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Block shares soar 10% on entry into S&P 500

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter Inc. and Square Inc., listens during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida, on Friday, June 4, 2021. Block shares jumped more than 10% in extended trading on Friday, as the fintech company gets set to join the S&P 500, replacing Hess . It's the second change to the benchmark this week, after S&P Global announced on Monday that ad-tech firm The Trade Desk would be added to the S&P 500. Trade Desk is taking the place of softw

Best Internet Providers in Chandler, Arizona

What is the best internet provider in Chandler? After much research and testing, Cox comes out as the top pick for the best internet service provider for most households in Chandler. Despite not being the fastest ISP in the area, Cox still offers plenty of speed and stands head and shoulders above its fellow ISPs with its wide coverage area. Plans start at $50 a month and go up to $140 per month for the 2-gig plan. For affordable plans, consider Verizon 5G Home Internet. It offers three plans i

Trump admin squanders nearly 800,000 vaccines meant for Africa: Report

Nearly 800,000 doses of mpox vaccine pledged to African countries working to stamp out devastating outbreaks are headed for the waste bin because they weren't shipped in time, according to reporting by Politico. The nearly 800,000 doses were part of a donation promised under the Biden administration, which was meant to deliver more than 1 million doses. Overall, the US, the European Union, and Japan pledged to collectively provide 5 million doses to nearly a dozen African countries. The US has

What’s on offer at a luxury Bay Area longevity clinic

Human Longevity, a medical clinic in South San Francisco’s biotech corridor, feels more like a spa than a doctor’s office. The floors of the 8,000-square-foot space are sleek and white, the walls bamboo with moss accents. Visitors are referred to as clients, not patients, as they are ushered into private rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, snacks, full bathrooms with showers, and cameras for Zoom meetings — a feature meant to accommodate executives who fly in for the day for multi-hour batteries of test

Nintendo launches another Switch Online test program for 40,000 players

Nintendo has posted a call for participants for another Playtest Program, and this time, it's looking for 40,000 testers and not just 10,000 like in the first one. If you'll recall, Nintendo looked for 10,000 participants for the first Playtest event last year to test an unnamed, mysterious Switch Online feature. The new program still only welcomes active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, but as you'd expect, it now supports both the original Switch and the Switch 2. Interested p

5 reasons I won’t spend more than $500 on my next phone

Joe Maring / Android Authority The phones we all like to talk about the most are incredibly expensive. The base Galaxy S25 starts at $800, while the Ultra launched at $1,300. The Pixel 9 goes for $800 as well, and you’ll need at least $1,100 for the XL model. That’s a lot of money. And don’t even get me started on foldables. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold goes for $1,800, while the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs even more at $2,000. I love technology, especially phones, but I’m not paying that much for m

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Why is AI so slow to spread?

T alk to executives and before long they will rhapsodise about all the wonderful ways in which their business is using artificial intelligence. Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase recently said that his bank has 450 use cases for the technology. “ AI will become the new operating system of restaurants,” according to Yum! Brands, which runs KFC and Taco Bell. AI will “play an important role in improving the traveller experience”, says the owner of Booking.com. In the first quarter of this year executiv

The AI Replaces Services Myth

During college, my class was instructed to study Schopenhauer in political philosophy. Complete bummer, pessimist, the guy just makes you want to kill yourself. There was one quote about him though that really opened my eyes. Schopenhauer's philosophy is the mirror of his own nature... What he saw was not the world, but himself writ large." Nietzsche Schopenhauer basically talked about himself. Not the world. His prior conclusions on how the world works influenced his work. However, you and

Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone's battery

MagSafe accessories like MagSafe wallets can upgrade our phones from basic to better. When our phones need a battery boost, most of us can't stay tethered to a wall outlet. Thankfully, with MagSafe battery packs, you don't have to. The battery market is packed with options that can boost your phone's battery life on the go. From portable power banks to wireless charging stations, there's something for everyone. I've personally tested over a dozen MagSafe battery packs from brands like Torras an

AMD’s new 96-core Threadripper CPU will set you back $11,699

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. AMD’s latest Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series of CPUs go on sale later this month, and the top option will be priced at $11,699. The 9000 WX-Series chips are designed for workstations, with the $11,699 Threadripper Pro 9995WX shipping on July 23rd with 96 cores and 192 threads. Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro will all start selling high-end workstations with

3 Best Hall Effect Keyboards for Gamers and Serious Typists (2025)

Polling rate is likely one of the most prominently displayed details on any Hall effect keyboard, purely because the large numbers emphasize one of the most important aspects of these keyboards: Speed. Whether a keyboard has a 1,000- or 10,000-Hz polling rate, this number represents how many messages are sent from the keyboard to the PC every second. For example, a keyboard with 1,000-Hz polling will send 1000 messages every second. Most office equipment operates at 125 Hz. In high-performance g

Here's How Much Interest You'll Earn by Depositing $5,000 Into a CD Now

A CD can be a smart way to grow your money safely. Rmcarvalho/Getty Images A certificate of deposit can give you some much-needed security in an economy that feels anything but certain. Your CD rate is fixed when you open the account, so your returns are guaranteed for the entire term. What might those returns look that? That depends on which account you choose. The best CDs earn annual percentage yields up to 4.50%, but the national average for some terms is less than a third of that. Here's

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Scanned piano rolls database

n/a Kisses 2007-Feb-8 Michael Swanson n/a n/a Cubist 2007-Feb-8 Michael Swanson n/a n/a The Organ Grinder's Swing 2007-Feb-11 Larry Doe Grayscale-1 n/a Fox Trot Medley No. 4 2008-Aug-19 Keystone Grayscale-1 n/a Popular Dance Medley No. 7 2009-May-28 Keystone Grayscale-1 n/a Clair de lune - rhythm version 2009-Oct-18 Julian Dyer n/a n/a Rhapsodie No. 1 2009-Dec-27 Keystone Grayscale-1 n/a Rhapsodie No. 4 2009-Dec-27 Keystone Grayscale-1 n/a Fox Trot Medley, No. 1 2009-Dec-27 Keystone Gray

Now Is a Very Good Time to Buy a Used EV. Here’s Why

For years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised that his EV company would finally manufacture an affordable car in the $25,000 range. For years, he has missed his own deadlines … until now? Step into a showroom run by EV Auto, an electric car dealership with three locations in the US states of Utah and Colorado, and you can choose from several Model 3s all hovering around the $20,000 mark. The catch? These cars have at least several thousand miles on them—because they’re used. Some global EV maker

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Now Is a Very Good Time to Buy a Used EV. Here's Why

For years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised that his EV company would finally manufacture an affordable car in the $25,000 range. For years, he’s missed his own deadlines… until now? Step into a showroom run by EV Auto, an electric car dealership with three locations in the US states of Utah and Colorado, and you can choose from several Model 3s all hovering around the $20,000 mark. The catch? The catch is that these cars have at least several thousand miles on them—because they’re used. Some

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The best power banks you can buy in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Almost everyone I know owns at least one power bank, and the ubiquity of these portable chargers means that you can pick up cheap units in gas stations and dollar stores. But my extensive testing suggests that these are false economy, and you're very likely buying something that at best won't last long, or at worse could even be dangerous. This is why I recommend buying power banks from reputable brands. Don't worry -- I still work to keep those brands honest by extensively testing every power

Tesla Arrives in India with Ridiculous Prices

In a nation where the average salary is around $4,200 a year, the all-electric carmaker is launching a $70,000 vehicle. The question is why. The wait is over. Tesla has finally launched in India. The all-electric carmaker has officially opened up sales in the world’s third-largest auto market, hoping that a foothold in this fast-growing economy could help counteract the company’s recent global slump. On Tesla’s newly launched India webpage, customers can now place orders. But the offering is

Tesla Arrives in India With Cars Priced for the 1%

The wait is over. Tesla has finally launched in India. The all-electric carmaker has officially opened up sales in the world’s third-largest auto market, hoping that a foothold in this fast-growing economy could help counteract the company’s recent global slump. On Tesla’s newly launched India webpage, customers can now place orders. But the offering is limited: Tesla is only selling the Model Y SUV, available in two variants—Rear-Wheel Drive with a base price of ₹59,89,000 ($69,647) and Long-

New photographer? Here's the camera I recommend (and no, it's not a Sony)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a flip-out preview screen. View now at Canon View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices It's a great time to be a photographer these days, as it's easier than ever to access great cameras. Specifically, mirrorless camer

The best Alexa smart speaker I've tested isn't an Echo

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sonos Era 100 is a $249 smart speaker that I recommend to most people, audiophile or not. In addition to a full, booming sound, the Sonos speaker produces crystal-clear vocals that enhance any song and has hands-free Alexa for voice control. Since the Era 100 is built for smaller spaces, it doesn't support spatial audio or Dolby Atmos like its larger sibling, the Era 300. View now at Amazon When Sonos reached out to me to discuss the launch of a new line of smart spe

Joby Aviation doubles pilot eVTOL facility capacity as it races to launch air taxis

Joby Aviation has doubled the size and production capacity of its pilot manufacturing facility in Marina, California, as it races to commercialize eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles) by early next year. The now-435,500-square-foot facility will be able to produce 24 aircraft per year, and “nearly one” every other week once fully operational, according to Joby. The facility will also support federal certification, ground and flight testing, pilot training, and aircraft mainte

Martin (YC S23) Is Hiring Founding Engineers to Build a Better Siri

Why you should join Martin Martin is real-life JARVIS. You can text, call or email Martin. He manages your inbox, calendar, to-dos, notes, phone calls, reminders, and more. It is the most advanced AI personal assistant on the market, light years ahead of Siri and Alexa. 5 months since launch, Martin has completed over 500,000 tasks for 30,000 users, and our user base is growing 10% every week. We are funded by top investors like Y-Combinator and Pioneer Fund, and notable angels like the co-fou

Tesla finally enters India — nine years after Elon Musk first teased its debut

Tesla has made its long-awaited entry into India with the opening of its first showroom — nine years after CEO Elon Musk first teased the move in April 2016 and following years of delays and shifting timelines in one of the world’s largest automotive markets. Tesla calls the showroom an “Experience Center” and has located it in Maker Maxity Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex, the central business district of Mumbai. The 4,000-square-foot center features the Model Y in rear-wheel drive (RWD) and long-

Clashes between web and X11 colors in the CSS color scheme

In computing, on the X Window System, X11 color names are represented in a simple text file, which maps certain strings to RGB color values. It was traditionally shipped with every X11 installation, hence the name, and is usually located in <X11root>/lib/X11/rgb.txt . The web colors list is descended from it but differs for certain color names.[1] Color names are not standardized by Xlib or the X11 protocol. The list does not show continuity either in selected color values or in color names, an

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Trade Desk's stock jumps on S&P 500 inclusion as Ansys exits index due to acquisition

Jeff Green, Founder, CEO, and Chairman, The Trade Desk and Andrew Wallenstein, Variety Intelligence Platform, President and Chief Media Analyst speak onstage at "Advertising’s New Normal: Unifying Streaming and Identity in 2023" during the Variety Entertainment Summit at CES at the Aria Resort & Casino on January 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shares of The Trade Desk jumped 14% in extended trading on Monday, as the digital advertising company is set to join the S&P 500. S&P Global announced t

Not again: Sony’s WH-1000XM6 hinge shows signs of cracking

TL;DR A WH-1000XM6 user has reported a broken hinge, even after using the headphones “carefully.” While there has only been this one report so far, Sony supposedly redesigned the XM6 hinge to prevent this. The problem echoes an issue that plagued the previous XM5 model. The flagship Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are barely two months old, but a new report is raising concerns about their durability. Specifically, it’s an issue from the predecessor device we had hoped was in the past. A Reddit po

I've tested dozens of smart locks, but I keep this one for its handy keycard feature

ZDNET's key takeaways The Aqara U100 smart lock was originally priced at $230, but it is currently discounted to $135. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested; it offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and the app doesn't always alert users, resulting in reduced performance within four months of use. $189.99 at Amazon $179.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Aqara U100 Smart Lock

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This portable battery station powered my home for two weeks

ZDNET's key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. View now at Amazon If you see the sun regularly, solar generators are the way forward. They allow you to capture and store the free energy that's beaming down from the sun, convert it into electricity, and store it in batteries. Solar

I May Have Found the Best Travel Camera

CNET's key takeaways Basically, it's Fujifilm's ultra-popular X100VI point-and-shoot camera Leans into the company's film simulation recipes by giving them their own dial for fast, direct access. Expensive, but not overpriced and capable of excellent 40-megapixel images and 6.2K-resolution video. While most people don't need a special camera for travel -- their phone will work just fine -- those of us into photography as a hobby are always on the lookout for cool new gear. To be fair, buying

Hungary's oldest library fighting to save 100k books from a beetle infestation

PANNONHALMA, Hungary — Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a medieval abbey in Hungary in an effort to save them from a beetle infestation that could wipe out centuries of history. The 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is a sprawling Benedictine monastery that is one of Hungary's oldest centers of learning and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in