An FTC settlement with Epic Games is delivering payouts to people who were tricked into making purchases in Fortnite. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-refund-is-giving-players-114-on-average-you-still-have-time-to-make-your-claim/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nothing less than a win will do for the Parisians as they head to the Red Bull Arena. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-salzburg-vs-psg-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hide your home address from the Web and keep it away from easy Googling with these effective steps. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/wipe-your-home-address-permantly-off-the-internet-with-these-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
With a few easy hacks, you'll wonder why you waited so long to address this. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-properly-clean-your-microwave-according-to-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec
Our comparison of the live TV streaming channels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/directv-stream-hulu-live-youtube-tv-more-we-compaure-lineups-top-100-channels/#ftag=CADf328eec
The defending champions are in big need of a win in Bergamo. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-atalanta-vs-real-madrid-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Save 80% on this Luminar Neo bundle and get access to tons of photo editing softwares for life. https://www.cnet.com/deals/edit-your-photos-like-a-pro-with-a-luminar-neo-lifetime-bundle-for-less-than-150/#ftag=CADf328eec
These sturdy, colorful cases will protect your prized tech -- and they're beautiful enough to give as gifts this holiday season. https://www.cnet.com/deals/these-influencer-approved-casetify-phone-accessories-are-2-for-20-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
Not even VPNs managed to help Russians bypass internet restrictions in what looks like a "new phase of online censorship" for the country.
Google's new Willow quantum chip can solve problems that would take classical supercomputers longer than the age of the universe.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-says-it-just-made-a-huge-step-forward-in-quantum-computing
A bug previously let WhatsApp users bypass the privacy protection. Here's all you need to know.
CD Projekt Red has revealed the details for its surprise Cyberpunk 2077 patch.
In a wide-ranging interview, Sigma's CEO drops an exciting teaser of a new and unique telephoto lens in the pipeline.
Many sites were misconfigured, allowing hackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and sell it on the dark web.
Google’s Year In Search 2024 has made me feel old, confused and angry.
Analog AI chip startup Blumind wants to achieve 1 POPS per Watt.
A recently published update for Steam Deck has been picked apart by journalists and internet theorists, with many claiming that it could make reference to an upcoming SteamOS powered device, but it isn't what you'd expect.
My new ROG Ally almost immediately had an issue with the right bumper (RB), here are three things I tried that seem to have fixed it.
Amazon's latest batch of free PC games contains some big hitters like The Outer Worlds and Baldur's Gate, so you won't want to miss claiming them.
Path of Exile 2 is new on the scene, and it's giving me major Diablo 2 vibes. It's the first ARPG I've played other than Blizzard's masterpiece that captures the same feel, and I can't get enough.
As Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 gets another playable mission with Operation obelisk, Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 TV series moves ahead at Amazon.
A preview up to Files, a third-party file explorer, just received a preview update that makes it look even better when compared to the default File Explorer on Windows 11.
Spotting a deal for hundreds off a speedy gaming laptop is always reason to celebrate, and that’s exactly the situation with this Asus TUF F15 that’s $400 off. Yes, you read that right. Instead of pay
The fact that we all spend a lot of time online is nothing new, but internet company Cloudflare has shared some statistics regarding just how much everyone around the world has been surfing this year — and their figures show a huge increase in inter
Last month, Microsoft officially announced the coming end of its Mail, Calendar, and People apps. If you’re still using those apps, you’ll start receiving pop-ups notifying you that end-of-support is coming up on December 31, 2024, and you
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Maker Dylan has created a Raspberry Pi Zero 2-powered e-ink photo frame that generates flower paintings on demand using AI.
Lam Research's Dextro collaborative robot promises error-free maintenance.
The investigation against Nvidia is seen as a reaction to the increasing chip export restrictions imposed by the U.S. government.
Researchers at the University of Michigan develop new memory design that operates at over 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Jon Peddie Research shows that GPU add-in board sales have declined 14.5% from Q2 2024 to Q3 2024. The drop-off defies typical Q3 market behavior, thanks to the wait for next-gen releases. The long-term forecast for the market also looks grim.
Earlier this year, Apple finally offered third-party developers access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology. Not only are iPhone users in the EU receiving access, but other regions can also leverage this technology. Yesterday, Vipps MobilePay became the first
If you recently bought yourself an iPhone 16, now is a great time to pick up a wireless charger for it. Amazon has discounted Apple’s new, more powerful
Amazon sells practically everything, including tiny homes, so why not add cars to the mix? Starting today, users in 48 cities across the continental US can buy a new Hyundai car from a local dealership via
Video creators on Instagram now have a new way to test out content. The app is introducing “trial Reels,” which allows creators to publish Reels that bypass their followers’ feeds and are instead recommended to non-followers.
Given that so many Instagram creators complain about Meta not showing their content to their followers, this may seem
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League had a rough start. Its launch was delayed, and it lost Warner Bros. $200 million. In more recent news, the developers
Still Wakes The Deep is one of this year's standout horror games. It's a narrative-heavy survival title that pits you — an electrician stuck on an oil rig — against eldritch terrors from the briny depths of the North Sea. Not only that, but because you're off the coast of Scotland, there's some harsh weather to contend with too. If th
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California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday.
The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessar
Attorneys for Meta shareholders asked a Delaware judge Monday to sanction the company’s former Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and fellow Facebook board member and current White House chief of staff Jeff Zients for deleting emails related to the
Google streamlines Search Console Insights by removing Google Analytics data, focusing solely on Search Console metrics for simplicity.
The post Google Search Console Update: No More Analytics Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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This release introduces the ability to automatically and programmatically demote an inactive Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure a healthy roster of contributing experts. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/10/enterprise-2024-8-release-maintain-a-healthy-roster-of-smes/
The complex relationship of give-and-take in the knowledge journey is untangled in the results from the latest Stack Overflow Knows survey. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/10/it-s-not-what-you-know-it-s-how-you-know-you-know-it/
Antropický princip nepřestává dráždit. Jak je možné, že žijeme ve vesmíru, v němž můžeme žít? Nemanja Kaloper s Alexanderem Westphalem k jinak čistě filozofickému a poněkud bezcílnému mudrování přihodili test antropického principu v souvislosti s pátráním po temné hmotě. Vše záleží na tom, jestli najdeme nebo nenajdeme ultralehké axiony. Jasno by mohlo být docela brzy. http://www.osel.cz/13815-zijeme-v-nejlepsim-vesmiru-fyzici-navrhuji-jak-otestovat-antropicky-princip.html
I had the pleasure of hosting a recent Smashing Magazine workshop on product design, subbing for Vitaly Friedman who usually runs these things.
What? A front-ender interviewing really smart people about their processes for user research, documenting requirements, and …
The CSSWG met to try and finally squash a debate that has been going on for five years: whether Masonry should be a part of Grid or a separate system. We've got coverage of both presentations for ya.
CSSWG Minutes Telecon (2024-12-04): Just Use Grid vs. Display: Masonry originally published on CSS-Tricks
We asked an executive chef all of our frozen-meat related questions. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/can-you-cook-frozen-meat-heres-what-an-expert-has-to-say/#ftag=CADf328eec
Act fast and you can get a brand-new Apple iPad Air M2 for just $469, which is $130 off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apples-m2-ipad-air-hits-a-new-all-time-low-just-in-time-for-christmas/#ftag=CADf328eec
Enjoy a cleaner phone and convenient charging for just $13 with this deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-found-a-deal-that-knocks-74-off-the-samsung-wireless-charger-uv-sanitizer-pod/#ftag=CADf328eec
Time is running out to get your hands on Microsoft's Windows 11 Pro at a price you can't afford to miss. https://www.cnet.com/deals/bag-microsoft-windows-11-pro-for-just-18-while-you-still-can/#ftag=CADf328eec
Arne Slot's men look to maintain a perfect record in the UCL this term as they travel to Catalonia. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-girona-vs-liverpool-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The child tax credit will decrease for the 2026 tax season if it isn't expanded, but is that something in the cards for President-elect Donald Trump? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/will-the-child-tax-credit-increase-what-another-trump-administration-could-do/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new study reveals that many people feel lonely, especially older adults in the US. Here's what you can do about it. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/feeling-lonely-youre-not-alone-new-study/#ftag=CADf328eec
This 30% discount brings the Android tablet to well under $300 for anyone that might have missed the sale the first time around. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-found-a-google-pixel-tablet-deal-for-120-off-matching-its-black-friday-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
A peek inside the strange minds of UK-based Alexa users
Someday you will find me caught beneath the landslide, with the Creative Pebble Nova on my desk.
I’m still using an iPhone after 3 long years years… despite being an Android lover at heart.
If there was any time to give Intel's GPUs any attention, it would be now, with the Arc B580 defeating the RTX 4060 in Vulkan benchmarks.
Internet traffic surged 17% year-over-year, with users as interested as ever in Google’s entire suite of services.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/internet-traffic-grew-hugely-in-2024-with-google-taking-the-strain
Data centers are notoriously energy guzzling, but Amazon is reducing, reusing, and recycling to hit sustainability goals.
GenAI and 5G can — and quite frankly should — co-exist in a mutual relationship that maximizes network performance.
UK can become a AI superpower by striking a balance between regulatory oversight and innovation.
I can't wait to watch 28 Years Later, but why can't I stream the original 28 Days Later?
The design for the Nintendo Switch 2 has seemingly leaked via a third-party accessory company.
Artivion confirms security breach in new 8-K filing, saying the investigation is ongoing.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/top-us-heart-surgery-device-maker-hit-by-ransomware-attack
After many years of requests, Blizzard Entertainment will finally add player housing to World of Warcraft in the upcoming Midnight expansion. Join us as we count down the things we wish to see player housing include when it goes live.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/world-of-warcraft-six-thing-we-want-to-see-in-player-housing
Microsoft's refreshed official Xbox Wireless Headset is here. I wasn't a big fan of the first iteration a few years ago, but is its sequel worth your money?
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/xbox-wireless-headset-review
NVIDIA's eagerly anticipated RTX 5000 GPUs are expected to make their debut in January 2025, and I've collected the most credible rumors here to keep you in the know.
Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from digital storefronts later this week. I bought the game to not miss out even though I don't have an Xbox right now.
Looking for a discount on one of the best controllers this holiday season? Look no further than Amazon's 61% discount for my favorite Xbox controller, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma.
The Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) is a pretty great mid-range gaming laptop that's rather confusingly positioned in Lenovo's lineup (and a little difficult to find).
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-5i-gen-9-review
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Charging all your devices at once feels like a dream situation, but it can be reality with this Ugreen Nexode X 160W four-device wall plug. Thanks to a 20 percent discount on Amazon, you can get it now for just $80 — the perfect stocking stuffer for yourself, a friend, or fam
OpenAI has now launched its new AI model called Sora, which can generate realistic videos from text-based prompts. The tool is available to both ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro subscribers via sora.com.
ChatGPT Plus subscribers can generate up to 50 prior
If you activate the history in the Windows 11 clipboard, Windows not only remembers the current content of the clipboard, but also what you have previously copied. This means you can also access and paste older content in the clipboard.
Cloud storage is great and all… until you remember that you’re paying a monthly or yearly fee that easily costs more than an SSD over time. Plus, you have to worry about data breaches, sync issues, slow transfers, etc.
Sometimes, a portable storage drive is just the better solution. And if you need one, here’s a great deal to jump on:
In a move that’s less surprising than it is inevitable, Peacock has begun warning its subscribers that the days of carefree password sharing are coming to an end.
Peacock users have begun receiving emails from the streamer about impeding changes to its terms of service, and among the provisions is one aimed directly at account sharers.
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Microsoft seems to think Windows 11 users are clamoring for easier ways to insert emojis, as if we’re so constantly in need of quick access to emojis on a day-to-day basis that we need super shortcuts for it.
Well, if that describes you, Microsoft wants you to know that they’re listening and they care. In the latest Windows 11 Insiders preview (
A Chinese group led by China Telecom Quantum Computing Group has unveiled Xiaohong-504, a 504-qubit quantum computing chip, and Tianyan-504 superconducting quantum computer.
Microsoft says you can install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware but does not guarantee a stable experience.