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Your Samsung fridge may start showing ads you can't turn off - but there's a workaround

Daniella Ramirez/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung refrigerators will soon display ads, the company says. There's no option to turn ads off. You can avoid ads by changing your cover to art or picture mode. If you have a Samsung smart fridge, you might see commercials in your kitchen soon. Earlier this year, at a presentation in New York City, Samsung teased "a world where Samsung Ads brings your brand message to every screen in the c

This Is How Long You Can Keep Chicken in the Fridge

Investing in a meat delivery service has made it easy to have everything I need for cooking dinner delivered right to my door. But there are still times when I don't always finish -- or even cook -- everything I've ordered right away. I've found myself eating leftovers for lunch the next day. Although I knew that chicken (even cooked) didn't have a long shelf life, I didn't realize I might have been flirting with food poisoning by eating poultry that had already started to turn. Poultry is a hi

Philips Hue's Latest Update Makes Your Lights and Doorbells Way Smarter

Philips Hue just made a big play in the smart home space at the IFA tech expo, confirming a wave of new products after leaks surfaced earlier this week. The lineup includes motion-sensing smart bulbs, a redesigned video doorbell with a sharper 2K fisheye camera and new light strips -- all designed to expand Hue's reach beyond traditional lighting. One of the biggest changes comes with the launch of Hue's new Essential bulb line. The standard A19/E26 bulbs are priced lower than the company's usu

4 Clever Apps That Save You Money and Reduce Food Waste

I grew up in a household where wasting food was frowned upon, so I always felt guilty if I didn’t go through all the leftovers in my fridge before they got spoiled. Lately, it seems like most people are trying to be eco-conscious about not wasting food. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, an American family of four loses approximately $1,500 per year on food waste. This figure changes based on the cost of food and the size of a family, with some evidence showing that families w

Critical SAP S/4HANA vulnerability now exploited in attacks

A critical SAP S/4HANA code injection vulnerability is being leveraged in attacks in the wild to breach exposed servers, researchers warn. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-42957, is an ABAP code injection problem in an RFC-exposed function module of SAP S/4HANA, allowing low-privileged authentication users to inject arbitrary code, bypass authorization, and fully take over SAP. The vendor fixed the vulnerability on August 11, 2025, rating it critical (CVSS score: 9.9). However, several systems h

Philips Hue Just Made Lights and Doorbells a Whole Lot Smarter

This is definitely not your grandparents' light bulb. A day after its new products were leaked on Amazon, Philips Hue made it official at the consumer tech expo Innovation for All (IFA) on Thursday by unveiling a new smart home lineup that includes motion-sensing lightbulbs, a doorbell with a higher-resolution 2K fisheye camera and a bunch of new light strips. The company also unveiled a new line of Essential bulbs at more affordable prices than the company's previous bulbs. The standard A19/E2

Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing

Car tire giant Bridgestone confirms it is investigating a cyberattack that impacts the operation of some manufacturing facilities in North America. The company believes that its rapid response contained the attack at its early stages, preventing customer data theft or deep network infiltration. Bridgestone Americas (BSA) is the North American arm of Bridgestone, a Japanese multinational tire manufacturer, the largest in the world by production volume. BSA operates 50 production facilities and

Philips’ new Hue Bridge Pro can turn your Hue lights into motion sensors

TL;DR Philips has launched the Hue Bridge Pro, a redesigned Zigbee hub that is faster and more powerful than its predecessor. The new hub supports up to 150 smart lights and 50 accessories and includes Wi-Fi connectivity. The Hue Bridge Pro also introduces Hue MotionAware, which allows existing Hue smart lights to act as motion sensors. The Philips Hue Bridge Pro has been extensively leaked over the past few weeks, and today, the company is finally launching the product. The new Philips Hue B

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Hue takes on cheaper rivals with the entry-level Essential smart bulb lineup

Hue just did its biggest product launch ever as part of IFA 2025 and a key product is the new entry-level Essential smart bulb lineup. Though still not as cheap as some products you can find on Amazon, it's designed to take on budget rivals like Govee and Aqara with bulbs starting under $20. The new range includes A19 bulbs, GU10 spots and strip lights with and without color options. Effectively, you're not losing a lot compared to the regular color/white bulbs. They still run on the same platf

Amazon's Tomb Raider series will star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft

We finally have our Lara Croft, well over two years after Prime Video's Tomb Raider series was first announced. Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner has been cast in the role, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She had better start trying on khaki shorts and blue sleeveless shirts. Turner acknowledges the "massive shoes to fill" from previous actors that have played the role, shouting out Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. She also says she can't wait for audiences "to see what we have cooking

Amazon confirms Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in live-action Tomb Raider series

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon announced today that its live-action Tomb Raider series will feature Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge will serve as the show’s creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner, and filming will begin in January 2026, Va

This Philips Hue Bridge Pro price leak won’t light up your face

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR The Philips Hue Bridge Pro might cost ~$104. The device will be available for purchase starting September 4. The new model comes with many exciting upgrades, such as the MotionAware feature and support for three times more lights. It’s been almost a decade since the launch of the Philips Hue Bridge. While the current Hue setup remains one of the best options for anyone looking to install smart lights, enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the next ve

Made by Google Pixel 10 Event Watch Party: Watch the New Phone Reveals With Us Today

Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mo

Made by Google Pixel 10 Event Watch Party: Watch the New Phone Reveals With Us Tomorrow

Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mo

‘Skibidi,’ ‘Tradwife,’ and 6,000 Other New Words Are in the Dictionary Now

Before you roll your eyes at the Gen Alpha in your life for using made-up words, you might want to check the latest update to the dictionary. Cambridge University announced that its most recent revisions to the Cambridge Dictionary add 6,000 new words, including a slew of internet-pilled ones like skibidi, tradwife, and delulu. “It’s not every day you get to see words like skibidi and delulu make their way into the Cambridge Dictionary. We only add words where we think they’ll have staying powe

How Long Can I Keep Fresh Chicken in the Fridge

Using meat delivery services has made it easy to have everything I need for cooking dinner delivered right to my door. But while getting fresh chicken so quickly has made it easy to figure out what I make, I've realized I don't always finish everything I've ordered. This means I'm often using leftovers for lunch the next day. I knew chicken didn’t have a long shelf life, even after cooking, but I recently realized I might have been flirting with food poisoning by eating chicken that had already

Philips Hue ‘Bridge Pro’ leaks with ‘more capacity,’ turns lights into motion sensors

Philips Hue appears to be preparing a new “Bridge Pro” setup that turns your smart lights into motion sensors, while also supporting more devices. The existing Philips Hue bridge is a core part of any Hue setup. The bridge connects to your network and communicates with each product, and is part of the reason Hue tends to be more stable than hub-less smart home offerings. But the hardware hasn’t been updated in a while, and a common complaint is that it can only support 50 devices at a time. Th

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Philips Hue’s new bridge could turn your lights into motion sensors

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart lighting company Philips Hue appears to be launching a new version of its bridge, the first in a decade. According to a product page briefly published on Hue’s website and since removed, the Hue Bridge Pro will be faster, have m

Millau Viaduct

Bridges are often considered to belong to the realm of the engineer rather than that of the architect. But the architecture of infrastructure has a powerful impact on the environment and the Millau Viaduct, designed in close collaboration with structural engineers, illustrates how the architect can play an integral role in the design of bridges. It follows the Millennium Bridge over the River Thames in expressing a fascination with the relationship between function, technology and aesthetics in

LG will give you a free $500 mini-fridge with its latest promotion - here's how to qualify

Along with your TV and computer, a mini-fridge can be the center of a college dorm. But not all mini-fridges are created equal -- and they're even better when you can get them for free. Right now at LG, when you buy an eligible full-size French door refrigerator while it's on sale, you can get a complimentary single-door mini-fridge (a $515 value). That's right -- an extra place to store your favorite drinks and snacks for free. Also: The Samsung Bespoke refrigerator is my favorite kitchen appl

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LG is giving away a free mini-fridge when you buy a full-size one - here's what to know

Along with your TV and computer, a mini-fridge can be the center of a college dorm. But not all mini-fridges are created equal -- and they're even better when you can get them for free. Right now at LG, when you buy an eligible full-size French door refrigerator while it's on sale, you can get a complimentary single-door mini-fridge (a $515 value). That's right -- an extra place to store your favorite drinks and snacks for free. Also: The Samsung Bespoke refrigerator is my favorite kitchen appl

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BougeRV’s portable solar fridge is quietly annoying

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Keeping humans alive at home in post-agrarian societies requires refrigeration. Meat bags on the move must either load up a cooler with ice for a soggy weekend barbecue or do the evolved thing and use a 12V fridge instead. The $509.99 battery-power

Frigidaire Mini-Fridges Cause $700,000 in Damage After Smoking, Sparking, Burning, Melting, Overheating, and Catching Fire

Over 600,000 Frigidaire mini-fridges are being recalled over internal electrical components that have short-circuited and ignited, according to an announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The faulty fridges have cost over $700,000 in property damage thus far, according to a new recall notice. “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge,” CPSC said in a press release. “Consum

Amazon venture fund backs startup developing fix for return fraud

Packages ride on a conveyor belt during Cyber Monday at an Amazon fulfillment center on December 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The company has just closed a $12 million seed financing, led by venture firm Felicis, with participation from Amazon's $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund and other investors. Cambridge Terahertz, a Sunnyvale, California-based startup, has developed a 3D imaging system that can see inside unopened packages, enabling retailers to more easily and quickly spot cases of

More than you wanted to know about how Game Boy cartridges work

More than you wanted to know about how Game Boy cartridges work By Allison Parrish I set out a while ago to make a Game Boy cartridge from scratch. This is not a novel goal; bootleg Game Boy cartridges have existed almost as long as the Game Boy itself has, and there are many third-party cartridges now available for purchase, or that have copyleft designs. But I wanted to know how Game Boy cartridges work. I was also excited to use the PIO functionality of the RP2040 microcontroller. Now, aft

A Treatise for One Network – Anonymous National Deliberation [pdf]

Authoritarian regimes thrive by systematically dividing their opposition and silencing the populace, creating a crisis where citizens feel isolated and powerless. This paper proposes a technological solution: a new, secure feature within Telegram to bridge these divisions and forge a genuine national consensus. Executive Summary "The protocol is remarkably efficient, capable of distilling the views of a population of 100 million participants down to a core group of 100 in as few as six weeks.

Anker SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L Electric Cooler hits record-low price, $340 off

We recently reported on a record-low deal for the Anker SOLIX Everfrost 2 40L Electric Cooler, which is the one I personally use. Some of you may want something bigger, though! The larger Anker SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L Electric Cooler is also on sale, and it’s also at an all-time low price! Buy the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler for $759.99 ($340 off) This offer is available from Amazon, but it is shipped and sold directly by Anker. There is a significant caveat: this deal is exclusiv

I treated myself to this $129 pen, and it spoiled every other writing device for me

ZDNET's key takeaways The Ridge Bolt Pen's starting price of $59 is less than when I bought it, but it's still a fantastic gift for the writer in your life. It features a grippy design that makes handling a breeze, and the ink moves smoothly across paper. Of course, the one and only caveat with the pen is its price, but I've found it to be well worth it. View now at Amazon Various configurations of the Ridge Bolt Pen are on sale right now, including the 24K Gold finish, which sells for $89 (d

Seven Engineers Suspended After $2.3M Bridge Includes 90-Degree Turn

Ever had to make a 90-degree turn on a bridge? No? That’s the problem. In India, seven engineers just got suspended for designing exactly that. A brand-new $2.3 million bridge in Bhopal, India, is going viral—not because it solved traffic, but because it bends at nearly a 90-degree angle. Now, seven engineers have been suspended, a retired official is facing investigation, and the construction firms behind the project have been blacklisted. Videos by VICE The 648-meter Rail Over Bridge (ROB)

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Watch Party: Join CNET Live as We See What Unfolds

Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mo