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Scared the Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU will run your gaming PC’s power supply ragged? New rumor offers a glimmer of hope.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-rtx-5090-rumor-suggests-flagship-gpu-might-not-guzzle-as-much-power-as-previously-claimed-but-dont-get-too-excited

Paramount Plus has released a new trailer for 1923 season 2 just as the Yellowstone season 5 finale aired.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/paramount-plus-releases-a-new-action-packed-1923-season-2-trailer-and-its-the-cowboy-chaos-i-needed-after-the-yellowstone-finale

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 opened my eyes to the world of hi-fi webcams

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-t14-gen5-webcam-apple-macbook

Are AI tools like EVA a stepping stone or a crutch for loneliness?

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amouranth-was-the-ai-girlfriend-of-2024-but-what-exactly-is-an-ai-companion

Is Apple planning an iPad big enough to fit a MacBook's boots?

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/ipads/apples-rumored-giant-foldable-ipad-will-blur-the-lines-between-tablet-and-macbook

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated OpenAI had a 2-year lead to work uncontested in the AI race, leading to its immense success with ChatGPT.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-ceo-claims-openai-had-two-years-of-runway-in-the-ai-race

Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that allows multiple applications to access a camera stream simultaneously.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-will-finally-support-this-highly-requested-webcam-feature

Raspberry Pi 500 gets a hard-modded NVMe slot addition thanks to existing empty headers on the Pi 500 board.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-500-keyboard-pc-has-been-modded-with-an-nvme-m-2-slot-leveraging-the-devices-conspicuously-empty-pcb-header

PowerColor is preparing a new "Reaper" lineup of GPUs, expected to debut with AMD's Radeon RX 8000 family next month.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/powercolor-radeon-rx-8000-reaper-series-rumored-to-debut-at-ces-2025-next-month

The current generation of consoles landed in roughly the same week in November 2020. At launch, the PS5 had seven new exclusive games to the Xbox Series’ two. Sony had a better showing too, with the likes of Demon Souls (sure, a remake) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Four years on, the difference between the two consoles remains. We returned to the PlayStation 5

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Quite a few key mortgage rates are seeing dips. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2024? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/homebuyers-see-lower-mortgage-rates-todays-mortgage-rates-for-dec-16-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

No matter where rates go next, experts recommend this type of account for its flexibility. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/theres-still-time-to-get-ahead-of-your-2025-goals-with-savings-apys-over-4-todays-savings-rates-dec-15-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Multiple important refinance rates have decreased. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refi-rates-are-easing-for-homeowners-refinance-rates-for-dec-16-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are you dealing with vitamin B12 deficiency? In this guide, we discuss what this looks like, along with the vitamin B12 supplements and injections out there. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/power-vitamin-b12-benefits-deficiency-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't let cybercriminals ruin your holidays. Learn the common red flags that the text message you just received is a non-delivery package scam. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/beware-of-usps-and-fedex-package-alerts-by-scammers-this-holiday-season/#ftag=CADf328eec

With another Fed rate cut on the table, the clock is ticking on high CD rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/act-fast-to-score-an-apy-up-to-4-70-todays-cd-rates-dec-14-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Beats Studio Buds are now available at your choice of three different retailers for the best price we've ever seen, but you need to act soon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/bag-a-pair-of-beats-studio-buds-for-their-best-ever-price-for-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Apple Pencil 2 is a great Christmas gift for anyone with a compatible iPad, and right now it's just $1 above its all-time low price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/black-friday-pricing-returns-on-the-apple-pencil-2-ideal-for-holiday-gifting/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 have never dropped this low before, but you only have a few more hours to nab a set at this price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-found-a-new-all-time-low-price-on-these-anc-jabra-earbuds-but-the-deal-ends-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your fridge isn’t just a place to keep your cucumbers cool and your fruit salads fresh. It can be your foodie friend too

https://www.techradar.com/home/the-secret-to-feeling-good-make-friends-with-your-fridge

The first trailer for 2025's Superman movie will reportedly take flight this week, and I can't contain my excitement ahead of its arrival.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-the-trailer-for-james-gunns-superman-movie-and-it-sounds-like-my-wish-will-be-granted-very-soon

Samsung's The Premiere just became the first projector to become 8K certified by the 8K Association, but sadly you still can't buy it.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/its-official-samsungs-the-premiere-leads-the-8k-projector-pack-by-gaining-the-first-ever-8ka-certification-for-projectors

You guessed it, Ciri has been recast in The Witcher 4.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/cd-projekt-red-confirms-that-ciri-has-been-recast-in-the-witcher-4

Workers are more concerned about AI-backed cyberthreats and deepfakes, with many having experienced them first-hand.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/deepfakes-and-ai-attacks-are-workers-biggest-security-worries

Apple is working on a foldable iPad, but it won’t launch until 2028, a new report has alleged.

https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/apples-giant-foldable-ipad-could-be-crease-free-and-run-macos-apps-new-report-claims

Most parents are confident in school’s cyber safeguarding, but this trust might be misplaced.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/schools-are-facing-greater-cybersecurity-threats-than-ever-before

Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti rumors underline how powerful this graphics card might be – and it could be just around the corner.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-rtx-5070-ti-could-turn-up-before-rtx-5070-and-new-rumor-suggests-it-might-be-the-powerhouse-gpu-ive-been-waiting-for

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Article URL: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/illegal-and-harmful-content/time-for-tech-firms-to-act-uk-online-safety-regulation-comes-into-force/

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Article URL: https://opsbros.com/nokia-5110-back-from-the-dead/

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An interest rate reduction on Wednesday could help homebuyers, but it won't fix the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-predictions-will-another-fed-rate-cut-make-a-difference/#ftag=CADf328eec

Federal Reserve officials are likely to slow the pace of rate cuts in 2025, which would keep borrowing rates higher for longer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/fed-set-to-cut-interest-rates-this-week-but-experts-say-next-year-brings-uncertainty/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2021/09/13/the-cyclic-identity-for-partial-derivatives/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42427826

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Article URL: https://news.sky.com/story/watchdog-to-issue-new-guidance-after-report-finds-air-fryers-may-be-listening-13273180

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42428389

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Article URL: https://torrentfreak.com/canadas-first-pirate-site-blocking-order-quietly-expires-241214/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42428838

Points: 6

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After a Herculean effort from Helldivers 2 players, the game's new Illuminate faction has been defeated. But everyone knows it'll be back soon with a vengeance.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/with-minutes-to-spare-helldivers-2-players-complete-the-illuminate-major-order-to-save-calypso

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-lawmakers-tell-apple-google-be-ready-remove-tiktok-app-stores-jan-19-2024-12-13/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42427132

Points: 87

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Article URL: https://jaketae.github.io/study/prime-spirals/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42422138

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Article URL: https://www.openerv.ca

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42427888

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Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 84 for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-dec-16-84/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,276 for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-dec-16-1276/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 16 Strands puzzle, No. 288. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-16-288/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 554 for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-16-554/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-dec-16/#ftag=CADf328eec

BOD3 3D construction printer enhances efficiency and reduces downtime, enabling continuous printing of multiple buildings.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/New-3D-printing-technology-makes-housing-construction-faster-and-more-efficient

Article URL: http://marc.merlins.org/linux/teaparty/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42415857

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Article URL: https://nataliewexler.substack.com/p/scores-for-adults-are-dropping-on

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42427086

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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-16-december-2024

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-16-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-16-december-2024

With iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 now available, iPhone and iPad users have access to a slew of new fea

CD Projekt Red took us by surprise when it dropped a cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards, revealing Ciri as the new protagonist. Amidst all the excite

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.03556

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42414864

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Article URL: https://dillo-browser.github.io/25-years/

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Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting backup data, prompting organizations to adopt immutable storage.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/Ransomware-defenses-are-being-weakened-by-outdated-backup-technology-limited-backup-data-encryption-and-failed-data-backups

OpenMandriva ROME 24.12 přináší nový spin s prostředím COSMIC. Webový prohlížeč Iceweasel byl portován na operační systém Haiku. Banan-OS je pod BSD licencí vyvíjený hobby operační systém, napsaný v jazyce C++. https://www.root.cz/clanky/openmandriva-ma-svuj-cosmic-spin-iceweasel-byl-portovan-na-haiku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

V dnešním díle postřehů se nejprve podíváme na hattrick od Ivanti, zranitelnost v AMD-SEV a chybu v imagebuilderu pro OpenWrt. Poté na některé aktivity ruských hackerů a severokorejských podvodníků. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-ivanti-dava-hattrick-tremi-kritickymi-zranitelnostmi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://jakelazaroff.com/words/isomorphic-web-components/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42415298

Points: 58

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Article URL: https://www.fractionaljobs.io/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42425473

Points: 93

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Article URL: https://rish-01.github.io/blog/posts/ml_estimation/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42424879

Points: 34

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Article URL: https://www.hyperbola.info/

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Article URL: https://github.com/anvaka/map-of-github

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Article URL: https://github.com/anvaka/similar-cities

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Article URL: https://people.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/zagier/files/doi/10.1007/BF03039306/fulltext.pdf

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T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 16 Pro with a qualifying trade-in and Go5G Next plan that can help you save big bucks on an upgrade. https://www.cnet.com/deals/score-a-free-iphone-16-pro-at-t-mobile-with-any-trade-in/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Audio-Technica microphone is now $20 off and is perfect for content creators, podcasters and at-home recording. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-podcast-worthy-audio-technica-at2035-mic-is-only-129-for-a-limited-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

Arizona is in need of a win to keep its NFC West title hopes alive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/patriots-vs-cardinals-how-to-watch-nfl-week-15-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's the game of the week as the AFC East champs face an in-form Detroit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/bills-vs-lions-how-to-watch-nfl-week-15-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want to watch Tampa Bay play LA? Here's everything you need to stream Sunday's 1:25 p.m. PT game on Fox. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/buccaneers-vs-chargers-livestream-how-to-watch-nfl-week-15-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want to watch Pittsburgh play Philadelphia? Here's everything you need to stream Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET game on Fox. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/steelers-vs-eagles-livestream-how-to-watch-nfl-week-15-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

The end is nigh. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-the-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-series-finale-without-cable/#ftag=CADf328eec

Let's dive into common problems and easy solutions for gas ranges. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-your-gas-stove-wont-light-heres-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Best Buy's 3-day holiday sale ends today and gives you a chance to save on tech, appliances, accessories and more last-minute gifts for everyone. https://www.cnet.com/deals/todays-your-last-chance-to-save-on-tech-appliances-and-more-at-best-buys-holiday-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

Free shipping is far from the only reason to spring for a Prime membership. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/18-amazon-prime-perks-you-might-not-be-using-but-should/#ftag=CADf328eec

Datadog report reveals 46% of organizations use unmanaged long-lived credentials, posing significant security risks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/AWS-Azure-and-Google-Cloud-credentials-from-old-accounts-are-putting-businesses-at-risk

Hackers behind a cyberattack that targeted Rhode Island’s public benefits system were able to get the sensitive data — including Social Security numbers and some banking information — of " data-original-link="

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Article URL: https://leancrew.com/all-this/2024/12/the-antikythera-mechanism/

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I have a project that I'm working on turning into a small business. I've done some part-time work (retainers and project-based) over the past year and it's gone well. It's relatively high pay for part-time work, leaving me time and flexibility to work on my own project.

The thing, I haven't really put much work into finding this kind of work. I've had a few opportunities land in my lap pretty nicely. Now, I need to seek out more work like this. I have ideas, but I'm curious to see how othe

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Article URL: https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-dumb-tvs-deserve-a-comeback/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42425398

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Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/the-uk-now-has-its-own-illegal-rubberized-cybertruck-on-the-road/

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Numerous states offer their own version of a child tax credit, ranging in value from hundreds to thousands of dollars per dependent child. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/child-tax-credit-2025-is-your-state-offering-its-own-credit/#ftag=CADf328eec

Packing your diet with these foods is an easy way to make sure your kidneys are as healthy as possible. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/kidney-health-one-bite-at-a-time-top-13-foods-that-will-safeguard-your-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Finished The Day of the Jackal? Here's what you should watch next. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/9-of-the-best-peacock-shows-to-stream-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Barca could pull four points clear at the top of the league with a win today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/la-liga-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-barcelona-vs-leganes-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The next-gen Bixby has already been shown off in China, but the rest of the world will get it soon.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s25-is-tipped-to-come-with-a-huge-bixby-ai-upgrade