Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 109 for Jan. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-10-109/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 10 Strands puzzle, No. 313. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-10-313/#ftag=CADf328eec
Those with T-Mobile service in the Los Angeles area will be able to stay connected through SpaceX's Starlink satellite service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-and-spacex-turn-on-satellite-texting-for-los-angeles-fires/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-jan-10/#ftag=CADf328eec
Trading cards are awesome, but paying $30 for some cardboard isn’t. I’ve upscaled 60,000 cards from the entire catalog of Yugioh, Magic, Pokemon, & a newer game, https://elestrals.com. I've made it easy to build a decklist, download it, and then print at home. Modern inkjet printers got really good when nobody was looking. While it’s clear they’re not real cards, the upscaling makes them look great for casual play (these are not tournament l
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I'm a recent Mechanical Engineering / CS graduate working in the Sales Engineering space for a cybersecurity company.
I have an opportunity to join an early-stage robotics company in SF and work with some amazing robotics engineers. However, I've also been building security-related agents/workflows in my free time that have gotten the attention of some senior people at my org.
This isn't necessarily a "which one should I pick?" but rather where you all see both of these industries going
Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman are joining the roster at the start of the season, alongside a new convoy map and battle pass. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-1-start-time-new-content-and-everything-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't wait for a ruling on student loan forgiveness through SAVE. Instead, do this. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/im-a-student-loan-expert-borrowers-should-do-these-6-things-before-the-white-house-transition/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 579 for Friday, Jan. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-10-579/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nintendo's Switch 2 may not be officially announced, but there's very little we don't know about it right now.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-design-genki-2-ces-2025
Amazon has a Pro MacBook and MacBook Air laptop sale going on, save up to $400 on select configurations.
A version of MSI's MAG CoreLiquid A13 has a rotating stand for toys.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/aio-cooler-prototype-has-room-for-action-figures
At CES 2025, Brelyon showed off its latest immersive display called the Ultra Reality Extend and even after seeing it in person, my brain still can’t fully comprehend a monitor that looks bigger and deeper on the inside than it does on the outside.
Billed as the world’s first commercial multi-focal monitor, the Ultra Reality Extend merges the ease-of-use and simplicity of a traditional desktop display with the kind of spatial depth you can normally only get from VR headset. Granted, th
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
I stumbled upon these guys who built a helmet that rotates strong magnets to create oscillating magnetic fields in the brain. They claim the oscillating magnetic fields cause cancer cell death through mechanisms I don't understand at all.
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When a devastating wildfire hit California in November 2018, a powerful CEO went on Twitter to ask how his company could help. That CEO’s name was Elon Musk.
What a difference six years can make. The contrast between Musk’s 2018 tweet and his response to the infernos currently raging through Southern California is stark. Th
Aqara brought multiple new products to CES, but this small dial hub that can control your whole home was one of our favorite discoveries. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/aqaras-little-do-it-all-dial-was-one-of-the-most-interesting-home-products-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Mediterranean diet was named the healthiest way to eat for the eighth year in a row. Here's how to start the new year off right. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/ultimate-guide-to-the-mediterranean-diet-and-why-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
Returning an item isn't as simple as showing your receipt if you paid with an installment plan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/need-to-return-an-item-on-a-bnpl-plan-your-return-may-be-tricky/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't let the fear of missing out drain your finances this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/gen-z-and-millennials-are-missing-out-on-life-or-going-into-debt-how-i-balance-fomo-and-my-money/#ftag=CADf328eec
The reality competition returns to Peacock with three episodes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-traitors-release-date-and-time-for-season-3/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some robots look like Swedish supermodels, some resemble metallic movie characters, and some look like snuggly toys. https://www.cnet.com/tech/there-sure-are-a-lot-of-robots-at-ces-heres-why-were-not-picking-a-favorite/#ftag=CADf328eec
The auto industry gets real at CES 2025, evolving concepts and technologies and setting realistic production goals. That may not sound exciting, but it means you could hit the road with all of these cars and tech as early as next year. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/you-could-be-driving-the-future-next-year-best-cars-of-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
From robot vacuums that pick up laundry and climb stairs to talking plants and a cooling cat, CES 2025 had some of the best home tech innovations we've seen in years. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-biggest-tech-show-on-earth-just-wrapped-heres-are-23-cool-home-gadgets-we-saw/#ftag=CADf328eec
Residents in the Los Angeles area and elsewhere are living under boil water advisories. What exactly does that mean? https://www.cnet.com/how-to/boil-water-notice-what-it-means-and-what-you-need-to-do/#ftag=CADf328eec
What if you never had to do any chores? If you buy all of Ecovacs' new robotic lineup at CES 2025, you may never need to. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/these-robotic-home-helpers-can-vacuum-mop-wash-windows-mow-your-lawn-and-even-clean-itself/#ftag=CADf328eec
Vacuuming and mopping in one device is great, but at CES 2025, Narwal wowed us with some of its capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/narwals-robovacs-showcased-at-ces-2025-are-designed-to-do-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
Honda's full-electric 0 Series concepts graduate to become prototypes, arriving with the automaker's newly announced Asimo OS onboard. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/ces-2025-check-out-the-sleek-honda-0-series-ev-prototypes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Strange things are afoot at CES, where we threw some unusual items at TSA's in-development airport scanner to see what it would detect. https://www.cnet.com/tech/we-tried-to-trick-tsas-new-airport-shoe-scanner-with-gummy-worms-at-ces-2025-heres-what-happened/#ftag=CADf328eec
Jumping in and out of 3D worlds easily
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-10-january-2025
Gigabyte’s BRIX GB-BRU7-255H purports to redefine mini PCs, delivering storage, performance, and advanced connectivity with Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, and HDMI 2.1 in a 0.5L chassis.
I want to take this Meta Quest 3 haptic vest from CES home with me.
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-10-january-2025
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-10-january-2025
TP-Link’s Tapo smart home ecosystem gained a host of new products at CES 2025, including new home security cameras, smart lighting products—including a bona fide NVR system.
But if the recent stories about security flaws in TP-Link routers gives you pause, TP-Link assures us that there’s no longer any connection between it—TP-Link Systems—and China’s TP-Lin
We attended a small roundtable session with AMD executives at CES 2025 in Las Vegas and asked the company for details about its continuing shortages of its flagship gaming-optimized CPU, the Ryzen 9 9800X3D, currently the uncontested best CPU for gaming, and when we can expect demand to improve.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-says-intels
The Freewrite Wordrunner will launch on Kickstarter in February.
Podpora Samsung Galaxy S20 a S9 s SoC Exynos 9810 a 990vylepšení ovladače Intel NPU, rychlejší xHCI USB, UHBR režimy pro DisplayPort / Thunderbolt u Panther Lake, úspornější chod Xeonů Granite Rapids a mnohé další. https://www.root.cz/clanky/posledni-upravy-pro-jadro-linux-613-verze-614-s-rychlejsim-usb-ci-podporou-intel-npu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s been dethroned, but Mirumi — the clingy fluffball with a staring problem — now has some serious competition for the title of cutest robot at
Amazon shared the latest list of video game titles that Prime members can snag for free this month. Members can pick up a code for BioShock 2 Remastered right now, and if you're patient, you can also grab a free copy of Deus Ex GOTY Edition or Super Meat Boy Forever later in January.
The cloud-based Amazon Luna gaming service has also shared its current lineup of titles that Prime members can play. Airhead, Guacamelee! 2 Complete, The Ma
Grok, the AI assistant that's for some reason baked into X, is now available as a standalone app. Like the version that exists as a tab on the social media platform, the Grok app can be used to generate images, summarize text and answer questions, with a conversational tone xAI
How do you backup your Android?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key component of innovation in the quickly changing technological landscape, transforming industries and how we live our daily lives. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-statistics-insights-and-trends-in-2025/
Perfect typography with fluid scaling, custom fonts, and instant CSS/Tailwind/WordPress. https://webdesignernews.com/type-scale-generator/
Imagine this: You’re completing a registration form with multiple fields. You push yourself to finish it, only to be met with an alert that says, The value entered input field X is invalid or you see an error message slightly below the input field(s) with the error(s). While these methods do provide feedback, there are more user-friendly ways to enhance the experience. https://webdesignernews.com/enhancing-form-user-experience-with-css/
Rudy Khaw, CEO at AirAsia brand co. – an entity dedicated to enhancing the reach and impact of the AirAsia brand through brand management, licensing, IP development and merchandising – has championed a vision where AI serves not as a replacement for human ingenuity, but as a powerful collaborator. https://webdesignernews.com/a-new-era-of-creativity/
Genki says Nintendo's highly anticipated new Switch console will debut in April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-mockup-revealed-by-gaming-and-tech-accessory-maker/#ftag=CADf328eec
As three major fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, 17 million residents are affected by the drifting smoke. An air purifier with a HEPA filter can help. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-type-of-air-purifier-can-protect-you-from-the-la-wildfire-smoke/#ftag=CADf328eec
You may need supplemental insurance coverage to protect your home as natural disasters become more frequent and costly. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/fires-floods-hurricanes-and-tornadoes-do-you-need-more-home-insurance-for-natural-disasters/#ftag=CADf328eec
While a balance transfer credit card has its risks, it can help you avoid interest charges when chipping away at your debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/you-can-pay-off-debt-faster-in-2025-with-a-balance-transfer-card-but-only-if-you-remember-this/#ftag=CADf328eec
The scope of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires comes into focus through smoke-filled satellite imagery from NASA and other agencies. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/this-is-what-the-los-angeles-wildfires-look-like-from-space/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Nvidia brought major announcements that are set to revolutionize AI in major ways. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nvidia-hands-down-won-ai-at-ces-2025-and-also-the-show-itself-heres-why-that-matters/#ftag=CADf328eec
We saw a lot of awesome robots at CES this year but can't crown any of them "the best." Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/videos/sorry-there-are-no-best-robots-at-ces-this-year-maybe/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't have to wait to get some of the tech on display at CES. These robot vacuums, open-ear headphones, smart planters, chargers, electric coolers and other products are already here. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-most-eye-catching-products-from-ces-2025-you-can-add-to-your-cart-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Put your gaming computer to the test with the best PC games out right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-pc-games-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI powers Aria's more "emotional" conversation skills, and 17 motors drive her facial expressions so she appears as human as currently possible. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-175k-robot-is-almost-human-we-interviewed-it-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's part of the company's greater push to use AI to enhance personalization. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-turns-your-activity-history-into-a-daily-ai-powered-podcast/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1301 for Friday, Jan. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-10-1301/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you bought items in Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022, you might be eligible for a share of its $245 million FTC settlement. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/last-chance-fortnite-is-paying-back-gamers-for-deceptive-in-game-purchases-heres-how-to-file-a-claim/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wandering around without cell service? HMD's new OffGrid hotspot accessory is designed to let smartphones send texts using satellites. We liked it so much, we named it a Best of CES award winner. CNET's Lisa Eadicicco gives it a look. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hmd-offgrid-device-gives-your-phone-access-to-satellite-grids/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Roam water bottle is like a personal SodaStream you can carry in your hand, and the company is developing flavored CO2 that tastes so good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-ingenious-sodastream-like-bottle-can-turn-flat-water-into-delicious-sparkling-anytime-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ultrahuman's Rare rings are crafted from gold bullion and platinum, ushering in a new luxury era for smart rings. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-said-yes-to-trying-a-smart-ring-you-can-propose-with/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon at CES 2025 will add a salty taste to your food, though it shocks your tongue to do it. https://www.cnet.com/news/we-tested-an-electric-salt-spoon-that-might-help-you-stick-to-your-low-sodium-diet/#ftag=CADf328eec
This future display tech uses ultraviolet LEDs to excite a series of quantum dots. Here's why this could be the next big thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/this-prototype-next-gen-microled-is-so-cool-its-ultraviolet-literally/#ftag=CADf328eec
We're spotting the most exciting products and concepts at this year's show, including an unexpected Best of CES winner. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-best-product-overall-plus-28-more-must-see-gadgets-and-counting/#ftag=CADf328eec
The iSeq 100 device did not come with standard boot protections, allowing crooks to establish persistence.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/experts-warn-dna-sequencers-are-vulnerable-to-bootkit-attacks
The new HP OmniStudio X series features 27-inch and 32-inch displays with Intel Core Ultra processors.
A premium WordPress plugin with 20,000 sales allows threat actors to conduct RCE attacks.
Viewers in more countries, including the UK will soon be able to stream the hit Paramount Plus show.
Verizon will soon provide new 4G and 5G kit for Air Force bases.
When will Alienware finally join the scene?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/alienware-handheld-gaming-pcs-ces-2025
Save $560 on the Editor's Choice Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 41060 gaming laptop.
Microsoft will contribute $1 million to President Trump's inauguration fund. The company joins Meta, Google, and other tech giants in contributing.
Treyarch is reverting a controversial change to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies as part of the game's latest update.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-treyarch-reverts-zombies-change
What could be cooler than a smart home? A move-in ready, energy-efficient, tiny smart home that can be delivered and set up at your home site in just a few hours, without requiring extensive site preparation or even a foundation or concrete pad.
I had an opportunity to tour the luxurious microhaus Pro model, from Haus.me, at CES in Las Vegas this w
As the new Trump administration prepares to take office, the Consumer Technology Association is warning again that any proposed tariffs could cause consumer technology prices to skyrocket.
The CTA began sounding the tariff warning bells last year. In the
Altera raises its flag in front of its office in San Jose.