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In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to the future of Microsoft's gaming future.

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-jan-25/#ftag=CADf328eec

Poor digital hygiene makes millions of passwords vulnerable to compromise each year, report warns.

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Several accounts were suspended on Instagram, and posts were removed on Instagram and Facebook. Parent company Meta says the issue involves its policies on drug provider content. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-suspended-abortion-pill-providers-accounts-removed-posts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Roli debuts Piano AI Assistant for electronic keyboards.

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Recently, I managed to recover some of my earliest work from the ZX Spectrum era from an old audio cassette.
It is a mini-game, that I created as a teen, called "Atomix," written in BASIC with a mix of Z80 assembly — some of which I coded myself, while other parts were disassembled from existing games. I put the game in an modern emulator and recorded a screencast. See the video in my linkedin post:

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Right now, there’s at least one nuclear-power, nuclear-armed submarine stealthily patrolling the waters off the UK. The sub is powered by a nuclear reactor, so it can cruise undetected for over 20 years without refuelling. Oh, and it’s also armed with eight nu

Že sociální média přiživují deprese, není tajemstvím. Ale co podrážděnost? Američtí psychologové využili nedávná data průzkumu COVID States Project a objevili těsnou souvislost mezi intenzivnějším užíváním sociálních médií a větší naštvaností, zvlášť pokud jde o politický obsah. Problém je, že více naštvaní lidé se vrhají na sociální média ještě víc, takže jsou ještě naštvanější. Jsou v pasti. http://www.osel.cz/13882-past-socialnich-medii-uzivatele-jsou-polapeni-v-cyklu-nastvanosti.html

Costco offers deals on bulk groceries, home essentials and more. But exactly how much can you save? I did the math. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/thinking-about-getting-a-costco-membership-heres-how-much-you-can-save/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your freezer-burned food and electricity bill will thank you. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-defrost-and-clean-your-freezer-the-right-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore won't be back on Earth before March, but at least they got to go outside. https://www.cnet.com/science/stranded-nasa-astronaut-on-the-iss-takes-a-spacewalk-with-another-planned/#ftag=CADf328eec

Block, Inc. was fined $175 million for mishandling security issues. Here's who's eligible for a payout. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/cashapp-customers-could-get-a-refund-for-fraud-protection-failures-after-cfpb-ruling/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 124 for Saturday, Jan. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-25-124/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's what to know before starting or contributing to a donation on the fundraising platform. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/gofundme-is-helping-la-wildfire-victims-rebuild-but-is-it-enough/#ftag=CADf328eec

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-25-january-2025

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-25-january-2025

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-25-january-2025

Google Gemini adds smart home controls.

Over a year after its PS5 launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally about to come out on PC. But can you play it using Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-marvels-spider-man-2-on-xbox-game-pass

Ninja Gaiden 4 is an upcoming game from Xbox, Team Ninja, and PlatinumGames, and the game started talks "six or seven years ago," per Phil Spencer.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ninja-gaiden-4-six-seven-years-ago-xbox-phil-spencer


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When news broke that the United Healthcare CEO was shot in broad daylight early last month, outrage erupted online. But it wasn’t aimed at the assassin. Instead, it was directed at the broken U.S. healthcare system he represented. But, it turns out, for those who expressed “negative sentiment” about insurance companies online, the government was watching.
A document obtained by the transparency nonprofit Property of the People via the

Crafting effective content for your sales funnel is key to driving conversions. This guide shows you how to tailor your content strategy for maximum impact.
The post How To Write Content For Each Stage Of Your Sales Funnel appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/write-content-sales-funnel-stage/258359/

Whether a clogged water filter or an electrical issue, here's how to troubleshoot your ice maker when it stops producing ice. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ice-maker-on-the-rocks-heres-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you want to store energy from your solar panels to use at night or during power outages, consider investing in a solar battery. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/solar-battery-buying-guide-tips-for-a-smart-purchase/#ftag=CADf328eec

From bone broth and premade soups to wellness shots and tea kits, here are the perfect pick-me-ups for someone who is under the weather. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-food-gifts-to-send-someone-who-is-sick/#ftag=CADf328eec

These apps make budgeting a breeze. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/best-budgeting-apps-to-get-control-of-your-money-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant. https://www.cnet.com/health/9-foods-that-contain-the-now-banned-red-dye-no-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Try this simple tip. And if you get stuck, we publish the Connections answers every day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nyt-connections-seven-hints-answers-tricks-and-tips-for-winning-every-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Upgrade your audio gear for less with today's 3 best Beats headphone deals fom $47
https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/headphones/3-best-beats-headphone-deals-fom-usd47

Forza Horizon 5 "Midnight Muscle" is the game's first proper update of the year, and it may be signalling a decrease in support moving forward.


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Hey Hackernews- it’s Tim Lenardo and I’m launching v1 of Onit today!
Onit is ChatGPT Desktop, but with local mode and support for other model providers (Anthropic, GoogleAI, etc). It's also like Cursor Chat, but everywhere on your computer - not just in your IDE!
Onit is open-source! You can download a pre-built version from our website: www.getonit.ai
Or build directly from the source code: https://github.com/synth-inc/onit
We built

Ashley Abramson first came across Sophie Cress in a cold pitch to her work email. Cress was asking to be an expert source for any stories Abramson was working on as a freelance reporter. “I’ve got over 8 years of experience and qualifications in Psychology and Couples & Family Therapy, and I’m enthusiastic about exploring potential collaborations, especially in the areas of love, relationships, or LGBTQIA+ topics,” Cress wrote.
She provided a list of links to articles w

Matt Mullenweg and Automattic hired a powerful law firm to represent it against WP Engine's federal law suit
The post Matt Mullenweg Hires New Lawyer In Fight Against WP Engine appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/matt-mullenweg-hires-new-lawyer-in-fight-against-wp-engine/53823

John Graham-Cumming, CTO of Cloudflare, joins Ben and Ryan for a conversation about the latest trends in internet usage highlighted in Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review report. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/01/24/how-the-internet-changed-in-2024/

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If the thought of an audit has ever given you chills, knowing the facts about them might help take the edge off. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/what-is-an-audit-why-the-irs-does-them-and-when-you-should-worry/#ftag=CADf328eec

Soon players will enter the tight corridors of The Tomb's catacombs, fighting the undead and questing for the Sentinel Artifact. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/next-black-ops-6-zombies-map-the-tomb-gets-new-trailer/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's no faster path to a healthier you than adding veggies to your diet. We asked an expert about the best produce to plop in the air fryer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-best-vegetables-to-cook-in-an-air-fryer-according-to-an-expert-chef/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keeping the house mouse-free feels like a full-time job in winter. We asked a rodent expert about the best ways to keep them out in the first place. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-keep-mice-from-invading-your-space-according-to-a-rodent-specialist/#ftag=CADf328eec

The FCC's press release on ending DEI efforts could have an immediate impact on broadband efforts to bridge the digital divide. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/fcc-carr-to-remove-dei-efforts-from-budget-slashing-digital-discrimination-task-force/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: "AI" has been a constant buzzword at tech events, but some of Samsung's latest offerings could prove to be quite helpful. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/despite-my-ai-burnout-these-3-galaxy-s25-features-actually-seem-useful/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,316 for Saturday, Jan. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-25-1316/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 594 for Saturday, Jan. 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-25-594/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 25 Strands puzzle, No. 328. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-25-328/#ftag=CADf328eec

Asus' Q-Release Slim feature seems handy, but it could seriously damage your expensive RTX 5090 graphics card.

We've seen multiple new Surface devices launch in the last year, and apparently Microsoft has at least two more on the way in the next couple of months.





New MSI Claw AI+ handhelds were supposed to have launched already, but they're still not available. This isn't helping instill confidence in the new PC gaming devices.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/msi-claw-ai-handhelds-have-not-launched-yet

Weeks after the FFXIV community expressed concerns about a new mod that enables stalking, developer Square Enix has responded with the threat of "legal action."

Getting a graphics card in and out of a motherboard can be a hassle, especially now that they’re the approximate size, shape, and weight of a cinderblock. Asus tried to make things easier with its Q-Release system on 800-series motherboards, but it’s proving problematic — apparently, it’s scratching cards as they go in and out of the PCIe slot.
That’s accor

Microsoft is finally testing a way for you to quickly see how much battery your laptop has left — and with color-coded visual indicators, to boot.
It’s an extremely welcome addition, which had been left up to laptop makers to step in and provide (or not) in recent years. Unfortunately, for now it’s part of

Custom RTX 5090 models now include thermal pads on the backside of the 16-pin power connector.

Tongfu Microelectronics joins CXMT and Wuhan Xinxin in HBM production for Chinese developers of AI processors.

The extremely popular strategy game Endless Legend is finally getting a sequel, ten whole years after the original game began blowing up sales charts. Developer Amplitude S

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Hey HN, I built this tool because I wanted to understand which focal lengths I actually use when taking photos. It's a web app that analyzes EXIF data to visualize focal length distribution patterns.
While it's admittedly niche (focused specifically on photography), I think it could be useful for photographers trying to understand their lens usage patterns or making decisions about lens purchases.
Features: Client-side EXIF data processing (no server uploads/tracking) / Handles thousands

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