Microsoft announces several updates to its Xbox gaming ecosystem, including a UI update to the Windows Game Bar and quality of life improvements for switching between games with its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform.
The Power of Two: Are Xtool and Snapmaker challenging Bambu Lab?
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Although TSMC will build an R&D facility in the U.S., its core R&D will remain in Taiwan, so the U.S. will keep following Taiwan even after TSMC builds out its Fab 21 site with six fab modules and two packaging facilities, says former CEO of Intel.
After years of delays and at least one complete reboot, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is coming in the near futu
A pair of cult classics from Sony's PlayStation Portable library are heading to the Switch. On Thursday, Nintendo announced Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, a package that brings together brand new remasters of 2007's Patapon and 2008's Patapon 2. Originally developed by Pyramid and Sony Japan Studio, which shuttered in 2021, the two games combine elements from strate
On Saturday, March 29, a solar eclipse will darken the skies. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, though, this will not be a total eclipse; instead, a partial eclipse will be visible in the early morning hours in parts of the northern hemisphere.
A partial eclipse isn’t as dramatic as a total eclipse, but it’s still worth seeing.
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in it's third day now and most of the deals look to be sticking around. To be fair, many of the deals started before the sale's official kick-off, but we'd be surprised if they remained after the sale's last day this coming Monday. Like last year, the discounts appear to be more focused on kitchen, fashion, cleaning and home decor. Those last few categories don’t really
Light, the company behind a pair of minimalist handsets, just released the Light Phone III. This is the perfect device for those who are tired of modern smartphones, with their easy access to doomscrolling and their abundance of
The weather might be getting nicer, but that doesn't reduce the need to sometimes stay home and have cozy nights in front of the TV. That's all the more desirable thanks to the great discounts available for Amazon's Spring Sale. For instance, the newest
Today’s Nintendo Direct provided a surprising bit of software news. The company just announced something called Virtual Game Card, which is a way to make playing and sharing downloaded titles more convenient.
As the name suggests, this system creates a digital simulacrum of a physical game card. This means that multi-Switch households wi
Nintendo is cutting out the middle man (us). In Thursday's ">Nintendo Direct presentation, the company announced its new smartphone app, Nintendo Today!, that will provide daily updates on games, characters and events. These tidbits might show up as videos, comic strips or quick break downs.
The a
Robinhood might have broken into the zeitgeist as a platform for trading meme stocks and cryptocurrencies, but now it’s following through on long-held ambitions in the hope of becoming a one-stop shop for all your finance needs.
Anker makes some of the best power banks on the market and debuted a few great options earlier this year. That included
We've now hit the third day in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and, like last year, it seems to focus less on tech deals and more on home, cleaning and fashion discounts. But luckily, tech and home cleaning neatly intersect in the category of robot vacuums. We’ve tested dozens of these handy automatic floor cleaners and put the results in a couple of our
Amazon’s latest Big Spring Sale is into day three, and while the week-long event still isn’t as big on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, we’ve still found a few genuinely decent discounts on Apple devices. If you’re looking for a new iPad, Apple Watch or set of AirPods, we’ve rounded up the best Apple deals going on right now below. In truth, most of these offers aren’t explicitly tied to the Sprin
It's been a while since Engadget has highlighted a Humble Bundle, but the latest one is just too good to ignore. The Dice and Destiny collection brings together six incredible RPGs in support of CARE, an NGO that fights hunger and poverty globally. For about $15, you get Broken Roads, Citizen Sleeper, Disco Elysium, Pillars of
The original AirFly Pro is a fantastic little device that lets you stream wireless audio from any standard 3.5mm headphone jack. This made it a great tool for inflight entertainment systems, treadmills, CD players and any other old-school gadgets that lack Bluetooth. Manufacturer Twelve South just announced a follow-up,
Electronic Arts (EA) has signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Luna, the tech company's cloud gaming service. Now Luna+ subscribers can access EA games such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Dead Space.
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Whether shopping for broadband service or trying to figure out how a router works, CNET covers you with some of the top industry terms. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/home-internet-glossary-a-to-z/#ftag=CADf328eec
Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is compact, lightweight and perfect for commuting or travel, and it's 13% off today at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-affordable-2-in-1-laptop-is-my-daily-driver-and-its-discounted-today-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
These seven affordable accessories will help elevate your cooking experience. https://www.cnet.com/news/7-must-try-air-fryer-accessories/#ftag=CADf328eec
This compact, versatile multitool is part of every go-bag I put together. It's worth every penny at its full price, so a 14% discount makes it a must-have. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-do-it-all-multitool-is-discounted-for-amazons-big-spring-sale-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
Need to return something you bought during the Amazon Big Spring Sale? Here's how you can do it for free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazon-big-spring-sale-2025-how-to-return-items-without-paying-extra/#ftag=CADf328eec
Chemical-free cookware comes in a variety of styles and materials, each with its own set of pros and cons. We break down the most popular styles in this guide to nontoxic cookware. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nontoxic-cookware/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's not an item you can purchase, but the hardware seen in the Apple TV Plus show is featured in the Mac Store, presumably for mysterious and important computer work. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-adds-severance-lumon-terminal-pro-to-store-no-you-cant-actually-buy-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Minimalist but capable, compact but comfortable, this is the best keyboard I've ever used. Even better, it's currently 30% off at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/id-take-this-keyboard-over-apples-any-day-of-the-week-and-its-30-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
With IDR applications unfrozen, borrowers can again apply for plans to lower student loan payments. Here's what experts recommend for now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/idr-applications-are-back-online-but-student-loan-forgiveness-remains-in-limbo/#ftag=CADf328eec
Be the life of the party with this powerful and portable Bluetooth speaker while it's a massive 50% off at Walmart. https://www.cnet.com/tech/turn-up-the-savings-with-this-soundcore-by-anker-portable-bluetooth-speaker-while-its-down-to-49/#ftag=CADf328eec
These $190 sheets are my top choice for people who want smooth cotton sheets that are made to last. Right now, they're on sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-cotton-sheets-are-on-sale-during-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec
If the costs of child care are getting you down, you've got more options than just the child tax credit to help you out. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/how-to-claim-the-dependent-care-credit-and-what-its-worth-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Virtual Game Cards are coming, and they'll work across systems and family accounts, and on both Switch and Switch 2. Here's what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendos-allowing-digital-game-sharing-at-last/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new $799 phone uses a small OLED display to make it faster to knock out the essentials. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/light-phone-3-launches-with-minimalist-style-at-an-iphone-16-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Netflix's live action Scooby-Doo series will have a new cast and is said to be a "reimagining" of the iconic characters.
An attempt to expose racism at NYU seems to have escalated as hackers leak sensitive info on millions.
Windows 11 glitch that made printers seem like they’re possessed is one of the strangest bugs I’ve even known – but it’s been banished now.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will go live the same day as the Direct according to Best Buy Canada.
The group was though to have retired - but it was just hiding really well.
The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, an Xbox version of the excellent mobile controller, has been revealed.
Another spin-off of Taylor Sheridan's hit Paramount+ show Yellowstone is apparently in development.
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-28-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-28-march-2025
ChatGPT has some great new image editing and generation abilities, but struggles with text.
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.
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You can download the new Nintendo Today smartphone app, erm, well, today.
Two malicious downloaders were recently found on npm targeting blockchain developers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/malicious-npm-packages-use-devious-backdoors-to-target-users
Nintendo has announced a new Switch feature called the Virtual Game Card, making it easier to lend out digital games.
The MacBook Air M4 reviews are in –here's the verdict on Apple's latest lightweight laptop.
Nvidia’s RTX 50-series is arriving on laptops this week, and we got a chance to spend some time with an RTX 5090 gaming laptop to see how the Blackwell architecture handles on mobile.
SteamOS is slowly but surely coming to revamp your clunky handheld gaming PC software
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/handheld-gaming-pc-windows-steam-os-xbox
We got our hands on an RTX 5090 laptop and tested it with multiple games, monitoring its graphical performance across both synthetic and real-world benchmarks.
Don't let the affordable price put you off: You can get a fantastic gaming experience on the Victus 16. Our data shows it.
On Windows 11, you can create an answer file with all the configuration settings to perform a fully automated installation of Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this process.
For $199, the The abxylute One Pro cloud-based gaming handheld looks like a killer option for those who want fast but light gaming at home.
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launches in April at the same time as reviews go live. Will it be another disaster, or is NVIDIA extra confident this time around?
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5060-ti-launch-date
Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps to improve speed. Word gets the feature first, with more apps to follow in the near future.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-office-apps-are-about-to-get-a-speed-boost
Sifting through the multitude of gaming hardware stories and there’s only been a handful about PC VR written for the start of this year.
That’s a shame because new technologies will likely propel VR forward in 2025 — at least a little closer to that seamless high-resolution experience that all VR gamers want. I’m mainly referring to Nvidia’s RTX 50-series a
Stop the presses! Because I just found an RTX 4070 gaming laptop for under a grand. In fact, with this massive $600 discount, this HP Victus is now just $900 at Best Buy—that’s a steal for a
There are too many ways to pay for streaming TV services now, and that includes MLB.TV.
Major League Baseball’s out-of-market streaming service isn’t just available directly through the league. You can also subscribe through Amazon Prime, Sling, and Fubo. (T-Mobile customers can also redeem a full season of ML
On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were printing out random text. This patch is only
Malware can take sneaky forms—including software that performs the job advertised. These seemingly legitimate apps and browser extensions behave like wolves in sheep’s clothing. Install one, and it might steal your identity. Or lock up your PC with ransomware.
This dangerous software is bad enough to have earned an alert from the
Earlier this week, OpenAI released their “most advanced image generator yet” and made it available through ChatGPT using the GPT-4o model. ChatGPT previously relied on Dall-E to generate images.
According to OpenAI, the improved 4o model is able to produce precise, accurate, and photore
Windows is the de facto home of PC gaming, but it’s a rather awkward fit for a slew of new Steam Deck-inspired handhelds. That’s why the prospect of third-party
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For me, working in a coffee shop or even in my own backyard can be difficult because I need an extra screen with my laptop for maximum productivity. If you feel the same, then what you need is a portable monitor that’s thin, light, and spacious.
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A Chinese firm has started to mass produce a 31.2-inch color e-paper display, which it says is a world first at over 30-inches.
Lenovo’s updated take on the ThinkPad gets a lot right, despite ditching the traditional keyboard and TrackPoint.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-review
Grab AMD's top-of-the-line 16-core workhorse for its lowest-ever price of $532
Goblinhan Yıkan has created a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered fight stick that has extra buttons for throwing random combos while playing fighting games.
A YouTuber has procured a modded blower-style RTX 4090 48GB, designed for the Chinese market, with the teardown revealing a rather sturdy and well-built PCB for what is a custom GPU.
Microsoft's modern Resilient File System supports files and volumes up to 35 petabytes.
Free ChatGPT users will have to wait a while longer to be able to use its built-in image generation capability. OpenAI has just launched a feature that will allow users to generate images directly inside of ChatGPT, and it was supposed to roll out to all Plus, Pro, Team and Free users. But according to company CEO
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing 25 percent tariffs on "all cars that are not made in the United States" on top of taxes that are already in place. The tariffs will apply to all imported sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks. They will also apply t
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Yes, you can save on Apple devices during the Amazon Spring Sale. One of the best Apple deals at the moment is on the latest Mac mini: the M4 desktop with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage is on sale for $499, or $100 off its usual price. You'll fi
MEMS solid-state drivers have provided a big sound boost to wireless earbuds recently, offering the ability for companies to pack in a hybrid setup for a wider, more immersive soundstage. xMEMS' silicon-based micr