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Impulse Buys Under $25 on Amazon That Make Surprisingly Great Gifts

Impulse buying can get a bad rap -- and for good reason. We've all purchased things in the spur of the moment that we didn't actually need. But impulse purchases don't always have to be something you'll regret, especially if you're shopping for the perfect gift. Impulse buying can lead to rare finds that surprise and delight -- and leave your recipient wondering how they ever lived without that wonderful and unique thing. We rounded up our favorite impulse buys that ended up being must-have pro

Trump's Biggest Tariff Deadline Lifts Soon: These 13 Companies Have Already Hiked Prices

Higher prices for a lot of popular products seem inevitable on our current trajectory. James Martin/CNET In many cases and for many products in the US, the biggest impacts of President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans haven't hit yet -- but that could be about to change as the 90-day pause on the "reciprocal" tariffs is set to end this week. However things shake out, numerous companies have already hiked prices or said that they'll increase in the near-future -- including, most recently,

Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day

Amazon has asked its white collar employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day, according to The Guardian. The company has reportedly sent out a Slack message to its corporate workers in New York City, asking for "volunteers to help [it] out with Prime Day to deliver to customers on [its] biggest days yet." That message went out to everyone from engineers to marketers. Specifically, Amazon wants its officer workers to "volunteer" their time in two-hour shifts between 10AM and 6PM f

This Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Is 40% Off, Amazon Holds a Final Clearance Only for Prime Day

Amazon isn’t holding back on best-sellers for Prime Day and if you’re shopping for a smart floor lamp, there’s only one brand getting it right (and it’s anything but kitsch). Amazon is clearing out stock of the Govee RGBIC floor lamp at an all-time low price right now, so this is a deal that won’t last. Now $59, down from its usual $99, this lamp is firmly in the top 20 best-selling products in the Electronics category on Amazon. The discount is Prime members only, but if you’re not a member ye

Where to Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free

If you've got an old, unused computer sitting around, you're not alone. It's strangely difficult to get rid of old laptops, desktops and printers, even when it's been over a decade since you last plugged them in. But recycling old tech can free up a lot of space in your home. A CNET survey found that 31% of US adults are still holding onto old, unused devices, including laptops, because they're unsure of what to do with them. The survey also found that 19% of respondents just toss old devices i

Nothing Phone (3) review

Carl Pei led electronics manufacturer OnePlus from being a scrappy brand for tech enthusiasts offering affordable phones to one that produces multiple lines of devices, including flagship phones that challenge Samsung and Apple. He is running a similar playbook with Nothing, a five-year-old, venture-backed hardware startup that just launched its most ambitious device, the Phone (3), earlier this month. The phone, priced at $799, is intended to compete with devices from Samsung and Apple. While

Hands-on: These are my favorite iPadOS 26 accessories [Video]

I will continue to shout at the mountaintops that iPadOS 26 has completely changed what the iPad is to many people. I have been using my iPad Pro since 2018 as my main computer because I loved the idea and versatility of the iPad. But it was hard to recommend it as a computer solution to the average person. However, iPadOS 26 has made this a new reality for 95% of people who need a computer. But when you buy an iPad, you just get the iPad. So I wanted to share some of the best accessories to giv

Berry Script: lightweight embedded scripting language for microcontrollers

What is it ? Berry is a ultra-lightweight dynamically typed embedded scripting language. It is designed for lower-performance embedded devices. The Berry interpreter-core's code size is less than 40KiB and can run on less than 4KiB heap (on ARM Cortex M4 CPU, Thumb ISA and ARMCC compiler). The interpreter of Berry include a one-pass compiler and register-based VM, all the code is written in ANSI C99. In Berry not every type is a class object. Some simple value types, such as int, real, boolean

Prime Day and LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Come Together at All-Time Low on the Imperial Star Destroyer

Prime Day is most definitely a cause for celebration, but who says you can’t combine big events and also continue the yearlong 25th anniversary celebration of LEGO Star Wars? These two events are coming together for a great deal that takes 30% off the price of the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer, a truly impressive 1,555-piece kit that comes with 7 minifigures, including a special 25th anniversary Cal Kestis. See at Amazon Designed for LEGO and Star Wars fans 10 and up, this imposing pi

The era of exploration

Large language models are the unintended byproduct of about three decades worth of freely accessible human text online. Ilya Sutskever compared this reservoir of information to fossil fuel, abundant but ultimately finite. Some studies suggest that, at current token‑consumption rates, frontier labs could exhaust the highest‑quality English web text well before the decade ends. Even if those projections prove overly pessimistic, one fact is clear: today’s models consume data far faster than humans

Tech founders call on Sequoia Capital to denounce VC Shaun Maguire's Mamdani comments

Almost 600 people have signed an open letter to leaders at venture firm Sequoia Capital after one of its partners, Shaun Maguire, posted what the group described as a "deliberate, inflammatory attack" against the Muslim Democratic mayoral candidate in New York City. Maguire, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, posted on X over the weekend that Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary last month, "comes from a culture that lies about everything" and is out to advance "his Islamist

Tesla’s Biggest Problem Is Its Own CEO

Tesla is Elon Musk. Elon Musk is Tesla. Rarely has a company’s identity been so inextricably linked to its CEO, for better and for worse. For years, this fusion was a superpower, giving Tesla an innovative mystique that captivated investors and propped up its valuation. Now, that same connection has become a massive liability. In a brutal reaction to Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell—the launch of his own political party—investors wiped nearly $70 billion off Tesla’s market capitalization

RFK Jr Has a Problem: the Synthetic Food Dyes He’s Trying to Eliminate Are in Candy Beloved by Trump

Image by Mars / Kevin Dietsch via Getty / Futurism Developments From the jump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s alliance with Donald Trump has been fraught: the former hates fast food and artificial additives, while the latter is known for his love of burgers and Diet Coke. Nowhere has that tension been more clear than in the newly-minted Health and Human Services secretary's war on synthetic food dyes, which is his first battle in what he's framing as a war to reconstitute the United States' ultraproc

Epic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

Epic Games has dropped its suit against Samsung. "We’re dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties’ discussions," Epic CEO and founder Tim Sweeney posted on X. "We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic’s concerns." The company filed the action in September. The lawsuit centered on the company's Auto Blocker feature, which only allows apps to be installed from the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store. Epic claimed this made it difficult for potential customers to

Waymo robotaxis are heading to Philadelphia and NYC

Waymo kicked off two “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City on Monday, signaling the Alphabet-owned company’s interest in expanding into Northeastern cities. Waymo’s branded “road trips” don’t necessarily signal a commercial launch anytime soon. Waymo has announced several other road trips this year, including to Houston, Orlando, Las Vegas, San Diego, and San Antonio. Typically, the trips involve sending a small fleet of human-driven vehicles equipped with Waymo’s autonomous driving sy

Apple back in the White House’s crosshairs as Trump aide slams Tim Cook over China

On today’s “Squawk on the Street” on CNBC, White House Senior Counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro reignited criticism of Apple’s dependence on China, calling out CEO Tim Cook for what he described as years of delayed efforts to move iPhone production elsewhere. Here’s the full quote. ‘The longest running soap opera in Silicon Valley’ During a wide-ranging exchange on tariffs, the FED and Apple, CNBC’s Jim Cramer and Navarro discussed Tim Cook’s recent challenges in pleasing the

Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor

The company is attempting to unwind the decision with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Apple is making another attempt to appeal the trade ban that forced it to remove the blood oxygen sensor from its smartwatches, Reuters reports. The company was forced to remove the feature in 2024, following a decision from the International Trade Commission (ITC) in 2023 that banned sales of the Apple Watch for violating health tech startup Masimo's patents. The US Court of Appeals for the

What Happens to Tesla When Musk Picks Politics Over Cars?

Tesla is Elon Musk. Elon Musk is Tesla. Rarely has a company’s identity been so inextricably linked to its CEO, for better and for worse. For years, this fusion was a superpower, giving Tesla an innovative mystique that captivated investors and propped up its valuation. Now, that same connection has become a massive liability. In a brutal reaction to Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell—the launch of his own political party—investors wiped nearly $70 billion off Tesla’s market capitalization

Tesla loses $68 billion in value after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

Now the tech billionaire's reinvolvement in the political arena is making investors nervous. The billionaire's involvement in politics has been a point of contention for investors. Musk earlier this year was instrumental in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency and worked closely with President Donald Trump — a move seen as potentially hurting Tesla's brand . Musk said Saturday that the party would be called the "America Party" and could focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to

Everyone Is Yelling at Apple

Apple just cannot make anyone happy right now—and that’s not even taking into account the tepid response to its new “liquid glass” design principles. Its stores have become the latest target of climate activists looking to hold corporations for their role in the ongoing climate crisis, while it’s also getting hammered by the Trump administration for its failure to quit China cold turkey. The first hit of the recent barrage of blows that Apple has taken came over the weekend when protesters with

Employee gets $920 for credentials used in $140 million bank heist

Hackers stole nearly $140 million from six banks in Brazil by using an employee's credentials from C&M, a company that offers financial connectivity solutions. The incident reportedly occurred on June 30, after the attackers bribed the employee to give them his account credentials and perform specific actions that would help their operations. Insider threat According to Brazilian media reports, the employee (João Nazareno Roque) sold his corporate credentials to the hackers for roughly $920,

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

Trump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and Japan

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. President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from South Korea and Japan. The levy will go into effect on August 1st, which is when the Trump administration will begin enforcing sweeping tariffs on a wider swath of countries that fail to reach a trade agreement with the US. The US was set to begin imposing its “Libera

What to expect from Samsung Unpacked July 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Three things are certain when July comes along: backyard barbecues, fireworks past midnight, and Samsung Unpacked. Just last month, Samsung confirmed that the next Unpacked event will take place on Wednesday, July 9, in Brooklyn, New York. This follows the host cities of Paris, France, and Seoul, South Korea, over the past two years -- with the company suggesting that it's chosen Brooklyn for its "bold ideas, creativity, and culture." Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 20

Fubo pays $3.4M to settle claims it illegally shared user data with advertisers

Fubo has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the sports-streaming service provider of unlawfully distributing customers' personally identifiable information (PII) without their consent. In December 2023, Ne’Tosha Burdette filed a complaint [PDF] against Fubo with the stated goal of stopping Fubo’s "unlawful disclosure of its customers'" PII. The complaint argued that Fubo violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), “which prohibits the disclosure of co

Tesla’s real struggles have only just begun

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. Tesla used to be the envy of the auto world, with sky-high valuations, a relentless focus on tech, and a CEO that commanded unprecedented loyalty from his customers. Now the company’s reputation is in shambles, its financial future looks increasingly grim, and its costly bets on AI and robotics are unlikely to pay off anyt

Best Window Air Conditioners 2025: 10 Picks to Cool You for Years

The EcoFlow Wave 3 is not for the weak. I mean that literally, as it weighs nearly 56 pounds when attached to its 22-pound lithium battery. At 6,100 BTU cooling capacity, the Wave 3 is designed for a car, RV, tent, boat, or any space that might be either temporary or off the grid. The Wave 3 also has a slightly higher 6,800 BTU heat mode. I have a van and and a dog, so for me, the Wave 3 offers a specific type of assurance on hot or cold days. Portable doesn’t mean you can move it around a lot.

Waymo starts robotaxi testing in Philadelphia and NYC

Waymo kicked off two “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City on Monday, signaling the Alphabet-owned company’s interest in expanding into Northeastern cities. Waymo’s branded “road trips” don’t necessarily signal a commercial launch anytime soon. Waymo has announced several other road trips this year, including to Houston, Orlando, Las Vegas, San Diego, and San Antonio. Typically, the trips involve sending a small fleet of human-driven vehicles equipped with Waymo’s autonomous driving sy

Trump advisor Navarro rips Apple's Tim Cook, saying he's not moving production out of China fast enough

White House trade advisor Peter Navarro criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday over the company's response to pressure from the Trump administration to make more of its products outside China. "Going back to the first Trump term, Tim Cook has continually asked for more time in order to move his factories out of China," Navarro said in an interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street." "I mean it's the longest-running soap opera in Silicon Valley." CNBC has reached out to Apple for comment on Nava

'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