
The music streaming service is still suffering issues that are making features unavailable to some. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-down-ongoing-issues-affecting-users-around-the-globe/#ftag=CADf328eec

Got an image on your monitor that you want to extract the text from? Windows 11 is about to make that process dead easy.

AMD’s RX 9060 XT could arrive in May to face off against Nvidia’s RTX 5060, maybe giving us some great new budget GPU opportunities – in theory.

Nvidia expects $5.5 billion in export-related costs for its H20 products alone in the first fiscal quarter.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-says-it-faces-usd5-5bn-hit-due-to-us-chip-tariffs

1080p at up to 120 inches from this super-small and attractively priced portable projector with streaming built-in

The Defense Digital Service is being pressured to close by Elon Musk's DOGE.

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-17-april-2025

CVE is critical for the cybersecurity industry, standardizing vulnerability naming and discussions.

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-17-april-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-17-april-2025

Businesses face rising cloud costs due to disconnects between developers and FinOps teams, requiring cultural shifts.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-empower-developers-to-reduce-wasted-cloud-infrastructure-spend

With the growth GenAI, bad bots are growing in number, experts warn.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/bots-now-account-for-over-half-of-all-internet-traffic

Surfshark Bypasser finally lands on macOS, but it's also available on Windows, Android, iOS, and a browser extension. Here's how you should use it.

AI-driven data clustering is the new face of fraud prevention.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-next-generation-ai-and-data-clusters-are-pioneering-fraud-defense

Anthropic could be about to launch a new Claude AI voice mode, but does it even matter?

Join me for the build up to the Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/mario-kart-world-nintendo-direct-live-switch-2

Spotify is currently down for many –here's everything we know about the massive outage.

An older tweet from Sam Altman suddenly looks less like a joke and more like OpenAI's next big move.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/openai-social-platform-chatgpt-versus-meta-ai

The Spotify app and website are currently down. Here's what we know about the outage and the current status.
https://www.laptopmag.com/live/news/spotify-outage-april-2025

Another terrific flagship OLED from Sony
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EE has just unveiled a new scheme to offer the latest tech at near unbeatable prices. Here’s all you need to know. EE is one of the biggest UK networks and while the company isn’t exactly known for offering the cheapest SIM contracts on the market, it does lead the pack where coverage and 5G [...]
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NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU has launched, and reviewers were able to get their hands on the 16GB model early. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5060-ti-review-roundup

Dell’s new Alienware Area-51 desktop launched with next-gen specs and is already $400 off. Here’s what you get for just over $4,000.

Windows 11's Snipping Tool will soon include a faster way to extract text, making one of its most useful features easier to access.

One of our favorite OLED laptops just became a lot more affordable! The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is on sale for $899.99 at Best Buy, a massive $300 discount from its usual $1,199.99 price. W

Virtual PCs have important uses, such as providing a dedicated environment for testing new applications or enabling the parallel operation of multiple operating systems.
But the virtualization environment can only demonstrate its strengths in such scenarios if the virtual machine has sufficient hardware resources.
The power required essentially de


I have nothing against cloud storage, but I still believe the best way to transfer files between devices is with a flash drive. It’s also my preferred way to carry files with me when I’m on the go. I never need to worry about not having internet access when I most need it.
And if you need a fast flash drive that doesn’t cost much at all, then you can’t go w


Amuse, the free AI art collaboration with TensorStack that can generate original AI art, editing, and even video using your own PC, has been updated with new features — video generation! — as well as new, optimized models for AMD Ryzen processors.
The important thing about Amuse, however, is that it also provides access to generative AI models for all

Today’s the day you’ve been waiting for…assuming that you’ve been waiting for new Nvidia graphics cards that don’t cost $500 or more. The RTX 5060 Ti is now officially launched, and Adam and Will in the PCWorld labs have their hands on both of

According to yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft is currently testing

Among all the game stats that I monitor, the Frame Time Graph is the one that I keep going back to time and time again to fine tune my performance. Here’s why that is…
The importance of frame time
The Frame Time Graph is a measurement of the amount of time it takes for a single frame to

It’s always a nasty surprise when any service tells you that the price you’re paying every month is going up for no reason. Comcast has been a fairly constant source of that particular anxiety, especially for its Xfinity broadband service in the US. But now it’s promising that it won’t raise rates for 5 years… if you jump through a few hoops.

Nvidia's new lower-end RTX 5060 Ti GPU is the latest graphics card to launch. Check our handy list for all the RTX 5060 Ti models on sale and retailer links.

The researchers utilized multiple wavelengths to boost wireless speed without interference

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs plenty of VRAM, with a base MSRP that looks reasonably attractive. It's not a huge generational improvement (outside of MFG numbers), but it will be a good option if it's readily available at $450 or less.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-review

An engineer recounts being 'stressed out for the two weeks,' after someone bought their used RTX 4090 on eBay then had the cheek to return it with the GPU and memory chips missing.

xAI has launched a new interface for its Grok chatbot that could be compared to ChatGPT's Canvas. The Elon Musk-helmed AI company has introduced the first version of Studio, which can generate documents, code and even browser games

Patreon has plenty of tools to help creators connect with audiences and grow those subscription numbers. However, it has never offered the ability to stream live video content. That’s changing soon. The platform is testing livestreaming with a general rollout planned for summer.
It’s called Live Video and will be available to a "limited group of creators" starting next week as part of a testing phase. Patreon says this feature should help "boost real-time fan engagement and provide new

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti aims at a very niche group of gamers. Starting at $379 with 8GB of VRAM, or $429 with 16GB, the 5060 Ti is for people who want something a bit more powerful than the base $299 RTX 5060, but aren't willing to shell out for the midrange $549 RTX 5070. (And it's worth noting that card is already selling for well beyond that price).
In terms of raw rendering power, it's a minor upgrade over the previous RTX 4060 Ti. But thanks to the power of DLSS 4 AI u

Americans and Canadians are still waiting to pay up for a new Switch 2. Switch 2 pre-orders remain indefinitely delayed in the U.S. and Canada right now, after Nintendo previous announced an April 9 pre-order date and prom


Wireless headphones and earbuds are extremely convenient, until they're not — I'm looking at you in-flight movies with only headphone jack compatibility. One of our favorite solutions for this is Twelve South's AirFly bluetooth transmitters, which allow you to wirelessly connect with everything from treadmills to TVs.

Subaru has unveiled its second-ever EV, the 2026 Trailseeker, at the New York International Auto Show. It's a slightly larger version of the company's first electric vehicle, the Solterra, and is likely based on the same platform — also used by Toyota with its BZ4X electric SUV.&nb

If you've ever tried to buy a digital photo frame, you likely know the market is full of bad products. Aura's frames are an exception — they're well-designed, have great screens, the software is easy to use and there are no subscription upsells. Today, the company is diversifying its lineup

Kia's first all-electric sedan, the 2026 EV4, is making its official debut in the US today at the New York International Auto Show. The automaker first announced the vehicle in Spain back in February, with the promise that it will release the model in the USA, as well. It's built on top of the company's 400V Electric Gl

As TikTok continues to wait for a deal that will secure its future in the United States, the company is embracing a crowd-sourced approach to fact-checking. The service is adding “Footnotes,” a Community Notes-like feature that will allow contributors to add “more context” to videos on the platform.
“Footnotes offers a new opportunity for peo

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Tips and tricks on utilizing the CSS backdrop-filter
property to style user interfaces. You’ll learn how to layer backdrop filters among multiple elements, and integrate them with other CSS graphical effects to create elaborate designs.
Using CSS backdrop-filter for UI Effects originally published on CSS-Tricks, whi

The iOS 18.5 public beta is your first chance to try out new features, like upgrades to Mail, before the general release. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-you-can-download-ios-18-5-public-beta-right-now-and-try-out-new-iphone-features/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you live somewhere that experienced a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or wildfire, there's a good chance that the IRS extended your tax filing deadline. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/you-can-still-file-taxes-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-states-and-locales/#ftag=CADf328eec

We break down the simple steps for making Cornell chicken and talk about why some folks herald it as the best chicken recipe for summer grilling. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-cornell-professor-invented-a-bbq-chicken-recipe-that-some-call-the-best-ever/#ftag=CADf328eec

This chaotic coming-of-age romance rages against the rom-com machine. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meet-the-misfit-couple-wholl-make-you-believe-in-unconventional-love/#ftag=CADf328eec

Struggling with eye or vision problems? Nipping these bad habits in the bud can help maintain eye health. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/we-spoke-with-experts-these-13-daily-habits-are-hurting-your-eye-health/#ftag=CADf328eec
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The season 1 finale of Daredevil: Born Again has been released on Disney+ – here's what happens and how it sets up a second season.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/disney-plus/daredevil-born-again-season-1-ending-explained

Notion adds new Mail app with support for Notion Calendar to its suite, and best of all, it’s free.

A major leaker claims that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start soon in Canada but the US date is still up in the air.


Your Android phone will soon be able to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity, which is good news for you and bad news for thieves.

Look out for a new Library tab that's now rolling out to ChatGPT on the web and on mobile.

Stratton Acoustics' new Element luxury speakers look absolutely astonishing

The iPhone 6S and 2018 Mac mini are now classed as “vintage” by Apple–here's what that means.

"Nothing of value was lost", 4chan says, despite rumored attack

Researchers found unprotected database containing ID cards and other sensitive data.

Apple has found its groove with the MacBook Air, and this M4 version tweaks things ever so slightly once again. While not a groundbreaking update, there are a few changes here that make this a fantastic laptop that I can easily recommend. Apple’s laptop line-up feels as concise as it has been in a [...]
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Samsung's step down OLED TV punches well above its weight class
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If you're thinking of signing up to Disney Plus, one of the key questions you may have considered is how it compares to Netflix.
The post Disney Plus vs Netflix: Which streaming service is right for you? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/disney-plus-vs-netflix-4018498

If there’s one piece of tech that I simply can’t live without it’s the Kindle Paperwhite, and Amazon’s e-reader is now going for a bargain price. Whenever I’m not writing about tech, I love to read. There’s something about a good book that can be relaxing, exhilarating and eye-opening all at the same time, and [...]
The post The latest Kindle Paperwhite is almost back to its Black Friday price

Google has quietly ended its support for Android 12, over three years after its release. Here's how this might affect your phone or tablet.
The post You’ll want to upgrade your Android 12 phone – here’s why appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

Got any picnics or hikes planned for the summer? It might be time to add the JBL Go 3 to your collection thanks to this deal. As someone who owns more Bluetooth speakers than he cares to admit, there’s something great about having a quick and easy means of blasting out tunes from your phone, [...]
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Apple delayed Apple Intelligence's release to 2026 for no clear reason, but several employees have attributed the issue to poor leadership and lack of ambition.

Ready to go medieval? Celebrate DOOM: The Dark Ages with the controller that may have debuted on Xbox lead Phil Spencer's sneaky shelf.

On Windows, Microsoft created the inetpub folder to fix a security vulnerability, so it's not a bug, and you shouldn't delete it. If you did, it's possible to recreate it quite easily, and here's how.

It’s easy to spend a lot of money on a laptop, but you don’t have to. In fact, most people don’t need to spend much at all. Whether you’re on a budget or you’re buying for a student or child, sometimes the best laptop is the one that’s most affordable.
But just because you’re spending less doesn’t mean you should settle for less.

Repairs, surfing, virus check, complete system? The fact that a large USB stick offers space for 50 live systems should not tempt you to use it haphazardly. It’s all about making the right choice!
Given the number of suitable candidates, it’s important for every user to make a selection that covers their own requirements without creating unnecessary redunda

The scale and timeline of Nvidia's plans to build AI server supply chain in the U.S. look ambitious, but can they actually be fulfilled?

Apparently, Jensen Huang's $1 million dinner with Donald Trump did not help to ease U.S. government's concerns over H20 GPUs exports to China.

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Today's top CDs boast rates more than three times the national average for some terms. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/maximize-your-earnings-with-apys-up-to-4-50-todays-cd-rates-april-16-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI-powered ransomware is evolving fast, making attacks more precise, scalable, and harder to detect. Are you prepared?
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-is-rewriting-the-ransomware-playbook-can-businesses-keep-up

Say goodbye to embarassing spelling mistake in Microsoft Teams.

Oblivion remaster images leak online, and to be honest I've never wanted something to be more real than this.

The foldable iPhone could be one of the most expensive handsets on the planet, yet it might lack Face ID.

Microsoft will begin blocking ActiveX in Microsoft 365 apps beginning this month, citing improved security.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/activex-is-now-being-blocked-by-default-in-microsoft-365

With search results now displaying localized content, Google will be redirecting all visits through google.com.

The Dyson Car+Boat is a handheld vacuum cleaner designed for spot cleaning jobs, where you need a bit more power, such as in a car or, indeed, on a boat. To that end, this is a far bigger and more powerful unit than many rivals, although it’s not strictly a new vacuum cleaner. Rather, [...]
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-april-16/#ftag=CADf328eec

Discover how AI is revolutionizing pandemic response, from detection and forecasting to vaccine development.
Earlier today Cursor, the magical AI-powered IDE started kicking users off when they logged in from multiple machines.
Like,you’d be working on your desktop, switch to your laptop, and all of a sudden you're forcibly logged out. No warning, no notification, just gone.
Naturally, people thought this was a new policy.
So they asked support.
And here’s where it gets batshit: Cursor has a support email, so users emailed them to find out. The support peson told everyone this was “expected

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