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I found budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for (and they're on sale)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-10 20:00:36

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. Normally at $79, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon For a limited time, the CMF Buds 2 Plus is available for $55 during Amazon Prime Day, which is a 30% discount. The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and

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This Linux distro combines the best parts of Windows and MacOS - and it's gorgeous

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-10 20:17:00

Jack Wallen/ZDNET There are so many Linux distributions on the market, and they range from the command line only all the way to functioning works of art. The majority of distros fall somewhere in the middle, of course, and that's perfectly fine because most users prefer a blend of aesthetics and functionality. That's why the likes of Linux Mint, ZorinOS, elementaryOS, and Ubuntu are so popular. But every once in a while, a team releases an update to its distribution that reminds you that Linux

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U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications

news.ycombinator.com Kat Lonsdorf 2025-08-10 20:48:48

U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications toggle caption Alexander F. Yuan/AP WASHINGTON — In yet another twist for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S., the State Department says it will resume processing student and visiting scholar visa applications for foreign citizens but plans to review their social media accounts as part of the process. All students applying for a visa will need to set their social media profiles to "public," according to a post Wednes

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Belkin ending support for older Wemo products

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-10 19:32:05

Wemo Support Ending – What You Need to Know July 10, 2025 After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to end technical support for older Wemo products, effective January 31, 2026. After this date, several Wemo products will no longer be controllable through the Wemo app. Any features that rely on cloud connectivity, including remote access and voice assistant integrations, will no longer work. Over the last decade, since Belkin first launched Wemo in 2011, we’ve been commi

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Travel Mugs, Nonstick Pans and More Items That Don't Belong in the Dishwasher

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-10 18:54:00

Whether you're learning the ropes of a brand-new dishwasher or you've been hands-free dishwashing for years, it's tempting to load it up and let it rip. It's summer -- you've got better things to do than babysit a sink full of dirty silverware. But before you start stacking every spatula and chef's knife onto the racks, take a beat. Your dishwasher's high heat and aggressive cycles can do more harm than good to certain kitchen tools. Warping, rusting, cracking and dulling are all fair game -- e

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Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do by August 1

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-10 19:21:48

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on August 1. Viva Tung / CNET Federal student loans for those who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan have been in an interest-free forbearance for a year while the income-driven repayment plan was challenged in court. Although SAVE has been officially blocked in the courts, borrowers' loans are still in limbo. Now, borrowers are being encouraged to choose a new payment plan or face interest

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15 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-08-09 22:38:51

The sale event of the summer is here, and the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals (and other Amazon device deals!) are ones you can count on being great to shop. As someone who tests Amazon gear for a living—Echo speakers, Kindles, Amazon's smart plugs, you name it—I'm always tracking what in Amazon's lineup is worth buying. I have a ton of favorites, from the best of the best, like the Kindle Paperwhite and Echo Show 8, to the Kindle Scribe and Echo Spot. It's the perfect time to shop all of those a

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16 Best Prime Day Board Game Deals for Kids of All Ages (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-10 19:59:54

With summer vacations still stretching off into the distance, taking advantage of Prime Day board game deals or snagging some discounted toys could be a very smart move. The WIRED Reviews team has a gaggle of kids of all ages between us, and most of us are still big kids at heart, so we’ve tried a lot of board games and toys over the years. Some of the best family board games are on sale for Prime Day. You can also find deals on some of the best STEM toys. I have handpicked a selection of WIRED

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The 37 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (July 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2025-08-10 20:00:00

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams. Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re loo

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Amazon Prime Day Live: We're Dropping Deals and Takes Every 15 Minutes

wired.com Martin Cizmar 2025-08-10 20:28:40

I have been entertaining myself in between APD liveblog posts by watching car videos on YouTube and trying to process yesterday's huge Formula 1 news (Christian Horner is leaving Red Bull under murky circumstances! WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN). This YouTuber, Tati Reed, drives a 1985 blue Land Rover that she calls the Blue Tit (my Chevy Suburban was the Green Machine, before we sold it). In this very charming breakfast date with Top Gear presenter James May, the two discuss a very important distincti

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Linda Yaccarino loses verified X checkmark after stepping down as CEO

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-08-11 00:27:56

X Corp's CEO Linda Yaccarino looks on during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child sexual exploitation at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 31, 2024. Ex-X CEO Linda Yaccarino is still @lindayaX on the social media site, but she's lost the blue checkmark next to her account name. The X Help Center notes that the site "may remove the checkmark of an account at any time without notice." Yaccarino announced she was leaving the position on Wednesday. The blue checkmark

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Google launches Android Canary program for Pixel users who want to live on the bleeding edge

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-11 00:52:38

Owning a Pixel smartphone or tablet has always meant getting early access to what Google’s working on next for Android, and for a certain class of users, that can be a major part of the appeal of this hardware. Those who are interested have long been able to register to participate in the company’s Android Beta for Pixel program, letting them get access to in-development builds of major new release like Android 16 months and months before they’re ready to hit stable. If you love that kind of ear

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Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-11 00:51:46

Belkin has announced that it is ending support for most of its Wemo smart home products. Customers will lose access to the Wemo app, any features that rely on cloud connectivity, customer support, and more. It’s effectively the end of the Wemo smart home brand. Belkin shared the news in an email to customers and on its website today. Effective January 31, 2026, Belkin says that a wide array of older Wemo products will lose support for key features: App Access : The Wemo app used to control the

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Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar review: Sophisticated design, automatic adjustments

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-11 00:00:35

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 . It’s nice to see Samsung offer something new for 2025. For the last few years, the company has been updating existing designs for its annual refreshes , especially its most premium soundbar, the Q990 . I was pleasantly surprised to see something entirely new when the company debuted th

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

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-11 00:30:35

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

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The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for purchase

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-11 00:39:46

The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for general purchase after being an exclusive for Kickstarter backers. It features a split hinge design that lets users adjust each half independently to support a natural wrist posture and to reduce arm pronation. Split designs are not uncommon, as there are several on our list of the best ergonomic keyboards, but the assistive features don't stop there. The columnar-staggered key layout positions have been manufactured to align with natural fi

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I tested a palm recognition smart lock that doubles as a video doorbell - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-11 00:14:10

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a new video smart lock available for $400. This smart lock also features a camera and doorbell button, and an indoor screen shows you who is at the door. I just wish the FamiLock S3 Max could unlock with human recognition using the Eufy HomeBase BionicMind, and the smart lock isn't convenient for some users, like those with a screen or storm door. $339.99 at Amazon The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is now on sale during Amazon Prime Day for $77 off, or

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French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: Report

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-08-10 21:13:35

In Brief French authorities have arrested a Russian professional basketball player who is accused of being a member of a ransomware gang, according to newswire Agence France-Presse (AFP). Daniil Kasatkin plays for MBA Moscow, a team that is part of the VTB United League, which comprises mostly Russian clubs as well as one team each from Belarus and Kazakhstan. Kasatkin briefly played for Penn State during the 2018-2019 season. The AFP reported that U.S. authorities believe Kasatkin moonlit as

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With Varda Space, leading Silicon Valley players make big bet on making drugs in space

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-08-11 00:14:09

Pharmaceutical scientists come up against a hard limitations here on Earth: gravity. Varda Space wants to change that. The company has raised a massive new round to turn space into the “ultimate high ground” for the production of critical pharmaceutical components that can be brought back to Earth and used to make finished drugs. The company’s $187 million Series C funding round announced Thursday will be used to build out a new laboratory facility that could transform Varda’s orbital manufact

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Empowering Disabled Students Through Teaching Tech: The TechAble Training Initiative at KNUST

computer.org Jasmine Ang 2025-08-11 02:45:12

What Is TechAble? The TechAble training initiative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana began in February 2025 and ran for eight weeks. Aimed at supporting students with disabilities, TechAble provided mentorship and high-quality instruction for three courses: web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. The teaching and mentorship demystified commonly used programs and tools in the three course topics, allowing students to complement what they l

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Circle to Search has finally figured out landscape mode

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-11 03:50:27

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Circle to Search makes it incredibly easy to look up basically anything you see on your phone screen. So far, though, in landscape mode Circle to Search would often cover up the area you circled. Google has now started delivering results in a floating card that can be offset to the side in landscape view. What’s your favorite new Android feature of the past couple years? While we’re hugely impressed with what Google’s managed to do with Gemini, especi

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You can snag Sony LinkBuds Fit earbuds for under $130 today

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-11 04:30:46

Looking for a great deal on wireless earbuds? For a limited time during Amazon Prime Day, grab the Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds at an impressive 36% off, bringing the price down to $128 from the usual $199.99. That’s the lowest price ever on these highly rated earbuds. Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds for $128 (36% off) The Sony LinkBuds Fit are an enticing option for those seeking comfort and stability in their earbuds. These lightweight, truly wireless earbuds feature the unique Air Fitting Supporters

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Nintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-11 04:04:09

Nintendo games famously don’t tend to go down in price all that much, but original Switch owners were able to save money on eligible first-party-published titles by taking advantage of the company’s Switch Game Voucher program. But that won’t be the case for much longer, with Nintendo today announcing that the vouchers in question will no longer be sold after January 30 2026 . Currently, Game Vouchers can be purchased as a pair for $99.98, which you then redeem on select digital titles, from Sw

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UK authorities arrest four suspected members of hacker group Scattered Spider

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-11 04:25:32

The National Crime Agency (NCA) in London has arrested two 19-year-old men, a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman on suspicion of blackmail, money laundering, organized crime and contravening the Computer Misuse Act . These arrests are part of an investigation into a series of cyberattacks on three large UK retailers — Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Co-op — earlier this year. UK investigators believe the suspects are connected with a loose-knit English-speaking hacker group called Scattered S

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UK Charges Four in ‘Scattered Spider’ Ransom Group

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2025-08-11 04:31:10

Authorities in the United Kingdom this week arrested four alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a prolific data theft and extortion group whose recent victims include multiple airlines and the U.K. retail chain Marks & Spencer. Scattered Spider is the name given to an English-speaking cybercrime group known for using social engineering tactics to break into companies and steal data for ransom, often impersonating employees or contractors to deceive IT help desks into granting access. The FBI w

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How passkeys work: Your passwordless journey begins here

zdnet.com David Berlind 2025-08-11 04:23:00

CollinsChin/Getty Images Over the last few decades, compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of some of the most sensational, damaging, and costly data breaches. An incessant drumbeat of advice about how to choose and use strong passwords and how not to fall prey to social engineering attacks has done little to keep threat actors at bay. Additional factors of authentication, such as the transmission of one-time passwords or passcodes (OTPs) over SMS or email, are wid

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Perplexity's Comet AI browser is hurtling toward Chrome - how to try it

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2025-08-11 04:58:19

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

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State of the Art: Economic Development Through the Lens of Paintings

news.ycombinator.com Clément Gorin 2025-08-08 00:44:18

We would like to thank Dionissi Aliprantis, Laure Athias, Sascha Becker, Karol Borowiecki, Nicolas Baumard, Davide Cantoni, Don Davis, Shari Eli, Oliver Falck, Oded Galor, Ed Glaeser, Claudia Goldin, Erik Hornung, Robert Johannes, Hubertus Kohle, Ruru Hoong, Michael Hutter, Bob Margo, Stelios Michalopoulos, Petra Moser, Nathan Nunn, Ömer Özak, Dominic Rohner, Stefanie Schneider, Munir Squires, Marco Tabellini, Mathias Thoenig, Daniel Trefler, Matt Turner, Hans-Joachim Voth, Fabian Waldinger, and

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Samsung Plans to Launch a Trifold Phone This Year, Says Executive

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-11 03:27:00

While Samsung has been showing off mobile display concepts with three screens at trade events like CES for several years, it looks like it's finally bringing one to market. The new phone model failed to debut at Samsung's Unpacked event this week in New York. But in a press conference following the launch of its latest foldable phones, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division reportedly confirmed that the company plans to launch a trifold phone by the end

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Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-10 20:54:09

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering that it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, and boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including m

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I found budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for (and they're on sale)

This Linux distro combines the best parts of Windows and MacOS - and it's gorgeous

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Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories

Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar review: Sophisticated design, automatic adjustments

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

The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for purchase

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