
2K's new wrestling title WWE 2K25 looks to be its biggest one yet, but is it on Xbox? Here's what we know.
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The AI industry is growing up fast. New model releases are now a regular event and premium AI features are quickly overtaken by free or freemium alternatives.
Exhibit A: OpenAI unveiled its Deep Research tool, which can write reports on complex topics in minutes, as part of its $200-a-month Pro package, but rival Perplexity gives non-subscribers some access to its

Plus, hear from the cast and showrunner Sascha Penn. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/raising-kanan-season-4-streaming-guide-watch-episode-2-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 376 for March 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-march-14-376/#ftag=CADf328eec

Grocery prices are high and expected to go higher, but some meal kit services have frozen their prices. Does that mean meal kits are actually cheaper in 2025? I did some math to find out. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/curious-if-meal-kits-are-cheaper-than-groceries-i-did-the-math-to-find-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 172, for March 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-march-14-172/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for March 14, No. 642. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-march-14-642/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Russo Brothers return to sci-fi for this retro-futuristic robot flick starring Millie Bobby Brown. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-electric-state-how-to-stream-the-new-movie-from-the-russo-brothers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Effective models could unlock some of what is still unknown in biology and help your doctor find the right treatment. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/priscilla-chan-sees-ai-models-of-cells-as-the-next-leap-in-biology-and-medicine/#ftag=CADf328eec

How to use Google Gemini Flash 2.0 image creator.

The Raptor X18 is the most powerful notebook you can buy

Nacon's new $200 Xbox controller is coming out in just a few weeks, and it looks to compete directly with Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro.

The latest update for Avowed fixes even more bugs, while Obsidian says a roadmap is coming in the weeks ahead.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-update-1-3-0-bug-fixes-roadmap-coming

Foťáků je tisíc, objektivů milión a názorů na to, jaké lepší tělo si měl člověk koupit minimálně miliarda. Nikdo se neumí hádat tak, jako fotografové. Někteří prahnou po špičkové technice, jiní prostě fotí. https://www.root.cz/clanky/proc-fotim-17-let-starou-zrcadlovkou-fotky-nedela-technika-ale-clovek-za-ni/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

AirPods are arguably Apple's most popular post-iPhone product, and it sounds like the company has plans to make them even more essential. Bloomberg reports that Apple is adding a live-translate feature to AirPods later this year as part of an upcoming software update.
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Nintendo has set the date for its second US store to set up shop. Following the announcement last year, Nintendo's brick and mortar location in San Francisco will open its doors on May 15. The opening is happening almost exactly two decades after Nintendo launched its first US store, which is in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza.

Meta is adding a new incentive to get people to create and share photos and videos on Facebook. The company announced today that creators in Facebook's Content Monetization program can now earn money off people viewing their Facebook Stories.
Since you can already easily share photos and videos you post to your Stories, this should be a low-effort way to earn a bit more money

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If you’ve got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it — checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsApp or doomscrolling on X.
It can be hard to curb excessive use of smartphones and social media, which are

Google Gemini's integration of Search history blurs the line between traditional Search and AI assistants
The post Google Search History Can Now Power Gemini AI Answers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-search-history-can-now-power-gemini-ai-answers/542007/

Staffing cuts are already causing issues, but you should submit the FAFSA if you need help paying for college. Here's how to do it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/should-i-still-fill-out-the-fafsa-if-the-department-of-education-is-shut-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

The delayed mission means the two astronauts who've been "stuck" in space can't leave until March 19 at the earliest. https://www.cnet.com/science/nasa-reschedules-iss-launch-for-friday-butch-wilmore-suni-williams-could-be-home-march-19/#ftag=CADf328eec

A replacement crew is heading to the ISS, and Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will come home at last. But first, another delay. https://www.cnet.com/science/heres-the-new-possible-date-nasa-stranded-astronauts-could-leave-iss/#ftag=CADf328eec

The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present because the bill may lack votes in the Senate. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/government-shutdown-possible-tomorrow-how-your-taxes-might-suffer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keep your smart plugs safe during the changing weather of the spring season with these tips. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/smart-plug-safety-for-the-spring-season/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,364 for March 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-march-14-1364/#ftag=CADf328eec

President Donald Trump announced recently that roughly half of the Education Department's staff was being cut, amid his contentious plans to axe the department altogether. https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/department-of-education-rocked-by-layoffs-will-it-be-abolished/#ftag=CADf328eec

Copilot for Gaming wants be the Tails to your Sonic. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microsofts-ai-coach-for-gamers-is-starting-tests-next-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you sabotaging your progress with poor recovery? A certified trainer reveals the biggest mistakes and how to fix them https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/the-ultimate-guide-to-post-workout-recovery-according-to-a-trainer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-14-march-2025

Millions of Americans can take advantage of unlimited cloud storage services with these two leading carriers.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been tipped to feature main camera with physically variable aperture.

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-14-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-14-march-2025

Dell's latest display is a 75-inch behemoth, but it comes with a very hefty price tag.

TCL March Madness TV deals slash nearly 60% off.





If you’re one of the unlucky Chromecast owners whose “untrusted” device stopped working earlier this week, here’s some good news: a fix is on the way.
As reported by 9to5Google, Google has issued a fix that should restore service to the stymied Chromecast streamers, including the second-generation Chromecast (pictured above) and the Chromecast Audio.

Xbox announces its new "Copilot for Gaming" AI assistant, which will seek to help gamers in real-time with all manner of gaming needs.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday it's creating a new Council for National Security within the agency. The FCC's announcement doesn't go into much detail about what the group will do, but a list of its broader goals focuses on US competition with China, including in AI and other tech sectors.
The FCC's statement on the Council for National Security says its three-part agenda includes:
"Reduce the American

Microsoft just announced the pending availability of Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered assistant that’s being advertised as a novel way to help players get better at their favorite titles. The company says it will accompany people through games, offering tips, guides and useful information along the way.
Microsoft boasts it can also help folks download and launc

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown will be released on ">May 22 for PC via Steam. As the name indicates, this is a turn-based strategy RPG. It also happens to be the first turn-based gam

The seventh season of Black Mirror is headed to Netflix on April 10, and based on its first trailer, happily returning to concepts and epi

Disco Elysium is a critically acclaimed RPG from 2019 that won many accolades for its smart storytelling and writing. Later this year, the game is getting reimagined exclusively for Android devices. This mobile version is slated for a summer 2025 launch.

The Emperor protects! Warhammer 40K fans, it appears you won't have to wait nearly as long for a new Space Marine game as you did for a sequel to the 2011 original. Games Workshop announced today that Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are working on a new installment in the series.
"Specific details on gameplay, setting and factio

Jeff and Annie Strain, the owners of publisher Prytania Media, are suing NetEase over claims of "defamation, unfair trade practices and interference with business relations," Polygon reports. The new lawsuit runs counter to the couple's previous claim that leaks shared with Kotaku led to them shutting down their s

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Match Group’s new CEO Spencer Rascoff sent a letter to employees Thursday outlining his vision for the company, while also acknowledging the dating giant has fallen flat when it comes to public sentiment.
Rascoff, who cofounded Zillow and served as chief executive for a decade, was appointed Match Group CEO in early February to shake up the beleaguered parent company of Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid. Rascoff isn’t entirely a newcomer to the dating economy: He joined Match

It's set to be a nervy encounter at Old Trafford with the score delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-soccer-livestream-man-united-vs-real-sociedad-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Use these tips to effortlessly achieve your daily water goal and become a healthier you. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/achieve-your-daily-water-quota-with-these-hydration-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

A measure passed by the House to keep the government funded has until the end of Friday to pass the Senate and avert a shutdown. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/do-i-have-to-pay-taxes-if-the-government-shuts-down-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec

The animals and flowers are cute, but that's not what's most interesting about them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/snapchats-new-ai-video-filters-add-foxes-and-flowers/#ftag=CADf328eec

A 2021 cyberattack exposed the personal data of 76 million US customers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-when-to-look-for-a-t-mobile-data-breach-settlement-check/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI sentience? Realistic games? New episodes, including a USS Callister return, are coming soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/black-mirror-season-7-trailer-dreams-a-chilling-little-dream/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's an S in Wednesday's puzzle, so make all the plurals you can find. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-nyt-spelling-bee-puzzle-just-did-something-its-never-done-before/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your phone can now make it easier to access cleaner audio, whether at a concert or a train station. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/android-gets-auracast-support-to-let-hearing-aids-connect-directly-to-audio/#ftag=CADf328eec

A WhatsApp beta contains a threads feature that looks set to make keeping track of topics in chats a lot easier, and I can't wait to try it.

Podcast service Pocket Casts has lifted the requirement for a subscription in the web version of its platform. Now you stream all of your favorite podcasts free of charge.

An AI server for Chinese military forces has won a major global design award.

The infostealer has been upgraded after three years.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-uncovers-sleuthy-new-xcsset-macos-malware-campaign

‘Persistent’ threats are the target for the new FCC chair.

Toyota's new micro mobility concept has a solar roof that it says can generate 20 miles of range per day.

Black Mirror season 7 just teased a very unexpected returning character, as well as it's huge new sequel.

Microsoft's secret weapon for an Xbox handheld could be pulled straight from the Nintendo Switch playbook
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-handheld-gaming-pc-nintendo-switch-2-dock



Windows 10 support is soon ending, and you might be looking for an affordable Windows 11 PC. I found an OLED Copilot+ laptop that's down to just $499 for a limited time.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-vivobook-s-14-deal-intel

KCD2 has gotten a huge update with Patch 1.2, and it's a great one. Here are the patch notes.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/kingdom-come-deliverance-2s-new-patch-1-2-update-is-here

Xbox Play Anywhere is now supported by over 1,000 games, according to an update from Xbox on Thursday.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-play-anywhere-just-crossed-a-massive-milestone

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is now in development, but it'll likely be a while before there's more news.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/warhammer-40000-space-marine-3-announced

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips have helped lead the market for laptops with epically long battery life, but they’ve had a key weakness: games. To help addres

Reddit user u/GoatWithAGun updated the BIOS of their old BioStar A320MH motherboard, and it's now taken over 24 hours (and counting) to finish the process.

AMD published DeepSeek R1 benchmarks of its W7900 and W7800 Pro series 48GB GPUs, massively outperforming the 24GB RTX 4090.

Newegg is taking pre-orders for Asus' flagship-grade ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard, designed for extreme overclocking.

Microsoft will enabled neural shading and cooperative vectors in a DirectX preview this April. This will allow for better use of AI features mixed with shaders in games, and while it may be exclusive to Nvidia at first, we expect AMD and Intel GPUs to add support later.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-teams-up-with-microsoft-to-put-neu

Dear Apple,
As you know, your Apple Watch SE is not new. The second generation came out in September 2022 alongside the Series 8 and the first iteration of the Ultra. You’ve given the

A steady stream (sorry) of expansions has helped keep the terrific


First announced back in 2023, NVIDIA is finally releasing a playable demo for Half-Life 2 RTX. If you own the original game on Steam (and if you don't,

Google is updating Android to support Auracast, a Bluetooth LE technology that makes it possible to create, listen to and switch between public broadcasts of Bluetooth audio on the devices you already own. At its