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Barça could go 3 points clear at the top with a win in this rescheduled clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-barcelona-vs-osasuna-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

This 15 watt OtterBox wireless charging stand is a staggering $80 off at Woot for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/act-fast-to-grab-this-otterbox-magsafe-wireless-charging-stand-while-its-a-cool-20-at-woot/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway. Use my secret trick to grab the best deals. https://www.cnet.com/tech/the-simple-hack-to-get-the-best-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Patapon and Everybody's Golf are heading to Nintendo's console. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-sony-bringing-two-new-playstation-games-to-the-switch/#ftag=CADf328eec

The financial industry is buzzing about artificial intelligence (AI).

Prime Video has knocked it out of the park with Last One Laughing UK – it’s the funniest TV show I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait for the next episode.

The MacBook Air M4 reviews are in –here's the verdict on Apple's latest lightweight laptop.

A former third-party lost sensitive data on hundreds of thousands of users and now people are getting phishing emails.

Witchbrook, the new magical life-sim from Chucklefish, finally has a release window.

Excited for Black Mirror season 7? It's just one of the many new movies and shows arriving on Netflix in April 2025.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/everything-new-on-netflix-in-april-2025

The NCSC wants to spread the messsage about 2FA through the power of social media.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ncsc-gets-influencers-to-sing-the-praises-of-2fa

Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.

A new loader was spotted sporting some creative solutions to remain hidden.

According to two former Nintendo employees, Nintendo didn't expect Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to perform so well on the Switch.

Save $250 on the Surface Laptop 7 in this week's Amazon Big Spring Sale







One of the top mobile controllers, the Backbone One, just got an Xbox makeover with this Xbox Edition translucent green.

Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players since launch, cementing its place as the second most-played game in the franchise so far.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-3-million-players

A debate has been raging on social media about whether or Sony will, or even can block its PlayStation games on Xbox.

Since I work with graphics and photos for my job, I don’t buy VA monitors, even if I find a good deal. I need the extra color accuracy of an IPS panel. Today, you can get this 27-inch IPS monitor from Acer for just $99.99 on Amazon. That’s 33% off the list price and abo


The Power of Two: Are Xtool and Snapmaker challenging Bambu Lab?
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/more-3d-printing-leaks-is-a-new-tool-changer-on-the-horizon

Microsoft announces several updates to its Xbox gaming ecosystem, including a UI update to the Windows Game Bar and quality of life improvements for switching between games with its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform.

Although TSMC will build an R&D facility in the U.S., its core R&D will remain in Taiwan, so the U.S. will keep following Taiwan even after TSMC builds out its Fab 21 site with six fab modules and two packaging facilities, says former CEO of Intel.


After years of delays and at least one complete reboot, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is coming in the near futu

A pair of cult classics from Sony's PlayStation Portable library are heading to the Switch. On Thursday, Nintendo announced Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, a package that brings together brand new remasters of 2007's Patapon and 2008's Patapon 2. Originally developed by Pyramid and Sony Japan Studio, which shuttered in 2021, the two games combine elements from strate

On Saturday, March 29, a solar eclipse will darken the skies. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, though, this will not be a total eclipse; instead, a partial eclipse will be visible in the early morning hours in parts of the northern hemisphere.
A partial eclipse isn’t as dramatic as a total eclipse, but it’s still worth seeing.

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in it's third day now and most of the deals look to be sticking around. To be fair, many of the deals started before the sale's official kick-off, but we'd be surprised if they remained after the sale's last day this coming Monday. Like last year, the discounts appear to be more focused on kitchen, fashion, cleaning and home decor. Those last few categories don’t really

Light, the company behind a pair of minimalist handsets, just released the Light Phone III. This is the perfect device for those who are tired of modern smartphones, with their easy access to doomscrolling and their abundance of

The weather might be getting nicer, but that doesn't reduce the need to sometimes stay home and have cozy nights in front of the TV. That's all the more desirable thanks to the great discounts available for Amazon's Spring Sale. For instance, the newest

Today’s Nintendo Direct provided a surprising bit of software news. The company just announced something called Virtual Game Card, which is a way to make playing and sharing downloaded titles more convenient.
As the name suggests, this system creates a digital simulacrum of a physical game card. This means that multi-Switch households wi

Nintendo is cutting out the middle man (us). In Thursday's ">Nintendo Direct presentation, the company announced its new smartphone app, Nintendo Today!, that will provide daily updates on games, characters and events. These tidbits might show up as videos, comic strips or quick break downs.
The a

Robinhood might have broken into the zeitgeist as a platform for trading meme stocks and cryptocurrencies, but now it’s following through on long-held ambitions in the hope of becoming a one-stop shop for all your finance needs.


Anker makes some of the best power banks on the market and debuted a few great options earlier this year. That included


We've now hit the third day in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and, like last year, it seems to focus less on tech deals and more on home, cleaning and fashion discounts. But luckily, tech and home cleaning neatly intersect in the category of robot vacuums. We’ve tested dozens of these handy automatic floor cleaners and put the results in a couple of our

Amazon’s latest Big Spring Sale is into day three, and while the week-long event still isn’t as big on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, we’ve still found a few genuinely decent discounts on Apple devices. If you’re looking for a new iPad, Apple Watch or set of AirPods, we’ve rounded up the best Apple deals going on right now below. In truth, most of these offers aren’t explicitly tied to the Sprin

It's been a while since Engadget has highlighted a Humble Bundle, but the latest one is just too good to ignore. The Dice and Destiny collection brings together six incredible RPGs in support of CARE, an NGO that fights hunger and poverty globally. For about $15, you get Broken Roads, Citizen Sleeper, Disco Elysium, Pillars of



The original AirFly Pro is a fantastic little device that lets you stream wireless audio from any standard 3.5mm headphone jack. This made it a great tool for inflight entertainment systems, treadmills, CD players and any other old-school gadgets that lack Bluetooth. Manufacturer Twelve South just announced a follow-up,

Electronic Arts (EA) has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Luna, the tech company's cloud gaming service. Now Luna+ subscribers can access EA games such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Dead Space.


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Tesla’s sales in Europe have plummeted by 42% this year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Tesla’s slip came despite total EV sales on the continent rising 28% over the same period. Analysts have linked the

You’ve heard of burner phones. What about burner email?
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A federal judge has ruled that The New York Times and other newspapers can proceed with a copyright lawsuit

The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billion.
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In this episode of Leaders of Code, host Ben Popper, Stack Overflow CEO Prashanth Chandrasekar, and GitLab Field CTO Lee Faus explore how GenAI is reshaping software development practices. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/03/27/ai-is-shifting-focus-from-syntax-to-critical-thinking/

Whether shopping for broadband service or trying to figure out how a router works, CNET covers you with some of the top industry terms. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/home-internet-glossary-a-to-z/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is compact, lightweight and perfect for commuting or travel, and it's 13% off today at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-affordable-2-in-1-laptop-is-my-daily-driver-and-its-discounted-today-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec

These seven affordable accessories will help elevate your cooking experience. https://www.cnet.com/news/7-must-try-air-fryer-accessories/#ftag=CADf328eec

Need to return something you bought during the Amazon Big Spring Sale? Here's how you can do it for free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazon-big-spring-sale-2025-how-to-return-items-without-paying-extra/#ftag=CADf328eec

This compact, versatile multitool is part of every go-bag I put together. It's worth every penny at its full price, so a 14% discount makes it a must-have. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-do-it-all-multitool-is-discounted-for-amazons-big-spring-sale-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Chemical-free cookware comes in a variety of styles and materials, each with its own set of pros and cons. We break down the most popular styles in this guide to nontoxic cookware. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nontoxic-cookware/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's not an item you can purchase, but the hardware seen in the Apple TV Plus show is featured in the Mac Store, presumably for mysterious and important computer work. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-adds-severance-lumon-terminal-pro-to-store-no-you-cant-actually-buy-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Minimalist but capable, compact but comfortable, this is the best keyboard I've ever used. Even better, it's currently 30% off at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/id-take-this-keyboard-over-apples-any-day-of-the-week-and-its-30-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Be the life of the party with this powerful and portable Bluetooth speaker while it's a massive 50% off at Walmart. https://www.cnet.com/tech/turn-up-the-savings-with-this-soundcore-by-anker-portable-bluetooth-speaker-while-its-down-to-49/#ftag=CADf328eec

With IDR applications unfrozen, borrowers can again apply for plans to lower student loan payments. Here's what experts recommend for now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/idr-applications-are-back-online-but-student-loan-forgiveness-remains-in-limbo/#ftag=CADf328eec

These $190 sheets are my top choice for people who want smooth cotton sheets that are made to last. Right now, they're on sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-cotton-sheets-are-on-sale-during-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

If the costs of child care are getting you down, you've got more options than just the child tax credit to help you out. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/how-to-claim-the-dependent-care-credit-and-what-its-worth-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new $799 phone uses a small OLED display to make it faster to knock out the essentials. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/light-phone-3-launches-with-minimalist-style-at-an-iphone-16-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

Virtual Game Cards are coming, and they'll work across systems and family accounts, and on both Switch and Switch 2. Here's what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendos-allowing-digital-game-sharing-at-last/#ftag=CADf328eec

Follow Sama on Instagram and get inspired to travel the world.

An attempt to expose racism at NYU seems to have escalated as hackers leak sensitive info on millions.

Netflix's live action Scooby-Doo series will have a new cast and is said to be a "reimagining" of the iconic characters.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will go live the same day as the Direct according to Best Buy Canada.

Windows 11 glitch that made printers seem like they’re possessed is one of the strangest bugs I’ve even known – but it’s been banished now.

The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, an Xbox version of the excellent mobile controller, has been revealed.

The group was though to have retired - but it was just hiding really well.

Another spin-off of Taylor Sheridan's hit Paramount+ show Yellowstone is apparently in development.

ChatGPT has some great new image editing and generation abilities, but struggles with text.

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-28-march-2025

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-28-march-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-28-march-2025

Two malicious downloaders were recently found on npm targeting blockchain developers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/malicious-npm-packages-use-devious-backdoors-to-target-users

You can download the new Nintendo Today smartphone app, erm, well, today.

Nintendo has announced a new Switch feature called the Virtual Game Card, making it easier to lend out digital games.

The MacBook Air M4 reviews are in –here's the verdict on Apple's latest lightweight laptop.

Nvidia’s RTX 50-series is arriving on laptops this week, and we got a chance to spend some time with an RTX 5090 gaming laptop to see how the Blackwell architecture handles on mobile.

We got our hands on an RTX 5090 laptop and tested it with multiple games, monitoring its graphical performance across both synthetic and real-world benchmarks.