
Don't fall victim to the online craze about apple cider vinegar. Here's the truth about the kitchen staple. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegar-isnt-a-wellness-cure-all-the-truth-about-the-limitations-of-the-social-media-craze/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most of North America has a fantastic chance to view the total eclipse of tonight's full "Worm Moon." https://www.cnet.com/science/space/tonights-lunar-eclipse-brings-a-rare-blood-moon-how-and-when-to-watch-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Texas Instruments says its very, very, very small microcontroller is suitable for devices such as electric toothbrushes, stylus pens and wearables. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/this-new-ti-microcontroller-is-the-size-of-a-black-pepper-flake/#ftag=CADf328eec

Why freshening up the air in your home with an air purifier might be the easiest way to protect your health. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/5-ways-an-air-purifier-will-boost-your-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Research shows full moons can mess with our quality of sleep. Follow these tips to get better sleep. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/full-moon-can-disrupt-your-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

The goal of the campaign is to steal people’s payment and personal data.

Dune Awakening's new trailer explores the expansive deserts of Arrakis.

Microsoft has shared new details about its new Copilot for Gaming feature, which is set to go live on mobile for Xbox Insiders in April.

The Electric State's directors give their verdict on the use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry.

If you've been using Adobe Lightroom Classic with the new Apple MacBook Air (M4), you might want to have a look at your CPU usage.

New research has revealed that many IT leaders are scared to admit mistakes, leading to potentially “major IT incident[s].”

Netflix could be renewing two poorly rated shows, but I don't understand why when it has so many unwarranted cancelations.

The new NordicTrack Ultra 1 is a $15,000 treadmill with 10,000 workouts.

Gemini can now access your Search history, and this could be the AI breakthrough we've been waiting for.

Gems are now available in the free version of Gemini, now you can make your own AI personality.

Google just upgraded Gemini Deep Research and also made it free to use.

The bug was addressed in a recent patch.

A Ubisoft shareholder has accused the company of being "horribly mismanaged" and plans to protest outside the company's Paris headquarters.

An online retailer in India is hosting a competition where winners get to buy the cards

Okta reveals which countries are using biometric-enhanced passwordless authentication the most, and it might surprise you.

Expect to see 50 plus PC games at the PC Gaming Show, including Steam Deck titles and more.

I used a free app to clone my voice in seconds, and we need to talk about how to recognize voice synthesis, and the risks it poses.

You can save $50 on the just-released M4 MacBook Air at Amazon.

The next time you’re unsure about a character or voice you’re working on, let ChatGPT be your practice partner.





This new variant of Microsoft's Copilot AI is geared toward Xbox players as a virtual assistant accessible via the Xbox mobile app.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-copilot-for-gaming-xbox-april-2025

FuturLab announced PowerWash Simulator 2 on Thursday, revealing a new and improved powerwashing experience coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC later in 2025.

Epic Games is working with Qualcomm to enable Easy Anti Cheat on Snapdragon X PCs, and that means you can play Fortnite on them later this year.

A new firmware update has rendered some HP LaserJet printers inoperable, even when using HP’s own toner, Ars Technica reports. The update, version 20250209, was released on March 4, 2025 for HP’s La

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I’ve decided to test a radical change to my living room streaming setup.
For years, I’ve used an Apple TV 4K for streaming, and while it’s been a great device overall, I’ve always wanted to try swapping it for a home theater PC. In my early cord-cutting years (circa 2010), I used a cheap Intel Atom-powered Lenovo nettop (now obsolete) to access Hulu’s websi

Trackballs used to be a far more common alternative to conventional computer mice, but they’ve all but disappeared lately. One of the only options from a major brand is the Kensington Expert Mouse, which has remain unchanged for a decade or so—until now, as Kensington has just revealed a new design. But when (or if) you can get it isn’t clear.
The new Exper

AirTags are nice and all, but they don’t really fit into your wallet without crowding out everything else. That’s where the Tile Slim shines—and right now it’s only $21 on Amazon, a hefty 30% off its MSRP.
This super-thin tracker/locator is just what you need to keep

If your devices aren’t charging fast enough, it might be due to the wall plug (also known as a power adapter) you’re using. Getting ultra-fast charge times could be as simple as upgrading yours to this 100W Anker Prime wall plug that’s now on sale for $55 on Amazon.

Windows 11 appears to be experiencing problems with Nvidia GPUs, according to Neowin. Windows Insiders on the Canary channel are reporting issues launching apps, apparently due to an incompatibility

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Cursor AI refuses to generate codes larger than 800 lines of code.

ViewSonic delivers tremendous performance at a low price with its XG2536. It’s a 25-inch FHD IPS gaming monitor with 280 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and HDR10. It’s incredibly fast and delivers solid value too.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/viewsonic-xg2536-25-inch-fhd-ips-280-hz-gaming-monitor-review

Glossyio has created a Raspberry Pi-powered traffic monitor that uses AI to monitor traffic and look for statistics around specific travelers like cyclists and pedestrians.

A new lending program that uses a borrower's IPv4 addresses as collateral has launched.

Radeon RX 9070 and Radeon RX 9700 XT graphics cards that are supposed to be sold at MSRP sell at prices that are 12%–22% higher in the U.S. And that's assuming you can even find cards in stock.

Meta will start testing its Community Notes model, with which it's replacing human fact checkers, on Facebook, Instagram and Threads in the US on March 18. Notes won't appear publicly on posts right away. The company wants to make sure the writing and rating system is working as intended before the notes start showing up for ev


Apple announces updates to its smartphone lineup every autumn, but the company often has a hard time keeping the details under wraps. Ahead of the official unveiling of the iPhone 17, we've already heard quite a few hints about what may be in store. Here's what we know and what we're expecting.
When will the iPhone 17 series be announced?
Most years, the flagship smartphones are introduced in September. It's a little early t

Your digital life can get just as cluttered and chaotic as your "IRL" life if you're not too careful. And if you work remote even some of the time, that can add to the massive amount of online information you're juggling on a regular basis. That's why many of us on the Engadget team have done a lot of trial and error with a bunch of digital tools to see if any of them can help us keep things organized personally and professionally. Thankfully, there are tons of good productivity tools out the

After being one of the first companies to roll out a Deep Research feature at the end of last year, Google is now making that same tool available to everyone. Starting today, Gemini users can try Deep Research for free in more than 45 languages — no Gemini Advanced subscription necessary. For the uninitiated, Deep Research allows
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In a short form question: If you do, where do you look for a short time projects?
I'd like to put my skill set to use and work on a project, I'm available for 6-9 months. The problem seems to be for me, that I cannot find any way of finding such project.
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With their heavy battery packs, EVs are hardly known for being lightweight. That is, perhaps, until now. British startup Longbow — founded by former Tesla, Lucid, and Polestar execs — emerged from stealth today with plans for two new ultralight EVs. The compa

Renewed calls for Google to sell Chrome have reignited demands for the company to also divest Android. An executive at Murena, a French smartphone startup, said today that breaking up the businesses is the only way to end Google’s “cycle of domination”. The appea

An hourslong outage Wednesday on StudentAid.gov, the federal website for student loans and financial aid, underscored the risks in rapidly gutting the Department of Education, as President Donald Trump aims to

Struggling chipmaker Intel has hired former board member and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as the latest in a succession of CEOs to attempt to turn around a once-dominant company that helped define Silicon Valley.
Tan, 65, will take over the daunting job next Tuesday, more than three months after Intel’s previous CEO, Pat Gelsi

The right timing can make all the difference when tracking your progress. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/want-accurate-weight-readings-try-weighing-yourself-at-these-times/#ftag=CADf328eec

The best TVs for gaming and movies from Samsung, Roku and TCL. https://www.cnet.com/videos/three-great-gaming-tvs-under-a-grand-for-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

I was skeptical that Wix AI would be able to create a functional website in just 3 hours, but I was wrong. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-to-build-a-website-using-ai-and-it-only-took-30-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: This great drug cartel drama was Taylor Sheridan's screenwriting debut and it made it to Netflix's Top 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/taylor-sheridans-first-movie-hit-netflixs-top-10-and-its-not-a-western-epic/#ftag=CADf328eec

A higher price tag also brings a handful of new features and capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16e-vs-iphone-se-2022-how-apple-upgraded-its-budget-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cornell chicken holds legendary status in upstate New York thanks to 75 years of history. You're missing out if you haven't tried it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/you-need-to-try-this-cornell-chicken-recipe-heres-how-to-make-it-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Use your old Wi-Fi router to boost the signal of your new equipment using a network cable. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/turn-your-old-wi-fi-router-into-an-access-point/#ftag=CADf328eec

President Donald Trump's tariffs are shifting and changing a week after they were meant to take effect, causing widespread uncertainty and market volatility. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-they-mean-for-you-amid-continuing-uncertainty/#ftag=CADf328eec

An expert weighs in on the dos and don'ts of home extension cords. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-ever-plug-these-7-things-into-an-extension-cord/#ftag=CADf328eec

The latest installment of the Sony Spider-Man Universe lands on Netflix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/kraven-the-hunter-how-to-watch-the-film-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are plenty of foods that thrive in a hot cast-iron skillet, but these four ingredients can do real damage to your favorite pots and pans. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-foods-you-shouldnt-cook-in-a-cast-iron-pan/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's the Steam Spring Sale 2025 start times for your timezone, and some predictions as to what we'd like to see discounted.

Google's discontinued devices are jumping from Android 12 to Android 14

Sir Kier Starmer believes that AI can do some Whitehall jobs better than human workers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/uk-pm-says-ai-should-soon-replace-civil-servants

In a first-of-its-kind deal, Samsung is selling you eight different TVs in one bundle so you can catch every moment of NNCA's March Madness tournament.

Emily in Paris season 5 begins filming in May – here's everything we know about the hit Netflix show's return so far.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/emily-in-paris-season-5

Researchers found thousands of iOS apps with hardcoded secrets in plaintext.

Sonos could drop the ad-based streaming platform, but keep the awesome new home theater tech.

Has vibe coding unlocked the developer in all of us? I gave it a whirl, but it failed to pass the vibe check.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/i-tried-vibe-coding-with-claude-sonnet-and-wasnt-impressed

The HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 offers powerful Nvidia RTX 3000 Ada Generation graphics, a respectable amount of general CPU performance, a stunning DreamColor display, plenty of configuration options, and enough ports for a full office setup. It’s also expensive and could stand to have better battery life.











Intel just appointed industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, giving him the challenge of turning around the struggling chipmaker. Tan, a former Intel board member and longtime semiconductor leader, replaces Pat Gelsinger after his sudden departure.

When it comes to professional exchanges, I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m a bit awkward. Sometimes my tone is more terse than intended (sorry!) or I’m just not as clear as I’d like to be from the get-go. Weirdly enough, sometimes I’m more comfortable writing from the perspective of a fictional character than from my own, though it depends on the type of writin

There are many reasons why it makes sense to have a PC video capture card on hand, such as streaming video from an external device like a gaming console. But did you know you can use a capture card in many different (and creative) ways? We’ve summarized five of them:

Printers are awful. Buy this little Brother laser printer if you need to print shipping labels or boarding passes, but otherwise my professional advice is to avoid printers at all costs. For example, if you update Windows while your PC is plugged

November has Black Friday, December has Christmas, and both July and October have Prime Days. But did you know there’s also Amazon’s Spring Sale in March, which has been going on for the past few years?
We don’t know exactly when in March yet, but considering the 2024 Spring Sale event started on March 20th, we’re expecting Amazon to make an official announ

Mysterious GeForce RTX 5060 12 GB emerges as GeForce RTX 5060-series graphics cards get listed in China.