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This Yamaha soundbar delivers audio that competes with systems twice its price (and it's $200 off)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Yamaha True X Bar 50A is available now at a discount, with surround speakers sold separately (and individually). The sound produced by these speakers is rich, deep, well-blended, and spacious. I just wish the setup process was more seamless and simple. $499.95 at Amazon $499.95 at B&H Photo-Video $499.95 at Crutchfield more buying choices For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Yamaha True X Bar with subwoofer bundle for $200 off. For months, I was one hundred per

The chemical secrets that help keep honey fresh for so long

But honey is an unusual case, and here is why. It's made by honeybees from flower nectar, and starts out as a warmish, watery, sugary fluid, the kind of thing that seems like it would be the purest bacteria bait. The bees concentrate the nectar on the way to the hive, removing some of the water, use enzymes to raise the acid content in the fluid discouraging some forms of microorganisms from growing, and break down the sugars into simpler ones, then decant the stuff into honeycomb chambers.

Ted Cruz Denies Flash Flooding in Texas Was Caused by Weather Manipulation

Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, participated in a press conference Monday with local officials to discuss the severe flooding that’s killed at least 90 people in the state, including children at an all-girls summer camp, with dozens of people still missing. It’s a horrible tragedy but people online are suggesting without evidence that the floods are actually part of some nefarious and deliberate conspiracy to kill people. Cruz was asked by a reporter Monday about conspiracy theories tha

Amazon Offers Shark Air Purifier at Almost 50% Off to Clear Out Stock for Prime Day, and Clear Away Allergies

Summer is nice for a lot of people, but it’s also a massive issue for a lot of us too. The heat is one thing, but one of the most inescapable issues for millions of people is hay-fever. That’s right, the curse of being allergic to plant life in the warmer months is one that saps the fun out of everything for everyone who suffers from it, but there are ways to deal with it outside of just taking medicine and hoping for the best. See at Amazon Right now, you can get your hands on this amazing Sh

Anker Bluetooth Shower Speaker Is Selling for Pennies, Amazon Is Selling at a Loss for Prime Day

Portable Bluetooth speakers always become hot sellers as summer approaches and there’s a good reason for it: they’re built for adventure, often waterproof, and perfect for taking your music anywhere. If you’re in the market for a mini speaker that delivers on all fronts, the Soundcore Select 4 Go by Anker is a top pick. This product has been influenced by thousands of buyers with a 4.7 out of 5 rating and more than 3,000 reviews on Amazon. It’s my favorite this year and courtesy of Prime Day, y

Ancient skull may have been half human, half Neanderthal child

Back in 1929, archaeologists unearthed several human skeletons (seven adults and three children) while excavating Skuhl Cave just south of Haifa, Israel. Dating back 140,000 years to the end of the Middle Pleistocene, most were classified as early Homo sapiens. But one skeleton was that of a child, between the age of 3 and 5 years old whose features seemed to show a mix of early human and Neanderthal characteristics. A new analysis involving CT scanning may resolve the long-standing debate, acco

The next Switch 2 restock kicks off at 7PM ET online at Walmart

Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been notoriously difficult to buy, with many retailers selling out of their allotted stock within minutes. Luckily, there’s good news: starting at 7PM Eastern today, Walmart Plus members will be able to purchase Nintendo’s latest handheld console — either the standalone Switch 2 and the Mario Kart World bundle — through its website. The restock is happening just before its Walmart Deals event begins on July 8th, which lasts through July 13th. The stan

Scientists Find Alarming Link Between AI Use and Psychopathy

Artificial intelligence use has been associated with everything from fear of judgment and loneliness to misogyny and illiteracy — a baffling array of outcomes that's often alarming, but defies easy categorization. Now the plot thickens. In a new study published in the journal BMC Psychology, South Korean scientists surveyed 504 college-level Chinese art students and found that the ones who exhibited higher rates of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism were more likely rely on ChatGPT a

Leak reveals Apple Maps in iOS 26 could get two unannounced new features

Apple Maps continues to get better each year, with the variety of new iOS 26 features keeping that trend going. And according to new discoveries in iOS beta code, it seems Apple may have a couple additional Maps features on the way. iOS 26 code reveals Apple Maps may get upgraded search and thermal management features Today in a post on X, Steve Moser shared about two new Apple Maps features that were discovered in iOS 26 beta code. Neither feature has been previously announced by Apple. Firs

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Tyr, a new Rust DRM driver targeting CSF-based ARM Mali GPUs

The last year has seen substantial progress on the DRM infrastructure required to write GPU drivers in Rust. While a great part of it was fueled by the development of Nova (the new driver for GSP-based NVIDIA GPUs), and by AGX (the driver for the GPUs on Apple's M-series chip that preceded Nova), a few components were being worked on to cater to a then undisclosed driver that was being prototyped behind the scenes. A driver that we now introduce to the community at large in a very early stage.

This Tiny Sony Travel Speaker Is 45% Off, Amazon Isn’t Making a Dime on Prime Day

Prime Day is where you head to shop at Amazon with record-low prices on nearly the whole range. This is especially the case on portable audio where you can now grab the Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth speaker at a price that’s simply impossible to beat. This little travel speaker is a best seller and it is now available for just $33, down from its regular price of $60, which is a staggering 45% discount. This deal isn’t limited to Prime members: anyone can snap it up when it’s live. See at Amazon Com

Some of the Best Batman Movies Ever Made Are Streaming Free on YouTube Right Now

As various franchise titles under Warner Bros. Animation have been shuffled around platforms, several DC Comics animated films have landed on YouTube just in time for DC Studios Superman release. The discovery was first reported on X by @worldsfinest, a pop culture commentator who noted that they’d seen many titles appear in YouTube’s free movie catalog (be warned: that means free with ads). The random nature of seeing more of the Warner Bros. Discovery library just appearing on YouTube of all

If You’re Looking to Purify a Large Room, This Air Purifier Is 45% Off Just for Prime Day

Prime Day is not just about having the latest gadgets: it’s also the ideal time to invest in products that allow for a healthier lifestyle. Amazon summer discounts will likely see a surge in demand for air purifiers with heat waves and air quality problems becoming more of a norm. This year, the EcoSelf air purifier is available for its lowest price ever with a first-time discount and coupon that knocks the price down from $90 to $54. Better still, there’s a promo code—X8EZDSVK—that offers a 25

The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (July 2025)

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust us. Feel like you’ve already watched everything on this list that you want to see? Try our guide to the best movies on Netflix for more options. And if you’ve already comple

Google may soon let Pixel users remove the search widget’s new AI Mode shortcut (APK teardown)

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently added a new shortcut to the Pixel Launcher’s search widget, making it easy for users to launch Search’s AI Mode from the home screen. This new shortcut hasn’t gone down well with users, with many finding it intrusive. Google may soon give users an option to remove the AI Mode shortcut from the search widget. Google recently rolled out an easier way to access Search’s AI Mode. The company added a new AI Mode shortcut to the Pixel Launch

My first verified imperative program

One of the many exciting new features in the upcoming Lean 4.22 release is a preview of the new verification infrastructure for proving properties of imperative programs. In this post, I’ll take a first look at this feature, show a simple example of what it can do, and compare it to similar tools. Guiding example We will use the following simple programming task as an example throughout the post: given a list of integers, determine if there are two integers at distinct positions in the list th

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‘Squid Game’ VIP Actor Speaks Out on That Awful English Voiceover

Squid Game season three has been met with decidedly mixed reviews, with most fans rating it as the blockbuster hit’s weakest installment. That ending didn’t help things, but neither did the enhanced presence of the show’s most annoying characters: the billionaire VIPs who spectate the games from behind glass and gilded masks. Season three saw the group exerting a more active influence on the competition. Early on, they disguise themselves as pink guards and massacre the unfortunate losers durin

AirPods 4 Now Priced Like Budget Earbuds, as Amazon Clears Out Stock Without Asking Apple

Apple has long set the benchmark for wireless earbuds whether you’re after active noise cancellation (with the AirPods Pro 2) or prefer a more streamlined experience without ANC. Right now, it’s the latter that’s stealing the spotlight during Amazon’s Prime Day event with the AirPods 4 dropping to an all-time low price of $99—down from their usual $129. Better still, this sale is not behind a Prime membership, so the savings are open to anyone. See at Amazon Coming in at $99, the AirPods 4 are

Amazon Prime Day deals on kitchen essentials include up to 50 percent off on air fryers, Instant Pots and sous vide machine

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 are already thousands of early Prime Day deals out there (the sale doesn't officially start until tomorrow), but this list is all about the best Prime Day kitchen deals are on gadgets and kitchen accessories that we've tested and recommend. We’ve tested a slew of kitchen tech in

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Qantas is being extorted in recent data-theft cyberattack

Qantas has confirmed that it is now being extorted by threat actors following a cyberattack that potentially exposed the data for 6 million customers. "A potential cyber criminal has made contact, and we are currently working to validate this," Qantas shared in an updated statement. "As this is a criminal matter, we have engaged the Australian Federal Police and won't be commenting any further on the details of the contact." Qantas disclosed the attack on July 1st, stating it detected unusual

Dyson V15 Plus Cordless Vacuum Hits an All-Time Low for Amazon Prime Day, Beating Last Year’s Event Price

No one enjoys vacuuming. If they say they do, they’re more than likely lying. There’s just nothing that fun about running a vacuum back and forth along the floor to suck up all the dirt and debris. And having to do it all the time? That’s even worse. At the very least, you should try to choose a vacuum that isn’t going to make doing all that feel like an even bigger chore. There’s one surefire way to do that, and it’s to buy a Dyson. Check out Amazon right now to get the Dyson V15 Detect Plus C

Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is Nearly 50% Off for Prime Day, Practically Free and the Cheapest Model Yet

There’s something about having your favorite music with you that makes everything a little better. Whether you’re cooking dinner, hanging out at the park, or watching the sun go down, the right song can amplify just about every moment. And a portable speaker can totally transform things as well. If you don’t have one in your tech arsenal, it’s a good idea to buy one, especially when you can save some serious cash. Right now, thanks to this Prime Day sale, you can snag one ASAP. Head over to Ama

Amazon’s Newest Fire TV Stick Is Going for Peanuts, Now 49% Off During Prime Day but Stock Is Limited

Streaming services are basically the new cable at this point. We’ve all been aware of that for a few years, but cable actually made it easy to switch between channels, while streaming services always ask a little bit more of you. They don’t have to though, especially if you’re willing to drop a little bit of cash on a good streaming device. As it happens, we just so happen to have found a great deal on a great streaming device today too. See at Amazon The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is currently d

Apple’s latest AirPods are already on sale for $99 before Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, July 8th, but you don’t have to wait until then to pick up Apple’s latest pair of AirPods at a discount. Right now, the AirPods 4 are available for around $99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, while the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation are going for around $149 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That’s within $10 of the lowest price we’ve seen on the ANC model and matches the lowest price to date on the base pair. Both versions of Apple’s

CoreWeave acquires data center provider Core Scientific in $9B stock deal

In Brief CoreWeave announced Monday that it signed a $9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Core Scientific, a data center infrastructure provider. As a result of the deal, CoreWeave says it will gain access to more than a gigawatt of data center capacity — enough energy to power more than 850,000 homes — that it can rent out for AI training and inference workloads. Much like CoreWeave, Core Scientific previously offered Bitcoin mining services, but now its GPUs will run and train generative AI

The best Prime Day laptop deals: MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and others already on sale

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 . If your laptop simply isn’t cutting it anymore, Amazon Prime Day 2025 might have arrived just in time. As has been the case for the past few years, laptop deals are abundant this Prime Day, bringing discounts to MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks and more. But we wouldn’t blame you

The best Prime Day Apple deals on Airpods, iPads, MacBooks, 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’s sale is almost here (it officially starts tomorrow) but we already found some pretty great Apple Prime Day deals. Since last July, Apple has released around a dozen new products, including the AirPods 4, the Apple Watch Series 10, an M4 MacBook Air and a new iPad mini and iPad

Amazon's Echo Spot is on sale for only $45 for 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 . Prime Day 2025 is basically here, and the sales are abundant. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the Echo Spot. Currently, you can get the Am

Prime Day deal: Get $100 off the Apple Watch Series 10

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 is around the corner, but there are plenty of great deals to be found right now before the event kicks off in earnest on July 8. Right now you can pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off its normal price. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen it, and trust us,

'Batavia' Windows spyware campaign targets dozens of Russian orgs

A previously undocumented spyware called ‘Batavia’ has been targeting large industrial enterprises in Russia in a phishing email campaign that uses contract-related lures. The researchers believe the operation has been active since at least last year in July and is ongoing. Based on telemetry data, the phishing emails delivering Batavia have reached employees at several dozen Russian organizations have been targeted. Since January 2025, the campaign has increased in intensity and peaked toward