Working on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Xbox Series S benefitted other platforms, says Warhorse Studios.
A free utility enhances Windows 11's File Explorer with features the app should have by default, such as support for a shortcut to reopen a tab with a combination of keys.
Apple co-founder, the late Steve Jobs urged Bill Gates to take acid because it would inspire more design prowess, making Microsoft products better and more appealing.
Small enough to fit in your pocket, this 10K Baseus power bank is only $19.79 on Amazon right now if you use this exclusive discount code at checkout: RREU4CEL. That gets you a superb 60 percent off its original $50 price tag. Why pay full when you don’t have t
You might not need a TV antenna to cut the cord, but one can be indispensable if you want to record over-the-air channels.
With an over-the-air DVR, you can record shows from an antenna, rewind live TV broadcasts, and even fast forward through commercials. Some DVRs can even stream video onto multiple TVs or let you watch from outside the home.
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Ready to upgrade your e-reading experience? Now’s a great time to do it because the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, which normally retails for $160, is currently on sale for $135. That price is hard to beat outside of major sales events like Black Friday and Prime Day!
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) appoints a new board of trustees.
Colorful has teased a neat GPU quick-release mechanism involving a simple On/Off toggle switch on its new CVN X870 motherboards.
Lyft is scrambling to compete as Uber racks up autonomous vehicle (AV) partners. On Monday, Lyft said it partnered with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni to bring robotaxis to Dallas roads as soon as next year before expanding to “thousands of vehicles” in other cities.
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Stationery Pad is a handy way to nix a step in your workflow if you regularly use document templates on your Mac. The long-standing Finder feature essentially tells a file’s parent application to open a copy of it by default, ensuring that the original file remains unedited.
Make Any File a Template Using This Hidden macOS Tool originally published on
Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day. https://www.cnet.com/health/58-best-wellness-valentines-day-gifts-for-the-health-gurus-who-have-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sony blamed an operational issue for the 20-hour service outage, which affected console gamers on the PlayStation Network over the weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-gives-ps-plus-members-extra-five-days-following-playstation-network-outage/#ftag=CADf328eec
Layoffs, wildfires and deportations. Why is the jobs report still positive? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-labor-market-is-getting-battered-but-you-wouldnt-know-looking-at-the-data/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mortgage rates have been holding steady recently, but this week's inflation data could rock the boat. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-predictions-for-week-of-feb-10-16-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The concept of sideloading an app outside an official app store is not typically encouraged by companies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-offers-workaround-for-android-users-to-download-the-app/#ftag=CADf328eec
The first four episodes of the political thriller are streaming now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/paradise-release-schedule-when-to-watch-episode-5-on-hulu/#ftag=CADf328eec
So far, tax refunds in 2025 are considerably bigger than last year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/the-irs-sent-6-2-billion-in-tax-refunds-in-the-first-week-of-tax-season-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so if you've waffled over getting the ideal gift for the one you love, now would be the time to make some important shopping decisions. Here's your one-stop gift guide to thoughtful presents that your special someone will love -- and will still arrive by the big day. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/#ftag=CADf328eec
The improving Eagles travel to south Yorkshire to take on the League Two team. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-doncaster-vs-crystal-palace-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
More states now allow you to switch Medigap plans for a cheaper option, no medical exam required. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-the-medicare-birthday-rule-can-help-you-save-big-on-insurance/#ftag=CADf328eec
Researchers have discovered a new material for producing blue OLED pixels – which could help bring down the price of new TVs.
Black Panther 3 is officially in development, but its producer says Marvel still hasn't thought about recasting T'Challa yet.
We're live at Cisco Live! 2025 - here's everything we've seen so far.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/live/cisco-live-2025-all-the-news-and-updates-as-they-happen
No, your Facebook account is not "under review" and you didn't infringe on anyone's copyright.
Ampere Computing could be sold to Softbank for $6.5 billion in a surprising move that could change the data center CPU market.
Apple Cider Vinegar is the latest Netflix dramatization about a scammer's wellness industry scandal that I can't get enough of.
Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs are here, but you might want to hold off on buying one after users report melting power connector issue.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidias-rtx-5090-gpu-melting-issues-pc
Amazon's Presidents Day sale takes up to 80% off electronics, save big on tech essentials.
Arm-based systems dominated much of the computing industry in 2024. Arm’s Chris Bergey tells Laptop Mag about the advantages of Arm technology and how that’s helped shape the world of silicon from phones to tablets and Chromebooks, and now to home PCs.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/arm-chris-bergey-interview
David Brevik, creator of Diablo, reveals insights into early Diablo 3 concepts, including its ambitious MMO-inspired design blending World of Warcraft and Diablo.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: you can never have enough storage space. Extra SSDs are useful for so many things.
And right now, you can snag this large-capacity pocket-sized portable SSD at a phenomenal price. The Samsung T7 SSD normally retails for $270 but is
Laptops and other electronics are about to get a lot more expensive in the US. If you’re in the market for a super-cheap laptop, you can’t do much better than this Asus Chromebook, which is going for $
Imagine if that refrigerator you bought just five years ago suddenly up and died—and not because of some technical glitch, but because the manufacturer deliberately reached out and deactivated it, permanently. You’d be furious, right? And you’d probably want a refund, too.
As wild as that scenario sounds for a major appliance like a refrigerator or a TV, i
A Welsh landfill site where 8,000 Bitcoins are thought to be buried will be repurposed, at least partly, into a solar farm - but the man who lost the haul has other plans.
5TB of storage is readily available with WD's portable Elements HDD for an all-time low price.
Der8auer has created the world's first RTX 5090 water block compatible with the Founders Edition version of the GPU. The prototype block reduced GPU temperatures by 30 degrees Celsius compared to the stock cooler.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/custom-rtx-5090-water-block-drops-gpu-temps-by-30c
We test A2 hosting's VPS and shared plans to see if they're worth the money.
https://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/web-hosting/a2-hosting-vps-and-shared-hosting-review
What should one consider while signing up for a Physics PhD program, with an focus on experimental Quantum/Molecular optics, program at either university if both of them offer?
I understand there are many factors to take into account when choosing a school for research (advisor, research fit and funding to name a few), but these are on the individual.
Any Physicists on HN?
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I made a web app to generate 3D models of real places on earth from land cover and elevation data.
Click anywhere on the map to get a polygon, and then click "generate".
It should work at most scales, but if your watershed or region selection is too large, the result can be less exciting because it's so flat.
As a warning, the 3D models can sometimes be too much for my phone. It's nicer on desktop. I'm still working better on mobile support.
The land cover data I'm using gives a cool
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Here's how to create a responsive split-view widget that works on mobile, desktop and web. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/responsive-split-view-flutter/
You can still take advantage of 4% savings APYs by setting small goals. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/try-these-experts-favorite-trick-to-grow-your-savings-even-when-money-is-tight/#ftag=CADf328eec
See AI, aliens, animals, celebs and more pop up in brand spots for the night's grand run of commercials. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/miss-the-super-bowl-2025-ads-catch-some-of-the-biggest-drops-here/#ftag=CADf328eec
These essential nutrients are the first step in making sure your eyes are taken care of. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/looking-to-protect-your-vision-the-top-6-eye-friendly-vitamins-and-supplements-to-try/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sheriff Zotac is in town, and the no-good price gougers are scattering from the saloon.
The byline explores 5G edge opportunities, security challenges, and safeguarding strategies for digital innovation.
A bug in Trimble Cityworks is being used to run remote code execution attacks against Microsoft IIS'.
Captain America 4's chief creative team have responded to the incessant rumors about its supposedly troubled development.
Rich Redmon, Chief Product Security Officer at SAP, describes three ways companies can safeguard supply chain data from bad actors.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/three-tactics-to-creating-a-more-secure-supply-chain
Sam Altman's latest blog post has a few concerning predictions.
More than 800,000 Hospital Sisters Health System users affected in an August 2023 breach.
We surveyed our audience, and more people are excited about the mysterious new system button than the potential mouse mode.
You can already remap the Copilot key to launch a limited selection of apps, but a new option could soon be on the table.
Google's Pixel Gemini Live Super Bowl ad made me weepy while ChatGPT's game ad left me cold.
A new feature in Google Chrome will offer to change compromised passwords automatically by using AI. The feature is in testing now but is still experimental.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is the flagship in a new line of mobile chips, and it's impressive in several ways. Its approach to AI is also confusing, though.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-core-ultra-9-285h-review
Microsoft had page on how to uninstall Microsoft Edge for a limited time, though the page never included steps on how to remove the browser.
Back in November, Google integrated Imagen 3 into Google Workspace, allowing you to generate AI images directly in Google Docs. Last week, Google
Whether it’s politics or tech, we live in a polarizing world. Since Elon Musk took over Twitter and renamed it X, the platform has become an increasingly important tool in his political ambitions. This is causing many users to leave the service.
X and other social media services are criticized for their algorithms that encourage hate and conflict, and for
While most PC builders are content to rely on an AIO liquid cooling loop or good old-fashioned air, there are always those who will go the extra mile to keep their components frosty. If you’re willing to invest a lot of money and even more electricity, you could just hook a liquid cooling setup into a residential air conditioner. You absolutely shouldn’t, but you cou
All season long, the Philadelphia Eagles were hounded by the doubters. One running back can’t win a Super Bowl, they said. Jalen Hurts doesn’t pass enough, they said. The Chiefs have it locked up, they said.
By the same token, there were plenty of side-eyes when Fox announced that Tubi, its ad-supported streaming service, would be offering a
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The latest Nvidia graphics cards are impossible to find at retailers, and you’ll be paying double or triple the already-high price if you try to get one on the secondary market. But Zotac is trying to help out its most loyal customers by selling directly to
We tested Intel's Arrow Lake 140T integrated graphics to see if the company has held on to its iGPU edge over AMD.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX handily outperforms its predecessor in PassMark, but with AMD's Fire Range inbound, the performance crown is still up for grabs.
Valve makes their anti-advertising-on-Steam stance clearer than ever.
In 2013, Marcel Moerkens was working on Brooklyn, his WordPress theme, and he needed a way to make it stand out from the pack of other WordPress themes. Little did he know that the intro section he called a “Hero” would become one of the most recognizable patterns in web design today. Here’s how the idea came to life and how it changed everything. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/popular-wordpress-theme-term-hero-section/
It's France's turn to get in on the AI boom. On Sunday, President Emmanuel Macron announced private investments into the country's AI ecosystem totaling €109 billion ($112.5 billion). The announcement came ahead of Paris hosting the AI Action Summit on Monday and Tuesday.
"I can tell you this evening, Europe is going to speed up, France
Apple currently has four different Apple Pencil models, and if you aren’t sure which one to get, try reading this guide first. But if the
Having thought-out, unique passwords for each account is hard — recently, I got stopped for putting the same letter twice in a row — especially when it comes to remembering them all. That's why a password manager is so helpful: It creates and stores all your passwords, so you have peace of mind instead of a major headache. Now, one of
It’s a classic New York experience. You’re riding the subway to work, and suddenly the train stops. The lights go off, and you seem to be trapped between stations in a tunnel. For many New Yorkers, hardened over years of bad weather, prevalent trash and cohabitation with rats, this is just another recurring event that’s made less nerve-wracking by experience. But for Jarrod Musano, being stuck on a southbound 6 train that had lost power, there was little relief. Musano was born deaf, and the
Hello HN! I've been working on creating a new note-taking app called Seen. Right now, it's really just a preview: virtual-list rendering ~1,000,000 notes in a masonry layout, while trying to minimize CPU and memory usage as much as possible.
Seen currently has:
- A client-side search feature - Creating, updating, deleting the topmost note (locally; no changes are saved to any server) - Automatic repacking of the masonry layout when the window width changes - A lot of bugs, I'm sure
I r
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Hi, I've just finished a rebuild of this function and added a lot of new features: info, page index, minimap, inverted index,... I think it may be useful for inspection, debugging or just as a learning resource showcasing the PDF file format. This is a pet project and I would be happy to receive some feedback! Regards
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I enjoy organizing code and find cascade layers a fantastic way to organize code explicitly as the cascade looks at it. The neat part is, that as much as it helps with "top-level" organization, cascade layers can be nested, which allows us to author more precise styles based on the cascade and inheritance.
Headspace's Ebb offers care and conversation -- with limits. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-an-ai-companion-to-help-me-process-my-emotions-and-found-it-helpful/#ftag=CADf328eec
You'll be able to talk to two astronauts during a chat about daily life on the International Space Station. https://www.cnet.com/science/nasa-is-hosting-a-twitch-stream-from-space-this-week-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec