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NYT Games Expands Its Puzzle Empire With Scrabble-Like Crossplay -
Unlike Wordle, Connections and the rest, you can play against another real person or practice against a computer opponent.
Most people now can't separate AI videos from reality, new Runway study reveals – not even its co-founder -
Runway's latest AI video generator model shows that you may as well flip a coin when deciding if something is AI.
Hidden Roku streaming stick feature gets you a free add-on to help improve connectivity and performance -
Roku streaming stick users can claim a free HDMI extender. Here's how.
A new LinkedIn phishing scam is targeting executives online - make sure you don't fall for this -
A little bit of Python, a little bit of DLL sideloading, and a little bit of fake jobs.
Report: Apple does about-face on Siri chatbot — and it might compete directly with ChatGPT and Google -
Is Apple building an entirely new Siri Chatbot? One rumor says that's the new plan, even if it's the opposite of what Apple execs once told us.
A massive Microsoft Surface sale is underway at Amazon and Best Buy — score 'the best Surface ever' for its lowest-ever price -
Several Microsoft Surface devices are on sale at record-low prices, and even with new models rumoured to be announced soon, these are well worth buying if you want a great value laptop.
'Floppy disks are the best storage media ever invented' - dad modder creates an ingenious TV control system that lets toddler select shows with the iconic storage device -
Floppy disks have become a physical TV selector, letting toddlers choose shows simply while avoiding menus, ads, and complex television interfaces.
Apple's smarter, long-promised AI-powered Siri might be arriving in a few months, according to a new report -
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple might ship the AI-powered Siri, first teased in June 2024, which is way more personal, in a few months with iOS 26.4 and Gemini under Apple's Foundational Models.
Windows 11's Xbox app arrives on Arm PCs — just in time for Nvidia's rumored debut with its N1X CPU -
Xbox app debuts on Arm PCs as Microsoft boasts that over 85% of Game Pass titles now work with Arm CPUs.
This hi-res music streaming app is rocketing up the charts – and Spotify’s AI ‘Slopify’ outrage could be supplying the fuel -
AI slop is the scourge of music streaming sites, but French platform Qobuz does things differently –and it's being rewarded with huge growth.
Winter Storm Guide: Are You Prepared for Snow, Ice and Power Outages? -
You don't want to be caught off guard if the power goes out. Make sure you stock up on these essentials.
Winter Storm Warning: What's Coming, Who's at Risk and How to Prepare -
This weekend's storm could affect close to 200 million people and drop more than 20 inches of snow in some areas, according to multiple weather reports.
YouTube Will Soon Let Creators Make Shorts Using Their AI Likeness -
But YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says artificial intelligence will be a "tool for expression," not a replacement for human creativity.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 22, #486 -
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 22, No. 486.
Tough luck, Elon - EPA shuts loophole that lets hyperscalers quickly deploy power generators without needing a permit -
EPA closes loophole allowing temporary gas turbines, forcing hyperscalers to acquire permits and meet federal air quality standards immediately.
How to watch The Beauty — streaming services, release date and episode schedule -
A seductive drug rewrites beauty, desire, and the horrible cost of perfection. Here’s how you can watch The Beauty online and from anywhere.
Just got a PlayStation Portal? Here are nine games I cannot recommend enough -
Wondering what to play first on your shiny new PlayStation Portal? There’s a world of options thanks to PS Plus, but here’s what I recommend trying first.
I tried Vodafone’s 5G home internet service and found it to surpass expectations, but perhaps don’t get your hopes up -
The Vodafone 5G home internet service proved to be a viable alternative to the NBN during my testing, but not everyone may have the same results.
Linux creatives rejoice - this dev's hard work now lets Photoshop finally run on Linux, so let your imaginations run wild -
A developer-enabled Wine workaround allows modern Photoshop versions to run on Linux, highlighting technical feasibility despite the continued absence of official Adobe support.
Miss the iPhone mini? Now's the perfect time for small phones to make a comeback -
Readers told me that they still like small phones, and I think now's the time for compact phones to make a return.