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 The 10 worst software disasters of 2024: cyberattacks, malicious AI, and silent threats

From AI-powered hacks to critical misconfigurations, 2024's software disasters reveal the alarming evolution of cyber threats and software vulnerabilities.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-10-worst-software-disasters-of-2024-cyberattacks-malicious-ai-and-silent-threats

 MFA alone won’t protect you in 2025: the new cybersecurity imperative

As phishing kits and identity-driven attacks evolve, businesses must rethink their reliance on MFA by adopting advanced and comprehensive identity security strategies.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/mfa-alone-wont-protect-you-in-2025-the-new-cybersecurity-imperative

6 practical ways to use that USB port on your router
Hype over new AI app DeepSeek causes Nvidia’s stock price to plummet
Yes, you can take a break from Netflix. Here’s how
Lucid's Gravity SUV gets native Tesla Supercharger access on January 31

Lucid's newly launched Gravity SUV will be able to access Tesla's Supercharger network across the US and Canada starting on January 31. And since the electric vehicle comes with a built-in port that supports the North American Charging Standard (NACS), it doesn't need an adapter to be able

8d | Engadget
A private start-up called Helion aims to have a working fusion reactor by 2028

Building a working nuclear fusion reactor has proven to be a daunting challenge even for multiple wealthy nations, as we've seen with the much-delayed ITER project. However, a private start-up called Helion

8d | Engadget
Pick up a Blink Mini two-pack while it's on sale for $40

Home security cameras provide a massive peace of mind. I want to know if anyone is coming to my door while I'm away or, for that matter, when I'm home alone. This sanity doesn't exactly come cheap, but, right now, you can get a two-pack of the

8d | Engadget
Ask HN: To LinkedIn Am I Just Collateral Damage of a Barely Functioning System

I have been on linked in for almost as long as I have been in tech. My current account has been in use since at least 2017.

On Sunday, shortly after creating a new ad campaign, using the free ads credit provided by LinkedIn, I was refreshing the browser to see how the ads was progressing. Suddenly, I was logged out of my account, to verify my identity. I have taken a live picture, as instructed by the app, and also uploaded a scanned copy of my original national ID card. I have used my ID

I Tried AI to Summarize a Book. The Plagiarism Protections Are Working

If you were hoping ChatGPT could help get you through your TBR pile faster, just know that its plagiarism safeguards are alive and well. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-ai-to-summarize-a-book-the-plagiarism-protections-are-working/#ftag=CADf328eec

8d | cnet.com
Galaxy S25 Edge: Just Who Is This Slim Phone For?

Samsung's "one more thing" at Unpacked is a thinner phone than any of its flagships. But what will it offer beyond thinness? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-edge-just-who-is-this-slim-phone-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

8d | cnet.com
 The Google Pixel 9a could bring a price hike, but only for certain models

The 256GB variant of the Google Pixel 9a – the expected midrange companion to the Pixel 9 series – is rumored to receive a price hike.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-9a-could-bring-a-price-hike-but-only-for-certain-models

 3 reasons not to buy an RTX 5090 ... and 2 reasons to buy at launch

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 launches on January 30, but high prices and limited stock aren't going to make it easy for PC enthusiasts. Need some help deciding? Here are 3 good reasons to avoid the RTX 5090 and 2 good reasons to try your best on launch day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/rtx-5090-should-you-buy

 WWE 2K25 has revealed its release date for Xbox and PC, while hinting at a new 'Island' game mode

WWE 2K25 has disclosed it's release date along with new playable wrestlers, special editions, and a sneak peak at a new game mode in its first gameplay trailer.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wwe-2k25-has-revealed-its-release-date-for-xbox-and-pc-while-hinting-at-a-new-island-game-mode

 ViewSonic VG1656N portable monitor review: Delivering wireless freedom

It may not have an integrated kickstand, but the ViewSonic VG1656N delivers with a Smart Cover, 1200p IPS panel, integrated battery, and wireless casting support.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/portable-monitors/viewsonic-vg1656n-portable-monitor-review

Want people to care about users? Lay out what’s at stake if they don’t

Change is hard, but you must lay out why it’s necessary in a UX story

8d | UX Design
Bookshop.org is now selling ebooks

Independent book stores can now get a cut of the ebook market. Today,

8d | Engadget
The Morning After: The Chinese AI assistant sending shockwaves through US rivals

Obsessed with throwing money and resources at AI in any way they can, the likes of OpenAI, NVIDIA, Google and Amazon all just got a surprise.

Out of seemingly nowhere, Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek is suddenly the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the US and elsewhere, beating more familiar names, lik

8d | Engadget
Show HN: I Created a Pomodoro Timer

Core features:

Customizable Timers: Adjust work and break durations flexibly.

Focus Mode: Background color change to enhance concentration.

Smart Notifications: Alerts with sound and notifications when a session ends.

Cross-platform Sync: Seamless data sync across devices.

It’s free to use, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I’m looking forward to your feedback, suggestions, or ideas to make it better. Thanks for checking it out!


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 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella touts DeepSeek's open-source AI as "super impressive": "We should take the developments out of China very, very seriously"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently commented on DeepSeek's ultra-cost-effective AI and compared it to the Jevons paradox economic concept. The executive claims AI will skyrocket, and developments out of China shouldn't be ignored.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-touts-deepseeks-open-source-ai-as-super-impressive

How to install the Copilot app for Windows 11
The Hottest UI/UX Trends in 2024

But how to create a really attractive website? First things first: make it easy and eye-pleasing, and fill it with the relevant information to describe your vision. That’s not all. Adhere to UI/UX design trends in 2024. In every sense, they are the shortcut to leveling up your web design. https://webdesignernews.com/the-hottest-ui-ux-trends-in-2024/

Revolutionizing Web Design

As I think about the fast-paced changes in our industry, I can’t help but notice the incredible potential of AI to transform the limits of creativity. For the first time, we aren’t just molding our digital landscape; we’re actually collaborating with intelligent machines to create it together. https://webdesignernews.com/revolutionizing-web-design/