Tech Wire

27 June 2025 21:27

These Are the Chatbots We're Using Most, and How We're Using Them
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-are-the-chatbots-were-using-most-and-how-were-using-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

A Menlo Ventures report finds 91% of AI users have a default artificial intelligence assistant they turn to for their AI tasks.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 21:25

The 1975 at Glastonbury 2024: Livestream Their Headline Festival Set From Anywhere for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-1975-at-glastonbury-2024-livestream-their-headline-festival-set-from-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Matty Healy and the band's performance is set to be The 1975's only live performance this year.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 14:54

Apple Ads Aren't Cool Anymore. Here's What I Think Changed
https://www.cnet.com/tech/apple-ads-arent-cool-anymore-heres-what-i-think-changed/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: You don't need an 81-slide deck to convince your parents to buy you a Mac for college. Apple should change its tone to get its advertising groove back.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 14:52

An Internet Co-op for the People: How Ex-Spectrum Employees Are Making a Difference in the Bronx
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/an-internet-co-op-for-the-people-how-ex-spectrum-employees-are-making-a-difference-in-the-bronx/#ftag=CADf328eec

Internet co-ops are hard to come by in today's broadband industry. Here's how striking Spectrum workers made it happen.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 14:50

You Can Still Watch YouTube Videos Offline. These Are the Easiest Ways
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-download-youtube-videos/#ftag=CADf328eec

YouTube Premium is the easiest and most legit way to download videos, but there are cheaper and more flexible -- but potentially murkier -- methods.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 12:18

Refi Rates Drop Over the Last Week: Current Refinance Rates on June 27, 2025
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-drop-over-the-last-week-current-refinance-rates-on-june-27-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Multiple benchmark refinance rates have decreased. Refinance rates change daily, but experts say rates could inch down in the coming months.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 03:00

Microsoft Officially Retires 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Years of Frowny-Faces
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-officially-retires-blue-screen-of-death-after-40-years-of-frowny-faces/#ftag=CADf328eec

Meet its replacement: The black screen of death, which won't have the same sad face.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:58

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 4 Reloaded Release Date Revealed
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-season-4-reloaded-release-date-revealed/#ftag=CADf328eec

We now know when the Eclipse night club and the Fringe distillery will make their multiplayer debut.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:56

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 27, #481
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-27-481/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints -- and answers -- for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 481 for June 27.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:54

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 27, #1469
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-27-1469/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,469 for June 27.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:52

YouTube's Rolling Out Two AI Tools. Here's What We Know
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youtubes-rolling-out-two-ai-tools-heres-what-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Premium members will have access to one new tool while another is more familiar.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:50

Samsung S95F OLED vs. LG G5 OLED: Which TV should you buy? video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-s95f-oled-vs-lg-g5-oled-which-tv-should-you-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's a battle of the 2025 OLED flagships, but only one TV can win.

Tech Wire

26 June 2025 21:19

A New Era for Networking and the Future of Work
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2025/m06/a-new-era-for-networking-and-the-future-of-work.html?source=rss

Tech Wire

23 June 2025 23:42

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 24, #478
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-24-478/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 478 for June 24.

Tech Wire

23 June 2025 23:40

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 24, #1466
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-24-1466/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,466 for June 24.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 21:26

It's Not Too Late to Claim a Part of Fortnite's $245 Million Settlement. Learn How to File
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/its-not-too-late-to-claim-a-part-of-fortnites-245-million-settlement-learn-how-to-file/#ftag=CADf328eec

The FTC has extended the deadline to file a claim for compensation from unintended in-game Fortnite purchases.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 21:24

Acer Swift Go 16 (2025) Review: Affordable OLED Laptop Without Massive Compromises
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/acer-swift-go-16-2025-review-affordable-oled-laptop-without-massive-compromises/#ftag=CADf328eec

Built around a beautiful 16-inch OLED screen, the latest Swift Go 16 improves on its predecessors without significant price inflation.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 14:53

This Is the Least Rewarding Card in My Wallet. Here's Why I Still Use It
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/this-is-the-least-rewarding-card-in-my-wallet-heres-why-i-still-use-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

My Capital One VentureOne Rewards card is my ticket to safer and more convenient online shopping, thanks to its virtual cards feature.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 14:51

Watch Glastonbury 2025: Livestream the UK Festival From Anywhere for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-glastonbury-2025-livestream-the-uk-festival-from-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Charli xcx are among this year's headline acts at Worthy Farm.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 12:19

Home Loan Rates Improve for Borrowers: Today's Mortgage Rates for June 27, 2025
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-improve-for-borrowers-todays-mortgage-rates-for-june-27-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some important mortgage rates are decreasing. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2025?

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 07:44

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, June 27
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-june-27/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 27.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:59

Nothing's First Stab at Over-Ear Headphones Leak and They Look Appropriately Odd
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nothings-first-stab-at-over-ear-headphones-leak-and-look-appropriately-odd/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nothing knows how to design around its style, even if the result isn't for everyone.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:57

GOP Student Loan Overhaul: Here's Who Will See Lower Monthly Payments and Who Will Pay More
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/gop-student-loan-overhaul-heres-who-will-see-lower-monthly-payments-and-who-will-pay-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The future of student loan repayment could look very different soon. Here's what to expect.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:55

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 27, #747
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-27-747/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 27, #747.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:53

Hostinger Review: Website Creation Made Easy
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hostinger-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hostinger has quickly become a major player in the web hosting industry, but is it any good? I found out in this hands-on review.

Tech Wire

27 June 2025 02:51

Google May Have Solved the Biggest Problem with Voice Assistants video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-may-have-solved-the-biggest-problem-with-voice-assistants/#ftag=CADf328eec

Android 16 promises to make it easier to talk to devices, with Gemini AI understanding complex spoken requests. It's something Apple users still are waiting to do, further highlighting how behind Siri is in the voice assistant and AI space. That is, if the new Gemini AI really works as advertised.

Tech Wire

26 June 2025 21:19

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23 June 2025 23:43

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 24, #274
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-24-274/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 274, for June 24.

Tech Wire

23 June 2025 23:41

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 24, #744
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-24-744/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 24, No. 744.

Tech Wire

23 June 2025 23:39

Exclusive: T-Mobile Named Best Mobile Network in US, Adds T-Satellite Features and DoorDash Perks
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/exclusive-t-mobile-named-best-mobile-network-in-us-adds-t-satellite-features-and-doordash-perks/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET sat down with T-Mobile executives to break down how the no. 4 carrier vaulted to the top.