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‘The Last of Us Part II’ Can Now Rob You of Its Most Brutal Moment

Season two of The Last of Us ended on “the” moment. The moment when a story you thought was one thing actually becomes another. It’s a moment lifted directly from the video game The Last of Us Part II, but now the game is letting players get rid of it, and we’re very curious about the timing. Tuesday, Naughty Dog announced that it’s releasing a new update to the remastered edition of The Last of Us Part II. The update will allow fans to play the game chronologically, which drastically shifts th

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If You’re a Prime Member, the 2024 Mac Mini Hits a New All-Time Low with This Hidden Coupon

Everyone is scrambling to get their hands on the new Mac Mini which was released in November. You can find it for $599 by default but on occasion, you’ll see it go for $550 on sale. This Prime Day, Amazon is one-upping that by slipping a special coupon onto the product page, a deal which will not appear on the top Prime Day search results. You must keep a close eye out to spot it and act fast to snatch up this offer: With this hidden coupon, you can get the 2024 Mac Mini for $499, a discount of

Amazon Drops the Switch 2 on Prime Day, This Mario Kart Bundle Will Be Gone in Minutes

The wait is finally over for Nintendo fans: the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is now available on Amazon, and it’s arriving at the absolute perfect time –just in time for Prime Day. This is the bundle everyone has been talking about, and it’s the one that’s sure to sell off the shelves. There isn’t much sense in paying for the console alone when you can bundle Mario Kart World, which gives you instant access to one of the year’s hottest games. The price for this bundle is set at $

From Budget to ‘Wait, Is This Free?’, These JBL Headphones Get Prime Day Magic

There are tons of headphones out there these days. Some are wireless, some are corded. Some cost an exorbitant amount of money. That doesn’t make them the best of their kind, though. Actually, the best headphones are the ones that you’re comfortable wearing and the ones that sound fantastic. JBL makes some surprisingly great headphones at fair prices. They don’t have every fancy feature under the sun, but what they do offer is solid sound quality, dependable battery life, and affordability. And

'It's Always Sunny' Season 17 Release Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes

Frank Reynolds as The Golden Bachelor? A second Abbott Elementary crossover from the viewpoint of the Gang? The upcoming 17th season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia looks as eventful as ever, and you can stream it all with a Hulu account. The long-running sitcom returns this week after nearly two years away from screens. Season 17 will see Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Dee and Frank "return to shamelessly shed their 'niche' label for grander aspirations," according to a press release. A trailer sh

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This Portable Projector Is My Secret Weapon for Camping, and It's $180 Off for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day deal: This portable projector from Anker and powered by Google TV has a great deal for Amazon Prime Day 2025. It's $180 or 30% off its regular price, and it can also be mounted on a table or a ceiling. CNET's key takeaways Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and it's frequently available for less). Despite its size, it delivers a bright picture and loud audio for a portable projector. It can even double as a Bluetooth speake

McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Finally Land This Thursday

The clock is ticking -- or maybe it's chicking. McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, returns to the huge fast-food chain on July 10. A recent analysis by VegasInsider.com found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. Snack Wrap fever McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006, and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers. There are

Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But when Apple Arcade adds Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, on Aug. 7, I'll play it because the game's cartoony style make these worms palatable for me. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month (£

Grab Anker's New Soundcore Boom 3i Bluetooth Speaker While It's $45 Off for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day deal: The Anker Soundcore Boom 3i speaker is available for $95 as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale event. That's equivalent to 32% off. We named this model the "best compact rugged Bluetooth speaker that floats," and it's now at the best price we've seen since it launched. A little less than five years ago, Anker released a Bluetooth speaker called the Soundcore Motion Plus that turned out to be popular because it delivered surprisingly good sound for its compact size and $100 p

Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

There's always something happening in space, and humanity is documenting it more quickly and clearly than ever before. Orbiting telescopes, astronauts and spacecraft are sending back a stream of photos that show off the diversity and wonder of the universe. Here are some of the best space photos of the year, so far. Los Angeles wildfires Enlarge Image ESA's Sentinel-2 satellite spotted smoke from the Palisades Fire shortly after it started on Jan. 7. NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang/ESA/Cop

Gmail’s new subscription management is here to declutter your inbox

With decades of online life behind us, many people are using years-old email addresses. Those inboxes are probably packed with subscriptions you've picked up over the years, and you probably don't need all of them. Gmail is going to make it easier to manage them with a new feature rolling out on mobile and web. Google's existing unsubscribe prompts are evolving into a one-stop shop for all your subscription management needs, a feature that has been in the works for a weirdly long time. The pitc

99 Best Prime Day Deals of 2025—All Personally Tested By Us

Amazon Prime Day is now four days. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month, reached a fever pitch today, and will go on through Friday. We'll be dangerously caffeinated and working in shifts covering 20 hours a day through the end. The WIRED Reviews team only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midni

The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to stock up on smart home gear. With big price drops on all of Amazon’s many smart home brands, from Blink and Ring to Echo speakers and Eero Wi-Fi routers, plus a ton of other manufacturers getting in on the action, making your smart home better rarely gets more affordable. However, there are a lot of deals, and it’s frankly overwhelming. So, I’ve sifted through them all to find the best deals on some of my favorite smart home products. If you’re

Jack Dorsey made an encrypted Bluetooth messaging app

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Twitter co-founder and Block Head Jack Dorsey launched a new peer-to-peer messaging app over the weekend called Bitchat that runs entirely over Bluetooth. Bitchat relies on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks to send encrypted communications directly to nearby devices without requiring internet or cellular service. “Bitchat addresses the nee

TSA to finally end its dumb shoe removal policy for airport security

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. A key pillar of post-9/11 airport security theater may finally be going away. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Transportation Security Administration will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through security checkpoints. No longer will we have to gaze upon our fellow

Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source

Games giant Activision took down “Call of Duty: WWII” due to hackers exploiting a flaw in a specific PC version of the game, which led to several players getting their computers hacked, TechCrunch has learned. Last week, Activision announced that it brought offline the Microsoft Store version of “Call of Duty: WWII,” a 2017 first-person shooter, as the company was investigating “reports of an issue,” without specifying what the issue was. The company had just launched that version of the game,

Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

Waymo announced it is now offering teen accounts for its self-driving car service Waymo One, beginning in Phoenix, Arizona. Waymo announced Tuesday that it is offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting in Phoenix. The Alphabet -owned company said that, beginning Tuesday, parents in Phoenix can use their Waymo accounts "to invite their teen into the program, pairing them together." Once their account is activated, teens can hail fully autonomous rides. Previously, users were require

Musk Is Struggling to Understand What's Happening Around Him, Says Former Tesla Exec

Tesla investors are clearly worried that CEO Elon Musk's fiery new pledge to build a third US political party could inflict even more damage on the embattled company. The EV maker has been put through the wringer by Musk's antics, from cratering sales worldwide to an enormous drop in year-over-year revenues. The company's finances are in free fall. And now that president Donald Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" has passed through Congress, Tesla's crisis could soon take a major turn for

The Galaxy Watch 8 still hasn’t launched yet, but don’t tell Samsung Health

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s next Unpacked event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9. In addition to its latest foldables, Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Watch 8 series of smartwatches. Before they’re even official, the latest Samsung Health update is advertising features with “Watch 8 series” support. Mobile tech fans are all too familiar with the cat-and-mouse game of leaks and rumors in the cycle leading up to the launch of any major new product. For the mos

Prime Day spotlight: BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the new 1kWh power champion

BLUETTI If you’re looking for a powerful and compact portable power station that won’t break the bank, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 might be your best Prime Day pick. Outshining most 1kWh competitors in performance, it now debuted for just $399 — 50% off, plus an extra 5% off for even greater value. As a powerful upgrade to the AC180, this all-new Elite 100 V2 is designed to meet summer power needs: reliable energy for outdoor adventures and seamless backup power during short-term outages at home,

Deal: Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds hit $198 in Prime Day pick

Harley Maranan / Android Authority If you’re shopping for a new pair of true wireless earbuds, now might be the perfect time to grab the Sony WF-1000XM5. During Amazon Prime Day, you can snag these earbuds for $198. That’s a 34% discount off the recommended retail price, bringing high-quality audio technology into a more affordable range. Sony WF-1000XM5 for $198.00 (34% off) The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds pack a lot into a compact package, being 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the model before

BLUETTI Prime Day deals deliver portable power and home backup for up to 65% off

BLUETTI Prime Day deals this year deliver incredible savings with up to 65% off across the entire portable power product lineup. From summer adventures to power outage prep, BLUETTI empowers you to keep the electricity alive with robust and reliable energy solutions. 9to5Mac readers get an exclusive extra 5% off with code 9TO5MAC5OFF at checkout. Elite 100 V2: Compact power for every adventure Leading the charge this Prime Day is the Elite 100 V2 (Amazon | BLUETTI), a compact powerhouse design

tvOS 26 beta 3 available now for Apple TV 4K users

tvOS 26 beta 3 is now available for developers, debuting one day after Apple has released a variety of new beta software for its other platforms. Later this year, Apple is expected to ship its first new Apple TV 4K hardware in three years. tvOS 26 includes some key changes that hint at that new hardware getting a built-in camera. But whether you buy a new Apple TV box this year or not, tvOS 26 will still offer a variety of upgrades for you. New features include: Liquid Glass redesign overh

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Here's how to watch Sony's Ghost of Yōtei State of Play showcase

Sony is holding a State of Play livestream dedicated exclusively to the upcoming adventure game Ghost of Yōtei. It starts on July 10 at 5PM ET. It will stream on the official PlayStation YouTube and Twitch accounts. The company promises "nearly 20 minutes" of gameplay hosted by developer Sucker Punch. The stream will also show off "new weapons, new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes and much more." The game comes out on October 2 , exclusively for PS5. For

The military might finally win the right to repair

Senators Tim Sheehy and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a bipartisan bill to enshrine a right to repair for military equipment. The legislation, called the “Warrior Right to Repair Act,” would codify the right-to-repair provisions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put in place through the Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform memorandum from April 30. The Department of Defense has not been immune from restrictive practices set forth by manufacturers, and much like the average consumer,

Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 137 flaws

Today is Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 137 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. This Patch Tuesday also fixes fourteen "Critical" vulnerabilities, ten of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities, one is an information disclosure, and two are AMD side channel attack flaws. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below: 53 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities 8 Security Fe

Windows 11 KB5062553 & KB5062552 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5062553 and KB5062552 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. Today's updates are mandatory as they contain the July 2025 Patch Tuesday security patches for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today's update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.' You can also manually download and install the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Wha

Windows 10 KB5062554 cumulative update released with 13 changes, fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5062554 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with thirteen new fixes or changes. The Windows 10 KB5062554 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fix one zero-day vulnerability and 136 other flaws. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a 'Check for Updates.' However, as this update is mandatory, it will automatica

Save $120 on the OnePlus 13 for Amazon Prime Day - get it while the deal lasts

'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

This simple Kindle accessory is under $20 now and has seriously upgraded my reading experience

ZDNET's key takeaways The Strapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops. At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable. If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don't like the look of straps across the back of your Kindle, an alternative security option may be best. $20.9 at Amazon The Strapsicle Kindle straps are on sale for $16 during Amazon Prime Day. Plus, sho