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Amazon Is Going All In, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Processor Is 45% Off If You’re a Prime Member

Prime Day is the perfect time to shop for electronics on Amazon with prices that are often the lowest you’ll see all year. Amazon is determined to make this event a massive success, and that’s why you’ll find deep discounts across the board, especially on AMD Ryzen processors. Among all the deals, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is the top-rated processor with the biggest price drop, which makes it a highlight of this year’s Prime Day sales. This is a Prime-exclusive offer, so you’ll need a Prime members

People Hated the ‘Squid Game’ Ending, so They’re Using AI to Make New Ones

Pissing people off with your series finale is practically a rite of passage for beloved TV shows at this point. Just ask fans of The Sopranos, or Dexter, or Game of Thrones. And if you’re feeling butt hurt by your favorite TV show’s subpar ending, you may be tempted to imagine a whole new one—an ending where Tony gets whacked, or survives some kind of epic John Wick-style shootout, or, I don’t know, assembles all the Infinity Stones and becomes the supreme ruler of mobsters across the universe.

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Prime Day Makes Dell 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop Almost Free, Now 71% Off With a Docking Station as a Bonus

With Fourth of July weekend now having passed, the next big holiday to look forward to is Labor Day I suppose—which also means school will be back in session before we know it! Are you a student or have a college-aged child? Are you or they prepared for the upcoming semester with a robust laptop that can handle all of your or their classwork and assignments? Well, good news. The Dell Inspiron 15 touchscreen laptop is going for a crazy 71% off. It’s listed at $2,400, but for a limited time you ca

Amazon Smashes the Price of AirPods Max, Now at a New All-Time Price for Prime Day

The active noise cancellation headphone market is saturated with so many brands claiming to provide the best listening experience. Cutting through all the noise can be dizzying, but Apple has continued to lead the pack by offering a product that pairs breathtaking design with outstanding sound quality. The AirPods Max have always been a luxury offering, costing significantly more than rivals. That is until Prime Day brought the price down to an new record low level,. Currently, you can pick up

Best TV Antennas of 2025

Top antennas testing results Price No. of channels (NYC) No. of channels (LA) No. watchable test channels (out of 14) Antennas Direct Clearstream Eclipse 40 104 70 11 Btfdreem Smart TV Antenna -- Amplified 29 81 104 11 Channel Master Flatenna 29 98 86 11 Gesobyte Amplified HD Digital TV Antenna -- Low 30 92 116 13 Mohu Gateway 35 104 128 11 Mohu Leaf 35 102 131 12 Ultra Vizion HD Digital TV Antenna 44 104 69 10 We've tested dozens of antennas over the past 10 years with a view to finding the be

You Could Be Getting a US-Only Replacement TikTok App Ahead of Possible September Sale

TikTok owner ByteDance is working on a new US-only version of its popular vertical video app that would replace the current one ahead of a September deadline for the Chinese company to divest ownership in the US, The Information reports. Citing anonymous sources, the site reports that the new app, codenamed "M2" would launch on Sept. 5 and would require users in the US to switch from the existing app to the new one. President Donald Trump recently extended a deadline for the owner to sell off i

F1 in Britain: Terrible English summer weather equals entertaining race

The heat dome that has been oppressing much of Europe seems to have largely ignored the British Isles. Not a drop of rain marred the 24 hour races at Le Mans, the Nürburgring, or Spa-Francorchamps, held unusually over consecutive weekends this June. Similarly, last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix took place under scorching skies that were baking the Tyrolean mountains. No such luck for the vast crowds at Silverstone attending the British Grand Prix this past weekend, who definitely needed their wa

Why Jolly Ranchers Are Banned in the UK but Not the US

On June 11, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert declaring several candies manufactured by The Hershey Company “unsafe to eat.” Four products from the flagship Jolly Rancher brand—Hard Candy, “Misfits” Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies—contain mineral oil hydrocarbons, banned from food in the UK. The offending substances are mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) and mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH). Both are derived from crude oil and are often use

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AI is forcing the data industry to consolidate — but that’s not the whole story

The data industry is on the verge of a drastic transformation. The market is consolidating. And if the deal flow in the past two months is any indicator — with Databricks buying Neon for $1 billion and Salesforce snapping up cloud management firm Informatica for $8 billion — momentum is building for more. The acquired companies may range in size, age, and focus area within the data stack, but they all have one thing in common. These companies are being bought in hopes the acquired technology w

Threads is nearing X’s daily app users, new data shows

Instagram Threads is close to catching up to top competitor X in terms of mobile app users, according to new data from market intelligence provider Similarweb. In June 2025, Threads’ mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over-year growth; X reached 132 million daily actives, as its year-over-year growth declined by 15.2%. By comparison, decentralized social network Bluesky grew a sizable 372.5% year-over-year as of June, but its worldwide

Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain

Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain One X user called it "plain disgusting" while another said it left them "speechless". The BBC has contacted Microsoft, which owns Xbox, for comment. The post, which was captured in a screenshot by tech news site Aftermath , shows Mr Turnbull suggesting tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to "help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss." Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, wrote the

Tesla shares drop 7% after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

Tesla stock fell about 7% on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to form a new political party. The stock was on pace for its worst day since June 5, when it fell 14% as the clash between Musk and President Donald Trump erupted. 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 10 House districts." He suggested this would be "enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the tr

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

White House trade advisor Peter Navarro chastised Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday over the company's response to pressure from the Trump administration to make more of its products outside of 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 Na

The digital future of industrial and operational work

Across all these scenarios, IT fundamentals—like remote access, unified login systems, and interoperability across platforms—are being handled behind the scenes and consolidated into streamlined, user-friendly solutions. The way employees experience these tools, collectively known as the digital employee experience (DEX), can be a key component of achieving business outcomes: Deloitte finds that companies investing in frontline-focused digital tools see a 22 % boost in worker productivity, a dou

Producing tangible business benefits from modern iPaaS solutions

The scenario illustrates the power of iPaaS in action. For many enterprises, iPaaS turns what was once a costly, complex undertaking into a streamlined, strategic advantage. According to Forrester research commissioned by SAP, businesses modernizing with iPaaS solutions can see a 345% return on investment over three years, with a payback period of less than six months. Agile integration for an AI-first world In 2025, the business need for flexible and friction-free integration has new urgency.

Android is finally adding a search bar to its Photo Picker to help you find images faster

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android’s Photo Picker is getting a new search bar to help find specific images, and a date scrubber is also in development to make navigation easier. The search feature, which is rolling out now, allows users to search their entire local and cloud media library with simple text-based queries. A date scrubber is also being worked on, which will let users quickly scroll through their gallery to find photos from a specific month or year. Sharing a photo

AirPods Pro 3 are coming, and rumored to have my top feature request

AirPods Pro 3 are in active development, and even though the release timing is still unclear, there’s been one rumored feature in particular that I’m especially excited about: improved active noise cancellation. Noise cancellation has long been a critical AirPods Pro feature for me I’ve been an AirPods user since the first model was introduced alongside the iPhone 7 in 2017. But when AirPods Pro debuted, I was immediately sold. Several features were appealing to me, but one standout was the i

This smart home tech is another way Apple is falling behind in AI

Amazon, Google, and Samsung are all working on an exciting way to bring AI to smart homes – and Apple risks being left behind. Samsung is first to launch the new feature: the ability to use natural language to simply tell your smart home app what it is you want it to do … Samsung Smart Things is effectively the Korean company’s equivalent of HomeKit. All compatible devices can be controlled through a single app on the company’s smartphones, in exactly the same way the Home app can be used on i

Leaker says iPhone 17 lineup getting two new screen changes

Two months from now, Apple is expected to unveil its new flagship iPhone lineup, including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. And today, a leaker has shared two screen changes that may be coming to various new models. Today in a new post on Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station has shared a variety of expectations for the upcoming iPhone 17 line. Many of the details have been reported before, but there are two interesting new details that stand out most—both relating

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The best Amazon Prime Day robot vacuum deals that you can get right now for 2025

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 . Robot vacuums can be a big help around the house by automating a regular chore, but they can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s a wise decision to wait for a shopping event like Amazon Prime Day to buy one, when you can usually save hundreds off the sticker price. Amazon Prime Day 2

Hackers abuse leaked Shellter red team tool to deploy infostealers

Shellter Project, the vendor of a commercial AV/EDR evasion loader for penetration testing, confirmed that hackers used its Shellter Elite product in attacks after a customer leaked a copy of the software. The abuse has kept going for several months and even though security researchers caught the activity in the wild, Shellter did not receive a notification. The vendor underlined that this is the first known incident of misuse since it introduced its strict licensing model in February 2023. "

Best early Prime Day Kindle deals: My 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

Best Prime Day tablet deals: My 20 favorite deals live now

Amazon's annual Prime Day sale is one of the best times of the year to get major discounts on tech devices. Whether from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always one of the big-ticket items that see major discounts during Prime Day sales. If you know where to look -- on Amazon or other retailers -- you can find some excellent deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, specifications, and generations for note-taking, entertainment, reading, or to replace your laptop. Get daily deals s

These workout earbuds from Beats measured my heart rate - and they're on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn't very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. View now at Apple The Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off right now on Amazon, ahead of Amazon's four-day Prime Day event that kicks off tomorrow. They're great exercise earbuds for iPhon

5 ways to be great AI agent manager, according to business leaders

akinbostanci/Getty Microsoft recently said that maximizing AI and agents' performance involves learning about management concerns, including delegating, iterating, prompting, and refining the technology. The tech giant's research suggested that the requirement for someone to manage these teams of AIs has led to the evolution of a new role, the agent boss, who is responsible for the best performance of these fast-emerging technologies. Also: 4 questions to ask yourself before betting on AI in

Best early Prime Day TV deals: My 25 favorite discounts available 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

Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow: Here's everything to know

Tharon Green/ZDNET Prime Day is nearly here. Amazon confirmed in a June press release that its annual Prime Day event will return Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. For the first time ever, Prime Day will be a four-day extravaganza two days longer than last year, confirming early rumors that swirled back in March. Now, the event is less than 24 hours away. Also: The best Prime Day deals live now: Expert-vetted In June, the retailer also unveiled early offers for Prime members, like sa

Our expert replaced his Meta Ray-Bans with these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for under $140

June Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since. Our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals live now Luckily, Amazon is offering an early Prime e

Best early Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 25+ picks for top deals 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

5 ways to fix bad font rendering in LibreOffice - and why it's even an issue

'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