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The Interstellar Visitor Hurtling Toward the Center of Our Star System Is Unimaginably Ancient, Scientists Say

Astronomers recently confirmed that a mysterious object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, came from interstellar space and is now blowing through the solar system at extremely high speeds. It's only the third confirmed interstellar object to have reached our star system, following 'Oumuamua, which was spotted in 2018, and a comet dubbed 2I/Borisov, which was identified in tk. Now, scientists are racing to better understand 3I/ATLAS and whether it can shed more light on the nature of interstellar objects like

This Asus portable monitor transformed my remote work setup (and it's only $170)

ZDNET With remote and hybrid work the new norm, many of us are really thinking about leveling up our work setups outside the office. Personally, I appreciate portable devices that emulate a more ergonomic format (as opposed to being hunched over a trackpad), and that includes portable monitors like the 16-inch Asus ZenScreen. Also: The best Prime Day 3 deals 2025: Our favorite 130+ sales live now This 16-inch portable monitor adds another desktop to your computer while working remotely, and w

This Android tablet is the best I've tested all year - and it's currently on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nubia Pad Pro is available on the official site for $419 - $599 (depending on the configuration). The Nubia Pad Pro is a powerhouse of a tablet, elegantly designed with a massive battery for long life. You can't purchase this tablet on Amazon yet. View now at Nubia The Nubia Pad Pro is currently on sale at Nubia's official website. Claim the code "PAD20" to shave $20 off. Many pundits and reviewers wrote off Android tablets years ago, and yet companies are still pro

Some Switch 2 accessories and upgraded games are on sale for Prime Day

The Nintendo Switch 2 is not discounted for Prime Day. Just getting that out of the way. The fastest-selling console ever came out on June 5th, and only just hit Amazon’s storefront for reservation a couple of days ago. Nevertheless, I thought it’d be fun to share some Prime Day deals I found on Switch 2 accessories and games that have been patched to run better on the new console. Whether you already have a Switch 2 or you’ll be getting one soon, there are some great money-saving opportunities

Trump to host Jensen Huang at White House as Nvidia tops $4 trillion market cap

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers remarks next to U.S. President Donald Trump at an 'Investing in America' event in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, CNBC's Megan Cassella reported. The meeting comes as Nvidia rose slightly on Thursday, becoming the first company to close a trading day with a market cap over $4 trillion, beating Apple and Microsoft to the symbolic milestone. Nvidia touched the mark

This new Android Canary feature will let you stop HDR photos from blinding you at night

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR HDR content can really stand out on a screen of SDR images, especially in low-light environments . In order to limit distractions like that Google’s been working on an new set of “Enhanced HDR brightness” options. After first spotting them in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, they’re now usable in the new Android Canary release. Google just opened the door on a brave new world of Android development, extending its existing program of Developer Previews and Beta

Verizon will give a free Samsung foldable phone right now - how to qualify for the deal

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Samsung this week announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 at its Unpacked 2025 event. But while these phones were just unveiled, we're already seeing some killer deals that can save you some serious cash. Verizon is hosting several promotions, and one of my favorites is this BOGO (Buy One, Get One) deal. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more If you purchase either the Galaxy Z Flip 7 or the Z Fold 7 on Veriz

This $0.99-per-month Samsung tablet and smartwatch deal at AT&T is too good to ignore

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung Unpacked was full of brand-new product launches, including the Z Flip 7 and the Z Fold 7. Both are foldable phones, with slimmed-down form factors that still make them fit easily into pockets and bags, and all the power needed to handle today's most strenuous mobile tasks. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more And luckily for early adopters, AT&T is running a promotion where you can score a Galaxy Watch 8 and a Ta

Our favorite rugged portable SSD is over 40% off for Prime Day

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Regarding Prollyferation: Followup to "People Keep Inventing Prolly Trees"

Last month I published a blog post about the parallel invention of Prolly Trees, where I observed the repeated independent invention of a certain type of data structure within a relatively short period of time. In short, I described the concept of a Merkle Tree created by applying a content-defined chunker to a file, hashing the chunks, and then recursively reapplying the chunker to the concatenated list of hashes until only a single chunk remained. Each iteration of this process defined a sepa

The 12 Best Prime Day Purchases Our Gear Team Made

We're on day three of Prime Day (should it be Prime Week at this point?), and after days of deals tracking on our liveblog and various Prime Day stories, it's no surprise that we too here at WIRED have been shopping the sales. We know a good one when we see one, after all. If it's a sale so good even our team can't resist it, you know you should probably check it out too. Here's everything our team has shopped so far during Prime Day. Looking for more Prime Day deals? Don't miss our guide to th

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This JBL Go 3 Prime Day deal makes it almost too cheap to pass up

Looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker? Right now, you can grab the JBL Go 3 for just $27.95 in the Prime Day sale, down from its usual $39.95. That’s a solid 30% off and the lowest price we’ve seen all year. JBL Go 3 for $27.95 (30% off) The JBL Go 3 stands out for its portability and sound quality, with a nod of approval from our sister site, SoundGuys. Designed for on-the-go use, it features a lightweight build with an integrated loop, perfect for attaching to bags or belts. Despite its sm

Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 beta firmware

Apple’s beta software cycle has had a busy week, with updates like iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 hitting first, then tvOS 26 beta 3 landing a day later. Now today, Apple has released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 beta firmware. Here’s what you should know. Latest AirPods firmware includes support for new iOS 26 features This summer, Apple has made AirPods beta firmware easier than ever to install. And it seems like coordinated with that change is a shift to more frequent beta releases. Historically

Snag the HP Victus 15 laptop for nearly 75% off thanks to this new deal

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

This Android tablet is the best I've tested so far - and it's not by Google or Samsung

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nubia Pad Pro is available on the official site for $419 -- $599 (depending on the configuration) The Nubia Pad Pro is a powerhouse of a tablet, elegantly designed with a massive battery for long life You can't purchase this tablet on Amazon yet. View now at Intl.nubia Many pundits and reviewers wrote off Android tablets years ago, and yet companies are still producing them. I've tested many Android tablets, especially those in the midrange, and have most often found

Best Prime Day TV deals: My 30+ favorite sales right now

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eBPF: Connecting with Container Runtimes

eBPF: Connecting with Container Runtimes Objective to understand how connection with Container Runtime (CR) is being made using Container Runtime Interface (CRI) in different open-source eBPF-based projects. to query pod or container info for context enrichment. is being made using in different open-source eBPF-based projects. Reasoning Note Code snippets are take from open-source tetragon, tracee and crictl projects. Connection with CR is important for making the tool/product kubernetes-a

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Best Internet Providers in Michigan

What is the best internet provider in Michigan? CNET's overall pick for the best internet provider in Michigan is Spectrum. The cable provider offers an impressive combination of fast speeds, transparent pricing and widespread availability within the state. Plus Spectrum offers a solid array of plans to suit different needs, from low-cost options to gig-level speeds. If you're looking for the cheapest internet in the Great Lake State, Spectrum and WOW Internet boast Michigan's most affordable

Level Up Your Next Pool Party With Anker's Waterproof Speaker, Now $45 Off for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day deal: The Anker Soundcore Boom 3i speaker is available for $95 as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale event. That's equivalent to 32% off. We named this model the "best compact rugged Bluetooth speaker that floats," and it's now at the best price we've seen since it launched. In some ways, Anker's new Soundcore Boom 3i is the spiritual successor to the Soundcore Motion Plus. It's similarly shaped but has more of an outdoor adventure slant, with Anker touting it as "built for the wi

Life after two-stroke: Rotax electrifies its bike and kart powertrains

Rotax provided flights from San Francisco to Salz, Austria, and accommodation so Ars could visit its factory and ride some of its products. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. "There was always a passion about motorbikes. But it's not only passion, it also needs to be a sustainable business model," Mario Gebetshuber, BRP-Rotax vice president of global sourcing and operations powertrain, told Ars Technica during a tour of the company's museum of motors over the decades. Gebetshuber says

The 15 Prime Day deals that are most popular with Verge readers

is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. She can be found on Threads as @barbarask. It may not surprise anyone who is tech-aware that publications such as The Verge track the affiliate links that are clicked by their readers — in fact, every article that links to a vendor has this statement on top: “If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commi

Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are still available and nearly half off for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . There’s a lot to expect from this year's Prime Day, since it's twice as long as usual. One thing is for sure, though: you won't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get good tech this time around. Right now, you can grab a pair of Anker Soundcore Space wireless earbuds for only $45, wh

My favorite headphones for watching movies are at their lowest price for Prime Day

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

You can buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for just $65 on Amazon right now

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Summer is just about here, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that's worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid the possibility of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we're seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for 34% off right now, and the AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone. Also: The best Amazon Pr

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

The Beats Studio Buds Plus are nearly 50% off during Prime Day - hurry while the deal lasts

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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

We Tested EveryPlate, the Meal Kit Service That's Cheaper Than Buying Groceries

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.8 / 10 SCORE EveryPlate Buy at EveryPlate Pricing Starts at $2/serving w/CNET Type Meal kits Recipes per week 25+ Good for Healthy, family-friendly, comfort food, picky eaters, quick and easy Score Breakdown Taste/results 8 /10 Value 10 /10 Ease of recipes 9 /10 Recipe variety 8 /10 Healthiness 7 /10 Pros Simple, tasty meals at the lowest price per servi