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• I was blown away by this laptop cooling pad’s arctic cooling – but it still can’t quite freeze out the competition

  11-06-2025 20:20 via techradar.com
  
  Llano V10 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad: reviewThe Llano V10 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad is a relatively high-end option for keeping your gaming or productivity laptop cool. At $89.99 / £116.26 (around AU$140), it certainly costs a pretty penny; but in return you get a cooling pad with a giant 4.72-inch turbo fan capable of spinning at up to a ludicrous 3,500rpm.Unlike more shy and retiring options, the Llano V10 isn’t scared to announce its presence – in fact, it’s a little bi
  
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• Disney and Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement

  11-06-2025 19:05
  Studios accuse AI firm of ‘piracy’ and seek injunction over alleged use of copyrighted charactersDisney and Universal sued an artificial intelligence company on Wednesday, alleging copyright infringement. In their lawsuit, the entertainment giants called Midjourney’s popular AI-powered image generator a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” for its alleged reproductions of the studios’ best-known characters.The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims Midj
  
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• WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data

  11-06-2025 18:01 via bbc.com
  The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."
  
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• Researchers create AI-based tool that restores age-damaged artworks in hours

  11-06-2025 17:00
  By slashing time and cost of restoration, technique could be used on paintings not valuable enough for traditional approach The centuries can leave their mark on oil paintings as wear and tear and natural ageing produce cracks, discoloration and patches where pieces of pigment have flaked off.Repairing the damage can take conservators years, so the effort is reserved for the most valuable works, but a fresh approach promises to transform the process by restoring aged artworks in hours. Continue
  
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• Australia has ‘no alternative’ but to embrace AI and seek to be a world leader in the field, industry and science minister says

  11-06-2025 17:00
  Tim Ayres says the Albanese government will focus on legislation and regulation but country would benefit from moving quicklyAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia must “lean in hard” to the benefits of artificial intelligence or else risk ending up “on the end of somebody else’s supply chain”, according to the new industry and science minister, Tim Ayres, with the Labor government planning to
  
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• Aidan Jones: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

  11-06-2025 17:00
  The standup shares his favourite Australian comedians – as well as a man transforming into a catGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe internet gets a lot of bad press, most of which is itself published on the internet, which does seem hypocritical. The complaints usually mourn a loss of innocence and freedom. They remember the way things used to be, before the digital world was conquered by a handful of infinitely powerful tech oligarchs.I remember when we first got broadband in 2
  
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• ‘Addictive fear’: my goosebump-inducing first encounter with Resident Evil Requiem

  11-06-2025 17:00
  A gruesome monster munching through a luckless body was just one of the horrors I shuddered at in a brief snippet of the forthcoming Resident Evil 9. Be afraid – and excitedA surprise announcement at the end of the 6 June Summer Game Fest presentation revealed the ninth entry in the iconic Capcom survival horror series: Resident Evil Requiem, coming early next year.Diehard fans of the series (which has spawned films, television shows and more) immediately began picking apart the trailer, w
  
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• As big tech grows more involved in Gaza, Muslim workers are wrestling with a spiritual crisis

  11-06-2025 14:00
  Is working in big tech halal? Muslim workers are reckoning with the possibility that their jobs go against their religious obligationsBefore Ibtihal Aboussad was fired by Microsoft for protesting the company’s work with the Israeli military during a celebration of the firm’s 50th anniversary, she sent two emails.The first went to all of her colleagues. She appealed to their universal humanity and urged them to stand against Microsoft’s contracts to provide cloud computing softw
  
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• MSI Raider A18 HX review: big in power, big in size… as in literally too big

  11-06-2025 13:53 via techradar.com
  
  MSI Raider A18 HX: Two-minute reviewThe MSI Raider A18 HX is a high-end, premium gaming laptop with a price point to match. Featuring some of the absolute best specifications on offer on the market right now, there’s no need to worry about low frame rates or poor game quality when sporting this titan of a machine.You do get absolutely brilliant gaming performance on the MSI Raider A18 HX, however this is the expectation when it comes to a laptop at this price point. This device is by no me
  
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• The top 10 robot vacuums ZDNET readers are buying in 2025

  11-06-2025 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  I review dozens of robot vacuums every year. These are the most popular ones among our readers this year so far.
  
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• Everything that happened at Summer Game Fest 2025, from marathon game sessions to military helicopters

  11-06-2025 13:15
  This year’s event showcased gaming’s evolving landscape, from blockbuster titles to standout indie projects• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAs protests exploded in Los Angeles last weekend, elsewhere in the city, a coterie of games journalists and developers were gathered together to play new games at the industry’s annual summer showcase. This week’s issue is a dispatch from our correspondent Alyssa Mercante.Summer Game Fest (SG
  
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• Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade. Here are the 8 best features in WatchOS 26

  11-06-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Big changes are coming to your Apple Watch. Here are the top WatchOS 26 features Apple unveiled at WWDC 2025 earlier this week.
  
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• This iOS 26 feature can fix your iPhone battery woes - and it's flying under the radar

  11-06-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If Adaptive Power works as intended, smaller (and thinner) iPhones should benefit the most.
  
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• Meta prepares to launch research lab aimed at 'superintelligent' AI - report

  11-06-2025 12:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is also apparently in talks to invest more than $10 billion in Scale AI.
  
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• Beyond the AI trust gap: A leader's playbook

  11-06-2025 12:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Organizations must adopt a strategy that applies customer advisory frameworks internally and externally to build trust in AI.
  
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• Your iPad is getting a 4 big upgrades for free. Here are the top features in iPadOS 26

  11-06-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled the next wave of iPadOS updates - bringing the iPad even closer to a Mac-like experience.
  
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• Your Apple MacBook is getting a major upgrade. Here are the best features in MacOS 26

  11-06-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are the standout new features coming to MacOS Tahoe - and how to check if your Mac is compatible.
  
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• You Can Now Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone: Here's How

  11-06-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  This trick can keep your kids and others out of certain apps.
  
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• Why Pay for Bottled? Here's How to Make Distilled Water in 5 Simple Steps

  11-06-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  This DIY method makes it easy to get clean, distilled water without leaving your kitchen.
  
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• This Portable TV Turns My Patio Into the Ultimate Entertainment Zone

  11-06-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Skyworth's 24-inch portable TV is bigger than most portable monitors and has an integrated battery.
  
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• NBA Finals 2025: How to Watch Thunder vs. Pacers Game 3 Tonight

  11-06-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know to watch tonight's game and the rest of the NBA Finals without cable.
  
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• Liquid Glass, Camera, Phone Apps Lead New iOS 26 iPhone Features

  11-06-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone will get a glassy new look and several new features when iOS 26 arrives in the fall.
  
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• I replaced my iPad with a de-Googled Android tablet for a week - here's my buying advice

  11-06-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Murena reworked the Pixel Tablet by stripping out Google's services and adding built-in privacy tools designed to avoid tracking.
  
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• As Long as I Have NotebookLM, I Don't Need Any Other AI Tool

  11-06-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  NotebookLM is the only AI tool I see myself using for the foreseeable future. Nothing else comes close.
  
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• I reviewed Insta360's 4K webcam – even if you don't think you need this PC upgrade, it's one you’ll be so happy you made

  11-06-2025 11:41 via techradar.com
  
  Insta360 Link 2C: reviewThe Insta360 Link 2C is a webcam that has pretty large shoes to fill. When the Chinese camera company released its predecessor a few years back, it was lauded as a top-tier, premium option, thanks to its excellent 4K video and smart use of AI. So now comes the Insta360 Link 2C, which aims to offer even more AI capabilities and superior noise cancellation among other things. So, does it deliver?Well, before I answer that definitely, I want to start by exploring picture and
  
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• AI leaders must take a tight grip on regulatory, geopolitical, and interpersonal concerns

  11-06-2025 11:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how executives can navigate the constantly evolving AI landscape successfully.
  
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• iOS 26 beta is available on your iPhone right now. Here's how to download it

  11-06-2025 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest software update for the iPhone includes one of the biggest iOS redesigns ever. Here's how to enroll in the developer beta program.
  
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• Here's the Secret I Learned About Opening a CD at Just the Right Time

  11-06-2025 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Smart CD investing isn't guesswork. It's about knowing when rates are in your favor.
  
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• Still Can't Fold Your Fitted Sheets? This Visual Guide Can Help

  11-06-2025 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Use these tips for a less complicated way to complete the task of folding your fitted sheets.
  
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• MacOS 26 envy? 4 best features that Windows PC users can already use

  11-06-2025 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple just revealed a host of new features coming to MacOS 26 - but a few of them actually showed up on Windows first, including one that dates back decades.
  
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• From Resident Evil to 007: the 15 best games at 2025’s Summer Game Fest

  11-06-2025 11:00
  There’s a lot to take in at the yearly live video event: from Paralives to Felt That: Boxing, Dosa Divas to Resident Evil Requiem, here are our favouritesThe ninth mainstream instalment in the survival horror series returns us to the wreckage of Racoon City and promises a blend of cinematic action and psychological horror. FBI agent Grace Ashcroft appears to be the main character, but is anything in this series ever what it seems? Continue reading...
  
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• This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring - with no subscription fees required

  11-06-2025 10:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The Eufy Security E340 dual-camera video doorbell offers a practical way to monitor your doorstep and keep an eye on deliveries.
  
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• Mortgages Cool Off for Homeseekers: Mortgage Interest Rates Today for June 11, 2025

  11-06-2025 10:05 via cnet.com
  
  Some important mortgage rates are seeing dips. Lower mortgage rates could bring positive news to the housing market in 2025.
  
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• Refinance Rates Tick Higher: Current Refinance Rates on June 11, 2025

  11-06-2025 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several important refinance rates increased this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons.
  
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• I used the Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 for a fortnight – and now every other camera bag feels disposable

  11-06-2025 09:27 via techradar.com
  
  Billingham Hadley Pro 2020: two-minute reviewBillingham began making bags in 1973. The world’s changed a lot since then, but its satchels have stood the test of time. Known for their premium materials and classic style, Billingham bags are the kind you can use for years, then gift to the next generation.So it is with the Hadley Pro 2020. A gently updated version of the established Hadley Pro, it’s a camera bag built in the British tradition of leather and canvas craftsmanship. It&rsq
  
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• Forget the Liquid Glass Design, I'm Here for All of iOS 26's Humdrum Features

  11-06-2025 05:05 via cnet.com
  
  Apple previewed the update for the next generation of iPhone software. It has a new name, a new look, and a bunch of quality-of-life features and improvements.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 11

  11-06-2025 04:48 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 11.
  
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• Anyone Can Now Access the Largest Space Map Ever Created. Here's How

  11-06-2025 03:26 via cnet.com
  
  The data includes a map of nearly 800,000 galaxies and covers 0.54 square degrees of the sky.
  
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• I spent weeks with the Synology DiskStation DS925+ NAS box and it didn’t miss a beat, no matter what I threw at it

  11-06-2025 02:20 via techradar.com
  
  Synology DiskStation DS925+: Two-minute reviewSpecs(Image credit: Nick Ross)CPU: AMD Ryzen V1500B
  Graphics: None
  RAM: 4GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM (Max 32GB)
  Storage: 80TB (20TB HDD x4), 1.6TB (800GB M.2 x2)
  Ports: 2x Type-A (5Gbps), 1x Type-C (5Gbps), 2x 2.5GbE Ethernet ports
  Size: 166 x 199 x 223mm (6.5 x 7.8 x 8.8 inches)
  OS installed: DSM 7
  Accessories: 2x LAN cables, 2x drive-bay lock keys, AC power cordSynology has been producing network attached storage (NAS) technology for over 20 years, and its
  
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• My Favorite Portable iPhone Charger Is 35% Off in All Colors

  11-06-2025 02:18 via cnet.com
  
  The ultraconvenient Anker 622 MagGo snaps neatly onto the back of my iPhone, and I take it everywhere I go. The price just dropped to $31 across the board at Amazon.
  
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• My Favorite Laptop for Travel Just Hit a New All-Time Low Price

  11-06-2025 01:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Asus Zenbook A14 weighs less than a MacBook Air and won a CNET Editors' Choice Award. It's now $250 off, the best deal I've seen on this model yet.
  
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