Earlier today, legendary video games developer John Carmack made the case for what one might casually describe as a standalone graphics card.
The U.S. CISA released special guidelines to help organizations stay safe from attacks, releasing specific instructions for Cisco devices.
A new game mode called Ballistic is coming to Fortnite in early access on December 11, bringing a 5v5 tactical first-person shooter experience. In Ballistic mode, one team will be tasked with planting a Rift Point Device — which will detonate 45 seconds after it’s placed — and the other team will have to stop that from happening. There will be one map (Skyline 10) to start and a limited selection of weapons and items, but more will be added down the line in “major updates” to come, a
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Are you on the hunt for holiday gifts? CNET has the rundown on how to treat yourself to some significant savings on your home internet connection. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-broadband-deals-for-the-holidays-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Red Devils look to bounce back after their first defeat under new coach Ruben Amorim. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-man-united-vs-nottingham-forest-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can watch the first four installments of the Taylor Sheridan oil drama now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/landman-release-schedule-when-episode-5-hits-paramount-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Moft Creator Kit is a 5-in-1 accessory kit for iPhone-owning content creators.
Future Exascale supercomputers will be built using these HPE cabinets that can hold nearly 100,000 AMD Epyc Cores.
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI impresses with its excellent battery life and colorful display, but can’t deliver the goods in terms of performance and lackluster keyboard.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/acer-swift-go-14-ai
Black Friday might be over, but holiday deals on PS5 gear are here to stay. Here are the top 5 deals on PS5 consoles and games this weekend!
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/5-playstation-deals-that-debunk-the-biggest-myth-about-black-friday
AMD is rushing to bring more 9800X3D on store shelves this quarter.
Broadcom's 3.5D XDSiP platform for high-performance processors uses TSMC's CoWoS and other packaging technologies to build a system-in-packages comprising 6000mm² of 3D-stacked silicon with 12 HBM modules.
Amazon Web Services does not see enough demand for AMD's Instinct MI300-series accelerators for AI and HPC to deploy them in the cloud.
AIDA64 has received initial support helping it to identify Intel's next-gen Diamond Rapids and Nova Lake processors.
Spotify's 2024 Wrapped results arrived this week, and while the whole package seems a bit thin compared to previous years, we're still getting a kick out of seeing our listening habits laid bare. Apple Music also dropped its annual Replay, and Tidal's 2024 Rewind has landed, so non-Spotify users have some data to pore over too. For those among us who don't use any of the big streaming apps, well, it's still a nice time to reflect on personal favorites from this year.
Here are som
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From Cheesecake Factory to Panera Bread, these gift cards are perfect presents -- and come with bonus cards or freebies when you buy. https://www.cnet.com/news/restaurant-gift-cards-that-give-you-something-back/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keeping your kids out of shopping apps on your phone could save you money and a headache. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/keep-your-kids-and-others-out-of-your-apps-with-these-ios-18-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec
The second round of Social Security payments are on their way. We'll break down the payment schedule so you know exactly when to expect your check. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-december-2024-the-next-round-of-payments-are-headed-out-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google Flights data provides key insights into the best time to fly -- including when to get the cheapest plane tickets. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/when-to-buy-airline-tickets-for-cheap-holiday-travel/#ftag=CADf328eec
We consulted a licensed lymphatic drainage specialist to learn more about who could benefit from a lymphatic drainage massage. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/do-you-need-lymphatic-drainage-massage-pros-cons/#ftag=CADf328eec
As temperatures plunge, a few key changes to your smart thermostat can save you money, time and regret. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/5-smart-thermostat-settings-to-prep-now-for-winter/#ftag=CADf328eec
A handful of large internet service providers dominate the broadband market. What does that mean for your monthly internet bill? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/why-cant-i-get-more-than-one-internet-option-at-my-address/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's what you need to know about all the latest features on your iPhone and what features it could get soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-cheat-sheet-everything-to-know-about-apple-intelligence-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Villans look to build on their midweek win as they face the EPL's bottom club. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-aston-villa-vs-southampton-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Magpies travel to West London looking to build on their dramatic comeback draw against Liverpool. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-brentford-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Pep Guardiola's look to make it back-to-back wins as they travel to Selhurst Park. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-crystal-palace-vs-man-city-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
In a medical emergency or when donating blood, it's important to know your blood type. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/everyone-should-know-their-blood-type-3-methods-to-find-out-yours/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're looking for a change in your Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan, now is your best chance to do it with open enrollment. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/looking-to-change-up-your-medicare-what-you-need-to-know-about-open-enrollment/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google's nuclear energy pursuit combined policy innovation, machine learning, fusion breakthroughs, and cold fusion experiments.
A switch to its own modem chipset could help Apple shave millimeters off the thickness of its smartphones.
Captain America: Brave new World will be the penultimate Marvel Phase 5 movie – here's everything you need to know.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/captain-america-brave-new-world-hub
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Amazon still has some stellar tech deals for the holidays.
Now Intel needs to beat Apple's M4 or die trying
Learn how to play Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck with this quick guide to the best settings for performance and visuals. While not yet Steam Deck Verified, Path of Exile 2 is playable with some tweaks.
The Meta Quest 3S is a remarkable mixed reality bargain that brings over many of the features that we loved with the Quest 3.
https://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/meta-quest-3s-review
Get to your hosting server's command prompt using SSH.
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A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on December 6, 2024, upheld a law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the video app by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban on the app. The
It takes a ton of energy to train the most advanced AI. According to one estimate, by the year 2027, AI electricity needs could be comparable to the energy use of all of Argentina.
That’s largely to do with the fact that the chips used to train AI models, called graphics processing units or GPUs, are far more powerful—and power hungry—than those used to, s
A Fed interest rate cut in December is still on the table. But the 2025 forecast is less clear. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/fridays-jobs-report-wont-shake-up-the-mortgage-market-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Merseyside derby sees the league leaders looking to bounce back from their riotous draw with Newcastle. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-everton-vs-liverpool-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Scientists in the UK have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery, which could power low-energy devices like satellite communication equipment for over 5,000 years. The ba
Just two weeks since raising $125mn in funding, British scaleup Tokamak Energy has secured backing from the US and UK to upgrade its ST40 fusion energy plant. The US Department of Energy (DOE), the UK’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (
Starting out in sales as a business development rep (BDR) is like boot camp for the business world. You learn resilience, understand rejection, and develop grit—qualities that stick with you throughout your career.
I began my own career as a BDR, hammering out cold calls, compiling prospect lists with hardly any data, and spending hours researching targets, often wondering if I was reaching the right people. Back then, BDRs like me had to rely on a lot of manual effort and intuitio
At the end of October, with iOS 18.1., Apple released the first iteration of its Apple Intelligence platform to users.
The new tools it offered included generative writing capabilities, the ability to summarize notifications and emails, and an AI-powered cleanup tool that allows users to easily remove unwanted objects from photos. The writing and summarizing to
Here's the biggest tech news stories, from PlayStation, IKEA, Spotify and more, from the past week.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could have some camera upgrades compared to the S24 Ultra.
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Coleen Rooney, Oti Mabuse, Danny Jones or Alan Halsall will be crowned the King or Queen of the Jungle. Here’s how you can watch the 2024 I'm A Celeb final online from anywhere.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-im-a-celeb-final-2024-online-free-anywhere
SMAST AI tool transforms video analysis for public safety, healthcare, and autonomous navigation through advanced action recognition.
TL;DR: Until tomorrow, the 2024 version of Microsoft Office for W
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Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 75 for Dec. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-7-75/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,267 for Saturday, Dec. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-7-1267/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 545 for Dec. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-7-545/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 7 Strands puzzle, No. 279. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-7-279/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-dec-7/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Jaderné baterie jsou sice na jedno použití, ale vydrží v provozu nesmírně dlouho. Nové diamantové baterie s uhlíkem-14 mohou dodávat mikrowatty elektřiny po tisíce let. Energii dodávají elektrony z beta rozpadu. Baterie se mohou bez potíží uplatnit ve vesmíru, na Zemi i v lidském těle. http://www.osel.cz/13810-diamantova-baterie-s-uhlikem-14-vydrzi-tisic-let.html
The tax filing giant announced improvements to its Intuit Assist AI technology and a handy tracker for Full Service Live customers. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/turbotax-dives-deeper-into-automated-tax-prep-with-improved-ai-features/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to trigger the new Kevin Sherwood song on Citadelle Des Morts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-unlock-the-music-easter-egg-in-black-ops-6s-new-zombies-map/#ftag=CADf328eec
xAI releases limited free tier for Grok AI chatbot on X.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle supports Xbox cloud save games on Steam, so could more games be getting support in the future?
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