The Portuguese team have a one-goal advantage heading into this home leg at the Estádio da Luz. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-benfica-vs-monaco-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
From budgeting to choosing a mortgage to closing on a home, here's a rundown of the homebuying process. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/your-10-step-guide-to-buying-a-home-from-start-to-finish/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Belgian champions have a slender advantage heading into this knockout second leg in Bergamo. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-atalanta-vs-club-brugge-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you’re a serious audiophile who’s looking for a discrete but ultra-high end amplifier, the TEAC AP-507 could be worth throwing your life savings at.
Cloud apps are often abused in malware attacks, researchers warn.
Siloed approaches to the two critical disciplines can undermine AI’s ROI and invite real risk.
Apple's iPhone SE has always been a lovable throwback but this time, it has to be special.
Fortnite will officially add characters from the Mortal Kombat universe in Chapter 6 Season 2.
PLL Electric Utilities data stolen in May 2023 have now been released on the internet, including customer names and more.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-utility-giant-says-moveit-hack-exposed-stolen-data
Is Spotify’s algorithmic curation helping us explore, or just trapping us in a loop?
When McIntosh releases a hi-fi separate, I typically stop what I'm doing and take a look –and this one could grace pretty much any setup you care to imagine.
It seems like Nvidia can’t catch a break at the moment, as the RTX 5070 Ti is already in the hands of PC gamers before its launch.
There are workarounds for those unable to install the patch right away.
Epic Games has released the first trailer for Fortnite: Lawless ahead of its launch this week.
You can now preorder the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, which pairs a versatile 2-in-1 design with AMD's most powerful mobile hardware ever. It could be the best gaming tablet.
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Owlcat Games' Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is coming to Xbox Game Pass as part of the second wave of February 2025 titles.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-february-2025-wave-2
Microsoft's Notepad app now requires a paid subscription to use the AI-powered Rewrite feature.
Demis Hassabis, DeepMind CEO urged employees not to worry about DeepSeek's exaggerated success, citing Google's superiority in the AI landscape.
If you’re in need of a budget laptop for browsing the web and other simple tasks, then you have to stop what you’re doing and take a look at this amazingly cheap Google Pixelbook Go at B&H. It’s on sale for just $280 right now, a 57 percent
Your PC is capable of running not one, but two Windows apps designed to protect you and your system against online threats: Windows Security and Microsoft Defender.
Telling them apart can be tricky, though. Thanks to a few name changes, what’s old sounds new and what’s new sounds old. If you haven’t kept up with the updates, it may not be clear whi
ExpressVPN is rolling out major upgrades to its Lightway protocol that are set to make it “more secure, better performing, and designed for more efficient improvements” in the future. On Monday, the service announced that it will reimplement Lightway in the modern Rust co
Late last year, a hacker infiltrated PowerSchool, a software company that offers cloud-based services to K-12 schools. The breach resulted in stolen personal data for millions of kids as well as some staff members—but the loss of social security numbers, birthdates, and other valuable details didn’t have to happen.
Amid the notices rolling out to affected s
Remember Spotify HiFi? It’s been nearly four years since Spotify first announced that lossless audio streaming was on tap, and here we are, still waiting.
Now there’s another burst of chatter about the long-delayed feature,
Though it’s no longer a major player in the American market, Fujitsu has reason to celebrate: it has now made 50 million PCs since 1989. To commemorate the event, the company commissioned an FMV Note C laptop with a stunning wooden inlay. The gorgeous one-of-a-kind design uses 5,800 individual pieces to create the intricate lid.
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We love seeing our favorite laptops on sale for amazing prices, so when we saw the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro drop to a new low of $700 — a massive 48 percent discount — we had to tell you about it.
This isn’t just a gorgeous laptop but also a powerful
Google has updated “Enhanced Protection” in Chrome with AI technology to provide real-time protection against malicious websites, downloads, and browser extensions.
After three months of testing in Chrome Canary (the nightly version of Chrome with experimental features), the AI-driven Enhanced Protection feature is now being rolled out to the stable version
Microsoft and Qualcomm have been pushing their Arm-based Copilot+ laptops hard over the last year. And while you might associate Snapdragon chips with smartphones, these Snapdragon-based laptops haven’t been especially affordable yet. Today, that trend gets bucked with this Snapdragon X-powered Lenovo laptop
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI just launched Grok-3, a new version of the AI model that powers the Grok AI chatbot. The new AI model was unveiled during a live broadcast on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, with the creators describing it as the smartes
Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one into your wall, plug in a lamp or a small appliance into the smart plug, connect it to your home network with the manufacturer’s mobile app, and you’ll be ready to experience all t
Low-Junket9298 has created a 3D camera from scratch using five Raspberry Pis with a little help from AI to create wigglegrams.
Reports show that nearly 28% of Nvidia's revenue in 2024 came from Singapore despite the country only receiving around $600 million worth of GPUs at around the same time.
Build out your gaming setup with the M910-K from Redragon for only $15.
An RTX 5080 buyer in Taiwan was asked to pay more for a graphics card that had already been paid for and shipped or to return it.
Owners of a Volvo EX90 or Polestar 3 may soon be able to unlock and start their electric vehicle with a Samsung Galaxy phone. Samsung is rolling out Digital Key sup
It appears X (formerly Twitter) users can once again send Signal.me links, two days after the blog Disruptionist first reported a block. The platform wasn't allowing links of the URL used by encrypted messaging service Signal — it allows people to quickly contact others directly. It came as
In 2018, Nintendo introduced Gold Points, which were earned when you purchased Switch games, either physical cartridges or digitally from the Nintendo eShop. While you needed many purchases to redeem something substantial, you still saved a few dollars regardless if you get a cheaper title or something more expensive. Unfortunately, Nintendo
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Scripton (https://scripton.dev) is a Python IDE built for fast, interactive visualizations and exploratory programming — without the constraints of notebooks.
# Why another Python IDE?
Scripton hopes to fill a gap in the Python development ecosystem by being an IDE that:
1. Focuses on easy, fast, and interactive visualizations (and exposes rich JS plotting libraries like Observable Plot and Plotly directly to Python) 2. Prov
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The US continues to hog the global herd of unicorns, dwarfing the EU in both the number and total valuation of billion-dollar startups. However, the Netherlands provides a minor bright spot, according to a new report by PwC. More than 3,000 companies worldwi
British tech mogul Mel Morris has announced the general release of AI research engine Corpora.ai. The system provides a new approach to research. Built to generate comprehensive reports from single prompts, Corpora promises in-depth analysis and accurate outp
Everyone's favorite vigilante drifter is back. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/reacher-season-3-is-almost-back-heres-how-you-and-your-dad-can-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Setting your thermostat to the right temperature keeps your home cozy while helping you save on energy costs. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-best-thermostat-setting-to-keep-you-warm-and-lower-your-energy-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec
With a promised five-day battery life, this underdog OnePlus wearable could be a standout in the Android smartwatch market. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-oneplus-watch-3-and-its-battery-life-won-me-over/#ftag=CADf328eec
You may be able to get back some of your remote-work internet expenses but don't count on it. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-work-from-home-can-the-irs-pay-for-my-internet-expenses/#ftag=CADf328eec
When a mattress company has been around for well over 100 years, its beds are likely to be cozy. Here’s what our team of experts thinks about this long-standing brand’s flagship mattress. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/wolf-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ubisoft has announced Rainbow Six Siege X, an upcoming update for the first-person tactical shooter that will see " major upgrades all around".
Apple is putting a fresh spin on the Apple TV logo. Well, actually, there are 30 fresh spins, one for each team in Major League Soccer ahead of the 30th season kicking off.
The huge data center project will create 10,000 jobs.
Phase two of Microsoft’s Polish investment has been announced.
It might be a bit of a head-scratcher at first, but yes, AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D was recently available for $99 at one retail store.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Owlcat Game's critically acclaimed CRPG adaptation of Warhammer 40,000, just got Xbox Play Support.
CEO Jason Chen confirms a 10% price hike on U.S. laptops starting March 2025 due to incoming Trump tariffs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/acer-ceo-10pc-price-rise-tariffs
Lenovo is expected to showcase a new laptop at MWC 2025 with a flexible OLED panel that can be folded.
Elon Musk just launched Grok 3, which he claims to be the most powerful model available right now.
ASRock’s B850I Lightning WiFi is a solid all-around Mini-ITX option for AMD’s latest and greatest. At about $200, you won’t get the fastest Wi-Fi or USB ports, but it is the least expensive B850-based Mini-ITX solution.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-b850i-lightning-wifi-review
Increased competition from Chinese makers may force leading DRAM makers to phase out DDR3 and DDR5 SDRAM by end of the year.
SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.
Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-le-composant-symfony-mapper?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Last week, Apple’s Tim Cook teed up a new product for launch on February 19 — that’s tomorrow. Cook’s tweet also included an animated image of a shimmering Apple logo, which made a lot of us assume the reveal could be for a second-generation AirTag. It’s been rumored for a while that Apple would introduce a second-gen tracker sometime this year, and the original AirTag landed almost four years ago. So there are plenty of tech upgrades the tracker could benefit from.
Rumors suggest the
Spotify is rolling out a Music Pro tier later this year that will give users access to higher-quality audio and remixing tools, according to Bloomberg. The tier will reportedly cost users $6 per month on top of their $12 Premium subscription, but they'll be priced differently across regions and will be cheaper in less-de
We’ve long been fans of ThermoWorks’ instant-read thermometers for grilling and all kinds of cooking, and now you can get our favorite for one of the best prices we’ve seen. Engadget readers can pick up the
xAI has launched its Grok 3 models during a livestream with Elon Musk, who said they were "an order of magnitude more capable than Grok 2." The Grok 3 mini model can answer questions quickly, but it's not as accurate as the other models in the family. Meanwhile, the Grok 3 Reasoning and Grok 3 mini Reasoning models are capable of mimicking human-like reaso
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In December, Y Combinator’s first-ever Fall batch got their own Demo Day. The Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator—which has produced big hits like Airbnb, Doordash, and Stripe—had doubled the number of startup classes that could enter its program. The showing was mixed: 87% were AI companies, and
Loneliness is no longer just an emotion—it’s a growing public health crisis in the U.S.
A 2024 Harvard study found that 21% of U.S. adults regularly experience loneliness, while the American Psychological Association reports that nearly half of young workers feel isolated at work. Capitalizing on the recent tech boom, AI
AI overviews in SERPs: a challenge or opportunity for ecommerce site owners? Ecommerce expert, Kevin Gibbons shares his insights.
The post Ask An SEO: How Should Ecommerce Stores Deal With The Arrival Of AI Overviews? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ask-an-seo-how-ecommerce-s
Uncover the potential impacts of Google's new Ask for Me on local businesses and customers. Is it a game changer, or bad for local businesses?
The post Google’s New ‘Ask For Me’ Reviewed: Is This Bad For Local Businesses? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Messages can also perform conversions, so you never have to look up how many pounds are in a kilogram again. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-iphones-messages-app-can-function-like-a-calculator-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Subscribers can play that fantasy adventure game and more, too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/explore-the-living-lands-in-avowed-now-on-xbox-game-pass/#ftag=CADf328eec
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS' Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and for $0. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/file-your-tax-return-for-free-how-the-irs-free-file-program-really-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
Only PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can play these games on the service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-star-wars-jedi-survivor-and-more-games-on-playstation-plus-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Windows 11 users don’t need a Microsoft account to use Notepad after its latest update – but you will need to login to use the app’s new AI feature.
The Noname057 hacker group has been linked to recent cyberattacks against Italian banking and airport websites.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/pro-russian-hackers-hit-italian-bank-airport-websites
The chance to create an NPC for The Elder Scrolls 6 is up for grabs at a charity auction.
In a baffling move, Nintendo will be discontinuing Gold Points rewards from eShop purchases in March.
Unofficial renders give us a clear look at the iPhone 17 Air's possible design, and we've also heard more about the iPhone 17.
Rare's Everwild is still in development despite its five years of radio silence, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer.
Apple is rumored to be putting its own 5G modem in the iPhone SE 4, which may lag behind the Snapdragon equivalent.
Users can now migrate messages from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat with new service.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-chat-wants-to-help-you-dump-microsoft-teams-for-good
We've got more tri-fold news: for Samsung's rumored device, and Huawei's existing handset.
From AI’s origins to its future impact, we make sense of it all - minus the tedious tech talk.
https://www.techradar.com/news/what-is-ai-everything-you-need-to-know