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Finally, budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $69, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and offer similar sound, better call quality, and longer battery life. They fit well and there's not much to fault at that $6

The Severance Podcast is officially back for five new episodes

Three months after the season 2 finale, The Severance Podcast is returning this week with five new episodes and a cool idea. Here’s what to expect. Wait, there’s an official Severance podcast? If you’re a fan of Severance and didn’t know it had an official podcast, you’re in for a treat (but please enjoy each podcast episode equally). Just ahead of the season 2 premiere, showrunner Ben Stiller and actor Adam Scott launched a companion series that recapped each episode of season 1, featuring i

Brad Feld on “Give First” and the art of mentorship (at any age)

Brad Feld has spent decades operating by a simple principle: give without expecting anything in return. This philosophy goes beyond traditional pay-it-forward thinking, he says. It’s about helping others, knowing only that meaningful connections and opportunities will emerge organically over time if you do. The entrepreneur and VC, who began angel investing in the 1990s, rose to prominence through his candid blog “Feld Thoughts,” which pulled back the curtain on the then-secretive venture indus

Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it was already leasing

Apple is obviously rooted in Cupertino, and these roots just got a little deeper. City records show that the company has purchased Cupertino Gateway, a three-building complex located at 10200 North Tantau Avenue, for $166.9 million in cash. Here are the details. As reported by The Mercury News, the deal covers about 220,000 square feet of office space and was finalized on June 24, according to filings with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office. Apple had already been leasing the property, w

Deep Research as a Swim Coach

This summer, I’m embarking on a long-distance swimming journey – but I’m not doing it alone. My training partner isn’t a human coach or a fancy swim app; it’s an AI. Specifically, I’ve recruited OpenAI’s new o3-pro model as my personal swim coach, supercharged with its agentic Deep Research to make it even smarter. This post kicks off a series about how I’m building an AI-driven training partnership to get back in shape in the pool. It's about how genuis-level AI can help one out-of-practice swi

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Team Fortress 2 is getting another major update with a little help from the community

In a nutshell: Valve has announced a pending update for Team Fortress 2, the popular team-based multiplayer first-person shooter originally released in 2007 for Windows and Xbox. The long-awaited update focuses on the game's Mann vs. Machine PvE mode and will include new community-created content. It's set to roll out before Halloween. Valve is inviting the community to submit Mann vs. Machine maps and missions by August 27 for potential inclusion in the update. The company clarified that, desp

Motorola Razr Ultra deal: Get a free upgrade to 1TB of storage

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung will likely release new foldable phones next month at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. We’re not sure what we’ll see then, but until we find out more, the current hottest foldable flip phone is the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. While there are no discounts on it right now, you can pretty much get a free upgrade to 1TB of storage, which is a nice incentive for those already looking to get the device. This translates to $200 in savings. Buy the Motorola Razr

Apple released iOS 26 beta 2: Here's everything you need to know about the iPhone operating system

Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) It's true: Apple's iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is coming your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. Here's what we're excited about: the iPhone is finally getting a fresh home and lock screen redesign dubbed Liquid Glass, a look and feel that will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul was one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS, iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, all o

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Primitive Kolmogorov complexity is computable

/ 5 min read This post is mostly AI generated, of course with significant guidance, feedback, iteration and some edits from me. There was little for me to gain writing this myself, but I felt it needed to be written down regardless. Kolmogorov complexity and Solomonoff's theory of inductive inference offer formal, theoretical solutions to measuring complexity and forming predictions. However, both are uncomputable, a fact that is often treated as having significant implications in computabilit

What Problems to Solve (1966)

What Problems to Solve - By Richard Feynman A former student, who was also once a student of Tomonaga’s, wrote to extend his congratulations. Feynman responded, asking Mr. Mano what he was now doing. The response: “studying the Coherence theory with some applications to the propagation of electromagnetic waves through turbulent atmosphere… a humble and down-to-earth type of problem.”

31 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals On Products We Tested (2025)

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we've scoured Amazon for deals on the tech we love. As always, every deal we recommend here is on a product our reviewers have personally tested and approved—you won't find any shoddy dupes or mystery brands here. This year Prime Day runs for four days, July 8-11, rather than the usual two. That means there's twice as long to suffer save. Twice as long to s

For Replit’s CEO, the future of software is ‘agents all the way down’

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Can enterprise teams truly vibe code their way out of expensive SaaS contracts? Replit CEO and co-founder Amjad Masad seems to think so, and the ambitious vision could mean “agents all the way down.” Speaking at VB Transform on Tuesday, Masad touted how his startup’s agents could help a non-developer design and code a live polling app in

9to5Mac Daily: June 25, 2025 – CarPlay Ultra speed bumps, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. New episodes of 9to5Mac D

Apple’s C1 is coming to this product next, and skipping the rest

When Apple launched its iPhone 16e earlier this year, it included a brand new component: the C1 modem. But more recent devices like the M3 iPad Air and A16 iPad haven’t included it. Here’s where the C1 will appear next, and which products are not expected to get it. Why the C1 modem was worth the wait For many years, Apple has been working to develop its own cellular modem tech. Absent that tech being ready, the company has had to rely on Qualcomm to supply 5G modems for its devices. While Qu

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Apple Hopes Tennis Will Remind You the Apple Sports App Exists

Apple is adding a few new capabilities to the Apple Sports app that it hopes will convince you to actually download the thing. Its biggest item on the list of additions: tennis. For the first time, Apple Sports will now be able to track and relay tennis scores in real time. In Apple’s own words: “Tennis fans can access live scores for Grand Slam and 1000-level tournaments, and can track every point across all men’s and women’s singles matches, beginning with Wimbledon.” No disrespect—I’m not a

Amazon Sells the 2025 MacBook Air Without a Profit Margin, Now Much Cheaper Than on Apple’s Official Site

Apple stands out as one of the most premium brands, regularly launching updated versions of its popular MacBook Air. To protect its image, Apple almost never cuts prices on new models—especially right after release. However, Amazon occasionally offers major deals on Apple products, and these are worth watching for. This year, the brand-new MacBook Air 2025 with the powerful M4 chip and 256GB storage has hit an all-time low price. By combining an instant discount with a $49 coupon, the price dro

These Are Our Favorite Supplements for Joint Health in 2025

While "there's not a ton of evidence out there to firmly say one supplement is going to help you over another," Mysore said, glucosamine likely has the most evidence backing its use. Glucosamine naturally occurs in our bodies -- it's in your cartilage and helps your joints function. A glucosamine supplement is believed to help with arthritis in that it can bring down some of the pain brought on by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, glucosamine is commo

The 31 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2025)

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we've scoured Amazon for deals on the tech we love. As always, every deal we recommend here is on a product our reviewers have personally tested and approved—you won't find any shoddy dupes or mystery brands here. This year Prime Day runs for four days, July 8-11, rather than the usual two. That means there's twice as long to suffer save. Twice as long to s

Apple’s more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Apple’s next-generation CarPlay is splitting the auto world down the middle. Several automakers are eagerly lining up to adopt the newly immersive CarPlay Ultra, which takes over more screens and includes embedded vehicle features like speedometers, heating and cooling, and radio functions. Others are flatly refusing to all

How PC makers exploited BIOS copyright strings to unlock trial software during the Windows 95 era

What just happened? Jokingly referred to as "Plug and Pray" due to its notorious unreliability, the Plug and Play standard was nonetheless a pivotal advancement in simplifying hardware and peripheral configuration during the early Windows 9x era. Beyond easing setup for end users, the technology also played an unexpected role in exposing a cartel of PC manufacturers that had been exploiting a hardware feature to provide full versions of trial software packages to their customers. Microsoft vete

Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in July

Apple TV+ had a strong first half of the year, and in July two popular returning series aim to continue that streak with new seasons. The biggest highlight is Foundation season 3, the latest chapter in Apple’s big-budget sci-fi epic. But new episodes of the crime thriller Smoke and heartfelt comedy Stick will continue rolling out too, alongside some other premieres like Acapulco. Here’s what’s new on Apple TV+ in July. Foundation (season 3) When: July 11 What: TV Show Genre: Sci-Fi Drama Ba

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Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in ‘gatekeeper power in the app economy’

The App Store is back under scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced the 2021 Open App Markets Act, a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over the so-called “mobile app economy.” Here’s what they’re going for. If passed, the legislation would effectively force Apple and Google (who are not specifically named in the text) to allow sideloading, support third-party app stores, permit alternate payment systems, and stop

My new favorite multi-port charging station is $50 off on Amazon right now

ZDNET's key takeaways A great charging station that's not just for those deep in the Apple ecosystem It offers a total of 140W output, and the USB-C ports and built-in cable support up to 100W There's a cool LCD screen, and this can be switched off if it becomes annoying or distracting. $99.98 at Amazon For a limited time, Baseus has discounted the Nomos 5-in-1 charging station by $50, bringing it down to near all-time lows. Chargers are giving way to charging stations, purpose-built gadgets

Best Internet Providers in Detroit, Michigan

What is the best internet provider in Detroit? According to CNET's broadband experts, Xfinity is the best internet provider in Detroit, Michigan. The ISP not only offers excellent speeds and a variety of plans, with speeds of up to 2,100Mbps, but it also has decent coverage, sitting at 98% overall, according to the FCC National Broadband map. It’s an ideal ISP for anyone, from solo users to households that need top cable speeds. However, if you're seeking fast fiber speeds, then you can't go w

The Best Types of Creatine for All Your Fitness Goals, According to Experts

If you look in the supplement aisle at your local pharmacy, you'll likely find different forms of creatine in gummies, powders, capsules and even drink mixes. That's because creatine is a popular fitness supplement for those who want to gain strength and power while improving performance. It's also naturally made in our bodies and assists our muscles with energy production when we work out. Though creatine can be found in smaller quantities in foods like salmon, chicken, beef and pork, many peo

HomePod is getting two new features this fall with iOS 26

HomePod and HomePod mini may not have achieved the success Apple hoped for, but they nonetheless continue being actively developed, and iOS 26 will bring two new features to the smart speakers. Crossfade and Wi-Fi settings controls coming to HomePod Heading into 2025, Apple was expected to have a big new Home products push on the way. Per Mark Gurman, the company was originally planning to ship a brand new ‘HomePad’ product earlier this year. It’s reportedly been delayed until Siri’s AI upgra

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The best Garmin watches of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Garmin is very popular with those who enjoy outdoor activities and the new Forerunner 970 is a perfect option for runners. Garmin appeals to multi-sport athletes, outdoor adventurers, and weekend warriors, so you can hike with a Garmin Instinct 3 or golf with the Approach S70. Garmin offers a sports watch for everyone with a price range from $200 to $1,600. Garmin's smartwatches stand out with precise location accuracy. Its watches provide health and fitness tracker data for all smartphone owne

Apple Sports App Gets Tennis and More Updates

Apple continues to expand its sports offerings for mobile users. On Wednesday, the company announced new updates to the Apple Sports app that include a revamped home screen and the addition of tennis ahead of the Wimbledon championships. All the changes were launched on the app today. This tennis season, you can check out live scores (or from past tournament rounds) for men's and women's matches. Apple Sports will allow you to track points and player advancement throughout events like Grand Sla

Best Internet Providers in St. Paul, Minnesota

What is the best internet provider in St. Paul? Our broadband experts at CNET have declared -- without a doubt -- that Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider in St. Paul. It offers unlimited data, fast symmetrical speeds at an affordable price and you won't ever have to worry about contracts, equipment fees or data caps. Unfortunately, there is one big problem: It's only available to around 50% of St. Paul residents. If you're one of the unfortunate few who aren't part of its catch

You Can Play Diablo 4 for Free in July With PlayStation Plus

Diablo 4 is Blizzard's latest entry in the dark-fantasy RPG series. And on July 1, all PlayStation Plus subscribers can fight cultists and demons, loot and collect powerful weapons and explore an expansive mythical world in this popular game. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large, constantly expanding library of games. Subscribers can choose from the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers, which each have their own unique perks and benefits. The pla