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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it greatly improved performance)

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Netflix Has Both 'Happy Gilmore' Movies Right Now, but Not for Long

The biggest original film to arrive on Netflix in July was undoubtedly Happy Gilmore 2. The Adam Sandler sequel was 30 years in the making and marks the return of one of his most iconic characters, Happy Gilmore, a Boston Bruins-obsessed hockey fan who turns his mean slapshot into a professional golf career. Happy Gilmore 2 premiered on Netflix on July 25, and features most of the original film's cast. Sandler is joined by Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Dennis Dugan and Ben Stiller, all of

Hackers plant 4G Raspberry Pi on bank network in failed ATM heist

The UNC2891 hacking group, also known as LightBasin, used a 4G-equipped Raspberry Pi hidden in a bank's network to bypass security defenses in a newly discovered attack. The single-board computer was physically connected to the ATM network switch, creating an invisible channel into the bank's internal network, allowing the attackers to move laterally and deploy backdoors. According to Group-IB, which discovered the intrusion while investigating suspicious activity on the network, the goal of t

Starlink Is Set to Receive Billions in Federal Subsidies but Analysis Says It Can’t Handle the Traffic

Key takeaways A new X-Lab analysis indicates Starlink can only support 6.66 households per square mile before speeds drop below FCC broadband minimums (100/20 Mbps). Currently, only 17% of Starlink users currently meet FCC broadband speeds, yet altered BEAD program rules could direct significant federal funds to Starlink as the lowest-cost option. While Starlink greatly improves internet access and quality for rural Americans, experts worry about its long-term viability for widespread broadban

3 Reasons Every Kitchen Needs a Magnetic Knife Strip

There isn't a piece of kitchen equipment that benefits more from proper storage than knives. That's why a knife strip is the first thing I buy for the kitchen of any home I move into, and urge friends to install one if they haven't already. Yep, I'd sooner live without a microwave or air fryer -- OK, maybe not my precious air fryer -- than this indispensable piece of kitchen infrastructure. Best of all, a good magnetic strip to hang your best knives rarely costs more than $30. I'm a culinary-s

AT&T will give you $200 in gift cards for trying fiber internet - but time's running out

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This Windows laptop is my pocket pick for best MacBook Pro alternative - and it's $800 off

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We Tried Splendid Spoon. Here's What We Thought of the Vegan, Gluten-Free Meal Service

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.8 / 10 SCORE Splendid Spoon See at Splendid Spoon Pricing Starting at $8/meal Type Pre-made Regional Availability Continental United States Number of Meal Options per Week 40+ Menu Options/ Diet Types Plant-based, gluten-free non-GMO Score Breakdown Freshness 8 /10 Taste/results 8 /10 Value 6 /10 Recipe variety 9 /10 Healthiness 8 /10 Pros All meals are

Eufy's latest security camera has AI-powered color night vision - and no monthly fees

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.NET 10 Preview 6 brings JIT improvements, one-shot tool execution

A newly arrived sixth preview of Microsoft’s planned .NET 10 application development platform touts improved JIT code generation for struct arguments, one-shot tool execution, and other enhancements in the .NET libraries, runtime, and SDK, as well as the ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI frameworks. .NET 10 Preview 6 was announced July 15. The production release is expected in November. Developers can download Preview 6 at dotnet.microsoft.com. With improved code generation for struct argume

Cedana (YC S23) Is Hiring a Systems Engineer

At Cedana, we are solving what many thought was impossible: the seamless, live migration of active CPU+GPU containers across global compute. We're building the next generation of AI orchestration systems, founded on our pioneering work in checkpoint/restore technology. This isn't just an incremental improvement; it's a fundamental shift that makes distributed computing truly portable, elastic, and resilient across planet scale compute. This is an exceptionally difficult systems problem that req

Frontier Fiber Internet Review: I Compare Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

Unavailable in Provider unavailable in 90001 Edit . . . Starting at $50 Or call: Or call to learn more: (877) 980-4136 Frontier Fiber rating 7.2 /10 CNET Score We score internet providers for speed, value and customer care. Our data sources include the FCC, J.D. Power, The American Customer Satisfaction Index and extensive in-house research. Read more How we calculated our rating 7.2 / 10 SCORE Speed 7/10 Value 7.5/10 Customer Care 7/10 Pros Wi-Fi router rental included in the price Wi-Fi route

The best PDF editors in 2025: Expert tested

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The best speakers for vinyl records in 2025: Expert recommended

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The Lenovo ThinkBook G6 is a powerhouse for work and school, and it's 70% off at Amazon

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You can get $200 in gift cards for trying AT&T's fiber internet - but only for two more days

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The 75-inch Toshiba C350 is a great budget TV, and it just dropped below $500

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Trump claims Europe won’t make Big Tech pay ISPs; EU says it still might

The White House said yesterday that the European Union agreed to scrap a controversial proposal to make online platforms pay for telecom companies' broadband network upgrades and expansions. But European officials have not confirmed the White House claim, and a European Commission spokesperson said the issue must go through the legislative process. A White House fact sheet on President Trump's trade deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contains a brief reference to Europ

This affordable Motorola Edge phone just got even cheaper at Best Buy

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T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus when you trade in almost any phone - 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

CyberArk pops on report of $20B+ acquisition talks with Palo Alto Networks

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, looks on during the closing bell at the Nasdaq Market in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025. CyberArk shares soared as much as 18% on Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks has held discussions to buy the identity management software maker for over $20 billion. Cloud security is becoming an increasingly critical piece of the enterprise tech stack, especially as rapid advancements in artificial inte

5 gadgets and accessories that leveled up my gaming setup (including a surprise console)

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You can buy the M4 MacBook Air for its lowest price ever on Amazon right now

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Avast Ye Hearties: HBO Is Auctioning Off ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Booty

Over two seasons, Our Flag Means Death gathered a passionate fan base as it carved out a truly unique corner of television. Part pirate adventure and part workplace comedy, it was stuffed with standout characters and heartfelt queer romance. It also offered a perfect balance of earnestness and irreverence. Suffice to say, it’s been very missed since HBO cancelled it and it was unable to find a new outlet. With the Our Flag Means Death banner lowered for good, that means the next step in saying

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CyberArk's stock jumps on report Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy company for over $20 billion

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, looks on during the closing bell at the Nasdaq Market in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025. CyberArk shares soared as much as 18% on Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks has held discussions to buy the identity management software maker for over $20 billion. Representatives of the two companies didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Cloud security is becoming an increasingly critic

Amazon will sell you the M3 iPad Air for $100 off right now - how the deal works

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Amazon will sell you the M4 MacBook Air for $200 off - its lowest price ever

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Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time

In this article XYZ Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cash App’s new Pools feature lets users set a group funding goal, name the pool, and invite contributors. Courtesy: Cash App Cash App is going on the offensive in peer-to-peer payments. The Block -owned payments platform on Tuesday unveiled Pools, a new peer-to-peer feature designed to make group payments simple. It's the company's first major P2P product launch in nearly two years. "This is the first time we're going into out

What's the Difference Between Megabits and Megabytes? Here's What You Need to Know

Knowing how your home internet works may rely on understanding these two key terms: Megabits and Megabytes. Internet terminology is often maddeningly confusing. Case in point: Megabits and megabytes. Both refer to units of digital information, but the difference is subtle enough to cause plenty of confusion. Knowing the difference between the two terminologies can make all the difference when picking out an internet plan or figuring out how quickly you can download a file. Don’t worry -- we’ll c