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The viral social media trend entails slathering beef fat on your face. We talked to an expert to weigh in. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/people-are-using-beef-tallow-for-their-skin-heres-what-dermatologists-have-to-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

Creators concerned with losing access to TikTok's CapCut this spring should check out these potential alternatives. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-video-editing-apps-could-be-worthy-capcut-replacements/#ftag=CADf328eec

Adorable pooches will clash during the annual adoption awareness match. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/puppy-bowl-2025-how-to-stream-the-canine-competition-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The government wants access to not just the data of iCloud users in the UK, but from around the world, according to a report. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/uk-government-reportedly-demands-backdoor-access-your-apple-icloud-account/#ftag=CADf328eec

Following these simple tips will ensure you're washing your sheets correctly to get them as clean as possible. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/you-might-be-washing-your-sheets-wrong-heres-how-to-make-sure-they-get-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec

See Glenn Powell as Goldilocks and Super Bowl newcomers like Instacart and Häagen-Dazs dropping their first ads. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-watch-all-these-super-bowl-2025-ads-right-now-before-the-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Just saw the GoDaddy Airo Super Bowl ad? Here's how the AI service works to generate domain names, emails, websites and marketing campaigns in seconds. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-godaddys-ai-tool-airo-to-get-your-business-off-the-ground/#ftag=CADf328eec

From the return of the best superhero show to top-tier movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

IKEA Home Smart is now available for watchOS, and will let you operate lamps and bulbs from your wrist.

Gemini AI is being introduced as a security tool for Android, as well.

As UK designates data centers as CNI we must consider crucial security and sustainability challenges.

I don’t think any RTX 5090 is worth 70% more than MSRP, but that’s what you’ll pay for the priciest flagship Nvidia GPU.

Scalable vector graphics can render hyperlinks in browsers, drawing victims closer to getting their credentials stolen.

Asif Hasan, Co-Founder of Quantiphi, details how strategically implemented AI can help enterprises break free from the traditional linear relationship between revenue growth and workforce expansion.

The UK issued the order under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act. Now, experts fear Meta and Google could be the next target, warning against mass surveillance.

Apple hasn't renewed Severance for a third season yet, but its creative team is already hard at work on developing it.

Save big on laptops from Dell, Samsung, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and more in the Best Buy sales this February.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/best-buy-windows-laptop-sale-february-2025

Beats Solo 4 headphones just dropped to $99 in time for Valentines Day



Civilization 7 brings major changes to core mechanics, and I'm here to guide you with 17 tips and tricks that benefit newcomers and veterans alike.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/civilization-vii-tips-tricks

Rocksteady Studios is reportedly working on a Batman game, while WB Games' Wonder Woman project is facing trouble.

Google's Gemini 2.0 just rolled out to everyone. The tech giant has several models that compete with trending tech from OpenAI, Microsoft, and DeepSeek.

If your laptop or PC has been infected by ransomware, i.e. a blackmail virus, you’ll receive a message asking you to pay a ransom. You’ll feel like your in the the hot seat, but that’s the whole point.
The criminal will crank up the pressure by threatening to destroy the encrypted data forever in a few days or publish it on the internet. If ever find yourse




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Look, I know rich people aren’t uniformly stupid, but there definitely seems to be a subset of luxury goods that assume such. (Luxury fashion made to look like thrift store goods comes to mind.) And Asus apparently wants a piece of that blue-blood pie because it’s making an RTX 5090 graph

We love portable SSDs because they’re fast, small, and fulfill all sorts of purposes. But you can do a lot of the same stuff with a flash drive that’s even more compact and portable than an SSD.
And right now, the absolutely tiny 256GB Samsung Fit Plus is just $22 on Amazon,

The long-rumored RX 7650 GRE is finally out exclusively in China, and it mostly seems like a slightly overclocked RX 7600 with a discount.

Leaks allege that Intel is exploring a 52-core design for its next-gen Nova Lake chips.

Asus and MSI were among the first to increase prices in their U.S. online stores, although the GPUs are out of stock.

John3dc uses a Raspberry Pi Zero and a Raspberry Pi Pico to complete this slim, 3D-printed handheld cyberdeck.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-slim-cyberdeck-uses-two-raspberry-pis

A leaked 3DMark benchmark of Nvidia's RTX 5080 laptop GPU shows around 20% better performance than the last generation.

The week has been a mixed bag for Apple. First, it launched a new iPhone app for organizing events and being actually social; then, it had to contend with a third-party app store offering a porn app in the European Union. And there’s nothing like an Apple-pornography headline to draw the eye.
But first, Apple Invites, where you can host an unl

OnePlus has been a bit up and down since it merged with Oppo back in 2021. It gained greater access to powerful components and partnerships with brands like Hasselblad, while its software and product lineup took a few steps back before finding its stride again. But now, three generations after the merger, OnePlus’ latest flagship phone —


If you're on the market for a new pair of wireless earbuds, the latest sale on the


When Weber launched a smart grilling platform, a connected grilling hub and its first pellet grill in 2020, the company’s new era hit a few speedbumps. The Weber Connect technology was

We're a few days from Super Bowl LIX, and it remains a decent time to grab a new TV at a discount. At this point, you'll likely have to buy in-store if you want to make a living room upgrade in time to watch Chiefs and Eagles go at it (again), as s



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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42969892
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Article URL: https://yorickpeterse.com/articles/the-inevitability-of-the-borrow-checker/
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Article URL: https://nickmcd.me/2020/04/15/procedural-hydrology/
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Article URL: https://xuanwo.io/links/2025/02/personal-software-is-becoming-a-trend/
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Points: 60
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Points: 30
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Article URL: https://huggingface.co/spaces/webml-community/kokoro-webgpu
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Article URL: https://www.honest-broker.com/p/when-louis-armstrong-conquered-chicago
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AT&T's Fiber 300 Plan offers 300Mbps of upload and download speed for $55 a month. But is that enough speed for a household? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-atts-cheapest-fiber-internet-plan-heres-what-worked-and-what-didnt/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's tiny trackers are helpful in all sorts of situations. Here's how to make them work best for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-airtags-your-ultimate-how-to-user-guide/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI could help save you hundreds of dollars (and many bad hair days) by preventing poor choices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-can-help-you-choose-a-hairstyle-before-going-to-the-salon-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

America's favorite sports spectacle is here. Get your broadband connection up to peak streaming standards so you don't miss a moment. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/dont-suffer-the-buffer-during-the-years-biggest-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Apple Invites app is an easy way for iPhone owners to organize and send party invitations (even to Android users). CNET's Bridget Carey explains how it works and offers some tips for creating your first event. https://www.cnet.com/videos/know-this-before-using-apple-invites/#ftag=CADf328eec

The CNET Swifties rounded up the best Taylor-themed snacks, drinks and playlists for this weekend's Super Bowl. https://www.cnet.com/culture/im-throwing-a-super-bowl-party-for-the-real-star-taylor-swift-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Making coffee at home? Follow these tips to guarantee the freshest, most flavorful brew. https://www.cnet.com/news/an-expert-explains-your-biggest-brewing-mistakes-starting-with-buying-too-much-coffee/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need to itemize deductions to reap the benefits of tax credits. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/be-sure-to-claim-all-your-tax-credits-to-get-the-largest-tax-refund-possible/#ftag=CADf328eec

Satellite connectivity is heating up in 2025. Carriers, phone-makers and satellite networks are rushing to support texting with the help of satellites. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/texting-from-space-even-more-smartphones-might-get-satellite-connectivity-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

We found the best AI tools for whatever type of evening you want to have. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-plan-a-romantic-valentines-day-date-night/#ftag=CADf328eec

Caselani takes modern Citroens and clads them in fiberglass so they look just like iconic 1940s vans.

A critical Outlook flaw is being actively exploited to run code remotely.

When Microsoft tells you to use its Edge browser, it means it, as an uninstall guide literally doesn't instruct you on how to do it.

The global tablet market is finally growing after many years of major decline.

GTA 6 is still on track for a fall 2025 launch, 2K insists.

Spotify's new deal with Warner Music Group should help "further paid subscription tiers".

US lawmakers want the DeepSeek app banned from government devices, saying it poses a threat to US national security.

The AI takes on OpenAI's o1 reasoning variant. The model, dubbed s1, was trained using a dataset of 1,000 questions for under $50.

Gates recently shared some interesting insights about the rapid progression of generative AI, indicating the new era of innovation is getting scary.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/bill-gates-says-ai-will-replace-humans-for-most-things

Meta Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andrew "Boz" Bosworth claims he'd predicted DeepSeek before it unfolded.

Sports Interactive and Sega have taken the bold step to cancel Football Manager 25.

On File Explorer, the search feature can help you find files and folders, but you can get a more accurate result if you know all these tips.

The new Razer Kuromi collection brings special editions for six of Razer's PC gaming accessories. They're awesome, but this isn't the gear I'd choose to use.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-kuromi-collection-hands-on-review


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GlobalFoundries's Thomas Caulfield rumored to be joining Intel as next CEO as he gets abruptly promoted to executive chairman position at GF.

MSI’s Prospect 700R packs a lot of features and configuration options. We paired it with Intel’s i7-14900K and Radeon’s RX 7900 GRE to test its thermal performance.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/msi-meg-prospect-700r-case-review

A version of the Linux operating system can now be toyed with inside a PDF opened by a Chromium-based browser.

UK officials have ordered Apple to create a backdoor that would allow them to see what users worldwide have saved on their iCloud accounts, according to The Washington Post. Their order reportedly demands blanket capability to view all of a user's fully encrypted material whenever they want, wherever the target is located.
While only certain iCloud da

In just few days, Apple could finally unveil a new iPhone SE. According to Bloomberg, the company will announce its latest lower-cost model as soon as next week before it goes on sale later this month. The last iPhone SE was released back in 2022, and the publication says that Apple Stores have been running low on stocks

This week, Devindra chats with Volvo Group CTO Lars Stenqvist about the company’s progress developing zero emissions trucks, both of the electric variety and experimental hydrogen options. While it’s a completely different company from Volvo Cars, Volvo Group still impacts consumers as one of the largest producers of heavy trucks. Stenqvist dives into how Volvo is thinking about new technology, and we chat a bit about how it’s approaching completely autonomous vehicles. (Note: This interview

Meta has partnered with UNESCO on a new plan to improve translation and speech recognition AI, Techcrunch reported. As part of its Language Technology Partner Program, Meta is seeking collaborators willing to donate at least 10 hours of speech recordings with transcriptions, large written texts (200-plus sentences) and sets of translated sentences.

Sports Interactive has officially cancelled Football Manager 25 after its release was delayed by months from the series' usual launch window. In its announcement, the developer said that it made the decision after an extensive discussion with Sega, its publisher, and that it's skipping this version to focus on the next installment instead. Football Manager is a football (or soc

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Points: 96
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