The Buckeyes and Longhorns meet Friday in the Cotton Bowl on ESPN, and you don't need cable to watch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-semifinal-how-to-watch-ohio-state-vs-texas-in-the-cotton-bowl/#ftag=CADf328eec
CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET and Lifehacker scoured miles of booths and exhibits, then debated and hand-picked the best new products of CES 2025. https://www.cnet.com/tech/these-are-the-official-2025-best-of-ces-winners-awarded-by-cnet-group/#ftag=CADf328eec
We're giving this robot with mechanical task arm a Best of CES Award. The only question left is, how soon can we get one? https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/a-robot-vacuum-that-picks-up-socks-stole-our-hearts-and-socks-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 6 Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl Thursday for the first CFP semifinal game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-semifinal-how-to-watch-notre-dame-vs-penn-state-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
The prototype RGB micro-LED TV could be Samsung's 2025 flagship model
By shifting focus from optimization to innovation, Matt Redman outlines how experience innovation can drive growth through exceptional customer experiences.
Xbox's next Developer Direct is happening this month, and it includes a visit to a 'surprise location' for a look at a 'brand new game'.
Plenty of sensitive Medusind data was stolen in the 2023 breach, including payment information.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/top-medical-billing-firm-says-data-breach-hit-360-000-users
Enhanced Visual Search is really nothing to worry about.
Do you still think AGI is a fairytale? I will convince you: it is the upcoming reality.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/entering-the-next-era-of-ai-agi-is-closer-than-you-think
Another alleged look at the Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly leaked online.
Microsoft is now allowing Chinese software vendors to sell through its commercial marketplace.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/chinese-software-makers-can-now-sell-through-the-microsoft-store
It seems like MSI isn't holding back, if this rumor regarding a potential AMD Ryzen Z2 Claw handheld gaming PC is true.
16GB RAM Raspberry Pi 5 model joins its budget 2GB counterpart to use-cases such as AI workloads and smooth desktop use.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/you-can-now-get-a-raspberry-pi-5-with-16gb-ram
Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.
These super-cheap earbuds are even cheaper if you order now: an early-bird offer makes them one tenth of the Bose alternative's price.
Creature Commandos actor Maria Bakalova reveals why she isn't ready to say goodbye to her DCU character Princess Ilana yet.
Report claims Data center infrastructure equipment revenue for 2024 is expected to total more than $280 billion.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/spending-on-data-centers-hit-a-high-in-2024-but-it-wont-last
GameStop has reportedly uploaded a range of Nintendo Switch 2 accessory listings to its site.
The new Yoga Book 9i looks predictably gorgeous, and the rest of the lineup looks just as great.
Microsoft has decided to temporarily pause the construction of a $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant. The company stated the pause might last for months as it evaluates the scope and recent technological changes.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-slams-the-brakes-on-3-billion-data-center
Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/details-on-xboxs-first-developer-direct-of-2025
Microsoft has announced performance-based job cuts across its departments, including its security division. The job cuts will affect less than 1% of its workforce.
At CES 2025, Razer introduced Project Arielle, a concept chair that combines both heating and cooling functions and RGB into its Razer Fujin Pro range.
Microsoft rolled back a major DALL-E 3 update for Bing Image Creator after receiving overwhelming backlash from users citing a degraded experience with slow generation speeds and low-quality images.
AMD’s world-beating 9800X3D chips destroyed the competition and promptly sold out. Why?
David McAfee, AMD’s corporate vice president and general manager of its Client Channel Business, and Frank Azor, the chief architect of gaming solutions and gaming marketing at AMD, sat down with reporters to give their answer:
One of my favorite trends in desktop PC design for the last couple of years has been what we call “The War on Cables,” wherein all the interior power and data cables are hidden on the backside of a case. It makes a desktop look oh-so-clean, and that’s great whe
Among the biggest OLED gaming monitors we’ve ever seen, the enormous 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 ultrawide is currently a jaw-dropping 42 percent off. That means this $1,700 monitor can be had for just $1,047 on Amazon right now.
This massive ultrawi
CES 2025 was a good one for gamers, who were treated to Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and hints of AMD’s next-gen Rad
xMEMS Labs is showing off a new speaker technology at CES that has the potential to shake the foundations of the commercial audio industry and revolutionize the way we both experience and produce music. These all-silicon speakers are incredibly tiny and have the potential to allow designers to move past the limitations imposed by the coil-and-magnet drivers that have
If you got some new tech for Christmas last month, then you might find yourself needing one (or more) microSD cards! And even if you didn’t get anything new, extra microSD cards are always worth keeping around.
And when good ones go on sale, you can’t go wrong snatching up a few to make sure you have them when you need them. Like right now,
Cooler Master showed off several new cases at CES 2025, plus a pre-built PC with a massive radiator for its AIO cooling.
The company has plans to demo its next-gen 16-layer HBM3E prototype alongside a high-capacity enterprise SSD, and new solutions to improve AI performance
Philips’ Evnia 27M2N8500 is an astoundingly fast 27-inch QD-OLED QHD gaming monitor with 360 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR, and wide gamut color. Competition-focused players take notice: it’s blindingly quick and delivers a stunning image.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/philips-evnia-27m2n8500-360-hz-qd-oled-review
Backside of GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition PCB reveals mezzanine connectors, four additional power phases.
The first RTX 5090 laptop GPI benchmark runs have appeared on Geekbench 6, but they’re wildly inconsistent.
For the third year running, Xbox is kicking off its annual slate of games showcases with a Developer Direct. The latest edition will take place on January 23 at 1PM ET.
As always, the Developer Direct will take a deep dive into several upcoming Xbox games. The developers of South of Midnight,
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I realized that the PDF engines of modern desktop browsers (PDFium and PDF.js) support JavaScript with enough I/O primitives to make a basic game like Tetris.
It was a bit tricky to find a union of features that work in both engines, but in the end it turns out that showing/hiding annotation "fields" works well to make monochrome pixels, and keyboard input can be achieved by typing in a text input box.
All in all it's quite janky but a nice reminder of how general purpose PDF scripting c
We saw the latest home security technology at CES. Here's what impressed us most and why these innovations could really make a difference. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/best-home-security-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
This month, you can check out loads of great movies like Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar, The Thicket and Fargo, all streaming for free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/free-movies-you-can-stream-this-january-on-tubi-fawesome-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Score this 20,000-mAh Ugreen battery pack and keep all your gear powered up. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-capacious-power-bank-now-just-56-at-amazon-can-charge-3-devices-at-once/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Lymow One is the piece of tech at CES 2025 that has this homeowner drooling. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-robot-mower-unveiled-at-ces-has-tank-treads-and-mulches-leaves/#ftag=CADf328eec
Upgrade to Apple's rugged smartwatch for 2025 and get 10% off the regular price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/hit-your-new-year-goals-with-almost-80-off-the-apple-watch-ultra-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
The annual convention showcases concepts, new tech and monstrous sizes. I choose the handful of TVs that matter most. https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-tvs-of-ces-2025-among-so-many-new-screens-i-pick-four/#ftag=CADf328eec
I've already turned down plans and I don't regret it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/im-following-last-years-loud-budgeting-trend-to-hit-my-2025-money-goals/#ftag=CADf328eec
From Emmy and Golden Globe winners to addictive competition shows, check out one of these binge-worthy series on Netflix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-shows-netflix-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can turn one AC outlet into six different USB ports for less with this limited-time deal at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/charge-6-things-at-once-and-save-31-with-this-anker-prime-charger-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Watch thousands of hours of educational content with this limited-time deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/a-lifetime-of-streamed-documentaries-costs-just-160-but-times-running-out-on-this-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
A 20% discount means these Bluetooth buds with noise-canceling technology are down to $47. https://www.cnet.com/deals/blue-orange-or-dark-grey-choose-your-style-and-get-these-cmf-buds-pro-2-wireless-earbuds-at-a-new-low-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
More than a third of Americans went into debt this past holiday. Here's how to get out if you're one of them. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/need-a-financial-reset-for-2025-7-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-debt/#ftag=CADf328eec
Grab the upgraded version of the original Asus ROG Ally for $500 and get a free carrying case and a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-found-a-deal-that-knocks-150-off-the-asus-rog-ally-and-even-gets-you-a-free-case/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you want to feel refreshed and vitalized, check out these expert-approved foods to boost your energy. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/7-best-foods-to-boost-your-energy-according-to-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you have a qualifying condition, you might be able to use your pre-tax dollars to purchase an HSA- or FSA-eligible mattress to improve both your sleep and health. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/your-next-bed-may-be-hsa-or-fsa-eligible-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
ER alum Noah Wyle scrubs up for a different sort of hospital series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-pitt-when-to-watch-gritty-medical-drama-on-max/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep all of your keys together and find them more easily with this deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-funky-key-organizer-works-with-apples-find-my-and-its-20-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Smart glasses feel readier than they've ever been, but Android XR and Apple are going to have to be key pieces too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-smart-glasses-moment-is-here-but-theyre-still-missing-something-big/#ftag=CADf328eec
Add the surprisingly attractive Chefman Obliterator to your kitchen arsenal for just $80. https://www.cnet.com/deals/enjoy-healthy-soups-and-smoothies-in-2025-with-46-off-this-funky-looking-blender/#ftag=CADf328eec
The final season of comedy drama series Harlem arrives on Prime Video January 23.
Prime Video releases a new action-packed trailer for Reacher season 3, and I can't wait to see him face a 7-foot foe.
Companion is the newest horror movie by Warner Bros., but its trailer gives too much away.
JLab's new over-ears deliver ANC, wireless sharing and lots of features for typically low prices –and also confusing naming strategies.
With xMEMS dual drivers, sound personalization and ANC, the Creative Ace Aurvana Mimi sound good on paper.
Therabody joins forces with Garmin and Strava to offer improved recovery smarts.
European Samsung Galaxy S25 prices have leaked, and Qualcomm has confirmed that at least some of these phones will use Snapdragon chipsets.
Nearly 1% of Microsoft’s headcount is to be affected by latest job cuts.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-reveals-another-round-of-job-cuts
Google has added an experimental feature to the Discover feed, allowing you to listen to a recap of the day’s stories as a personalized mini-podcast.
DCU actor Frank Grillo teases Rick Flag Sr's role in James Gunn's Superman movie and Peacemaker season 2.
Mojang Studios has shared the details for Minecraft's first major update of 2025.
Acer joins the PC handheld market as Lenovo reveals a new Legion Go, but there’s only one PC gaming brand I’m looking for - and it still hasn’t shown its hand.
The Razer Kishi Android game controller drops to its best price ever.
Razer has unveiled its new AI-powered gaming assistant, Project Ava, designed to analyze gameplay in real time and offer tips to stop you being a n00b.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/razer-just-announced-its-own-ai-to-help-you-get-good-at-games
Later this year, Teams Rooms on Windows 10 will reach end of support. Most devices have already been upgrade to Teams Rooms on Windows 11 but there are systems that cannot be upgraded.
When gaming mice don’t fit your hand or fail to perform as well as you hope, there’s one possible solution to try: personalization!
Of course, different gaming mice support different levels of personalization. There’s the crazy kind we saw in the Swiftpoint Z2, which goes as far
Two major competitors in the race to replace cable bundles have suddenly become partners.
This week, Fubo and Disney announced that they will combine their respective live TV businesses. That means Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will become a single entity, of which Disney will be the majority owner.
Neither service is going away. While Fubo and Hulu are
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AMD’s world-beating 9800X3D chips destroyed the competition and promptly sold out. Why?
David McAfee, AMD’s corporate vice president and general manager of its Client Channel Business, and Frank Azor, the chief architect of gaming solutions and gaming marketing at AMD, sat down with reporters to give their answer:
If you’re buying a USB docking station, especially one with USB4, keep an eye out for an updated USB labeling scheme that will help you identify the USB technology being used.
In 2019, the names used by the USB Implementor Forum’s engineering teams to describe the various speeds of USB got leaked, and the backlash (
Ampere, a semiconductor designer leveraging Arm's technology, was valued at $8 billion during a proposed minority investment by Japan’s SoftBank in 2021
Crowdfunding for OneXPlayer's G1 is live, starting at $899.
The fresh hardware news continues to pour in from CES 2025
Five Minute Tech Time has created a Raspberry Pi 5 case that has a cool Matrix theme and falling text display effect.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-matrix-inspired-raspberry-pi-5-case-could-be-the-one
