
From rom-coms to movie classics, which will you pick to watch out of everything new on Prime Video in February 2025?

OpenAI Deep Research and ChatGPT o3-mini set new records on the world’s hardest AI exam.


The democratization of driver assist systems could fast-track fully autonomous vehicles in China. But where does that leave the rest of the world?







Microsoft backed a UK college students startup creating an AI solution for call centers to the tune of £150,000.

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Everything to do with artificial intelligence has been the big IT hype of the past two years. Even if the initial enthusiasm for ChatGPT and others has now given way to a more sober assessment, there is hardly a software company at the moment that is not taking a close look at the possibilities of the technology.
Microsoft in particular has invested huge su

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The latest update offers so many options to tailor your iPhone experience. Start with these recommendations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tweak-these-8-settings-in-ios-18-3-to-make-your-iphone-more-personal/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fried wings are the go-to food for the big game, but oven-baked wings are fast, healthy and more convenient. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/super-bowl-bites-try-this-buffalo-wing-cooking-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec

For many growing businesses, the tipping point begins when the ‘app bloat’ sets in - being bogged down by too many disconnected digital tools.

OpenAI's o1 model in Microsoft Copilot is powerful but verbose.



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Climate change, rising inflation, the possible demise of American democracy — it’s a lot to handle. Opera may have the right product at the right time: Opera Air, a free web browser that was actively designed to help de-stress and calm you as you navigate the web.
With strong competition from other free Windows browser makers, Opera has tried every

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.
Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-developper-avec-api-platform-4-ca-change-quoi?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Opera is introducing Opera Air, a new web browser designed around mindfulness. The app has a “minimalist Scandinavian design” and frosted glass accents, which blend well with the mindfulness concept. While pretty, Opera Air has features for relaxation, concentration, resting, and more, which you normally only see in meditation apps.
There are four break modes: breathing, neck exercises, meditation and

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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42928645
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Article URL: https://travisbumgarner.dev/blog/leaving-aws
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Points: 73
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Article URL: https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-situation--what-s-going-on-at-the-fbi
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42928087
Points: 25
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-feb-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone receive a new patch to kick off the week, addressing Season 2 launch woes.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/cod-season-2-february-3-patch-notes



The tool allowed users to encrypt their internet traffic and hide their IP address when using untrusted networks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-to-drop-free-vpn-feature-from-365-subscription-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft Paint adds Copilot AI tools.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-paint-brushes-up-on-ai

If you already have a Dyson stick vacuum, you'll be sorely disappointed.

Earlier today, third-party app store AltStore PAL, announced that a porn app called Hot Tub was now available to iOS users in the European Union. The marketplace, which enables people in the EU to sideload apps outside of Apple’s App Store, described it as the

Article URL: https://www.404media.co/senator-hawley-proposes-jail-time-for-people-who-download-deepseek/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42925001
Points: 295
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Article URL: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-31/pdf/2025-02116.pdf
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42925712
Points: 113
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Article URL: https://gamehistory.org/vghf-library-launch/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42926076
Points: 25
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Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,326 for Feb. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-4-1326/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Trump administration removed pages relating to LGBTQ issues, HIV information, racial disparities and more, but you can still find them on the Wayback Machine. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thousands-of-webpages-were-deleted-per-trumps-orders-heres-how-to-view-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

The answer depends on where you live. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/does-your-home-insurance-cover-wildfire-destruction/#ftag=CADf328eec

The cost of prescription drugs may increase, but here's where you can find discounts on critical medication. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/where-find-prescription-discounts-heart-medication-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 4 Strands puzzle, No. 338. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-4-338/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 604 for Feb. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-4-604/#ftag=CADf328eec

The plan to add 500,000 chargers across the US was just gaining momentum as Biden left office. Experts say it's in the states' hands now. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/why-trump-likely-cant-stop-the-buildout-of-public-ev-chargers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 134 for Feb. 4 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-4-134/#ftag=CADf328eec

Egg shortages have sent prices soaring. We asked two economists when things might improve. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/refresh-will-egg-prices-stay-ridiculously-high-forever-two-experts-offer-different-predictions/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Music is offering new subscribers an excellent deal ahead of Super Bowl LIX and the Apple Music Halftime Show. You can get six months for just $2.99, an exceptional savings.

Maximilian Raynor’s 50-pound dress, made from 12,000 feet of repurposed fiber optic cables, turns the internet’s physical form into wearable art.

Shop Samsung Super Bowl Sunday TV deals and save up to $6,000 on Samsung OLED and QLED TVs

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is fantastic, but do you need to play the first game to enjoy it?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/do-you-need-to-play-kingdom-come-deliverance-1-before-2

Začneme se seznamovat se SIMD instrukcemi pro platformu 80×86, které jsou souhrnně nazývány, i když ne zcela přesně, vektorové instrukce. První na řadě je technologie MMX. https://www.root.cz/clanky/simd-instrukce-na-platforme-80x86-neprimy-dusledek-platnosti-mooreova-zakona/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
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Article URL: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/02/03/how-translation-works-book-title-edition/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42923512
Points: 29
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Article URL: https://blog.reverberate.org/2025/02/03/no-panic-rust.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42924448
Points: 17
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Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Feb/3/a-computer-can-never-be-held-accountable/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42923870
Points: 123
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As the software development market shows no signs of recovery this year, and with the Gen AI bubble potentially about to burst as well, how many of us are considering quitting our jobs and moving into other fields?
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Here's what to expect for mortgage rates during the week of Feb. 3-9, 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/weekly-mortgage-predictions-tariffs-and-labor-data-could-spark-volatility/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you own a certain Apple Watch model and you're eligible for a payout, you have until April 10 file a claim. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-apple-watch-owners-can-claim-part-of-a-20-million-settlement/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now, the game will show up in the Times Games app, where the Feb. 9 Connections: Sports Edition game will be Super Bowl-themed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nyt-connections-sports-edition-puzzle-comes-out-of-beta-on-super-bowl-sunday/#ftag=CADf328eec

Your MagSafe accessories might work for both iPhones and Android phones as the Qi2 standard expands its reach. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-magsafe-charging-explained-magnetic-accessories-are-expanding/#ftag=CADf328eec

Kids love devices, but if those devices are connected to the internet, you may want to consider a well-rounded VPN like Norton VPN Ultimate to provide parental control tools and privacy protection against malware, AI scams, and more.
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/help-your-family-browse-safely-with-this-vpn

Hidden in plain sight: Sophisticated malicious PDFs target mobile users worldwide

The Apple AirPods 4 fall to their lowest price ever, plus great deals on the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4 with ANC.
https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/3-amazing-apple-airpods-deals-on-amazon-starting-at-just-usd99





Civilization 7's review embargo has lifted, and the reception has so far been generally positive. Here are some standout reviews to help you make up your mind.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/civilization-7-review-roundup

Just a few days after the official RTX 5090 launch, some early adopters are reporting black screens and unrecognized hardware. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5090d-driver-issues

The chipmaker received the amount as default interest from the European Commission following an appeal against a €1.06 billion ($1.1 billion) fine levied in 2009

EA is ready to take the wraps off the next Battlefield early. The publisher shared a brief glimpse of footage from an alpha version of the game as part of &t=1s" data-original-link="

Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario and a former staunch supporter of President Trump, has announced that the Canadian territory will be “ripping up” a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The contract was signed in November of last year and tasked Starlink with providing internet service to remote pa

Uber rolled out a new set of features on Monday that could remove some friction for people with service animals. The company now lets handlers automatically notify drivers that they ride with a service animal.
In a blog post, Chris Yoon, an Uber Product Manager, wrote that h


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The legendary band won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance but lost Record of the Year to Kendrick Lamar. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/beatles-nab-first-grammy-for-an-ai-assisted-song/#ftag=CADf328eec

Graham Potter returns to his old club in this East vs. West London derby. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-chelsea-vs-west-ham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new Mint Hybrid mattress features a supportive, dual coil design that provides sleepers with a supremely comfortable feel and an accommodating firmness profile. Is it your perfect match? https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/tuft-and-needle-mint-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

Severance fans can enhance their enjoyment of the show by reading Ricken's self-help book, which plays a role in the program. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/self-help-book-from-apple-tv-plus-show-severance-is-now-free-for-download/#ftag=CADf328eec

Security researchers have tested DeepSeek’s R1 model - and made some disturbing discoveries.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/deepseek-incredibly-vulnerable-to-attacks-research-claims

Starz and BET Plus are teaming up in a new streaming bundle that's exclusive to Prime Video in the US.

Proton VPN recorded a 7000% increase in sign-ups above baseline as citizens are looking for ways to evade restrictions. Here's all we know so far.

A new Fire TV update has quietly removed the ability to hide unwanted apps, but there is way around it using a third-party app.

These are the three Max movies and shows I'm looking forward to streaming this month.

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-4-february-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-4-february-2025

You've reportedly got until Friday (February 7) to watch the first three seasons of The Expanse on Prime Video.

There's never been a better time to get back into wrestling, trust me WWE on Netflix is awesome.

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-4-february-2025

DeepSeek-R1 expands across Nvidia, AWS, GitHub, and Azure, boosting accessibility for developers and enterprises.

Email spam is spiralling out of control, with over 90% of emails classified as such in 2024, report claims.

Laptop Mag's Silicon Survey meets the architects behind the architecture that powers our favorite portable tech. Catch exclusive interviews with Apple, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and more as we learn how their silicon will shape the future of CPUs and GPUs.