
The Portuguese champs host Niko Kovač's men in the first leg of this playoff. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-sporting-cp-vs-dortmund-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The company’s fifth audit is an important trust signal to current and potential users that it really isn't logging your traffic. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nordvpn-backs-up-its-no-log-claims-with-a-new-audit-from-deloitte/#ftag=CADf328eec

Scammers stole more than $10 billion from consumers last year. Here's how to keep their hands off your hard-earned dollars. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/devious-banking-scams-to-watch-out-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you had childhood piano lessons, maybe they'll come in handy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/apple-arcade-is-getting-the-rhythm-game-piano-tiles-2-and-more-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

The company says that as of 2024, it began listing only public holidays and national observances, not cultural and historical events. https://www.cnet.com/tech/google-calendar-drops-black-history-month-holocaust-remembrance-day-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Tricky Trees travel to Devon for the final tie of the fourth round. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-fa-cup-soccer-livestream-exeter-vs-nottingham-forest-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even if prices rise, don't panic-buy. Instead, do this. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/you-may-soon-pay-more-for-apple-devices-experts-weigh-in-on-trumps-tariffs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everywhere you can hail a ride, and where else Waymo will soon arrive. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-in-la-everything-to-know-about-the-growing-robotaxi-service/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung’s HBM roadmap shows Nvidia is the top buyer of high-bandwidth memory, followed by Google and Amazon.

Google maintains its stronghold as AI-powered search engines struggle to shift market dynamics.
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones seemingly broke cover in new report - here's when they might launch.

Take your pick from 42 different options, with optional sweetened foam.

ShiftCam’s Planck SSD delivers lightning-fast storage, perfect for creators capturing 4K ProRes video on their iPhones.

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-12-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-12-february-2025

How does Arrow Lake H compare to the M4 and M4 Pro, or the Snapdragon X Elite (XIE-84-100)? Let's take a look at the numbers.





Despite a business focus, HP's EliteBook 860 G11 should appeal to nearly everyone thanks to a massive 65% discount. That includes a Core Ultra 7 and 64GB of RAM.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-elitebook-860-g11-presidents-day-sale

Microsoft has confirmed that it is seeking to hand-off development and production of its military IVAS hardware and software to a third-party via a new partnership with Anduril Industries, an American defence technology company.

Over two dozen indie games are coming to Xbox this week, and two of them are already out now.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a force for good in our future, that much is obvious from the fact that it’s being utilized to advance things like medical research. But what about it being a force for bad?
The thought that somewhere out there, there’s a James Bond-like villain in an armcha

A smart speaker makes an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize yourself with voice-assistant technology while enjoying music, podcasts, and news in a hands-free home environment.
Here are our top picks in several categories. If you want infor

How fast can you assemble a PC? I’ve seen The Full Nerd crew do two pretty hairy SFF builds in three hours, and I don’t think I’ve ever done one in less than four. But Newegg found some speed demons at MegaCon Orlando over the weekend. The fastest time, a

Microsoft’s biggest apps — Word, Excel, and the rest in the Office suite — have all had spell checking for a long time now. But one notable app from which it was chronically missing? Notepad!
After WordPad was killed last year, Microsoft paid a little

Dang it, OLED monitors, stop tempting me with lower prices. I can’t resist those vibrant colors and perfect black levels forever!
Take today’s deal, for example: a brand-new Acer Predator 27-inch OLED for a new low price of just $499.99. That’s $100 less than last

AMD’s upcoming RX 7650 GRE, following the GRE name tradition from other China-specific GPU SKUs, has changed its name in the new year. No longer the Year of the Rabbit, GRE now stands for “Golden Radeon Edition” per AMD.

President's Day is on the horizon and Newegg has a Pres-Day deal on Corsair's HX1200i PSU.

The Lemokey L5 HE 8K is unlike your normal hall-effect mechanical keyboard, as it offers much more customization.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/lemokey-l5-he-8k-review

Microsoft’s six-year-old program to make HoloLens headsets for the US Army could be getting some extra help. If the Department of Defense approves the deal, the company will

Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET. While we don’t exactly know what the company plans on showing off, we certainly have some educated guesses. Let’s get into it.
First of all, the company's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team will be on hand. This indicates the presence of new gadgets at the event. However,

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Research shows people may be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic weekly. Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to minimize exposure. https://www.cnet.com/health/youre-probably-eating-a-credit-card-worths-of-plastic-each-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

This ChatGPT tool is part of a bigger effort to automate more of our daily lives. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-operator-will-do-your-clicking-and-typing-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can Eric Roy's underdogs pull off a shock against the Parisians? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-brest-vs-psg-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft and Apple have not yet addressed whether they will keep the name Gulf of Mexico in their map apps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gulf-of-america-divides-google-maps-from-apple-and-microsofts-offerings/#ftag=CADf328eec

The two most recent winners of the tournament face off in this playoff first leg. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-man-city-vs-real-madrid-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

From sushi mats to soy sauce, here are the most important things to know when it comes to this popular delicacy, according to culinary experts. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-popular-sushi-myths-debunked-by-professional-sushi-chefs/#ftag=CADf328eec

One PlayStation game may have already been leaked before the event. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-watch-sonys-state-of-play-event-february-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

We'll explain which Apple Watch models are affected, and how you can file your claim before the deadline. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/own-an-apple-watch-you-could-get-part-of-a-20-million-settlement/#ftag=CADf328eec

Catch up on Academy Award contenders at home. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/2025-oscar-nominees-on-streaming-how-to-watch-the-wild-robot-dune-2-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Dutch champions take on Thiago Motta 's Old Lady in Turin. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-juventus-vs-psv-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Oracle Red Bull Racing adds 1Password partnership to boost security.

An Apple patent published today could reveal how we'll buy Apple Watches in the future.

The 8base ransomware group has been seized by authorities.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/8base-ransomware-site-taken-down-in-global-police-operation

Sony is reportedly getting ready to launch a new PS5 bundle featuring Astro Bot next month.

It looks like Sony may have quietly removed a number of "spam" shovelware games from its PlayStation Store.

The battery life of earbuds seems to be depleting more and more, but researchers are working on finding the solution.

Can’t buy an RTX 5080 or 5090 GPU? At least you’ll soon be able to pre-order a gaming laptop with one inside.

Are you using publicly available keys for ViewState? Criminals are doing it, too, Microsoft says.

A new report claims the Samsung Galaxy S26 could get silicon carbon batteries, making it worth holding fire on grabbing the new Galaxy S25 if you want huge battery capacities.

Microsoft will now offer $5k for moderate flaws in its bug bounty program.

Epic Presidents Day deal takes $200 off the 13-inch iPad Pro M4 which drops it to its lowest price ever.

If the Nintendo Switch 2 leak about Canadian pricing is true, there are a few issues with the speculation about U.S. pricing. Let me explain.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-price-leak-canada-costco



Going hands-on with South of Midnight, I'm impressed with its attention to Southern detail and surprisingly dark storytelling.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/south-of-midnight-hands-on

I talked with South of Midnight's narrative lead to discuss Hazel as a character and how her representation matters.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-south-of-midnight-weaves-a-dark-tale-representation

A nearly 16-year veteran of Microsoft has jumped ship to Google and will lead a newly formed organization at Google Cloud.

Nvidia’s latest graphics cards sold out almost immediately, which means tons of people are still clamoring to get their hands on one. But with recent issues rearing their heads, you might want to hold off.

It’s a bad time to be in the market for… well, pretty much anything, if you’re an American. The Trump administration’s tariffs on China are driving up prices on basically all goods, but electronics are being hit especially hard. While buyers have enjoyed plunging prices on monitors for the last few years, display makers are now reportedly stockpiling to try and keep

Thunderbolt docking stations are awesome, but they can get fairly expensive… and rightfully so, considering all the perks.
Well, it just so happens that this Anker Thunderbolt 4 dock is on sale for $200 on Amazon, a cool $100 off its MSRP. (You’ll need Prime for

For tech-heads, Framework’s modular laptop designs are some of the most exciting out there, offering the kind of desktop-style flexibility and upgrade options we’ve been craving for decades. So far, the company has only made one 13-inch laptop and a bigger 16-incher with

When my 12-year-old daughter plunks onto the sofa for TV time, she might dial up Netflix to binge-watch Gossip Girl or switch on the PS5 for a little Hogwarts Legacy. But when she really wants to veg out, she goes for YouTube.
After dinner, during those precious minutes when Mom and Dad are still doing the dishes, our teen will r

Intel says that AMD and Nvidia had more vulnerabilities versus its products.

Laptops powered by Nvidia's latest RTX 50-series GPUs will be available for pre-order starting February 25 ahead of expected shipments in March.

Average CPU performance across the globe dropped for the first time in over 20 years.

It’s happening again. Sony just scheduled a State of Play livestream event for February 12. The stream starts at 5PM ET and should run for around 40 minutes. You can watch it on the PlayStation website, Twitch or via the official YouTube page.
What will be revealed? We don’t exactly kno


As I sat down to play the 90-minute South of Midnight preview, I had one major question: Why does the framerate look like that? The trailers display a purposefully choppy animation style that’s meant to be reminiscent of stop-motion, but it wasn't clear how this effect would be applied in the game’s cutscenes, combat and traversal moments. After playing the preview, I’m still unsure.
I should state my bias at the top: I am super primed to enjoy South of Midnight


Chinese EV maker BYD is pretty much the king of EVs in the country, even challenging Tesla in the country. Yesterday, in a company livestream, founder Wang Chuanfu claimed that the company will make all of


Kickstarter just unveiled a bunch of new tools for backers and creators. The most notable of the bunch is called Pledge Over Time and, well, it’s exactly what it sounds like. The tool allows backers to split a pledge into four payments that get pulled from a bank account every two weeks. It’s sort of like Affirm or Klarna.
This feature should also help creators, as it’ll entice more backers to buy into a campaign. It’s available right now, but only to select campaigns. Pledge Over Time

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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43014573
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Hi HN — we’re Seth and Ayo and we’re building a0.dev (https://a0.dev). a0.dev is a platform built to cut down React Native development time from weeks to just a few hours.
We’ve been building mobile apps together for seven years and have had several successes. One thing that’s always bothered us though is how much harder it is to build a mobile app than a website. If you’ve built an app with react native before you’re familiar with the pains of working with bot