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The Sims and The Sims 2 are back on PC as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebration

Let's run it all the way back to 2000. EA is celebrating the 25th anniversary of

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WhatsApp claims that 100 journalists and activists were the targets of Israeli-made spyware

WhatsApp has claimed that some users were “possibly compromised” by spyware, according to a report by The Guardian. The Meta-owned messaging app went on to allege that nearly 100 journalists and activists were targeted in the attack. Additionally, the platform says it has “high confidence” that the Graphite spyware came from Paragon Solutions, a comp

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Get four Apple AirTags for $70, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

It's time for another edition of Engadget's weekly deals roundup where we bring together worthwhile tech deals from the past week. If you're in the market for home entertainment gear, you're in luck thanks to Super Bowl-adjacent sales. Even if you don't care about the repeat clash between the Eagles and Chiefs, you can st

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OpenAI's o3-mini is here and available to all users

OpenAI’s latest machine learning mode has arrived. On Friday, the company released o3-mini and it's available to try now. For the first time, OpenAI is making one of its "reasoning" models available to free users of ChatGPT. If you want to try it for yourself, select "Reason" in the message composer to get started. 

According to OpenAI, o3-mini is faster and more accurate than its predecessor, o1-mini.

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Show HN: Uscope, a New Linux Debugger Written from Scratch

Hi! I've been building a debugger on my nights and weekends because it's fun, and I personally need a better debugger for my work. GDB and LLDB pain me greatly; we can and will do better!

As explained in the README, it's still very early-days and it's not ready for use yet, but check back often because it's improving all the time!

Check out https://calabro.io/uscope for a more detailed explanation.

Thanks for taking a look!

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Check Out the Incredible Sony Camera Tech Coming to the Super Bowl

With over 240 still, broadcast, flying and 8K cinema cameras, Sony will help capture the Super Bowl game and the halftime show from every possible angle. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/check-out-the-incredible-sony-camera-tech-coming-to-the-super-bowl/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Super Bowl 2025: How to Watch Chiefs vs. Eagles, Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Without Cable

It's a Super Bowl rematch between Kansas City and Philadelphia, but for the first time you can stream the game live on Tubi. Find out how to watch on Fox or for free on Tubi. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/super-bowl-2025-how-to-watch-chiefs-vs-eagles-kendrick-lamar-halftime-show-without-cable/#ftag=CADf328eec

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New Study Shows Black Holes Prepare and Eat Their Own Dinner

A new study shows that black holes consume gas which creates an outburst that cools nearby gas for the black hole to consume again. https://www.cnet.com/science/new-study-shows-black-holes-prepare-and-eat-their-own-dinner/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Nvidia's DLSS 4 is amazing – here's what AMD's FSR 4 needs to do to take it on

Team Green has succeeded in leaving me excited for the future of upscaling in games with DLSS 4, and I hope AMD can do the same with FSR 4.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidias-dlss-4-is-amazing-heres-what-amds-fsr-4-needs-to-do-to-take-it-on

 PowerToys just got even more powerful with the addition of this new utility

PowerToys just gained a new utility that's great for screen zooming, recording, and annotation. The addition of Zoomit is just one of many changes seen in version 0.88 of PowerToys.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/powertoys-just-got-even-more-powerful-with-the-addition-of-this-new-utility

 MultiVersus is dead, but players will still be able to play offline

WB Games' free-to-play take on the Smash Bros. formula, MultiVersus, is going offline in May 2025, though the game will still be playable.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/multiversus-is-dead-but-players-will-still-be-able-to-play-offline

Google Sheets can now AI-generate charts and insights for you
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Nvidia unleashes DLSS 4 goodies for RTX cards going back to 2018
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This compact OLED gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off today
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 U.S. investigates whether DeepSeek smuggled Nvidia AI GPUs via Singapore

The U.S. government believes that DeepSeek illegally obtained Nvidia GPUs through Singapore, now accounting for 22% of its revenue. Nvidia denies any wrongdoing.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/u-s-investigates-whether-deepseek-smuggled-nvidia-ai-gpus-via-singapore

Season 5 of MultiVersus will be its last

The rumors were true: Warner Bros.'s platform fighting game MultiVersus will shut down online services after

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Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to $250 off right now

If it's your turn to host a Super Bowl party this year, you might be looking to beef up your sound system before all of your guests turn up. Perhaps with something like that in mind, Sonos is running a sale on its speakers and soundbars on both

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Chrome 133 Goodies

Did you see the release notes for Chrome 133? It's currently in beta, but the Chrome team has been publishing a slew of new articles with pretty incredible demos that are tough to ignore. I figured I'd round those up in one place.


Chrome 133 Goodies originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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iPhone SE 4 vs. iPhone 17 Air Rumors: Does Size Matter Over Cost? video

Do people want iPhones with thinner bodies or thinner price tags? In this week's episode, Bridget Carey breaks down the rumors of Apple's future phones: the budget iPhone SE 4 and ultrathin iPhone 17 Air (aka iPhone Slim). Also: iOS 18.3 is here and has some helpful Apple Intelligence improvements. https://www.cnet.com/videos/does-iphone-size-matter-iphone-se-4-vs-iphone-17-air-rumors/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Don't Plug These 7 Devices Into Extension Cords or Power Strips. Here's Why

Appliances that have a heating element can be fire risks when paired with extension cords or power strips, according to an electrician. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-plug-these-7-devices-into-extension-cords-or-power-strips-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Forget the Chiefs and Eagles: This Is How I'm Throwing a Taylor Swift Super Bowl Party

From the perfect playlist (The Alchemy and Karma, obviously) to drinks and snacks (Champagne Problems and Anti-Gyros), the CNET Swifties have you covered. https://www.cnet.com/culture/forget-the-chiefs-and-eagles-this-is-how-im-throwing-a-taylor-swift-super-bowl-party/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
Is Honey Actually Good for You? Here's Everything You Need to Know About This Sugar Substitute

Honey is a sugar substitute that may also have many health benefits. Read about the different kinds of honey you can try, its benefits and its side effects. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/is-honey-actually-good-for-you-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

10d | cnet.com
How Trump's Executive Order Can Change American Energy Policy

The order to "unleash" American energy is creating uncertainty for the country's energy markets and consumers. https://www.cnet.com/news/how-trumps-executive-order-can-change-american-energy-policy/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Disability monitoring tool leaked personal information online

AngelSense was leaking names, location data, and more to anyone with a browser and knowledge of the right IP address.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/disability-monitoring-tool-leaked-personal-information-online

 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition review: Sleek and refined, but one flaw vexes me

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is incredibly light and offers a vivid display and a comfortable keyboard. But it's too expensive for the disappointing multitasking performance and battery life it offers.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-review

 How to enable Edge's Scareware blocker and protect yourself from online scams

Microsoft Edge now comes with a Scareware blocker, a new feature that will help to reduce the chances of falling for tech support scams online, and here's how to enable it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-enable-edges-scareware-blocker-and-protect-yourself-from-online-scams

 The Surface Pro with Snapdragon is almost half the price of Microsoft's new Surface Pro 11 with Intel

Microsoft just announced the Surface Pro 11 with Intel, but that's not the best option for many people. This discounted Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon is the go-to choice for many everyday users.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/the-surface-pro-with-snapdragon-is-almost-half-the-price-of-microsofts-new-surface-pro-11-with-intel

 Samsung's latest laptop is long-lasting, ultra-thin, and elegant — It's one of the most appealing AI PCs yet

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a Copilot+ PC that offers very good performance and can even handle a bit of gaming. Our review.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/galaxy-book5-pro-review

Score this 2-pack of 100W USB-C cables for just $8 right now
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This high-speed 20K power bank for laptops is a steal at just $36
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Get our top-pick antivirus for 73% off — that’s $20 for 15 months
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The secret to saving big on streaming services: Ruthless disloyalty
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Nvidia’s new ‘Studio Voice’ AI feature makes your crappy mic sound pro
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 This old phone reads poetry to you using a Raspberry Pi Zero

Maker and developer Rootkid is using a Raspberry Pi Zero to power an old phone, giving it the ability to read poems to you when you lift the receiver.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-old-phone-reads-poetry-to-you-using-a-raspberry-pi-zero

 Nvidia's RTX 50-series drivers feel half-baked, focus too much on MFG

Nvidia needed to modify its drivers to support the new Blackwell GPUs. It also recommended some changes in how people benchmark graphics cards, specifically related to MFG. Neither of these things appears to have been beneficial for Nvidia's latest GPUs, on the whole.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/nvidias-rtx-50-series-drivers-feel-h

Engadget Podcast: DeepSeek blows up the AI world

In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model. In this episode, Devindra, Engadget Senior Reporter Igor Bonifacic and Producer Ben Ellman dive into what makes R1 so special, and what DeepSeek is doing differently from OpenAI and other competitors. Also, we try to figure out what’s up with “Incention,” a weird AI/blockchain project for creating new Hollywood IP, and wonder if Helion’s fusion reactor is act

10d | Engadget