Instagram is feeling love this Valentine's Day and just dropped several new easter eggs that can be used to spread the love.
Despite valiant defensive efforts from Helldivers 2 players, the Meridia black hole has destroyed Angel's Venture — and the Illuminate is setting its sights on other planets next.
Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here yet the PC version is already receiving discounts on pre-orders as it is currently 16% off at GreenManGaming
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-preorder-deal
AMD says that it will not launch a 32GB version of the RX 9070 XT GPU, but that it will have an RX 9070 event on February 28. It sounds as though both the vanilla and XT cards will launch concurrently.
Spider-Man 2 developers temporarily removed Anti-Lag 2 from the game to stop the game from crashing on some Radeon GPUs. The latency-enhancing tech will be reintroduced once AMD fixes the issue with an upcoming driver update.
Statistiky Backblaze za rok 2024 jsou tu a my se tak opět můžeme podívat, jak si vedou pevné disky s kapacitami od 4 do 24 TB z hlediska spolehlivosti. Necelých 300 tisíc disků je množství, které shrnuje přehled za loňský rok. https://www.root.cz/clanky/pevne-disky-podle-backblaze-klesajici-mira-selhani-a-prichod-24tb-kapacit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Meta’s Oversight Board is coming under new pressure to respond to the company’s recent policy changes on fact-checking and moderation, which were made without input from the advisory group. A coalition of civil society organizations has published an open letter to the Oversight Board saying the group should resign en masse as “recent developments make it clear that the company has abandoned any pretense of oversight and acts with no regard as to the consequences.”
The letter, which was
The spiritual successor to Life is Strange is heading to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog as a day-one freebie. The first installment of Don’t Nod’s Lost Records: Bloom &
Google is making Gemini just a bit better. Starting today, the company's chatbot will recall past conversations in an effort to provide more useful responses. "That means no more starting over from scratch or having to search for a previous conversation thread," Google explains. "Plus, you can build on top of previous conversations or projects you’ve already started."
Google notes Gemin
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I built SQL Noir, an interactive detective game that challenges you to solve mysteries using real SQL queries. It’s fully open source, designed to give you a practical and immersive way to learn SQL while engaging with a narrative-driven mystery.
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Only PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can play these games on the service, starting in February. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-star-wars-jedi-survivor-and-more-games-on-playstation-plus-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Optimum's existing cable internet users will soon have a 2-gig option while Optimum's fiber footprint expands. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/optimum-plans-to-double-multi-gigabit-availability-by-2028/#ftag=CADf328eec
Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are alarmed that plans to launch thousands more will be perilous for our skies. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/features/inside-the-rise-of-7000-starlink-satellites-and-their-inevitable-downfall/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spend more time with Shauna, Misty, Natalie and the rest of the crew. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/yellowjackets-season-3-on-paramount-plus-release-date-and-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
In the market for a robovac? It could prove to be a great investment, but be prepared to spend some time to ensure it can do its best work. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-things-to-know-before-getting-a-robot-vacuum/#ftag=CADf328eec
By becoming more flexible, you can improve your joints and your mobility. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/follow-these-4-stretching-rules-to-maximize-your-flexibility/#ftag=CADf328eec
Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to minimize exposure. https://www.cnet.com/health/microplastics-in-your-kitchen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,336 for Feb. 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-14-1336/#ftag=CADf328eec
A huge dataset belonging to IoT firm Mars Hydro has been discovered unsecured online.
The method could be used to invisibly watermark content, experts have warned.
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-14-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-14-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-14-february-2025
Meta faces lawsuit over AI training, accused of using 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries like Z-Library and LibGen.
You can get the HP Pavilion Laptop 16 with Intel Core Ultra 7 and 16GB of RAM for $599 during HP's Presidents' Day sale.
Sony announced a day-one launch release on PlayStation Plus, and I think this may be a stepping stone for greater things, like PS Plus on PC. Let me explain.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/playstation-plus-gaming-laptop-state-of-play-sony
Apple is launching a new device next week. Could the "newest member of the family" be a long-awaited update to Apple's budget-friendly iPhone SE?
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/i-phone-se-4-tim-cook-rumored-release-
STALKER 2 Patch 1.2, the first big 2025 update for the game, is officially out now. Here's a look at all the highlights from the patch notes.
The reviews are in for Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed, so here's what critics think of the latest Xbox RPG.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-review-scores-metacritic-roundup
Bing Maps still shows "Gulf of Mexico" rather than "Gulf of Mexico," which appears on Google Maps and Apple Maps.
Getting a big honkin’ graphics card out of a PCIe slot isn’t easy these days. Asus has tried a few methods to alleviate this issue, but its latest Q-Release Slim slot design is causing some new problems on its own. Adam and Will decided to go i
After a weird not-quite-announcement at CES 2025, AMD is ready to whip back the curtain on its next generation of graphics card. Today, David McAfee (VP of Ryzen and Radeon) announced on X that the company will formally unveil the Radeon RX 9070 XT on the
Presidents' Day weekend is here. Find great deals and treat yourself to a tech upgrade during this sales event.
A rising tide of speculators are arguing that Nvidia's 16-pin 12VHPWR standard is designed with no safety factor, causing melting cables.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-rtx-5090-power-cables-may-be-doomed-to-burn
The UK’s shockingly intrusive order for Apple to create a backdoor into users’ encrypted iCloud data doesn’t only affect Brits; it could be used to access the private data of any Apple account holder in the world, including Americans. Less than a week after security experts sounded the alarm on the report, US Congress is trying
The OnePlus Open was a surprisingly good device, especially considering that it was the company's first attempt at making a foldable phone. Unfortunately, in a community note published today, OnePlus announced that a proper follow-up to the O
Sony is giving Days Gone the remaster treatment. Nestled in Sony's latest State of Play event, the company announced that
Those who are in the market for a new game controller that works with pretty much any device outside of a PlayStation or Xbox could do a lot worse than consider the options from 8BitDo. The brand's Pro 2 controller is certainly worth your attention, not least because it's on sale. The black version of the peripheral has
The next major expansion for Diablo IV won’t come out until 2026, according to remarks made by franchise general manager Rod Fergusson at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas on Wednesday. This isn’t too surprising, given that the first expansion,
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Hi HN! Michael here. We've spent the last 6 months rebuilding Phind. We asked ourselves what types of answers we would ideally like and crafted a new UI and model series to help get us there. Our new 70B is completely different from the one we launched a year ago.
The new Phind goes beyond text to present answers visually with inline images, diagrams, cards, and other widgets to make answers more meaningful:
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As designers, we often discuss the user experience of various products, covering aspects such as usability, aesthetics, and problem-solving. This is hardly surprising, as these are typically our main areas of responsibility. Without a doubt, they are key elements of user experience, but does UX begin and end with interactions that are strictly tied to using a digital product? Absolutely not. https://webdesignernews.com/the-beginning-and-the-end-of-the-user-experience-2/
Learn the 3 psychology tips that Scribe used to double their user onboarding conversions. https://webdesignernews.com/3-psychology-tips-to-2x-your-onboarding/
This might seem like a bold claim in an era obsessed with “invisible” and “UI-less” design, but consider what an interface actually is: any mediating layer between you and information. https://webdesignernews.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-ui-less-anything/
Simple products are immediately familiar and usable. When I pick up a knife or a cup, I never have to think to myself, “How do I use this?”, even if I’m at a friend’s and have never seen their tableware before. https://webdesignernews.com/simplify-your-product-design/
WorkOS offers a modern identity platform for B2B SaaS with easy integration and free user management up to 1 million MAUs. Chris Kiehl shares his changed opinions on software development after 10 years. https://webdesignernews.com/css-tools-ai-tools/
Even though it's a week later than we initially thought, it looks like the arrival of a new more affordable iPhone is imminent. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-se-incoming-apples-tim-cook-teases-wednesday-launch/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you've been waiting to see Longlegs, it's almost time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nicolas-cage-starred-in-one-of-2024s-best-horror-movies-heres-how-to-stream-it-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec
Seeking a sleep solution that doesn't involve supplements? Personalized neurostimulation from the comfort of your bed is now an option. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/i-tried-the-somnee-smart-sleep-headband/#ftag=CADf328eec
See which streaming services or TV channels you need to watch every game of the NHL's week-long international tournament. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nhl-4-nations-face-off-how-to-watch-usa-vs-finland-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company said it's part of an effort to provide "more age-appropriate experiences" to users. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-will-use-ai-to-determine-if-youre-lying-about-your-age/#ftag=CADf328eec
Paramount-owned channels are at the center of the tug-of-war, and YouTube TV customers could see offerings like Comedy Central and MTV disappear. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youtube-tv-and-paramount-dispute-could-mean-no-cbs-nickelodeon-and-more-channels/#ftag=CADf328eec
Emergencies happen, unfortunately, and having a backup power supply can make a huge difference to you and your family. Here's how to choose the right one. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-choose-the-right-whole-home-generator/#ftag=CADf328eec
Donald Trump has made tariffs on foreign imports the core of his second-term economic agenda. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-they-are-and-how-they-will-impact-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec
The other half of the Fantastic Four will be coming to the hero shooter soon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-thing-and-human-torch-come-to-marvel-rivals-on-february-21/#ftag=CADf328eec
After DNS services, Canal+ is pushing for VPN blocking to halt online piracy. Experts, however, warn that undermining people's internet freedom and privacy isn't the solution.
Team Asobi has released a free content update for Astro Bot that will add five new levels to the game starting today.
Tim Cook just teased an Apple Launch for February 19.
A bypass for a previous fix was recently discovered in Nvidia Container Toolkit and Nvidia GPU Operator.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/nvidia-systems-could-be-facing-another-worrying-security-flaw
The Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition may have been leaked.
Prime Video has released a new and improved app for Apple TV devices – here are the 6 key differences to expect.
Waze's new smart, one-click button makes navigating to regular destinations faster.
While there's some time before The Last of Us season 2 arrives in April, HBO has seemingly confirmed the show's third and fourth seasons. Here's what we know about the future of one of the best Max shows.
More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.
WWE 2K25 will be released soon and preorders for the game have gone live. Here is our guide on how to WWE 2k25 and see which version is right for you.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wwe-2k25-preorder-bonuses-where-to-buy
NEOWIZ has just announced Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC expansion for its critically acclaimed Soulslike action-RPG, Lies of P, and it will be released during the Summer of 2025.
2K has unveiled a new WWE 2k25 gameplay trailer and press release deep dive into its Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 exclusive, The Island mode.
Obsidian's Avowed supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 override technology at launch, and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting support next week.
Avowed, Obsidian’s highly anticipated fantasy RPG, officially launches on February 18, but fans can jump into Early Access today by purchasing the Premium Edition for a discount at CDKeys.
Intel has struggled to find its footing in a silicon landscape dominated by NVIDIA, but the Trump administration's "America first" approach might have thrown the chip maker a big lifeline.
The new Outlook is being forced onto Windows 10 PCs through the latest security update.
When playing Avowed, keep your pre-completion save files before hitting the endgame in case of future DLC or expansions.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-psa-keep-pre-completion-save-files-dlc-expansions
Playing a spellcaster in Avowed? You'll need Essence and lot's of it, here's our tips and tricks to managing this mana-like resource.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-tips-and-tricks-to-manage-your-essence
After finding the Meteorite in Avowed, you have the choice of giving it to two people, but who should you give it to?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-memory-of-the-deep-meteorite-guide
Avowed has a bunch of decisions for you to make, and you'll have to choose whether or not to free Ilora from the prison.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-guide-should-you-free-ilora
Avowed runs pretty well on ROG Ally as long as you're playing at the right settings. But you won't want to play on Steam Deck.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-gaming-handheld-guide
This Avowed treasure map guide covers everything you need to know to solve the treasure maps in Avowed, including where to find them, how to find the locations they point to, and what rewards you'll get.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-treasure-maps-guide
Here's a list of the most important things every player should know before traveling the Living Lands.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-7-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-playing
You'll encounter a mysterious voice in Avowed that wants to make a deal, but should you accept it?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-guide-should-you-make-deal-mysterious-voice
Avowed is breaking new ground with cross-save functionality across Xbox and Steam, letting you seamlessly continue your journey no matter where you play.
Here's how to swap to your favorite viewpoint on the fly.
What happens when you let Lödwyn destroy the ruins in Avowed? Should you let Ryngrim cut off the Adra instead?
The Eothian Oracle, Sargamis, wants you to put the Splinter of Eothas relic into his statue. Here's what happens if you do that.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-dawntreader-relic-oracle-guide