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OpenAI releases report on ChatGPT outage that blames cloud provider for lack of automatic failure recovery
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Fill up your watch list with titles like Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries and Sakamoto Days. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/all-then-new-winter-anime-you-should-stream-this-season/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
Top up your phone on the go without the extra bulk, all while saving 33%. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-magnetic-carbon-fiber-battery-pack-for-iphone-is-slim-light-and-20-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
Planning on taking out a HELOC? Some of the best lenders are starting to cut their interest rates. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-home-equity-line-of-credit-heloc-lenders/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
Everything you need to know before trying out chia seed water. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/chia-seed-water/#ftag=CADf328eec
Supplements and injections are effective ways to treat vitamin B12 deficiencies. These are the benefits and potential risks to know. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/vitamin-b12-your-guide-to-benefits-deficiencies-and-supplementation/#ftag=CADf328eec
From your kitchen to your health, apple cider vinegar has many benefits you won't want to miss out on. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegars/#ftag=CADf328eec
With these Brita systems, filters and filtered water bottles you can enjoy fresh, clean water at home and on the go without breaking the bank. https://www.cnet.com/deals/thirst-quenching-deal-gets-you-10-amazon-credit-when-you-spend-40-on-brita-products/#ftag=CADf328eec
The world's biggest streamers have hit the ground running with some big releases right after New Year's Day.
Grok can now analyze images, and it does a pretty decent job of it.
If it's a Knight you need to save you from your morning commute, Noble says it's got just the thing.
Taylor Sheridan's western movie Hell or High Water on Paramount Plus is perfect if you're missing Yellowstone.
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
LG adds to its lifestyle AV portfolio
Windows 11’s rumored dynamic wallpapers look seriously smart – but they’ll never brighten your desktop sadly.
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.
NTT Docomo was targeted by a cyberattack, leaving users unable to access services.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/japans-largest-telco-ntt-docomo-disrupted-by-ddos-attack
cPaperless/SafeSend acquired by Thomson Reuters in a deal with $600 million.
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Escape the January blues with a whole new slate of movies and TV shows coming to Paramount Plus this month.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/everything-new-on-paramount-plus-in-january-2025
Amazon takes $70 off the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus series in epic new year deal
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.
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.
Having a good monitor can alleviate eye strain caused by hours upon hours spent in front of your computer, so when we find great discounts on superb monitors, we can’t help but share them with you.
It just so happens that this 34-inch Samsung ViewFini
Your sound can really affect how immersive your gaming experience can be, which, understandably, makes it critical to choose the best surround sound setup — 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound.
Each has their pros and cons. But for pure sound immersion in games, there’s really no comparison: A 7.1 setup, either via speakers or a surround sound headset is your best op
These days, if you don’t need the full power of a gaming desktop or the portability of a laptop, you have a better option that’s the best of both worlds: an affordable mini PC that still packs a lot of performance.
One example is the Acemagic AM08Pro, which has a Ryzen 9 processor for tons of processing power and responsiveness. Right now,
Accessories company Incase has unveiled a new compact ergonomic keyboard called — wait for it — the Compact Ergonomic Keyboard.
At first glance, it doesn’t look too different from most ergonomic keyboards. But
Modern laptops are great except for the dwindling number of ports that most now come with. Without those ports, you’ll find yourself struggling to connect accessories like drives, chargers, monitors, etc.
That’s why you need a laptop docking station, and right now thi
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Intel's latest Intel Arc graphics driver adds support for upcoming Intel Twin Lake and Core 200 processors.
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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Philip Gutjahr is using a Raspberry Pi 5 to power his Sensorpack project which features an array of sensors that are super useful and fun to tinker with.
ECS just announced a 14-inch laptop powered by a next-generation mid-range AMD Krackan Point processor with eight Zen 5(c) cores and RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics.
Anthropic has partly resolved a legal disagreement that saw the AI startup draw the ire of the music industry. In October 2023, a group of music publishers, including Universal Music and ABKCO, filed a copyright infringement complaint against Anthropic. The group alleged that the company had trained its Claude AI model on at least 500 songs to which they held rights and that, when promoted, Claude could reproduce the lyrics of those tracks either partially or in full. Among the song lyrics th
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Dating apps are gearing up for their busiest day of the year: Dating Sunday.
This landmark day in the dating world always lands on the first Sunday of January. The idea is that singles, back from their holiday travel and with a slate of new resolutions, will turn to dating apps with fresh eyes and open hearts.
Sure, some of this is marketing, but there are stats to back up the popularity of this day. Dating apps routinely see a surge in activity on Dating Sunday.&nb
A federal appeals court sealed the fate of the Biden administration’s efforts to regulate internet providers on Thursday, striking down the Federal Communications Commission’s 2024 net neutrality order once and for all.
The order sought to reclassify internet service providers as common ca
Add and resize your widgets in just a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-customize-your-iphones-home-screen-widgets-fast-with-ios-18/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Group responsible for recent RIBridges ransomware attack has begun leaking files containing PII.
The list of eligible EVs makes for depressing reading
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
Hisense has revealed its new laser TV ahead of CES 2025, and it's going big on both projection size and sound quality.
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.
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
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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.
Rumors suggest that Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will consume 575W and 360W of power.
The Sixth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the FCC does not have the "statutory authority" to implement net neutrality rules.
Since the rules were established in 2015, the FCC argued that classifying ISPs as "telecommunication services" gives it broad authority to regulate them. The decision to redefine ISPs as "info
We're ringing in 2025 with everything we're expecting to see at CES! That includes new video cards from AMD and NVIDIA, a holographic windshield from Hyundai and potentially more satellite enabled phones. AI will still be a major topic — like the next generation of AI PCs — but it also seems like we'll be hearing a lot more about classic CES stories. In addition, we explore why Meta wants to start adding AI users to Facebook and Instagram.
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The festive lights, time off and cute scarfs can only conceal the truth for so long: Winter can be pretty bleak. I don't mean to be a downer, but it's cold all of the time, dark most of the time and this lasts far beyond the most wonderful time of the year. Here at Engadget, we've tried so many tools and products to make winter more bearable from
LG has announced two new projectors for CES 2025, which it calls successors to last year's CineBeam Q. The PF600U may look like a stand fan, but it's actually a projector that's also a Bluetooth speaker and a LED mood lamp. Its lighting has nine colors and five brightness levels, so you can customize it to create the ambiance you want. Tilt its head, and
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The new year started out with the worst kind of bang. In the early hours of January 1, an assailant exploded a Cybertruck in front of Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, using firework mortars and gas canisters. Seven bystanders were injured in the blast, and the driver reportedly killed himself before the explosion.
All the excitement around artificial intelligence can make it hard to notice all the other exciting progress lately that’s been the result of human intelligence.
Of course, it’s getting harder to say what’s not got some bit of AI or deep learning in it. AI is seeping into everything, including scientific and technological discovery, with impacts that we didn’t expect. The tendencies of generative AI to hallucinate and defy explanation are already turning out to be a powerful fuel f
Explore the art of short-form storytelling and its impact on social media. Learn how brevity can make a difference in the digital age.
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A couple of important mortgage rates moved down. It's still expensive to buy a house, but any dip in rates is good news in the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/rates-decline-for-prospective-buyers-todays-mortgage-rates-on-jan-3-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mixed reality is already here, and the next step for headsets and glasses is a wave of AI that experiences it alongside us -- raising a whole new set of questions and concerns. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-future-of-ai-is-coming-for-our-eyes-vr-and-ars-killer-app-with-killer-unknowns/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get a fresh start with the latest system for your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-minute-you-install-ios-18-2-change-these-8-iphone-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec
These Soundcore P20i wireless earbuds are down to just $20 and come in three colors. https://www.cnet.com/deals/power-your-2025-workouts-with-these-water-resistant-anker-soundcore-earbuds/#ftag=CADf328eec
Did you know you can customize almost everything about Alexa? https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/unlock-alexas-hidden-potential-6-secrets-to-supercharge-your-digital-assistant/#ftag=CADf328eec