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Five reasons to use Android Auto instead of your car's infotainment system

In-car infotainment screens are getting bigger and many vehicles include tablet-like dashboards. Some systems run Android Automotive, a robust platform that leverages the Android ecosystem; if your car uses Android Automotive there’s little reason to switch. Most manufacturers, however, use their own limited software that can feel walled off.

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Kindle Paperwhite Bundle drops to $147.97 for Prime members

As of June 19, the Kindle Paperwhite Bundle — the 16GB e-reader plus a cover and power adapter — is on sale for $147.97 for Prime members, a $69 reduction from the full bundle price of $216.97. The 7-inch Paperwhite is glare-free, waterproof and offers up to 12 weeks of

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Slay the Spire 2 patch fixes RNG after player proof

Mega Crit has released the second major update for Slay the Spire 2 to the main Steam branch, calling it "4 patches in 1." Alongside changes beta branch players are already familiar with, the studio says the update also has "big changes that will be totally new

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New Orders For Valve’s Steam Controllers Won’t Arrive Until 2027

Valve’s Steam Controller sold out in less than an hour on its May 4 launch. The $100 device was restocked with a reservation system to curb scalpers, but the company now warns buyers that new orders won’t be fulfilled until 2027 at the earliest. Valve says it "

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World of Warcraft patch 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek: massive update

Blizzard offered the first detailed look at new content and changes coming to World of Warcraft in the first major update of the Midnight expansion cycle. Patch 12.1, titled Curse of Ula'tek, is due later this summer, and development notes for the early version headed to the

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Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks

Hudson Rock said the attackers went on to "actively intercept SSL VPN authentication hashes and crack them using a massive, dedicated 45-GPU cluster managed via Hashtopolis." They used the cluster to try massive combinations of plain-text passwords until they found the right ones. Those passwords let the threat

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De'Longhi Magnifica Evo espresso machine now $350 off at Amazon

As of June 18, the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo automatic espresso and coffee machine is on sale for $549.95 at Amazon, reduced $350 from its regular price of $899.95. The machine offers seven one-touch recipes — cappuccino, latte macchiato, coffee, espresso, iced coffee, hot water, and a customizable

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ERNEST rover tests mobility and autonomy for Moon and Mars

On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert, a compact four-wheeled prototype called ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain) recently traveled about 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from its engineering team. Developed at JPL and about 4 feet (1.2 meters) long, ERNEST can lift each

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This 4 TB NVMe SSD is the only one I've seen below $400

SSD prices have rapidly ballooned as AI data centers swallow memory chips, so buying a new drive right now can seem like a bad idea. With no end in sight to the RAMpocalypse, if you do have to get one, go as big as you can afford. At a cent

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Echo Spot: Prime Members Get 44% Off a Smart Alarm Clock

Prime Day often brings the biggest cuts on Amazon devices, and a current Prime-exclusive offer knocks 44% off the latest Echo Spot. The $80 gadget is available for $45 in all three colors: Black, Glacier White, and Ocean Blue. Other shoppers will see the Echo Dot at its retail price

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Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds

Security firm Sentinel One has a deeper dive into CVE-2025-20701. Heinze and Steinmetz said last year that the full chain of attacks gave attackers the ability to do other malicious things, including retrieving call history and contacts, and even calling arbitrary numbers. Many of those capabilities are dependent on the

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Steam Next Fest's top-played demos include one with an AI disclosure

Valve has revealed the ten most played Steam Next Fest demos. Bandai Namco's Sword Art Online RPG Echoes of Aincrad is drawing a lot of attention, alongside a chill but gruelling offroad title from the Art of Rally creators, a Soulslike extraction RPG, and a new 6v6 shooter

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Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders may overlap - not on Valve's box

GTA 6 pre-orders are set to go live on June 25, and fresh Geekbench results suggest the Steam Machine could launch next week. Valve has not confirmed an official release date, though prior leaks point to reviews arriving on June 23 and a possible sale two days later. Even if

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Google Nest Wired Outdoor Cam drops to $198 at Amazon

The Google Nest Wired Outdoor Cam is a plug-in security camera designed for round-the-clock monitoring of your home's exterior. It draws power from a standard outdoor outlet and offers the same Google Smart Alerts and two-way talk found on the wireless Nest Cam. Amazon has reduced the price

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Steam Controller demand so high new reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027

Valve is struggling to meet demand for its Steam Controller. The trackpad-equipped gamepad quickly sold out when it released in early May, and ever since there's been a reservation system similar to the one once used for Steam Deck. Valve says initial demand exceeded expectations and has updated

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Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill back at its lowest price

The Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill delivers high-heat char marks and textures close to an outdoor grill without the smoke, while offering five additional cooking modes and a built-in smart thermometer. It’s currently available on Amazon for $200, down from its $280 list price—a 29% discount.

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Early Prime Day iPhone deals: free iPhone 17 Pro at T-Mobile, Air on sale

Prime Day has arrived earlier than usual, and Amazon doesn’t currently list iPhone discounts. Tim Cook called iPhone price hikes "unavoidable," citing a chip problem, so shoppers who need an upgrade may want to act sooner rather than later. T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 Pro for

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From Hori to Hello Kitty: favorite Switch 2 cases

A robust, good-looking Nintendo Switch 2 case should be top of your accessories list. The best cases protect the console and often add a carrying handle, making the handheld easier to take on the go. A year on from the Switch 2’s arrival, cases now cover every need. You

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10 signs someone is monitoring or accessing your accounts

Account compromise can be quiet and hard to spot. If someone gains access to your email, social media, shopping or banking services the consequences can be severe: email can be used to bypass two‑factor authentication, fraudulent purchases may follow, or attackers can post from your accounts and damage your

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Sonos Beam Gen 2 with Dolby Atmos falls to $369

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar brings theatre-like audio to the home with a virtual surround experience and Dolby Atmos. Amazon has cut the price by 26%, putting it at $369 for both black and white finishes, down from the roughly $500 it usually commands. If you’re interested, it’

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Garmin smartwatches to consider for Prime Day

Prime Day runs from June 23 to June 26 this year and stretches across four days. The shopping schedule has become quarterly, with a Spring Sale in March, an October Prime Day and an extended Black Friday week joining the calendar. Ahead of the event, think about household essentials or

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Embracer suggests Sony may push PS6 launch to 2028 or 2029

It has been almost six years since the PS5 launched, yet Sony has revealed little about its successor, widely presumed to be the PS6. Speculation about a release window has ranged from optimistic late 2027 estimates to more cautious predictions for 2028, 2029 or beyond. The ongoing memory crisis has

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Mod Lets Bloodborne Run at 120 FPS on Modded PS5

Bloodborne, the PlayStation 4-exclusive soulslike, can run at 120 FPS on PlayStation hardware—but only on a modded PlayStation 5. Players with powerful PCs have been able to hit 120 FPS using the PS4 emulator ShadPS4, and jailbreaking has allowed 60 FPS on PlayStation 4 for several years. Officially, the

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Smart home reviewer’s top Prime Day security camera picks

Prime Day 2026 is here, bringing steep discounts across categories. For smart home devices, Prime Day is one of the best times to buy smart speakers and security cameras, so I rounded up the camera deals that are true bargains. Standout picks include a Blink bundle now $115 (68% off,

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Trump says Apple will build chips with Intel in the US

President Trump posted on Truth Social saying Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its chips in America. In the same post he added that Nvidia agreed to build chips with Intel and that Elon Musk had agreed to build a “TerraFab” designed with Intel’s