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SpaceX Expects to Lose 20 Starlink Satellites After Launch Malfunction

The satellites will fall back to Earth and burn up in the atmosphere, but the glitch may delay upcoming Falcon 9 flights and possibly the fall launch of a cellular Starlink service with T-Mobile.

By Michael Kan

5 Massive Early Prime Day Weekend Deals on Amazon: The Savings Start Now

Get ready to save some money on Prime Day by saving even more money right now on discounted tech from Amazon JBL, Intel, iRobot, and more. Now let's get shopping and saving!

By K. Thor Jensen

The Best Early Amazon Prime 2024 Day Deals You Can Snag Right Now

We’re still a few days away from Amazon Prime Day 2024, but there are electronics deals galore available from your favorite retailer right now. So get shopping like it's Black Friday in July!

By Jade Chung-Lee

Too Many Crashes? Game Developer Accuses Intel of Selling Defective CPUs

Intel's 13th and 14th generation Core desktop CPUs are causing PCs and game servers to repeatedly crash, according to Alderon Games, which says it's 'swapping all our servers to AMD.'

By Michael Kan

Best Early Desktop Deals From Amazon Prime Day 2024

While you may not be able to snag a discounted PlayStation 5 on Prime Day this year, there is no shortage of deals on pre-built PCs and computer parts.

By Jade Chung-Lee

AT&T Data Breach Fallout: Watch Out for Targeted Texts, Spoofed Calls

Security experts explain why the ease of spoofing phone numbers means the AT&T record dump may translate to more texts from attackers pretending to be friends and family

By Rob Pegoraro

Amazon's In-App Rufus AI Will (Try to) Answer Your Shopping Questions

Rufus can serve up product recommendations, comparisons, user reviews, and more, though Amazon acknowledges that 'the technology won’t always get it exactly right.'

By Jibin Joseph

Update Your Rabbit R1 AI Companion—There's a Jailbreak Flaw

Rabbit patches a security issue that could expose chat data if an R1 is jailbroken. Rabbit doesn't believe the flaw has been exploited, but warns that it's possible without the July 11 update.

By Kate Irwin

CDK Global Reportedly Paid $25M to Free Car Dealer Systems After Cyberattack

A blockchain tracking firm spots a $25 million payment to the ransomware gang connected to the CDK Global cyberattack, which crippled car dealerships across North America.

By Michael Kan

Best Amazon Prime Day Early Laptop Deals: Asus, LG, Samsung, and More

Looking to increase your productivity or widen your entertainment options with a shiny new laptop? We've scoped out some of the best early deals before Amazon Prime Day officially hits.

By Jade Chung-Lee

Verified Blue Checkmarks on X Are Useless and 'Deceive Users,' EU Finds

The commission says X violates the Digital Services Act (DSA) in part because paid checkmarks no longer signify authenticity and motivate bad actors to abuse verified accounts for scams.

By Jibin Joseph

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Amazon Devices: Blink, Echo, Fire, Ring

From TVs and Tablets to Home Security and Streaming Devices, Amazon's own electronics are on sale for some of the best prices we've seen so far this year. It truly is a great time to save.

By Cierra Cowan

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Electronics Deals Under $100

With just a few days to go until its official start, we’ve already found some of the best Early Prime Day deals for under a hundred bucks, from earbuds and Fire Sticks to smart plugs and SSDs.

By David Paiz-Torres

Amazon Deals of The Day: Editors' Choice Products at Prime Day Prices

Upgrade your home tech with PCMag's Editors' Choice-winning gadgets, such as TVs, smart speakers, video doorbells, and air purifiers, that all happen to be on sale right this very moment.

By Shubham Yewale

Must Watch: The Most-Streamed TV Shows and Movies This Week

Need something to binge this weekend? Here are this week's most-watched titles from Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Paramount+ With Showtime, Peacock, Prime Video, and more.

By Eric Griffith  & Chandra Steele

What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More

More AI-powered features and modular system design are just a couple of the leaks and rumors swirling around Microsoft's not-yet-announced Windows 12.

By Michael Muchmore

The Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Smartwatches

If you've been waiting for a price drop before buying a smartwatch or fitness tracker, don't sweat it. Prime Day sales got a head start, but we're here to help you catch up on all of the savings.

By Cierra Cowan

Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Samsung Tablets, TVs, Soundbars, and More

Prime Day is almost here, and we're finding impressive deals left and right, especially for Samsung's products. It's the best time of the summer to save and (maybe) make a big purchase.

By Gabriela Vatu

Starlink Launch Malfunctions, Deploys Satellites in 'Lower Than Intended Orbit'

SpaceX is trying to use the satellites’ onboard ion thrusters to propel them into the correct orbit. Otherwise, they might plunge back to Earth and burn up in the atmosphere.

By Michael Kan

Best Early Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals on Top Dyson Products

House due for a summer cleaning? Hair due for a summer straightening? Air due for a summer, um, breathing? Well, now's the time to save big on Dyson's vacuums, hair dryers, and air purifiers.

By Cierra Cowan