These smart LED lights enable dazzling tricks and perfect lighting customization for your holidays. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazing-smart-light-strings-to-upgrade-your-xmas/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple reporter Bridget Carey shares some of her favorite accessories and gear that could make for great gifts — especially for iPhone and Apple fans who have everything. https://www.cnet.com/videos/gift-ideas-for-the-apple-fan-who-has-everything/#ftag=CADf328eec
Encanto, Coco and Avengers are all becoming new rides, while Cars, Disney Villains, Avatar and Monsters Inc. are getting entirely new lands at the Disney Parks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/every-disneyland-and-disney-world-ride-and-land-planned-for-2025-and-beyond/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s “Suggested Actions” feature, replacing it with AI-driven “Click to Do” for newer Copilot+ PCs
It might be time for a new addition to the PC hardware arena, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 2nd Gen chips reportedly heading to desktop PCs.
We'd previously heard that Apple could be going full 120Hz with the new iPhone lineup, and a new supply chain rumor seems to support this claim.
Obsidian Entertainment has officially announced The Outer Worlds 2, a sequel to its 2019 hit.
The new lock will use the unique pattern of blood vessels in your hand as a biometric key.
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature stumbles yet again: this time it’s been caught storing users’ credit card and social security information.
Millions of people were tricked by fake promotional offers, and had personal details stolen.
Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield brings the force of the Eikons to Tekken 8 in just a few days.
Gearbox Software has unveiled the first official trailer for Borderlands 4.
A group that worked on behalf of Exxon Mobil allegedly hacked into the emails of environmental groups and leaked them to the press to hamper investigations and lawsuits.
Word from the grapevine suggests Nvidia RTX 5090 could hit rumored 70% gen-on-gen uplift – but RTX 5070 might lag far behind.
Previously undocumented spyware is being used by Chinese law enforcement.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-police-found-using-spyware-to-monitor-android-devices
Tired of reflections ruining your photos? Photoshop’s impressive new AI tool can now fix them instantly.
Project Moohan is revealed, but does Samsung have the wrong headset in its crosshairs?
A report suggests Sora may have been trained on game content as it can reproduce uncanny clips of Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and more.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/was-sora-ai-trained-using-youtube-and-gaming-content
Certain sensitive notifications will no longer appear in Windows Phone Link when connected to certain phones.
A limited-time sale on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets you three months of the gaming subscription for just $28.99.
On Windows 11, if the name of your Bluetooth peripheral is too long or confusing, you can change it in at least four ways, depending on the device, and in this guide, I will explain the process.
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are one of the most effective ways to keep your data private and secure while online. They encrypt and hide our confidential web activity and are a key component in helping us to navigate safely while connected to the internet.
As VPN usage continues to increase globally these apps are quickly becoming a cornerstone of our
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away from Windows 10.
ASRock’s Z890 Taichi Lite offers users high-end hardware at a more reasonable price point. You get a lot of storage connectivity, Dual LAN ports, and a flagship-class audio solution for $399.99.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-z890-taichi-lite-review
Nvidia has dropped the first teaser for its RTX 50 lineup alongside another small hint from CD Projekt in its trailer for Witcher IV.
The Game Awards delivered. While the games I thought deserved to win did so (Astro Bot! Balatro! Metaphor!), we got some wildcard trailers, like an entirely new game from Last of Us studio Naughty Dog. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet takes place thousands of years in the
At long last, iPhone users have access to Apple's AI image generation tools, Genmoji (for customized emoji) and Image Playground. But based on our testing, these Apple Intelligence features aren't fully baked. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss why these AI tools aren't very useful and dive into some of Apple's most egregious image generation fails.
Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the sh
As has been rumored for a while (and in line with Sony's promise to share exclusive titles in a timely fashion) PlayStation's
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Rome-based venture capital firm Scientifica has launched a €200mn fund to support startups in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other frontier technologies. The fund, set to launch early next year, will provide early-stage compani
From bricklaying robots to zero-carbon cement, startups are shaking up construction in a high-tech bid to build better, greener structures. One of these early-stage ventures is Finland-based Aisti. Founded in 2019, the company has come up with a wa
Microsoft probably needs no introduction. But in case you are not familiar with the Microsoft for Startups program, it is an initiative that provides free licences and Azure credits to selected software entrepreneurs over the course of
YouTube was launched in February 2005 and soon adopted a simple motto: “Broadcast Yourself.” While we initially watched on PCs, and then smartphones, it seems that these days an increasing number of us are engaging with YouTube content on our televisions.
That’s one of the key findings of YouTube’s annual ye
Large language models typically perform so similarly that their differences can be measured by millimeters. But in some scenarios, these models are separated by miles.
After a chance discovery that ChatGPT seemed more likely to return strange and unlikely quotes from public figures than Anthropic’s Claude, I prompted 10 different models to provide quotes by famous people about random objects. I generated a data set of 450 public figures and 450 things with Claude, and used the temp
After years of advocating for actors’ collective rights, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is finally getting his own close-up. Now executive director of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Crabtree-Ireland has come a long way from his early days as a Los Angeles County prosecutor, transforming himself into one of Hollywood’s most influential behind-the-scenes players since joining the union in 2000. Now, as he leads 160,000 memb
Since Dart 3.6 (Flutter 3.27), you can use _ as a digits separator. This works with integers and floats, as well as custom formats (hex, scientific). https://codewithandrea.com/tips/digits-separators-dart-3.6/
The Nespresso Evoluo is available for as little as $133, but only for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-your-morning-java-fix-with-up-to-86-off-this-nespresso-coffee-maker/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't sleep on APYs up to 5%. They may not stick around much longer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/boost-your-earning-potential-before-the-fed-cuts-rates-todays-savings-rates-dec-13-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you aren't regularly maintaining your robot vacuum, it's likely just pushing dirt around your home. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/yes-robot-vacuums-keep-your-home-tidy-but-you-also-need-to-keep-your-machine-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you want 2025 to be your year of fitness but you hate exercising, here's how you can motivate yourself into working out. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/new-years-resolutions-ways-trick-yourself-exercising/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Lightning-equipped model falls back to its Cyber Monday low just in time for the holidays. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-found-all-time-low-airpods-max-pricing-but-the-deal-wont-last-for-long/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tesla Powerwall is currently cheaper than most other batteries in the market. Here is a detailed cost breakdown and whether it's worth your investment. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/tesla-powerwall-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec
The sooner you open one of these top CDs, the more interest you could earn. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/lock-in-a-high-apy-while-you-still-can-todays-cd-rates-dec-13-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
New Apple Intelligence features are here now. Is it too early to wonder when the next beta will arrive? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/with-ios-18-2-now-out-for-iphone-when-can-we-expect-the-next-release/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sony's flagship noise-cancelling cans are down to their best price of the year right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/our-favorite-sony-headphones-are-over-100-off-at-amazon-for-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec
Renault has confirmed that it will put a 500hp Turbo version of its Renault 5 EV into production in 2026.
Naughty Dog's next game is an all-new sci-fi action title.
Elden Ring Nightreign is a standalone co-op game that looks like a mish mash of FromSoftware's greatest hits.
Apple Intelligence comes to iWork as Apple updates Keynote, Pages, and Numbers with AI features.
Witcher 4 trailer is powered by an ‘unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU’ apparently – which is surely the RTX 5090.
Nearly half of graduates want to work in AI, but it might just be because they think they can earn more money.
More than half have faced an API security incident in the past year – it cost one-fifth more than $500,000.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/many-companies-have-already-faced-an-ai-based-security-alert
The Witcher 4 has been officially revealed at The Game Awards 2024.
Black Hat event shines a light on some serious Skoda security vulnerabilities.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/skoda-security-flaws-could-let-hackers-remotely-track-cars
The next Apple TV could be powered by a custom-made Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip.
Microsoft recently released Windows Recall in preview for public testing after being delayed due to security concerns. While it ships with a sensitive information filter, it was recently spotted capturing intricate financial credentials.
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sarah Friar recently indicated it would make sense if the company raised the monthly subscription price to its advanced AI models for business users to match the value the system furnishes companies.
Quad-core CPUs are still not dead. Not yet, anyway.
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-dec-13/#ftag=CADf328eec
Will the president-elect deliver on lower housing costs and cheaper mortgages next year? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/heres-how-trump-will-affect-the-housing-market-in-2025-a-realtors-perspective/#ftag=CADf328eec
Last minute Dell holiday deals slash up to $700 off laptops, monitors, and accessories
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/last-minute-dell-holiday-deals-on-laptops-monitors-and-accessories
TL;DR: Microsoft Project 2024 is now only $79.97 with our end-of-year sale (92% off).
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Sovol’s latest printer is a speedy workhorse.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/sovol-sv06-ace-review
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It was a lot of work as a solo project but I hope you guys think it’s cool. When I say “we” in the website it’s only in the most royal sense possible. I also did all the photo/videography. I started out designing a single machine for personal use, but like many things it sort of spiraled out of control from there.
I felt like espresso machines were getting very large, plasticky, and app-integrated without actually improving the underlying technologies that make them work. The noisy vibrato
Dan Parsons, co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Thoughtful AI, talks about how his company is using AI to simplify how providers get paid by insurance companies. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/13/ai-agents-that-help-doctors-get-paid/
Naughty Dog's next adventure looks to follow a bounty hunter in the stars. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-last-of-us-studios-next-game-is-intergalactic-a-space-sci-fi-adventure/#ftag=CADf328eec
The online realm is rife with malicious people seeking to exploit unsuspecting individuals for financial gain.
https://www.techradar.com/news/internet/common-internet-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them-707852
2K Games’ consistently sporadic Mafia series will return in 2025. Mafia: The Old Country is set in Sicily in the 1900s and will explore the origins of organized crime. Developer Hangar 13 announced that a new Mafia title was in development back in 2022, but gave few details beyond that. Now, we know it's heading to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in summer 2025.
The ga
There were several major surprise announcements during this year's edition of The Game Awards, but perhaps none was quite as out of the blue as word o
And now for something completely different. Naughty Dog is pivoting from post-apocalyptic fungal drama to interstellar sci-fi bounty hunting with its newest game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The studio revealed its new title with a cinematic trailer at The Game Awards on Thursday.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet takes place thousands of years in the future and it stars bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun, played by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina actor Tati
The Game Awards are over — congratulations to Team Asobi for Astro Bot taking home the Game of the Year award. As always, the long, long stream was a hybrid award ceremony, advertising reel and game announcement marathon.
There were countless announcements interspersed throughout the awards, including all-new games like Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet from Naughty Dog, The Witcher 4 from CD Projekt RED and Split Fiction from
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Just launched DataFuel.dev on Product Hunt last Sunday, and I landed in the top 3!
I built this API after working on an AI chatbot builder.
Scraping can be a pain, but we need clean markdown data for fine-tuning or doing RAG with new LLM models.
DataFuel API helps you transform websites into LLM-ready data. I've already got my first paying users.
Would love your feedback to improve my product and my marketing!
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The next adventure in CD Projekt Red's Witcher series gets a wicked trailer...but where's Geralt? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-witcher-4-starring-ciri-announced-at-the-game-awards/#ftag=CADf328eec
For a limited time, subscribers and non-subscribers can play the game after it's released. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/everyone-can-play-netflixs-squid-game-unleashed-for-free-next-week/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 81 for Friday, Dec. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-13-81/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 551 for Dec. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-13-551/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,273 for Dec. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-13-1273/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 13 Strands puzzle, No. 285. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-13-285/#ftag=CADf328eec