If you see a weird product being announced online today, don't be so sure it's real. Duolingo, Razer, Yahoo and Priceline have some of the best April Fools' pranks for 2025. https://www.cnet.com/tech/april-fools-day-2025-pranks-grass-keyboard-catnip-car-seats-5-year-world-cruise/#ftag=CADf328eec
What's coming in the Switch 2? Early rumors suggest what we could see on the April 2 Nintendo Direct reveal video. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-nintendo-direct-live-updates/#ftag=CADf328eec
The first two episodes of Apple's new star-studded comedy are now streaming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-studio-how-to-watch-episode-3-seth-rogen-hollywood-satire/#ftag=CADf328eec
The game to a T, by developer Keita Takahashi, brings a narrative spin to Takahashi's wacky adventures. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/creator-of-the-game-katamari-damacy-tells-what-inspired-his-next-game-to-a-t/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mortgage rates have held fairly steady despite economic turmoil. But that could all change soon. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-predictions-for-april-how-will-tariffs-affect-spring-homebuying/#ftag=CADf328eec
This Osprey Aoede bag is perfect for carrying your essentials to work, on vacation or out on your morning jog. Grab it while it's down to just $42. https://www.cnet.com/tech/we-love-this-handy-osprey-aoede-sling-bag-and-its-now-18-off-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Channel your nostalgia and save on these adorable redesigned Tamagotchi games -- thanks to these Amazon discounts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/act-fast-to-grab-a-new-tamagotchi-for-up-to-40-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
This surprisingly deep game is far more than just spliffs and giggles. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/whats-the-deal-with-schedule-i-the-drug-dealing-game-at-the-top-of-steam-charts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nintendo's best franchises pushed the Switch to its limits. Here are games that could use better graphics and frame rates on the Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/3-switch-games-that-would-benefit-the-most-from-switch-2-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec
Using ChatGPT has gone way better than I imagined for my NCAA men's basketball tournament pool. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-let-ai-do-my-march-madness-bracket-and-now-im-leading-my-pool-right-before-the-final-four/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Verizon-owned service adds a new mid-tier plan that might save you money too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/visibles-new-45-plan-brings-4k-streaming-more-global-pass-days/#ftag=CADf328eec
The US isn't ready for a cyber war with China, but some want to hit back in revenge against Salt Typhoon.
Check Point says the breach is “old and known”.
With Nintendo's Direct showcase incoming, we're about to find out what the Switch 2 is really bringing to the table
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/live/nintendo-switch-2-reveal-direct-
If you're more of a ranged combat Atomfall player, then you simply have to get this weapon. It's a total game changer.
Arm Holdings aims to boost its data center CPU market share from 15% to 50% by the end of 2025, betting on AI-driven servers and growing support from major cloud service providers.
Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro real-time sledování logovacích souborů, budeme pracovat s titulky a nakonec vyzkoušíme řešení pro monitoring síťového provozu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-2-4-2025-sledujte-logy-a-sitovy-provoz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Na konferenci Peering Days, která se konala 25. a 27. března v chorvatském Splitu, se odborníci z oblasti počítačových sítí sešli, aby hovořili o odolnosti internetových sítí, telemetrii a novinkách v NetBoxu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/musime-budovat-odolne-site-pro-svet-plny-hrozeb-a-ai-peering-days-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
An Arkansas law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of their users has been struck down by a federal judge who ruled that it was unconstitutional. The decision is a significant victory for the social media companies and digital r
Last week was big for open source LLMs. We got:
- Qwen 2.5 VL (72b and 32b)
- Gemma-3 (27b)
- DeepSeek-v3-0324
And a couple weeks ago we got the new mistral-ocr model. We updated our OCR benchmark to include the new models.
We evaluated 1,000 documents for JSON extraction accuracy. Major takeaways:
- Qwen 2.5 VL (72b and 32b) are by far the most impressive. Both landed right around 75% accuracy (equivalent to GPT-4o’s performance). Qwen 72b was only 0.4% above 32b. Within the mar
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I built svggles (npm: interactive-illustrations), a React utility that makes it easy to add playful, interactive SVGs to your frontend.
It supports mouse-tracking, scroll, hover, and other common interactions, and it's designed to be lightweight and intuitive for React devs.
The inspiration came from my time playing with p5.js — I loved how expressive and fun it was to create interactive visuals. But I also wanted to bring that kind of creative freedom to everyday frontend work,
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If you want to experiment with world building for a game, GameForge helps deliver AI-generated storylines, characters and maps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-build-an-entire-world-of-your-own-with-gameforge-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Old Gold look to move further away from the relegation zone as they host Graham Potter's Hammers https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-wolves-vs-west-ham-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Gunners return to their EPL title challenge with a London derby clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-arsenal-vs-fulham-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Tricky Trees look to underline their Champions League credentials as they host Ruben Amorim's Red Devils. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-man-united-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fill your streaming watch list with a batch of new titles, including Devil May Cry. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-spring-2025-anime-series-you-should-absolutely-watch-this-season/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01S integrates Radeon 890M GPU, offering smooth 1080p gaming and creative workflows.
This was a baffling mistake in the first place, compounded by the length of time it took Google to resolve the problem.
A hidden part of iOS 18.4 and macOS Seqioua 15.4
GL.iNet Slate 7 delivers Wi-Fi 7 speeds up to 2882 Mbps, ensuring seamless 4K and 8K streaming, gaming, and video conferencing.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 gets a hefty $1,240 price cut.
The Chromebook is so often looked down upon, but its utility, portability, and affordability make it a productivity machine that's perfect for people who might otherwise be living behind Windows.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/chromebooks/windows-to-chromebook-switch
Get a 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 at BH Photo and save $400.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/save-usd400-on-the-15-inch-macbook-air-m3
Rebellion Development's Atomfall has already reached 1.5 million players over its first weekend since launch.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rebellions-atomfall-has-already-reached-1-5-million-players
ZeniMax Workers United, a union representing QA workers on Bethesda Softworks games, has authorized a strike as negotiations with Microsoft continue.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/zenimax-workers-united-authorizes-strike-microsoft
Mojang Studios has released Craftmine for April Fool's Day, a real update that lets you, well, craft mines. This is a limited time snapshot that's available now.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-april-fools-day-2025-craftmine-update
The Legion Go S (SteamOS) handheld is releasing on May 25, 2025, but it's starting price is higher than initially revealed. This is what Lenovo told me when I asked about the price increase.
Intel executives pledged Tuesday that its upcoming Panther Lake chip will combine the best aspects of its earlier processors, Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake.
Intel executives spoke in Las Vegas on the second day of its Intel Vision conference, which engages Intel’s partners and customers. Intel’s new chief executive Lip-Bu Tan outlined his plans for Intel’s new
ML Engineer Naveen Kulandaivelu built a CLI power management app that automatically throttled his CPU and GPU based on Time of Use pricing.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan made his first keynote speech, laying down the path he intends to take for the company and soliciting customer feedback.
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I believe the best way to learn a language is by doing an in-depth project. This is my first Zig project intended for learning the ropes on publishing a Zig package. It turns out to be quite solid and performant. It might be a bit over-engineered.
This little library is packed with the following features:
- Building dependency graph from dependency data.
- Performing topological sort on the dependency graph.
- Generating dependence-free subsets for parallel processing.
Home internet users are turning away from wired connections like cable and fiber and choosing cellular internet. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/what-is-cellular-home-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec
I'm excited for Den of Wolves after checking out the Payday series' spiritual successor at this year's GDC. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/payday-style-high-stakes-heists-are-back-in-den-of-wolves/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI tools can help you narrow down your options, whether you're a laid-back reader or a high-output professional. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-asked-ai-to-help-me-find-the-right-phone-heres-what-it-gave-me/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter is my go-to recommendation for travelers, and it's $10 off right now -- alongside other must-have Apple accessories. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-65w-travel-charger-is-surprisingly-slim-and-light-and-its-on-sale-today-for-15-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
Give your eye health a boost this season. These are the vitamins and supplements you should focus on. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/key-vitamins-supplements-healthy-eyes-this-spring/#ftag=CADf328eec
Let's look back at the streak-busting challenges across Connections, Wordle, Mini Crossword and Strands from the last month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-most-unfair-nyt-online-puzzles-for-march-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you own an Apple Watch, you might be eligible for part of Apple's cash settlement -- check this list to find out. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/claim-your-part-of-the-20-million-apple-watch-payout-last-chance-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're making spring or summer travel plans, this travel backpack is the most versatile and efficient one I've found. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-travel-frequently-for-work-my-favorite-carry-on-travel-backpack-is-still-down-to-30-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Artificial intelligence is perhaps less suitable for practical needs than it is for creating a dreamer's fantastical land. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-make-a-logo-with-ai-but-you-may-not-want-to/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon's Spring Sale has ended, but Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is still available at a slight discount. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-2-in-1-laptop-is-my-daily-driver-and-its-still-down-to-just-349-on-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the common symptoms that your body has been using to communicate a vitamin deficiency. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/8-surprising-ways-your-body-is-begging-you-to-address-your-nutritional-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec
iOS 18.4 adds new features to Apple Intelligence, but you can opt out of the still-beta technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/not-ready-for-ai-how-to-turn-off-apple-intelligence-or-just-some-features/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hyundai's sub-compact SUV gets the racy treatment. Let's hope this one makes it past concept stage.
YouTube is yet again exploring with new features, as Android users have noticed this strange auto-play function in their mobile apps.
France's antitrust watchdog found that Apple's ATT framework penalized third-party apps. Here's all you need to know.
Nintendo has announced that it will be airing two Treehouse presentations later this week, offering a new look at Switch 2 gameplay.
The provider has rolled out an upgrade to its DAITA feature across all VPN apps. Here's all you need to know.
Researchers found different malware hiding in an essential WordPress directory.
Foldable phones might have a bad 2025 but Apple could turn it around in 2026
ChatGPT's new image generator is particularly good at faking receipts, thanks to its improved text recreation. Here's why OpenAI isn't too worried, yet.
Welcome to the Matrix: Japanese researcher wants to use human soft tissue to process data like a computer.
A leak out of Nintendo's latest Direct shows off the "C" button once more
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-c-button-nintendo-leak
Shop the best Samsung deals and save big on your spring tech refresh.
Wednesday is the big day for Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts, so here are 7 game predictions to look out for, alongside how to watch the show.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-direct-game-predictions
Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/lenovo-yoga-7-2-in-1-best-buy-deal
I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of Microsoft's iconic first-party programs.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/these-five-windows-apps-changed-my-live-forever
The new Plex app for mobile arrived only a day ago, but user forums and the Plex subreddit are blowing up with complaints about buggy performance, missing features, and a cluttered, confusing interface.
Yes, all this sounds familiar, although it’s not yet clear if we’re seeing a typical rough landing for an app revamp or a
As someone who reviews gaming keyboards, I can confidently say that most of the driver/manager apps that come with them are terrible. They’re often slow, bloated, and trying to do way too much. But I’ve yet to encounter one that filled up my storage with 50 GB of mildly racy anime b
Microsoft is expanding the toolbox of recovery options for Windows 11. After recently adding the ability to reinstall Windows via Windows Update—at least in version 24H2—the company is now introducing
So, you’ve filled up the inside of your gaming desktop with enough RGBs for a Las Vegas casino, not to mention tiny little LCD screens on your motherboard,
Neowin reports that the latest figures from Statcounter reveal that in March 2025, Windows 11 closed in further on its predecessor. If the trend continues at the same pace, in a few months Windows 11 could finally sit on th
We’re less than couple of weeks from the start of hockey season, and the streaming situation looks just as complicated as baseball was over the summer.
As pay TV subscriptions decline and the regional sports business model collapses, NHL teams are m
If you're looking to upgrade your PC's storage, this budget-oriented SSD from Crucial is now at its lowest-ever price.
At its Vision 2025 conference, Intel announced that its 18A process node has entered risk production, a crucial milestone. This comes as the company gets ready to ramp up production of the upcoming Panther Lake chips and signifies the final steps of the 'five nodes in four years' plan started by former CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Japan chipmaker Rapidus is preparing to launch pilot production of 2nm-class wafers using gate-all-around transistors later this month, with first wafers expected by July and full-scale manufacturing targeted for 2027.
If you ever needed a definitive example of how money doesn’t necessarily buy you success or taste, take a look at Amazon’s studio arm. The mega-retailer’s production division, now known as Amazon-MGM, has been making movies for more than a decade. Very few of the entries in its lineup have been world-beaters, but that hasn’t deterred the outfit from persisting. The New Yor
TikTok's deadline to sell off or cede its US operations is once again approaching. The 75-day extension delaying the enforcement of a nationwide TikTok ban is set to run out Saturday, April 5, unless the company finally reaches an agreement to find a new owner. Who might buy it, and what happens if no deal is reached? Here's the sh
You could call Shinichiro Watanabe's Lazarus a retread of his masterpiece, Cowboy Bebop. That’s not to say the show is bad — based on the five episodes I’ve seen so far, Lazarus is still an entertaining and stylish ride. But I’ve just come to expect more from a legendary creator like Watanabe.
It’s set in the year 2052, a near-future when a renowned neuroscientist released Hapna, a drug that can erase all pain. If that sounds too good to be true, it is: Hapna
I appreciate developing ROCm into something competitive with CUDA would require a lot of work, both internally within AMD and with external contributions to the relevant open source libraries.
However the amount of resources at stake is incredible. The delta between NVIDIA's value and AMD's is bigger than the annual GDP of Spain. Even if they needed to hire a few thousand engineers at a few million in comp each, it'd still be a good investment.