Millions of victims are affected by flaws in Cocospy and Spyic.
OpenAI's Brad Lighcap stated the company now has over 400 million weekly active users. That's an increase of 100 million in less than three months.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best-selling game of January 2025 in the U.S, but Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sees a huge sales surge thanks to its PC debut.
NVIDIA dropped 32-bit PhysX support in its RTX 50-series GPUs, but it's not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia-physx-support-big-deal
RPGSite recently previewed Atelier Yumia and acquired some insightful information from the game's producer, Junzo Hosoi, regarding his love for Xbox and his goals to make the Atelier series more successful worldwide.
Bill Gates attributes Microsoft's success to sneaking out in the wee hours of the night to perfect his coding skills, ditching Harvard after three semesters, and laissez-faire treatment from passers-by.
Windows 11 users have been grumbling about Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) problems ever since the big 24H2 update released back in October 2024. Over the past months, you may have struggled to establish RDP connections, which can hang or freeze.
And unfortunately the recent updates — KB5050094 and KB5051987 — have failed to address the issues, with RDP conne
It wasn’t that long ago that you could easily snap up a Chromecast with Google TV streaming device for as little as $30. Now those days appear to be over.
A quick check on the Google Store reveals that Google’s cheapest Chromecast streamers are gone, and now there’s only one streaming video option: The
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Back in October, we reported that Google was testing out YouTube Premium Lite, a cheaper and stripped-down subscription plan that promised a reduction (but not elimination) in ads, all without the special features in Premium (like video downloa
Could you fix your laptop if it breaks? And I mean physically fix it with tools, not just install some driver updates. According to an industry report, you might be okay if it’s an Asus or Acer model. But if you’re using a recent laptop from HP, Apple, or especially Lenovo, you’ll have some serious issues getting it up and running again.
That’s according t
It’s been 12 years since Grand Theft Auto V was originally released on consoles, and though it was late coming to the PC (as are all Rockstar games), it’s still one of the most played titles over a decade later. Following in the footsteps of the game itself, GTA V and GTA Online will both get some new visual options in a huge update on Marc
AMD’s biggest and baddest gaming CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, is on its way along with the only-slightly-less-big, less-bad 9900X3D. They don’t have an official release date yet, but it must be pretty darn close. You can tell because MSI has officia
Need another flash drive for transferring files between devices, backing up data, and more? Right now, this 128GB Samsung Fit Plus is only $14 on Amazon. That’s 39 percent off its original price.
This tiny flash drive gives you the opportunity to rely on good old physical st
You might be up a creek if you’re trying to get your hands on a new graphics card. But if you want to upgrade your gaming monitor, it’s coming up roses. Take this Gigabyte 34-inch ultrawide OLED monitor, for example: normally $950, Newegg is now offering it for just $579.99
Reports suggest that some RTX 5090s have 5% fewer ROPs than design specifications, resulting in a noticeable performance drop.
Abe's Projects has put together a custom mini PC using two Raspberry Pi Picos featuring a touchscreen, custom apps, and a built in keyboard.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/dual-raspberry-pi-picos-power-this-portable-mini-pc
After receiving backlash from internal and external sources, HP canceled its 15-minute hold policy, which was designed to encourage customers to use online channels.
Deals on music streaming services tend to be few and far between. But right now, you can snag one of the best deals we've seen, period, on
The most surprising thing about Moroi is its sense of humor. Moroi is a top-down, dual-stick action and puzzle game set in a dungeon of surreal horrors, where each cell contains a unique and grotesque vignette. In the first area of the map, there’s a cell containing a sentient meat grinder that craves human flesh. In another, a dead man is strapped to a feeding tube that’s still pumping slop into his bulbous, pulsing stomach. The next room over, you meet a talking duck with
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Europe’s startup scene has entered troubled waters. Long overshadowed by Silicon Valley and now at risk of trailing China, the continent is urgently looking for boosts. Increasingly, the search is leading to ecosystems. The ecosystem model creates networks o
Don't let international PPC campaigns overwhelm you. Dive into these Google Ads settings to ensure targeted results and avoid costly mistakes.
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The View Transitions API is more a set of features than it is about any one particular thing. And it gets complex fast. But in this post, we’ll cover a couple ways to dip your toes into the waters without having to dive in head-first.
Toe Dipping Into View Transitions originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
Good things come to those who wait -- and sometimes that means sending a message later. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/dm-on-your-time-how-to-use-new-instagram-messaging-scheduling/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't let the cost of internet weigh you down. Here are our top tips for cutting back your monthly internet bill. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/internet-bills-too-high-here-are-8-ways-you-can-lower-your-monthly-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec
Experts do think Social Security will exist years from now, but your payout may be less than you're expecting. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/will-social-security-run-out-before-you-retire/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: Apple could be upgrading its entry-level iPads soon, but "entry-level" might be a relative term. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-next-ipad-needs-an-iphone-16e-moment-but-will-its-cost-go-up-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you want to boost your privacy while browsing the web, stream foreign Netflix libraries or bypass throttling restrictions, a VPN can help. Here are the best VPNs for Mac to keep your online activity private. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-vpn-for-mac/#ftag=CADf328eec
Can ChatGPT help write my future? I put the AI tool through its paces. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-can-be-your-career-coach-and-give-guidance-that-might-actually-help-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Whether you prefer more powerful specs or better software, support will help you make the decision. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/oneplus-13r-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-fe-which-cheaper-flagship-is-best/#ftag=CADf328eec
Buying a used phone can be far cheaper than buying new, and it's better for the environment. Here's how to stay safe when buying a second-hand phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-it-safe-to-buy-a-used-phone-on-ebay-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: The iPhone 16E mashes together a few of Apple's prior phones to hit its lower price. Some of the choices for what to include are excellent, while others leave me puzzled. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-16e-has-lots-of-features-but-im-confused-by-whats-left-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
Alexa is about to start thinking after years of listening. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/alexa-is-getting-a-major-ai-upgrade-from-amazon-what-we-know-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
Canva's Dream Lab can help bring your ideas to life and your dreams to fruition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-ai-tool-can-transform-your-ideas-into-digital-mood-boards/#ftag=CADf328eec
From tossing your dough in the air to cooking it on a pizza stone, here are the experts' secrets for cooking pizza from scratch. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/professional-pizza-makers-debunk-and-defend-pizza-making-beliefs/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nvidia's RTX 5000 GPU launch is getting worse every day, it seems, as new reports indicate the RTX 5070 Ti is facing dire supply shortages.
The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta is live now, here's everything you need to start playing.
Netflix has canceled its Yellowstone-like show Territory after one season.
Freelance software developers are being hit with infostealing malware to fund the North Korean regime, experts warn.
Rolls-Royce's debut electric vehicle gets the Black Badge treatment, with 'murdered out' styling and a hefty dose of extra power.
A Chinese attacker was deploying malware and redirecting visitors to gambling sites.
The SEC wants to tackle cyberthreats which use new and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.
Will the base iPad 10 satisfy your tablet needs, or should you splurge on the newer iPad 11?
https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipad-11-vs-ipad-10-whats-the-difference
These days, a mini PC can make a lot of sense. More powerful than a laptop of the same price, not as much of a space hog as a desktop PC. If you don’t need a full-blown gaming rig, this is the way to go.
And right now, this Beelink EQR5 mini PC is only $299 on Amazon. Th
ExpressVPN has long been one of the very best VPNs thanks to its huge server network, great speeds, and strong privacy practices. Not satisfied with perfecting the art of the VPN, in recent years the company has begun adding some nifty additional features to bol
Whenever I leave the house for long periods of time, there’s one thing I always pack in my bag: Ugreen’s high-capacity power bank that provides me with portable charging anywhere I go. Yes, I own it and I love it.
If you worry about running out of battery while out and about, you need one of these. And right now it’s
New form of crystal storage stores bits as missing atoms, achieving what may be the highest possible storage density of "terabytes per millimeter".
Leaked OpenCL and Vulkan tests at Geekbench reveal the RX 9070 XT is almost on par with the RTX 4070 Super.
A new court filing alleges that Meta "took precautions" to not seed copyrighted data after downloading 82 TB dataset featuring copyrighted material.
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S brings a long-awaited update to the iconic gaming mic with unnecessarily high sample/bit rate and a redesigned shock mount.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-quadcast-2-s-review
A Taobao seller is offering 16-pin GPU adapters with active cooling and temperature and power consumption monitoring.
If you couldn’t stomach $800 for a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence, don’t worry: Apple just announced the iPhone 16e. At $599, it strikes a balance on specs, which is the soft and cosy way to say it doesn’t have everything.
It has a lot, though. With a 6.1-inch screen, it’s a much bigger device than the 4.7-inch iPhone SE, w
Well we didn't get the iPhone SE fourth-gen this week — instead Apple debuted the iPhone 16e, a $599 model based on the iPhone 14's design. It has a 6.1-inch OLED screen and the A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, but should we really consider it a cheap iPhone? In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the iPhone 16e and how it compares to the rest of the iPhone 16 family.
Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like cover
Operator is now out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and most places where ChatGPT is also available, OpenAI has announced. The company launched Operator in the US back in January, introducing it as an "agent that can go to the web to perform tasks" for the user. Operator can handle various browser-based tasks for users, such as
Earlier this week, Apple's cheapest iPhone got a refresh and an unexpected name change. Instead of the widely anticipated iPhone SE 4, the company unveiled the new iPhone 16e, which shifts to a full-screen design with Face ID while putting Apple Intelligence on an entry-level model for the first time. It also sports the Action button, which debu
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The day after the Super Bowl, ZapperBox quietly raised the price on Amazon of its over-the-air DVR.
ZapperBox offers one of the best means of recording local channels from an antenna, and had been charging $275 for its flagship model. While the price hasn’t changed on ZapperBox’s website, it now costs $300 on Amazon. Gopal Miglani, ZapperBox’s
Investing in Google Shopping with only one of each product can be daunting. This post breaks down how to find success and scale.
The post How To Drive Google Shopping Growth With Only One Of Each Product appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-to-drive-google-shopping-growth/537361/
Microsoft se žene vpřed v epochálním kvantovém závodu. Jejich kvantový čip Majorana 1 využívá topologické qubity, pozoruhodné kvantové prvky z topovodičů v podobě nanodrátků v nichž vzniká topologická supravodivost a v důsledku toho se objevují kvazičástice majoranové nulové módy (MZM). Microsoft si dělá zálusk na procesor s milionem topologických qubitů. http://www.osel.cz/13919-majorana-1-microsoft-vypustil-prvni-kvantovy-cip-s-topologickymi-qubity.html
Don't let APYs as high as 4.65% pass you by. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-now-to-maximize-your-earnings-todays-cd-rates-feb-21-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can shoot video and record music at the same time, but the sound quality isn't great on older iPhones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-iphone-camera-feature-can-be-annoying-but-you-can-disable-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Bringing all of your Apple digital purchases under one account is now possible, but it can be a tricky process. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-now-lets-you-migrate-purchases-between-apple-accounts-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
With SAVE officially blocked in the courts, it looks like my monthly student loan payment will skyrocket. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/my-monthly-student-loan-payment-could-jump-from-0-to-488-heres-how-im-preparing/#ftag=CADf328eec
Sleep apnea is more serious than you may think. Here are the symptoms and treatment methods to consider once you get diagnosed. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-apnea-types-symptoms-health-effects/#ftag=CADf328eec
Getting you to finally upgrade that old iPhone takes more than new AI software. CNET's Bridget Carey looks at how Apple shifts its strategy for the budget-choice iPhone 16e, how it differs from the iPhone 16, and what it tells you about the next stage of iPhone evolution (it's all about the battery, baby). https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-real-reason-to-upgrade-to-iphone-16e-its-not-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
You might not need that much internet speed every day. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/gigabit-internet-is-a-faster-internet-plan-always-better/#ftag=CADf328eec
Jack Reacher isn't the only MVP here. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-reacher-season-3-characters-could-become-your-new-favorites/#ftag=CADf328eec
With Nintendo Switch 2 right around the corner, a new Switch OLED bundle with Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been made available.
Strava just got an upgrade to its Leaderboards and Flyover features, as well as Athlete Intelligence.
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has discussed the rise of PlayStation PC ports.
All Gemini users can now upload documents for analysis, and use Deep Research - if they pay.
A new version of One UI 7 has appeared, which seems to be specifically for Samsung's upcoming foldable.
Right now, the change for Snipping Tool is just in testing, but it looks slick already, and hopefully it’ll be arriving soon enough.
Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense users are reporting catastrophic battery problems.
IBM workers are alleging its tightening return-to-office policy is unfairly targeting older workers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ibm-return-to-office-scheme-is-reportedly-targeting-older-workers
A benchmark for the M4 MacBook Air has appeared online, spilling its performance secrets.
Spotify is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook offering, and that might just be a hint at what's to come.
The Garmin Fenix 8 just got a major set of new features.
New Black Ops 6 map could be teasing more Tony Hawk games.
The Fiio FT7 headphones follow up the five-star FT5 cans, so I have high hopes.
I've got a bunch of new theories about Severance after the hit Apple TV show's latest episode.
A new rumor suggests the entire iPhone 17 family could launch with 120Hz displays, finally bringing Apple up to par with the competition years after high-refresh rate screens became standard for smartphones.
HP wants customers to self-service their problems so much it’s reportedly adding a 15-minute wait to calls.