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Meet the Corvette ZR1X: America's 1,250-horsepower hybrid hypercar

Enough is never enough. Chevrolet has only just released the Corvette ZR1, which at 1,064 horsepower is the fastest, quickest and most outrageous production car ever to wear a bowtie on the hood. It can keep the neckwear, but its performance crown has already found a new home. Meet the new ZR1X, an even higher-performance Corvette that will take America's sports car to new heights. It has 1,250HP, all-wheel drive and accelerates to 60MPH in less than two seconds. Oh, and yes, it's a hybrid. I

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Amazon includes a free $30 gift card when you buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones

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 are a few undeniable truths in this world: the sky is blue, Mario Kart is always a good idea and Sony's 1000X line of headphones is amazing. The latter was proved true once again when Sony released the WH-1000XM6 edition of its wireless noise canceling headphones in May. The only

Nissan unveils the third-generation Leaf EV

Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace, allowing it to compete against other models in its class. These include available dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The n

How to automate IT ticket handling with AI and Tines

Run by the team at workflow orchestration and AI platform Tines, the Tines library features pre-built workflows shared by IT and security practitioners from across the community - all free to import and deploy through the platform’s Community Edition. A recent standout is a ticket-handling workflow developed by Connor Brewer, Principal Solutions Architect at Uzado Inc., a Canadian IT and security service provider. Built with Tines Pages and powered by AI, the workflow invites employees to subm

These $75 Sennheiser earbuds could be your next workout buddy - get them while the deal lasts

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BMW ConnectedDrive lets me control my returned rental car (Sixt)

Last week I rented a BMW from Sixt (Italy). The default rental driver profile had Bluetooth disabled, so I created my own BMW ID, paired it with the car, removed the existing profile, and even triggered software updates. When returning the car, I told the Sixt representative that I had linked my BMW ID — they assured me that the vehicle would be reset. Today — just before deleting the “My BMW” app — I checked out of curiosity. Surprise: I still had full remote access: - live location tracki

Should we design for iffy internet?

Should we design for iffy internet? Brian Hicks, June 16, 2025 I keep hearing claims like this: Not everyone in the US has access to stable, reliable internet, even in 2025. Web developers should stop assuming people have fast internet connections and slim their payloads accordingly. This seems intuitively true to me—programmers are gonna have better connectivity because that takes money, and programmers are well-paid. But what's the actual scope of the problem? I dug around, and here's so

Best Internet Providers in Tucson, Arizona

What is the best internet provider in Tucson, Arizona? CNET experts rate Xfinity as the best internet provider in Tucson thanks to a wide range of plans and consistently fast speeds. You can get 400Mbps speeds for just $40 a month, which makes it one of the most affordable options in the city. If you need more bandwidth, Xfinity also offers plans with speeds up to 1,300Mbps. If you want fiber, and it’s available at your address, Quantum Fiber is also worth checking out. For cable or fixed wirel

Join Our Group Text to Get the Hottest Deals Sent Directly to Your Phone Ahead of July 4 and Prime Day

No matter what you're shopping for, finding coupons or deals is a great way to get what you need while saving some cash. But this can take a lot of time and effort. That's why our experts hunt the internet for the best deals worth the buzz. We know you don't want to miss discounts on smartphones like the new iPhone 16 lineup or the Galaxy Z Fold 6, or even bigger ticket items like MacBooks. With some pretty big shopping events coming this summer, you'll want to get the latest deals sent right to

Here’s an early look at Google Keep’s Material 3 Expressive design on Wear OS

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is prepping Material 3 Expressive design changes for the Wear OS version of Google Keep. We’ve spotted the changes in the latest build on the OnePlus Watch 2R running Wear OS 4. It includes redesigned buttons and note cards, a new animation, and an updated checklist interface. Like Android, Wear OS will receive several visual changes based on Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. We’ve already seen some of the system-level interface i

Get 50% off an Amazon Prime membership if you're age 18-24 - here's how

Tharon Green/ZDNET Amazon just confirmed that Prime Day returns July 8-11, but the e-commerce giant is still full of surprises. In addition to extending the popular summer savings event from two to four days this year, the retailer announced the relaunch of Prime for Young Adults, a discounted Prime membership designed for 18- to 24-year-olds and college student audiences. Also: Amazon Prime Day 2025: Here's what to know (plus early deals to shop) The facelifted Prime program offers young adu

Don't buy the wrong microSD card for your Nintendo Switch 2 - this one's my pick

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Anker’s Portable Magnetic SD Card Reader Is Now Near-Zero Price, Limited Stock Available on Amazon

If you take a lot of photos or video or just have a lot of files on your phone, you know how annoying it can be to try to find a way to have space for all of it. You probably spend a lot of unnecessary time deleting things just so you can start taking new things. And if that’s the case, it’s probably super annoying. What if you could have a way to keep additional storage on hand on your phone without having to worry about cloud storage or anything like that? Well, here’s the good news: you can,

Adobe's New AI Mobile App Lets You Use 6 New AI Models, Including Google's Veo 3

Adobe just dropped a ton of AI news, so let's dive into what that means for you. First up, the company is dropping brand-new Firefly AI mobile apps for iPhones and Androids. You can download these apps now for free and use Firefly to create AI images and videos on the go. Plus, the app comes with a few free generative credits for you to experiment with Adobe's AI. Next, Adobe is expanding its roster of third-party AI partners to include six new models from Ideogram, Pika, Luma and Runway. Googl

CDs Are Still Paying Big Interest on Your Savings This Summer -- Before Fed Cuts Rates

CDs are quietly winning with guaranteed returns. Kristina Kokhanova/Getty Images The other day, I found myself staring at my static savings account balance, kind of like when you open the fridge for the fifth time, hoping something new will appear. My money was just sitting there in the bank, earning next to nothing. That's when I realized I wasn't taking advantage of the moment. All the financial headlines talk about interest rates being at 20-year highs. We're living in a rare period with ce

The first two Netflix Houses will finally open in late 2025

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Netflix has announced that its first two Netflix House venues will open in late 2025. There’s still no specific opening date yet. The venues were first announced in late 2023 and later confirmed for two initial locations in the US including the King of Prussia Mall outside Philadelphia and the Galleria Dallas mall in Texas. They’ll be taking ove

Two-year-old defense tech Mach Industries confirms $100M raise led by Khosla, Bedrock

Rising-star defense tech Mach Industries has announced a new $100 million round of funding at a $470 million valuation. TechCrunch first reported that this deal was in the works last month. New investor Keith Rabois from Khosla Ventures joins existing investor Geoff Lewis of Bedrock Capital to lead the round. Existing investor Sequoia also participated. The fresh funding brings the startup’s total raised to about $185 million to date. The round represents a modest step up from the company’s pr

UK watchdog fines 23andMe over 2023 data breach

In Brief The U.K. data protection watchdog has fined 23andMe £2.31 million ($3.1m) for failing to protect U.K. residents’ personal and genetic data prior to its 2023 data breach. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said on Tuesday it has fined the genetic testing company as it “did not have additional verification steps for users to access and download their raw genetic data” at the time of its cyberattack. In 2023, hackers stole private data on more than 6.9 million users’ over a mon

Amazon kicks off extended Prime Day on July 8, adds six free Prime Gaming titles

In brief: Amazon has announced that its extended four-day Prime Day sales event will be taking place between July 8 and July 11. To celebrate, the company is giving away an extra six free games through its Prime Gaming service. Between now (June 17) and July 7, Prime members can get six extra games in addition to the previously announced free titles available on the service this month. For those who've never grabbed Prime Gaming giveaways before, the games are downloaded and permanently stay in

Trump's $499 smartphone will likely be made in China

US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington, DC. The Trump Organization's newly-announced smartphone will likely be made in China, experts say, despite claims that the device will be manufactured in the U.S. Owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, the company on Monday announced

Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all (Update: Confirmed)

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 will reportedly use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This is a step down from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a slower CPU and GPU and a few other downgrades. This processor should still compare favorably to the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in last year’s high-end phones. Update: June 17, 2025 (8:05 AM ET): Nothing has now confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. You can read the full article for more details.

Apple Intelligence could be about to launch in China despite US government fears

There are strong indications that Apple Intelligence could be about to launch in China, following its deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen models. A local report says that Alibaba has updated its ChatGPT competitor Qwen3, which has been optimized for the AI framework used on Apple devices … Apple can’t use ChatGPT in China Apple partnered with OpenAI for the launch of Apple Intelligence, with fallback to ChatGPT for anything Apple’s own AI systems can’t handle. However, ChatGPT is banned in Chi

Tinder now lets you find double dates with friends

Tinder has officially launched a new feature that will help you find people to double date with a friend. The dating service says it's a "low-pressure, group-first" way to date, but really, it's a fantastic option if you prefer meeting someone new with a friend beside you, whether for your safety or your anxiety. To use the feature, you'll have to tap the Double Date icon and choose up to three friends to create a pair with. As TechCrunch notes, you'll then be able to scroll through other Double

Best Internet Providers in Connecticut

What is the best internet provider in Connecticut? Frontier Fiber is CNET's top pick of the best internet provider in Connecticut. The ISP offers fast, symmetrical speeds, with solid availability across the state and clear pricing that doesn't come with extra fees to get equipment or unlimited data. If you want the fastest internet in the state, there are a couple of solid options. Frontier Fiber offers speeds up to 7,000Mbps at a starting monthly price of $110. Optimum is also a solid option

The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Nissan revealed new details about the upcoming 2026 Leaf, which will return as a crossover SUV with up to 303 miles of estimated range, dual charge ports, and Google’s software built-in. The reborn Leaf will reach dealerships in the US starting this fall at a yet-to-be-announced price. The 2026 Leaf is a significant improv

Adobe made a mobile app for its Firefly generative AI tools

The all-in-one platform for Adobe’s Firefly-branded generative AI models is now available on iPhone and Android devices. The new Firefly mobile app allows users to generate images and videos using text descriptions and experiment with popular AI photo editing tools, enabling creatives to generate assets for their projects on the go. Adobe is also introducing new third-party AI models and video generation support to Adobe’s FigJam-like Firefly Boards platform. Anything generated using the Firefl

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Observability startup Coralogix becomes a unicorn, eyes India expansion

Coralogix, an Israeli startup offering a full-stack observability and security platform, has raised $115 million at a pre-money valuation of over $1 billion, almost doubling in three years from its last round in 2022. With the influx of cash, the startup is looking to expand its engineering base in India and develop its AI agent. The all-equity and all-primary Series E round is led by California-based venture growth firm NewView Capital, with participation from the Canada Pension Plan Investme

Thieves cut fiber lines in failed copper theft, causing Spectrum outage

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust The big picture: Internet outages typically occur due to faulty equipment, accidents, or adverse weather conditions. Deliberate sabotage is rare, and incidents resulting from a mistaken search for copper should be even rarer. But telecoms say it's a growing problem, as a recent major incident near Los Angeles shows. Suburbs near Los Angeles suffered a widespread internet outage over Father's Day we

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made 1 hour ago Share Save Natalie Sherman Business reporter, BBC News Reporting from New York Lily Jamali North America technology correspondent Reporting from San Francisco Share Save Trump Mobile Experts have cast doubt on the Trump Organization's claim that its proposed smartphone can be entirely manufactured in the US. One industry analyst told the BBC it would be "virtually impossible" for the gold-coloured handset - which will re

An unlikely source just confirmed the Exynos 2500 and its extraterrestrial feature

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Satellite connectivity provider Skylo has confirmed the existence of the Exynos 2500. The chipset is expected to debut on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The announcement notes that the Exynos 2500 will offer “better energy efficiency and higher performance.” The Exynos 2500 is expected to be Samsung’s next flagship processor, but so far, all the information available has come from rumors and leaks, except for the one time the company acknowledged its name. Surpris