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Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law
A federal judge has struck down an Ohio law that would’ve required children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media platforms. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Court Judge Algenon Marbley ruled that the law is unconstitutional, saying it violates the First Amendment. Signed in 2023, Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification […]
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Trump signals support for EU-US trade deal amid mixed messages on Ukraine in Meloni White House visit – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Trump-Meloni meeting, read our full report:Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffsAs we await further updates from the talks taking place at the Élysée, let me bring you some other stories from around Europe.Meanwhile, Russia’s top economic negotiator claimed that some countries were trying to “derail” Moscow’s talks with the United States,...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Samsung's Newest Phone Is Built to Take a Beating
The Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro prioritize durability over style, with swappable batteries and several years of OS and security updates. Oh, and there's AI.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Instagram takes a page from Spotify’s book to launch Blend for Reels
Instagram launched a new feature for users to create custom Reels feeds for their friends.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Meet OKO, it automates plant care so you can easily go green
If you like the idea of a home full of lush green life, but can’t quite imagine caring for it all, then the new OKO plant care assistant could be for you. OKO takes the technology used by farmers to manage large scale crops, and puts that in your home. All that means a selection […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Eyesight rules for UK motorists ‘ineffective and unsafe’, inquest finds
Coroner calls for action to avoid future deaths after four killed by drivers with failing eyesight in northern EnglandAn inquest into the deaths of four people killed by drivers with failing eyesight in northern England has found enforcement of visual legal standards for motorists is “ineffective and unsafe”.The HM senior coroner for Lancashire, Dr James Adeley, has sent a report to the transport secretary, Heidi...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Grok Now Remembers What You Talked About, and Here's How to Make It Stop
The chatbot's memory is in beta and now available on Grok.com and the official iOS and Android apps.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:This dual-screen Lenovo ThinkBook 2-in-1 laptop is almost $1,600 off
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 2-in-1 laptop, which features a dual-panel screen and 16GB of RAM, is on sale from Lenovo with a $1,591 discount.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Just look at Huawei’s trifold phone
After 24 hours with Huaweiâs Mate XT â a.k.a. the worldâs first trifold smartphone âÂI have this to say for it: the novelty hasnât worn off. Iâve tried the Mate XT twice before, first shortly after it launched last September, and then again in February after it was released outside of China. But now Huawei […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Gemini 2.5 Flash comes to the Gemini app as Google seeks to improve “dynamic thinking”
Gemini 2.5 Flash is ready for you to try in the Gemini app, but it's starting as a preview.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Flash preview in the Gemini app. Whats new?
Google shipped Gemini 2.5 Flash to the Gemini app as well as Vertex AI and AI Studio. Find out what you can do with the latest Gemini reasoning model.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:OpenAI's Deep Research has more fact-finding stamina than you, but it's still wrong half the time
AI agents can be much more resourceful than human researchers. A new OpenAI test suggests some reasons why.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Google reveals Gemini 2.5 Flash, its 'most cost-efficient thinking model'
Now in preview, the latest Flash lets you adjust reasoning capabilities to balance cost and complexity. Here's how to try it for yourself.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The Xbox Spring Sale is live
Xbox's Spring Sale is live, with big discounts on old and new classics and plenty of forgotten gems. But the deals aren't limited to Xbox console games; there's plenty on tap for PC, too. (You can filter by platform under the "Play with" option in the sidebar.) Some of the standouts in the Xbox sale include 75 percent off Red Dead Redemption 2 (a mere $15 for the 2018 masterpiece), Elden Ring ($36) and 20 percent off...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say
On Thursday, weeks after launching its most powerful AI model yet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google published a technical report showing the results of its internal safety evaluations. However, the report is light on the details, experts say, making it difficult to determine which risks the model might pose. Technical reports provide useful — and unflattering, […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:This SSD docking station is a game-changer for creators with huge media libraries
This dual-feature docking station/external storage drive is a great way to expand your storage and increase connectivity at the same time.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Automakers selling cars in China banned from using ‘autonomous driving’ in ads
China is cracking down on how automakers advertise driver-assistance features, banning terms like “autonomous driving,” “self-driving,” and “smart driving,” Reuters reported, citing a transcript of a meeting between the government and industry representatives. The updated rule will also prohibit automakers from rolling out improvements via software updates to advanced driver-assistance systems in vehicles already in […...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffs
Trump praises Italian PM and accepts invitation that could present chance to meet other European leadersGiorgia Meloni said Donald Trump had accepted her invitation for an official trip to Rome, as the pair met in Washington in an attempt by the Italian prime minister to bridge the gap between the EU and US amid trade tariff tensions.Meloni said Trump’s trip could happen “in the near future” and could present an...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:New Jersey AG sues Discord over alleged child safety failures
New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew Platkin is suing Discord over the chat company's child safety features. The lawsuit claims that Discord has "misled parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and obscured the risks children faced when using the application." The Office of the Attorney General and the state's Division of Consumer Affairs concluded that Discord violated New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act after a...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Gemini AI coming to cars as Android Automotive update suggests it’s due soon
Google appears to be getting ready to sends its Gemini AI into cars through an Android Automotive update. This would make sense as Android Automotive already uses Google’s Assistant to help with those much-needed in-car hands-free requests. Upgrading to Gemini could mean a far more rich, complex and genuinely helpful experience while driving. This could, […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:I've been using this robot mower for a year, and can't go back to a manual lawnmower
The Mammotion Luba 2 is a breeze to set up and has sophisticated mapping technology to stay on course.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:One of the best-priced robot mop and vacuums I've tested has the best self-cleaning features
Though not the first three-in-one robot vacuum on the market, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo is one of the most affordable.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Mario Kart World Direct: Rewatch nearly 17 minutes of Switch 2 gameplay
We already knew that Mario Kart World was being released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 for a whopping $80 (or bundled with the Switch 2 hardware at a slight discount). But this morning, the latest Nintendo Direct gave us nearly 17 minutes of Mario Kart World gameplay. There are plenty of callbacks to classic Mario Kart modes (Balloon Battle Mode), mixed in with all-new options (Knockout Tour). Want the full...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Twisted Metal season two crashes onto Peacock on July 31
The TV adaptation of the video game Twisted Metal is coming back for a second season on July 31. Just like the first season, this won’t be a weekly release. All of the episodes will be available on Peacock on that date. The first season was surprisingly decent, and occasionally hilarious. One thing we didn’t see in that batch of episodes, however, was the titular tournament. The show is rectifying that, as the second...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Tiny startup could challenge Wasabi, iDrive, and BackBlaze with sovereign EU cloud storage solution at rock-bottom prices
Estonia’s Storadera offers a low-cost, sovereign alternative to US cloud providers, aiming to disrupt the storage market.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:These Sennheiser RF headphones just got an awesome discount
The Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless Headphones are discounted to $330 today from the $400 MSRP. Purchase at Amazon to take advantage of this great offer.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Apple Vision Pro 2 components leak, support lighter build claims
The Apple Vision Pro 2 headset is getting more leaks and reveals as the inevitable release appears to be close. The latest comes from serial Apple leakster Kosutami, who has posted some components for the new Vision setup – as spotted by Apple Insider. The post, on X, claims that it is revealing a new […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Video shows Ice agents smashing car window to detain asylum seeker
Lawyer says officials were looking for someone else while taking Juan Francisco Mendez in Massachusetts on MondayA Massachusetts family is demanding answers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), complaining its agents smashed a car window with a large hammer and detained a man whom they say had applied for asylum.A lawyer for the family also claims agents were not looking for the man in the car, Juan...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The best bone conduction headphones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
The best bone conduction headphones keep you aware of your surroundings as you exercise. We've tested the top ones to run and bike in.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:NHS warned it must change guidance on single-sex spaces after court ruling
Equality watchdog says health service ‘now has clarity’ as managers draw up new policy for hospitals and surgeriesNHS bosses are scrambling to overhaul guidelines for single-sex spaces in thousands of hospitals and GP surgeries after the equality watchdog warned they would be pursued if they fail to do so.The British Transport Police became the first to change policies on Thursday amid the fallout from the supreme...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Playdate Season Two includes an action arcade game from Into The Breach studio Subset
The long-awaited second season of weekly Playdate game drops commences on May 29. During a showcase on Thursday, Panic revealed that players will get two fresh games on their console every seven days for six weeks. It's also promising a surprise of some kind. Unlike the first season of games that's included with every Playdate, you'll need to pay extra for this one. Playdate Season Two will run you $39. You can...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:UK government accused of ‘delay and drift’ over adult social care talks
Lib Dems say not a single all-party meeting on issue has taken place since plan for national care service was unveiledThe government has been accused of “delay and drift” after it emerged crucial cross-party talks aimed at building political consensus for large-scale changes to adult social care have failed to get off the ground.The Liberal Democrats said not a single all-party meeting on the issue had taken place in...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The best VPS hosting services for 2025: Expert tested
We tested the best virtual private server hosting services to help you choose the right one, ranking scalability, security, features, and customer support. These are ZDNET's favorite VPS hosting services in 2025.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Trump Media urges regulators to investigate hedge fund’s vast bet against stock
Company behind Truth Social accuses London-based hedge fund Qube of alleged ‘suspicious trading activity’Donald Trump’s fledgling media firm has urged market regulators to investigate “suspicious activity” after a London-based hedge fund disclosed a vast bet against its stock.Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of the US president’s Truth Social platform, raised questions over trading by Qube Research &...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Skepticism greets claims of a possible biosignature on a distant world
It's really difficult to get a clear sign of life on an exoplanet.
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