Star Wars Zero Company, as it's called, will be shown off at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 19. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/eas-upcoming-star-wars-tactics-game-will-be-officially-revealed-this-weekend/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft says a seemingly innocuous folder added in a recent Windows 11 update is actually very important. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-you-deleted-this-weird-new-folder-in-windows-you-need-to-put-it-back-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 408 for April 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-15-408/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 204, for April 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-april-15-204/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for Connections for April 15, #674. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-15-674/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,396 for April 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-15-1396/#ftag=CADf328eec
The IRS touted big enhancements to Direct File this year, and with the tax deadline so close, it might be the best option for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tax-day-2025-how-irs-direct-file-is-enhanced-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
Filing this close to the Tax Day deadline can turn simple mistakes into a much bigger issue. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-day-2025-irs-warns-of-7-mistakes-that-can-delay-your-return/#ftag=CADf328eec
Rate volatility is keeping prospective homebuyers locked out. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-forecast-will-bond-market-panic-and-tariff-uncertainty-keep-rates-high/#ftag=CADf328eec
While Social Security Administration website issues continue, where to reliably get information from the agency becomes more ambiguous. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/amid-phone-and-website-access-woes-social-security-seemingly-shifts-to-x-for-official-updates/#ftag=CADf328eec
More than 1.1 million taxpayers have unclaimed tax refunds from 2021. You have until tomorrow to claim, or the money disappears forever. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/1-billion-in-tax-refund-money-will-disappear-in-1-day-if-you-dont-do-this/#ftag=CADf328eec
iOS 18’s Password app is a fantastic tool I’d basically forgotten about.
The Chipolo Pop is a new, feature-rich, $29 / £30 item tracker that works with iPhone and Android phones.
The company issued temporary funding following huge cyberattack, but now wants to recoup costs.
Google unveils multiple agent tools, platforms, and Nvidia partnership.
AI doesn't always hallucinate a different open source package, and this error can be mapped out and used in attacks.
In a TED talk last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that a revenue model that compensates artists for the use of copyrighted material would be "cool."
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/open-ai-sam-altman-copyright-ted-talk
Apple's next headset could solve one major issue, but at what cost?
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/vision-pro-macbook-tethered
Apple CEO Tim Cook “cares about nothing else” other than the company mastering true augmented reality glasses devices, an engineer at the company has reportedly said. Speaking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the unnamed employee said Cook was determined to beat Meta to bringing an “industry leading” pair of specs to market. Meta’s Project Orion glasses [...]
Google has raised the minimum mandated storage for devices running Android 15, which may affect the ability for manufacturers to make the best cheap phones affordable to all. The company has doubled the storage requirement for Android 15 phones to a minimum of 32GB. 75% of that 32GB must be allocated to the data partition [...]
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Rare and Xbox Game Studios' Sea of Thieves is joining Battle.net, marking the latest Xbox first-party game on Blizzard's PC client.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/sea-of-thieves-battle-net-xbox-play-anywhere
The AndaSeat Kaiser 3 chair is on sale until April 15. It is the most comfortable chair I've ever used and is available in several colors. Get it while it's $100 off.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gaming-chairs/andaseat-kaiser-3-deal-gaming-office-chair
Ubisoft has open-sourced Chroma, the company’s in-house colorblind assistance tool. It’s available for download via GitHub and is described as a "one-stop solution for detecting color blindness-related issues in games."
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OpenAI has announced its phasing out GPT-4.5 from its developer API in favor of its new GPT-4.1 model. When it launched, OpenAI described GPT-4.5 as
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After almost six months of hard work, we’re super excited to share all of the new features, improvements, and fixes that we think you’re going to love. https://webdesignernews.com/yumma-css-3-0-all-new-cli-utilities-and-more/
Bulma’s grid system excels due to its use of Flexbox, allowing content to adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes. This modern approach simplifies the creation of complex layouts without relying on older float-based designs. https://webdesignernews.com/bulma-css-framework-2/
React Native has become a preferred framework for businesses aiming to build high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications. However, developing such apps in-house can be resource-intensive and time-consuming. This is where outsourcing React Native app development proves to be a strategic choice. Below, we explore the key benefits of outsourcing React Native app development and why it’s an excellent business option. https://webdesignernews.com/top-benefits-of-outsourcing-react-native-app-d
Daters: It might be time to spring clean your dating app profile.
More than 50% of young Americans have gone on a date with someone who looked different from their profile photos, according to a new survey from dating app Hily.
That’s led 54% of Gen Z and 62% of millennial daters to either end a date early or decline a second one, Hily found after surveying 3,700 dating ap
Po pár letech o sobě dávají vědět SpinLaunch se svým neuvěřitelným vesmírným katapultem. Uzavřeli smlouvu s NanoAvionics, divizí Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a chtějí vystřelovat stovky mikrosatelitů současně v malých raketách, které je dopraví na orbitu. Takto vybudují konstelaci komunikačních satelitů Meridian Space, která bude tvrdě konkurovat Starlinku. První odpal mikrosatelitů bude už příští rok. http://www.osel.cz/13995-spinlaunch-hodlaji-vystrelovat-katapultem-stovky-mikrosatelitu-so
Can supplements really make you taller? Our experts dug into the science to find out whether height supplements actually work. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/can-adults-really-make-themselves-taller/#ftag=CADf328eec
Music icon Katy Perry and an all-woman crew launched on a Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft on April 14, as Oprah Winfrey watched from the ground. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/icymi-watch-katy-perry-gayle-king-successfully-land-on-blue-origin-space-flight/#ftag=CADf328eec
Watch Blue Origin's historic NS-31 rocket launch. Its all-female crew included Gayle King, Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez. https://www.cnet.com/videos/watch-blue-origin-successfully-land-its-first-all-female-star-studded-spaceflight/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Roborock Saros Z70 is the first-ever robot vacuum with mechanical arm and advanced object recognition, so it can tidy up while it vacuums and mops. I got my hands on it to see if it's worth the hefty price. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-spent-3-hours-testing-the-robot-vacuum-with-a-mechanical-grabber-arm/#ftag=CADf328eec
Changes to the iPhone's price depend on Trump's volatile tariff policies. But don't panic-buy if it means going into debt, experts say. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/how-much-could-tariffs-increase-iphone-prices-we-do-the-math/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your food bill is expensive whether you eat out or at home. Here's how to score more savings. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/is-your-grocery-bill-keeping-you-from-saving-these-tips-can-help-you-eat-what-you-love-and-cut-down-your-costs/#ftag=CADf328eec
Brace yourself. Mortgage rates and home prices might not go down. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/is-buying-a-home-cheaper-in-a-recession-todays-top-6-housing-market-questions/#ftag=CADf328eec
The release includes GPT-4.1 nano, which OpenAI called its smallest, fastest and cheapest yet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-launches-new-gpt-4-1-models/#ftag=CADf328eec
After months of rumors, Max confirm first casting news for the Harry Potter TV show.
The Xiaomi 16 has been rumored to come with a 7,000mAh battery, which would make it the first phone to cross the 7,000mAh mark. But it’s got me wondering whether Apple is going to pick up the pace with its own phone batteries any time soon.
The Hotaru uses magnets to float its illuminated turntable away from unwanted vibrations
Google is really giving its Messages service a lot of attention, and is testing even more new features - here are 5 that could arrive soon.
Rumors suggest that Fujifilm has asked retailers to suspend orders of three cameras, including the X100VI –and yes, tariffs could be to blame.
In an effort to minimize its environmental impact, Microsoft will buy a further 3.7 million metric tons of carbon removal credits.
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-15-april-2025
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-15-april-2025
Apple could make iPadOS 19 more like macOS – and while this could fix my biggest problem with the iPad Pro, not everyone will be happy.
Jeff Bezos received $1.6 million in security costs in 2024, even though his salary was ‘only’ $81,840.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/amazon-paid-out-more-to-jeff-bezos-than-its-actual-ceo-in-2024
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-15-april-2025
Save $150 on the iPad 10, Laptop Mag's Editor's Choice Award-winning tablet.
Sony has announced it is significantly raising the price of the PS5 Digital Edition console in the UK, Europe, and beyond. In a blog post, the company said it had made a “tough decision to raise the recommended retail price” on one of the best games consoles on the market by £40 from today (April [...]
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Apple is reportedly planning for the iPad to have a more Mac-like software experience when iPadOS 19 launches later this year. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman whose sources say Apple is continuing its years-long efforts to make the best iPads a better tool for productivity by carrying over software features from the desktop realm. [...]
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Samsung has spent several months on perfecting its Android 15-based One UI 7 update for existing devices, but apparently that wasn’t long enough. After a long beta period, Samsung finally began the rollout of its latest software to Galaxy S24 devices last week. Unfortunately the update has come a cropper and Samsung has paused the [...]
Corsair and Call of Duty signed a multi-year, multi-brand deal for high-performance gaming peripherals before the launch of Black Ops 6. The latest drops is Call of Duty: Warzone themed.
A new report suggests that a screenless AI-powered device from OpenAI could be on the horizon, potentially giving Apple and Samsung a run for their money in the mobile landscape.
Windows 11 version 24H2 is now available to more PCs following the resolution of an issue caused by some wallpaper apps.
EA announces Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game from Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, with a full reveal coming on April 19.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/star-wars-zero-company-ea-respawn-bit-reactor-april-19
The Lenovo Legion Go S disappointed me in my review, but its first major sale does beg the question: is it now worth buying? Almost, but I have some thoughts.
Overwatch 2 leverages MOBA traditions in its new stadium mode, allowing players to pick up new abilities and equipment in evolving round-based play.
Affordable laptops are hard to find, and they might get a lot harder to find very soon. So, when I spotted a Dell Inspiron model with a big touchscreen and 16GB of RAM, I knew I had to post it. Best Buy is offering just that today, and only today, with
A nervous PC industry shipped more inventory than normal during the first quarter, anticipating the effects of tariffs, an analyst firm said Monday. But that doesn’t bode well for the remainder of the year, they added.
Gartner said that the PC industry shipped 59 million units during the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8 percent increase from a year ago. Last w
Intel is selling a 51% stake in Altera to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion as part of a strategy to streamline operations and focus on core products.
The Argonne National Laboratory has developed an AI system that can help with various aspects of nuclear reactor management.
28TB backup storage for just $329 with this Seagate Expansion HDD deal from Best Buy.
If you somehow haven't already heard, Switch 2 pre-orders remain indefinitely delayed in the U.S. While folks in the UK are able to pre-order the new console now (while stock lasts, of course), Americans will have to wait for their time to shine. In response to new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump shortly after the last
Meta plans to start using data collected from its users in the European Union to train its AI systems, the company announced today. Starting this week, the tech giant will begin notifying Europeans through email and its family of apps of the fact, with the message set to include an explanation of the kind of data it plans to use as part of the training. Additionally, the notification
Morning HN.
I often found myself wondering "how much does this code segment take in terms of total runtime" and it's often quite annoying to figure out with optimizations enabled, especially when working on something new or testing someone else's implementation without the proper tooling set up. Wanted to have a single include lib that would allow us to write something like:
``` PROFILE("Loop 1") for (...) // some work ```
and have the next expression automatically record time & dump r
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Mauritania isn’t typically a major tourist destination. But its only railway has recently become the subject of a viral TikTok travel trend: riding the “Iron Ore Train.” This 437-mile journey through the Sahara desert offers dramatic selfie backdrops—and no shortage of controversy.
Sony said it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, citing global economic
I spent hours testing the Roborock Saros Z70 and its robotic arm. Here's what you need to know about the $1,899 robot vacuum. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-spent-3-hours-hands-on-with-the-roborock-saros-z70-heres-what-works-and-what-doesnt/#ftag=CADf328eec
You might have been on a "hot girl walk" recently, but does walking really count as exercise? We get a personal trainer's take on the key benefits. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/walking-counts-as-exercise-a-personal-trainer-shares-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
You should try out all of the Netflix show's latest entries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/black-mirror-season-7-episodes-ranking-the-six-new-sci-fi-stories/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new face with bags under its eyes is one of the latest emoji in iOS 18.4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/here-are-the-latest-emoji-on-your-iphone-and-what-every-emoji-really-means/#ftag=CADf328eec
Uncertainty around tariffs has put a new focus on where the chips behind AI are made. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nvidia-says-its-making-chips-in-arizona-supercomputers-in-texas/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Meta AI-style glasses would serve as a placeholder until Apple can deliver more advanced AR eyewear, a new report suggests. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-reportedly-plans-new-vision-pro-models-prioritizes-meta-ray-ban-glasses-rival/#ftag=CADf328eec