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PDFgear Scan is an AI-powered, feature-packed scanning app – and it’s completely free

We don’t talk enough about the amount of paperwork we come across every day. From essential bank documents, work contracts, tax notices, and bills to invoices, application forms, IDs, letters, and more, keeping everything organized can be a chore. And even more so if there’s a mix of physical and digital paperwork to deal with. Scanning your documents and organizing them digitally is a smart idea. But while there are plenty of scanner apps, any features you might need beyond basic scanning are

Google is playing with an energetic new Gemini animation (APK teardown)

AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR As part of its big Material 3 Expressive overhaul, Google’s been rethinking its approach to the Gemini overlay. Instead of just gently sliding onto screen, Google’s been working to give Gemini a little bouncy momentum. The latest version of this animation we’ve uncovered is easily the most dynamic yet. Change is coming to Google’s Android software, and that change’s name is Material 3 Expressive. The company’s latest design language is being implemente

Google is testing a cooler, darker design for Gemini Live’s overlay (APK teardown)

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a visual refresh for Gemini Live’s compact overlay in the latest app beta. The redesigned UI includes rounded corners, smaller icons, and a dark background. The corner widget has also been updated to be circular with a more vibrant waveform. Google isn’t done refining the Gemini Live experience. Following last month’s reveal of a more compact overlay interface, we’ve now uncovered some potential visual updates to that same UI. In our

This transforming, dual-screened Android console is the most interesting handheld I’ve ever tested

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority It isn’t often that something entirely new crops up in the gaming space. Nintendo is the only player still innovating when it comes to handhelds, but even then the evolution from the Wii U in 2012 to the Nintendo Switch 2 released just a few months ago feels far more iterative than say, the leap from the Game Boy to the Nintendo DS. Then there’s the ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1. With two screens, folding controllers, and more power than nearly any other Android gaming h

The fan-made mod of the original Fallout game has a real trailer and it looks sick

Fallout: Bakersfield is a fan-made mod of the 1990s original that's been on our radar for a few years. We got a little teaser back in 2022 , but it's been radio silence since then. Now there's an actual trailer filled with gameplay footage and it looks pretty nifty. Developer Alexander "Red888guns" Berezin is the brains behind the project and he used the GZDoom engine to recreate the ghoul city of Necropolis from Fallout 1 as an FPS that resembles the newer games. The art style is pretty incred

ExpressVPN bug leaked user IPs in Remote Desktop sessions

ExpressVPN has fixed a flaw in its Windows client that caused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) traffic to bypass the virtual private network (VPN) tunnel, exposing the users' real IP addresses. One of the key premises of a VPN is masking a user's IP address, allowing users to stay anonymous online, and in some cases, bypass censorship. Failing to do so is a severe technical failure for a VPN product. ExpressVPN is a leading VPN service provider, consistently rated among the top VPN services, and

Is ChatGPT down? You're not alone. Here's what OpenAI is saying

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET If you're running into problems with ChatGPT this morning, you're not alone. Just after 8:30 a.m. ET, reports began surfacing that paid users were experiencing quite a few errors when trying to converse with the chatbot. In some cases, ChatGPT responds with an error message; in others, it doesn't respond at all. OpenAI confirmed the issue The outage‑tracking website DownDetector showed a spike in reports about that time. Reports were declining but still present b

8 ways I quickly leveled up my Linux skills - and you can too

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When I first started using Linux, I was thrown to the wolves. I unwittingly installed Linux over Windows and, at the time, couldn't afford to purchase a new Windows license. Because of that, it was sink or swim. I decided to swim. Within a week or so, I felt comfortable with the OS, but I wanted more, so I spent the time learning the ins and outs of Linux, and look at me now. Also: This lightweight Linux distro makes switching from Windows 10 easy You might be th

Tired of AI images online? This search engine lets you hide them from results now

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused browser and search engine, has released a new setting on its search engine that allows users to hide AI-generated images. "Our philosophy about AI features is 'private, useful, and optional.' Our goal is to help you find what you're looking for. You should decide for yourself how much AI you want in your life – or if you want any at all," the company said on X last week. Also: I test AI tools for a living. Here are 3 image generator

Need a new laptop for the office? Save $500 on the Dell 16 Plus and improve your workflow

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Why the LG C5 OLED is still a favorite TV of mine, especially at $700 off

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It's priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year's model. $1,796.99 at B&H Photo-Video $1,796.99 at Crutchfield $1,999.99 at LG more buying choices Major retailers have discounted LG's latest C5 OLED TV as much as $700 off, depending on which size you buy. I would argue that the most crucial aspect of any television set is its

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Writing your Clojure tests in EDN files

Jacob O'Bryant | 19 Jul 2025 I've previously written about my latest approach to unit tests: [Y]ou define only the input data for your function, and then the expected return value is generated by calling your function. The expected value is saved to an EDN file and checked into source, at which point you ensure the expected value is, in fact, what you expect. Then going forward, the unit test simply checks that what the function returns still matches what’s in the EDN file. If it’s supposed to

Memory Efficiency in iOS: Reducing footprint and beyond

Previously, we explored how memory is measured and what tools are available for inspecting usage in iOS apps. Now, let’s shift our focus to reducing memory consumption using a set of practical techniques and development best practices. But first let’s discuss different approaches to treat this problem. Initial Source of a Problem Every spike in memory has a cause, and memory optimization is no exception. Sometimes it’s a 3rd-party library — Lottie is a classic example, especially if you export

Modern Debian-based Window Maker distribution

Window Maker Live 12.8 is available sourceforge.net/projects/wmlive/files/wmlive-bookworm-12.8/ Current Window Maker Live version is 12.8 The former versioning scheme based on Window Maker's version number has been changed to emphasize the close relationship to the version of Debian/Bookwom on which the project is ultimately based. What is Window Maker Live? Window Maker Live is an installable Linux Live ISO based on the current Bookworm branch of Debian. The system uses the Window Maker win

Gemini with Deep Think officially achieves gold-medal standard at the IMO

The International Mathematical Olympiad (“IMO”) is the world’s most prestigious competition for young mathematicians, and has been held annually since 1959. Each country taking part is represented by six elite, pre-university mathematicians who compete to solve six exceptionally difficult problems in algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory. Medals are awarded to the top half of contestants, with approximately 8% receiving a prestigious gold medal. Recently, the IMO has also become a

SecretSpec: Declarative Secrets Management

Announcing SecretSpec: Declarative Secrets Management We've supported .env integration for managing secrets, but it has several issues: Apps are disconnected from their secrets - applications lack a clear contract about which secrets they need - applications lack a clear contract about which secrets they need Parsing .env is unclear - comments, multiline values, and special characters all have ambiguous behavior across different parsers - comments, multiline values, and special characters al

Solar+storage is so much farther along than you think

I chat with Kostantsa Rangelova and Dave Jones, authors of a new Ember report, who find that solar-plus-storage costs have declined so much that it can now provide baseload-level power in sunny cities for less than the cost of new nuclear or even new gas. We discuss why even energy pros are behind the curve on this, how quickly the technology is improving, and why most of the world doesn't see natural gas as a viable option the way the US does. (PDF transcript) (Active transcript) Text transc

Mercedes-Benz’s Latest Decision Signals Trouble Ahead for EVs

We are likely to see this story repeat itself, with only the names at the top changing. Mercedes-Benz’s latest announcement does not bode well for the future of electric vehicles in the United States, especially as federal tax breaks are set to expire. On September 30, the federal incentives introduced under the Biden administration to support EV adoption will officially disappear. These tax credits were designed to offset the higher cost of EVs compared to gas-powered vehicles. But with the cl

Radical New Theory Rewrites the Story of the Earliest Universe

Following the Big Bang, our universe expanded at an exponential rate. According to this theory, known as cosmic inflation, the explosive growth produced tiny quantum fluctuations that later evolved into galaxies. Cosmic inflation neatly explains how our universe got so large and mostly homogenous, and that’s why it’s remained a strong theory in cosmology for decades. But it’s far from perfect. Cosmic inflation depends on certain theoretical assumptions that can get rather arbitrary—not ideal fo

The New ‘Predator: Badlands’ Trailer Is Half Android and Full Awesome

While shooting Predator: Badlands, director Dan Trachtenberg and his team called it by a codename: “Backpack.” The origin of that name becomes very clear, very quickly in a brand-new action-packed trailer for the film, which features Elle Fanning as a Weyland-Yutani android being carried around by a Predator on his back. Here’s the incredible new trailer for Predator: Badlands: Clearly, there is so much going on in this trailer. So much mythology. So many teases of what’s possible. For example

Best Home Security Systems in 2025: Protect Your Home and Your Family

SimpliSafe home security systems can be easily tailored to your needs. Just add or subtract hardware and equipment as you please. CNET When choosing a home security system for your home, you may be tempted to start by deciding between a DIY setup or one that is professionally installed and monitored. When you consider the equipment, installation, monitoring options and other features you want, you'll probably reach a DIY-versus-pro system decision along the way. Here are some more parameters to

These Stylish Bluetooth Headphones With Unbelievable Battery Life Are Still a Steal After Prime Day

Discount available: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're down to $111 -- or around 31% off -- on Amazon, which is still a great deal. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear Bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore. What is Marshall? Marshall is a British audio hardware

Alaska Airlines Flights Resume After IT Outage. What to Do if You Were Affected

Alaska Airlines paused its operations for several hours, late on July 20. This was due to what the company called, "a significant IT outage" affecting its operations. About 3 hours later, flights resumed and the company posted on X: "Alaska Airlines has resolved its earlier IT outage and has resumed operations. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and encourage guests to check your flight status before heading to the airport." The delays affected Alaska Air and Horizon Air flights at

Researcher threatens X with lawsuit after falsely linking him to French probe

Elon Musk's X is refusing to hand over data to French authorities, claiming it's defending its users' free speech and privacy while branding a criminal investigation into alleged algorithm manipulation as "politically motivated." In a post on Monday, X's Global Government Affairs account denied the allegations, insisting the French investigation "egregiously undermines X’s fundamental right to due process and threatens our users’ rights to privacy and free speech." Preparing to fight the alleg

How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

Michael Calore: Go to the movies. Lauren Goode: Just go to the movies. Katie Drummond: I like that. Michael Calore: This is the worst time of year to go to the movies. Lauren Goode: No, it's the best time of the year because air conditioning and comfy seats. Michael Calore: Yeah, but it's- Katie Drummond: I'm with Lauren, that's great advice. Lauren Goode: No, I've been three times this year and every time, very last minute. A friend invited me last minute to go see the 40th anniversary o

Google’s leaked Pixel 10 images confirm a third camera

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. It appears that Google will be adding a third back camera to the base Pixel 10 this year, based on what Android Headlines reports are official renders of the rumored phone. The third camera will be a telephoto camera, Android Headlines says, with the other two cameras being a primary sensor and an ultrawide. This isn’t a total surprise, as Android Headlines has previously rum

AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 911 calls

“My whole life has been preparing me for this moment,” Ben Sanders said when asked about why he launched his emergency response startup Hyper. The company announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth. As a child, he so wanted to become a police officer that he had his mother sew yellow stripes on his navy sweatpants. He wore that with an officer’s rain hat for an entire year. As he grew up, he worked at the intersection of tech

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! A little bird Image Credits:Bryce Durbin If it wasn’t obvious before, it is now. Uber wants a big piece of the autonomous vehicle technology pie. The ride-hailing company has spent the past two years locking in partnerships with just about every AV company you can think of, and across every sector, including delivery, robotaxis,

Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack affecting global businesses and governments

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft has warned of "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, with security researchers noting that organizations worldwide stand to be affected by the breach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Sunday in a release that the vulnerability provides unauthenticated access to systems and full access to SharePoint content, enabling bad actors to execute code over the network. CISA said t

The Qrevo S5V is half the price of Roborock’s best robot vacuums, but it’s still a top-tier cleaner

Roborock Qrevo S5V The Roborock Qrevo S5V is a well-priced robot vacuum and a highly-capable autonomous floor cleaning system. It cleans hard floors and carpets very well, and gets into the corners and underneath furniture with ease. Higher-end models boast greater capacities, but this bot can get the job done in the average home without breaking the bank. I’ve tested the very best robot vacs that Roborock has to offer — from the do-it-all Saros 10R to the all-that-plus-a-robot-arm Saros Z70 —