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Acer Swift Go 16 (2025) Review: Affordable OLED Laptop Without Massive Compromises

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.3 / 10 SCORE Acer Swift Go 16 (2025) $1,150 at Acer Pros Gorgeous OLED display Excellent productivity performance Fairly well priced for what's on offer Cons Disappointing battery life Bizarre, narrow number pad Pricing inconsistencies Acer's latest iteration of the Swift Go 16 line spans a wide gamut of roles and prices. It's designed to fill out a

It's Tempting, But Please Don't Put These 11 Things in Your Dishwasher

Whether you're the proud new owner of your first dishwasher or something of an automated cleaning aficionado, it's tempting to toss everything in there. With the summer months now here, you've more fun things to do than handwash things, right? But it's important to take a moment and consider whether the dishwasher's fierce cycles and scalding hot water are suited to all of your cookware, glassware and utensils. Putting the wrong items into even the best dishwasher can cause havoc, often wrecking

There's Still Time to Grab 'Superman' Early Screening Tickets if You Have Prime

Don't want to wait until July 11 to watch James Gunn's Superman movie? If catching what's likely to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer three days early sounds like a game-changer, Amazon could be your hero. Until July 8 -- also the start of Amazon Prime Day -- Prime members in the US can now buy tickets for early access screenings of Superman that will take place in select theaters on July 8 at 7 p.m. local time, DC Studios and Amazon said earlier in June. A Prime membership costs

Stung by customer losses, Comcast says all its new plans have unlimited data

With Comcast trying to figure out how to stop losing broadband customers, the cable firm yesterday announced new plans that are available nationwide and do not have data caps. Comcast said it is offering "four simple national Internet tiers that include unlimited data and the advanced Xfinity WiFi Gateway for one low monthly price." Customers whose current plans have data caps won't automatically get unlimited data and would have to switch to a new plan to remove that annoying limit from their

6 Best Smart Speakers (2025): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

There are many smart speakers on the market, and picking the best smart speaker keeps getting tougher. First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using—Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri—and each has its pros and cons. This guide is organized by our preferred speaker, regardless of which assistant it uses, but we recommend a secondary option if you prefer a different assistant. Overall, Google- and Amazon-powered smart speakers are the way

Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism behind a key broadband subsidy program for schools and underserved areas can continue operating. In a decision issued on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected claims that Congress and the FCC’s implementation of the fund is unconstitu

History made as Al claims number one spot among world's top ethical hackers

What just happened? Just a year after its founding, cybersecurity startup Xbow has risen to the top of the HackerOne leaderboard, a platform that ranks the world's most effective bug hunters by the number and severity of vulnerabilities they uncover for major companies. This marks the first time an artificial intelligence system has claimed the number one spot, outpacing thousands of human ethical hackers and security researchers who have traditionally dominated the field. Xbow's rapid ascent i

Once job board giants, CareerBuilder and Monster head for breakup and sale

What just happened? Once giants of the online job search industry, CareerBuilder + Monster is now set to be dismantled and sold off in parts, following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in Delaware this week. The development comes less than a year after the two companies merged in a bid to regain relevance in a market now dominated by newer digital competitors. The Chicago-based company has reached agreements to sell its most prominent business lines to three separate buyers. JobGet, a platform fo

Google Drive could soon help you decode documents faster (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive on Android is working on introducing Gemini-based PDF summary capabilities, similar to those found on Drive on the web. Users will soon be able to access PDF summaries directly within the PDF viewer via a three-dot menu or header icon. The app is also working on multi-file and limited folder summarization features that allow content across various Docs and PDFs to be summarized simultaneously. Google Drive has received many Gemini-relate

Pick up a Blink Outdoor 4 camera for as low as $45 ahead of 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 . As to be expected, we're seeing many early deals in the lead up to Prime Day 2025, which starts on July 8. Blink Outdoor 4 cameras are among them, with discounts up to 62 percent on a bunch of bundles. If you're just starting out, you can get a one-camera system for only $45, 55 percen

Is classic Outlook crashing when you open or start an email? There's now a fix for that

ZDNET Those of you who use classic Outlook may have noticed the program acting more temperamental than usual. There's a reason for that. In a recent support article, Microsoft acknowledged that Outlook may crash when you start a new email or when you reply to or forward an existing email. Well, fret no more because a fix is afoot. On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed that it has squashed the bug with the latest builds of Outlook for versions 2021, 2024, and several enterprise editions. The fix is a

My air conditioner broke during a heat wave - and this portable AC saved the day

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable air conditioner and heater that costs $1,299 on its own and $1,399 with a battery, a limited-time discount This is a portable air conditioner and heater that is more powerful than its predecessor It is also off-grid ready for camping, RVing, and even helping in a pinch.The Wave 3 is pricey, loud in some settings, and is not as efficient in extreme heat, direct sun, or tent camping. $1,299 at Amazon Many parts of the US are sizzling right

Jeff Bezos’s Wedding Invitation Is a Billionaire Fantasy Wrapped in Eco-Fluff

It’s being billed as the wedding of the decade, a spectacle of wealth and power set against the romantic backdrop of Venice. The union of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, and former journalist Lauren Sánchez, 55, this weekend is more than just a party. It’s a coronation for a new kind of royalty. This marriage confirms the reality that tech luminaries now dominate all spheres of social life, flaunting their immense wealth with the glamour once reserved for Hollywood and monarchs. The Bloomberg Bi

Prime Day Isn’t Official Yet, But This WiFi 7 Router With 9,214 Mbps Is Already at Its Lowest Price Ever

Prime Day is two weeks out, but Amazon is already unveiling some of its best tech deals of the year. Among the early gems is an all-time low on one of the world’s fastest WiFi 7 routers: the TP-Link Archer BE550. The tri-band router from the future can be had now for just $179 (including a $20 coupon), a discount from its usual $249 price tag. What’s even more awesome is the fact that this sale is open to everyone and not just Prime members, so it’s the perfect time to get your home network up

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Planned EV Battery Plant Is a ‘Death Sentence’ for Uncontacted Indonesian Tribe

On Sunday, June 29, Indonesia will break ground on a $6 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant on Halmahera, the largest of the Maluku islands. The facility will mine the island’s abundant nickel reserves and manufacture batteries on-site to reduce production costs in Indonesia, but a watchdog warns it could decimate an uncontacted tribe. The Hongana Manyawa—whose name means “people of the forest” in their language—are one of the last nomadic hunter-gatherer peoples in Indonesia, according

Apple Ads Aren't Cool Anymore. Here's What I Think Changed

Nothing about Apple's latest promotional video felt like Apple. For over 7 minutes, an awkward comedian explains to a sleepy audience of disinterested teens that the only way parents will buy them an expensive MacBook for college is to make a convincing PowerPoint business presentation. Problem was, the presentation wasn't convincing -- and it was hard to tell who the video was even targeting. Do the parents who raised the iPad generation need to be swayed to buy Apple products? Or was Apple tr

The 28 Absolute Best Movies to Watch on Max

Wondering what you should watch next on streaming service Max? Max (which will soon be called HBO Max again) streams a variety of titles, including Warner Bros. movies like Dune and HBO originals such as Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off. Below, you'll find a batch of can't-miss films, and a look at new releases for the month. If you're still trying to figure out if Max is right for you, skim our review of the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service. New releases for June Note: These desc

Kinetic Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

Unavailable in Provider unavailable in 90001 Edit . . . Starting at $40 Or call: Or call to learn more: (855) 380-0301 Kinetic home internet rating 6.7 /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 6.7 / 10 SCORE Speed 7/10 Value 6.5/10 Customer Care 6.5/10 Pros Fast speeds for rural areas Fast speeds for

No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

It’s a tumultuous time for copyright in the United States, with dozens of potentially economy-shaking AI copyright lawsuits winding through the courts. It’s also the most turbulent moment in the US Copyright Office’s history. Described as “sleepy” in the past, the Copyright Office has taken on new prominence during the AI boom, issuing key rulings about AI and copyright. It also hasn’t had a leader in more than a month. In May, Copyright Register Shira Perlmutter was abruptly fired by email by

Rollback rates: TechCrunch All Stage brings back early launch prices for a limited time

We’re almost there, and ticket rates have officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, the founder summit of the year, is just around the corner. On July 15, Boston becomes startup central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or scale? Now’s the moment For a limited time, we’ve brought back early launch pricing. Founders pay just $155. Investors, only $250. These are the lowest rates you’ll see before the doors open at SoWa Power St

Breakthrough non-toxic method developed to extract gold from e-waste

Forward-looking: A team of Australian researchers has unveiled a breakthrough method for extracting gold that could dramatically reduce the environmental and health hazards long associated with mining and electronic waste recycling. The innovation, developed at Flinders University, offers a safer and more sustainable alternative to the use of toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide, which have historically dominated the gold recovery industry. Gold, prized for its rarity and versatility, is es

Apple tests if AI assistants can anticipate the consequences of in-app actions

As AI agents come closer to taking real actions on our behalf (messaging someone, buying something, toggling account settings, etc.), a new study co-authored by Apple looks into how well do these systems really understand the consequences of their actions. Here’s what they found out. Presented recently at the ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces in Italy, the paper From Interaction to Impact: Towards Safer AI Agents Through Understanding and Evaluating Mobile UI Operation Impacts intro

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Nintendo is adding 'Super Mario Strikers' to its Switch Online GameCube library

Super Mario Strikers, the first game in the Mario Strikers series that was originally released for GameCube in 2005, will soon be available to play on Switch Online. Nintendo is adding it to its GameCube library for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, though it will only be accessible from the Switch 2. If you'll recall, the company announced the addition of a GameCube library to its $50-a-year subscription service as a Switch 2-exclusive upgrade before the console even shipped. In

E.A. Spitzka's Studies of Exceptional and Deviant Brains (2024)

The younger Spitzka’s career flourished after he took a position at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he gained recognition for his studies on the relationship between brain structures and behavior. His particular interest lay in the extremes of human nature—both pathological and extraordinary—and he sought to understand the physiology behind deviance and brilliance. In addition to his academic pursuits, Spitzka served as the editor of the 1910 edition of Gray’s Anatomy, one of

Why is the Rust compiler so slow?

"Why is the Rust compiler so slow?" I spent a month repeatedly building my website in Docker, and now have horrors to share. I've got a problem. My website (the one you're reading right now) is mainly served by a single Rust binary. For far too long now, every time I wanted to make a change, I would: Build a new statically linked binary (with --target=x86_64-unknown-linux-musl ) Copy it to my server Restart the website This is... not ideal. So instead, I'd like to switch to deploying my we

Marvel May Have Plans for Even More Thor After ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’

Jensen Ackles discusses those DCU Batman rumors. Elijah Wood watches the latest Toxic Avenger trailer. Plus, what’s coming on the next Beth-centric episode of Rick & Morty. Spoilers get! Project Hail Mary A new poster for the Ryan Gosling movie, based on the Andy Weir novel about a science teacher tasked with figuring out a mysterious substance causing the sun to die out, has dropped. Thor 5: Thor Quest Entertainment insider Daniel Richtman (via SuperheroHype) suggests Marvel’s next Thor pro

This Card-Slim MagSafe Portable Power Bank Is Going for Peanuts, Limited Stock for This Early Prime Day Deal

The summer is here which means way more time spent outside and far, far away from a outlet where you can charger your phone. Thankfully, you have plenty of options for portable chargers that can extend the battery life of your devices while you’re out and about. This deal on the LISEN magnetic battery could be your saving grace. If you have an iPhone that supports magnetic wireless charging, this charging portable charger is down 27% right now so you can scoop it up for just $22. That’s a saving

This 1TB Crucial SSD Costs Less Than It Did Last Prime Day, 4.7-Stars With 126K+ Reviews on Amazon

If your computer has been slowing down lately and you’ve been putting off an upgrade, now might be the perfect time to make a simple change that can make a big difference. A new hard drive could totally change the way you get things done. Or unwind. Simply put, having more space can mean significantly improved load times, and you don’t have to worry about deleting files you don’t want to get rid of. Head to Amazon to get the Crucial BX500 1TB Internal SSD for $57, down from its usual price of $

12 Best Standing Desks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other Standing Desks to Consider Beflo Tenon Premium Photograph: Henri Robbins Beflo Tenon Premium for $3,998: While incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this hardwood smart desk is both sturdy and well designed. Assembly was straightforward, and once the desk was up and running, I found all of the features (touchscreen controls, a built-in power strip, audio passthrough, and LED lighting) to work well, and in convenient locations. The touchscreen controls are intuitive (iOS-like), and features

The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

By beaming an ultra-low latency live feed from its camera directly into a pair of goggles, a first-person view (FPV) drone puts you right in the cockpit of a small and agile aircraft able to squeak through the smallest of gaps and pull off breath-taking moves like flips, barrel rolls, loops and vertical plunges. These aren’t drones you buy to get pristine photos of wide open vistas so much as to experience (and document) an adrenaline-inducing rollercoaster ride through a tight, obstacle-populat