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My favorite Bose products are on sale plus an extra 25% discount - if you buy refurbished

Bose's latest promotion rewards an extra 25% off of discounted refurbished products, including the QuietComfort Ultra headphones, Ultra Open earbuds, and SoundLink Flex speaker.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Elon Musk teases AI anime boyfriend based on Edward Cullen

Days after introducing an AI β€˜waifu’ companion for Grok, Elon Musk is now officially teasing a male version for the ladies. So far we can tell it is broody and dark-haired, and according to Musk, β€œhis personality is inspired by Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from 50 Shades.” This is a decidedly different […]

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 17, #297

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 17, No. 297.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 17, #1489

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 17, No. 1,489.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

Virtuos, the studio that developed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off seven percent of its staff, or around 300 employees, according to Gauthier Andres, a reporter and co-founder at Origami. The studio has provided support on a number of large game projects β€” including a recent patch for Cyberpunk 2077 β€” and employs over 4,200 people across the US, Europe and Asia. The brunt of the...

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" set to award $1 billion funding to "offensive cyber operations"

Security spending may be slashed, but cyber offensives are getting a boost from Trump bill.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Steam cracks down on some sex games to appease payment processors

New rule against "certain kinds" of adult content accompanies removal of "incest" games.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Gen Z is less comfortable with AI dating app features than millennials, survey finds

A new survey suggests that AI isn't paying off for dating apps, especially when it comes to their young adult users.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

You can ask Gemini AI anything directly in Google Chrome - here's how and why you should

Here's how you can call on Gemini for help from any web page within Chrome.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Permit for xAI’s data center blatantly violates Clean Air Act, NAACP says

Evidence suggests health department gave preferential treatment to xAI, NAACP says.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight-year-old girl

Police initially thought the girl was attacked by an animal due her injuries, but later arrested a 17-year-old boyA small rural community in Canada is reeling after police said the horrific attack of an eight-year-old girl was not caused by an animal, as they had suspected, but allegedly by a teenage boy who they have now charged with attempted murder.The residents of Quadeville, a town of a few hundred people in...

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Got buyer's remorse with your 8GB graphics card? Nvidia's AI texture compression promises huge benefits for GPUs with stingy amounts of memory

Think your GPU doesn't have enough memory? Nvidia's AI texture compression trick looks like a killer solution in this demo (with caveats).

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Threads is testing Facebook account sign-ups

Threads is testing letting you sign up with a Facebook account rather than an Instagram account. The new option, spotted by Social Media Today, doesn't appear to be widely available yet, but is already mentioned in a Meta support article. Besides making it easier for people who don't have an Instagram account to quickly create an account on Meta's X and Bluesky competitor, this new Facebook sign up option should...

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Intel's retreat is unlike anything it's done before in Oregon

Article URL: https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2025/07/intels-retreat-is-unlike-anything-its-done-before-in-oregon.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44585755 Points: 56 # Comments: 55

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Linda Hamilton rocks Stranger Things’ S5 extended teaser

"After what we've been through, it ties us together. Forever."

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is $100 off on Amazon - get it while the deal lasts

All four configurations are discounted, making this a perfect time to snag Google's best smartwatch.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Two hi-fi greats just released very tempting small headphone amps: one for your phone, one for your desk

Campfire Audio and Pro-Ject promise big audio upgrades in small packages, and with very reasonable prices

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

I Usually Find Android Phones Too Complicated, but the Pixel 9 Pro Is Different

I'm often frustrated with clutter on Android phones, but the Pixel 9 Pro is the most streamlined, easy-to-use Android phone I've found.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

New Research Shows Data Breaches Keep Coming. Here's How to Protect Yourself

There were more than 1,200 reported data breaches in the first six months of this year, affecting millions of Americans, a new report says.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Not all cheap robot vacuums suckΒ β€” I tested and genuinely trust these 3 picks

After testing 10+ affordable robot vacuum cleaners in my apartment, these Shark, Eufy, and iRobot models proved to be high quality, low price.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving

I like to drive without the distractions of my work life interrupting me, but if you’re eager to stay connected then Mercedes-Benz is ready. You’ll soon be able to join a Microsoft Teams call in some Mercedes‑Benz vehicles and use the in-car camera to chat with colleagues while you’re driving. Mercedes‑Benz is the first car […]

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Smart Cameras Power a Robot Umpire at MLB All-Stars for the First Time. Here's How the Challenges Went

The auto-umpire system has debuted and is on track for regular season use, but accuracy could be an issue.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

A Recession Could Crush Your Finances. Keep Your Money Safe in These Accounts

These low-risk accounts can shield your money from economic turmoil.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Signs of autism could be encoded in the way you walk

Article URL: https://www.sciencealert.com/signs-of-autism-could-be-encoded-in-the-way-you-walk Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44585543 Points: 56 # Comments: 63

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Introducing the Ars Technica Posting Guidelines version 3.0

We’ve made an update to clarify and simplify everything.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US almost lost its measles elimination status once. Lessons from that episode suggest it will be more difficult to avoid doing so now.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

This midrange OnePlus phone undercuts the Galaxy S25 - and it's on sale for $110 off

The OnePlus 13R boasts premium hardware and a stunning display, all for hundreds less than typical flagship smartphones.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

I've used every Samsung flagship, here's why the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one of the best

Do you believe in magic? If not, you might want to try the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

DOGE employee leaks private xAI API key from sensitive database

The staffer had access to millions of Americans’ personal data.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

I spent 24 hours flirting with Elon Musk’s AI girlfriend

Earlier this week, xAI added what can only be described as an AI anime girlfriend named Ani to its Grok chatbot. Which is how I ended up on a virtual starry beach as an AI waifu avatar tried to give me a "spicy" kiss. You've probably seen screenshots, videos, and various writeups about Ani spread […]

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Amazon has the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop for its cheapest price yet

As of July 16, you can get the Roborock Q10 X5+ robot vacuum and mop for $319.98, down from $499.99, at Amazon.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

This Spendy Thermostat Is Paying for Itself by Cutting My Energy Bills, and It's 14% Off Too

I was hesitant to buy Nest's 4th-gen learning thermostat because of the high price tag, but its energy-saving capabilities have made it a worthwhile investment.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Cyberpunk 2077's latest update brings VRR to consoles and introduces an autodrive mode

There's another big update for Cyberpunk 2077 coming our way. Update 2.3 brings some notable new features to PC and consoles. CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is adding official in-game support for VRR on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This should help with screen tearing when the frame rate drops and is of particular use when running the game in performance mode. There's also an official AutoDrive feature, which is something that has...

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

I stock my toolkit with these 10 DIY gadgets (and they're all I need)

Gearing up for a busy home improvement season? I use these tools every day and recommend them to any handyman.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Trump sues Corporation for Public Broadcasting directors who refused to be fired

CPB defied Trump, kept board members even after losing a court ruling.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica