Users need help managing passwords. Fear still remains around AI and its potential security threat.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-digital-identity-is-the-ultimate-battleground-in-cybersecurity
Five vulnerabilities, possibly introduced a decade ago, allow crooks to escalate privileges on vulnerable devices.
Adobe Creative Cloud is half price for Black Friday, making it the best bargain available for creators.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launched with great anticipation but has faced significant backlash due to widespread technical issues, leading to mostly negative Steam reviews.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-negative-reviews
Every so often, when looking up deals, we do a little happy dance because we spot a deal that’s just so good. Here’s one such case: these Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $199 now, a solid 43 percent discount from their original $349.
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The Trump administration will arrive in Washington this coming January with an enormous question mark over its head: Will Trump deliver on his promise to impose tariffs of up to 60 percent, and how will that affect the technology products that Americans buy?
The short answer? No one really knows. For now, however, we have to take Trump’s words at face value
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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is getting the Black Friday treatment, dropping to a new best price of $849 on Amazon, a rare 23 percent off its original $1,099 price. That’s an absolutely lit discount for a laptop that’s only been out for about eight months, and doubly so because Apple
Starting November 12, Windows 10 users have been running into problems when trying to update or uninstall apps. Normally, your first thought would be that such an issue is due to a Windows update… but that’s not the case here!
Yesterday, Microsoft officiall
Microsoft wants to be done with Windows 10 and have everyone move to Windows 11. It’s given the nine-year-old operating system an official expiration date next year, and it’s not shy about leaving those users behind. But its latest attempt to spur them on is it
Cloudflare reckons that the recent suspected undersea internet cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea has had 'little-to-no observable impact.'
Nvidia's CFO expects weaker gaming GPU revenue in Q4 24 due to a supply-demand mismatch. A decline in production and supply of Ada right before the Blackwell launch makes sense, especially with the apparent delays in getting RTX 50-series out the door.
Aside from Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday is the best time of year to pick up an Echo speaker, a Fire tablet or a Kindle ereader from Amazon. While the online retailer typically saves all of the best discounts on its devices for the members-only sale events, it’s a safe bet that those deals will come back around for Black Friday. This
Creators who sell assets on itch.io will now have to be a lot more upfront about using generative AI. The marketplace for independent digital creators has introduced a new rule that requires users to label their projects if they were produced using generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and
Like many companies this year, Sonos is getting an early start to Black Friday. Beginning today, you can save up to $180 off the company’s speakers and soundbars, making this a great time to buy that piece you need to complete your home theater setup. The highlight of the Black Friday promotion is the
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is no longer regulating just banks, now supervising Apple and other companies offering digital wallets and payment apps. It will focus on companies that handle over 50 million transactions per year and ensure they have "the authority to conduct proactive examinations to ensure companies are complying with the law in these and other areas," the bureau said
Black Friday and Cyber Monday present great opportunities to get a bunch of tech for less, and some of the best deals you can typically find are on charging gear and mobile accessories. Anker makes some of our favorites in both departments, and this year a ton of Anker gear has been discounted as part of the Black Friday deals.
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Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.
Black Friday deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite tech we’ve tested this year. While it’s ty
It looks like 2025 is going to be an excellent year for action role-playing games. We’ve already started things off with a big Dragon Age: Veilguard bang, but next year will also bring Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Fable and the subject of today’s dissection, Avowed. Each title offers something distinct for single-player RPG fans, and Avowed is poised to provide top-tier dialogue trees and rich worldbuilding, courtesy of Fallout: New Vegas,
The first Neuralink clinical trials outside the US will take place in Canada. Neuralink has secured Health Canada's approval to launch human trials in the country, with the Toronto Western Hospital being the "first and exclusive surgical site" for the procedure. The company first
Hey guys, I built a route planner that is mostly focused on bike touring and using existing bike infrastructure.
For each request you're shown what bike tracks/trails your route uses and can further explore them by showing them on map or going to the official trail route.
The main idea for the app is to have a friendly and easy to use planner that would make heavy use of official bike trails data (mainly from OpenStreetMap) and make it easy to plan a longer trip using the best possible b
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Adding and resizing your widgets isn't as complicated as it used to be. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/easily-customize-your-iphones-home-screen-widgets-in-just-a-few-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tired of posting the same content to multiple socials? Two apps make it easy. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/with-bluesky-soaring-heres-how-to-cross-post-to-threads-and-other-social-services/#ftag=CADf328eec
Week 12 of the NFL season kicks off tonight with an AFC North clash between longtime rivals Pittsburgh and Cleveland. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thursday-night-football-how-to-watch-stream-steelers-vs-browns-tonight-on-prime-video/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're receiving Social Security benefits, you may be able to pause them temporarily so you can get a bigger check later on. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-suspend-your-social-security-benefits-and-why-youd-want-to/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon's Black Friday sales week starts today. Here's how to sign up for Prime to get even more savings. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-black-friday-deals-how-to-sign-up-for-prime-to-get-the-best-savings/#ftag=CADf328eec
A handful of major mortgage rates inched up. But experts are optimistic about rates falling in the long term. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-inch-higher-for-borrowers-current-mortgage-rates-for-nov-21-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The alternative social network Bluesky is blowing up right now. Here's everything you need to know about posting, following, custom algorithmic feeds and moderation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ready-to-join-bluesky-heres-how-to-get-started/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several important refinance rates ticked up this week, but rates are expected to trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-ride-high-todays-refinance-rates-nov-21-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The ultimate guide on how long to cook a turkey, the tools you'll need and what to do if something does go wrong. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/essential-tips-to-nail-your-thanksgiving-turkey-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's a hint: That eggplant emoji isn't about vegetables. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/whats-that-emoji-how-to-decipher-the-wacky-world-of-smileys-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
The air fryer can ace certain vegetables and ruin others. Here are the best veggies to air fry and a few to keep out. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-pro-chef-told-us-which-vegetables-to-air-fry-and-which-ones-to-avoid/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new camera trim, rounded corners, and perhaps a larger screen? Upgrades are on the way.
Windows 10 users are being hit with a full-screen nag telling them to ‘level up’ and upgrade to Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC.
Google’s Pixel Tablet 3 might be canceled, but I think that’s great news for the Pixel Fold.
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority is reportedly looking at investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Google over cloud dominance.
No more unexpected restarts or reboots to install the latest Windows updates.
There's lots to explore in the recap for YouTube Music this year, including your top tracks and your 'music character'.
The longest Hyundai in the current line-up offers plenty of interior room and an enticing all-electric range.
Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2024.
Data center revenue accounts for much of Nvidia’s entire revenue, there's no signs of slowdown.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-almost-doubles-revenues-as-data-center-profits-skyrocket
If the online chatter about the app is correct, you should steer clear of Bing Wallpaper and use Windows Spotlight instead.
One of the best anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has been canceled by Netflix after one season.
ChatGPT-4o has had a 'creative writing' update that boosts its natural language abilities.
Sonos' TV streaming device could be a disappointment
Armed forces members could be subject to identity theft attacks and extortion after exposed database was discovered.
Portable apps are applications and tools that can be started directly and without prior installation.
The advantage of this is that the programs are immediately ready for use and can be started from an internal or external hard drive or a USB stick. Useful tools are then also available for analyzing and maintaining a second or third-party computer, for exa
Gaming laptops have become extraordinarily powerful over the last few generations. They now boast impressive CPU and graphics performance previously only possible on desktops, and a robust laptop can even have a top-tier display with fast refresh rate, too.
Prices have also increased to accommodate the greater technology, though, and that may leave you wond
The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 sets a high standard for ATX 3.0-compliant PSUs with excellent power performance, advanced features, and a sleek design, but at a premium price.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/msi-meg-ai1300p-pcie5-1300w-psu-review
Who couldn’t use a good massage right now? This Black Friday sale slashes $50 off one of our favorite gifts for moms: the compact and triangular
As our homes (and lives) get smarter, the need for some sort of digital hub big enough to run things becomes more urgent. It’s why Amazon surprise-released a new 21-inch version of its Echo Show that does everything the Show 15 did, but biggererer. It gets a built-in smart home hub with Thread, Zigbee and Matter control,
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You can still score up to 4.75% APY with today's best CDs, but the clock is ticking. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/protect-your-earnings-from-falling-apys-with-these-top-accounts-todays-cd-rates-nov-21-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Act fast. Some banks are holding rates high, but these APYs won't last. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/high-savings-apys-linger-for-now-but-could-drop-soon-todays-rates-nov-21-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now play "select" games they own via Cloud Gaming.
PlayStation's Black Friday sale includes 30% off PS Plus and a massive 40% off PSVR 2.
Unlocking generative AI's true potential requires an engineering mindset and a focus on real value.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-pragmatic-approach-to-generative-ai
A new Apple Watch award recognizes your ability to close your rings over the months and years.
Electronic patient record software account was compromised and used to steal sensitive data.
Kevin Feige has strongly implied that the X-Men will lead the MCU into a new era after Avengers: Secret Wars.
