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Pet Food Recall Linked to Bird Flu Contamination: What to Know

Northwest Naturals says a batch of Feline Turkey Recipe tested positive for bird flu. One cat has died in connection with the product. https://www.cnet.com/health/pet-food-recall-linked-to-bird-flu-contamination-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

51m | cnet.com
 Forget all the fancy writing apps: I wrote a novel in Google Docs and it had everything I needed

There are plenty of great tools out there for creative writers, but at the end of the day, Google’s free cloud-based word processor gets the job done just fine.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/forget-all-the-fancy-writing-apps-i-wrote-a-novel-in-google-docs-and-it-had-everything-i-needed

 YouTube Premium is the only digital subscription I'm keeping for the whole of 2025 –here's why

Ad-free viewing, background playback, offline downloads, YouTube Music Premium, and more besides – this is the only streaming subscription I need in 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/youtube-premium-is-the-only-digital-subscription-im-keeping-for-the-whole-of-2025-heres-why

 This Windows 11 bug can stop your security updates — here's how to avoid it

Installing some recent versions of Windows 11 could leave you vulnerable to security issues due to an update flaw; here's how to avoid the problem.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/this-windows-11-bug-can-stop-your-security-updates-heres-how-to-avoid-it

Apple just dropped the first eight minutes of Severance season two

The second season of the smash hit sci-fi drama Severance finally premieres on January 17. However, Apple just threw us a bone by dropping the first eight minutes of the season. It’s been nearly three years since season one complet

2h | Engadget
Xbox Cloud Gaming has had trouble loading games for the last 24 hours

If you've tried to use Xbox Cloud Streaming and experienced issues loading games or unexpected disconnects, you're not alone. Microsoft's game streaming services has been experiencing issues since Thursday and is still not totally back online 24 hours later.

Users on r/xcloud, the subreddit devoted to Xbox Cloud Gaming, have reported unusually long wait times to get a game to load, stretching a process that's supposed to be instantaneous into a 50 minute

2h | Engadget
The FTC’s Microsoft antitrust probe reportedly focuses on software bundling

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly investigating Microsoft like it’s 1998. In the waning days of the Biden administration, outgoing chair Lina Khan’s probe is said to be picking up steam, according to

2h | Engadget
 11 laptop deals I recommend in the massive B&H end-of-year sale

Shop the best laptop deals today in December 2024 for discounts on MacBooks, Windows notebooks, and Chromebooks.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/11-laptop-deals-i-recommend-in-the-massive-b-and-h-end-of-year-sale

Microsoft adds new camera features to Windows 11
How to digitize VHS tapes the cheap way
A four-pack of Apple AirTags is on sale for a record low of $70

If you're constantly losing your stuff, or know someone who is, now's a great time to invest in a few

4h | Engadget
OpenAI's for-profit plan includes a public benefit corporation

Following months of speculation, OpenAI has finally shared how it plans to become a for-profit company. In a blog post penned by its board of directors, OpenAI said Thursday it plans to transform its for-profit a

4h | Engadget
In 2024, using social media felt worse than ever

It’s never been more exhausting to be online than in 2024. While it’s been clear for some time that monetization has shifted social media into a different beast, this year in particular felt like a tipping point. Faced with the endless streams of content that’s formulated to trap viewers’ gazes, shoppable ads at every turn, AI and the unrelenting opinions of strangers, it struck me recently that despite my habitual use of these apps, I’m not actually having fun on any of them anymore.

4h | Engadget
The Beats Studio Pro headphones are half off right now

Beats updated its high-end flagship wireless headphones last year, bringing a slew of upgrades over the Studio 3 Wireless, the model it replaced. The

4h | Engadget
The 12 best gadgets we reviewed this year

I've lost count of the number of things we reviewed this year at Engadget. In 2024, the types of products we tested ranged from the typical phones, laptops and headphones to AI wearables, robotic lawnmowers and handheld gaming consoles, alongside

4h | Engadget
Show HN: Instantly visualize any codebase as an interactive diagram

GitDiagram is an open-source micro dev-tool that I made this past week

Given any public GitHub repository it generates diagrams in Mermaid.js with Claude 3.5 Sonnet

I extract information from the file tree and README for details and interactivity (you can click components to be taken to relevant files and directories)

Also, you can replace "hub" with "diagram" in any repository URL to access its diagram

I created this because I wanted to contribute to open-source projects but quickl

Breaking up is hard to do: Chunking in RAG applications

A look at some of the current thinking around chunking data for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/27/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-chunking-in-rag-applications/

A Warm Glass of Milk and Other Drinks That Ease You to Sleep

Insomnia and sleep problems are all too common, but these sleepy drinks can help you sleep better and longer while providing a whole host of medical benefits. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/a-warm-glass-of-milk-and-other-drinks-that-ease-you-to-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

6h | cnet.com
 This year, Copilot+ PCs beat the hype — and gaming is next, AMD exec tells Laptop Mag

Copilot+ PCs turned out to be more than a marketing gimmick and we have the reviews to prove it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pc-gaming-amd

 Samsung Smart Glasses in January 2025? Here's everything we know so far

If Samsung is able to execute its rumored smart glasses properly, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses could have some real competition on their hands.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/samsung-smart-glasses-january-2025

 Grab the fan-favorite, Editor's Choice M3 MacBook Air 15 at $200 off

Save $200 on the Editor's Choice M3 MacBook Air, one of the best laptops we've ever tested at Laptop Mag.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/m3-macbook-15-inch-sale-december-2025

 The gaming stories and trends that defined 2024

Here are five of the top stories and trends that defined 2024 in gaming across all facets of the industry.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-gaming-stories-and-trends-that-defined-2024

 Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stampede onto Xbox but will it come to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-monster-hunter-wilds-coming-to-xbox-game-pass

AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We’re better off for it
How to build your own router and firewall with Opnsense
 Gigabyte M27QA ICE 180 Hz QHD gaming monitor review: Solid performance with a unique look

Gigabyte combines slick styling and performance in the M27QA ICE. It’s a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with 180 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 and wide gamut color. It also stands out with an all-white finish and slick styling.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/gigabyte-m27qa-ice-27-inch-180-hz-qhd-gaming-monitor-review

How to use Visual Intelligence, Apple's take on Google Lens

The recent rollout of iOS 18.2 finally brings many of the promised Apple Intelligence features, like Genmoji and

7h | Engadget
Wikipedia And SEO: Everything You Need To Know via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Explore the impact of Wikipedia on SEO and Google's Knowledge Graph. Discover how to use Wikipedia for keyword research, content planning, and successful internal linking.

The post Wikipedia And SEO: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/wikipedia-and-seo/534042/