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Get the Neabot self-emptying robot vacuum for $365, an all-time low price- CNET

This robot vacuum doesn't just take out its own trash, it also has lidar for mapping its route and lets you create no-go zones and named rooms.

Save up to $100 filling in your Wi-Fi dead zones during this Rockspace router sale- CNET

Choose a 3-piece whole-home mesh router or one of two Wi-Fi range extenders.

PS5 restock update: How to find a PlayStation 5 at Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers- CNET

Another busy week for restocks. What stores will have PS5s this week?

Crypto and blockchain must accept they have a problem, then lead in sustainability

As cryptocurrencies become increasingly mainstream, the industry’s expanding carbon footprint becomes harder to ignore. The industry needs to address sustainability now or risk hindering innovation.

This indoor/outdoor projector screen is just $55 right now (save $45)- CNET

Whether you're setting up an impromptu movie night or outfitting your home theater, this is an affordable option.

This is the new MacBook Air? I hear screams (of anger, as well as joy)

Renderings emerge of the supposed M2 MacBook Air. Some customers may be rendered insensate.

A pink iPhone 13 rumor is going around Twitter, and we're hopeful- CNET

A dubious photo of an apparent pink iPhone 13 made the rounds on Twitter recently and, actually, this rumor could come true.

Google suddenly pushes a little-known Pixel feature and it's marvelous

Did you know your Pixel had this? Did you know any phone had this? Google now wants you to know about it.

These Tools Can Help You Find Your Lost Devices

Between Apple's new AirTags, Samsung's SmartTags, and Tile trackers, you have plenty of options to make sure you don't lose your phone—or your keys.

iPhone 13 is coming, but I want the purple iPhone 12. What should I do?- CNET

We're a little past the probable halfway point between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, and Apple goes and releases a pretty new purple color.

iPhone 13's juiciest rumors so far: What's going on with Apple's notch design?- CNET

Major design changes probably won't happen for the iPhone 13, but people are getting pretty riled up about rumored tweaks to the notch, camera bump and a potential bubblegum pink color.

Best Chromebook 2021- CNET

Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.

Best PC gaming headset for 2021- CNET

Our top picks from SteelSeries, Razer, Logitech, HyperX and more.

China's Tianwen-1 mission nails historic rover landing on Mars- CNET

The Zhurong rover's arrival on the red planet heralds a new era in space exploration for the Chinese space agency.

5 monitors worth checking out for 2021- CNET

BenQ, Asus, HP and more make our first cut of monitor recommendations for 2021.

Disney Plus: Movies, shows, streaming 'free' and everything else to know- CNET

Here are all the important things to know.

Dear Startups: Don’t repaint, reinvent

I feel hungover. No, not in the traditional sense, but in the dizzying way you feel when half of your world is celebrating double vaccinations and no masks, and the other half, across the world, is mourning death and not a shred of light at the end of the tunnel. The privilege of watching this […]

Framework's modular laptop available to pre-order starting at $999

The latest attempt to offer a fully upgradeable notebook computer edges closer to the market, with a fully DIY version available from $749.

Leveling the playing field

There is an atmosphere of collaboration, not competition, around the creation of hardware for gamers within the assistive technology community. 

The Best Way to Get a VR Workout (That's Also Fun)

Strap on that headset and grab your controllers. It's time to sweat.

Geology Students Did Fieldwork During Covid—With Video Games

With travel and real-life fieldwork shut down, a couple of enterprising professors started with simulations of Italy and Scotland, then took to the stars.

Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch ends in failure with the loss of its payload

Rocket Lab flew its 20th Electron mission on Saturday morning, but the launch ran into a significant issue just after its second stage engine ignited. The engine appeared to shut down just after the ignition, which is not what it’s supposed to do, and which is likely the result of an automated emergency shutdown process […]

The 16 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, Tablets, and More

Are you trying to spend all your recently acquired crypto riches? We found discounts on tripods, wireless chargers, and many other gadgets.

Amazon launches free video streaming service in India

Amazon has long maintained that its video streaming service, Prime Video, helps drive more sales on the shopping app. Now the e-commerce giant is testing what happens when it brings a video streaming service directly to the shopping app. The e-commerce giant, which launched an ad-supported streaming service (IMDb TV) in the U.S. two years […]

A useful Android privacy feature that most people have never heard of

Android has a useful hidden feature that the iPhone doesn't.

Brazilian software industry sees improvement as digitization accelerates

Suppliers saw revenue rising in 2020 and significant growth is expected for this year, according to IDC research.

Daily Crunch: Stripe buys Y Combinator alum Bouncer for undisclosed sum

Hello friends and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.

New Relic’s business remodel will leave new CEO with work to do

We decided to dig into the company's financials to see just what challenges Bill Staples might face as he moves into the corner office.

As M&A accelerates, deal-makers are leveraging AI and ML to keep pace

Using AI and ML to cut out the labor-intensive parts of M&A both speeds the process and reduces the time-consuming tasks that lead to burnout in the industry.

Opportunity knocks: Exhibit at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021

No matter what slice of the mobility market you’ve claimed as your own — AVs, EVs, data mining, AI, dockless scooters, robotics or the batteries that will charge and change the world — you won’t find a better place to showcase your extraordinary tech and talent than TC Sessions: Mobility 2021. Buy a Startup Exhibitor […]

Linux and open-source communities rise to Biden's cybersecurity challenge

Massive ransomware attacks to the left of us, supply chain attacks to the right of us, but the Linux Foundation is answering the president's call for greater software security.

Stripe acquires Bouncer, will integrate its card authentication into the Radar fraud detection tool

On the heels of a $600 million fundraise earlier this year, payments giant Stripe has been on an acquisition march to continue building out its business. In the latest development, the company has acquired Bouncer, a startup based in Oakland that has built a platform to automatically run card authentications and detect fraud in card-based […]

Best smartwatch 2021: Apple Watch and more top picks

It's been six years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it's pretty clear to most that Apple's wearable is the best smartwatch available. It requires an iPhone, though, so Android phone owners need a different companion... and there are plenty of good options available.

Cisco acquires Kenna Security, makers of a vulnerability management platform

With Kenna's technology, Cisco plans to combine threat and risk-based vulnerability management as part of the SecureX platform.

The Apple Designer You’ve Never Heard of Is Making Noise

Plus: The iPod’s cultural importance, the fate of Loon’s balloons, and the price of an SNL appearance.

Facebook aims to help AI models forget with Expire-Span

By forgetting, AI will be able to retain more information at scale because it will be able to memorize the most critical items.

DarkSide explained: The ransomware group responsible for Colonial Pipeline attack

Updated: The group's existence is tied to a murky web of shorted stocks, criminality, and failed attempts to appear as Robin Hood.

Muchos Bezos: Inside Amazon’s Empire With Author Brad Stone

This week, we talk to the author and journalist about his new book on the retail giant and its famous boss.

In Defense of Snow Days

Virtual school after a snowstorm is yet another kind of techno-solutionist slush that should be plowed away.

Colonial Pipeline paid $5m ransom, reports say

Cloudflare wants to kill the CAPTCHA

Security keys could not only bolster authentication but may also remove one of the most annoying aspects of the internet.

Rapid7 source code, alert data accessed in Codecov supply chain attack

The breached source code subset was used for internal tooling.

Digital bootcamp initiative could kickstart new thinking about technology skills

Dutch police used deep learning model to predict threats to life

The winged ninja cyber monkeys narrative is absolutely wrong: Former NCSC chief

'Hype, fear, uncertainty, doubt, that is our enemy,' says Ciaran Martin. 'We need absolutely to demystify cybersecurity.'

Financial and technical obstacles hit Danish datacentre heat recycling plan

Mars expands Microsoft strategy to drive business agenda

CIOs need flexibility to drive post-COVID-19 work experience

Discussion on the post-pandemic workplace and how CIOs can implement actionable items to embrace the most flexible working model for their employees and the business.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 release date, price, news and rumors

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could be one of the best wearables of 2021 gauging by what we've heard so far.

Another top source says global chip shortage could drag on

Supply chains could be disrupted around the world if chip shortage persists.

Poco M3 Pro 5G design leaked ahead of May 19 launch

Poco M3 Pro 5G, another upcoming smartphone from Poco is set to launch globally on May 19, and after the recent specs leak, we now have a look of the design of the smartphone.

Publishing exploit code does more harm than good, says report

Redmi Watch with built-in GPS launched for Rs 3,999

The Redmi Watch brings features such as built-in GPS, 10-day battery life, and 11 sports mode. For a competitive price in India of Rs 3,999.

Biden beefs up public-private security cooperation

Vaio SE 14 and Vaio SX 14 laptops with 11th gen Intel processors launched in India

The Vaio SX 14 is a premium laptop with a 4K display and 11th gen Intel i7 processor while the Vaio SE 14 is relatively affordable at Rs 88,900.

VMware names Raghu Raghuram as CEO to guide company through Dell Technologies spin-off

TikTok could soon add in-app shopping

TikTok has tied up with several brands and is already testing the feature in some parts of Europe.

Verizon DBIR underscores year of unprecedented cyber challenge

Exetel's NBN 50 plan is now just AU$50p/m, the cheapest 50Mbps option ever

After long laying claim to the most affordable NBN 50 plan, Tangerine has been pushed out by Exetel.

Microsoft lays out how to secure your hybrid working

Hybrid work is the future but organizations must first ensure they and their employees are secure before reaping its benefits.

Equinix shines light on changing post-pandemic investment priorities for UK IT decision-makers