While Zoom is unquestionably the biggest name in videoconferencing, its free tier has some limitations—particularly the 40-minute time cap on group meetings. The good news is that several excellent platforms offer generous free plans capable of handling everything from brief check-ins to extended sessions.
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Francesco Ferretti had a problem. His research expedition to track white sharks in the Mediterranean was suddenly adrift—the boat he’d arranged had vanished into the pandemic’s chaos of canceled plans and family emergencies. With scientific equipment packed and a team of seven researchers ready, the marine biologist found himself scanning the horizon for solutions.
It was then that Ferretti turned to six-year-old Yachts for Science, a matchmaking service linking wealthy
Tesla investors are anxious to know if plans to roll out a cheaper car and a robotaxi service this year are on track, and whether CEO Elon Musk is ready to ditch his role in the Trump administration soon and get back to managing the company more closely.
The electric vehicle maker is sched
Is SEO enough for ChatGPT visibility? New data says: not always. See where SEO and LLM overlap and where they don’t.
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Google’s 2024 Ads Safety Report reveals stricter enforcement, AI crackdowns, and key policy shifts every marketer should pay attention to.
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From the best lenses, filters and microphones, to grips and gimbals, these accessories will help you shoot better photos and videos with your phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-iphone-camera-accessories-photo-video-16-pro-max/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Department of Education said it will resume sending defaulted loans to debt collectors. Experts advise taking these steps now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/if-youre-behind-on-student-loan-payments-your-wages-could-be-garnished-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new X5 has bigger sensors and loads of other improvements. I've been checking it out and like what I've seen so far. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-tried-insta360s-new-x5-360-camera-and-its-full-of-impressive-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec
Go from text prompts to slide decks in minutes with CNET's guide on creating a PowerPoint presentation using artificial intelligence tools. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-create-a-powerpoint-presentation-with-ai-heres-how-i-did-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Experience More and Experience Beyond plans replace Go5G at the top of the carrier's offerings. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-relaunches-its-top-5g-plans-and-adds-5-year-price-locks/#ftag=CADf328eec
A food scientist explains cultured and hybrid meats are the food of the future. https://www.cnet.com/news/hybrid-meat-is-all-the-rage-heres-what-it-is-and-why-its-worth-trying/#ftag=CADf328eec
Say goodbye to surprise cleaning charges, as a new FTC rule will require the disclosure of hidden costs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/airbnb-will-now-display-full-prices-for-rentals-even-the-sneaky-fees/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cybersecurity has shifted from being a protection consideration to a critical driver for business growth, says Gartner.
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Diego Luna and Adria Arjona tease what fans can expect from Cassian and Bix's relationship in the Star Wars show's second season.
Bob Lord, and Lauren Zabierek announced leaving the agency the same day.
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Star Wars is coming back to Fortnite next month for an all-new collaboration that will be updated over five weeks.
Insta360's new X5 is the market leader's latest 360 camera, equipped with a new sensor, enhanced 8K video and design tweaks.
You don't need to wait for Android XR glasses to launch, we alreday have great AR glasses you can try today.
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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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-23-april-2025
DOJ is now bringing Google’s artificial intelligence tools into the argument about its search engine monopoly.
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The road to AGI is more like the Renaissance than a revolution, according to Sam Altman.
How green finance can help Africa adapt to a changing climate and build a more resilient future.
Ashley Kleckner, SVP at Terviva looks beyond climate hype- the solutions are already here
Here's everything new on Max in May 2025, including the Oscar-winning drama The Brutalist.
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Intel's most recent desktop launch for the Core Ultra 200S family did not go smoothly. Multiple fixes have been launched to correct course, but results have varied. Now, Intel has a new performance solution: Intel 200S Boost overclocking.
Score up to $90 off on top Xbox games this week!
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The Redmi Note series is known for delivering high-end specs at budget-friendly prices, and for 2025, the Note 14 series is doing it yet again. Today I’m looking at the Redmi Note 14 Pro, which sits above the standard Note 14 and below the Note 14 Pro+. It’s much more affordable than the Plus [...]
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For the athletic folks out there who have an upcoming marathon in the books, don’t make the mistake of turning up with the wrong smartwatch in tow. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Apple Watch just as much as the next guy (I’m currently wearing the Apple Watch SE 2), and while it’s great [...]
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Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.
The Void Wireless V2 has it all: a comfortable design, great sound, and a good overall value. Basically, this is one of the best mid-range gaming headsets you can buy today.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/corsair-void-wireless-v2-review
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is powerful, fast, and has a gorgeous 16-inch OLED touchscreen that’ll knock your socks off—and right now, it’s only $1,149 at B&H. That’s a massive $550 discount!
There are so many great features to enjoy with this Lenovo lapto
Even just a few years ago, one of the most annoying things about a home security system was having to wire it up for power and internet. Wireless cameras were expensive and solar-powered ones were a distant dream. But not anymore. You can get one now—and it’s affordable.
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is both wireless and solar-powered, and it’s
Whenever you purchase a new computer—whether it’s a laptop, gaming rig, or compact mini PC—you probably need three things: a fresh Windows license, a quick way to transfer all your files, and an easy tool that obliterates all the data on your previous device.
Well, right now, you can get a triple bundle with everything you need on the PCWorld Software Store
Sound quality is obviously super important for a PC gaming headset, as are long-term comfort, ambient noise isolation, and a microphone with clear noise cancellation. Ideally, it should also have replaceable ear pads for extended lifespan and a frame that doesn’t creak.
All of those things are well-known givens. But when I’m shopping for a PC gaming headset
Originally released in 1998, the Game Boy Color had a shocking amount of power for a tiny 8-bit game console. (Just ask anyone who played Episode 1 Racer.) But I never dreamed this thing could handle Windows on its humble hardware. Okay, it can’t actually do that… but someone has made a version of “Windows” that makes a pretty convincing attempt, an
Elon Musk is reportedly seeking to raise up to tens of billions of dollars for xAI as part of an effort to revalue the company at $150 billion — $200 billion and fund the Colossus 2 supercomputer project with one million GPUs.
Toshiba just launched 24 TB HDDs designed for NAS and private cloud systems for consumers and SMEs.
Samsung is ending DDR4 production in favor of more lucrative technologies like DDR5 and HBM.
SymfonyOnline June 2025 is almost here, starting in almost 2 months on:
June 10-11: Workshop days. It is possible to attend 1 two-day training or 2 one-day trainings. June 12-13: Online conference days in English. All talks will be available for… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonyonline-june-2025-inside-a-financial-app-breach-debugging-a-million-dollar-bug?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
As lawmakers, regulators call for social media companies to do more to protect the mental health of their youngest users, teens’ perception of social media also seems to be changing. A growing number of teens say that social media is harmful and takes up too much of their time, according to a new report from
A VPN (virtual private network) can help you stay safe online and one of our top picks is currently on sale. A two-year subscription to the
Google Messages has started rolling out sensitive content warnings for nudity after first unveiling the feature late last year. The new feature will perform two key actions if the AI-based system detects message containing a nude image: it will blur any o
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Raycast is one of my favorite free apps. It’s a hidden gem that helps you do almost anything on your computer—add to your calendar, list tasks, search files, d
The fate of Google’s vast empire is now in the hands of a federal judge in Washington, D.C., as hearings begin to determine whether the tech giant should be broken up for maintaining an illegal monopoly in search.
Forget gaming AI search. Focus on credibility. Expert-backed insights, strategic collaborations, and consensus-building will keep your content relevant in today's AI-driven search.
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The cost of internet spiked for many people last year. We asked experts what to do about it. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/dont-settle-for-less-cnet-survey-63-percent-of-us-adults-are-paying-more-for-unreliable-internet-service/#ftag=CADf328eec
With much controversy swirling around Colossal's proxy "dire wolves," we spoke with the company's CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro to find out what exactly the company has done to create these animals, and what so-called "de-extinction" technology could mean for the thousands of endangered species fighting for survival. https://www.cnet.com/videos/what-really-matters-in-the-dire-wolf-controversy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your friends can join you in a heroic battle, no matter which platform you're playing on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-cross-play-how-playstation-xbox-and-pc-players-can-queue-together/#ftag=CADf328eec
With much controversy swirling around Colossal's proxy dire wolves, we spoke with the company's CEO to find out how these animals were created and what so-called de-extinction technology could mean for endangered species. https://www.cnet.com/science/what-de-extinction-means-for-the-living-world/#ftag=CADf328eec
The third beta of Apple’s iOS 18.5 has just launched, but it’s a very lightweight update.
Windows 11 is getting better search, accessibility powers and integration for its ‘reading coach’ – but with AI doing the heavy lifting in some cases, you’ll need a Copilot+ PC.
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has seemingly teased the next Super Mario Bros. game for the Nintendo Switch 2.
What took scammers days can now be done in minutes thanks to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Hulu subscribers can't get enough of Grey's Anatomy – here are three more highly-rated medical shows to stream next.
Amazon is planning to move to a whole new software stack for its Fire TV devices
If you want an easy way to make smoothies, jams and even soups in one appliance, then you need to see this Ninja Foodi Blender deal.
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In a strange turn of events, there’s an epic Asus Zenbook deal that’s just surfaced, but it’s very difficult to spot. For anyone who’s currently on the lookout for an affordable new laptop, I’ve spotted just the deal for you. If you head on over to Amazon right now then you can get the feature-packed [...]
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A useful foldable mobile controller.
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If you’ve noticed a massive jump in the number of steps taken on your Pixel Watch over the past few weeks, you’re not alone – but the latest update should fix things. Since the launch of the March 2025 update, some owners have complained of massively inflated, inaccurate step counts displayed on their Pixel smartwatches. [...]
Former President Obama recently indicated that AI can already code better than 60-70% of programmers, making it difficult for humans to establish purpose and meaning in life.
On Windows 11, you can ungroup and show labels for running apps in the Taskbar one more time. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.
On Windows 11, you can change the default location for the "Downloads" folder to another path in the same or different drive, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this configuration.
JSAUX ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need to swap out your old battery for a better one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
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Just because you delete a file on your computer doesn’t mean it’s gone, and that’s true for both older mechanical hard drives as well as
Uber Shuttle is expanding to Atlanta. This is the company’s bus service that takes people to airports. Shuttle operations will launch in the region next month, delivering folks to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
There will be numerous routes for residents to choose from. Uber says it’ll be picking people up from various locations throughout downtown and midtown, with service scheduled for every 30 minutes from 6AM to 10PM every day of the week. As previously
After that whole tariff tango, Nintendo is readying its North American pre-order system for the Switch 2. The original Switch 2 price will remain the same, $450, as will the original $500 for the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle. However, some Switch 2 accessories will receive price adjustments due to “market conditions.”
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Anthropic, Menlo Ventures, and other AI industry players are betting $50 million on a company called Goodfire, which aims to understand how AI models think and steer them toward better, safer answers.
Even as AI becomes more embedded in business systems and personal lives, researchers still lack a clear und
Hallucinations in Google's AI Overviews offer insights into how the ranking algorithms understand search queries and choose answers
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Multiple benchmark refinance rates have dropped. If you're hoping to refinance your home, keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-dip-since-last-week-current-refinance-rates-on-april-22-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some key mortgage rates climbed higher. But where they go next will depend on the incoming economic data and the Fed's plans for future interest rate cuts. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/key-rates-move-higher-for-homebuyers-current-mortgage-rates-for-april-22-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Learn how I use my favorite wireless headphones for flight anxiety and why it helps. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/3-creative-ways-i-use-noise-canceling-headphones-to-improve-flight-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec
If the economic headlines have you reeling, a CD can provide some much-needed peace of mind. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/cds-continue-to-be-a-safe-haven-from-economic-turmoi/#ftag=CADf328eec
The last SSDI payment for April 2025 is headed out. If you haven't received yours yet, you can expect it this week. Here's the full payment schedule. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-april-2025-when-will-you-get-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec
From brie to parm, here's how a cheese expert says you should store your leftovers. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-youre-still-wrapping-your-cheese-in-plastic-we-need-to-talk/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Academy's new rule changes will see voters watch every eligible movie and the new casting category will have 10 nominees – but we're still uncertain how AI will be treated at the Oscars.
Looking at where we are, where we're going and what comes next.
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It seems that the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom won't support Switch Online's cloud save backup feature.
It would seem that Samsung devices launched back in 2023 are now getting the One UI 7 software update.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 just got a vital software update you should really download if you care about accurate step counts.