When Meta launched its “AI Studio” feature for over two billion Instagram users in July 2024, the company promised a tool that would give anyone the ability to create their own AI characters “to make you laugh, generate memes, give travel advice, and so much more.” The company claimed the feature, which was built with Meta’s Llama 3.1 large language model, would be subject to policies and protections to
DeepSeek’s AI is booming, but security flaws and censorship raise big questions. What does this mean for the future of search?
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Stop losing crumbs forever in that annoying gap between your stove and counter with this easy kitchen trick. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/try-this-simple-hack-to-keep-your-kitchens-most-annoying-spot-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec
Top CDs offer rates more than twice the national average -- for now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-now-to-score-up-to-4-65-apy-todays-cd-rates-feb-13-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tensions mount at Lumon Industries as the innies and outies find their worlds colliding. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/severance-season-2-hits-its-stride-heres-when-the-remaining-episodes-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec
Doctors say this is what you should check for to make sure you're aging well. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/ways-tell-youre-aging-gracefully-according-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Subscribers can play the latest installment in the popular sports franchise now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-super-bowls-over-but-you-can-play-madden25-on-xbox-game-pass-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking at your iPhone could cause your eyes to be uncomfortable, and this feature could help. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-secret-iphone-feature-could-help-protect-your-eye-health/#ftag=CADf328eec
Plus, your music will sound so much better after you deep clean your headphones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/dirty-wireless-earbuds-and-airpods-can-harbor-bacteria-heres-how-to-clean-them/#ftag=CADf328eec
In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis made a revolutionary yet simple observation.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-critical-role-of-data-hygiene-in-ai-learning-from-history
Elden Ring Nightreign finally has a release date and a range of special editions you can pre-order now.
Fast AI innovation comes at the expense of governance, with many leaders worried about a lack of AI frameworks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/innovation-in-ai-is-in-danger-of-outpacing-governance
Want the Copilot app to automatically load on startup? What do you mean, no? Well, Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users this option.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly be even slimmer than the Z Fold Special Edition, but its S Pen might be less capable than the Z Fold 6's.
Sam Altman has laid out the roadmap for the future of ChatGPT and that means a future where you no longer have to pick an AI model.
A Nintendo Switch 2 patent indicates that you’ll be able to play the console… upside down?
AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU gets benchmarked, and supposedly offers performance that beats Nvidia’s RTX 3060.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is called 'Lawless' and launches on February 21.
Russian group ‘Seashell Blizzard’ is attacking critical infrastructure, Microsoft reveals.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/major-russian-hacking-group-shifts-focus-to-us-and-uk-targets
Apple’s now selling refurbished MacBook Pro and Mac mini M4 devices with up to 15% off asking prices.
I'm not the biggest fan of the original game, but Days Gone Remastered looks like a pretty great value upgrade.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/hear-me-out-days-gone-remastered-doesnt-actually-look-that-bad
Paramount Plus' smash hit Yellowstone prequel series is coming to Netflix, but not in the US.
Google Messages has added the ability to send RCS messages to yourself, allowing for longer reminders and the quick transfer of photos and videos between devices.
Sony had its semi-regular State of Play showcase yesterday, and PlayStation gamers hoping for a roadmap received a lot of third-party multiplatform titles instead. Did Xbox bow out too soon?
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From the department of Things I Should Have Done Sooner, I have finally discovered the magic of email aliases.
Aliases are kind of like alternative email addresses, except when email is sent to an alias, it still arrives in your main inbox. Use them in conjunction with filters and folders and you’ve got a powerful way to organize incoming messages.
SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.
Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-symfony-ux-points-forts-de-2024-et-perspectives-d-avenir?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
A great phone doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In 2025, features once exclusive to high-end devices – big batteries, multi-camera arrays, high refresh rate displays and more – have trickled down to more affordable models. Sure, you’ll still need to buy a flagship smartphone to get the best camera or fastest processor, but you don’t need to compromise nearly as much anymore if you’
Eric Migicovsky has barely started working on a successor to the Pebble smartwatch, and he’s already talking about being finished with it.
Eight years ago, Migicovsky shut down the smartwatch startup he founded, having sold its software assets to Fitbit, which later became part of Google. But all this time, he and t
Since Dart 3.7, the _ character is a wildcard variable and you can use it more than once in your code, without causing name collisions. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/wildcard-variables-dart-3.7/
Tesla is opening thousands of its charging stations to all electric vehicles, making it easier than ever to charge your non-Tesla EV when you're on the road. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/how-to-use-tesla-superchargers-with-any-non-tesla-ev/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-feb-13/#ftag=CADf328eec
The right balance of exercise and diet can lead to a whole-body trimmed physique -- even if you don't go to the gym. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/want-to-burn-body-fat-at-home-use-these-7-tricks-to-reach-your-goals/#ftag=CADf328eec
There will be a greater convergence of technical and business skills among IT professionals in the future.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/eradicating-europes-tech-skills-gap-with-no-code-technology
Max's hit show The White Lotus season 3 is the one series I won't skip the opening credits for.
Audio-Technica has unveiled its brand new cartilage conduction headphones.
TL;DR: For $49.99, get five years of AdGuard VPN and a lifeti
Nissan and Honda have officially called off their plans to merge into a single automaker, less than two months after they confirmed the rumors that they were indeed looking to join forces. In an announcement, the companies said that they'd "agreed to termina
Anyone else, like me, at one point try to implement Conway's Game of Life? If you have, what is the best implementation you've found?
Mine has to be this continuous version that makes pretty crazy looking creatures: https://chakazul.github.io/Lenia/JavaScript/Lenia.html.
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Hackers are using Google Tag Manager to load malware into Magento sites, stealing credit card numbers during checkout
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Sportovní zbraně ale i odstřelovačské útočné pušky od firem Česká zbrojovka, Beretta nebo Steyr Mannlicher se dostávají na ruský trh přes zpřísnění evropských sankcí po ruské invazi do Ukrajiny. Někdy se tak děje dokonce prostřednictvím stejných firem,
Kybernetická bezpečnost dostává do nového rozměru, kdy umělá inteligence hraje klíčovou roli jak v útocích, tak v obraně počítačových sítí. Moderním trendům v bezpečnosti se věnovala konference BSS 2025. https://www.root.cz/clanky/umela-inteligence-meni-utoky-na-site-ale-pomaha-i-v-obrane-zaznelo-na-bss-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
How DeepSeek and Gemini 2.0 Flash compare as AI assistants.
Monster Hunter Wilds features a 40 FPS Balanced mode on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Capcom has confirmed.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-40-fps-balanced-mode-xbox-series-x
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Over the past decade, the rising cost of insulin epitomized the broader systemic issue of higher healthcare out-of-pocket co
Panel of 6 search marketers share why Google's Q4 2024 results may reflect shifts in user behavior and underlying instability
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Ready in under 15 minutes with virtually no cleanup required. Can't beat that! https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-unexpected-gadget-is-now-my-go-to-for-cooking-salmon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Analysis of Google search data shows that a particular puzzle last spring was a true stumper. Can you solve it? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/may-12-2024-was-the-toughest-brain-bustingest-connections-puzzle-ever/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wednesday's show had some surprising games coming soon to the PS5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-watch-sony-playstation-state-of-play-livestream-february-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you want to send bone broth and premade soups or wellness shots and tea kits, you can order the perfect pick-me-ups for someone who is under the weather. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/flu-fighter-gifts-top-food-and-drink-ideas-for-a-speedy-recovery/#ftag=CADf328eec
Follow these easy steps to load your dishwasher more effectively for sparkling, spotless utensils. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/cut-down-on-dishwasher-loads-with-these-easy-tips-for-cleaner-plates/#ftag=CADf328eec
Optimizing web performance means looking beyond surface-level metrics. Time to First Byte (TTFB) is crucial, but improving it requires more than tweaking server response time. Matt Zeunert breaks down what TTFB is, what causes its poor score, and why reducing server response time alone isn’t enough for optimization and often won’t be the most impactful change you can make to your website. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/time-to-first-byte-beyond-server-response-time/
Other than a Days Gone remaster, Sony's first
X has reached a settlement with President Donald Trump in a lawsuit over the president’s 2021 suspension from Twitter. The Wall Street Journal reports that the
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As the number of internet of things (IoT) devices is proje
New tax brackets could mean you're paying less in taxes, depending on your income level. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/2025-federal-tax-brackets-your-paycheck-may-be-bigger-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
The video uses AI to depict false images of Jewish celebrities opposing rapper Ye, who is selling Swastika T-shirts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/scarlett-johansson-urges-ai-guardrails-after-shes-shown-in-fake-anti-ye-video/#ftag=CADf328eec
Study finds that GenAI tools may be "encouraging over-reliance on AI, with confidence in the tool often diminishing independent problem-solving." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-research-suggests-overreliance-on-ai-could-hinders-critical-thinking/#ftag=CADf328eec
We run down some of the highlights from PlayStations February State of Play livestream. https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-of-playstations-february-state-of-play/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fall into Valentine's Day weekend with these picks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/in-the-mood-for-love-stream-these-new-movies-and-tv-shows-for-valentines-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Reikon Games announces Metal Eden, a new sci-fi shooter.
Google Gemini adds Deep Research feature to iOS.
Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4's second expansion, following Vessel of Hatred, will launch in 2026.
Here's all the games from the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play that are also coming to Xbox and PC.
Kybernetická bezpečnost dostává do nového rozměru, kdy umělá inteligence hraje klíčovou roli jak v útocích, tak v obraně počítačových sítí. Moderním trendům v bezpečnosti se věnovala konference BSS 2025. https://www.root.cz/clanky/umela-inteligence-meni-utky-na-site-ale-pomaha-i-v-obrane-zaznelo-na-bss-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Na úvodní článek o PIO na mikrořadičích Raspberry Pi Pico dnes navážeme. Pokusíme se propojit znalosti o PIO (interní architektura, způsob propojení s mikrořadičem i s GPIO, instrukční soubor) s vlastnostmi MicroPythonu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/programovatelne-io-na-mikroradicich-rp2040-prakticke-pouziti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Iconic game designer Jeff Minter is back with another modern take on a long-forgotten Atari title. Minter has turned his psychedelic eye toward the 1984 arcade cabinet I, Robot. His version ups the visuals and takes serious liberties with the original design, adopting techno music and some new game modes.
After years of waiting, the Apple TV app is finally available natively on Android devices. This version was “built from the ground up” to take advantage of the Android operating system and is currently ready for download from the Google Play Store. It was designed for smartphones, tablets and foldables.
This is a full version of the app, with all of the stuff Apple users have come to expect. There’s a feature for picking up a show where you left off and a tool for downloading content t
Google will start testing a feature this year that uses machine learning to weed out children trying to access adult content on YouTube. The “machine learning-based age estimation model” will try to predict whether a user is under 18 and, if so, apply appropriate age filter settings to their account. The announcement came amid a flurry of Google child safety
OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release will integrate its o3 reasoning model and be available to free users, CEO Sam Altman revealed in a roadmap he shared on X. He said the company is also working to simplify how users interact with ChatGPT.
"We want AI to 'just work' for you; we realize how complicated our model and product offerings have gotten," Altman wrote. "We hate the model picker as much as you
Borderlands 4 is coming this fall. Developer Gearbox revealed that the latest entry in the Borderlands series is launching on
Other than a Days Gone remaster, Sony's first
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I've wanted to make my own OS since I started programming. Now, 5 years later, I did it (kind of).
Sure, it is really basic, has very little functionality, but I made it and I'm proud of that. Oh, and I'm just 16 btw.
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What if the Playboy Mansion was filled with OnlyFans content creators? That’s the pitch for the Bop House, a TikTok page that has gained nearly three million followers since its launch in December.
Founded by Sophie Rain, 20, and Aishah Sofey, 22, the house is home to eight creators aged 19 to 24, who collectively boast over 33 million followers. Their TikTok presence leans into viral, algorithm-friendly content like flying priva
If your social media suitor seems too good to be true, it might be a scam.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.
Scammers tend to pose as “attractive, single and success
Google explains how it uses the Speculation Rules API to prefetch search results, improving loading speeds on Chrome browsers.
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From a slimmer iPhone to camera bump changes, here's what we could see across the iPhone 17 lineup. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-rumors-heres-what-apples-next-flagship-device-could-look-like/#ftag=CADf328eec