Many of us in the northern hemisphere are contending with the harsh realities of winter and while the weather outside is often awful, at least we can try to be more comfortable when we're home. A smart thermostat can prove useful on that front as it can optimize the conditions in your home, whether you're there or away. The
Meta’s Threads app is getting some new Instagram-like features. According to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, Threads is adding a dedicated media tab which highlights users’ posts with photos and video, as well as photo tagging abilities.
According to Mosseri, the media
UPS is continuing to withdraw from its business relationship with Amazon. By the second half of 2026, UPS said it will cut its shipping volumes for Amazon by more than 50 percent under the companies' revised arran
This year’s Summer Game Fest livestream is set for June 6 at 5PM ET. The two-hour event will be held at the YouTube theater in Los Angeles. The organizers say gamers should expect “world premieres, special guests and a look at what's next.” Event steward
Just days after announcing a version of ChatGPT designed for US government use, OpenAI is further entangling itself with the federal government. The company announced Thursday it would provide approximately 15,000 sci
Forza Horizon 5 and its predecessors have long been exclusive for Xbox and PC. However, the latest installment of the driving game, which takes place in a beautifully rendered depiction of Mexico, will cross over to the PlayStation nation later this year. The exact date has not been announced yet. When it does become available, the PS5 will have cross-play support, which was already
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Hi HN! Ever wish you could just point your AI assistant at your terminal and say 'what's wrong with this output?' That's why I built iterm-mcp. It lets MCP clients like Claude Desktop directly interact with your iTerm2 terminal - reading logs, running commands, using REPLs, and helping debug issues. Want to explore data or debug using a REPL? The AI can start the REPL, run commands, and help interpret the results.
This is an MCP server that integrates with Claude Desktop, LibreChat, and ot
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Hey everyone, I built reaktiv, a small reactive signals library for Python, inspired by Angular’s reactivity model. It lets you define Signals, Computed Values, and Effects that automatically track dependencies and update efficiently. The main focus is async-first reactivity without external dependencies.
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async def main(): count = Signal(0) doubled = ComputeSignal(lambda: count.get() *
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Here's how to stream more of the deception-filled reality competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-episode-6-of-the-traitors-on-peacock/#ftag=CADf328eec
President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is reaching out to Google about its Maps change and is suggesting additional revisions of its own. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mexico-asks-google-to-reconsider-gulf-of-america-maps-change/#ftag=CADf328eec
A clinical psychologist helped me change my approach to bedtime for better rest. If you're always tired, this simple guide is for you. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/5-gadgets-and-simple-bedtime-tips-for-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
An executive order can't change the most significant EV policies: tax credits. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/what-trumps-executive-order-means-for-electric-vehicles/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you on the heavier side and struggling to find a mattress that supports your side-sleeping habit? The Titan Plus Elite might be the solution -- but here’s what you should know before you buy. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/titan-plus-elite-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Strap in for an immersive viewing experience when you stream this season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/vroom-vroom-nascar-fans-can-watch-races-through-new-driver-cam-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hydration isn't just about drinking water. You can pack your diet with electrolytes-rich foods to meet your goals. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/eat-your-way-to-peak-hydration-with-these-6-electrolyte-rich-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Red Devils travel to Romania looking to tie up automatic qualification for the last 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-soccer-livestream-fcsb-vs-man-united-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spurs look to put their dismal Premier League form to one side as they host the Swedish outfit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-soccer-livestream-tottenham-vs-elfsborg-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
All PS Plus subscribers can play these games from Feb. 4 to March 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-plus-stage-the-perfect-heist-in-payday-3-this-february/#ftag=CADf328eec
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will take the stage at the year's biggest football game -- but there's some controversy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/super-bowl-2025-how-to-watch-the-halftime-show-with-megastar-kendrick-lamar/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cerebras brings its massive inference waferscale chip to DeepSeek R1 70B.
While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds. Experts, however, aren't advising it.
Wacom is warning its customers of a recent incident that may have put data at risk.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/wacom-warns-users-their-data-may-have-been-stolen-in-breach
"We don’t require support from the full studio"
DeepSeek R1 is coming to Windows Copilot+ PCs – here’s how to access it.
Several thousand Samsung fans have signed a petition calling for the reintroduction of Bluetooth to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen, after connectivity was removed with the new S25 Ultra.
Max is set to offer its first multiview experience with 'NASCAR Driver Cam' starting on February 2, 2025 – here's everything you need to know.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is here, and with it a reminder that Samsung is still leading the competition when it comes to camera versatility.
Business Launcher is now available in English with free access and optional premium upgrades.
Meta is investing big bucks in AI infrastructure, but it's up against bigger spending rivals.
Vodafone has announced that it's made one of the first satellite video calls using a standard phone – ahead of a full rollout later this year.
The upcoming Nothing Phone 3a may be gaining a three-camera array, along with typical generational upgrades.
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/nothing-phone-3a-camera-release-date
Early RTX 5080 reviews see many publications disappointed by its performance, but upgrading might still be the best move.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nvidia-geforce-rtx-4080-review-round-up
Further to Microsoft's pledge to make Xbox more profitable, one of their biggest franchises is arriving on PlayStation soon.
The official ASUS ROG Ally charging dock doesn't look like a dock, but it sure is, and this deal cuts the price by more than half.
OpenAI just announced a new update to GPT-4o, bringing several improvements that supposedly make it “a smarter model across the board
I confess, even as someone who likes to build big number-crunching desktops, that I like sleek and lightweight laptops even more. That’s why the Asus Zenbook A14 caught my eye at CES 2025. At less than a kilogram in weight and with 30+ hours of quoted battery
If you just spent almost $3,000 on a new graphics card, plus several hundred more for a fancy new motherboard to take advantage of it, the last thing you want to hear is that the latter could damage the former. But several users of Asus motherboards with Q-
Nope, there’s nothing wrong with your TV—that was an ad you just saw on Amazon Prime Video.
Like many of the big streaming services, Amazon Prime Video has rolled out an ad-supported tier, but it did so a little differently. Rather than raising prices and then giving you the chance to switch to a new, cheaper, “with ads” tier, Amazon added commerc
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RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 inventory has run dry at most major US retailers.
The XPG Fusion Titanium 1600 delivers unparalleled power and efficiency, making it a top-tier choice for demanding systems, but its unearthly price limits its appeal.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/xpg-fusion-titanium-1600-psu-review
The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is underway, which means it's a decent time to grab a new TV at a discount. If you were hoping to upgrade your living room before the Chiefs and Eagles do battle (again), we've picked through Amazon, Best Buy and oth
The generative intelligence platform DeepSeek has set the world on fire this week, but with great popularity comes increased scrutiny. Analysts with Wiz Research have found a fairly substantial hole
Over a year since it dipped into generative artificial intelligence, Samsung’s Galaxy S-series phones are now the vanguard for its gen-AI features. This year, we’re getting even deeper hooks into Google’s Gemini AI assistant and more built-in software tricks than ever before. At the same time, however, the Galaxy S25 arriv
Back in December, Sony announced the limited availability of PS5 themes that captured the retro-goodness of old-school PlayStation consoles. That availability window closes at the end of January, which is a bummer, but th
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All of the things that the CSS Working Group would change if they had a time-traveling Delorean to go back and do things over.
The Mistakes of CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean fami
While your stovetop typically takes more maintenance, here's how often you should be cleaning the oven. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-is-how-often-you-should-be-cleaning-your-oven/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get ready -- the streamer has an absolute cavalcade of exciting movies, shows and more coming this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-2025-releases-stranger-things-5-squid-game-3-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Motorola's cheaper phone is frustrating by default, making its RAM Boost setting mandatory. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/moto-g-2025-hands-on-a-decent-200-phone-once-you-change-this-setting/#ftag=CADf328eec
Credit card APRs remain high, so don't wait for lower rates to start paying off debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-fed-voted-to-hold-rates-steady-your-credit-cards-apr-will-likely-do-the-same/#ftag=CADf328eec
Just five months until we get the answers to the Squid Game season 2 cliff-hanger. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/squid-game-season-3-release-date-is-june-27/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get the most out of Apple's smart timepiece on your wrist. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/its-time-you-know-about-my-7-favorite-apple-watch-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
Austin 3:16 shirts sold separately. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/wrestle-where-you-want-with-the-wwe-and-netflix-games-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get ready to wrestle where and when you want with WWE 2K on mobile, exclusively through Netflix Games. https://www.cnet.com/videos/wwe-2k-coming-to-netflix-games-later-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
With "AI FOMO" leading to ineffective AI implementation, Kasia Borowska shares strategies to ensure success with AI.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-businesses-must-avoid-ai-fomo-at-all-costs
New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro for business go all-in on Copilot and AI.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsofts-new-surface-for-business-pcs-have-ai-firmly-at-the-core
Stranger Things' creators shot a head-spinning amount of footage for the hugely successful show's fifth and final season.
Netflix has unveiled a new image and teaser for the killer finale of You season 5.
Hackers are abusing a flaw in Mitel phones to run DDoS attacks, report claims.
Ensuring AI innovation aligns with safety is key to maintaining U.S. global leadership and competitiveness.
The US and Brazil seem to be particularly targeted by hackers, report notes.
The Future Games Show is making a return for its annual spring showcase on March 20.
Microsoft's gaming division experienced a 7% revenue decline during its second fiscal quarter.
We asked DeepSeek if it's smarter than Gemini, and it gave us a surprising answer.
Here are the Civ 7 requirements for PC, Mac, and Steam Deck. This includes minimum and recommended PC specs for the game so that you can see whether you can run it.
Microsoft's first Intel-powered Copilot+ Surface for Business computers arrive in February
As the battle of AI rages on between DeepSeek and OpenAI, I simply asked them which was the better model. Unfortunately only one had a funny answer for me.
NVIDIA is set to launch the first two GPUs from its RTX 5000 "Blackwell" lineup. Here are the latest stock availability alerts for trusted retailers.
https://www.windowscentral.com/live/news/where-to-buy-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-rtx-5080
NVIDIA launched its new RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs on January 30, and they immediately sold out. These pre-built PCs are now your best shot at landing the new GPUs.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/rtx-5090-5080-prebuilt-pc-listings
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced that Copilot's Think Deeper feature is free for all users.
Microsoft is launching new Surface PCs today in the form of an updated Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, now powered by Intel Lunar Lake processors.
Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Dock, which is $100 cheaper than the last Surface Dock and is smaller with less ports.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-usb4-dock-announcement-2025
Microsoft has announced that it's planning to launch a 5G equipped variant of the Surface Laptop later this year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-laptop-5g-announcement
What do you think of a cute little security camera that can sit inside your living room, be mounted up on your house, or placed pretty much anywhere else you could imagine? And what if that cute little security camera was just $25 on Amazon?
The TP-Link Tapo Indoor/Outdoor C1
No points for guessing this one in advance. The morning of the official retail launch for Nvidia’s next-gen GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, they’re almost impossible to actually order at online stores in the United States just an hour after the sales began. Since lines were seen forming days ago at brick-and-mortar retailers, it’s safe to assume a similar situa
Microsoft has launched business versions of its Surface Laptop (7th Edition) as well as the Surface Pro (11th Edition) with Intel’s Core Ultra 200 (Lunar Lake) processors inside, offering business customers a choice between x86 and Windows on Arm.
Microsoft also said it will release a version of the Intel-powered Surface Laptop with 5G capabilities later th
NordVPN just announced a new protocol called NordWhisper, which is designed specifically to make browsing more accessible by getting around network restrictions. It’ll allow users to overcome advanced network filters that limit traditional VPN connections.
The company explains, “NordWhisper uses w
The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an automatic backup of your data. We’ll tell you exactly how this works and what else you can do with your router’s USB port below.
Back in December, Microsoft released an update for Windows 11 24H2 that caused issues with Auto HDR, resulting in unexpected behavior ranging from incorrect colors to flat-out system crashes.
At the time, if you were affected,
You know that beloved VPN app of yours? The one you rely on to secure your internet traffic and keep your data private? It could be a fake.
VPN usage is on the rise across the world as users tune into all the potential benefits, like bypassing regio
For the past five years running, I’ve written an annual check-in on ATSC 3.0 (or “NextGen TV”), the broadcast standard that’s supposed to greatly improve over-the-air TV. Every year, it’s been a story of baby steps.
As 2025 gets underway, that story hasn’t really changed. While ATSC 3.0 is starting to deliver more of what it initially promised—most notably
Say what you will about Netflix’s industry practices and mishandling of original content, but you can’t deny that the streaming service has lots of highly bingeable shows still in its library — especially when you use a VPN to access region-locked content fro
Suspected signal integrity losses have forced reviewers to switch to PCIe Gen 4.0.
Facebook's heavy-handed censoring of Linux groups and topics was made 'in error,' the social media juggernaut has admitted.