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Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once. Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale. (computerworld.com - 8 min.)

TNW Conference 2024 - Tickets. Are you excited for the next stage in tech conferences? Join the best and biggest edition of our flagship conference in NDSM, Amsterdam on June 19 & 20, 2025. (thenextweb.com - 11 min.)

Samsung's 2024 Smart M8 monitor is on sale for just $399. Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D, 2024 refresh) normally costs $700, but it's back down near an all-time low of $400 at Amazon. (engadget.com - 14 min.)

Here's why Apple is right to hold firm on its DEI policies - 9to5Mac. The upcoming change in the presidency has seen a number of companies make changes to long-standing policies, in fields spanning... (9to5mac.com - 16 min.)

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Deal: Get Your Hands on the Upgraded Google Foldable at $300 Off. Google figured out foldable hardware last year, and now it's latest tablet-meets-phone is down to a record low price at Amazon. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

How to Easily Screen Record on an iPhone or iPad. Capture what's on your screen with these simple steps. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

OnePlus 13 Review: A Powerhouse With One Key Flaw - Video. The OnePlus 13 has a lot to be excited about, but it's let down by its camera performance. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

I Tried Using AI to Create Content on LinkedIn. I'm Sold. Not sure what to post on your LinkedIn page? AI can save you a lot of time (and overthinking). (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Best VPN for Windows 2025. If you're using Windows 11, here are the best virtual private networks we've tested for you in 2022. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Dinner on a Dime: 7 Cheap Meal Subscriptions We Really Liked. Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive. Get quality meals delivered to your doorstep with the best cheap meal kit services we’ve tested. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Best iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases of 2025. Protect your iPhone with these stylish covers. Our list includes a range of budget-friendly and premium options. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

This $270 Savings Slashes the EcoFlow Power Station to Its Lowest-Ever Price. The Delta 3 Plus portable power station has a 1,024-watt-hour battery and plenty of power, but this deal isn't going to last long. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees. Tom Conrad, the new interim Sonos CEO, acknowledges that the company desperately needs to win back the trust and support of its customers after the app fiasco. “This is not a time for Sonos to be stuck in limbo,” he says. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation. Sonos introduced an overhauled, redesigned app in May 2024 that was immediately met with criticism over bugs and worse performance. The company still hasn’t recovered. The company still hasn’t recovered from the damage done. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Breaking: Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after disastrous app launch. Patrick Spence is no longer the CEO of Sonos. His decision last year to prematurely release a new app, plagued by bugs and missing features, ultimately cost him his job. Last year’s app debacle has finally led to Spence’s ouster. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Pete Buttigieg has a few things to say on his way out. In an exit interview, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke about Donald Trump’s threats to eliminate EV subsidies, Elon Musk’s new-founded political power, and what is still left to do. Buttigieg is putting on a brave face. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Float Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B. Float Financial, an expense management and corporate card startup focused on the Canadian market, has raised $48.5 million in a Series B funding round. (techcrunch.com - 26 min.)

3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 list. The 2025 edition will publish in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. The 2025 edition will be published in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

Fast-learning robots: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025. AI advances are rapidly speeding up the process of training robots, and helping them do new tasks almost instantly. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring. Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. (appleinsider.com - 48 min.)

Data broker Gravy Analytics confirms a data breach after a hacker leaked millions of location records. The company confirmed the breach after a hacker posted millions of location data records online. (techcrunch.com - 50 min.)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Will we ever trust robots? If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes? (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

6 Tech Trends from CES 2025 That Will Define the Next Era. We saw it all at CES 2025, but these are the enduring innovations we think will impact the tech of tomorrow. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Gas Grills of 2025. To help you find the best gas grill, we put a bunch of the bestselling models through their paces by cooking up burgers, whole chickens, ribs and more. Here's what we recommend. From backyard burgers to top-notch tailgates, these gas grills can deliver seriously delicious food. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Food Processors of 2025. We tested seven food processors from top brands such as KitchenAid, Cuisinart to find out which models are worthy of your kitchen. Here's what we recommend. (cnet.com - 1 time)

DirecTV Stream vs. YouTube TV vs. Hulu Live vs. Sling and More: 100 Top Live TV Streaming Channels Compared. How live TV streaming services stack up when it comes to the most popular channels. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Sparklight Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability. Looking for high-speed internet in the Southwest or Midwest? Sparklight has a range of impressive speeds -- just watch out for those yearly price increases. (cnet.com - 1 time)

6 Best Cheap Mattress for 2025. Upgrade your mattress without spending a ton. Our sleep experts have tested hundreds to find the six best cheap mattresses on the market. (cnet.com - 1 time)

UK domain giant Nominet confirms cybersecurity incident linked to Ivanti VPN hacks. Nominet, the U.K. domain registry that maintains .co.uk domains, has experienced a cybersecurity incident that it confirmed is linked to the recent. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

More money comes to AI healthcare: Qventus nabs $105M at a $400M+ valuation. Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries when it comes to building AI solutions to speed up how work is carried out across. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck. If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

Nvidia's RTX 5070 laptops give me little hope for desktop RTX 5060s. The disappointing specs for RTX 5070 laptops may spell trouble for desktop RTX 5060 GPUs. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

Hands-on with Adobe's Acrobat AI Assistant: AI for your PDFs. Can Adobe’s fancy new chatbot actually make PDFs easier to manage? (computerworld.com - 1 time)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Vitamin E: Benefits, Drawbacks, Supplements and How to Get It in Your Diet. Do you need more vitamin E in your diet, or are you considering supplements? Here's what you should know. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2025. We've tested several cheap home security cameras from the biggest brands on the market to help find the best cam for you. (cnet.com - 1 time)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you’re drunk. Meta CEO's rant against Apple for lack of invention isn't grounded in reality. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

Jaw-Dropping Next-Gen Tech: The Most Stunning Reveals from CES 2025. This year's trade show was positively jam-packed with some of the coolest new tech we've seen. Here's what we can't wait to get our hands on. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Your Text Reactions Can Be More Expressive With This iOS 18 Feature. Because sometimes "Haha" can come across as condescending or sarcastic. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

7 Sneaky Places Microplastics Secretly Lurk in Your Kitchen. Plus, easy swaps you can make to protect your health. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

The next AI wave — agents — should come with warning labels. AI agents are still in the experimental stage, so using them comes with risk. But many companies are quickly looking to adopt the tech to create new efficiencies anyway. (computerworld.com - 2 timer)

CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK. Coreweave has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. -- its first outside its domestic U.S. market. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Mastodon announces transition to non-profit structure. Decentralized social network organization Mastodon said Monday that it is planning to create a new non-profit organization in Europe and hand over. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

The Clock Is Ticking on APYs Up to 4.65%. Today's CD Rates, Jan. 13, 2025. APYs have been falling for months. Here's where you can still lock in a great one. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

UK throws its hat into the AI fire. In 2023, the U.K. made a big song and dance about the need to consider the harms of AI, giving itself a leading role in the wider conversation around AI. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Apple has a privacy problem. A higher standard: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees. Tom Conrad, the new interim Sonos CEO, acknowledges that the company desperately needs to win back the trust and support of its customers after the app fiasco. “This is not a time for Sonos to be stuck in limbo,” he says. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation. Sonos introduced an overhauled, redesigned app in May 2024 that was immediately met with criticism over bugs and worse performance. The company still hasn’t recovered. The company still hasn’t recovered from the damage done. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring. Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. (appleinsider.com - 48 min.)

Data broker Gravy Analytics confirms a data breach after a hacker leaked millions of location records. The company confirmed the breach after a hacker posted millions of location data records online. (techcrunch.com - 50 min.)

How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck. If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

I Tried Using AI to Create Content on LinkedIn. I'm Sold. Not sure what to post on your LinkedIn page? AI can save you a lot of time (and overthinking). (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Fast-learning robots: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025. AI advances are rapidly speeding up the process of training robots, and helping them do new tasks almost instantly. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

More money comes to AI healthcare: Qventus nabs $105M at a $400M+ valuation. Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries when it comes to building AI solutions to speed up how work is carried out across. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Hands-on with Adobe's Acrobat AI Assistant: AI for your PDFs. Can Adobe’s fancy new chatbot actually make PDFs easier to manage? (computerworld.com - 1 time)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

The next AI wave — agents — should come with warning labels. AI agents are still in the experimental stage, so using them comes with risk. But many companies are quickly looking to adopt the tech to create new efficiencies anyway. (computerworld.com - 2 timer)

UK throws its hat into the AI fire. In 2023, the U.K. made a big song and dance about the need to consider the harms of AI, giving itself a leading role in the wider conversation around AI. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

TNW Conference 2024 - Tickets. Are you excited for the next stage in tech conferences? Join the best and biggest edition of our flagship conference in NDSM, Amsterdam on June 19 & 20, 2025. (thenextweb.com - 11 min.)

Best VPN for Windows 2025. If you're using Windows 11, here are the best virtual private networks we've tested for you in 2022. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Best iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases of 2025. Protect your iPhone with these stylish covers. Our list includes a range of budget-friendly and premium options. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 list. The 2025 edition will publish in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. The 2025 edition will be published in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

Fast-learning robots: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025. AI advances are rapidly speeding up the process of training robots, and helping them do new tasks almost instantly. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

6 Tech Trends from CES 2025 That Will Define the Next Era. We saw it all at CES 2025, but these are the enduring innovations we think will impact the tech of tomorrow. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Gas Grills of 2025. To help you find the best gas grill, we put a bunch of the bestselling models through their paces by cooking up burgers, whole chickens, ribs and more. Here's what we recommend. From backyard burgers to top-notch tailgates, these gas grills can deliver seriously delicious food. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Food Processors of 2025. We tested seven food processors from top brands such as KitchenAid, Cuisinart to find out which models are worthy of your kitchen. Here's what we recommend. (cnet.com - 1 time)

6 Best Cheap Mattress for 2025. Upgrade your mattress without spending a ton. Our sleep experts have tested hundreds to find the six best cheap mattresses on the market. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2025. We've tested several cheap home security cameras from the biggest brands on the market to help find the best cam for you. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Jaw-Dropping Next-Gen Tech: The Most Stunning Reveals from CES 2025. This year's trade show was positively jam-packed with some of the coolest new tech we've seen. Here's what we can't wait to get our hands on. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

The Clock Is Ticking on APYs Up to 4.65%. Today's CD Rates, Jan. 13, 2025. APYs have been falling for months. Here's where you can still lock in a great one. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once. Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale. (computerworld.com - 8 min.)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

Best Food Processors of 2025. We tested seven food processors from top brands such as KitchenAid, Cuisinart to find out which models are worthy of your kitchen. Here's what we recommend. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

Float Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B. Float Financial, an expense management and corporate card startup focused on the Canadian market, has raised $48.5 million in a Series B funding round. (techcrunch.com - 26 min.)

6 Best Cheap Mattress for 2025. Upgrade your mattress without spending a ton. Our sleep experts have tested hundreds to find the six best cheap mattresses on the market. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2025. We've tested several cheap home security cameras from the biggest brands on the market to help find the best cam for you. (cnet.com - 1 time)

CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK. Coreweave has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. -- its first outside its domestic U.S. market. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Here's why Apple is right to hold firm on its DEI policies - 9to5Mac. The upcoming change in the presidency has seen a number of companies make changes to long-standing policies, in fields spanning... (9to5mac.com - 16 min.)

Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring. Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. (appleinsider.com - 48 min.)

Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you’re drunk. Meta CEO's rant against Apple for lack of invention isn't grounded in reality. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

Apple has a privacy problem. A higher standard: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once. Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale. (computerworld.com - 8 min.)

I Tried Using AI to Create Content on LinkedIn. I'm Sold. Not sure what to post on your LinkedIn page? AI can save you a lot of time (and overthinking). (cnet.com - 20 min.)

The next AI wave — agents — should come with warning labels. AI agents are still in the experimental stage, so using them comes with risk. But many companies are quickly looking to adopt the tech to create new efficiencies anyway. (computerworld.com - 2 timer)

Mastodon announces transition to non-profit structure. Decentralized social network organization Mastodon said Monday that it is planning to create a new non-profit organization in Europe and hand over. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

This $270 Savings Slashes the EcoFlow Power Station to Its Lowest-Ever Price. The Delta 3 Plus portable power station has a 1,024-watt-hour battery and plenty of power, but this deal isn't going to last long. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck. If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you’re drunk. Meta CEO's rant against Apple for lack of invention isn't grounded in reality. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

Samsung's 2024 Smart M8 monitor is on sale for just $399. Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D, 2024 refresh) normally costs $700, but it's back down near an all-time low of $400 at Amazon. (engadget.com - 14 min.)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation. Sonos introduced an overhauled, redesigned app in May 2024 that was immediately met with criticism over bugs and worse performance. The company still hasn’t recovered. The company still hasn’t recovered from the damage done. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Samsung's 2024 Smart M8 monitor is on sale for just $399. Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D, 2024 refresh) normally costs $700, but it's back down near an all-time low of $400 at Amazon. (engadget.com - 14 min.)

Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees. Tom Conrad, the new interim Sonos CEO, acknowledges that the company desperately needs to win back the trust and support of its customers after the app fiasco. “This is not a time for Sonos to be stuck in limbo,” he says. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring. Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. (appleinsider.com - 48 min.)

This $270 Savings Slashes the EcoFlow Power Station to Its Lowest-Ever Price. The Delta 3 Plus portable power station has a 1,024-watt-hour battery and plenty of power, but this deal isn't going to last long. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Pete Buttigieg has a few things to say on his way out. In an exit interview, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke about Donald Trump’s threats to eliminate EV subsidies, Elon Musk’s new-founded political power, and what is still left to do. Buttigieg is putting on a brave face. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Jaw-Dropping Next-Gen Tech: The Most Stunning Reveals from CES 2025. This year's trade show was positively jam-packed with some of the coolest new tech we've seen. Here's what we can't wait to get our hands on. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

How to Easily Screen Record on an iPhone or iPad. Capture what's on your screen with these simple steps. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Breaking: Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after disastrous app launch. Patrick Spence is no longer the CEO of Sonos. His decision last year to prematurely release a new app, plagued by bugs and missing features, ultimately cost him his job. Last year’s app debacle has finally led to Spence’s ouster. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Samsung's 2024 Smart M8 monitor is on sale for just $399. Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D, 2024 refresh) normally costs $700, but it's back down near an all-time low of $400 at Amazon. (engadget.com - 14 min.)

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Deal: Get Your Hands on the Upgraded Google Foldable at $300 Off. Google figured out foldable hardware last year, and now it's latest tablet-meets-phone is down to a record low price at Amazon. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

OnePlus 13 Review: A Powerhouse With One Key Flaw - Video. The OnePlus 13 has a lot to be excited about, but it's let down by its camera performance. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation. Sonos introduced an overhauled, redesigned app in May 2024 that was immediately met with criticism over bugs and worse performance. The company still hasn’t recovered. The company still hasn’t recovered from the damage done. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

OnePlus 13 Review: A Powerhouse With One Key Flaw - Video. The OnePlus 13 has a lot to be excited about, but it's let down by its camera performance. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

More money comes to AI healthcare: Qventus nabs $105M at a $400M+ valuation. Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries when it comes to building AI solutions to speed up how work is carried out across. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Your Text Reactions Can Be More Expressive With This iOS 18 Feature. Because sometimes "Haha" can come across as condescending or sarcastic. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Best VPN for Windows 2025. If you're using Windows 11, here are the best virtual private networks we've tested for you in 2022. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

UK domain giant Nominet confirms cybersecurity incident linked to Ivanti VPN hacks. Nominet, the U.K. domain registry that maintains .co.uk domains, has experienced a cybersecurity incident that it confirmed is linked to the recent. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

This $270 Savings Slashes the EcoFlow Power Station to Its Lowest-Ever Price. The Delta 3 Plus portable power station has a 1,024-watt-hour battery and plenty of power, but this deal isn't going to last long. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 list. The 2025 edition will publish in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. The 2025 edition will be published in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Sparklight Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability. Looking for high-speed internet in the Southwest or Midwest? Sparklight has a range of impressive speeds -- just watch out for those yearly price increases. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Apple has a privacy problem. A higher standard: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck. If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK. Coreweave has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. -- its first outside its domestic U.S. market. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

DirecTV Stream vs. YouTube TV vs. Hulu Live vs. Sling and More: 100 Top Live TV Streaming Channels Compared. How live TV streaming services stack up when it comes to the most popular channels. (cnet.com - 1 time)

CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK. Coreweave has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. -- its first outside its domestic U.S. market. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Sparklight Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability. Looking for high-speed internet in the Southwest or Midwest? Sparklight has a range of impressive speeds -- just watch out for those yearly price increases. (cnet.com - 1 time)

How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck. If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do. (pcworld.com - 1 time)

Sparklight Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability. Looking for high-speed internet in the Southwest or Midwest? Sparklight has a range of impressive speeds -- just watch out for those yearly price increases. (cnet.com - 1 time)

More money comes to AI healthcare: Qventus nabs $105M at a $400M+ valuation. Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries when it comes to building AI solutions to speed up how work is carried out across. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Float Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B. Float Financial, an expense management and corporate card startup focused on the Canadian market, has raised $48.5 million in a Series B funding round. (techcrunch.com - 26 min.)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

Sparklight Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability. Looking for high-speed internet in the Southwest or Midwest? Sparklight has a range of impressive speeds -- just watch out for those yearly price increases. (cnet.com - 1 time)

CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK. Coreweave has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. -- its first outside its domestic U.S. market. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

Pete Buttigieg has a few things to say on his way out. In an exit interview, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke about Donald Trump’s threats to eliminate EV subsidies, Elon Musk’s new-founded political power, and what is still left to do. Buttigieg is putting on a brave face. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 list. The 2025 edition will publish in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. The 2025 edition will be published in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

The Sonos app fiasco: how a great audio brand nearly ruined its reputation. Sonos introduced an overhauled, redesigned app in May 2024 that was immediately met with criticism over bugs and worse performance. The company still hasn’t recovered. The company still hasn’t recovered from the damage done. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

The Clock Is Ticking on APYs Up to 4.65%. Today's CD Rates, Jan. 13, 2025. APYs have been falling for months. Here's where you can still lock in a great one. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Your Text Reactions Can Be More Expressive With This iOS 18 Feature. Because sometimes "Haha" can come across as condescending or sarcastic. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Best iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases of 2025. Protect your iPhone with these stylish covers. Our list includes a range of budget-friendly and premium options. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 list. The 2025 edition will publish in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. The 2025 edition will be published in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2025. We've tested several cheap home security cameras from the biggest brands on the market to help find the best cam for you. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you’re drunk. Meta CEO's rant against Apple for lack of invention isn't grounded in reality. (macworld.com - 2 timer)

Here's why Apple is right to hold firm on its DEI policies - 9to5Mac. The upcoming change in the presidency has seen a number of companies make changes to long-standing policies, in fields spanning... (9to5mac.com - 16 min.)

Jaw-Dropping Next-Gen Tech: The Most Stunning Reveals from CES 2025. This year's trade show was positively jam-packed with some of the coolest new tech we've seen. Here's what we can't wait to get our hands on. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

TNW Conference 2024 - Tickets. Are you excited for the next stage in tech conferences? Join the best and biggest edition of our flagship conference in NDSM, Amsterdam on June 19 & 20, 2025. (thenextweb.com - 11 min.)

The next AI wave — agents — should come with warning labels. AI agents are still in the experimental stage, so using them comes with risk. But many companies are quickly looking to adopt the tech to create new efficiencies anyway. (computerworld.com - 2 timer)

Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once. Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale. (computerworld.com - 8 min.)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

Best Food Processors of 2025. We tested seven food processors from top brands such as KitchenAid, Cuisinart to find out which models are worthy of your kitchen. Here's what we recommend. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2025. We've tested several cheap home security cameras from the biggest brands on the market to help find the best cam for you. (cnet.com - 1 time)

This $270 Savings Slashes the EcoFlow Power Station to Its Lowest-Ever Price. The Delta 3 Plus portable power station has a 1,024-watt-hour battery and plenty of power, but this deal isn't going to last long. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

7 Sneaky Places Microplastics Secretly Lurk in Your Kitchen. Plus, easy swaps you can make to protect your health. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Best Gas Grills of 2025. To help you find the best gas grill, we put a bunch of the bestselling models through their paces by cooking up burgers, whole chickens, ribs and more. Here's what we recommend. From backyard burgers to top-notch tailgates, these gas grills can deliver seriously delicious food. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Food Processors of 2025. We tested seven food processors from top brands such as KitchenAid, Cuisinart to find out which models are worthy of your kitchen. Here's what we recommend. (cnet.com - 1 time)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

TNW Conference 2024 - Tickets. Are you excited for the next stage in tech conferences? Join the best and biggest edition of our flagship conference in NDSM, Amsterdam on June 19 & 20, 2025. (thenextweb.com - 11 min.)

OnePlus 13 Review: A Powerhouse With One Key Flaw - Video. The OnePlus 13 has a lot to be excited about, but it's let down by its camera performance. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Here's why Apple is right to hold firm on its DEI policies - 9to5Mac. The upcoming change in the presidency has seen a number of companies make changes to long-standing policies, in fields spanning... (9to5mac.com - 16 min.)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

The next AI wave — agents — should come with warning labels. AI agents are still in the experimental stage, so using them comes with risk. But many companies are quickly looking to adopt the tech to create new efficiencies anyway. (computerworld.com - 2 timer)

TNW Conference 2024 - Tickets. Are you excited for the next stage in tech conferences? Join the best and biggest edition of our flagship conference in NDSM, Amsterdam on June 19 & 20, 2025. (thenextweb.com - 11 min.)

Best Cheap Home Security Cameras for 2025. We've tested several cheap home security cameras from the biggest brands on the market to help find the best cam for you. (cnet.com - 1 time)

How to Easily Screen Record on an iPhone or iPad. Capture what's on your screen with these simple steps. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Best iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases of 2025. Protect your iPhone with these stylish covers. Our list includes a range of budget-friendly and premium options. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery. New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity. (appleinsider.com - 25 min.)

Data broker Gravy Analytics confirms a data breach after a hacker leaked millions of location records. The company confirmed the breach after a hacker posted millions of location data records online. (techcrunch.com - 50 min.)

AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets. While Nvidia, AMD and others have benefited the most from AI's rapid adoption, the future will belong to companies that develop energy-efficient chips that can power smaller language models in corporate data centers and edge devices. (computerworld.com - 1 time)

CoreWeave's first international data centers are now live in the UK. Coreweave has formally opened its first two data centers in the U.K. -- its first outside its domestic U.S. market. (techcrunch.com - 2 timer)

TNW Conference 2024 - Tickets. Are you excited for the next stage in tech conferences? Join the best and biggest edition of our flagship conference in NDSM, Amsterdam on June 19 & 20, 2025. (thenextweb.com - 11 min.)

3 things that didn’t make the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025 list. The 2025 edition will publish in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. The 2025 edition will be published in January. Here’s what won’t be on it. (technologyreview.com - 40 min.)

Here's why Apple is right to hold firm on its DEI policies - 9to5Mac. The upcoming change in the presidency has seen a number of companies make changes to long-standing policies, in fields spanning... (9to5mac.com - 16 min.)

Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring. Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. (appleinsider.com - 48 min.)

Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once. Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale. (computerworld.com - 8 min.)

Dinner on a Dime: 7 Cheap Meal Subscriptions We Really Liked. Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive. Get quality meals delivered to your doorstep with the best cheap meal kit services we’ve tested. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

DirecTV Stream vs. YouTube TV vs. Hulu Live vs. Sling and More: 100 Top Live TV Streaming Channels Compared. How live TV streaming services stack up when it comes to the most popular channels. (cnet.com - 1 time)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Your Text Reactions Can Be More Expressive With This iOS 18 Feature. Because sometimes "Haha" can come across as condescending or sarcastic. (cnet.com - 2 timer)

Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring. Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. (appleinsider.com - 48 min.)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once. Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale. (computerworld.com - 8 min.)

The Innovation issue. Introducing the 2025 10 Breakthrough Technologies! Fast-learning robots, next-gen jet fuel, new HIV protection meds, the largest camera ever built to document the cosmos, and more. Plus: digital twins, high-tech fisheries, and the AI Hype Index. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees. Tom Conrad, the new interim Sonos CEO, acknowledges that the company desperately needs to win back the trust and support of its customers after the app fiasco. “This is not a time for Sonos to be stuck in limbo,” he says. (theverge.com - 26 min.)

Will we ever trust robots? If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes? (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Deal: Get Your Hands on the Upgraded Google Foldable at $300 Off. Google figured out foldable hardware last year, and now it's latest tablet-meets-phone is down to a record low price at Amazon. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Dinner on a Dime: 7 Cheap Meal Subscriptions We Really Liked. Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive. Get quality meals delivered to your doorstep with the best cheap meal kit services we’ve tested. (cnet.com - 20 min.)

AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it. The way we navigate the web is changing, and it’s paving the way to a more AI-saturated future. Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. (technologyreview.com - 1 time)

Stuck in a game? Try Circle to Search. Google is testing new gaming functionality in its AI-powered search tool for Android phones, as found by Android Authority. It can screenshot a game you’re playing and run the image through a Google search to find tips and guides, which might be more useful if it was paired with more than the unhelpfully vague “Get help with this game” text query. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you’re drunk. Meta CEO's rant against Apple for lack of invention isn't grounded in reality. (macworld.com - 2 timer)