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The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy, the day after the country’s data protection authority requested information on its use of personal data.

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Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting company’s effort to catch up to the rest of Big Tech in the race to bring

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

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

I wanted help pulling out the topics discussed during a video call, and Bluedot AI pleasantly surprised me. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-ai-chrome-extension-can-help-you-do-your-mundane-work/#ftag=CADf328eec

My favorite watch from years ago has never truly been revisited. In a landscape of boring smartwatches, it's time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/pebble-watch-returns-it-might-be-exactly-what-the-smartwatch-landscape-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's what makes DeepSeek so different, how it works and what sets it apart from the competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-deepseek-everything-to-know-about-the-new-chinese-ai-tool/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

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

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

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

Bad news PlayStation gamers, the retro PS5 themes are leaving.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-ps5-classic-themes-are-leaving-today-but-sony-already-plans-to-bring-them-back

New York Blood Center confirms suffering a ransomware attack, tells donors to stay away.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/blood-donation-giant-warns-of-issues-following-ransomware-attack

ExpressVPN kicked off its partnership with the Spurs back in November and this is the first engagement campaign. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/football-lover-you-can-now-win-an-exclusive-tottenham-hotspur-experience-when-signing-up-to-expressvpn

One of Intel’s interim co-CEOs has dropped some clues about what kind of CPUs we’re getting in the near future.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/hoping-for-new-desktop-cpus-from-intel-this-year-i-hate-to-break-it-to-you-but-it-still-very-much-sounds-like-they-wont-arrive-until-2026-with-nova-lake

Google is asking its Platforms & Devices workers, including Android and Pixel, to consider resigning.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-offers-voluntary-exit-for-any-us-employees-working-on-pixel-android

The new Dreame H15 Pro is impressively maneuverable for a wet-dry cleaner, and packs some innovative smart features.

https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/ive-been-hunting-for-a-wet-floor-cleaner-that-can-actually-clean-to-the-edges-of-rooms-and-dreame-might-have-just-come-up-with-a-solution

Microsoft is testing a ‘Scareware Blocker’ tool for tech support scams.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-thinks-it-could-stop-this-dangerous-scam-forever

From Marvel's new animated Spider-Man show to The Recruit's return, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-stream-on-netflix-prime-video-max-and-more-this-weekend-january-31

High-end Nvidia GPUs come to Leaseweb for a range of complex computing solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/cloud-provider-leaseweb-boosts-ai-focused-services-with-the-inclusion-of-nvidia-gpu-solutions

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

AI tools empower non-technical founders, accelerating innovation and startup growth.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-powered-no-code-vs-generative-ai-who-will-win-the-race-to-build-tomorrows-tech-unicorns

The B2B software market is fierce and investment is a vital component for growth.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/standing-out-in-the-b2b-software-market-how-to-build-an-investible-business

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

For a limited time, you can buy the new LG gram Book laptop for $100 less and get a free LG MyView Smart Monitor as a bonus gift.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/save-usd100-off-the-brand-new-lg-gram-book-and-get-a-free-lg-myview-smart-monitor-all-for-under-usd1-000

This new Decky Loader plugin for Steam Deck lets you track live player counts from SteamDB without needing to open a web browser.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/im-now-tracking-live-player-counts-directly-from-my-steam-deck-without-using-a-web-browser-heres-how

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

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

Spider-Man 2 hasn't got off to the best start on PC with lots of negative reviews citing graphical and audio issues.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-latest-playstation-game-to-arrive-on-pc-has-launched-to-mixed-reviews-amid-reports-of-significant-graphical-issues

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

Microsoft is releasing the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro on February 18, both of which are powered by Intel Lunar Lake chip.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/microsoft-releases-new-surface-copilot-pcs-for-business-starts-at-usd1-499-99-and-powered-by-intel-lunar-lake-chips

The latest Nvidia App and Game Ready drivers offer a handful of new features for all RTX GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-introduces-dlss-smooth-motion-dlss-override-improved-model-for-rtx-video-super-resolution-reduces-vsr-power-consumption-by-30-percent

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 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

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

Uber has filed a racketeering suit against a group of legal firms and medical professionals, claiming they staged car crashes and performed unnecessary surgeries to commit insurance fraud, Bloomberg reported. The group allegedly recruited passengers involved in purported or minor vehicle collisions and provided "medic

You might already have a good idea of which smartphone you want to be your next one. But there are more solid options available now than ever before, making the decision not as cut-and-dry as it used to be. While the decision is a bit easier if you know you want an iPhone, there's even enough variation between those new models that you may have to think about it longer than you anticipated. If you’re an Android person, you have even more options to choose from — including

The Meta Safety Advisory Council has written the company a letter about its concerns with its recent policy changes, including its decision to suspend its fact-checking program. In it, the council said that Meta's policy

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Worried about getting canceled? There’s now insurance policy for that.

Insurance agency Samphire Risk is rolling out “cancel culture” insurance for celebrities and execs afraid of social media backlash, according to a report from the Financial Times. London-based Samphire already insures high-value clients against extortion, kidnap, hostage-crises, terrorism and travel to dangerous countries. Now

Unmasking the authenticity crisis in social media: Explore the impact of fake content and misused AI on genuine connections.

The post The Rise Of Authenticity: Why Genuine Connections Will Drive Social Media In 2025 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/authenticity-why-genuin

Apple's beta AI tech is now activated automatically in iOS 18.3. Here's how to disable specific features or the whole thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/take-back-your-iphone-storage-by-turning-off-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

Interest rate decisions affect home loan rates but it's never a one-to-one relationship. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-the-feds-pause-on-rate-cuts-could-affect-mortgage-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple News Plus subscribers can now access the popular puzzle game and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-play-sudoku-on-your-iphone-every-day-with-ios-18-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need Apple Intelligence to take advantage of these new iOS 18.3 features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-these-3-new-iphone-visual-intelligence-features-even-without-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

This fun and expressive feature of Apple Intelligence lets you make your own emoji. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/cant-find-the-right-emoji-create-it-with-apples-genmoji/#ftag=CADf328eec

As you explore the new iPhone system, start here for the most impact. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/make-ios-18-3-your-own-by-changing-these-8-iphone-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

We're tuning in this month for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, Parasite and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/here-are-all-the-movies-we-cant-wait-to-watch-on-netflix-this-february/#ftag=CADf328eec

This notorious dud might not be worth paying for, but it's worth checking out for free. All PS Plus subscribers can access it for a few more days. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-this-2024-flop-on-playstation-plus-this-weekend-before-its-gone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Intelligence is still a work in progress, but these features in iOS 18.3 are ones I use regularly. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-5-apple-intelligence-features-are-the-ones-youll-actually-use-each-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

After testing Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Ultra for a week, an underrated screen feature that helps cut down on the glare has won me over. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-needs-to-steal-this-galaxy-s25-ultra-feature-for-the-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

US Department of Justice has challenged HPE-Juniper deal effects on competition, despite EU and UK approval.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-justice-department-sues-to-block-billion-dollar-hpe-juniper-deal

Here's how one Reddit user installed a PSP emulator on a Galaxy Watch 5.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/this-redditor-installed-a-psp-emulator-on-a-galaxy-watch-5-now-it-runs-gta-at-60fps-and-god-of-war

Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5 later this year.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/forza-horizon-5-is-heading-to-ps5-this-year-with-full-cross-play-support-and-i-couldnt-be-happier

The GTA 6 release date may have leaked.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/the-gta-6-release-date-may-have-leaked-and-it-could-be-an-important-franchise-anniversary

Premium users can now ramp up YouTube speeds to 4x and get higher quality audio, but there's still room for improvement.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/youtube-premium-subscribers-just-got-5-handy-new-tricks-but-im-still-waiting-for-this-one-feature

GenAI is being used by crooks to craft phishing attacks, write malware code, and more, Google reveals.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/google-says-gemini-is-being-misused-to-launch-major-cyberattacks

Apple Cider Vinegar's latest clip is a reenactment of a real-life TV interview that started to unravel Belle Gibson's scam.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/i-cant-wait-to-watch-all-the-lies-unravel-in-the-scandalous-netflix-series-apple-cider-vinegar-after-seeing-a-new-clip

Google’s Ask for Me AI can get vital business info for you with a quick phone call.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/googles-incredibly-lifelike-ai-can-now-call-businesses-for-you-heres-how-to-use-it

Copilot can now access ChatGPT-o1 for deep reasoning, and it's free to use.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot-just-gave-you-chatgpts-second-best-reasoning-model-for-free-but-there-are-some-limitations

I've been critical of Nvidia in the past, but DLSS 4 has left me pleasantly surprised - and could be a strong factor for acceptable performance in future PC ports.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/i-saw-nvidias-new-dlss-4-in-action-on-the-rtx-5090-and-its-a-true-game-changer-heres-why

Samsung's UWB earbuds patent promises better audio and lower latency too

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-is-looking-to-give-wireless-earbuds-true-lossless-sound-by-swapping-bluetooth-for-uwb-tech-from-airtags

UPS has confirmed plans to reduce its contract with Amazon by more than 50% by the second half of 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ups-is-hugely-scaling-back-its-amazon-shipping-deal

Forget DeepSeek, Microsoft is bringing the power of OpenAI's o1 reasoning model to Copilot for free.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-think-deeper-features-chatgpt-o1-model-for-free

Mandragora has a new name just a few months before launching on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mandragora-a-few-months-away-from-releasing

Dario Amodei recently spoke on DeepSeek, China, and its potential future competing against US-based AI firms amid a chip ban imposed by Biden's administration.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-ceo-predicts-china-holding-competitive-advantage-over-the-us

Safety researcher Steven Adler recently announced his departure after 4 years, citing safety concerns. He claimed the AGI race is a huge gamble.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-ceo-claims-ai-will-double-human-life-expectancy-in-a-decade

Intel delays key Xeon data center processor amid massive losses — Clearwater Forest pushed back to 1H 2026

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-delays-key-xeon-data-center-processor-amid-massive-losses-clearwater-forest-pushed-back-to-1h-2026

Asus plans to charge significantly more than Nvidia's MSRP for its GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090 products. It has "special launch day pricing" on the base models that drops them $200, but of course those sold out, because everything did.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/asus-publishes-geforce-rtx-5090-prices-usd3-099-for-range-topping-

We were absolutely thrilled to gather with the incredible Symfony community for the first time in Vienna, Austria, from December 5th to 6th, surrounded by the warm and festive atmosphere of the holiday season! ✨

Let’s relive some of the most memorable… https://symfony.com/blog/back-on-the-inspiring-symfonycon-vienna-2024?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

It’s early 2025, the weather’s still cold, so it must be time for Samsung to kick off the year’s flagship smartphone race with its latest barrage of devices. This time, we’ve got three S25 phones, ranging from the $800 S25 through to the $1,300 S25 Ultra.

Let’s start with the flagship, the S25 Ultra. This year, Samsung has honed the design of the slate to closer match the rest of its family, while adding a substantially upgraded ultrawide camera sensor. There’s also a powerful 3nm Snap

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