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‘The Strangers – Chapter 2’ Pays Homage to ‘Halloween II’ in First Trailer

Maya (Madelaine Petsch) survived the horrors of The Strangers—but she can’t breathe easy yet. The hospital where she’s supposed to be recovering is hardly a safe place, as the first trailer for The Strangers – Chapter 2 reveals. Remember when Laurie Strode realized Michael Myers had followed her to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital in Halloween II, intent on finishing what he’d started in the first film? Same vibes here. As slasher fans may recall, Renny Harlin (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dre

The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day

Streaming sticks can breathe new life into an older TV, and help you get even more out of a modern one. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is one most affordable around, with a snappy interface, access to a plethora of streaming apps, and the ability to control some smart home devices from your couch. The next Prime Day event doesn’t start until Tuesday, July 8th, but the streaming gadget is already on sale for $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its lowest price of the year. The Fire T

CapCut combines simplicity and function in a free video editor

Cut, reverse and change speed: getting it just right is easier than ever, posting only your wonderful moments. CapCut for desktop is a free, powerful video editing software designed for Windows and macOS. It offers a full-featured timeline editor with advanced tools like keyframe animation, chroma key, motion tracking, and audio syncing. Ideal for content creators, CapCut combines professional-grade features with an intuitive interface, making it easy to produce high-quality videos for social m

Xbox will reportedly conduct another major round of layoffs next week

It seems the cuts just keep on coming within Microsoft's gaming division. A company-wide reorganization is taking place, and that's slated to include another major round of layoffs within the Xbox team. Those cuts will be confirmed next week, according to Bloomberg. Engadget has contacted Microsoft for comment. Microsoft confirmed last month that it would lay off about three percent of its total workforce across all teams, levels and regions in an attempt to streamline operations and flatten it

How Today’s Pentest Models Compare and Why Continuous Wins

As threat actors grow faster, stealthier, and more persistent, the approach to pentesting needs to keep evolving. Traditional, periodic assessments no longer keep up with rapidly changing attack surfaces. Static tests offer a snapshot, but attackers see a live stream. Security testing needs to shift testing models to mirror how real-world attackers operate. At Sprocket Security, our Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) solution is an always on, always active, and hybrid pentesting model. In th

How to clear your TV cache (and why it makes such a big difference to performance)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment -- but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That's why it's important to clear all that extra cache and make y

Show HN: Autumn – Open-source infra over Stripe

Autumn Autumn is an open-source layer between Stripe and your application, allowing you to create any pricing model and embed it with a couple lines of code. On Autumn you can build: Subscriptions Credit systems & top ups Usage-based models & overages Custom plans for large customers All this without having to handle webhooks, upgrades/downgrades, cancellations or payment fails. Getting Started Cloud: The quickest way to start using Autumn is through our cloud service. Self Hosted: If y

Your Bitcoin Might Soon Get You a Mortgage—No, Really

In a move that should send a chill down the spine of anyone who remembers 2008, the man now in charge of regulating a huge chunk of the U.S. housing market wants to see if your crypto holdings—like Bitcoin or Solana—should count when Americans apply for a mortgage. That’s right: your dog-themed coin stash might one day help you buy a house. Bill Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced the plan on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “We will study t

9 Rules for Keeping Your Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

Record-breaking heat has descended upon the Midwest and Northeast yet again. Scorching temps in spring and early summer are now the norm, not the exception, which makes keeping your home cool while cooking a daunting task. Before you reach for the takeout menu or delivery app, consider my bible for keeping the kitchen cool while cooking, even during a heat wave. Read more: Best Foods for Staying Hydrated During Hot Weather Using the right appliances and cooking at certain times will help keep

With on-board Netflix and 4K triple-laser output, this Google TV projector is ready for movie night

Dangbei TL;DR Dangbei’s MP1 Max is a 4K Google TV projector with built-in stand. The multi-modal light source combines laser and LED output for a bright 3,100 lumen rating. The MP1 Max natively supports Netflix and all your other favorite streaming apps. If you still have yet to upgrade your home media experience with the fun and convenience of a modern digital projector, what are you waiting for? If you’ve got a blank wall, you’ve got a screen just waiting to be used, and there is absolutel

This smart fitness product could be the perfect companion for Apple Watch

Update: Avelo Running is closer to arriving with an already funded Kickstarter campaign that doubled its goal within hours of launching. Learn much more about the project and pledge your support to join the race. Avelo Running is a fitness-focused startup that recently came out of stealth to unveil their first product. What the company is building has the potential to be the perfect running companion for Apple Watch. Any runner with a smartphone can benefit, though, without bringing a phone or

We Need a Clamshell iPhone Now That Android Has Figured Out Foldables

Foldables are far more brittle than traditional phones, and that’s a problem when you’re spending between $1,800 and $2,000 on a single device. Finally, in 2025, the flip-out, tablet-style, foldable phone may get the remodel it needed to stick it out with cheaper devices. New leaks suggest the next Google Pixel foldable will be able to better survive a mote of dust. Samsung’s next Z Fold 7 “Ultra” may have similar staying power when we finally get to see it on July 9. Another leak for the Googl

9 Rules For Keeping Your Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

Record-breaking heat has descended upon the Midwest and Northeast yet again. Scorching temps in spring and early summer are now the norm, not the exception, which makes keeping your home cool while cooking a daunting task. Before you reach for the takeout menu or delivery app, consider my bible for keeping the kitchen cool while cooking, even during a heat wave. Read more: Best Foods for Staying Hydrated During Hot Weather Using the right appliances and cooking at certain times will help keep

Android’s youthful new design will change the way you make and answer calls

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google is freshening up its Phone app with a new interface that’s supposed to make it easier to find contacts and your calls. The test is gradually rolling out to some of Google’s public beta users, and also includes some style changes that align with Android’s more youthful Material 3 Expressive design language. For starters, Google has changed up

75 million deepfakes blocked: Persona leads the corporate fight against hiring fraud

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more As remote work has become the norm, a shadowy threat has emerged in corporate hiring departments: sophisticated AI-powered fake candidates who can pass video interviews, submit convincing resumes, and even fool human resources professionals into offering them jobs. Now, companies are racing to deploy advanced identity verification technol

Brace your wallet: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 may be Samsung’s priciest foldables yet

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR A retailer has published premature listings of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, revealing prices for Italy and the UK. The listings highlight a steep price increase for all Fold 7 models and a marginal hike for Flip 7 models. In addition, the listings include information about the new color options and storage configurations. As we draw closer to Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, fresh leaks about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 seem to be popping

Meta’s Quest 3S Xbox Edition Is a Great Value, but There’s Just One Big Tradeoff

Microsoft wants everything to be an Xbox, but the problem with its ongoing ambition to rebrand every gaming-capable device as a pseudo gaming console is so few devices look like an Xbox. The next step on Microsoft’s wacky, winding road to regaining hardware supremacy is a $400 bundle that includes a Meta Quest headset with a unique colorway, an Xbox controller, and a few months of access to Game Pass Ultimate for game streaming. If you were looking to dip your toe into VR, the $300 Quest 3S is s

Anker’s 14-in-1 Prime Docking Station Hits a New Record Low as June Deals Wrap Up for a Limited Time

There are a surprising number of ways in which you can make your modern life a little bit more convenient. There are things like robot vacuums and great air fryers, sure, but sometimes the upgrades need to be a little less exciting, but a little more efficient. If you work from home or just have a small desk at work, sometimes you just need a bit more utility, and we’ve got an excellent deal for you today. See at Amazon The Anker Prime Docking Station would normally cost you $270, but thanks t

Rocket Money Review 2025: CNET's Editor's Choice Winner for Best Budgeting App

If you're looking for a budgeting app, Rocket Money should be at the top of your consideration list. Easy to use, affordable and chock-full of features, Rocket Money is a great fit for the average budgeter looking to get a handle on their finances. That's why it won CNET's 2024 Editors' Choice award for best overall budgeting app. Here's a look at what you'll get with Rocket Money. 9.4 Rocket Money Buy at Rocket Money Like Affordable Affordable Easy to use Easy to use Savings goals Savings

Monarch Money Review 2025: Best Budgeting App for Couples

Managing your money can be hard enough, but managing money as a couple can be especially tricky. Fortunately, a budgeting app can make things easier. Monarch Money is designed for joint budgeters, with features like shared goal tracking and monthly reports to help you stay on the same page. The app gets great ratings with Apple and Android users, with 4.9 stars out of 5 on the App Store and 4.7 stars on Google Play. I tested it out to see if these scores were warranted, and I was impressed. Her

Tesla’s robotaxi reality check

After years of grand promises about how robotaxis would change the way we buy and use our cars, Tesla finally launched its taxi service. In one small portion of one city. With only a few cars and a few riders. Plus safety monitors in the passenger seat. Caution is a good thing in this industry, but what does all this say about where Tesla’s self-driving efforts really stand? After that, The Verge’s Allison Johnson joins the show to dive deep on MVNOs. In the United States, the cell market is co

Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold Ultra foldable for next month's Unpacked event

What just happened? Samsung has confirmed that its next Unpacked event will take place on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. The stars of the show will be the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, while the new Galaxy Watches are also expected to be unveiled. We might even see the dual-hinged tri-fold phone. Like every company right now, Samsung appears to think the best way to sell its products is by boasting about their AI abilities. "With AI leading the way, Galaxy devices are evolving from reactionary s

4 health trackers I'd recommend to anyone (and why they make such a big difference)

The Oura Ring is, in my opinion, the sleep and health tracker to rule them all. Not only does it track your sleep, stress, activity, and more, it also creates helpful data illustrations that encourages healthy habits, whether that's a consistent bedtime routine, daily activity, or reduced alcohol consumption. Many users, myself included, have reported changing their drinking habits after seeing their heart rate's response to a few beers late at night on Oura's graphs. Earning high sleep scores

Starship: The minimal, fast, and customizable prompt for any shell

To update the Starship itself, rerun the above script. It will replace the current version without touching Starship's configuration. Add the init script to your shell's config file: Add the following to the end of ~/.bashrc : sh # ~/.bashrc eval "$( starship init bash)" Add the following to the end of ~/.config/fish/config.fish : sh # ~/.config/fish/config.fish starship init fish | source Add the following to the end of ~/.zshrc : sh # ~/.zshrc eval "$( starship init zsh)" Add the follo

Andreessen Horowitz Backs AI Startup Whose Motto Is ‘Cheat at Everything’

By now, it’s well established that one of AI’s biggest accomplishments is to help Americans cheat at life. Students are using it to cheat on their homework, teachers are using it to cheat at grading homework, sad and horny men are using it to cheat themselves out of having a girlfriend, actors are using it to cheat at ethnic accents, and some lawyers are even using it to cheat on legal filings. Given all the cheating that’s been happening, it just makes sense that a company would come along that

6 Fabrics That Will Keep You Fashionably Cool in the Summer Heat

This summer is predicted to be hotter than normal, so you may want to stock up on cooling clothing for when you're outdoors, sleeping or if you don't have air conditioning. Cooling clothing often has properties like temperature regulation and is made from specific cooling fabrics to help you stay sweat-free even when the sun is beating down. These items can also be helpful if you're working out in the heat. How do cooling clothes work? Your body temperature going down is what gives you the sen

Novoloop is making tons of upcycled plastic

Plastic has a recycling problem. Only about 9% of plastic gets recycled, and a majority of that waste comes from single use items like plastic grocery bags. It’s partly a design problem — they’re made to be discarded. But it’s also a technology problem because recycling such films isn’t easy, and the results usually aren’t great. Novoloop says it has developed a way to take those troublesome plastics and turn them into something other companies actually want to buy. The California-based startu

Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK

Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK 3 hours ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman & Liv McMahon Technology editor & technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Google may have to make changes in the UK to give consumers more choice over who they use for online search services, the competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the US technology giant under a new law which means the regulator can demand changes at a firm if it is

Goldman Sachs and Citadel back crypto firm Digital Asset in $135 million funding round

Crypto company Digital Asset said Tuesday that it's netted $135 million in funding from a raft of major names in banking and finance. The firm, which touts itself as a regulated crypto player, said it raised the fresh cash in a funding round co-led by DRW and Tradeweb, with Goldman Sachs , BNP Paribas and Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities also investing. The investment highlights how large financial institutions are embedding themselves in the once murky world of cryptocurrencies. Previously a