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Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139. The PCWorld Software Store has amazing discounts on both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Professional. (pcworld.com - 2 min.)

Reddit is back online after a brief outage. The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues. (engadget.com - 8 min.)

Verizon 5G Home Internet Review: Exploring Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability. This home internet solution offers fast speeds, unlimited data and no yearly contract under its fixed wireless network. Let’s explore. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Best Internet Providers for July 2025. CNET picks the best home internet in the US, including broadband options from AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Google Fiber. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

You Can Now Score a Mint Unlimited Phone Plan for Just $15 Per Month for 12 Months. Mint Mobile's unlimited plan can save you hundreds per year. Sounds great to us. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Capability, and Now It's 20% Off. I run CNET's vacuum testing lab. One of our top-rated vacuums cleaned up my home in real life, and right now you can save $360 on it. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Want That Summer Body? Ditch These 6 Habits Now. You may be holding yourself back from reaching your weight loss goals without knowing it. Kick these habits and you may see some improvements. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

This Smart Pool Robot Means I Get to Relax and Enjoy My Summer. With excellent suction power and remote scheduling, Dolphin's Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi pool cleaner is the official hero of summer. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI. Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

How to Watch Norway vs. Italy From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer. The knockout phase begins with a clash between the two-time winners and Le Azzurre. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

GMC Hummer EV outsold the Tesla Cybertruck last quarter. As Elon Musk once said, "we dug our own grave with Cybertruck." (techcrunch.com - 16 min.)

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late. Electronic copies of travel documents are hot commodities on the dark web. Here's how to safeguard yours. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to try it. Anthropic says its new feature will help you better understand what's working or what might not be working in engineering departments. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Early 2025 iPhone buyers guide: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e? The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget. (appleinsider.com - 20 min.)

dhs – Techdirt. Posts about dhs written by Tim Cushing. (techdirt.com - 21 min.)

Norwegian investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north. Aker is the latest company heading to the far north to tap into abundant green energy and natural cooling for power-hungry data centres. (thenextweb.com - 25 min.)

ASUS 14" Vivobook (12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Nearly 50% Off, Making This 4.5-Star Laptop Practically Free. If it's long past time to update your usual laptop, now's the time to pounce on this deal from Best Buy. (gizmodo.com - 25 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks. Steam has started banning games that violate certain rules set forth by payment processors and other entities. This includes banks, card networks and internet providers. (engadget.com - 30 min.)

Fernando Silva, Author at 9to5Mac. (9to5mac.com - 31 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Nomad drops new Carbon Black Rocky Point band for Apple Watch - 9to5Mac. Nomad drops a sleek new Carbon Black Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch with FKM + titanium hardware. Available now for $79. (9to5mac.com - 34 min.)

Claude Code revenue jumps 5.5x as Anthropic launches analytics dashboard. Anthropic has launched a powerful analytics dashboard for its Claude Code AI assistant, giving engineering leaders real-time insights into developer productivity, tool usage, and ROI on AI coding investments. (venturebeat.com - 36 min.)

Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans. The video game giant banned an unknown number of cheaters that were using one of the oldest-running cheats. (techcrunch.com - 36 min.)

This Ultra-Light Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Is a Steal at Just $100. It boasts powerful suction and weighs in at less than nine pounds, and you can pick it up for half the usual price right now. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Is Reddit Still Down? What We Know About the Outage. Reddit suffered an outage Wednesday morning but quickly identified the cause as an update issue. It's now been reverted. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Zelle App Is No More. But You Can Still Send Money Digitally With These Banks. More than 2,000 banks belong to the Zelle network so there's a good chance you can still use the service. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Best Debit Cards for Kids and Teens: Greenlight, BusyKid, Capital One and More. These debit cards and checking accounts can set your kids up for financial success. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/best/debit-cards-for-kids-and-teens/ (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Homeowners Insurance: What to Do If You're Denied Coverage. Securing your property can be difficult if you live in a high-risk area prone to wildfires or hurricanes. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

The Best Way to Convert Your Loose Coins Into Cash. You can still convert change into bills for free -- if you know where to go. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Locking Your Social Security Number Is Easier Than You May Think. Here's How. Protect your identity from data breaches with this free, simple step. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Nvidia's resumption of H20 chip sales related to rare earth element trade talks. U.S. Commerce Secretary said Nvidia's plans to start selling its H20 chips are tied to ongoing trade discussions with China regarding REEs. (techcrunch.com - 38 min.)

ESA spaceplane project revives bankrupt firm’s hypersonic engine. A bankrupt company’s air-cooled propulsion system for hypersonic planes is being revived by Invictus, a new European Space Agency (ESA)-backed project aiming to build and fly a hydrogen-powered spaceplane by 2031. The proposed engine for t. (thenextweb.com - 38 min.)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

A Mile-Long Gateway to Hell Opens Up in Iceland. Several years of repeated volcanic eruptions near the town of Grindavík have driven most residents to flee. (gizmodo.com - 40 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

This will be the name of OpenAI's rumored browser. 'Aura' is expected to have built-in support for ChatGPT, SearchGPT and Operator and could arrive this summer. (computerworld.com - 45 min.)

The #1 Netflix movie right now has spent an entire month in the streamer's global Top 10. KPop Demon Hunters is once again the #1 movie on Netflix this week, racking up another 24 million views from around the world. (bgr.com - 45 min.)

Ubisoft announces the co-CEOs of the new subsidiary focused on its biggest games. Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot will lead the group, which is “dedicated to bringing the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six franchises to their full potential,” Ubisoft says. Tencent will have a 25 percent stake in the entity, and the creation of the subsidiary is “progressing well.” Ubisoft also published an interview with the co-CEOs. [Link: Ubisoft Announces Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot as Co-CEOs of New Subsidiary. (theverge.com - 47 min.)

The iPhone 17 Air will apparently have a titanium frame, which makes no sense. Apple is using a heavier material for its lightweight phone, according to a new report. (macworld.com - 47 min.)

More on Commodore, Apple, and the Inchoate Personal Computer Era. Link to: https://sixcolors.com/link/2025/07/commodore-apple-and-the-early-computer-days/ (daringfireball.net - 51 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

Amazon’s carbon emissions rise 6% amid AI boom. After two years of modest declines, Amazon reported today that its carbon footprint grew last year by 6%. (geekwire.com - 58 min.)

Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. It’s launching Thursday. Hop in your car and let it drive. (theverge.com - 59 min.)

Best Identity Theft Protection Services We've Tested (July 2025) Cybercriminals are getting craftier about stealing data and scamming victims. ID theft services can help you monitor your identity online. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Reddit Is Down, But Has Identified the Issue and Is Working on It. Reddit is suffering an outage right now, but has identified the cause and is "working to address it." (cnet.com - 1 time)

There's Only Four Days Left to Score Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for $15. At 97% off, this Microsoft coding software is basically free -- but there's only four days left to snag yours. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Camping Tips: 10 Ways to Stay Cool While Sleeping Outside This Summer. No one likes being hot and sticky. Here's how to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating on your next camping trip. (cnet.com - 1 time)

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI. Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Norwegian investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north. Aker is the latest company heading to the far north to tap into abundant green energy and natural cooling for power-hungry data centres. (thenextweb.com - 25 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Claude Code revenue jumps 5.5x as Anthropic launches analytics dashboard. Anthropic has launched a powerful analytics dashboard for its Claude Code AI assistant, giving engineering leaders real-time insights into developer productivity, tool usage, and ROI on AI coding investments. (venturebeat.com - 36 min.)

Amazon’s carbon emissions rise 6% amid AI boom. After two years of modest declines, Amazon reported today that its carbon footprint grew last year by 6%. (geekwire.com - 58 min.)

Reddit is back online after a brief outage. The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues. (engadget.com - 8 min.)

ASUS 14" Vivobook (12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Nearly 50% Off, Making This 4.5-Star Laptop Practically Free. If it's long past time to update your usual laptop, now's the time to pounce on this deal from Best Buy. (gizmodo.com - 25 min.)

Is Reddit Still Down? What We Know About the Outage. Reddit suffered an outage Wednesday morning but quickly identified the cause as an update issue. It's now been reverted. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. It’s launching Thursday. Hop in your car and let it drive. (theverge.com - 59 min.)

Best Internet Providers for July 2025. CNET picks the best home internet in the US, including broadband options from AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Google Fiber. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

Nomad drops new Carbon Black Rocky Point band for Apple Watch - 9to5Mac. Nomad drops a sleek new Carbon Black Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch with FKM + titanium hardware. Available now for $79. (9to5mac.com - 34 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

The iPhone 17 Air will apparently have a titanium frame, which makes no sense. Apple is using a heavier material for its lightweight phone, according to a new report. (macworld.com - 47 min.)

More on Commodore, Apple, and the Inchoate Personal Computer Era. Link to: https://sixcolors.com/link/2025/07/commodore-apple-and-the-early-computer-days/ (daringfireball.net - 51 min.)

Early 2025 iPhone buyers guide: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e? The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget. (appleinsider.com - 20 min.)

Claude Code revenue jumps 5.5x as Anthropic launches analytics dashboard. Anthropic has launched a powerful analytics dashboard for its Claude Code AI assistant, giving engineering leaders real-time insights into developer productivity, tool usage, and ROI on AI coding investments. (venturebeat.com - 36 min.)

This Ultra-Light Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Is a Steal at Just $100. It boasts powerful suction and weighs in at less than nine pounds, and you can pick it up for half the usual price right now. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Early 2025 iPhone buyers guide: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e? The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget. (appleinsider.com - 20 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139. The PCWorld Software Store has amazing discounts on both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Professional. (pcworld.com - 2 min.)

ASUS 14" Vivobook (12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Nearly 50% Off, Making This 4.5-Star Laptop Practically Free. If it's long past time to update your usual laptop, now's the time to pounce on this deal from Best Buy. (gizmodo.com - 25 min.)

This Ultra-Light Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Is a Steal at Just $100. It boasts powerful suction and weighs in at less than nine pounds, and you can pick it up for half the usual price right now. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Reddit is back online after a brief outage. The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues. (engadget.com - 8 min.)

Norwegian investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north. Aker is the latest company heading to the far north to tap into abundant green energy and natural cooling for power-hungry data centres. (thenextweb.com - 25 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Nomad drops new Carbon Black Rocky Point band for Apple Watch - 9to5Mac. Nomad drops a sleek new Carbon Black Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch with FKM + titanium hardware. Available now for $79. (9to5mac.com - 34 min.)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

Early 2025 iPhone buyers guide: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e? The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget. (appleinsider.com - 20 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The iPhone 17 Air will apparently have a titanium frame, which makes no sense. Apple is using a heavier material for its lightweight phone, according to a new report. (macworld.com - 47 min.)

Want That Summer Body? Ditch These 6 Habits Now. You may be holding yourself back from reaching your weight loss goals without knowing it. Kick these habits and you may see some improvements. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late. Electronic copies of travel documents are hot commodities on the dark web. Here's how to safeguard yours. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Amazon’s carbon emissions rise 6% amid AI boom. After two years of modest declines, Amazon reported today that its carbon footprint grew last year by 6%. (geekwire.com - 58 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

A Mile-Long Gateway to Hell Opens Up in Iceland. Several years of repeated volcanic eruptions near the town of Grindavík have driven most residents to flee. (gizmodo.com - 40 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

Amazon’s carbon emissions rise 6% amid AI boom. After two years of modest declines, Amazon reported today that its carbon footprint grew last year by 6%. (geekwire.com - 58 min.)

This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Capability, and Now It's 20% Off. I run CNET's vacuum testing lab. One of our top-rated vacuums cleaned up my home in real life, and right now you can save $360 on it. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The #1 Netflix movie right now has spent an entire month in the streamer's global Top 10. KPop Demon Hunters is once again the #1 movie on Netflix this week, racking up another 24 million views from around the world. (bgr.com - 45 min.)

Camping Tips: 10 Ways to Stay Cool While Sleeping Outside This Summer. No one likes being hot and sticky. Here's how to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating on your next camping trip. (cnet.com - 1 time)

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI. Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

Verizon 5G Home Internet Review: Exploring Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability. This home internet solution offers fast speeds, unlimited data and no yearly contract under its fixed wireless network. Let’s explore. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Norwegian investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north. Aker is the latest company heading to the far north to tap into abundant green energy and natural cooling for power-hungry data centres. (thenextweb.com - 25 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Locking Your Social Security Number Is Easier Than You May Think. Here's How. Protect your identity from data breaches with this free, simple step. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Best Identity Theft Protection Services We've Tested (July 2025) Cybercriminals are getting craftier about stealing data and scamming victims. ID theft services can help you monitor your identity online. (cnet.com - 1 time)

The #1 Netflix movie right now has spent an entire month in the streamer's global Top 10. KPop Demon Hunters is once again the #1 movie on Netflix this week, racking up another 24 million views from around the world. (bgr.com - 45 min.)

Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. It’s launching Thursday. Hop in your car and let it drive. (theverge.com - 59 min.)

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late. Electronic copies of travel documents are hot commodities on the dark web. Here's how to safeguard yours. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

There's Only Four Days Left to Score Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for $15. At 97% off, this Microsoft coding software is basically free -- but there's only four days left to snag yours. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to try it. Anthropic says its new feature will help you better understand what's working or what might not be working in engineering departments. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to try it. Anthropic says its new feature will help you better understand what's working or what might not be working in engineering departments. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Reddit Is Down, But Has Identified the Issue and Is Working on It. Reddit is suffering an outage right now, but has identified the cause and is "working to address it." (cnet.com - 1 time)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

ASUS 14" Vivobook (12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Nearly 50% Off, Making This 4.5-Star Laptop Practically Free. If it's long past time to update your usual laptop, now's the time to pounce on this deal from Best Buy. (gizmodo.com - 25 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

This will be the name of OpenAI's rumored browser. 'Aura' is expected to have built-in support for ChatGPT, SearchGPT and Operator and could arrive this summer. (computerworld.com - 45 min.)

Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. It’s launching Thursday. Hop in your car and let it drive. (theverge.com - 59 min.)

Nomad drops new Carbon Black Rocky Point band for Apple Watch - 9to5Mac. Nomad drops a sleek new Carbon Black Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch with FKM + titanium hardware. Available now for $79. (9to5mac.com - 34 min.)

Amazon’s carbon emissions rise 6% amid AI boom. After two years of modest declines, Amazon reported today that its carbon footprint grew last year by 6%. (geekwire.com - 58 min.)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

Amazon’s carbon emissions rise 6% amid AI boom. After two years of modest declines, Amazon reported today that its carbon footprint grew last year by 6%. (geekwire.com - 58 min.)

GMC Hummer EV outsold the Tesla Cybertruck last quarter. As Elon Musk once said, "we dug our own grave with Cybertruck." (techcrunch.com - 16 min.)

The #1 Netflix movie right now has spent an entire month in the streamer's global Top 10. KPop Demon Hunters is once again the #1 movie on Netflix this week, racking up another 24 million views from around the world. (bgr.com - 45 min.)

Mark Your Calendar: New Google Pixel Phones Are Coming on August 20. Google's Pixel 10 family of phones (and likely a new foldable) and more are coming before iPhone season hits. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late. Electronic copies of travel documents are hot commodities on the dark web. Here's how to safeguard yours. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Locking Your Social Security Number Is Easier Than You May Think. Here's How. Protect your identity from data breaches with this free, simple step. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

How to Watch Norway vs. Italy From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer. The knockout phase begins with a clash between the two-time winners and Le Azzurre. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

ASUS 14" Vivobook (12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Nearly 50% Off, Making This 4.5-Star Laptop Practically Free. If it's long past time to update your usual laptop, now's the time to pounce on this deal from Best Buy. (gizmodo.com - 25 min.)

The Best Way to Convert Your Loose Coins Into Cash. You can still convert change into bills for free -- if you know where to go. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Locking Your Social Security Number Is Easier Than You May Think. Here's How. Protect your identity from data breaches with this free, simple step. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

There's Only Four Days Left to Score Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for $15. At 97% off, this Microsoft coding software is basically free -- but there's only four days left to snag yours. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Nomad drops new Carbon Black Rocky Point band for Apple Watch - 9to5Mac. Nomad drops a sleek new Carbon Black Rocky Point Band for Apple Watch with FKM + titanium hardware. Available now for $79. (9to5mac.com - 34 min.)

The iPhone 17 Air will apparently have a titanium frame, which makes no sense. Apple is using a heavier material for its lightweight phone, according to a new report. (macworld.com - 47 min.)

6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late. Electronic copies of travel documents are hot commodities on the dark web. Here's how to safeguard yours. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Camping Tips: 10 Ways to Stay Cool While Sleeping Outside This Summer. No one likes being hot and sticky. Here's how to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating on your next camping trip. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Reddit is back online after a brief outage. The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues. (engadget.com - 8 min.)

Best Identity Theft Protection Services We've Tested (July 2025) Cybercriminals are getting craftier about stealing data and scamming victims. ID theft services can help you monitor your identity online. (cnet.com - 1 time)

You Can Now Score a Mint Unlimited Phone Plan for Just $15 Per Month for 12 Months. Mint Mobile's unlimited plan can save you hundreds per year. Sounds great to us. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

The iPhone 17 Air will apparently have a titanium frame, which makes no sense. Apple is using a heavier material for its lightweight phone, according to a new report. (macworld.com - 47 min.)

Best Internet Providers for July 2025. CNET picks the best home internet in the US, including broadband options from AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Google Fiber. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks. Steam has started banning games that violate certain rules set forth by payment processors and other entities. This includes banks, card networks and internet providers. (engadget.com - 30 min.)

Verizon 5G Home Internet Review: Exploring Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability. This home internet solution offers fast speeds, unlimited data and no yearly contract under its fixed wireless network. Let’s explore. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Nvidia's resumption of H20 chip sales related to rare earth element trade talks. U.S. Commerce Secretary said Nvidia's plans to start selling its H20 chips are tied to ongoing trade discussions with China regarding REEs. (techcrunch.com - 38 min.)

Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks. Steam has started banning games that violate certain rules set forth by payment processors and other entities. This includes banks, card networks and internet providers. (engadget.com - 30 min.)

Zelle App Is No More. But You Can Still Send Money Digitally With These Banks. More than 2,000 banks belong to the Zelle network so there's a good chance you can still use the service. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Reddit is back online after a brief outage. The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues. (engadget.com - 8 min.)

Want That Summer Body? Ditch These 6 Habits Now. You may be holding yourself back from reaching your weight loss goals without knowing it. Kick these habits and you may see some improvements. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

ASUS 14" Vivobook (12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Nearly 50% Off, Making This 4.5-Star Laptop Practically Free. If it's long past time to update your usual laptop, now's the time to pounce on this deal from Best Buy. (gizmodo.com - 25 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139. The PCWorld Software Store has amazing discounts on both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Professional. (pcworld.com - 2 min.)

There's Only Four Days Left to Score Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for $15. At 97% off, this Microsoft coding software is basically free -- but there's only four days left to snag yours. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to try it. Anthropic says its new feature will help you better understand what's working or what might not be working in engineering departments. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Claude Code revenue jumps 5.5x as Anthropic launches analytics dashboard. Anthropic has launched a powerful analytics dashboard for its Claude Code AI assistant, giving engineering leaders real-time insights into developer productivity, tool usage, and ROI on AI coding investments. (venturebeat.com - 36 min.)

You Can Now Score a Mint Unlimited Phone Plan for Just $15 Per Month for 12 Months. Mint Mobile's unlimited plan can save you hundreds per year. Sounds great to us. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

The #1 Netflix movie right now has spent an entire month in the streamer's global Top 10. KPop Demon Hunters is once again the #1 movie on Netflix this week, racking up another 24 million views from around the world. (bgr.com - 45 min.)

Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks. Steam has started banning games that violate certain rules set forth by payment processors and other entities. This includes banks, card networks and internet providers. (engadget.com - 30 min.)

Ubisoft announces the co-CEOs of the new subsidiary focused on its biggest games. Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot will lead the group, which is “dedicated to bringing the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six franchises to their full potential,” Ubisoft says. Tencent will have a 25 percent stake in the entity, and the creation of the subsidiary is “progressing well.” Ubisoft also published an interview with the co-CEOs. [Link: Ubisoft Announces Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot as Co-CEOs of New Subsidiary. (theverge.com - 47 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Is Reddit Still Down? What We Know About the Outage. Reddit suffered an outage Wednesday morning but quickly identified the cause as an update issue. It's now been reverted. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, ‘We ramped up our GenAI capacity too quickly’ Scale AI, an AI data labeling company, has announced that it’s laying off 14 percent of its workers after Meta acquired nearly half of the company. Meta acquired nearly half of Scale AI. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

This Ultra-Light Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Is a Steal at Just $100. It boasts powerful suction and weighs in at less than nine pounds, and you can pick it up for half the usual price right now. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Claude Code revenue jumps 5.5x as Anthropic launches analytics dashboard. Anthropic has launched a powerful analytics dashboard for its Claude Code AI assistant, giving engineering leaders real-time insights into developer productivity, tool usage, and ROI on AI coding investments. (venturebeat.com - 36 min.)

There's Only Four Days Left to Score Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for $15. At 97% off, this Microsoft coding software is basically free -- but there's only four days left to snag yours. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Want That Summer Body? Ditch These 6 Habits Now. You may be holding yourself back from reaching your weight loss goals without knowing it. Kick these habits and you may see some improvements. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

This Smart Pool Robot Means I Get to Relax and Enjoy My Summer. With excellent suction power and remote scheduling, Dolphin's Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi pool cleaner is the official hero of summer. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

This will be the name of OpenAI's rumored browser. 'Aura' is expected to have built-in support for ChatGPT, SearchGPT and Operator and could arrive this summer. (computerworld.com - 45 min.)

Camping Tips: 10 Ways to Stay Cool While Sleeping Outside This Summer. No one likes being hot and sticky. Here's how to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating on your next camping trip. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139. The PCWorld Software Store has amazing discounts on both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Professional. (pcworld.com - 2 min.)

Verizon 5G Home Internet Review: Exploring Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability. This home internet solution offers fast speeds, unlimited data and no yearly contract under its fixed wireless network. Let’s explore. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Best Internet Providers for July 2025. CNET picks the best home internet in the US, including broadband options from AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Google Fiber. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Capability, and Now It's 20% Off. I run CNET's vacuum testing lab. One of our top-rated vacuums cleaned up my home in real life, and right now you can save $360 on it. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Reddit is back online after a brief outage. The company told Engadget that an update caused the issues. (engadget.com - 8 min.)

Is Reddit Still Down? What We Know About the Outage. Reddit suffered an outage Wednesday morning but quickly identified the cause as an update issue. It's now been reverted. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

Reddit Is Down, But Has Identified the Issue and Is Working on It. Reddit is suffering an outage right now, but has identified the cause and is "working to address it." (cnet.com - 1 time)

This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Capability, and Now It's 20% Off. I run CNET's vacuum testing lab. One of our top-rated vacuums cleaned up my home in real life, and right now you can save $360 on it. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

This Smart Pool Robot Means I Get to Relax and Enjoy My Summer. With excellent suction power and remote scheduling, Dolphin's Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi pool cleaner is the official hero of summer. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

Verizon 5G Home Internet Review: Exploring Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability. This home internet solution offers fast speeds, unlimited data and no yearly contract under its fixed wireless network. Let’s explore. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Best Internet Providers for July 2025. CNET picks the best home internet in the US, including broadband options from AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Google Fiber. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks. Steam has started banning games that violate certain rules set forth by payment processors and other entities. This includes banks, card networks and internet providers. (engadget.com - 30 min.)

You Can Now Score a Mint Unlimited Phone Plan for Just $15 Per Month for 12 Months. Mint Mobile's unlimited plan can save you hundreds per year. Sounds great to us. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

Camping Tips: 10 Ways to Stay Cool While Sleeping Outside This Summer. No one likes being hot and sticky. Here's how to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating on your next camping trip. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Nvidia's resumption of H20 chip sales related to rare earth element trade talks. U.S. Commerce Secretary said Nvidia's plans to start selling its H20 chips are tied to ongoing trade discussions with China regarding REEs. (techcrunch.com - 38 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

Claude Code revenue jumps 5.5x as Anthropic launches analytics dashboard. Anthropic has launched a powerful analytics dashboard for its Claude Code AI assistant, giving engineering leaders real-time insights into developer productivity, tool usage, and ROI on AI coding investments. (venturebeat.com - 36 min.)

Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans. The video game giant banned an unknown number of cheaters that were using one of the oldest-running cheats. (techcrunch.com - 36 min.)

The iPhone 17 Air will apparently have a titanium frame, which makes no sense. Apple is using a heavier material for its lightweight phone, according to a new report. (macworld.com - 47 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

Norwegian investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north. Aker is the latest company heading to the far north to tap into abundant green energy and natural cooling for power-hungry data centres. (thenextweb.com - 25 min.)

Ubisoft announces the co-CEOs of the new subsidiary focused on its biggest games. Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot will lead the group, which is “dedicated to bringing the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six franchises to their full potential,” Ubisoft says. Tencent will have a 25 percent stake in the entity, and the creation of the subsidiary is “progressing well.” Ubisoft also published an interview with the co-CEOs. [Link: Ubisoft Announces Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot as Co-CEOs of New Subsidiary. (theverge.com - 47 min.)

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI. Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Nvidia's resumption of H20 chip sales related to rare earth element trade talks. U.S. Commerce Secretary said Nvidia's plans to start selling its H20 chips are tied to ongoing trade discussions with China regarding REEs. (techcrunch.com - 38 min.)

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI. Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to try it. Anthropic says its new feature will help you better understand what's working or what might not be working in engineering departments. (zdnet.com - 16 min.)

Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139. The PCWorld Software Store has amazing discounts on both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Professional. (pcworld.com - 2 min.)

I finally found a Windows mini PC powerful enough to replace my desktop (and it's on sale) The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini crams powerful hardware and up to 4TB of storage into a space-saving design built for compact workstations. Amazon is offering various versions at a discount. (zdnet.com - 38 min.)

What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI. Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

The #1 Netflix movie right now has spent an entire month in the streamer's global Top 10. KPop Demon Hunters is once again the #1 movie on Netflix this week, racking up another 24 million views from around the world. (bgr.com - 45 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

Best Internet Providers for July 2025. CNET picks the best home internet in the US, including broadband options from AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Google Fiber. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

How to Watch Norway vs. Italy From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer. The knockout phase begins with a clash between the two-time winners and Le Azzurre. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

Early 2025 iPhone buyers guide: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16e? The iPhone 16e launch has simplified Apple's iPhone lineup somewhat. Here's which iPhone is best for you in early 2025, depending on your budget. (appleinsider.com - 20 min.)

Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K. The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years. (appleinsider.com - 42 min.)

Best Identity Theft Protection Services We've Tested (July 2025) Cybercriminals are getting craftier about stealing data and scamming victims. ID theft services can help you monitor your identity online. (cnet.com - 1 time)

See the Pixel 10 at the Made by Google Event on Aug. 20 in New York. Google's next line of Pixel phones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will likely be revealed. (cnet.com - 15 min.)

The next Pixel event is on August 20. In a media invite Google with Engadget, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." (engadget.com - 52 min.)

This Ultra-Light Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Is a Steal at Just $100. It boasts powerful suction and weighs in at less than nine pounds, and you can pick it up for half the usual price right now. (cnet.com - 37 min.)

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699. Best Buy’s selling the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air for just $699 ($100 off). The Onn Google TV 4K Pro and OnePlus 4 buds are also on sale. A good deal on a former top pick. (theverge.com - 52 min.)

Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans. The video game giant banned an unknown number of cheaters that were using one of the oldest-running cheats. (techcrunch.com - 36 min.)

Locking Your Social Security Number Is Easier Than You May Think. Here's How. Protect your identity from data breaches with this free, simple step. (cnet.com - 37 min.)