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Wish You Could Schedule Your Living Room Lamp? These Smart Plugs Can Help. We've tested dozens of the smart plugs from companies large and small, and these are our picks for the best smart plug to get the rest of your home online. Bringing regular devices online is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items with your voice assistant. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

kansas city chiefs – Techdirt. Posts about kansas city chiefs written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 17 min.)

nfl – Techdirt. Posts about nfl written by Dark Helmet and Karl Bode. (techdirt.com - 17 min.)

H&R Block Review 2025: Best Free Tax Filing Experience. This service has the best free filing experience. It offers a lot of forms filers need and pairs it with an impressive user interface. (cnet.com - 18 min.)

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free on Sunday: Chiefs vs. Eagles. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the Chiefs playing the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. (engadget.com - 24 min.)

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles from Month: February 2025, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 32 min.)

Meta goes to war with leakers. A top Meta executive said the company was working to stop “a tremendous number of leaks” from employees. A top executive warned employees that leakers will be caught. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

New NIH policy will slash support money to research universities. Sudden and drastic change will make it hard for researchers to keep the lights on. (arstechnica.com - 38 min.)

football – Techdirt. Posts about football written by Dark Helmet, Karl Bode, and Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

pat riley – Techdirt. Posts about pat riley written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

three-peat – Techdirt. Posts about three-peat written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

threepeat – Techdirt. Posts about threepeat written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

The Great American Tradition. Link to: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/09/biden-inaugural-donors-major-corporations-456907. (daringfireball.net - 45 min.)

Axios: Tim Cook Donates $1 Million to Trump Inauguration. Link to: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/03/tim-cook-apple-donate-1-million-trump-inauguration. (daringfireball.net - 45 min.)

Tim Cook Appears Alongside Trump in Re-Election Campaign Ad Shot in Mac Pro Plant in Austin. A low moment in Apple’s proud history, and a sadly iconic moment for Tim Cook. I hope avoiding those tariffs is worth it. (daringfireball.net - 45 min.)

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House Democrats press Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s policy changes. Four House Democrats are pushing Mark Zuckerberg to explain Meta's recent policy changes, saying they appear to be an attempt at "currying favor" with the White House. (engadget.com - 46 min.)

GM will reportedly stop making gas-powered Chevy Blazer. Chevy will reportedly discontinue the gas-powered Blazer and only offer the EV version. The gas Blazer was last redesigned in 2019. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’ Some Google Calendar users noticed that certain events like the Pride month are no longer highlighted. Google stopped manually adding cultural moments last year. Some users are angry that some events have been removed. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

KC Chiefs Entering Licensing Deal With Pat Riley For ‘Three-peat’ Trademark. And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you'd start hearing a whole lot about Pat Riley. I don't want to say I told… And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you&#… (techdirt.com - 58 min.)

Macworld Digital Magazine FAQs. Your Macworld digital magazine questions answered. (macworld.com - 1 time)

My 2024 Apple Report Card. While there are several areas where Apple maintained consistent excellence in 2024, I can’t think of a single area where Apple levelled up. Not one. That feels like a problem. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2023 Apple Report Card. My (admittedly belated) remarks on Apple’s year. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2022 Apple Report Card. My remarks on Apple’s year. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2021 Apple Report Card. Another standout year for hardware; more concerns than ever on software. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2020 Apple Report Card. A good year across the board for Apple’s products, with one glaring exception. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2019 Apple Report Card. This year 65 voters (hand-selected by Snell) graded Apple in 12 areas. I was one of them, and, like last year, thought it only fair to publish my grades and remarks here at Daring Fireball. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2018 Apple Report Card. My grades and comments on Apple’s 2018. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

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Vision Pro Bites Dog. It’s almost as though — hear me out — Apple launched Vision Pro in 2023 for long-term strategic reasons, not with short-term sales in mind. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Best Laptops of 2025. We tested and reviewed a lot of laptops this year. Here are our favorites to wrap up 2024. (cnet.com - 1 time)

This is the camera I recommend to most new photographers - especially at its price. The Canon EOS R100 makes taking high-quality pictures a breeze, thanks to its intuitive design. On Amazon, the camera and a lens are available at a discount. (zdnet.com - 1 time)

Marvel Rivals' First Merchandise Is Both Expected and Unexpected. People have gone wild for NetEase's design spin on the heroes and villains of Marvel's comics multiverse, but you may not be getting what you wished for in the game's first merch. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

How to Send Secret Messages From Your iPhone. You can use a basic iPhone app to have private conversations with your friends — because not everything needs to be shared with the universe. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued. The IRS has received more than 13 million returns since tax season opened Jan. 27. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Anthropic claims new AI security method blocks 95% of jailbreaks, invites red teamers to try. Taryn Plumb is a freelance writer specializing in AI and cybersecurity. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles written by Taryn Plumb, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 1 time)

Fundraising. Read the latest news on Fundraising at TechCrunch. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Julie Bort, Author at TechCrunch. Read more from Julie Bort at TechCrunch. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

iPhone SE 4 -- Everything we know about Apple's next budget-friendly phone. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Apple's modem push could result in cellular MacBooks. Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

PCWorld Digital Magazine FAQs. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

The Sims re-release shows what’s wrong with big publishers and single-player games. Opinion: EA might be done with single-player games—but we’re not. (arstechnica.com - 1 time)

Anthropic CEO says DeepSeek was 'the worst' on a critical bioweapons data safety test. Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei claims DeepSeek generated sensitive bioweapons data in a safety test it ran. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Can't Find Anything Good to Watch on Netflix? Use Secret Codes to See the Full Catalog. There's an easier way to find something new to watch on Netflix, and it starts with better browsing options. (cnet.com - 1 time)

OpenAI plans to open an office in Germany. ChatGPT maker OpenAI plans to open an office in Munich, Germany in the coming months, according to a press release. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Anduril in talks to raise up to $2.5B at $28B valuation. Just six months after defense tech Anduril raised a massive $1.5 billion round that valued the company at $14 billion, it's in talks to raise another $2.5. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

The Labor Market Is Suffering, but Today's Jobs Data Looks Just Peachy. Layoffs, wildfires and deportations. Why is the jobs report still positive? (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers. Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know. (zdnet.com - 2 timer)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

My 2024 Apple Report Card. While there are several areas where Apple maintained consistent excellence in 2024, I can’t think of a single area where Apple levelled up. Not one. That feels like a problem. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2023 Apple Report Card. My (admittedly belated) remarks on Apple’s year. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2022 Apple Report Card. My remarks on Apple’s year. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2021 Apple Report Card. Another standout year for hardware; more concerns than ever on software. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2020 Apple Report Card. A good year across the board for Apple’s products, with one glaring exception. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2019 Apple Report Card. This year 65 voters (hand-selected by Snell) graded Apple in 12 areas. I was one of them, and, like last year, thought it only fair to publish my grades and remarks here at Daring Fireball. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2018 Apple Report Card. My grades and comments on Apple’s 2018. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

iPhone SE 4 -- Everything we know about Apple's next budget-friendly phone. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Apple's modem push could result in cellular MacBooks. Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free on Sunday: Chiefs vs. Eagles. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the Chiefs playing the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. (engadget.com - 24 min.)

How to Send Secret Messages From Your iPhone. You can use a basic iPhone app to have private conversations with your friends — because not everything needs to be shared with the universe. (cnet.com - 1 time)

iPhone SE 4 -- Everything we know about Apple's next budget-friendly phone. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Anthropic CEO says DeepSeek was 'the worst' on a critical bioweapons data safety test. Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei claims DeepSeek generated sensitive bioweapons data in a safety test it ran. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers. Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know. (zdnet.com - 2 timer)

Axios: Tim Cook Donates $1 Million to Trump Inauguration. Link to: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/03/tim-cook-apple-donate-1-million-trump-inauguration. (daringfireball.net - 45 min.)

Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued. The IRS has received more than 13 million returns since tax season opened Jan. 27. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Anthropic claims new AI security method blocks 95% of jailbreaks, invites red teamers to try. Taryn Plumb is a freelance writer specializing in AI and cybersecurity. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles written by Taryn Plumb, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 1 time)

Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers. Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know. (zdnet.com - 2 timer)

Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’ Some Google Calendar users noticed that certain events like the Pride month are no longer highlighted. Google stopped manually adding cultural moments last year. Some users are angry that some events have been removed. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

How to Send Secret Messages From Your iPhone. You can use a basic iPhone app to have private conversations with your friends — because not everything needs to be shared with the universe. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Apple's modem push could result in cellular MacBooks. Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers. Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know. (zdnet.com - 2 timer)

GM will reportedly stop making gas-powered Chevy Blazer. Chevy will reportedly discontinue the gas-powered Blazer and only offer the EV version. The gas Blazer was last redesigned in 2019. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

My 2019 Apple Report Card. This year 65 voters (hand-selected by Snell) graded Apple in 12 areas. I was one of them, and, like last year, thought it only fair to publish my grades and remarks here at Daring Fireball. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Meta goes to war with leakers. A top Meta executive said the company was working to stop “a tremendous number of leaks” from employees. A top executive warned employees that leakers will be caught. (theverge.com - 34 min.)

Anduril in talks to raise up to $2.5B at $28B valuation. Just six months after defense tech Anduril raised a massive $1.5 billion round that valued the company at $14 billion, it's in talks to raise another $2.5. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles from Month: February 2025, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 32 min.)

Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’ Some Google Calendar users noticed that certain events like the Pride month are no longer highlighted. Google stopped manually adding cultural moments last year. Some users are angry that some events have been removed. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

Wish You Could Schedule Your Living Room Lamp? These Smart Plugs Can Help. We've tested dozens of the smart plugs from companies large and small, and these are our picks for the best smart plug to get the rest of your home online. Bringing regular devices online is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items with your voice assistant. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

My 2021 Apple Report Card. Another standout year for hardware; more concerns than ever on software. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Anthropic claims new AI security method blocks 95% of jailbreaks, invites red teamers to try. Taryn Plumb is a freelance writer specializing in AI and cybersecurity. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles written by Taryn Plumb, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 1 time)

Anthropic CEO says DeepSeek was 'the worst' on a critical bioweapons data safety test. Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei claims DeepSeek generated sensitive bioweapons data in a safety test it ran. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

KC Chiefs Entering Licensing Deal With Pat Riley For ‘Three-peat’ Trademark. And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you'd start hearing a whole lot about Pat Riley. I don't want to say I told… And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you&#… (techdirt.com - 58 min.)

My 2024 Apple Report Card. While there are several areas where Apple maintained consistent excellence in 2024, I can’t think of a single area where Apple levelled up. Not one. That feels like a problem. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Wish You Could Schedule Your Living Room Lamp? These Smart Plugs Can Help. We've tested dozens of the smart plugs from companies large and small, and these are our picks for the best smart plug to get the rest of your home online. Bringing regular devices online is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items with your voice assistant. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

Apple's modem push could result in cellular MacBooks. Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

iPhone SE 4 -- Everything we know about Apple's next budget-friendly phone. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Macworld Digital Magazine FAQs. Your Macworld digital magazine questions answered. (macworld.com - 1 time)

PCWorld Digital Magazine FAQs. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

KC Chiefs Entering Licensing Deal With Pat Riley For ‘Three-peat’ Trademark. And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you'd start hearing a whole lot about Pat Riley. I don't want to say I told… And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you&#… (techdirt.com - 58 min.)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

Marvel Rivals' First Merchandise Is Both Expected and Unexpected. People have gone wild for NetEase's design spin on the heroes and villains of Marvel's comics multiverse, but you may not be getting what you wished for in the game's first merch. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free on Sunday: Chiefs vs. Eagles. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the Chiefs playing the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. (engadget.com - 24 min.)

KC Chiefs Entering Licensing Deal With Pat Riley For ‘Three-peat’ Trademark. And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you'd start hearing a whole lot about Pat Riley. I don't want to say I told… And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you&#… (techdirt.com - 58 min.)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

GM will reportedly stop making gas-powered Chevy Blazer. Chevy will reportedly discontinue the gas-powered Blazer and only offer the EV version. The gas Blazer was last redesigned in 2019. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

Wish You Could Schedule Your Living Room Lamp? These Smart Plugs Can Help. We've tested dozens of the smart plugs from companies large and small, and these are our picks for the best smart plug to get the rest of your home online. Bringing regular devices online is easier than ever. These smart plugs connect everyday items with your voice assistant. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles from Month: February 2025, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 32 min.)

Anthropic CEO says DeepSeek was 'the worst' on a critical bioweapons data safety test. Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei claims DeepSeek generated sensitive bioweapons data in a safety test it ran. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

The Labor Market Is Suffering, but Today's Jobs Data Looks Just Peachy. Layoffs, wildfires and deportations. Why is the jobs report still positive? (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’ Some Google Calendar users noticed that certain events like the Pride month are no longer highlighted. Google stopped manually adding cultural moments last year. Some users are angry that some events have been removed. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

Apple's modem push could result in cellular MacBooks. Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles from Month: February 2025, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 32 min.)

Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’ Some Google Calendar users noticed that certain events like the Pride month are no longer highlighted. Google stopped manually adding cultural moments last year. Some users are angry that some events have been removed. (theverge.com - 50 min.)

Anthropic claims new AI security method blocks 95% of jailbreaks, invites red teamers to try. Taryn Plumb is a freelance writer specializing in AI and cybersecurity. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles written by Taryn Plumb, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 1 time)

H&R Block Review 2025: Best Free Tax Filing Experience. This service has the best free filing experience. It offers a lot of forms filers need and pairs it with an impressive user interface. (cnet.com - 18 min.)

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free on Sunday: Chiefs vs. Eagles. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the Chiefs playing the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. (engadget.com - 24 min.)

Best Laptops of 2025. We tested and reviewed a lot of laptops this year. Here are our favorites to wrap up 2024. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued. The IRS has received more than 13 million returns since tax season opened Jan. 27. (cnet.com - 1 time)

House Democrats press Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s policy changes. Four House Democrats are pushing Mark Zuckerberg to explain Meta's recent policy changes, saying they appear to be an attempt at "currying favor" with the White House. (engadget.com - 46 min.)

iPhone SE 4 -- Everything we know about Apple's next budget-friendly phone. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

New NIH policy will slash support money to research universities. Sudden and drastic change will make it hard for researchers to keep the lights on. (arstechnica.com - 38 min.)

House Democrats press Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s policy changes. Four House Democrats are pushing Mark Zuckerberg to explain Meta's recent policy changes, saying they appear to be an attempt at "currying favor" with the White House. (engadget.com - 46 min.)

H&R Block Review 2025: Best Free Tax Filing Experience. This service has the best free filing experience. It offers a lot of forms filers need and pairs it with an impressive user interface. (cnet.com - 18 min.)

KC Chiefs Entering Licensing Deal With Pat Riley For ‘Three-peat’ Trademark. And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you'd start hearing a whole lot about Pat Riley. I don't want to say I told… And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you&#… (techdirt.com - 58 min.)

Best Laptops of 2025. We tested and reviewed a lot of laptops this year. Here are our favorites to wrap up 2024. (cnet.com - 1 time)

The iPhone SE Is Back! Apple Expected To Launch a New Version Soon - Video. After three years without an update, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone SE as soon as next week. (cnet.com - 9 min.)

How to Send Secret Messages From Your iPhone. You can use a basic iPhone app to have private conversations with your friends — because not everything needs to be shared with the universe. (cnet.com - 1 time)

iPhone SE 4 -- Everything we know about Apple's next budget-friendly phone. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

Apple's modem push could result in cellular MacBooks. Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. (appleinsider.com - 1 time)

H&R Block Review 2025: Best Free Tax Filing Experience. This service has the best free filing experience. It offers a lot of forms filers need and pairs it with an impressive user interface. (cnet.com - 18 min.)

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free on Sunday: Chiefs vs. Eagles. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the Chiefs playing the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. (engadget.com - 24 min.)

kansas city chiefs – Techdirt. Posts about kansas city chiefs written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 17 min.)

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free on Sunday: Chiefs vs. Eagles. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the Chiefs playing the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. (engadget.com - 24 min.)

KC Chiefs Entering Licensing Deal With Pat Riley For ‘Three-peat’ Trademark. And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you'd start hearing a whole lot about Pat Riley. I don't want to say I told… And there you have it. It was a mere couple of weeks back that I wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs potential to reach the Super Bowl and go for a third straight title and how that would mean you&#… (techdirt.com - 58 min.)

My 2021 Apple Report Card. Another standout year for hardware; more concerns than ever on software. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers. Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know. (zdnet.com - 2 timer)

This is the camera I recommend to most new photographers - especially at its price. The Canon EOS R100 makes taking high-quality pictures a breeze, thanks to its intuitive design. On Amazon, the camera and a lens are available at a discount. (zdnet.com - 1 time)

Marvel Rivals' First Merchandise Is Both Expected and Unexpected. People have gone wild for NetEase's design spin on the heroes and villains of Marvel's comics multiverse, but you may not be getting what you wished for in the game's first merch. (gizmodo.com - 1 time)

My 2024 Apple Report Card. While there are several areas where Apple maintained consistent excellence in 2024, I can’t think of a single area where Apple levelled up. Not one. That feels like a problem. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Best Laptops of 2025. We tested and reviewed a lot of laptops this year. Here are our favorites to wrap up 2024. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles from Month: February 2025, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 32 min.)

Tim Cook Appears Alongside Trump in Re-Election Campaign Ad Shot in Mac Pro Plant in Austin. A low moment in Apple’s proud history, and a sadly iconic moment for Tim Cook. I hope avoiding those tariffs is worth it. (daringfireball.net - 45 min.)

My 2023 Apple Report Card. My (admittedly belated) remarks on Apple’s year. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2022 Apple Report Card. My remarks on Apple’s year. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2020 Apple Report Card. A good year across the board for Apple’s products, with one glaring exception. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

My 2018 Apple Report Card. My grades and comments on Apple’s 2018. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

kansas city chiefs – Techdirt. Posts about kansas city chiefs written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 17 min.)

nfl – Techdirt. Posts about nfl written by Dark Helmet and Karl Bode. (techdirt.com - 17 min.)

football – Techdirt. Posts about football written by Dark Helmet, Karl Bode, and Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

pat riley – Techdirt. Posts about pat riley written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

three-peat – Techdirt. Posts about three-peat written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

threepeat – Techdirt. Posts about threepeat written by Dark Helmet. (techdirt.com - 39 min.)

Anthropic claims new AI security method blocks 95% of jailbreaks, invites red teamers to try. Taryn Plumb is a freelance writer specializing in AI and cybersecurity. This is a complete list of VentureBeat articles written by Taryn Plumb, in reverse chronological order. (venturebeat.com - 1 time)

House Democrats press Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s policy changes. Four House Democrats are pushing Mark Zuckerberg to explain Meta's recent policy changes, saying they appear to be an attempt at "currying favor" with the White House. (engadget.com - 46 min.)

OpenAI plans to open an office in Germany. ChatGPT maker OpenAI plans to open an office in Munich, Germany in the coming months, according to a press release. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)