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The Apple Pencil Pro is under $100 again - even before summer sales kick off

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

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I unsubscribed from 20 lists in seconds with Gmail's new tool. Here's how to use it

Screenshot by ZDNET A few months ago, Google rolled out a new feature for Gmail on Android that made it easier to clean out your inbox by showing a single list of all your subscriptions and providing a simple way to unsubscribe from these lists. That feature is expanding, as "Manage Subscriptions" is now showing up on Gmail for desktop. Google hasn't made an official announcement, but users have started noticing the new button over the past few days. Also: Run out of Gmail storage? How I got

Casio's tiny digital watch for your finger is available again - while supplies last

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USB-C gadget refuses to charge? Here's why and 2 clever workarounds

'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

Show HN: HackerNewt - Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

Don't get lost in big Hacker News discussions! HackerNewt is a Hacker News client that uses an alternative way of displaying comment tree. Advantages over traditional interfaces: - Comment width doesn't get narrower no matter how deep in the tree you are - You always see the parent of the comment you're currently reading - Swiping allows you to move in and out of subtrees with animated transitions that you fully control - You can easily skip subtrees that don't interest you by simply scrolling A

The Next ‘Marvel Rivals’ Update Will Feel the Fury of the Phoenix Force

Marvel Rivals might be moving on from Krakoa for its new season, but that doesn’t mean mutants are leaving the spotlight: Jean Grey is the latest X-Men superstar to join the game’s roster of playable characters in a new spacebound season, alongside the arrival of the long-awaited Blade. Netease confirmed the theme for Rivals‘ third season in a new trailer released today, which will focus on Venom’s homeworld Klyntar and the rise of Knull, the creator of the symbiote race, as he transforms Hela

Amex and Chase Both Changed Welcome Bonus Terms for Popular Credit Cards. Here's Why That Matters

CNET/Getty Images A credit card's welcome offer is generally one of the main incentives for applying for a credit card. So what happens if the card issuer no longer discloses how much you earn before you apply, or changes its rules around who's eligible and who isn't? American Express recently changed the language for the terms on the Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card. The card issuer no longer specifies the exact number of points you can earn for the car

AMC now warns moviegoers to expect ’25-30 minutes’ of ads and trailers

AMC Theatres is making it easier for moviegoers to know the actual start time of their film screening and avoid sitting through lengthy ads. A new notice has started appearing when people purchase tickets via the AMC website, warning that “movies start 25-30 minutes after showtime.” This already mirrors the estimated runtime of AMC’s preshow content, which includes ads and trailers, but now customers will be better informed if they want to arrive a little later without missing the start of thei

Casio’s Ring Watch is available online after being sold out for months (update: sold out)

Casio’s $120 CRW001-1 (AKA the Ring Watch) is back in stock on Casio’s website for the first time since it launched — then swiftly sold out — in December. The Ring Watch was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its original digital watch. While it may look like a novelty, the fully-functional watch impressed The Verge’s Victoria Song as both a fashion statement and a practical gadget. The silver ring has a sub-inch screen and comes in one ring size: 10.5. However, Casio includes 16 an

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Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker 45 minutes ago Share Save Chris Vallance Senior Technology Reporter Share Save Getty Images Millions of websites - including Sky News, The Associated Press and Buzzfeed - will now be able to block artificial intelligence (AI) bots from accessing their content without permission. The new system is being rolled out by internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare, which hosts around a fifth of the internet. Eventually, sites will be able to

Deals: Satechi M4 Mac mini hubs and SSD enclosures 20% off, Find My gear from $24, iPhone 16 Pro $400 off, more

Today we are starting off our collection of the best Apple deals with some accessories. Firstly, the latest Satechi M4 Mac mini Stand & Hub as well as the brand new USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure are now at the best prices to date. But we also have the first deals on the brand’s latest collection of My Find accessories – Keychain, luggage tag, wallet card, and glasses case – as as well as 40% off all leather Burton Goods iPhone 16 cases/MagSafe wallets. From there, it’s over to the at least $200 i

Best Buy Offers Dell 6-in-1 Docking Station at 50% Off to Compete With Amazon’s Early Prime Day

Pretty much anyone can recognize the value of a good docking station—that goes double for any friends or family member who work from home. Many of us are primarily laptop users. It’s comfortable to work from the couch, bring it to a coffee shop, or always have it with you when traveling for either work or leisure. However, a docking station allows you to open up possibilities with a larger work space when needed. And right now, this one from Dell is on sale for $50 off. That brings it down from

AT&T's New Lock Option Thwarts Thieves Who Try to Access Your Account

AT&T is rolling out a new feature in its MyAT&T app intended to prevent nefarious individuals from accessing customers' online accounts. Wireless Account Lock, which has been rolling out in waves but will reach wide availability on Tuesday, disables some key actions that are frequently used to circumvent a legitimate owner's access to their account. This type of access is different from large data breaches, such as the two incidents that AT&T has recently agreed to settle for $177 million. Wire

Casio’s Ring Watch is available online after being sold out for months

Casio’s $120 CRW001-1 (AKA the Ring Watch) is back in stock on Casio’s website for the first time since it launched — then swiftly sold out — in December. The Ring Watch was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its original digital watch. While it may look like a novelty, the fully-functional watch impressed The Verge’s Victoria Song as both a fashion statement and a practical gadget. The silver ring has a sub-inch screen and comes in one ring size: 10.5. However, Casio includes 16 an

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David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart what’s next in tech. And on October 27, on the premier industry stage Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of the most important, and often misunderstood, decisions in a company’s lifecycle: when to go public. What to expect from this fireside chat In this conversation, George will unpa

Meta adds business voice calling to WhatsApp, explores AI-powered product recommendations

WhatsApp is adding more AI features to its business suite. The company on Tuesday announced it’s introducing the ability for large businesses to reach customers through voice calls, which will allow the app to explore the use of AI-powered voice agents. The company is also looking into using AI to recommend products to users. WhatsApp Business, which has over 200 million monthly users, has been a notable revenue driver for Meta, as its executives noted in the last few quarterly earnings calls.

watchOS 26 adds ‘hints’ to your watch face, and they look pretty great

watchOS 26 is coming this fall as the next major Apple Watch update. It will bring a new Apple Notes app, Apple Intelligence features, Control Center upgrades, and more. One new feature is especially unique: ‘hints’ are being added to watch faces in watchOS 26 as a companion of the Smart Stack. Hints in watchOS 26 solve the Smart Stack’s discoverability problem In the last two years, Apple launched the Smart Stack in watchOS and has been progressively upgrading it each year. The Smart Stack i

Prime Day deals include the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off

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 . Prime Day 2025 will be here in a few days, but you can already shop great tech deals on Amazon before the July 8-11 event. Case in point: the Apple Watch Series 10, which is $100 off at the moment and down to $299. That's the lowest price it's been so far since it came out last Septemb

Apple claims former engineer shared Vision Pro secrets in new lawsuit

Apple is suing one of its former design engineers for allegedly stealing a trove of trade secrets that he then provided to his new employer, Snap. As reported by SiliconValley.com , Di Liu left his role as senior product-design engineer after a seven-year stint with Apple, citing personal and family reasons in his resignation to the company. Before leaving Apple, Liu had worked on the Vision Pro headset, where according to the lawsuit seen by SiliconValley.com he was given "access to various Ap

My favorite PC accessory keeps me productive on the go - and it's 50% off

ZDNET's key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc's wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $50 on ProtoArc's site. The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some people. $99.99 at Amazon There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get our work done, and like

Best Prime Day Samsung deals: My 24 favorite sales live now

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The 15+ best anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition

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I am not a supplier (2022)

I am not a supplier 31 Dec 2022 - Thomas Depierre For the past few years, we have seen a lot of discussions around the concept of the Software Supply Chain. These discussions started around the time of LeftPad and escalated with multiple incidents in the past few years. The problem of all the work in this domain is that it forgets a fundamental point. Before we get there, I am going to define what is usually meant by Supply Chain and suppliers, why we are applying to software. And then why at

This Year the Squirtle Squad Is the Coolest SDCC Merch Around

July is upon us, and in nerd circles that means only one thing: San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here. And if SDCC is nearly here, then so are oodles of exclusive toys, plushies, and other sweet merchandise you can get your mitts on. We’ve already seen a few of the hottest toys at the convention this year, but today it’s Jazwares’ turn to show you something cool. Real cool. io9 has got your exclusive first look at the whole haul of exclusive items Jazwares will have at SDCC this year, bringing tog

People Are Being Warned Not to Drink Coffee in the Heat. I Asked Experts if That's an Exaggeration

The summer has just begun, and many areas across the US are already experiencing sweltering temperatures. In response, NWS Las Vegas, the National Weather Service covering southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona, and southeastern California, posted an extreme heat warning graphic on X, cautioning residents not to drink caffeine because it speeds up dehydration, contributing to heat stroke and exhaustion. NWS Las Vegas's graphic soon made headlines, in which Americans were "warned not to drink cof

I Played Donkey Kong Bananza. It's the Switch 2's Killer Ape

You fall out of the sky and find yourself on a day-glo series of underground islands. You have to smash your way through them with your gorilla fists to find secret objects and fossils. Occasionally, you can turn into a magic ostrich. Also, a woman named Pauline rides your back and throws words at things. Donkey Kong Bananza, a game that's only available on the Nintendo Switch 2, is the best handheld gaming console's new must-get game. After a few hours of playing it at a Nintendo preview in Ne

Grammarly Adds Superhuman Email App to Build an AI Suite for Users, Report Says

Tiffany Connors Editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate about helping people make the best money decisions for themselves and their families. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been a writer and editor for publications including the New York Post, Women's Running magazin