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I tested MSI’s new convertible laptop, and its build and performance are top-draw — but content creators will be left wanting more

TechRadar News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 05:10
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ impresses on many fronts — but do its few weaknesses spoil the show?
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M5 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2026): Go Big or Go Neo

CNET News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 05:06
No longer Apple's MacBook entry point, the 13-inch Air is now a bit of a question mark for students, while the rest of us are probably better off with the larger Air.
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Elon Musk’s Grok sparks outrage with vulgar posts about religion and soccer tragedies

TechRadar News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:57
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is facing backlash after users prompted it to produce vulgar comments about historic soccer tragedies and rival clubs.
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Many workers and bosses agree there's 'no time' for AI upskilling - so what's the answer?

TechRadar News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:53
Most employers say time is the biggest barrier to AI upskilling – cost and a lack of clear ownership are also problems.
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U.S. attacks Iranian mine-laying vessels near Hormuz on Day 12 of war

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:45

Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war's rationale.

(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Over puppy yoga? Try it with snakes.

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:30

You've heard of yoga with kittens, and goats, and maybe even reindeer… but what about a bunch of pythons and one baby Columbian Common Boa named Mango?

(Image credit: Celeste Noche for NPR)

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Best Stores for Buying MP3 and Digital Music You Can Keep Forever

CNET News - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00
Here are the best places to buy and own digital music from stores such as iTunes, Bandcamp and more.
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Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

Nearly half of Americans support the National Guard monitoring November's elections, potentially signaling an openness to the sort of nationalizing of elections that President Trump says he wants.

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The Trump DOJ is giving guns back to felons, including one alleged fake elector

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

The Department of Justice is quietly restarting a decades-dormant program to restore gun rights to felons. One of them was an alleged fake elector in 2020.

(Image credit: Ted S. Warren)

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Federal oversight protects student borrowers. Some of it has stopped, watchdog says

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00

Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.

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2025 saw relatively fewer natural disasters. Will you get a break on home insurance?

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 03:19

Disaster costs fell in the U.S. in 2025. Still, it was the fourth time in five years that extreme weather inflicted more than $100 billion in annual losses. Industry experts say the growing financial toll will make insurers wary of rushing to cut rates.

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Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 01:15

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books.

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Prosecutor says Rihanna, family were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:50

Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said.

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Garmin and Peloton devices now properly sync in both directions, giving you a more accurate idea of your daily fitness

TechRadar News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:30
Peloton activities now properly sync to the Garmin app, plugging a gap that has existed for months.
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 11

CNET News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:23
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 11.
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I watched HBO Max's Rooster — and Steve Carell's character rules the roost in another great comedy series

TechRadar Reviews - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:00

I've really enjoyed following Steve Carell's career over the years. Whether it's his iconic role as Michael Scott on The Office or his much more serious performance as Alan Strauss in Hulu's The Patient, I've been consistently impressed by what he does.

In HBO Max's Rooster, Carell plays Greg Russo. He's the author of a series of books following a main character called, you guessed it, Rooster. Russo had gained a fandom through that character even though he's not as successful himself, with painful emotions coming to the surface as he returns to the same arts college, Ludlow, where his wife left him 25 years ago.

History repeats itself at this, frankly, cursed college. Russo's daughter, Katie, works there, and she's having her own relationship drama. Her husband Archie has left her for a student, with whom he was having an affair, and everybody knows about it.

Archie is played by Ted Lasso's Phil Dunster, who perfectly encapsulates Archie's self-serving attitude. Much like Dunster's outstanding performance as Jamie Tartt in Ted Lasso, though, he's layered and will find a way to charm you despite all of that. Despite his many, many flaws, it's not impossible to see why Katie married him in the first place.

On his first day, Greg meets college president Walter Mann, played by the always wonderful John C. McGinley. If you liked him in Scrubs, you'll certainly enjoy him here too, as he plays quite the eccentric character with some very strong opinions about the college and the people in it. Every scene involving him is brilliantly awkward, and the cast is a real selling point here.

Given the strained relationship between Katie and Greg, it's hard for him to comfort his daughter, but he does his best anyway. She immediately tries to embarrass him when he gatecrashes her lecture, and is critical of the fact that he's there to check up on her, even though he insists he's just there to guest lecture.

Greg makes his disdain for Archie very clear from episode one, positioning himself as a caring father despite the rampant self-deprecation and awkwardness we often see from him. Scenes between Greg and Archie are among my favorites, and they are played very well by Carell and Dunster.

But there's more to Rooster than just this, and Greg ends up getting into all sorts of unwelcome situations during his time at Ludlow, which was meant to be a simple guest lecturing gig, after all.

These include an unfortunate appearance on the news, run-ins with local law enforcement, and criticisms from students about some of the narrative choices in his novel, especially the over-reliance on sex appeal.

Not all of the topical jokes worked for me, but humor is subjective, so perhaps you'll enjoy those more than I did. It definitely segues into slapstick when it doesn't really need to.

Charly Clive and Phil Dunster play a couple whose broken marriage is the talk of the campus. (Image credit: HBO Max)

Outside of the comedy, though, the series does do serious moments well. Katie is terrible at emotional vulnerability, using sarcasm as a shield, and Greg doesn't quite know how to navigate that. He just isn't as cool and collected as Rooster, despite his efforts to emulate him.

Greg ends up having a tequila-induced heart-to-heart with Dylan Shepard, a bubbly faculty member played by Danielle Deadwyle, where we learn more about his failed marriage, so the series is character-driven from the get-go. They clearly have chemistry too, making me keen to see how it unfolds over the next nine episodes.

Rooster has all the ingredients for a fun weekend watch. With quick episodes that are easy to watch, the Sunday time slot is ideal for this show. Episodes are released weekly, and you can easily slot this into your streaming schedule if you want something light that still gives you plenty to think about.

I did find the way Rooster was filmed a little jarring, but honestly, it didn't take away from the great performances and the important themes explored. It's a fun addition to HBO Max's library, showcasing Carell at his best, where he effortlessly blends humor and seriousness.

Rooster is available on HBO Max in the US and Australia, and Sky Comedy in the UK.

Categories: Reviews

I watched HBO Max's Rooster — and Steve Carell's character rules the roost in another great comedy series

TechRadar News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:00
Rooster is HBO Max's latest comedy series, where Steve Carell plays an ageing, self-deprecating author trying to reconnect with his daughter.
Categories: Technology

'People don’t trust bad AI voices': listeners rated a Chinese startup's synthetic voices higher for trust and realism than those from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon

TechRadar News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 20:20
Listeners rated a Chinese startup's AI voices more realistic and trustworthy than those from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
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Still choosing between Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2? Here’s something you might not have considered

TechRadar News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 20:00
There's something you may not have considered when choosing between Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.
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I tested three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars from Sonos, Sony and Denon — this is the one I'd buy with my own money

TechRadar News - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 19:00
Three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars, the same five movie scenes — which ones come out on top?
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