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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Watch Party: Join CNET Live as We See What Unfolds

Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mo

The Prime Day sale on TCL’s 85-inch TV is one of the best deals out there

Prime Day 2025 is the best time this year to get a big-screen TV. Sure, there are deals in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, but those are generally on the previous year’s TV because most new models haven’t been released yet. Prime Day, however, comes after most major TV refreshes — including the 85-inch TCL QM8K, available for a limited time at Amazon and Best Buy for $2,499.99 ($1,300 off). For its size and overall brightness, especially if you’re looking for a bright-room TV, the QM8K

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Confirmed: Nintendo’s Switch 2 can work with existing docks and webcams after replacing their firmware

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Over the last two weeks, I’ve sought to uncover why the Nintendo Switch 2 didn’t work with a host of USB-C accessories that worked perfectly fine with other devices, including third-party docks and some of the best-reviewed webcams. But today, I have first-hand confirmation that existing gadgets can work — as long as their manufacturers iss

Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. Federal prosecutors have charged two men in connection with a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $650 million. The indictment, unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, accuses Michael Shan

The Earth's Rotation Is About to Spin Up So Much That Tomorrow Will Be Much Shorter Than Today

The Earth's Rotation Is About to Spin Up So Much That Tomorrow Will Be Much Shorter Than Today I Want to Get Off Mr. Bones' Wild Ride "The cause of this acceleration is not explained." Spin Cycle The Earth's rotation is about to accelerate significantly. According to scientists, July 9, July 22, and August 5 of this year will be some of the shortest days in recent memory as a result, slicing well over a millisecond off the usual 24 hours, Timeanddate.com reports. That's despite the Earth's

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: Where to watch and what to expect

Samsung TL;DR Samsung’s latest Android devices are getting ready to go official. At Unpacked on Wednesday, we’re looking forward to the Flip 7, Fold 7, Watch 8 series, and more. You can stream Samsung’s presentation right here, beginning July 9 at 10am Eastern. Samsung is not about to let its legions of Galaxy fans wait too long without some exciting new hardware to flock to, and not even six months after we got to meet the Galaxy S25 series at its winter Unpacked event, the company is ready

Deal: Get 4 Apple AirTag trackers for just $64.99

Eric Zeman / Android Authority Do you keep losing your stuff? If you have an iPhone, you should definitely invest in some Apple AirTag trackers. Right now, they are at a low price of $64.99 for a 4-pack! Buy the Apple AirTag 4-Pack for just $64.99 ($34.01 off) This offer is available from Amazon. Keep in mind this is not officially part of Prime Day (though likely influenced by it). As such, you need no Amazon Prime subscription to access this deal. Just throw it in your cart and check out! A

Grab a durable Sony XB100 speaker for a record-low price of $33

Your Portable audio could get a cut-price upgrade today with a fantastic discount on the Sony SRS-XB100 Speaker. You can grab this popular Bluetooth speaker for just $33, down from its usual price of $59.99. This 45% savings off the recommended retail price represents the lowest cost we’ve ever tracked on the device. Sony SRS-XB100 Speaker for $33 (45% off) The Sony SRS-XB100 is crafted for portability and rugged use. With an IP67 rating, it’s waterproof and dustproof, ideal for outdoor adventu

Context is a native macOS app that was almost entirely written by AI

Like many image and video AI tools, which have (mostly) stopped creating people with six fingers, AI coding tools have also been making great strides. Case in point: developer Indragie Karunaratne just shipped Context, a native macOS app that was 95% built by Anthropic’s Claude Code. Anthropic has been standing out in AI-assisted development For the better part of the last year, Anthropic has pulled away from the pack when it comes to how good its Claude models are at generating code (to be fa

Best Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals: Our top picks on headphones, TVs, robot vacuums and more

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 . Amazon Prime Day 2025 has arrived and it has brought a slew of discounts across the entirety of Amazon’s online storefront. As expected, Amazon’s site is pretty overwhelming at the moment and will continue to be throughout the duration of the four-day event. Even if you came prepared w

Apple COO Jeff Williams is retiring this year

Jeff Williams is stepping down from his post as chief operating officer at Apple, the company announced today. Sabih Khan, senior vice president of operations for the company, will take over the COO title later this month. Following Williams' retirement later this year, the design team that he had overseen will report directly to CEO Tim Cook. He also leads the teams for the Apple Watch and the company's Health initiatives, but no details have been shared yet about who will head up those section

Waymo is adding teen accounts for autonomous vehicle rides without parents

Waymo has introduced an option for teen accounts , allowing young passengers to take rides in its driverless robotaxis without adult supervision. The program is only available in metropolitan Phoenix for now, but the company said it plans to offer the service in other cities down the line. Teen riders are added to a regular Waymo account and all ride receipts go to that adult. Ride information can also be shared with a parent for real-time updates. The program is available for teens aged 14 to

My favorite Dolby Atmos-enabled headphones are on sale for Prime Day (and it's the lowest price I've seen)

'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

Best Prime Day Apple deals: My 35+ favorite sales live now

'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 $85 Kindle deal is the one most people should buy for Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways Amazon's base model Kindle promises quicker page-turning, a brighter display, and a fun matcha green colorway (alongside the classic black) It's on sale for $85 during Prime Day The e-reader is more reactive and vivid, and reading anything on the lightweight, portable device is convenient. This model has the shortest battery life out of the entire lineup, but it's still six weeks long. View now at Amazon The base model Kindle is on sale during Prime Day for $85, $20 les

These Samsung Frame TV models are up to 50% off for Prime Day - but act fast

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Frame TV lineup is popular for a reason; It's unique, makes practical use of all the idle space a TV typically leaves behind, and looks great doing so. And right now, on Samsung's website, you can save up to $1,500 on the 2024 model of the flagship TV for Prime Day. Also: The best Prime Day TV deals we've found The 75-inch TV is on sale for $1,499 on Tuesday, July 8 only, saving you $1,500. You'll also find the 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 85-inch versions on sale

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This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some premium models - and it's 46% off

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni retails for $700 This midrange robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testing The downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn't boast the best obstacle avoidance capabilities, which significantly hinders how often you have to rescue it after it gets stuck on a small object. $379.99 at Amazon $379.99 at Walmart more buying choices The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Om

SVGs that feel like GIFs

The moving image below is only 49Kb and has an incredibly high resolution. It's similar to a GIF but instead of showing moving images, it shows moving SVGs! The best part: Github supports these in their README.md files! Getting these to work involves asciinema and svg-term-cli. After uploading the asciinema you can use the tool to download a file that you can immediately click and drag into a README. It's something that I'm using extensively on bespoken. How it works? I was surpised to learn

How to Save a Dog

The first time I glimpsed the city of New Orleans, I was a small boy in the wheelhouse of a tugboat. My father pushed barges up and down the Mississippi River, and sometimes he let me tag along. The city seemed so luminous at night—so different from tiny Convent, Louisiana, where I was from—that it felt otherworldly and inaccessible. In 2020, I moved there during a painful divorce. Because of that childhood memory, my relocation felt somehow transgressive. I was going where I did not belong. Sh

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI-powered Are Practically Free, Amazon Drops the Price for Prime Day

Samsung has led the perpetual AI earbuds war ahead of Apple and the rest of the pack with its new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The earbuds represent the most advanced use of artificial intelligence in wireless sound to date, and the deliver features that actually make a real-world impact on everyday listening. If you’re looking for premium earbuds with class-leading noise cancelling and smarts, this is right now the best choice. Even better, there’s an exclusive Prime Day offer for Amazon Prime members w

This XGIMI 4K Projector Is Nearly 60% Off, But Only for Prime Members on Amazon

XGIMI has made a name for itself by providing projectors at every level but the Horizon Pro is its flagship model with genuine 4K resolution. If you want a big-screen experience for your living room without the hassle of a big TV, this compact projector is a game-changer. It creates a stunning image that will amaze anyone who sees it. For Prime Day, the Horizon Pro is reduced to a record low but this is a Prime member-only offer: You can get the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector for just $749, an

The Entire Run of ‘Squid Game’ Is Currently Dominating Netflix Ratings

Squid Game‘s three seasons in order of fan preference? Season one was easily the best. Season two brought mixed results. And season three is nobody’s favorite. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t still binging as if 45.6 billion won depended on it. The streamer’s latest ratings chart has Squid Game season three in the top slot; no surprise there. But the other seasons have climbed back up the global top 10 of non-English shows, with 2024’s season two at number two and 2021’s season one at number

Want a Drone This Summer? DJI Mini 4K Bundle Is at an All-Time Low for Prime Day

DJI has been the go-to first thought in drones for a very long time and Mini 4K is their cheapest model: This drone’s ultra-light build (weighing less than 249 grams) makes it even more appealing as it is able to fly it freely without having to stress about complicated rules or registering the vehicle. To celebrate Prime Day, Amazon has come up with an unparalleled deal that’s only for Prime members which has made this package the #1 best-seller on the site among drones. Now you can find the DJ

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This Samsung 2TB External SSD Costs Almost Nothing on Prime Day, Only $0.055 per GB

SanDisk is the brand of choice for external SSDs whose prices sell out by the truckload during major sale events. This Prime Day, Amazon is offering record-breaking deals on all storage densities in the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD line, and they are so good that it’s creating waves amongst geeks. The best-seller of the 2TB model is available for only $119 (down from $209), which is an astonishing $0.055 per gig. The 1TB one is also not to be overlooked at $77 (down from $129), or about $0.077

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 9, #1481

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

These Stylish Bluetooth Headphones Impressed Me With Their Crazy Battery Life -- And They've Never Been Cheaper for Amazon's Prime Day

I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's own Dave Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear bluetooth headphones, quickly became a pair that I adore, and for Amazon's Prime Day sales event, you can see what I mean for the historic-low price of $100. Marshall is a British audio hardware company that got its start back in the early '60s and became renowned for producing things like am

It's Prime Day. Here's How You Can Get a $250 Amazon Gift Card Right Now

Zooey Liao/CNET Amazon's Prime Day starts today and runs through Friday. It's one of the summer's biggest sales with hundreds of discounts across countless categories. If you're planning to shop this July's Prime Day, you might want to consider applying for the Prime Visa. For this event, Amazon increased the card's welcome offer to a $250 Amazon gift card instantly upon approval. But act quick, it'll only be available until July 14. It's rare for a credit card to offer a welcome bonus that yo

Starlink Is Coming to Phones in 2 Weeks. Check Whether You'll Get It for Free

In two weeks, you could be able to send a text message -- or even a photo, video or voice note -- from deep inside a national park or mountain pass. That's the future T-Mobile envisions, as its partnership with SpaceX's Starlink satellite service gets ready to launch on July 23. The alliance will provide direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, which will also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" b

RFK Jr. barred registered Democrats from being vaccine advisors, lawsuit says

After US health secretary and hardline anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 highly respected vaccine experts from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) last month, he vetted their replacements not by medical and scientific expertise, but by their political leanings, according to a lawsuit filed by medical organizations Monday. Under Kennedy, to qualify to be on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's nationally influential and historically

Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation

A federal appeals court today struck down a "click-to-cancel" rule that would have required companies to make cancelling services as easy as signing up. The Federal Trade Commission rule was scheduled to take effect on July 14 but was vacated by the US Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. A three-judge panel ruled unanimously that the Biden-era FTC, then led by Chair Lina Khan, failed to follow the full rulemaking process required under US law. "While we certainly do not endorse the use of unf