
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman wrote a social media post with an update on the roadmap for ChatGPT. In it, he explained that they’ve halted the launch of its upcoming o3 reasoning model to instead focus more on a streamlined yet monolithic version of GPT-5.

YouTube TV users may soon need to get their fix of Tracker, Matlock, Elsbeth, and other CBS shows elsewhere thanks to yet another carriage dispute.
Subscribers to YouTube TV just got a warning that CBS, CBS Sports Network, Comedy Central, MTV, and other Paramount-owned stations will go dark after February 13—today—if the two sides fail to strike a

Unless you review gaming headsets for a living, it can be tricky to tell the best-sounding ones from those that are just okay. That’s especially the case with gaming headsets in the midrange-to-premium tier, which generally all have high setpoints for audio fidelity.
Naturally, you want the best-sounding headset there is for your money, not the second best,

A few days ago, Microsoft manifested something that had been a long time coming: forced installation of the new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs by way of the February 2025 mandatory update. This is the next step in Microsoft’s push to make the new O

One of the appeals of a centralized platform like the App Store, Google Play Store, or Steam is that you can generally rely upon the maintainer to keep harmful stuff out so you can download software with confidence. At least, that’s the idea. But every once in a while it doesn’t work out — like when a free-to-play game gets through Steam’s various safeguards and deli

Specs of AMD's upcoming RX 9070 XT have allegedly been pictured in GPU-Z, revealing 4,096 shaders, 16GB of 20 Gbps memory, and PCIe 5.0 support.

Data hoarders are working overtime to save federal websites that are in danger of being wiped.

Linux kernel timer frequency boosted to 1,000 Hz, test suite compares performance to current default 250 Hz timer.

Angus Logue is using a Raspberry Pi 4 to power his cool thermal fusion night vision goggles that seriously step up the night vision game.

TSMC has made no official announcements about expanding in the U.S. at the board meetings this week, but the rumor mill points to quicker expansion in Arizona and a joint venture with Intel.

Nvidia officially confirms the RTX 5070 Ti will be released on February 20th at 6 AM Pacific Time. The new GPU will be available from AIB partners and system integrators. No Founders Edition model will be provided.


We called 2023’s Galaxy Watch 6 a “modest upgrade” from the Galaxy Watch 5, which itself also got described as “very similar” to its

Sorry, beefcakes, but this review isn’t for you. All the fighters and rangers out there will still get a sense of how phenomenal Avowed is, the lushness of its environments, the clarity of its combat systems and the depth of its conversation trees — but at its core, this is the review for Avowed players who want to spend their time in the Living Lands learning how to become a master of mushroom-powered magic. This is the Avowed review for wizards. And, sure, all of

On March 3, Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, Spain. While it’s not the premier show it once was, many of the smartphone industry’s leading players still attend the conference and frequently announce new devices there. Below, you’ll find a list of the more notable phones we expect to be announced at MWC 2025.
Nothing Phone 3a series
At MWC 2022, Nothing’s Carl Pei showed off a prototype of what would become the company’s f

You may no longer have access to CBS and CBS Sports, along with Paramount's other channels, through YouTube TV after today, February 13. In an announcement, YouTube has revealed that it's in the middle of negotiations with the company to be able to contin

After announcing initial plans two years ago, Formula E is finally ready to deploy its fas

Apple will use Alibaba's generative AI to power artificial intelligence features for iPhones meant for sale in the Chinese market. Joe Tsai, Alibaba Group's Chairman, has

A new investigation from The Markup claims the parent company of Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid and other dating apps turns a blind eye to allegedly abusive users on its platforms. The 18-month investigation found instances in which users who were repeatedly reported for drugging or assaulting their dates remained on the apps.
One such case involves a Colo

Amid stiff competition, Baidu says it’s making its AI chatbot free to use. Starting on April 1, ERNIE Bot will be available to users at no cost. Baidu says it will also issue refunds to users in some cases. The company cited reduced costs and tech improvements as reasons for making ERNIE Bot free across desktop and mobile.
Moreover, Baidu plans to roll out

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Dart 3.7 introduces a new formatter that changes how your Flutter code is formatted. Learn what’s new and how to prepare your codebase. https://codewithandrea.com/articles/new-formatting-style-dart-3-7/

Adam’s such a mad scientist with CSS. He’s been putting together a series of “notebooks” that make it easy for him to demo code. He’s got one for gradient text, one for a comparison slider, another for

Some of Apple's AI tools make for flashy demos, while others are more useful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-are-the-5-apple-intelligence-features-im-using-regularly/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking to save on hot water? A heat pump water heater could slash your energy bills -- if your home is a good fit. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/should-you-switch-to-a-heat-pump-water-heater/#ftag=CADf328eec

No more dead zones? You can use Starlink's satellite network on your iPhone or Android to send texts without service -- but there's a catch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/if-you-want-starlink-on-your-phone-heres-who-can-get-it-and-how-you-can-sign-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ready for a video doorbell to watch your home? We have tips to make installation extra-easy. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/tips-on-setting-up-your-new-smart-video-doorbell/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung's next Galaxy S25 model aims to be a thinner device set to arrive later in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-what-we-know-about-the-new-slimmer-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking for a tool that categorizes emails and automates replies, check out Canary Mail, an AI copilot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-tame-your-inbox-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

Finally! Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in March after a months-long delay. https://www.cnet.com/science/when-will-stranded-nasa-astronauts-on-iss-return-to-earth-earlier-than-expected-suni-williams-butch-wilmore/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keeping your list of Marvel movies and TV shows short and sweet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/before-captain-america-brave-new-world-binge-these-mcu-titles-only/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Intelligence is obviously the main focus, but iOS 18.3 includes several new features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-hidden-ios-18-3-iphone-features-you-should-probably-know-about/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your refrigerator isn’t cooling properly, making strange noises or leaking water, these quick fixes could save you time and money. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/why-is-your-fridge-acting-up-4-problems-and-easy-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

People online are alarmed about whether an iOS 18 setting allows Apple to read your sensitive texts. Here's what's really going on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/no-apple-intelligence-is-not-intercepting-your-private-messages/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's how to stream more of the deception-filled reality competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-episode-8-of-the-traitors-on-peacock/#ftag=CADf328eec

Obsidian Entertainment latest RPG is coming up just a bit short of its lofty ambitions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/avowed-is-a-wondrous-adventure-thats-missing-just-a-little-magic/#ftag=CADf328eec

We found the best AI tools for whatever type of evening you want on Valentine's Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-ai-can-help-you-plan-the-perfect-last-minute-valentines-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

After a dozen hours into Avowed, here are a handful of tips I wish I had known sooner. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/9-tips-to-help-you-start-avowed-obsidians-skyrim-like-rpg/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lost Soul Aside, the action role-playing game (RPG) inspired by Devil May Cry, finally has a release date.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gets a metric ton of new information following its State of Play reveal.

$22bn HoloLens VR military program will be handed over from Microsoft to Anduril.

YouTube TV subscribers are about to lose Paramount channels – and there’s no sign of when they’ll return.

Audio hardware specialist Wharfedale has unveiled the Aston, a new loudspeaker model with a retro look and a limited run of 500 units.

Garmin just unveiled the new Tactix 8, here's what's new.

Gemini Live just got better, and the upgrade is free.

Borderlands 4 finally has a release date.

Voluntary layoffs induced by IBM’s return-to-office mandate could see the company employ more AI.

The Apple rumors are flying ahead of possible launches for the iPhone SE 4 and M4 MacBook Air –here's when they could land and how likely we think an Apple Spring event is.

Larry Ellison isn’t worried about data siloes in companies – he’s worried about data siloes at government level.

The MSI Prestige A16 AI+ features solid overall performance, a great display, and a roomy full-size keyboard, but a bulky design and underwhelming battery life could be dealbreakers for some business users.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/msi-prestige-a16-ai-plus-2024-review

Within the world of gaming handhelds, AMD has reigned supreme while Intel handhelds have been something of a niche within a niche. But Intel hopes the change all of that.

I want to talk about all the notes Avowed hits that I didn’t experience in Skyrim and its siblings. (And all the performance testing I did.)



"Almost ready is not part of Ally Corp’s vocabulary," says the studio as it delays the title until the end of 2025.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-alters-delayed-a-second-time

Benjamin De Kraker resigned from xAI after refusing to remove an opinion post on X about the Grok 3 AI model, which the company deemed confidential.

Sam Altman says ChatGPT has evolved into an oracular system that allows users to do anything that they would have ordinarily turned to other services, making it a one stop shop for virtually anything.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-touts-chatgpt-search-as-oracular-system

A recent survey by GOG's Dreamlist feature shows thousands of fans wishing to see Capcom's classic JRPG, Breath of Fire 4, be re-released on PC.

Mecha BREAK unlocks jet-thrusting mechs for Xbox and PC players in February.

Having compared gaming performance on the Steam Deck with a Snapdragon X Plus laptop, it's clear we need to see these chips in handhelds soon.

It's the best sim racing gear shifter I've ever used that didn't break the bank.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/turtle-beach-velocityone-multi-shift-review

Monster Hunter Wilds' launch trailer has dropped and it reveals a post-launch roadmap that confirms Mizutsune will be the game's first post-launch monster added to the game.

With so much to watch across so many streaming services, it’s entirely too easy to lose track of everything.
That’s where an app called Trakt comes in. Trakt can tell you where to watch pretty much any streaming show or movie, but it can also remember how much of a series you’ve watched and keep you in the loop on new episodes

Intel’s new Core Ultra 200 processors offer a huge leap forward in performance on top of all-day battery life. They’re a huge improvement over their predecessors. But these new “Arrow Lake” chips leave out an absolute necessity of today’s PCs: an NPU, the engine which powers AI performance across the board.

SanDisk talks high bandwidth flash memory that promises to wed HBM bandwidth with 3D NAND capacity.

The Lian Li Edge Gold EG1000 G elegantly combines innovative design and practicality, but competition and compatibility may temper its appeal.

A Redditor posted that their RTX 5080 GPU suffered from a melted power cable while under regular use.

The Cherry Xtrfy M68 Pro Wireless Mouse is a symmetrical, lightweight mouse designed for a no-fuss approach to mouse management. Built with an impressive battery life and solid 8,000Hz poll rate sensor, some interesting design decisions leave it in an odd place.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/cherry-xtrfy-m68-pro-wireless-mouse-review

TSMC will continue to have an advantage over rivals with N2, but Intel has secret sauce.

Save $60 off its usual list price and make everything sound great with the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKI audiophile-grade headphones.

AMD gains substantial chunks of desktop and laptop markets in 2024, according to Mercury Research.

Elon Musk said at the World Government Summit in Dubai that xAI's Grok 3 will arrive in two to three weeks and will be more powerful than any other LLM currently out there.

An early sample of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" reportedly keeps pace with Nvidia's dedicated RTX 4060 laptop in synthetic GPU benchmarks.

The goal of content design is to reduce confusion and improve clarity. Yet often it’s difficult to pinpoint a problem as user feedback tends to be not specific enough. But: we can use a few simple techniques to assess how users understand and perceive content. Let’s take a look. Part of Smart Interface Design Patterns by yours truly. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/how-to-test-and-measure-content-in-ux/


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Stop losing crumbs forever in that annoying gap between your stove and counter with this easy kitchen trick. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/try-this-simple-hack-to-keep-your-kitchens-most-annoying-spot-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec

Top CDs offer rates more than twice the national average -- for now. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-now-to-score-up-to-4-65-apy-todays-cd-rates-feb-13-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Tensions mount at Lumon Industries as the innies and outies find their worlds colliding. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/severance-season-2-hits-its-stride-heres-when-the-remaining-episodes-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec

Doctors say this is what you should check for to make sure you're aging well. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/ways-tell-youre-aging-gracefully-according-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can play the latest installment in the popular sports franchise now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-super-bowls-over-but-you-can-play-madden25-on-xbox-game-pass-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking at your iPhone could cause your eyes to be uncomfortable, and this feature could help. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-secret-iphone-feature-could-help-protect-your-eye-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Plus, your music will sound so much better after you deep clean your headphones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/dirty-wireless-earbuds-and-airpods-can-harbor-bacteria-heres-how-to-clean-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis made a revolutionary yet simple observation.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-critical-role-of-data-hygiene-in-ai-learning-from-history

Elden Ring Nightreign finally has a release date and a range of special editions you can pre-order now.

Want the Copilot app to automatically load on startup? What do you mean, no? Well, Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users this option.

Fast AI innovation comes at the expense of governance, with many leaders worried about a lack of AI frameworks.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/innovation-in-ai-is-in-danger-of-outpacing-governance

Sam Altman has laid out the roadmap for the future of ChatGPT and that means a future where you no longer have to pick an AI model.