e dot dot dot 06 2026

TV and AV receiver ports explained: which HDMI input to use and when

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Your AV receiver has a ton of ports, and this is your guide to using each one.

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I tried the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex, and it's clear: Microsoft means business

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The flagship laptop announced at Computex 2026 will feature Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip with up to 128GB of unified memory.

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I've used adaptive chargers with my iPhone and Android for a year - but should you?

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Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low, but are the optimizations worth it? Here's my verdict.

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Smart home companies have been selling you the worst battery format on purpose

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Almost all wireless smart home sensors have different battery formats, here's why.

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Foreign investors have dumped billions of dollars of Korean stocks this year despite record rally. Here's why

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The selling intensified Monday as the benchmark Kospi plunged more than 8% at the open, even as it emerged as one of the world's standout performers thus far.

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Why I use wireless security cameras at home versus a wired system - after years of testing

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After using multiple security cameras over the years, I've found the best arrangement for my home.

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I changed 4 Windows settings and my Ethernet speed finally matched my cable

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The tradeoffs behind Windows Ethernet performance settings.

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Asia tech stocks extend sell-off with SoftBank down over 7% as investors sour on AI-linked names

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Asian tech stocks tracked overnight losses in U.S. tech names led by a sell-off in Broadcom.

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I drove 25,000 miles with CarPlay last year - here are the apps I used most (and why)

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I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every trip easy.

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Here are 3 forces that drove a whirlwind week for the stock market

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An avalanche of selling on Friday crushed stocks. It was a dramatic reversal from record highs earlier in the week.

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Years of emergency prep taught me how to storm-proof my solar generators

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With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here's my approach.

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3 ways to monitor your appliances with an ESP32 (no smart plugs needed)

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I monitored my appliances for pocket change.

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I turned off 5 default Windows 11 features and freed up nearly 1GB of RAM immediately

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Stop letting uninvited background processes crowd your system memory.

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Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech's grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns

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"We're living in a world where it's almost impossible for smaller entrants to come in and build healthier spaces," Bluesky's COO, Rose Wang, told CNBC.

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The Apple Watch needs a better Siri more than the iPhone right now

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Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

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Curved TVs were supposed to be the future of home entertainment here's exactly why they disappeared

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They were the future until they weren't.

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I found the Linux app store nobody mentions and it has more packages than Flathub

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Flathub isn't the biggest game in town.

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Brave Origin might be the one browser people don't mind paying for

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Brave's stripped down, premium browser is getting a surprisingly positive reception

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The best historical drama on Netflix has no action scenes and it's a masterpiece

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The Dig is a quietly thrilling period piece that deserves a lot more eyes on it.

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7 unique Father's Day gifts and gadgets your dad doesn't already have

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Father's Day is coming up, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

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8 of the best Prime Day laptop deals I'd actually buy myself

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Prime Day is coming earlier this year, and I've rounded up the best laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.

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4 Android Auto apps I can always rely on for road trips - beyond Maps and Spotify

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Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before your next adventure.

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Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's

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The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market.

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Mythos rejuvenated the cybersecurity sector. Earnings put the recent rally to the test

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Mythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren't enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.

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Cramer's week ahead: Stocks face pressure from rates, oil, and a flood of new offerings

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CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that rising interest rates, elevated oil prices, and a wave of AI-related stock offerings could continue to pressure the market.

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The safest password is the one you never type

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Passkeys are the way.

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Google just added another layer to Search results, and we're running out of room to scroll

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I just want to see the Search results

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I finally added Dolby Atmos to my home theater without drilling a single hole

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I can't install surround sound speakers in my ceiling, but I found a better solution.

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Amazon is selling a 2TB Samsung SSD for nearly 40% off right now - and it's plenty fast for PC

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Samsung's flagship 990 Pro SSD just dropped to a near-record low price.

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Jim Cramer says Thursday's rally shows investors' 'huge appetite' for stocks

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CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday's rally showed investors remain resilient and eager to buy stocks.

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Warren invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Senate hearing on China AI chip sales

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Jensen Huang's Nvidia over export controls, China sales, Trump and data-center policy as Congress scrutinizes the AI chip boom.

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CrowdStrike CEO says AI security fears will become a bigger tailwind in coming quarters

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CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said it was too early for concerns surrounding Anthropic's Mythos to meaningfully impact first-quarter results.

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A day later with Oura Ring 5, I can't believe how much of an upgrade it's been from Ring 4

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The Oura Ring 5's best upgrade is also the most subtle one.

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This 65-inch Hisense TV is $130 off ahead of Prime Day - and I highly recommend it

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Multiple screen sizes of one of Hisense's latest 4K Smart TVs are on sale right now.

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Dreambeans finally gives you a reason to stop doomscrolling, and it's actually clever

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Dreambeans is launching today for eligible Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.

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Every Windows PC has a hidden log that explains exactly why it slowed down

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Your PC has been logging why it's slow the whole time and one command gives you the report. Why aren't you running it?

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The only PC controller I'll ever need definitely isn't the Steam Controller

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The DualSense Edge is my favorite gamepad ever for very specific reasons.

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Using Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity

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Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful Linux distribution, and there are some major changes on the horizon that will converge mobile and desktop.

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Amazon engineers in Seattle slam employer for building AI data centers while laying off 30,000 staffers

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Amazon engineers called out their employer for conducting mass layoffs while it commits to spending $200 billion this year on AI infrastructure.

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Japan may be hiding 'the best AI value,' Barclays says

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Investors chasing Asia's AI rally may want to look beyond the region's top-performing stock markets and consider Japan instead, Barclays said.

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Your MacOS Spotlight tool is seriously underrated - 6 ways I use it beyond basic searches

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Once you see what this MacOS tool can do, Cmd+Space will become second nature.

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CrowdStrike is a buy, just not yet. Here's why

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On top of the beat-and-raise, CrowdStrike announced a 4-for-1 stock split. But short-term thinkers sold the stock.

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I turned my Android Auto setup into a gaming hub with 4 free apps - and don't regret it

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In addition to the built-in Gamesnacks, these titles will help time pass more quickly when you're parked.

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These 3 buried Android Auto settings stopped my phone from cutting out in the car

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Android Auto kept cutting out until I found these 3 developer menu fixes here's how to stop it.

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The latest Star Wars movie is a successful failure

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The Mandalorian and Grogu may prove profitable for Disney in the end, but it proves that people are tired of Star Wars.

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Scout finally gives Microsoft's AI agents the autonomy they've been missing

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Entering the age of Autopilots

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I saw the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops - these 4 models will lead the new ultrabook boom

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Nvidia just announced its new RTX Spark CPU on models from all the major PC brands. These ones look the most interesting.

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Alphabet's plan to sell $80 billion in stock to fund its AI buildout isn't all bad

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It's the latest step in an aggressive effort by big tech companies to secure future funding for AI infrastructure.

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Palo Alto CEO says customer meeting requests have surged amid AI security concerns

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Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said artificial intelligence is increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions.

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Jim Cramer says look to buy these 5 stocks outside the AI trade for diversification

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CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should consider adding exposure to out-of-favor sectors if investors begin rotating away from high-flying technology stocks.

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I compared Claude Opus 4.8 with 4.7 in a 10-round honesty test - and a legal prompt broke it

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The latest models were pitted against coding, medical, finance, and legal traps, then I cross-checked the results with multiple AIs.

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I did not expect this Amazfit watch to match my Garmin in functionality - but it delivered

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I've spent the past few weeks using the new Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro for all my activities, including running and golfing. Here's how it fared in my Garmin's place.

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ASUS' new laptop lineup finally kills the budget-versus-premium divide

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Fresh from Computex 2026

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Jim Cramer says Jensen Huang's Computex keynote revealed more winners in the AI boom

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CNBC's Jim Cramer said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Computex keynote showed the AI infrastructure boom is creating winners well beyond Nvidia.

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Blue Origin launchpad damaged in rocket explosion may not be restored until 2028, NASA's Isaacman says

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NASA has tapped Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin for several contracts in the agency's Artemis return-to-the-moon program.

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The ASUS Ascent QN10 is a powerful Mac Mini competitor featuring the Snapdragon X2 Elite

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ASUS and Qualcomm are bringing their A-game

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I found Roku channels that aren't in the store, and they're actually worth watching

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Here's how to access the hidden Roku channels on your TV.

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Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion from stock sales to fund AI buildout

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Alphabet said it plans to sell $80 billion in stock, including through a $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway.

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Should you switch to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router? My home testing reveals what got better (and what didn't)

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The Tenda BE5100 mesh Wi-Fi system is an accessibly priced, high-speed, easy-to-use package that kills wireless dead spots.

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Home Depot will give you a free Ryobi power tool with this battery deal - and I recommend it

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Save 57% on this Ryobi lithium-ion battery set for your power tools, and get the tool of your choice totally free.

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How I built my own DIY cyberdeck straight out of 80s sci-fi - and all the cool things it can do

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The latest DIY craze is a portable computer inspired by a 1984 sci-fi novel. I built one with a Raspberry Pi. Here's why and how.

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Alienware's world-first 39" 5K monitor solves the one problem that killed OLED gaming

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Plus 3 other monitors at different price points

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Dell's XPS 13 is so thin and light, it might finally make me ditch my MacBook

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Perfect for Netflix binges and late-night study sessions

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Your sensitive files really shouldn't be in Google Drive

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Google Drive isn't safe for sensitive files

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I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don't regret it

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There aren't many weather apps for Android Auto, but there's one that easily rises above the rest.

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This Lenovo Yoga rivaled my MacBook Air in ways I didn't expect it to

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The Slim 7x (2026) has impressive performance improvements, but its target user - the modern professional - remains the same.

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Overheating from Android Auto? 8 easy fixes that effectively cooled off my phone

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Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here's how to fix it.

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