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What’s New in vcpkg (December 2024)
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2024.12.16 registry release, 2024-12-09 tool release, as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout December. This release includes a command line option to force vcpk...
2025-01-06 18:49
Apple One got three recent additions you might have missed, here’s what’s new
Apple One launched in 2019 as a bundle for Apple’s various services. Fresh content is always being added to the likes of TV+, Arcade, and Music, but actual service upgrades or changes are rare. Recently though, Apple introduced three new benefits amo...
2025-01-06 18:45
HDMI 2.2 and DisplayPort 2.1b display standards announced, offering greater bandwidth and strict cable requirements
Expect HDMI 2.2 introduced new Ultra96 certified cables while DisplayPort 2.1b brings DP80LL active cables offering 80 Gbps throughput over lengths of up to three meters
2025-01-06 18:37
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You would soon be able to talk to your Google TV in natural language, thanks to Gemini
Google is bringing Gemini to its Google TV platform, allowing users to talk to the TV in natural language and use more casual phrases, without sounding robotic. Read more...
2025-01-06 18:34
Asus introduces its first AMD Apex motherboard for Ryzen CPUs — Crosshair X870E Apex brings extreme overclocking features to the AM5 platform
Asus has announced its first-ever ROG Apex motherboard for AMD CPUs. The ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is Asus' all-new extreme overclocking-focused motherboard for the AM5 platform.
2025-01-06 18:27
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The first new PC game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free on Steam
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
2025-01-06 18:19
The first new game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free to try
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
2025-01-06 18:19
Hands-on with Belkin’s new headphones, charging gear, and more at CES 2025
Belkin unveiled a number of new products at CES 2025, including new MagSafe/Qi2 wireless chargers, all sorts of new USB-C charging bricks, and a new 20,000mAh power bank that’s still relatively compact. They also have new pairs of headphones, and ann...
2025-01-06 18:14
iOS 18.2.1 now available for iPhone users
Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users today. The update comes just under a month after iOS 18.2 was released with new Apple Intelligence features, the redesigned Mail app, and more. more…
2025-01-06 18:09
9to5Mac Daily: January 6, 2025 – Siri privacy, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-01-06 18:07
Save 75% on Plantum - AI Plant Identifier Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (iOS only)
Discover all you want about any of tens of thousands of plants with this plant identification app deal. Read more...
2025-01-06 18:00
Computer used in the first QDOS demo to Bill Gates showcased in video
The Intel 8086 computer used to demo QDOS to Bill Gates was showcased in a video podcast this weekend.
2025-01-06 17:44
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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]
Every tap, click, and swipe we make online shapes our digital lives, but it also opens doors—some we never meant to unlock. Extensions we trust, assistants we rely on, and even the codes we scan are turning into tools for attackers. The line between ...
2025-01-06 17:35
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Next-gen Xbox reportedly releasing in 2026, and new Call of Duty may be a day-one launch
Microsoft may be planning to release its next-generation Xbox console in 2026 and priming Infinity Ward's Call of Duty as a launch title. Read more...
2025-01-06 17:20
Florida experiences a huge 1,150% surge in VPN use as Pornhub blocks access in response to age-verification law
Pornhub's parent company describes the age-verification methods mentioned in the laws to be "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous."
2025-01-06 17:10
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United Airlines to roll out Starlink for passengers this Spring — download speeds up to 220 Mbps
United Airlines will begin adding Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity to its entire fleet, beginning with regional planes this spring.
2025-01-06 17:10
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The best M4 Mac mini accessory launches soon – all-new Satechi Stand & Hub with SSD: Pre-order details, full specs, more
The has easily been one of, if not, the most popular new Apple release among readers this year, and what is arguably the best upcoming accessory for it is arriving soon. Satechi already quickly teased its next-generation Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SS...
2025-01-06 17:08
Hyperkin unveils Competitor, a DualSense-like controller for Xbox and PC
Hyperkin's new Competitor controller for Xbox and PC combines design cues from the PS5's DualSense with technologies like Hall Effect. Read more...
2025-01-06 17:04
From $22M in Ransom to +100M Stolen Records: 2025's All-Star SaaS Threat Actors to Watch
In 2024, cyber threats targeting SaaS surged, with 7,000 password attacks blocked per second (just in Entra ID)—a 75% increase from last year—and phishing attempts up by 58%, causing $3.5 billion in losses (source: Microsoft Digital Defense Report ...
2025-01-06 17:00
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