AI-generated video green screens are one of the new Veo-powered features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-you-can-create-ai-videos-in-youtube-shorts-thanks-to-google-veo/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 615 for Feb. 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-15-615/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 145 for Feb. 15 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-15-145/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for today's Strands puzzle, No. 349, for Feb. 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-15-349/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple devices rarely go on sale, and right now you can score a 20% discount on Apple's flagship tablet. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apple-ipad-10-is-the-screen-i-reach-for-the-most-and-its-70-off-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
All's fair in love and war. This Valentine's Day, developer Treyarch is adding the "quad feed" double XP bonus back to Black Ops 6. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-live-now-february-14-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
So far, tax refunds in 2025 are significantly bigger than last year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/the-irs-has-sent-16-6-billion-in-tax-refunds-two-weeks-into-tax-season-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stream the new Bridget Jones movie, Nosferatu and more with a discount. https://www.cnet.com/deals/you-can-still-get-a-year-of-peacock-for-30/#ftag=CADf328eec
After Netflix started appearing in the Apple TV app for some users, the streamer says it was an inadvertent rollout and likely will never see a wide release.
Fresh rumors of an Apple humanoid robot emerge but they seem about as likely as a Jobs Bot.
Yellowjackets season three leans into the supernatural but answers could be on the horizon, according to its cast.
The world’s largest mobile LED screen, JUMBO162, delivers 4K visuals with 374 high-brightness INFiLED panels.
Avowed, the latest fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, is now here and I love it. But... I'm also sad, because it's Valentine's Day and I can't romance Kai.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-will-not-let-me-romance-kai
Obsidian Entertainment's Xbox role-playing game Avowed is the best-selling game on Steam in the U.S. right now.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/obsidian-avowed-top-seller-steam-us
Recently, many of us Apple TV users managed to do something miraculous — namely, connect Netflix to the Apple TV app. Well, there’s good news and bad news
I’ve probably spent more time combing through Amazon listings than most people, if only because I have to do it for Amazon’s various Prime Day sales events. The Amazon shopping experience has become progressively more frustrating over the years, as they fill up with promoted and sponsored listings crowding out the stuff I’m actually looking for. But it’s about to get
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
You could soon pay to access certain subreddits, according to comments shared by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman during a taped video AMA (Ask Me Anything). Huffman has suggested the company might experiment with
Breaking: Netflix made an oopsie. On Thursday, word spread online that some of its content began appearing in
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Besides being full of AI-generated, useless content, the platform is also riddled with dark patterns.
I'm a newcomer, I’d never used LinkedIn before until I joined three months ago. Since then, I've been banned twice and shadow-banned several times.
1) Right after I created my account, I got shadow-banned. My friends couldn’t find me, and my profile wasn’t accessible via direct link. This issue wasn’t resolved until I contacted support; they confirmed that restrictions had been placed on
Curious if anybody out there is trying to build a new model/architecture that would succeed the transformer?
I geek out on this subject in my spare time. Curious if anybody else is doing so and if you're willing to share ideas?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43052427
Points: 58
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43052923
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Save time and make your home sparkle with these handy vacuum hacks. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-unique-vacuum-hacks-to-make-cleaning-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Dyson V15 cordless vacuum tackles even the grimiest corners of my very busy household -- and it's on sale for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-dyson-vacuum-is-my-lifeline-and-its-200-off-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
The 40-liter Dinictis travel backpack gives me the freedom I never had with a standard roller bag, and it's on sale right now at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-backpack-is-my-favorite-carry-on-for-flights-and-its-just-30-for-presidents-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
Weekend watch list picks for hopeless romantics. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/valentines-day-streaming-new-movies-tv-shows-set-the-mood/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Human Torch and The Thing are joining the roster at midseason, alongside a new convoy map and battle pass. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-midseason-starts-next-week-start-time-new-heroes-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you want iced coffee, flavored coffee or another variation, there's a single-serve pod coffee machine that can achieve it for you. Here are our picks for the best -- and worst -- ones of 2025. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-single-serve-pod-coffee-maker-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The gothic horror movie stars Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nosferatu-has-a-peacock-streaming-date-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom to design its own AI chip in a bid for some independence from Nvidia, and it's nearly ready.
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-15-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-15-february-2025
Experts find a simple flaw could have exposed any email attached to a YouTube account until recently.
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-15-february-2025
Netflix unveils trailer for new western series Ransom Canyon and it looks perfect for fans of Yellowstone and Virgin River.
Who's to blame for this recurring nightmare with NVIDIA's RTX 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 GPU power cables?
The first playtest of the Elden Ring Nightreign beta ran early on Friday, but severe server issues meant that almost nobody could actually play.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is one of the best Windows laptops. Right now, you can buy one for $200 off, which brings the starting price down to $799.99.
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Sandisk, freshly spun off from Western Digital, has announced a new SSD maxing out PCIe 5.0 speeds at only 7W power draw. The drive will be released in Q2 2025.
The minimum power supply wattage requirement for the RX 9070 XT Red Devil has been revealed to be 900W.
A day for romance, or a day for deals? Celebrate Valentine's Day with these gaming peripheral discounts.
Apparently President's Day was created to honor George Washington's birthday. But now on a Monday in February we celebrate every US president by
After being rumored to be in the early stages of the project last year, Meta confirmed today that it's building "Project Waterworth," an over 50,00 km subsea cable that will connect five continent
Instagram is testing a new dislike button, which the company has signaled is a way for users to effectively downvote a distasteful or irrelevant comment. The dislike button is only for comments, and not the actual content itself. The platform is testing this with both Reels and Feed posts.
The service will not show a dislike count, though Instagram
If you look at your Roomba with disgust, thinking about what a far cry it is from the Jetsons’ Rosey the Robot, help is on the way. Bloomberg repor
Article URL: https://www.unc.edu/posts/2025/02/12/dancing-turtles-unlock-scientific-discovery/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43051465
Points: 26
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https://www.unc.edu/posts/2025/02/12/dancing-turtles-unlock-scientific-discovery/
Hi HN, I’m Pablo, I built this application to learn languages using podcasts:
https://www.langturbo.com (No signup required)
There are a lot of tools to learn languages, but most of them focus on beginners (understandably so, that’s where the money is) but not many exist that target intermediate or advanced learners. The ones that exist make you find content on your own and then import that into their apps, which can be tricky when y
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43051802
Points: 3
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https://vault.fbi.gov/kevin-mitnick/kevin-mitnick-part-01-final/view
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is no longer available in Apple's App Store. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/this-final-fantasy-ios-game-is-shutting-down-but-you-can-get-a-refund/#ftag=CADf328eec
Add these daily habits to your routine to protect your eye health. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/10-simple-ways-to-protect-your-eyes-each-day-that-really-matter/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Elden Ring Nightreign network test is a way to try the game before it comes out. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-network-test-starts-today-heres-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Kevin Costner is notably absent in this installment, but you can binge it all. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-stream-yellowstone-season-5-episodes-soon-heres-where-and-when/#ftag=CADf328eec
Haven't had any electrical work done or checked in decades? You might need to get on that to ensure your home doesn't have an electrical fire in the future, particularly if you have a high-end gaming PC. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/keep-your-gaming-pc-from-becoming-a-fire-hazard-with-these-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
Starlink is rapidly adding users where internet options are desperately needed, but some experts worry about its lack of speed. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-doubled-its-users-in-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's leaning on companies, including Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu, to adapt its AI system to meet regulatory requirements, Bloomberg reports. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-intelligence-will-get-an-adaptation-for-iphones-in-china-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can change a few settings on your Android phone to yield big performance payoffs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-your-android-phone-feeling-sluggish-speed-it-up-with-these-tweaks/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Seagulls host the Blues for a second time in less than a week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-brighton-vs-chelsea-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Severance's showrunner explains how season 2 episode 5's eye-opening final scene sets up events to come.
Episode 13 of the TechRadar podcast is here, and it's for all the gamers (and non-gamers) out there.
Thousands of people are possibly affected by phishing scam, Netskope says.
Nvidia could’ve delayed the original RTX 5000 laptop launch timeframe, as rumor suggests gaming GPUs are suffering as AI products get prioritized.
Surfshark found that four out of five of the most popular applications on the Apple App Store may track your personal info for profit. Here's all you need to know.
Obscura VPN uses two-party exit nodes and a new censorship-resistant protocol. Here's what we know so far.
Steam users who downloaded PirateFi are being warned to run a system check or fully reset their PC.
Apple has published a support document following a raft of issues reported with Apple Watch speakers.
YouTube turns 20 years old and not only has its content evolved, but the way we consume it too.
It's about time that Google cleared up Gemini's confusing versions.
Can the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ compete with the MacBook Pro M4? Here's how they stack up in performance, price, battery life, and more.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/msi-prestige-a16-ai-vs-macbook-pro-m4-pro
Save $400 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 in this limited-time laptop deal.
Skip the cringy rom coms, play one of these games with your partner instead.
Level 5 hasn't worked with Xbox since the cancellation of "True Fantasy Live Online" some two decades ago. With Xbox's renewed effort to court developers from across the world, Level 5 has returned with "Fantasy Life i."
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time-revealed
Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won three nominations at the 28th D.I.C.E. awards, but Astro Bot won Game of the Year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-28th-dice-awards
Tomb Raider AoD Remastered is the best attempt I’ve seen yet at fixing this (famously) unfinished PS2 classic. However, it’s not perfect.
PowerToys and Windows Package Manager (winget) are two of the best Windows 11 tools, and they're getting closer integration.
If you paid the extra $10 for early access to Avowed and $20 per month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you may find that Microsoft prefers your custom on NVIDIA GeForce Now instead.
The lifespan of data on a USB flash drive depends on many factors: Under ideal conditions, data should remain preserved on a high-quality USB stick for at least 10 years or even longer. But what exactly does that mean and under what conditions does this hold true?
USB sticks or flash drives store data using NAND flash memory, in the form of binary values (
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If you’re in the market for a powerful gaming laptop that’ll remain relevant for a few years, then here’s one worth jumping on: Best Buy is selling this Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gam
I’ve probably spent more time combing through Amazon listings than most people, if only because I have to do it for the bane of my existence Amazon’s various Prime Day sales events. The Amazon shopping experience has become progressively more frustrating over the years, as they fill up with promoted and sponsored listings crowding out the stuff I’m actually lo
Need more digital storage space? Wish you had a small but fast drive that could quickly move files between devices? This deal’s for you. Right now, you can snag this compact 512GB flash drive for just $40 on Amazon. That’s a 23 percent discount off its usual $52 price.
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