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Best Internet Providers in Auburn, Alabama

Need internet in Auburn? We've found the best broadband options in the city, from low-cost plans to super fast speeds. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-auburn-al/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
Every Delicious and Gross Thing Made by Tech That We Gobbled Up at CES 2025

CES 2025 unveiled hundreds of new and upcoming products, even some that can make food and drink for you. We had to put them to the test. https://www.cnet.com/news/every-delicious-and-gross-thing-made-by-tech-that-we-gobbled-up-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
Apple to Pay $95 Million in Siri Privacy Settlement: Are You Eligible?

A suit said unintentional Siri sessions were recorded and sold to advertisers. Apple denied that but agreed to a settlement you might be able to share in. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/apple-to-pay-95-million-in-siri-privacy-settlement-are-you-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
 Industrial routers are being hit by zero-days from new Mirai botnets

A new botnet, based on the dreaded Mirai, is actively assimilating devices, including smart home gadgets and industrial routers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/industrial-routers-are-being-hit-by-zero-days-from-new-mirai-botnets

 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, January 11 (game #580)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-11-january-2025

How to Monitor Air Quality and Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

17 million people are currently under a smoke advisory due to the LA wildfires. Here's how you can minimize the effects of poor air quality. https://www.cnet.com/health/how-to-monitor-air-quality-and-protect-yourself-from-wildfire-smoke/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
We Interviewed Aria, a $175K Almost-Human Robot at CES 2025

This blond, "female" robot named Aria is powered by AI for her conversation skills, with 17 motors driving her facial expressions so she appears as human as currently possible. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/we-interviewed-aria-a-175k-almost-human-robot-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
 Xbox grabs 15 nominations at the 28th D.I.C.E. Awards, with Indiana Jones up for Game of the Year

The nominations for the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards are in, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle one of the most-nominated games, including Game of the Year.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-15-nominations-28th-dice-awards-indiana-jones-game-of-the-year

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is on sale for $98

If you're in the market for a new controller, you're in luck.

20h | Engadget
Meet Our Mattress Smasher 9000: CNET's One-of-a-Kind Machine That Tests Beds

A bed’s firmness is key to finding the right fit. This device helps ensure our mattress recommendations are as accurate as humanly (and robotically) possible. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/our-mattress-smasher-9000-tests-beds/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
Best Laptops at CES 2025: Top Picks at the Show From Asus, Lenovo, Acer and More

From a laptop with a screen that grows to a 1-kilogram ultraportable to the world's most powerful 14-inch workstation, these are the laptops that grabbed our attention at CES. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-laptops-ces-2025-10-01/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
Can an Air Purifier Protect You From the LA Wildfire Smoke? It Depends

As three major fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, 17 million residents are affected by the drifting smoke. An air purifier with a HEPA filter can help. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/can-an-air-purifier-protect-you-from-the-la-wildfire-smoke-it-depends/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
Climate Change in 2024 Hit a Warming Mark Scientists Hoped We Would Avoid

During the hottest year on Earth since records began in 1850, temperatures crossed a key threshold, rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. https://www.cnet.com/science/climate/climate-change-in-2024-hit-a-warming-mark-scientists-hoped-we-would-avoid/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
This Hybrid Car Has a Personal EV Aircraft in the Trunk

The setup would let you charge your own vertical take-off and landing vehicle in the trunk while you drive -- though it would all cost you almost $300,000. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/this-hybrid-car-has-a-personal-ev-aircraft-in-the-trunk/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
TikTok's US Supreme Court Arguments Suggest Ban May Be Upheld

The Supreme Court appeal is TikTok's last chance to stop a ban from happening through litigation. Here's why that's looking unlikely. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/tiktoks-us-supreme-court-arguments-suggest-ban-may-be-upheld/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
Keep These 8 Foods Away From Your Air Fryer

These mini convection ovens can do just about any job, but that doesn't mean they should. There are better ways to cook these eight foods. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/keep-these-8-foods-away-from-your-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

22h | cnet.com
 Why the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is the Best Laptop of CES 2025

HP's workstation-class ZBook Ultra blew us away thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max chipset and a sub-4 pound weight.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/best-laptop-ces-2025-hp-zbook-ultra-g1a

 The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus trounced the tablet competition at CES 2025

Lenovo's new Yoga Tab Plus claims our best tablet of CES 2025 in part thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and in-house large-language models to support "Lenovo AI Now."

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/best-tablet-ces-2025-lenovo-yoga-tab-plus

 The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is the Best Gaming Laptop at CES 2025 — and much, much more

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 has more than just the latest RTX 50 series GPUs going for it, with a gorgeous and user-upgradeable design.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/best-gaming-laptop-ces-2025-asus-rog-strix-scar-18

 The new Outlook will be forced onto Windows 10 PCs next month, and there is no way to block it

The new Outlook will be installed automatically on Windows 10 in an upcoming update. You cannot block the app from being put on your PC, though you can remove it after installation.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/the-new-outlook-will-be-forced-onto-windows-10-pcs-next-month-and-there-is-no-way-to-block-it

Skate City: New York is a mobile game that manuals the line between casual and deep play

Skate City was an Apple Arcade launch title way back in 2019, developed by Agens and published by Snowman, a company well-known for its mobile-first games like Alto's Adventure,

23h | Engadget
You can now sign up to test Elden Ring's co-op spinoff

Registration for the closed network test of Elden Ring Nightreign are open, publisher Bandai Namco announced today. The sign-up period for the co-op Elden Ring spinoff

23h | Engadget
NVIDIA announced DLSS 4 will come to all RTX GPUs

At CES 2025, NVIDIA introduced DLSS 4, the latest version of its real-time image upscaling technology, and announced that it will come to all RTX GPUs. That includes the RTX 20 series that was discontinued back in 2020, but the older models aren't getting all its features.

In the new GeForce RTX 50 series models, DLSS 4 will enable Multi Frame Generation. This feature will generate up to

23h | Engadget
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for the first time this year

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for

23h | Engadget