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Filing your taxes might not be fun, but there are some great reasons to get them done as soon as you can. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/2025-tax-season-is-set-heres-why-you-should-file-as-early-as-possible/#ftag=CADf328eec

TEAMGROUP introduces the world’s first 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, delivering speeds of 13,500 MB/s and advanced cooling for sustained peak performance.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/i-cant-wait-to-test-the-worlds-first-8tb-pcie-5-0-ssd-and-im-sure-this-one-wont-be-too-expensive

The larger Cubi NUC AI+ 2M comes with a dedicated Copilot button.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/msi-launches-two-cubi-nuc-ai-mini-pcs-but-i-am-still-waiting-for-one-with-a-thunderbolt-5-port

These 5 laptops stood out in the crowd and were among my favorite laptops under 3 pounds at CES 2025.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/best-laptops-under-3-pounds-ces-2025

The Mode Loop TKL (2024) is a classy custom mechanical keyboard that you don’t have to build yourself (but can if you want to). It gets expensive quickly, but its plentiful customization options, minimalist style, and excellent typing experience make it a compelling way to elevate your typing experience to new levels.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals

Reddit user acquires an Intel Arc B570 GPU four days before its official release.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/redditor-allegedly-purchased-two-intel-arc-b570-gpus-at-micro-center-days-before-the-official-launch-the-cpu-couldnt-recognize-the-gpus-due-to-the-lack-of-driver-support

grape lab is offering an origami laptop stand made from paper priced between $20 to $30.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/laptop-stand-created-from-a-single-sheet-of-recycled-paper-supports-up-to-10-pounds-the-included-cardboard-case-also-serves-as-a-phone-stand

ComputerBase reports that the ryzen 7 9800X3D can now be purchased more readily overseas at a higher asking price.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/ryzen-7-9800x3d-is-selling-like-hotcakes-at-major-german-retailer-mindfactory-sold-8-700-cpus-in-a-single-day

Bartlett Lake-S is here, though in a hybrid configuration and only for NEX applications.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-bartlett-lake-cpus-power-new-120-x-160mm-com-hpc-modules-from-congatec-features-up-to-24-hybrid-cores-128gb-of-ddr5-4000-memory-and-32-eus

Samsung’s big Galaxy S25 launch is right around the corner. The first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025 is confirmed for January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a

Fortnite Festival will support local multiplayer starting Tuesday January 14, meaning you’ll be able to sit down in a room with your friends and jam out on plastic guitar controllers together just like the good ol’ days. Of course, most of us probably don’t have those plastic guitars anymore, but regular controllers will work just fine too. The feature is coming to Xbox and PlayStation, and up to four local players will be supported at a time for the Festival Main Stage mode. Maybe i

CES 2025 has come to a close — Friday was the final day of the show — and team Engadget has departed Las Vegas. Our reporters and editors spent the week scouring endless carpeted convention halls of the CES show floor, braving lines of chain smokers, overcoming nasty colds and sore ank

Article URL: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-rare-alignment-of-7-planets-is-about-to-take-place-in-the-sky

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I'm working on a GPS track visualizer for quite some time. It shines in hilly and mountaineous terrain (where a 3D view makes more sense), but it also offers quite a lot of Strava-like features (statistics etc.).

You can upload your GPX and FIT files manually, or sync directly with Garmin, Coros and Polar.

See https://cubetrek.com for the live app and check out some examples there. It's free and opens source.

Also, anyone who likes to w

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Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several WordPress.org community members, some of whom have been spearheading a push to create a new fork of the open source WordPress project. https://webdesignernews.com/wordpress-founder-deactivates-accounts-amid-fork-plans/

Neumorphism (or “New Skeuomorphism”) is a design trend that aimed to blend realism with minimalism. It gave UI elements a soft, extruded look, making them look dimensional and flat simultaneously. https://webdesignernews.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-neumorphism/

As a UX designer, your job is to make sure Web-site visitors have the best user experience possible. However, users are bound to make mistakes. Whether because of their being unfamiliar with your user interface, clicking something accidentally, or simply misinterpreting your instructions, mistakes are all but unavoidable. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-for-the-unexpected/

Google CrUX data impacts search rankings, but it’s not always clear how to read the data. Data is reported in different tools covering different time periods and website URLs. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-interpret-data-from-googles-chrome-ux-report/

Whether it’s an entirely new startup or just another initiative in an already productized tool, I always ask three core questions that help better draw the picture before I plunge into the work. Of course, answering them will not reveal everything you need to complete the project, but they will surely set the initial scene. We must remember that design processes are never linear, and all the particular steps can’t be... https://webdesignernews.com/three-questions-i-ask-before-starting-a-new-desi

You can watch the first nine installments of the Taylor Sheridan oil drama now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/landman-release-schedule-when-the-finale-drops-on-paramount-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

The League Two team makes the short trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on Pep Guardiola's men. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-man-city-vs-salford-city-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

From cute (and creepy) robots to solar EVs, here's the cutting-edge technology we expect to make the biggest impact this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/we-saw-the-future-of-tech-at-ces-6-biggest-trends-that-will-shape-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even when the thermometer reads single digits outside, you can still save some cash with these tips and tricks. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/beat-the-winter-chill-with-these-thermostat-tricks-to-save-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

Schlage came to CES 2025 with a new trick: This smart lock uses ultra-wideband to predict exactly when you're reaching for the door. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/this-sleek-schlage-lock-uses-uwb-to-predict-your-moment-by-moment-arrival/#ftag=CADf328eec

I think there's more potential for generative AI to augment and improve human society than take over human tasks.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/generative-ai-should-be-used-to-transform-society-not-put-dogs-in-van-gogh-paintings

Some more details have emerged about the cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-iphone-17-pro-and-pro-max-cameras-could-get-both-downgrades-and-upgrades-this-year

Is smarter always better? The debate on monitoring tech.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/welcome-to-the-nanny-monitor-lenovos-ai-driven-prototype-display-continuously-assesses-your-physical-activity-and-i-cant-help-but-dread-it

A rechargeable tape player with Bluetooth headphones with recording capabilities.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/this-modern-cassette-player-with-bluetooth-and-matching-retro-wireless-headphones-mightve-been-my-favorite-music-experience-at-ces-2025

Upgrade your laptop workspace with a roomy new monitor for less with these top deals on Dell UltraSharp monitors!

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/work-collaboration-tools/top-5-dell-ultrasharp-monitor-deals-save-up-to-usd300-on-the-ultimate-productivity-monitor

Project Ava from Razer wants to be your AI gaming coach, and this could change the way people game for better and for worse.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/razer-project-ava-ai-gaming-hands-on-ces

Siuengr has built a jukebox from scratch using a Raspberry Pi as the main board and loaded it full of his favorite music.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/maker-builds-raspberry-pi-jukebox-and-loads-it-full-of-custom-music

The beloved little boat print has a new overprotective owner.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/3d-benchys-new-owner-ruffles-the-communitys-feathers

Twitter user Andrei David loaded up and ran a llama2.c LLM on an Xbox 360.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/user-runs-an-ai-model-on-an-xbox-360-3-core-powerpc-with-512-mb-memory-handles-an-ai-model-based-on-llama2-c

If you want to get

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Article URL: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wikipedia-searches-reveal-differing-styles-of-curiosity/

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Hello everyone, there are many log services available and this is my attempt at a better one.

Most online logging tools feature convoluted UIs, arbitrary mandatory fields, questionable AI/insights, complex pricing, etc. I hope my application fixes most of these issues. It also has some nice features, such as automatic Geo IP checks and public dashboards.

Although I've created lots of software, this is my first open source application (MIT license), the tutorial for selfhosting is hopeful

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From the Los Angeles blazes to other surprise wildfires in 2025, you could be threatened by smoke. Here's how to guard yourself against it. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/we-asked-the-experts-how-to-protect-your-home-from-smoke-during-california-fires/#ftag=CADf328eec

There were few surprises at this year's big electronics show in Las Vegas, but we did get a good look at what laptop maker's have coming in 2025, and here's the best of it. https://www.cnet.com/videos/ces-2025-the-best-laptops-that-wowed-us-from-lenovo-asus-acer-hp-and-dell/#ftag=CADf328eec

More Harry Potter, a third Super Nintendo World and a How to Train Your Dragon land -- here's what you'll find at Universal's brand-new theme park, opening in just five months. https://www.cnet.com/tech/everything-coming-to-epic-universe-at-universal-orlando-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your phone is more than a few years old it might not be safe to use. Here's why, and how you can protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-it-safe-to-use-old-used-phone-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't let the fear of missing out drain your bank account this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/you-dont-have-to-slide-into-debt-to-avoid-fomo-5-tips-that-help-me/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Without a folding iPhone, Apple risks losing ground to Samsung, Google and others. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-needs-to-launch-a-foldable-iphone-flip-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

Gadgets that let you navigate interfaces by moving your hand, like bracelets and rings, were all over CES. And companies want to pair them with smart glasses. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-witnessed-the-future-of-smart-glasses-at-ces-and-its-all-about-gestures/#ftag=CADf328eec

Requesting an extension can buy you some time to get your paperwork in order before filing your tax return. Here's what to know. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/why-you-might-need-to-file-a-tax-extension-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Blues look to avoid a cup upset as they host EFL League 2 side. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-chelsea-vs-morecambe-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're in the PSLF program and the payment pause prevented you from receiving debt relief, this option could help. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/new-student-loan-forgiveness-buyback-program-could-help-you-get-debt-relief-sooner/#ftag=CADf328eec

This expandable home pod from AC Future is stylish, filled with smart tech and energy-independent -- but you may have to preorder in crypto. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/ces-2025-inside-the-100k-mini-smart-house-revolution/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you live in one of these nine states, you might notice less being taken out of your paychecks as of the start of 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/these-states-just-lowered-income-taxes-find-out-if-yours-is-one-of-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

These phones are launching on January 22, but we already know just about everything about them.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/massive-samsung-galaxy-s25-leak-claims-to-reveal-full-specs-and-four-colors-for-every-model

Creature Commandos season 2 is officially in development – here's what we know so far.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/creature-commandos-season-2-hub

The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset could see the base-model S25 offer similar performance to leading Pro flagships, giving S24 users a tangible reason to upgrade.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s25s-best-feature-will-probably-be-one-you-cant-see

Between new games and gaming laptops, here’s a look at what’s coming in 2025 and what we’re most excited about.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/pc-games-and-gaming-laptops-in-2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 preorder deals to expect

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-s25-launch-preorder-deals-heres-what-to-expect

From a modular mouse to some sleek new gaming keyboards, these are the top gaming accessories from CES 2025

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-keyboards-mice/5-gaming-accessories-from-ces-2025-i-cant-wait-to-try-out

The legal arguments over $750M worth of Bitcoin buried in Welsh dump have come to an unhappy end for the man who lost his crypto HDD in the trash 12 years ago.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/high-court-ruling-ends-mans-hopes-of-recovering-usd750m-bitcoin-hard-drive-from-a-welsh-landfill-hard-drive-storing-8-000-bitcoins-was-lost-o

ExaAILabs deploys the 'Exacluster' with 144 H200 GPUs at 100 kW of power.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-hopper-based-100kw-cluster-deploys-with-144-h200-gpus-exacluster-features-192-96-core-cpus-36tb-ddr5-ram-and-270tb-of-nvme-storage

U.S. Commerce Secretary confirms that TSMC's fab near Phoenix, Arizona, is already producing chips.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/tsmcs-arizona-fab-21-is-already-making-4nm-chips-yield-and-quality-reportedly-on-par-with-taiwan-fabs

Right now at Amazon, you can find the Lenovo LOQ RTX 4050 gaming laptop for its lowest price to date—$784 instead of its usual $979.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/take-home-this-ryzen-7-rtx-4050-gaming-laptop-for-only-usd784

IceGiant debuts two super high-end, no-pump Titan series AIO liquid coolers.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/pump-free-360mm-aio-liquid-cooler-goes-up-for-preorder-at-usd419-threadripper-variant-caries-an-eye-watering-usd599-price-tag

HPE steals wins an order from X, stealing the deal from Dell and Supermicro.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/hpe-lands-usd1-billion-ai-server-order-from-elon-musk

Spanish retailer Neo-Byte reveals pricing and specifications for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/spanish-retailer-lists-rx-9070-and-rx-9070-xt-gpus-though-the-prices-might-be-mere-placeholders-rx-9070-for-usd912-and-rx-9070-xt-for-usd1-097

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Apple recommends that everyone download the update. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-2-1-download-the-iphone-update-now-for-some-important-bug-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

The next round of 2025 COLA-boosted checks are headed out to recipients. Here's when you can expect yours. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-january-2025-the-next-round-of-checks-are-headed-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

I went for a spin in the Aptera Solar EV, a solar-powered car that gets up to 40 miles of free range every day, at CES 2025 https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/my-first-ride-in-a-solar-powered-ev-that-ditches-the-plug/#ftag=CADf328eec

The show in Las Vegas is over, but its impact will be felt all year. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-see-the-35-coolest-tech-products-we-cant-shake/#ftag=CADf328eec

Enrollment in "Obamacare" health insurance has hit record numbers in recent weeks, and you still have a few days left to join in yourself. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/affordable-care-act-health-insurance-hits-record-numbers-but-open-enrollment-ends-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you fall into a lower tax bracket this year, you might see a boost in your take-home pay. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/irs-2025-tax-bracket-changes-could-be-a-win-for-your-paycheck/#ftag=CADf328eec

The final game of the Wild Card round takes place on Monday night, and you don't need cable to watch the main broadcast or the Manning brothers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nfl-wild-card-weekend-how-to-watch-vikings-vs-rams-on-monday-night/#ftag=CADf328eec

The X1 offers strong performance, easily keeping pace with most city speed limits. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/luckeep-x1-foldable-e-bike-review-a-reliable-workhorse-at-a-budget-friendly-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

CES 2025 is packed with futuristic tech, but these are the 11 trends that'll have the biggest impact on our gadget lives in 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/the-11-most-exciting-tech-trends-of-2025-according-to-ces-2025

Solidigm's exit from consumer SSDs marks a significant shift, as it pivots towards enterprise storage.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/solidigm-exits-consumer-ssd-market-as-it-prepares-to-go-very-big-on-enterprise-ssds-in-2025

Rip your CDs directly from the Linux terminal using the abcde bash tool.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-rip-your-audio-cds-to-mp3-from-the-linux-terminal-with-abcde

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If you have skin that gets extra dry or sensitive in cold temperatures, these are the best winter skin care products. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/best-winter-skin-care-products-dry-sensitive-eczema-skin/#ftag=CADf328eec

Every CES has its selection of weird and wonderful announcements – and here's the weird from 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/nobody-asked-for-this-the-7-weirdest-gadgets-we-saw-at-ces-2025

I don't think AI fitness kit is interesting, and CES 2025 did nothing to change my mind.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/ces-2025-has-shown-me-the-future-of-ai-in-fitness-and-its-hilariously-unimaginative

‘Nearly half’ of Gen Z and Millennial respondents in 20,000-strong Yubico survey claim to have been victims of breaches.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/gen-z-and-millennial-social-media-accounts-are-ripe-for-the-taking-and-this-doesnt-surprise-me