Do you remember your first phone? The thought of mine brings a tear to my eye. It was a beautiful blue Nokia 3310 — and it was borderline indestructible. Best of all, the handset had the greatest mobile feature of all time: Snake. It also offered calls and SM
Airbnb is suing the City of New Orleans for requiring the company and short-term rental platforms ensure properties they market are in compliance with city laws.
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Winson Lau has always had contingency plans. But he wasn’t prepared for data centers.
Lau relies on water and electricity to operate his thriving export business in Malaysia’s Johor province, where he raises a kaleidoscope of tropical fish in rows of aquariums, including albino fish with red spots that can fetch up to $10,000 from collectors. His con
Google expands 'Circle to Search' to its iOS apps, enhancing visual search for iPhone users.
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Your microwaved food will taste a whole lot better with this simple hack. https://www.cnet.com/news/try-this-easy-trick-the-next-time-you-microwave-food-to-keep-it-from-drying-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
No text messages. No Google Maps. No security cam alerts. It was both delightful and intimidating. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/can-you-go-without-internet-for-a-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sanitizing your newborn's bottles is essential, but when's the best time to wean off of it? https://www.cnet.com/health/parenting/sterilizing-baby-bottles-is-a-waste-of-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
The US government could potentially enter a shutdown next month, the first one that would ever take place during tax filing season. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-the-government-shuts-down-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-your-tax-return/#ftag=CADf328eec
My fellow mattress experts and I visited the 3Z factory in Arizona and got a behind-the-scenes look at the secret foam-pouring process for beds. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/your-beds-materials-matter-i-got-an-exclusive-look-at-how-mattress-foams-are-made/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Toy Story maker's first-ever original series hits streaming this week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/win-or-lose-how-to-watch-the-pixar-original-series-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
A good night's sleep is different for everyone, and Sleep Number's smart technology lets you and your partner optimize each side for your own comfort. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/save-up-to-50-percent-on-a-personalized-smart-bed-from-sleep-number/#ftag=CADf328eec
BVB aim to get the job done as they host a Sporting side left shellshocked after last week's thrashing in Lisbon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-borussia-dortmund-vs-sporting-cp-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tariffs have become President Donald Trump's favored economic move, and now a major tech company has blamed them for an upcoming price hike. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-as-tech-prices-start-climbing-heres-what-theyll-mean-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you want to enjoy Hi-Res audio on the go, then this new music player from Shanling may be one to check out.
Samsung servers tease the arrival of a new foldable phone, and it's probably the Z Fold FE.
New iPhone 17 rumors: Samsung displays tipped for all models, along with a crazy design change for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
This new Secretlab gaming chair could be the perfect companion to Monster Hunter Wilds.
According to South Korea's data regulator, the two Chinese tech firms are "communicating." Here's what's at stake for users' privacy.
With artificial intelligence and machine learning rapidly transform industries, we’ve also seen the rise of a new age of “Shadow IT".
New integration allows users to create on-brand content in minutes, including email templates, social posts, and landing pages.
In a world where everything is increasingly connected, it’s critical for businesses to anticipate the incoming wave of new threats and develop surefire strategies to not only mitigate incidents but stop them in their tracks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/sounding-the-alarm-on-ai-powered-cybersecurity-threats-in-2025
Newspaper printing firm is now in its third week of recovering from the assault.
Netflix has announced its first English-language medical procedural series and a Spanish period drama that looks straight out of Bridgerton.
Amazon's new Eero 7 and Eero Pro 7 offer the Wi-Fi 7 standard and multi-gigabit support at an affordable price and still offer an easy-to-use, customizable experience.
iPhone 16e brings a new name, a new look and yes, Apple Intelligence
As announced by Italy's communication regulator AGCOM, the new measures are set to be added to the country's Piracy Shield. Here's all we know so far.
Apple is hosting a big launch event today, which we expect to play host to the launch of the iPhone SE 4. Might it be called the iPhone 16E instead? Follow along for the latest updates.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/iphone-se-4-apple-event-feb-2024
Microsoft Edge just got a big update that improves the speed of at least 14 UI elements by 40% on average. The speed boost is thanks to Microsoft's migration to WebUI 2.0.
To celebrate the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Secretlab has showcased a new Monster Hunter Wilds Arkveld Edition TITAN Evo gaming chair.
Civilization 7 isn't a perfect game, and, as expected, enthusiastic modders have begun releasing fixes for some of the game's biggest issues.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/best-civilization-7-mods
Confusion caused by a support document led many to believe Windows 11 dropped support for many older Intel chips, but that is not the case.
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According to The Wall Street Journal, Broadcom is said to be interested in Intel’s chip designs while TSMC may want to take over the company’s manufacturing capabilities. Although nothing is official, Int
If you’re tired of fighting for outlet space, then this 10-slot power strip may be just what you need. It’s an absolute powerhouse and it’s now just $20 on Amazon, which is a 44 percent discount from its $35 MSRP.
This power strip is sleek, so it’ll take up minimal
If you’re like me, a laptop is probably your main (or even only) computer. The convenience is unmatched and it can go with us anywhere. But time catches up with us all, and laptops are especially susceptible.
If you’re feeling the age of your laptop and wish you could inject more power and life into it so it lasts you a few more years, you might consider up
Last September, Mozilla announced that it would extend support for Firefox on older Windows operating systems until March of this year. Now, the company has
One of the most interesting parts of Asus’ pre-CES 2025 presentation was the latest version of its ROG XG Mobile, a little brick that’s supposed to enhance your laptop with discrete GPU muscle. The new 2025 model doesn’t just use a new graphics card, but is now fully non-proprietary with a Thunderbolt 5 connection. And according to a new post, you’ll be able to order
In the future, Microsoft suggests, you may be playing AI. No, not on the battlefield, but on games that actually use AI to simulate the entire game itself.
As a first step, Microsoft has developed an AI model, called WHAM, that “beta tests” games early in the development cycle using AI instead of human players.
Gamers know that realistic AI can tu
It’s hard not to fall in love with mini PCs when they’re so freakin’ powerful and so dang affordable. Here’s a shining example: this Beelink EQR6 is only $349 on Amazon, a 27 percent discount off its original $479. A fantastic value at full price, a real steal with
We’ve seen smart locks that you unlock with a keypad, a phone, or even facial recognition, but Eufy’s latest model—which is actually a video doorbell and a smart lock—serves up a relatively new way of opening your door by scanning your palm.
Available for pre-order next month (existing Eufy users can place a pre-order now), the
Humane has not clarified refunds for purchases made during the last 90 days.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti replaces the prior-generation RTX 4070 Ti and the 4070 Ti Super in the high-end segment. It offers solid performance improvements over the former but only modest gains over the Super. Thankfully, it's also $50 cheaper.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-review-asus
Nvidia's new RTX 5070 Ti GPU is the latest graphics card to launch. Check our handy lists for all the RTX 5070 Ti models and retailer links.
Bicapitate has created a custom Raspberry Pi-powered 3D-printed map of Manhattan that displays the location of subway trains in real time using LEDs and optical fiber.
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D have been tested on Geekbench 6.
Chinese game publisher NetEase has laid off Marvel Rivals development team members including the game director, Kotaku reported. Some of those let go expressed surprise and dismay at the move considering t
It's honestly difficult to remember the simpler days of video card shopping, before crypto fanatics, supply chain issues and pandemic demand pushed GPUs far beyond rising manufacturer prices. Ideally, I'd like to tell you that NVIDIA's $549 RTX 5070 and $749 RTX 5070 Ti are more reasonable alternatives to the $2,000 RTX 5090 and $1,000 5080. But card
Despite the obvious benefits of electric cars, Toyota spent the last decade insisting hydrogen would win out in the end. But, as the company announces its third generation fuel cell system, you can tell it’s finally ready to tacit
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As a kid of the 1970s, I was fascinated by a short-lived art movement known as photorealism. The painters who practiced it created works that weren’t merely realistic. They were borderline indistinguishable from photographs—an extraordinary feat to pull off with oil on canvas. If the genre hadn’t involved so much painstaking effort, it might have gained more momentum.
Thanks to genera
Ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in Pompei on eruption day? How about how it would have felt to be a passenger on the Titanic? Now you don’t need to. A new TikTok trend lets you travel back in time via artificial intelligence and experience the POV of someone living though that time period.
From waking up as a caveman in 40 B.C. to
Learn how to effectively manage multiple WordPress websites. Create a scalable plan to maintain and secure your sites for long-term success.
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Facebook now deletes live videos after 30 days, offering tools to download or transfer content before removal.
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Unpack the role of AI Overviews in SEO. Get essential data on their triggers, traffic impact, and how to rank in these dynamic search results.
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I know, super niche, but it could be any loop, really. The challenge is having multiple tooltips on the same page that make use of the Popover API for toggling goodness and CSS Anchor Positioning for attaching a tooltip to its respective anchor element.
Working With Multiple CSS Anchors and Popovers Inside the WordPress Loop originally published on
RGG's Like A Dragon spinoff series continues with swashbuckling seaborne action that makes for a light but jaunty adventure. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pirate-yakuza-in-hawaii-review-a-yo-ho-home-run-for-swarthy-adventurers/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eufy's FamiLock S3 Max is the earliest arriving model in a line of video smart locks that shine eyes on the outside. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/eufys-new-video-smart-lock-reads-your-palm-and-much-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Installing a heat pump can be an effective way of heating and cooling your home, but there are a few factors to consider to determine whether this heating system is right for you. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/should-you-get-a-heat-pump-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
There are some minor areas this gaming desktop could have improved, but overall, it's a comely beast ready for serious gaming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/lenovo-legion-tower-7i-gen-8-review-maxing-out-on-performance-and-value/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google Meet looks to get better at suggestions, also adds short history for live captions.
We still don't know exactly when GTA 6 will make its way to console, but there are already discussions of its PC launch - and it could come sooner rather than later.
Worried about how you’ll transfer all your files and settings from your existing PC to a new one? Windows 11 might soon help with a handy ‘Migration’ app.
Here's what we know about the Black Ops 6 Season two Reloaded release time, including a look at the new skins and maps that are set to be added.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/black-ops-6-season-2-reloaded-release-time
Avowed pop-up gives you the chance to win free Xbox hardware, but it's not going to be around for long.
A ‘very straightforward’ default rise of 10% will come in March 2025, Acer CEO confirms.
The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack lets you learn new skills and set up your own little shop.
Google Wallet loyalty card upgrades are here promising offers and coupons – here’s what we know.
The FamiLock opens your door with a wave of your hand, and it supports Matter too.
Earth Preta has developed an attack vector to sidestep antivirus software and deploy malware.
The film Purple Rain will be re-released with better visuals and audio for a one-night-only event at Dolby Cinemas across the United States and the United Kingdom.
Two years after Sony released some of the best budget earbuds on the market, the electronics manufacturer looks set to do it again.
The Brooklyn-based company’s latest flagship headphones look the part, and they should sound even better.
An Insight Partners employee reportedly fell for a "sophisticated" phishing attack.
Pocket Toons uses AI to make poor comics.
Apple TV+'s violent Philadelphia-set show has snagged the legendary Hollywood helmer and will start airing in March.
After weeks of delay, AMD is ready to reveal its RDNA 4 graphics cards on February 28. Will it be a success? Here are 5 reasons why it might fall flat.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/5-ways-amd-bungle-rdna-4-launch
I got both the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i and ASUS Zenbook A14 in for review, and decided to share my first impressions of these two exciting Windows laptops.
Can you ever have enough ports on your laptop? Well, if you’re like most of us and you need a few more, this Anker 5-in-1 hub is only $18.84 at Amazon right now. Usually, this Anker hub sells for $35, so getting one for less than $19 is an absolute deal.
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It takes 19 months to build a fab in Taiwan, 34 months to construct a fab in Europe, and 38 months to establish a fab in the U.S.
The Asus TUF Gaming 850W Gold power supply offers a strong mix of durability, efficiency, and modern features, focusing its marketing on military-grade components and reliable performance for demanding gaming or professional setups.
Want to get Intel's product business? You will have to deal with AMD due to a wide patent cross-licensing agreement.
Trump announced a 25% tariff on semiconductor chips to boost U.S. production, but provided no timeline for implementation.
Jim Keller would be sad if Intel gets split and its divisions will be run by different companies.
Eduard Kuric discusses the significance and role of context in the creation of relevant follow-up questions for unmoderated usability testing, how an AI tasked with interactive follow-up should be validated for its capability to incorporate such context, and what the potential — along with the risks — of AI interaction in usability testing. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/human-centered-design-ai-assisted-usability-testing/
