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Real ID 2025: What You Need Know to About Flying

Have you gotten your Real ID yet? Here's when you'll need to have it before you hop on a plane. https://www.cnet.com/culture/real-id-2025-what-you-need-know-to-about-flying/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Social Security February 2025: Here's When Your Check Is Coming

We're heading into February and that means a new round of payments for Social Security beneficiaries. Here's when you'll get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-february-2025-heres-when-your-check-is-coming/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Meta Suspended Abortion Pill Providers' Accounts, Removed Posts

Several accounts were suspended on Instagram, and posts were removed on Instagram and Facebook. Parent company Meta says the issue involves its policies on drug provider content. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-suspended-abortion-pill-providers-accounts-removed-posts/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Show HN: I recovered one of my earliest ZX-Spectrum games from an audio cassette

Recently, I managed to recover some of my earliest work from the ZX Spectrum era from an old audio cassette.

It is a mini-game, that I created as a teen, called "Atomix," written in BASIC with a mix of Z80 assembly — some of which I coded myself, while other parts were disassembled from existing games. I put the game in an modern emulator and recorded a screencast. See the video in my linkedin post:

1mo | Hacker news
 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, January 25 (game #594)

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-25-january-2025

 Is Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Over a year after its PS5 launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally about to come out on PC. But can you play it using Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-marvels-spider-man-2-on-xbox-game-pass

 Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox started talks "six or seven years ago," says Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer

Ninja Gaiden 4 is an upcoming game from Xbox, Team Ninja, and PlatinumGames, and the game started talks "six or seven years ago," per Phil Spencer.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ninja-gaiden-4-six-seven-years-ago-xbox-phil-spencer

Ice Maker on the Rocks? Here's How to Fix It

Whether a clogged water filter or an electrical issue, here's how to troubleshoot your ice maker when it stops producing ice. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ice-maker-on-the-rocks-heres-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Solar Battery Buying Guide: Follow These Tips for a Smart Purchase

If you want to store energy from your solar panels to use at night or during power outages, consider investing in a solar battery. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/solar-battery-buying-guide-tips-for-a-smart-purchase/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
The Best Food and Drink Gifts to Send Someone Who's Sick

From bone broth and premade soups to wellness shots and tea kits, here are the perfect pick-me-ups for someone who is under the weather. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-food-gifts-to-send-someone-who-is-sick/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
9 Foods That Contain the Now-Banned Red Dye No. 3

Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant. https://www.cnet.com/health/9-foods-that-contain-the-now-banned-red-dye-no-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 3 Best Beats headphone deals fom $47

Upgrade your audio gear for less with today's 3 best Beats headphone deals fom $47

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/headphones/3-best-beats-headphone-deals-fom-usd47

No, Sony’s Blu-ray exit doesn’t spell the end for physical media
1mo | pcworld.com
Show HN: Onit – open-source ChatGPT Desktop with local mode, Claude, Gemini

Hey Hackernews- it’s Tim Lenardo and I’m launching v1 of Onit today!

Onit is ChatGPT Desktop, but with local mode and support for other model providers (Anthropic, GoogleAI, etc). It's also like Cursor Chat, but everywhere on your computer - not just in your IDE!

Onit is open-source! You can download a pre-built version from our website: www.getonit.ai

Or build directly from the source code: https://github.com/synth-inc/onit

We built

1mo | Hacker news
The Best Vegetables to Cook in Your Air Fryer, According to a Pro Chef

There's no faster path to a healthier you than adding veggies to your diet. We asked an expert about the best produce to plop in the air fryer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-vegetables-to-cook-in-an-air-fryer-according-to-an-expert-chef/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Next Black Ops 6 Zombies Map, The Tomb, Gets New Trailer

Soon players will enter the tight corridors of The Tomb's catacombs, fighting the undead and questing for the Sentinel Artifact. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/next-black-ops-6-zombies-map-the-tomb-gets-new-trailer/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
How to Keep Mice From Invading Your Space, According to a Rodent Specialist

Keeping the house mouse-free feels like a full-time job in winter. We asked a rodent expert about the best ways to keep them out in the first place. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-keep-mice-from-invading-your-space-according-to-a-rodent-specialist/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Despite My AI Burnout, These 3 Galaxy S25 Features Actually Seem Useful

Commentary: "AI" has been a constant buzzword at tech events, but some of Samsung's latest offerings could prove to be quite helpful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/despite-my-ai-burnout-these-3-galaxy-s25-features-actually-seem-useful/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Report: A smaller Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X are coming

We've seen multiple new Surface devices launch in the last year, and apparently Microsoft has at least two more on the way in the next couple of months.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/report-a-smaller-microsoft-surface-pro-surface-laptop-with-snapdragon-x-are-coming

 I'm trying to be fair to the new Claw AI+ handhelds, but MSI isn't making it easy

New MSI Claw AI+ handhelds were supposed to have launched already, but they're still not available. This isn't helping instill confidence in the new PC gaming devices.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/msi-claw-ai-handhelds-have-not-launched-yet

Windows is finally getting smart about battery icons
1mo | pcworld.com
Asus’ Q-Release Slim motherboards can scratch GPU connectors
1mo | pcworld.com
Endless Legend 2 is real and there’s a mysterious trailer to prove it

The extremely popular strategy game Endless Legend is finally getting a sequel, ten whole years after the original game began blowing up sales charts. Developer Amplitude S

1mo | Engadget
Apple says 68 percent of all iPhones are running iOS 18

Apple posted iOS 18 adoption rates on Friday, which are only slightly different from the numbers for iOS 17 a year ago. The company say

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Snap Scope – Visualize Lens Focal Length Distribution from EXIF Data

Hey HN, I built this tool because I wanted to understand which focal lengths I actually use when taking photos. It's a web app that analyzes EXIF data to visualize focal length distribution patterns.

While it's admittedly niche (focused specifically on photography), I think it could be useful for photographers trying to understand their lens usage patterns or making decisions about lens purchases.

Features: Client-side EXIF data processing (no server uploads/tracking) / Handles thousands

1mo | Hacker news