Microsoft wants to invest $80 billion on AI data centers in 2025 while upskilling 2.5 million Americans.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-reveals-surprise-plan-to-spend-usd80bn-on-ai-data-centers
With 16 unlocking options, including Apple HomeKit support.
It's all about the big jump in fullscreen brightness.
JMGO's latest projectors promise to shine at CES
CES 2025 has introduced a new Brisk It Zelos grill, and the Vera 2.0 cooking AI.
Confused about your PC spec and how fast the machine really is? Windows 11 could come to the rescue with new spec ‘cards’ and a FAQ.
An earlier bad update forced many Nessus agents offline, Tenable says.
You can get the Galaxy S24 Ultra for as low as $449 ahead of the Galaxy S25 release
The entry-level Snapdragon CPU has finally arrived, the Snapdragon X is a budget-friendly 8-core AI PC chipset.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-announcement-ces-2025
Microsoft has revealed that it has updated its 'Rewards with Xbox' program to include more ways of earning Microsoft Points and making it available for PC Game Pass.
Intel unveiled a bunch of new mobile and desktop processors from the Core Ultra 2 Series at CES 2025, including some monster HX-series hardware that can be overclocked. Yes, it even has an NPU inside for AI work.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/intel-core-ultra-series-2-hx-announcement
Microsoft is gearing up for a big Windows upgrade year, as Windows 10 reaches end of life in just 10 short months.
Microsoft would really, really, really like you to use Bing, its self-branded search engine that competes against Google’s monopoly. Not only is it hardwired into much of Windows and other Microsoft products like the Edge browser, it also employs a l
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to smart TVs in a bigger way this year, with the ultimate goal of getting people to pay for it in some way.
Several television makers plan to announce new Google TV sets with Gemini built in at CES this week. The smart TVs include far-field microphones that respond to “Hey Google” voice commands, and they’ll use pr
Pawport is back at CES with the latest version of its smart pet door, now offering a two-door system for improved security, sleek aesthetic options, and a suite of features designed to make it easier to let pets out while still keeping homes safe and energy-efficient.
The Pawport Smart Pet Door is designed to seamlessly retrofit onto existing pet doors, ins
Deep within your computer is a blueprint that specifies a certain “language” of machine instructions it can understand and execute. This blueprint (called the “instruction set architecture”) sits between your computer’s software and hardware.
In order for any given app to function properly on your computer, it needs to “speak” the same language — that way y
Lockly unveiled an ambitious expansion of its home security product lineup at CES on Monday, signaling its intent to make waves in an increasingly crowded market.
Known for its innovative smart locks, Lockly introduced the Duet Series of smart deadbolt, announced the U.S. debut of its Styla Designer Handlebar Deadbolt, and an entirely new series of Sightli
Jasco, the maker of some of our favorite smart lights, is at CES this week to show off its latest smart plus and wall switches, all of which come with a key feature: Matter support.
Jasco is also debuting a new set of indoor accent wall lights that can be controlled via the brand’s Enbrighten app or an RF remote; plus, a new entry in its Eternity outdoor l
Feit Electic-owned LIFX impressed us last year with a smart ceiling light that glowed in multiple colors and worked with Matter. Now, the brand is using the same multi-zone color concept for its first smart lamp, unveiled Monday at CES.
Have you ever let out an audible groan when an app on your TV asks you to type something?
It’s never fun having to navigate an on-screen keyboard using only the directional pad on a remote control, but Direction9 has a plan to make it more tolerable. At CES 2025, the company was demonstrating a software keyboard that
Microsoft will bring Phi Silica to the Windows runtime this quarter as part of Copilot, according to Microsoft’s head of Windows devices, who presented on Monday at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
Microsoft debuted Phi Silica at its Build conference in Seattle last May, showing off the Small Language Model (SLM) that’s meant to complement its Large Language Model (L
Samsung Display has a bevy of new flexible OLED display solutions at CES 2025. Probably the highlight of its innovative exhibition is what it claims to be the 'world’s first 18.1-inch foldable' monitor.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/samsung-showcases-worlds-first-18-1-inch-foldable-oled-display
A Taiwanese freighter is accused of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut an internet cable directly linking Taiwan to the U.S. East Coast.
Qualcomm launched a new 8-core Snapdragon X model here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas as it looks to reduce the pricing of Arm-based Windows CoPilot+ laptops based on its platform down to the $600 price point to help penetrate the lucrative high-volume mainstream segment of the market.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/qualcomm-teases-mini-desktop-pc
United Airlines will begin adding Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity to its entire fleet, beginning with regional planes this spring.
Pornhub's parent company describes the age-verification methods mentioned in the laws to be "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous."
New year, new hobby? I don't know about you, but I often find that cost is what's standing in the way of me pursuing new crafts (okay, and time, but that's much harder to fix). So, I'm always excited when a device is on sale that allows people to pursue creativity and fun. In this case, it's not just the device: Right now, you can get the
Resideo, the company behind Honeywell Home smart devices, announced a new Matter-enabled thermostat at CES 2025 that’ll work with your Amazon, Google or Apple smart home setup. It’s also Energy Star certified, meaning it’s met EPA-set levels of efficiency and could save you some money on heating and cooling your home. The Honeywell Home X2S thermostat is positioned as a no-fuss smart home device that may appeal to those who aren’t necessarily all-in on the latest technology but still want the
With the increasing popularity of 4K and even 8K displays, today at CES 2025 the HDMI Forum officially revealed version 2.2 of the HDMI spec.
While the shape of the connector and its general capabilities aren’t changing a ton, the big upgrade for HDMI 2.2 is that it can now support bandwidths of up to 96Gbps. This should make it significantly easier to send content with higher refresh rates and resolutions to compatible displays to help ensure your content looks as good as possible.
Apple's AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users, and if you've been thinking about picking some up, now would be a good time to do so.
This week at CES, Google presented an early look at new software and hardware upgrades coming to Google TV devices. The new features include the integration of Gemini, G
Audio brand JLab has unveiled its first headphones with adaptive active noise cancellation at CES 2025. The company's Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones will cost $199. Pre-orders begin today and shipments are expected to go out starting January 30.
The Epic Lux Lab is an over-ear headphone set with 32mm high-fidelity custom dynamic drivers. The set's adaptive ANC can react in real-time to changes in ambient noise levels. Its noise cancelling mode can diminish environmental audio
Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV, the companies announced via a press release. This will create a new entity that Disney owns 70 percent of, with Fubo taking up the remaining 30 percent. Once combined, the service will boast over six million subscribers, making it the second-biggest digital pay-TV provider behind YouTube TV
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Hey everyone.
For those who remember, Yahoo Pipes was a tool to mashup RSS feeds back in the good ole' days. :)
I really loved that tool, but of course, it was shut down.
Since then I know there's been a few tools and attempts at bringing it back.
I always wanted to create Yahoo Pipes clone myself.
So here is my small side project - Mashups.io
It's an MVP at the moment and well, let's see where it goes.
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The man who drove a truck into a crowd of people in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing 14, had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his
Study finds Google's AI Overviews disrupt search results for publishers, appearing in 18% of publisher-related queries.
The post Google AI Overviews Appear in 18% Of Publisher-Related Queries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-ai-overviews-appear-in-18-of-publisher
I am still an AI skeptic. The biggest risk I foresee is that if your sole responsibility is to write code, your job is at risk. It’s not time to panic, but I do see a lot of value in evolving your soft skills.
The Importance of Investing in Soft Skills in the Age of AI originally published on CSS-Tricks, which
Today's the last day you can preorder the OnePlus 13 and get yourself up to $350 in savings. https://www.cnet.com/deals/oneplus-13-preorder-deal-last-chance-to-score-free-smartwatch-or-earbuds-with-your-next-upgrade/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tax is never a fun thing to deal with, but it'll be easier and cheaper with this deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-your-taxes-sorted-for-just-56-with-this-30-discount-on-turbotax-deluxe/#ftag=CADf328eec
The accessory acts as a satellite hotspot to send text messages in signal dead zones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/at-ces-2025-hmds-offgrid-lets-your-phone-send-messages-over-satellite/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon is now selling a pack of four Apple AirTags for just $70. That matches the best-ever price we've seen -- but we can't promise it'll stay that way. https://www.cnet.com/deals/find-all-the-things-with-4-apple-airtags-for-just-17-each-before-its-too-late/#ftag=CADf328eec
An old cordless phone can keep you connected to the world when mobile network outages happen. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/why-you-should-think-about-keeping-your-landline-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Kidde fire and smoke detectors (some of our favorites) now work with the Ring security app at CES 2025, and Ring's got a new monitoring plan to match. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/our-favorite-smoke-detectors-are-getting-smarter-with-ring-compatibility/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company's typical slew of CES announcements made answering "Which do you want?" more difficult than usual. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/intel-core-ultra-200h-200hx-chips-pose-the-question-to-ai-or-not-to-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
This Amazon Kindle Scribe is perfect for students, bookworms and creatives -- and it starts at just $325 for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-love-the-kindle-scribe-and-its-now-a-massive-75-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wondering what the new button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can do? Much more than take photos. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-make-the-most-of-iphones-new-camera-control-button/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is the previous-gen model of CNET's favorite flip phone, and you can get your hands on one for half the usual price right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/razr-plus-2023-half-off-amazon-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon is aiming to branch out into broadband services in the UK.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/amazon-is-bringing-its-satellite-broadband-to-the-uk
Intel's latest mobile processors were announced at CES 2025 this week, but are they enough to dethrone Lunar Lake?
AI PCs with NPUs deliver predictive power, fix issues before you notice them, cut costs and boost enterprise productivity
Victrola's Wave is a wireless all-in-wonder
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is one of two cameras getting a 2K upgrade
Ring is finally adding more alarms to its smart home mix but it’s not building them
Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB + NFC is spatially aware.
https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/this-lock-is-about-to-unlock-a-major-ios-18-uwb-feature
China denies involvement as more US telecoms providers are revealed to be victims of Salt Typhoon attack.
OWC ThunderBlade X12 offers blazing-fast speeds up to 6.5GBps with RAID configurations and Thunderbolt ports.
New Samsung ViewFinity S8 is built with productivity in mind.
Bosch has revealed a new 'Battery Lock' feature for eBikes that could help deter thieves, but it comes with a monthly cost.
We're just hours away from an official RTX 5090 reveal, but we've just had our first look thanks to an Inno3D leak.
Bird Buddy creator unveils Wonder Blocks and Petal at CES 2025
At the 2025 Godlen Globes, Demi Moore wins her first major acting award for The Substance, proving that even horror movies are worthy of the biggest awards.
Can Arrow Lake mobile redeem the lackluster desktop launch?
The AMD Ryzen Z2 series has leaked early, after months of speculation. How does it stack up in practice? We likely won't know until ASUS, Lenovo, and ... Valve (?) release their new devices.
Athom unveiled its newest smart home hub at CES 2025 Monday morning. Like its full-sized sibling, the Homey Pro Mini doesn’t rely on the cloud for operation, a feature that allows homeowners a truly local and private experience. With a price tag of $199, this compact yet powerful hub promises to bring privacy-first, highly compatible smart home management to a broade
The Kindle Scribe is an e-reader like no other. Not only does it deliver Amazon’s signature Kindle E Ink reading experience, but it also lets you write directly onto the digital pages of your ebooks, which is surprisingly useful for taking notes, doodling diagrams, and more.
If your New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to read more books, learn a lot of new th
After a controversial launch on the desktop, Intel is debuting its Arrow Lake processor for laptops here at CES 2025, hoping that the chip’s emphasis on low power has a more welcome reception. It’s the first time the Core Ultra branding has be
Two of Ring’s best home security cameras—the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro and the Ring Floodlight Cam Pro—are getting a surprise upgrade to 2K video resolution.
Most Ring home security cameras, including those two, are—or at least have been—limited to video resolution of 1080p. The home security company has seemed much more interested in bringing features like th
The smart home security specialists at Ring have partnered with Kidde, a leader in the fire protection business since 1917, to develop a pair of new home safety devices that operate in the Ring ecosystem.
Bearing both the Kidde and Ring brands, the new Smoke Alarm ($54.97) and Combination Alarm (smoke plus carbon monoxide detection, $74.97) are equipped wit
GE Lighting is looking to branch out in the coming year, with the Savant-owned brand taking its first steps into the professionally installed smart-shade business.
Following their debut back in September during the CEDIA 2024 conference, GE’s Proseo lights and shades are taking another bow at CES alongside GE Lighting’s new café lights, dimmer switches, an
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Schlage, a leading home security brand, announced two new smart locks at CES today: the Schlage Sense Pro smart deadbolt and the Schlage Arrive smart Wi-Fi deadbolt. Both locks are designed to simplify home access and improve integration with smart home systems.
The Schlage Sense Pro smart deadbolt features Matter-over-Thread support, enabling integration w
Getting out of bed to turn off the lights is as annoying as it gets, but this smart button pusher from SwitchBot can help solve that problem in a blink. Even better, the SwitchBot Smart Switch is now just $20 on Amazon, down 30 percent from its usual price.
The
The HyperSpace TrackPad Pro is one of a handful of technology devices that I like, but it might not be quite ready for prime time.
The concept is simple enough: It’s a mammoth haptic trackpad that’s primarily designed for people who don’t already own one. The external trackpad connects
Aqara announced an array of new smart home devices at CES 2025, including its first in-wall touchscreen control panel. The Matter-compatible controller works with the company’s new dimmers, switches, and sensors to deliver Aqara’s most advanced suite of hardware for in-home lighting, climate control, home security, and power management.
The Aqara Panel Hub
About seven years after the HDMI 2.1 specification was introduced, the HDMI Forum has announced the next generation: HDMI 2.2, which will require new cables to take advantage of its most high-performance features. It will not require a new connector, though, thankfully.
Though the HDMI Forum is officially calling the new specification HDMI 2.2, the accompan
Jaeheon Shim is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to power this Inky Frame display with a custom organizer setup that integrates with Todoist.
An image has surfaced showcasing Gainward's RTX 5080 just hours before the GPU is set to be announced by Nvidia at CES.
China-backed Canyon Bridge is putting up British chipmaker Imagination Technologies on the market — hopes to find an interested buyer for the company with the continued market interest in AI.
Intel launched its Arrow Lake mobile product stack here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, announcing five new Core Ultra 200H series processors for mainstream high-performance thin-and-lights, and six new Core Ultra 200HX series models for laptops.
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which kicks off this week, Roborock, a Chinese manufacturer of robot vacuums and other household cleaning appliances, has unveiled a new robotic vacuum model with a foldable robotic arm. It had already piqued my curiosity, but now I really want one.
The OmniGrip arm has five-axis movement and can l
