Tech Wire

15 July 2025 17:59

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Devices Incorporate AI
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/what-tariffs-smartphone-market-grows-1-as-more-devices-incorporate-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 17:57

Nearly Half of Americans Budget Based on Vibes. Should You?
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/nearly-half-of-americans-budget-based-on-vibes-should-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Emotions affect how you approach money. Here's how to use that to your advantage.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 13:54

Mortgage Rates Climb: Mortgage Rates for July 15, 2025
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-climb-mortgage-rates-for-july-15-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mortgage rates climbed higher over the last week. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 13:52

Is Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste an Effective Fluoride Alternative? Dentists Weigh In
https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/is-nano-hydroxyapatite-toothpaste-effective-fluoride-alternative-dentists-weigh-in/#ftag=CADf328eec

We consulted dentists to discover the potential benefits and side effects of fluoride-free, nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:33

Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Z Fold 6: Slimmer Body, Bigger Screens and Slightly Higher Price
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-z-fold-7-vs-z-fold-6-slimmer-body-bigger-screens-and-slightly-higher-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung's new book-style foldable has big upgrades on its predecessor -- so how do they stack up?

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:31

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 15, #295
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-15-295/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 15, No. 295.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:29

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 15 #499
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-15-499/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 15 No. 499.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:27

Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page Out of the Apple Playbook
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-will-merge-android-and-chromeos-exec-says-thats-taking-a-page-out-of-the-apple-playbook/#ftag=CADf328eec

The eventual unification should help Google-based devices run more in concert with each other.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:25

Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld Price Could Be Higher Than Expected, Leak Suggests
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-ally-gaming-handheld-price-could-be-higher-than-expected-leak-suggests/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Microsoft-Asus portable gaming device could price itself right out of the market.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 16:44

Liquid Glass and MacOS 26 Tahoe Are Coming, but Right Now I'm Engrossed by This Interactive History
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/liquid-glass-and-macos-26-tahoe-are-coming-but-right-now-im-engrossed-by-this-interactive-history/#ftag=CADf328eec

I can't click away from this hands-on experience of Macintosh design history.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 16:42

Hack Your Screen Time With These iOS 18 and Android 16 Wellness Settings
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hack-your-screen-time-with-these-ios-18-and-android-16-wellness-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec

Set up app timers and scheduled downtime so you can stop wincing at your phone's screen time report.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 13:55

Mortgage Rates Go Up for Homeseekers: Current Mortgage Interest Rates on July 14, 2025
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-go-up-for-homeseekers-current-mortgage-interest-rates-on-july-14-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't expect sustained declines in mortgage interest rates until after the summer.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 13:53

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 14, #294
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-14-294/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 14, No. 294.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 03:26

Dyson Reveals Futuristic Farming Vision
https://www.cnet.com/science/biology/dyson-reveals-futuristic-farming-vision/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dyson, a company best known for its vacuums and hair dryers, has unveiled a new rotating farm design that aims to make food production more local, sustainable and dependable.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 00:58

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 14, #764
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-14-764/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 14, #764.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 17:58

Motorola and Swarovski Tease an Aug. 5 Event That May Bring Crystals to a Phone
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorola-and-swarovski-tease-an-aug-5-event-that-may-bring-crystals-to-a-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Motorola's already introduced wood and fabric to the Razr Ultra. Are crystals next?

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 17:56

Move Over Telsa Powerwall. EcoFlow Says This New Battery Is Better for Disaster-Prone Areas
https://www.cnet.com/news/move-over-telsa-powerwall-ecoflow-ocean-pro-home-battery-backup-disaster-prone-areas/#ftag=CADf328eec

EcoFlow's new Ocean Pro is a home power backup designed for homeowners in disaster-prone states and meant to challenge Tesla's Powerwall.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 13:53

Refinance Rates Move Up: Refinance Rates for July 15, 2025
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-move-up-refinance-rates-for-july-15-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several key refinance rates were higher this week, so it might be worth waiting.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 09:14

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 15
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-july-15/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 15.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:32

This New App Wants to Help You Track Your Sun Exposure
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-new-app-wants-to-help-you-track-your-sun-exposure/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Sun Day app, just out in beta, will prompt you on how to prep for being out and about.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:30

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 15, #765
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-15-765/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 15, #765.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:28

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 15, #1487
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-15-1487/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 15, No. 1,487.

Tech Wire

15 July 2025 04:26

Starlink Doubled Its Speed In 2 Years. It Still Doesn’t Meet the FCC’s Definition of Broadband
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-doubled-its-speed-in-two-years-it-still-doesnt-meet-the-fccs-definition-of-broadband/#ftag=CADf328eec

According to the latest speed test data, Starlink's download speeds have increased from 54 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 16:45

Phones Are Loaded With AI, So Why Don't We Care? video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/phones-are-loaded-with-ai-so-why-dont-we-care/#ftag=CADf328eec

According to a CNET survey, just 11% of people upgrade their phones because of AI features. Here's what they care about instead, and why mobile AI hasn't picked up much steam.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 16:43

I May Have Found the Best Travel Camera
https://www.cnet.com/deals/fujifilm-x-e5-review-i-may-have-found-the-best-travel-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

Review: The Fujifilm X-E5 follows the winning formula of its X100VI compact camera but adds the flexibility of interchangeable lenses -- and it might just be the ultimate travel companion.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 16:41

My Smart Home Is Much Safer After These 5 Vital Password Changes
https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/my-smart-home-is-much-safer-after-these-vital-password-changes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Smart homes rely on important password logins: Here's what I do to keep those passwords strong and safe.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 13:54

Refi Rates Ride High: Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 14, 2025
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-ride-high-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-july-14-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Multiple important refinance rates climbed this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 13:52

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 14
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-july-14/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 14.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 03:25

Dyson Reveals Futuristic Farming Vision video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/dyson-reveals-futuristic-farming-vision/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dyson, a company best known for its vacuums and hair dryers, has unveiled a new rotating farm design that aims to make food production more local, sustainable and dependable.

Tech Wire

14 July 2025 00:57

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 14 #498
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-14-498/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 14 No. 498.