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Netflix has released its earnings figures for the fourth quarter of 2024. While a lot of the results seem like good news for the company's shareholders, like operating income of more than $10 billion and a 16 percent revenue increase, there's a sting in the tail for its viewers. Subscription prices are going up yet again, starting today.

"As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will occasionally ask our members to pay a little more so that we

President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road who was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of money laundering, narcotics trafficking and computer hacking. “I just

Article URL: https://apnews.com/article/trump-ai-openai-oracle-softbank-son-altman-ellison-be261f8a8ee07a0623d4170397348c41

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The order alleges that the government infringed on US citizens' free speech "under the guise of combatting 'misinformation,' 'disinformation,' and 'malinformation.'" https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trump-takes-aim-at-social-media-censorship-with-executive-order/#ftag=CADf328eec

The last round of Social Security Disability Insurance checks are headed your way. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-january-2025-the-last-round-of-payments-are-headed-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

New administration, new housing market? Not quite. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/2025-mortgage-rate-forecast-what-another-trump-presidency-means-for-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

Corked wine is bad wine. Here's how to tell if you have a bad bottle and what you can do to remedy the situation. https://www.cnet.com/news/an-expert-explains-how-to-tell-when-wine-is-corked-and-what-to-do-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The ad tier is going up, too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-is-increasing-subscription-prices-heres-how-much-your-plan-will-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec

Instagram's new Edits app will be available this spring. But thanks to new presidential action, creators can still use TikTok's CapCut. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/instagrams-newest-tactic-to-entice-tiktokkers-is-a-video-editing-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 591 for Wednesday, Jan. 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-22-591/#ftag=CADf328eec

Developers and public beta testers can download the update now, and everyone else will likely get the update in the next few weeks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-3-rc-is-out-and-it-updates-ai-notification-summaries-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 22 Strands puzzle, No. 325. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-22-325/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can play these games and others soon with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-sniper-elite-resistance-and-more-on-xbox-game-pass-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft tests A-powered Windows search.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-wants-ai-to-make-searching-for-files-a-more-casual-experience

A possible RTX 5090 prototype could have features more than 24,000 CUDA cores and drawn up to 800W of power.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/a-possible-nvidia-rtx-5090-prototype-shows-what-might-have-been-an-absolute-monster-with-nearly-25k-cuda-cores-and-an-800w-tdp

https://www.elastic.co/blog/achieving-irap-protected-level-assessment-elastic-cloud

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro sledování a diagnostiku CAN komunikace, budeme testovat gRPC API rozhraní a nakonec si vyzkoušíme pomocníka pro správu IoT zařízení z CLI. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-22-1-2025-testovani-a-diagnostika-sbernice-can/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

GStreamer je multiplatformní framework založený na grafu filtrů, využívaný v přehrávačích jako Amarok či Banshee. S dynamickými pluginy a objekty GLib 2 umožňuje efektivní zpracování multimédií. https://www.root.cz/clanky/multimedialni-frameworky-gstreamer-jako-zaklad-mnoha-prehravacu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

The TikTok ban may have lasted only a few hours (at least for now), but Meta is still trying to capitalize on its rival’s tenuous future. Meta has rolled out a new “breakthrough bonus program” that offers up to $5,000 to creators who are new to the company’s apps.

According to Meta, the bonus program is open to US adults who “have an existing presence on a third party social app that you

Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has released a report about Meta's next steps in hardw

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Article URL: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v47/n01/fraser-macdonald/diary

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Article URL: https://openai.com/index/announcing-the-stargate-project/

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To make sure your body is in tip-top shape as you age, make sure you're getting these vitamins and minerals in your diet or supplements. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/vitamins-minerals-need-age-gracefully-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Console players will be able to opt out of playing against PC opponents in ranked matches in an upcoming Season 2 update. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-players-will-be-able-to-disable-cross-play/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,313 for Wednesday, Jan. 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-22-1313/#ftag=CADf328eec

I've found that cooking this snack in the air fryer is the best way to go. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-favorite-protein-packed-air-fryer-snack-costs-less-than-a-dollar-to-make/#ftag=CADf328eec

SAVE is expected to remain on hold for most of this year. If you're close to PSLF forgiveness, you could get debt relief sooner. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/dont-wait-to-apply-for-this-student-loan-forgiveness-buyback-program-heres-whos-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec

TikTok has returned for US users after a brief shutdown. If it goes away for good, these rival apps can help you get your fix of short-form video. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-tiktok-gets-banned-again-here-are-8-alternatives/#ftag=CADf328eec

ChatGPT's Operator agent could be coming to its Mac app very soon.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/openai-operator-leak-suggests-its-coming-to-the-chatgpt-mac-app-soon-heres-why-its-a-big-deal

With this upgrade, I wonder if the new iPad Air will sell better than the new iPad Pro did.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipads/ipad-air-m3-chip-rumors

AMD's RDNA 4 GPU fiasco has already seen pulled presentations and mysterious delays, and a new March launch date just announced points to the company waiting to see what NVIDIA does with its RTX 5070/Ti cards. Will the strategy work for AMD, or will it benefit NVIDIA?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd-rdna-4-waiting-game

NVIDIA is set to launch the first two GPUs from its RTX 5000 "Blackwell" lineup. While you can't yet purchase a card, you can prepare yourself for launch day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/where-to-buy-nvidia-rtx-5000-gpus

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the critically acclaimed CRPG adaptation of the Warhammer 40K franchise, has sold over 1,000,000 copies across the globe.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/warhammer-40000-rogue-trader-sold-over-1-million-copies

The long-awaited Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is finally almost here, but if you're going to play on PC, you need to make sure your rig meets its spec requirements.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sid-meiers-civilization-7-pc-requirements-specs

Prestige Master in Black Ops 6 is a long grind, but what actually happens when you get there?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/heres-what-happens-when-you-reach-prestige-master-in-call-of-duty-black-ops-6

Magnetic switches and an aluminum housing in one package.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/raijintek-debuts-mga-68-aluminum-hall-effect-keyboard-with-8-000-hz-polling-rate

Energizer licenser Avenir Telecom now bringing Energizer branding to cheap laptops, not just phones.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/energizer-announces-affordable-energybook-classic-laptops-starting-at-a-suspiciously-low-usd199

Silverstone has released a PCIe 4.0 add-in card, giving systems four additional M.2 slots for expanded M.2 storage.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/silverstone-supports-four-nvme-m-2-ssds-in-a-single-slot-pcie-card

Seagate is sampling 36TB HDDs with select customers, demonstrates platters set to enable 60TB HDDs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/seagate-unveils-36tb-hamr-hard-drive-mozaic-3-extended

Companies using AI expect storage (including cloud storage) requirements to increase in the next three years, according to a survey funded by Seagate.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ai-will-drive-storage-needs-by-2x-over-next-three-years-according-to-survey-funded-by-seagate

https://www.elastic.co/blog/elastic-cloud-serverless-achieves-major-compliance-certifications

This year’s NAMM trade show has opened up its doors, so that means there will be a wealth of new musical doodads to lust over. Case in point? Polyend just dropped a hybrid device that combines the functionality of a standard guitar pedal with a drum machine.

The Polyend Step is a “fully-featured, programmable drum machine in stompbox format.” This should be an absolute boon for those who want some accompanimen

EA's Origin PC client has officially reached the end of the line. The gaming company had previously announced its plans to rebrand the Origin app for desktop players back in 2020 and began

Instagram blocked searches related to a number of political hashtags, including #democrats, #democrat, #jan6th, #republicans and a number of other terms Tuesday. Users who searched for these hashtags were instead greeted with a notice that “we’ve hidden these results" because they "may contain sensitive content."

It’s not clear exactly how many search terms were affected but users on Reddit reported that

Hi HN, I've been working on this Sudoku web app for the past couple of years, on and off during free weekends and afternoons. I started working on it because I was bored during COVID, and Cracking the Cryptic had just become popular on YouTube, which got me wondering how hard it could be to make a Sudoku app. The main idea is for the app to understand the constraints and know how to solve Sudoku grids (and not just be a simple Sudoku drawing/playing app). When it comes to classic Sudoku, the

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Article URL: https://thedebrief.org/mit-unveils-new-robot-insect-paving-the-way-toward-the-rise-of-robotic-pollinators/

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I mean anything in the 0.5B-3B range that's available on Ollama (for example). Have you built any cool tooling that uses these models as part of your work flow?

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This upstate New York town offers several top broadband provider options. Here are CNET's picks for home internet in New Paltz. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-new-paltz-ny/#ftag=CADf328eec

No need to be afraid when it comes to living solo. Instead, follow these tips for peace of mind. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/handy-home-security-steps-to-secure-your-home-living-alone/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Reds need just a draw at Anfield to confirm their place in the last 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-liverpool-vs-lille-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

We visited the 3Z factory in Arizona and got a behind-the-scenes look at the secret foam-pouring process for beds. Here's what we found. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/what-your-mattress-is-made-of-impacts-your-sleep-we-got-an-exclusive-look-at-how-mattress-foams-are-made/#ftag=CADf328eec

Portuguese giants host Hansi Flick's Blaugrana in a crucial UCL clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-benfica-vs-barcelona-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung's annual winter event will likely tee up the next generation of the company's Galaxy phone line. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-january-live-blog-2025-21-01/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything to know ahead of tomorrow's event, which will likely focus on the Galaxy S series and AI. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-galaxy-s25-reveal-is-almost-here-what-to-expect-at-samsung-unpacked-and-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

President Trump calls an end to remote working for US government workers in a big shake-up.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/trump-orders-government-to-terminate-remote-work-arrangements-return-to-in-person-work

Netflix has unveiled the first few minutes from The Night Agent season 2 just two days before it's released.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/the-night-agent-season-2s-first-five-minutes-have-been-released-early-and-gabriel-bassos-peter-sutherland-is-forced-to-flee-when-a-job-goes-awry

Want a portable Bluetooth speaker that vaguely reminds you of Baby Yoda? Meet the Happy Plugs Joy.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/this-colorful-inexpensive-bluetooth-speaker-could-be-your-perfect-spring-companion

DDR5 overclock using air cooling is seriously impressive, albeit with a slight catch.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/computing-components/g-skill-ddr5-ram-is-overclocked-to-a-blazing-12-054mt-s-no-liquid-nitrogen-needed-just-air-cooling-incredibly

Diablo 4 is reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/a-diablo-4-port-is-reportedly-in-development-for-nintendo-switch-2

Getac ZX10 has two batteries that can be swapped to avoid downtime.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/small-and-mighty-this-2lbs-android-tablet-has-a-10in-display-and-can-even-be-used-in-heavy-rain

Asus Tarius VR leak proves why we should be excited for non-Quest Horizon OS headsets.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/asus-tarius-vr-headset-could-use-the-meta-quest-3s-best-feature-to-defeat-it-and-it-already-sounds-like-the-headset-of-my-dreams

Get-up-and-go turntables for DJs and digital music fans alike

https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/korgs-new-portable-turntables-make-me-want-to-hit-the-streets-and-rock-some-blocks

Executive order could give the Department of Government Efficiency official powers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/trump-issues-executive-order-to-make-doge-official

A statement about backward compatibility reminds us that the Switch is Nintendo's foreseeable future

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-nintendo-backwards-compatible-games

Lenovo revealed a new SSD in China that looks like a hand grenade from the move "Operation Hadal." Gadgets that look like weapons or ammunition have a tricky history with airport security, so it's probably best to keep the new Lenovo SSD at home.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/lenovo-reveals-explosive-ssd-that-you-wont-want-to-bring-on-a-fli

Xbox Game Pass is getting several day one games soon, including Citizen Sleeper 2 and Eternal Strands.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-january-2025-wave-2

GDC survey results provide a look into gaming industry layoffs, generative AI usage, Steam Deck impact, and more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gdc-survey-responses-2025

Hardware leaker HXL spotted an alleged RTX 5090 prototype on the Chinese Chiphell forums.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-5090-prototype-allegedly-has-24-576-cuda-cores-and-800w-tdp-two-16-pin-connectors-present

Fujitsu has just released what it claims to be the world’s lightest Copilot+ PC weighing just 848g.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/fujitsu-claims-the-worlds-lightest-copilot-laptop-at-1-87-lbs-device-is-under-an-inch-thick

You can grab the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop at Best Buy and save $500

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/pick-up-an-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-4070-graphics-for-only-usd1-099

An AMD engineer seeks guidance on additional GPU support the ROCm community would like to be added to AMD's list of supported ROCm devices.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-seeks-input-from-users-for-rocm-gpu-support-list-rx-6000-rdna-2-gpus-most-highly-requested

Validation of Nova Lake is underway as Intel is sending out test chips.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ships-nova-lake-cpus-to-partners-for-testing-samples-intended-for-validation-and-research

AMD Manager Martijn Boonstra said that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D chips will perform similarly to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in gaming.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-exec-reveals-ryzen-9-9950x3d-ryzen-9-9900x3d-gaming-performance-similar-to-ryzen-7-9800x3d