The open enrollment period for "Obamacare" is going on now, and the deadline for getting covered by the start of 2025 just got extended. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/affordable-care-act-insurance-open-enrollment-deadline-extended-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Plucky French startup takes on Apple with cheap upgradable storage for the Mac Studio.
All affected devices were running an older version of Android.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/badbox-malware-hits-30-000-android-devices
Meta is rounding out the year with a major update to its Ray-Ban smart glasses.
In a recent interview with the Verge, Rene Haas, CEO of Arm Holdings covered a wide array of topics including the AI PC race, politics, and the recent troubles at Intel.
In a direct head-to-head, would you be better off going for the gaming creator hybrid Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 or the gamer's gaming laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9?
A fantastic flight stick and throttle combo at an entry-level price for beginners interested in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Forza Horizon 4 has been delisted from digital storefronts, but there are still ways to purchase the game. Here's how to get it and save up to 80%.
The white Xbox Series X Digital Edition is back down to $399, making it the perfect gift if you've got last-minute holiday shopping to do.
Right now, the most popular standard for PC and TV video interfaces is HDMI 2.1, but we can soon expect a switch over to HDMI 2.2 — and that switch is apparently coming sooner than expected.
The new HDMI 2.2 standard is set to be unveiled at
Users will now have fewer SATA-based SSDs since Crucial is no longer manufacturing its popular seven-year-old MX500.
The Linux team has published an intermediate Linux 6.13-rc3 to fix a "hilarious" bug in the kernel-based Virtual Machine code
Nvidia officially pushed GeForce Experience to legacy status last month, and the latest 566.36 drivers install the replacement Nvidia App by default. But the app causes a clear loss in performance in the games we've checked, and others are reporting similar findings.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/we-tested-nvidia-app-performance-problems-ga
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x Snapdragon X Elite laptop is just $799 in this holiday deal.
A server rack consisting of two Hygon 16 core server processors was tested in Geekbench AI and could barely outperform a 10 year old mobile Core i7 quad-core CPU.
T-Mobile and Starlink are marching forward with their plan to offer cell service via the latter's satellites. The companies received FCC approval for the project last month, and now the provider is opening u
If you've been waiting patiently to try ChatGPT Search, you won't have to wait much longer. After rolling out to paid subscribers this fall, OpenAI announced Monday it would make the tool available to everyone, no Plus or
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses already worked well as a head-mounted camera and pair of open-ear headphones, but now Meta is
Snap is changing up its program that allows creators to make money from shortform videos. The company announced a new monetization program that will allow the app’s influencers to make money from Spotlight videos that are one minute or longer
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LLMs are becoming a part of software engineering career.
The more I speak with fellow engineers, the more I hear that some of them are either using AI to help them code, or feed entire projects to AI and let the AI code, while they do code review and adjustments.
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The president-elect wants a say in the central bank's monetary policy. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/no-trump-cant-lower-interest-rates-but-does-the-president-have-power-over-the-fed/#ftag=CADf328eec
If some of the new features within iOS 18 are bugging you, there are a few things you can do about it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-to-improve-the-photos-app-on-ios-18-and-fix-other-annoying-new-features/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Hammers look to make it back-to back wins as they travel to the Vitality Stadium to face the in-form Cherries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-bournemouth-vs-west-ham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sony's popular portable speaker is a great gift idea and now it's cheaper than ever. https://www.cnet.com/deals/sonys-ult-field-1-bluetooth-speaker-just-hit-an-all-time-low-price-in-four-stunning-colors/#ftag=CADf328eec
Taiwan's tech players are harnessing cutting-edge technologies like AI and the Internet of Things for new solutions in transportation, healthcare and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/6-solutions-that-highlight-taiwans-leadership-in-global-security/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Sharge OnePlus 3-in-1 power bank is trusty, reliable and now costs way less just in time for the holiday season. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-love-the-sharge-oneplus-3-in-1-power-bank-and-its-new-record-low-price-of-70/#ftag=CADf328eec
This heavily discounted lifetime Babbel subscription will give you access to a convenient language learning service for years to come. https://www.cnet.com/deals/ending-soon-enjoy-a-world-of-new-language-with-a-lifetime-babbel-subscription-for-130/#ftag=CADf328eec
The pro camera, announced earlier this year, can shoot in 3D Immersive Video format for Apple's Vision headset. It's available to preorder now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/blackmagics-30000-apple-vision-pro-immersive-camera-is-coming-early-next-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new survey says most smartphone users don't see the benefit of AI, just yet.
What's up with all those drones people are "seeing" in the US?
Partnership sees Adobe Express confirmed as Box's image editor.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/box-signs-up-adobe-express-for-image-editing-tasks
The White Lotus season 3 trailer sees Natasha Rothwell return to a new group of guests in Thailand.
FTC warns job seekers are being scammed out of millions in a new task scam.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/fake-job-tasks-are-costing-victims-millions-ftc-warns
Canadian healthcare giant locked the archive down after the discovery.
Apple has revealed the most popular apps and games for iPhone and iPad–and there are a few surprises.
Live coverage from OpenAI's "12 days of OpenAI" event covering all the new updates to ChatGPT, Sora, and more.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/12-days-of-open-ai-live-blog
Save $400 on the M3 MacBook Pro during B&H's last-minute holiday savings event
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After years of giving the cold shoulder to Apple’s HomeKit platform, Anker’s Eufy has surprisingly announced its second new HomeKit security camera in just a few months.
On sale now for $69.99, the Eufy Indoor Cam E30 is a
Despite the trend in shrinking PC sizes, larger desktop towers with ATX motherboards are still popular — and for fiends who want to get the most out of their systems, these have a secret weapon: PCIe slots.
If you built your PC, or if you ever took a peek inside at your gaming PC’s motherboard, then you’ve probably seen
China's dominance and its latest export restrictions to the U.S. have led to a sharp increase in the prices of gallium.
3dfx superfan Oscar Barea recently shared a couple of important VoodooX project updates and images of a new PCB.
Zotac accidentally added premature listings for the RTX 5090/D, 5080 and the 5070 family that were promptly taken down.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has just signed a €10.6 ($11.1) billion contract to build the IRIS constellation. It’s the EU’s most ambitious space program in a decade and is designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink network. The contract will last 12 years, and the first launch is expected in 2029.
IRIS, which
While this time of year brings a lot of joy and all things merry, it can also bring a lot of stress. Finding the right holiday gift for your hard-to-shop-for dad, your best friend who seemingly has it all or your kids' teachers can be daunting, especially if you don't have a lot of time on your hands to research the best gifts.
This is where we at Engadget come in. Here, you'll find all of our holiday gift guides collected in one place, with some select gift ideas from each, so you can
Whether or not you’ve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, there’s a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment than simply having them executed. The recipient had no choice but to simply thank the king for such an opulent gift, knowing that they likely could not afford the upkeep for such
While the number of subscriptions and services out there now may seem daunting, that can come in handy this time of year. These can be life-saver gifts for the most hard-to-shop-for folks on your holiday list. Whether you have a loved one who’s constantly looking for a new TV show to dive into, a voracious reader or a lifelong learner, there are dozens of subscriptions out there to consider gifting them this year. We’ve pulled together some of our favorites from MasterClass to Disney+ to Gaia
If someone you love is big into tech, you may want to get them something from Apple, Google, Samsung or another big brand. But once you look at the price tags of the most popular devices those brands offer, you may get discouraged. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a gift for someone that has all the cachet of a brand they know and love.
Apple, Samsung, Sony and other big tech companies all have affordable gear that comes in at $100 or less, you just have t
This time of year is best spent with friends and family, and it’s even better if you can do so with a little less screen time. Board games are a classic and fun way to bring everyone together, and there are more to choose from now than ever before. Classics like Monopoly and Scrabble will always have their place, but dozens of newcomers can make your next game night unique. From word puzzles to whodunnits to calming playthroughs that showcase the beauty of the little things in life, there’s a
Google may have only recently begun rolling out its Veo generative AI to enterprise customers, but the company is not wasting any time getting a new version of the video tool out to early testers. On Mo
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Inclement weather has the potential to disrupt your internet connection, but there are measures you can take to prevent that from happening. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/winter-is-coming-take-these-steps-to-weather-proof-your-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can't beat playing against friends and this $35 controller means you can face off against anyone and everyone for less. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-christmas-couch-co-op-ready-with-this-35-xbox-wireless-controller/#ftag=CADf328eec
This fire pit makes for an excellent Christmas gift, but the deal is only valid until the end of the day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/grab-this-excellent-gift-worthy-firepit-while-its-just-70-but-only-for-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
ChatGPT helped make both grocery shopping and meal planning easier -- and dare I say, enjoyable. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/meal-planning-with-chatgpt-saved-me-money-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
No matter where rates go next, experts recommend this type of account for its flexibility. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/theres-still-time-to-get-ahead-of-your-2025-goals-with-savings-apys-over-4-todays-savings-rates-dec-16-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company aims to remove the display's crease entirely -- an accomplishment rival foldable devices have yet to master. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-reportedly-planning-giant-foldable-ipad-thinner-folding-iphones/#ftag=CADf328eec
Why not give the gift of a good night's sleep this holiday season? Here are products that CNET's wellness and sleep experts rely on that won't hurt your wallet. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-sleep-gifts-under-25/#ftag=CADf328eec
With another Fed rate cut on the table, the clock is ticking on high CD rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-fast-to-score-an-apy-up-to-4-70-todays-cd-rates-dec-16-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Lose yourself in the immersive audio of these over-ear noise-canceling headphones that offer all-day comfort in both wireless and wired mode for well under $250. https://www.cnet.com/deals/a-169-price-drop-makes-these-akg-n9-noise-canceling-headphones-a-clear-win/#ftag=CADf328eec
By reducing your mortgage rate, you save thousands on your monthly payments and interest charges. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/lower-your-mortgage-rate-by-1-now-here-are-7-strategies-that-work/#ftag=CADf328eec
As a credit card expert, I never expected to become a victim. Here's what to watch out for. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/my-family-has-been-targeted-by-credit-card-and-gift-card-scammers-heres-how-we-stay-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec
Using satellites for cell phone coverage is taking a notable step forward. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-and-spacexs-starlink-preps-for-beta-testing-satellite-cell-phone-service/#ftag=CADf328eec
Plus size sleepers looking for hotel-style comfort and firm support may want to consider the Nolah Evolution Comfort Plus mattress. Find out what our sleep expert had to say after testing the bed first-hand. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/nolah-evolution-comfort-plus-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Samsung Galaxy gear can be pricey, but these discounts of up to $200 on an Galaxy Tab S10 can save you big bucks just before the holidays. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-is-up-to-200-off-at-best-buy-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
When it comes to sleeping in the lap of luxury, few options compare to the Beauty Black Hybrid. Here’s who we think will love the Series 3 version of this mattress. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/beautyrest-black-hybrid-series-three-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is a positive move for Windows 11 users, but ideally, I’d like the option to completely ditch Microsoft’s suggestions.
Along with WordPress websites, dozens of devices were also infected with cryptojackers.
TechRadar can exclusively reveal a new clip from Apple's stunning new natural history docuseries.
I tried Grok's new free tier and I'm worried about what this means for the future of social media.
CISA and EPA are urging critical infrastructure firms to tighten up on security as hackers remain on the prowl.
Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy still believes 70-hour work weeks are important for India’s economic growth.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/infosys-ceo-says-70-hour-work-weeks-are-necessary-and-will-create-jobs
The rise of IT generalists reflects a shift towards automation, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
Access to AI chips outside the US may be heavily influenced by companies like Google and Microsoft
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-set-to-allow-tech-giants-to-control-access-to-ai-chips
Is your AI investment paying off? Learn how to measure, optimize, and maximize GenAI's ROI for tangible business results.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/unlocking-ais-roi-how-to-justify-the-investment
Tim Cook confirms that Silo is returning to Apple TV Plus for two more seasons, with season 4 set to be the sci-fi show's finale.
The threat actor confirms its involvement, saying it has its own "regulations".
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cl0p-ransomware-group-says-it-was-behind-cleo-attacks
The new Reebok Nano X5 training shoe is here.
JetBrains reveals the most popular AI coding assistants, and we’re really not surprised by the top two.