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After months of layoffs, Google is now slimming down its manager, director and VP headcount by 10%.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-ceo-reveals-major-job-cuts-as-part-of-efficiency-move

Windows 11’s December update introduces visual glitches, problems that are torpedoing the Start menu, and a sprinkling of other bugs.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-suffers-more-bugs-in-latest-update-with-the-start-menu-hit-hard-by-some-frustrating-issues

Google is making it even easier for you to ditch Microsoft Teams with its chat migration service.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-chat-is-making-it-easy-for-you-to-ditch-microsoft-teams

The Apple HomePod could soon be joined by a smart home lock and doorbell with Face ID.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/apples-rumored-ring-video-doorbell-rival-could-have-a-clever-face-id-trick

Trick your ears into hearing more speakers

https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/this-tiny-wireless-speaker-promises-to-sound-like-a-big-beefy-stereo-system-using-psychoacoustic-tricks

SetMe is a remote support solution for businesses of all sizes that allows IT teams to easily secure a connection to remote computers, allowing for ad-hoc or unattended support that was designed with years of experience in remote support software from the team behind FixMe.IT.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/software-services/say-hello-to-setme-a-modern-soluti

More than five million people had sensitive data exposed, including healthcare and payment info.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ascension-ransomware-attack-affected-millions-of-customers

Configurable in three layouts, Be Quiet’s Light Base 600 stands apart from the competition. We paired it with Intel’s i7-14700K and Radeon’s RX 7900 GRE to test its thermal performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/be-quiet-light-base-600-lx-case-review

Asus will be launching a new ultra-thin Zenbook capable of up to 32-hours of battery life

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/asus-claims-its-new-worlds-lightest-copilot-laptop-also-boasts-32-hours-of-battery-life-new-zenbook-launches-at-ces-2025

Apple is working on the next generation of AirPods Pro, and they may have some new health features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman – although it’s a rumor we heard before, back in 2021.

Around the world, government organizations are calling out Google for monopolistic practices. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) will reportedly announce Google is in violation of the country's antitrust laws in regards to its search engine, Chrome, and issue a cease and desist letter, Nikkei Asia reported. The watchdog started an

Elon Musk's X has hiked prices for its ad-free Premium+ subscription service to $22 a month, up from $16 before ($168 to $229 annually), TechCrunch reported. That represents a 37.5 percent increase, the largest since Elon Musk purchased the platform previously known as Twitter back in 2022. 

One stated reason for the hike is that Premium+ is no

Infinity Nikki is my favorite new release of 2024. It's a cotton candy confection of an open-world game that offers a lot more depth and variety than I expected to find. I enjoy the fabulous wardrobe, the low-key puzzles and the charming side quests. But the most surprising thing about Infinity Nikki was something that I've been ignoring in games for years: the photo mode.

I didn't expect this to become a highlight of the Infinity Nikki experience. In fact, w

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Want to maximize your earnings? Open one of these top CDs ASAP. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/nows-the-time-to-lock-in-a-high-apy-todays-cd-rates-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dealing with neck pain? You might have tech neck. Here's what experts have to say about it. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/tech-neck-anything-you-can-do-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

COVID tests can be expensive. Make sure you claim your free tests in the mail before they're all gone. https://www.cnet.com/health/prepare-for-a-safer-holiday-season-secure-your-free-covid-19-tests-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Best Buy is giving you one last chance to check folks off your gift list and score some savings before the holidays with pre-Christmas delivery and in-store pickup options. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-buys-48-hour-christmas-sale-saves-you-hundreds-on-gadgets-kitchen-accessories-games-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you thinking about buying blue light glasses? Here's what you should know. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/blue-light-glasses-can-help-with-eye-strain-sleep-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

These items are needed for any trip -- no matter the destination. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/optimize-your-travels-by-never-forgetting-to-pack-these-12-essentials/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you have an Apple Intelligence enabled iPhone, you can create images in just a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-2-how-to-make-custom-illustrations-with-image-playground/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Intelligence is still technically in beta. If you'd rather avoid it for now, here's how to turn it off. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/unplug-from-apple-intelligence-a-step-by-step-guide-for-the-73-who-dont-buy-into-ai-hype/#ftag=CADf328eec

Creative workers are excited to be more… creative as AI and automation promises to cut down administrative work.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/many-creatives-are-actually-optimistic-about-the-effects-of-ai

If it's wrong to appreciate a smart lamp this much, I don't want to be right.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/why-the-govee-table-lamp-2-is-top-of-my-christmas-wish-list

Open source software is worth $7.7 billion annually, and many companies are keen to invest in the industry.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/open-source-software-is-now-a-multi-billion-dollar-industry

Garmin just added new features and fixes to the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 in its latest beta.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/garmins-latest-beta-brings-40-fixes-and-features-to-the-fenix-8-enduro-3

You'll get unlimited access to Sora this holiday season if you're a ChatGPT Plus subscriber.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-plus-subscribers-just-got-a-surprise-free-gift-unlimited-openai-sora-access-for-the-holidays

Assassin's Creed Shadows director says Naoe is 'the fastest Assassin we ever made'.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/naoe-will-be-the-fastest-assassin-in-series-history-says-assassins-creed-shadows-creative-director

Two new reports out of South Korea give us some more unconfirmed information about these phones.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/heres-when-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-could-go-on-sale-though-expect-to-pay-more

Nintendo will only have one competitor in the next console generation, per market research firm.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-industry/industry-analysts-predict-that-there-will-only-one-successful-nintendo-competitor-in-the-next-console-generation-and-sony-has-a-slight-edge

Nuclear workers were also targeted with brand new malware.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/north-korean-lazarus-hackers-are-targeting-nuclear-workers

Delivery system for McDonalds in India had a worrying bug, but luckily, threat actors didn't find it.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/mcdonalds-delivery-customers-put-at-risk-by-possible-data-breach

Could health tracking be the killer app for AirPods Pro 3?

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/airpods-pro-3s-big-bet-is-health-tracking-but-would-that-make-you-upgrade

Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should pull the plug on self-improving AI because it will be difficult to maintain balance.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/former-google-lead-seriously-think-about-pulling-the-plug-on-ai

I love my Xbox, but like everything else, it ain't perfect. What if Santa could bring you something special for Xbox this year?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-here-are-5-things-i-want-from-you-for-christmas

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The shipping deadlines have passed and time has (almost) run out for us procrastinators to get gifts for our friends and family. But fear not: it’s never been easier to send a gift to someone, including an e-gift card to a store or for a service you know they use. If you’re looking for more creative digital gift ideas, we’ve got you covered. But for those hard-to-shop-fo

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Article URL: https://xenaproject.wordpress.com/2024/12/22/can-ai-do-maths-yet-thoughts-from-a-mathematician/

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If you're feeling anxiety around the holidays and into the new year, you're not alone. If this anxiety causes you chest pain, here's what you can do about it. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/could-chest-pain-linked-anxiety-symptoms-solutions/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some key mortgage rates increased. Here's what experts say is next for the housing market this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-go-up-for-homeseekers-mortgage-interest-rates-today-for-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several benchmark refinance rates were higher this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-refinance-rates-move-higher-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can find savings rates over 4%, but time is running out. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/high-yield-savings-rates-may-be-falling-but-experts-are-still-sticking-to-this-account-todays-savings-rates-dec-23-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

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If you’re not using AI color palette generators yet, you’re missing out on a design revolution. Creating stunning color combinations has never been easier, and these tools can completely transform your design process. https://webdesignernews.com/top-25-ai-color-palette-generators-for-designers/

Layout space is precious, and designers always try to find ways to show enough information without overwhelming the user. Carousel is a popular interaction pattern that is used to showcase multiple pieces of content in a limited space. https://webdesignernews.com/carousel-design-best-practices/

Every year, Apple honors the best apps and games through the App Store Awards. The awards are a recognition of exceptional user experience, design, and innovation from developers across the world for building apps that fuel creativity and deliver remarkable experiences that inspire their audiences https://webdesignernews.com/lightroom-named-2024-mac-app-of-the-year/

In the Developer Coefficient, a study commissioned by the fintech giant Stripe, developers reported that they spent over 17 hours a week on maintenance tasks like debugging and refactoring—work classified as “toil.” https://webdesignernews.com/why-do-developers-love-clean-code-but-hate-writing-documentation/

In the ever-evolving world of AI, it’s easy for companies to focus solely on showcasing their technological prowess. However, Kriss.ai, a dental AI assistant, aimed to do things differently. https://webdesignernews.com/case-study-ai-with-a-human-touch/

An interview with Will S., Head of Design Operations for the GenAI team at Meta https://webdesignernews.com/design-at-meta-community/

Before you hit send on your first job application, take a moment to check if your UX (user experience) portfolio lines up with your career goals. Is it a perfect match? https://webdesignernews.com/4-tips-to-amplify-the-potential-of-your-ux-ui-design-portfolio/

What else do we want or need CSS to do? It’s like being out late at night someplace you shouldn’t be and a stranger in a trenchcoat walks up and whispers in your ear. https://webdesignernews.com/reflecting-on-a-decade-of-css-evolution/

OpenAI announced a new family of AI reasoning models on Friday, o3, which the startup claims to be more advanced than o1 or anything else it’s released. These improvements appear to have come from scaling test-time compute, something we wrote about last month, but OpenAI also says it used a new safety paradigm to train its o-series of models. https://webdesignernews.com/openai-trained-o1-and-o3-to-think-about-its-safety-policy/

Dev Mode is Figma’s solution to ease collaboration between designers and developers. Figma features plenty of low-code and no-code support for design professionals with minimal coding experience, but development experts are still necessary to ensure everything works correctly. Dev Mode aims to simplify the handoff process so both sides can work efficiently according to their own skills. https://webdesignernews.com/is-figma-dev-mode-a-worthwhile-tool-for-developers/

Microsoft enhances Teams Rooms with digital signage and AI tools.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-teams-rooms-introduces-digital-signage-and-ai-features-to-revolutionize-hybrid-workspaces

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2024 has been a wild ride with lots of development inside and outside AI.

What are your predictions for this coming year?

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Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 91 for Monday, Dec. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-23-91/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,283 for Dec. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-23-1283/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 561 for Monday, Dec. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-23-561/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 23 Strands puzzle, No. 295. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-23-295/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-dec-23/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Article URL: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/22/nx-s1-5233033/holidays-loneliness-cure-stammtisch

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Article URL: https://semianalysis.com/2024/12/22/mi300x-vs-h100-vs-h200-benchmark-part-1-training/

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Article URL: https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/classified-fighter-jet-specs-leaked-on-war-thunder-again/

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Article URL: https://abovethelaw.com/2024/12/united-healthcare-using-dmca-against-luigi-mangione-images-which-is-bizarre-wildly-inappropriate/

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Research on atomically tunable memristors aims to advance neuromorphic computing.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/from-lab-to-life-atomic-scale-memristors-pave-the-way-for-brain-like-ai-and-next-gen-computing-power

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-23-december-2024

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-23-december-2024

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-23-december-2024