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The Anker Zolo magnetic power bank is a fantastic pick if you want something easy and portable to keep your devices charged while on the go. That includes your phone, earbuds, or even your Switch!
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property with corresponding inset-*
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, anchor()
(limited browser support at the moment), and so forth. The offset
property is another one that belongs in that list.
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Peacock has the Oscar-nominated DreamWorks flick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-wild-robot-is-now-streaming-heres-how-to-watch-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
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For a limited-time only, Amazon is slashing the price of Lenovo's budget-friendly laptop by $65. https://www.cnet.com/deals/dont-miss-out-on-the-lenovo-ideapad-now-down-to-record-low-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
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If you have been looking for a plant-based beef substitute, these Beyond Burger patties might be able to satisfy your cravings. https://www.cnet.com/news/beyond-burgers-brand-new-recipe-for-plant-based-beef-verdict/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Security researchers claim to have found a swathe of flaws, but Palo Alto says they can't be abused.
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Samsung, Qualcomm, and Google all have something to say about how your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra works.
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All but two of the world's biggest streamers have something new for you to watch this weekend.
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Unlock the power of digital twins to optimize operations, reduce costs, and innovate smarter.
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https://www.techradar.com/pro/your-essential-guide-to-digital-twins-from-basics-to-benefits-part-1
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AMD’s RDNA 4 latest misfires: Ad campaign appears to suggest RX 9070 GPUs should be on sale now, and another purported release date is aired, but looks wrong.
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For February 2025, Netflix is removing over 30 movies and just two TV shows. This is everything leaving Netflix next month.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/everything-leaving-netflix-in-february-2025
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QNAP says bugs were found in an open source element used by many similar products.
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Pick up the Apple AirTag 4 pack for its best price yet.
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The FlipGo Pro 16 is a fantastic dual-stack portable monitor that makes it easy to multitask on a business trip — our review.
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A recent e
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Microsoft has just made Windows 10 users an offer they (almost) can’t refuse: a free update to Windows 11 version 24H2. Details can be found on this support page, where Microsoft writes:
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These days, if you want a powerful everyday computer, you might as well get a mini PC. They pack a lot of power at great prices, and they’re perfect if you don’t need the portability of a laptop.
For example, right now you can get the Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC for just $32
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Around Christmas time, Ventiva launched its Ionic Cooling Engine (ICE), the latest in what has been an unexpectedly disappointing industry of fanless cooling solutions for laptops. But with Ventiva, there’s a key difference: It has a customer.
Ventiva, Intel, and Dell have collaborated on a proof-of-concept laptop that the company is showing off here at the
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Student Brian Huang builds a fully open-source laptop in six months as part of his senior school project.
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Arnov Sharma is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to power his custom pocket-sized sequencer that uses 25 buttons and custom features.
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Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDisc and MD Data disc media, along with MiniDV cassettes, the company announced. Last year, Sony said that it would gradually end production of recordable optical media and production at its Tagajo City plant due to poor sales. Now, production will definitively
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The Switch 2 is a big boy. That was my main takeaway from Nintendo’s long-awaited reveal of its next portable. How could you have watched that trailer and left with any other impression? It’s not like Nintendo showed much else. Sure, there was the slide about backward compatibility, but the difference in size between the two syst
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Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/driverless-bus
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42812617
Points: 6
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Article URL: https://vpetersson.com/2025/01/22/how-i-use-home-assistant-in-2025.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42813513
Points: 4
# Comments: 0
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Short-form videos are here to stay. Explore the opportunities for businesses on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
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Setting the right water heater temperature isn’t just about comfort -- it can protect your skin and help you save money. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/how-to-safely-change-your-water-heaters-temperature/#ftag=CADf328eec
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You can save a few bucks on a pricey trip by borrowing an AirTag from a friend or family member. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/save-money-by-borrowing-an-airtag-the-next-time-you-travel/#ftag=CADf328eec
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CNET's experts pick the iPhone accessories they rely on every day. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/your-iphone-wants-these-11-essential-accessories-in-the-new-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
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This reliable indicator suggests the next version of the iPhone's system software is just about ready for release. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-3-for-iphone-is-just-around-the-corner-when-will-it-be-released/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Here's what you should know before participating in the crowdfunding and fundraising platform. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/gofundme-aid-for-la-wildfire-relief-is-it-the-best-option-for-donors-and-victims/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Hackers are faking Reddit threads and WeTransfer files to try and trick users into downloading malware.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/fake-reddit-sites-found-pushing-lumma-stealer-malware
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wears its inspirations on its sleeve with a huge classic RPG-style world map.
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After months of calling double-hinged devices “tri-folds”, Samsung swept in during Galaxy Unpacked with a new name that makes much more sense, and yet apparently never occurred to any of us – long live the multi-fold.
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Nvidia's new RTX 5000 GPU lineup promises to enhance gaming performance in multiple games, but PC requirements for Ubisoft's new title suggest an upgrade isn't urgently needed.
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PayPal fined $2 million by financial regulators for cybersecurity shortcomings.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/paypal-fined-by-new-york-for-cybersecurity-failures
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A new interview with an Apple director and Thread president has shed more light on the Thread radio that's in recent iPhones.
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It's your 'Last Chance' to buy the Sonos Arc, according to the Sonos website.
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The 2025 Oscar nominations have divided movie fans by honoring Netflix's Emilia Pérez with 13 nominations – and my disappoint speaks for itself.
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CISA and FBI are urging network admins to pay attention to Ivanti updates.
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Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs are making waves across the industry, but what’s the cost of enabling DLSS 4? Nvidia and the Studio Director of Black State weigh in.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidia-rtx-50-series-dlss-4
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On Windows 11, you can change the location to save screenshots to another folder or drive, and in this guide, I will explain how.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims that generative AI could surpass human cognitive capabilities "in almost everything," even robotics, within 2-3 years.
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https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/acer-nitro-blaze-gaming-handheld-size-comparison
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A discount on the ASUS ROG Ally with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme makes the most powerful version of the gaming handheld more affordable than the base model.
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Satya Nadella says the company will continue investing $80 billion in capital annually to build out Azure.
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The Indian Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology announced that the first chip will arrive in the second half of 2025
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Welcome to a new newsletter, with a bit of a new direction. While our mid-week edition tackles news specifics, this end-of-the-week missive combines the biggest news with more context, more things to read and watch, recommendations, easter eggs, inside baseball and stuff that interests our readers, alongside the breaking news, reviews and features you expect from Engadget.
We’d love your feedback on what you’d like to see covered in these meatier editions — hit me up at tma(at
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This year, Samsung unified the design language of its S-series flagships, making the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra look and feel the same (barring the camera). The curving sides of the S24 Ultra are finally gone, replaced with the solid, squared-off lines seen on the cheaper Galaxy S handsets. Flatter sides make the device easier to grip, sli
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