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How to Watch France vs. Germany From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer

In-form France take on eight-time champions Germany in a mouthwatering Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal clash at St. Jakob-Park Stadium on Saturday. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The French have never won a major tournament, but may sense this could be their year after they navigated the tournament's group of death with three impressi

A 14kb page can load much faster than a 15kb page (2022)

Why your website should be under 14kB in size Why your website should be under 14kB in size Having a smaller website makes it load faster — that's not surprising. What is surprising is that a 14kB page can load much faster than a 15kB page — maybe 612ms faster — while the difference between a 15kB and a 16kB page is trivial. This is because of the TCP slow start algorithm. This article will cover what that is, how it works, and why you should care. But first we'll quickly go over some of the

The Switch 2’s Pro Controller Beats the Competition, for All the Wrong Reasons

With Donkey Kong Bananza now making its case as the real launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, I needed a controller that could keep up with Kong’s crashing fists. When it came to a game that epitomized joy and catharsis in equal measure, Nintendo’s own Pro device proved a leading contender as best all-around, but not for the reasons you may think. I spent my own money on an $85 Switch 2 Pro controller. Accounting for tax, it was closer to $95, which is nearly one-fifth of the total price I p

This TCL mini LED TV hits above its price point (and it's $900 off)

ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL QM8K (65-inch) is currently available for $1,598 on Amazon. It handles HDR content with eye-popping, true-to-life brightness. The addition of a soundbar would make its audio more immersive. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices Various TCL QM8K sizes are currently discounted (on Best Buy. You can buy a 65-inch TV for $900 off. TCL continually punches above its weight, offering impressive TV tech at prices that demand a cost-benefit analysis

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Why your website should be under 14kB in size

Why your website should be under 14kB in size Why your website should be under 14kB in size Having a smaller website makes it load faster — that's not surprising. What is surprising is that a 14kB page can load much faster than a 15kB page — maybe 612ms faster — while the difference between a 15kB and a 16kB page is trivial. This is because of the TCP slow start algorithm. This article will cover what that is, how it works, and why you should care. But first we'll quickly go over some of the

Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with a VIC-20, an Abacus, and a Dog

Paper 2025/1237 Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with an 8-bit Home Computer, an Abacus, and a Dog Peter Gutmann , University of Auckland Stephan Neuhaus , Zurich University of Applied Sciences Abstract This paper presents implementations that match and, where possible, exceed current quantum factorisation records using a VIC-20 8-bit home computer from 1981, an abacus, and a dog. We hope that this work will inspire future efforts to match any further quantum factorisation recor

Cats as Horror Movie Villains

Do people like watching cats because of neoteny? I doubt it, because adult cats don’t look at all like babies. But then why do we have this odd fascination with every ordinary action of a cat and treating them as instances of a Platonic Cat? I speculate that there may be an evolutionary psychology reason: cats in Africa prey on primates to a degree I suspect few people appreciate, and this seems to have been true for millions of years, making them our apex predator. So perhaps we are still sligh

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 -- Everything to Know to Watch via Livestream

Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier go toe-to-toe for a third time on Saturday, with their eagerly awaited lightweight bout the headline act at UFC 318 in New Orleans. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch all of today's UFC 318 bill as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are. Commonly regarded as the best fighter to never win an undisputed title, Louisiana native Poirier is set to bring the curtain down

Donkey Kong Bananza Review: Like Mario And Zelda Smashed Together on Switch 2

Summers are about big, fun, mind-numbing movies. Great escapes in the best of ways. I need that right now, and maybe you do too. I'm happy to say that Donkey Kong Bananza is here to whisk you off to multilevel worlds of satisfyingly smashing madness, to cheer you up and give you an excuse to punch the heck out of things. It's a game my 12-year-old son has loved playing along with me, although I've had to find ways to wrestle the game back to play for myself. I was wowed by Bananza during an ear

Ether takes spotlight as Trump signs stablecoin bill into first major U.S. crypto law

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= COIN HOOD BMNR MSTR MARA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Ether climbed to end the week as President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation into law, while bitcoin and its proxies took a breather. The price of ether was last higher by 4% at $3,578.67, according to Coin Metrics, trading at highs not seen since January and turning positive for the year. On Thursday, ETFs tracking the pr

How to Watch Spain vs. Switzerland From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer

Switzerland will try to pull off a major shock at home today as it takes on red-hot favorite Spain in an intriguing quarterfinal Women's Euros 2025 quarterfinal clash at Wankdorf Stadium. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The hosts battled their way into the knockout stages of the Euros for the first time thanks to Riola Xhemaili's inju

Ether takes crypto spotlight as Congress passes historic stablecoin bill

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= COIN HOOD BMNR MSTR MARA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Ether climbed to end the week as the GENIUS Act heads to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law, while bitcoin and its proxies took a breather. The price of ether was last higher by 3.6% at $3,558.68, according to Coin Metrics, trading at highs not seen since January. On Thursday, ETFs tracking the price of ether saw daily inflows to

Pixel Watch 4 might bulk up its fitness features to help you get ripped

TL;DR A new leak suggests the Pixel Watch 4 will add a dedicated strength training experience. Users may get custom interval workouts, real-time guidance, and advanced post-workout metrics. The report also mentions improved run tracking, swim and cycling features, and dual-band GPS. If you’re the kind of person who hits the gym more than the track, the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 4 may finally have something tailored specifically to your needs. According to a new report from Android Headline

Pixel Watch 4 pricing leak could mean good news for those fearing a hike

TL;DR A new Pixel Watch 4 leak has revealed that the pricing may remain unchanged from the Pixel Watch 3 in Europe. Unless there are any tariff impacts, this suggests US prices may also remain flat, starting at $349. With the upgrades to the specs of the Google wearable looking modest, it would be logical that there would be little to no price hike. It’s not too long now until we meet the Pixel Watch 4. While we’ve managed to get some insight into the specs and colors of the next Google weara

watchOS 26: Four new features your Apple Watch might not support

watchOS 26 is coming this fall, with new features like the Notes app, watch face ‘hints,’ Control Center upgrades, and more. But unlike most watchOS releases, there are several tentpole features that will only be available on very recent Apple Watch models. Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, or Ultra 2 required for several watchOS 26 features If you’re looking forward to getting Liquid Glass on your Apple Watch, and a variety of other new watchOS 26 features, all you need is an Apple Watch Serie

Galaxy Watch 8: My first days with Samsung's smartwatch have been promising

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 . Samsung announced its newest devices during its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. That happened to fall on the second day of Amazon’s Prime Day event. Do big tech companies not know what the others are doing? Do they care? Do they like making the lives of tech reporters difficult? I did

I ran with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and it both humbled and motivated me

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic starts at $499.99, with the LTE model priced at $549.99. The physical rotating bezel is smooth, One UI contains new health metrics, and the cushion design is elegant. The display shrunk to 1.34 inches, it's rather expensive, and the bands are tough to secure in place. View now at Amazon Every other year Samsung rolls out a new Galaxy Watch with a physical rotating bezel. This year, we've got the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, with an attractiv

Donkey Kong Bananza Is Satisfyingly Smashing Madness

Summers are about big, fun, mind-numbing movies. Great escapes in the best of ways. I need that right now, and maybe you do too. I'm happy to say that Donkey Kong Bananza is here to whisk you off to multilevel worlds of satisfyingly smashing madness, to cheer you up and give you an excuse to punch the heck out of things. It's a game my 12-year-old son has loved playing along with me, although I've had to find ways to wrestle the game back to play for myself. I was wowed by Bananza during an ear

Ether and trading stocks take the crypto spotlight as Congress passes historic stablecoin bill

Ether and other crypto related stocks climbed to end the week as the GENIUS Act heads to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. Bitcoin and its proxies took a breather. The price of ether was last higher by 3.6% at $3,558.68, according to Coin Metrics, trading at highs not seen since January. On Thursday, ETFs tracking the price of ether saw daily inflows top those of bitcoin ETFs for the first time ever. The funds logged $602 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock's iShares Et

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the premium smartwatch I prefer - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways The Apple Watch Ultra 2 features a rugged design that's ideal for adventurists, available now for $779. It has a gorgeous 49mm watch face that gets plenty bright for outdoor use. The bulky design won't be everyone's cup of tea. View now at Amazon The multitude of upgrades, from its tough exterior to a wide array of features, allow the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to deliver the definitive smartwatch experience. Also: Prime Day is over, but some of our favorite deals are still li

Nintendo’s slow drip of Switch 2 games is a feature, not a bug

When Nintendo first announced the Switch 2’s slate of launch titles, people were very quick to cry foul about how few original, exclusive games the company had lined up for its latest console. There were ports from other systems and updated versions of original Switch games. But Mario Kart World was the Switch 2’s only major new exclusive title, which, for some, put a further damper on a launch that was already mired in confusion about pricing and game key cards. Back in April when Nintendo fir

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

I swapped my Apple Watch Ultra for this big-screen Garmin that's easier to read

ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Venu X1 is available in two color options for $799.99. The big 2-inch display is fantastic, the LED flashlight is brilliant, the thin case and light band make it a joy to wear, and the calculator now has a tip button. The always-on mode reduces battery life significantly, the watch is expensive, and dual-band GPS is not installed. $799.99 at Amazon $799.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices I've been using Garmin sports watches for over a decade and have prett

Trump's firing of Democratic FTC commissioner was unlawful, judge rules

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, one of the Democratic FTC Commissioners President Trump had fired back in March, said she looks forward to getting back to work. US District Judge Loren AliKhan has just ruled that her removal from the agency was "unlawful and without legal effect" and that she was still a "rightful member" of the commission. The judge explained that the firings violated protections that prevent a president from unilaterally removing officials at independent agencies. In her statement a

The best Apple Watch of 2025: Here's the best smartwatch for you

An Apple Watch isn't just an accessory or an excuse for a second screen around your wrist. After a year of testing out the Apple Watch, I've found it to be a helpful sleep tracker, the world's most convenient timer for when my hands are dirty in the kitchen, a phone-free text or call receiver/sender, a dumbphone, and an exercise motivator and mid-workout monitor. Also: I turned my Apple Watch into a dumbphone with this quick fix The Apple Watch started out as a sleek fitness tracker and has ev

This Android wearable lasts for days, and left my Samsung Galaxy Watch in the dust

ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus Watch 3 normally retails for $350. Its long-lasting battery, durability, rotating digital crown, and superb design make this a compelling smartwatch. However, the OHealth app needs some work, workout data screens are limited, and ECG measurements are not supported. View now at OnePlus After the original OnePlus Watch failed in 2021, the company hit it out of the park with the OnePlus Watch 2. Users, like myself, have been very happy with the Watch 2, but did

This physical Clicks keyboard is the Pixel 9 upgrade I didn't know I needed

ZDNET's key takeaways The Clicks Keyboard for Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro is available for $139. The keyboard supports native Android shortcuts, has a dedicated Gemini button, and supports data pass-through However,it only comes in black, shortcuts can't be customized, and there is no Clicks for the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL. View now at Clicks In early 2024, a couple of my longtime buddies in the mobile tech world launched Clicks, a company that makes physical QWERTY keyboard accessories for the iP

TCP-in-UDP Solution (eBPF)

The MPTCP protocol is complex, mainly to be able to survive on the Internet where middleboxes such as NATs, firewalls, IDS or proxies can modify parts of the TCP packets. Worst case scenario, an MPTCP connection should fallback to “plain” TCP. Today, such fallbacks are rarer than before – probably because MPTCP has been used since 2013 on millions of Apple smartphones worldwide – but they can still exist, e.g. on some mobile networks using Performance Enhancing Proxies (PEPs) where MPTCP connect

We Sure Watched a Lot of Old Netflix Hits in the First Half of the Year

Netflix released its biannual viewership report on Thursday, ahead of its second-quarter earnings call. The findings represent engagement numbers for the first six months of 2025, which equate to about 99% of what was watched between January and June. The hit TV series Adolescence and the action film Back in Action, which starred Jamie Foxx (in his first on-screen role since his hospitalization) and Cameron Diaz, topped the charts. Surprisingly, some Netflix originals released in 2023 and earli

Nintendo Switch 2 account bans continue: warning after buying old copy of Bayo 3

A Switch 2 owner has had their console “restricted by Nintendo” after installing a Switch game they bought on the used market. Quinn Nelson, the creator behind popular YouTube channel Snazzy Labs, fell foul to the long arm of Nintendo law, and now assumes the “old copy of Bayo 3 on eBay” they bought must have been dumped/ripped by its previous owner and got flagged by big N’s anti-piracy servers. PSA: be EXTREMELY careful buying used Nintendo Switch games. Bought an old copy of Bayo 3 on eBay a