Copilot+ PCs had a disastrous launch and did not meet sales expectations, but are they a bust?
Microsoft Edge's Year in Review shares how the browser helped save time on the web and how it protected users from a range of threats.
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USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple: One socket, one cable, one power supply for all devices – from computers to smartphones and tablets to headphones and other peripherals.
The new investigation is yet another escalation in the U.S. government's efforts to tighten its scrutiny of China’s semiconductor industry
The U.S. Senate found that the Department of Commerce isn't effective in enforcing Washington's bans and sanctions due to lack of funding.
Thunderobot has teased upcoming laptops powered by Nvidia's next-gen mobile GPUs and impending CPUs from Intel and AMD.
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they're pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release. Each would continue to operate under its own brand, but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubish
It looks like Meta is preparing to add displays to its popular line of Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to a report by Financial Times. These screens could show up in a future iteration of the device as early as next year. The likely release window is the second half of 2025.
According to folks familiar with Meta’s plans, the screens will be on the small
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Also included: Dart 3.6, Flutter AI Toolkit, Flutter in Production livestream, and the latest from Code with Andrea. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/december-2024/
2024 has been one of the greatest years for CSS: cross-document view transitions, scroll-driven animations, anchor positioning, animate to height: auto, and many others. It seems out of touch to ask, but wha
I've had the telecom company's fixed wireless service for two years. It's a step up from DSL, but I've encountered a few hiccups too. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-use-t-mobile-home-internet-every-day-heres-what-i-love-and-some-things-i-dont/#ftag=CADf328eec
You still have time to make a thoughtful, personalized gift this holiday season, without spending a cent. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/for-last-minute-holiday-gifts-turn-to-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nothing in tech lasts forever. CNET's Bridget Carey says goodbye to the tech gadgets and services that vanished from our lives in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/videos/bid-farewell-to-the-tech-that-died-in-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can check out the first four episodes of the galactic adventure now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/star-wars-skeleton-crew-release-schedule-when-episode-five-hits-disney-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google's major search algorithm updates this past year have left many smaller websites with no other choice than to lay off staff. The internet is worse for it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-search-changes-are-killing-websites-in-an-age-of-ai-spam/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some key mortgage rates increased. Here's what experts say is next for the housing market this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rates-go-up-after-last-weeks-fed-cut-todays-mortgage-interest-rates-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several benchmark refinance rates were higher this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-refinance-rates-move-higher-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is the lowest price we've seen the four-pack of Apple trackers go for, and you can still get them in time for holiday gifting. https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazons-airtag-deal-is-the-ideal-last-minute-christmas-gift-pickup/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you earned more than $5,000 in income via third-party apps, you should get a 1099-K to file with your tax return. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/did-you-make-5000-or-more-via-paypal-venmo-or-cash-app-expect-a-1099-k-tax-form/#ftag=CADf328eec
Overhaul how you clean with one of these factory-reconditioned models at Woot for less than half the price you'd pay for a brand new model. https://www.cnet.com/deals/snag-a-refurbished-dyson-v15-detect-our-favorite-vacuum-for-just-370-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
An end of the year surprise to one of 2024's most interesting gadgets hints at where smart glasses are heading between here and Orion. Meta's Andrew Bosworth shares thoughts with CNET on what's next. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/metas-ray-bans-new-live-ai-and-translation-hands-on-signs-of-ar-glasses-to-come/#ftag=CADf328eec
Afraid of credit cards? Don't be. Just follow these tips to avoid the pitfalls. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards-dont-have-to-be-nightmares-avoid-these-financial-horror-stories-in-the-new-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
Replacing old electrical outlets isn't glamorous, but it can make your home safer and more convenient. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/7-ways-to-make-your-electrical-outlets-less-boring-and-more-useful/#ftag=CADf328eec
After months of layoffs, Google is now slimming down its manager, director and VP headcount by 10%.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-ceo-reveals-major-job-cuts-as-part-of-efficiency-move
Windows 11’s December update introduces visual glitches, problems that are torpedoing the Start menu, and a sprinkling of other bugs.
Google is making it even easier for you to ditch Microsoft Teams with its chat migration service.
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The Apple HomePod could soon be joined by a smart home lock and doorbell with Face ID.
Trick your ears into hearing more speakers
SetMe is a remote support solution for businesses of all sizes that allows IT teams to easily secure a connection to remote computers, allowing for ad-hoc or unattended support that was designed with years of experience in remote support software from the team behind FixMe.IT.
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More than five million people had sensitive data exposed, including healthcare and payment info.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ascension-ransomware-attack-affected-millions-of-customers
It’s the best season of the year to find amazing deals, and this 27 percent discount on Asus’ 4K TUF monitor is perfect. Now available for $399 instead of its usual $549, this is the best price we’ve seen for this monitor.
This 28-inch display has an IPS panel and delive
2024 has been a big year for on-device AI in consumer electronics. Both Microsoft and Apple took swings with their respective operating systems, with Microsoft debuting its “Copilot+ PC” branding for AI-capable laptops and Apple releasing Apple Int
Configurable in three layouts, Be Quiet’s Light Base 600 stands apart from the competition. We paired it with Intel’s i7-14700K and Radeon’s RX 7900 GRE to test its thermal performance.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/be-quiet-light-base-600-lx-case-review
Asus will be launching a new ultra-thin Zenbook capable of up to 32-hours of battery life
Apple is working on the next generation of AirPods Pro, and they may have some new health features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman – although it’s a rumor we heard before, back in 2021.
Around the world, government organizations are calling out Google for monopolistic practices. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) will reportedly announce Google is in violation of the country's antitrust laws in regards to its search engine, Chrome, and issue a cease and desist letter, Nikkei Asia reported. The watchdog started an
Elon Musk's X has hiked prices for its ad-free Premium+ subscription service to $22 a month, up from $16 before ($168 to $229 annually), TechCrunch reported. That represents a 37.5 percent increase, the largest since Elon Musk purchased the platform previously known as Twitter back in 2022.
One stated reason for the hike is that Premium+ is no
Infinity Nikki is my favorite new release of 2024. It's a cotton candy confection of an open-world game that offers a lot more depth and variety than I expected to find. I enjoy the fabulous wardrobe, the low-key puzzles and the charming side quests. But the most surprising thing about Infinity Nikki was something that I've been ignoring in games for years: the photo mode.
I didn't expect this to become a highlight of the Infinity Nikki experience. In fact, w
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Want to maximize your earnings? Open one of these top CDs ASAP. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/nows-the-time-to-lock-in-a-high-apy-todays-cd-rates-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Dealing with neck pain? You might have tech neck. Here's what experts have to say about it. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/tech-neck-anything-you-can-do-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
COVID tests can be expensive. Make sure you claim your free tests in the mail before they're all gone. https://www.cnet.com/health/prepare-for-a-safer-holiday-season-secure-your-free-covid-19-tests-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
Best Buy is giving you one last chance to check folks off your gift list and score some savings before the holidays with pre-Christmas delivery and in-store pickup options. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-buys-48-hour-christmas-sale-saves-you-hundreds-on-gadgets-kitchen-accessories-games-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you thinking about buying blue light glasses? Here's what you should know. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/blue-light-glasses-can-help-with-eye-strain-sleep-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
These items are needed for any trip -- no matter the destination. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/optimize-your-travels-by-never-forgetting-to-pack-these-12-essentials/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you have an Apple Intelligence enabled iPhone, you can create images in just a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-2-how-to-make-custom-illustrations-with-image-playground/#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/unplug-from-apple-intelligence-a-step-by-step-guide-for-the-73-who-dont-buy-into-ai-hype/#ftag=CADf328eec
Creative workers are excited to be more… creative as AI and automation promises to cut down administrative work.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/many-creatives-are-actually-optimistic-about-the-effects-of-ai
If it's wrong to appreciate a smart lamp this much, I don't want to be right.
Open source software is worth $7.7 billion annually, and many companies are keen to invest in the industry.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/open-source-software-is-now-a-multi-billion-dollar-industry
Garmin just added new features and fixes to the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 in its latest beta.
You'll get unlimited access to Sora this holiday season if you're a ChatGPT Plus subscriber.
Assassin's Creed Shadows director says Naoe is 'the fastest Assassin we ever made'.
Two new reports out of South Korea give us some more unconfirmed information about these phones.
Nintendo will only have one competitor in the next console generation, per market research firm.
Nuclear workers were also targeted with brand new malware.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/north-korean-lazarus-hackers-are-targeting-nuclear-workers
Delivery system for McDonalds in India had a worrying bug, but luckily, threat actors didn't find it.
Could health tracking be the killer app for AirPods Pro 3?
Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should pull the plug on self-improving AI because it will be difficult to maintain balance.
I love my Xbox, but like everything else, it ain't perfect. What if Santa could bring you something special for Xbox this year?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-here-are-5-things-i-want-from-you-for-christmas
I’ve been writing these roundups for seven years running and in that time integrated graphics have gotten a lot more powerful. Just look at the Steam Deck and its many imitators: it’s the most popular gaming PC on the market by far, and it’s running off a laptop chip from several years ago. The upshot is you’ve got more choices than ever for games on a low-power PC.
The days of walling off the outside world to protect your network are quickly going the way of the Dodo. Thanks to the extraordinary growth of remote workforces, the adoption of cloud-based networking, and new cyber threats, the old network security model just no longer works.
In this time of ultimate shareability and interconnectedness, threats can come fr
The shipping deadlines have passed and time has (almost) run out for us procrastinators to get gifts for our friends and family. But fear not: it’s never been easier to send a gift to someone, including an e-gift card to a store or for a service you know they use. If you’re looking for more creative digital gift ideas, we’ve got you covered. But for those hard-to-shop-fo
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If you're feeling anxiety around the holidays and into the new year, you're not alone. If this anxiety causes you chest pain, here's what you can do about it. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/could-chest-pain-linked-anxiety-symptoms-solutions/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some key mortgage rates increased. Here's what experts say is next for the housing market this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-go-up-for-homeseekers-mortgage-interest-rates-today-for-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several benchmark refinance rates were higher this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-refinance-rates-move-higher-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can find savings rates over 4%, but time is running out. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/high-yield-savings-rates-may-be-falling-but-experts-are-still-sticking-to-this-account-todays-savings-rates-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
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If you’re not using AI color palette generators yet, you’re missing out on a design revolution. Creating stunning color combinations has never been easier, and these tools can completely transform your design process. https://webdesignernews.com/top-25-ai-color-palette-generators-for-designers/
Layout space is precious, and designers always try to find ways to show enough information without overwhelming the user. Carousel is a popular interaction pattern that is used to showcase multiple pieces of content in a limited space. https://webdesignernews.com/carousel-design-best-practices/
Every year, Apple honors the best apps and games through the App Store Awards. The awards are a recognition of exceptional user experience, design, and innovation from developers across the world for building apps that fuel creativity and deliver remarkable experiences that inspire their audiences https://webdesignernews.com/lightroom-named-2024-mac-app-of-the-year/