A CO leak can be dangerous, even deadly. Here's how to prevent one from happening. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/how-to-spot-and-prevent-a-carbon-monoxide-leak/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your state might be rolling out some generous discounts on new appliances and home improvements. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-get-a-rebate-for-home-energy-improvements/#ftag=CADf328eec
How to get help paying your gas or electric bill, access energy efficiency upgrades and protect your household from utility shutoffs this winter. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-programs-can-help-you-pay-for-winter-heating-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec
2024 in AI: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Apple Intelligence
LG has announced its second-generation smart appliances, including a refrigerator with a fully-transparent screen.
Tencent and ByteDance seriously outspent the likes of Google, Meta and Amazon.
From the iPad 10 all the way up to the iPad Pro M4 models, you can get Apple's popular tablets for at or near all-time low prices in these end-of-year sales.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips have proven performance and battery life capabilities, but the software isn't quite there yet. In 2025, perhaps it could be.
An alleged 7-Zip Arbitrary Code Execution exploit gets leaked to Twitter.
When it comes to boosting your system’s performance, upgrading to one of the fastest SSDs is a no-brainer. Whether you’re building a gaming PC, speeding up an older laptop or simply craving lightning-fast load times, an SSD is the way to go. Unlike traditional hard drives, SSDs rely on NAND flash storage, meaning you get faster data transfer speeds, improved reliability and a more responsive experience overall.
Modern SSDs are quite versatile, catering to everyone from gamers chasing t
Squid Game has set a new high for Netflix's television programming. Variety reported that the second season of the Korean show drew in 68 million views over its first four
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A live dashboard where you can watch GPT-4, Claude 3, and Gemini analyze market data and make daily stock trades with real money. Each AI explains its reasoning, and you can compare their different approaches to the same data.
Link: https://trading.snagra.com?utm_source=hn (no signup required)
What you can try right now: - Watch live trades from GPT-4, Claude 3, and Gemini - Read each AI's full analysis and reasoning -
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Is your preferred programming language a matter of national security? https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/30/in-rust-we-trust-white-house-office-urges-memory-safety/
It’s easy to generate code, but not so easy to generate good code. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/31/generative-ai-is-not-going-to-build-your-engineering-team-for-you/
Mezi dech beroucí technologie, jakých se v roce 2024 vyrojila celá řada se nepochybně řadí i automatická továrna na kyborgy z hmyzí říše, kterou vymysleli na singapurské technice NTU. V budoucnu by mohla vést k autonomní výrobě celých armád hmyzích kyborgů, například pro záchranné operace při katastrofách. Co asi přinese Nový rok? http://www.osel.cz/13848-automaticka-tovarna-na-svaby-kyborgy-zajisti-vyrobu-hybridnich-robotu.html
The cosmic display will be visible to the northern 25% of the US, including every state that borders Canada. https://www.cnet.com/science/aurora-borealis-on-new-years-eve-where-itll-be-visible-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
Pick up an extra controller for that new Xbox Series X for just $35 right now with this discount code. https://www.cnet.com/deals/unbeatable-deal-xbox-wireless-controller-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
How AI can help plan game night.
Google is driving to make Gemini's memory work better, and that's going to be a major boon in one very important way.
The LG Gram 2025 lineup debuts ahead of CES 2025, and its AI-heavy focus lays the groundwork for much of what we expect to see at the year's first big tech event.
Microsoft shared benchmarks and comparisons of Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD processors this week. Here's how they stack up against MacBooks and other systems.
LG has rolled out its Gram laptop lineup in advance of CES 2025, confirming Intel’s debut of the Arrow Lake platform in laptops and offering a mix of AI software that can run either locally or in the cloud.
LG disclosed two versions of the LG Gram Pro (the 17Z90TR and 16Z90TS), as well as the LG gram Pro 2-in-1. LG is adding a new entry to its lineup as wel
MSI has released the updated BIOS for Intel's Arrow Lake chips with the 0x114 microcode and new CSME firmware.
There’s no longer any question that Threads and Bluesky have created the most viable alternatives to the platform once known as Twitter. But while the two services may share some of the same goals, they’ve shown very different visions for how text-based social networks should operate.
Threads, of course, is controlled by Meta, which is controlled by Mark Zuckerberg. And though the company has claimed to embrace “public conversation,” it has also consistently put its thumb on the scale
Article URL: https://grafana.com/blog/2024/12/26/how-to-monitor-your-local-weather-with-grafana/
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https://grafana.com/blog/2024/12/26/how-to-monitor-your-local-weather-with-grafana/
Article URL: https://rogueengine.io/blog/your-app-should-have-been-a-website
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Article URL: https://www.construction-physics.com/p/morris-chang-and-the-origins-of-tsmc
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https://www.construction-physics.com/p/morris-chang-and-the-origins-of-tsmc
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Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.
The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of documents the hackers may have o
Cybercriminals who hacked Rhode Island’s system for health and benefits programs have released files to a site on the dark web, a scenario the state has been preparing for, Gov. Daniel McKee said Monday.
The state has an outreach strategy to encourage potentially impacted Rhode Islanders to
Googlers offer a surprising assessment of whether AI has put SEO on a 'dying path'
The post Google Speculates If SEO ‘Is On A Dying Path’ appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-says-if-seo-is-on-a-dying-path/536543/
You can take advantage of huge savings on the latest Microsoft operating system if you act fast. https://www.cnet.com/deals/grab-microsoft-windows-11-pro-for-only-20-with-this-limited-time-new-years-pricing/#ftag=CADf328eec
My partner and I are searching for a mattress we both find comfortable. Will Nectar Premier be the bed that saves us from sleep divorce? https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/testing-the-nectar-premier-hybrid-mattress-for-30-nights/#ftag=CADf328eec
Champagne is synonymous with ringing in the new year but it ain't cheap. We asked the expert about the best budget-friendly bottles of sparkling wine to uncork at midnight. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-budget-friendly-champagne-to-pop-on-new-years-eve/#ftag=CADf328eec
Try using these simple happiness hacks if you've been feeling down. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/7-mental-health-hacks-to-bost-your-happiness/#ftag=CADf328eec
I'm a student loan expert who understands how uncertain everything is. Here's how you can take back control. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/wipe-out-your-student-loans-faster-by-doing-these-5-things-now-but-dont-do-this/#ftag=CADf328eec
Start the new year by ensuring your eyes have the recommended vitamins and supplements. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/6-vitamins-and-supplements-that-can-unlock-healthy-eyes-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Make 2025 the year of sleep quality with these simple resolutions. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/5-simple-new-years-sleep-resolutions-that-could-fix-your-sleep-quality-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx reunite for Back In Action, one of several big premieres on Netflix this January. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/10-netflix-movies-to-watch-in-january/#ftag=CADf328eec
TechRadar speaks to the writer and director of Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Kelsey Mann, about the potential for a third movie.
Apple arrived midway through a heated AI arms race, but It had two huge advantages over its rivals. One is a "secret weapon," and the second is evident to iPhone users.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is now $70 off, just in time to help you keep to your goals for the new year.
Apple's M3-powered 13-inch MacBook Air is a powerful, long-lasting laptop that's perfect for students, remote workers, and honestly, most people in general.
2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-true-objective-list-of-the-best-xbox-and-pc-games-of-2024
Bluesky gained 22.9 million users in 2024. The social media platform also rolled out key features, including basics such as hashtag support and unique options like starter packs.
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LG has revealed four new laptops representing its Gram series in 2025. Leading the pack are the trio of LG Gram Pro models with high-resolution screens.
Micron to make more memory for industrial, automotive, aerospace, and defense applications in the U.S.
Leaked images show that the Core Ultra 5 245 and 225 use a different IHS than other Core Ultra 200 CPUs, and it's not clear why.
Nvidia Research flaunts 2024 AI advancements.
Arnov Sharma has created a Raspberry Pi Pico 2-powered air quality monitor that is totally portable thanks to its internal battery.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/monitor-air-quality-on-the-go-with-the-raspberry-pi-pico-2
VESA released new certification levels for its DisplayHDR True Black and ClearMR standards to keep up with advancing display tech.
A portable and convenient solution for increasing your screen space in an instant.
Symfony 6.4.17 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 6.4.16:
bug #59304 [PropertyInfo] Remove @internal from PropertyReadInfo and PropertyWriteInfo (Dario Guarracino)bug #59318 [Finder] Fix using == as default… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-17-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Symfony 7.2.2 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.2.1:
bug #59304 [PropertyInfo] Remove @internal from PropertyReadInfo and PropertyWriteInfo (Dario Guarracino)bug #59252 [Stopwatch] bug #54854 undefined key… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-2-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Symfony 7.1.10 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.1.9:
bug #59304 [PropertyInfo] Remove @internal from PropertyReadInfo and PropertyWriteInfo (Dario Guarracino)bug #59228 [HttpFoundation] Avoid mime type guess… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-1-10-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Terraforms Labs CEO Do Kwon spent the last day of 2024 getting extradited to the US, Reuters reports. Kwon faces charges in the US for "orchestrating a multi-billion
It’s no secret that Russia has been slowly working towards eschewing as much Western technology as it can and developing its own, and its latest effort seems to be related to video games. On December 25, Anton Gorelkin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, revealed some information on a domestic video game console being developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as reported b
When it comes to new horror games, there are times of feast and famine, and this past year we gorged until our bellies bulged and our mouths dripped with gruesome grease. In 2024, we received a rich spread of dark experiences from solo creators, indie teams, AA developers and AAA studios in a vast array of genres and visual styles. There was a fantastic Silent Hill 2 remake and beefy updates to contemporary classics like Phasmophobia, Alan Wake 2 and The Outlast Trials
Apple made the iPhone's Dynamic Island a fun, easy-to-see way to surface system alerts, show apps running in the background and even track ride shares and food delivery. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/if-youre-not-using-the-dynamic-island-on-your-iphone-heres-why-you-should/#ftag=CADf328eec
The No. 3 Broncos and No. 6 Nittany Lions meet in the Fiesta Bowl for the first CFP quarterfinal game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-how-to-watch-boise-state-vs-penn-state-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
We run down all the video game rumors and leaks we know about coming next year. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-we-expect-in-gaming-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Discover why some people build muscle faster than others and learn science-backed strategies to optimize your muscle growth and strength training results. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/why-muscle-growth-varies-and-how-to-turn-the-odds-in-your-favor/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wearables are going to get better at connecting the dots between your wellness metrics, possibly making them even better health assistants. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-wearables-are-slowly-turning-into-personal-health-coaches-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
This bargain scores you up to $99 in savings, and games like Mario, Metroid, Zelda, Bayonetta and Pokemon are up to 50% off, too. https://www.cnet.com/deals/upgrade-to-a-nintendo-switch-oled-for-2025-with-this-fantastic-mario-kart-bundle-now-discounted-at-woot/#ftag=CADf328eec
Any question you have, you can skip over Google and ask AI to answer. Here's how to get the best results. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-answer-questions-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
A handful of notable mortgage rates are moving up. But where they go next will depend on the incoming economic data and the Fed's plans for future interest rate cuts. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rates-inch-up-since-last-week-mortgage-interest-rates-today-dec-31-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Today only, you can save $65 on this convenient Bella Pro 8-quart digital air fryer in matte black. https://www.cnet.com/deals/fancy-an-air-fryer-this-45-bella-pro-deal-is-the-perfect-excuse-to-grab-one/#ftag=CADf328eec
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate fell. Keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/30-year-fixed-refinance-drops-current-refinance-rates-for-dec-31-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
With this limited-time deal, you can get your hands on one of Amazon's latest Alexa-powered smart displays for just $45. https://www.cnet.com/deals/dont-miss-your-chance-to-grab-an-amazon-echo-show-for-50-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
As a certified Spotify fanatic, I’ll be making an effort to listen to – and yes, buy – more music on Bandcamp in 2025.
Treat yourself to that new MacBook you've been eyeing with one of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro year-end deals from Amazon.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/5-outstanding-macbook-deals-to-ring-in-the-new-year
The holidays have graced many of us with more free time than usual, but it hasn't helped other games dethrone Call of Duty as the most played game for the week of December 21.
The Razer USB4 Dock boasts all the capabilities of a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4 docking station, but with a lower price and wider compatibility with more devices.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-usb4-dock-review
Believe it or not, AI is already subtly reshaping the PC.
No, we’re not talking about the microprocessor or integrated NPUs. There, progress has been slow and stuttering, as chip vendors and Microsoft work toward establishing an ecosystem of Copilot+ PCs.
Instead, PC vendors are looking for ways to reinvent the familiar with AI capabilities. Withi
A new listing featuring an upcoming pre-built PC from iBuyPower popped up, powered by Nvidia's RTX 5080 16GB GPU.
The SilverStone DA750R Gold offers solid performance, 80Plus Gold efficiency, and modern features at a competitive price, but is held back by mid-tier components and a high retail price.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/silverstone-da750r-gold-psu-review
ByteDance to become one of the major renters of Nvidia's GPUs for AI in 2025 as it intends to spend some $7 billion on this, according to a report.
Windows 11's default BitLocker encryption is put under additional scrutiny by a hacker who showcases an old bug still being exploitable.
The Mode Sixty-Five (2024) is an excellent mechanical keyboard that sacrifices nothing compared to other options. It starts affordable and escalates quickly, and you’ll need to pay to have it built for you, but its customization options and quality are hard to beat.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/mode-sixty-five-2024-review
A leaked 16-core Strix Halo APU is toe-to-toe versus the Ryzen 9 7950X, per Geekbench.
CXMT's DDR5 memory is here, but the company uses outdated process technology and trails behind market leaders both in terms of performance and costs.
We’re wrapping up 2024, so why not do it with some frivolous CES announcements? Like this premium (it has to be premium!) microwave from LG, with a touchscreen bigger than your iPad. I’m not sure what you’ll watch in the three-and-a-half minutes it takes to heat that butter chicken curry, but you can do it in glorious full HD resolution.&nbs
The tricky thing about naming the year’s biggest losers in tech is that in 2024, it once again felt like everyone lost. Amid the depressing spiral that is social media, the will-they-or-