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CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
These Noise-Canceling Earbuds Are Up There With Apple's AirPods 4, and They're a Third of the Price Right Now
The Earfun Air Pro 4 passive noise-canceling earbuds offer everything I need in headphones, and with a limited-time deal, they're down to $56.

CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
Refi Rates Rise Amid Early Signs of Tariff-Fueled Price Growth: Refinance Rates, July 15, 2025
While today's inflation data didn't overshoot market expectations, it's enough to keep Fed rate cuts on hold for another month.

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Mortgage Rates Rise As Inflation Picks Up Again: Today's Rates, July 15, 2025 (CNET Most Popular Products)

SlashDotJul 15, 2025
Japan Sets New Internet Speed Record, Surpassing Average US Broadband Speeds By 4 Million Times


Mac RumorsJul 15, 2025
Here's When to Expect the iOS 26 Public Beta
Apple previously announced that a public beta of iOS 26 would be available in July, and now a more specific timeframe has surfaced.


CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
Best Internet Providers in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville has fast and affordable internet available. Our experts found best providers for your needs.

Mac RumorsJul 15, 2025
Foldable iPhone Said to Feature 'Crease-Free' Display — Here's How
Samsung Display will supply Apple with "crease-free" displays for its long-rumored foldable iPhone, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.


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Here's Everything You Need to Know About Satellite Connectivity in Phones (CNET News)

Mac RumorsJul 15, 2025
AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid and Hearing Test Features Expand to New Countries
Apple is bringing the AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Tests and Hearing Aid functionality to multiple new countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.


Yahoo TechnologyJul 15, 2025
Apple is investing $500 million in a US maker of rare earth magnets, and the company's stock is soaring


GizmodoJul 15, 2025
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.


Mac RumorsJul 15, 2025
Apple Announces $500 Million Commitment to Buying American Magnets
Apple today announced a $500 million multi-year commitment to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed by MP Materials, at a state-of-the-art factory in Fort Worth, Texas. Apple said the commitment is part of its overall pledge to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. within the next four years, which it announced in February.


SlashDotJul 15, 2025
NIST Ion Clock Sets New Record for Most Accurate Clock in the World


CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
How We Test Products and Services
Our reviews provide expert, unbiased advice you can trust. Here's how we do it.

PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
Japan destroys internet speed record with new fiber optic technology

That's around 350,000 times faster than the average US fixed broadband internet connection, which was around 289 Mbps according to Speedtest as of May 2025. At this new record-breaking speed, you could download the entire Netflix library in under a second.

Fiber optics with 19 cores The key to the record is a new optical fiber with 19 cores, which are installed in a cable with a diameter of just 0.125 millimeters (the standard size for existing networks). Compared to conventional cables with one core, this fiber transmits 19 times more data with minimal data loss due to uniform light conduction. For transmission over the 1,120-mile distance—comparable to New York to Chicago—the signal was amplified 21 times.

The new record more than doubles the previous year's figure of 50,250 GB/s. In 2023, the NICT team achieved similar speeds but only over a third of the distance. Advances in signal amplification and reduction of data loss are what made this new range possible.

Compatible with existing fiber optic cables The technology could meet the growing demand for data worldwide, as data volumes have been increasing by about 50 percent annually according


CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
Can NAD Plus Supplements Really Reverse Aging? We Talked to Doctors Learn More About These Trendy Supplements
NAD plus is a popular supplement lauded for its reported anti-aging benefits, but does it really work? We asked the experts. Here's what they said about the potential upsides and risks.

GizmodoJul 15, 2025
Nvidia CEO Meets With Trump and Secures Permission to Sell AI Chips in China Again


The Nvidia CEO has been criss-crossing the globe to shake the right hands.


GizmodoJul 15, 2025
Praise and Addiction Fears: Musk's AI Girlfriend Sparks Fierce Debate


Grok's new "Companions" feature taps into waifu culture, emotional dependency, and viral fandom.


Yahoo TechnologyJul 15, 2025
Nvidia stock eyes fresh record with AI chipmaker set to resume sales in China after US ban


CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
Move Over, Telsa Powerwall. EcoFlow Says This New Battery Is Better for Disaster-Prone Areas
EcoFlow's new Ocean Pro is a home power backup designed for homeowners in disaster-prone states and meant to challenge Tesla's Powerwall.

GizmodoJul 15, 2025
Elon Musk Turns His AI Into a Flirty Anime Girlfriend


From Hitler apologist to anime waifu: Musk's xAI debuts "Companions" in a whiplash-inducing pivot.


Washington Post TechJul 15, 2025
Nvidia says Trump administration lifts ban on AI chip sales to China
Washington has been concerned China could use Nvidia's chips to get a jump on the U.S. in high-tech fields, particularly when it comes to artificial intelligence.

SlashDotJul 15, 2025
Microsoft Has a New Trick To Improve Laptop Battery Life On Windows


Yahoo TechnologyJul 15, 2025
Factbox-Big US investments announced at Trump's tech and AI summit


PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
Logitech's ultra-compact MX Keys Mini keyboard is 30% off, today only

The MX Keys Mini is essentially the PC equivalent of Apple's Magic Keyboard, but it's better because almost anything is better than the Magic Keyboard. It's a 60% super-slim keyboard with both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless, multi-device pairing, and some options for layout customization via Logitech's desktop software. You can read my full review of the MX Keys Mini for more details.

This isn't the absolute most recent model of the MX Keys design, but the only real difference is that the newer MX Keys S is a little quieter. That said, the MX Keys isn't exactly a noisy mechanical design in the first place, so if you want to save a lot of money on a stylish keyboard, this is a perfect way to do so. Oh, and apparently there isn't an S variant of the mini version of the keyboard… so there ya go.

This is one of Woot's old-fashioned daily deals, and it's a new (not refurbished) model. It'll only be on sale today only, July 15th, until midnight US Central time. And it might go out of stock well before then, s


PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
Save $440 on the best Samsung and Google phones and 50% on Mint Mobile Unlimited

So, what does Mint Mobile have planned? First of all, you can save up to $440 on one of the best smartphones out there. All these phones have amazing screens, great battery life, are blazing fast, and have cameras that will capture jaw-dropping photos.

Second of all, Mint Mobile is offering 50% off two years of Unlimited. Basically, you're going to use the service for free for a full year. In total, you'll pay a mere $360 for the whole thing which is impressively low.

So what phones can you get with $440 off? The very best, of course. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is usually available for $800, but you can get it for a mere $360 right now. Next one up, the Samsung Galaxy S25 usually costs a round $1,000, but you can get it for $560 at Mint Mobile.

Samsung's $1,100 Galaxy S25 Edge can now be purchased for $660, while the absolutely impressive S25 Ultra is down to $860 from its $1,300 MSRP.

If you'd rather get the Google Pixel 9 and the clean Android, know that this $800 phone is also available for $360. That's a really low price for such a stellar phone.

So there you go, the best chance to get a fantastic new phone and two years of Mint Mobile Unlimited for the price of one. This deal lasts through August 28th or while supplies last, so hurry up!



CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
MLB All Star Game 2025: Start Time, Starting Lineups and How to Watch for Free
Baseball's brightest stars are in Atlanta for tonight's Midsummer Classic. Check out the lineups for the National and American League squads and find out how you can watch for free no matter where you live.

CNET How ToJul 15, 2025
Can't Touch Your Toes? You Aren't Alone. Here's How to Improve Your Flexibility
Check out these four tips for everyone of all ages and get on the road to a more mobile, flexible you.

Mac RumorsJul 15, 2025
iPhone 17 Models Likely to Support 25W Wireless Third-Party Chargers
Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 models are likely to support up to 25W wireless charging using a variety of third-party MagSafe charging accessories, thanks to compatibility with the next-generation Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard.


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Can Apple Actually Make a Foldable iPhone With a ‘Crease-Free' Display? (Gizmodo)

Major GeeksJul 15, 2025
Google Translate - Side Panel 4.7.4
Google Translate - Side Panel Chrome extension allows you to translate text easily while browsing the web. This extension will enable you to translate any text on the webpage, whether it's an article, a comment, or a caption. [License: Freeware | Requires: 11|10|8|7|Linux|macOS | Size: 4 MB ]

PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
This premium Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is rarely this cheap!

You might scoff at the potential of mini PCs given how small they are, but that's far from the truth. At least with the UM870 Slim, you're getting a brilliant device that packs great performance between its AMD Ryzen 7 8745H CPU, chunky 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and fast 1TB SSD for quick file transfers and app loads. That's more than enough for a responsive Windows 11 experience through work and leisure tasks.

And while the UM870 Slim lacks a dedicated graphics card, it does have AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics, which is good enough for some light gaming. (I have the same in my own mini PC and it works just fine for World of Warcraft!) It's also able to power up to three high-def monitors: two 8K@60Hz via HDMI 2.1 and USB4, one 4K@60Hz via DisplayPort 1.4. There are plenty of other ports too, including high-speed USB-A ports, a 2.5G LAN port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Don't miss out on the Minisforum UM870 Slim for $479.90 on Amazon! This rare 20% discount won't stick around forever.

Save 20% on this powerful mini PC from a premium brandBuy now at Amazon


PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
Windows 11 battens down security with new admin rights check feature

In a deeper dive via this Windows IT Pro blog post, we're told that Administrator Protection kicks in whenever you want to do anything that requires administrator privileges, such as install software, change system settings, or access sensitive data. To do any of that, you'll need to authenticate via Windows Hello on demand (which means setting up and using your fingerprint, face scan, or PIN code).



CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
The Promise of Li-Fi Technology: What Is It and Can It Change the Future of the Internet?
Li-Fi technology harnesses the power of light. Can it change the way you connect to the internet?

Yahoo TechnologyJul 15, 2025
Trump joins tech and energy executives amid AI push


CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
This Cheap Pantry Staple Gets Even the Crustiest Cast-Iron Clean Without Harming It
Harsh soap can strip you cast-iron of its slick surface. This kitchen staple lifts even the stickiest stains without doing any damage.

PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
I hate Windows 11 a little less because of this free, tiny app

I've previously tried various remedies for this thorn in the side of my PC experience, but Microsoft has patched and updated Windows often enough that they've all stopped working. I eventually gave up and resolved to leave the Start menu hobbled by Microsoft's over-eager branding, even though I'd much rather use the tools I chose for myself (Vivaldi as my browser and DuckDuckGo as my search engine).

Such things are sent to try us. By Microsoft, specifically. Which shouldn't be poking its nose into how individual users want to use the operating systems we've paid for. I'm not bitter, no, why do you ask?

But a recent Windows laptop purchase—this one, in fact, yes, sometimes we jump on our own deal posts, too!—bro


CNET How ToJul 15, 2025
2026 Social Security COLA Predictions: How Much More Money Will You Get Next Year?
What will the 2026 COLA be? Here's what the experts are predicting.

PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
BulletVPN shuts down, throwing lifetime subscribers under the bus

The service was based in Estonia and had been in operation since 2015. Up until last month, it had been offering lifetime VPN subscriptions to users for only $39. However, in a message on its homepage titled, "BulletVPN End of Life," the company announced that the VPN service would no longer be available.

This adds to a growing number of controversies surrounding lifetime subscriptions in the ever-changing VPN market. Just in May of this year, VPNSecure suddenly cut all lifetime subscriptions after being sold to new owners.

To stand out in a crowded market, many smaller VPN providers, such as BulletVPN, offer lifetime subscriptions with cheap prices in order to attract new customers. Unfortunately, these deals can often turn sour if the VPN service goes out of business—which is often the case for smaller VPN providers in the cut-throat industry.

In a statement on its website the company wrote, "This decision was made after careful consideration of various factors, including shifts in market demand, evolving technology requirements, and sustainability of operations."



CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 15, #499
Find hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 15. (It might help if you participated in 4H.)

CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
The Perseids Meteor Shower Brings Bright Fireballs to the Skies, Starting This Week
During its peak, you may see upwards of 50 to 100 meteors per hour if you're in a place where it's dark enough.

CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations
You'll be able to discuss real-time emergencies and local news with your neighbors before turning to a bot for recommendations.

CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
Grounded 2 and These Other Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon
Game Pass subscribers will also be able to play the new horror game Abiotic Factor.

GizmodoJul 15, 2025
A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer


The deep-space optical communication link could revolutionize how scientists communicate with spacecraft as they explore the solar system.


CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
Netflix Expands Zach Snyder's Rebel Moon Series With Blood Line Game
Even if you haven't seen the films, you can enjoy this new Netflix game.

PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
Modernized Commodore 64 remake with 99% compatibility coming soon

If you're brimming with nostalgia for those C64 days, or if you've never used one but always wished you could've, then here's some good news for you: the Commodore 64 is being remade and re-released later this year, reports Techspot. The new model is based on the AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA processor and supports modern tech like HDMI, USB, and Wi-Fi.

According to Techspot, the remade Commodore 64 promises 99 percent software compatibility with its hardware emulation, which means you'll be able to play more than 10,000 C64 games if desired.

If you want one, you can pre-order now via Commodore with a "no quibble money-back guarantee" for a full refund if you ever change your mind. The standard price is $349, but there's an early bird special that lets you snag one for $299 if you're quick—and if you buy two, you can g


CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 15, 2025
You Need Sunlight More Than You Think. 5 Surprising Ways the Sun Can Boost Your Health
It turns out that soaking up the sun can benefit your health in a few key ways.

CNET NewsJul 15, 2025
Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung Display for First Foldable iPhone Screens
Screen mass production is supposed to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, so the foldable iPhone can go on sale in 2026.

PC World Latest NewsJul 15, 2025
5 sure-fire signs you need a new gaming mouse

If you've had it for years, like I've had my trusty Razer Cobra Pro, there's a familiar safe feeling you get from it in games that's hard to let go of, too. A new mouse can feel awkward and put you off your best game.

While that may be so, a gaming mouse is meant to be a precision tool, and if your old familiar mouse isn't living up to expectations you're also not going to perform at your best. But how can you tell if it's time for an upgrade? These five signs will tell you.

1. It has button issues You'll know your buttons aren't working properly if they're unresponsive or slower to actuate than normal, or if the clicks aren't smooth like they used to be (i.e. the buttons feel hard to press), or you experience double-clicking that happens unintentionally, or your macros don't work.

If those things are hard to pinpoint, you can take


Yahoo TechnologyJul 15, 2025
Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts


Mac RumorsJul 15, 2025
Win for Apple as EU Backs Down on Digital Services Tax
The European Commission appears to have reversed its plans to impose a significant digital tax on large technology companies, including Apple.


Washington Post TechJul 14, 2025
Personal views of Elon Musk loom large in jury selection for Tesla trial
Tesla faces trial in Miami over a fatal 2019 crash involving a distracted driver using the car's Autopilot technology. A woman died, and her boyfriend was gravely injured.

CNET NewsJul 14, 2025
The FDA Just Approved a New Blue Food Dye. Is It an Allergen?
Gardenia (genipin) blue is the fourth natural food color additive the FDA has approved this year, but how is it made?

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iPhone 17 Colors: Rumor Has It This Familiar Hue Could Be Limited to Just One iPhone Model (CNET Most Popular Products)

CNET NewsJul 14, 2025
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 15
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 15.

GizmodoJul 14, 2025
The Casino Social Media PlatformThat Wants to ‘Kill' Facebook and TikTok


A little known crypto platform just made history raising $600 million in minutes with a bold plan to dethrone social media titans.


ResearchBuzzJul 14, 2025
Big Data Rescue, Philadelphia Recycling, BLACKPINK, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, July 14, 2025
NEW RESOURCES NextGov: Inside efforts to capture federal data after ‘the big takedown'. "[Denice] Ross, who's now a senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists, is one of the people behind […]

SlashDotJul 14, 2025
Google Plans To Combine ChromeOS and Android Into Single Platform


CNET NewsJul 14, 2025
Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page Out of the Apple Playbook
The eventual unification should help Google-based devices run more in concert with each other

Mac RumorsJul 14, 2025
iPhone's Car Key Feature Set to Improve as Apple Tests Digital Key 4.0
In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles with select iPhone and Apple Watch models. The feature is based on the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)'s Digital Key specification, which will be receiving an upgrade soon, according to an announcement today.


ResearchBuzzJul 14, 2025
CivicRadius Search, Arkansas Child Care, Gmail, More: Monday ResearchBuzz, July 14, 2025
NEW RESOURCES Calishat: CivicRadius Search: Find Gov Web Sites On a Map And Search Them Via Google. "Recently I learned (via experimenting and mucking around) how to use APIs to enhance datasets. […]

CNET NewsJul 14, 2025
From Outer Space to Your Router: Here's How Satellite Internet Gets You Online
Starlink has been a game-changer for satellite internet. Here's how it works.

Mac RumorsJul 12, 2025
New Apple TV Expected Later This Year With These New Features
A new Apple TV is expected to be released later this year, and a handful of new features and changes have been rumored for the device.


Mac RumorsJul 10, 2025
Meta Offered Apple AI Executive Over $200 Million to Leave
Meta offered one of Apple's top artificial intelligence executives over $200 million to lure him away from the company, Bloomberg reports.


New York Times TechJul 09, 2025
X Chief Linda Yaccarino Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform
Linda Yaccarino, whom Elon Musk hired to run X in 2023, grappled with the challenges the company faced after Mr. Musk took over.

ResearchBuzzJul 07, 2025
Online Museum Of Battery-Operated Toys, Transylvania Times, Twitter, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, July 7, 2025
NEW RESOURCES New-to-me, from Neatorama: Discover MOBOTOYS: the Online Museum Of Battery-Operated Toys. "Check out the extensive collection of 20th century toys that move, light up, and play music or speak, thanks […]

NPR Topics: Research NewsMay 26, 2025
To explore deep space, scientists say we'll need better clocks. Here's why
Happy Memorial Day, Short Wavers! This holiday, we bring you a meditation on time ... and clocks. There are hundreds of atomic clocks in orbit right now, perched on satellites all over Earth. We depend on them for GPS location, Internet timing, stock trading and even space navigation. In today's encore episode, hosts Emily Kwong and Regina G. Barber learn how to build a better clock. In order to do that, they ask: How do atomic clocks really work, anyway? What makes a clock precise? And how could that process be improved for even greater accuracy?

- For more about Holly's Optical Atomic Strontium Ion Clock, check out the OASIC project on NASA's website.
- For more about the Longitude Problem, check out Dava Sobel's book, Longitude.

Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

Have questions or story ideas? Let us know by emailing shortwave@npr.org!


EngadgetMay 05, 2025
Gears of War is coming to PlayStation for the first time on August 26
Yet another high-profile Xbox franchise is making the leap to PlayStation. While Halo isn't yet making the transition, Gears of War is about to join the likes of Forza Horizon 5 in crossing the divide. Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the first game in the series from 2006, is coming to PS5, PC (on the Xbox PC app and Steam) and, naturally, Xbox Series X/S on August 26. However, it's not making its way to Nintendo Switch 2, at least for the time being.

The game costs $40, though it will also be on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one. Those who bought the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before the remaster announcement will get a free upgrade. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will also be able to play the third-person shooter on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

The Coalition, an Xbox studio that focuses on Gears of War, worked on the remaster with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief. The game includes all of the Gears of War DLC at no extra cost, including a bonus act for the campaign and all multiplayer features. There will be some characters and cosmetic items that you unlock through progression.

As ever, you can play through the campaign with a friend either online or in classic split-screen co-op. There's cross-play for all platforms with support for up to eight players in the versus multiplayer mode. If you sign in with a Microsoft account (which isn't required), you can enable cr

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