Reading at night still too bright? Here's how to dim your iPhone screen even lower. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-dim-your-iphones-display-below-the-minimum-brightness-level/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you see a weird product this week and next, don't be so sure it's real. https://www.cnet.com/tech/april-fools-day-2025-pranks-cat-poo-scented-candle-sports-drink-shampoo/#ftag=CADf328eec
French top-flight football returns after the international break with an intriguing encounter in Alsace. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ligue-1-soccer-livestream-strasbourg-vs-lyon-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tax returns usually include a federal and state portion but tracking refunds resulting from them can't be done in the same place. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/how-to-track-your-state-tax-refund-where-to-go-and-what-youll-need/#ftag=CADf328eec
As Saturn and Earth line up, Saturn's iconic rings will appear to vanish. https://www.cnet.com/science/saturns-pulling-a-stunt-this-weekend-that-hasnt-happened-since-2009-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Now that Solo Leveling's finale is a wrap, we can kick off this season with more great anime. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-new-spring-anime-lineup-should-absolutely-include-these-shows/#ftag=CADf328eec
Using ChatGPT has gone way better than I expected for my NCAA men's basketball tournament pool. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-let-ai-pick-my-march-madness-bracket-and-im-leading-my-pool-during-sweet-sixteen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nest is ending its Nest Protect smart smoke detector line as First Alert comes to the Google Home app. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/google-nest-shuts-down-smoke-detector-sales-partners-with-first-alert/#ftag=CADf328eec
MindsEye is launching on June 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but this old RAT is back and more dangerous than ever.
There are plenty of new movies – and the odd new TV show – to watch at home this weekend.
Here's everything you need to know about watchOS 12 ahead of WWDC 2025.
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/watchos-12
Microsoft pulled out of a $12bn deal with CoreWeave, and OpenAI took its place.
Windows Search is now powered by a semantic AI engine utilizing new NPUs to enhance search capabilities.
I’ve used the Logitech ERGO K860 for years, typing over a million words. It’s the best ergonomic keyboard I’ve ever owned, and now you can get it at a discount.
In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates claimed that AI might present a two-day work opportunity for professionals.
The infamous "bypassnro" command, which allowed users to skip connecting to the Internet and signing into a Microsoft Account, is being removed.
You’ll need to make a raft of decisions before you choose which smart switches to install in your home, and your choices will be influenced by everything from the type of wiring in your walls to what flavor of smart home system you have now or plan to install later. Here’s what you need to know in roughly the order you’ll need to decide.
Looking for the easiest path to smart lighting? Screw a smart bulb into a socket. Done! If you’re looking for something with more elegance and sophistication, however, you should replace the switches in your walls. Besides, the most common drawback of relying on smart bulbs with conventional switches is that someone inevitably turns the switch off. Boom! Your expensi
After a long run, Google is sunsetting two of its signature Nest products and consequently withdrawing as a manufacturer in two key smart home categories.
Google has just announced that it’s discontinuing the 10-year-old Nest Protect and the 7-year-old Nest x Yale lock. Both of those products will continue to work, and—for now—they remain on sale at the Go
German retailer Alternate is selling Zotac branded RTX 5090 GPUs with missing ROPs priced over $3,000.
Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck company Nikola, has received a full and unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump. A jury found Milton guilty of one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud in October 2022. In 2023, he was
Jennifer Salke is stepping down as the head of Amazon MGM Studios, according to reporting by Deadline. She’s been at the post for over seven years, which is a ripe old age for a studio head. Before Amazon, Salke was
Google's Pixel 9a, a candidate to be the "midrange smartphone king," was announced last week but delayed at the last second due to a component problem. Today, we finally know when the handset will ar
Mushroom fans rejoice. Adult Swim has ordered a second season of its animated hit Common Side Effects. This is happening just ahead of the finale of the first season, which airs this weekend.
For the uninitiated, Common Side Effects is something of an odd duck. It’s a cartoon, but it’s more of a thriller than a comedy. Mike Ju
Score another one for regulatory scrutiny. Following a 2022 Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, Google said on Friday that it's adding the UK to the list of countries where it supports
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Hi, I'm Daniel from Zep. I've integrated the Cursor IDE with Graphiti, our open-source temporal knowledge graph framework, to provide Cursor with persistent memory across sessions. The goal was simple: help Cursor remember your coding preferences, standards, and project specs, so you don't have to constantly remind it.
Before this integration, Cursor (an AI-assisted IDE many of us already use daily) lacked a robust way to persist user context. To solve this, I used Graphiti’s Model Context
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Over the last few years, I've needed an easy way to quickly serialise and deserialise various network protocols safely and efficiently. Most of the libraries that existed at the time were either quite heavy, had less than stellar performance, or were an abstraction level above what I was looking for.
I decided to put together my own class to do the job, starting with an easy, low-overhead way to move bytes in and out of arbitrary buffers. Along the way, it picked up useful bits and pieces,
With visual regression testing, we can update a page, take screenshots before and after the fact, and compare the results for unintended changes. In this article, learn how to set up visual regression testing using Playwright.
Automated Visual Regression Testing With Playwright originally published on CSS-Tricks, whic
If you're tired of running to the restroom at night, it's time to save your sleep with these five steps. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/simple-tips-for-reducing-nightly-bathroom-breaks/#ftag=CADf328eec
This explains why the company released the Nintendo Today app on Thursday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-already-used-its-news-app-to-drop-date-of-zelda-movie/#ftag=CADf328eec
What does the C stand for? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-mystery-button-revealed-kind-of/#ftag=CADf328eec
There’s a lot more to the top-of-the-line PlushBed than meets the eye. Join us as our sleep experts unravel the secrets behind the Signature Bliss. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/plushbeds-signature-bliss-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
From cameras that toss treats while you're gone to stuffed animals with heart, here are eight tools to help you care for your pet. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-amazing-pet-gadgets-to-get-your-furry-friend/#ftag=CADf328eec
A partial solar eclipse on March 29 will be visible from parts of North America. Here's how to safely view the cosmic event, even if you can't be there in person. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/solar-eclipse-for-saturday-sunrise-will-bring-pac-man-sun-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft wants to clarify exactly what’s happening in terms of new features coming to its desktop OS with a new Windows Roadmap portal.
Sony and Nintendo set March 26, 2027 release date for the live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda video game.
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-29-march-2025
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-29-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-29-march-2025
I recently tested and reviewed the LG C5 OLED TV and I've selected 5 key things you should know about it.
You can now reroute WireGuard traffic from two servers for better privacy
NHS future hinges on data: personalized care, faster diagnoses, and efficient resource use.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/data-driven-medicine-is-the-key-to-unlocking-the-future-of-the-nhs
Security researchers from Infoblox found a new phishing kit called Morphing Meerkat.
As the UK government accelerates digital transformation, rising cyber threats put citizen data and services at risk.
Avengers 5's cast reveal livestream has spawned two new big Marvel fan theories about its plot and a popular character's return.
I’ve been testing VR headset for years, and I’ve never experienced something like the Snap Spectacles AR glasses.
The 3rd-gen Xiaomi TV Box S is now official, though we're still waiting on price and availability details.
The Google Pixel 9a now has an official release date following a short delay.
A new leak and patent indicate that Apple is working on a future Apple Watch with a touchscreen glass frame.
Dead Talents Society is a new horror-comedy streaming on Netflix.
It's time to get excited again about the future of handheld gaming PCs, because a new leak suggests FSR 4 could be making its way to Medusa Point-powered devices.
A bug similar to one recently found in Google Chrome was also spotted in Firefox and subsequently fixed.
MacBooks, more often than not, deliver better hardware than their Windows counterparts. But those switching from Windows to macOS might find the latter lacking in some departments.
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/best-windows-features-on-macos-apple
Save on wearable tech during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
NVIDIA launched a new AI tool built into its official desktop app, and the results after trying it out are less than impressive. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-project-g-assist-tested
Daniel and Zac discuss the state of Windows on Arm, Surface Laptop 7 return drama, Microsoft's upcoming smaller Surface PCs, and Windows 11 25H2.
The open nature of how you can play through Atomfall leaves you the ultimate freedom to do what you want. Even if it leads to some questionable practices.
When you need to store or transfer private files, nothing beats the reliability of a physical drive—especially if you have a slow or spotty internet connection. A USB flash drive will always work in a pinch, which is why you should always have one on hand.
Right now, this 256G
A mini PC equipped with a Ryzen 7 CPU and 32GB of RAM for just $300? That sounds like a dream come true, but it’s real and happening right now. The Bosgame P4 mini PC is on sale at Amazon for 25% off, bringing its price down from its original $400. (This is Prime-ex
You know how every annoying Windows program wants to launch as soon as you boot up your computer? Well, now Office is going to do that, too. A new “Startup Boost” function will set Office to load when Windows starts up, which will make apps like Word and Excel launch faster—while making the rest of your computer slower. Whoopie.
I’m being flippant, but it’s
Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators have unveiled the AMR-C01-R, an exclusive carbon fiber racing simulator rig that combines motorsport technology with advanced graphics and stylish design. Only 50 will be made and the price starts at—wait for it—about $75,000.
The new model builds on the first AMR-C01
If you’re in need of a new hobby, how about bird watching made super easy? The Birdfy smart bird feeder gives you a front row seat to all the birds in your neighborhood as they come in for the food in your own backyard—and right now it’s on sale for $145 at Amazon. That’s a h
A few people who managed the minor miracle of tracking down a new Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics card were shocked and appalled to find that these GPUs were underperforming thanks to missing Render Output Units (ROPs). But as it turns out, buyers are so desp
Based on a number of new features being rolled up within new “Release Preview” updates for Windows 11, Microsoft appears to be readying a push for AI-powered enhancements in the coming weeks.
Although Microsoft typically reserves major feature releases for the fall, April 2025 is a key month for the software giant because it marks the
SMIC is reportedly trying to poach engineers to get Taiwanese semiconductor know how.
SK hynix's Solidigm can now work more closely with the parent company now that SK hynix finally obtains Intel's SSD IP and R&D capabilities after making final $1.9 billion payment.
Symfony 6.4.20 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 6.4.19:
bug #60054 [Form] Use duplicate_preferred_choices to set value of ChoiceType (@aleho)bug #59858 Update JsDelivrEsmResolver::IMPORT_REGEX to support dynamic… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-20-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Symfony 7.2.5 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.2.4:
bug #60054 [Form] Use duplicate_preferred_choices to set value of ChoiceType (@aleho)bug #60026 [Serializer] Fix ObjectNormalizer default context with… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-5-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Those who are enrolled in the Android Auto testing program can now check out new features as part of the 14.1 beta, including support for a few games. As things stand, four Android games are available on compatible vehicle displays —
Baby Steps is a video game about hiking. This is, of course, a ridiculous concept.
Before we get to the game’s protagonist, an adult toddler in a thin onesie, or its unserious side characters and nonsensical narrative, we have to acknowledge the absurdity at its very core. Leisurely walking around in nature is perhaps the most organic, least technological activity a person can engage in, and the desire to digitize this experience, recreating it for consumption from the butt-sh
Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. First, it will sunset the Nest Protect smoke & CO alarms. Existing products will continue to function and receive security updates until their expiration dates. They will also remain available for purchase while supplies last. Second, it will end production for the Nest x Yale smart lock. As with the Nest Protect, the remaining inventory will still be ava
Grab your popcorn. Nintendo just announced the official release date of the live-action Legend of Zelda movie. It hits theaters on March 26, 2027, which is just about two years from now. The film was first announced back in 2023.
The company dropped this bombshell on the official Nintendo Today! app that was
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A coalition of European startups has urged swift action to slash burdensome EU regulations after a landmark declaration from the D9+ group of digitally advanced nations. The declaration stressed the need for “removing barriers” and “simplifying EU rules and pr