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 Must-see discount: Acer Swift 14 with Snapdragon X Elite at an all-time low

The Acer Swift 14 AI with a Snapdragon X Elite processor is currently $400 off. That discount brings the price of the laptop below the cost of the model with a weaker Snapdragon X Plus chip.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/must-see-discount-acer-swift-14-with-snapdragon-x-elite-at-an-all-time-low

Hours-long unskippable ads spotted on YouTube. What’s going on?
1mo | pcworld.com
Consumer tech prices will skyrocket if Trump imposes Taiwan tariffs
1mo | pcworld.com
This uber-fast Samsung portable SSD we love is 29% off right now
1mo | pcworld.com
Logitech’s MX Vertical ergonomic mouse is 36% off in this rare discount
1mo | pcworld.com
This high-performance Ryzen 9 mini PC is on sale for just $399
1mo | pcworld.com
Our favorite smart button from CES is available for discounted pre-order
1mo | pcworld.com
RTX 5090 and 5080 cards have appeared on Newegg and Best Buy
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft just killed the ability to look up words and phrases in Word
1mo | pcworld.com
Take 46% off this slim portable monitor for your laptop or Switch
1mo | pcworld.com
UK seeks greater regulatory power over Microsoft and Amazon Web Services' cloud computing services

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its preliminary findings that the cloud services market "is not working as well as it could be." That relatively vague statement follows a 16-month investigation in

1mo | Engadget
Senators again attempt to ban pre-teens from social media

Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are re-introducing a bill that aims to ban social media platforms from knowingly letting kids aged under 13 from using them. The bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) was introduced last yea

1mo | Engadget
Incention is a desperate attempt to make new Hollywood IP with AI, fans and the blockchain

You'll only need to remember the name Incention for the brief moment you're reading this post, because you'll likely never have to think about it again. As Variety reports, it's a new platform for building new Hollywood IP using the combined power of AI tools, fan contributions and the blockchain.

1mo | Engadget
OpenAI debuts a version of ChatGPT for US government agencies

OpenAI has begun offering a version of ChatGPT designed for US government agencies. ChatGPT Gov includes many of the same features found in the Enterprise offering of the chatbot, including access to the company’s GPT-4o model. “By making our products available to the US government, we aim to ensure AI serves the national interest and the public good, aligned with democratic values, while empowering policymakers to responsibly integrate these capabilities to deliver better services to the Ame

1mo | Engadget
Google's Nest WiFi Pro 6E is cheaper than ever with a 40 percent discount

The Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E mesh router is on sale

1mo | Engadget
Boom’s XB-1 jet breaks the sound barrier for the first time

Boom, the startup developing a new generation of supersonic aircraft, has achieved a major milestone after its test plane broke the sound barrier for the first time. The XB-1 “Baby Boom” piloted by Tristan “Gepetto” Brandenburg, flew through the

1mo | Engadget
Serta Perfect Sleeper X Hybrid Mattress Review 2025: Premium Memory Foam From a Reputable Brand Tested By Experts

There’s a lot more to this Serta mattress than what meets the eye, but does it really live up to the hype? Here’s what we like about it, what we don’t and who we think will love it. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/serta-perfect-sleeper-x-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 More Powerbeats Pro 2 images have surfaced, and there's a 'Heart Rate' button

Hot on the heels of rumors that Powerbeats Pro 2 could beat AirPods to the punch for heart-rate monitoring, fresh images have landed – and they look good.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/more-powerbeats-pro-2-images-have-surfaced-and-theres-an-in-app-heart-rate-button

 The 10 worst software disasters of 2024: cyberattacks, malicious AI, and silent threats

From AI-powered hacks to critical misconfigurations, 2024's software disasters reveal the alarming evolution of cyber threats and software vulnerabilities.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-10-worst-software-disasters-of-2024-cyberattacks-malicious-ai-and-silent-threats

 MFA alone won’t protect you in 2025: the new cybersecurity imperative

As phishing kits and identity-driven attacks evolve, businesses must rethink their reliance on MFA by adopting advanced and comprehensive identity security strategies.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/mfa-alone-wont-protect-you-in-2025-the-new-cybersecurity-imperative

 DeepSeek's success has painted a huge TikTok-shaped target on its back

DeepSeek's success may be short-lived and follow in the footsteps of other Chinese brands like Huawei and TikTok.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/deepseeks-success-has-painted-a-huge-tiktok-shaped-target-on-its-back

6 practical ways to use that USB port on your router
1mo | pcworld.com
Hype over new AI app DeepSeek causes Nvidia’s stock price to plummet
1mo | pcworld.com
Yes, you can take a break from Netflix. Here’s how
1mo | pcworld.com
Lucid's Gravity SUV gets native Tesla Supercharger access on January 31

Lucid's newly launched Gravity SUV will be able to access Tesla's Supercharger network across the US and Canada starting on January 31. And since the electric vehicle comes with a built-in port that supports the North American Charging Standard (NACS), it doesn't need an adapter to be able

1mo | Engadget
A private start-up called Helion aims to have a working fusion reactor by 2028

Building a working nuclear fusion reactor has proven to be a daunting challenge even for multiple wealthy nations, as we've seen with the much-delayed ITER project. However, a private start-up called Helion

1mo | Engadget
Pick up a Blink Mini two-pack while it's on sale for $40

Home security cameras provide a massive peace of mind. I want to know if anyone is coming to my door while I'm away or, for that matter, when I'm home alone. This sanity doesn't exactly come cheap, but, right now, you can get a two-pack of the

1mo | Engadget
Ask HN: To LinkedIn Am I Just Collateral Damage of a Barely Functioning System

I have been on linked in for almost as long as I have been in tech. My current account has been in use since at least 2017.

On Sunday, shortly after creating a new ad campaign, using the free ads credit provided by LinkedIn, I was refreshing the browser to see how the ads was progressing. Suddenly, I was logged out of my account, to verify my identity. I have taken a live picture, as instructed by the app, and also uploaded a scanned copy of my original national ID card. I have used my ID

1mo | Hacker news
I Tried AI to Summarize a Book. The Plagiarism Protections Are Working

If you were hoping ChatGPT could help get you through your TBR pile faster, just know that its plagiarism safeguards are alive and well. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-ai-to-summarize-a-book-the-plagiarism-protections-are-working/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Galaxy S25 Edge: Just Who Is This Slim Phone For?

Samsung's "one more thing" at Unpacked is a thinner phone than any of its flagships. But what will it offer beyond thinness? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-edge-just-who-is-this-slim-phone-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 The Google Pixel 9a could bring a price hike, but only for certain models

The 256GB variant of the Google Pixel 9a – the expected midrange companion to the Pixel 9 series – is rumored to receive a price hike.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-9a-could-bring-a-price-hike-but-only-for-certain-models