We all want to keep our eyes healthy and our vision crisp. Some of your daily habits might be secretly sabotaging your efforts. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/watch-out-for-these-6-sneaky-habits-that-might-be-hurting-your-vision/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok in the US, so here's what you should know about its sister app, Lemon8. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-need-to-know-about-lemon8-and-how-its-different-from-tiktok/#ftag=CADf328eec
The SAVE payment pause prevented some PSLF borrowers from getting debt relief. This buyback option could help. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/new-buyback-program-could-help-you-get-student-loan-forgiveness-sooner-heres-who-qualifies/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mini PC maker Minisforum reveals its N5 Pro NAS device, powered by a Ryzen AI HX 370 CPU and with a staggering 154TB of storage.
Everything we know about the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in one place.
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Multiple groups are using the same infection chain to deliver different infostealers, including 0bj3ctivityStealer and VIP Keylogger.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-hide-malware-into-website-images-to-go-unnoticed
As Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 continues its success by crossing 6 million players, Games Workshop wants another big 40K game.
A new report claims PCs have overtaken consoles in-game content spending, rising 65% from 2011 to 2024 to $30B, whereas consoles only saw an $18B increase.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-overtaken-consoles-for-game-content-spend
Microsoft is adding a new ability for third-party developers to add widgets to Windows, as well as a new “top cards” summary of your PC within the Settings menu.
Microsoft began rolling out the new changes as part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4800 (Beta Channel). The Beta Channel is usually a signal that the change will eventually roll out
According to one analyst firm, the combined shipment of desktop and laptop computers in 2024 was 245.3 million units. That’s a big number — a new computer for one out of every thirty or so people on the planet — and it’s showing a growth over 2023. But with the previous post-pandemic slump in sales, and big pushes around AI and Windows 11, it still feels like a big d
A shipping manifest reveals the core counts for AMD's upcoming Threadripper 9000 (Shimada Peak) processors, which the Zen 5 architecture will power.
Streamline your content creation with Elgato's Stream Deck+, now only $169 from Amazon.
Japanese PC accessory Ainex offers a copper AM5 plate guard to prevent you from messing up your PC build with too much thermal paste.
GlobalFoundries is investing around $575 million to construct an advanced packaging and silicon photonics facility at its Malta, New York site.
Industry analysts have slashed their 2025 GB200 NVL72 shipment projections by 50%, but the industry expects an explosion of AI hardware shipments.
Early listings for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 suggest their prices might be higher than initially expected.
Microsoft 365 personal plans get a $3 price hike with the addition of Copilot.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, and while we still don't know when anyone will be able to own the new console
UK EV startup Charge Cars has been acquired by a group of private investors. The company will continue development of the ‘67, which is an all-electric replica of the iconic 1967 Ford Mustang.
CEO Paul Abercrombie said in a statement that the acquisition will allow “final development at our new global HQ” in the UK and that the company will be “rapidly delivering this exciting luxury vehicle to consumers.” He also n
Amazon expanded its ereader lineup a few months back with the Kindle Colorsoft, its first model with a color display. However, at $280, it was certainly on the pricier end — especially compared with similar devices from competitors. That equation has changed a bit, at least for Amazon Prime members. They're currently able to
Samsung’s first big launch of 2025 is right around the corner. Galaxy Unpacked is confirmed for January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-ol
With CES behind us and Samsung's Unpacked ahead, the Engadget crew had a quick chance this week to catch its collective breath. But we still kept one eye on the deals machine to see what tech sales are worth your d
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Opinions can be shaped very quickly, and grudges last a long time. Donald Trump knows that better than most. Joe Biden ought to, but seemingly doesn’t.
How else to explain the naivety of taking TikTok to the limit of extinction, then getting the Supreme Court to uphold a law banning the app without any public evidence of the purported national security risk it is?
…aneb Číselné ohlédnutí za uplynulým rokem v dinosauří paleontologii http://www.osel.cz/13872-dinosauri-statistika-za-rok-2024.html
Yoga is an effective way to relax your body enough to fall asleep at night. These are the top poses to try tonight. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/9-simple-yoga-poses-for-better-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're getting weird AI summaries for your notifications, here's how to disable the iOS 18 feature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphones-ai-notification-summaries-made-apple-intelligence-look-absurd-now-apple-might-kill-the-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the strongest Marvel Rivals heroes based on season 0 data and early impressions in the new season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-best-heroes-to-play-in-marvel-rivals/#ftag=CADf328eec
The high court rules in favor of the government. What's next for TikTok? Will it really "go dark" on Sunday? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-ban-upheld-by-supreme-court-not-swayed-by-first-amendment-claims/#ftag=CADf328eec
The law will go into effect Sunday, so here's what could happen. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/downloads-trump-and-vpns-everything-to-know-before-the-tiktok-ban/#ftag=CADf328eec
The historical epic stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gladiator-2-will-stream-on-paramount-plus-next-week-here-are-the-details/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you get an unrecognized package with a QR code inside, never scan it. Do this instead. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/got-a-package-on-your-doorstep-that-you-didnt-order-it-could-be-a-scam/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's seemingly dotting the 'I's and crossing the 'T's before the official launch of the next-gen Powerbeats Pros
Whether it's Apple Intelligence or any other AI tool on the market, consumers are starting to realize that the days of stable software launches may be a thing of the past.
A recently discovered WordPress plugin flaw allows threat actors to access sensitive information, run unauthorized actions, and more.
Unsurprisingly, spokespeople for Clop’s corporate victims are being coy about the extent of the intrusions into their servers, or refusing to admit any at all.
Xiaomi is rumored to be working on a new phone with a 7,500mAh battery, which would be the largest battery ever fitted to a conventional smartphone, and I hope Apple, Samsung, and Google are paying attention.
Buying a next-gen Nvidia GPU could be a real lottery. Yes, it's the rumor we all didn't want to hear...
Severance season 2's premiere seems to have an uncredited cameo from Keanu Reeves – but does he actually appear in the show?
Copilot is coming to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers worldwide.
The Apple Mac mini (M4) is undoubtedly one of the best mini PCs available, but recent issues with its USB-C ports have left users frustrated.
Being so last-gen has its advantages as prices start to tumble on RTX 40-powered laptops after the 50 series' announcement.
This week, a teaser video showed off the Switch 2, but what's on the inside is the interesting question.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-performance-rumors-chips
The Switch 2 has officially made its debut, and we're so excited. Even so, we're still on the edge of our seat waiting to know these three things.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-biggest-questions-rumors
Amazon takes $50 off its Kindle Colorsoft e-readers.
Poncle had a bumper year for content in 2024 with Vampire Survivors updates and DLC, but they've even more ambitious plans for 2025.
Microsoft finally patched the security threat (CVE-2024-7344), allowing bad actors to gain unauthorized access to Windows 11 by bypassing Secure Boot for over 7 months.
Corinne Busche leaves BioWare and EA after an 18-year career in development on titles that included Sim 3, Sims 4, Tiger Woods, and more. Rumors also circulate that BioWare Edmonton could be in trouble as well.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-age-the-veilguard-director-leaving-bioware
“Variable Refresh Rate” (VRR) technology like G-Sync and FreeSync dynamically adjusts the refresh rate of your monitor to the frame rate of the game, but they can sometimes cause undesirable side effects such as flickering. Monitors with VA and OLED panels are particularly affected, although some IPS and TN screens can also fall prey.
Fortunately, there are
What does a massive $150 billion corporation do when a law forces it to make slightly less money? It takes its ball and goes home. At least, that’s what AT&T chose to do, ending a long saga of New York state attempting to enforce its affordable broadband law. AT&T has completely withdrawn its 5G home internet service from the state in retaliation.
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It’s hard to have too many microSD cards. They’re needed for everything ranging from tablets to smartphones, dashcams to drones, Nintendo Switches to GoPros. It makes sense to grab a few for the future when you spot good ones on sale.
And right now, the Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD card is on sale. You can snatch the
While we love laptops and powerful desktops, mini PCs have been stealing our hearts as of late because they’re tiny, powerful, and super affordable. For example, this beastly Acemagic F1A mini PC is only $449 right now, a good deal under its $599 MSRP.
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Gaming is so much better and more immersive when you have a proper headset, and one of our favorites is the Corsair Virtuoso Pro. It just so happens that it’s now available for just $140 on Amazon, a solid 30 percent off its original $200 MSRP.
Two days ago, Google announced that it was doing away with a separate upcharge for its Gemini AI features in Workspace and forcing you to pay for it instead whether you want AI or not. Today, Microsoft is following suit, raising prices for
A few years ago, CyberPowerPC created a double-PC-in-a-box system called Pro Streamer — one to play games and one to stream them — which was a dream machine for the Twitch set.
But with the latest Thunderbolt capabilities, it’s now possible to easily replicate a lot of that functionality with a laptop and a single Thunderbolt cable. Keith May went hands-on
The RTX 5090 has surfaced in Geekbench, showcasing a 27% uplift in synthetic scores versus the RTX 4090.
Maker BBoHK has created a Raspberry Pi CM5-powered handheld that looks like a Nintendo Switch but is capable of emulating retro games.
A once-revered perk of some tech workplaces, the status of ‘side project time’ seems to have slipped in recent years. Frederick O’Brien believes it deserves a comeback. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/01/ode-to-side-project-time/
The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023. However, Android phone makers haven’t exactly been rushing to add Qi2 support to their latest devices since then. That’s made finding a compatible handset rather difficult, which is a bummer for anyone who has seen the wealth of accessories and power banks that iPhone own
The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden Administration on a law that could ban TikTok in the coming days. In a unanimous ruling, the court upheld the law, writing in an unsigned opinion that "TikTok’s scale and susceptibility to foreign adversary cont
As part of an ongoing investigation into X, the European Commission has requested documents from the company related to how its
I built this educational game to help people identify and understand dark patterns in digital products. It features 10 interactive scenarios based on real-world examples.
The game includes:
• Interactive pattern recognition scenarios • Explanations of psychological principles • Simulated real-world examples with guided feedback
Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind.
I'd especially appreciate feedback on the educational approach and scenario design.
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A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back
In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court voted Friday to uphold a law that will require TikTok to shut down as soon as Sunday, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell the app.
The court agreed with the U.S. government that it is within its rights to try to mi
Anchor positioning can be great for little interactive effects — as Temani Afif shows off with this clever idea for a menu hover.
Fancy Menu Navigation Using Anchor Positioning originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
If you do a lot of work in Google apps, Gemini could increase your productivity. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-summarize-text/#ftag=CADf328eec
The threat of tariffs on rooftop solar components will lead to price increases for consumers, but likely won't slow overall adoption. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/higher-tariffs-could-make-going-solar-more-expensive/#ftag=CADf328eec
Need a cheap suitcase for planes that can also act as a handy backpack? Then look no further. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-is-the-backpack-i-take-on-every-flight-and-its-down-to-32-for-mlk-weekend/#ftag=CADf328eec
Residents of states with age verification requirements for adult sites are turning to virtual private networks as a way around the regulations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/vpn-interest-is-surging-for-this-x-rated-reason/#ftag=CADf328eec
Laws are in place preventing anyone claiming a child tax credit from getting their refund before a certain date, so how long will you be waiting this year? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-youre-claiming-the-child-tax-credit-in-2025-when-will-you-get-your-tax-refund/#ftag=CADf328eec
The 2025 rendition of Over the Horizon is superb.
Privacy and competition penalties are getting bigger, but the real consequences remain small. Proton has tracked down what this means for you.
Temu, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Shein, WeChat, and TikTok are in breach of EU laws, say experts. Here's what we know so far.
The Monkey and Until Dawn join this year's line up of horror movies I'm excited for.
Researchers recently discovered multiple bugs in different tunneling protocols.
Google has announced a "car ready mobile apps program" that should bring a lot more apps to Android Automotive soon.
Garmin is beta testing a security passcode for its Fenix, Enduro, Forerunner, Venu and Vivoactive lines.
Spear-phishing attack seems to be targeting Western high-profile targets, Microsoft warns.