
Looking to save on hot water? A heat pump water heater could slash your energy bills -- if your home is a good fit. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/should-you-switch-to-a-heat-pump-water-heater/#ftag=CADf328eec

No more dead zones? You can use Starlink's satellite network on your iPhone or Android to send texts without service -- but there's a catch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/if-you-want-starlink-on-your-phone-heres-who-can-get-it-and-how-you-can-sign-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ready for a video doorbell to watch your home? We have tips to make installation extra-easy. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/tips-on-setting-up-your-new-smart-video-doorbell/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung's next Galaxy S25 model aims to be a thinner device set to arrive later in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-what-we-know-about-the-new-slimmer-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking for a tool that categorizes emails and automates replies, check out Canary Mail, an AI copilot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-tame-your-inbox-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Finally! Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in March after a months-long delay. https://www.cnet.com/science/when-will-stranded-nasa-astronauts-on-iss-return-to-earth-earlier-than-expected-suni-williams-butch-wilmore/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keeping your list of Marvel movies and TV shows short and sweet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/before-captain-america-brave-new-world-binge-these-mcu-titles-only/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Intelligence is obviously the main focus, but iOS 18.3 includes several new features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-hidden-ios-18-3-iphone-features-you-should-probably-know-about/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your refrigerator isn’t cooling properly, making strange noises or leaking water, these quick fixes could save you time and money. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/why-is-your-fridge-acting-up-4-problems-and-easy-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

People online are alarmed about whether an iOS 18 setting allows Apple to read your sensitive texts. Here's what's really going on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/no-apple-intelligence-is-not-intercepting-your-private-messages/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how to stream more of the deception-filled reality competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-episode-8-of-the-traitors-on-peacock/#ftag=CADf328eec

Obsidian Entertainment latest RPG is coming up just a bit short of its lofty ambitions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/avowed-is-a-wondrous-adventure-thats-missing-just-a-little-magic/#ftag=CADf328eec

We found the best AI tools for whatever type of evening you want on Valentine's Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-ai-can-help-you-plan-the-perfect-last-minute-valentines-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

After a dozen hours into Avowed, here are a handful of tips I wish I had known sooner. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/9-tips-to-help-you-start-avowed-obsidians-skyrim-like-rpg/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lost Soul Aside, the action role-playing game (RPG) inspired by Devil May Cry, finally has a release date.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gets a metric ton of new information following its State of Play reveal.

$22bn HoloLens VR military program will be handed over from Microsoft to Anduril.

YouTube TV subscribers are about to lose Paramount channels – and there’s no sign of when they’ll return.

Audio hardware specialist Wharfedale has unveiled the Aston, a new loudspeaker model with a retro look and a limited run of 500 units.

Garmin just unveiled the new Tactix 8, here's what's new.

Gemini Live just got better, and the upgrade is free.

Borderlands 4 finally has a release date.

Voluntary layoffs induced by IBM’s return-to-office mandate could see the company employ more AI.

The Apple rumors are flying ahead of possible launches for the iPhone SE 4 and M4 MacBook Air –here's when they could land and how likely we think an Apple Spring event is.

Larry Ellison isn’t worried about data siloes in companies – he’s worried about data siloes at government level.

The MSI Prestige A16 AI+ features solid overall performance, a great display, and a roomy full-size keyboard, but a bulky design and underwhelming battery life could be dealbreakers for some business users.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/msi-prestige-a16-ai-plus-2024-review

Within the world of gaming handhelds, AMD has reigned supreme while Intel handhelds have been something of a niche within a niche. But Intel hopes the change all of that.

I want to talk about all the notes Avowed hits that I didn’t experience in Skyrim and its siblings. (And all the performance testing I did.)



"Almost ready is not part of Ally Corp’s vocabulary," says the studio as it delays the title until the end of 2025.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-alters-delayed-a-second-time

Benjamin De Kraker resigned from xAI after refusing to remove an opinion post on X about the Grok 3 AI model, which the company deemed confidential.

Sam Altman says ChatGPT has evolved into an oracular system that allows users to do anything that they would have ordinarily turned to other services, making it a one stop shop for virtually anything.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-touts-chatgpt-search-as-oracular-system

A recent survey by GOG's Dreamlist feature shows thousands of fans wishing to see Capcom's classic JRPG, Breath of Fire 4, be re-released on PC.

Mecha BREAK unlocks jet-thrusting mechs for Xbox and PC players in February.

Having compared gaming performance on the Steam Deck with a Snapdragon X Plus laptop, it's clear we need to see these chips in handhelds soon.

It's the best sim racing gear shifter I've ever used that didn't break the bank.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/turtle-beach-velocityone-multi-shift-review

Monster Hunter Wilds' launch trailer has dropped and it reveals a post-launch roadmap that confirms Mizutsune will be the game's first post-launch monster added to the game.

With so much to watch across so many streaming services, it’s entirely too easy to lose track of everything.
That’s where an app called Trakt comes in. Trakt can tell you where to watch pretty much any streaming show or movie, but it can also remember how much of a series you’ve watched and keep you in the loop on new episodes

Intel’s new Core Ultra 200 processors offer a huge leap forward in performance on top of all-day battery life. They’re a huge improvement over their predecessors. But these new “Arrow Lake” chips leave out an absolute necessity of today’s PCs: an NPU, the engine which powers AI performance across the board.

SanDisk talks high bandwidth flash memory that promises to wed HBM bandwidth with 3D NAND capacity.

The Lian Li Edge Gold EG1000 G elegantly combines innovative design and practicality, but competition and compatibility may temper its appeal.

A Redditor posted that their RTX 5080 GPU suffered from a melted power cable while under regular use.

The Cherry Xtrfy M68 Pro Wireless Mouse is a symmetrical, lightweight mouse designed for a no-fuss approach to mouse management. Built with an impressive battery life and solid 8,000Hz poll rate sensor, some interesting design decisions leave it in an odd place.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/cherry-xtrfy-m68-pro-wireless-mouse-review

TSMC will continue to have an advantage over rivals with N2, but Intel has secret sauce.

Save $60 off its usual list price and make everything sound great with the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKI audiophile-grade headphones.

AMD gains substantial chunks of desktop and laptop markets in 2024, according to Mercury Research.

Elon Musk said at the World Government Summit in Dubai that xAI's Grok 3 will arrive in two to three weeks and will be more powerful than any other LLM currently out there.

An early sample of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" reportedly keeps pace with Nvidia's dedicated RTX 4060 laptop in synthetic GPU benchmarks.

The goal of content design is to reduce confusion and improve clarity. Yet often it’s difficult to pinpoint a problem as user feedback tends to be not specific enough. But: we can use a few simple techniques to assess how users understand and perceive content. Let’s take a look. Part of Smart Interface Design Patterns by yours truly. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/how-to-test-and-measure-content-in-ux/


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Stop losing crumbs forever in that annoying gap between your stove and counter with this easy kitchen trick. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/try-this-simple-hack-to-keep-your-kitchens-most-annoying-spot-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec

Top CDs offer rates more than twice the national average -- for now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-now-to-score-up-to-4-65-apy-todays-cd-rates-feb-13-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Tensions mount at Lumon Industries as the innies and outies find their worlds colliding. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/severance-season-2-hits-its-stride-heres-when-the-remaining-episodes-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec

Doctors say this is what you should check for to make sure you're aging well. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/ways-tell-youre-aging-gracefully-according-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can play the latest installment in the popular sports franchise now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-super-bowls-over-but-you-can-play-madden25-on-xbox-game-pass-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking at your iPhone could cause your eyes to be uncomfortable, and this feature could help. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-secret-iphone-feature-could-help-protect-your-eye-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Plus, your music will sound so much better after you deep clean your headphones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/dirty-wireless-earbuds-and-airpods-can-harbor-bacteria-heres-how-to-clean-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis made a revolutionary yet simple observation.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-critical-role-of-data-hygiene-in-ai-learning-from-history

Elden Ring Nightreign finally has a release date and a range of special editions you can pre-order now.

Want the Copilot app to automatically load on startup? What do you mean, no? Well, Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users this option.

Fast AI innovation comes at the expense of governance, with many leaders worried about a lack of AI frameworks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/innovation-in-ai-is-in-danger-of-outpacing-governance

Sam Altman has laid out the roadmap for the future of ChatGPT and that means a future where you no longer have to pick an AI model.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly be even slimmer than the Z Fold Special Edition, but its S Pen might be less capable than the Z Fold 6's.

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU gets benchmarked, and supposedly offers performance that beats Nvidia’s RTX 3060.

A Nintendo Switch 2 patent indicates that you’ll be able to play the console… upside down?

Russian group ‘Seashell Blizzard’ is attacking critical infrastructure, Microsoft reveals.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/major-russian-hacking-group-shifts-focus-to-us-and-uk-targets

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is called 'Lawless' and launches on February 21.

I'm not the biggest fan of the original game, but Days Gone Remastered looks like a pretty great value upgrade.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/hear-me-out-days-gone-remastered-doesnt-actually-look-that-bad

Apple’s now selling refurbished MacBook Pro and Mac mini M4 devices with up to 15% off asking prices.

Google Messages has added the ability to send RCS messages to yourself, allowing for longer reminders and the quick transfer of photos and videos between devices.

Paramount Plus' smash hit Yellowstone prequel series is coming to Netflix, but not in the US.



Sony had its semi-regular State of Play showcase yesterday, and PlayStation gamers hoping for a roadmap received a lot of third-party multiplatform titles instead. Did Xbox bow out too soon?

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From the department of Things I Should Have Done Sooner, I have finally discovered the magic of email aliases.
Aliases are kind of like alternative email addresses, except when email is sent to an alias, it still arrives in your main inbox. Use them in conjunction with filters and folders and you’ve got a powerful way to organize incoming messages.

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.
Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-symfony-ux-points-forts-de-2024-et-perspectives-d-avenir?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

A great phone doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In 2025, features once exclusive to high-end devices – big batteries, multi-camera arrays, high refresh rate displays and more – have trickled down to more affordable models. Sure, you’ll still need to buy a flagship smartphone to get the best camera or fastest processor, but you don’t need to compromise nearly as much anymore if you’

Since Dart 3.7, the _ character is a wildcard variable and you can use it more than once in your code, without causing name collisions. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/wildcard-variables-dart-3.7/

Tesla is opening thousands of its charging stations to all electric vehicles, making it easier than ever to charge your non-Tesla EV when you're on the road. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/how-to-use-tesla-superchargers-with-any-non-tesla-ev/#ftag=CADf328eec

The right balance of exercise and diet can lead to a whole-body trimmed physique -- even if you don't go to the gym. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/want-to-burn-body-fat-at-home-use-these-7-tricks-to-reach-your-goals/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-feb-13/#ftag=CADf328eec

Max's hit show The White Lotus season 3 is the one series I won't skip the opening credits for.

There will be a greater convergence of technical and business skills among IT professionals in the future.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/eradicating-europes-tech-skills-gap-with-no-code-technology

Audio-Technica has unveiled its brand new cartilage conduction headphones.

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Nissan and Honda have officially called off their plans to merge into a single automaker, less than two months after they confirmed the rumors that they were indeed looking to join forces. In an announcement, the companies said that they'd "agreed to termina
Anyone else, like me, at one point try to implement Conway's Game of Life? If you have, what is the best implementation you've found?
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Sportovní zbraně ale i odstřelovačské útočné pušky od firem Česká zbrojovka, Beretta nebo Steyr Mannlicher se dostávají na ruský trh přes zpřísnění evropských sankcí po ruské invazi do Ukrajiny. Někdy se tak děje dokonce prostřednictvím stejných firem,