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Apple may soon be deviating from the SoC chip design found in its current A-series and M-series chips.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/m5-pro-chips-soic-kuo-tip

The Cirrus7 Mini PC design has been updated to support up to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X or Intel Core i9-14900T.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/cirrus7-incus-is-the-first-passively-cooled-mini-pc-to-support-ryzen-7-9700x-mini-pc-is-also-updated-for-intel-raptor-lake

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has started a probe into China’s semiconductor industry, looking for anti-competitive trade practices. According to a White House statement, the USTR is looking into China for “ac

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Hi HN, I've been experimenting on-and-off over the years trying to automatically generate crosswords [1]. Recently I've been feeling like my results are good enough that I want to share them and see what other people think. I'm not trying to claim that these could appear in, say, the NYT in their current state, but honestly the velocity of progress makes me feel like I will inevitably be able to automatically generate NYT-quality crosswords within just a year or so.

A write-up is here:

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Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader.

As a volunteer rescuer, Hedrick uses thermal drones to search for people trapped by mudslides and cargo drones to send water and baby formula to those who are stranded — something he did after 

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no work has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory, watchdog groups and researchers say.

Basic and premium pricing is staying the same, but for the highest tier of service, X has raised the price significantly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/x-premium-plus-plan-jumps-to-22-a-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sometimes you need a break from the tried and true. Here's where are our favorite oddball Christmas films are streaming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/need-a-break-from-elf-and-red-one-stream-these-alternative-christmas-movies/#ftag=CADf328eec

You could get auto-enrolled in your employer's retirement plan and may be able to contribute if you're a part-time worker. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/investing/it-may-be-easier-to-contribute-to-your-401k-next-year-retirement-plan-changes-starting-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The last round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for December 2024 are landing a day early. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-december-2024-the-last-check-of-the-year-arrives-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you don't use your Flexible Spending Account funds, you could lose them at the end of the year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/a-week-left-to-spend-your-2024-fsa-money-how-it-works-and-what-you-can-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

The CFP resumes with the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve, followed by the Peach, Rose and Sugar Bowls on Jan. 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-quarterfinal-matchups-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The latest development aligns with Apple's rumored strategy to go all in on smart home technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-is-developing-a-doorbell-that-unlocks-with-your-face-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Robots at SmartSKN Labs used AI to make me a personalized skin care line. Could they disrupt a $182 billion industry? https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/the-future-of-skin-care-is-smarter-and-more-sustainable-than-i-imagined/#ftag=CADf328eec

The holidays can be flowing with wine. Here's how long each type will last after the cork has been popped. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-long-does-red-wine-last-after-opening-a-sommelier-explains-all/#ftag=CADf328eec

$100bn tech company is teaming up with the world's biggest memory manufacturers to produce supercharged HBM.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/usd100bn-tech-company-youve-probably-never-heard-of-is-teaming-up-with-the-worlds-biggest-memory-manufacturers-to-produce-supercharged-hbm

Who decides which streamer gets what, and when?

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/how-movies-and-shows-end-up-on-your-streaming-services-studio-rights-explained

Facebook is a great way to connect with friends and family, but AI-generated content is making it a scammer's playground.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/meta-ai-generated-image-labels-warning

You don't need to melt your Snapdragon Copilot+ PC just yet

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/arm-qualcomm-case-decision-snapdragon-chips

Asus is bringing the ultra-thin-and-light magic of the Zenbook to Copilot+ PCs next year.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/asus-zenbook-2025-worlds-lightest-copilot-plus-laptop

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is an excellent Copilot+ PC that earned a perfect score when we reviewed it earlier this year. Now, the Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop is at its lowest price ever.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/perfect-score-laptop-hits-lowest-price-ever-get-snapdragon-x-elite-with-1tb-for-usd799

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle sees solid sales debut in its first full week, reaching second place behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, another Microsoft-owned IP.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/indiana-jones-was-the-second-best-selling-game-in-the-us-its-debut-week-behind-another-xbox-property

Geekom is launching several new mini-PCs at CES 2025, all featuring the latest processors from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/geekom-has-sub-usd500-snapdragon-strix-point-and-arrow-lake-mini-pcs-primed-for-ces-2025

AMD has purportedly revealed renders of the Radeon RX 9070 XT.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/radeon-rx-9070-xt-reference-design-purportedly-revealed-rdna-4-gpu-emerges-with-black-shroud-with-a-triple-fan-cooler-design

A modder managed to save an extremely rare 43-inch Sony Trinitron KX-45ED1 from an untimely ending in Japan and import it to the US.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/console-modder-hunts-down-worlds-largest-crt-tv-saves-it-from-noodle-restaurant-demolition-death-half-the-way-around-the-globe

Just $18 with net you the Logitech G203 gaming mouse - a perfect holiday stocking filler,

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/pick-up-this-logitech-g203-budget-gaming-mouse-for-only-usd18-an-ideal-stocking-filler

Design leaders are expected to deliver the impossible. Instead of trying, we need to redefine our role from implementor to enabler. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/12/the-design-leader-dilemma/

A group of talented fans have made a native PC port of Star Fox 64, which they are calling Starship. Even better? It’s technically legal. Harbour Masters, the team behind the project, used a tool that converts the original game ROM into PC executable code, so it doesn’t actually use any proprietary Nintendo code.

This is the same method used to

If you've found your TV to be too slow to stream its built-in apps, here's a decent deal that can help fix things on the cheap: The

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A balanced planet requires more energy with less carbon. The energy transition to a lower carbon future is arguably the largest and most significant challenge ever contemplated or attempted in the history of our planet. Achieving a balanced planet means our current energy mix must evolve to include more lower- and zero-carbon forms of energy, such as geothermal and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons, however, will still play a critical role for decades to support a secure energy mix, so it is imperative

The final days of the year are a fine time to consider financial tactics that could reduce your tax burden and boost your tax refund in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-season-is-a-month-away-review-our-end-of-year-tax-checklist-to-prepare/#ftag=CADf328eec

These popular routers have reportedly been shipped with security flaws linked to Chinese cyberattacks. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/possible-tp-link-ban-in-2025-what-it-means-for-your-internet-connection/#ftag=CADf328eec

Taking a trip soon? Here are simple ways to protect your sleep from time zone changes. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-better-while-traveling-with-these-7-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you earned more than $5,000 in income via third-party apps, you should get a 1099-K to file with your tax return. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/did-you-make-5000-or-more-via-paypal-venmo-or-cash-app-the-irs-will-know-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Unwind with a lineup of festive (and sappy) holiday flicks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-watch-hallmark-channel-christmas-movies-without-cable-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Thomson Reuters will pay out a $27.5 million settlement to people whose information was exposed by its Clear AI product, but the window to opt-in closes this week. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/this-clear-ai-class-action-settlement-is-open-til-dec-27-are-you-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec

Week 16 wraps up at Lambeau Field tonight with Green Bay hosting New Orleans, and you don't need cable to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/monday-night-football-how-to-watch-saints-vs-packers-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fresh speculation on the performance of the claimed RX 9070 XT might disappoint PC gamers, though.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amd-rdna-4-gpu-rumors-flood-forth-including-possible-name-change-to-rx-9070-because-bigger-is-better-compared-to-nvidias-rtx-5070

FlowerStorm has significant overlaps with the defunct Rockstar2FA, warns Sophos.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-new-microsoft-365-phishing-service-has-emerged-so-be-on-your-guard

High-ranking US officials have been urged by CISA to enable advanced security features.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-government-officials-urged-to-lock-down-devices-amid-telecoms-breach

Sophos patched three flaws it found in its firewall, including two critical issues.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/sophos-flags-concerning-firewall-security-flaws-users-told-to-patch-now

Amazon takes $200 off the M4 MacBook Pro which drops it to an all-time low price.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/apples-newest-14-inch-m4-macbook-pro-crashes-to-lowest-price-of-the-year-on-amazon

As we roll into CES 2025, there have been many major leaks and rumors surrounding NVIDIA's next-gen RTX 5000 graphics cards. Now, it's AMD's time to grab some of the spotlight with its next-gen GPUs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-leaks-reveal-an-rx-9070-xt-as-rdna-4-flagship-gpu

Copilot+ PCs had a disastrous launch and did not meet sales expectations, but are they a bust?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/copilot-pcs-made-a-dramatic-entrance-in-2024-but-their-sales-fell-flat-but-why

Microsoft Edge's Year in Review shares how the browser helped save time on the web and how it protected users from a range of threats.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/browsing/microsoft-edge-users-held-over-10-billion-chats-with-copilot-in-2024

The new investigation is yet another escalation in the U.S. government's efforts to tighten its scrutiny of China’s semiconductor industry

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/u-s-govt-launches-probe-into-ongoing-china-dominance-of-legacy-semiconductor-market-amid-concerns-of-chinese-vendors-flooding-the-market

The U.S. Senate found that the Department of Commerce isn't effective in enforcing Washington's bans and sanctions due to lack of funding.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/us-senate-finds-commerce-departments-efforts-to-enact-bans-and-sanction-inadequate-investigation-finds-agency-underfunded-must-rely-on-voluntary-compliance-by-chipmakers

Thunderobot has teased upcoming laptops powered by Nvidia's next-gen mobile GPUs and impending CPUs from Intel and AMD.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/vendor-hints-at-mobile-rtx-50-series-gpu-launch-at-ces-2025-next-gen-gaming-laptops-with-mobile-blackwell-gpus-and-intel-arrow-lake-h-hx-or-amd-fire-range-cpus

Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they're pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release. Each would continue to operate under its own brand, but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubish

It looks like Meta is preparing to add displays to its popular line of Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to a report by Financial Times. These screens could show up in a future iteration of the device as early as next year. The likely release window is the second half of 2025.

According to folks familiar with Meta’s plans, the screens will be on the small

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Hi HN! I built KeyPub.sh to solve the problem of user verification for CLI applications. It's essentially OAuth for the terminal, but using SSH keys that developers and users already have.

- No installation needed - works with existing SSH setup - Privacy-focused: users control what email info is shared - Simple email verification process - Free public service - Perfect for CLI app developers who don't want to build user verification

Try it with: `$ ssh keypub.sh about`

Source code:

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Computer science deals with concurrency, but what about simultaneity? https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/23/can-a-programming-language-implement-time-travel/

Also included: Dart 3.6, Flutter AI Toolkit, Flutter in Production livestream, and the latest from Code with Andrea. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/december-2024/

2024 has been one of the greatest years for CSS: cross-document view transitions, scroll-driven animations, anchor positioning, animate to height: auto, and many others. It seems out of touch to ask, but wha

I've had the telecom company's fixed wireless service for two years. It's a step up from DSL, but I've encountered a few hiccups too.​ https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-use-t-mobile-home-internet-every-day-heres-what-i-love-and-some-things-i-dont/#ftag=CADf328eec

You still have time to make a thoughtful, personalized gift this holiday season, without spending a cent. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/for-last-minute-holiday-gifts-turn-to-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nothing in tech lasts forever. CNET's Bridget Carey says goodbye to the tech gadgets and services that vanished from our lives in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/videos/bid-farewell-to-the-tech-that-died-in-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can check out the first four episodes of the galactic adventure now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/star-wars-skeleton-crew-release-schedule-when-episode-five-hits-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google's major search algorithm updates this past year have left many smaller websites with no other choice than to lay off staff. The internet is worse for it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-search-changes-are-killing-websites-in-an-age-of-ai-spam/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some key mortgage rates increased. Here's what experts say is next for the housing market this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rates-go-up-after-last-weeks-fed-cut-todays-mortgage-interest-rates-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several benchmark refinance rates were higher this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-refinance-rates-move-higher-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is the lowest price we've seen the four-pack of Apple trackers go for, and you can still get them in time for holiday gifting. https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazons-airtag-deal-is-the-ideal-last-minute-christmas-gift-pickup/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you earned more than $5,000 in income via third-party apps, you should get a 1099-K to file with your tax return. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/did-you-make-5000-or-more-via-paypal-venmo-or-cash-app-expect-a-1099-k-tax-form/#ftag=CADf328eec

Overhaul how you clean with one of these factory-reconditioned models at Woot for less than half the price you'd pay for a brand new model. https://www.cnet.com/deals/snag-a-refurbished-dyson-v15-detect-our-favorite-vacuum-for-just-370-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

An end of the year surprise to one of 2024's most interesting gadgets hints at where smart glasses are heading between here and Orion. Meta's Andrew Bosworth shares thoughts with CNET on what's next. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/metas-ray-bans-new-live-ai-and-translation-hands-on-signs-of-ar-glasses-to-come/#ftag=CADf328eec

Afraid of credit cards? Don't be. Just follow these tips to avoid the pitfalls. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards-dont-have-to-be-nightmares-avoid-these-financial-horror-stories-in-the-new-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

Replacing old electrical outlets isn't glamorous, but it can make your home safer and more convenient. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/7-ways-to-make-your-electrical-outlets-less-boring-and-more-useful/#ftag=CADf328eec