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Amazon Knocks These Waterproof Anker Workout Earbuds Down to Just $50

Anker's Soundcore Sport X10 wireless earbuds feature ear hooks to keep them in place -- and they're currently on sale for an all-time low price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-knocks-top-reviewed-waterproof-wireless-headphones-by-anker-down-to-50/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Can I Delete My 23andMe DNA? Here's What's Possible and How to Do It

In the wake of 23andMe's big data breach and major layoffs, many people are now eager to jump ship from the company and take their DNA with them, but to what degree is that even possible? https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/can-i-delete-my-23andme-dna-heres-whats-possible-and-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

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LG slapped a 27-inch touchscreen on its latest microwave

LG just unveiled its latest microwave ahead of CES 2025. The LG Signature model features a 27-inch FHD display. We can finally watch stuff during the 90 seconds it takes popcorn to pop. Let us never be without screens!

This is a touchscreen display that’s being described as “an immersive entertainment experience ri

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CES 2025: LG's bendable 5K OLED, Hyundai's holographic windshield display and other tech we're expecting to see in Las Vegas

You might have thrown out the wrapping paper and are readying the drinks for the countdown to the new year, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Year’s Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. As usual, our inboxes are already flooded with pitches from companies that are planning to be there, and our calendars are filling up with appointments for briefings and de

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Show HN: I built open source file sharing solution using AWS S3

I created a 100% Open source Company-wide Self-hosted File Sharing Solution for Teams

Recently, I wanted to share HD images and video files with my graphic designer. She’s exceptional at her craft but isn’t familiar with AWS S3

So, I got an idea and built this.

Github Repo: https://github.com/rohitg00/s3-file-share-for-free

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Thank You (2024 Edition)

I'm more thankful this time around because, last year, I didn't even get to write this post. But now that I'm back, writing this feels so, so, so good. There's a lot more gusto going into my writing when I say: thank you so very much! Let's tie a bow on this year and round up what happened around here in 2024.


Thank You (2024 Edition) originally published on

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You Can Get Rid of Snapchat's Pushy My AI Feature. Here's How

Snapchat calls its My AI feature a "friend," but if this isn't the kind of tech you want to be palling around with, here's how to deal with it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-get-rid-of-snapchats-pushy-my-ai-feature-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

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We Did the Math and Found Money Savings With a Space Heater

After crunching the numbers, we found that turning down your thermostat and using a space heater can be a big money-saver this winter. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/we-did-the-math-and-found-money-savings-with-a-space-heater/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This Samsung Four-Speaker Surround Sound Setup Is Over 50% Off at Woot

You can upgrade your home entertainment setup with a soundbar, subwoofer and two rear speakers for just $998 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-hw-q990d-soundbar-woot-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 AI step aside – 3 ways phone hardware could finally get interesting again in 2025

For most of the year, it looked like AI would lead us into a period of software-focused rivalry, but as it turns out the hardware front is heating up again.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/ai-step-aside-3-ways-phone-hardware-could-finally-get-interesting-again-in-2025

 Atos database reportedly breached by hackers

Atos says it’s been warned of a potential ransomware attack, but there has been no concrete evidence so far.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/atos-database-reportedly-breached-by-hackers

 Qualcomm transformed the AI PC market in 2024 with Snapdragon X Elite. Can it do it again?

Qualcomm was the star of the AI PC show this year with its Snapdragon X Elite chip. Is it enough to stay ahead of Intel and AMD in 2025?

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-chips-2024

 It's honestly tough for me to believe this 27-inch Mini LED gaming monitor costs less than $400

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a 27-inch, 180Hz, 1440p, Quantum Dot Mini LED gaming monitor that costs less than $400, and it's an incredible overall value.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/xiaomi-g-pro-27i-review

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 APNX V1 Case Review: Fish-bowl design done right, with excellent thermals

APNX V1 is a striking fishbowl-style case with excellent thermals. We tested it with Intel’s Core i9-14900K CPU and the Radeon RX 7900GRE GPU.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/apnx-v1-case-review

Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets

Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company

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A Billion Pixels a Second: I Got a Rare Look Inside Apple's Secret iPhone 16 Camera Labs

Here's how Apple took the iPhone 16 Pro's video capture and playback to another level with 4K 120fps slow-mo recording, spatial audio and new Audio Mix editing tools. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/a-billion-pixels-a-second-i-got-a-rare-look-inside-apples-secret-iphone-16-camera-labs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Intel’s wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
 EDATec Passive Coolers for Raspberry Pi 5 and 4 Review: Keeping Cool

Passive cooling your Raspberry Pi provides a silent means to keep your Pi ticking, and EDATec has options for the Raspberry Pi 5 and the older 4.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/edatec-passive-coolers-for-raspberry-pi-5-and-4-review

The Morning After: The 12 best gadgets we reviewed in 2024

As 2025 approaches, we’re reviewing all our… reviews. Yes, everything we poked, prodded, and critiqued this year. Alongside inevitable smartphone and laptop upgrades (it was a particularly strong year for Pixel phones, while Apple continues to offer a premium phone experience on its pro iPhones), it was also a year of impressive drones and cameras, keeping Steve Dent very

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YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test

YouTube is testing a new "Play Something" floating action button, borrowing a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name. It works in much the same way, playing a random video that's likely based on your previous selections, 9to5Google reported. 

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