Hollywood has been turning to video games for source material quite a bit in recent years. And while their success rate has been improving (
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DeepSeek is a new open-source AI model developed in China that claims to be cheaper and more potent than large language models based in the US, such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. https://www.cnet.com/videos/what-is-deepseek-ai-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-new-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 600 for Jan. 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-31-600/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,322 for Jan. 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-31-1322/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 31 Strands puzzle, No. 334. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-31-334/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 130 for Jan. 31 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-31-130/#ftag=CADf328eec
One of the best Spider-Man outfits in gaming is out if you have the money for it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/spider-man-2-ps5-skin-now-available-on-marvel-rivals/#ftag=CADf328eec
Seagate STKP28000400 28TB HDD combines massive storage capacity with USB-A and USB-C connectivity.
Nvidia's RTX 5000 series could see some competition as a Linux leak may have revealed three new Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs.
In one of his first major acts since taking over as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has directed the agency to open an investigation into NPR and PBS. Carr informed informed both organizations of the probe in a letter in a letter that was first
The Video Game History Foundation has unveiled its digital library, a massive undertaking that makes the organization's own materials as well as some private collections available for anyone to read. This project was first
Netflix's next Tudum fan event will take place on May 31 in Los Angeles. For the first time, the company will stream the event live on its own platform. Past iterations have been livestreamed on YouTube, Twitch and Netflix's social channels.
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The Army helicopter and regional American Airlines jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate around the world on a daily basis.
There were 60 passengers and four crew members on the jet, a Bombardier CRJ700, officials said. Three service members were on a training flight on the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. None are believed to have survived the Wednesday night collision, which caused both aircraft to plunge into the frigid Potomac River.
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In early 2024, Ryan Broderick, a surgeon at UC San Diego Health, was commiserating with some colleagues about the profusion of screens in today’s operating rooms. Though the displays provided essential guidance for minimally invasive operations in progress, they also added complexity.
“We were looking around the operating room,” he remembers. “We have a lot of monitors, a lot of clutter. We were like, ‘There’s got to be a better way to do this.’”
It wasn’t just about tidin
MrBeast’s fast-cutting, non-stop dramatics are already quick enough. Now, some users can watch his videos (and more) at 4x speed.
YouTube is continuing their push for pace. In a new experiment, Premium users will be able to quadruple the speed of their videos. That’s up from YouTube’s previous ceiling of double speed. Meanwhile, TikTok users can up the tempo with a simple push-and-hold. And on Spotify, which is pushin
Google launches AI-powered "Ask For Me" to make business calls, starting with auto repairs and nail salons.
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DeepSeek makes users liable for travel and litigation expenses if they violate its terms and the violation leads to legal action.
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Can you neuter the AI on a Google phone? We gave it a try so you'll know how. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-to-turn-off-the-ai-on-my-pixel-9-it-wasnt-easy/#ftag=CADf328eec
You'll need to square up with the IRS every quarter to avoid penalties. Here's how to pay. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-you-have-a-side-hustle-prepare-now-for-estimated-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec
For better battery life, try switching off the sleek animations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-3-ios-settings-can-drain-your-iphone-battery/#ftag=CADf328eec
New guidance from the US Copyright Office says AI images and the prompts used to create them are not copyrightable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-edited-images-and-movies-could-still-be-copyrighted-us-agency-advises/#ftag=CADf328eec
The last time Amazon increased the price of these plans was in 2023. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazon-music-unlimited-price-hike-heres-how-much-plans-now-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec
The breakdown of the numbers might surprise you. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/we-did-the-math-how-much-more-expensive-is-grocery-shopping-with-instacart-really/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can use this feature to open your camera and perform other useful tasks. It works even if you keep your iPhone in a case. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/theres-a-useful-button-hidden-on-the-back-of-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Yet another hit Xbox franchise crosses the console divide. The racing game will soon be available on PlayStation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/formerly-xbox-and-pc-exclusive-forza-horizon-5-is-heading-to-ps5-this-spring/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eligible Apple Watch owners have until April 10, 2025, to apply for a payout. https://www.cnet.com/tech/apple-reaches-20m-settlement-in-watch-battery-lawsuit-heres-who-qualifies/#ftag=CADf328eec
Lazarus hopes devs would pick up the wrong version by mistake.
Pick up the iPad 10 for $299 in time for Valentine's Day.
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner claims despite DeepSeek's recent success in AI, it's not leading the pack. However, if President Trump revokes the NVIDIA AI chip exportation ban, it would be a huge win for China.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is finally coming out soon, and preorders are live. Here's where you can get a copy, as well as all the benefits each edition gives you.
Microsoft is taking an aggressive step towards lowering the price of top-tier AI reasoning, placing what appears to be unlimited access to OpenAI’s o1 model directly within Copilot’s new “Think Deeper” feature.
What’s important here is the word “free”: OpenAI released the o1 model in December, and company chief executive Sam Altman promised that it would be
Microsoft has taken the hot new AI model, DeepSeek, and made it available for Copilot+ PCs — and on the NPU, no less.
If it seems like every other week something important is happening in the AI space — well, that’s not too far from the truth. And while it’s sometimes difficult to tell which developments are the most significant, the recent release of Chine
If you don’t have a security camera yet, what are you waiting for? They’re so affordable and easy to set up these days, there’s no reason not to get one — especially when you have options like the Eufy SoloCam S220.
This solar-powered security camera is great for outdoor home surveillance, and right now
Seagate says it had nothing to do with used hard drives fraudulently sold as new ones, and recommends resellers to only buy from certified Seagate partners.
ASRock's Creator Radeon RX 7900XTX is available at a small discount.
Many of us in the northern hemisphere are contending with the harsh realities of winter and while the weather outside is often awful, at least we can try to be more comfortable when we're home. A smart thermostat can prove useful on that front as it can optimize the conditions in your home, whether you're there or away. The
Meta’s Threads app is getting some new Instagram-like features. According to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, Threads is adding a dedicated media tab which highlights users’ posts with photos and video, as well as photo tagging abilities.
According to Mosseri, the media
UPS is continuing to withdraw from its business relationship with Amazon. By the second half of 2026, UPS said it will cut its shipping volumes for Amazon by more than 50 percent under the companies' revised arran
This year’s Summer Game Fest livestream is set for June 6 at 5PM ET. The two-hour event will be held at the YouTube theater in Los Angeles. The organizers say gamers should expect “world premieres, special guests and a look at what's next.” Event steward
Just days after announcing a version of ChatGPT designed for US government use, OpenAI is further entangling itself with the federal government. The company announced Thursday it would provide approximately 15,000 sci
Forza Horizon 5 and its predecessors have long been exclusive for Xbox and PC. However, the latest installment of the driving game, which takes place in a beautifully rendered depiction of Mexico, will cross over to the PlayStation nation later this year. The exact date has not been announced yet. When it does become available, the PS5 will have cross-play support, which was already
Hey HN, weʼre Shahryar and Dale, the co-founders of Karsa (https://gokarsa.com). Karsa makes it easy for anyone in emerging markets to buy and save in stablecoins to protect against currency instability and inflation. Here’s a quick demo: #t=11" rel="nofollow">
Over a billion people live in countries with severe inflation and are unable to protect their
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Hi HN! Ever wish you could just point your AI assistant at your terminal and say 'what's wrong with this output?' That's why I built iterm-mcp. It lets MCP clients like Claude Desktop directly interact with your iTerm2 terminal - reading logs, running commands, using REPLs, and helping debug issues. Want to explore data or debug using a REPL? The AI can start the REPL, run commands, and help interpret the results.
This is an MCP server that integrates with Claude Desktop, LibreChat, and ot
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Hey everyone, I built reaktiv, a small reactive signals library for Python, inspired by Angular’s reactivity model. It lets you define Signals, Computed Values, and Effects that automatically track dependencies and update efficiently. The main focus is async-first reactivity without external dependencies.
Here is an example code:
``` import asyncio from reaktiv import Signal, ComputeSignal, Effect
async def main(): count = Signal(0) doubled = ComputeSignal(lambda: count.get() *
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After a week of DeepSeek freakout, doubts and mysteries remain
Google notifies users about mandatory migration of all reCAPTCHA services to Cloud platform. Service will remain free with a usage limit.
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Here's how to stream more of the deception-filled reality competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-episode-6-of-the-traitors-on-peacock/#ftag=CADf328eec
President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is reaching out to Google about its Maps change and is suggesting additional revisions of its own. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mexico-asks-google-to-reconsider-gulf-of-america-maps-change/#ftag=CADf328eec
A clinical psychologist helped me change my approach to bedtime for better rest. If you're always tired, this simple guide is for you. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/5-gadgets-and-simple-bedtime-tips-for-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
An executive order can't change the most significant EV policies: tax credits. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/what-trumps-executive-order-means-for-electric-vehicles/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you on the heavier side and struggling to find a mattress that supports your side-sleeping habit? The Titan Plus Elite might be the solution -- but here’s what you should know before you buy. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/titan-plus-elite-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Strap in for an immersive viewing experience when you stream this season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/vroom-vroom-nascar-fans-can-watch-races-through-new-driver-cam-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hydration isn't just about drinking water. You can pack your diet with electrolytes-rich foods to meet your goals. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/eat-your-way-to-peak-hydration-with-these-6-electrolyte-rich-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Red Devils travel to Romania looking to tie up automatic qualification for the last 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-soccer-livestream-fcsb-vs-man-united-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spurs look to put their dismal Premier League form to one side as they host the Swedish outfit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-soccer-livestream-tottenham-vs-elfsborg-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
All PS Plus subscribers can play these games from Feb. 4 to March 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-plus-stage-the-perfect-heist-in-payday-3-this-february/#ftag=CADf328eec
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will take the stage at the year's biggest football game -- but there's some controversy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/super-bowl-2025-how-to-watch-the-halftime-show-with-megastar-kendrick-lamar/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cerebras brings its massive inference waferscale chip to DeepSeek R1 70B.
While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds. Experts, however, aren't advising it.
Wacom is warning its customers of a recent incident that may have put data at risk.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/wacom-warns-users-their-data-may-have-been-stolen-in-breach
"We don’t require support from the full studio"
DeepSeek R1 is coming to Windows Copilot+ PCs – here’s how to access it.
Several thousand Samsung fans have signed a petition calling for the reintroduction of Bluetooth to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen, after connectivity was removed with the new S25 Ultra.
Max is set to offer its first multiview experience with 'NASCAR Driver Cam' starting on February 2, 2025 – here's everything you need to know.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is here, and with it a reminder that Samsung is still leading the competition when it comes to camera versatility.
Business Launcher is now available in English with free access and optional premium upgrades.
Meta is investing big bucks in AI infrastructure, but it's up against bigger spending rivals.
Vodafone has announced that it's made one of the first satellite video calls using a standard phone – ahead of a full rollout later this year.
The upcoming Nothing Phone 3a may be gaining a three-camera array, along with typical generational upgrades.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/nothing-phone-3a-camera-release-date
Early RTX 5080 reviews see many publications disappointed by its performance, but upgrading might still be the best move.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4080-review-round-up
Further to Microsoft's pledge to make Xbox more profitable, one of their biggest franchises is arriving on PlayStation soon.
The official ASUS ROG Ally charging dock doesn't look like a dock, but it sure is, and this deal cuts the price by more than half.
OpenAI just announced a new update to GPT-4o, bringing several improvements that supposedly make it “a smarter model across the board
I confess, even as someone who likes to build big number-crunching desktops, that I like sleek and lightweight laptops even more. That’s why the Asus Zenbook A14 caught my eye at CES 2025. At less than a kilogram in weight and with 30+ hours of quoted battery
If you just spent almost $3,000 on a new graphics card, plus several hundred more for a fancy new motherboard to take advantage of it, the last thing you want to hear is that the latter could damage the former. But several users of Asus motherboards with Q-
Nope, there’s nothing wrong with your TV—that was an ad you just saw on Amazon Prime Video.
Like many of the big streaming services, Amazon Prime Video has rolled out an ad-supported tier, but it did so a little differently. Rather than raising prices and then giving you the chance to switch to a new, cheaper, “with ads” tier, Amazon added commerc