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• Disney’s new CEO comes from parks — and it could change how you experience the magic [17d]
• I reviewed Fluance's Ri91 wireless active stereo speakers, and I loved them for the price — except for a couple of concerns [17d]
• Intel is finally back in the desktop workstation game - new Xeon 600 features Granite Rapids power, up to 86 cores, 4TB of memory [17d]
• Five minutes with Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy told me everything I need to know about the Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive retro gaming peripheral [17d]
• 'We're still a home furnishing company, it's just that adding smart functionality can give our products superpowers': IKEA exec shares the brand's big smart home plans [17d]
• The most expensive Pi yet - 'unprecedented rise' in RAM pushes Raspberry Pi prices to their highest level ever, pushing it out of reach of schools and kids [17d]
• How to turn off the dreaded ‘soap opera’ effect on your TV [17d]
• This RTX 5070-powered Asus ROG Strix G16 is the mid-range gaming laptop I'd recommend to avoid extreme RAM and storage prices [17d]
• Even McDonald's thinks you need to change your passwords - especially if they're burger-related [17d]
• ’What will people do in the year 2050, given the enormous intellectual power computers are likely to have?’: The man Google calls the spiritual father of AI asked big questions in 1991 — 35 years later, we’re still wrestling with the answers [17d]
• It's Bridgerton! It's Medieval Dynasty! No, it's The Sims 4 Royalty and Legacy, and I think it’s the best of both worlds [17d]
• Massive Chinese data breach allegedly spills 8.7 billion records - here's what we know [17d]
• This Ring Video Doorbell changed how I monitor my home — and 10,000+ people bought it last month [17d]
• More than 40,000 WordPress sites affected by new malware flaw - find out if you're affected [17d]
• I hand-picked 33 home office finds for creating a serene mint green workspace [17d]
• 7 privacy tips for your Android device to avoid prying eyes online and in person [17d]
• LG's new Dolby Atmos FlexConnect soundbar and speakers make Sonos' equivalents look stuck in the past — and now a price cut in some countries just hammers that fact home [17d]
• Can you cook eggs with an espresso machine? I tested 5 popular steam wand hacks to see how well they work — and how much mess they make [17d]
• 'Companies that are not set up to quickly adopt AI workers will be at a huge disadvantage': OpenAI Sam Altman warns firms not to fall behind on AI - but notes 'it’s going to take a lot of work and some risk' [17d]
• ChatGPT is having some issues, as OpenAI confirms an active issue — here's everything we know [17d]
• Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console may land in 2027, according to AMD – but the console wars are over [17d]
• Last call, folks — today is the final day you can get an unlimited data plan for just $10/mo at this popular carrier [17d]
• Hear me out! Instead of buying a mini PC, get MSI’s Claw handheld gaming console – it’s powered by a Core Ultra 7 with 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM, and priced under £300 (no, that’s not a typo) [17d]
• How to watch The Real Strictly Come Dancing online from anywhere — it's *FREE* [17d]
• ‘Dropping this while there’s still a month left is torture’: Bridgerton fans are hot for new season 4 part 2 bathtub teaser — but they’re forgetting a huge issue [17d]
• Exclusive: Disney+ just added We Call It Imagineering — and more episodes are coming soon [17d]
• Fallout season 3: everything we know so far about the hit Prime Video show's next chapter [17d]
• Man City vs Newcastle Free Streams: How to watch Carabao Cup 2025-26 semi-final online from anywhere [17d]
• 'A bet for the future of cybersecurity' – Nord Security hits 400 patents as race for solutions against next-gen threats heats up [17d]
• EE is down for many –here's what we know about the outage [17d]
• 'A violation of fundamental rights' – Civil society calls on Switzerland to abandon data retention proposals [17d]
• Microsoft warns infostealer malware is 'rapidly expanding beyond traditional Windows-focused campaigns' and targeting Mac devices [17d]
• AMD graphics card makers rumored to be looking at more price hikes — and they might abandon 16GB GPUs like Nvidia [17d]
• CES is clear: People want tech to improve their everyday lives [17d]
• Linux users report Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Snap package isn't actually deleting files [17d]
• 'Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year': AMD's CEO says gaming PC remains on course — and I'm hopeful it could arrive in March [17d]
• Paylocity review [17d]
• Save up to 26% on Sonos Home Theater for the Super Bowl [17d]
• I wanted to see if this old, affordable Shark vacuum could hold its own against the fanciest new models – I was amazed by the results [17d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 5 (game #704) [17d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, February 5 (game #1473) [17d]
• Curling at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Matches & Preview [17d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 5 (game #970) [17d]
• RAM prices are skyrocketing, but this 32GB G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 kit is over $100 off right now [17d]
• 'It's very ambitious and also very challenging' — Sea of Remnants developer on building the ultimate open-world pirate playground [17d]
• Watched the Fallout season 2 finale? Here are 3 more dystopian Prime Video shows to stream next [17d]
• Get a complete home office PC for under $500 with this Lenovo 24-inch All-in-One — save $300 on a space-saving desktop [17d]
• Coinbase reveals insider breach did take place, customer info compromised [17d]
• Nioh 3 taking the series to an open-world format works shockingly well — thanks to that and its style-switching combat, it’s become one of the best soulslikes I’ve ever played [17d]
• Alexa+ is now available for free to everyone in the US on Prime – but early users say you should tread carefully [17d]
• What is the release date for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 4 on HBO Max? [17d]
• Microsoft’s latest chip points to a future where laptops and phones aren’t held hostage by AI inflation [17d]
• If a cheap soundbar is all you need, then this Samsung HW-C400 is an ideal upgrade for the Super Bowl [17d]
• Psst! Save $379 on the Kamrui Hyper H2 mini PC with this code - it's got an Intel Core i5-14450HX with 16GB RAM, and it's nearly half-price right now [17d]
• Apple launches Xcode 26.3, brings even more AI power to coding on Mac [17d]
• Spotify is rolling out 3 exciting new features for Lyrics, including translations, and I can’t wait to finally understand what my favorite Spanish artists have been singing about [17d]
• 'We’re building something I want for my family and your family': Fitbit co-founders are launching a new family-wide health tracking app, but we have our reservations [17d]
• A new Apple Pay scam is hitting millions – here's how to spot fake 'unusual activity' messages before it's too late [17d]
• The Samsung Buds 4 Pro design leaks yet again in all its glory — but I tested the Buds 3 Pro, and I hope Samsung fixes one invisible flaw [17d]
• I love DLSS 4.5, but I’m worried that it could actually be bad news for gaming – here’s why [17d]
• Zoom wants to make your whole office smarter in a bid to make meetings less painful [17d]
• Thinking of tightening your digital security? This Keeper password manager deal cuts up to 50% off plans for safer online accounts [17d]
• How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial online from anywhere — it's *FREE* [17d]
• What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 10 on Starz? [17d]
• Samsung just quietly ended support for the Galaxy S21 series apart from one lucky model – here's what that means [17d]
• 'Most people won't buy this updated VARMBLIXT because they want a smart device, but because it’s a beautiful lamp' – IKEA exec on the secrets behind the new version of the brand's iconic donut lamp [17d]
• What RAM crisis? B&H is selling 24GB MacBook Pro M5s for the same price as discounted 16GB configurations right now [17d]
• GTA 6 owner Take-Two is 'embracing generative AI' as part of its goal to be the 'most efficient company in the entertainment business' says CEO [17d]
• AI agents are about to make access control obsolete [17d]
• The smartphone era dip is over — 2025 compact camera shipments see a remarkable 29.6% rise, and a 49.8% growth in value [17d]
• Adobe reverses decision to discontinue Animate, apologizes for 'confusion and angst within the community' [17d]
• I’m a writer who won’t use generative AI — here are 7 AI-free tools that actually support real writing [17d]
• Who will win Super Bowl LX? Predictions and how to watch Patriots vs Seahawks [17d]
• HP CEO Enrique Lores quits in shock move, will take PayPal top job [18d]
• This HP laptop I tested has a sleek and compact form, but rivals offer better value for money [18d]
• The 2026 ecommerce edit: A founder's guide to ecommerce essentials [18d]
• How to watch Crave online from anywhere [18d]
• 9 amazing Valentine's Day gifts to show your other half how much you appreciate them [18d]
• This Gemini and ChatGPT trick will stop them from over-explaining everything [18d]
• Fallout season 2 ending explained: does anyone die, is there a post-credits scene, and more on the hit Prime Video show's latest finale [18d]
• Apple TV just gave me a sneak preview of its 2026 lineup of movies and shows, from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 to Margo’s Got Money Problems [18d]
• Musk insists that 'the lowest cost way to generate AI compute will be in space' within three years after SpaceX acquired xAI, but that timeline is more science fiction than strategy [18d]
• Don't buy a Galaxy S25 — trust me, you should wait for the Samsung Galaxy S26 [18d]
• The superb Dreame L10s Ultra robovac is back to its lowest price of AU$429, matching Black Friday [18d]
• Moltbot is now OpenClaw - but watch out, malicious 'skills' are still trying to trick victims into spreading malware [18d]
• Raspberry Pi price hike means it's now 70% costlier than pre-RAM crisis — but there's promising DDR5 news at least [18d]