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In the first weeks of Donald Trump’s second term in office, Elon Musk has been busy seizing control of instruments of government power, causing many to wonder who is really in charge. “Elon Musk is President,” The Atlantic’s Jonathan Lemire declared. “There has never been a

The website of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, whose chatbot became the most downloaded app in the United States, has computer code that could send some user login information to a Chinese state-owned telecommunications company that h

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Fyzici si půjčili kvantový annealer společnosti D-Wave Quantum a s jeho pomocí simulovali chování bublin fázových přechodů při zhroucení falešného vakua, k němuž, pokud čtete tento text, reálně ještě nedošlo. Pokud se falešné vakuum naší reality jednou zhroutí, alespoň budeme mít představu, co se bude dít. http://www.osel.cz/13894-kvantovy-stroj-simuluje-zhrouceni-falesneho-vakua.html

The steps for how I took the Baseline Status web component and made it into a WordPress block that can be used on any page of post.
Baseline Status in a WordPress Block originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Eggs can stay fresh longer than you may think. Make sure you aren’t tossing yours too early. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wondering-how-long-eggs-really-last-in-the-fridge-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

A recent study found the brain has significantly higher levels of microplastics than other organs. Here is what you should know. https://www.cnet.com/health/the-sneaky-microplastics-in-your-kitchen-could-impact-your-brain-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Potentially massive delivery disruptions were expected when the suspension was announced but mail service is now back to normal. https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/usps-and-shipments-from-china-whats-actually-going-on-with-your-packages/#ftag=CADf328eec

I switched out my Casper Select mattress for the Helix Midnight Luxe and my body thanked me. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/helix-midnight-luxe-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Tariffs and labor data could spark volatility in the mortgage market this week. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-predictions-for-week-of-feb-3-9-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

ExpressVPN survey unveils a striking divide between employers' and employees' attitudes to remote work monitoring. Here's all you need to know.

Government workers in India and Australia have been asked to avoid AI chatbots.

Hulu has ordered a pilot episode for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, and although I'm worried that it could flop, I can't wait to see Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers again.

Capcom has revealed the PS5 Pro enhancement details for Monster Hunter Wilds.

The trailer for the seventh installment in Universal Pictures' Jurassic film series has stomped its way online.

We now have an official time for the April 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and it's probably exactly what you expected.

LinkedIn is making it easier for users to engage with videos, and easier for creators to see the results.

Two flaws affecting multiple products were addressed with a new firmware version.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/netgear-urges-users-to-patch-major-router-security-issues-now

Martin Hosken at VMware explains why true innovation extends beyond mere access to cutting-edge technologies.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/sovereign-cloud-redefining-the-future-of-secure-digital-innovation

Simon Jefferies, Director of Technology, Sharp UK, explains how businesses can tackle deepfakes at work.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/tackling-the-threat-of-deepfakes-in-the-workplace

The race is finally on between AMD and Nvidia, with the Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs set for launch in early March.

How do adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks work exactly, and why is it important for organizations to take note of this threat?
https://www.techradar.com/pro/getting-to-grips-with-adversary-in-the-middle-threats

Someone's been abusing GitHub's Go Module Mirror service, allowing the attack to persist.

And we don't recommend waiting
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/grabbing-a-switch-2-on-release-day-will-be-easier-than-you-expect

Revealed in an earnings call, AMD's gaming branch is losing money fast. That should change when it launches new RDNA 4 GPUs, now confirmed for "early March."
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-rdna-4-early-march-confirmed

Microsoft will hold its developer-focused Build conference from May 19 to May 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are central components of a PC. In order to maintain the performance of the system and to be able to run current application

MicroSD cards are so useful for expanding storage on your phone, security camera, dashcam, drone, Nintendo Switch, etc. If you need more storage space, today’s your lucky day — because the 1TB Samsung EVO Select is now $70 on Amazon, its all-time best price.

We love great laptops, but we don’t love how much they can cost. That’s why days like this are worth highlighting! Right now, you can get this powerful Acer Nitro V 15 gaming

A data breach counter feels too grim to start, given how last year went—but you can add another tally mark for 2025. On Monday, GrubHub disclosed its discovery of unauthorized access to customer contact information and payment info.
Described as “recently identified” in

PC gamers are getting pretty darn antsy for new desktop GPUs. Nvidia’s newest cards sold out pretty much instantly worldwide despite astronomical prices, and AMD failing to show off its new Radeon designs at CES 2025 last month was seen as a snub. But it lo

You don’t realize it until you’ve tried it, but it’s just so convenient to be able to check who’s outside your door — or be alerted when things happen outside — from the comfort of your couch or bed. For that, you need a capable video doorbell.
It’s not just a passing fad. It’s a matter of comfort and security. So if you don’t have one alr

Bitwarden is a beloved password manager for good reason—it’s feature-rich and its paid subscriptions cost bare pennies ($10/yr). The service is also proactive about continually strengthening security for its users.
Here’s the latest security update for cloud-hosted personal accounts: Starting in February, if you don’t have

Most everyone thinks of routers as set-and-forget devices. But you should ditch that habit right about now, especially if you own a Netgear Nighthawk router or Wi-Fi 6 access point. Fixes for two critical vulnerabilities just got issued and they shoul

AMD CEO Lisa Su promises to bring high-quality 4K gaming to the masses, with the RX 9070 series, launching in early March.

The Hyper7 R4 is a macro lover’s dream, but its unique layout poses challenges.

VMoore Threads deploys DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-7B distilled model on its MTT S80 and MTT S4000 graphics cards, confirms that the GPUs can run CUDA code.

Tominator2000 has created Raspberry Pi Pico-powered controllers that can be used to emulate the Spacewar! combat game originally designed back in 1962.

A leaker claims Nvidia's RTX 5060-class GPUs will use the same power connectors as the 4060-class GPUs, despite requiring 100 watts more in the PSU department. Grains of salt sprinkled liberally, as the 4060 Ti Founders Edition used a 16-pin connector.

Mark your calendars for March 17, 2025 because SymfonyDay Chicago 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event! This full-day conference is dedicated to celebrating the amazing contributions of Ryan Weaver to Symfony, JavaScript, UX, and open-source… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonyday-chicago-2025-the-full-schedule-is-live?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference will take place in Seattle and run from May 19 to May 22, the company announced on X. There are no details on what will be announced, but you can be fairly sure it'll match or beat Build 2024 in terms of AI-related products and services.
Artificial intelligence played a large part in last year's conference, featuring in areas ranging from


Uber app users in Austin can now get on an “interest list” for a chance to match with Waymo autonomous cabs, according to The New York Times. The rides aren’t available yet, but they’re coming to a 37 square miles area of the city in "early 2025" according to Bloomberg.

Smart rings have been a niche inside a niche in the wearables world for more than a decade. But in the last few years, they’ve enjoyed a renaissance as more attention and hype brought bigger names to the category. Finnish company Oura has been around longer than most and is now the class leader despite fierce competition. At the end of last year, Oura

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Earlier this week, a doctor friend told me about a frustrating new obstacle he’s facing at work. In normal times, he’s relied on websites operated by the U.S. federal government for practical information on everything from vaccine side effects to advice for families traveling to exotic areas. But the Trump administration’s move to strip sites of material relating to “gender ideology” and

Amid all the Super Bowl hype, professional football teams are noticeably absent from the Twitter-like platform. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/why-you-wont-see-the-nfl-on-bluesky-during-the-super-bowl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Convert distance, currency and more in Calculator without Wi-Fi or using another app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-perform-conversions-on-your-iphones-overhauled-calculator-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Opting to e-file your taxes and set up direct deposit can expedite your tax refund. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/trim-weeks-off-your-tax-refund-wait-time-by-filing-electronically/#ftag=CADf328eec

More riders will have the chance to book a driverless vehicle, right from the Uber app. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/uber-opens-up-its-waymo-robotaxi-interest-list-in-austin/#ftag=CADf328eec

To boost your hair health, these are the foods you should focus on eating. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/vitamins-long-healthy-hair/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't let freezing temperature warnings from home gadgets worry you: Here's when you need to take action. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/what-to-do-when-a-smart-device-sends-a-low-temperature-alert/#ftag=CADf328eec

Buying a new router is no easy task. Whether this is your first time buying one yourself or you're looking for an upgrade, here's everything you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/baffled-by-the-latest-router-technology-everything-you-need-to-know-about-wifi-and-your-router/#ftag=CADf328eec

Schedule your gathering and invite friends -- with a little help from AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-apples-new-invites-app-to-plan-your-super-bowl-party/#ftag=CADf328eec

A few simple tweaks can improve your Wi-Fi signal and prepare you for the big game. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-boost-your-wi-fi-for-the-super-bowl/#ftag=CADf328eec

Knowing this number will offer you more insight into your health. https://www.cnet.com/health/whats-the-difference-between-bmi-and-body-composition/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung calls this phone Ultra because everything is supposed to be ultra. But the regular S25 and S25 Plus have a lot of its best specs and features and cost much less. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-ultra-review-greatest-phone-screen-ever-and-lets-not-talk-about-the-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Have you been wanting to explore the popular AI text-to-image generator? Here's everything you should know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-midjourney-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ai-image-generator/#ftag=CADf328eec

EA confirms a new Battlefield game will be here by April 2026 and is currently looking for playtesters.

Samsung is charging a high price for replacement S Pens, and oddly it seems to have included unneeded components.

O2 Virgin Media's AI grandma is successfully wasting the time of many scam artists.

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-6-february-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-6-february-2025

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-6-february-2025

A new rumor suggests the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will come equipped with one of the most powerful camera systems ever fitted to a smartphone, which could give some of our favorite camera phones a serious run for their money.

Chinese antitrust regulators have launched probes into Google, Nvidia and Intel could be next.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-nvidia-and-intel-could-all-see-new-china-antitrust-cases

Capcom has revealed new details about Monster Hunter Wilds and its two upcoming open beta weekends.

Scribble October 9 in your diary, as Ferrari's first ever EV will be unveiled to the world.

Get ready for the thinnest foldable yet, though we're not yet sure where in the world it's going to be sold.

Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic is considering a sale of its TV business, only a year after it re-entered the US market.

Google is making some Gemini Live notifications look like phone calls.

Israeli spyware company Paragon says the US government is a customer, shortly after it was called out by WhatsApp for targeting journalists.

Move follows US introduction of tariffs on Chinese imports and removal of long-standing duty-exemption rule.

Despite doubling its AI investment, Alphabet's stock takes a hit as DeepSeek's success proves money efficiency is as important as model efficiency.







Deep Research holds a significant lead ahead of ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek's R1 V3-powered model in the world's hardest AI exam, with a 26.6% accuracy score.

Salesforce is reportedly set to lay off up to 1,000 employees from its workforce. However, it is recruiting in its market division to bolster AI product sales.

A new PC Benchmark program has been released by Capcom for players to see if their PC systems can handle running Monster Hunter Wilds. Here's where you can download it.

Saying you use Arch Linux became a meme, but it'll soon apply to Windows 11 users too, thanks to WSL 2.

Google just lost three more AI experts to Microsoft. The former DeepMind employees will help found a new AI office in Zurich, Switzerland and focus on audio and vision capabilities.

AMD's datacenter business unit reports record sales, leaves Intel behind.

Adafruit released a blog post detailing plans to create a new PCB called Fruit Jam inspired by the Raspberry Pi Pico Ichigo Jam upgrade.

Sonos will start selling a streaming box in the "coming months," according to The Verge. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the company was working on a streaming device codenamed "Pinewood" back in

In recent years, the push to ban smartphones in schools has picked up, with advocates citing everything from improving focus to creating a safe environment. Now, a new study out of the UK investigates the effectiveness of

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