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Trade in almost any phone and T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus - here's how

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn't mean there aren't bigger options available. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus would be a perfect contender if you need a bigger screen, a great camera system, and the latest mobile AI capabilities. Also: You can use T-Mobile's satellite service for free on any carrier now - here's how T-Mobile is now running an offer where you can get your ludicrously capacious Galaxy S25 Plus for free. All you have to do is trade in a phone

Squid Game Creator Reveals Alternate Ending That Vocal Fans Wanted Instead

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that season 3 almost had an enormously different ending -- an ending that might have gone over better with fans who are still divided over how the hit series wrapped. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang said he originally wrote an ending where Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, leaves the deadly games behind for good. That's a huge contrast to the version that actually aired, in which Gi-hun sacrifices his life in the end for the new P

Perplexity's Comet AI browser is hurtling toward Chrome - how to try it

zuperia/Getty Images AI search start-up Perplexity has ramped up its competition with Google by releasing Comet, its new web browser, on Wednesday. Built upon Perplexity's proprietary search engine, Comet is compatible with "all of your usual extensions, settings, and bookmarks," according to a Perplexity blog, meaning it's "a seamless switch" to make it your new default browser. It's initially being launched for Mac and Windows, with support on other platforms expected to arrive in the coming

Microsoft Outlook outage enters hours-long stretch with no resolution

Everybody’s working for the weekend, but Microsoft Outlook clocked out early. The mission-critical email service is facing a widespread, hours-long outage. Microsoft says the Outlook outage means mailbox access may be unavailable for Outlook.com, Outlook Mobile, and Outlook desktop apps. The company also says that it’s working on a fix. We’ve begun a broad expedited deployment of the configuration change across all affected infrastructure. We expect most impacted users will experience relief w

Red Hat Technical Writing Style Guide

Use the full description "IBM S/390". Do not use "s390", "S390", or any other variations. The correct abbreviation for "Software-as-a-Service". Refer also to PaaS Correct. Do not use "samba" or "SAMBA". Correct. Do not use "s-record", "Record", "s-Record", or any other variations. n. Use this term, and write as one word. Do not use other terms or variations. ⁠ screen saver n. Do not use "screensaver". n. Do not use "scroll bar" or "scroll-bar". secure Instead of stating that a product o

Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser

Perplexity on Wednesday launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, marking the startup’s latest effort to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue people use to find information online. At launch, Comet will be available first to subscribers of Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, as well as a small group of invitees that signed up to a waitlist. Here’s what a New tab looks like for me on Comet Image Credits:Screengrab/Maxwell Zeff / Perplexity Comet’s headline feature is

Musk says Tesla is expanding Austin robotaxi service, adding Grok to cars

A vehicle Tesla is using for robotaxi testing purposes on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is expanding its robotaxi service area and bringing xAI's Grok to vehicles as it rolled out a new iteration of the artificial intelligence chatbot. Shares gained about 3%. Musk said on X that Grok, his AI chatbot that praised Adolf Hitler and posted a barrage of antisemitic comments recently, will be available in Tesla vehicles "next week

Gemini lands on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as it expands to third-party earbuds

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced plans to bring Gemini to Samsung and Sony earbuds earlier this year. User reports suggest that the chatbot is now available on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro when connected to a device running One UI 8. Google is steadily making good on its promise to bring Gemini to more devices. After sharing plans to replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Wear OS watches earlier this year, the company finally announced Gemini for Wear OS yesterday, confirming

Elon Musk’s Newest AI Chatbot Is Powerful, Controversial, and Already Under Fire

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has launched a new version of its chatbot—Grok 4—and its rollout is already dividing the internet. Unveiled on July 9, Grok 4 and its premium version, “SuperGrok,” are being hailed by some benchmarkers as the most powerful chatbots on the market. Musk fans, AI engineers, and benchmark testers are applauding its capabilities. But others are skeptical, pointing to a recent storm of hallucinations, including responses laced with antisemitic tropes, that severely damage

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Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals on Friday: Here's What We Know About Season 3 So Far

Marvel Rivals season 3 is almost upon us, bringing with it the blessing of the Phoenix Force. Jean Grey, original member of the X-Men and sometimes terror of the cosmos, is joining the roster as a new duelist. As usual, we're also getting a new map, some balance changes and several quality of life changes when it comes to cosmetics. And hang in there, Daywalker devotees -- Blade is coming in Season 3.5 next month. Phoenix's abilities in Marvel Rivals Phoenix joins as yet another duelist -- an

Mazda reveals next-gen CX-5 details, including a hybrid, due in 2027

A new version of Mazda's popular CX-5 SUV is on the way. Earlier today, the Japanese automaker revealed details about the third-generation CX-5, which goes on sale in Europe later this year before coming here in 2026. The current CX-5, first introduced in 2017, marked Mazda's move upmarket, with a renewed focus on elegant interiors and keen handling without luxury automaker prices. Mazda remains committed to its core principle of "Jinba Ittai"—the horse and rider being at one—and the cars remai

Netflix keeps Squid Game going with more of its reality show

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Netflix’s main Squid Game series may be over, but a second season of the Squid Game reality show is debuting in just a few months – and a third season is on the way. On Thursday, Netflix announced that season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on November 4th. “In Season 2 of the gripping game show inspired by the original scripted series, 456 brand-new contestants

Here’s the truth behind Samsung Auto DeX, and why it’s not an Android Auto alternative

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Auto already exists as an Android Auto alternative in China but requires specific regional software and hardware to function. “Samsung Auto DeX” refers to an unofficial workaround enabling Samsung Auto functionality on non-support head units via desktop mode casting. Despite ongoing speculation, we could not locate confirmed evidence that suggests Samsung is officially developing “Auto DeX” as a distinct feature. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories, and it's discounted for Prime Day

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Nixplay Touch 10 Smart Frame is $20 off at Amazon when you apply the coupon before adding it to your cart. This deal only applies to the black/silver color combo, allowing you to snag it for just $120. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now ZDNET's key takeaways The Nixplay smart frame retails for $199 and comes in black, white, or wood. It's easy to set up, and you can invite family and friends to add photos to your frame (even if they don't own a Nixplay)

I can't recommend this rugged power station enough to drone users (and it's at the lowest price ever)

The DJI Power 1000 power station in action. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET For Amazon Prime Day, the DJI Power 1000 is now down to $417, the lowest price we've seen and an excellent discount on a 1,000Wh power bank, making this a must-have for drone enthusiasts. Also: The best Prime Day deals we've found ZDNET's key takeaways The DJI Power 1000 power station It's a powerful, premium quality power station that's built to satisfy the needs of professional drone pilots. Unfortunately, there

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10 ways an IT home lab can help you land your next job - and how to get started (it's easy!)

EschCollection/Getty Images When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the distance yelling, "David Allen Gewirtz, you stop that right now." When the scold transitioned from "David Gewirtz" to "David Allen Gewirtz," I knew I was in trouble. To be fair, nothing prepared my nontechnical mom and dad to raise a future engineer. I was forever taking th

Automatically Packaging a Haskell Library as a Swift Binary XCFramework

Announcing xcframework or: the happy path for wiring a Haskell dependency to your Swift app I’ve written about Haskell x Swift interoperability before. Calling Haskell from Swift is about marshalling and the foreign function interface. But Creating a macOS app with Haskell and Swift tells the much messier tale of hijacking XCode to vodoo together the Haskell library, its headers, and two handfuls of other magic ingredients into one buildable SwiftUI application. Stop! Don’t click on the last l

Galaxy Chromebook Is Cheaper Than AirPods, Samsung Is Clearing Out All Remaining Stock

Samsung is an electronics giant that retails everything from smartphones to laptops and TVs. Prime Day includes nearly the entire Samsung range at discounted prices, and one of those is the Galaxy Chromebook Go. Right now, this Chromebook is Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in “Traditional Laptop Computers” which goes to show just how much it’s in demand during this sale. The price has a lot to do with it: For Prime Day, the Samsung 14″ Galaxy Chromebook Go will only set you back $219, down from its nor

Dreame’s X40 Ultra, our favorite mopping vacuum, is over 50 percent off for Prime Day

Keeping your floors clean feels like a second job, but it doesn’t have to. Robot vacuums that can both suck up and mop them can make life easier, although many models out there need a fair amount of babysitting to ensure they’re doing good work. The Dreame X40 Ultra is different. It delivers a nearly hands-free cleaning experience and is currently available at a new low price of $699.99 ($800 off) at Amazon for Prime members during Prime Day. Dreame X40 Ultra $ 700 $ 1500 53 % off $ 700 With a

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It’s not too late to catch the record $415 price drop on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Massive discounts on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are here, and it’s a chance you don’t want to miss. You can now save $400 on this foldable beauty, with the price slashed to $1,384. This is a 23% reduction relative to the retail price of $1,799 and marks its lowest cost since it launched. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold for $1,384 (23% off) The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold shines with its top-notch display technology. It features a 6.3-inch Actua cover display and an impres

Sony Xperia 1 VII units in more regions are dying, but there’s a temporary solution

Sony TL;DR Sony has acknowledged that the random reboot and shutdown issues with its flagship Xperia 1 VII smartphone also impacts users in Europe and the UK. It is currently investigating the issue but has yet to identify the root cause. It recommends that the owners of these handsets update their phones to the latest firmware and keep their data backed up. Unless you’re a millennial or someone older, you probably don’t associate Sony with the business of making phones. Despite its negligib

Deal alert: Rare $300 discount on Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless headphones

Still looking for the perfect high-end headphones? Amazon’s Prime Day event has thrown up a rare opportunity to grab a premium model at a significantly reduced price. The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 headphones are now available at a deal price of $374, down from the usual $699. This 46% price drop is the real deal, as the same cans were selling at full price just days ago. Suffice it to say, this is easily the best deal we’ve ever tracked on the headphones. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 for $374 (46% off) The

It seems the big three US carriers are skipping out on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

TL;DR The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is official, but none of the three major US carriers are currently offering it directly. Customers on Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile will need to buy the Z Flip FE unlocked or finance it through Samsung or a retailer. Boost Mobile and Xfinity Mobile are offering the Z Flip FE for free as part of a promo for their postpaid plans, though more carriers could eventually follow. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are now official, and this year also brings a new family

Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop has one of the best displays - and it's $300 off

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge comes with a 16-inch AMOLED display, 1TB of storage, and 16GB of RAM for $1,149. It's an impressive Copilot+ PC with a marathon battery and impressive performance. It's pricey, has some design quirks, and finds its full potential in the Samsung ecosystem. View now at Best Buy At Best Buy, the Galaxy Book4 Edge with the Snapdragon X Elite processor and 16GB of memory is on sale for $1,149. Samsung has carved out a seat at the table with the

43 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

In the 10 years since releasing its first original film Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene, earning honors at award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes. The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025 and took home three: two for Emilia Perez and one for best documentary short with The Only Girl in the Orchestra. Popular action films and comedies such as Sicario, Carry On and The Old Guard have also helped make Netflix a destination for

Knox lands $6.5M to compete with Palantir in the federal compliance market

While highly sought after, federal software contracts frequently come with a hidden cost: Achieving government SaaS security compliance, known as FedRAMP, can take years and require substantial resources. Achieving this certification typically takes up to three years and costs more than $3 million, covering everything from security operations engineer salaries to security audits, according to Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox. Denisenko (pictured above, second from left) launched Knox, a federal ma

Galaxy Z Flip 7 fixes the biggest gripe with using Gemini on flip foldables

TL;DR The Galaxy Z Flip 7 now runs Google Gemini’s Android app natively on the cover screen. This is a step up from Flip 6, which could only support text-based chat with some workarounds. Gemini Live also works directly from the cover screen. The progressive increase in the Galaxy Flip’s cover screen size has also expanded its utility over time. The cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 measures 4.1 inches, occupying a larger space than the previous model’s 3.4-inch layout. This means m

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs Motorola Razr (2025): I know which one I’d buy

If there’s one thing I like, it’s a flip phone. If there are two things I like, they’re flip phones and good values. For a long time, only one device checked both boxes, and it was Motorola’s base-level Razr. Now, though, there’s a new competitor in town: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. At a glance, it looks like everything that a Samsung fan on a slightly tighter budget might want, yet I can’t see it pulling me away from the Razr that I already like so much. Here’s why in a battle of the Samsung

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks amazing, but I’m not buying it for one simple reason

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is official, and I have to admit: it looks phenomenal. I’ve dabbled with Samsung’s folding phones here and there as part of my job, but for one reason or another, I’ve never been compelled to buy one myself, either because of unwieldy designs, underwhelming cameras, or something else. Looking at the Z Fold 7, however, Samsung has checked just about every box for what I want in a folding phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is dramatically th

It’s not to late to catch the record $415 price drop on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Massive discounts on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are here, and it’s a chance you don’t want to miss. You can now save $400 on this foldable beauty, with the price slashed to $1,384. This is a 23% reduction relative to the retail price of $1,799 and marks its lowest cost since it launched. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold for $1,384 (23% off) The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold shines with its top-notch display technology. It features a 6.3-inch Actua cover display and an impres