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President Donald Trump announced recently that roughly half of the Education Department's staff was being cut, amid his contentious plans to axe the department altogether. https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/will-the-department-of-education-be-abolished-what-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

The next round of SSDI payments are almost here. We'll break down March's payment schedule for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-march-2025-this-is-when-youll-get-paid/#ftag=CADf328eec

Add chia seed water to your diet and see the health benefits rack up. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/chia-seed-water-is-your-new-favorite-health-drink-the-benefits-and-side-effects-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present as the bill moves to the Senate. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/government-shutdown-still-looming-how-your-taxes-might-suffer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Pokémon Go's team leader says the entire team is moving with the game and that it will continue to evolve at Scopely. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-go-monster-hunter-now-and-pikmin-bloom-sold-off-to-monopoly-go-owner-scopely/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sam Altman asked and OpenAI's new creative writing model delivered https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openais-new-creative-ai-model-writes-haunting-story-about-life-after-grief/#ftag=CADf328eec

Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/should-you-install-a-water-heater-yourself/#ftag=CADf328eec

Digital payment apps are a major vector for scammers. Learn how to stay safe. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-get-burned-by-venmo-cash-app-and-zelle-scams-how-to-identify-and-avoid-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

The live-action remake will arrive in May. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-lilo-stitch-trailer-unleashes-the-adorable-blue-alien-fugitive/#ftag=CADf328eec

Expect political intrigue and intense battles as Randland returns to Prime Video. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-wheel-of-time-how-to-watch-season-3-of-the-fantasy-show/#ftag=CADf328eec

French side host the Bundesliga outfit with the tie on a knife edge after a first leg stalemate. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-lille-vs-borussia-dortmund-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The right window treatments can enhance your home's charm and reduce utility bills by up to 20%. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/save-energy-and-money-curtains-blinds-drapes/#ftag=CADf328eec

These are the best pieces of affordable fitness equipment to invest in if you want to build a home gym on a budget. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/best-budget-friendly-pieces-fitness-equipment-for-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Niantic's pivot to spatial mapping has been underway for years. What it means for Pokemon Go's future is unclear, but a deeper blend of AR, AI and your future maps of the world are going to be what comes next. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/pokemon-go-has-a-new-owner-but-niantics-evolving-its-maps-into-a-way-to-evolve-ai-and-ar/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google Messages users have noticed a media performance issue that makes it difficult to receive photos and videos.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/struggling-with-slow-google-messages-photo-transfers-google-says-new-update-will-make-noticeable-difference

JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 bring better battery life and improved audio

https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbls-new-bluetooth-speakers-bring-all-the-upgrades-i-most-wanted-to-see-and-theyre-coming-soon

Apple's iOS 18.4 update is right around the corner and we're excited to see what new features it's going to bring - including these four new additions to the Apple Photos app.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/apple-photos-could-actually-win-you-over-in-ios-18-4-here-are-4-improvements-that-are-coming

Warner Bros. Discovery has made the Discovery+ streaming app more like Max, and has introduced five great new features as part of the update.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/discovery-just-got-a-big-update-to-its-streaming-app-that-makes-it-more-like-max-here-are-5-great-new-features-to-try

New rules are essentially banning Honey from the browser, but not everyone agrees it should be up to Google to decide.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/google-updates-chrome-extension-rules-to-ban-affiliate-link-injection-without-user-action-or-benefit

Apple's M3 Ultra is the fastest M-series chip yet, and its power efficiency is better than most popular desktop CPUs.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/macs/performance-isnt-the-only-reason-you-should-buy-apples-m3-ultra-mac-studio-its-reportedly-one-of-the-most-power-efficient-processors-too

Lighting and image generation tools are coming to Google Meet.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/more-ai-features-are-coming-to-google-workspace

The first M3 iPad Air deal takes $50 off Apple's latest tablet.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/tablets/ipad-air/apples-m3-ipad-air-just-launched-its-already-usd50-off-at-amazon

The Federal Trade Commission will pay more than $25.5 million to Windows users deceived by a scam that convinced them to buy so-called “computer repair” software.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/restoro-scam-25-million-payments

Before you buy the new MacBook Air M4, take a look at what the experts are saying about it

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-macbook-air-m4-best-features-cons

Zenbook is no stranger to being deemed a "MacBook killer," and while that's sometimes nothing more than an exaggeration, we've seen it put up an incredible fight against MacBook Air in the past. But can the latest Zenbook 14 keep up with the competition?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/asus-zenbook-14-vs-apple-macbook-air-13-inch-m4

Shop today's best iPad deals and save on your next Apple tablet.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-ipad-deals-sales

If you like the idea of a mini PC, but absolutely need a clean setup that also includes support for dedicated GPU cards, the Beelink GTi13 Ultra might be a great choice for you.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/beelink-gti13-ultra-review

This month's Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update brings important security fixes and features, including one that lets multiple apps access the same camera stream at once.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-patch-tuesday-update-adds-multi-app-camera-feature-and-addresses-security-issues

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is all kinds of brown, bringing an old-school feel to the modern generation.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/8bitdo-retro-mechanical-keyboard-c64

NVIDIA's latest midrange desktop GPUs have arrived, and you might be wondering which one works best in your build. This comparison can help.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5070-vs-5070-ti

Asus vows to avoid price hikes due to incoming tariffs, but it warns that it will not be able to offset all the extra costs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-anticipates-price-increases-as-it-shifts-production-from-china

I mean, what else would you name this mode?

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/turbo-mode-bios-processor-gigabyte

Peking University has published its findings on a wafer-scale 2D GAAFET in Nature, pointing a new path into the Angstrom era

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/chinese-university-designed-worlds-first-silicon-free-2d-gaafet-transistor-new-bismuth-based-tech-is-both-the-fastest-and-lowest-power-transistor-yet

Texas Instruments unveiled what it claims to be “the world's smallest microcontroller” at Embedded World 2025—the tiny new MSPM0C1104 measures just 1.38 mm².

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/the-worlds-smallest-microcontroller-measures-just-1-38-mm2-and-costs-20-cents

Congatec's latest acetone-filled heat pipe cooling solution targets COMs in extreme environments as a suitable alternative to water.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/congatec-shows-off-acetone-based-heat-pipe-cooling-solution-for-extremely-cold-environments

Biwin introduces two new 192GB memory kits optimized for AM5-based Ryzen CPUs. The new kits are advertised towards AI-centric workloads and enterprise applications.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/biwin-launches-192gb-ddr5-6400-and-ddr5-6000-memory-kits-for-amds-am5-platform

The WD Black SN7100 is the successor to the popular SN770 in the budget SSD market segment. It’s power efficient and generally competent, but it's otherwise unimpressive compared to the rest of the PCIe 4.0 market.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/wd-black-sn7100-ssd-review

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The recent wave of good deals on Apple gear doesn't stop at iPad, MacBook Air or Apple Watch models. A four-pack of Apple AirTags has dropped back down to a

Since its debut at the end of last year, Gemini 2.0 has gone on to power a handful of Google products, including a new AI Mode chatbot. Now Google DeepMind is using that same technology for something altog

There's a sale on some of our favorite Sonos devices happening on Amazon right now. One of the best deals comes thanks to a 36 percent discount on the

Springtime is a period of renewal – and that often includes new iterations of all your favorite gadgets. Laptops and phones and even game consoles are all getting a new look on the outside and new specs on the inside this year, and you might be tempted to upgrade. But if you do, that leaves the question of what to do with your old model. If it’s still in good working condition, there’s a pretty good chance someone will give you a few bucks for it — here are the best places to make that happen

Niantic Labs just announced that it has found a buyer for its game division after putting out feelers back in February. The Saudi Arabia-owned company Scopely has

Apple and Metallica have teamed up to bring a free, immersive experience from one of the band's concerts to

Hey HN. We built an AI agent, Avid, that creates beautiful Flutter Apps, much like v0 or Lovable. The agent carefully makes UI UX considerations, generates Flutter code, and you get a preview on your browser.

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Hi HN! I’m excited to share AudioNimbus, a Rust library that brings the powerful spatial audio capabilities of Steam Audio to the Rust ecosystem. Whether you’re building games, VR/AR experiences, or simulations, AudioNimbus makes it easier to integrate realistic, immersive audio into your projects.

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French satellite operator Eutelsat was thrust into the spotlight last week as a potential replacement for Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine — and potentially, broader Europe.  Eva Berneke, Eutelsat’s CEO, said the company was in advanced discussions with the EU

An influx of copy-and-pasted Christian messages has recently taken over TikTok’s comment sections.

Over the past several days, comments about Jesus Christ have surfaced among the top comments on a wide range of unrelated videos. There’s no obvious connection between the accounts posting them, but the pattern is hard to miss.

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Apple has successfully blocked its opponents in India, Tinder-owner Match and a group of startups, from accessing its commercially sensitive information which was part of

Study reveals most used AI models for text, image, and video generation, highlighting adoption trends and emerging industry leaders.

The post AI Model Study: Top Choices For Text, Image, & Video Generation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-model-showdown-top-choices-fo

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Alternative options if you're the victim of unfair and abusive practices as the consumer watchdog 'winds down.' https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/crippling-the-cfpb-could-hurt-consumers-and-loosen-regulations-for-financial-giants/#ftag=CADf328eec

Having a professional handle your return is typically done to help you avoid mistakes, but they can still happen and you should be ready for what happens in that scenario. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/having-a-professional-file-your-taxes-heres-whos-responsible-if-they-mess-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

From the famous New York water theory to whether pineapple on pizza really enrages Italians, we asked two pizza makers about the biggest myths, mistakes and misnomers. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/does-wood-fired-pizza-taste-better-we-asked-2-pizza-experts-about-myths-and-misnomers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lower mortgage rates are good for housing affordability, but the reason behind the recent dip — a weakening economic outlook — is less cheery. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-predictions-for-march-2025-rates-fall-as-economic-concerns-ramp-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

Peloton or the Peloton Plus? CNET experts spent time with both smart bikes to help you choose the right model for your fitness goals and budget. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/peloton-bike-or-bike-plus-we-tested-both-models-to-help-you-decide/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple uncovered a new out-of-bounds vulnerability and fixed it with improved checks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/apple-fixes-dangerous-zero-day-used-in-attacks-against-iphones-and-ipads

Renders purporting to show the Google Pixel 10 and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL have leaked, but by the looks of things the base-model handset is getting a third camera.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-10-could-get-a-big-camera-boost-if-this-new-leak-is-legit

Let's talk about DeX

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-16-could-bring-an-improved-samsung-dex-style-desktop-mode-to-more-phones

The UK’s cyber sector has grown significantly in the last year.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/uk-cybersecurity-sector-could-be-worth-gbp13bn-research-shows

Nvidia might lay out its battle plan to take on AMD’s RX 9060 graphics cards as soon as tomorrow.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-could-unleash-rtx-5060-and-5060-ti-gpus-on-pc-gamers-tomorrow-but-theres-no-sign-of-rumored-rtx-5050-yet

OpenAI's newest writing model is something to behold.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-just-wrote-the-most-beautiful-short-story-and-i-wonder-what-im-even-doing-here

Security researchers spotted a new botnet named Ballista abusing a TO-Link router vulnerability

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-worrying-botnet-targets-unsecure-tp-link-routers-thousands-of-devices-already-hacked

The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins has addressed ongoing fan complaints about the Prime Video show's creative changes.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/theres-a-reason-why-we-do-it-the-wheel-of-time-showrunner-responds-to-fans-who-are-still-upset-over-the-prime-video-shows-plot-alterations

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-13-march-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-13-march-2025

A new campaign promises $TRUMP tokens to those that download Binance, fast.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-abusing-usdtrump-tokens-to-lure-victims-in-to-new-phishing-scam

These identity verification myths are leaving your organization wide open to fraud.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/outdated-id-verification-myths-put-businesses-at-risk

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-13-march-2025

Apple Intelligence might be stuck in a cycle of promising too much too soon and working to difficult deadlines.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/apple-rushed-apple-intelligence-and-now-the-company-is-stuck-playing-catch-up

Redmond has issued a list of known issues and limitations for the upcoming Windows App, but you’ll need to use it.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-remote-desktop-app-becomes-the-windows-app

According to an internal Microsoft survey, 65% of employees at Microsoft indicated that "there is a reasonable balance between what I contribute to Microsoft and what I get in return."

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/two-thirds-of-microsoft-employees-say-yes-as-ai-engineers-get-preferential-compensation-packages

Millions of PCs that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 will be stuck on an unsupported operating system later this year. Google has made a case for upgrading those PCs to ChromeOS.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/months-before-millions-of-pcs-will-get-stuck-on-windows-10-google-makes-its-case-for-running-chromeos-to-use-microsoft-365

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims AI code write 90% of all code in the next 3 to 6 months, further predicting that nearly all code will be generated by AI within 12 months.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/work-productivity/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-says-ai-will-write-90-percent-of-code-in-6-months

Developer Pocketpair confirms the popular survival game will let players join worlds from multiple platforms, as well as transfer their Pals between worlds.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/palworlds-long-awaited-crossplay-update-finally-has-a-launch-window-linking-xbox-playstation-and-pc-players-together