
Knowing these common tax mistakes could help you dodge an IRS audit. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/be-aware-of-these-6-tax-mistakes-that-may-get-you-audited-by-the-irs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Top CDs boast APYs more than three times the national average for some terms. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/take-advantage-of-high-apys-while-you-still-can-todays-cd-rates-feb-26-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The first three episodes are now streaming if you need to get caught up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/reacher-season-3-release-schedule-when-to-watch-episode-4-on-prime-video/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you remember T9 typing, don't forget to do your daily stretches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-what-you-should-know-about-t9-dialing-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't buy new white shoes. Try these seven steps to make your dishwater gray sneakers look bright white again. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/want-your-white-shoes-to-look-brand-new-again-clean-them-with-this-easy-routine/#ftag=CADf328eec

Learn how to lift the subject from a photo in Safari with your iPhone or iPad. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-lift-the-subject-from-a-photo-in-safari-on-your-iphone-or-ipad/#ftag=CADf328eec

Anonymous calls can be concerning. Here's how to protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/no-caller-id-vs-unknown-caller-on-iphone-whats-the-difference/#ftag=CADf328eec

HelloFresh launched a trio of speedy meal options, including meal kits you can make in 15 minutes or less. I tested all three types and have some thoughts. https://www.cnet.com/news/can-you-make-a-homemade-meal-in-15-minutes-hellofresh-thinks-so-and-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's upcoming flagship phone could finally shake up its design. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-rumors-camera-bar-thinner-phone-and-everything-else-we-could-see/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking for serious performance and subtle looks, don't miss Dell's latest sleeper. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dell-xps-8960-desktop-review-alienware-in-disguise/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google upgrades Gemini Code Assist to give more help than ever, at no extra cost.

Wonder Woman game canceled as Warner Bros. closes three studios.

Nike has unveiled two new lightweight racing shoes for top speed.

Android phones running the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip will get up to eight years of software and security support, with more to come.

More intuitive, intelligent, and useful

Spotify says middlemen are taking all the streaming money. That's only partly true

A YouTuber released, and subsequently pulled, a short vertical video of a hands-on with the Google Pixel 9a, and it’s probably the best look at the new mid-range handset we've had so far.

For the first time, dark web scanning is integrated into a hosting panel.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/website-hosting/hostinger-integrates-dark-web-scanning-into-hpanel

Burglars are finally coming to The Sims 4 as part of the next update.

Attackers were faster than ever thanks to AI advances, report claims.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-means-hackers-are-faster-than-ever-research-reveals

Singapore's ratings board appears to have a listing for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.

Tired of ads in Windows 11 yet? I know I am, but Microsoft looks to be bringing in yet another, and this time it’s referrals for PC Game Pass.

However leaked chat logs and other sources suggest the two parties agreed on a payment.

If you're saving up to invest in a Google Pixel 9a later this year, these are the price leaks you need to know about.

Apple’s rumored smart doorbell might feature MagSafe, but it’s unclear how this would be used.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's stream your own game collection feature expands thanks to its latest update.

We’ve heard a lot of rumors about the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold phone lately, but if the latest tipoffs are to be believed, the device tentatively known as the Galaxy G Fold might not arrive for quite some time.

Microsoft CEO thinks AI should be measured in its contribution to an economy, rather than benchmarks of intelligence.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/satya-nadella-says-ai-is-yet-to-have-its-excel-moment

Old computers retain so much of their appeal after they've become obsolete., but why? These photos tell the story.

Microsoft Copilot has been caught red-handed handing out illegal Windows 11 activation scripts.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-is-actively-helping-users-pirate-windows-heres-proof

At the SoCal Vintage Computer Festival, vintage laptop collectors gathered to share their love of technologies past and do a little predicting about what the future holds.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/vintage-computer-festival-2025

One of my tech dilemmas is that I’ve somehow accumulated a disparate group of laptops with integrated GPUs. That means they’re great to write on but when it comes to graphics processing power — without using expletives — let’s just say they can’t play any big-name PC games.
My work laptop, for example, can handle just about any work app or program I need to

Next to Windows, Word might just be Microsoft’s most iconic software throughout PC history. Who hasn’t used Word at least once in their life? And how many of us have to use it every week — maybe even every single day — as we stare at white pages and that blinking cursor?
You might think you’re proficient with Word. But there are so many small-yet-useful fea

Symfony 6.4.19 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 6.4.18:
bug #59198 [Messenger] Filter out non-consumable receivers when registering ConsumeMessagesCommand (@wazum)
bug #59781 [Mailer] fix multiple transports… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-19-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Symfony 7.2.4 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.2.3:
bug #59198 [Messenger] Filter out non-consumable receivers when registering ConsumeMessagesCommand (@wazum)
bug #59781 [Mailer] fix multiple transports… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-4-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Article URL: https://interconnected.org/home/2025/02/19/reflections
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Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient heating and cooling system, but how much do they actually cost? Here is a detailed breakdown. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/what-you-will-really-pay-for-sustainable-heating-system/#ftag=CADf328eec

From Daredevil's solo MCU TV show to a Stranger Things star's latest film and Moana 2, here's what's coming to Disney+ in March.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/disney-plus/everything-new-on-disney-in-march-2025

It took almost two years, but Samsung’s first PCIe 5.0 consumer SSD, the 9100 Pro, has finally arrived.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is an upgrade of my favorite Nintendo Switch controller for Windows and Android devices.

With surging DSARs, businesses can turn compliance into a trust-building competitive advantage.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-hidden-costs-of-data-subject-access-requests-dsars-on-privacy

Amazon has sent out Alexa-themed invites for the February 26 event. Read our beat-by-beat breakdown of the event as we react to the news.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/amazon-alexa-event-2025-live

PS5 Pro sales are falling amid wider console decline.

A hacker claims to have stolen Orange customer names, email addresses, and partial credit card information.




Article URL: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/bruegel-twelve-proverbs/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43181521
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Article URL: https://adamscherlis.github.io/blog/iterlog-coding/
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Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 kicks off today, here's everything included in today's patch.

One in four UK businesses lack a documented strategy to address generative AI (GenAI) threats.

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to AdGuard’s ad blocker and malware protection software is on sale for $15

Article URL: https://www.kapa.ai/blog/evaluating-modular-rag-with-reasoning-models
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Points: 17
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Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3374ekd11po
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43181176
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Article URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250225_B03/
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 26. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-feb-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Comino Grando is the fastest PC for creatives ever built.

British creatives urge the UK government to protect their work from big tech.

Comparing Claude Extended Thinking to ChatGPT o1.

Article URL: https://www.geldata.com/blog/edgedb-is-now-gel-and-postgres-is-the-future
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43178831
Points: 37
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Article URL: https://www.cogitations.co/p/from-reform-to-ruin-in-the-ussr
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Points: 13
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Article URL: https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepGEMM
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Get a first look at Adobe's new Photoshop app for iOS, but don't fret, Android users -- there's an app coming to Android phones later this year. https://www.cnet.com/videos/adobe-photoshop-launches-mobile-app-for-iphone-first-look/#ftag=CADf328eec

Annoyed with your partner while sharing the bed? Stop moving to the couch and start using the Scandinavian sleep method instead. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/save-your-sleep-quality-with-this-simple-bedtime-strategy/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Copilot Voice and Think Deeper AI features for verbal conversations and more complicated queries are now unlimited under its free tier. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-lets-free-copilot-ai-users-use-voice-conversation-and-complex-query-tools/#ftag=CADf328eec

The wrap-around physical keyboard cases are coming for leading Android phones, including the Motorola Razr foldable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/clicks-expands-its-smartphone-keyboard-cases-to-pixel-and-galaxy-android-models/#ftag=CADf328eec

We found websites that track the cheapest eggs every week. Plus, we talked with two economists about when the cost of eggs could come down. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/egg-prices-are-extreme-heres-how-to-find-cheaper-eggs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's newest phone replaces the iPhone SE in its official lineup but is more of a budget iPhone 16 with features like Apple Intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-new-iphone-16e-is-the-cheapest-iphone-apple-sells-but-whos-it-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stubbed toes, Lego landmines and pet 'presents' can be easily avoided with smart lights and a little automation magic. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/never-step-on-a-lego-in-the-dark-again-with-this-simple-trick/#ftag=CADf328eec

Advanced Voice Mode is coming to ChatGPT free, and Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT Plus

Luma Labs' new tool augments AI videos with sound.

The new SanDisk E61 8TB Portable SSD features 1050 MB/s read speeds, 1000 MB/s write speeds, IP45 rating, and 256-bit AES encryption for security.

Snag essential laptop accessories for the cheap with today's Walmart Flash deals.

Xbox Cloud Gaming expands with shared link joining, while more games are getting "Stream Your Own Game" support, including Cult of the Lamb.

Version 7.17.28 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 7.17.28 over the previous version 7.17.27
For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

Sonda do světa otevřeného softwaru. Dnes si vyzkoušíme moderní hudební přehrávač, zmenšíme si SVG soubory, vytvoříme si seznam sledovaných filmů a seriálů a nakonec si přehrajeme hudbu z příkazového řádku. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-26-2-2025-prehravejte-hudbu-na-desktopu-nebo-v-radce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Když se někdo rozhodne začít pořádně amatérsky fotit, stojí obvykle před řadou otázek. Po jaké technice sáhnout a nezruinovat se? Jaký typ přístroje je ten pravý? Nový seriál odpoví nejen na tyto otázky. https://www.root.cz/clanky/fotograf-amater-da-se-slusne-fotit-i-bez-zrcadla/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
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This smishing attack aims to steal your Apple login, but could swipe your financial information, too. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/i-received-a-text-that-my-apple-id-was-disabled-heres-what-tipped-me-off-it-was-a-scam/#ftag=CADf328eec

Is Sam Wilson a next-level genius when it comes to choosing his phone? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/captain-america-brave-new-world-has-a-surprising-cameo-a-microsoft-surface-duo/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some highly rated series to watch on Max, plus a look at what dropped in February. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-shows-on-max-in-february-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

While a phone line used to be required for internet, that's not necessarily the case anymore. Dial-up and DSL are the only internet types that require a direct phone line to the home. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/can-you-get-internet-without-a-phone-line-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

These emerging EVs promise fast refueling and zero emissions, but how do they really stack up against other vehicles on the marker? https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/how-do-hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles-work-and-are-they-worth-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon is now making it harder to download the Kindle books you've bought. You only have a day left to use it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/kindle-users-save-your-ebooks-before-this-major-feature-disappears-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec

With this hack, you can keep all your old messages and give your Gmail account a new lease on life. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/empty-out-your-gmail-inbox-and-get-back-15gb-of-storage/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,348 for Feb. 26. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-26-1348/#ftag=CADf328eec

Everyone knows the sponge and stovetop are hotbeds for bacteria, but there are germ havens in the kitchen you're forgetting to clean. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/9-places-youd-never-guess-bacteria-is-hiding-in-your-kitchen-according-to-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and answers -- for Connections No. 626 for Feb. 26. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-26-626/#ftag=CADf328eec

Once March begins, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune will have drifted too close to the sun to be readily visible. https://www.cnet.com/science/its-the-best-week-to-see-all-seven-planets-spectacular-planet-parade/#ftag=CADf328eec