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Best early Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 20 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day PlayStation 5 deals: My 25 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals: My 14 favorite sales live now

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One of my favorite cheap portable power stations is 44% off ahead of Prime Day

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Our favorite rugged portable SSD is almost 50% off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

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Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do

ZDNET Those of you who use Microsoft Authenticator as a password manager will have to find another option, and soon. That's because an upcoming change will pull the plug on the ability to use the Authenticator app to store and autofill passwords. In a recent support document, Microsoft revealed the timeline for Authenticator's retirement as a password manager. Starting in June, you'll no longer be able to add or import new passwords in the app, though you'll still be able to save passwords thr

Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My favorite sales live now

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Proton joins suit against Apple for predatory practices

Published on June 30, 2025 Earlier today, Proton filed court papers in the US District Court for the Northern District of California to join an existing class-action lawsuit against Apple. Proton is a plaintiff in the case, but we are representing and suing on behalf of a class of similarly situated developers. Challenging one of the most powerful corporations in the history of capitalism is not a decision we make lightly, but Proton has long championed online freedom, privacy, and security, an

Forecasters to Lose Hurricane Satellite Data at the Worst Possible Time

In one month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Hurricane Center (NHC) will lose access to critical satellite data that lets meteorologists see inside the eye of a storm. This marks the latest blow to the agency’s forecasting abilities as hurricane season gets underway. In an abrupt move that blindsided meteorologists and public officials on Wednesday, June 25, the Navy’s Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) announced it was shutt

Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Microsoft will soon no longer let you use its Authenticator app to store or autofill passwords. Starting in July, you won’t be able to autofill saved passwords using Authenticator, and you’ll have to use Microsoft Edge or another password management solution instead. Microsoft also plans on deleting your saved payment information in Authenticator t

Congress might block state AI laws for five years — here’s what it means

A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from regulating AI for five years could soon be signed into law, as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and other lawmakers work to secure its inclusion into a GOP megabill — which the Senate is voting on Monday — ahead of a key July 4 deadline. Those in favor — including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anduril’s Palmer Luckey, and a16z’s Marc Andreessen — argue that a “patchwork” of AI regulation among states would stifle American innovation at a time when

Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices and fees

Privacy-focused software provider Proton, makers of Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and other apps, has sued Apple, alleging anticompetitive practices in Apple’s App Store. In the new lawsuit, Proton says the iPhone maker holds a monopoly in the smartphone, app distribution, and app payment processing markets. It also compares Apple’s fees to tariffs on internet commerce, calling them “artificial and arbitrary.” The suit is looking for changes to the App Store and monetary damages,

Congress might block state AI laws for five years. Here’s what it means.

A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from regulating AI for five years could soon be signed into law, as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and other lawmakers work to secure its inclusion into a GOP megabill — which the Senate is voting on Monday — ahead of a key July 4 deadline. Those in favor — including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anduril’s Palmer Luckey, and a16z’s Marc Andreessen — argue that a “patchwork” of AI regulation among states would stifle American innovation at a time when

Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetive practices and fees

Privacy-focused software provider Proton, makers of Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and other apps, has sued Apple, alleging anticompetitive practices in Apple’s App Store. In the new lawsuit, Proton says the iPhone maker holds a monopoly in the smartphone, app distribution, and app payment processing markets. It also compares Apple’s fees to tariffs on internet commerce, calling them “artificial and arbitrary.” The suit is looking for changes to the App Store and monetary damages,

Pixelmator Pro just got its first Apple Intelligence features and more

Pixelmator is now owned by Apple, so it was only a matter of time before the suite of photo apps was updated with Apple Intelligence support. Today, Pixelmator Pro for Mac is the first in Apple’s trio of products to get new AI features alongside accessibility improvements and more. When Apple acquired Pixelmator, it gained ownership of three separate apps: Pixelmator Pro for Mac Pixelmator for iPhone and iPad Photomator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Before the acquisition, Pixelmator Pro was cl

Best Prime Day tablet deals: My 20 favorite sales live now

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Best Prime Day Samsung deals: My 20 favorite sales live now

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I'm a phone expert, and these July 4th mobile deals are worth upgrading to

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Best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals: My 27 favorite offers available now

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Save $400 on this LG 5K display and get a free smart monitor - here's how to qualify

Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup or need a high-end display for graphic design and other creative work? Right now at LG, you can save $400 on the 40-inch UltraWide 5K2K curved monitor, bringing the price down to $1,400. Through July 6, you can also get a 27-inch My View smart monitor for free when you bundle with the UltraWide, or you can save up to an additional 10% if you bundle two or more UltraWide 5K2K monitors. Also: The best Prime Day 2025 monitor deals live now Of course, t

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Is a Suitably Fun, Undeniably Thin Dino Adventure

Jurassic World Rebirth is everything both good and bad about the Jurassic franchise rolled into one. It borrows from the original film with a straightforward story that quickly pits our heroes against a new group dynamic: terrifying dinosaurs. However, it lacks much of the rich characterization and emotions inherent to making that story special. You’re glad that it’s fast-paced and action-packed, but bummed you don’t care that much about it. In the end, though, especially after the previous film

BLUETTI Portable Power Station With Solar Panel Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday and Last Prime Day

Summer holidays are coming up, and while there will be some people who want to hop on a plane and go abroad, a lot of us prefer the great outdoors. If you do, and you want your camping trips or long days at the beach to be better than ever, then a solar generator can be an incredible investment to help you stay calm, cool, and powered up. See at Amazon There are a few great solar generators on the market, but there’s only one that’s 50% off right now and an incredible steal for those who know

Roundtables: Inside OpenAI’s Empire with Karen Hao

Recorded on June 30, 2025 AI journalist Karen Hao’s book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI, tells the story of OpenAI’s rise to power and its far-reaching impact all over the world. Hear from Karen Hao, former MIT Technology Review senior editor, and executive editor Niall Firth for a conversation exploring the AI arms race, what it means for all of us, and where it’s headed. Speakers: Karen Hao, AI journalist, and Niall Firth, executive editor.

The 17 best Prime Day 2025 deals under $25

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The Project Hail Mary trailer looks like The Martian all over again (in a great way)

Andy Weir's sci-fi books are practically built to be turned into movies, especially in the hands of great writers and directors. That's what happened with The Martian, which was a delightfully nerdy self-published novel that was transformed into a thrilling film adaptation — thanks to Drew Goddard's script and Ridley Scott's bold direction. And I have a feeling the same will be true for the latest Weir adaptation, Project Hail Mary, judging from the first trailer released today. It's got everyt

The best tablets for students in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

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How to set up Alexa to receive notifications on Prime Day deals you want

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The provenance memory model for C

In this article, I will try to explain what this is all about, namely on how a provenance model for pointers interferes with alias analysis of modern compilers. For those that are not fluent with the terminology or the concept we have a short intro what pointer aliasing is all about , a review of existing tools to help the compiler and inherent difficulties and then the proposed model itself . At the end there is a brief takeaway that explains how to generally avoid complications and loss of opt

Home Office Setup Guide (2025): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More

No matter if you're working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it's important to carve out a home office setup that separates your work and personal lives. It's equally vital that your workstation is kitted out with the right gear and accessories to make the day more bearable and comfortable. Since 2020, we've been testing standing desks, office chairs, monitors, USB hubs, keyboards, and tons of other work-from-home gear in our own lives. These are our favorites. Updated June 2025:

I never thought I'd praise a kickstand power bank - until I tried this one

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