CD Projekt Red knew making Ciri the protagonist of The Witcher 4 "could be controversial".
Almost 200 servers were used in a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting Western governments and think tanks.
Happy Holidays from the TechRadar podcast crew!
Arrowhead Game Studios is now giving away Helldivers 2's Killzone 2 crossover items for free following pricing backlash.
Workers are trusting Kaspersky products despite a Government ban.
This year, a different kind of Hollywood blockbuster saw writers face off against AI.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/wga-and-sag-aftra-hollywood-strike-over-ai
It’s more powerful and cheaper than some Chromebooks
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/lenovo-ideapad-flex-5i-14-generation-7
The past week has been huge for handheld gaming enthusiasts, as the recent leaks and rumors surrounding the Lenovo Legion Go's successors have been numerous. And what we've learned about the Legion Go 2 has us excited.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-oled-rumor
I got to preview Fallout 76's highly anticipated Ghoul update, with its unique perks awaiting players in March 2025.
AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/does-amd-afmf-2-increase-fps-in-msfs-2024-on-rog-ally
The latest Google Chrome Canary update ships with a new "Client Side Detection Brand and Intent for Scam Detection"
Arrowhead Game Studios is making some changes to its Killzone crossover event after player feedback indicated the items were too expensive.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/helldivers-2-killzone-crossover-event-changes
Chat GPT is not the only AI service in town. Google Gemini is a similar service where you can ask questions and get answers in plain text–no commands required. You can “converse” just as if the AI robot were a real person.
If you’re familiar with Chat GPT, you’ll recognize it because the layout is similar. You’re
As we head towards the end of the year, the Windows 11 24H2 update from October is still causing trouble for users. Microsoft has confirmed two new problems, and according to Neowin, one of them breaks audio output and the other breaks Auto HDR.
A monitor that you can take with you anywhere? Imagine how much more productive you could be as you work on your laptop on the go. But a slim, portable monitor can also be a great addition for your mini PC, your Nintendo Switch, or even your phone.
Right now, you can get one at a great price if you snag this
It’s getting late for online gift buying, and the holidays are almost here. If you’ve missed those shipping deadlines, you have one last resort – gift cards.
Yes, yes, we know, they’re not as personal, but they’re better than being empty-handed when your friend or family member tosses you a gift. And if we’re being fair, sometimes, gift cards are better tha
Legacy machines run more of the world than you might think. Did you know that two Commodore C64s are still in daily use at the Hilligoss Bakery of Brownsburg, Indiana?
One user recently posted so
New shipping manifests highlight that Intel might be readying a successor to its N-series CPUs dubbed Wildcat Lake.
Intevac says industry-wide HAMR adoption is three years away.
Tweakers reports that several AMD add-in board partners confirmed the upper mid-range RX 7900 GRE is now declared "end-of-life" and is no longer being produced.
A collaborative effort between Arm China, CIX, and Radxa has precipitated what is claimed to be the world's first open source Armv9 motherboard. - the Radxa Orion O6.
Apple has issued a complaint about Meta regarding the DMA’s mandated interoperability requests, as reported by Reuters. The iPhone maker says that Meta has issued 15 of these requests, which it says could impact the privacy and security of users. Meta disagrees.
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I saw someone post these on reddit 4 years ago, and I really wanted to make them. I was surprised they didn't open source their code, so I rebuilt it.
Lots of things I would do differently now haha, but anyway, figured someone here might find it interesting.
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Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland and starting to wear out the warm welcome that brought them here.
Now, a country that made itself a computing factory for Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok is wondering whether it was all worth it as tech giants look around the world t
It's time to delegate to the robots. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/12/19/developers-hate-documentation-ai-generated-toil-work/
The highly anticipated film stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/james-gunns-superman-trailer-pits-the-son-of-krypton-against-lex-luthor/#ftag=CADf328eec
This budgeting tool can be pricey, but its long-range forecasting and desktop-friendly software might make it worthwhile for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/pocketsmith-budgeting-app-review-for-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Rates are likely to keep falling after the Fed's latest move, so now's the time to lock in your APY. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/high-apys-may-not-be-around-much-longer-following-fed-rate-cut-todays-cd-rates-dec-19-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Even though more cuts are predicted for 2025, this account is still a must-have for your short-term savings. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/grab-high-savings-rates-while-you-can-after-feds-rate-cut-todays-savings-rates-dec-19-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Commerce, Defense and Justice Departments are reportedly investigating TP-Link for ties to Chinese cyberattacks. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/tp-link-routers-could-be-banned-in-the-next-year-affecting-nearly-65-of-internet-users-in-the-us/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get your home a video doorbell camera, smart sensors and one of our favorite smart thermostats at a record low price and simplify the everyday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-unmissable-ecobee-bundle-deal-saves-you-120-on-smart-home-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec
It aced our speed tests and comes with multi-gig Ethernet jacks on each device -- but this appealing Wi-Fi 6 mesh router comes with a few compromises. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/tp-link-deco-x4300-pro-wi-fi-6-mesh-router-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for the holidays. https://www.cnet.com/health/45-best-wellness-gifts-for-the-health-gurus-that-have-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
This 1977 animated holiday special features three aliens on a journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. And a pet goose. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/more-people-should-watch-this-canadian-alien-christmas-cartoon-cult-classic/#ftag=CADf328eec
Death of a Unicorn is perhaps the most bizarre trailer of the year and that's a very good thing.
Scientists have found elevated levels of potentially harmful chemicals in Apple Watch bands.
A bug in Hapn's website is allegedly spilling sensitive information, while the company remains silent.
The first trailer for James Gunn's Superman movie has taken flight, and it's got everyone talking about one very good boy in particular.
Suffering from a massive amount of tabs in your Chrome browser? Google will soon have a fix for that.
Ready to make the leap to Windows 11, gamers? Microsoft makes some sound points – but there are notable catches.
Gaming laptops have changed a lot over the years
DJI drones have escaped an immediate US ban but could be blocked in the future.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it will introduce new regions in The Witcher 4.
Despite announcing RTO plans months before they were set to roll out, Amazon still isn’t ready.
The ChatGPT hotline is open and offers new ways users can interact with OpenAI's chatbot.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/new-chatgpt-feature-makes-literally-every-phone-an-ai-phone
On Windows 11, if you want to remove a part of an image, you can use the cropping tool available in the Snipping Tool, Photos, and even in the Microsoft Paint app, and in this guide, I will show you how.
Microsoft recently introduced a new free tier for the service dubbed GitHub Copilot Free with access to 2000 completions/month, 50 messages/month, Copilot Chat in GitHub, and Block suggestions matching public code.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-launches-free-tier-for-github-copilot
Windows 11 has shown ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Microsoft Defender to some users. Here's how to disable those types of ads.
Why does Windows have to nag me all the time? It’s a question many PC users ask themselves. If you’re tired of seeing those little speech bubbles pop up in the bottom right-hand corner (aka Message Suggestions), you can actually switch that feature off–it’s pretty easy to do.
I’ve been enjoying the lightning-fast speeds of SSDs (solid state drives) to store and restore data for a while now. For gaming they provide quick loading times, support the latest graphics, and as a bonus they produce less heat than the old-school mechanical drives I used to use.
But having lost the data on an old HDD (hard disk drive) when it up and faile
Many gaming laptops are entirely too expensive, but this particular Acer Nitro V 15 configuration isn’t just well-priced — it’s pretty darn powerful! It’s now available for $8
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted the 8TB Samsung T5 EVO portable SSD for just $400 right now because that’s, by far, the best discount I’ve ever seen for it. (Before that, its best price was $430, so it’s quite the drop ahead of the holidays.)
The U.S. government no longer considers AMEC an ally of China's military, but this will not have any impact on its daily operations.
The Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a solid motherboard option in the upper-midrange space. It offers several other AI and DIY-friendly features and an impressive list of specifications.
Rapidus gets ASML's Twinscan NXE:3800E, almost completes its installation.
Nvidia may have to delay the volume ramp of Blackwell machines due to overheating and interconnect issues.
Elon Musk's digital ambitions are set to encompass one of the oldest most established forms of communication on the internet – Email.
Tachyum's new 1,600-page document to teach software developers to optimize performance.
The U.S. is passing a law that requires DJI to have it devices certified that it's not a risk to the U.S., or else it would face an automatic ban.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) spending bill has just been release and it grants DJI a year's grace before it's potentially banned in the US, The Verge reported. It was expected that DJI and rival Autel could be banned by the end of 2024 because of the Countering CCP Drones Act provision. However, the bill gives DJI an extra year to prove to an "appropriate nat
Spoilers for “The New Next Generation.”
When Starfleet said it had dispatched the Enterprise to help the Cerritos close the rift, I was worried. Lower Decks has spent the last four years stepping out the shadow of its more famous predecessor. Its grand finale didn’t need a focus-pulling cameo from any of
There's no arguing that AI still has quite a few unreliable moments, but one would hope that at least its evaluations would be accurate. However, last week Google allegedly instructed contract workers evaluating Gemini not to skip any prompts, regardless of their expertise,
It's been available for over two years, but Apple's 10th-generation iPad is still the newest model available for the base iPads. Our choice for best budget iPad is a great option for some last-minute present shopping. That's especially the case, right now, as the
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As decision-makers chart their course to meaningful efficiencies through AI, many still need clarification about the best strategies for achieving transparency, profit, and collaboration through this emerging and often complex tech.
At this virtual event, leading AI experts weighed in on the latest developments in generative AI beyond text and image generation, ethical AI consider
Looking to boost your website's visibility? Find out how to move from page 2 to page 1 in search results with effective SEO techniques.
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Supplement Security Income recipients may want to file a tax return for this year. We'll tell you why you might want to and the benefits you could get from it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-you-receive-ssi-do-you-need-to-file-a-tax-return-in-2025-what-you-should-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
A handful of notable mortgage rates inched up. Here's what experts say is next for the housing market this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rates-move-up-over-the-last-week-mortgage-interest-rates-today-dec-19-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
After multiple eye drop recalls and warnings, here is how to shop for safe eye drops and use them. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/safe-eye-drops-how-to-find-apply-after-eye-drop-recalls/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several important refinance rates climbed this week, so it might be worth waiting. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refinance-rates-move-up-current-refinance-rates-for-dec-19-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's the holidays, so why not react with "🎁" or something festive instead of just "Haha"? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tired-of-apples-tapbacks-heres-how-to-use-your-favorite-emoji-instead/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sharing AirTag information with an airline worker is a few easy steps away. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-2-this-airtag-feature-might-help-you-find-your-lost-luggage/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep an eye out for Santa with this holiday smart home upgrade. https://www.cnet.com/deals/score-2-roku-indoor-security-cams-for-just-15-apiece-with-pre-christmas-delivery/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple Intelligence can create almost any emoji. Learn how to create better, readable Genmoji. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/genmoji-on-your-iphone-lets-you-create-the-right-emoji-for-any-situation-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple Intelligence is still technically in beta. If you'd rather avoid it for now, here's how to turn it off. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-care-about-ai-73-of-apple-users-agree-with-you-heres-how-to-turn-off-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec