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 Could Nvidia's AI bosses steal the soul of Soulsborne games?

How could Nvidia’s AI NPCs change Soulsborne bosses? What I can say for sure (probably) is that it’ll be harder. Let’s jump in.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/could-nvidias-ai-bosses-steal-the-soul-of-soulsborne-games

 Microsoft Teams is about to get this feature it should have had on day one

Microsoft Teams will soon let you choose where notifications appear on the screen. The option is in testing now and should roll out to everyone soon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-teams-is-about-to-get-this-feature-it-should-have-had-on-day-one

 Civilization VII should come with a health warning — I'm hopelessly addicted after my first hands-on

Civilization is a game series so legendary that I have to give any new entry a try. While Civ 6 was a bit of a bust, Civ 7 has been reshaped with significant changes that are proving to be well-implemented and meaningful. Here's a glimpse at the game after 20 hours of playtime.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/civilization-7-preview

 NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs: Performance without DLSS – are they worth it?

The first of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPUs is expected at the end of January, and the company has released details surrounding non-DLSS performance. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5000-non-dlss-performance

How iconic NUC mini-PCs are being reimagined for a new era
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Is the DirecTV MySports bundle worth it? Let’s do the math
23d | pcworld.com
Interview: AMD dives deep into its overhauled 2025 Ryzen lineup
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This new Zigbee tech could turn Philips Hue lights into motion sensors
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Save 41% on this 5-device Anker power station that charges super fast
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 Intel Arc B570 review featuring the ASRock Challenger OC: A decent budget option with a few deep cuts

The Intel Arc B570 graphics cards follow on the heels of the seemingly successful B580, with reduced clocks, core counts, and memory. The end result, in theory, is about 15% less performance, for 12% less money — except at 1440p and 4K, where the 10GB VRAM tends to hurt more.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b570-review-asrock-challe

On-Device AI: Building Smarter, Faster, And Private Applications

Shouldn’t there be a way to keep your apps or project data private and improve performance by reducing server latency? This is what on-device AI is designed to solve. It handles AI processing locally, right on your device, without connecting to the internet and sending data to the cloud. In this article, Joas Pambou explains what on-device AI is, why it’s important, the tools to build this type of technology, and how it can change the way we use technology every day. https://smashingmagazine.com

Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025

The long wait is finally over. In a YouTube video with little fanfare, Nintendo officially introduced the long-awaited Switch 2. The first true next-gen follow-up to the original Switch includes backwards-compatibility for owners of existing Switch games. We'll learn more about the console in a Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. There's still no firm release date, though.

Nintendo is also planning to host first-look experience events in cities around the globe starting in A

23d | Engadget
'TikTok Refugees' are learning Mandarin Chinese on Duolingo for RedNote

In a few days, TikTok could be banned in the US, rendering the app unusable and removing it from app stores. Instead of making do with Instagram Reels, people looked for a closer alternative and found Chinese social media app "RedNote" or Xiaohongshu, which translates to "little red book." It shot to the top of the Apple App Sto

23d | Engadget
A four pack of our favorite Bluetooth trackers for Android devices is cheaper than ever

Not to be cliché, but if losing things was an Olympic sport then I'd at least get a bronze. To that end, I rely on Find My programs to keep track of my devices, but I've put off dishing out money on a Bluetooth trackers. 

Now, I don't have an Android but, if you do, then it might be time to learn from my mistakes and tag all your it

23d | Engadget
UK demands adult content sites introduce 'effective' age verification methods

The UK has spent over a decade attempting to regulate who can access adult content online and has failed, again and again. But things mig

23d | Engadget
Show HN: I made an open source directory of where to showoff your projects

I made an open source directory for sharing projects

Ever wondered how to show off that something you just built? Look no further! Awesome Launch is meant to be a list of communities and forums you can share your projects to get feedback or your first users.

Anyone is free to contribute sites and resources. Hope you enjoy!


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42724757

Points: 10

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23d | Hacker news
CES 2025: We Still See These 35 Products When We Close Our Eyes

The world's largest tech show has driven off into a neon Las Vegas sunset for this year, but we're still obsessing about these products and ideas. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-we-still-see-these-35-products-when-we-close-our-eyes/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Password Check: 5 Vital Tips to Protect Your Smart Home in 2025

Smart homes juggle plenty of different passwords, but ignoring them could put your tech at risk. Make these checks right now to stay safe. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/password-check-5-vital-tips-to-protect-your-smart-home-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Will Congress Pass a Child Tax Credit Expansion? New GOP Proposal Put Forward

The future of the child tax credit and its value is now in the hands of the Republican majority in Congress, and a new expansion proposal is on the table. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/will-congress-pass-a-child-tax-credit-expansion-new-gop-proposal-put-forward/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 AI deepfakes estimated to cause $40 billion in losses by 2027

Blackberry’s Global Threat Intelligence report reveals critical infrastructure and deepfake attacks are on the rise.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ai-deepfakes-estimated-to-cause-usd40-billion-in-losses-by-2027

 ExpressVPN upgrades to post-quantum encryption NIST standards

Yet again, the VPN provider consolidates its commitment to future-proofing user data against the threats posed by quantum computing. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/expressvpn-upgrades-to-post-quantum-encryption-nist-standards

 GoDaddy told to up security practices by FTC

GoDaddy has reached an agreement with the FTC after receiving formal complaint surrounding its security practices.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/godaddy-told-to-up-security-practices-by-ftc

 Samsung Galaxy S25 may get its own Dynamic Island, but a good one

A recent Samsung Galaxy S25 leak refocuses attention on One UI 7's "Now Bar." Could it become the Dynamic Island for Android?

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-one-ui-7-now-bar-dynamic-island

 Lenovo's ThinkPad tablet would've been a great Surface Pro competitor... A few years ago

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (Gen 2) is a durable enterprise tablet that offers a good user experience, but it feels a few years behind the competition.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-thinkpad-x12-detachable-gen-2-review

 The 8 best Pokémon-like titles you can catch right now on PC

If you’re a Pokémon fan looking for a fresh take on the monster-catcher genre or want to play Pokémon on PC, here are the 8 best Pokemon-like PC titles.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-8-best-pokemon-like-titles-you-can-catch-right-now-on-pc

 Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K professional monitor review: Redefining pixel density and color accuracy

Asus redefines pixel density with its ProArt PA27JCV. It’s a 27-inch IPS screen with 5K 5120x2880 resolution, HDR 500, wide gamut color, and a plethora of picture modes, each with reference-level accuracy.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/asus-proart-pa27jcv-5k-professional-monitor-review

Insta360’s Flow Pro 2 gimbal offers a sturdier build and a selfie mirror

Insta360 is back with another smartphone gimbal and it looks pretty darn great. The Flow Pro 2 is an upgrade over its predecessor in nearly every major way, and we already loved the original. This is another great tool for any content creator to have at the ready.

First of all, the Flow 2 Pro offers a sturdier build, for enhanc

23d | Engadget
Ask HN: Dense Tree Layout Algorithms

I recently bought a poster which features a really beautiful rendering of a phylogenetic tree of the world's bird families (a rooted binary tree).

https://lynxnaturebooks.com/product/orders-and-families-of-the-birds-of-the-world-poster/

I am sure it was carefully designed by hand. What algorithms could automatically generate a layout like this? The graphviz layout algorithms are poorly suited to the problem because they cannot seem to avoid edge/node coincidence beyond a certain node den

23d | Hacker news
New Year, New Gmail: How to Double Your 15GB of Free Email

Your Gmail inbox is almost full -- or worse, it's already full and you can't receive new messages. Now what? Try this hack to clean out your inbox in one go. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-year-new-gmail-how-to-double-your-15gb-of-free-email/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
For Weight Loss, Experts Recommend These 3 Workouts

If you're looking to lose weight this year, these are the exercises experts recommend you focus on. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/weight-loss-experts-recommend-workouts/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 LinkedIn launches free AI tools for you to find the perfect job

Artificial intelligence is set to make finding jobs and hiring candidates easier with two new LinkedIn features.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/linkedin-launches-free-ai-tools-for-you-to-find-the-perfect-job

 How Gen AI enhances data governance initiatives

Discover how generative AI streamlines data governance, enhancing trust, security, and business-driven data adoption.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-gen-ai-enhances-data-governance-initiatives

Here are 20 YouTube Shorts creators I love, as TikTok’s ban looms
23d | pcworld.com
The dream of a phone that doubles as a laptop is so close I can taste it
23d | pcworld.com
19 relaxing video games to help you destress

The last few years have brought a barrage of “cozy games,” video games expressly designed to generate good vibes. That said, coziness isn’t a virtue in and of itself. If you’re looking for games to help you wind down, allow us to help. We’ve curated a selection of our favorite chill titles, ones that purposefully deemphasize fail states, grinding, intense violence and other aggressive urges, but aren’t insufferably twee, dull or same-y. Yes, these include the Stardew Valleys and

23d | Engadget