
Your phone is probably full of sketchy texts. Here's a breakdown of the most common schemes and how to avoid getting scammed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/americans-lost-470-million-to-text-scams-in-2024-heres-how-to-protect-yourself/#ftag=CADf328eec

Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can also stream some games they own to their Xbox consoles. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youll-be-able-to-buy-games-and-more-from-the-xbox-mobile-app-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want to know how much Social Security money you'll get when you retire? This free tool will let you find out. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-estimate-your-monthly-social-security-retirement-payment-and-more-with-this-free-website/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the hints and answers for Connections for April 16, #675. Plus: We explain that tricky Latin dance category. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-16-675-latin-dances-letter-changed/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's not because the world really needs another social media platform. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-is-probably-why-sam-altman-wants-to-build-an-openai-social-media-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Walmart is slashing up to $100 off select WD Black SSDs for a limited time.

Music streaming service Deezer has revealed almost one in five tracks uploaded to the platform every day is now AI generated. The company says 20,000 tracks per day are being added to the service, which have been fully generated by artificial intelligence. Incredibly, the 18% of total track uploads this figure accounts for is up [...]
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Ukážeme tu nejdůležitější funkcionalitu poskytovanou balíčkem PyTorch, který umožňuje konstrukci neuronových sítí zvoleného typu a tvaru, trénink těchto sítí a jejich následné použití pro řešení konkrétních úloh. https://www.root.cz/clanky/realizace-neuronovych-siti-s-vyuzitim-knihovny-pytorch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Začátkem dubna byly zmrazen vývoj PostgreSQL 18. V osmnáctce se finalizují práce na podpoře index skip skanu nebo na větší schopnosti optimalizátoru zredukovat prováděcí plán o některé zbytečné operace. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postgresql-18-tricet-let-otevreneho-vyvoje-databaze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Sony is jacking up PlayStation Plus prices in Canada. In an email to Engadget's Kris Holt, the company said the increase would apply to subscribers' first payments on or after June 24. The price hikes are now live on the PS Plus

Zoom went down for many of its users this afternoon. People began experiencing issues with video conferencing service over the past few hours, peaking at more than 60,000 reports on DownDetector. Zoom shared an update acknowledging the problems and

American Airlines has announced plans to finally offer free Wi-Fi on flights. The company said that its AT&T-sponsored program will start offering free, high-speed Wi-Fi "across more than 2 million American flights per year" in Janua

Tesla‘s electric-vehicle registrations in California dropped 15.1% during the first quarter, industry data showed, signaling an accelerated decline and growing challenges for the Elon Musk-led automaker in its biggest U.S. mar

TikTok Footnotes lets users add fact-checking context to videos. This move is part of a broader shift in social media content moderation.
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Built-up grime could be the reason your Keurig coffee tastes off but there's a quick fix. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/your-morning-cup-of-coffee-yeah-its-coming-from-a-dirty-machine/#ftag=CADf328eec

Market volatility and economic uncertainty are keeping prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-forecast-will-rates-fall-in-april-tariffs-complicate-the-outlook/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now that lenders are reporting borrowers behind on student loan payments, getting back on track is essential. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/late-student-loan-payments-dropped-the-average-credit-score-in-the-us-fico-reports/#ftag=CADf328eec

The fallout from President Donald Trump's sky-high tariffs on China have consumers looking deeper into Chinese shopping platforms, but they still might not be a way around import taxes. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/what-is-dhgate-trump-tariffs-drive-surge-in-downloads-for-chinese-apps/#ftag=CADf328eec

The video-chat and meeting platform has been experiencing outages for many users today. https://www.cnet.com/news/zoom-is-down-according-to-multiple-reports-from-users/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's time to start spring cleaning, but don't forget these hidden areas. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/youve-probably-forgotten-about-these-15-spots-while-spring-cleaning/#ftag=CADf328eec

Packing these must-have items will ensure you have an easier trip, no matter where you roam. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/traveling-this-summer-remember-to-pack-these-13-travel-essentials/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for April 17, #676. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-17-676/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle No. 410 for April 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-17-410/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 206, for April 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-april-17-206/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,398 for April 17. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-17-1398/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how to stream more of the Emmy-winning series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hacks-season-4-release-schedule-when-to-watch-episode-3-on-max/#ftag=CADf328eec

Movie nights could get a lot more mobile with this compact projector. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-fell-in-love-with-this-tiny-foldable-projector-and-you-can-finally-buy-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

I'm bracing myself for a much higher monthly payment. If you're enrolled in SAVE, here's what you should do. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/my-student-loan-bill-will-increase-from-0-to-488-when-payments-resume-heres-how-im-preparing/#ftag=CADf328eec

Skullcandy and Bose have teamed up to create an affordable pair of impressive sounding earbuds. Here are my early hands-on impressions of the Method 360 ANC after using them for a day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/skullcandys-new-method-360-anc-are-100-bose-earbuds-in-disguise/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ticks become active when the weather warms up and stay active until late Autumn. Staying vigilant can help you protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/health/tick-season-is-coming-use-this-quick-trick-to-remove-a-tick-without-tweezers/#ftag=CADf328eec

A professional chef weighs in on the best vegetables to cook in your trusty air fryer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-vegetables-taste-best-when-cooked-in-an-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you couldn't join a call, you weren't alone.

Nvidia's latest desktop GPU has arrived, but is it worth your time to try and hunt down the RTX 5060 Ti? Here's what the experts have to say.

The day might be rapidly approaching
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Microsoft is keen to support the new Switch 2 console by keeping Nintendo gamers well stocked with Xbox games. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has pledged support for the Switch 2 and with first-party games like Pentiment and Grounded making there way to the original Switch, folks have been wondering whether more of the best Xbox [...]
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Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, bringing a few bug fixes for iPhone users, including resolving an issue with the CarPlay automotive platform. The update which is available to download now “addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles” the release notes say. If you’ve been struggling to access your favourite tunes [...]
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Music streaming service Deezer has revealed almost one in five tracks uploaded to the platform every day is now AI generated. The company says 20,000 tracks per day are being added to the service, which have been fully generated by artificial intelligence. Incredibly, the 18% of total track uploads this figure accounts for is up [...]
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Finding the right laptop for your lifestyle means cutting through a lot of noise. Whether you’re looking for a high-performance gaming laptop a lightweight Chromebook for daily browsing, or a reliable Windows laptop


Version 8.17.5 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.17.5 over the previous version 8.17.5
For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.


There’s yet another Nintendo Direct coming our way, which is the third in less than a month. This one is entirely focused on the upcoming Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World. It starts at 9AM ET and should last around 15 minutes

It seems like every few years, gadget makers try to come up with something that will make us care about seeing things in 3D again. Without going all the way back to the 1800s, the first Avatar movie brought millions to theaters to watch blue cat people dance around in stere

Deezer, a Spotify alternative that launched in the US in 2016, shared on Wednesday that 20,000 completely AI-genera

On Wednesday, Apple pushed updates to most of its platforms: iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1 and visionOS 2.4.1. They contain two security fixes for flaws that may have been used in real-world attacks, so it's wise to update your devices without too much delay.
Apple is aware of a report that both security issues "may have bee

Subaru has unveiled its second-ever EV, the 2026 Trailseeker, at the New York International Auto Show. It's a slightly larger version of the company's first electric vehicle, the Solterra, and is likely based on the same platform — also used by Toyota with its BZ4X electric SUV. Yo

The US government has continued to make drastic cuts to budgets and personnel, but one cybersecurity service has at least temporarily avoided the chop. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database operated by nonprofit MITRE Corp will receive 11 months of federal support. A representative from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, whose par

TikTok is launching its own version of community notes on the platform, called “Footnotes.”
The crowd-sourced approach to moderation, where users add additional context to posts, has become increasingly popular on social media networks after X (then called Twitter) first launched it in 2021.
“Footnotes offers a new opportunity for people to share their expertise and add an additional layer of context to the discussion using a consensus-driven approach,&
MrBeast has again defended his philanthropy‑as‑content, clapping back at critics who say he is “only in it for the views.”
On April 13, in a post on X, Jimmy Donaldson—better known as MrBeast—rebutted accusations of virtue‑signalling for profit, pointing out that his two worst‑performing videos this year are the charitable ones.
He shared a screenshot of his “Top Recent Videos” and noted that, of the 10 most recent uploads, “I Helped 2,000 People Walk Again” and

This is the second family of models OpenAI has dropped this week following the launch of GPT-4.1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openais-gpt-o3-reasoning-model-is-ready-for-prime-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Egg prices are out of control, but these tasty swaps won't crack your grocery budget. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-egg-substitutes-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll need a Peacock subscription to view the full season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/law-order-organized-crime-is-now-exclusive-to-streaming-how-to-watch-season-5/#ftag=CADf328eec


Our penny-pinching experts have found some tricks that can boost energy efficiency and lower your bill surprisingly easily. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-are-the-simplest-and-easiest-ways-you-can-save-energy-costs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Look to the eastern sky, and a clear horizon will show you a unusual, grinning planet alignment. https://www.cnet.com/news/stargazers-can-catch-a-rare-moon-smiley-face-event-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can Los Blancos come back from a three-goal deficit at the Bernabeu? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-quarterfinal-livestream-real-madrid-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

When comparing a full-size mattress to a queen-size mattress, consider key factors like room size, sleep style, sleep companions, bedding and budget. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/full-vs-queen-what-are-the-differences-and-whos-it-best-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

Larian Studios' final big update includes major gameplay elements and new screen capture tools, plus fun surprises to send off the game in style. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/baldurs-gate-3s-final-patch-adds-cross-play-12-new-subclasses-and-photo-mode/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Nerazzurri take a slender lead to the San Siro for this quarterfinal showdown. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-quarterfinal-livestream-inter-milan-vs-bayern-munich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

With enhanced durability, 5G, a removable battery, and a glove-friendly screen, Samsung’s new rugged tablet is ideal for demanding fieldwork.

Citadel's reviews were often awful, but it's proved surprisingly popular

Samsung's latest gaming monitor gives you a window seat to the 3rd dimension.
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Fitbit smartwatches like the Versa and Sense are about to lose Google Assistant functionality, the company has announced. In an updated support post, Google announced it is phasing out the voice control functionality which has been available on devices like the Versa 3 since 2020. In better news for Versa owners, support for Amazon Alexa [...]
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Microsoft is finally enabling Xbox owners to purchase games from inside the Xbox mobile app. The update, which is rolling out to beta users on iOS and Android and will be available for everyone soon, fulfills a long-held feature request from Xbox users. As well as game purchases, gamers will also be able to nab [...]
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The Xbox mobile app will soon let players buy games and subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, while the "Stream Your Own Game" featureis coming to Xbox consoles.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer alludes to unannounced Xbox games coming this year in a recent interview.

Having experienced a significant delay, the second DLC expansion for The Division 2 is getting closer to release, and Battle of Brooklyn will soon be fully revealed.

Microsoft is slowing its role in its multi-billion dollar partnership with OpenAI, and has reportedly pulled out of two big data center deals that would have provided additional support for ChatGPT's training.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-doesnt-want-to-support-chatgpt-training-anymore

Global PC shipments rose 9.4% in Q1 2025, driven by Windows 11 upgrades and fears over tariffs causing PC prices to increase in the future.

In a new press release, developer and publisher 11 bit studios has confirmed a new Frostpunk game is on the way.

Galax is prepping to debut the first RTX 5090 GPU with two 16-pin power connectors, but availability will be limited to China.

It's a good time to pick up a cheaper laptop as Dell clears out some older stock. This Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is yours for only $599.

HighPoint’s new PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 adapters bring modular, high-bandwidth expansion to workstations and servers, ideal for AI, storage-heavy tasks, and GPU-dense configurations.


A mere two days after announcing GPT-4.1, OpenAI is releasing not one but two new models. The company today announced the public availability of o3 and o4-mini. Of the former, OpenAI says o3 is its most advanced reasoning model yet, with it showing "strong performance" in coding, math

X DMs may soon be kaput. On Tuesday, a company software engineer posted on the platform that "the whole entire DM's will be gone soon." But the former Twitter isn't getting rid of messaging; the company is said to be replacing it with a full-fledged chatting system called XChat.
X Software Engineer Zach Warunek replied to another use


Microsoft just announced that Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One owners can now stream select games they own directly from the console. This feature is exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate members.
What’s the point of this? It’s intended to save both time and hard drive space. Gamers can jump right in immediately, without having to download and

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered separating Instagram from its parent company due to worries about antitrust litigation, according to an email shown Tuesday on the second day of an antitrust trial alleging Meta illegally monopolized the social media market.
In the 2018 email, Zuckerberg wro

At its core, PHP provides many ways to make your code extremely easy to write and maintain, but it also provides many ways to shoot yourself in the foot. Over the 7.x and 8.x releases, the core developers have added features like return types and parameter types that make it easy for our IDEs and […]
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Discover quick, high-impact PPC tactics designed to boost ROI without burning out.
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Google domains are consolidating to Google.com. Learn what this could mean for hreflang tags and what SEO steps you should take now.
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Kyle chats with Jesse Tomchak a software engineer at ClickUp about all the spicy backend takes they could find. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/04/09/wbit-6-be-curious-ask-questions-and-don-t-argue-with-javascript/

AI is not a linear process. To scale effectively, engineering leaders must account for varied edge cases, presenting a new set of challenges. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/04/16/engineering-teams-need-to-adapt-to-ai-scaling-challenges/

Improve mobility and flexibility with these four tips for everyone of all ages. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/cant-touch-your-toes-heres-how-to-improve-flexibility/#ftag=CADf328eec