
Panasonic unveils the Lumix S1R II, its best full-frame mirrorless camera yet, with open gate 8K video, a new 44MP sensor, 32-bit float audio and more, plus a new Lumix Flow app.

ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that gives contextual answers to plain text queries.

New variants of malware are popping up at an alarming rate, SonicWall report claims

Google is ditching SMS authentication messages in favor of new QR codes.

Chrome might not be perfect, but it just can't be beat.

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-26-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-26-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-26-february-2025

How has DeepSeek disrupted AI? Industry shake-up from OS platform.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/bang-goes-ai-deepseek-and-the-star-trek-future

Dragonwing portfolio will be separate from Snapdragon, and cover industrial, edge, enterprise and more.

SMS phishing, QR code phishing, and more, are rising in sophistication, report claims.


Nothing's new affordable earbuds seem to be ready to roll.

Apps are fading—autonomous AI agents are taking over. Here’s what businesses do to adapt now.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-agentic-ai-will-disrupt-the-mobile-app-landscape

Alexa is about to get a huge update and that might have consequences for all the original Echos.

Gemini is Google’s answer to ChatGPT. A chatbot underpinned by a powerful AI model, it can help with everything from web searches to image generation.

You can now unlock and start your Polestar 3 with an Apple Watch.

Integrated into Creative Cloud, Firefly can be used to generate images, edit photos, change art styles and more. Here’s why you should be using it.

The upcoming US Silicon Tariffs are expected to cause price increases on tech hardware, with price hikes of up to 40%.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-response-trump-tariffs-

The Dell UtraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is a solid value. It offers a crisp, vivid IPS Black 4K display for under $1,000, multiple charging points, and up to 140W of power delivery. However, the monitor panel is prone to shaking, the display doesn’t exceed 350 nits, and it still uses Thunderbolt 4 technology.

Sometimes you don't need dedicated gaming hardware to have a solid gaming experience. You can instead opt for a productivity monitor for your gaming setup, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.

Microsoft is testing a new, limited version of its Office suite that could challenge Google's massive userbase.

Finally, the age of a more full-featured Photoshop on your phone is here
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/creative-media-apps/photoshop-for-iphone

This Microsoft 365 deal drops the price of the subscription to just $59.99. That's an especially good deal considering the recent price increase to Microsoft 365.

The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is an excellent productivity-focused display with a feature I didn't know I needed — a full Thunderbolt 4 hub.


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From weather stations and smart plugs to contact sensors and light switches, smart home manufacturer Eve Systems has had its fingers in a wide range of device categories, which is why we were surprised that its latest product is a first for the company.
Slated to ship next month, the Eve Dimmer Switch marks a new category for the HomeKit pioneer, which has

Last year, Google announced changes to its Chrome browser that signaled the end for popular extension uBlock Origin. The ad-blocker’s design put it at odds with Google’s new Manifest v3 requirements, with death as the likely outcome.
The Grim Rea

You can usually spot scam emails through the sender information—not who’s listed in the From field, but what the message actually says. A legitimate email originates from servers tied to the site’s domain. But if PayPal’s recently notified you of a new address added to your account, proceed with caution. The sender will check out, but the email likely contai

A good desktop PC setup needs a good desk, which is surely why Corsair has been spreading out to desks in recent years (in addition to tons of other areas). The Platform series of standing desks is a premium and pricey option for game

If you’re hunting for a powerful gaming laptop at a great price, this Asus TUF may be just what you need, especially since it’s $300 off right now. That means you can order one for just $1,100 at Best Buy

Extra storage space is always awesome, but it’s best to grab a drive that’s speedy enough to transfer your files in a flash. Who has time to wait around these days? No one, that’s who!
And right now, this fast and affordable 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD is a solid pic

If you’ve ever seen images permanently etched onto an expensive television, then you know why some PC users still hesitate to upgrade to an OLED monitor. While the vivid colors and perfect contrast are amazing for gaming, doing regular work on these displays could spell burn-in disaster — or at least that’s the conventional wisdom.
One YouTuber decided to p

ASRock responds to claims that AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are failing, which the manufacturer claims were caused by memory compatibility issues. A beta BIOS update has been issued to address the problem.

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the gaming CPU king that has beaten the last generation's competition. Now it's discounted in price at Newegg.

Trump's administration believes restrictions on AI processors exports are not strict enough for close allies, also plans to persuade Japan and the Netherlands to curb services of ASML and TEL machines in China.

The B850 Tomahawk MAX Wifi is a budget AMD option that offers plenty for the money. You get two PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets, 5 GbE, three rear IO USB Type-C ports, and a couple of DIY-friendly features at a reasonable price.

Zhaoxin, a Chinese CPU OEM, has announced that its full processor family fully supports DeepSeek models with parameters ranging from 1.5B to 671B.

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will already start in 1 month with the workshops! Have a look on the topics and join us! Schedule details are available here.
📣 Le compte à rebours est lancé : les formations de SymfonyLive… https://symfony.com/blog/just-one-month-to-go-before-symfonylive-paris-2025-workshops-begin?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Security cameras can give you peace of mind by watching things when you’re out of the house. They can also help keep tabs on your pets’ actions or let you check in on other parts of your property like your backyard. Set them up outdoors or at a window and you can get notifications when someone’s delivering a package or heading to your door.
Of course, anything that takes footage in and around your home is a privacy risk, so you’ll want to look for security cameras with proper privacy f



Adobe has launched a brand new Photoshop app for iPhones, which it's also releasing for Android later this year. While there's already a Photoshop Express for mobile, the company says the new app was "designed from the ground up" with more features and has an easy-to-use mobile interface. The app, which is free to download and use, comes with Photoshop's

Panasonic’s mirrorless cameras are best known for their video powers, but with its latest model, the company is finally getting serious about photography as well. The $3,300 full-frame Lumix S1R II is not only the company’s first camera capable of 8K video but can fire off 40 fps bursts of high-resolution (45 megapixel) RAW photos. It also offers a more advanced autofocus system, putting it squarely into the conversation w

A free version of Microsoft Office for Windows might be on its way. Microsoft has been silently testing an ad-supported version of Office

DoorDash has reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General over an old practice wherein the company used customers' tips to subsidize its drivers' pay. As the office of New York AG Letitia James explained, its investigation had revealed that DoorDash wasn't giving its drivers the tips customers sent them through the app from May 2

US-based employee screening services provider DISA Global Solutions said it was breached by hackers, putting the personally identifiable information of 3.3 million people at risk.
While DISA informed Maine’s attorney general of the data breach yesterday (thanks,

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In life's journey, the quality of our decisions often determines our path. After many trips around the sun, the most impactful advice I could give the younger generation is to hone your decision quality. Life presents us with a continuous series of choices, frequently made with limited information and an abundance of unpredictable variables. By optimizing our decision-making process, we increase our chances of staying on a favorable path.
I make so many decisions in personal and profession

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Riddle me this: What exactly is Trello?
Despite counting myself as a heavy-duty power user of the product for well over a decade now, it’s a question I’ve long struggled to answer. Technically, Trello has always seemed to fall into that group of apps folks like to frame as “project management tools”—products like Asana,

Struggling with Google not indexing your pages? Learn how to address crawling issues and build stand-alone pages for better visibility.
The post Ask An SEO: Why Is Google Not Indexing My Pages? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ask-an-seo-why-is-google-not-indexing-my-pages/525283/

The iOS 18.4 public beta is the first chance to try out new features such as priority recommendations for notifications, a third Image Playground style and a new Food section in Apple News. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/now-anyone-can-try-the-next-apple-intelligence-features-in-ios-18-4-public-beta-how-to-download-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

As Amazon reinvents Alexa, it remains the most trusted smart home assistant -- but our exclusive CNET survey shows trust and cost remain key concerns. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-teases-big-alexa-ai-upgrade-tomorrow-yet-73-of-consumers-cite-privacy-concerns-cnet-survey-finds/#ftag=CADf328eec

How much difference does $200 make? Here's everything to consider. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16e-vs-iphone-16-camera-battery-display-and-other-specs-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec

When it comes to thought-provoking genre TV, Netflix has got the goods. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-sci-fi-tv-shows-on-netflix-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Getting enough protein is key to overall wellness and fitness goals. Try these seven daily habits to increase your intake. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/how-to-increase-protein-intake-in-7-easy-ways/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some states and utilities offer free insulation and improvements, which should make that $500 heating bill a thing of the past. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-home-had-no-insulation-a-free-energy-audit-changed-that/#ftag=CADf328eec

After years of listening and responding, Alexa is about to start thinking. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-is-giving-alexa-is-a-major-ai-upgrade-heres-what-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

It seems the Galaxy S25 Edge is going to have a bigger vapor chamber than the standard Galaxy S25.

Make movies and games more immersive with the Hue Sync app – now available for LG TVs from 2024 onwards.

As many as 4,000 temporary and contract DBS workers are set to lose their jobs as their terms expire and are not renewed.

Google Messages is making a change to its camera and gallery functions that should make it much easier to send photos and videos to your friends and family in their original quality.

DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have delivered a sizeable update on their DC Universe plans.

For all its bloat and technical failings, Windows 11 remains my favorite OS, and that probably won't change for a while.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-is-still-my-favorite-os-ads-and-all

Balatro has officially had its PEGI 18 rating overturned by PEGI following an appeal.
Final Fantasy 14 has teamed up with Fujifilm to bring a new Instax camera emote to the game, as well as a chance to win exclusive in-game items.

In the Edge vs Chrome battle, Microsoft just landed a telling blow – a nifty new RAM limiter feature.

A new password spraying attack was spotted being operated by a huge botnet, targeting Microsoft 365 accounts.

I tested a variety of AI features on the Acer Aspire 14 AI, but I came away unimpressed. I couldn't help but wonder: When will AI get interesting?

VITURE's Pro XR glasses have just brought back my biggest guilty pleasure, and they've done it in style.

Executive Editor Jez Corden recently flagged a Microsoft Copilot issue, highlighting the AI's struggle to offer basic information on politics and elections.

Grok AI avoided sources linking Elon Musk and President Trump to misinformation after a former OpenAI staffer updated its system prompt without authorization.

Once upon a time, you could assume you were pretty safe on the internet, so long as you were careful. But that’s changed. Through no fault of your own, your data can leak, your passwords can become compromised, and you can more easily fall prey to malware.
In 2025, you should assume online attacks are commonplace. The continued rise in use of AI is only acc

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with older, discontinued versions like Windows XP and Windows 7.

Need bigger resin prints? Anycubic’s Photon Mono M7 Max has got you covered.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-max-review

Arriving via crowdfunding some time in 2025.

Amazon doesn’t usually do device events in February, but in a year of turbulence, why not? The company is holding a presentation in New York, and, like in the past, Amazon won’t be livestreaming anything.
Engadget will attend, however, and liveblog the event so you’ll know what’s happening. Amazon has teased its next-gen Al

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The trope of the starving, broke artist has long maintained a place in the public imagination, even as it has morphed into idealized notions of “‘hustle” or “grindset.” “It’s cool to romanticize [that lifestyle] for a little bit and use it as part of your motivation,” says L.A.-based rising musician Gidi, “but at a certain point we gotta be able to see the fruits of our labor.”
For many artists and songwriters, the fruits are there in

When Apple first introduced MagSafe for the iPhone in 2020, I did not fully appreciate it.
iPhones had supported wireless charging for a few years at that point—and Android phones started doing so in 2012—and while MagSafe offered faster and less finicky charging, it didn’t really change how you use your phone. Over time, though, Apple’s magnetic charging and docking system has blossomed into an important piece of the Apple accessory ecosystem.
All of which ma