
Microsoft's Windows 365 Link is coming this spring with an Intel N250 Processor and $349 price tag. Now, new images show us just how small it really is.
I was at FB/Meta from late 2013 to early 2023, mostly working in the compiler/runtime spaces. I got hit in the spring 2023 layoff wave. I immediately started making games in my newfound free time (a lifelong interest, and I even worked in AA(A?) back ca. ~2000), and in October 2023 I stumbled upon the idea of a roguelike pachinko/plinko game inspired by Luck Be A Landlord. Things snowballed quickly, I started talking to publishers, then worked like crazy through all of 2024, almost the harde
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AI and energy are two of the most critical forces shaping the future of our planet—and their relationship is impossible to i

All PS Plus subscribers can play these games soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-the-latest-dragon-age-and-more-on-playstation-plus-in-march/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple says a speech-recognition model bug is causing the problem and that it will update iOS to address the issue. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-says-its-fixing-transcription-glitch-that-transcribes-racist-as-trump/#ftag=CADf328eec

Kettlebell strength training and classes are now available on Peloton's Strength Plus app and the original Peloton app. Watch this short tutorial on how to do some of the exercises. https://www.cnet.com/videos/try-these-kettlebell-exercises-now-on-pelotons-strength-plus-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even though much of the focus at Amazon's Feb. 26 event was on Alexa Plus, the Echo Show was front and center pushing the idea that you'll want a smart screen in your house.
https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/amazons-goal-is-to-put-an-echo-screen-in-everyones-house

Alexa Plus is the smartest and most conversant Alexa we have ever seen. This is our up-close look.

Amazon is slashing up to 50% external storage for laptops, tablets, phones, and game consoles.

Slack has acknowledged the massive outage and is working on a fix to restore impacted services, including sending messages, workflows, threads, and other API-related features.

After more than a year out of sight, Alexa+–the new Alexa with its AI-powered revamp–took center stage a

Dnes si predstavíme metódy použitia kódov a šifier v rámci pruskej ríše, inštitúcie zodpovedné za schvaľovanie, podozrenia z ich krádeže. Bližšie sa zameriame na ich odolnosť voči útočníkom v praxi. https://www.root.cz/clanky/potulky-tmavymi-zakutiami-kryptologie-pruska-kryptografia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Ukážeme si základní způsoby komunikace hlavního programu běžícího na mikrořadiči s PIO programy. Pro tyto účely se používají fronty (FIFO) a vstupní i výstupní posuvné registry. https://www.root.cz/clanky/programovatelne-io-na-mikroradicich-rp2040-komunikace-s-pio-a-ovladani-pio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

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Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.

Nvidia forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday, expecting robust demand for its leading AI chips to persist as businesses spend heavily to expand generative artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Its shares rose about 1% in choppy extended trading, after closing up 3.7% in regular trading. Nvidia is the biggest beneficiary o

Research suggests that Google doesn't index over 50% of pages, though indexing rates are improving
The post Data Suggests Google Indexing Rates Are Improving appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/data-suggests-google-indexing-rates-are-improving/540700/

I recommend replacing your router every five years at a minimum. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/router-issues-signs-its-time-for-an-upgrade-and-how-to-decide/#ftag=CADf328eec

A true memory foam feel can come at a high price, but budget-friendly options like the Novilla Bliss offer an alternative. Here’s what our sleep experts think. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/novilla-bliss-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cheap wireless earbuds have come a long way. These true wireless earbuds, tested by CNET’s audio expert, are the best budget earbuds 2025 has to offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-cheap-budget-wireless-earbuds/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,349 for Feb. 27. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-27-1349/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 27, #627. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-27-627/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 157, for Feb. 27. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-27-157/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 361 for Feb. 27. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-27-361/#ftag=CADf328eec

A wellness design expert explains the connection between color and sleep. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/best-and-worst-colors-for-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

Exo enables distributed AI inference by combining computing power from multiple devices, reducing reliance on expensive high-performance hardware.

The compact yet powerful Morefine G1 delivers RTX 4090M performance for demanding tasks like 8K editing and AI workloads.

There's one major shift in the way Amazon is approaching its next-gen Alexa, and it's got nothing to do with AI
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-plus-voice-assistant-price-release-date


Amazon finally announced the Alexa Plus generative AI update to the trusty voice assistant, but it won’t be available to all Amazon Echo device owners. In fact, those loyal customers who’re still rocking the first generation Amazon Echo speakers will need t

With Warner Bros. shuttering Monolith Productions, I've got yet another sobering reminder of how important DRM-free stores like GOG are for game preservation.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monolith-productions-closure-reminds-me-gog-game-preservation

Many people underestimate the work needed to keep smartphones in tip-top shape. These tiny PCs in your pocket require regular maintenance and important updates in order to stay protected against wear and tear as well as attacks.
Turning your phone off protects it from some hac

We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than what we expect.
These cables hide malicious hardware that can intercept data, eavesdrop on phone calls and messages, or, in the worst cases, take complete control of

Will Framework ever build a laptop based upon a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor? If history holds, then yes… but not now.
At the launch of the Framework Desktop (and the Framework Laptop 12 and updated Laptop 13), I asked Framework chief executive Nira

A Chinese user has developed a prototype 16-pin connector that can determine if a certain pin is drawing too much current, preventing connector meltdowns.

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I built a bot that plays Pokémon FireRed. It can explore, battle, and respond to game events. Farthest I made it was Viridian Forest.
I paused development a couple months ago, but given the launch of ClaudePlaysPokemon, decided to open source!
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Meta Quest 3 users will now be able to explore detailed 3D scans of sculptures, rock formations, plant life, and other interesting objects from around the world.
The 3D images, which users can virtually zoom in on or walk around, are part of a new app from Pokémon Go-maker Niantic called Into the Scaniverse. Last year, the company

A study reveals new insight into how often AI search engines cite sources, and which websites receive the most citations.
The post AI Search Engines Often Cite Third-Party Content, Study Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-search-engines-often-cite-third-party-conte

The Reds face a tricky test of their champions-elect credentials as they host the Magpies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The clocks spring forward soon. Here is a look at what the time change means for energy consumption. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/daylight-saving-time-is-coming-does-it-help-with-energy-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Red Devils host the Tractor Boys, who sit 5 points adrift of safety at the bottom of the EPL. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-man-united-vs-ipswich-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can often get more speed out of your current internet plan and equipment by optimizing your setup. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-get-faster-wifi-speeds-without-paying-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

This key fixture at the City Ground could determine who finishes as runner-up in this season's EPL. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-arsenal-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The chief's daughter and demigod team up for a second time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/moana-2-streaming-on-disney-plus-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Finding a supportive, budget-friendly hybrid bed can be tricky, but options like this exist online nowadays. Here’s who we think will love it. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/avenco-zone-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sony's eighth-gen console is just as relevant as ever. These are the all-time best games on the PS4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-ps4-games-of-all-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's time to get ahead on your spring cleaning. Here's a step-by-step guide (with pictures) on how to fold a fitted sheet. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/upgrade-your-spring-cleaning-heres-how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-27-february-2025

When Prime subscribers get it free, the standalone price is arbitrary.

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-27-february-2025

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-27-february-2025

Amazon has just announced its new AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant –here's a quick primer on how it works, when it'll be available and more.

Fear Street: Prom Queen is the latest movie in the hit Netflix horror franchise, promising to be the night from hell.

Lonestar wants to bring data services such as Disaster Recovery and Resilience-as-a-Service to the Moon.

Compact yet powerful: GMKtec K10 brings Core i9-13900HK performance to a Mini PC form factor.

Yesterday, Razer announced the new Blade 18 gaming laptop. This isn't just a hardware refresh, though the Blade 18 (2025) chassis is very similar to the Blade 18 from last year.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/razer-blade-18-gaming-laptop-best-2025

B&H takes $450 off Asus ROG Strix G17 with RTX 4070 for a limited time.

Amazon Alexa+ is here and it's overflowing with new features. Here are the top five you should try out first.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-plus-best-new-features

Shop and save with the best gaming laptop deals this week
https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-gaming-laptop-deals-sales



Former Surface head Panos Panay was on stage for Amazon today to announce Alex Plus.

Deep Research AI agent is now accessible for ChatGPT Plus, Edu, Enterprise, and Teams users. Previously, it was only available to Pro users for $200/month.

After years of watching—and paying for—so-called “peak TV” on the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+, and Max, my eyeballs were starting to glaze over.
Sure, I love The Crown, Mindhunter, and Hacks, but true streaming gems tend to be few and far between. (Yes, I know, I need to stream Severance. I’ll get to it!)
All

Framework’s modular, upgradeable laptops have made it a darling of PC fans, making some of the best elements of desktops portable. So, why would Framework design a desktop PC? To find out, PCWorld’s Mark Hachman went to the company’s reveal event in San Francisco, where he got his hands all over the new

The first report of a Priority Access member getting an invitation from Nvidia to buy an RTX 5090 Founders Edition has been published. Nvidia is sending out emails to at least some Priority Access members an invitation to purchase either an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 at MSRP.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-priority-access-program-reportedl

Western Digital's massive 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD drops to a new all-time low price.

China claims Taiwan's leadership is 'selling out' Taiwan's industry by making them tools for diplomatic manoeuvring.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and non-XT GPU prices leak on Micro Center website.

Hey HN!
We started Jamsocket a few years ago as a way to run ephemeral servers that last for as long as a WebSocket connection. We sandboxed those servers, so with the rise of LLMs we started to see people use them for arbitrary code execution.
While this works, it was clunkier than what we would have wanted in a first-principles code execution product. We built ForeverVM from scratch to be that product.
In particular, it felt clunky for app developers to have to think about sandboxes

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Hey HN, we’re Justin and Jason, co-founders of Maritime Fusion (https://maritimefusion.com/). We’re working on putting fusion reactors on ships—specifically, large container ships and defence applications. Should be easy!
Yes, we know: fusion has been the energy source of the future…and it always will be. But high-temperature superconductors (HTS) have changed the game for magnetic confinement, and we believe we’ll witness Q > 1 within a few (say 3

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Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity

Now that we're 5+ years into
Using & Styling the Details Element originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Pursue the perfect meal with these sous vide essentials. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/curious-about-sous-vide-heres-what-you-need-to-try-the-foolproof-cooking-method/#ftag=CADf328eec

We slept on an ultra-luxurious Beautyrest Black for a month. Does the higher price tag mean better sleep? Here's what we found out. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/testing-the-beautyrest-black-mattress-for-30-nights/#ftag=CADf328eec

Supplements to reduce cortisol have been rising in popularity. They claim to lower stress levels. Are they legit? https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-cortisol-supplements/#ftag=CADf328eec

She's "smarter than she's ever been" and rolling out next month, Amazon announced today. The best part? Alexa Plus is free for Prime members. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-saw-a-live-demo-of-alexas-big-new-ai-update/#ftag=CADf328eec

You'll know longer need to pay $200 a month to access the intensive research tool. Plus: a version of Advanced Voice Mode for users of ChatGPT's free version. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-rolls-out-deep-research-access-to-more-chatgpt-users/#ftag=CADf328eec