Hurricane Larry seen from the ISS 'looks much larger than Ida'

Another hurricane is roaming across the Atlantic, and it looks striking from space. NASAastronaut Meghan McArthur shared a photo on Tuesday of Hurricane Larry as seen from the International Space Station. “From out viewpoint on the space station, it looks much larger than Ida,“McArthur tweeted. Hurricane Larry update from this morning. The large hurricane seems to fill the entire view of Earth below. The National Hurricane Center is warning thatHurricane Larry is expected send powerful swellstoward the Atlantic coast....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Natalie Roberts

Hybrid Toyota Drove in Electric Mode for 100 Hours Nonstop

Electric cars have one major drawback: Who wants tostop to charge upwhile on a long road trip? But it wasn’t due to the hybrid SUV itself – it was due to the road. The ride took 56 drivers, one of whom wasIsraeli racing driver Bar Baruch. The result set a world record for the longest time and distance ever driven by a passenger EV. The RAV4 Prime has an EPA-estimated electric-only range of 42 miles, according to Toyota....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Shannon Patel

Hyperkin DuchesS Revives the Best OG Xbox Controller for Series X and S

They don’t wear out as quickly as there isn’t that same physical contact. Stick drift is an issue that’splagued Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series and PS5 controllers. Even the expensiveXbox Elite Series 2controllerssuffer from stick drift. With the PS5DualSense Edgepremium controller, Sony also uses potentiometer-based sticks, but has made themeasily swappable. The DuchesS comes packed with a 10-foot USB-C cable as it doesn’t support wireless functionality. This is likely because Microsoft uses its own proprietary wireless technology instead of Bluetooth for controller connectivity....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Adam Parks

I Adore These Soundcore Q20i Headphones, and You Will Too at This Special Price for Prime Day

But while theAirPods Maxand whatever Sonys are all the rage today are awesome, they aren’t cheap. These Anker Soundcore Q20i headphones? And today, they’re even cheaper than usual. Are these things thebest wireless headphonesyou can buy? No, they aren’t. But they’re well built, look good, sound good and have a 40-hour battery life. And right now,they’re just $56 to boot. Even the normal $70 asking price is a bargain. But if you’re quick, you won’t have to pay it....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Tammy Peterson

I Couldn't Do My Job Without the 16-Inch MacBook Pro -- and It's on Sale for Black Friday

I write a lot of them in fact. And I write every single one of them on a16-inch MacBook Pro. It’s a lot cheaper than any of the currentM3 Pro models, too. you’re free to even play games on it, too. So long as that coffee shop has big tables – this 16-inch laptop is huge. And that’s no way to get work done in my experience. Sign up for theCNET Deals Textto get daily deals sent straight to your phone....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Lawrence Harrington

I Had No Idea What to Buy My Brother for Christmas Until I Spotted This $69 Slim Wallet Deal from Ridge

Holiday shoppingcan be a joyful enterprise when carefully selecting the right gift to make someone in your life happy. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. And Jeff, if you’re reading this, act surprised. Looking for some more holiday gift ideas? We’ve rounded up thebest tech gifts under $100plus our favorite deals duringWalmart’s big holiday sale. Add the freeCNET Shopping extensionto your internet tool for real-time price comparisons and cash-back offers....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Gary Williams

I Have a Drawer of Expensive Knives. This 20 Buck Knife Is the One I Always Use

When we got married, my wife’s parents gave us a nice, expensive knife set. My go-to knife is the 6-inch version ofthe Victorinox Fibrox chef’s knife. It’s not a high-end knife, and it can be divisive among kitchen-knife fans. It’s not perfect. The knife can feel a bit light if you are used to handling more expensive cutlery. And I need to get its blade sharpened a bit more often than with the upscale knife collection....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Tammy Smith

I'm Earning Less Than 4% APY on My Savings, but I'm Not Switching Banks. Here's Why

MyAlly Banksavings account has a lower-than-average annual percentage yield. This time last year, the bank’s high-yield savings account offered 4.35% APY. Now, I’m earning 3.70% APY. Most banks have lowered their savings APY. Some banks are offering even higher than that. Plus, choosing the right bank isn’t just about the savings rate it’s also about the features. Once I’ve accrued $5, Ally moves that money to my savings. I’ll earn interest on that money, too....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Michael Harris

I'm Grabbing This Disney Lorcana Gateway Game for All My Friends This Christmas While It's on Sale

That’s half off the usual list price of $25. There is still time to get it before Christmas, but you’ll need to hurry. Like Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana is a trading card game that builds over time. You buy booster packs to create decks that you could use to battle others. It’s a lot of fun and one of the games we play often in my house. Hey, did you know?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Joel Parsons

I'm Throwing a Super Bowl Party for the Real Star: Taylor Swift. Here's How

It’s time forSuper Bowl 2025, and it’s a great time to be a Taylor Swift fan. If there’s something Swifties do well, it’s commit to a theme. Here’s how to throw the ultimate Taylor Swift Super Bowl party. To be fair to Kelce, I’ve also included a couple of songs from hisApple Musicplaylist The Warm-Up. Again, the playlist is all about curating a game-day vibe that gets your guests excited....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Dean Pennington

IBM unveils Malay leasing plan

Staff writer N. Ismail reported from Kuala Lumpur.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 8 words · Linda Olson

ICE Uses Database That Tracks License Plates, Raising Privacy Concerns

Companies likeAmazonandMicrosofthave also offered products such as facial recognition to ICE. The ACLU said this mass surveillance violates local privacy laws. These automated license plate readers can photograph thousands of plates a minute. A key part of the data collection involved requesting information from local police departments. Still, the ACLU is calling on local law enforcement to stop sharing people’s information with ICE. Vigilant didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Tyler Arnold

Iconic Nokia 3210 Returns Amid Dumb-Phone Renaissance

This time around, the 3210 packs a full-color screen (unheard of in the ’90s) and 4G. The phone also comes with a 2-megapixel camera and a flashlight. Best of all, it’s available now for 75 (around $95 or AU$140). ), you’ll know that this was the iPhone of its day. What more could you want from a mobile phone? I was sadly too young to own one myself, but my parents definitely had one....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Nicholas Lopez DDS