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This New Watch Is Being Purpose-Built for Space Exploration—and It's Not an Omega

When you think of space exploration and watches, one name immediately comes to mind: Omega. Since its Speedmaster chronograph was selected by NASA half a century ago it has become synonymous with space travel. The timing of a 13-second engine burn to save Apollo 13 cemented its role in space history, and Omega has not missed a single opportunity to deepen the partnership, from officially naming it the Moonwatch to creating endless commemorative limited editions (even if it is by no means the onl

8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Other Leak Detectors We Like Photograph: Simon Hill First Alert L1 Wi-Fi Water Leak and Freeze Detector for $64: This large flood sensor, branded First Alert, works with First Alert or Resideo apps and accessories. It sends push notifications and emails to alert you to any leak and sports a 100-decibel alarm that you can stop with the side button. The sensor was relatively slow to alert in all my tests, and the push notifications only came through when my phone was connected to Wi-Fi. The 5-fo

The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Fairphone has announced its latest repairable smartphone, nearly two years after introducing the last upgrade. The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and 9 percent lighter than its predecessor, but it includes a larger 4,415mAh battery — easily replaceable by removing just seven screws — that will power the phone for up to 53 hours on a full charge. It’s

Death Stranding 2 is bigger and more ambitious — and that includes its music

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an expansive, captivating sequel filled with huge environments to explore and a big story from Hideo Kojima to try and wrap your head around. But one of my favorite additions is a small one: an in-game music player that basically functions as your own iPod. Woodkid, a co-composer on the game (and whose real name is Yoann Lemoine), tells The

Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books

Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books 47 minutes ago Share Save Natalie Sherman and Lucy Hooker BBC News Share Save Getty Images A US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law. The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three writers, a novelist, and two non-fiction authors, who accused the firm of stealing their work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-bi

Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Trump Mobile and its T1 Phone

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new report from The Financial Times has revealed some concerning truths about Trump Mobile and its “Made in America” T1 Phone. The company behind Trump Mobile’s network operations is registered to a luxury apartment and has a shaky public presence. A Trump Mobile spokesperson told the publication that the T1 Phone is manufactured in Alabama, California, and Florida, but experts doubt these claims. Trump Mobile came out of left field with a mobile networ

You’re not alone: This email from Google’s Gemini team is concerning

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is notifying users that, starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, regardless of whether Gemini Apps Activity is turned on or off. The vague wording in the email has raised privacy concerns, with users unclear if Gemini will still access these apps even after opting out. While the email says users can disable these features in the “App settings,” it offers no specific steps to do so. Goo

Fresh Galaxy Z Fold 7 renders give us our first look at Silver Shadow model

TL;DR Trusted leaker Evan Blass has posted Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 renders These images show off the new foldable phone in three colors, including the Silver Shadow variant for the first time. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is scheduled to launch on July 9. Samsung will launch a variety of new products at its Unpacked event on July 9, and we’ve already seen leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 renders. However, one of the most trusted sources has now given us a comprehensive look at this new foldable phone. Veteran

Google Wallet finally lets you fix your custom passes without deleting them first

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet for Android now lets you edit your custom passes via an edit button. This is a welcome change as you previously had to delete and then re-add your custom pass if you wanted to edit it. This option seems to be a gradual release for now, so you might have to wait to see it on your phone. Google Wallet gained custom pass functionality almost a year ago, allowing users to create a digital pass from any text document. The app doesn’t let you

These battery-powered 4K security cameras give Ring and Blink a run for their money

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Don't make this thermostat mistake during heatwave: 3 cost-saving tips from an expert

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your comfort and your energy bills. Also: How to disable ACR on yo

This 2-in-1 Windows laptop balances work and play better than most models I've tested

ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 16-inch Envy x360 2-in-1 (2024) comes in a variety of configurations, but the version with 1TB of storage and an OLED display starts at $1,599. It sports one of the most gorgeous displays I've seen on a convertible laptop in this price range. It's a little on the heavy side, and swapping configurations can be buggy. View now at HP We saw a host of great 2-in-1 laptops in 2024, forcing more and more laptop diehards (myself included) who were previously unwilling to c

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Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

Should you use your robot vacuum with recycled water? My results after a week of testing

ZDNET's key takeaways The 3i S10 Ultra robot vacuum and mop is available for $1,900. This device features a unique innovation: a trademarked WaterRecycle station that distills wastewater and dehumidifies your home so you never have to refill the clean water tank. The full device is one-of-a-kind, so its settings and setup take some getting used to, and it can sometimes take a long time to finish a task while the water distills. $1,899.99 at Amazon The 3i S10 Ultra robot vacuum and mop is on s

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I changed 5 settings on my TV to give it an instant performance boost

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Whether you're considering buying a new TV or your old flat panel seems to be doing fine, there are still ways to optimize your viewing experience, and it all begins with your television's settings. Let's explore some of the key factors determining how your TV performs and what you can do to make it look even better. 1. Turn down the sharpness The sharper the picture, the better. Right? Not necessarily. Contrary to popular belief, the "sharpness" setting on your TV doesn't af

This LG soundbar transformed my living room into a home theater - with Dolby Atmos included

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company's OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices It's been a year since LG released the S95TR soundbar, following much hype, as a high-end complement to its newest OLED TVs. Th

I tried using the world's thinnest SSD enclosure and it exceeded my expectations

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sharge SSD has thin and sleek design that not only looks good but also dissipates heat really well. It takes up to 4TB of storage. You do have to deal with some tiny fasteners, as it's a compact SSD. View now at Amazon Do you need more storage for your iPhone, MacBook, or pretty much any device with a USB-C port? Do you need something faster than a flash drive? A portable SSD enclosure is the way to go. While most SSD enclosures are rather chunky, accessory maker Sh

Assembly Theory of Time

If the lineages are followed back beyond the origin of life on Earth to the origin of the universe, it would be logical to assume that the memory of the universe was lower in the past, which means that the universe's ability to generate objects of high Assembly is limited by its size in time. Some objects are too large in time to come into existence in intervals that are smaller than their assembly index. For complex objects such as computers to exist in our universe, many other objects had to f

Japan Adventures: A Designer's Perspective

Recently, our designer, José, embarked on an exciting trip, trading the familiar silhouette of the Seattle skyline for the dazzling and bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan. What started as a birthday getaway quickly evolved into a deep dive into Japan’s carry culture, offering fresh insights on how people move through their day, one bag and egg sandwich at a time. José returned not just with souvenirs, but with pages of observations. His notes, “Musings on Japan Carry Culture,” offer a peek into t

Thoughts on Asunción, Paraguay

Almost two years ago I recorded a podcast with Tomás Mandl on his book Modern Paraguay: Uncovering South America's Best Kept Secret. If you have been following me since then you might already know that Friedrich Nietzsche’s sister moved to Paraguay with her husband to start a new German Colony to advance Nazi ambitions of Aryan supremacy. Perhaps, you already know that Alfredo Stroessner, the military dictator of Paraguay for 35 years (the longest Western Hemisphere Cold War dictator apart from

Managing time when time doesn't exist

The Ultimate Productivity Paradox Imagine explaining to your boss why you’re late for a meeting because time doesn’t actually exist. Not in the philosophical “time is a social construct” sense that gets you invited to fewer dinner parties, but in the rigorous scientific sense where quantum gravity’s most fundamental equations contain absolutely no time variable whatsoever. You’d be attempting to justify tardiness using cutting-edge physics to someone whose greatest temporal insight is schedulin

Reading NFC Passport Chips in Linux

For boring and totally not nefarious reasons, I want to read all the data contained in my passport's NFC chip using Linux. After a long and annoying search, I settled on roeften's pypassport. I can now read all the passport information, including biometrics. The NFC chip in a passport is protected by a password. The password is printed on the inside of the physical passport. As well as needing to be physically close to the passport for NFC to work, you also need to be able to see the password.

The Probability of a Hash Collision

The probability of a hash collision Tags: probability A hash function takes arbitrarily complex input - a word, a website, an image, a human being - and maps it to a single number. This is useful for various computer science stuffs, such as data storage and cryptography. For example, let's say you want to store a book in one of N N N boxes. If you put the book in a random box, it's quite likely that you'll forget which box you picked, especially as N N N gets bigger. What you can do instead i

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PNG is back

PNG is back! Jun 24 2025 A new PNG spec was just released! Everyone, go update your 2003 forum avatars. Jokes aside, this is exciting news. PNG is back to its former glory after its progress stalled for over two decades. Did you know the U.S. Library of Congress, Library and Archives Canada, and the National Archives of Australia recommend PNG? It is important that we keep PNG current and competitive. After 20 years of stagnation, PNG is back with renewed vigor! What's new? Proper HDR support

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HPE's GreenLake intelligence brings agentic AI to IT operations

In case you haven't heard, GenAI is old news. Now, it's all about agentic AI. At least, that certainly seems to be the theme based on the latest announcements from the major tech industry vendors. All of them are focused on driving the story of more autonomous actions enabled by AI. That said, there's still a tremendous amount of activity and advancement happening in the "traditional" era of generative AI – particularly around integrating the technology into businesses and their internal IT ope

Asus pushes 2,600W into RTX 5090 to prove new cableless GPU power connector works

Forward-looking: As cases of burning and melting RTX 5090 power cables continue to mount, Asus has demonstrated that its new Back to the Future (BTF) power connector design can maintain safe temperatures while delivering more than triple the GPU's stock wattage limit. The test also revealed that BTF can work in tandem with traditional 16-pin connectors – just in case anyone ever wants to attempt a 2,600W overclock. In a recent Bilibili video, translated by Tom's Hardware, Asus China GM Tony Yu

What’s inside Genspark? A new vibe working approach that ditches rigid workflows for autonomous agents

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Vibe coding has been all the rage in recent months as a simple way for anyone to build applications with generative AI. But what if that same easy-going, natural language approach was extended to other enterprise workflows? That’s the promise of an emerging category of agentic AI applications. At VB Transform 2025 today, one such applicat

Stanford’s ChatEHR allows clinicians to query patient medical records using natural language, without compromising patient data

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more What would it be like to chat with health records the way one could with ChatGPT? Initially posed by a medical student, this question sparked the development of ChatEHR at Stanford Health Care. Now in production, the tool accelerates chart reviews for emergency room admissions, streamlines patient transfer summaries and synthesizes inform

Solos unveils AirGo A5 and AirGo V2 smart glasses with hands-free AI

Solos is unveiling two new smart glasses models with hands-free AI: AirGo A5 and AirGo V2. With intuitive interaction, superior sound, advanced video capabilities, and camera-enabled AI, Solos said the two products set a new benchmark for wearable intelligence, making wearable AI more intuitive, accessible, and integrated into daily life. The Boston company unveiled them at the Smart Glasses Summit in Hong Kong. AirGo A5 is an ultra-light, audio-first smartglasses product with hands-free AI, “

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