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GlobalFoundries and IBM settle all litigations, including those that covered IBM's work with Intel and Rapidus.
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Ahead of CES 2025, Nvidia is giving away five classic GPUs signed by CEO Jensen Huang.
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Hisense unveiled its latest L9 series laser TV — the L9Q — at CES 2025. The “television” (an ultra-short-throw laser projector paired with a screen) comes with one of five screen sizes, ranging from 100 to 150 inches. The L9Q is the first in the series with auto screen alignment to ease the transition when you project it onto a different-sized screen.
The L9Q uses a proprietary Hisense triple-laser light engi
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The first few days of the year are typically sleepy for deals — and 2025 is proving no different. Since most Black Friday sale prices have expired, big ticket items are back to full price, but we found a few new discounts on smaller tech and accessories from brands we recommend, like Anker, Sony, Amazon Echo and JBL. You can get an
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Article URL: https://words.filippo.io/dispatches/rsa-keygen-bench/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42558422
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Article URL: https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/12/16/400-years-zildjian-cymbals-massachusetts
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42560069
Points: 477
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Article URL: https://www.usenix.org/publications/loginonline/evolution-sre-google
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42584750
Points: 29
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https://www.usenix.org/publications/loginonline/evolution-sre-google
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Article URL: https://github.com/PWCT/PWCT2
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586933
Points: 19
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Hey developers
I think we're tired of copying and pasting our codes and sharing links using PasteBin, GithubGist, or Slack. What if you could share the codes without copying the link and share them right from your favorite editor? That was the motivation for creating TurboGist.
Right now, it's still in the MVP stage, and I'm trying to gather feedback from developers like you. It's available as a beta in the VS Code Extension store.
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OpenAI releases report on ChatGPT outage that blames cloud provider for lack of automatic failure recovery
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If you're not seeing the new Apple Intelligence design on your iPhone, this is why. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-updated-my-iphone-to-ios-18-2-so-why-does-siri-look-the-same/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Bad weather has the potential to disrupt your internet connection, but there are measures you can take to prevent that from happening. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/winter-is-here-so-take-these-steps-to-weather-proof-your-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec
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You don't have to settle for high mortgage rates in the new year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/cut-your-mortgage-rate-by-1-today-7-strategies-to-save-thousands/#ftag=CADf328eec
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If it's a Knight you need to save you from your morning commute, Noble says it's got just the thing.
Grok can now analyze images, and it does a pretty decent job of it.
Proposed import tariffs for the US could see PC costs rise as much as 46%, with smartphones also becoming more expensive.
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Time to Walk and Artist Spotlight Series return as well
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LG adds to its lifestyle AV portfolio
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NTT Docomo was targeted by a cyberattack, leaving users unable to access services.
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The VPN removal orders appear to be the first enactment of the controversial 2022 India's data retention law. Here's what we know so far.
cPaperless/SafeSend acquired by Thomson Reuters in a deal with $600 million.
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Microsoft Edge on iOS is now accepting beta testers. You can sign up to try early versions of the app and provide feedback to Microsoft through Apple TestFlight.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was recently requested by a multitude of ChatGPT users to introduce a grown up mode for the chatbot with fewer guardrails, better AI agents, better reasoning and memory, and a Family plan. Interestingly, he indicated many great forthcoming updates and features weren't mentioned.
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Intel's latest Intel Arc graphics driver adds support for upcoming Intel Twin Lake and Core 200 processors.
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Lenovo’s 13th Gen X1 Carbon shaves the weight down by 0.25 pounds and upgrades to an Intel Lunar Lake processor.
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Article URL: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/system76-built-fastest-windows-arm-pc
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586291
Points: 53
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https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/system76-built-fastest-windows-arm-pc
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Article URL: https://onepercentrule.substack.com/p/what-is-to-be-done
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586262
Points: 33
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Article URL: https://scotthelme.co.uk/lets-encrypt-to-end-ocsp-support-in-2025/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586867
Points: 11
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https://scotthelme.co.uk/lets-encrypt-to-end-ocsp-support-in-2025/
Article URL: https://mathr.co.uk/blog/2021-05-14_deep_zoom_theory_and_practice.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586590
Points: 22
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https://mathr.co.uk/blog/2021-05-14_deep_zoom_theory_and_practice.html
Article URL: https://blog.schwad.org/schwogs/6
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42586879
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As Trump and his anti-science agenda head for the White House, look to America's city and state leaders to drive climate action and prioritize clean energy. https://www.cnet.com/news/for-progress-on-climate-and-energy-in-2025-think-local/#ftag=CADf328eec
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This is the year Apple shows us the next phase of Vision Pro, Apple Intelligence and HomePod speakers (with screens?) CNET's Bridget Carey highlights the biggest products we're expecting from Apple in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/videos/what-to-expect-from-apple-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Keep Things Private: A Quick Guide to Blurring Your House on Google Maps](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/A/r/J/j/j/keep-things-private-a-quick-guide-to-blurring-your-house-on-google-maps.webp)
Learn how to quickly and reliably blur your home from view on Google Maps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/keep-things-private-a-quick-guide-to-blurring-your-house-on-google-maps/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Tired of Eating Out? I Tried This Recipe-Generating AI Tool to Create a Restaurant Meal at Home](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/q/6/O/p/V/tired-of-eating-out-i-tried-this-recipe-generating-ai-tool-to-create-a-restaurant-meal-at-home.webp)
SideChef promises to turn any photo of a dish into a recipe. I put it to the test and came up hangry. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tired-of-eating-out-i-tried-this-recipe-generating-ai-tool-to-create-a-restaurant-meal-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Make the most of this deal to get one of CNET's favorite cordless stick vacuums, the Levoit Vac-200, at $40 off from Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/one-of-our-favorite-editor-approved-vacuum-cleaners-is-160-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Pay Just $5 for This 20-Watt USB-C Charger With Free Shipping Thrown In](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/Z/3/v/y/r/pay-just-5-for-this-20-watt-usb-c-charger-with-free-shipping-thrown-in.webp)
Now's your chance to add an extra 20-watt USB-C charger to your arsenal for just $5, and Prime members won't even pay shipping. https://www.cnet.com/deals/pay-just-5-for-this-20-watt-usb-c-charger-with-free-shipping-thrown-in/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Everything We Know About the Black Ops 6 and 'Squid Game' Event](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/m/8/4/M/0/everything-we-know-about-the-black-ops-6-and-squid-game-event.webp)
The Netflix crossover adds limited time modes for multiplayer, zombies and Warzone -- as well as a lot of paid bundles to the shop. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/everything-we-know-about-the-black-ops-6-and-squid-game-event/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Hisense's U9Q Laser TV Promises Ridiculous Amounts of Brightness at CES 2025](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/z/7/y/g/m/hisense-s-u9q-laser-tv-promises-ridiculous-amounts-of-brightness-at-ces-2025.webp)
The U9Q is an ultra-short throw projector with onboard apps, but don't expect it to come cheap. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/hisenses-laser-tv-promises-ridiculous-amounts-of-brightness-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Sub Your Melatonin Supplements for Magnesium. Here Are the Best Types of Magnesium for Sleep](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/P/d/J/Q/4/sub-your-melatonin-supplements-for-magnesium-here-are-the-best-types-of-magnesium-for-sleep.webp)
Magnesium supplementation can calm your nervous system, relax your muscles and improve your sleep quality. Here's why it might be better for you than melatonin. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/best-types-of-magnesium-for-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Act Fast to Save Up to 21% on Peloton Indoor Bikes and Kick-Start Your New Year’s Fitness Efforts](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/2/o/d/K/z/act-fast-to-save-up-to-21-on-peloton-indoor-bikes-and-kick-start-your-new-year-s-fitness-efforts.webp)
These bikes will help you keep your fitness on track, and you can save up to $500 on them. https://www.cnet.com/deals/act-fast-to-save-up-to-21-on-peloton-indoor-bikes-and-kick-start-your-new-years-fitness-efforts/#ftag=CADf328eec
![7 Spots in Your Home Where Mold May Be Lurking](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/l/6/N/4/W/7-spots-in-your-home-where-mold-may-be-lurking.webp)
Mold can be hiding even within the cleanest homes. Here's where you might find it in yours. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-spots-in-your-home-where-mold-may-be-lurking/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Mortgage Rates Kick Off the New Year on a Downswing. Today's Rates, Jan. 3, 2025](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/9/K/d/l/n/mortgage-rates-kick-off-the-new-year-on-a-downswing-today-s-rates-jan-3-2025.webp)
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is still near 7%, but any dip in rates is good news for prospective homebuyers. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/rates-decline-for-prospective-buyers-todays-mortgage-rates-for-jan-3-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Time for iOS 18.3? When to Expect the Next iPhone Update](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/a/a/9/2/9/time-for-ios-18-3-when-to-expect-the-next-iphone-update.webp)
The next version of iOS is already in the hands of beta testers, but what does that say about when we'll all get it? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/time-for-ios-18-3-when-to-expect-the-next-iphone-update/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Is Apple Intelligence for You? These Are the 4 Features I Use Each Day](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/7/v/J/9/z/is-apple-intelligence-for-you-these-are-the-4-features-i-use-each-day.webp)
Beyond the Apple Intelligence hype, these features in iOS 18.2 I'm finding that improve my day-to-day iPhone use. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-apple-intelligence-for-you-these-are-the-4-features-i-actually-use-each-day/#ftag=CADf328eec
![There's an AI Overhaul Happening in Your Home, but You Might Not Notice It](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/b/9/2/l/v/there-s-an-ai-overhaul-happening-in-your-home-but-you-might-not-notice-it.webp)
Large language models and humanoid robots grab headlines but it's subtler forms of AI that are transforming the home. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/theres-an-ai-overhaul-happening-in-your-home-but-you-might-not-notice-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
HMD, which owns the Nokia brand, has released its new Key smartphone for the equivalent of $74.
https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-hmd-key-is-the-cheapest-big-brand-smartphone-ive-ever-seen
![Big names drop off the EV federal tax credit list in the US, as government cracks down on China](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/y/Y/v/Q/m/big-names-drop-off-the-ev-federal-tax-credit-list-in-the-us-as-government-cracks-down-on-china.webp)
The list of eligible EVs makes for depressing reading
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Group responsible for recent RIBridges ransomware attack has begun leaking files containing PII.
![IBM and Global Foundries settle long-running lawsuit](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/v/v/0/G/b/ibm-and-global-foundries-settle-long-running-lawsuit.webp)
Following two lawsuits in 2021 and 2023, IBM and Global Foundries have reached a settlement, but it's not known exactly what.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ibm-and-global-foundries-settle-long-running-lawsuit
![Government-imposed internet shutdowns cost over $7 billion in 2024 – and Pakistan was the most affected nation](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/P/d/J/Q/b/government-imposed-internet-shutdowns-cost-over-7-billion-in-2024-and-pakistan-was-the-most-affected-nation.webp)
While not the most costly year, 2024 saw the highest number of countries affected and blockage hours. Here's what's at stake for 2025.
![Hisense's new 4K laser TV delivers up to 150 inches of picture, and 6.2.2 channels of Dolby Atmos sound](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/3/W/d/Y/J/hisense-s-new-4k-laser-tv-delivers-up-to-150-inches-of-picture-and-6-2-2-channels-of-dolby-atmos-sound.webp)
Hisense has revealed its new laser TV ahead of CES 2025, and it's going big on both projection size and sound quality.
![Windows 11 24H2 is in danger of becoming hated by gamers](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/l/6/N/4/K/windows-11-24h2-is-in-danger-of-becoming-hated-by-gamers.webp)
Windows 11’s 24H2 update has hit gamers with quite a number of bugs, and now Path of Exile 2 players are being made miserable.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-24h2-is-in-danger-of-becoming-hated-by-gamers
![Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A solid entry-level gaming laptop](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/9/K/d/l/z/lenovo-loq-15-review-a-solid-entry-level-gaming-laptop.webp)
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MSI’s A13 AIO series are budget-oriented coolers with reasonable thermal performance; we tested the 240mm and 360mm versions with Intel’s Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K.
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Rumors suggest that Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will consume 575W and 360W of power.