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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.

Moratorium on state AI regulation clears Senate hurdle

A Republican effort to prevent states from enforcing their own AI regulations cleared a key procedural hurdle on Saturday. The rule, as reportedly rewritten by Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz in an attempt to comply with budgetary rules, would withhold federal broadband funding from states if they try to enforce AI regulations in the next 10 years. And the rewrite seems to have passed muster, with the Senate Parliamentarian now ruling that the provision is not subject to the so-called Byrd rule

Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems

Cutting corners: As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, Israeli authorities are urging citizens to take an unusual but crucial step: turn off their home security cameras or change their passwords. The warning comes amid growing evidence that Iran is actively attempting to tap into private surveillance devices across Israel to gather intelligence for military operations. In the aftermath of recent Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected

Long-Dead NASA Satellite Suddenly Lets Out Epic Blast of Energy

NASA's experimental Relay 2 satellite had been dead in the sky since 1967 — until last summer, when it emitted a super-short and very powerful burst of energy out of nowhere. In an interview with New Scientist, one of the researchers from Australia's Curtin University who discovered the strange pulse coming off the dead communications satellite described his shock at finding the nearby source of that nanosecond-long energy blast. Curtin astronomer Clancy James and his team had been using the A

Trump Mobile promise telehealth and roadside perks, but is it worth the cost?

From businessman to politician, and now to wireless service provider? Coming way out of left field, it seems the Trump Organization is now looking to leverage the Trump name to bring phone service to its fan base. According to the Trump Organization, the company won’t directly operate Trump Mobile and is instead licensing the rights to an unnamed third party. Trump Mobile will offer just one plan, dubbed the 47 Plan, as a not-so-subtle nod to Trump’s current presidential term. The company will

iPadOS 26: Testing the new local capture for podcasting

If you’re a creator or podcaster, I’ll bet your ears perked up towards the end of the WWDC25 keynote, when Apple announced that built-in local audio and video capture during calls would be coming to iPadOS 26. And while I have tried (and repeatedly failed) to fit the iPad in my podcasting workflow, I knew Jason Snell would be one of the first to take the feature for a spin. And he did just that. Currently on iOS and iPadOS, once you’re on a call, you can’t run a second app in the background to

Low-Temperature Additive Manufacturing of Glass

Researchers used the low-temperature additive manufacturing process to build the glass cups above. The optical behavior of the printed cups can be tailored by altering the chemical components of the inks. Additive manufacturing (3D printing) holds promise for fabricating complex glass structures that would be unattainable with traditional glass manufacturing techniques. Lincoln Laboratory’s innovative approach allows additive manufacturing of multimaterial glass items without the need for costl

Best Internet Providers in Aurora, Illinois

What is the best internet provider in Aurora? CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the overall top internet provider in Aurora, Illinois. Not only does it boast high customer satisfaction but its fast speeds, straightforward pricing and overall simple service terms are well-regarded among consumers. Its plans range from 300Mbps to 5,000Mbps, depending on your area. It also comes with unlimited data and free equipment. The biggest downside for this ISP is that coverage isn't the greatest, meaning that

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

Tech companies are hellbent on pushing out ever more advanced artificial intelligence models — but there appears to be a grim cost to that progress. In a new study in the science journal Frontiers in Communication, German researchers found that large language models (LLM) that provide more accurate answers use exponentially more energy — and hence produce more carbon — than their simpler and lower-performing peers. In other words, the findings are a grim sign of things to come for the environme

I changed 6 settings on my Samsung TV to give it a significant performance boost

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: Your car's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of I've been guilty of it. And I'm okay with that because it's wide

4 MacOS email clients that make for great alternatives to Apple Mail (and how they're better)

Jack Wallen/ZDNET I depend on email. I not only communicate with clients, but with friends and family, and you cannot put a price on the ability to manage an overflowing inbox with ease. Although Apple Mail is a good solution, there's often something better, and I've been hunting for an option for some time. These four email apps might well fulfill your email needs in ways that Apple Mail cannot. Also: Raycast is my productivity secret weapon on MacOS - and it's free If I've piqued your curi

I tried using the world's thinnest SSD enclosure - it made a big impact on my workflow

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sharge SSD has thin and sleek design that not only looks good but also dissipates heat really well. It takes up to 4TB of storage. You do have to deal with some tiny fasteners, as it's a compact SSD. $39 at Amazon Do you need more storage for your iPhone, MacBook, or pretty much any device with a USB-C port? Do you need something faster than a flash drive? A portable SSD enclosure is the way to go. While most SSD enclosures are rather chunky, accessory maker Sharge

I recommend this Windows tablet for work travel over the iPad Pro - and it's on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft made one of the best work tablets of 2024 with the 11th-generation Surface Pro for $1,000. It's one of the latest Copilot+ PCs housing next-gen hardware, long-lasting battery, and a stunning OLED touchscreen. As great as it may be, the device's generative AI features don't perform at the same level as the rest of the machine's features. $999.99 at Best Buy At Amazon, the 512GB Microsoft Surface Pro is on sale for $900. That is a 25% disount. Copilot+ PCs have

This Marshall Bluetooth speaker sounds better than audio systems that cost hundreds more

ZDNET's key takeaways The Marshall Killburn III Bluetooth speaker is available on Amazon for $379. With rich, dynamic bass and a wide soundstage, you'll enjoy music of all genres with this speaker You might run into trouble pairing the speaker with the Marshall app (as I had). $379.99 at Amazon $379.99 at B&H Photo-Video $379.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices I'm quite familiar with the Marshall brand and its lineup of audio products. I have a Marshall amp that sounds brilliant (much bett

Announcing the Clippy feature freeze

The Clippy project will be on feature-freeze for 12 weeks, starting from Rust 1.89.0 beta (June 26th 2025) to September 18th 2025 (Rust 1.89.0 stable release). During this time no new features will be accepted, only bug fixes. This feature freeze comes from a lack of the necessary capacity needed to maintain all the current lints (over 750 of them 😱) and still add new ones. We need to care for the Clippy project the same way that Clippy cares about our code, and note that every single one of th

Debunking NIST's calculation of the Kyber-512 security level (2023)

The cr.yp.to blog 2023.10.03: The inability to count correctly: Debunking NIST's calculation of the Kyber-512 security level. #nist #addition #multiplication #ntru #kyber #fiasco [Sidney Harris cartoon used with permission. Copyright holder: ScienceCartoonsPlus.com.] Quick, what's 240 plus 240? It's 280, right? No, obviously not. 40 plus 40 is 80, and 240 times 240 is 280, but 240 plus 240 is only 241. Take a deep breath and relax. When cryptographers are analyzing the security of cryptogra

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 22

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.

Easy returns cause big trouble for Amazon sellers, but return rates show signs of slowing

In this article WMT AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Returns on Amazon are free and easy for shoppers, but they're risky and expensive for the small businesses that sell a majority of the goods on the world's biggest e-commerce site. Returns have driven some sellers to exit the popular Fulfillment by Amazon program, while others told CNBC they'd like to leave the platform altogether. At the heart of the problem is a big rise in returns fraud, which has led to customers mist

You Can Now Buy a Sample of Ozzy Osbourne's DNA in Twelve Easy Payments

A kitschy new brand partnership between John "Ozzy" Osbourne and Liquid Death, the canned water brand, is releasing a limited run of cans of iced tea infused with DNA from the Prince of Darkness himself. Sadly, the iced tea is long gone. The cans have all been chugged and crushed by Osbourne himself, leaving "behind trace DNA from his saliva that you can now own," according to Liquid Death's website. But let's be real, you don't buy a rockstar's backwash to quench your thirst — you're buying i

12 of the Best Movies Peacock Has to Offer

Simply put, Peacock has the movies you want to watch. When we talk about the epic titles available to watch on streaming, the conversation tends toward powerhouse streamers like Netflix and Prime Video. As you can conclude from this article, the NBC Universal-owned platform absolutely should be included. It's jam-packed with epic films that would easily elevate any movie night. This should come as no surprise; Universal Pictures is responsible for the very first blockbuster -- Happy 50th Birthd

11 Great Horror Movies to Watch on Prime Video

Want to see what petrifying picks await on Prime Video? Horror lovers can watch classic films like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and newer flicks like the twisty ballerina chiller Abigail. Ads are now a part of the streaming service, but if you'd prefer to watch your spooky content without commercial interruptions, you can pay an additional fee to remove them. Here are some highly rated horror films to satisfy your cravings. Dim the lights, grab the popcorn and enjoy your creepy feature. Eric Z

The Best Lawn and Outdoor Games (2025): Cornhole, Ladderball, and More

If you’re anything like me, you get pretty bored at barbecues. Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun. But the best lawn games can improve any outdoor gathering with a little fierce and friendly competition under the sun. From simple classics to creative new obsessions, there’s sure to be something on our list of excellent outdoor games you’ll enjoy during the nicest days of the year. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other summery guides, including the Best Tents, Be

Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet

The future of the internet will be determined in one building in Washington, DC — and for six weeks, I watched it unfold. For much of this spring, the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, was buzzing with lawyers, reporters, and interested onlookers jostling between dimly lit courtrooms that hosted everyone from the richest men in Silicon Valley to fired federal workers and the DOGE-aligned officials who terminated them. The sprawling courthouse, with an airy atrium in th

Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 has returned to its best price to date

I jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon a bit late, but now I can’t go a day without mine. Beyond delivering helpful notifications, it’s perfect for setting timers, tracking workouts, and monitoring my sleeping habits (which are terrible). If you haven’t yet joined the smartwatch party or you’re looking to upgrade, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is down to $199.99 ($100 off) in the 40mm / Bluetooth configuration at Amazon and Walmart. If you prefer a larger display, the 44mm model is on sale at Amazon st

2 days left to save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

Time is almost up! Regular bird pricing for TechCrunch All Stage ends this Sunday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you have just 2 days left to lock in savings of up to $210 on your ticket to one of the ultimate founder events of the summer. TC All Stage lands in Boston at SoWa Power Station on July 15 for one action-packed day built for founders, investors, and startup operators who want more than surface-level inspiration. Expect tactical sessions, real conversations, and curated connec

The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

An Apple Watch isn't just an accessory or an excuse for a second screen around your wrist. After a year of testing out the Apple Watch, I've found it to be a helpful sleep tracker, the world's most convenient timer for when my hands are dirty in the kitchen, a phone-free text or call receiver/sender, and an exercise motivator and mid-workout monitor. The Apple Watch started out as a sleek fitness tracker and has evolved into an essential companion for iPhone users. Apple's smartwatches have an

Show HN: We moved from AWS to Hetzner, saved 90%, kept ISO 27001 with Ansible

European Cloud can makes ISO 27001 easier Goodbye AWS: How We Kept ISO 27001, Slashed Costs by 90% The European CTO’s Dilemma: Keeping Compliance outside AWS Datapult Follow 4 min read · 2 hours ago 2 hours ago -- Listen Share Earlier this year, I faced a dilemma many tech leaders know well. Our entire infrastructure was built on AWS. We loved their powerful, ISO 27001-certified services. Yet, two critical issues kept me up at night: The Compliance Black Hole: It was clear that American clou

Delta Chat is a decentralized and secure messenger app

Delta Chat is a decentralized and secure messenger app 💬 Reliable instant messaging with multi-profile and multi-device support ⚡️ Sign up to secure fast chatmail servers or use classic e-mail servers 🥳 Interactive web apps in chats for gaming and collaboration 🔒 Audited end-to-end encryption safe against network and server attacks 👉 FOSS software, built on Internet Standards, avoiding xkcd927 :) Download Available on mobile and desktop.

​​How to Become a Backyard Naturalist With Just Your Smartphone

In the early days of summer, backyards come to life. Warmer temperatures transform spring buds into lush greenery, coax insects from their winter slumber, and invite newborn animals to explore their surroundings on wobbling legs or wings. With smartphones, documenting this emerging wildlife has never been easier. These days, all the tools you need to become a backyard naturalist fit right in the palm of your hand. And while June is an especially good time to start, you can use your phone to obs

The new math: Why seed investors are selling their winners earlier

Charles Hudson had just closed his fifth fund several months ago — $66 million for Precursor Ventures — when one of his limited partners asked him to run an exercise. What would have happened, the LP wondered, if Hudson had sold all his portfolio companies at Series A? What about Series B? Or Series C? The question wasn’t academic. After two decades in venture capital, Hudson has been watching the math of seed investing change, maybe permanently. LPs who’ve previously been patient with seven-to