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
Members of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are being forced to choose between staying at their jobs or taking a government buyout, NPR
Two US Congress members plan to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban
I wrote a little LD_PRELOAD library that makes it easy to inspect and interact with a running program's glibc heap.
It's fun to pause processes, free a bunch of their allocations, then resume them. Most of the time, the processes continue as though nothing happened, but sometimes they do interesting things :)
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Flashes, a photo-sharing app that’s linked to X-alternative Bluesky, launched in beta this week before disappearing from the test store due to what its developer said was technical difficulties.
Flashes developer Sebastian Vogelsang said in a Bluesky post that Apple’s engineering team i
An intentionally bad “conservative girl” makeup technique is taking the internet by storm.
In the wake of the 2024 election and Donald Trump’s inauguration, an unflattering take on Republican women’s makeup style has quickly gained traction online. One of the first videos to go viral was posted by TikTok creator Suzanne Lambert back in November. It has since received five millio
The acclaimed romantic dramedy stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-we-live-in-time-on-max/#ftag=CADf328eec
The IRS has guidelines around deducting expenses for the business use of your home. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/work-remotely-you-might-not-qualify-for-a-home-office-tax-deduction/#ftag=CADf328eec
The second leg of this cup semifinal sees Spurs take a narrow 1-0 lead to Anfield. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/liverpool-vs-tottenham-livestream-how-to-watch-carabao-cup-semifinal-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party or want to connect an outdoor security system, extending your Wi-Fi signal outside doesn't have to be complicated. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-boost-your-wi-fi-signal-outdoors/#ftag=CADf328eec
Check out Alexa skills and commands to make celebrating the big game even better. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/42-alexa-commands-to-make-the-most-of-super-bowl-sunday/#ftag=CADf328eec
Night driving glasses claim to help you see at night when you are behind the wheel. But do they actually work, and are they safe? https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/what-are-night-driving-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec
The fourth season of the golf league tees off under lights in Saudi Arabia. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-2025-liv-golf-riyadh-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
A place in the semifinals is on the line at the Estadio de Mestalla. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copa-del-rey-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-valencia-vs-barcelona-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
As the Terminator crossover event begins in Black Ops 6, new and returning players will earn double XP across the board as they grind out special rewards. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-and-multiplayer-free-trial-live-now-february-6-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The competition over generative AI search is heating up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-no-longer-need-an-openai-login-to-use-chatgpt-search/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are the Ape Escape monkeys coming back? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/leaked-metal-gear-solid-delta-trailer-confirms-release-date-return-of-minigame/#ftag=CADf328eec
Two astronauts -- one in space, and one on Earth -- will discuss daily life on the ISS, and chat participants can ask them questions. https://www.cnet.com/science/nasa-is-hosting-a-twitch-stream-with-the-iss-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company announced integrating advanced project management directly into its CRM, helping businesses streamline operations.
The Google Pixel 9a could be an even better phone than the Pixel 9 in some ways, and it's likely landing soon.
https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-9a
DeepSeek goes 100% Chinese for AI inference as it uses controversial Huawei's Ascend 910x accelerators.
Disney Plus lost 700,000 subscribers to price hikes, here’s why that won’t stop it doing more.
Microsoft has confirmed who will be eligible for the Windows 10 ESU program, and exactly how much it’ll cost.
It might not be a new update, but one of Microsoft's previous changes to Chrome shouldn't go without being highlighted.
Massive dataset belonging to US hiring platform Foh&Boh has been found unsecured online.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has removed the last barrier to using ChatGPT as a search engine, the requirement to log in. Now, it’s open to all.
OpenAI launched the feature last fall, but required a login. Now, the feature can be used without the need for registration.
ChatGPT Search is essentially just ChatGPT, and can be accessed at
It’s been well more than a year since Amazon gave us a glimpse of a revamped Alexa, complete with an AI overhaul under the hood. Now t
Any business that relies on selling electronics to Americans is having a bit of a crisis at the moment. Less than two weeks into the new Trump administration, there’s a new 10 percent tariff on goods from China — which is most consumer goods, period — and it’s set to
Ready to turn your house into a smart home? Replacing your dumb bulbs with smart ones is perhaps the easiest way to start. Many smart bulbs can be screwed into existing light sockets, and they can be controlled remotely, put on schedules, change colors, and more.
If you’re feeling more ambitious, you can venture into smart string lights, light strips, wall
The MSI Creator 16 is a laptop. Allegedly. But looking at the spec sheet, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a souped-up gaming rig. It’s packing an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, a 4K screen, and a whopping 64GB of RAM.
Asus China provides free motherboard replacements for customers who succumbed to PCIe damage from Asus' new Q-Release Slim connector.
EVGA closed its forums two years after its split with Nvidia.
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Spotting AI's work can be increasingly difficult as its capabilities and subtleties continue to improve. This continued shift makes labeling AI generated work all the more critical — something that is being done in bits and pieces. The latest development to do so comes from Google, which will now use SynthID technology to mark mages edited using Reimagine in Magic Editor.
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Amazon has shared a list of video games that Prime members can snag for free this month, and there are some real gems. It’s a nice mix of AAA and indie titles. Additionally, the company revealed some new titles coming to the cloud-gaming platform Luna.
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The Brannock device—that sliding metal gadget used in shoe stores to measure the dimensions of your feet—was invented 100 years ago this year.
But footwear fitting hasn’t really gotten more advanced since, says Dan Cataldi, founder and CEO of custom insole maker Groov. For most people, it still comes down to finding shoes by
Laravel is known for its elegant approach to structuring complex logic. I’ve been using Laravel since the release of Laravel 4, and it has pretty consistently added new helpful features to every release, to the point where I myself discovering new features all the time that I haven’t used. Pipelines are just one of […]
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Začátkem roku 2025 překonal čínský tokamak EAST svůj dřívější celosvětový rekord v délce udržení fúzního plazmatu. Poprvé v historii se podařilo překonat dobu tisíc sekund. Jde o další krok, který přibližuje dobu využívání fúzní energie. Čína intenzivně pracuje na dalších zařízeních a dostává se do čela i v této oblasti. http://www.osel.cz/13896-novy-cinsky-fuzni-rekord-slibuje-zrychleni-prichodu-fuzni-elektrarny.html
Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day. https://www.cnet.com/health/57-best-wellness-valentines-day-gifts-for-the-health-gurus-who-have-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
Find out the best ways to watch or stream the game, Super Bowl commercials and Kendrick Lamar's halftime show on Fox or for free on Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-super-bowl-2025-livestream-options-channel-for-eagles-vs-chiefs/#ftag=CADf328eec
Waking up tired despite getting enough sleep? Only specific sleep phases grant restorative rest, and you might be missing out. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/your-sleep-quality-matters-heres-how-to-know-if-you-are-getting-enough/#ftag=CADf328eec
Alexa has spent years listening and talking. Now it's about to start thinking. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazons-alexa-set-for-major-ai-upgrade-heres-what-to-expect/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to stream more of the deception-filled reality competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-episode-7-of-the-traitors-on-peacock/#ftag=CADf328eec
Invincible season 3 episode 3's most important scene was more impactful and less effective than its comic book counterpart.
Robot vacuums are making some huge technological leaps in 2025, but is that a good thing?
Multiple backup products found carrying a critical severity flaw allowing malicious actors to run arbitrary commands on compromised endpoints.
Is anyone using expiration email alerts any more?
We've seen our first glimpse of RTX 50-series laptop prices, and there are a few things to keep in mind while shopping around.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/early-rtx-50-gaming-laptop-prices
Save $90 on the Lenovo Tab Plus, a Pixel Tablet alternative with an eight speaker system.
The Apple veteran exclusively tells Laptop Mag about the future of Apple Silicon — and how Apple arrived at this moment.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/apple-doug-brooks-interview
Could Arm's legal battle with Qualcomm be coming to an end? Comments from CFO Jason Child seem to concede defeat.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/arm-lawsuit-qualcomm-earnings-oryon-chips
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-review
Microsoft is trying to compel users to stick to Microsoft Edge when searching for Google's Web Store using Bing instead of switching over to Chrome.
The ESA has a new gaming conference, but unlike the now-dead E3, iicon is meant for gaming executives, with Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony attending.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/e3-esa-new-game-conference-iicon-microsoft-sony-nintendo
Arm has withdrawn its threat to end a licensing agreement with Qualcomm. The news comes just weeks after a major court ruling on a case between the two tech giants.
One thing you need to have in your purse or backpack at all times is a power bank. You never know when you’re going to need extra juice for your phone before it dies and leaves you stranded.
Right now, this Iniu power bank is only $10.79 on Amazon, which is 5
Hello, fellow workstation addicts. I see y’all over on the /r/battlestations subreddit, lovingly tweaking your monitor angles and searching for the perfect succulent to add a splash of green. Come check out the newest addition to Corsair’s growing desk offerings: a functional add-on peg board to hold controllers, lights, Gundam models, and more.
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Tech giant Microsoft has announced that you can now try out the Super Resolution feature in the Teams app, but only if you have a
Windows has come a long way from its wild west days, with multiple protections that guard against dangerous software. But attackers constantly try to evade those defenses—and recently succeeded with a 7-Zip exploit that sneaks past Windows’ normal wariness of downloaded files.
Discovered by Trend Micro researchers in September 2024, a vulnerability in 7-Zip
Bill Gates was once the embodiment of the computer industry. Though the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft retired over a decade ago to pursue full-time philanthropy, people still listen when he talks — and in a recent interview, he talked about Intel.
Intel is having a rough time of late. The chipmaker’s stock is practically in freefall. It’s had high-
It’s been a few years since Microsoft started making changes to Chromium, the open-source engine that powers most web browsers today, including Chrome and Edge. One of the more recent changes grants more privacy to end users in Incognito and InPrivate modes.
Turns out, Windows 10 and 11 no longer save content to the clipboard history when you copy stuff whi
Google has now given its Gemini app access to a new AI model called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental.
According to the announcement blog post, the company says this model is currently “ranked as the world’s best model” and is available at no cost. The model is designed to answer co
Asus has launched a conspicuously opulent golden edition of its flagship Blackwell graphics card dubbed the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition.
A mixup at Nvidia resulted in someone receiving an RTX 5080 graphics card with the words ‘RTX 5090’ etched on the cooler.
A developer hacked Apple's Lightning to HDMI dongle to run Doom directly on it.
Rumors of a new Steam Console using RDNA4 are greatly exaggerated, but there's clearly a future for Steam-branded hardware. Here's the rundown on what we know and expect from the eventual Steam Deck successor.
ReevesMedia is using a Raspberry Pi to power this gorgeous portable cyberdeck rig that works as a functional portable ethical hacking.
Get ready, Montreal! The Full Stack Gurus meetup is back in 2025, and we can't wait to reconnect with the Symfony and PHP community. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 PM— this is an event you don’t want to miss! Free registration… https://symfony.com/blog/nicolas-grekas-returns-to-montreal-on-february-25?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Fighting games fans thought it would never happen. But then the first Capcom Fighting Game Collection came out last fall with remasters for some of the most important titles from the mid to late 90s (plus one from the 2000s) — all in the same package. We’re talking about absolute classics like X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes and most importantly, Marve
DeepSeek recent explosion in popularity continues to be a problem for the AI startup. In a notification spotted by Bloomberg, the company said it was temporarily limiting access to its application programming interface service in response to a shortage of server capacity.
"Due to current server resource cons
The release date for arguably one of the most anticipated games around has emerged, albeit in low-key fashion. According to an apparent leak on the PlayStation Store — perhaps about as official as you can get without a splashy announcement elsewhere —
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