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Most providers offer customers the option to bundle their home internet with TV or mobile service. But is this really worth it? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/when-should-you-bundle-home-internet-with-other-services/#ftag=CADf328eec
On June 9, Apple's WWDC 25 presentation should tell us more about the next stages of Siri and Apple Intelligence software. CNET's Bridget Carey looks at the shakeup in Siri management and rumored products — and sees how cameras might be the big focus for Apple's AI plans. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-big-vision-for-siri-at-wwdc25-the-future-could-be-cameras/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI sent me on an adventure when I searched for a bargain. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-to-use-ai-to-find-cheap-flights-it-was-a-bumpy-ride/#ftag=CADf328eec
Two new free line offers coincide with a recent cost increase. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-is-giving-out-free-lines-to-legacy-customers-apology-for-price-hike/#ftag=CADf328eec
Need faster internet? These tips can help speed things up significantly. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/boost-your-wi-fi-speed-for-march-madness-with-these-tweaks/#ftag=CADf328eec
When it comes to whatever Nintendo might announce next week, expect the unexpected. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2s-biggest-unknown-piece-whimsy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: I want to see improvements to Apple Intelligence and Siri at WWDC 25 -- and recent rumors make me think Apple wants to level up Siri's visual smarts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/apples-next-vision-for-siri-time-to-focus-on-cameras-for-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
These crucial shopping tips will help you spend wisely, whether you want an iPhone or Android phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/buying-a-new-phone-consider-these-things-first/#ftag=CADf328eec
Search tools can help narrow down the options for everyone, whether you're a laid-back reader or a high-output professional. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/let-ai-help-pick-your-perfect-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Want to give your gut some love? These probiotic-rich foods can give your digestive system a boost. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/probiotic-foods-naturally-boost-gut-health/#ftag=CADf328eec
Confused about the tech powering your modem? Here's everything you need to know about DOCSIS technology. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/docsis-3-0-3-1-4-0-whats-the-real-difference/#ftag=CADf328eec
I spoke with director Jared McGilliard about his new treasure-hunting doc. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/inside-gold-greed-netflixs-series-about-forrest-fenns-treasure/#ftag=CADf328eec
In an exclusive demo with Intangible's ex-Pixar and ex-Unity executives, I saw how you can create an entire 3D AI world and use it to create still images and short videos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-one-ai-model-hopes-to-bring-3d-animation-to-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Asus ROG Astral LC RTX 5090 OC Edition has a ridiculously long name, but it’s not as ridiculous as the price this GPU now commands (or rather, fails to command).
The EU is considering solutions to ensure lawful data access by design. Yet, privacy experts and security tech providers are worried.
A dual cooling system keeps food fresh, and AI suggests recipes for items expiring soon.
A new IKEA smart home switch with Matter support has just leaked –and it should be a versatile dual-button accessory that supports Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.
Here's what we know about the Black Ops 6 Season two Reloaded release time, including a look at the new skins and maps that are set to be added.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/black-ops-6-season-3-release-time
Garmin has its users talking, but we want to know what you think
Scheme grew from 35,000 websites to 150,000 websites in just a matter of weeks.
Intel's most powerful mobile CPU has arrived. How does Intel's Core Ultra 200HX series stack up? Let's break it down.
The RTX 50-series laptops already have one huge advantage over their RTX 40-series predecessors
After 30 benchmark tests, is the Nvidia RTX 5090 really better than the RTX 5080? The results might shock you.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/rtx-5090-vs-rtx-5080-laptop-gpu
The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 champions Nvidia’s latest RTX 5080 GPU in its slick chassis with a gorgeous display and bouncy keyboard, but one critical flaw stunts its growth into full bloom.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/gigabyte-aorus-master-16-rtx-5080-review
The Blade 16 is a fantastic laptop, offering a gorgeous OLED display, impactful audio, over 7 hours of web surfing battery life, a bouncy keyboard, and plenty of ports while weighing just 4.6 pounds. We just wish its gaming performance looked smoother without frame-gen.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/razer-blade-16-2025-review
According to a new study, 76% of AI researchers suggest that current AI strategies are "unlikely" or "very unlikely" to succeed.
OpenAI recently announced that it's delaying ChatGPT's image-generation tool for free users for a while.
College Football 25 is now included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Here’s how to play one of the best football games ever at no extra cost.
Of all the PC gaming peripherals, none is as overlooked as the humble mouse pad (or mat).
That’s a pity because mouse mats come in a variety of materials which have different speed and maneuverability profiles.
Read on to find out which ones are the quickest and which ones the slowest, and why you should really select your gaming mouse mat careful
It’s rare to find a top-notch gaming laptop with great specs at an affordable price. But it does happen from time to time. Here’s a shining example: the Acer Swift X 14 is on sale at B&H—what was once $1,500 is now just $950. That’s a hefty 37% discount!
It’s 1993. I don’t even remember where I first began playing the Jurassic Park pinball machine, but the sounds are burned into my brain: the roar of a T. rex, the driving score, and the famous words uttered once again: “Welcome…to Jurassic Park.”
Decades later, I can play it once again, via Visual Pinball.
Video games are as close to real
The Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 isn't the shiniest memory kit, but can it shine in the benchmarks?
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/crucial-pro-overclocking-ddr5-6400-c38-2x16gb-review
The Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone is now cheaper than when I bought it in the last sale!
Micro Center has several ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 for $3,700 that have reportedly sold out.
The Razer Blade 16 is a thin RTX 5090 laptop with a bright screen and tons of ports, but it's extremely pricey and the drivers felt unfinished on our test unit.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16-review
Nvidia's RTX 50-series "Blackwell" GPU launch for laptops has been rocky, with delays and driver issues.
Corsair's newest flagship headset in its Virtuoso line sounds fantastic in games, delivering detail you didn't even know existed. Unfortunately, the headset is stiff and uncomfortable, and yes, you still have to use iCue.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/corsair-virtuoso-max-review
The US will append a 25 percent tariff on top of any existing tariffs on all cars produced outside its borders. Additional fees will be imposed on imported components too like engines, transmissions, powertrains and electrical components. There’s a number of carve outs for US-based companies, as well as those sourcing gear f
Instagram has rolled out an update for Reels that will let users go through more of them more quickly. As TechCrunch has reported, the app now allows users to play Reels at 2x the speed by long-pressing on the right or the left edge of the screen. They'd simply have to release it if they'd like to resume watching at normal speed. Some users have had acc
This week, we learned that even government officials are addicted to their group chats — except with the Trump administration those chats include war plans and potentially classified information. In this episode, we dive into the sheer recklessness and stupidity of Signalgate. And speaking of reckless, we also discuss 23andMe's bankruptcy and the privacy concerns around selling off customer DNA data.
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Learn how to install HUGO together with Tailwind CSS and Flowbite to start building websites with one of the most popular static site generators in the world https://webdesignernews.com/learn-how-to-install-hugo-with-tailwind-css/
When reading variables from .env files, you can use int.fromEnvironment and bool.fromEnvironment to read integers and booleans. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/int-bool-from-environment/
Inflation, tariffs and stock market turmoil won't affect your CD earnings. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/worried-about-the-economy-your-money-is-safe-in-a-cd-todays-cd-rates-march-28-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
This change makes it easy to find recently saved photos in the app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-made-my-iphones-photo-app-so-much-better-with-this-one-change/#ftag=CADf328eec
I tested the top pickleball paddles across four of our favorite brands. Here are the ones that made the list. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/best-pickleball-paddles/#ftag=CADf328eec
Low Power Mode helps to extend your battery life in the short term. You can keep it on full time, but the benefits are uncertain. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/will-keeping-your-iphone-in-permanent-low-power-mode-make-the-battery-last-longer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Agentic AI is transforming businesses, but misconceptions about its risks prevent adoption.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/5-myths-about-agentic-ai-and-why-your-company-should-embrace-the-tech
Turn any space into a cinema with XGIMI's affordable outdoor screen for any projector.
Can’t install a BIOS update for your Lenovo laptop? Blame Microsoft’s latest patch for Windows 11 – but fortunately the fix is simple enough.
A Pixel Watch user reports that Google Gemini has appeared on Wear OS.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream doesn't need inZOI's impressive visual fidelity to be the better game - here's why.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Watch has a sleep-tracking problem. Here's what you need to do.
Several top solar invertor products were found to have vulnerabilities that could lead to device takeover.
A retired domain was hijacked and used in a spam campaign, causing fake Amazon pages to pop up across the web.
OpenAI just updated ChatGPT 4o with more intuition and creativity, although I don't think most people will notice.
This new external PS5 SSD is super speedy with water resistance and drop protection.
Garmin has unveiled a new subscription plan and users are not happy.
OpenAI delays further rollout of ChatGPT image generation capabilities for free users and limits them to 3 a day.
Say goodbye to fiddly resizing and scaling - at least in Google Slides.
We've got more details on when Samsung's take on Android 15 will reach the Galaxy S23 phones and other devices.
Qobuz's new Labels feature showcases legendary labels across all your favorite genres.
Porsche's in-car infotainment is getting a big upgrade, with Dolby Atmos in its Bose and Burmester systems.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks great, but it's Samus's new psychic powers that have me most intrigued.
New high-end GPU options from Intel could have helped disrupt the messy GPU market, but it looks like that may not happen any time soon.
The UK face “significant challenges” with AI adoption, MPs warn.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X is one of the best gaming headsets you can buy, pairing great audio quality and seriously impressive battery life with a budget-friendly price.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-headsets/steelseries-arctis-nova-5x-review
Following Amazon's indictment of the Surface line, it has now set its sights on Xbox.
Microsoft is launching a new roadmap to help users better understand when new features are coming to Windows 11.
It’s not uncommon for a laptop to lose some of its pep over time. The good news is that there is often something you can do about it — whether that means updating drivers, goosing the processor performance, or checking on the health of your storage drive, or some other fix that even novice users are capable of.
The following 5 tips offer a path to improved
You know you should use random passwords. A lot of people don’t, though. So if you’re already on board this train, that’s fantastic. But you could be doing more and you probably should given how online security is evolving.
If you reuse the same username across all sites, someone can more easily try to hack your accounts. And if it’s your email address? Now