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Apple's Lower-Priced iPhone 16E Could Be Its Biggest Opportunity of 2025

Commentary: Apple's often neglected entry-level iPhone gets a refresh just as new phone buyers could use one, despite a notable price increase from the iPhone SE. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-lower-priced-iphone-16e-could-be-its-biggest-opportunity-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Why Do Some People Build Muscle Faster? Here's How You Can Too

The truth is that muscle growth can vary widely from one person to another. Here's how to maximize yours. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/growing-muscles-faster/#ftag=CADf328eec

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MWC 2025: What to Expect From the World's Biggest Mobile Show

From new Android phones from top Chinese phone makers to the latest breakthroughs in AI, this year's Mobile World Congress is set to be packed with thrilling new tech. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/mwc-2025-what-to-expect-from-the-worlds-biggest-mobile-show/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Marvel Rivals Midseason Update Will Bring The Thing and Human Torch

The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-midseason-update-will-bring-the-thing-and-human-torch/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Did Microsoft just try to gaslight us? The tech giant has seemingly backtracked on changes to the account sign-in experience.

Microsoft removed a support document and Outlook notification that listed an upcoming change to when Microsoft accounts remain signed in. The tech giant clarified that the change is not being implemented.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/did-microsoft-just-try-to-gaslight-us-the-tech-giant-has-seemingly-backtracked-on-changes-to-the-account-sign-in-e

 The Surface you know and love (or hate) is dead — Microsoft's Windows hardware enters a new era

We're in a new era of Microsoft's Surface hardware, one that's more mature and less willing to take risks. Gone are the experimental form factors and categories, with the focus now on prioritizing the status quo while pushing Windows forward in other ways.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/the-surface-you-know-and-love-or-hate-is-dead-microsof

Nvidia, Newegg try to keep RTX 50-series cards away from scalpers
This super-fast 1TB Samsung SSD is on sale at its best price: $80
Why is my HDMI connection buzzing?
Microsoft is paywalling these features in Notepad and Paint
This outdoor security camera brings Matter connectivity outside
New Ring Outdoor Cam Plus promises to deliver 2K resolution
This 34-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is $300 off now
This smart indoor security camera is really just $15 right now
Firefox 135 update fixes security flaws and some crash issues
 Raspberry Pi Pico brings a 'WOPR' of a feature to a server rack

Aforsberg has created a cool LED matrix display for their 1U server rack that's decked out like the WOPR computer from the 1983 movie War Games.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-brings-a-wopr-of-a-feature-to-a-server-rack

 ASRock's new 'Pro X3D' motherboard named for the Ryzen CPUs it is designed for

ASRock introduced its first X3D-branded motherboard, identical to the Pro RS, except for the lack of Thunderbolt 4 support. The board features no apparent changes optimized for AMD X3D processors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrocks-new-pro-x3d-motherboard-named-for-the-ryzen-cpus-it-is-designed-for

Why OpenAI is trying to untangle its 'bespoke' corporate structure

On the Friday after Christmas, OpenAI published a blog post titled "Why OpenAI's structure must evolve to advance our mission." In it, the company detailed a plan to reorganize its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). In the weeks since that announcement, I've spoken to some of the country's leading corporate law experts to gain a better understanding of Ope

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Apple's M4 Mac mini is back on sale for $549

While there's a new iPhone that's surely soaking up the attention of many Apple fans, it's often worth keeping an eye on the company's other products as you might find a decent deal. If you've been on the lookout for a discount on the latest Mac mini, you're in luck. The M4 Mac mini is back on sale as it has

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Google's Pixel 8a drops to $399 at Amazon

The Google Pixel 8a mid-tier smartphone is back on sale for

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Launch HN: Confident AI (YC W25) – Open-source evaluation framework for LLM apps

Hi HN - we're Jeffrey and Kritin, and we're building Confident AI (https://confident-ai.com). This is the cloud platform for DeepEval (https://github.com/confident-ai/deepeval), our open-source package that helps engineers evaluate and unit-test LLM applications. Think Pytest for LLMs.

We spent the past year building DeepEval with the goal of providing the best LLM evaluation developer experience,

 Google's latest AI tool helps you find your perfect job

Google's new AI tool wants to help determine your ideal job and how to identify your unique skills.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/googles-latest-ai-tool-helps-you-find-your-perfect-job

 Did Siri break the law? Apple's latest privacy complaint in France doesn't bode well

A French NGO is accusing Apple of violation of privacy, unlawful processing of personal data, and deceptive commercial practices. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/did-your-siri-assistant-break-the-law-apples-latest-privacy-complaint-in-france-doesnt-bode-well

 Transforming the future of data with graph databases

Alteryx's Alan Jacobson explores why graph databases will become vital as data complexity grows.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/transforming-the-future-of-data-with-graph-databases

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, February 21 (game #355)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-21-february-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, February 21 (game #621)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-21-february-2025

 The RTX 5070 Ti is sold out, but you can still find pre-built PCs in stock

NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti unsurprisingly sold out in seconds, but that doesn't mean you can't get the new GPU on launch day. I found these pre-built PCs with the GPU.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/rtx-5070-ti-pre-builts

 Microsoft 365 Copilot is about to make importing data into Excel almost effortless

Microsoft is putting the final touches on a feature for Copilot in Excel that will make it easy to important data from the web and other documents.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-365-copilot-is-about-to-make-importing-data-into-excel-almost-effortless

 MMORPG Dune: Awakening finally gets release date and preorder info, but not for Xbox

Epic MMORPG Dune: Awakening finally has a confirmed release date, but it's only coming to PC via Steam at first. There's also a new character creator and benchmark tool.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dune-awakening-pc-release-date-and-preorder-information-announcement

Asking a Google speaker to play Amazon Music tunes just got easier
Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti sells out instantly, surprising no one
Wow! This Core Ultra 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $600 off right now
 ASRock Taichi TC-1300T power supply review

The ASRock Taichi TC-1300T delivers high-efficiency power for demanding systems with premium features and thermal performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/asrock-taichi-tc-1300t-power-supply-review

Great cameras, not Apple Intelligence, is what people want from an iPhone 16e

After much anticipation, Apple finally announced the iPhone 16e yesterday. Looking at its position in the company's lineup, the 16e is a headscratcher. My colleague Ian Carlos Campbell already wrote about how strange it is that the

5h | Engadget
The best gaming keyboards of 2025

The best gaming keyboards can make you feel in total control while sweating through an online shooter and more comfortable while taking in a 100-hour RPG. They may not always feel as luxurious for typing as a custom mechanical keyboard, but they’ve become increasingly sophisticated with new features to improve your play

5h | Engadget
xAI's Grok 3 is available for free to everyone 'for a short time'

You can now access xAI's most advanced large language model, Grok 3, even if you don't pay for a subscription on X. Grok 3 is available for free "for a short time," according to xAI founder Elon Musk, though the company didn't say until what "short time" means exactly. When you go to Grok on X

5h | Engadget
DJI's RS4 Mini stabilizer can now track subjects automatically

Shortly after introducing subject tracking with its latest smartphone gimbal, DJI has done the same with its new lightweight camera gimbal. The

5h | Engadget
A four-pack of Chipolo One Bluetooth trackers is on sale for 32 percent off

If you're constantly losing your keys, wallet and other important stuff, Bluetooth trackers could be a big help. Attach them onto your things and you can monitor their location directly from your phone. Our current favorites are the

5h | Engadget
Lenovo Legion Go S review (Windows version): Not so fast

Lenovo has already teased the second-gen version of its flagship gaming handheld. But that won’t be out until much later this year, so in the meantime, it’s come out with the Legion Go S

5h | Engadget
Ring beefs up the image quality on its new Outdoor Cam Plus

If there’s one downside to the sheer number of security cameras Ring makes, it’s the sheer darn volume of them. Joining the mob today is the Outdoor Cam Plus, packing a new high-quality lens and 2K imaging sensor promising “a clear, colorful view even in near dark conditions.” It’s clad in a weather-resistant body and can run from mains power, via a re

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Twitch streamers' uploads and highlights can no longer exceed 100 hours

Twitch is putting a cap on how much storage a streamer can take up for their uploads and highlight videos. The streaming service has announced that starting on April 19, all uploads and highlights will coun

5h | Engadget
There is legitimately a reason to still use Figma

If you don’t know the reference, it’s this tweet. Once it appeared on my timeline, I was like, no, mister, that’s bullshit, and I’m going to call it out in my next article. But then I started to analyze the current landscape of tools for designers, looked back at my career, and came to the point that there’s only one inevitable thing: change. https://webdesignernews.com/there-is-legitimately-a-reason-to-still-use-figma-2/

Human-Centered Design Through AI-Assisted

The most reliable way to meet user needs is through extensive usability research. However, scaling can be a challenge, especially if a researcher needs to personally e-meet every participant. When left to their own devices, participants also tend to provide incomplete answers. https://webdesignernews.com/human-centered-design-through-ai-assisted/

How publishers use Figma to help design the news

At trusted titles like The New York Times, The Economist, and The Minnesota Star Tribune, great design can support great journalism. Here’s how media teams use Figma to collaborate on news design and explore new formats. https://webdesignernews.com/how-publishers-use-figma-to-help-design-the-news/