
Learn how to stand out in a crowded market and win over clients. Discover the secrets to creating emotionally powerful work that makes people remember you! https://webdesignernews.com/unlock-creative-potential-at-frontrow-2025/

I am Wes Cockx, a Creative Director from Brooklyn, New York, specializing in creative design systems and motion design. My work blends color and form, balancing the abstract with realism. I work on projects solo as well as with a small team through my studio CREAM3D. https://webdesignernews.com/how-substance-3d-empowers-motion-designers/

The Copilot icon will be located on the right side of the Paint taskbar. Clicking it will open a drop-down menu with generative functions. https://webdesignernews.com/microsoft-paint-receives-copilot-features/

It’s harder to build predictable and transparent experiences when even literal computer scientists can’t predict the outcome of a prompt, or explain it to someone on the train. https://webdesignernews.com/the-complexity-paradox-of-chatgpt-ai-and-ux/

We can highlight our software’s value in a number of ways: images, interactive widgets, motion graphics, talking-head walkthroughs, and live product demos—and I believe we’re really underutilizing the latter three. Because in my experience, these methods are incredibly effective at showcasing software features and helping users vividly understand their worth. Let’s explore some inspiring real-life cases to see how you can apply these value highlighters to your own products! https://webdesignerne

You could face prison for deceiving or ignoring the IRS, but it isn't common. Here's how to avoid this misstep. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/can-you-really-go-to-jail-for-not-paying-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check here if you're not seeing the new Siri animation and Apple Intelligence features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/stuck-with-old-siri-in-ios-18-3-heres-why-new-features-are-missing-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Find out the best ways to watch or stream the game, Super Bowl commercials and Kendrick Lamar halftime show on Fox or for free on Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-channel-is-the-super-bowl-on-how-to-watch-chiefs-vs-eagles-on-sunday/#ftag=CADf328eec

Meta wants to work with industry experts, governments, and others to stop AI from becoming a problem to society.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-reveals-what-kinds-of-ai-even-it-would-think-too-risky-to-release

An article about how embracing technologies like AI and no-code can unlock greater potential from the workforce.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/better-together-ai-no-code-and-the-human-workforce

Businesses are drowning in data, accelerated by the post-pandemic pivot towards home working and AI.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/mastering-data-overload-by-implementing-aiops

Apple Music has already started logging the tunes you're listening to, and you can now see your stats for January.

A phishing campaign is hijacking high profile X users and using their accounts for fraudulent activity.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/phishing-campaign-targets-prominent-x-users-accounts-at-risk

The RTX 5090 has seemingly been thrown a curveball by Nvidia’s latest driver, with reports of the GPU now failing to work (or worse).

Under Poland's proposal, the scanning becomes optional. Yet, privacy experts are still warning against unattended consequences.

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden doesn't think Sony "can get away with" a disc-less PS6.

A third-party vendor incident has resulted in leaked GrubHub user information.

Meta has ended all software updates to the Oculus Quest, which suggests the Quest 2 could enter stasis in 2026.

AI giant’s latest attempt at safeguarding against abusive prompts is mostly successful, but, by its own admission, still needs work.

ChatGPT has held the title of "best AI chatbot" for a while, but DeepSeek's new model is quickly working to change that.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/deepseek-vs-chatgpt-which-chatbot-better

The Geekom A6 mini PC features an AMD Ryzen CPU, Radeon graphics, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's a fantastic device that costs under $500.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-a6-review

Obsidian Entertainment's RPG Avowed, EA's Madden NFL 25, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-february-2025-wave-1

Opera Air is a new web browser designed around mindfulness. The app includes several features designed to help you relax while using the web.

Climate change, rising inflation, the possible demise of American democracy — it’s a lot to handle. Opera may have the right product at the right time: Opera Air, a free web browser that was actively designed to help de-stress and calm you as you navigate the web.
With strong competition from other free Windows browser makers, Opera has tried every

Psst. Do you know what apps and services are connected to your Google or Apple account?
Yes, that’s right—your online accounts may be linked to third-party apps, websites, and/or services. Think eBay, Reddit, Pinterest, and a number of other consumer sites. And not just Google or Apple accounts can have these ties, but potentially others like Facebook, Micr

It’s a bad time to be in the market for a new graphics card. (“When is it not?” shouts a heckler from the back row.) When the amazing RTX 5090 and the considerably-less-amazing RTX 5080 lau

Nvidia’s newest RTX 50-series graphics cards have been hot, hot, hot, selling out within minutes upon launch. And though our reviews of the RTX 5080 and


We love portable SSDs and there’s no hiding it. They’re speedy, they’re compact, and they have tons of space for all those files we need to move around and keep safe. And right now, one of our favorites is on sale. The 4TB Samsung T7 Shield is now $280 on Amazon, which is a stunning 4

You need a power bank. Everyone does. It’s just the smart thing to do because you never want to be caught with a dead phone or laptop while you’re out and about, right?
It just so happens that Anker’s Zolo power bank is only $12.94 at Amazon right now. This

I got my first mortgage three years ago — and when I did, I read every word of the contract. It was a horrible experience, not just for me but also for the bank manager whom I pestered into explaining every clause or term I didn’t understand.
According to Adobe, you no longer need to go through that… at least if you trust its AI system to summarize your con

A clearly Korea-sourced Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been spotted for sale on an online Chinese marketplace. There are also recent reports of Chinese GPU shoppers visiting Japan and Taiwan.

Click the Amazon coupon for a small saving on the 4TB WD Black SN850X, and pick up this fantastic SSD for $269.

From toilet to semiconductor fab: Toto is expanding business in an unexpected direction.

Water fluoridation is still up for debate in the US. According to experts, here are the facts. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/literally-everything-need-know-about-fluoride-in-drinking-water/#ftag=CADf328eec

How to get Schwarzenegger-like muscles -- temporarily. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/what-muscle-pump-help-build-muscle/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung's latest Galaxy phones have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB of RAM and are packed with AI features like Audio Eraser, AI Select and Generative Edit. But otherwise, the S25 and S25 Plus are largely re-hashed versions of last year's S24 and S24 Plus. That might not be a bad thing since the Galaxy S24 earned a CNET Editor's Choice Award. https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-s25-and-s25-plus-review-ai-finally-makes-itself-useful-mostly/#ftag=CADf328eec

What is quantum AI? If artificial intelligence was not futuristic enough, this is an entire extra leap forward. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/quantum-ai-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-far-out-tech/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung's new phones are loaded with AI, but the good cameras and long battery life remain the true standout features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-and-s25-plus-review-just-enough-ai-to-not-make-me-go-crazy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Watch Dune: Part One, romance-themed movies and other titles this month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/free-movies-you-can-stream-this-february-on-tubi-fawesome-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is what your pooping schedule says about your overall health, according to experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/are-you-pooping-enough-to-be-considered-healthy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for a writing collaborator? This AI writing tool may help get your drafts off the ground. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-help-write-your-next-creative-short-story/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cargo Ebikes are great for trips to the store, beach or park, but can be pretty heavy. The LE20 is an excellent option with a lot of accessories. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/the-engwe-le20-is-an-electric-cargo-bike-i-actually-want-to-ride-long-distances/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's beta AI tech is in its early stages. If you'd rather wait until it's more fully baked, you can disable it entirely or close off specific features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/not-happy-that-apple-intelligence-is-on-by-default-in-ios-18-3-heres-how-to-turn-it-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cloudflare is supporting image authenticity and verification tracking on images across its network.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/cloudflare-is-making-it-easier-to-track-authentic-images-online

Google Gemini can now use extensions from the lockscreen, here's how to turn it on.

Mojang Studios has shared the details for Minecraft's latest public testing update.

Marvel has officially debuted the first trailer for The Fantastic Four's first, long overdue MCU adventure.

Researchers have discovered a dataset which could leave people at risk.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-major-us-tv-broadcaster-leaked-over-a-million-sensitive-files-online

You don't have to wait for the RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 to restock if you’re tempted by the laptop GPU variants. Multiple configurations using the new GPUs are available for pre-order.

February sees two exciting new TV show premieres on Paramount Plus.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/everything-new-on-paramount-plus-in-february-2025

The future's bright for Optoma's 4K projector

Apple says it's "deeply concerned about the safety risks" of a new porn app called Hot Tub that's just arrived on a third-party app store in the EU.


Warframe's first devstream of 2025 is taking us back to 1999, with a ton of new content coming soon.



OpenAI unveiled a new tool dubbed Deep Research, which "conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks."
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/deep-research-openai-new-agentic-tool

South of Midnight is an upcoming adventure game from Compulsion Games and Xbox, so check to make sure your PC has the specs to meet the requirements.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/south-of-midnight-pc-requirements-and-specs

China's DeepSeek AI startup reportedly spent up to $944 million on operating costs.

Windows 11 will soon support customizing which widgets appear on a PC's lock screen.

Microsoft is working on several new features for Windows 11 in 2025. Let's take an early look at them.

Netflix is still the most successful streaming service today. Nowhere else can you watch such well-known shows such as Wednesday or Squid Game, which attract millions of viewers. But what are the most watched series on the streaming platform? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the figures Netflix published and the ones it hasn’t.

Nvidia's GPUs remain the best solutions for AI training, but Huawei's own processors can be used for inference.

Inmotion Hosting provides a variety of VPS and shared hosting plans, suitable for various requirements and budgets. Unfortunately, our experience testing the VPS was particularly poor.

Listings for laptops with Nvidia 50-series laptop GPUs are starting to appear on US manufacturer web stores and online retailers.

Several issues including initialization failures and PCIe 5.0 compatibility are reportedly plaguing Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs.

In today’s web development landscape, the concept of a monolithic application has become increasingly rare. Modern applications are composed of multiple specialized services, each of which handles specific aspects of functionality. This shift didn’t happen overnight - it’s the result of decades of evolution in how we think about and implement data transfer between systems. Let’s explore this journey and see how it shapes modern architectures, particularly in the context of headless CMS solutions

After President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on nearly all Canadian imported goods (and Canada announced its own 25 percent tariff on American imported goods), Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario — and a former supporter of President Trump — announced the Canadian territory would be “ripping up” a $100 million contract with E

Google is notorious for killing off initiatives in both its hardware and services divisions. And, indeed, the announcement of the

Nintendo is caught between its eight-year-old Switch console and the next-gen Switch 2 — a purgatory that usually hits sales. Sure enough, the company announced that it now expects to sell just 11 million consoles this fiscal year instead of the 12.5 million it originally forecast. That's in light of a fairly dismal holiday period that saw sales and profit drop by a third from last year, with consumers l

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Socking money away can help pad your emergency fund with extra savings. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/build-your-savings-now-with-apys-over-4-todays-best-savings-rates-for-feb-4-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

In an uncertain economy, CDs offer the security of guaranteed returns. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/maximize-your-earnings-with-apys-up-to-4-65-todays-cd-rates-feb-4-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mark Grayson is a year older in the new season, and his little brother makes his debut as Kid Omni-Man. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-need-to-know-before-invincible-season-3-premiers-on-thursday/#ftag=CADf328eec

All PS Plus subscribers can play these games now until March 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/plan-the-perfect-heist-all-february-long-in-payday-3-with-playstation-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out these must know privacy and security settings and features right on your Android phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/security-and-privacy-on-your-android-phone-features-you-should-know-about/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need to be a DJ or master playlist curator to take advantage of these audio settings. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-are-the-expert-spotify-audio-tips-you-need-to-use-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The UK Casio webstore was targeted by a malicious credit card skimming script, with customer details being stolen for ten days in January.

Microsoft has deleted its instructions for installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC – though I wouldn’t recommend doing this anyway.

The latest fix to the Sonos smartphone app appears to have solved a particularly irritating issue.

Nintendo Switch officially surpasses 150 million units sold between all three models.

Samsung report claims personal assistants powered by artificial intelligence will help plug the productivity gap.

Could a future Samsung Galaxy Ring let you control your laptop or tablet using gestures?

Microsoft has announced that the next ID@Xbox showcase will air later this month on February 24.

Your spreadsheet game might be about to get a serious upgrade thanks to Google Sheets.

With intelligent AI tools, no-code platforms can improve productivity at a faster rate, with greater agility and greater than ever before.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-emotionally-intelligent-ai-cranks-up-cx-potential

Google has promised to support emergency texts over RCS, and it looks like a launch could be imminent.

A new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 patch has been released on PC, which addresses various bugs while improving stability.