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The @view-transition
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descriptor. The second is types
, the lesser-known of the two, and one that probably envies how much attention navigation gets. But read on to learn why we need types
and how it opens up new possibilities for custom view transitions when navigating between pages.

AI can save you time in finding clothes that might work with your style, and it can even make sure the items are mostly made from natural fibers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-ai-as-a-stylist-it-was-surprisingly-fashionable/#ftag=CADf328eec

Artificial intelligence might save you time and buyer's remorse. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-used-ai-to-try-on-outfits-before-buying-it-was-nearly-as-fun-as-shopping/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's a Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles, but for the first time you can watch the game live on Tubi. Find out how to watch or stream the game and halftime show on Fox or for free on Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/super-bowl-2025-date-time-how-to-watch-chiefs-vs-eagles-for-free-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Bandwidth and latency aren't the same thing, but they both greatly impact the quality of your home internet experience. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/whats-the-difference-between-bandwidth-and-latency/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't lose out on precious sleep due to multiple nightly trips to the bathroom. Here are simple lifestyle changes that can help. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/waking-up-too-often-to-pee-decrease-those-late-night-bathroom-breaks-with-these-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're enrolled in the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, brace for potential changes. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/will-trump-toss-out-the-save-student-loan-repayment-plan-heres-what-experts-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two worrying flaws have been found, so be on your guard.

The US Navy has issued a warning against new AI chatbot DeepSeek for professional or personal use.

New report claims OpenAI has evidence of DeepSeek breaking its user agreement by distilling its models.

Hazelight has shared a new lookat Split Fiction's optional side content, Side Stories.

SmartHQ AI Coffee Assistant is your friendly virtual barista.

The affectedsites were running an older WordPress version and outdated plugins.

How DeepSeek and ChatGPT compare in search ability.

Despite conflicting reports, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will not support Bluetooth S Pen functionality.

ENGlobal reveals more details, but we still don't know how many people were affected.
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You gotta pump up your storage numbers; those are rookie numbers in this racket.



Destiny 2: Heresy is unleashing a Star Wars crossover event, as well as bringing back the iconic Dreadnaught of the Taken King.
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A new Windows 11 feature allows iPhone users to see information from their phone within the Windows 11 Start menu. Windows Insiders can test the functionality now and also try the option to share files between a phone and PC through the Start menu.

The gorgeous Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker was updated last year with a new version and released with a $150 price tag. Right now, you can snag it on sale for just $100 on Amazon.
Also called the Kim Kardashian Edition, this iteration of the Beats Pill brings several

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If you feel like your laptop is severely lacking in ports and connectivity, there’s an easy solution: grab a USB hub that expands a single port into multiple, allowing you to plug in all the stuff you need. Right now, Anker’s USB-C hub is on sale for $30 on Amazon, a lovel

Whether you’re excited about this year’s Super Bowl or you just really want to upgrade your home entertainment system, here’s something that will seriously turn heads: a portable 4K projector.
The stunning LG CineBeam Q is usually priced at $1,297, but right now you can grab it for jaw-droppingly cheap:

Lenovo delivers remarkable value from its Legion R27fc-30. It’s a 27-inch FHD VA curved gaming monitor with 280 Hz, Adaptive-Sync HDR and wide gamut color. It also boasts premium gaming performance and speed for relatively little money.

Sources at Open AI believe DeepSeek unlawfully distilled data from ChatGPT, Open AI and Microsoft begin investigation.

The STAR Act extends the semiconductor manufacturing tax credit beyond 2026 and expands it to include research and development.

MSI has pushed back RTX 5090 shipments by one week as it likely faces difficulties with supply.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition is a big step down from the 5090, at least in some cases. It's also a relatively small step up from the previous generation 4080 Super it replaces. Without multi-frame generation, it offers only minor gains, and with MFG, it's more about marketing than real performance benefits.

Founder of TSMC remembers how his company managed to land a supply contract with Apple.

It’s not always the big features that make our everyday lives easier; sometimes, it’s those ease-of-life features that truly enhance our projects. In this article, Brecht De Ruyte highlights two such features: @starting-style
and transition-behavior
— two properties that are absolutely welcome additions to your everyday work with CSS animations.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/01/transitioning-top-layer-entries-display-property-css/

SymfonyLive Berlin 2025, conference held in English, will take place from April 1 to 4! The schedule is being revealed gradually. More details are available here.
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Symfony has been active on X, Mastodon, and Bluesky for some time, but until recently, not all platforms received equal attention. Since Twitter (now X) was our first social network, all blog posts were primarily shared there.
We're excited to announce that,… https://symfony.com/blog/get-symfony-news-on-your-favorite-social-network?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

The latest update Apple rolled out for the iPhone allows T-Mobile customers — a select few, for now — to be able to send text messages even in locations where they have no coverage. iOS 18.3 adds support for SpaceX and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite service, which is currently being trialed after the companies

China's DeepSeek AI has already caught the eye of a data protection watchdog, shortly after it went viral and became the top-rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US and other regions. As
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React has revolutionized web development with its declarative and component-based approach. While built-in Hooks like useState and useEffect are indispensable, custom Hooks allow developers to encapsulate reusable logic, making codebases cleaner, modular, and easier to maintain. https://webdesignernews.com/essential-custom-react-hooks/

Trends change rapidly in UI/UX, and new year means quite a few new emerging innovations that designers should be aware of in order to create relevant and engaging designs. Some trends stay on from previous years, some are completely new, and some might end up being the fleeting ones, so it’s important to pearl off those that truly elevate user experience and make a better impact on your product. Let’s... https://webdesignernews.com/ui-ux-trends-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2025/

Discover the top web design tools and resources of 2025, tailored for creating innovative, secure, and visually stunning websites with ease. https://webdesignernews.com/10-best-web-design-tools-resources-for-2025-free-paid/

Frontend development has become more dynamic as the IT sector develops further, embracing state-of-the-art tools, frameworks, and advances in artificial intelligence. This roadmap will walk you through the necessary knowledge, resources, and trends to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving profession of frontend development if you intend to start or advance in the industry in 2025. https://webdesignernews.com/frontend-developer-roadmap-for-2025/

Full-bleed? It’s when an element needs to bleed outside the main container and extend to the edge of the page https://webdesignernews.com/full-bleed-layout-with-modern-css/

Take back space from above and below your text content; achieve optical balance. https://webdesignernews.com/chrome-for-developers/

This video introduces Rumbo, a new TailwindCSS plugin that simplifies animation creation. The speaker demonstrates how to use Rumbo to create animations with simple classes, presets, and a visual editor. They highlight the ease of use and the potential for creating beautiful and performant animations. https://webdesignernews.com/you-can-now-build-awesome-tailwindcss-animations/

Learn how to build a seamless purchase experience to get customers on the right track right after they give you their hard-earned money. https://webdesignernews.com/audible-build-seamless-purchase-experiences/

By embracing sensitivity over logic, designers can learn from old masters and create new solutions that reconnect to us being humans. https://webdesignernews.com/its-time-for-design-to-think-less-and-feel-more/

This year, the snippets are bigger, more powerful, and leverage progressive enhancement a bit more; to help us step up to the vast UI/UX requirements of 2025. https://webdesignernews.com/css-snippets-every-front-end-developer-should-know-in-2025-2/

These top CDs earn more than twice the national average. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/maximize-your-money-with-apys-up-to-4-65-todays-cd-rates-jan-29-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you lost or misplaced your COLA notice, we'll show you how to get another one. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/lose-your-cola-letter-heres-how-to-request-another-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything you need to know about all the latest features, and here's what future updates could bring to your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-cheat-sheet-your-guide-to-apples-latest-iphone-updates/#ftag=CADf328eec

These expert-backed tips from an entomologist will help banish fruit flies and keep your kitchen pest-free for good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/fruit-fly-problem-how-to-eliminate-them-permanently/#ftag=CADf328eec

The longer your phone lasts, the more money you'll save. Here's how to squeeze a long life from your iPhone or Android phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/make-your-phone-last-much-longer-with-these-simple-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's hit video game comedy is back and more dysfunctional than ever. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mythic-quest-season-4-release-date-and-how-to-watch-every-episode/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your phone has been bugging you with unnecessary camera alerts, try these steps for some relief. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/tips-to-cut-down-annoying-smart-home-camera-alerts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how to catch new episodes of the highly anticipated second season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/severance-season-2-episode-release-guide-for-the-must-watch-sci-fi-thriller/#ftag=CADf328eec

Doom, Ninja Gaiden and more are landing on the service on day 1 soon, showing how integral Game Pass is to the business. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microsofts-developer-direct-proved-game-pass-is-xboxs-new-norm/#ftag=CADf328eec

Our only real issue with the Sony C700N has apparently been fixed, and I can't wait to hear them.

Xbox meets Fanta in a new console giveaway.

I’m having trouble not getting sucked into the next-gen GPU gloom at this point, sadly.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Gov, aimed at making the US government more efficient.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-launch-a-version-of-chatgpt-just-for-governments

If you subscribe to Perplexity Pro you can now use the R1 model from DeepSeek without any privacy concerns.

Companies hope for increased protection and reduced employee burnout, but they also want to achieve ROI.

Chinese startup DeepSeek just shocked the US AI industry. Find out why this might benefit Apple.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-is-the-biggest-winner-of-deepseeks-new-ai-breakthrough

Many firms say data sovereignty is more important than it was three years ago.

Steve Ogg, the actor behind GTA 5's Trevor, wants his character to appear in GTA 6 so he can die.

Zig-Zag's new turntable isn't made of paper and you shouldn't try to smoke it, but it's here in case you forgot about Dre…

Tesla says that all North American V4 Superchargers can now deliver up to 325kW… but there’s a catch.

Italy became the first country formally requesting a probe into DeepSeek's data practices.

Nvidia has assured PC gamers that the RTX 5090 GPU they buy at retail won’t somehow be slower than review models, as some rumors have suggested.

Severance season 2 episode 3 has teased the return of one of the show's greatest mysteries.

The iPhone SE 4 looks set to miss out on the Dynamic Island, but it might get the new Action button.

Logitech Spot radar sensors can help better manage office usage and reduce energy consumption.





Gear up, Rogue Team. It's time to hunt or be hunted in Season 2 as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduces new maps, modes, weapons, and bundles.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/black-ops-6-season-2-multiplayer-update

A new feature in Black Ops 6 allows you to track your various challenges easily. Here's how.

Cross play has become a sore spot due to rampant cheating, leading Activision and Treyarch to concede to player demands and introduce segregated cross play options between console and PC. Here is how to disable cross play on Xbox.

During an official Q&A, Lenovo answered questions about the company's upcoming gaming handhelds, and we learned a lot.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/legion-go-2-and-legion-go-s-facts-q-a