
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 23, #773. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-23-773/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 23 No. 507. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-23-507/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 23, No. 303. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-23-303/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can burn fat and build muscle at the same time by lifting weights. Here's our guide to doing strength training the right way. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/lose-weight-with-strength-training-heres-how-to-cut-fat-by-lifting-weights/#ftag=CADf328eec

My favorite card perk expires in two years, and I'm not sticking around without it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-chase-sapphire-preferred-isnt-the-card-i-fell-in-love-with-anymore-heres-why-im-moving-on/#ftag=CADf328eec

These new accounts might provide a nice bonus for new parents, but most Americans might not be able to take full advantage of them. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/what-are-trump-accounts-breaking-down-the-big-beautiful-bills-newborn-savings-accounts/#ftag=CADf328eec

A new app unlocks an ability that you likely never thought was possible with your MacBook, turning the trackpad into a scale.

An unencrypted database contained plenty of personal data from both retail and corporate customers.

The clock is ticking, and we're getting closer to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, with recent rumors hinting at 60fps performance, but only for the PS5 Pro.

AMD just announced a new local AI image generator that runs on your AMD laptop's NPU. It's a big step up compared to the previous SDXL Turbo model released last year.
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The next Battlefield game is officially called Battlefield 6, and its reveal trailer has a release date set for later this week.

The Kioxia LC9 SSD isn’t for gamers, but with 245TB of storage, it could theoretically hold hundreds of Game Pass titles, your Steam library, and everything in between.

Saber Interactive has announced a brand-new game called Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a survival horror adventure based on the iconic horror franchise, Hellraiser.

Official information is still lacking, but the MSI Claw A8 has appeared for pre-order in some European territories, with a price that's definitely not for the masses.

Mojang Studios has released Minecraft Preview 1.21.110.20, which includes shelves to swap out your hotbar items and turns Copper Golems into statues.


Keeping an outdoor camera powered up can be a vexing issue, involving solar panels, swappable batteries, outdoor wiring, or a combination of the three. Add smart lights to the mix, and your setup will become even more complicated.
Want to simplify matters? If you have one or more outdoor light sockets, you can mount and wire up a Wyze security camera in a

The Chinese Room, maker of Still Wakes the Deep, has bought back its independence. The studio will continue developing new franchises after splitting from the Sumo Group. The latter said earlier this year that it's pivoting away from original games and toward co-

Lucid EV owners will soon have full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, which is something that's been in the works since 2023. This goes live on July 31, allowing folks to juice

Gamers aren't usually known for their sartorial elegance. But that doesn't mean we don't deserve nice things. So after checking out a very utilitarian carrying case for the Switch 2, I wanted to explore the other side of things with a more lavish travel bag. And while

Switch 2 owners won't have long to wait for Borderlands 4. On Tuesday, Gearbox founder and CEO Randy Pitchford said it will arrive on October 3. While some had worried the game would be pushed back to 2026, it will land on Nintendo's c

Meta is no longer paying creators to post on Threads. The company quietly ended the Threads bonus program, which offered some creators thousands of dollars a month in bonuses, earlier this year, Engadget has confirmed.
The company hasn't officially commented on why it stopped the payments, but an Instagram support page that once listed details

We built any-llm because we needed a lightweight router for LLM providers with minimal overhead. Switching between models is just a string change : update "openai/gpt-4" to "anthropic/claude-3" and you're done.
It uses official provider SDKs when available, which helps since providers handle their own compatibility updates. No proxy or gateway service needed either, so getting started is pretty straightforward - just pip install and import.
Currently supports 20+ providers including Open

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This robot vacuum blew me away when I tested it in our labs. Now you can grab one of our top-rated vacuums for a $440 discount, bringing it to a record low price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-robot-vacuums-navigation-capacity-is-unmatched-and-now-amazon-is-dropping-the-price-by-440/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are dead zones a thing of the past? T-Mobile and Starlink's new satellite cell service thinks so. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-is-bringing-starlink-to-your-phone-tomorrow-see-if-youll-get-it-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

The creators of the animated series signed a deal to bring their show to Paramount Plus. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/south-park-locks-into-paramount-plus-with-1-5b-streaming-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

Marvel does Jack Kirby right with this one. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-review-phenomenal-visuals-and-heart-centered-story-will-satisfy-fans/#ftag=CADf328eec

Feeling down? You could give yourself a serotonin boost by eating these foods. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/eating-these-8-foods-gives-happiness-hormones-a-boost/#ftag=CADf328eec

These affordable accessories will help take your cooking experience to a whole new level. https://www.cnet.com/news/7-must-try-air-fryer-accessories-every-chef-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec

July's Pokemon Presents stream provided updates on the Pokemon theme park, animated shows, live service games and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-presents-2025-reveals-new-pokemon-theme-park-mobile-game-tv-show/#ftag=CADf328eec

The second Pokemon Legends game is bringing back a lot of features from Pokemon X and Y. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-legends-z-a-gets-release-date-new-mega-and-rogue-mega-evolutions/#ftag=CADf328eec

A new report found inflation on the rise in June, renewing concerns that inflation is roaring back thanks to Donald Trump's tariff agenda. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnet-daily-tariff-price-impact-tracker-im-watching-11-key-products-for-inflation/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how to get started in Pokemon Friends. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/this-new-free-mobile-pokemon-puzzle-game-lets-you-weave-digital-plushes/#ftag=CADf328eec

The display can be folded more than double the number of times as the previous iteration before it will break. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-display-can-be-folded-500000-times-according-to-testing/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-iphone-display-beyond-the-minimum-brightness-level/#ftag=CADf328eec

The clock's ticking to find a new password manager other than Microsoft Authenticator. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-will-wipe-out-your-passwords-on-aug-1-what-to-do-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Artificial intelligence is shaping the future. But we need to start preparing now to ensure it's a better one. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trumps-ai-priorities-need-to-hit-these-5-marks-im-not-holding-my-breath/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Federal Trade Commission's "Click-to-Cancel" rule was blocked. But don't let that stop you from canceling unwanted subscriptions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/struggling-to-cancel-your-subscriptions-try-these-3-workarounds/#ftag=CADf328eec

A few easy lifestyle tweaks can protect your mental health during a heat wave. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/extreme-heat-got-you-down-try-these-mental-health-hacks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your body might be sending subtle signals that you're low on essential vitamins. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/feeling-off-these-8-body-cues-might-be-nutritional-sos-signals/#ftag=CADf328eec
Honda announces a software update and a new $225 NACS-CCS charging adapter for its Prologue and Acura ZDX EVs. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/honda-acura-evs-can-now-charge-at-tesla-superchargers-via-adapter/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft says the Surface Laptop 5G is "built for business" - but will that be enough?

Minisforum may launch new mini PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and 128GB RAM.

Shipping and energy giants plan launch of floating AI data center by 2027, but concerns remain about cost, reliability, and regulatory feasibility.

The Surface Laptop 7 with 5G is now available to order, but only for business customers and with an Intel Core Ultra chip. The device will ship on August 26 and starts at an eyewatering $1,799.


Shanghai Sixunited Intelligent Technology Co, Ltd. has revealed the company's upcoming STHT1 powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max 300-series (Strix Halo) processor.

Microsoft has announced its first Surface Laptop with cellular connectivity and designed a custom antenna for it.

Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey has repeatedly floated the idea of producing a laptop in the U.S. that would cost 20% more than competitive offerings.

A massive triple-slot cooler with space for three 8-pin connectors has surfaced from China, hinting at an unreleased AMD Radeon RX 7000 GPU prototype. Likely meant for a never-launched “7950 XTX,” the design suggests AMD once flirted with an RTX 4090-class card during the RDNA 3 era.
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Version 9.0.4 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 9.0.4 over the previous versions 9.0.3
The 9.0.4 Release contains various performance and stability improvements across the stack. Logstash's persistent queue now has significantly higher throughput when its workers are caught up. We eliminated lock contention in pipeline workers to ensure that queue writers have priority w


Version 8.17.9 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.17.9 over the previous versions 8.17.8
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Elgato’s latest capture card supports 4K at 60 fps to capture rich in‑game imagery in all its glory. The Game Capture 4K S works with just about any modern console, PC or handheld gaming device, including the Switch 2. Retailing for $160, this is the CORSAIR subsidiary’s best value yet for capturing in 4K. Elgato's higher-en

Supermassive Games, the developer behind story-driven games like Until Dawn, The Quarry and The Dark Pictures Anthology, is cutting its workforce due to the ongoing "challenging" state of the games industry. The studio says it’s having to adapt its team structure and as a consequence expects to lose up to 36 employees.
The current size of the Supermassive’s staff is unclear, but in February

We knew that Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, was prepping a Pokémon show, but now we have some juicy details and actual footage. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu, as the name suggests, follows the sword-wielding Sirfetch'd and the bab

Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Laptop 5G as part of its computing collection for business customers. The company said that a 5G option was in the works for its business line back in January when it unveiled other updates to the Surface Pr



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Social media is overflowing with wellness hacks and tips. While some should be avoided at all costs, others may actually be rooted in medicinal practices dating back to the Dark Ages, new research suggests.
After examining hundreds of medieval manuscripts and compiling their findings into a catalog, a new international research project sheds fre

Elon Musk fought court cases on opposite coasts Monday, raising a question about the billionaire that could either speed his plan to put self-driving Teslas on U.S. roads or throw up a major roadblock: Can th

Not all protein bars are built the same. These are the best options that I've tested so far this year. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-protein-bars/#ftag=CADf328eec

Owen Poole runs through the big tech news of the day, including Netflix officially using generative AI in a series, Tesla's legal disputes over its Full-Self Drive Package and Google using Android phones to detect earthquakes. https://www.cnet.com/videos/will-tesla-be-banned-in-california-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's a small window to binge the original and the sequel before part one exits. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/psa-hurry-and-watch-the-first-happy-gilmore-movie-before-it-leaves-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec

The tech giant opens a retro restaurant in Hollywood with charging stations. Musk says more could open in other cities. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/eat-here-and-get-recharged-tesla-opens-a-drive-in-diner/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your inbox is drowning in newsletter subscriptions, this new Gmail subscription will get it back on dry land. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gmails-new-manage-subscriptions-feature-makes-cleaning-up-your-inbox-a-breeze/#ftag=CADf328eec

We considered exercises like strength training and cardio to determine which burns the most calories, so you can get the most out of your workout. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/which-exercises-burn-the-most-calories/#ftag=CADf328eec

Download hundreds of free or heavily discounted books for a limited time only. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/stuff-your-kindle-day-is-now-grab-free-and-1-romance-e-books/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can save a little extra on back-to-school essentials like supplies, clothing, laptops and more. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-free-weekends-are-happening-in-17-states-this-summer-heres-where-and-when/#ftag=CADf328eec

Summer isn't complete until you find the perfect sauce to paint on your chicken and ribs. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-bbq-sauce/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most applicants were eligible for SAVE, which has been struck down. Here's how to apply for other repayment plans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/460000-student-loan-borrowers-seeking-lower-payments-will-be-denied-what-to-do-if-youre-one-of-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Pokemon Direct focused on updates for mobile games and live service titles, which inevitably means there are promo codes and other goodies you can redeem now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/every-free-pokemon-code-and-in-game-item-from-pokemon-presents-july-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Forget those pricey cleaners, you already have everything you need for a squeaky clean microwave. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/2-minute-hack-to-clean-your-microwave/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most produce arrives to your home safe for consumption, according to the USDA, but washing these 12 types of fruits and vegetables is still a good idea. https://www.cnet.com/news/its-wise-to-wash-all-produce-but-these-12-fruits-and-veggies-are-the-dirtiest/#ftag=CADf328eec