![Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus vs. Lenovo Idea Tab Pro: Which Lenovo tablet should you buy in 2025?](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/0/B/R/M/6/lenovo-yoga-tab-plus-vs-lenovo-idea-tab-pro-which-lenovo-tablet-should-you-buy-in-2025.webp)
Regarding new Lenovo tablets, should you pick Lenovo's new Idea Pad Pro or the Yoga Tab Plus? We're here to help you decide.
https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/lenovo-yoga-tab-plus-vs-lenovo-idea-tab-pro
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Yesterday was January’s big Patch Tuesday, where Microsoft rolled out a big bundle of security updates across several apps and services, eliminating 159 security vulnerabilities.
This is the most extensive Patch Tuesday of the last few years with more than double the usual number of fixed security flaws. According to Microsoft, three of the patched Windows
![Office 365 will officially lose support on Windows 10 come October](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/r/6/l/b/x/office-365-will-officially-lose-support-on-windows-10-come-october.webp)
Microsoft really, really, really wants you to ditch Windows 10 and upgrade to Windows 11 already. (Better yet, just buy a new PC!) The company says that 2025 is “the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh,” and they’re trying their best t
![Microsoft hints that free Windows 11 upgrades will go away, so don’t delay](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/O/q/W/a/M/microsoft-hints-that-free-windows-11-upgrades-will-go-away-so-don-t-delay.webp)
Yesterday, Microsoft posted on the Tech Community blog, once again urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. The company has been nudging users in this direction for a while now, employing increasingly desperate tactics as statist
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![Decade-old Nest Protect smoke detector finally lands on Google’s Home app](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/n/6/b/y/3/decade-old-nest-protect-smoke-detector-finally-lands-on-google-s-home-app.webp)
For years, owners of Google’s Nest Protect smoke detector have been asking when their devices would make the leap from the older Nest app to Google Home, and the answer was always the same: one day, maybe.
Well, it looks like that day has finally arrived.
Google is rolling out public preview support on the Google Home app for smoke and carbon di
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![Google couldn’t sell AI for Workspace, so it upped the price and bundled it](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/M/r/W/7/Z/google-couldn-t-sell-ai-for-workspace-so-it-upped-the-price-and-bundled-it.webp)
The big tech giants are all-in on AI. Regular users and corporate customers…not so much. But Google isn’t letting a little thing like reality stop it from injecting its Gemini AI product into every nook and cranny of your life. Instead of charging $20 per user for Gemini in Workspace, Google is just including it from now on. With a price increase. Wonderful.
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There’s a growing trend of developers flexing their muscles to make PDF documents do completely different things than what they’re intended to do. The goal is to push the boundaries of the PDF format.
PDF (which stands for Portable Document Format) was created in 1992 as a way to present documents independently of software, hardware, and operating systems.
![AMD silently introduces the Ryzen 5 7400F based on Raphael — Six Zen 4 cores, a boost clock of 4.7 GHz, and global availability](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/N/O/W/b/j/amd-silently-introduces-the-ryzen-5-7400f-based-on-raphael-six-zen-4-cores-a-boost-clock-of-4-7-ghz-and-global-availability.webp)
AMD has quitely launched the six-core Ryzen 5 7400F, that should stand as the most affordable Ryzen 7000 Raphael CPU.
![Nvidia RTX AI PCs and generative AI for games — how the Blackwell GPUs and RTX 50-series aim to change the way we work and play](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/j/B/y/g/d/nvidia-rtx-ai-pcs-and-generative-ai-for-games-how-the-blackwell-gpus-and-rtx-50-series-aim-to-change-the-way-we-work-and-play.webp)
AI and related technologies are powering a host of new games and applications. During its Editors' Day, Nvidia showed demos of various upcoming titles, many of which will have enhancements for Blackwell RTX 50-series GPUs.
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VeggieVampire has put together some games you can play on a Raspberry Pi Meshtastic network bulletin board system (BBS).
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-this-meshtastic-network-bbs
![Nvidia Blackwell for creators and professionals — upgrades for editing video, images, audio, and more](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/q/6/2/7/8/nvidia-blackwell-for-creators-and-professionals-upgrades-for-editing-video-images-audio-and-more.webp)
The Nvidia Blackwell RTX 50-series has a lot to offer gamers, but it's also great for creators and professionals. Here's a look at some of the new features and technologies that are coming to RTX GPUs.
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U.S. government wants to prohibit shipments of all advanced chips with over 30 billion transistors to China to everyone except approved companies .
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If you know anyone in the job market right now, then you’ve probably heard stories about just how tough it can be to even land an interview. Part of the problem, according to LinkedIn, is that too many people are applying for jobs they aren’t actually qualified for, which makes it harder for good candidates to stand out.
The company is hoping its new AI-powered “Job Match” feature can help address some of that disconnect. The feature, which is beginning to roll out today, uses AI to pr
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The rise of AI NPCs has felt like a looming threat for years, as if developers couldn't wait to dump human writers and offload NPC conversations to generative AI models. At CES 2025, NVIDIA made it plainly clear the technology was right around the corner. PUBG developer Krafton, for instance,
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Axios is expanding its local newsletter presence from 30 to 34 cities. The catch? OpenAI is funding it. In its continued pretense of benefiting newsrooms, OpenAI has partnered with Axios in a three-year deal to cover Pit
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It's an understatement to say that cell phones have evolved in the 30-plus years since they entered mainstream society. But, despite all the stuff our smart phones offer, they'll never hit the same way those early models did. Now, there's an opportunity to step back in time, thanks to the new digital
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We recommend several Dyson models in our guide to the best cordless vacuums. While the Digital Slim isn't on the list per se, it's still an option perhaps worth considering if you're in the market for a new vacuum — not least because that model is half off right now. You can snap it up from both
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Article URL: https://worldsensorium.com/talk-dirty-to-me-summary/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42710622
Points: 26
# Comments: 5
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Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/15/german-gross-domestic-product-full-year-2024.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42710796
Points: 26
# Comments: 33
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/15/german-gross-domestic-product-full-year-2024.html
![Modern JavaScript for Django Developers](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/K/q/W/K/j/modern-javascript-for-django-developers.webp)
Article URL: https://www.saaspegasus.com/guides/modern-javascript-for-django-developers/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711387
Points: 22
# Comments: 2
https://www.saaspegasus.com/guides/modern-javascript-for-django-developers/
Article URL: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(24)01343-6
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711751
Points: 45
# Comments: 17
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Article URL: https://tisonkun.io/posts/oss-twin
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711727
Points: 28
# Comments: 5
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Article URL: https://github.com/cessen/ropey
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42711966
Points: 15
# Comments: 0
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Article URL: https://mattsayar.com/why-does-cloudflare-pages-have-such-a-generous-free-tier/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42712433
Points: 4
# Comments: 0
https://mattsayar.com/why-does-cloudflare-pages-have-such-a-generous-free-tier/
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Sometimes food just tastes better when cooked in an air fryer, and we'll tell you exactly why. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-foods-that-go-from-good-to-great-in-an-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Don't Delete Your Memories: Get More iPhone Storage by Changing 2 iOS Settings](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/E/V/B/Q/E/don-t-delete-your-memories-get-more-iphone-storage-by-changing-2-ios-settings.webp)
You can free up space on your iPhone by optimizing your photos and videos, instead of deleting them forever. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-delete-your-memories-get-more-iphone-storage-by-changing-2-ios-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec
![6 Foods You Should Be Buying in Bulk, According to an Expert](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/B/q/L/G/w/6-foods-you-should-be-buying-in-bulk-according-to-an-expert.webp)
The average shopper can save up to $1,000 in a year buying in bulk. Here are six staples you should be stocking up on. https://www.cnet.com/news/6-foods-you-should-be-buying-in-bulk-according-to-an-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec
![I Need Apple to Do These Things to the iPhone 17's Camera](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/0/B/R/z/6/i-need-apple-to-do-these-things-to-the-iphone-17-s-camera.webp)
Commentary: The next iPhone's camera has to impress. Here's how I think it can. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-need-apple-to-do-this-to-the-iphone-17-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec
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The Mudra Link wristband lets you control devices with arm and hand gestures, and it will work with TCL's RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses. https://www.cnet.com/videos/this-wristband-turned-my-hand-into-a-computer-mouse/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-plug-your-space-heater-or-these-6-other-appliances-into-extension-cords-an-electrician-explains/#ftag=CADf328eec
![How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation With AI](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/o/6/R/q/a/how-to-create-a-powerpoint-presentation-with-ai.webp)
It takes just minutes to go from text prompts to slide decks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-create-a-powerpoint-presentation-with-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
![Companies still want to do more with cloud, but security remains a key concern](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/r/6/l/N/x/companies-still-want-to-do-more-with-cloud-but-security-remains-a-key-concern.webp)
Companies are changing their cloud strategies as security takes center stage, workers will need to upskill.
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Sansui has announced three sizes for its forthcoming affordable OLED TV
![LG and Samsung's gaming TV supremacy may be under threat as more TVs are set to get multiple HDMI 2.1 ports in 2025](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/p/6/9/A/O/lg-and-samsung-s-gaming-tv-supremacy-may-be-under-threat-as-more-tvs-are-set-to-get-multiple-hdmi-2-1-ports-in-2025.webp)
Gamers rejoice – more TVs are set to receive more HDMI 2.1 ports, which is excellent news if you have multiple gaming consoles
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Moondrop's new ANC-over ears offer Hi-Res Audio and 48 hours of battery life for under $80
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More than 4,000 computers in the US alone were reportedly cleaned of the malware.
![Forget air purifiers – the world’s first ‘air sterilizer’ is here, and it claims to instantly inactivate Covid, cold, and flu particles](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/4/w/m/o/q/forget-air-purifiers-the-world-s-first-air-sterilizer-is-here-and-it-claims-to-instantly-inactivate-covid-cold-and-flu-particles.webp)
Traditional purifiers simply capture virus particles; the EcoAir AVS eliminates them with heat.
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OnePlus Watch 3 is allegedly getting blood pressure monitoring - which could put the Apple Watch Ultra 3 on notice.
![HR firms say finding the right candidates is now harder than ever](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/j/B/y/P/d/hr-firms-say-finding-the-right-candidates-is-now-harder-than-ever.webp)
Artificial intelligence is changing what companies are looking for in workers, but it’s also boosting recruitment efficiency, report finds.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/hr-firms-say-finding-the-right-candidates-is-now-harder-than-ever
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All Microsoft 365 users in your business will be able to access Copilot, at no extra cost.
![I can't believe I'm saying this, but Nvidia, good on you - RTX 4000 series GPUs will receive DLSS Frame Generation enhancements this month](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/A/r/o/7/o/i-can-t-believe-i-m-saying-this-but-nvidia-good-on-you-rtx-4000-series-gpus-will-receive-dlss-frame-generation-enhancements-this-month.webp)
Nvidia may have come under heavy criticism during the RTX 4000 series launch, but that's changed now with the RTX 5000 series and DLSS 4.
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The official 2025 BAFTA nominations have been announced, but I'm not impressed that one of 2024's best movies was completely overlooked.
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DoD and DoE set to identify “frontier AI data center” locations with high compute power and clean energy.
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Pick up our favorite gaming chair on the market at a hefty discount thanks to this Amazon deal.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/save-usd100-on-this-laptop-mag-editors-choice-winning-gaming-chair
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Microsoft reminds Windows 10 users that they have a "limited time" to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.
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If you were expecting M4 iPad Pro-level thinness, think again. At least, it'll be the thinnest phone in the iPhone 17 lineup.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/apple-iphone-17-air-thin-size-rumor
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Nvidia's Blackwell chips offer a 10-30% hardware boost for gaming, but the rest is all software
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/nvidia-rtx-5090-4k-dlss-4-gaming
![Razer Blade 16 (2025) is the "thinnest Blade ever," but what's the catch?](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/l/6/Y/Z/R/razer-blade-16-2025-is-the-thinnest-blade-ever-but-what-s-the-catch.webp)
Can AMD's Strix Point make the thinnest Razer Blade laptop worthy of the RTX 5090?
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![2025 is the year of the AI mini PC — Here are the 6 CES devices I'm most excited about](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/b/9/W/K/V/2025-is-the-year-of-the-ai-mini-pc-here-are-the-6-ces-devices-i-m-most-excited-about.webp)
We saw more mini PCs at CES 2025 than we have in recent years. Here are the devices that stood out the most.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/best-mini-pcs-ces-2025
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If you're looking for a good laptop backpack that can tote a bunch of your devices then you should consider the Tomtoc Navigator-T66.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/tomtoc-navigator-t66-laptop-backpack-review
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PowerShell is a cross-platform command-line interface, but it's only a great tool if you know what commands to run. In this guide, I will outline the top 15 cmdlets that everyone should use to navigate and perform tasks in this shell.
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Google accused Microsoft of attempting to deceive people recently with a Bing interface that looks like the UI of Google. Microsoft appears to have rolled back the interface.
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Another key figure behind Microsoft's Surface devices has joined Amazon and former Windows and Surface lead Panos Panay.
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