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CNET/Andrew Lanxon With helpful DIY instructions and some pointy tools, I fixed a broken smartwatch on my own. And if I can do it, so can you. 22 min read Do you know what a spudger is? I didn't until I was already fingertips deep into performing
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As I watched Graham Sykes climb onto his rocket bike, I was worried for a moment that I was about to film a man as he died. But as he hurtled past me at hundreds of miles per hour and engulfed me in a cloud of steam, I realised I
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David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would
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* A new Windows 11 bug has hit the Recycle Bin * You may see the wrong file name displayed * Microsoft says it's working on a fix The latest frustrating bug to hit Windows 11 affects the trusty Recycle Bin, and it has apparently been delivered by the latest Patch
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LG's focus on OLED display panels over the past several years has helped bring the technology into the mainstream, and it is has never been more affordable to go with the premium offering than it is right now. That said, OLED still commands a premium over mini LED
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Antivirus software is undergoing a major shift. Traditionally, antivirus software relied on matching files against databases of known malware signatures. But today's threats evolve too quickly for databases of known malware signatures to keep up reliably. It might be helpful to think of it like this: Old antivirus
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TL;DR Waymo is blocked from NYC by Mayor Mamdani, the taxi lobby, and labor unions. Governor Hochul withdrew her statewide robotaxi proposal after outcry. Waymo delivers more than 500,000 paid rides per week across 10 US cities, raised $16 billion in February, and is expanding internationally to Tokyo
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Wireless subwoofers? Bluetooth? HDMI? Of all the features available on a soundbar, one of the most requested by CNET readers is Dolby Atmos audio. Like its rival DTS:X audio format, Atmos differs from normal surround by adding height to your music and movies. BLUETOOTH SPEAKER DEALS OF THE WEEK
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Cooking steak properly doesn't require a culinary degree. The basics are simple: sear it, then track the internal temperature with a thermometer or this hand trick, but not every cut behaves the same way. The thickness, texture, and fat content play a major role in how a steak
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The most controversial feature is Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Direction (SOCD) customization. This allows one key to override another rather than registering both simultaneously, which is ideal for strafing in tactical shooters like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. The difference in reaction speed is immediately noticeable, making quick peeks far more consistent.
