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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 12:00:39 ·

Popular Wildfire App Watch Duty Expands to Cover Floods Nationwide

Popular Wildfire App Watch Duty Expands to Cover Floods Nationwide Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement After helping track fires for years, Watch Duty is aiming to become your disaster go-to with flood...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 12:00:37 ·

How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers

How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers Here’s one metric for tracking SpaceX’s IPO later this week: The company has changed the venture industry’s perspective on long-term, capital-intensive space so much that a talented founder with no space experience can fund a space data center company. Orbital, a new firm that emerged in May from a16z’s startup accelerator...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Finance
2026-06-09 12:00:33 ·

SpaceX’s IPO Could Jeopardize Your Retirement Account

SpaceX's IPO Could Jeopardize Your Retirement Account We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Money is not a client of any investment adviser featured on this page. The information provided on this page is for educational...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Finance
2026-06-09 11:00:02 ·

Marketing disguised as helpful government benefits doesn't help in the long run

Marketing disguised as helpful government benefits doesn't help in the long runThe federal government recently rebranded the GST credit as the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. It wasn't the first time Ottawa reached for the GST credit’s plumbing to manufacture good news. Photo by Andrzej Rostek/Getty ImagesArticle contentMy sister and I recently took my 82-year-old French mom to...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 10:00:06 ·

Apple's Cautious AI Strategy Could Have Been Its Smartest Move

Apple's Cautious AI Strategy Could Have Been Its Smartest MoveYou've probably heard someone say something along the lines of, "Apple is losing the AI race" or "Apple's AI is lagging." What if being behind on AI was intentional? Or maybe even a winning strategy?For years now, the media has treated Apple's caution in integrating AI as a failure, approaching every underwhelming developer event as...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 10:00:04 ·

Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesn’t need a charging station

Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesn’t need a charging station Evotrex has been around for just two years, but the startup is already planning to build and sell its first hybrid RV travel trailers next year, targeting around 1,000 units annually. To get there, Evotrex has closed a $30 million Series A funding round, bringing its total raised to $46 million. Much of that came from a...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 06:00:05 ·

Zepto’s IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody’s answered yet

Zepto’s IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody’s answered yet Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has unveiled plans for an initial public offering that could be valued at about $1 billion, putting one of Y Combinator’s biggest bets outside the U.S. on the path to public markets. The filing, released Monday, offers a rare look at how one of India’s most...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 04:00:08 ·

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 9, #624

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 9, #624Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. If you're struggling with the puzzle but still want...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 03:00:09 ·

WatchOS 27 Fixes Siri at Last, but You May Need to Buy a New Apple Watch to Get It

WatchOS 27 Fixes Siri at Last, but You May Need to Buy a New Apple Watch to Get ItApple's WWDC keynote on Monday put a supercharged Siri in the spotlight, but the ripple effects of that upgrade will likely be felt most on the Apple Watch -- if you have a new enough model, that is. With WatchOS 27, Apple is bringing a revamped Siri -- now dubbed Siri AI -- to the wrist, with better...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 03:00:08 ·

OpenAI Confirms Confidential IPO Filing, With Big Stakes for the AI Boom

OpenAI Confirms Confidential IPO Filing, With Big Stakes for the AI Boom OpenAI's move toward public markets raises a bigger question: Is the AI surge a lasting shift or an expensive gamble? CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 03:00:07 ·

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 9

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 9Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? It's not terribly tricky today, but read on for all the...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 02:00:34 ·

Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart

Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart For years, Apple has been accused of being one of the biggest stragglers in the AI arms race. Doubters have argued that Apple’s lack of a clear AI strategy have cost it its edge, and Wall Street analysts have worried that the gap could start hurting iPhone sales. Now, the company has unveiled what it is billing as its biggest...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 01:01:06 ·

The Devil Wears Prada, and for Artemis IV, So Will Astronauts

The Devil Wears Prada, and for Artemis IV, So Will Astronauts The inner lining on Prada's spacesuits will keep astronauts comfortable and protected from the often harsh temperatures on the moon. Joe is a freelance journalist. It all started with a long-running affection for building his own PCs, which he did for the first time as a teenager. It evolved into a lifelong enjoyment...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 01:00:04 ·

Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks

Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks In recent days, founders and founders-turned-investors took to X to share horror stories about being mistreated by VCs. Their complaints ranged from VCs falling asleep during pitch meetings to investors suggesting a founder fire a co-founder. Brendan Foody, co-founder of the AI talent platform Mercor, which was last...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-09 00:01:07 ·

Apple's Upgraded Siri AI Promises to Do More. I'm Not Sure I Want That

Apple's Upgraded Siri AI Promises to Do More. I'm Not Sure I Want That I can't trust AI to complete my tasks as I would. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic shifts and everyday challenges to help readers make...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:19 ·

Apple's AirPods Are Finally Getting Custom Equalizer Settings

Apple's AirPods Are Finally Getting Custom Equalizer Settings At WWDC 2026, Apple announced that it's bringing a 3-band custom EQ to its latest AirPods this fall, so you can manually tweak their sound to your liking. David Carnoy Executive Editor / Reviews Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:17 ·

Apple's New Siri AI Has Customization That Other Voice Assistants Need (Badly)

Apple's New Siri AI Has Customization That Other Voice Assistants Need (Badly)At Apple's 2026 WWDC event, the news was dominated by Apple Intelligence and the newly branded Siri AI (mentioned over 100 times by our count), which added additional capabilities, some powered by a partnership with Google Gemini. Siri remains one of the top three voice assistants, alongside Amazon Alexa and...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:16 ·

Apple Has a New Search Interface: Here's What This Means For Your iPhone

Apple Has a New Search Interface: Here's What This Means For Your iPhoneApple devoted a large portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday to big, long-awaited changes to AI capabilities in its software, not least an overhaul of its Siri assistant. But it also announced at WWDC its new search interface, promising faster, more reliable and more accurate search...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:15 ·

Apple AI Just Got a Huge Overhaul at WWDC 2026. Here's the Lowdown

Apple AI Just Got a Huge Overhaul at WWDC 2026. Here's the LowdownApple's WWDC 2026 had its biggest moment yet for artificial intelligence. And that includes the software conference two years ago when the company first dropped its AI, named Apple Intelligence. The WWDC keynote, kicked off by outgoing CEO Tim Cook, aimed to fulfill many of the promises the company has made about its AI. The...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:13 ·

Apple Did What Google Couldn't: Talk to Me Like a Real Person. I'm Impressed

Apple Did What Google Couldn't: Talk to Me Like a Real Person. I'm Impressed Commentary: By simply talking to me like I'm not a baffling millionaire, Apple showed it has more sense than Google. Andrew Lanxon Editor at Large; Lead Photographer, Europe When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:10 ·

MacOS 27 Golden Gate: All the Macs Compatible With the New OS

MacOS 27 Golden Gate: All the Macs Compatible With the New OS Apple's next Mac operating system update moves on from Intel chips. Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He's previously covered mobile devices, home energy products and broadband. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism....

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:09 ·

My Favorite Announcements From Apple's WWDC 2026

My Favorite Announcements From Apple's WWDC 2026Tim Cook went out with a goodbye speech bookending his last appearance as CEO helming Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference; next year, barring unforeseen problems, we'll have John Ternus on the stage in his new role. While there were performance and display rendering enhancements announced across all the device operating systems, which are...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:07 ·

Apple's Spatial Reframing Is Generative AI I Can Get Behind as a Photographer

Apple's Spatial Reframing Is Generative AI I Can Get Behind as a Photographer Commentary: Apple's new feature for adjusting the composition of a photo could be genuinely useful. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:05 ·

Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement

Apple’s WWDC AI demos looked more real after $250M false ad settlement The vibe of Apple’s 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference felt like a spouse proudly listing all the items on a honey-do-list they’d finally completed. Rather than showcase something exciting and new, Apple launched the keynote detailing fixes to last year’s “Liquid Glass” design; an overhaul of its awful search function;...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 23:00:05 ·

As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says

As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says In Brief Posted: 3:41 PM PDT · June 8, 2026 Image Credits:Worldcoin (opens in a new window) OpenAI announced on Monday that it confidentially filed for an IPO, marking what could become the one of the defining public offerings of the decade. And then...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Finance
2026-06-08 23:00:03 ·

How to Finance a New HVAC System: Your Options When You Can’t Pay Upfront

How to Finance a New HVAC System: Your Options When You Can't Pay Upfront We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 22:01:07 ·

This One MacOS Fix Is Better Than Any of Apple's AI Announcements

This One MacOS Fix Is Better Than Any of Apple's AI AnnouncementsAt WWDC 2026 on Monday, Apple introduced a slew of Siri and Apple Intelligence features like contextual awareness and Spatial Reframing for adjusting photo composition. And while these are technically impressive advancements that many folks will find useful, I personally don't care much about them. I don't use...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 22:01:06 ·

Apple Adds Spanish to Workout Buddy, but Could’ve Used More Fitness Upgrades

Apple Adds Spanish to Workout Buddy, but Could’ve Used More Fitness Upgrades Commentary: Workout Buddy has the potential to be a great fitness app. But without major changes at WWDC 2026, it's not there just yet. Giselle Castro-Sloboda Fitness and Nutrition Writer I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 22:01:06 ·

Apple Didn't Mention AI for 28 Minutes at WWDC 2026

Apple Didn't Mention AI for 28 Minutes at WWDC 2026Is AI a positive term in your household? A recent NBC News national survey revealed what most of us already knew: AI is one of the least-liked things in America, with only 26% of respondents viewing it positively. So maybe it's no surprise that at Apple's WWDC event on Monday, no one mentioned the term AI for 28 minutes. And even...

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Gordon McTemper @gordonMT posted an article in Technology
2026-06-08 22:00:05 ·

Apple plays catch-up at WWDC

Apple plays catch-up at WWDC Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday started off with an apology of sorts. Instead of jumping right into the headline news about a revamped AI-powered Siri, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi spent the first stretch of the keynote on a list of repairs. For the past two years, Apple has been racing to catch up in AI...

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