Here's how to apply for Social Security Benefits, and what you need to have ready when you do. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-a-guide-to-applying-for-retirement-benefits/#ftag=CADf328eec
The president wants to cut regulations on AI companies and data centers. Critics say the proposal carries big risks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trumps-ai-action-plan-is-here-5-key-takeaways/#ftag=CADf328eec
New Stranger Things, Batman and Wicked bricks are rolling out, along with a Game Boy pack. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/9-wickedly-creative-lego-sets-debuting-at-comic-con-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Lego just dropped an impressive brand-new Batman set at SDCC 2025, and TechRadar has your first look – meet the Lego DC Batman Arkham Asylum set, totalling 2,953 pieces.
Batman Arkham Asylum, Stranger Things BrickHeadz, and several Wicked sets round out the rest
As the Nintendo Switch 2 dominates hardware sales in June, video game subscription spending is continuing to rise, per Circana.
This laptop is the perfect choice for students going back to school, thanks to its impressive performance, slim design, and battery life. Right now, it's more affordable than usual thanks to a deal.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book4-deal
NVIDIA's rumored Arm chips for laptops are delayed to 2026 due to Windows roadmap issues, processor revisions, and weaker notebook demand.
Since coming to PS5 in April, Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 has sold over 3 million copies on the platform — making it 2025's best-selling PlayStation game so far.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-best-selling-ps5-game-this-year-is-by-xbox
This is what the White House plans to do to ensure the U.S. retains global AI supremacy.
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Google’s Q2 earnings show AI Overviews are increasing search activity, with new data suggesting they drive over 10% more queries.
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The change to Apple's API comes after the "Click to Cancel" rule was shot down in a US court. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/cancelling-a-subscription-apple-lets-devs-make-you-an-offer-you-maybe-cant-refuse/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eagle-eyed sky watchers will be able to catch Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the sky at the same time. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-next-planet-parade-takes-place-at-the-end-of-august-heres-how-to-see-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fewer rules around generative AI could be detrimental to consumers, critics said. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trumps-ai-action-plan-is-here-these-are-the-top-5-themes/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Federal Communications Commission will vote on adopting the new rules next month. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/gig-speeds-for-every-american-trump-fcc-moves-to-drop-one-of-the-groups-most-ambitious-goals/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ookla just released its first Speedtest Connectivity Report for 2025. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/new-speed-test-results-have-att-fiber-as-fastest-internet-provider-in-the-us/#ftag=CADf328eec
FFmpeg developers rewrote a single filter in Assembly, achieving a 100x speedup, although its impact is limited and real-world benefits remain questionable.
OpenAI teams up with the UK as xAI scores $200M Pentagon deal
Thanks to Adam Savage's "Tested" YouTube channel, we now have a behind-the-scenes look at how Dell tests its Alienware desktop PC cooling.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/how-dell-designed-area-51-desktop-cooling
We're experimenting with quizzes on Windows Central, so test your knowledge going back to the original Xbox.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/original-xbox-quiz
MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.
Sales charts have shown that Final Fantasy XVI's Xbox port has cracked the top five best-selling Xbox games of June 2025 alongside popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign and The Elder Scrolls: Online.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-no-1-xbox-united-states
The highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is here, and so are reviews for the game. Here's what critics are saying.
S aplikacemi a službami využívajícími umělou inteligenci se v posledních letech můžeme setkat doslova na každém kroku. Dnes se seznámíme s nástrojem CodeRabbit, jenž analyzuje změny ve zdrojových kódech a navrhuje vylepšení. https://www.root.cz/clanky/coderabbit-automaticka-analyza-a-recenze-zdrojovych-kodu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
At its best, AI is a tool, not an end result. It allows people to do their jobs better, rather than sending them or their colleagues to the breadline. In an example of "the good kind," Google DeepMind has
Current and former members of the FDA told CNN about issues with the Elsa generative AI tool
Sony is bringing a welcome quality-of-life feature to the PlayStation 5. In the next PS5 system update beta, players will be able to have their DualSense controllers synced with multiple hardware platforms at the same time. That means you could swap a controller from a PS5 to your gaming PC to your smartpho
After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to
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Tokenization has long been a buzzword for crypto enthusiasts, who have been arguing for years that blockchain-based assets will change the underlying infrastructure of financial markets.
The technology is seen as rapidly increasing in coming years, especially in the U.S., helped by the passage of three new bills. President Donald Trump’s administration has eased regulation of the bro
Ding dong ditching has resurfaced as the “door kick challenge.” But this time it could lead to criminal charges and potentially deadly consequences.
In Florida this week, five minors were caught on camera participating in the challenge. Instead of simply knocking and running, footage shows one individual approaching a front door, kicking it repeatedly, then firing an airsoft gun before fleeing the scene,
Alphabet beat Wall Street estimates for its second quarter on Wednesday, and cited massive demand for its cloud computing services as it hiked its capital spending plans for the year to about $85 billion.
The search giant beat estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on the back of new
Accounts for teenagers using Instagram and Facebook will be getting new protections for direct messages and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-touts-even-more-protections-for-teen-users-heres-whats-new/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to pick (and pack) your carry-on luggage to make traveling this summer stress-free. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/breeze-through-tsa-with-the-right-carry-on-bag-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec
The public beta version might be buggy so -- when the time comes -- downloading on a secondary device is recommended. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/no-ios-26-public-beta-yet-but-it-could-land-on-your-iphone-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Flipping your phone face down can help with battery life, and let you stay more present. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-stopped-putting-my-phone-face-up-at-the-table-and-it-made-a-major-difference/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even if the power goes out, you can save the contents of your fridge if you act fast. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/heres-how-to-save-the-food-in-your-fridge-during-a-power-outage/#ftag=CADf328eec
Chomp into 20 hours of new specials. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/shark-week-2025-how-to-stream-the-all-the-splashy-programming/#ftag=CADf328eec
Blaze Foley died decades ago, but an AI company pushed a song out under his name anyway -- and it's not the only AI-generated song appearing on Spotify. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-takes-down-fake-ai-song-credited-to-famous-country-singer-whos-been-dead-for-years/#ftag=CADf328eec
A wicked combo of hot temperatures and high barometric pressure can lead to very high temperatures. https://www.cnet.com/news/a-sweltering-heat-dome-is-pummeling-the-middle-of-the-us-heres-what-that-means/#ftag=CADf328eec
For $10 a month, T-Satellite lets you stay connected within the 500,000 square miles of the US not under cellular coverage, and you don't need to be a T-Mobile subscriber. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-t-mobiles-new-satellite-service-for-texting-in-dead-zones-heres-how-its-different/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 24, No. 1,496. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-24-1496/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 24, #774. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-24-774/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 24 No. 508. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-24-508/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 24, No. 304. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-24-304/#ftag=CADf328eec
These are all the new titles coming to Netflix in August, including Wednesday season two and some old movie favorites.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/everything-new-on-netflix-in-august-2025
A new iPhone case gives older Lightning models a USB-C port to help reduce cable clutter and lure you from an unnecessary upgrade.
Asus ProArt Display PA32QCV is a 6K monitor with bold specs, Mac integration, and pro-level claims that still require long-term validation from real users.
These adaptive ANC buds have a serious spec for a silly price
Netflix's August clear-out of titles is packed with cinema classics and modern favorites - you don't want to miss these.
Peladn’s Link S-3 eGPU dock offers Thunderbolt 5 and great connectivity, but its open-air design and external PSU requirement may limit broader appeal.
I've been using the Audeze LCD-S20 headphones for a week, and while I prefer them overall to the headphones I used before, they're also less accessible.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones/audeze-lcd-s20-review
Microsoft recently poached approximately 24 employees from Google's DeepMind AI lab to bolster its Copilot efforts.
GPU-Z, a popular utility for graphics card information, indicates support for an unannounced GeForce RTX 3050 A, apparently the fifth version of the original GeForce RTX 3050.
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There's hope that the gaming industry won't follow Nintendo's lead with $80 pricing. (Well, at least not yet.) On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the price increase for T
The newest version of the Qi2 wireless standard is coming to iPhones and some Android handsets. It has also received a snappy, new branding of Qi2 25W, denoting the wireless charging speed, which is miles better than the previous name of Qi2.2.
The big hook here is right in the name. Qi2 25W provides up to 25 watts of power delivery to compatible products, which is
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Google has released an open-source tool that lets large language models like Gemini connect to Google Analytics, enabling natural conversations with your data.
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When discovery is missing, platform work starts to drift from its real purpose, which is empowering engineers to deploy working software faster and with confidence. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/07/23/building-better-platforms-with-continuous-discovery/
Satellite texting is now available, and data access through third-party apps like X and WhatsApp will be available in October. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/starlink-texting-launches-on-big-three-phone-carriers-today-check-if-youll-get-it-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's why a magnetic strip is the first thing I buy for the kitchen of any home I move to. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-test-cooking-tools-for-a-living-this-is-the-best-25-you-can-spend-on-your-kitchen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Getting rid of excess wax buildup is crucial. Here are a few simple ways to clean your ears without putting your hearing at risk. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/say-bye-to-excess-ear-war-heres-how-to-clean-your-ears-safely/#ftag=CADf328eec
These tools can take the stress out of planning for your future, but don't rely on them. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/i-leveled-up-my-retirement-strategy-thanks-to-ai-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
A place in Sunday's showpiece final against England awaits today's winners. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-germany-vs-spain-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-uefa-womens-euro-2025-semi-final-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Customers will be able to access it on the web or Xfinity devices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/xfinity-opens-online-shop-for-all-your-streaming-entertainment-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec
Those hidden category codes can help you break out of your recommendation rut. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/if-youve-ever-said-theres-nothing-on-netflix-you-need-these-secret-codes/#ftag=CADf328eec
How to enable urgent severe weather alerts on your iPhone, Android and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/emergency-alerts-can-save-lives-make-sure-they-are-set-up-on-your-phone-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Titan 2 recreates the BlackBerry Passport, but customizes it for Android 15. https://www.cnet.com/videos/unihertz-titan-2-unboxing-a-blackberry-like-phone-for-an-android-world/#ftag=CADf328eec
Science is revealing why mosquitoes prefer biting certain people over others. https://www.cnet.com/health/mosquito-bites-might-not-be-random-find-out-what-makes-you-a-target/#ftag=CADf328eec
Window air conditioners don't have a great reputation, but I found one that can handle even triple-digit temperatures. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-window-ac-keeps-my-home-cool-even-during-record-breaking-heatwaves/#ftag=CADf328eec
I had to get waaay out of town to try T-Mobile's new Starlink-based satellite texting service. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hands-on-with-t-mobiles-t-satellite-service/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's Liquid Glass makeover and expanded Apple Intelligence tools arrive this fall, but not every phone can make the leap. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/can-your-iphone-run-ios-26-heres-the-full-list-of-compatible-devices/#ftag=CADf328eec
Claims for this settlement from Sanyo will stay open for a few more years. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/these-faulty-solar-panels-might-get-you-a-payout-see-if-you-qualify/#ftag=CADf328eec
Roku devices don't support VPN apps, but you probably already have the equipment you need to use a VPN on your Roku. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-set-up-a-vpn-on-my-roku-to-stream-geo-restricted-shows-and-movies-heres-how-you-can-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
A vein specialist weighs in on President Trump's chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/trumps-chronic-venous-insufficiency-potential-causes-symptoms-vein-specialist/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI-generated images are everywhere, but this tool can reduce how many you see. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-to-hide-ai-generated-images-in-search-results-in-duckduckgo/#ftag=CADf328eec
Windows 10 PCs can now be signed up for free extended security updates until October 2026 – here's what you need to do.
After last week’s nightmare proposal, all eyes are on Belly’s terrible choices, and The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 3 has created the perfect reaction.
Yet again, voting with your wallet showcases its importance, as Microsoft has made the decision to reverse its $80 game price decision.
No, a Belgian hospital is not looking to buy 50 cameras - it's being spoofed in RFQ attacks.