Emergencies happen, unfortunately, and having a backup power supply can make a huge difference to you and your family. Here's how to choose the right one. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-choose-the-right-whole-home-generator/#ftag=CADf328eec
Donald Trump has made tariffs on foreign imports the core of his second-term economic agenda. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-they-are-and-how-they-will-impact-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec
The other half of the Fantastic Four will be coming to the hero shooter soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-thing-and-human-torch-come-to-marvel-rivals-on-february-21/#ftag=CADf328eec
After DNS services, Canal+ is pushing for VPN blocking to halt online piracy. Experts, however, warn that undermining people's internet freedom and privacy isn't the solution.
Team Asobi has released a free content update for Astro Bot that will add five new levels to the game starting today.
Tim Cook just teased an Apple Launch for February 19.
A bypass for a previous fix was recently discovered in Nvidia Container Toolkit and Nvidia GPU Operator.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/nvidia-systems-could-be-facing-another-worrying-security-flaw
The Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition may have been leaked.
Prime Video has released a new and improved app for Apple TV devices – here are the 6 key differences to expect.
Waze's new smart, one-click button makes navigating to regular destinations faster.
While there's some time before The Last of Us season 2 arrives in April, HBO has seemingly confirmed the show's third and fourth seasons. Here's what we know about the future of one of the best Max shows.
More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.
WWE 2K25 will be released soon and preorders for the game have gone live. Here is our guide on how to WWE 2k25 and see which version is right for you.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wwe-2k25-preorder-bonuses-where-to-buy
NEOWIZ has just announced Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC expansion for its critically acclaimed Soulslike action-RPG, Lies of P, and it will be released during the Summer of 2025.
2K has unveiled a new WWE 2k25 gameplay trailer and press release deep dive into its Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 exclusive, The Island mode.
Obsidian's Avowed supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 override technology at launch, and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting support next week.
Avowed, Obsidian’s highly anticipated fantasy RPG, officially launches on February 18, but fans can jump into Early Access today by purchasing the Premium Edition for a discount at CDKeys.
Intel has struggled to find its footing in a silicon landscape dominated by NVIDIA, but the Trump administration's "America first" approach might have thrown the chip maker a big lifeline.
The new Outlook is being forced onto Windows 10 PCs through the latest security update.
When playing Avowed, keep your pre-completion save files before hitting the endgame in case of future DLC or expansions.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-psa-keep-pre-completion-save-files-dlc-expansions
Playing a spellcaster in Avowed? You'll need Essence and lot's of it, here's our tips and tricks to managing this mana-like resource.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-tips-and-tricks-to-manage-your-essence
After finding the Meteorite in Avowed, you have the choice of giving it to two people, but who should you give it to?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-memory-of-the-deep-meteorite-guide
Avowed has a bunch of decisions for you to make, and you'll have to choose whether or not to free Ilora from the prison.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-guide-should-you-free-ilora
Avowed runs pretty well on ROG Ally as long as you're playing at the right settings. But you won't want to play on Steam Deck.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-gaming-handheld-guide
This Avowed treasure map guide covers everything you need to know to solve the treasure maps in Avowed, including where to find them, how to find the locations they point to, and what rewards you'll get.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-treasure-maps-guide
Here's a list of the most important things every player should know before traveling the Living Lands.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-7-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-playing
You'll encounter a mysterious voice in Avowed that wants to make a deal, but should you accept it?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-guide-should-you-make-deal-mysterious-voice
Avowed is breaking new ground with cross-save functionality across Xbox and Steam, letting you seamlessly continue your journey no matter where you play.
Here's how to swap to your favorite viewpoint on the fly.
What happens when you let Lödwyn destroy the ruins in Avowed? Should you let Ryngrim cut off the Adra instead?
The Eothian Oracle, Sargamis, wants you to put the Splinter of Eothas relic into his statue. Here's what happens if you do that.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-dawntreader-relic-oracle-guide
The Living Lands are brimming with discoveries and memories of past lives. Here's where you can pick up all the Ancient Memories in Avowed.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-all-ancient-memory-locations
Here are all the known bugs and glitches that we've identified, along with some potential fixes.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-known-bugs-and-glitches
When will you be able to buy a new Nvidia graphics card? Hell if I know, the retailers seem to be pretty clueless themselves. But if you’re asking when, specifically, you might get a chance to get your hands on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? The answer is “n
People are excited for AMD’s newest graphics cards, if only because they’re desperate for an alternative to Nvidia’s ever-increasing prices. But the Radeon range was snubbed in AMD’s CES 2025 keynote and only got a brief preview at the show, even though
This absolutely insane Alienware gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate is down to its very best price now: $650 on Amazon. That’s a sizable 28 percent discount from its $900 MSRP.
Listen, there are some great OLED monitors out there, but this Alienware OLED model i
Never fear the dreaded low-battery beep. This itsy bitsy Anker Nano power bank will keep your phone charged anywhere you go, and right now you can snag it for only $18.98 on Amazon. That’s a solid 37 percent discount off its $30 MSRP. (Clip the on-page coupon!)
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eBay is running some killer deals right now with unbeatable prices on refurbished laptops, like this Chromebook for just over a hundred bucks. But if you prefer Windows, you can get an equally amazing deal from Acer, whose official eBay account is sellin
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The gaming/tech review site Dark Side of Gaming looked at its test rig RTX 4090 and 12VHPWR cable. Despite not removing the cable from the RTX 4090 over two years of use, the connector has become melted and exposed.
Learn how to extrude text and use simple text prompts to create detailed 3D models.
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It seems Apple is ready to show off something new. In a tweet on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook told Apple aficionados to "get ready to meet the newest member of the family." What that product is remains a slight mystery, though we won't have to wait too long to find out what Apple
Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET, and that's unusually early in the year for the company, which typically has its launches in the fall like the rest of its peers. However, considering the last time Amazon had a "devices and services" showcase was
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A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living around billionaire Elon Musk’s company decide whether to formally create a new city called
The German antitrust authority has charged Apple with abusing its market power through its app tracking tool and giving i
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APIs have steadily become the backbone of AI systems, connecting data and tools seamlessly. Discover how they can drive scalable and secure training for AI models and intelligence automation. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/13/how-to-harness-apis-and-ai-for-intelligent-automation/
Pokus o orientaci ve spletitém pojmosloví a dějinách teologických oborů. Aby nás Pánbůh při zdravém rozumu uchovati ráčil! http://www.osel.cz/13908-uskali-teologie-pohanske-i-krestanske.html
Slovutný kosmologický princip praví, že náš vesmír je homogenní a izotropní, čili, jednoduše řečeno, všude stejný. V posledních letech ale kosmologický princip dostává zabrat a objevuje se možnost, že by vesmír mohl být anizotropní. Podle nově navrženého postupu bychom to mohli zjistit analýzou slabého gravitačního čočkování. http://www.osel.cz/13909-je-vesmir-ve-vsech-smerech-stejny-odpoved-hledaji-slabe-gravitacni-cocky.html
Obsidian Entertainment's latest RPG is coming up just a bit short of its lofty ambitions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/avowed-review-a-wondrous-adventure-thats-missing-just-a-little-magic/#ftag=CADf328eec
Save your money on expensive Hallmark cards, and instead make a personalized card using artificial intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-create-a-valentines-day-card-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
These simple tricks are all you need to boost energy efficiency and lower your energy bill without diving into costly home upgrades. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-are-the-simplest-and-easiest-ways-you-can-save-energy-costs-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
Renée Zellweger returns to the role that earned her an Oscar nomination for more lessons in love and life. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boy-is-now-streaming-heres-how-to-watch-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Dating Around is a charming, stylish substitute. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/love-is-blind-not-for-you-check-out-this-netflixs-best-little-known-dating-show/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Netflix just delivered a new season of one of my favorite shows of the past year, but chances are you've never heard of it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youre-probably-not-watching-this-hilarious-show-in-netflixs-top-10/#ftag=CADf328eec
New Stellar Blade crossover DLC will let you dress Eve in a skintight pink jumpsuit.
The infamous Chinese crooks stike again, and this time, they're attacking via Cisco gear.
The YouTube TV app is set to get some key changes, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan laying out the platform’s plans for 2025.
Lies of P: Overture is a prequel expansion to the main game and it's coming this summer.
Here's the Monster Hunter Wilds Roadmap, detailing the planned post-launch DLC announced so far. Over time, more of these updates will be announced.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-roadmap
Nikon has launched Z-mount versions of the RED Komodo and V-Raptor cinema cameras, and dished out permanent price drops of the Komodo.
As AI continues to develop, how can businesses best balance innovation with effective risk management.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/looking-before-we-leap-why-security-is-essential-to-agentic-ai-success
Remember the Nvidia RTX 4090 cable-melting crisis? Claims that it’s back for the RTX 5090 might just be a load of hot air.
Lazarus is back to targeting Web3 devs and stealing crypto, this time with "undetectable" malware.
Amazon MGM Studios has finally announced that The Rings of Power season 3 is in development.
Garmin has unveiled support for rucking on its new tactix 8, but what is it, and will support come for more devices?
Revolutionizing business, driving ambient intelligence, addressing sustainability concerns—What’s next for 6G?
https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-is-6g-and-what-does-it-mean-for-businesses
Windows 11 gets new icon in the taskbar for AI camera effects – but will anyone use it?
OnePlus has confirmed in a community post that it won't be releasing the OnePlus Open 2, or indeed any foldable devices, in 2025.
Nvidia’s RTX 5070 GPU has been pushed back to early March as predicted – and now, with that confirmed, we can speculate as to why.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has its release date confirmed with a new trailer in February's PlayStation State of Play presentation.
As if the encryptor wasn't enough, victims are now getting their cloud instances abused in cryptomining, too.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cybercrime-gang-targets-victims-with-triple-threat-attacks
Saros is the next third-person action game from Returnal developer Housemarque.
Avowed is the latest fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, and it's a gorgeous adventure through Eora that makes exploration, combat, and more just plain fun.
New EU regulations mean CPU (and all other PC hardware) will need to shrink its packaging and make sure it's sustainable.
NVIDIA's RTX 4080 Laptop GPU remains one of the best pieces of hardware for gamers, and laptops housing the card are being cleared out. You can save $500 for a limited time on one of the best 18-inch gaming laptops out there.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/alienware-m18-r2-rtx-4080-sale
OpenAI wants to work with China, according to CEO Sam Altman. That would mark a massive shift by the company, which does not support access to APIs in China at the moment.
These days, you can get pretty powerful computers for cheap. They’re called mini PCs and they’re a great option when you want daily driver performance without needing a full-blown gaming rig.
Right now, this Beelink SER8 mini PC is only $479 on Amazon, the best pric
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman wrote a social media post with an update on the roadmap for ChatGPT. In it, he explained that they’ve halted the launch of its upcoming o3 reasoning model to instead focus more on a streamlined yet monolithic version of GPT-5.
YouTube TV users may soon need to get their fix of Tracker, Matlock, Elsbeth, and other CBS shows elsewhere thanks to yet another carriage dispute.
Subscribers to YouTube TV just got a warning that CBS, CBS Sports Network, Comedy Central, MTV, and other Paramount-owned stations will go dark after February 13—today—if the two sides fail to strike a
Unless you review gaming headsets for a living, it can be tricky to tell the best-sounding ones from those that are just okay. That’s especially the case with gaming headsets in the midrange-to-premium tier, which generally all have high setpoints for audio fidelity.
Naturally, you want the best-sounding headset there is for your money, not the second best,
A few days ago, Microsoft manifested something that had been a long time coming: forced installation of the new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs by way of the February 2025 mandatory update. This is the next step in Microsoft’s push to make the new O
One of the appeals of a centralized platform like the App Store, Google Play Store, or Steam is that you can generally rely upon the maintainer to keep harmful stuff out so you can download software with confidence. At least, that’s the idea. But every once in a while it doesn’t work out — like when a free-to-play game gets through Steam’s various safeguards and deli
Specs of AMD's upcoming RX 9070 XT have allegedly been pictured in GPU-Z, revealing 4,096 shaders, 16GB of 20 Gbps memory, and PCIe 5.0 support.