The US Treasury Department announced in a letter back in December that it had been the victim of a security breach, attributing it to a “China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat actor.” Now we know more about the extent of the hack,
If you're a cinephile who misses the old Apple TV app for movie trailers, MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes knows your pain. So he decided to build a trailer app of his own, one that could easily help viewers keep track of upcoming films. But the MoviePass Screening Room isn't heading to Apple TV devices and set-top boxes — instead, Spikes quietly launched it in VR for the
Austrian privacy advocate NOYB has launched its first GDPR complaints against Chinese businesses. The organization has filed complaints against TikTok, Xiaomi, Shein, AliExpress, Temu and WeChat, alleging that these companies unlawfully shared information about European users with parties in China. The group is seeking suspension of data transfers to China as well as fines of up to four percent of a firm's global revenue. NOYB is an acronym for "none of your business" and is led by activist M
Some significant changes are coming to Apple Intelligence notification summaries. With the latest slate of developer previews for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple has suspended the system's aggregated notifications, specifically from news and entertainment apps, while it works on improvements to the alerts.
The company has also added a new disclosure that appears when users first enable notification summaries. It states that the notifications are a beta feature
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Nintendo unveiled its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 that’s set to be released later this year. Nintendo didn’t provide a launch date, but said it would share more at an April 2 event.
Still, eager fans of the handheld gaming console are able to put their names in a lottery for a chance
In this video, Scott Talks with Mahmoud Abdelwahab about the open-source cloud-based Postgres replacement Neon. Links: Neon – https://neon.tech HoneyBadger.io – https://HoneyBadger.io Our Discord – https://discord.gg/aMTxunVx
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The New Glenn makes it safely into orbit for the inaugural test flight of a rocket that could rival those in Elon Musk's SpaceX fleet. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/new-glenn-rocket-launch-marks-a-big-moment-for-jeff-bezos-blue-origin/#ftag=CADf328eec
After years of rumors, Nintendo has announced the Switch 2 and how to get one. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nintendo-switch-2-announced-everything-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
We're keeping Wyze cams off our best lists for now -- but we're also keeping an eye on the progress the company is making. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/the-state-of-wyze-cameras-in-2025-not-quite-ready-for-recommendation/#ftag=CADf328eec
Switch owners won't have to trash all their games when buying the Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-game-backwards-compatibility-what-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can monitor several key health metrics over time right from your wrist. Here's how to interpret data on a fitness tracker or health app. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/the-4-important-health-metrics-your-sleep-tracker-tells-you-about-your-wellness/#ftag=CADf328eec
Jackson offers some great internet options including fiber providers like local company EPlus. Here are all the providers you should consider. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-jackson-tn/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ruben Amorim's Red Devils look to build on last weekend's big FA Cup win against Arsenal. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-man-united-vs-southampton-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Los Blancos look to bounce back from a Supercup final humiliation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copa-del-rey-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-real-madrid-vs-celta-vigo-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nest Protect and improved support for Matter-compatible smart locks incoming.
While we wait for Apple's future Mac mini to provide stronger gaming performances, the Asus ROG NUC will certainly suffice.
Google Ads accounts are in high demand these days, and hackers are taking notice.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/google-search-ads-are-being-hacked-to-steal-account-info
EA has released the patch notes for EA Sports FC 25's latest gameplay refresh update.
Take your music to the max with this all-in-one from MIXX
The database is now locked down, but users still still be on their guard.
Think the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 is expensive? We found a much better x86 alternative for the same price
TikTok Ban ban countdown live: The social media platform hangs in the balance
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/tiktok-ban-united-states-live-updates
Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and so my purchasing decisions for the year have shaken up. I hoped we might get a new Asus ROG Ally this year, but I do not care.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-asus-rog-ally-handheld-gaming-pc
Don't wait for the RTX 5090, save $850 on the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 RTX 4090 gaming laptop now instead.
NVIDIA will reportedly release its first-ever ARM-based chips for Windows PCs. The rumored N1X chip is expected by the end of 2025 and its sibling, the N1, is expected in 2026.
If you’re on Windows 11, there’s a good chance you’re using BitLocker to protect your system files and personal data. BitLocker is enabled on most Windows 11 PCs by default, and that’s a good thing because BitLocker ensures only you can access your o
I’d almost stopped believing it’d happen, but the highly anticipated announcement has finally hit. Today, on January 16, 2025, Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2.
The successor to the Nintendo Switch looks very similar but comes with a bigger display, upgraded internal hardware, and larger Joy-Cons that attach and detach magnetically (i
Duolingo reports that interest in learning Chinese (Mandarin) on the language learning app has increased by a whopping 216 percent among Americans compared to this time last year.
This surge in interest comes as TikTok faces a ban in the US that will take place on Sunday, January 19. With TikTo
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Silverstone has uploaded the official product pages and manual for the upcoming FLP01 retro beige chassis.
As demand shifts for dual-die Blackwell products, Nvidia reportedly increases CoWoS-L orders while possibly reducing orders for CoWoS-S packaging technology.
A YouTuber benchmarked the Z2 Go-powered Legion Go S against the Z1 Extreme-powered ROG Ally X and compared their FPS numbers.
G.Skill has launched new low-latency and large-capacity DDR5-6400 CL30 96GB (2x48GB) memory kits.
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now we have some signs of life. The company
Grill companies are taking a different approach in 2025. Instead of refining premium smart pellet models and adding even more features, they’re aiming to provide a solid outdoor cooking experience for less money than usual. Weber did so with the Smoque earlier this week and now Traeger is following suit. With
Sony just dropped a full-fledged trailer for the Until Dawn movie, just days after releasing a shorter teaser. The new footage gives us a proper introduction to the Groundhog Day
The long wait is finally over. In a YouTube video with little fanfare, Nintendo officially introduced the long-awaited Switch 2. The first true next-gen follow-up to the original Switch includes backwards-compatibility for owners of existing Switch games. We'll learn more about the console in a Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. There's still no firm release date, though.
Nintendo is also planning to host first-look experience events in cities around the globe starting in A
If your gaming plans for this weekend somehow don't involve stomping around as Godzilla in Fortnite, I don't know what to tell you. The legendary titan is dropping onto the island for a limited time starting on January 17, and you even might get the opportunity to take control of him.
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Hi HN - Peter from DBOS here with my co-founder Qian (qianl_cs)
Today we want to share our TypeScript library for lightweight durable execution. We’ve been working on it since last year and recently released v2.0 with a ton of new features and major API overhaul.
https://github.com/dbos-inc/dbos-transact-ts
Durable execution means persisting the execution state of your program while it runs, so if it is ever interrupted or cras
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Google says its artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini will deliver up-to-date news from the Associated Press in the tech giant’s first such
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity and making it easier to go after
Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but the two have both been vocal supporters of an idea that’s been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the states: Students’
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The real reason the U.S. government wants to ban a ByteDance-owned TikTok
If your Codemagic builds are failing, you can enable SSH access and login to the build runner to diagnose the issue. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/ssh-access-codemagic/
Some of the most popular houseplants can be quite dangerous for pets, so we've made a list of a handful that are perfectly safe. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/looking-for-pet-safe-houseplants-try-these-7/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to catch more of the deception-filled reality competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-traitors-release-schedule-when-episode-4-lands-on-peacock/#ftag=CADf328eec
Bulk groceries cost significantly less. Here are six staples you can stockpile for the next several months. https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-foods-to-buy-in-bulk-according-to-a-meal-planning-pro/#ftag=CADf328eec
The housing market won't change drastically in 2025, but home prices and supply could improve. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/want-to-buy-a-home-this-year-read-these-tips-from-housing-experts-first/#ftag=CADf328eec
Kansas City begins its title defense at home against Houston, and you don't need cable to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nfl-playoffs-how-to-watch-texans-vs-chiefs-on-saturday/#ftag=CADf328eec
Washington and Detroit meet on Saturday night on Fox, and you don't need cable to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nfl-playoffs-how-to-watch-commanders-vs-lions-on-saturday/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Woodridge, Woodridge Pro and Woodridge Elite aim to bring smart smoking to the masses. https://www.cnet.com/home/yard-and-outdoors/traegers-new-pellet-grill-line-is-full-of-smart-cooking-at-a-lower-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Not convinced RTX 5000 is a winner? Folks worried about a reliance on ‘fake frames’ may not be that impressed with these fresh benchmarks.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially unveiled, but I wish it was called something else.
Avery was unknowingly hosting a credit card skimmer for half a year, exposing customer data to hackers.
ScalaHosting is introducing new SPanel-powered plans.
Severance season 2 will see Harmony Cobel "kind of hating" on Lumon Industries, Patricia Arquette teases.
One of the most common challenges we hear is that organizations believe connecting their legacy and modern systems is nearly impossible. Well, that’s not true.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/untangling-the-legacy-and-modern-system-conundrum
Rising cyber threats demand proactive defenses and vigilance.
Metaphor: ReFantazio's new patch adds a new way for players to change their party formation.
Listen to exclusive tracks from this upcoming Unreal Tournament remix album.
A dataset containing the information of 24 million hotel users was discovered unsecured online.
A new patent suggests Apple is working on fitting Face ID underneath the iPhone display – but there are still some challenges to overcome.
A tidbit in a new report might send pulses racing, but the roadmap to AirPods with an actual, reliable ticker-taker seems to be a long and winding one.
Some firms lost all historical data following PowerSchool attack.
How could Nvidia’s AI NPCs change Soulsborne bosses? What I can say for sure (probably) is that it’ll be harder. Let’s jump in.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/could-nvidias-ai-bosses-steal-the-soul-of-soulsborne-games
Live commentary and reaction from today's Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/live/nintendo-switch-2-reveal
Pick up the new 11-inch iPad Pro M4 at BJ's with $70 in savings, for both members and non-members.
Microsoft Teams will soon let you choose where notifications appear on the screen. The option is in testing now and should roll out to everyone soon.
Civilization is a game series so legendary that I have to give any new entry a try. While Civ 6 was a bit of a bust, Civ 7 has been reshaped with significant changes that are proving to be well-implemented and meaningful. Here's a glimpse at the game after 20 hours of playtime.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/civilization-7-preview
The first of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPUs is expected at the end of January, and the company has released details surrounding non-DLSS performance. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5000-non-dlss-performance
More than a year has passed since Asus’ acquisition of the NUC brand from Intel, which marked the first major change the brand had seen since Intel launched it back in 2013.
After more than a decade of continuity — including last year’s transition year whe
DirecTV has made good on its plans to launch a sports and broadcast streaming package for less than its standard TV plans, but the savings aren’t enormous.
The DirecTV Stream MySports plan costs $70 per month (with an extra $20 off for the first three months) and includes a mix of local broadcast channels,
Did AMD win CES 2025? Maaaaybe?
We asked Donny Woligroski, senior technical marketing manager at AMD, to give us more detail on the blockbuster announcements the company squeezed into a 45-minute CES keynote: the upgraded Ryzen 9 9950X3D