Winners from the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards
https://www.cnet.com/pictures/winners-from-the-2026-iphone-photography-awards/

The 19th annual competition includes photos made solely with iPhone cameras.

Ford Had to Rehire Veteran Engineers After Its AI Flopped. Other Employers Should Take Notice
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-recalls-veteran-engineers-ai-falls-short/

The automaker became a case study in AI hubris, bringing back 350 "gray beard" engineers to teach its automated quality systems to build cars that don't suck.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 2
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-2/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 2.

Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Review: Strong Performance, but Don't Let the Style Blind You
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/lenovo-legion-tower-7i-gen-10-review-strong-performance-but-dont-let-the-style-blind-you/

Another generation of Lenovo's powerhouse tower PC delivers plenty of performance and style, but it doesn't fully address its predecessor's prior issues.

The Crackpot AI Patriotism of Darren Aronofsky's 'On This Day...1776' YouTube Project
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/darren-aronofsky-on-this-day-1776-ai-series-midseason-review/

Commentary: As generative AI creeps deeper into creative endeavors, what are we to make of this bonkers period piece?

DeleteMe Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Data Removal Services
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/deleteme-review/

A tried and tested data removal service that has a few more tricks up its sleeve than its younger competitors.

Kanary Review: A Data Removal Service Aimed at Tackling Serious Modern Issues Like Doxxing
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/kanary-review/

Alongside data removals, Kanary offers niche but useful features to combat issues like reputation abuse and doxxing. It's also beta-testing the removal of your information from AI chatbots and LLMs.

Optery Review: An Effective, but Expensive, Data Removal Service
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/optery-review/

Optery is one of the best data removal services out there, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

EasyOptOuts Review: A Budget-Friendly Service You Can Set and Forget
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/easyoptouts-review/

EasyOptOuts performs just as well as other data removal services at a fraction of the price, but you give up some transparency and regular security audits.

Best Data Removal Services of 2026: Reduce Your Online Presence
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-data-removal-services/

Data brokers and people-finder sites are everywhere, but the top data removal services could help you clean up your online footprint.

Winners of the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards Redefine the Notion of 'iPhone Photos'
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/winners-of-the-2026-iphone-photography-awards-shutter-the-notion-of-iphone-photos/

The 19th annual competition features photographers from 48 countries, most using older iPhone cameras.

Spain vs. Austria: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Live for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spain-vs-austria-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-live-for-free/

The European champions face a tricky last-32 test in Los Angeles.

Changing This One Thing Can Trim Your Internet Bills
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/internet-service-discount/

Promotional offers ending can sneak up on you, but you may be able to get a discount on your internet bill every month.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 3, #1840
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-3-1840/

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 3, No. 1,840.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 3 #852
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-3-852/

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 3 No. 852.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 3, #1118
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-3-1118/

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 3 No. 1,118.

Portugal vs. Croatia: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Live for Free
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/portugal-vs-croatia-stream-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-live-for-free/

The two European heavyweights face off in Toronto for a place in the last 16.

Apple Reportedly Revamping iPad Pro Lineup and Building More Foldables
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-revamping-ipad-pro-lineup-building-more-foldables/

The company apparently expects to sell a lot of folding iPhones.

Government-Backed AI? OpenAI Reportedly in Talks Over US Equity Stake
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/government-backed-ai-openai-us-equity-stake/

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with the White House over a government financing deal. It may not happen.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 3
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-july-3/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 3.

SwitchBot Debuts Advanced Camera With AI Event Alerts, Wildlife Recognition
https://www.cnet.com/home/security/switchbot-debuts-advanced-camera-with-ai-event-alerts-wildlife-recognition/

SwitchBot's latest 3K camera includes some familiar AI features and a couple of standout customizations I've never seen before.