At a press conference in the Oval Office earlier this month, Elon Musk—a billionaire who is not, at least formally, the President of the United States—was asked how the Department of Government Efficiency manages potential conflicts of interest to ensure “accountability and transparency.” In response, Musk suggested that simply opening a browser tab would assuage the reporter’s concerns. “We post our actions to the DOGE handle on X, and to the DOGE website,” he said.
March's biggest titles include The Electric State, Revelations and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-new-movies-on-netflix-we-cant-wait-to-watch-this-march/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't like all those AI suggestions and input in your inbox? Here's how to disable Gemini. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-get-rid-of-gemini-in-gmail/#ftag=CADf328eec
This $330 smartwatch can outlast its competitors in battery life and fitness features, but may fall short on software updates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oneplus-watch-3-review-the-best-battery-life-of-any-android-smartwatch/#ftag=CADf328eec
With a pregnancy study and a smarter cycle-tracking approach, Oura is delivering more accurate health insights. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/oura-ring-just-made-a-major-upgrade-for-womens-health-heres-whats-new/#ftag=CADf328eec
Does a Max and Doordash bundle sound appetizing to you? How about a Peacock and Instacart duo? Here's how you can get video streaming services for free, bundled with your food delivery memberships. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-to-get-hulu-and-max-for-free-with-food-delivery-memberships/#ftag=CADf328eec
Could this mean Meta will wipe the AI from Instagram and Facebook? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-ai-could-get-its-own-standalone-app-like-chatgpt/#ftag=CADf328eec
I love building custom PCs, but sometimes you've got to admit that the way you like doing things isn't the best way to do them.
Apple and the NHL are collaborating to use Apple Watches during games to help officials.
The goal of the botnet has not yet been determined, but many devices are under threat.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cisco-asus-qnap-and-synology-devices-hijacked-to-major-botnet
After months of waiting, AMD has finally unveiled the Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs and their pricing, where its XT variant looks set to be the winner of this generation's budget GPUs.
The operators seem to be "renting out" infected devices to the Vo1d botnet.
A pop-up message on some Samsung TVs won't stop popping up –but there may be a solution.
VR development is still moving forward, but something is missing - a vital must-have app or game.
I'm suddenly very excited for The Office's spin-off series.
Trump isn’t the only reason that PC upgrades could be getting costlier and less common, analysts say.
You can get the iPhone 16 Pro, iPad 10, and Apple Watch Series 10, all for free in this limited time Verizon deal.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is easy on your eyes, but hard on your wallet for performance that doesn’t quite match up with its stylish, premium design.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/lenovo-yoga-slim-9i-gen-10-review
OpenAI recently unveiled GPT-4.5, which is better at recognizing patterns and making connections. However, CEO Sam Altman admits it's an expensive model that demands an exorbitant amount of computing power.
PowerToys Run is much better than the Windows 11 Start Menu, and it can do so much. Here are 7 things I use it for, and reasons you should definitely try it out.
Microsoft's new Copilot app for macOS has a few native features, but it's largely a web wrapper.
Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet is one of the most popular ChromeOS devices around, thanks to its Surface-style tablet form factor, small size, and even smaller price. The latest model is currently on sale with a refurbished unit on eBay for just $259.99. That’s $130 off the original price — and it’s the upgraded model wit
If you’re like me, I bet your desk is overcrowded with power strips, chargers, and too many cables. If so, then this Anker charging station will solve a lot of that for you — and it won’t cost you much at all.
Right now, Anker’s 6-device charging station is on sale for $
The Acer Nitro V is consistently up there as one of the best-selling gaming laptops, mainly because it packs hearty gaming parts into a low-priced package. Today, Target is offering one of its most affordable variants for even less, giving you a Ryzen 7 7735HS octa-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 4060 GPU
The best webcam makes you look your best — for less. Most laptops ship with a 720p webcam, so a 1080p webcam or even a 4K webcam can make you stand out by comparison.
I haven’t tested every one of these webcams, just most of them — and I describe how I test under my recommendations. You can also refer to my separate story on the
If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your PC or laptop’s storage, now’s the perfect time because you can save 30 percent on the amazingly fast 2TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD. That means you can get 2TB for a mere $130 right now on Amazon, the all-time best price we’
Good monitors don’t have to cost a ton, as this Asus TUF model proves. Now available for a new best price of $169 on Amazon, that’s a 32 percent discount that makes it all the more affordable.
This is a 27-inch monitor with an IPS panel and a crisp 1440p resolu
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Ayaneo Flip KB and Flip DS are abruptly un-canceled following a "clarification" from Ayaneo.
Flaky WiFi setup? TP-Link's 2.5Gb 8-port switch is on sale for just $109.
Sapphire's new RX 9070 XT Nitro+ is the first AMD GPU to sport a cableless design with the latest 16-pin power connector. It is also the first RX 9070-series GPU we've seen so far sporting the connector.
Sitting at 357 mm² and with 53.9 billion transistors, Navi 48's density runs circles around RDNA 3... and Nvidia's Blackwell competition.
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Hey HN! We’re Jai and Sanket, co-founders of DeepSource (YC W20). We're open-sourcing Globstar (https://github.com/DeepSourceCorp/globstar), a static analysis toolkit that lets you easily write and run custom code quality and security checkers in YAML [1] or Go [2].
After 5+ years of building AST-based static analyzers that process millions of lines of code daily at DeepSource, we kept hearing a common request from customers: "How do
Gene-edited pig livers, synthetic embryos, and 3D-printed tissue implants… the world of organ transplantation is becoming increasingly bizarre as scientists explore high-tech ways to keep people alive. These experiments are birthing new bus
For decades, European tech insiders have looked across the Atlantic with a mix of admiration and frustration. Casting envious eyes on the deep-pocketed VCs, an enormous consumer market, and a pipeline of elite talent, they often view the US as a promised land
Last Energy, a nuclear upstart backed by an Elon Musk-linked venture capital fund, says it plans to construct 30 microreactors on a site in Texas to supply electricity to data centers across the state. The initiative, which it says could provide about 600 megawatts of electricity, would be the company’s largest project to date and help it develop a commercial pipeline in the U.S.
Set on a 200-acre site Last Energy has obtained in Haskell County, in northwest Texas, the proje
Democratic lawmakers demanded answers from billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency on Thursday as concerns about who has access to America’s most sensitive information continue to dog Trump administration efforts to reshape the federal government.
The
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In this article, you'll learn how to make a full-on star rating component out of nothing but a single input element and vanilla CSS.
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Get your broadband connection up to peak streaming standards so you don't miss a cinematic moment. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/dont-suffer-the-buffer/#ftag=CADf328eec
"Push! Push!" Spin Master's Primal Hatch aims to excite Jurassic Park fans with its new evolution in the Hatchimals toy line. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/this-jurassic-world-robotic-baby-t-rex-hatches-from-gooey-eggs-in-hopes-of-becoming-a-hot-toy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Getting a pro to handle your tax return can be a huge relief. But if they mess something up, it can cause a huge amount of confusion. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/when-your-tax-professional-makes-a-mistake-heres-who-takes-responsibility/#ftag=CADf328eec
See how fast your money can grow in today's top CDs. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/if-you-deposit-10000-into-a-cd-today-this-is-how-huch-interest-youll-earn/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new Jurassic Park T. rex dinosaur is hatching at the 2025 New York Toy Fair. Raise and train your very own baby T. rex robot, which has game modes and interacts to sound and touch. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hatch-a-jurassic-world-t-rex-with-spin-masters-primal-hatch-first-look/#ftag=CADf328eec
Peacock is going to be popular in March. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/wicked-streaming-release-date-and-how-to-watch-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Swiss Army knife has more than 70 functions if you know how to use it. We asked an expert about the best ways to employ one around the house and kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-ways-youre-not-using-your-swiss-army-knife-around-the-house-but-should-be/#ftag=CADf328eec
From cooling pillows to white noise machines, these are the tried-and-true sleep products our editors rely on for deeper, more restful nights. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-essentials-our-wellness-editors-swear-by/#ftag=CADf328eec
Do acidic foods ruin a cast-iron skillet? What about fish and eggs? We asked an expert about potential pitfalls when using with the cult-favorite cookware. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/are-there-foods-you-shouldnt-cook-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-i-asked-a-culinary-instructor/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT target players who want fast, high-quality 1440p and 4K at sweet-spot prices under $600. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/amd-radeon-rx-9070-series-graphics-aim-for-high-speed-at-a-solid-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
It is almost time to turn your clocks back an hour, but daylight saving time doesn't have to take a toll on your sleep. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/daylight-saving-time-is-about-to-take-away-an-hour-of-your-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wondering which vitamins and minerals are key for healthy aging? We talked to experts and this is what they said. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-vitamins-and-minerals-that-unlock-healthy-aging-according-to-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Make sure you're getting enough omega-3s in your diet to keep your body in tip-top shape. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/keep-your-heart-healthy-with-omega-3s-heres-how-to-add-them-to-your-diet/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microplastics are everywhere, including your favorite foods and drinks. Here's how to reduce plastic particles. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/one-side-of-microplastics-please-foods-with-plastic-inside-and-swaps-to-make/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wicked, The Brutalist, Conclave and Anora are among the films with multiple nominations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/stream-the-oscars-watch-the-2025-academy-awards-without-cable/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sweet potato fries are one of my go-to side dishes for a weeknight dinner. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-simple-air-fryer-snack-is-cheap-healthy-and-takes-less-than-20-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google’s People Operations workers are at risk as the company looks to shed some of its more expensive employees.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/not-even-google-is-safe-from-job-cuts-cloud-hr-roles-set-to-go
Here's the best Monster Hunter Wilds controller settings, including ways to improve Focus Mode, and the handling of your Seikret.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-best-controller-settings
Here's the best Monster Hunter Wilds graphics settings, whether you're playing open PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X|S.
Netflix's March 2025 list of new movies and shows is a reflection of why it's still one of the best streaming services. Here's everything new this month, including original shows and old favorites.
Here's where to find Sharp Fang in Monster Hunter Wilds, so that you can start crafting better armor sets and weapons.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-sharp-fang
Here's where to find Novacrystal in Monster Hunter Wilds, so that you can start crafting better armor sets and weapons.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-novacrystal
Salesforce’s Marc Benioff envisions a world where CEOs simultaneously manage humans and AI agents.
Amid European countries' ever-more aggressive tactics, Cloudflare suggests we should think of any type of internet block as censorship and calls for more transparency.
Some folks seem to believe that the end is nigh for uBlock Origin – and maybe other popular extensions for Edge – but it very much isn’t (yet).
For once, there is some good news regarding the RTX 5000 series GPUs, and that's because the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC has just broken multiple overclocking world records.
DeepSeek proves AI breakthroughs possible without Silicon Valley's massive resources and funding.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/whats-next-for-ai-innovation-in-a-post-deepseek-world
The LG C5 looks like it'll be excellent. But the C4 could be the wiser buy when it comes to sheer value.
From exciting new TV shows to this year's Oscars ceremony, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.
The US government has implemented strict limits on chip exports - but Microsoft isn’t happy.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-warns-trump-against-strategic-misstep-in-ai-race
Crooks could access buildings that should be off limits, or even exploit them to steal sensitive information.
DeepSeek and security breaches threaten America's AI dominance. Here's how we take it back.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-security-is-key-to-u-s-dominance-in-the-ai-arms-race
Kia confirms its commitment to EVs with reveal of its smallest and largest electric vehicles so far.
Apple Intelligence is a built-in AI toolkit for iPhone, iPad and Mac users. It’s designed to make life easier through suggestions, automations and personalization. Here’s why it’s so useful.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 is a business Chromebook with reliable Intel Core 3 100U performance, plenty of ports, a solid webcam, and Chrome Enterprise pre-installed. However, it's held back by a flat, dim display, mushy keyboard, and distorted audio.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/acer-chromebook-plus-enterprise-515-review
Two Point County comes to life yet again in this third installment in the Two Point series, but Two Point Museum doesn't learn from its predecessor's mistakes.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/two-point-museum-xbox-pc-review
AMD finally unveiled its RDNA 4 GPUs, and the price and performance are impressive. NVIDIA needed some strong competition, and it just arrived.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-rdna4-official-reveal
Skype was how my wife and I made long-distance work, and now it’s disappearing. From late-night chats to watching movies 'side-by-side,' it was our go-to app. Now, with Microsoft ending support, I can't help but feel nostalgic.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/skype-made-my-marriage-possible-and-im-sad-to-see-it-go
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff raises concern over exorbitant AI investments by companies like Microsoft, questioning returns. He says the company is augmenting existing products with AI to maximize profits.
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds has already reached over a million concurrent players on Steam, but "Mixed" player reviews are pouring in on Steam.
Encrypting your system’s hard drive is a great way to protect your laptop if it ever gets stolen. During the encryption process, readable data (aka plain text) is converted into unreadable character strings (aka cipher text). Only with the correct password can you reverse this process and restore the original data. It acts as a digital lock that prevents unwanted acc
Vo1d is a long-known botnet that infects Android TV devices, and security experts from XLab have now discovered a new variant that’s said to have infected over 1.6 million Android TV devices around the world, turning them into remote-controlled malware bots.
According to the security res
A webcam is indispensable for video conferencing. However, other applications can also access the camera, which means there’s a potential risk that a malicious intruder is in the system and watching your every move. Creepy. If you don’t need the camera or want to deny access to other people using the computer, you’ll want to make a change to the registry.
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Microsoft plans to sunset Skype, a service that was part of the foundation of IP telephony, by May 5. Instead, Microsoft plans to replace Skype with the free version of Microsoft Teams, the company said.
In doing do, Microsoft will throw a shovelful of dirt on Skype, which it bought for $8.5 billion in May 2011, 14 years ago.
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