
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-feb-7/#ftag=CADf328eec

Unravel the art of social engineering through advertising, alchemy, and misinformation in this intriguing exploration.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-attention-alchemists-crafting-gold-from-social-engineering



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Color E-Ink displays were everywhere at ISE 2025, but this is the only one in the world that receives its power without wires.

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Elon Musk's DOGE was previously granted access to the US Treasury Department's payment systems, drawing the ire of many Americans. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/your-social-security-number-may-already-be-exposed-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-doge/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't lose hope on the next Grand Theft Auto. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/take-two-says-gta-6-is-still-coming-this-fall-amid-concerns/#ftag=CADf328eec

Netgear issues fixes for several Wi-Fi 6 access points and Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/you-need-to-update-your-netgear-router-immediately/#ftag=CADf328eec

Scammers never miss an opportunity to part people from their hard-earned money, and this Sunday's Super Bowl is certainly no exception. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/scammers-are-zeroing-in-on-the-super-bowl-heres-how-to-keep-your-info-and-money-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI godfather warns about autonomous AI race.

Google Gemini AI is getting native ads.

Hasbro Entertainment and Legendary Entertainment have joined forces to bring Magic: The Gathering to the big and small screens. The pair have signed a licensing deal to create "a live-action feature film and television universe" inspired by the card game. First up will be a movie, with other media to follow, but that's all that's been revealed so far.
Longtime MTG fans might feel skeptical about this announcement, because this isn't the first time the intellectual pro
I made this, and it's fully open source so if someone wants to contribute here you have the url: https://github.com/Miguel07Alm/arxivtok.
For this project I was inspired by https://wikitok.vercel.app.
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If you want a fresh and rebellious twist on romance this Valentine's Day, this punk-fueled love story is the perfect pick. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/why-you-shouldnt-miss-the-punk-rock-rom-com-that-made-the-watermelon-song-a-tiktok-sensation/#ftag=CADf328eec

From romantic roses for your sweetheart to whimsical options for kids and pets, you'll find a gift to make the day special. https://www.cnet.com/culture/valentines-day-gifts-from-1-800-flowers-for-everyone-you-love/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stale air and poor circulation can make low-light rooms feel stuffy, but these hardy houseplants help freshen the air by naturally filtering out pollutants. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/10-best-low-light-houseplants-that-purify-your-homes-air-naturally/#ftag=CADf328eec

The strongest evidence so far that Nintendo's new console will let you use Joy-Cons as a computer mouse as well as a charging dock. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-patents-seemingly-confirm-mouse-functionality-rumors/#ftag=CADf328eec

Generative AI behind AWS-Orbital Materials partnership aiming to boost data center efficiency and carbon reduction.

A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that Apple could announce the iPhone SE 4 as soon as next week.

Google Gemini AI is getting native ads.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/would-you-use-google-gemini-if-it-fills-with-ads

Best Buy's Super Bowl sale is slashing up to 50% off big screen TVs right now.

As part of Take-Two Interactive's Q3 2025 financial results, CEO Strauss Zelnick noted that Grand Theft Auto 6 is still coming in Fall 2025.

In just one day after launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 broke even with development costs and started turning a profit.

Without exclusive games, Xbox needs to bank on exclusive features. So far, those features aren't the best.

Letošní únorové vydání kancelářského balíku LibreOffice přináší desítky vylepšení ve všech aplikacích i společného základu balíku. Lépe pracuje s většími dokumenty či usnadňuje práci lidem s horším zrakem. https://www.root.cz/clanky/libreoffice-25-2-prinasi-odf-1-4-ci-vylepsene-rozhrani-a-podporu-ooxml/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
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A bipartisan duo in the the U.S. House is proposing legislation to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from federal devices, similar to the policy already in place for the popular social media platform TikTok.
Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill., on Thursday introduced the “No DeepS

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Thursday that Texas will be the “flagship” data center site in the Stargate project it is building with SoftBank.
Around 16 states have

Plus, everything to know about one of the world's most popular beverages. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/pinkies-up-this-is-the-biggest-mistake-youre-making-when-steeping-tea/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Trump administration is against broad student loan forgiveness, but you probably won't have to pay back debt relief you already received. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/can-your-student-loan-forgiveness-be-reversed-its-unlikely-except-in-this-situation/#ftag=CADf328eec

They're so simple to make that the hardest part is deciding what sauce to dip them in. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-air-fryer-chicken-tenders-are-low-carb-and-really-good/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,329 for Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-7-1329/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 607 for Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-7-607/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 7 Strands puzzle, No. 341. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-7-341/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 137 for Friday, Feb. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-7-137/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most of these games are available on other platforms now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/netflix-no-longer-releasing-tales-of-the-shire-and-other-games-on-mobile/#ftag=CADf328eec

The nation's third-largest carrier is getting more aggressive with its latest iPhone offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/att-ups-its-iphone-16-upgrade-deal-to-include-any-condition-trade-in/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Associated Press will switch to Mount McKinley, but not to Gulf of America. And one professor says these changes may not outlast Donald Trump's presidency. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gulf-of-america-name-change-may-not-outlast-trump/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't worry; this season won't be split in half. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-invincible-season-3-episodes-each-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

‘SparkCat’ malware is targeting unsuspecting iOS and Android app stores.

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-7-february-2025

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-7-february-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-7-february-2025

15-20 words explaining the main thrust of the story.

Smartkem and AUO are developing rollable, transparent microLED displays using OTFT technology.

A new research paper from Apple Machine Learning just revealed it has built a robot lamp prototype that is super-cute and reminiscent of Pixar's Luxo Jr. lamp.

Microsoft is testing an option that will allow you to install individual components for some games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.

Interactive maps are nifty tools for open-world explorers, and there's already an awesome one for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

A budget gaming headset with a balanced audio profile for only $65 - now that's a good deal.

The Entertainment Software Association is making a fresh attempt to launch a gaming event. The new project is called iicon, or the "interactive innovation conference." It's not as catchy a name as E3, and sadly for the average gaming fan, it's probably not an event they'll care about as much as E3.
On the positive side, most of the big businesses in games that would have hosted sprawling booths at Los Angeles Convention Center back in the day have already signed on to this new endeavor


Members of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are being forced to choose between staying at their jobs or taking a government buyout, NPR

Two US Congress members plan to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban

I wrote a little LD_PRELOAD library that makes it easy to inspect and interact with a running program's glibc heap.
It's fun to pause processes, free a bunch of their allocations, then resume them. Most of the time, the processes continue as though nothing happened, but sometimes they do interesting things :)
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Flashes, a photo-sharing app that’s linked to X-alternative Bluesky, launched in beta this week before disappearing from the test store due to what its developer said was technical difficulties.
Flashes developer Sebastian Vogelsang said in a Bluesky post that Apple’s engineering team i

An intentionally bad “conservative girl” makeup technique is taking the internet by storm.
In the wake of the 2024 election and Donald Trump’s inauguration, an unflattering take on Republican women’s makeup style has quickly gained traction online. One of the first videos to go viral was posted by TikTok creator Suzanne Lambert back in November. It has since received five millio

The acclaimed romantic dramedy stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-we-live-in-time-on-max/#ftag=CADf328eec

The IRS has guidelines around deducting expenses for the business use of your home. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/work-remotely-you-might-not-qualify-for-a-home-office-tax-deduction/#ftag=CADf328eec

The second leg of this cup semifinal sees Spurs take a narrow 1-0 lead to Anfield. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/liverpool-vs-tottenham-livestream-how-to-watch-carabao-cup-semifinal-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party or want to connect an outdoor security system, extending your Wi-Fi signal outside doesn't have to be complicated. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-boost-your-wi-fi-signal-outdoors/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out Alexa skills and commands to make celebrating the big game even better. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/42-alexa-commands-to-make-the-most-of-super-bowl-sunday/#ftag=CADf328eec

The fourth season of the golf league tees off under lights in Saudi Arabia. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-2025-liv-golf-riyadh-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Night driving glasses claim to help you see at night when you are behind the wheel. But do they actually work, and are they safe? https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/what-are-night-driving-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec

A place in the semifinals is on the line at the Estadio de Mestalla. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copa-del-rey-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-valencia-vs-barcelona-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the Terminator crossover event begins in Black Ops 6, new and returning players will earn double XP across the board as they grind out special rewards. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-and-multiplayer-free-trial-live-now-february-6-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are the Ape Escape monkeys coming back? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/leaked-metal-gear-solid-delta-trailer-confirms-release-date-return-of-minigame/#ftag=CADf328eec

The competition over generative AI search is heating up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-no-longer-need-an-openai-login-to-use-chatgpt-search/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two astronauts -- one in space, and one on Earth -- will discuss daily life on the ISS, and chat participants can ask them questions. https://www.cnet.com/science/nasa-is-hosting-a-twitch-stream-with-the-iss-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec