With this exclusive, you can save on the ergonomically friendly, responsive, and extremely input-accurate Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller.

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Rebellion's Atomfall and the Blizzard Arcade Collection.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-march-2025-wave-2

Here at PCWorld, we all love great deals on great hardware—like this crazy discount on the Acer Swift X 16 gaming laptop. “That’s a LOT of laptop for $899!” said one of our editors when I shared with him this hot deal on Acer’s gaming laptop at B&H.
And h

In the 1990s, a colleague took me to “Snake Alley,” Taipei’s red-light district, for a night of drinking with “entertainers” and some of their very muscled, serious friends. A good time was had by all, fortunately. Still, I was young, dumb, and lucky that I didn’t end up in any trouble.
Some parts of the internet are like that, too. If you think you’ll be p

Keeping your computer in tip-top shape involves regular cleaning and maintenance. It’s possible to do it all by hand, but your time is more precious than that, isn’t it? For the price of a Starbucks frap, you could just grab CCleaner and let it clean out the junk on your PC for you.

So, what kinds of streaming ads will you tolerate? Maybe a 60-second commercial break in the middle of a show? Pause ads? A static ad on the home screen?
There’s a range of streaming advertisement that most of us will tolerate. Nobody loves an unskippable 30-second ad before a YouTube video, but most of us will deal with it, waiting patiently for that “Ski