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You can learn many things from TikTok, like how to make a dense bean salad or how to tell if you have “good facial harmony.” Now, you can also enroll in college-level courses with TikTok as your classroom. Welcome to HillmanTok University. 

With Donald Trump busy

Imagine you’re an academic researcher. You’re writing a pitch for funding to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the independent agency of the federal government that funds projects designed to advance our understanding of the world. But you can’t use the words excluded, historically, socioeconomic, systemic, or women. Go.

That’s the quandary that researchers across the country find themselves in thanks to a misguided attempt to try t

Who says buffalo wings can't be fast, healthy and convenient? This recipe has all three for your Super Bowl party. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-secret-crispy-buffalo-wings-recipe-for-your-super-bowl-bash/#ftag=CADf328eec

Avowed will be playable at 60fps on Xbox Series X, but Series S owners will be limited to 30fps.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/avowed-game-director-confirms-that-yes-the-game-can-reach-60fps-on-xbox-series-x

Five key areas organizations can leverage AI effectively in 2025

https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-2025-guide-to-unlocking-ais-potential-for-qa-and-dev-teams

Acer just gave its Predator gaming laptops an RTX 50-series upgrade! Here's a look at the new gaming laptops, plus price, specs, and release date.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/acer-predator-helios-neo-16-18-ai-gaming-laptops-price-release-date-specs

Gaming can get expensive fast, but you don’t need to spend a fortune to level up your setup. Whether you're playing on PC, console or even mobile, the best gaming accessories can improve your experience without emptying your wallet. From responsive controllers and comfy headsets to high-speed mousepads and budget-friendly mechanical keyboards, you can still get that pro-gamer feel without breaking the bank.

The right accessories can make a huge difference — whether it’s a headset with

Acer just revealed two new gaming laptops at IEM Katowice, a Counter-Strike tournament in Poland. These are entries in the company’s Predator Helios Neo AI line of laptops, so they are filled to the brim with both bells and whistles. The Helios Neo 16 AI and 18 AI can be outfitted with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.

Both of these computers also boast sleek, minimalist designs, with RGB logos on the lid and “dynamic 4-

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Article URL: https://lil.law.harvard.edu/blog/2025/02/06/announcing-data-gov-archive/

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Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-does-life-happen-when-theres-barely-any-light-20250129/

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This week in JavaScript, we’ve gathered the most insightful articles, tools, and discussions from across the web. Whether you’re looking for fresh frameworks, performance tips, or deep dives into JavaScript internals, this roundup has something for you. https://webdesignernews.com/weekly-javascript-roundup-2/

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, from recommendation engines to large language models (LLMs) that assist with our professional tasks. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-ai-for-human/

For a rooftop restaurant in downtown Asheville, stunning mountain views compete with fresh-from-the-brick-oven pizzas for diners’ attention. https://webdesignernews.com/how-designers-are-integrating-italian-warmth-with-local-inspiration/

A digital home for all our brand guidelines, that serves as both a super-functional resource and a celebration of our Design team’s creativity, craft, and commitment to pushing boundaries. https://webdesignernews.com/dropbox-refreshed-brand-guidelines-site/

You can use these SVG based loading icons (also known as spinners, throbbers, loaders) to visually indicate when content is loading or data is being fetched. https://webdesignernews.com/open-source-svg-spinners/

But no matter what road you take, there will be barriers and potholes. That is true for every designer, but is painfully true for young, Black designers. https://webdesignernews.com/design-is-not-what-we-make-design-is-what-we-make-possible/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-feb-7/#ftag=CADf328eec

Unravel the art of social engineering through advertising, alchemy, and misinformation in this intriguing exploration.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-attention-alchemists-crafting-gold-from-social-engineering

Article URL: https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/406307/ai-generated-answers-experiment-on-stack-exchange-sites-that-volunteered-to-part

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Article URL: https://cacm.acm.org/opinion/it-is-time-to-standardize-principles-and-practices-for-software-memory-safety/

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Article URL: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/mad-meta-dont-let-them-collect-and-monetize-your-personal-data

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Article URL: https://skarredghost.com/2025/02/07/android-xr-camera-access-2/

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.14831

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Color E-Ink displays were everywhere at ISE 2025, but this is the only one in the world that receives its power without wires.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/look-no-wires-this-color-e-ink-display-is-the-first-device-ive-seen-that-uses-truly-contactless-wireless-power

Article URL: https://spillhistorie.no/qa-with-game-designer-steve-meretzky/

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Article URL: https://www.byhand.ai/p/transformer-spreadsheet

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.03349

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Elon Musk's DOGE was previously granted access to the US Treasury Department's payment systems, drawing the ire of many Americans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/your-social-security-number-may-already-be-exposed-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-doge/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't lose hope on the next Grand Theft Auto. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/take-two-says-gta-6-is-still-coming-this-fall-amid-concerns/#ftag=CADf328eec

Netgear issues fixes for several Wi-Fi 6 access points and Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/you-need-to-update-your-netgear-router-immediately/#ftag=CADf328eec

Scammers never miss an opportunity to part people from their hard-earned money, and this Sunday's Super Bowl is certainly no exception. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/scammers-are-zeroing-in-on-the-super-bowl-heres-how-to-keep-your-info-and-money-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI godfather warns about autonomous AI race.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/ai-godfather-sounds-the-alarm-on-autonomous-ai

Google Gemini AI is getting native ads.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/would-you-use-google-gemini-if-it-fills-with-ads

Hasbro Entertainment and Legendary Entertainment have joined forces to bring Magic: The Gathering to the big and small screens. The pair have signed a licensing deal to create "a live-action feature film and television universe" inspired by the card game. First up will be a movie, with other media to follow, but that's all that's been revealed so far.

Longtime MTG fans might feel skeptical about this announcement, because this isn't the first time the intellectual pro

I made this, and it's fully open source so if someone wants to contribute here you have the url: https://github.com/Miguel07Alm/arxivtok.

For this project I was inspired by https://wikitok.vercel.app.

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Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/ice-us-immigration-deportations-google

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If you want a fresh and rebellious twist on romance this Valentine's Day, this punk-fueled love story is the perfect pick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/why-you-shouldnt-miss-the-punk-rock-rom-com-that-made-the-watermelon-song-a-tiktok-sensation/#ftag=CADf328eec

From romantic roses for your sweetheart to whimsical options for kids and pets, you'll find a gift to make the day special. https://www.cnet.com/culture/valentines-day-gifts-from-1-800-flowers-for-everyone-you-love/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stale air and poor circulation can make low-light rooms feel stuffy, but these hardy houseplants help freshen the air by naturally filtering out pollutants. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/10-best-low-light-houseplants-that-purify-your-homes-air-naturally/#ftag=CADf328eec

The strongest evidence so far that Nintendo's new console will let you use Joy-Cons as a computer mouse as well as a charging dock. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-patents-seemingly-confirm-mouse-functionality-rumors/#ftag=CADf328eec

Generative AI behind AWS-Orbital Materials partnership aiming to boost data center efficiency and carbon reduction.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/aws-partners-with-orbital-materials-to-advance-carbon-removal-cooling-and-efficiency-in-data-centers

A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that Apple could announce the iPhone SE 4 as soon as next week.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apples-iphone-se-4-might-arrive-as-soon-as-next-week-according-to-a-new-report

Google Gemini AI is getting native ads.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/would-you-use-google-gemini-if-it-fills-with-ads

Best Buy's Super Bowl sale is slashing up to 50% off big screen TVs right now.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/television/best-buys-big-super-bowl-sale-knocks-up-to-50-percent-off-big-screen-tvs-here-are-7-deals-i-like

As part of Take-Two Interactive's Q3 2025 financial results, CEO Strauss Zelnick noted that Grand Theft Auto 6 is still coming in Fall 2025.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grand-theft-auto-6-is-still-slated-for-fall-2025-says-take-two-interactive-ceo

In just one day after launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 broke even with development costs and started turning a profit.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-paid-for-itself-in-a-single-day-after-release-thanks-to-impressive-launch-sales

Without exclusive games, Xbox needs to bank on exclusive features. So far, those features aren't the best.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/until-xbox-can-get-aaa-studios-to-organically-support-xbox-play-anywhere

https://uxdesign.cc/kick-start-your-continuous-user-research-in-5-steps-5713228bfccf?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Letošní únorové vydání kancelářského balíku LibreOffice přináší desítky vylepšení ve všech aplikacích i společného základu balíku. Lépe pracuje s většími dokumenty či usnadňuje práci lidem s horším zrakem. https://www.root.cz/clanky/libreoffice-25-2-prinasi-odf-1-4-ci-vylepsene-rozhrani-a-podporu-ooxml/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

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A bipartisan duo in the the U.S. House is proposing legislation to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from federal devices, similar to the policy already in place for the popular social media platform TikTok.

Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill., on Thursday introduced the “No DeepS

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Thursday that Texas will be the “flagship” data center site in the Stargate project it is building with SoftBank.

Around 16 states have

Plus, everything to know about one of the world's most popular beverages. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/pinkies-up-this-is-the-biggest-mistake-youre-making-when-steeping-tea/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Trump administration is against broad student loan forgiveness, but you probably won't have to pay back debt relief you already received. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/can-your-student-loan-forgiveness-be-reversed-its-unlikely-except-in-this-situation/#ftag=CADf328eec

They're so simple to make that the hardest part is deciding what sauce to dip them in. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-air-fryer-chicken-tenders-are-low-carb-and-really-good/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,329 for Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-7-1329/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 607 for Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-7-607/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 7 Strands puzzle, No. 341. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-7-341/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 137 for Friday, Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-7-137/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most of these games are available on other platforms now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/netflix-no-longer-releasing-tales-of-the-shire-and-other-games-on-mobile/#ftag=CADf328eec

The nation's third-largest carrier is getting more aggressive with its latest iPhone offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/att-ups-its-iphone-16-upgrade-deal-to-include-any-condition-trade-in/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Associated Press will switch to Mount McKinley, but not to Gulf of America. And one professor says these changes may not outlast Donald Trump's presidency. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gulf-of-america-name-change-may-not-outlast-trump/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't worry; this season won't be split in half. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-invincible-season-3-episodes-each-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

‘SparkCat’ malware is targeting unsuspecting iOS and Android app stores.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/screen-reading-malware-found-in-ios-app-stores-for-first-time-and-it-might-steal-your-cryptocurrency

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-7-february-2025

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-7-february-2025

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-7-february-2025

15-20 words explaining the main thrust of the story.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/leicas-new-iphone-camera-grip-could-have-been-great-but-comes-with-3-frustrating-drawbacks

Smartkem and AUO are developing rollable, transparent microLED displays using OTFT technology.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-flexible-and-transparent-microled-display-eliminates-mass-transfer-and-laser-welding-processes-and-i-cant-wait-for-my-car-to-have-one

A new research paper from Apple Machine Learning just revealed it has built a robot lamp prototype that is super-cute and reminiscent of Pixar's Luxo Jr. lamp.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/apple-built-a-super-cute-expressive-robot-lamp-that-is-giving-us-major-pixar-vibes

Microsoft is testing an option that will allow you to install individual components for some games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-microsoft-store-update-will-let-you-save-100gb-of-space-for-games-with-a-couple-clicks

Interactive maps are nifty tools for open-world explorers, and there's already an awesome one for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-interactive-map-every-quest-point-of-interest-and-more

A budget gaming headset with a balanced audio profile for only $65 - now that's a good deal.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperxs-cloud-iii-gaming-headset-is-now-only-usd65-balanced-soundscape-on-a-budget

The Entertainment Software Association is making a fresh attempt to launch a gaming event. The new project is called iicon, or the "interactive innovation conference." It's not as catchy a name as E3, and sadly for the average gaming fan, it's probably not an event they'll care about as much as E3.

On the positive side, most of the big businesses in games that would have hosted sprawling booths at Los Angeles Convention Center back in the day have already signed on to this new endeavor