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Best Internet Providers in Brooklyn, New York

What is the best internet provider in Brooklyn? CNET's experts recommend Verizon Fios as the best internet service provider in Brooklyn, New York. The fiber provider offers outstanding customer care and fast, nearly symmetrical speeds. If Verizon Fios isn't available at your address, Optimum and Spectrum are excellent alternatives. If you're looking for the most affordable broadband, Astound Broadband, Spectrum and Starry offer plans starting at $30 per month. Astound offers the best value and

Studio Ulster launches $96.5M virtual production facility

Northern Ireland’s Studio Ulster is launching its virtual production facility that represents more than $96.5 million (£72 million) in investment. Belfast-based Studio Ulster said it is celebrating its launch today as the world’s most advanced virtual production facility spanning 75,000 square feet. Studio Ulster is designed to support productions at every scale, from blockbuster films and high-end television to AAA game development and world-class animation. The facility integrates real-time

Best Buy Offers GoPro HERO11 Black Mini for Practically Free to Compete With Early Prime Day Deals

Anyone who’s ever watched high-octane action or adventure videos shot from the point of view (POV) of the person hurtling down the mountain, skydiving, or performing some other death-defying act, has wondered at least once, “how do they get those shots?” See at Best Buy While many of them are, in fact, professionally shot, the DIY method has never been easier, thanks to the incredible advances in tiny wearable video cameras. The most famous of them all is the GoPro, which seems to keep getting

Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Beyond the selfies between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the friendly conversations between the pair on stage, all is not well with Microsoft’s $13 billion AI investment. Over the past year, multiple reports have painted a picture of a Microsoft and OpenAI relationship that is straining under pressure. As OpenAI battles for access to more compute p

Scientists Line Up Satellites to Create "Artificial Total Solar Eclipse"

Two satellites just carefully lined up to form a perfect "artificial total solar eclipse" in orbit. Earlier this year, the two probes, which are part of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, positioned themselves in a perfect line 492 feet apart to have one of them perfectly obfuscate the Sun's rays. Impressively, they were able to maintain their position with an accuracy down to the millimeter. The outermost satellite then snapped fascinating pictures of the Sun's corona, the outermos

Apple explores new technique to make AI better match users’ writing styles

As more users start relying on AI for writing tasks like email drafts and document summaries, one common frustration remains: the output often sounds way too generic. Even when models like ChatGPT or Gemini are given detailed prompts, they rarely nail a user’s individual tone or voice without plenty of manual tweaking. Apple is now proposing a solution. In a new research paper (Aligning LLMs by Predicting Preferences from User Writing Samples) to be presented at the International Conference on

Eero’s speedy Pro 6E mesh system is on sale with a gift card for $200 off

Sluggish Wi-Fi is one of my least favorite tech problems to deal with because it messes with everything: my work, my smart lightbulbs, my online sessions of Mario Kart World . There are many reasons your Wi-Fi may be wonky, but the good news is that you can solve many of them with better routers. One of the best mesh options is the Eero Pro 6E , which is currently available on Amazon in a three-pack — with a $100 Amazon gift card — for an all-time low of $449.99 ($100 off). The Pro 6E has been

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Rumor Replay: Siri’s AI upgrades, iPhone Fold, AirPods Pro 3 timing, more

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: Siri’s AI upgrade timing, iPhone Fold updates, AirPods Pro 3 delays, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. Siri’s AI upgrades officially 2026, likely in iOS 26.4 In last week’s WWDC presentation, Apple addressed its delayed Siri AI upgrades directly—but didn’t share anything new. It used the same timing language that had been previously

US recovers $225 million of crypto stolen in investment scams

The U.S. Department of Justice has seized more than $225 million in cryptocurrency linked to investment fraud and money laundering operations, the largest crypto seizure in the history of the U.S. Secret Service. The state's investigators used blockchain analysis to trace the funds stolen from over 400 victims, which were then laundered through a complex network of cryptocurrency addresses to obscure their origin. "The complaint alleges that the cryptocurrency addresses that held the over $225

This Linux app makes sharing files to Android a breeze - here's how

Must. Connect. To. Linux. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Almost daily, I need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found some solutions, but this latest option, called Packet, makes sending files from Linux to Android a breeze. Packet works with Quick Share, and both desktop and mobile devices only have to be on the same wireless network to function. Once on the same network, sending a file to Android is simple. Also: My 6 favorite open-source Android app

How AI can save us from our 'infinite' workdays, according to Microsoft

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty How often do you find yourself working early in the morning, late at night, or even on weekends? Whether you're responding to emails, checking reports, or attending meetings, the workday often seems like it never ends. That's especially true in this age of remote and hybrid workers. Well, at least one major tech giant apparently feels your pain. In a new special report entitled "Breaking down the infinite workday," Microsoft describes how and why the never-ending workd

This TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Router at 19 Gbps Hits an All-Time Low, Amazon Slashes the Price by 42%

Nothing is more annoying than a slow WiFi connection, especially when you find out the culprit is the old or underpowered router your ISP provided you with. If you’re tired of buffering videos and lagging games, it might be time for an upgrade. Right now, Amazon is offering the TP-Link Archer BE800, a cutting-edge WiFi 7 router, at an all-time low price of $349, 42% off the original list price of $599. This deal is a great opportunity if you’re looking to improve your home network especially if

Best Internet Providers in Miami, Florida

What is the best internet provider in Miami? AT&T Fiber is the top recommendation from CNET's experts as the best internet provider in Miami. We picked it because of its fast speeds and wide coverage across Florida. It has a variety of plans ranging from $55 to $245 monthly and speeds ranging from 300 Mbps to 5,000 Mbps. AT&T and Xfinity have coverage over most of the city, but apartment and condo residents may have limited provider options. As such, be sure to check what’s available at your ad

FBC: Firebreak is missing Control’s weird charm

With FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment has entered the world of the first-person co-op shooter. Set in its Control universe — specifically the site of the first game, the brutalist nightmare office called the Oldest House — players control a member of the titular three-person team of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), tasked with addressing various containment breaches. Unfortunately, all the aspects that make Remedy’s worlds so intriguing are completely absent in this bare-bones co-op shoo

Texas Instruments unveils $60 billion 'historic' plan to expand US chipmaking

Forward-looking: Texas Instruments has unveiled plans to invest more than $60 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing operations in the United States, marking what the company describes as the largest single investment in foundational chip production in US history. The initiative will include the construction and expansion of seven semiconductor fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, a move expected to create approximately 60,000 jobs. The investment comes amid ongoing efforts by t

Apple exploring generative AI to boost chip development, says hardware chief

Johny Srouji, Apple’s top chip executive revealed recently in a private event that the company is exploring the use of generative AI to help speed up the design process for its custom silicon. Here’s what he said, as reported by Reuters. ‘More design done in less time’ In a recent speech at an event hosted by the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec) in Belgium, where he received an award, Apple SVP of Hardware Technologies said the company sees “high potential” in using AI as part of

Microsoft unveils new security defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs

Microsoft has announced new Windows 365 security defaults starting in the second half of 2025 and affecting newly provisioned and reprovisioned Cloud PCs. The company said these changes include disabling the clipboard, drive, USB, and printer redirections by default to block users from copying files between Cloud PCs and physical devices through clipboard functions to reduce risks of data theft and block malware attacks. However, while USB redirections will be disabled by default, they only ta

Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others

Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a laptop just to find out that you could have gotten it for a lot cheaper somewhere else. That’s why, in order to keep customers happy and prevent them from going elsewhere, many retailers offer price-matching policies in which they promise to match a lower price found elsewhere. That kind of information comes in handy no matter the time of year, but it’s especially helpful during shopping events like Amazon Prime D

DuckDuckGo beefs up scam defense to block fake stores, crypto sites

The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and "scareware" sites. DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused web browser and search engine that doesn't track users' searchers or browsing history. The browser, which became available as a public beta for macOS and Windows in October 2022 and June 2023, respectively, blocks all trackers by default, does not engage in personali

How Close to Black Mirror Are We?

Black Mirror is a British anthology TV series created by Charlie Brooker, exploring the dark, satirical, and often dystopian sides of technology and society. Each episode presents a standalone story about the unintended consequences of technological innovation. Learn more: IMDb | Wikipedia This site tracks how close real-world technology and society are to the scenarios depicted in each episode. Progress bars are rough, subjective estimates based on current trends and news, not scientific meas

Brain activity much lower when using AI chatbots, MIT boffins find

Using AI chatbots actually reduces activity in the brain versus accomplishing the same tasks unaided, and may lead to poorer fact retention, according to a new preprint study out of MIT. Seeking to understand how the use of LLM chatbots affects the brain, a team led by MIT Media Lab research scientist Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna hooked up a group of Boston-area college students to electroencephalogram (EEG) headsets and gave them 20 minutes to write a short essay. One group was directed to write witho

Dell’s 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop Drops to $800 From $3,000, Comes With Tons of Goodies for Early Prime Day

If you’re still working off of a piece of decade old tech, it may be time to start looking for a replacement. The Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptop is a worthwhile option that can work for pretty much anyone’s basic needs, be it you’re a student, small business owner, or just someone who wants to use something besides their phone to check Facebook. Dell has its Inspiron touchscreen laptop on sale for 73% off, bringing it down from its listed price of $3,000 to just $800. Now that’s a pretty staggerin

Protect Yourself From Internet Pricing Traps With These Tips

Shopping for home internet can be expensive. Keep in mind the average monthly internet bill in the US is $78. However, there's nothing worse than discovering that your internet bill is increasing year over year. In some cases, your internet bill could even double or triple after a year. You might see an uptick in promotional offers from your internet provider, making it easy to fall into a web of broadband booby traps or, as I like to call them, internet pricing traps. So whether you're just sta

SpaceX's Starship explodes during routine test in Texas

Flames rise as a SpaceX rocket explodes in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., June 18, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. A SpaceX Starship rocket on Wednesday exploded at the Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing in preparation for a launch flight, according to local authorities and live stream footage. The rocket "experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase" at 11 p.m. local time, SpaceX said on social media, noting "a safety clear area around t

This simple app lets you run your Steam games on Android, no streaming required

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameNative makes it easy to play your Steam library on Android via Winlator. The Pluvia fork adds support for titles with DRM and more optimizations. It’s open-source, but take care when logging in with your Steam credentials. Windows emulation on Android has made some progress lately, but it’s nowhere near as user-friendly as most retro game emulators. A new app called GameNative attempts to change that by making your Steam library playable with minim

Google is working on a ton of changes to Gboard (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Gboard could get a variety of tweaks and additions. The keyboard app could soon let you add Emoji Kitchen combos to a favorites list. We also discovered a SmartEdit feature and evidence of tighter integration with the Pixel 10’s Magic Cue feature. Gboard recently gained the ability to create stickers without using Pixel Studio, but it looks like Google isn’t stopping there. In fact, the company is worki

Android 16 for Pixels brings too many bugs for a ‘stable’ update, but at least one is getting fixed

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 is causing a very annoying bug where Pixel phones take too long to wake up. Google is aware of the issue and is working on a fix, and temporary workarounds are also available. This is one of several bugs reported by users after the Android 16 update, but there are many more, including freezing lock screens and unresponsive gestures. Android 16 is the flavor of the season, and Pixel owners are already enjoying the latest Baklava update. Granted,

I tried to replace my aging Pixelbook with an iPad on iPadOS 26; here’s how it went

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority It’s been nine years since Apple released an ad for the 2016 iPad Pro, which asked, “What is a computer?” That ad has been mocked ever since, as the iPad has always been seen as too compromised compared to a MacBook, Chromebook, or Windows laptop to serve as a full computer replacement for most people. However, iPadOS 26 brings some significant changes to the iPad, and I think it might be enough for the iPad to replace my aged Google Pixelbook. So, I installed

Telecom giant Viasat breached by China's Salt Typhoon hackers

Satellite communications company Viasat is the latest victim of China's Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage group, which has previously hacked into the networks of multiple other telecom providers in the United States and worldwide. Viasat provides satellite broadband services to governments worldwide and aviation, military, energy, maritime, and enterprise customers. Last month, the telecom giant told shareholders that it had approximately 189,000 broadband subscribers in the United States. The comp

Finally, Bluetooth trackers that are louder and more durable than Apple AirTags

ZDNET's key takeaways Both tags feature super loud 360-degree omnidirectional buzzers Both finder tags are super tough and built to last The tags have features you don't see on AirTags, such as wireless charging and glow-in-the-dark inserts. View now at Amazon I love finder tags and have them on anything and everything I can possibly lose. They've made life so much better -- reducing frustration and eliminating those morning panics trying to find my keys and wallet. While the Apple AirTag is