We researched real-world info about smart home hacking and if you need to be worried. Spoiler: You may be safer than you think. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/everything-you-need-to-know-about-smart-home-hacking-and-how-likely-it-is/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can get a lot of performance if you avoid the CPU bottleneck, and that there's even good value if you don't mind some easy, after-market upgrades. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hp-omen-35l-desktop-review-a-proper-little-challenger-to-lenovos-best/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, with more to come April 2. Here's what's confirmed and what we're still guessing at. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-rumors-everything-we-know-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
If your valentine likes working out, takes their recovery seriously or loves the outdoors, these are some gifts they'll love. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/must-have-fitness-gifts-for-your-valentine-who-loves-to-work-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
Before spending extra money on a new router or more expensive internet tier, try these tips first. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/boost-your-internet-on-the-cheap-with-my-secrets-for-getting-faster-broadband-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
Move over, Hallmark. Artificial intelligence is here with its free, okayish cards. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-used-ai-to-create-a-valentines-day-card/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple’s M4 MacBook Air has had its chip identifier number revealed, suggesting its launch is imminent.
Many new malware samples demonstrate sophistication, persistence, and stealth, report claims.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/security-attacks-on-password-managers-have-soared
Elon Musk has criticized OpenAI’s plans to go for-profit, offering up $97.4 billion to buy the AI giant.
A new study finds AI chatbots more often than not inaccurately summarize news.
Microsoft has made good headway with improving Edge in recent times, but it needs to stop with the promotional activity, particularly the weirder stuff.
Seemingly official Pixel 9a cases have leaked, showing off four shades and hinting at a rumored design change.
Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 will be released on February 21, 2025 and will add Human Torch and The Thing.
France will add even more nuclear energy to its portfolio to power the next generation of AI data centers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/france-plans-to-pledge-one-gigawatt-of-nuclear-power-for-ai
70mai's new Omni 4K Dash Cam is a huge upgrade that delivers 4K 60p video and dual-channel recording with a new rear cam.
Civilization 7 dataminers have discovered a fourth, unnanounced Atomic Age which could soon be added to the game.
Google is adding its new Besties app to Pixel phones, allowing users to centralize messages from their closest friends across various messaging services
A vulnerability allowed threat actors to disable USB Restricted Mode on iOS and iPadOS devices.
A simple yet elegant design complements good audio with elegant aesthetics, and it's a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their voice for the masses.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nzxt-capsule-elite-review
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently published a new blog post highlighting three key observations on the rapid progression of general artificial intelligence.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-says-ai-prices-will-drop-10x-annually
Stellar Blade's upcoming PC port will be optimized for handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, as well as performing better than on PS5.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently touted President Trump's approach to tech and AI as opposed to Biden's "hostile" takes.
We compared the Legion Go S against the ROG Ally. They're both good handhelds, but they outpace each other in different ways.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/legion-go-s-vs-rog-ally-gaming-handheld
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a force for good in our future, that much is obvious from the fact that it’s being utilized to advance things like medical research. But what about it being a force for bad?
The thought that somewhere out there, there’s a James Bond-like villain in an armcha
In a few months, Windows 10 will take its final bow. That means folks will have to start paying for security updates, which has many people thinking about buying a new computer.
One alternative to Windows 11 computers are Chromebooks, a laptop that exclusively runs Google’s Chrome OS operating system. There are many advantages to switching to a Chromebook.
Elon Musk and a group of investors offered $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI's nonprofit arm that controls the company but the offer was quickly rejected.
Sky Glass, an all-in-one TV with a six-speaker sound bar and 4K Quantum Dot Display, came out in late 2021. Now the system is getting its successor: the Sky Glass Gen 2. One of the biggest improvements is sound quality, with a seven-spe
Elon Musk has launched a $97.4 billion bid for AI darling OpenAI. The Wall Street Journal reported that a group of investors led by Musk’s xAI submitted an unsolicited offer to the company’s board of directors on Monday. It’s a bid for the non-profit that controls OpenAI’s for-profit arm.
OpenAI is not a traditional company, and the non-profit structu
There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, wrong, and rude). But what about the rest of the rules? When can we really remind someone of our old Venmo request? What happens when someone tries to flirt with you on LinkedIn?
Picture this: You’re driving on a crowded highway, preparing to change lanes and pass a tractor-trailer. As you check your mirrors, a loud chime on your car’s infotainment screen rings out.
It’s Google Maps, asking whether a stalled car is still on the shoulder, as other drivers have reported. A prompt appears—Yes or No—requiring a response within seconds. Your already taxed brain now has another decision to process, all while you’re moving at 60 miles per hour.
Scenarios
Masayoshi Son is back on top. On January 22, President Donald Trump announced a joint venture from Son’s investment holding company, SoftBank, along with OpenAI and Oracle, to invest billions of dollars in AI infrastructure projects in the U.S. The project, called Stargate, will be chaired by Son. SoftBank is now reported close to finalizing a $40 billion investment in Ope
Let's debunk common WordPress SEO myths to help you drive better rankings and gain clarity on your SEO strategy.
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You still have time to secure a high APY. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/snag-a-cd-rate-as-high-as-4-65-apy-while-you-can-todays-cd-rates-feb-11-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can easily increase your collagen levels naturally with these foods. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/collagen-how-to-naturally-boost-your-bodys-best-kept-secret/#ftag=CADf328eec
The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are headed out to recipients in a couple of days. Here's when. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-february-2025-heres-when-the-next-checks-are-being-sent-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's easy to miss this feature, but here's where to find it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-iphones-secret-feature-that-sharpens-call-quality/#ftag=CADf328eec
A My Social Security account is a free tool that offers many helpful features concerning your retirement. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-apply-for-a-my-social-security-account-and-estimate-retirement-benefits/#ftag=CADf328eec
The importance of closing the skills gap to keep up with the evolving threats.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/tackling-the-uks-cybersecurity-skills-shortage
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is reportedly lighter than the Galaxy S25, and a new release date leak lines up with what we've heard before.
Only a few workers use AI for most of their work, and it’s proving to be a human aid rather than a threat.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/not-that-many-workers-are-heavily-reliant-on-ai-yet
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick expects to see a rise in PS5 and Xbox Series X sales ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 later this year.
Captain America: Brave New World will finally address some big lingering questions from two often overlooked Marvel films.
Can’t wait for Nvidia’s next Blackwell graphics card? The RTX 5070 Ti could be here soon, but worryingly, there’s still no chatter about the RTX 5070.
Microsoft may have to broaden the gap between the Office plans it sells with and without Teams.
Here's when The Thing and Human Torch are being added toMarvel Rivals. We'll also give some of our predictions for how each character will work.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-the-thing-human-torch-release-date
GTA 6 could come to PC as Take-Two CEO teases future version.
The new version adds an integrated stick vacuum for stairs and sofas, but it adds bulk where the selling point was its compact design.
Justin Hotard joins Nokia as its next CEO, barely a year after he joined Intel.
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A Ukrainian drone tech firm has unveiled an alternative to GPS navigation. Sine.Engineering built the system to counter Russia’s electronic warfare, which has wreaked havoc on GPS signals. To dodge the interference, Sine invented a satellite-free replacement.
European tech leaders Helsing and Mistral have formed a pact to build new military AI systems. The partnership brings together two of Europe’s top startups. Helsing, a defence tech firm based in Germany, was valued at €5bn last year. Founded in 2021, the compa
Just a couple of years ago, pundits were warning of streaming’s demise. From Netflix to Spotify, these companies were burning through cash. How could they keep operating?
Now, almost all of the streamers have made it to positive profits. Netflix is the envy of the entertainment industry, while its underlings like Disney+ and Max have also turned around their losses. Last Tuesday, Spotify shares
Společnost Windlift vyvíjí systém na těžbu větrné energie, jehož klíčovým prvkem je dron s generátory, který autonomně létá na kabelu, v němž teče větrná elektřina do pozemní stanice. V tuto chvíli mají systém o výkonu 30 kWh a vyvíjejí větší komerční variantu 70 kWh. Dronový generátor je oproti klasickým větrným turbínám dramaticky levnější a také praktičtější. http://www.osel.cz/13903-autonomni-dronovy-generator-windlift-tezi-30-kwh-letanim-na-kabelu.html
Apple's new party-planning app takes advantage of AI and Apple services to bring you and your friends together. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-the-apple-invites-app-can-help-you-plan-your-next-party/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan, experts say to prepare for changes. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/the-end-of-save-expect-this-student-loan-plan-to-disappear-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some websites mislead users by blaming ad blockers for layout issues caused by ad recovery tools.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-sites-are-falsely-blaming-ad-blockers-for-site-breakdowns
TL;DR: Hedy AI listens
There’s no such thing as one “best” music streaming service. Most of these apps are designed around the same principles and provide access to a huge music catalog. Pretty much none of them are paying artists properly, yet nearly all of them are steadily raising prices. If you’ve used one to build up a library over the years, that one is most likely to be in tune with your mu
Sagar Batchu, CEO and cofounder of API tooling company Speakeasy, talks with Ryan about the evolving API landscape, AI integration, the role of human technologists in an increasingly automated environment, and what people building APIs right now should keep in mind. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/11/in-the-short-term-more-chaos-what-s-next-for-api-design/
Nokia and Openreach bring ultra-fast 50Gbps broadband to the UK, setting the stage for next-generation internet speeds.
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 11. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-feb-11/#ftag=CADf328eec
Comparing Google Gemini Flash 2.0 to Gemini Flash 1.5.
OpenAI's last funding round pinned its value at $157 billion, but Musk thought close to $100 billion would suffice. Sam Altman disagrees.
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On this episode of Tech Therapy, Bridget Carey and Scott Stein discuss the Apple Vision Pro, 1 year after its release. https://www.cnet.com/videos/tech-therapy-apple-vision-pro-1-year-later/#ftag=CADf328eec
Bridget Carey and Scott Stein go on a journey together as Bridget recalls her first time in a driverless vehicle with the Zoox. https://www.cnet.com/videos/tech-therapy-bridget-rides-in-a-zoox-autonomous-car/#ftag=CADf328eec
Opera unveils a new browser focused on mindfulness and wellness. But can being forced to stop and breathe be helpful, or a hindrance? https://www.cnet.com/videos/tech-therapy-opera-air-tells-you-to-breathe/#ftag=CADf328eec
This brand-new mattress from Brooklyn Bedding immediately impressed us and is now one of our favorite budget mattresses. Will it work for you? https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/copperflex-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Shop Presidents Day laptop deals at Amazon now for epic savings.
Article URL: https://engineering.mit.edu/engage/ask-an-engineer/why-hasnt-commercial-air-travel-gotten-any-faster-since-the-1960s/
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