Instead of buying new shoes, you can make your dishwater gray sneakers look bright white again. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/7-easy-steps-to-clean-white-shoes-so-they-look-brand-new/#ftag=CADf328eec
The music studio that made the Beatles famous hits the road in Volvo's new electric SUV. I visited Abbey Road Studios in London to check Volvo and Bowers & Wilkins' Abbey Road Studio Mode. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/abbey-road-studio-sound-hits-the-highway-in-volvos-new-ev/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how next-generation "agentic AI" will change your smartphone life. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/move-over-siri-and-alexa-ai-agents-are-the-digital-assistants-weve-wanted/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you've ever wanted to see a shooting star, you'll have ample opportunities in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/science/here-is-every-meteor-shower-coming-in-2025-plan-your-skygazing-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get up to speed on the rapidly evolving world of AI with our roundup of the week's developments. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/soras-ai-videos-arrive-as-musk-pitches-image-tool-for-making-memes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Use this special code to get the Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker for even less. https://www.cnet.com/deals/enjoy-one-of-our-favorite-mini-bluetooth-speakers-for-just-45-if-you-act-fast/#ftag=CADf328eec
The iPhone 17 Air could cost less than you might expect, while the Galaxy S25 Slim could launch later than we'd hoped.
"Multi-modal search agent" can answer even complex questions about your organization.
From early next year, expect the gentle rollout of higher bandwidth, faster refresh rates… and ultimately, more expensive cables.
AMC Network's horror streaming service, Shudder, is filled with frightfully good movies and shows.
New 'join' feature is being rolled out and a NotebookLM Plus subscription is coming in early 2025.
Younger buyers are impulse buying through social media like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, but they’re still hesitant.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/millennials-are-indulging-in-impulse-shopping-more-than-ever
Smart rings with integrated displays (like this Oura Ring rival) both look awful and miss the point entirely.
After the FBI warned of a major security breach, the world’s leading mobile networks industry organization is spearheading efforts to bring encryption to RCS – but it’s going to take a while to get there.
If you threaten to leave YouTube TV you might dodge the price hike
Numerous leaks now point to a January 22 launch for the Samsung Galaxy S25, and now we even know what time it might land.
Apple’s stubborn refusal to fix my biggest problem with Macs could finally be over – but is it too late for the Magic Mouse?
Apple’s AirTag 2 might offer triple the tracking range of its predecessor, a report claims.
We've been very impressed with the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, but it seems a successor is already on the way.
RIBridges benefits system hit by a cyberattack that likely compromised the PII of thousands of Rhode Island citizens.
Scared the Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU will run your gaming PC’s power supply ragged? New rumor offers a glimmer of hope.
Paramount Plus has released a new trailer for 1923 season 2 just as the Yellowstone season 5 finale aired.
Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 opened my eyes to the world of hi-fi webcams
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-t14-gen5-webcam-apple-macbook
Are AI tools like EVA a stepping stone or a crutch for loneliness?
Is Apple planning an iPad big enough to fit a MacBook's boots?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated OpenAI had a 2-year lead to work uncontested in the AI race, leading to its immense success with ChatGPT.
Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that allows multiple applications to access a camera stream simultaneously.
I’m a standing desk evangelist. I believe in standing desks so much that if you and I were to meet and get talking and I were to find out you work at a desk, I’d try to convince you to stand at it instead.
I stand almost all day, swaying and rocking on my two feet like a silly person to keep my posture upright and to keep my deep veins from thrombo
While laptops haven’t exactly been advancing by leaps and bounds over the last few years, the industry has finally gotten interesting again.
As we close out 2024 and head into 2025, I’ve got news for you if you’re in the market for a new laptop: a lot has changed, and lots more changes are yet to come. Here are the new things you need to know to make an inf
Raspberry Pi 500 gets a hard-modded NVMe slot addition thanks to existing empty headers on the Pi 500 board.
PowerColor is preparing a new "Reaper" lineup of GPUs, expected to debut with AMD's Radeon RX 8000 family next month.
The current generation of consoles landed in roughly the same week in November 2020. At launch, the PS5 had seven new exclusive games to the Xbox Series’ two. Sony had a better showing too, with the likes of Demon Souls (sure, a remake) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Four years on, the difference between the two consoles remains. We returned to the PlayStation 5
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Falon Fatemi first met Mark Cuban in 2011 at South By Southwest, where the two bonded over ideas about untapped opportunities in the tech industry. Though she didn’t initially recognize the Shark Tank star, the two clicked and decided to keep in touch, often catching up whenever Cuban visited the Bay Area.
By 2015, Fatemi, a former Google and YouTube employee, had founded her AI-powered startup, Node.ai, and successfully pitched Cuban to become an early investor.
As she was finishing up her undergraduate degree at Princeton University, Rebecca Portnoff was trying to figure out what was next: more school, or go work for a tech company?
She studied computer science, doing her dissertation on natural language processing. This was over a decade ago, when artificial intelligence wasn’t the buzzword it is today but still held scores of promise and excitem
WordPress co-founder says he's sickened by being "legally forced" to provide services to WP Engine, says he disagrees with court decision
The post Mullenweg Disgusted & Sickened As WP Engine Regains Access appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/mullenweg-disgusted-sickened-as-wp-en
Make your WordPress website secure, optimized, and user-friendly with these essential plugins. From SEO to security, this guide has got you covered.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/essential-wordpress-plugins/533420/
Quite a few key mortgage rates are seeing dips. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2024? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/homebuyers-see-lower-mortgage-rates-todays-mortgage-rates-for-dec-16-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
No matter where rates go next, experts recommend this type of account for its flexibility. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/theres-still-time-to-get-ahead-of-your-2025-goals-with-savings-apys-over-4-todays-savings-rates-dec-15-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Multiple important refinance rates have decreased. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refi-rates-are-easing-for-homeowners-refinance-rates-for-dec-16-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you dealing with vitamin B12 deficiency? In this guide, we discuss what this looks like, along with the vitamin B12 supplements and injections out there. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/power-vitamin-b12-benefits-deficiency-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't let cybercriminals ruin your holidays. Learn the common red flags that the text message you just received is a non-delivery package scam. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/beware-of-usps-and-fedex-package-alerts-by-scammers-this-holiday-season/#ftag=CADf328eec
With another Fed rate cut on the table, the clock is ticking on high CD rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-fast-to-score-an-apy-up-to-4-70-todays-cd-rates-dec-14-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Beats Studio Buds are now available at your choice of three different retailers for the best price we've ever seen, but you need to act soon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/bag-a-pair-of-beats-studio-buds-for-their-best-ever-price-for-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Apple Pencil 2 is a great Christmas gift for anyone with a compatible iPad, and right now it's just $1 above its all-time low price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/black-friday-pricing-returns-on-the-apple-pencil-2-ideal-for-holiday-gifting/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 have never dropped this low before, but you only have a few more hours to nab a set at this price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-found-a-new-all-time-low-price-on-these-anc-jabra-earbuds-but-the-deal-ends-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your fridge isn’t just a place to keep your cucumbers cool and your fruit salads fresh. It can be your foodie friend too
https://www.techradar.com/home/the-secret-to-feeling-good-make-friends-with-your-fridge
The first trailer for 2025's Superman movie will reportedly take flight this week, and I can't contain my excitement ahead of its arrival.
Samsung's The Premiere just became the first projector to become 8K certified by the 8K Association, but sadly you still can't buy it.
You guessed it, Ciri has been recast in The Witcher 4.
Workers are more concerned about AI-backed cyberthreats and deepfakes, with many having experienced them first-hand.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/deepfakes-and-ai-attacks-are-workers-biggest-security-worries
Apple is working on a foldable iPad, but it won’t launch until 2028, a new report has alleged.
Most parents are confident in school’s cyber safeguarding, but this trust might be misplaced.
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti rumors underline how powerful this graphics card might be – and it could be just around the corner.
The recently published State of UX in 2025 sparked deeper reflections — not just on the evolving state of our field, but also on the…
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An interest rate reduction on Wednesday could help homebuyers, but it won't fix the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-predictions-will-another-fed-rate-cut-make-a-difference/#ftag=CADf328eec
Federal Reserve officials are likely to slow the pace of rate cuts in 2025, which would keep borrowing rates higher for longer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/fed-set-to-cut-interest-rates-this-week-but-experts-say-next-year-brings-uncertainty/#ftag=CADf328eec
TL;DR: These AirTag dupes come with keychains — check out now to get a pack of two for $34.9
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“Hey, can you cut that two-hour conference presentation down to a two-minute video for LinkedIn?”
Two years ago, that request would have sent someone deep into video editing software, scrubbing th
If you’re like… well, just about everyone, you probably use Google Maps to get from Point A to Point B and that’s it.
But this venerable route wrangler is more than just a navigation app. It’s got some not-so-obvious features that are helpful beyond finding your way around.
Here’s a look at five of my favorites.
Dude, where’s my car?
Am I willing to admit I’ve misplaced my car more than
After a Herculean effort from Helldivers 2 players, the game's new Illuminate faction has been defeated. But everyone knows it'll be back soon with a vengeance.
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Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 84 for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-16-84/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,276 for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-16-1276/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 16 Strands puzzle, No. 288. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-16-288/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 554 for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-16-554/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-dec-16/#ftag=CADf328eec
BOD3 3D construction printer enhances efficiency and reduces downtime, enabling continuous printing of multiple buildings.
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This guide will show you how to harness the potential of TikTok ads to boost brand awareness and drive conversions.
The post How To Optimize TikTok Ads After You Set Up Your Campaign appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/optimize-tiktok-ads/466735/
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-16-december-2024
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-16-december-2024
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-16-december-2024
With iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 now available, iPhone and iPad users have access to a slew of new fea
CD Projekt Red took us by surprise when it dropped a cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards, revealing Ciri as the new protagonist. Amidst all the excite
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Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting backup data, prompting organizations to adopt immutable storage.
OpenMandriva ROME 24.12 přináší nový spin s prostředím COSMIC. Webový prohlížeč Iceweasel byl portován na operační systém Haiku. Banan-OS je pod BSD licencí vyvíjený hobby operační systém, napsaný v jazyce C++. https://www.root.cz/clanky/openmandriva-ma-svuj-cosmic-spin-iceweasel-byl-portovan-na-haiku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
V dnešním díle postřehů se nejprve podíváme na hattrick od Ivanti, zranitelnost v AMD-SEV a chybu v imagebuilderu pro OpenWrt. Poté na některé aktivity ruských hackerů a severokorejských podvodníků. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-ivanti-dava-hattrick-tremi-kritickymi-zranitelnostmi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
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