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Across Europe, skills shortages are emerging as a key challenge. The Council of the European Union says this is driven by demographic change, demand for new skillsets, and poor working conditions in some sectors. Adding to that, a recent report highlighted that
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatm
Exploring high-speed data at the world’s coldest frontier, RUVDS aims for Antarctic breakthrough after North Pole test.
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Řetěz Pf přání, které dojdou na adresu ja(zavinutec)osel.cz budeme postupně doplňovat.
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Lingkong Tianxing Technology poslali na špici rakety testovací letoun s pohonem JinDou400. Při letu velkou rychlostí využívá detonační spalování paliva. Při testu se vyšplhal do výšky 19 812 metrů a dosáhl rychlosti Mach 4. Připravovaný nadzvukový dopravní letoun Yunxing by měl s tímto pohonem vzlétnout v roce 2027. http://www.osel.cz/13835-cinsky-detonacni-ramjet-jindou400-rozbouril-oblohu-rychlosti-mach-4.html
The Commerce, Defense and Justice Departments are reportedly investigating the Chinese company over security concerns. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/tp-link-routers-could-be-banned-next-year-are-they-actually-dangerous/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 92 for Dec. 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-24-92/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,284 for Dec. 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-24-1284/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Dec. 24 Strands puzzle, No. 296. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-24-296/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 562 for Dec. 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-24-562/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 24. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-dec-24/#ftag=CADf328eec
OpenAI and Arizona State University deploy ChatGPT Edu to teaching, research, and more on campus.
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From ancient grains to new technology, here's what celebrity chefs predict will be big in the coming year. https://www.cnet.com/news/cooking-trends-you-can-expect-in-2025-according-to-6-world-famous-chefs/#ftag=CADf328eec
5 Meta Quest VR games you must play
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My colleague and co-conspirator Gordon Mah Ung passed away this weekend, after a battle with cancer.
I’m heartbroken. Gordon is the journalist and the person I want to be when I grow up.
But you can read about why in PCWorld’s obituary for Gordon. I’m
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Are you part of the 70,000 people who have their Social Security benefits terminated each year? Here's how it happens. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/four-ways-you-could-lose-your-social-security-benefits/#ftag=CADf328eec
The beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury was sued for violating Illinois privacy laws and is paying out nearly $3 million to those affected. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/this-charlotte-tilbury-privacy-class-action-settlement-is-still-open-are-you-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Cyberpunk 2077 crossover is going to bring a little Night City to the island. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/keanu-reeves-johnny-silverhands-is-coming-to-fornite/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your student loans may feel out of your hands. Here's how you can retake control of this debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/im-a-student-loan-expert-here-are-5-steps-you-should-take-now-and-1-thing-not-to-do/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 33mk4 is built for demanding environments and offers enhanced performance for mobile workers in tough conditions.
Want the best Santa Tracker and to play some fun games through Norad or Google? We're live-blogging Santa's movements as he ventures out from the North Pole
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-24-december-2024
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-24-december-2024
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-24-december-2024
A German retailer has leaked two Acer Predator Orion 7000 high-end gaming PCs, each pairing an Intel Core Ultra CPU with a 50-series NVIDIA RTX GPU. The price tags seem to suggest the next generation of PC gaming is going to hit consumers where it hurts the most—their wallets.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/oops-acers-upcoming-predator-orion-7000pcs
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Gordon was 58, and leaves behind a loving wife, two c
From gift cards to streaming services, these digital gifts can be purchased and delivered at any time, even on Christmas Day.
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The world of enterprise tech is built on sturdy foundations. For decades, systems of record—the databases, customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms we’re all intimately familiar with—have served as reliable pillars underpinning every major business. Vendors selling them have become household names and the technology is a core component of how enterprises operate, scale, and report. They’ve embedded themselves, seemingly immovably, into how the
Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given
Discover Microsoft Ads' new multi-format campaigns for Audience ads. Simplify ad management by combining native, display, and video formats in one campaign.
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Anyone can become a victim. Here's how to stay safe if a scammer has you in their sights. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/my-family-almost-fell-for-this-jury-duty-scam-that-threatens-victims-with-fines-and-jail-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
This holiday, take a few minutes to sip eggnog and set up these new iPhone features in iOS 18.2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/change-the-8-most-important-iphone-settings-after-you-install-ios-18-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't have to pay ridiculously high utility bills to stay warm this winter. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/unlock-the-secret-to-a-perfectly-warm-home-the-ultimate-thermostat-setting-for-winter/#ftag=CADf328eec
Catch a few holiday classics on no-cost streaming services. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/8-free-christmas-movies-to-stream-if-you-need-a-festive-flick-on-the-cheap/#ftag=CADf328eec
Synthesia offers custom video messages from Santa.
xAI gains 150MW power approval for its supercomputer, but locals fear impact on grid and future power availability.
Get the Apple Mac mini M2 with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $699.
Apple may soon be deviating from the SoC chip design found in its current A-series and M-series chips.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/m5-pro-chips-soic-kuo-tip
The Cirrus7 Mini PC design has been updated to support up to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X or Intel Core i9-14900T.
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has started a probe into China’s semiconductor industry, looking for anti-competitive trade practices. According to a White House statement, the USTR is looking into China for “ac
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Hi HN, I've been experimenting on-and-off over the years trying to automatically generate crosswords [1]. Recently I've been feeling like my results are good enough that I want to share them and see what other people think. I'm not trying to claim that these could appear in, say, the NYT in their current state, but honestly the velocity of progress makes me feel like I will inevitably be able to automatically generate NYT-quality crosswords within just a year or so.
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Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader.
As a volunteer rescuer, Hedrick uses thermal drones to search for people trapped by mudslides and cargo drones to send water and baby formula to those who are stranded — something he did after
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no work has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory, watchdog groups and researchers say.
Basic and premium pricing is staying the same, but for the highest tier of service, X has raised the price significantly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/x-premium-plus-plan-jumps-to-22-a-month/#ftag=CADf328eec
You could get auto-enrolled in your employer's retirement plan and may be able to contribute if you're a part-time worker. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/investing/it-may-be-easier-to-contribute-to-your-401k-next-year-retirement-plan-changes-starting-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sometimes you need a break from the tried and true. Here's where are our favorite oddball Christmas films are streaming. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/need-a-break-from-elf-and-red-one-stream-these-alternative-christmas-movies/#ftag=CADf328eec
The last round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for December 2024 are landing a day early. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-december-2024-the-last-check-of-the-year-arrives-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec
The CFP resumes with the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve, followed by the Peach, Rose and Sugar Bowls on Jan. 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/college-football-playoff-quarterfinal-matchups-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you don't use your Flexible Spending Account funds, you could lose them at the end of the year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/a-week-left-to-spend-your-2024-fsa-money-how-it-works-and-what-you-can-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec
The latest development aligns with Apple's rumored strategy to go all in on smart home technology. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-is-developing-a-doorbell-that-unlocks-with-your-face-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Robots at SmartSKN Labs used AI to make me a personalized skin care line. Could they disrupt a $182 billion industry? https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/the-future-of-skin-care-is-smarter-and-more-sustainable-than-i-imagined/#ftag=CADf328eec
The holidays can be flowing with wine. Here's how long each type will last after the cork has been popped. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-long-does-red-wine-last-after-opening-a-sommelier-explains-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
$100bn tech company is teaming up with the world's biggest memory manufacturers to produce supercharged HBM.
Who decides which streamer gets what, and when?
Facebook is a great way to connect with friends and family, but AI-generated content is making it a scammer's playground.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/meta-ai-generated-image-labels-warning
Asus is bringing the ultra-thin-and-light magic of the Zenbook to Copilot+ PCs next year.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/asus-zenbook-2025-worlds-lightest-copilot-plus-laptop
You don't need to melt your Snapdragon Copilot+ PC just yet
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/arm-qualcomm-case-decision-snapdragon-chips
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle sees solid sales debut in its first full week, reaching second place behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, another Microsoft-owned IP.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is an excellent Copilot+ PC that earned a perfect score when we reviewed it earlier this year. Now, the Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop is at its lowest price ever.
Geekom is launching several new mini-PCs at CES 2025, all featuring the latest processors from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
A modder managed to save an extremely rare 43-inch Sony Trinitron KX-45ED1 from an untimely ending in Japan and import it to the US.
AMD has purportedly revealed renders of the Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Just $18 with net you the Logitech G203 gaming mouse - a perfect holiday stocking filler,
Design leaders are expected to deliver the impossible. Instead of trying, we need to redefine our role from implementor to enabler. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/12/the-design-leader-dilemma/
A group of talented fans have made a native PC port of Star Fox 64, which they are calling Starship. Even better? It’s technically legal. Harbour Masters, the team behind the project, used a tool that converts the original game ROM into PC executable code, so it doesn’t actually use any proprietary Nintendo code.
This is the same method used to
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