Microsoft is switching to closed-loop liquid cooling, as used by PC overclockers, for its data centers to eliminate water wastage.
Is Opera Air the most relaxing web browser ever? I took Opera Air for a spin to find out.
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/browsers-search-engines/opera-air-web-browser-hands-on-review
You can now save $400 on the versatile and powerful HP Envy x360 15 2-in-1 laptop
To say 2024 was a rough year for Intel may be an understatement. But, as Intel's Robert Hallock tells Laptop Mag, “You can't go backwards. That's unacceptable.”
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/intel-interview-roadmap-2025-ai-and-arrow-lake-processors
If you want a budget laptop that feels fast after a couple of years, some specs matter more than others.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/budget-laptop-most-important-specs
Apple is scrapping an ambitious AR glasses project. What does it mean for the future of the Apple Vision Pro and VR at Apple?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/apple-smart-glasses-rumors-vision-pro
Another Xbox game has already been confirmed for a new platform, with Age of Empires coming to PlayStation 5.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly transitioned from a sci-fi concept to a tangible, real-world tool seemingly overnight. But while AI chatbots like ChatGPT have grabbed headlines for their early successes and mistakes, on-device AI is set to be the next step in their evolution as convenient and powerful assistive tools for everyone. Devices powered by Snapdrag
The AI goldrush is upon us, with organizations all over the world keen to take advantage of this exciting and emerging technology – but IT managers still have their apprehensions. Along with its new frontiers for productivity and innovation, AI also introduces significant security and privacy concerns. Prudent managers and developers know that some tasks are too sens
Snapdragon X Series processors redefine what modern portable computing can be by delivering both extensive battery life and unparalleled performance on a single processor. With up to 12 Oryon CPU cores, up to 4.6 TFLOPS of power from the onboard GPU, and 45 TOPS for AI calculations, the new Snapdragon processors can deliver incredible results in professional workload
If you’re in the market for a new gaming monitor, you don’t have to choose between speed, panel quality, and a good deal anymore. Fast monitors with IPS panels, combining gaming performance and color accuracy, are easier than ever to find at lower prices.
When’s the last time you did some PC spring cleaning? All those unused and unnecessary files that have built up over the years could be slowing down your system and even making your data vulnerable to prying eyes. You have to optimize all that.
One of the easiest way to do it is to use CCleaner — and right now
We regularly review the latest smart locks–deadbolts, most often–reporting our impression on their design, installation process, daily use, their related mobile app, and more. What we can’t tell you is how well the lock will withstand years of exposure to the elements, how many open/close cycles it should deliver before it fails, or how difficult it will be
Firefox 135 debuts today, with (what else?) AI built right into the browser.
Unlike Microsoft Edge and Copilot or Brave’s own Leo AI chatbot, Firefox isn’t investing in its own AI capabilities. Instead, the company is building in AI access to third-party chatbots such as Anthropic’s Claude and ChatGPT, plus lesser-known LLMs like HuggingChat and Le Chat Mis
AMD is rumored to unveil the RX 9070 series later this month, with potential details on pricing and performance.
China reopens investigations targeting Google and Nvidia to gain leverage in upcoming negotiations with U.S. President Trump. Intel could be next.
A key AMD microcode vulnerability impacting Epyc CPUs has been fixed.
The Svelte developer experience got a huge upgrade this month with more exported types and better syntax highlighting in VS Code. Combine that with the huge releases from Storybook, Tailwind and Threlte... and you’ve got a pretty big month!
Let’s dive in 🐬
What’s new in Svelte
- Non-numeric values can now be tweened by snapping immedia
Adobe has updated the Acrobat AI Assistant, giving it the ability to understand contracts and to compare them for you. The company says it can help you make sense of complex terms and spot differences between agreements, such as between old and new ones, so you can understand what you're signing. With the AI Assistant enabled, the Acrobat app will be able to recognize
The tech sector’s ongoing effort to force-feed generative AI features into widely used services continues with updates to WhatsApp’s ChatGPT integration. There are now more ways to interact with the chatbot in the app. To use it there, you have to add 1 (800) CHAT-GPT — or 1 (800) 242-8478 — to your contacts.
WhatsApp says users around the world can now upload
I really hate vacuuming and put it off as long as possible. But, my budget isn't very robot vacuum friendly, so, alas I have no choice. However, that might change, as our favorite budget robot vacuum for 2025 is currently 48 percent off. Right now, the
Xbox just announced the new titles that will be available for Game Pass this month, and it’s a good list. There’s a big day one release, an indie gem and, of course, a newish Madden title. Let’s get to it.
The big news? Avowed is a day one release for subscribers. We knew
Proving that truly no IP is safe from modern reboot culture, Atari’s Breakout is back. The upcoming version of the simple 1976 brick-smashing hit rotates the playing field by 90 degrees and adds auto-scrolling, neon effects, power-ups and local co-op. In other words, Breakout Beyond is the
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Hey HN! I'm Christian, and my co-founder Keyu and I are building Pinch (https://startpinch.com), a virtual conferencing platform with translation that mimics your voice and synchronizes your lips in real-time to make you sound and appear as a native speaker in over 15 languages.
Here's a demo: https://youtu.be/Cu7KlbZ3gjw, but you can also try it for free on our website.
Over the
Single-page applications (SPAs) have revolutionized web development by offering smoother user experiences with seamless navigation. At the heart of every SPA lies a routing system that manages page transitions without full page reloads. In this guide, we’ll explore how to build a robust routing system using vanilla JavaScript, understanding the core concepts and implementing them from scratch. https://webdesignernews.com/build-a-single-page-applicationspa-router-in-vanilla-javascript/
I still get people asking me why I use Sublime Text in 2025 given there are soooo many other great editors out there. https://webdesignernews.com/the-underrated-power-of-sublime-text/
Learn how to stand out in a crowded market and win over clients. Discover the secrets to creating emotionally powerful work that makes people remember you! https://webdesignernews.com/unlock-creative-potential-at-frontrow-2025/
I am Wes Cockx, a Creative Director from Brooklyn, New York, specializing in creative design systems and motion design. My work blends color and form, balancing the abstract with realism. I work on projects solo as well as with a small team through my studio CREAM3D. https://webdesignernews.com/how-substance-3d-empowers-motion-designers/
The Copilot icon will be located on the right side of the Paint taskbar. Clicking it will open a drop-down menu with generative functions. https://webdesignernews.com/microsoft-paint-receives-copilot-features/
It’s harder to build predictable and transparent experiences when even literal computer scientists can’t predict the outcome of a prompt, or explain it to someone on the train. https://webdesignernews.com/the-complexity-paradox-of-chatgpt-ai-and-ux/
We can highlight our software’s value in a number of ways: images, interactive widgets, motion graphics, talking-head walkthroughs, and live product demos—and I believe we’re really underutilizing the latter three. Because in my experience, these methods are incredibly effective at showcasing software features and helping users vividly understand their worth. Let’s explore some inspiring real-life cases to see how you can apply these value highlighters to your own products! https://webdesignerne
You could face prison for deceiving or ignoring the IRS, but it isn't common. Here's how to avoid this misstep. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/can-you-really-go-to-jail-for-not-paying-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Check here if you're not seeing the new Siri animation and Apple Intelligence features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/stuck-with-old-siri-in-ios-18-3-heres-why-new-features-are-missing-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Find out the best ways to watch or stream the game, Super Bowl commercials and Kendrick Lamar halftime show on Fox or for free on Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-channel-is-the-super-bowl-on-how-to-watch-chiefs-vs-eagles-on-sunday/#ftag=CADf328eec
Meta wants to work with industry experts, governments, and others to stop AI from becoming a problem to society.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-reveals-what-kinds-of-ai-even-it-would-think-too-risky-to-release
An article about how embracing technologies like AI and no-code can unlock greater potential from the workforce.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/better-together-ai-no-code-and-the-human-workforce
Businesses are drowning in data, accelerated by the post-pandemic pivot towards home working and AI.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/mastering-data-overload-by-implementing-aiops
Apple Music has already started logging the tunes you're listening to, and you can now see your stats for January.
A phishing campaign is hijacking high profile X users and using their accounts for fraudulent activity.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/phishing-campaign-targets-prominent-x-users-accounts-at-risk
The RTX 5090 has seemingly been thrown a curveball by Nvidia’s latest driver, with reports of the GPU now failing to work (or worse).
Under Poland's proposal, the scanning becomes optional. Yet, privacy experts are still warning against unattended consequences.
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden doesn't think Sony "can get away with" a disc-less PS6.
A third-party vendor incident has resulted in leaked GrubHub user information.
Meta has ended all software updates to the Oculus Quest, which suggests the Quest 2 could enter stasis in 2026.
AI giant’s latest attempt at safeguarding against abusive prompts is mostly successful, but, by its own admission, still needs work.
ChatGPT has held the title of "best AI chatbot" for a while, but DeepSeek's new model is quickly working to change that.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/deepseek-vs-chatgpt-which-chatbot-better
The Geekom A6 mini PC features an AMD Ryzen CPU, Radeon graphics, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's a fantastic device that costs under $500.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-a6-review
Obsidian Entertainment's RPG Avowed, EA's Madden NFL 25, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-february-2025-wave-1
Opera Air is a new web browser designed around mindfulness. The app includes several features designed to help you relax while using the web.
Climate change, rising inflation, the possible demise of American democracy — it’s a lot to handle. Opera may have the right product at the right time: Opera Air, a free web browser that was actively designed to help de-stress and calm you as you navigate the web.
With strong competition from other free Windows browser makers, Opera has tried every
Psst. Do you know what apps and services are connected to your Google or Apple account?
Yes, that’s right—your online accounts may be linked to third-party apps, websites, and/or services. Think eBay, Reddit, Pinterest, and a number of other consumer sites. And not just Google or Apple accounts can have these ties, but potentially others like Facebook, Micr
It’s a bad time to be in the market for a new graphics card. (“When is it not?” shouts a heckler from the back row.) When the amazing RTX 5090 and the considerably-less-amazing RTX 5080 lau
Nvidia’s newest RTX 50-series graphics cards have been hot, hot, hot, selling out within minutes upon launch. And though our reviews of the RTX 5080 and
We love portable SSDs and there’s no hiding it. They’re speedy, they’re compact, and they have tons of space for all those files we need to move around and keep safe. And right now, one of our favorites is on sale. The 4TB Samsung T7 Shield is now $280 on Amazon, which is a stunning 4
You need a power bank. Everyone does. It’s just the smart thing to do because you never want to be caught with a dead phone or laptop while you’re out and about, right?
It just so happens that Anker’s Zolo power bank is only $12.94 at Amazon right now. This
I got my first mortgage three years ago — and when I did, I read every word of the contract. It was a horrible experience, not just for me but also for the bank manager whom I pestered into explaining every clause or term I didn’t understand.
According to Adobe, you no longer need to go through that… at least if you trust its AI system to summarize your con
A clearly Korea-sourced Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been spotted for sale on an online Chinese marketplace. There are also recent reports of Chinese GPU shoppers visiting Japan and Taiwan.
Click the Amazon coupon for a small saving on the 4TB WD Black SN850X, and pick up this fantastic SSD for $269.
From toilet to semiconductor fab: Toto is expanding business in an unexpected direction.
Water fluoridation is still up for debate in the US. According to experts, here are the facts. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/literally-everything-need-know-about-fluoride-in-drinking-water/#ftag=CADf328eec
How to get Schwarzenegger-like muscles -- temporarily. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/what-muscle-pump-help-build-muscle/#ftag=CADf328eec
Samsung's latest Galaxy phones have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB of RAM and are packed with AI features like Audio Eraser, AI Select and Generative Edit. But otherwise, the S25 and S25 Plus are largely re-hashed versions of last year's S24 and S24 Plus. That might not be a bad thing since the Galaxy S24 earned a CNET Editor's Choice Award. https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-s25-and-s25-plus-review-ai-finally-makes-itself-useful-mostly/#ftag=CADf328eec
What is quantum AI? If artificial intelligence was not futuristic enough, this is an entire extra leap forward. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/quantum-ai-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-far-out-tech/#ftag=CADf328eec
Samsung's new phones are loaded with AI, but the good cameras and long battery life remain the true standout features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-and-s25-plus-review-just-enough-ai-to-not-make-me-go-crazy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Watch Dune: Part One, romance-themed movies and other titles this month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/free-movies-you-can-stream-this-february-on-tubi-fawesome-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is what your pooping schedule says about your overall health, according to experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/are-you-pooping-enough-to-be-considered-healthy/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking for a writing collaborator? This AI writing tool may help get your drafts off the ground. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-help-write-your-next-creative-short-story/#ftag=CADf328eec