
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.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly be even slimmer than the Z Fold Special Edition, but its S Pen might be less capable than the Z Fold 6's.

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU gets benchmarked, and supposedly offers performance that beats Nvidia’s RTX 3060.

A Nintendo Switch 2 patent indicates that you’ll be able to play the console… upside down?

Russian group ‘Seashell Blizzard’ is attacking critical infrastructure, Microsoft reveals.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/major-russian-hacking-group-shifts-focus-to-us-and-uk-targets

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is called 'Lawless' and launches on February 21.

I'm not the biggest fan of the original game, but Days Gone Remastered looks like a pretty great value upgrade.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/hear-me-out-days-gone-remastered-doesnt-actually-look-that-bad

Apple’s now selling refurbished MacBook Pro and Mac mini M4 devices with up to 15% off asking prices.

Google Messages has added the ability to send RCS messages to yourself, allowing for longer reminders and the quick transfer of photos and videos between devices.

Paramount Plus' smash hit Yellowstone prequel series is coming to Netflix, but not in the US.



Sony had its semi-regular State of Play showcase yesterday, and PlayStation gamers hoping for a roadmap received a lot of third-party multiplatform titles instead. Did Xbox bow out too soon?

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From the department of Things I Should Have Done Sooner, I have finally discovered the magic of email aliases.
Aliases are kind of like alternative email addresses, except when email is sent to an alias, it still arrives in your main inbox. Use them in conjunction with filters and folders and you’ve got a powerful way to organize incoming messages.

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.
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A great phone doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In 2025, features once exclusive to high-end devices – big batteries, multi-camera arrays, high refresh rate displays and more – have trickled down to more affordable models. Sure, you’ll still need to buy a flagship smartphone to get the best camera or fastest processor, but you don’t need to compromise nearly as much anymore if you’

Since Dart 3.7, the _ character is a wildcard variable and you can use it more than once in your code, without causing name collisions. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/wildcard-variables-dart-3.7/

Tesla is opening thousands of its charging stations to all electric vehicles, making it easier than ever to charge your non-Tesla EV when you're on the road. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/how-to-use-tesla-superchargers-with-any-non-tesla-ev/#ftag=CADf328eec

The right balance of exercise and diet can lead to a whole-body trimmed physique -- even if you don't go to the gym. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/want-to-burn-body-fat-at-home-use-these-7-tricks-to-reach-your-goals/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 13. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-feb-13/#ftag=CADf328eec

Max's hit show The White Lotus season 3 is the one series I won't skip the opening credits for.

There will be a greater convergence of technical and business skills among IT professionals in the future.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/eradicating-europes-tech-skills-gap-with-no-code-technology

Audio-Technica has unveiled its brand new cartilage conduction headphones.

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Nissan and Honda have officially called off their plans to merge into a single automaker, less than two months after they confirmed the rumors that they were indeed looking to join forces. In an announcement, the companies said that they'd "agreed to termina
Anyone else, like me, at one point try to implement Conway's Game of Life? If you have, what is the best implementation you've found?
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Sportovní zbraně ale i odstřelovačské útočné pušky od firem Česká zbrojovka, Beretta nebo Steyr Mannlicher se dostávají na ruský trh přes zpřísnění evropských sankcí po ruské invazi do Ukrajiny. Někdy se tak děje dokonce prostřednictvím stejných firem,


Kybernetická bezpečnost dostává do nového rozměru, kdy umělá inteligence hraje klíčovou roli jak v útocích, tak v obraně počítačových sítí. Moderním trendům v bezpečnosti se věnovala konference BSS 2025. https://www.root.cz/clanky/umela-inteligence-meni-utoky-na-site-ale-pomaha-i-v-obrane-zaznelo-na-bss-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss


How DeepSeek and Gemini 2.0 Flash compare as AI assistants.

Monster Hunter Wilds features a 40 FPS Balanced mode on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Capcom has confirmed.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-40-fps-balanced-mode-xbox-series-x
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Ready in under 15 minutes with virtually no cleanup required. Can't beat that! https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-unexpected-gadget-is-now-my-go-to-for-cooking-salmon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Analysis of Google search data shows that a particular puzzle last spring was a true stumper. Can you solve it? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/may-12-2024-was-the-toughest-brain-bustingest-connections-puzzle-ever/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wednesday's show had some surprising games coming soon to the PS5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-watch-sony-playstation-state-of-play-livestream-february-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you want to send bone broth and premade soups or wellness shots and tea kits, you can order the perfect pick-me-ups for someone who is under the weather. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/flu-fighter-gifts-top-food-and-drink-ideas-for-a-speedy-recovery/#ftag=CADf328eec

Follow these easy steps to load your dishwasher more effectively for sparkling, spotless utensils. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/cut-down-on-dishwasher-loads-with-these-easy-tips-for-cleaner-plates/#ftag=CADf328eec



Optimizing web performance means looking beyond surface-level metrics. Time to First Byte (TTFB) is crucial, but improving it requires more than tweaking server response time. Matt Zeunert breaks down what TTFB is, what causes its poor score, and why reducing server response time alone isn’t enough for optimization and often won’t be the most impactful change you can make to your website. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/time-to-first-byte-beyond-server-response-time/

Other than a Days Gone remaster, Sony's first

X has reached a settlement with President Donald Trump in a lawsuit over the president’s 2021 suspension from Twitter. The Wall Street Journal reports that the
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New tax brackets could mean you're paying less in taxes, depending on your income level. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/2025-federal-tax-brackets-your-paycheck-may-be-bigger-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

The video uses AI to depict false images of Jewish celebrities opposing rapper Ye, who is selling Swastika T-shirts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/scarlett-johansson-urges-ai-guardrails-after-shes-shown-in-fake-anti-ye-video/#ftag=CADf328eec

Study finds that GenAI tools may be "encouraging over-reliance on AI, with confidence in the tool often diminishing independent problem-solving." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-research-suggests-overreliance-on-ai-could-hinders-critical-thinking/#ftag=CADf328eec

We run down some of the highlights from PlayStations February State of Play livestream. https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-of-playstations-february-state-of-play/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fall into Valentine's Day weekend with these picks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/in-the-mood-for-love-stream-these-new-movies-and-tv-shows-for-valentines-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

Reikon Games announces Metal Eden, a new sci-fi shooter.

Google Gemini adds Deep Research feature to iOS.

Here's all the games from the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play that are also coming to Xbox and PC.

Blizzard has announced that Diablo 4's second expansion, following Vessel of Hatred, will launch in 2026.

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