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iPhone 17 Rumors Point to a Camera Bar on the Rear

Rumors suggest that at least some of Apple's next iPhone models could include a camera bar similar to the one on Google's Pixel phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-rumors-point-to-a-camera-bar-on-the-rear/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Scammers Want to Cash In on Wildfire Relief: Here's How to Avoid Them

The many charities and reliefs efforts arising to help victims of the Southern California wildfires have become targets for scams. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/scammers-want-to-cash-in-on-wildfire-relief-heres-how-to-avoid-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 Mac users targeted with new malware, so be on your guard

A new malicious campaign was recently spotted on Google's ad network targeting Mac users with Amos infostealer.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/mac-users-targeted-with-new-malware-so-be-on-your-guard

 Quick thinking: snap decisions in the era of real-time analytics

Rather than compromise and slow down the decision-making process, business leaders need real-time data to inform and complement their gut feel

https://www.techradar.com/pro/quick-thinking-snap-decisions-in-the-era-of-real-time-analytics

 Leak: Samsung's Galaxy S25 may go all in on AI summaries

We'll have the official word from Samsung on Wednesday, but this leak outlines a major focus on AI summaries.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/samsung-unpacked-january-2025-leaked-marketing-images

 Review: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' returns on PC to help define another generation in what is again one of the best RPGs of its era

FF7 Rebirth review: Certain "open world" issues aside, the game successfully threads the needle of delivering for nostalgic fans while charting a new course to the future.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/review-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-pc

 Xbox is getting support for external hard drives even larger than 16GB soon

Members of the Xbox Insider Program can now use hard drives larger than 16GB, giving them vastly more storage space to keep even more games.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-getting-support-for-external-hard-drives-even-larger-than-16gb-soon

 My favorite Game Bar feature on Windows 11 is now available for everyone

Game Bar on Windows 11 now supports a preview of Game Assist. That feature places a browser in the Game Bar, allowing you to read guides and watch videos without having to switch tabs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/my-favorite-game-bar-feature-on-windows-11-is-now-available-for-everyone

I work on a PC all day. These 8 habits help keep me healthy and sane
16d | pcworld.com
Heads up! Fake VPN apps are infecting devices with dangerous malware
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I switched to Vivaldi, but sometimes a bigger browser is better
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Soon, Microsoft accounts will automatically keep you logged in every time
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Don’t be fooled by Fujitsu’s newest superlight Intel laptop
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 Maker resurrects Toshiba T1000 with a Raspberry Pi 4 and a slew of upgrades

Nilseuropa has revitalized an old Toshiba T1000 with a Raspberry Pi 4 and packed it full of handy upgrades that lend respect to the original case.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/maker-resurrects-toshiba-t1000-with-a-raspberry-pi-4-and-a-slew-of-upgrades

Eleven percent of game developers were laid off in 2024, according to GDC survey

It's a challenging time to be a developer these days, according to GDC's 2025 State of the Game Industry report that surveyed over 3,000 game devs and industry professionals. In one of the worst years ever for game industry job losses, 11 percent of developers said they were let go from their positions in 2024 and 29 percent observed direct colleagues being laid off. All

16d | Engadget
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 will arrive on March 19, 2027

We finally know when Sonic will grace movie theaters again: Paramount has announced Sonic The Hedgehog 4 will arrive on March 19, 2027, Variety reports. The company confirmed the next installment back in Dece

16d | Engadget
Many Akai devices will soon support Native Instruments sound packs

Akai and Native Instruments are sort of like the Nintendo and Sega of music production. These long-time rivals offer many similar products, but some musicians get drawn to Akai’s MPC workflow while others choose NI’s Maschine platform. Soon, folks may not have to choose at all. These two icons of the space are teaming up. The MPC platform will soon be home to Native Instruments sound packs.

This means that if you currently use an MPC Live II or a Key 61, or any other number of

16d | Engadget
Plex update adds public reviews and profiles

Plex is kicking off the year with some updates that could make the streaming platform a more social place. Viewers will be able to leave public reviews on titles and to comment on other users' assessments. "To us, discovery isn’t just about finding what to watch, but also about finding more friends and fans like you in the process," the company said in a

16d | Engadget
Google reportedly made sure Israel's military had access to its AI tools

Google has been a much larger facilitator of tools to Israel during its war with Hamas than previously disclosed. A new report from The Washington Post found that Google employees have repeatedly worked with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s Defense Ministry (IDM) to expand the government's access to AI tools. In 2021, Google entered into a $1

16d | Engadget
Watch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event here

The wait is over: The first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year kicks off at 1PM ET today — and you'll be able to wa

16d | Engadget
What we expect at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event

Get ready for new Samsung Galaxy phones. That's the safe bet for the headliner today at the company's Galaxy Unpacked event which kicks off today at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA. Engadget will offer you two ways to follow the launch in real-time: our Galaxy S25 livestream (live video of the event) and our

16d | Engadget
Google is investing another billion dollars in Anthropic

Google has decided to invest another billion into Anthropic, four sources told the Financial Times, bringing its total sunk cost to more than three billion dollars. Both companies have declined to comment. Google uses Anthropic’s Claude AI models on

16d | Engadget
Can our climate be saved by vacuuming carbon out of the skies

Imagine: A switch is flicked and, in a heartbeat, every process spewing deadly pollution into the heavens is replaced with something clean and sustainable. Sadly, even then, the Earth would still tip towards being uninhabitable thanks to all of the carbon we’ve already dumped up there. If we as a species are to survive then all of that junk needs to be pulled back to Earth, and fast. Proponents of Direct Air Capture believe it’s a vital weapon to accomplish that task; its critics say it’s so

16d | Engadget
Show HN: NotepadJs – A cross-platform love letter to Notepad

As a native Windows user who switched to macOS a few years back, one thing I never got over was the simplicity and usefulness of the old school Notepad app. This app aims to recreate that very same experience, cross-platform and easily installable as a PWA.

I've been using this for personal use for around 2 years and I figured it was time to share it with the world. Criticism, issues and PRs are welcome. Thanks!


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16d | Hacker news
Frontend Developer Roadmap 2025: The Complete Guide

When I started, I wasted months on irrelevant tutorials because I didn’t know where to begin or what mattered most. This guide is built to save you from that frustration. https://webdesignernews.com/frontend-developer-roadmap-2025-the-complete-guide-2/

How a Design Leader Connects the Dots to UX Research

Insights on transitioning to design leadership and more from our wide-ranging interview with Emily Wurgler, Global Director of Experience Design at McDonald’s. https://webdesignernews.com/how-a-design-leader-connects-the-dots-to-ux-research/

A standards first web framework

Today Nue takes a new, more natural direction: it becomes a standards first web framework. The focus has always been to strip away artificial layers and help developers take modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to their absolute peak. This shift is important, because now we can more directly work on solving the two key issues in frontend development: https://webdesignernews.com/a-standards-first-web-framework/

Sustainable web design trends in digital UX design

The internet has a massive environmental impact. It currently produces 3.7 percent of global carbon emissions — that’s more than most countries of the world. All of the internet’s data centers have a larger CO2 footprint than air and water travel, and the average data center uses 11–19 million liters of water daily. And these numbers will only rise with the increasing demand for consumer content and the servers that... https://webdesignernews.com/sustainable-web-design-trends-in-digital-ux-desig

10 Free Tools Every Web Developer Should Bookmark

Web development is a dynamic field, and having the right tools can make all the difference. From debugging to data conversion, these free tools can help streamline your workflow and save time. Whether you’re working with APIs, designing interfaces, or troubleshooting issues, here are 10 free tools every web developer should bookmark. https://webdesignernews.com/10-free-tools-every-web-developer-should-bookmark/

Instagram unveils standalone video editing app ‘Edits’ for creators

With the free-to-use ‘Edits’ app, users will be able to edit up to 10-minute video footage right on the phone and share it instantly all social media platforms including Instagram. https://webdesignernews.com/instagram-unveils-standalone-video-editing-app-edits-for-creators/

I'm Replacing My Air Fryer With Ninja's New Glass-Bowl Model. Here's Why

Worried about nonstick chemicals or air fryer baskets that don't come clean? The new Ninja Crispi countertop air fryer was made for you. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/im-replacing-my-air-fryer-with-ninjas-new-glass-bowl-model/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 US Age verification laws put your privacy at risk – and "VPNs are not a solution”

According to experts, age verification laws like those enforced in Florida could open up to data privacy and security implications. So, what's at stake?

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/us-age-verification-laws-put-your-privacy-at-risk-and-vpns-are-not-a-solution

 Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht

President Trump signs a “full and unconditional” pardon for Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, who had received two life sentences.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/trump-pardons-silk-road-dark-web-market-creator-ross-ulbricht

 How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025

Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. Here's how to tune in to see if Samsung also unveils some Galaxy laptops.

https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/samsung/how-to-watch-samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2025

8 must-have healthy habits if you work on a PC all day
16d | pcworld.com
Windows 10 will hit end of life in 2025. Here’s what to expect
16d | pcworld.com
OpenAI and Softbank team up for a $500 billion AI data center venture

OpenAI will build and open AI infrastructure worth $500 billion in the United States over the next four years in partnership with SoftBank. The two entities have teamed up to establish a new company called the Stargate Project to build AI data centers for t

16d | Engadget
Transit app Moovit adds ticket-purchasing functionality throughout Europe

Transit app Moovit has partnered with the travel marketplace Distribusion Technologies to let users plan and book long-distance trips throughout Europe. The app now includes a ticketing system that works in 40 European countries.

The company says travelers can book trains, buses and ferries strai

16d | Engadget
Should You Use a Home Generator? What to Know Before Getting Backup Power

Thinking about a backup generator for your home? Here's what you need to know about costs, fuel types, installation and more. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/what-to-know-before-getting-a-home-generator/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 Microsoft’s exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI is coming to an end

ChatGPT maker OpenAI will use other cloud infrastructure providers, but Microsoft retains right of first refusal.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-exclusive-cloud-deal-with-openai-is-coming-to-an-end