Can the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ compete with the MacBook Pro M4? Here's how they stack up in performance, price, battery life, and more.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/msi-prestige-a16-ai-vs-macbook-pro-m4-pro
Save $400 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 in this limited-time laptop deal.
Skip the cringy rom coms, play one of these games with your partner instead.
Level 5 hasn't worked with Xbox since the cancellation of "True Fantasy Live Online" some two decades ago. With Xbox's renewed effort to court developers from across the world, Level 5 has returned with "Fantasy Life i."
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time-revealed
Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won three nominations at the 28th D.I.C.E. awards, but Astro Bot won Game of the Year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-28th-dice-awards
Tomb Raider AoD Remastered is the best attempt I’ve seen yet at fixing this (famously) unfinished PS2 classic. However, it’s not perfect.
PowerToys and Windows Package Manager (winget) are two of the best Windows 11 tools, and they're getting closer integration.
If you paid the extra $10 for early access to Avowed and $20 per month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you may find that Microsoft prefers your custom on NVIDIA GeForce Now instead.
The lifespan of data on a USB flash drive depends on many factors: Under ideal conditions, data should remain preserved on a high-quality USB stick for at least 10 years or even longer. But what exactly does that mean and under what conditions does this hold true?
USB sticks or flash drives store data using NAND flash memory, in the form of binary values (
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If you’re in the market for a powerful gaming laptop that’ll remain relevant for a few years, then here’s one worth jumping on: Best Buy is selling this Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gam
I’ve probably spent more time combing through Amazon listings than most people, if only because I have to do it for the bane of my existence Amazon’s various Prime Day sales events. The Amazon shopping experience has become progressively more frustrating over the years, as they fill up with promoted and sponsored listings crowding out the stuff I’m actually lo
Need more digital storage space? Wish you had a small but fast drive that could quickly move files between devices? This deal’s for you. Right now, you can snag this compact 512GB flash drive for just $40 on Amazon. That’s a 23 percent discount off its usual $52 price.
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It’s rare to find a laptop that offers great specs and features for under $500. But today, Lenovo is doing just that via its official eBay store account. The Lenovo Slim 7, which features a touchscreen, a Core i7 processor, and 16GB of RAM, is going for $495.99. That’s over $700 off its original price. The catch? It
Taiwanese media criticizes potential collab between TSMC and Intel.
Open-source computer hardware and services specialist Elecrow has shared the first details of its new CrowPi 3 open-source learning tool.
Alleged preliminary specs of Intel's Panther Lake-H CPUs show efficiency gains for the upcoming architecture.
Arm lands first order from Meta for its first in-house designed datacenter processor, which will rival CPUs from Arm's partners.
If you’re eager to binge-watch shows like Poker Face, revisit classics like The Office or catch the upcoming SNL 50th anniversary special, Peacock is the place for all of that. Presidents’ Day streaming deals have made it a bit more affordable to stream Peacock content right now: through February 18, you can snag one year of
The Guardian Media Group, owner of The Guardian and The Observer newspapers, is partnering with OpenAI. The deal will see reporting from The Guardian appear as a news source within ChatGPT, alongside article extracts and short summaries. In return, OpenAI will provide the Guardian Media Group with a
According to researchers, anyone who knows where to look can spray digital graffiti on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website. Two web development experts said the site doesn’t seem to be hosted on government servers and that the database it pulls from can be modified by those who locate it. At the time of writing, a
I really hate vacuuming and put it off as long as possible. But, my budget isn't very robot vacuum friendly, so, alas I have no choice. However, that might change, as our favorite budget robot vacuum for 2025 is currently 48 percent off thanks to the Amazon Presidents' Day sale. The
If you're on the market for a new pair of wireless earbuds, the latest sale on the
Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET, and that's unusually early in the year for the company, which typically has its launches in the fall like the rest of its peers. However, considering the last time Amazon had a "devices and services" showcase was
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CodeWeaver is a command-line tool designed to weave your codebase into a single, easy-to-navigate Markdown document. It recursively scans a directory, generating a structured representation of your project's file hierarchy and embedding the content of each file within code blocks. This tool simplifies codebase sharing, documentation, and integration with AI/ML code analysis tools by providing a consolidated and readable Markdown output.
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I built justanotherday.lol today as a quick, fun project for people who aren't really into Valentine's Day. Just a lighthearted take on what some of us might be doing instead—scrolling Instagram, working late, or convincing ourselves that saving money is self-care.
No signups, no fluff — just a simple site I put together in Next.js + Framer Motion in a bit of a hurry. Hope you find it fun. Let me know what you think!
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Mistral CEO and co-founder Arthur Mensch has urged Europe to invest more in AI infrastructure amid fears that the continent is falling behind the US and China in tech development. “It’s important to have European players coming to the game,” Mensch said at the
Europe is home to twice as many climate tech startups as the US (30,000 vs. 14,300). However, limited access to VC funding is forcing these early-stage companies to seek capital from outside the continent, according to a new report released at the Munich Securi
A young DARPA-backed startup with a fresh spin on a low-power computer chip has raised over $100 million in a Series B funding round, a sign of the wild appetite for more energy-efficient ways to build bigger and better AI.
The company, EnCharge AI, aims to move AI’s heaviest workloads from big, power-hungry data centers to devices at the edge, including laptops and mobile devices, where energy, size, and cost constraints are ti
The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system, after Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provided to Trump aide Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team.
The audit will also review the past two years
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is known for being the city from which Corvettes roll off the production lines, and for Fruit of the Loom underwear, which is headquartered there.
But the city of 76,000 could soon be known for something else: its AI-powered mass civic engagement project that is using public surveys to chart the future of the city.
In the next 25 years, the county within which Bowling Green sits is set to double in size, thanks largely to the growth of nearb
Make your home more energy-efficient and save $100 with this simple method. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-quick-trick-can-help-save-100-on-your-electric-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec
I used all of Photoshop's AI tools. Here's where you can find the best ones to try out. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-in-photoshop-the-biggest-features-plus-expert-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/im-worried-social-security-will-run-out-before-i-retire-what-should-i-do/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're aiming for 10,000 steps per day, consider what these experts have to say. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/is-10000-steps-a-day-enough-to-keep-you-fit/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't have time to sit for a portrait session for your refreshed profile picture? Here's what happened when I let AI play around with my photos to create a new one. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-get-a-new-headshot-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company hasn't commented on the allegations yet, but users may wish to up their security protection.
The latest Android 16 beta hints at a selection of new features that could make life easier and more creative for users of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.
One UI 7 might get six betas on the Samsung Galaxy S24, and might not be finished until May.
From Cobra Kai's final hurrah to The White Lotus' return, here's what's worth watching this weekend.
Presidents' Day TV sales have arrived. Here are four deals worth checking out.
Data centers' increasing energy demands require sustainable solutions like AI, liquid cooling, heat reuse, and renewables.
State-sponsored threat actors rarely engage in ransomware attacks, so why now?
Apple's streaming service has a lot to celebrate after the latest Neilson viewing stats, with Severance posting the best numbers since a certain Ted Lasso.
Relying on social platforms is risky—build your own website to secure your business future.
You can score a limited-edition Apple Watch workout award this Valentine's Day.
Level 5 hasn't even considered publishing on Xbox since the cancellation of True Fantasy Live Online some two decades ago. With Xbox's renewed effort to court developers from across the world, Level 5 has returned with Fantasy Life i
The default video editor on Windows 11 now has a cleaner interface, timestamps, and new AI features.
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Back in 2022, Microsoft integrated the (mostly) free video editor Clipchamp into Windows 11. Apart from Windows 11, it’s also one of the hidden gem in
Using a password manager is a smart move. So is protecting your primary email account with a strong credentials. Combining the two seems like an equally good call, but it’s actually dangerous—should you ever lock yourself out of your password manager, you run the risk of losing access to your email account. Also if your password vault is ever compromised, your email
Graphics cards are getting crazy expensive, yet again. Between high demand, low supply, and broader trade wars, the launch of Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs is bringing back traumatic memories of the pandemic. (Specifically about graphics cards, I suppose there’s plenty of trauma to go around there.) The
The Trump administration has put CHIPS Act disbursements temporarily on hold as it reviews CHIPS Act awards to ensure that it conforms with its policies and the president's executive orders.
Tuan Nguyen is using a Raspberry Pi to power his 'Dream Weaver' table which draws pictures using a magnet in sand.
Western Digital unveils HDD technology roadmap: expects 100TB HAMR HDDs in 2030, then 100TB+ hard drives featuring HDMR later in the decade.
Chip designer Arm plans to unveil its own processor this year with Meta as the launch customer, The Financial Times reported. The chip would be a CPU designed for servers in data centers and would have the potential to be customized for clients. Manufacturing would be outsourced to a contract fab plant like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) and the first in-house chip co
If you detest vacuuming, like I do, a robot vacuum can make it so you have one less chore to do. The good thing is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good robot vacuum anymore. In fact, our favorite budget robot vacuum for 2025 is currently 52 percent off: the
Apple's artificial intelligence features for iPhones could be available in China as early as May, according to Bloomberg. The company reportedly established several teams in China and the US to make that happen, and it's also teaming up with local companies for its generative AI needs in the country. Joe Tsai, Alibaba Group's Chairm
The recipients of the US government's CHIPS and Science Act awards may not get the amount that they were initially promised. According to Reuters, the Trump administration is looking to assess and change the CHIPS Act's current requirements. After that, it's set to renegotiate some of the deals awarded by the Biden administration. It has also
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://webdesignernews.com/how-to-test-and-measure-content-in-ux/
Here’s a pretty common pattern we see while designing responsive experiences or modernizing legacy applications. If you’ve used a cloud-based file manager, content management system or administrative UI, I’m sure you’ve seen it, too. https://webdesignernews.com/a-content-list-with-bulk-actions-using-ancient-html-and-modern-css/
A comprehensive look at how to optimize Three.js scenes using Fiber, Drei, and advanced tools, ensuring smooth performance while retaining high-quality visuals. https://webdesignernews.com/building-efficient-three-js-scenes/
AI-powered design tools are making it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to create logos with just a few clicks. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-in-logo-design-should-designers-be-worried/
If your creative toolkit doesn’t keep pace with modern design trends and evolving technology, you’ll quickly find yourself stuck in outdated workflows. That’s why we’ve combed through countless platforms, plugins, and resources to curate a list that excels in flexibility, innovation, and forward compatibility. https://webdesignernews.com/14-creative-tools-for-2025/
Get started with 54 free and open-source SVG illustrations based on 3D styles, fully compatible with Flowbite and Tailwind CSS. https://webdesignernews.com/flowbite-illustrations-free-and-open-source-svg-illustrations/
On January 29, President Donald Trump celebrated the latest victory in unelected billionaire Elon Musk’s crusade against “inefficiency” in the government: stopping $50 million from, according to Trump, “being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas.” Fact-checkers diplomatically pointed out that no evidence exists for this claim, which, if it were true, would
The Daytona 500 is one of the more challenging races on the NASCAR circuit. The speedway is long and narrow, forcing drivers to be more aggressive. And the weather in central Florida doesn’t always cooperate. During the 2024 event, a deluge of rain had forced a Monday conclusion. After 41 lead
Social media has a reputation for capturing ephemeral thoughts and images, but around the world, people are using Facebook for a different purpose, setting up groups to record and share images and memories of the past.
Facebook history groups and pages have popped up in major cities like New York and Seattle and in
Learn advanced link building strategies to naturally attract links from media, industry publications, niche sites, and bloggers.
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A while back on CSS-Tricks, we shared several ways to draw hearts, and the response was dreamy. Now, to show my love, I wanted to do something personal, something crafty, something with a mild amount of effort.
Handwriting an SVG Heart, With Our Hearts originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
Gas stoves sometimes refuse to light but don't worry, there are several fixes you can try before calling for repairs. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/gas-stove-wont-light-try-these-solutions/#ftag=CADf328eec
Internet outages are inevitable. Stay connected with CNET's top tips for resolving connectivity issues. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/internet-down-heres-how-to-get-back-online-like-a-pro/#ftag=CADf328eec
How much more does the Pro cost? How much lighter is the Air? M3 vs. M4? You've got MacBook questions. We've got answers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-which-macbook-should-i-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's wearable does so much more than keep time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/enhance-your-apple-watch-with-my-7-favorite-well-wristed-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
As Disneyland gets ready to kick off its 70th anniversary celebration in 2025, here's what's new in both resorts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-coming-to-disneyland-and-disney-world-in-2025-and-beyond/#ftag=CADf328eec
Enjoy restaurant-level crispy french fries with these air fryer tips. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-tips-for-the-crispiest-air-fryer-french-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec
Shopify’s systems make it easy to build and manage your e-commerce store -- even if you’ve never built a website before. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/shopify-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
I spoke with real students about common pitfalls and came up with this list of artificial intelligence tools that can help you find your balance. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-students-can-use-ai-to-manage-their-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is compact, lightweight and perfect for commuting or travel. It's currently on sale for just $249. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-affordable-laptop-is-my-daily-go-to-and-its-even-cheaper-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
