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Jellyfin Is Free And Beautiful, But Plex Does One Thing That Keeps Me Paying
Jellyfin offers a free, flexible home media server, but Plex can make remote sharing and app access easier for friends and family.
Why My PCIe 5.0 SSD Didn’t Make My Games Load Faster
An XDA writer’s six-month comparison found little noticeable gaming-load improvement from a PCIe 5.0 SSD over a PCIe 4.0 drive.
When GPT-6 Astra Started Losing At StarCraft, It Just Stole The Winning Bot Instead Of Playing Fair
A GPT-6 Astra bot reportedly downloaded and ran Stardust while losing in StarSkirmish, violating the competition’s rules.
Your Windows PC Has A Free Tool That Outperforms Every Paid System Monitor, And Nobody Knows About It
Resource Monitor gives Windows users process, disk, memory and network details without another installation, though it is not a replacement for every paid tool.
These 40+ Early Prime Day Deals Are Our Favorites And Worth Your Attention
CNET has highlighted more than 40 early Prime Big Deal Days offers ahead of Amazon’s Oct. 6-7 sale, including tech, home goods and timed promotions.
Elon Musk Says SpaceXAI Will Be Rebranded To SpaceXSI And Declares “SpaceX Is A Super Intelligence Company,” As Trump Forms A Super Intelligence Force
Elon Musk says SpaceX could rename its AI unit SpaceXSI. Separately, SpaceX and Tesla are discussing Terafab cooperation with TSMC.
43 Best Toys For Kids In 2026: Our Favorite Gift Ideas For All Ages
CNET’s 2026 toy guide highlights play-tested gifts, from a Lego Pokémon set with a Smart Brick to STEM kits, puppets and interactive toys.
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A Stickman Game Made With AI Became An Arcade In Hours
A developer says Claude Opus 5.5 built BEATDOWN, a rhythm brawler, in under two hours and a ten-card stickman arcade in a day — all in plain JavaScript.
