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CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
Prime Video Offers Limited-Time Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus Bundle
The streaming package costs $20 a month.

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Apple Launches New All-in-One Apple Business Platform for Device Management, Email, and Customer Engagement (Mac Rumors)

CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
OpenAI Has a New GPT-5.4-Cyber Model. Here's Why You Can't Use It
A scaled-up version of OpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber program appears to be OpenAI's response to Anthropic's Project Glasswing.

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In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model—and Strategy (Wired News)

CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
The Memory Shortage Strikes Again, This Time With Rising Microsoft Surface Prices
Microsoft's Surface laptops are now priced higher than some of the best laptops on the market.

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Microsoft Raises Prices for All Surface PCs, Making Them More Expensive Than Equivalent Macs (Mac Rumors)

EngadgetApr 14, 2026
Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini
Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbot, then skip on past this download. For those of you who are heavy Gemini users, though, this could mean a simpler and more integrated experience on Windows machines. 

Once installed, you can pull up the app's search bar with the Alt Space shortcut. Queries typed into this open-ended search box can hunt down information from the web like typical Google search, where AI Mode will be enabled for an extra layer of artificial intelligence for follow-up questions or a deeper dive down a rabbit hole. But the app isn't limited to web search. It can delve into your computer's files, other installed apps or Google Drive files to retrieve information. Screen sharing is also built into the app, which enables using Google Lens to conduct AI-powered searches on content displayed on your monitor. 

The app is rolling out globally today in English. Interestingly, this hasn't been gated to the most recent Windows 11, but it does require a machine running at least Windows 10.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/googles-new-windows-app-is-yet-another-way-to-access-gemini-214000564.html?src=rss


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Google Is About to Punish Websites for That Annoying Browser Back Button Trick (CNET News)

CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
I Used to Tell People to Skip Wi-Fi 7 Routers. CNET's Lab Testing Changed My Mind
I used CNET's lab test data to calculate the cost-per-megabit for each router generation. The results showed me I was wrong about the value of Wi-Fi 7 routers.

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Best Wi-Fi 7 Routers for 2026: Future-Proof Your Home Network With These Top Models (CNET Most Popular Products)

CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
Your Old Fridge Is Costing You. Here's How Much Energy a New Model Saves Each Year
I did the math to see how much a new fridge saves compared to a 10-year-old model, and how long it'll take to pay back the upfront cost.

GizmodoApr 14, 2026
FCC Exempts Netgear from Foreign-Made Router Ban for Some Reason
It's not clear why this is happening.

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FCC Grants Netgear Conditional Approval For Routers (SlashDot)
FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US (Engadget)

SlashDotApr 14, 2026
Chrome Now Lets You Turn AI Prompts Into Repeatable 'Skills'


New York Times TechApr 14, 2026
Like Anthropic, OpenAI Will Share Latest Technology Only With Trusted Companies
The maker of ChatGPT announced the limited release of GPT-5.4-Cyber, a technology designed to find security holes in software.

Mac RumorsApr 14, 2026
Apple Removes Freecash App From App Store After Months of Data Harvesting
Apple removed scam app Freecash from the App Store this week after the app spent months harvesting data from iPhone users, reports TechCrunch.


CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
Amazon Leo Boosts Its Race With Starlink, With a Deal to Connect iPhones
Amazon has acquired satellite service provider Globalstar in its plan to provide connectivity services in 2028.

Wired NewsApr 14, 2026
Telegram Is Still Hosting a Sanctioned $21 Billion Crypto Scammer Black Market
The UK designated Xinbi Guarantee as an enabler of crypto scammers and human trafficking weeks ago. Telegram is still hosting it in plain sight.

GizmodoApr 14, 2026
The OpenAI-Anthropic Cold War Comes to Illinois
A proxy war in the Land of Lincoln.

New York Times TechApr 14, 2026
Amazon Buys Globalstar for $10.8 Billion, Movingto Expand Its Satellite Internet Service
The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.

Yahoo TechnologyApr 14, 2026
Bitcoin jumps to $74,000, but Wall Street is 'cautious' crypto bear market isn't over


eWeekApr 14, 2026
Humanoid Robot Hype Meets an 88% Household Task Fail Rate
Stanford's AI Index says humanoid robots still fail 88% of household tasks, exposing a wide gap between lab gains and the reality of home use.

The post Humanoid Robot Hype Meets an 88% Household Task Fail Rate appeared first on eWEEK.



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GizmodoApr 14, 2026
Missouri Town Council Approves Data Center. A Week Later, Voters Fire Half of Council
The people of Festus, Missouri have made their voices heard on the whole data center issue.

CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, April 15
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 15.

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 15, #569 (CNET Most Popular Products)

CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban: One Popular Brand Just Got the First Exemption
Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications Commission ban means for your home network.

CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2026: Our Top Picks After Testing Range and Speed
If you want to completely eliminate dead zones in your home, upgrading to a full-fledged mesh system is the best option. We lab-tested these mesh routers to see which had the best range and speeds.

SlashDotApr 14, 2026
Audit Finds Google, Microsoft, and Meta Still Tracking Users After Opt-Out


CNET NewsApr 14, 2026
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 15 #773
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 15, No. 773.

Major GeeksApr 14, 2026
K-Lite Codec Pack Update 19.6.7 Build 2026-04-14
K-Lite Codec Pack Update is a free cumulative update for the latest version of the popular K-Lite Codec Packs. [License: Freeware | Requires: 11|10|8|7 | Size: 10 MB ]

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ResearchBuzzApr 14, 2026
Twitch, xAI Water, Google Play, More: Tuesday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, April 14, 2026
TWEAKS AND UPDATES Tubefilter: For the first time, Twitch opens sponsored campaigns (and their revenue) to Affiliates. "The Amazon-owned platform does something unique with sponsored content: It offers open-invitation campaigns, where brands […]

Yahoo TechnologyApr 14, 2026
Bezos strikes $11bn satellite deal to rival Musk


Yahoo TechnologyApr 14, 2026
A Look Back at Vertical Software Stocks' Q4 Earnings: Toast (NYSE:TOST) Vs The Rest Of The Pack


Mac RumorsApr 14, 2026
Apple Watch Earth Day and International Dance Day Activity Challenges Launching Later This Month
Apple has two new Apple Watch activity challenges coming up, celebrating Earth Day and International Dance Day. The Earth Day activity challenge will launch on Wednesday, April 22, while the Dance Day challenge will take place a week later on Wednesday, April 29.


Yahoo TechnologyApr 14, 2026
Productivity Software Stocks Q4 Teardown: Atlassian (NASDAQ:TEAM) Vs The Rest


EngadgetApr 14, 2026
Chrome Skills let you save your favorite Gemini prompts for easy access
Gemini in Chrome is about to get a small but handy upgrade. Starting today, Google is rolling out a feature it calls Skills to Chrome on desktop. Skills allow you to save your favorite Gemini in Chrome prompts for quick access, thereby making it easier and faster to repeat certain tasks. For instance, Google suggests you could use one saved prompt to get Gemini to calculate how much protein there could be in a new recipe you found online. Another Skill can make it easier to do a side-by-side spec comparison of a few different products you're looking at across multiple tabs.      

You can save prompts you want to use again directly from Gemini in Chrome's chat history. To use a saved prompt, type forward slash or click the plus button and select the Skill you want to use. To help people get started, Google is providing a set of ready-to-go prompts you can use to save time on common workflows or as a jumping off point for your own Skills. Skills you save are available on any version of Chrome for desktop where you're signed into your account, though for the time being, Google is only rolling out the feature to people who have their browser language set to US English. 

Gemini in Chrome, like its other AI tools, has become a major area of focus for Google in recent months. At the start of the year, the company rolled out an update that saw the addition of a dedicated Gemini sidebar to Chrome and access to Nano Banana image generation directly from said sidebar. More recently, Google began rolling out Gemini in Chrome to


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CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
The Best Eco-Friendly Smart Home Upgrades for Earth Day
These new devices aren't just Earth-friendly. They can also save you money on energy bills while giving you more control than ever.

GizmodoApr 14, 2026
Amazon Acquires Major Satellite Operator as It Ramps Up Fight to Beat Elon Musk's Starlink
Amazon's acquisition also inks a partnership with Apple.

Major GeeksApr 14, 2026
Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility (WinUtil) 26.04.14 Pre-Release / 26.04.02
Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility (WinUtil) is a versatile PowerShell script that streamlines the management of your operating system. As a lightweight tool, it enables users to efficiently handle a variety of system settings and tweaks and to install multiple applications with a single click. [License: Open Source | Requires: 11|10 | Size: 701 KB ]

EngadgetApr 14, 2026
Amazon buys the satellite internet company behind Apple's SOS system
Amazon has today announced it is merging with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to bolster Leo, its Starlink rival. Globalstar isn't a household name but you do know its work, as it provides Apple's emergency satellite connectivity for compatible iPhones and Watches. In a statement, Amazon says the deal will grow Leo's space-based footprint and enable direct-to-device service for its burgeoning satellite network.

An interesting wrinkle is Apple owns 20 percent of Globalstar, which it bought for $1.5 billion in 2024, but that didn't get a mention. Instead, the release says Amazon and Apple have agreed Leo will "power satellite services for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models." And that this support will continue as Leo's network evolves, as well as collaborating "with Apple on future satellite services using Amazon Leo's expanded satellite network."

The release adds Leo's direct-to-device service won't start until 2028, and the deal itself isn't expected to close until 2027. That is, of course, unless Amazon doesn't placate the FCC into extending its deadline to get more satellites into orbit before July 2026. At present, the company needs to have 1,600 satellites in orbit by that deadline, but only expects to have around 700 actually up in the heavens and working by then.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/amazon-buys-the-satellite-internet-company-behind-apples-sos-system-130150744.html?src=rss


CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
An Expert's Warning: Stop Filling Your Detergent Cap to the Top
What are some of your biggest laundry faux pas? We asked an expert.

ResearchBuzzApr 14, 2026
Michigan Firearm Injury Data, Hawaii Coastal Areas, OpenAI, More: Tuesday ResearchBuzz, April 14, 2026
NEW RESOURCES University of Michigan: Michigan firearm injury data now available in near real-time. "Through a new and nearly real-time system developed at the University of Michigan, injury prevention practitioners, public health […]

CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
The Best Smart Devices That Work With Amazon Alexa and Alexa Plus in 2026
We've been testing Echos and Alexa devices for years, up through the Alexa Plus AI. Here are the gadgets that work best with the Amazon voice assistant.

CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
SharkNinja's New $499 Vacuum Flexes Under Furniture and Can Auto-Empty
The vacuum bends around furniture, and SharkNinja says its dock can hold debris for 45 days.

CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
A Garmin Trademark Filing Hints at a New Whoop-Like Wearable
Between a product page leak and a trademark filing, Garmin seems to be cooking up a new recovery-tracking wearable.

Mac RumorsApr 14, 2026
Samsung's U.S. Price Increases Add to Concerns About Rising Apple Device Costs
Samsung raised the prices of several of its smartphones and tablets in the United States overnight, likely due to increasing costs caused by ongoing memory shortages.


CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 14, 2026
36 Print Hours With BambuLab's X2D Reveals Something New Alongside Something Old
Bambu Lab's latest 3D printer isn't about chasing the fastest prints. It's about making smart choices.

Wired NewsApr 13, 2026
You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress
Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you'd actually do with it remains open.

Yahoo TechnologyApr 13, 2026
Q4 Earnings Highs And Lows: Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS) Vs The Rest Of The Vertical Software Stocks


EngadgetApr 13, 2026
Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds
Many countries are pursuing social media bans for anyone under 16, but a recent poll is putting the effectiveness of such laws into question. The Molly Rose Foundation, a charity organization that focuses on preventing online harm, recently published a study that polled 1,050 Australian children between ages 12 and 15 in March. The study's results showed that 61 percent of those between 12 and 15 who previously had access to affected social media platforms still have one or more active accounts.

Australia made a first-in-the-world decision to ban social media for those under 16 years old, beginning on December 10. While it's only been a few months since the ban went into effect, the foundation's poll concluded that the ban doesn't have a "clear positive or negative impact on children's wellbeing." The study also noted that 70 percent of children trying to get on restricted platforms said that it was easy to get around the ban.

"These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the


ResearchBuzzApr 10, 2026
Hawaii Storm Relief, The White Book, Claude Code, More: Friday ResearchBuzz, April 10, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Hawaii News Now: New website connects those affected by Kona low storms to rebuilding help. "The Department of Planning and Permitting announced Tuesday the launch of the Rebuild Donation Match […]

EngadgetApr 10, 2026
Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitor
Whoop, the makers of a screen-free fitness tracker of the same name, could soon have some competition. Fitbit teased its take on a Whoop-style band with the help of Steph Curry at the end of March, and based on a trademark filing spotted by Gadgets & Wearables, Garmin appears to be working on its own band that tracks similar health metrics.

This new Garmin wearable, called "CIRQA" in the trademark filing submitted in February, is designed to measure "the body's physical parameters and other physiological data, bio-signals, and bodily behavior." That could broadly describe the smartwatches and fitness trackers Garmin already sells. But the CIRQA apparently goes further, by also measuring "recovery from physical and emotional stress, human alertness level, and performance," a set of more granular, wellness-focused features that could bring the unreleased wearable into the same ballpark as a Whoop.

Garmin accidentally leaked that it was working on a new wearable via a hastily removed store page in January, Android Authority reports. While some phantom web pages and a trademark do not guarantee Garmin is working on a new device, or that the band will be screen-free in the same way the Whoop is. If the company is preparing a competitor, though, the timing makes sense. Where other devices try to split the difference between tracking biometrics and offering real-time information or other smartwatch features, Whoop is decidedly data-first. Its wearables monitor as much information


Mac RumorsApr 08, 2026
Apple Now Selling Parts for Seven New Devices Unveiled Last Month
Launched in 2022, Apple's self-service repair program provides customers with access to genuine parts, tools, and manuals to repair select iPhones, iPads, Macs, Studio Displays, and Beats Pill speakers. Apple says the program is "intended for individuals who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices."


PC World Latest NewsOct 15, 2025
Score this speedy 3-port Anker USB-C charger with cable for 30% off

This tiny power adapter features three ports: two USB-C and one USB-A. The USB-C ports are faster, each delivering up to 70W of charging, which will juice up your phone in under an hour and is even fast enough to power many laptops, including MacBooks. That's only when the USB-C ports are used on their own, though. When multiple are being used, the 70W total gets split up. (The USB-A maxes out at 33W, by the way.)

Apart from being able to charge three devices at once, what I love about this wall plug is that it's compact with foldable prongs. It fits easily into pockets and bags, and you can take it with you while traveling without worrying that it'll get damaged or scuff up anything else. And don't forget that it comes with a free USB-C cable that's capable of handling the fast charging power of this power block.

This is a must-have for anyone, so don't miss out on this deal. Get this Anker Nano USB-C charger block with cable for $34.99 before this discount expires! It's the best price we've ever seen for it.

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TechCrunchJan 08, 2022
GameStop jumps after report on NFT trading hub, crypto pact
 

A GameStop Inc. store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., May 24, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Shares of GameStop Corp (GME.N) rose on Friday after  the video game retailer announced plans to expand its non-fungible token (NFT) market and partner with crypto companies.
The company's shares soared last year as they were at the center of a battle between small i


CNN TechnologySep 11, 2018
Sprint T-Mobile merger just got hit with a delay
The FCC just requested more time to review the proposed merger between Sprint and T-Mobile.
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