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Yahoo TechnologyJul 02, 2025
Microsoft to cut workforce by up to 4% in latest round of layoffs


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Mac RumorsJul 02, 2025
Apple Pauses Work on Foldable iPad
Apple is well into development on the foldable iPhone, but it has decided to pause work on a larger-screened foldable iPad, reports Digitimes.


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CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 02, 2025
Lower Rates Fuel Refinancing Demand: Today's Mortgage Refi Rates on July 2, 2025
The further mortgage rates fall, the more homeowners will be able to save money by refinancing. Here's where experts say rates are trending.

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PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Best early Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Great sales chosen by experts

Here at PCWorld, we'e dug through thousands of early Prime Day deals over at Amazon to find the very best ones. Our tech experts are testing PC hardware and gadgets for decades and know what's worth buying and what should get a pass. You'll need to be a Prime member to seize advantage of the sales though! Here's how to get Amazon Prime for free if you need it.

We're updating often, so make sure to check back frequently to see what deals we found. Also, check out our Prime Day 2025 hub for more amazing discounts.

Best early Prime Day deals on mainstream laptops and Chromebooks Dell Inspiron 15 3535, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor/15.6-inch 1920×1080 display/8GB RAM/512GB SSD, $398.97 ($51.02 off at Amazon) Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS processor/14-inch 1920×1200 touchscreen display/32GB RAM/1TB SSD, $799.99 ($2,200 off


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CNET How ToJul 02, 2025
Stop Using ChatGPT for These 11 Things Immediately
Commentary: I use the AI chatbot every day, but on some occasions I'm better off using my own intelligence.

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These States Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone. Here's What Happened When I Tried It (CNET Most Popular Products)

Mac RumorsJul 02, 2025
iPhone 17 Pro's New MagSafe Design Revealed in Leaked Photo
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to have a slightly different MagSafe magnet layout compared to existing iPhone models, and a leaked photo has offered a closer look at the supposed new design.
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Wired NewsJul 02, 2025
Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets
With a rise in "semiprivate" carriers, new booking tech, and commercial airline partnerships, it's never been easier to fly private.

Mac RumorsJul 02, 2025
iOS 26 Adds a Useful New Wi-Fi Feature to Your iPhone
iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 add a smaller yet useful Wi-Fi feature to iPhones and iPads.

Wired NewsJul 02, 2025
Business Class Ain't What It Used to Be. Don't Tell First Class
Once a slightly fancy middle ground between first class and coach, business-class seats are getting serious upgrades. Caviar, anyone?

CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16. Here's How I Turned It Off for Good
Commentary: I made my iPhone a little bit dumber by turning off this button. It's made my life much better.

PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Best laptops: Our experts pick the top 11 models

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PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Amazon sets an end date for its standalone Freevee app

On the July 1 update for the Apple App Store version of the Freevee app, a new note reads: "The Freevee app will be available until August 2025. Continue watching your favorite Freevee Originals and our library of hit movies, shows, and live TV on Prime Video for free, no subscription needed. Download Prime Video to get started and sign-in with your Amazon account." 

It's not clear if the same deadline applies to the Freevee app for other platforms. For example, a similar message without the August 2025 deadline appears on the Fire TV version of the Freevee app. 

We've reached out to Amazon for more details. 

Word that the standalone Freevee app will only be available until next month—for Apple users, at least—doesn't come as a big shock. 

Amazon announced back in November 2024 that it would sunset the Freevee brand and fold all its ad-supported streaming shows and movies into Prime Video, a move intended to "deliver a simpler viewing experience for customers." 

At the time, Amazon said the phase-out of the Freevee brand would occur within a matter of weeks, but it didn't give a firm date for yanking the standalone Freevee app, which has remained widely available. 

First launched as IMDb Freedrive in 2019 before being rebranded as IMDb TV six months later, Freevee offered a mix of on-demand and ad-supported TV shows


PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Save $350 on Asus' tiny Snapdragon laptop with 24-hour battery life

The Zenbook A14 is basically Asus' answer to the MacBook Air, with Asus representatives even telling me that the "A" very unofficially stands for Air. It's a 14-inch model with an incredibly light weight of just 2.16 pounds (or 0.98 kilograms if you live in a civilized country). This base model is running on a Snapdragon X chip with 16GB of RAM, and though the 1200p display is a gorgeous OLED panel, it doesn't have a touchscreen. It's packing 512GB of storage.

You can read all about this laptop in Chris Hoffman's review of it for PCWorld. In short, it's tiny, it's featherlight, it has a unique "ceraluminum" finish that makes it stand out, and the battery life is absolutely astonishing—70 watt-hours in a laptop this small gives it a full 24 hours in a standardized battery test. For downsides, that 8-core Snapdragon X chip (the slowest of these Arm-based options) won't blow anyone away, and it might just refuse to play some 3D-based games. (Note that this model sold by Best Buy isn't the same one in the review. It's a lighter sand color and has half the RAM and storage, 16GB/512GB, respectively.)



CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 02, 2025
These Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Their Prices the Most Last Year
Now we know why your favorite fast food now costs more than ever before.

New York Times TechJul 02, 2025
How to Organize Your E-Books on Kindle, Apple and Google and Nook
If the e-book app on your phone or tablet is overflowing and full of outdated files, use these tools to tidy it up.

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CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
Reserve Samsung's New Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 and Score a $50 Credit
You don't have to wait until Unpacked to stake your claim on a new phone.

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Best Buy Slashes Odyssey Neo G7 43? Gaming Monitor by 50%, Cheaper Than Samsung for 4th of July (Gizmodo)

CNET How ToJul 02, 2025
Are Tariffs Hiking Prices Yet? What I've Seen Watching 11 Key Products for Changes
The initial 90-day pause on Donald Trump's heaviest tariffs is set to lift in a week's time, which could be very bad news for prices on everything from tech to groceries.

CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
Turn Off This Facebook Setting Now to Avoid Sharing Your Entire Camera Roll With Meta AI
Facebook's camera roll cloud processing feature puts your all your photos and videos into the hands of Meta AI.

CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Tickets: How to Livestream the Soccer Tournament for Free from Anywhere
England looks to defend its title as Europe's top national teams battle for glory in Switzerland.

Yahoo TechnologyJul 02, 2025
US net imports of crude soar last week to highest in a year, EIA says


GizmodoJul 02, 2025
Senate Backs NASA's Legacy Moon Plan Over Musk's Protests


By passing President Trump's budget reconciliation bill on Tuesday, lawmakers poured new funding into legacy infrastructure to support Moon missions.


Wired NewsJul 02, 2025
4 Best Smart Displays (2025): Tested By a Smart Home Addict
Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both.

Yahoo TechnologyJul 02, 2025
Microsoft says it's laying off 4% of workforce in latest round of cuts


PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Windows PCs let you adjust mice for left-handed use. Here's how

The first way is via the Windows "Settings." Open "Settings" via the Start menu and go to "Bluetooth & devices." Select the "Mouse" option. Next to the "Primary mouse button" option, select "right" if you're left-handed.


PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Get this fast Samsung T9 portable SSD for 43% off ahead of Prime Day

When we reviewed the Samsung T9, we gave it 4.5 stars and our Editors' Choice award, appreciating its overall fast performance, its grippy textured surface, and its reassuring five-year warranty. At this price, the T9 is a fantastic deal. You're getting a super-sleek and super-fast portable SSD that hits data speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, plus protection against accidents like bumps and drops.

You'll be able to use the Samsung T9 with just about any device you have at home, be it your laptop, smartphone, gaming console, or camera. And don't worry about carrying this one with you anywhere you go because it's compact, slim, and lightweight. It's barely larger than your credit card, measuring 0.55 inches thick and weighing just 0.27 pounds.

So, what are you waiting for? Snag the 2TB Samsung T9 for $170 before this deal vanishes into thin air. And remember, it's a Prime deal, so start a 30-day free trial if you aren't a Prime member yet. Not the right SSD for you? Check out


PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Windows 11 has nearly caught up to Windows 10 with market share spike

The data shows a noticeable jump in Windows 11 users between May 2025 and June 2025, with market share getting a significant boost of 4.76 percentage points—and nearly all of it taken away from Windows 10.

Microsoft's recent hard push to promote Windows 11's benefits and scare Windows 10 users with the looming end-of-support deadline seems to be working. If the pace keeps up, Windows 11 should officially sit atop the throne by the end of July and the market share numbers will likely continue to grow from there.

The Statcounter data also shows that 2.2 percent of Windows users are still on Windows 7, while 0.6 percent are still on Windows 8 or 8.1. An astonishing 0.43 percent are somehow still managing to get by on Windows XP, which lost support over a decade ago.



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Wired NewsJul 02, 2025
23 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed
The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular. These are our favorites.

Yahoo TechnologyJul 02, 2025
Sam Altman scoffs at Mark Zuckerberg's AI recruitment drive and says Meta hasn't even got their ‘top people'


CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
Best Exercise Bikes of 2025, Tested by a Fitness Expert for 5 Months
We tested popular exercise bikes to find the best ones for your home gym.

GizmodoJul 02, 2025
Elon Musk Adds ‘Sell Cars in Europe' to His To-Do List


As usual, Elon is keeping busy.


CNET How ToJul 02, 2025
Want to Slash Your Electric Bill This Summer? Make These 6 Small Changes First
Stay comfortable this summer by trying these budget-friendly cooling tips at home.

Yahoo TechnologyJul 02, 2025
ABB expands robot line-up for China to tap mid-sized customers


CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
When an Amazon Driver Broke Down My Gate, This Device Would Have Saved Me $500
Here's what happened and how I'm protecting myself next time.

CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
I Like Microsoft's 13-Inch Surface Laptop, but the Larger Model Is the One to Get
It's compact, solidly built and great for travel, but the slightly larger 13.8-inch version is the better choice as a daily driver.

GizmodoJul 02, 2025
A Foldable iPhone Needs to Be At Least This Thin or It's DOA


Apple's folding iPhone isn't even real yet, but it already has a very thin bar to meet.


CNET NewsJul 02, 2025
Marvel Rivals Season 3: New Phoenix Trailer Had Me Screaming 'What?!'
The new duelist's first gameplay trailer shows off her explosive abilities and ultimate.

CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 02, 2025
Tinder Users Must Start Logging In With Their Faces
The social app is rolling out required facial recognition logins in efforts to increase authenticity and block bots.

GizmodoJul 02, 2025
Acer 15.6? Chromebook Is Going for Peanuts at Best Buy, This 4.5-Star Laptop Is Cheaper Than Your AirPods


Save $160 on the the 15.6-inch Acer Chromebook 315 for a limited time at Best Buy.


CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 02, 2025
Qantas Breach Comprises Data of Up to 6 Million Customers
The cyber incident was discovered on Monday and is under investigation, according to the airline.

GizmodoJul 02, 2025
Mint Mobile Wants to Hook You Up With a New Samsung Galaxy S25 and a Sweet Deal on Their Unlimited Plan


Switching to Mint Mobile now will get you a better S25 price than Samsung is offering, along with 2 years of Unlimited locked in at just $39 per month.


CNET How ToJul 02, 2025
How to Use Microsoft Copilot AI to Create Notes on Anything
Artificial intelligence can provide much-needed "too long, didn't read" relief by creating quick notes on lengthy emails, PDFs and more.

CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 02, 2025
Breaking Down the 'Ironheart' Season Finale's Big Marvel Reveal and Post-Credits Scene
Riri Williams dons a new suit, and a new character makes things very, very interesting.

Mac RumorsJul 02, 2025
Foldable iPhone Development Progressing Ahead of 2026 Launch
Apple moved its long-rumored foldable iPhone into its prototyping phase with suppliers last month ahead of a launch scheduled for next year, DigiTimes reports.


PC World Latest NewsJul 02, 2025
Why I'm a standing desk convert: 6 ways it leveled up my life

But I wasn't always like this. When I first tried standing desks over a decade ago, I didn't approve. My feet ached, my setup was suboptimal, I didn't feel the benefits, and it was a hell of a lot more work than just putting my feet up while I tapped away at my PC.

But now? I'd never go back. Here are the top reasons why I went from standing desk skeptic to standing desk convert.

It helps my back pain and posture This is the original and still best reason I have for using a standing desk. In the past, I wrote about my favorite desk accessories for back pain and posture issues. After years of poor posture, too much smartphone use, and a sedentary combination of desk work and PC gaming, I found myself with recurring pinched nerves and distracting back pain.

Switching to a standing desk was the first step to reversing that dangerous debilitating trend, and thoug


Mac RumorsJul 01, 2025
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 222 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ?Safari Technology Preview? to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.


CNET NewsJul 01, 2025
I Helped 4 Local Businesses Use Adobe Express' AI Features
Commentary: I'm a tech creator and wanted to practice explaining the new tools. Here were some of the results.

ResearchBuzzJul 01, 2025
Trump Second Presidency Pardons Database, YouTube, PNG Image Standard, More: Tuesday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, July 1, 2025
NEW RESOURCES Spotted on GitHub: Trump Second Presidency Pardons Database . "A comprehensive, searchable database of all executive clemency grants issued by President Donald Trump during both his presidencies. This project provides […]

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Yahoo TechnologyJul 01, 2025
Congress just greenlit a NASA moon plan opposed by Musk and Isaacman


Mac RumorsJul 01, 2025
Amid Third TikTok Ban Extension, Trump Claims to Have Potential Buyer
Popular social network TikTok is still operating in the United States under a ban that has been paused by U.S. President Donald Trump, but it's possible that a deal for the sale of company is closer to being completed.


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CNET How ToJul 01, 2025
As Tariff Price Hikes Loom, I've Been Watching 11 Key Products for Changes
As the initial 90-day pause on Donald Trump's heaviest tariffs looks set to end, the prospect of price hikes now looms as large as ever.

CNET NewsJul 01, 2025
Trump Says He Has a Buyer For TikTok
The president tells Fox News that he'll reveal who it is in about two weeks.

GizmodoJul 01, 2025
Samsung Slashes T9 Portable SSD 2TB by Nearly 50% to Clear Out Limited Stock Before Prime Day


Finally, it's on sale. More digital storage is always a good thing, so don't miss this chance to get 2TB more for just $170.


SlashDotJul 01, 2025
China Hosts First Fully Autonomous AI Robot Football Match


CNET How ToJul 01, 2025
Stop Overpaying for Internet: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Internet for Big Savings
I save on my monthly internet bill thanks to these tips.

CNET Most Popular ProductsJul 01, 2025
I Found the Best Way to Stop Mosquitos This Summer, and It's Not a Spray or Candle
Put the citronella down and try this modern mechanism for keeping those infernal summer bugs from biting.

GizmodoJul 01, 2025
Nothing Headphone 1 Review: Not AirPods Max In the Best Way Possible


Nothing's Headphone 1 look cool, sound good, and give Apple a run for its money.


Wired NewsJul 01, 2025
The Senate Just Put Clean Energy for AI in the Crosshairs
President Donald Trump's budget would kill off tax credits for wind and solar, raising costs for new clean energy projects and blowing up valuable investment in those already in the pipeline.

CNET How ToJul 01, 2025
How Long Does Food Last in the Fridge Without Power? Here's What You Need to Know
There are times when you might forget about or struggle to preserve the groceries in your fridge. These tips can help save the food in your fridge when the power goes out.

Washington Post TechJul 01, 2025
In dramatic reversal, Senate kills AI-law moratorium
A GOP-led bid to stop states from regulating AI collapsed after a deal to save it fell through, handing Silicon Valley a painful defeat.

CNET NewsJul 01, 2025
Amazon Busted Down My Gate and Refused to Pay. The Device Would Have Saved Me $500
Damage to your home by bad actors and accidents can cause real financial pain. Here's how I'm protecting myself.

PC World Latest NewsJun 30, 2025
Check your power banks! Anker recalls six portable USB battery models

Here's the full list, compiled from two different Anker alerts and spotted by 9to5Google:

Anker PowerCore 10000 — Model A1263 Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257 Anker Power Bank (20K, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1647 Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, 7.5W) — Model A1652 Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C and Lightning Cable) — Model A1681 Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 30W, Built-In USB-C Cable) — Model A1689 Anker says that it's initiating a recall for these models "out of an abundance of caution." If you have one of the affected devices, first of all, stop using it. Second of all, don't throw it in the trash—a flaming bag of garbage is only marginally better than flaming pants. You can initiate the recall process with Anker even if you no longer have a receipt for the battery, simply using photos of the appropriate model number.

Once you document your battery and submit the photos to Anker, you can dispose of it via an authorized recycling or waste disposal center (standard electronics recycling centers might not have the necessary safety equipment). Yo


Mac RumorsJun 30, 2025
Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $479.99 ($69 Off)
Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $479.99 in all colors except Purple, down from $549.00. This is an overall second-best price on the headphones.


Gizmag Emerging TechJun 29, 2025
China temporarily relocates an entire city block, buildings and all
How do you relocate an entire 8,270-ton, 43,380-sq-ft (4,030 sq m), 100-year-old Shikumen brick building complex so you can build a multi-level subterranean shopping center, parking lot and subway connections under it? With robots, of course.



ResearchBuzzJun 24, 2025
WWII Czechoslovakia, UK Web Archiving, Snapchat, More: Tuesday ResearchBuzz, June 24, 2025
NEW RESOURCES TVP World: New database uncovers lives of Czechoslovaks executed by Nazi regime. "A project aiming to eventually present the biographies of all Czechoslovaks executed by the Nazis has debuted as […]

EngadgetMay 07, 2025
The Golden Globes will start giving an award to the best podcast of the year
The Golden Globes is expanding beyond film and TV with a new category. It will dole out an award for the best podcast of the year starting at next January's ceremony. Organizers told Variety that the idea was to recognize the influence and reach of podcasts within the spectrum of entertainment.

Six finalists will be selected from the 25 most popular podcasts across audio and video formats (sorry, middle-aged dads who spent hundreds of dollars on recording gear to grouse about their team in their basement studios). So it's likely that more celebrities could appear on the show.

Amy Poehler and Trevor Noah have podcasts that are among the 25 largest in the US on Spotify. SmartLess — the show hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes — is on the list too. As such, the best podcast award feels like a ploy by the Golden Globes to get more stars on the show, which would make it quite funny if, say, The Daily won instead.

It feels like an odd move for the Golden Globes (which started handing out an award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement last year) to wade into the podcasting world. Still, it's nice to see a mainstream awards ceremony shining a spotlight on podcasts. There are dedicated awards shows for podcasts, but the Golden Globes is putting them on a bigger stage.

Other awards shows have been refining their category lineups. We'll soon start seeing a long-overdue category for


EngadgetMay 07, 2025
Ford will raise Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs
It's earnings season, and automakers are warning investors about the impact tariffs will have on vehicle pricing. As first reported by Reuters, the cost of Ford's Mustang Mach-E, Ford's electric SUV, could rise by as much as $2,000 on some models.

Ford manufactures the Mach-E as well as other non-electric models in Mexico, which are now tariffed when sold in the United States. Aside from the Mach-E, Ford estimates that it will take a $1.5 billion hit from current tariff policy.

The Trump administration has long insisted that tariffs are not paid for by the American consumer, and while the company made clear it was absorbing some of the increased cost, it could not absorb all of it.A Ford spokesperson told Reuters that the price increase is partly due to typical mid-year repricing "combined with some tariffs we are facing. We have not passed on the full cost of tariffs to our customers."

Despite the administration's partial acquiescence to automakers last week in softening the blow on auto tariffs, EV makers Rivian and Lucid have said higher costs are coming. Rivian's CEO shared that he expects vehicle pricing to rise by "a couple of thousand dollars," while Lucid's interi


CNN TechnologySep 07, 2018
Tech companies make last-minute effort to avoid new China tariffs
Dell, Cisco and other networking equipment makers want to be exempt from the possible tariffs on $200 billion of goods from China.
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