
Experts suggest you might not clean your bathroom often enough. Use this guide to keep you on track. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/tackle-germs-in-your-bathroom-with-this-spring-cleaning-guide/#ftag=CADf328eec

A new unsubscribe button in Google Messages should make it easier to stop getting automated texts.

Apple's iOS 18.4 update packs a lot of handy features, and is a bigger upgrade than you might think. Don't miss these 5 new features.

Microsoft’s joint venture in China has halted operations, laying off 2,000 workers in the process.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-chinese-joint-venture-set-to-halt-operations-lay-off-staff

These are the top 5 Google apps that Gemini works with

If you enjoyed Prime Video's Lazarus-like bounty hunter, we think you'll love these too

What would happen if the biggest Chinese companies followed Huawei’s footsteps?

A free firmware update for Nikon's retro-styled full-framer brings in a host of useful features

Unlike Apple, Google appears to have resisted most Russian VPN blocking requests so far, new research reveals. Here's what's at stake.

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-9-april-2025

Google announces that all future Google TV devices will feature a 'Free TV' button on their remotes, taking users straight to the 'Live' tab, where there are 150 free channels.

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-9-april-2025

To keep its AI tools at the pinnacle of innovation, GitHub accesses the best LLMs in the business, but it might cost you.

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-9-april-2025

Harnessing tools to support AI's potential as the world continues to shift.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/digital-twins-propelling-sustainable-data-centers

IoT technology enables real-time data collection through a vast network of connected devices.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/iot-accelerating-efficiency-cost-savings-and-sustainable-solutions

Trump's tariffs risk taking the wrench to Framework's right-to-repair dream, starting with its most affordable laptops.





Framework halted Laptop 13 sales in the US due to new tariffs, saying the affected models would be sold at a loss without a price increase.

ASUS' ROG Strix SCAR 18 is one of the first with NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs to enter the market. While I intend to do a full review, I put together this preview for an early look at the monster gaming laptop.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2025-hands-on

Mini PCs are great when you’re on a budget and need the best price-performance ratio you can get, but you can also pay up a little bit more for a mini PC that packs excellent power—like this Minisforum UM890 Pro model with beastly specs that’s now 20% off on Amazon. That

Tariffs are taxes. When they’re applied, they raise the cost of goods, so right now, U.S. residents (and those near enough to be affected) must pay more on tech products and other affected items.
But despite the flat numbers you may have seen in the news (i.e., a now 54 percent tariff on all imports from China, a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum impo

If your phone and/or laptop constantly throws “low battery” tantrums, and if you’re always worried about running out of juice, then you need a power bank—especially if you travel for long stretches, frequently go on camping trips, or just use your devices all the time.
And if you need a power bank, then today’s your lucky day. This

If you don’t keep Teams updated on your computer, Microsoft will block your access to the communication app, Neowin reports.
When Microsoft releases a new version of the Teams app, you have 90 days

By now, you’ve heard of the U.S.’s decision to levy tariffs on imports—all goods made in China, as well as select materials worldwide, like steel and aluminum. And recently, yet additional taxes on products from all countries were imposed in early April. Many items now face a minimum 10 percent tariff, with those from China spiking to an unprecedented 54 percent. Hef

Galax's RTX 5090D Hall Of Fame edition GPU has been making a splash at HWBot, seemingly breaking every world record in sight.

IBM's next-generation z17 mainframe combines the high-performance Telum II processor and accelerators to deliver secure transaction processing and advanced AI capabilities for mission-critical enterprise workloads.

Corsair’s Frame 4000D promises modularity, but does it deliver otherwise? We test it with Intel’s i9-14900K and Ocypus fans to determine if it performs well.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/corsair-frame-4000d-case-review

Google is making use of aggressive noncompete clauses and extended notice periods, leaving employees who wish to change track in limbo, claims former GoogDeepMinder Nando de Freitas.

Anyone else feel like half the time their phone rings these days it's spam? Sometimes there's an alert before you even pick up, but other times it takes being in the call to know. Well, Google is now making it easier to do the latter, adding in-call scam detection to the Pixel Watch.
The new AI-powered feature gives a loud beep


Whether you're planning a long vacation or just want more peace of mind, a security camera can make a big difference in your life. Now, our choice for best budget security camera is half off, making safety all the more accessible. You can pick up the

Motorola isn't radically reinventing the Moto G Stylus for 2025, but it is improving the midrange smartphone where it matters. And when the other stylus-friendly smartphone is the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, that might be all it needs.
The Moto G Stylus has a 6.7

As someone who has moved around quite a bit, VPNs have always been essential to ensure I can access my sites and shows. The problem is that these often cost a pretty penny, sometimes more than I'm willing to fork out. But, now, our favorite VPN for multiple devices is now having a massive sale.
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Amazon is betting big on movie theaters—even if it isn’t counting on mega profits.
The Silicon Valley giant told The New York Times last week that it is planning to release about 14 movies annually in theaters across the United States, an untraditional move for a company that has for years focused on streaming. Instead of simply dropping films directly onto Prime Video, its

If you’re at all unsettled by the amount of power that Elon Musk wields on Earth, don’t look up. There are now essentially three big players controlling what goes into space and who gets access to increasingly valuable space-based communications and surveillance services: Russia, China, and Elon Musk.
In 2024, Musk’s rocket company SpaceX accounted for more than half of all orbital launch attempts globally—more than all countries outside the U.S. combined—with 134 successful launches of its

Find out how to develop a powerful PPC for SaaS strategy that aligns with complex buying processes and high competition.
The post How To Plan PPC Campaigns For SaaS Marketing & Think Strategically appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/plan-ppc-campaigns-for-saas-marketing-think-s

A/B tests help you make data-driven decisions and increase conversions in your app. Here's how they work. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/ab-testing-flutter/

If your favorite mug or cup is showing signs of your coffee obsession, these simple tricks will get it looking like new. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-is-why-all-your-mugs-have-lingering-coffee-stains-and-how-to-get-rid-of-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

This could be the beginning of an all-new MCU -- the Minecraft Cinematic Universe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/a-minecraft-movie-is-there-a-post-credit-scene/#ftag=CADf328eec

Instagram has already moved 54 million kids into Teen Accounts. And there's more to come. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-teens-instagram-account-protections-are-coming-to-facebook-and-messenger/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

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

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

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

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

The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con don't have Hall effect thumbsticks.

Trump’s tariffs are prompting worried buyers to snap up iPhones in huge numbers before prices rise.

Open-ear and noise-cancelling wireless earbuds with large drivers and big battery life.

The latest pricing leak for the Galaxy S25 Edge is in line with previous leaks, and hints at an expensive phone.

Pixel 9 smartphones now have access to Gemini Astra, and it's seriously impressive.

Samsung's take on Android 15 is rolling out now, but some devices still have a long wait ahead.

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?

The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching pretty soon, but Nintendo has confirmed that support for the original Switch will continue.

Feature improvements and an aesthetic overhaul make Fujifilm's newest Instax camera a tempting buy

Google fixed more than 60 flaws including a few critical ones.

Garmin has announced a new Marathon Series events franchise for runners, here's what you need to know.





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

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

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.

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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

Short of joining the 5am club (I’m really not a morning person), I’ve been looking for ways to streamline my workflow, and I’m happy to say I’ve finally found one: side-mounting my phone to my laptop.
Before you use one of those dubious sideways glance emojis and click off onto the next story, please hear me out. It really does make a big difference to my w

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.

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.

The cheapest Framework Laptop 13s powered by a Core Ultra 5 125H or Ryzen 5 7640U becomes temporarily unavailable in the U.S.

FMC and Neumonda develop non-volatile FeRAM products, revive memory production in Germany.

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
The post Google Says Disavow Tool Not Part Of Normal Site Maintenance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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

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

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

Mobile GPUs are leaked by several notebook makers, giving fresh hope for affordable but nippy gaming laptops.

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.

The Google Pixel Watch now features Google's Scam Detection feature.