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 Businesses are slowly waking up to the environmental effects of Gen AI

Capgemini report reveals businesses are aware of AI’s environmental damage, but it still ranks low in terms of focus.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/businesses-are-slowly-waking-up-to-the-environmental-effects-of-gen-ai

The best air purifier for 2025

You’ve probably heard the statistics about indoor air being more polluted than outdoor air. Cleaning products, pet dander, cooking emissions off-gassing furniture and decor — they all contribute. Letting in fresh air from outside is the quickest way to clear things up, but if that’s not possible — due to wildfires, extreme weather

1mo | Engadget
Things You Should Know about HTML Heading Into 2025

Not all of this is like absolutely brand spanking new just-dropped-in-2024 stuff. Some of it is, but generally it’s relatively new stuff that’s all pretty great. I’m pointing things out that I think are really worth knowing about. It’s possible you haven’t kept up too much with HTML developments as it tends to, rightfully, move a lot slower than CSS or JavaScript. https://webdesignernews.com/things-you-should-know-about-html-heading-into-2025/

How to Conduct Accessibility Testing with Screen Readers

This article is your guide to screen reader testing—a practical, essential step in building accessible websites. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or project manager, you’ll learn how to integrate screen reader testing into your workflow and create experiences that work for all users, with no exceptions. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-conduct-accessibility-testing-with-screen-readers/

Solo Development: Learning To Let Go Of Perfection

The best and worst thing about solo development is the “solo” part. There’s a lot of freedom in working alone, and that freedom can be inspiring, but it can also become a debilitating hindrance to productivity and progress. Victor Ayomipo shares his personal lessons on what it takes to navigate solo development and build the “right” app. https://webdesignernews.com/solo-development-learning-to-let-go-of-perfection/

Design: A Definition That Needs to Grow

More people than ever are using design in their daily work. By making our tools and processes more inclusive, we can empower everyone to practice design with confidence—regardless of their title. https://webdesignernews.com/design-a-definition-that-needs-to-grow/

How to Handle a Compromised WordPress Plugin

A recent study from Patchstack found that 97% of detected WordPress security vulnerabilities came from WordPress plugins. Here’s what you need to know to keep your website safe while using plugins. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-handle-a-compromised-wordpress-plugin/

 Five pillars for practical GenAI implementation

These pillars for practical GenAI implementation can help businesses simplify this complex technology.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/five-pillars-for-practical-genai-implementation

How to save your TikTok videos before the U.S. ban

TikTok’s future in the United States now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court, and the odds don’t look good for the app.

The ban is officially slated for January 19, 2025,  when the app could vanish from app stores, leaving new users unable to download it. What happens beyond that remains uncertain, but the

Why Imran Amed says the fashion industry is in a ‘full-blown luxury crisis’

In recent months, the fashion industry has seen unprecedented price hikes,  CEO turnovers, sustainability backpedaling, and more—culminating in what founder and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion, Imran Amed, calls a “full-blown luxury crisis.” Amed joins Rapid Response to take us inside the industry chaos and share his insights and predictions for the year ahead. 

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Robots building robots in a robotic factory

Ryan talks with Sterling Chin, a senior developer advocate at Postman, about the intersection of APIs and AI. They cover the emergence of AI APIs, the importance of quality APIs for AI integrations, and the evolving role of GraphQL in this new landscape. Sterling explains how some organizations are shifting toward an API-first development approach and talks about the future of data access in the agentic era, where APIs will play a crucial role in AI interactions. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025

 Microsoft claims its servers were illegally accessed to make unsafe AI content

Unsurprisingly, a scheme which involved developing tools to steal API keys and access Microsoft servers without permission isn’t faring well in a Virginia court.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-claims-its-servers-were-illegally-accessed-to-make-unsafe-ai-content

NFL Wild Card Weekend: How to Watch Vikings vs. Rams, ManningCast Tonight

The final game of the Wild Card round takes place on Monday night, and you don't need cable to watch the main broadcast or the Manning brothers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nfl-wild-card-weekend-how-to-watch-vikings-vs-rams-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 14 (game #583)

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-14-january-2025

Matematické koprocesory na 80×86 pro výpočty s plovoucí řádovou čárkou

Nedílnou součástí prakticky všech procesorů je modul pro operace s plovoucí řádovou čárkou. Na platformě IBM PC se jednalo o řadu matematických koprocesorů označovaných čísly 8087, 80287, 80387 a (nepřesně) 80487. https://www.root.cz/clanky/matematicke-koprocesory-na-80-86-pro-vypocty-s-plovouci-radovou-carkou/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Nintendo's goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March

Alarmo, the most important hardware announcement Nintendo's made in the last year, will soon

1mo | Engadget
Chinese social media app RedNote is the number one app as TikTok ban looms

With TikTok likely just days away from being banned in the US, the app’s users are pushing some previously little-known apps to the top of Apple and Google’s stores. The app that has so far seemed to benefit the most is a Chinese social media app called “RedNote” or Xiaohongshu, which translates to "little red book." 

The TikTok

1mo | Engadget
Where do robotics and automation play best?

If we had an hour together, we could talk about the many ways robotics and automation are rocking our universe, in implementations ranging from manufacturing and fulfillment to food packaging and preparation. But one of the most surprising targets on the list is healthcare.

The healthcare industry is at a critical juncture. While healthcare costs are rising to historic levels, the population of individuals whose needs are highest and are aging out of the workforce is growing even f

Boil Water Notice: Here's Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Los Angeles area residents have been living under a boil water advisory as a result of the recent wildfires. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/boil-water-notice-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 This cute convertible laptop looks like a mini PC with a touchscreen, a battery and a keyboard

Chuwi MiniBook X N150 combines tablet portability and notebook performance with a compact 10.5-inch touchscreen and a convertible 360-degree hinge design.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-cute-convertible-laptop-looks-like-a-mini-pc-with-a-touchscreen-a-battery-and-a-keyboard

Why TikTok “refugees” are flocking to Xiaohongshu

This decision is partly UX, partly political in the wake of the proposed TikTok ban.

1mo | UX Design
Reddit’s ad business is expanding—but it’s still small compared to other platforms

Reddit can’t stop building shiny new advertising tools. First it was dynamic product ads, then it was AI copy tools. Now, they’re premiering custom “Ask Me Anything”-themed ads

The

How U.S. AI chip export curbs threaten Nvidia’s revenue

Nvidia faces a significant revenue threat due to the latest U.S. export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips, designed to limit the global distribution of these coveted processors, analysts and investors said on Monday.

The regulations,

Britain wants to become an AI powerhouse. Here’s how

The British government pledged on Monday to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating the technology.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the potential of AI as he outlined wide-ranging

‘The funniest turn of events ever’: China’s RedNote tops the Apple App Store as the TikTok ban looms

American TikTok fanatics are migrating over to another Chinese short-form social media platform ahead of next week’s potential TikTok ban.

Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book” but is being called RedNote, shot up to become the most-downloaded app on the Apple’s U.S. App Store on Monday.

The app, which has 300 million monthly active users, is similar to Pinterest with a mix of Instagram and TikTok. It also boasts several social shoppi

Tuft & Needle Original Hybrid Mattress Review 2025: Sleep Experts Take a Closer Look at an Accommodating Hybrid Bed

Looking for a supportive mattress with a neutral firmness and feel that’ll work for just about anyone? Tuft & Needle's Original Hybrid might be your next bed. Here’s what to know before buying it online. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/tuft-needle-original-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
LA County Fires: How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

FEMA disaster assistance is available to jumpstart the recovery process for those impacted by California fires. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/la-county-fires-how-to-apply-for-fema-assistance/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This Throbbing High-Tech Sound Bath Cleansed Me of Stress After CES 2025

I tried out The Hum, a zero-gravity, multisensory installation that could soon help you relax at the airport. It was the reset I needed. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/this-throbbing-high-tech-sound-bath-cleansed-me-of-stress-after-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Rocket Money Review 2025

There's a reason this budgeting app won a CNET Editors' Choice award. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/rocket-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com