Don't wait for a ruling on student loan forgiveness through SAVE. Instead, do this. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/im-a-student-loan-expert-borrowers-should-do-these-6-things-before-the-white-house-transition/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 579 for Friday, Jan. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-10-579/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon has a Pro MacBook and MacBook Air laptop sale going on, save up to $400 on select configurations.
Nintendo's Switch 2 may not be officially announced, but there's very little we don't know about it right now.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-design-genki-2-ces-2025
A version of MSI's MAG CoreLiquid A13 has a rotating stand for toys.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/aio-cooler-prototype-has-room-for-action-figures
At CES 2025, Brelyon showed off its latest immersive display called the Ultra Reality Extend and even after seeing it in person, my brain still can’t fully comprehend a monitor that looks bigger and deeper on the inside than it does on the outside.
Billed as the world’s first commercial multi-focal monitor, the Ultra Reality Extend merges the ease-of-use and simplicity of a traditional desktop display with the kind of spatial depth you can normally only get from VR headset. Granted, th
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
I stumbled upon these guys who built a helmet that rotates strong magnets to create oscillating magnetic fields in the brain. They claim the oscillating magnetic fields cause cancer cell death through mechanisms I don't understand at all.
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When a devastating wildfire hit California in November 2018, a powerful CEO went on Twitter to ask how his company could help. That CEO’s name was Elon Musk.
What a difference six years can make. The contrast between Musk’s 2018 tweet and his response to the infernos currently raging through Southern California is stark. Th
Aqara brought multiple new products to CES, but this small dial hub that can control your whole home was one of our favorite discoveries. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/aqaras-little-do-it-all-dial-was-one-of-the-most-interesting-home-products-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Returning an item isn't as simple as showing your receipt if you paid with an installment plan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/need-to-return-an-item-on-a-bnpl-plan-your-return-may-be-tricky/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Mediterranean diet was named the healthiest way to eat for the eighth year in a row. Here's how to start the new year off right. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/ultimate-guide-to-the-mediterranean-diet-and-why-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
The reality competition returns to Peacock with three episodes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-traitors-release-date-and-time-for-season-3/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't let the fear of missing out drain your finances this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/gen-z-and-millennials-are-missing-out-on-life-or-going-into-debt-how-i-balance-fomo-and-my-money/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some robots look like Swedish supermodels, some resemble metallic movie characters, and some look like snuggly toys. https://www.cnet.com/tech/there-sure-are-a-lot-of-robots-at-ces-heres-why-were-not-picking-a-favorite/#ftag=CADf328eec
The auto industry gets real at CES 2025, evolving concepts and technologies and setting realistic production goals. That may not sound exciting, but it means you could hit the road with all of these cars and tech as early as next year. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/you-could-be-driving-the-future-next-year-best-cars-of-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Residents in the Los Angeles area and elsewhere are living under boil water advisories. What exactly does that mean? https://www.cnet.com/how-to/boil-water-notice-what-it-means-and-what-you-need-to-do/#ftag=CADf328eec
From robot vacuums that pick up laundry and climb stairs to talking plants and a cooling cat, CES 2025 had some of the best home tech innovations we've seen in years. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-biggest-tech-show-on-earth-just-wrapped-heres-are-23-cool-home-gadgets-we-saw/#ftag=CADf328eec
What if you never had to do any chores? If you buy all of Ecovacs' new robotic lineup at CES 2025, you may never need to. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/these-robotic-home-helpers-can-vacuum-mop-wash-windows-mow-your-lawn-and-even-clean-itself/#ftag=CADf328eec
Honda's full-electric 0 Series concepts graduate to become prototypes, arriving with the automaker's newly announced Asimo OS onboard. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/ces-2025-check-out-the-sleek-honda-0-series-ev-prototypes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Vacuuming and mopping in one device is great, but at CES 2025, Narwal wowed us with some of its capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/narwals-robovacs-showcased-at-ces-2025-are-designed-to-do-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec
Strange things are afoot at CES, where we threw some unusual items at TSA's in-development airport scanner to see what it would detect. https://www.cnet.com/tech/we-tried-to-trick-tsas-new-airport-shoe-scanner-with-gummy-worms-at-ces-2025-heres-what-happened/#ftag=CADf328eec
Jumping in and out of 3D worlds easily
I want to take this Meta Quest 3 haptic vest from CES home with me.
Gigabyte’s BRIX GB-BRU7-255H purports to redefine mini PCs, delivering storage, performance, and advanced connectivity with Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, and HDMI 2.1 in a 0.5L chassis.
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-10-january-2025
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-10-january-2025
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-10-january-2025
TP-Link’s Tapo smart home ecosystem gained a host of new products at CES 2025, including new home security cameras, smart lighting products—including a bona fide NVR system.
But if the recent stories about security flaws in TP-Link routers gives you pause, TP-Link assures us that there’s no longer any connection between it—TP-Link Systems—and China’s TP-Lin
We attended a small roundtable session with AMD executives at CES 2025 in Las Vegas and asked the company for details about its continuing shortages of its flagship gaming-optimized CPU, the Ryzen 9 9800X3D, currently the uncontested best CPU for gaming, and when we can expect demand to improve.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-says-intels
The Freewrite Wordrunner will launch on Kickstarter in February.
Podpora Samsung Galaxy S20 a S9 s SoC Exynos 9810 a 990vylepšení ovladače Intel NPU, rychlejší xHCI USB, UHBR režimy pro DisplayPort / Thunderbolt u Panther Lake, úspornější chod Xeonů Granite Rapids a mnohé další. https://www.root.cz/clanky/posledni-upravy-pro-jadro-linux-613-verze-614-s-rychlejsim-usb-ci-podporou-intel-npu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s been dethroned, but Mirumi — the clingy fluffball with a staring problem — now has some serious competition for the title of cutest robot at
Amazon shared the latest list of video game titles that Prime members can snag for free this month. Members can pick up a code for BioShock 2 Remastered right now, and if you're patient, you can also grab a free copy of Deus Ex GOTY Edition or Super Meat Boy Forever later in January.
The cloud-based Amazon Luna gaming service has also shared its current lineup of titles that Prime members can play. Airhead, Guacamelee! 2 Complete, The Ma
Grok, the AI assistant that's for some reason baked into X, is now available as a standalone app. Like the version that exists as a tab on the social media platform, the Grok app can be used to generate images, summarize text and answer questions, with a conversational tone xAI
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key component of innovation in the quickly changing technological landscape, transforming industries and how we live our daily lives. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-statistics-insights-and-trends-in-2025/
Perfect typography with fluid scaling, custom fonts, and instant CSS/Tailwind/WordPress. https://webdesignernews.com/type-scale-generator/
Imagine this: You’re completing a registration form with multiple fields. You push yourself to finish it, only to be met with an alert that says, The value entered input field X is invalid or you see an error message slightly below the input field(s) with the error(s). While these methods do provide feedback, there are more user-friendly ways to enhance the experience. https://webdesignernews.com/enhancing-form-user-experience-with-css/
Rudy Khaw, CEO at AirAsia brand co. – an entity dedicated to enhancing the reach and impact of the AirAsia brand through brand management, licensing, IP development and merchandising – has championed a vision where AI serves not as a replacement for human ingenuity, but as a powerful collaborator. https://webdesignernews.com/a-new-era-of-creativity/
Genki says Nintendo's highly anticipated new Switch console will debut in April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-mockup-revealed-by-gaming-and-tech-accessory-maker/#ftag=CADf328eec
As three major fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, 17 million residents are affected by the drifting smoke. An air purifier with a HEPA filter can help. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-type-of-air-purifier-can-protect-you-from-the-la-wildfire-smoke/#ftag=CADf328eec
You may need supplemental insurance coverage to protect your home as natural disasters become more frequent and costly. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/fires-floods-hurricanes-and-tornadoes-do-you-need-more-home-insurance-for-natural-disasters/#ftag=CADf328eec
While a balance transfer credit card has its risks, it can help you avoid interest charges when chipping away at your debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/you-can-pay-off-debt-faster-in-2025-with-a-balance-transfer-card-but-only-if-you-remember-this/#ftag=CADf328eec
The scope of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires comes into focus through smoke-filled satellite imagery from NASA and other agencies. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/this-is-what-the-los-angeles-wildfires-look-like-from-space/#ftag=CADf328eec
We saw a lot of awesome robots at CES this year but can't crown any of them "the best." Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/videos/sorry-there-are-no-best-robots-at-ces-this-year-maybe/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Nvidia brought major announcements that are set to revolutionize AI in major ways. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nvidia-hands-down-won-ai-at-ces-2025-and-also-the-show-itself-heres-why-that-matters/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't have to wait to get some of the tech on display at CES. These robot vacuums, open-ear headphones, smart planters, chargers, electric coolers and other products are already here. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-most-eye-catching-products-from-ces-2025-you-can-add-to-your-cart-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI powers Aria's more "emotional" conversation skills, and 17 motors drive her facial expressions so she appears as human as currently possible. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-175k-robot-is-almost-human-we-interviewed-it-at-ces-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Put your gaming computer to the test with the best PC games out right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-pc-games-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's part of the company's greater push to use AI to enhance personalization. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-turns-your-activity-history-into-a-daily-ai-powered-podcast/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you bought items in Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022, you might be eligible for a share of its $245 million FTC settlement. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/last-chance-fortnite-is-paying-back-gamers-for-deceptive-in-game-purchases-heres-how-to-file-a-claim/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1301 for Friday, Jan. 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-10-1301/#ftag=CADf328eec
Wandering around without cell service? HMD's new OffGrid hotspot accessory is designed to let smartphones send texts using satellites. We liked it so much, we named it a Best of CES award winner. CNET's Lisa Eadicicco gives it a look. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hmd-offgrid-device-gives-your-phone-access-to-satellite-grids/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Roam water bottle is like a personal SodaStream you can carry in your hand, and the company is developing flavored CO2 that tastes so good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-ingenious-sodastream-like-bottle-can-turn-flat-water-into-delicious-sparkling-anytime-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon at CES 2025 will add a salty taste to your food, though it shocks your tongue to do it. https://www.cnet.com/news/we-tested-an-electric-salt-spoon-that-might-help-you-stick-to-your-low-sodium-diet/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ultrahuman's Rare rings are crafted from gold bullion and platinum, ushering in a new luxury era for smart rings. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-said-yes-to-trying-a-smart-ring-you-can-propose-with/#ftag=CADf328eec
This future display tech uses ultraviolet LEDs to excite a series of quantum dots. Here's why this could be the next big thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/this-prototype-next-gen-microled-is-so-cool-its-ultraviolet-literally/#ftag=CADf328eec
We're spotting the most exciting products and concepts at this year's show, including an unexpected Best of CES winner. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-best-product-overall-plus-28-more-must-see-gadgets-and-counting/#ftag=CADf328eec
The iSeq 100 device did not come with standard boot protections, allowing crooks to establish persistence.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/experts-warn-dna-sequencers-are-vulnerable-to-bootkit-attacks
Viewers in more countries, including the UK will soon be able to stream the hit Paramount Plus show.
A premium WordPress plugin with 20,000 sales allows threat actors to conduct RCE attacks.
The new HP OmniStudio X series features 27-inch and 32-inch displays with Intel Core Ultra processors.
Verizon will soon provide new 4G and 5G kit for Air Force bases.
When will Alienware finally join the scene?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/alienware-handheld-gaming-pcs-ces-2025
Save $560 on the Editor's Choice Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 41060 gaming laptop.
Microsoft will contribute $1 million to President Trump's inauguration fund. The company joins Meta, Google, and other tech giants in contributing.
Treyarch is reverting a controversial change to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies as part of the game's latest update.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-treyarch-reverts-zombies-change
What could be cooler than a smart home? A move-in ready, energy-efficient, tiny smart home that can be delivered and set up at your home site in just a few hours, without requiring extensive site preparation or even a foundation or concrete pad.
I had an opportunity to tour the luxurious microhaus Pro model, from Haus.me, at CES in Las Vegas this w
As the new Trump administration prepares to take office, the Consumer Technology Association is warning again that any proposed tariffs could cause consumer technology prices to skyrocket.
The CTA began sounding the tariff warning bells last year. In the
We list the 16 most compelling components, computers and peripherals released or unveiled at this year’s show.
Altera raises its flag in front of its office in San Jose.
A judge has approved the settlement that finally wraps up a case brought against Tesla by the Police an
CES is a great place to check out all sorts of upcoming tech for the year, but it’s often the wildest gadgets that steal the show. The conference hosts thousands of exhibitors, all vying for attention, and you really never know what they’re gonna come up with. And this year's show did not let us down. So without further ado, here's the weirdest tech at CES 2025 that
The long-awaited Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed yet again, according to a press release. It was supposed to come out on February 14 but Ubisoft has moved the release date to March 20. This is actually the second ti
As Mercedes-Benz prepares to add NACS ports to new models this year, the automaker is opening access to the Tesla Supercharger network for its existing EVs. Starting in February, authorized Mercedes dealers will offer a free software update for US-based EV owners that opens the gates to the network of over 20,000 North American Supercharger statio
TripAdvisor has entered into a partnership with Perplexity to offer a human touch to the AI company's hotel information. Through this deal, listings for hotel searches on Perplexity will now include summaries of information from TripAdvisor
At CES last year, Sony teased an AR/VR headset prototype focused on “spatial content creation.” And at the same time, Siemens announced it was
CES is known for splashy TV and
CES 2025 is coming to a close, and team Engadget is ready to leave Las Vegas. Our reporters and editors have scoured endless carpeted convention halls, braved lines of chain smokers and fielded thousands of emails a day to find the best and most credible products at the show.
As expected, the vast majority of things we saw this CES had an AI component, with a noticeable uptick in AR glasses, hearing aid earbuds, solar-powered tech, emotional support robots and robot vacuums. Apparently
Hi HN! I’m Anirudh — longtime lurker, first time poster, and I couldn’t be more excited to show you Stagehand.
Stagehand is a TypeScript project that extends Playwright with three simple AI methods — act, extract, and observe. We’d love for you to try it out using the command below:
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I am excited to announce the release of TabPFN v2, a tabular foundation model that delivers state-of-the-art predictions on small datasets in just 2.8 seconds for classification and 4.8 seconds for regression compared to strong baselines tuned for 4 hours. Published in Nature, this model outperforms traditional methods on datasets with up to 10,000 samples and 500 features.
The model is available under an open license: a derivative of the Apache 2 license with a single modification, adding
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