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Keep Internet Access During A Power Outage With These Three Fixes

Lost power due to a storm or electrical problems? Keep your internet connection alive by providing power with these three fixes. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/keep-internet-access-during-power-outage/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
8 Foods I Regret Putting in the Air Fryer

The air fryer has become my favorite kitchen sidekick, but some foods languish under its fierce convection heat. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-foods-i-regret-putting-in-an-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
Apple and Google Face Mobile Ecosystem Competition Probe in the UK

The investigation will look for "potential exploitative conduct" by the tech companies, which dominate the mobile market. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-and-google-face-mobile-ecosystem-competition-probe-in-the-uk/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Friday, January 24 (game #593)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-24-january-2025

Samsung’s fast, compact USB-C flash drive is just $18 right now
AMD confirms mystery bug that reportedly affects gaming PCs
Why mascots (like Duo) are powerful pieces of UX

There is a reason why every other article here is about Duolingo.

4d | UX Design
Wrist power: the future of computer control might be in our muscles

sEMG is the new technology innovation redefining interaction with all types of digital devices

4d | UX Design
Intel volá po nových formátech počítačů, chce snížit e-odpad a zjednodušit opravy

Intel je na tom možná bídně, ale pořád má lidi s dobrými nápady. Jeden z nich je čerstvě zveřejněný manifest navrhující radikální změny architekury desktopových i mobilních PC. Aby ubylo odpadu, zjednodušily se opravy či upgrady. https://www.root.cz/clanky/intel-vola-po-novych-formatech-pocitacu-chce-snizit-e-odpad-a-zjednodusit-opravy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

4d | root.cz
Threads now lets you scribble on top of other users’ posts

Threads is adding a new feature that lets users get a little more creative in remixing posts from other people. The app now has a “markup” tool that allows users to scribble on top of posts they want to reshare, Adam Mosseri shared in a post.

Markup abilities appear in the menu for quoting and reposting. But instead of simply quoting a post, it launches an editing tool where you can add

4d | Engadget
Amazon Prime members can get ad-free Max and Starz for $21 per month

If you subscribe to Amazon Prime or Prime Video and are looking to expand your streaming horizons, Amazon has a deal for you. Prime subscribers can get a bundled subscription to the ad-free version

4d | Engadget
Why Are There So Many Aurora Borealis Displays These Days?

The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years. https://www.cnet.com/science/why-are-there-so-many-aurora-borealis-nights-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
Social Security Fairness Act: More Money and Back Payments for Qualifying Recipients

The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments. Here's what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-social-security-fairness-act-more-money-and-back-payments-for-qualifying-recipients/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
I Tested Ninja's New Glass-Bowl Air Fryer and Now I'm Tossing My Old One

The Ninja Crispi's glass cooking chamber doubles as a carrying container, allows you to see food while it's cooking, and comes clean as a whistle. I think I'm in love. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-tested-ninjas-new-glass-bowl-air-fryer-and-im-tossing-my-old-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
 South of Midnight is bringing its Southern Gothic visuals to Xbox and PC in just a few months

Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is an upcoming fantastical action-adventure game with heavy Southern Gothic inspirations, and it appeared during the latest Xbox show.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/south-of-midnight-xbox-developer-direct-2025

 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black has shadow-dropped onto Xbox and Xbox Game Pass

Team Ninja made a surprise appearance at Xbox's January 2025 Developer Direct to reveal Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and that it has shadow dropped right now for Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ninja-gaiden-2-black-has-shadow-dropped-onto-xbox-and-xbox-game-pass

 DOOM: The Dark Ages grabs May 2025 release date on Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and PS5

DOOM: The Dark Ages has a release date, and it's launching in May 2025 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-may-2025-release-date

 DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to unleash brutal medieval action, and I'm here for it

id Software showed off DOOM: The Dark Ages at the Xbox Developer_Direct, granting a deep dive in a medieval hellscape of fun.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-preview

 Cyberpunk 2077 2.21 patch adds DLSS 4 support days before RTX 50 series debut

Cyberpunk 2077 recived a new update officially introducing DLSS 4 into the game. The update goes live just days before DLSS 4 officially launches with Nvidia's top-end RTX 50 series GPUs on January 30th.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/cyberpunk-2077-2-21-patch-adds-dlss-4-support-days-before-rtx-50-series-debut

Roli finally introduces a larger teaching piano keyboard, complete with AI

Roli just introduced the simply-named Piano at NAMM, a 49-key smart keyboard that's primarily intended for learners, but has some neat bells and whistles for experienced musicians. It features light-up keys across all octaves, to help newbies get a handle on chords. These

4d | Engadget
Palworld developer Pocketpair has opened up a publishing division

Pocketpair, the company behind the mega-hit game Palworld, just announced a publishing venture. This new division will provide devs with all the support they need “without overstepping.” It also promis

4d | Engadget
Another CNN streaming service is coming, because that totally worked last time

CNN is laying off more employees and making plans to launch another streaming service, according to a memo from CEO Mark Thompson obtained by The Hollywood Re

4d | Engadget
Epic Games to cover some iOS fees in ongoing war with Apple

Epic Games had previously announced plans to bring third-party games to its mobile app, which is available worldwide on Android devices and on iOS in

4d | Engadget
OpenAI's Operator can surf the web for you

OpenAI has begun previewing a new tool called Operator that can navigate within a web browser. According to a blog post published Thursday, the software is powered by what the company calls a Computer-Using Agent. “CUA is trained to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) — the buttons, menus, and text fields people see on a screen — just as humans do,” says OpenAI of the model. “This gives it the fle

4d | Engadget
Show HN: Open-source AI video editor

Hey HN community! I'm one of the lead devs of this project at fal.ai and we created an open source lightweight video editor powered by the latest media AI models. The main goal was to tackle some challenges when dealing with complex media handling and encoding on the browser.

It all started as an internal experiment but as we tackled some of the issues it was clear there could be some value sharing it with the open source community.

Some of the key points and tech stack details:

- It u

What Is 'Teflon Flu'? What to Know About Nonstick Cookware

If you're using older nonstick cookware or cooking improperly with it, there is some evidence that certain health risks may be present. Here's what you need to know about the 'Teflon flu'. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/what-is-teflon-flu-what-to-know-about-nonstick-cookware/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Hands On: AI Everywhere, Plus a Bigger Screen

Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones are all about AI. But the Ultra also gets a larger screen and a slightly refreshed look with smooth corners. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-hands-on-ai-everywhere-plus-a-bigger-screen/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
Samsung Loves To Talk AI, but It's the Galaxy S25's Basics That Still Interest Me the Most

Commentary: Samsung wouldn't stop talking about AI during its launch event, but the reasons you should consider the Galaxy S25 are likely the same as they ever were. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-loves-to-talk-ai-but-its-the-galaxy-s25s-basics-that-still-interest-me-the-most/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
 Everything Xbox announced during the January 2025 Developer_Direct

Xbox hosts a mini-showcase to kick off the new year, highlighting upcoming titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a few surprises.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-xbox-announced-during-the-january-2025-developer-direct

Vivaldi 7.1 sets its sync sights on tabs
Logitech expands its repair guides and parts initiative to more products
You can now control Chromebooks using head tilts and face gestures
 Corsair USB4 external SSD boasts speeds up to 4,000 MB/s — $139 for 1TB, $199 for 2TB, $359 for 4TB

Corsair has unveiled a new external SSD that is compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. It can achieve speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and supports select iPhones with MagSafe compatibility.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/corsair-usb4-external-ssd-boasts-speeds-up-to-4-000-mb-s-usd139-for-1tb-usd199-for-2tb-usd359-for-4tb