Anker’s new 140W wall charger features a handy display

https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/ankers-new-140w-wall-charger-features-a-handy-display-030027019.html

Anker announced a new wall charger at CES 2025 and this 140W model includes a nifty display for keeping track of various metrics. These data points include power usage per port, temperature and whether or not fast charging has been activated. The company has been popping displays on its larger chargers for a while now, but this is the first screen we’ve seen on something this small. The screen even displays something Anker is calling an odometer, which measures lifetime usage in hours. The diminutive charger boasts a surprising number of ports, which is always useful.

Cherry’s CES 2025 offerings aren’t all for keyboard nerds

https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/cherrys-ces-2025-offerings-arent-all-for-keyboard-nerds-030006885.html

At CES 2025 renowned keyboard company Cherry revealed its latest gaming and office keyboards. Cherry keyboards are well-liked by enthusiasts, but the company seems to be aiming some of the new models at more casual users. Let’s start with the gaming keyboards, of which there are two. The more noteworthy one is the XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL, which can reach 8000Hz and 4000Hz polling rates while wired and wireless, respectively.

Anker's EverFrost coolers can chill (or freeze!) food using only solar power

https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/ankers-everfrost-coolers-can-chill-or-freeze-food-using-only-solar-power-030028037.html

Anker has a major presence at CES 2025, as the company has revealed a whole bunch of wild and wacky products. One such item is a newly-announced solar electric cooler, which is basically like a portable refrigerator/freezer combo. The Anker Solix EverFrost cooler is available in three sizes, from 23L to 58L, and uses air-cooled refrigeration technology for “faster and precise cooling.” To that end, Anker promises that these units cool more than 20 percent faster than rival products and allow for accurate temperature regulation from -4 degrees to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s right.

Anker’s ‘AI party speaker’ can automatically remove vocals for karaoke nights

https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/ankers-ai-party-speaker-can-automatically-remove-vocals-for-karaoke-nights-030057069.html

At CES 2025, Anker has a pair of new speakers under its <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/best-portable-bluetooth-speakers-133004551.

Eufy's new robot vacuum can transform into a stick vac

https://www.engadget.com/home/eufys-new-robot-vacuum-can-transform-into-a-stick-vac-030042390.html

CES is known for putting the spotlight on wacky innovations and Eufy came prepared for this year’s event. The company just revealed its E20 robot vacuum, which can actually transform from a traditional robovac to a manually-controlled stick vac.

Anker made a solar beach umbrella, because of course

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/anker-made-a-solar-beach-umbrella-because-of-course-030040245.html

Anker's empire is vast, spanning everything from cheap batteries to <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

The Last of Us season 2 arrives in April, and a Horizon Zero Dawn film is in the works

https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/the-last-of-us-season-2-arrives-in-april-and-a-horizon-zero-dawn-film-is-in-the-works-020950940.html

Sony's CES 2025 press conference was huge on the entertainment front if you're a PlayStation fan. In a series of rapid-fire announcements, the company announced it was making an anime based on Ghost of Tsushima Legends, the cooperative multiplayer mode from the acclaimed game. It then followed that up with news that Columbia Pictures was in the early stages of developing a movie based on the post-apocalyptic PlayStation game Horizon Zero Dawn. Finally, Neil Druckmann from Naughty Dog popped out to announce that season two of The Last of Us would hit HBO in April. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.

Watch the Samsung CES 2025 keynote live here: AI updates and more

https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/watch-the-samsung-ces-2025-keynote-live-here-ai-updates-and-more-005529956.html

Samsung's CES 2025 theme is "AI for all.

Writing Toy Code with ChatGPT is a Blast

https://mattsayar.com/writing-toy-code-with-chatgpt-is-a-blast/

In trying to teach my son how to better understand Left vs Right, I did some searching for a quick little game that can help him hone his skills faster. I found something close to what I was looking for, but not quite. That game focuses….

Efficiently factoring RSA modulus from public private keys

https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2025/01/06/rsa-factoring/

If you can factor large numbers, you can break RSA encryption. But if you can break RSA encryption, can you factor large numbers?.

LLM Native Product Capabilities

https://laconicwit.com/llm-native-product-capabilities/

Ben Thompson likes to point out that early websites were essentially static copies of physical world artifacts like newspapers and brochures. The web only reached its potential during the Web 2.0 era when developers discovered truly native capabilities that previous mediums couldn't match. For example, the feed's infinite scrolling.

The 10x Engineer Is Dead - Long Live The Product Engineer

https://www.tobiokewole.com/writing/lltpe

The 10x Engineer Is Dead - Long Live The Product Engineer.

My role as a founder CTO: Year Seven

https://miguelcarranza.es/cto-year-7

2024 has come and gone, and it’s time for my annual post. What a year for startups—like squeezing five regular years into one. Do you remember the Apple Visi...

S. Partarrieu | A year for action and intentionality

https://sebpartarrieu.com/blog/2025/the-year-ahead/

As a child, my favorite bedtime story was David and Goliath. I would ask for it every night, and I must have heard it hundreds of times. Yet, it continuously struck a chord with small Sebastian who, as the youngest of 4, felt like the underdog in many situations. David’s courage gave me hope, and a deep belief that despite being the youngest and smallest (at the time) of the family, I could still do great things..

How unfair is the coin?

https://ankitg.me/blog/2025/01/06/unfair-coins.html

Lessons on Building an AI x Bio Startup.

Learning CUDA by optimizing softmax: A worklog

https://maharshi.bearblog.dev/optimizing-softmax-cuda/

Learning CUDA by optimizing softmax that beats PyTorch.

Generating Cognateful Sentences with Large Language Models

https://www.vkethana.com/cognateful/

Motivation “Le président Emmanuel Macron assure le peuple canadien que le gouvernement français va continuer à défendre le Canada contre la menace américain.”.

What Makes a Good Automated Test?

https://etodd.io/2025/01/06/what-makes-a-good-automated-test/

When I started at StrongDM five years ago (woah), we had zero automated tests. Last year we had 50,000 tests. Today, around 70% of our code is covered by over 100,000 tests, most of which run on every pull request. What follows is my personal opinion about what constitutes a “good” automated test based on my observation of this colossal increase in test coverage. The goal is not to convince you I’m right, but to draw some contrasts and provoke you to question assumptions and form your own opinions.

Pick 3 or Get None

https://loup-vaillant.fr/articles/good-fast-cheap

Chose one. Or maybe two?.

LLMs must not have an identity

https://blog.hermesloom.org/p/llms-must-not-have-an-identity

What’s another meaningful step towards AI safety?.

Powershell Users Like To Vomit - Tim Kellogg

https://timkellogg.me/blog/2025/01/05/sh-v-psh

In a stunning new study, PowerShell users insist that they like to vomit. How can this be? It's all about the data, and why you absolutely should question the data..

Slack as a message broker for LLM agents

https://www.lessnoise.app/blog/slack-message-broker/

Agents are becoming popular and they'll need a place to talk to each other. What if Slack could be to agents what message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) are to services?.

The Most Elegant Configuration Language

https://chshersh.com/blog/2025-01-06-the-most-elegant-configuration-language.html

Dmitrii Kovanikov's Personas Web Space.

Used Meta AI to edit a selfie, now instagram is using my face on ads targeted at me.

https://old.reddit.com/r/ABoringDystopia/comments/1ht7fft/used_meta_ai_to_edit_a_selfie_now_instagram_is/

Posted in r/ABoringDystopia by u/Green_Video_9831 • 5,660 points and 253 comments.

Iterated log coding

https://adamscherlis.github.io/blog/iterlog-coding/

π=+2+2+2−2−2+2−2⋯π=+2+2+2−2−2+2−2⋯.

crawshaw - 2025-01-06

https://crawshaw.io/blog/programming-with-llms

2025-01-06.

What Expats Don’t Tell You About Moving Abroad

https://az.rip/informational/2024/12/23/Foreign-Country.html

Doesn’t your western, educated, industrialised, rich, and democratic country have a lot of problems? The job/housing/dating markets are demoralizing, the institutions are terrible, and the people are kind of deranged. And perhaps it’s hard to admit, but you’re also just not having a good time..

On LLMs and Code Optimization | Wiredream - Dave Andersen's blog

https://wiredream.com/llm-optimizing-digit-diff/

Dave Andersen's (new) blog.

Jonas Hietala: First impressions of Ghostty

https://www.jonashietala.se/blog/2025/01/06/first_impressions_of_ghostty/

There are two conflicting forces in play in setting up your computer environment:.

What's the deal with mid-training?

https://vintagedata.org/blog/posts/what-is-mid-training

Old data, new models.

US reports first human death related to bird flu

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462815-us-reports-first-human-death-related-to-bird-flu/

A person in Louisiana who became severely ill with a bird flu virus known as H5N1 in December has passed away from the infection, marking the first known bird flu death in the US.

US Records Its First Human Bird Flu Death

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/07/0036226/us-records-its-first-human-bird-flu-death

A 65-year-old patient in the United States with underlying medical conditions has died from bird flu. According to NBC News, "health officials considered the case to be the "country's first severe human H5N1 infection." From the report: The Louisiana Department of Health said the patient had been exposed to a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds. "The Department expresses its deepest condolences to the patient's family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one," it said in a statement. "Due to patient confidentiality and respect for the family, this will be the final update about the patient.

Sony opens Afeela 1 EV reservations at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/sony-opens-afeela-1-ev-reservations-at-ces-2025-011826937.html

Sony has been discussing its <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

Google Is Forming a New Team To Build AI That Can Simulate the Physical World

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/07/0031204/google-is-forming-a-new-team-to-build-ai-that-can-simulate-the-physical-world

Google DeepMind is forming a new team to develop AI models capable of simulating the physical world. It's being led by former OpenAI Sora co-lead Tim Brooks and builds on Google's Gemini, Veo, and Genie projects. "DeepMind has ambitious plans to make massive generative models that simulate the world," Brooks wrote on X. "I'm hiring for a new team with this mission." TechCrunch reports: According to job listings Brooks linked to in his post, the new modeling team will collaborate with and build on work from Google's Gemini, Veo, and Genie teams to tackle "critical new problems" and scale models "to the highest levels of compute.

AMD Reveals Next-Gen Handheld Gaming PC Chips

https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/01/07/0022229/amd-reveals-next-gen-handheld-gaming-pc-chips

At CES 2025, AMD unveiled the Z2, Z2 Go, and Z2 Extreme chipsets -- all powered by Zen 5 CPU cores and designed for handheld gaming PCs. IGN reports: The AMD Zen 2 Extreme, along with lower-specced cousins the Z2 and Z2 Go, are powered by Zen 5 CPU cores. While the Zen 2 Extreme is using a RDNA 3.5-based GPU, the Z2 and Z2 Go are still using RDNA 3 and RDNA 2, respectively. This creates an entire family of APUs (Advanced Processing Units) for handheld gaming PCs that should hopefully cause the price of handhelds to go down a bit.

Sony CES 2025 keynote: Watch Sony unveil its latest gadgets live here

https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/sony-ces-2025-keynote-watch-sony-unveil-its-latest-gadgets-live-here-212207568.html

Sony The Sony CES 2025 keynote will begin soon and you can watch it, and follow our coverage live, right here.

US Adds Tencent, CATL To List of Chinese Firms Aiding Beijing's Military

https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/2216244/us-adds-tencent-catl-to-list-of-chinese-firms-aiding-beijings-military

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The U.S. Defense Department said on Monday it has added Chinese tech giants including gaming and social media leader Tencent Holdings and battery maker CATL to a list of firms it says work with China's military. The list also included chip maker Changxin Memory Technologies, Quectel Wireless and drone maker Autel Robotics, according to a document published on Monday. The annually updated list (PDF) of Chinese military companies, formally mandated under U.

Meta adds UFC CEO and Trump booster Dana White to its board

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/meta-adds-ufc-ceo-and-trump-booster-dana-white-to-its-board-230611306.html

UFC CEO Dana White is joining Meta's board, the company <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://investor.atmeta.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2025/Dana-White-John-Elkann-and-Charlie-Songhurst-to-Join-Meta-Board-of-Directors/default.aspx" data-original-link="https://investor.atmeta.

Toyota's Futuristic Woven City In Japan Is Ready For Its First Residents

https://slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/227248/toyotas-futuristic-woven-city-in-japan-is-ready-for-its-first-residents

Toyota's Woven City, a $10 billion "living laboratory" on the site of a former car factory, is set to welcome its first 100 residents in fall 2025. The first residents will be Toyota employees and affiliates, but the city aims to expand to include "external inventors and their families." The Verge reports: Toyota said it completed "phase 1" of the construction, with the official launch planned for 2025. "Woven City is more than just a place to live, work, and play," Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda said during today's press conference at CES. "Woven City is a place where people can invent and develop all kinds of new products and ideas.

Samsung's first Unpacked event of 2025 will be on January 22

https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsungs-first-unpacked-event-of-2025-will-be-on-january-22-230035883.html

<a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ces-2025-updates-live-coverage-of-all-the-biggest-tech-ai-and-gadget-news-from-las-vegas-100003115.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.

The cute Samsung Ballie home robot will actually go on sale this year

https://www.engadget.com/home/the-cute-samsung-ballie-home-robot-will-actually-go-on-sale-this-year-223528677.html

At its CES 2025 press conference, Samsung just announced that the Ballie home robot it showed off last year will actually be available for sale in the first half of year. This cute yellow rolling device has a built-in projector that allows it to beam images and videos on your walls and floors, so you can interact with it.

Ahead of SCOTUS Hearing, Study Finds TikTok Is Likely Vehicle For Chinese Propaganda

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/2150211/ahead-of-scotus-hearing-study-finds-tiktok-is-likely-vehicle-for-chinese-propaganda

A forthcoming peer-reviewed study (PDF) from Rutgers University's Network Contagion Research Institute argues that TikTok surfaces fewer anti-CCP posts compared to Instagram and YouTube, despite higher user engagement with such content. It also found that heavy TikTok usage correlates with more favorable views of China's human rights record. The findings come a Supreme Court hearing later this week on whether the federal government can ban TikTok. Gizmodo reports: The new peer-reviewed paper, which was first reported by The Free Press, begins by examining whether content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube related to the keywords "Tiananmen," "Tibet," "Uyghur," and "Xinjiang" tends to display pro- or anti-CCP sentiment. The researchers found that TikTok's algorithm didn't necessarily surface more pro-CCP content in response to searches for those terms, but it delivered fewer anti-CCP posts than did Instagram or YouTube and significantly more posts that were irrelevant to the subject.

.NET MAUI Community Standup - 2025 New Year Kickoff

https://youtube.com/watch?v=WeSjcHQ1V8M

As a new year is upon us, let's celebrate some holiday hacks and talk about our hopes and expectations for what's ahead. Community Links: https://www.theurlist.com/maui-standup-jan2025 Featuring: David Ortinau (@davidortinau), Rachel Kang (@therachelkang) #dotnetmaui #community #standup.

Apple will more clearly label Apple Intelligence notification summaries soon

https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-will-more-clearly-label-apple-intelligence-notification-summaries-soon-215159614.html

Apple will soon update Apple Intelligence notification summaries to make it clearer that they’re AI-generated. (The feature currently uses a small icon to denote their AI-generated status.

TiVo OS is coming to the US on Sharp TVs

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/tivo-os-is-coming-to-the-us-on-sharp-tvs-213938244.html

TiVo is back...sort of. Xperi, the owner of the TiVo brand <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.

Dell Will No Longer Make XPS Computers

https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/2135241/dell-will-no-longer-make-xps-computers

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: After ditching the traditional Dell XPS laptop look in favor of the polarizing design of the XPS 13 Plus released in 2022, Dell is killing the XPS branding that has become a mainstay for people seeking a sleek, respectable, well-priced PC. This means that there won't be any more Dell XPS clamshell ultralight laptops, 2-in-1 laptops, or desktops. Dell is also killing its Latitude, Inspiron, and Precision branding, it announced today. Moving forward, Dell computers will have either just Dell branding, which Dell's announcement today described as "designed for play, school, and work," Dell Pro branding "for professional-grade productivity," or be Dell Pro Max products, which are "designed for maximum performance." Dell will release Dell and Dell Pro-branded displays, accessories, and "services," it said.

Gemini AI smarts are coming to Google Home to make the Assistant a better conversationalist

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/gemini-ai-smarts-are-coming-to-google-home-to-make-the-assistant-a-better-conversationalist-213644481.html

During CES 2025, I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The main takeaway is that the conversations you have with the Google Assistant will feel more natural.

Features of Adulthood

https://xkcd.com/3034/

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AI uses throat vibrations to work out what someone is trying to say

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2458385-ai-uses-throat-vibrations-to-work-out-what-someone-is-trying-to-say/

Throat vibrations made by people who find it difficult to speak, such as after a stroke, can be analysed by AI and used to create sentences.

The problems with Dry January – and what you could try doing instead

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462761-the-problems-with-dry-january-and-what-you-could-try-doing-instead/

Many people decide to give up alcohol during January. But is this actually helpful in the long-term and are there better, easier ways to change our drinking habits, asks Ian Hamilton.

Lead pollution across the Roman Empire would have caused IQ deficits

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462766-lead-pollution-across-the-roman-empire-would-have-caused-iq-deficits/

Lead records from Arctic glaciers indicate that people all over Europe would have been affected by pollution from metal smelting during the Roman era.

Wastewater treatment plants funnel PFAS into drinking water

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462786-wastewater-treatment-plants-funnel-pfas-into-drinking-water/

Wastewater treatment plants in the US may discharge enough “forever chemicals” to raise concentrations in drinking water above the safe limit for millions of people.

</> htmx ~ The future of htmx

https://htmx.org/essays/future/

htmx gives you access to AJAX, CSS Transitions, WebSockets and Server Sent Events directly in HTML, using attributes, so you can build modern user interfaces with the simplicity and power of hypertext htmx is small (~14k min.gz’d), dependency-free, extendable, IE11 compatible & has reduced code base sizes by 67% when compared with react.

Xbox Cloud Streaming is coming to new LG smart TVs

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-streaming-is-coming-to-new-lg-smart-tvs-204457962.html

If we buy Microsoft’s recent ad campaign logic that any Game Pass-running device is an Xbox, it’s time to congratulate LG smart TV owners: You’ll soon own an Xbox. (Yippee!!) Microsoft announced Monday that the Xbox app will arrive on <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

Why Computer Scientists Consult Oracles

https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1819206/why-computer-scientists-consult-oracles

Computer scientists are using hypothetical devices called "oracles" to advance the field of computational complexity theory, exploring fundamental questions about problem-solving difficulty. These theoretical tools, which instantly provide correct yes-or-no answers to specific questions, help researchers understand relationships between different classes of computational problems. Oracles have proved particularly valuable in studying quantum computing, leading to breakthroughs like Peter Shor's 1994 quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers. The technique has also helped researchers rule out certain approaches to solving the longstanding P versus NP problem, a central question in computer science. <a class="slashpop" href="http://twitter.

HP at CES 2025: The latest Elitebooks are Copilot PCs powered by Intel’s new AI chips

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/hp-at-ces-2025-the-latest-elitebooks-are-copilot-pcs-powered-by-intels-new-ai-chips-194559833.html

HP announced three new 14-inch Elitebooks at CES 2025, all powered by the latest Intel processors. The laptop lineup includes the Elitebook Ultra G1i — it has a 3K OLED screen, a 9MP webcam and a haptic touchpad — and two Elitebook X models, one of which is a 360-degree-folding 2-in-1. As to be expected, HP is billing these laptops as AI PCs.

New Bird Buddy smart garden products let you peek into the secret lives of pollinators

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/new-bird-buddy-smart-garden-products-let-you-peek-into-the-secret-lives-of-pollinators-201510777.html

The makers of the camera-equipped bird feeder, Bird Buddy, introduced two new products at <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ces-2025-updates-live-coverage-of-all-the-biggest-tech-ai-and-gadget-news-from-las-vegas-100003115.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.

Hundreds of US Locations Had Their Hottest Year On Record

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1838245/hundreds-of-us-locations-had-their-hottest-year-on-record

Communities across the U.S. experienced unprecedented warmth in 2024, with numerous cities breaking temperature records set just a year earlier. Phoenix recorded an average temperature of 90.5F and endured 70 days with highs at or above 110F, surpassing its previous record of 55 days.

Dell killing the XPS name is an unforced error

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/dell-killing-the-xps-name-is-an-unforced-error-200006195.html

This year at CES 2025, Dell is announcing a huge rebranding for all of its consumer and commercial PCs. However, while this change is generally a move in the right direction, I think getting rid of the iconic XPS name is an unforced error. As a quick recap, Dell’s new unified branding will see its laptops, desktops and other devices divided into three main families. Standard Dell machines are aimed at general consumers and designed for school, work and casual gaming. (Alienware gaming PCs are also getting updated names, but they will remain separate from Dell’s core computing products.

Dreame's X50 robot vacuum can climb stairs

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/dreames-x50-robot-vacuum-can-climb-stairs-200058312.html

Robot vacuums can make cleaning up a lot more convenient but, depending on your home’s layout, might not work with every floorplan. Chinese appliance maker Dreame is hoping to address that with its X50 robot vacuum that’s able to climb over small stairs without assistance. Though the robot vac has yet to launch in the US, it’s already generated <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Dreame_Tech/comments/1gqraft/any_news_of_global_x50_ultra_release/" data-original-link="https://www.

Dive into Time-Series Anomaly Detection: A Decade Review

https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.20512

Recent advances in data collection technology, accompanied by the ever-rising volume and velocity of streaming data, underscore the vital need for time series analytics. In this regard, time-series anomaly detection has been an important activity, entailing various applications in fields such as cyber security, financial markets, law enforcement, and health care. While traditional literature on anomaly detection is centered on statistical measures, the increasing number of machine learning algorithms in recent years call for a structured, general characterization of the research methods for time-series anomaly detection. This survey groups and summarizes anomaly detection existing solutions under a process-centric taxonomy in the time series context. In addition to giving an original categorization of anomaly detection methods, we also perform a meta-analysis of the literature and outline general trends in time-series anomaly detection research.

Stimulation Clicker

https://neal.fun/stimulation-clicker/

Stimulate your senses.

ASP.NET Core 9: Discover the new developer Exception page

https://anthonygiretti.com/2025/01/06/asp-net-core-9-discover-the-new-developer-exception-page/

Introduction ASP.NET Core 9 has arrived and brings interesting novelties, especially on debugging. In this...

Hisense introduces its first-ever consumer microLED TV

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/hisense-introduces-its-first-ever-consumer-microled-tv-194057452.html

Hisense just introduced its first consumer microLED television at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The 136MX includes a high-density array of over 24.88 microscopic LEDs to “deliver unparalleled brightness, resolution, and precision.

TCL announces the NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet at CES 2025, featuring a new nano-etched display

https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/tcl-announces-the-nxtpaper-11-plus-tablet-at-ces-2025-featuring-a-new-nano-etched-display-190042475.html

Similar to last year, TCL is showing off a new generation of NXTPAPER tech this week at <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

Dell dumps its PC brands to be more like Apple

https://www.engadget.com/computing/dell-dumps-its-pc-brands-to-be-more-like-apple-194524781.html

So long XPS, au revoir Inspiron, later, Latitude. Dell is officially giving its existing PC brands the boot at CES 2025 and moving to terms that normal people will actually understand: Dell, Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max. Seems self-explanatory, no? Dell systems are purely consumer plays, while the Dell Pro line focuses on business users. Dell Pro Max, naturally, are super-powered workstations meant for the most demanding users. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.

AMD previews RDNA 4 graphics with AI upscaling, teases RX 9070 GPUs

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/amd-previews-rdna-4-graphics-with-ai-upscaling-teases-rx-9070-gpus-194500173.html

While all eyes are on NVIDIA for its RTX 5000 GPUs at CES 2025, AMD is also taking the opportunity to give us a glimpse at its upcoming RDNA 4 graphics architecture. While specifics are scarce, the company says its new GPUs will be built on a 4nm process with "optimized" compute units, "supercharged" AI computation and better ray tracing per compute unit. The big reveal, though, is that its new FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR4) will be powered by machine learning, just like NVIDIA's DLSS technology. AMD claims FSR 4 will offer "high quality" 4K upscaling, frame generation and low latency support with AMD Anti-Lag 2. <img src="https://s.

The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is an absolutely massive handheld gaming PC

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/the-acer-nitro-blaze-11-is-an-absolutely-massive-handheld-gaming-pc-194505881.html

Acer is a little late when it comes to releasing its first handheld gaming PC. But now at CES 2025, it seems like the company is trying to make up for lost time by going big. Really big. That’s because later this year, it’s planning to release a gigantic offering in the Nitro Blaze 11. Packing detachable controllers and a built-in kickstand, the Blaze 11 shares a number of similarities with <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 will power next-gen gaming handhelds

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-amd-ryzen-z2-will-power-next-gen-gaming-handhelds-including-a-new-steam-deck-194531373.html

AMD is following up its impressive Ryzen Z1 chip, which powered the original ASUS ROG Ally, with the Ryzen Z2 at CES 2025. You can pretty much guess what it delivers: More power, and potentially more battery life, but if you plan to wait for Valve to release a Z2-powered Steam Deck, don't get your hopes up.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is another 16-core beast with 144MB of 3D V-cache

https://www.engadget.com/computing/the-amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-is-another-16-core-beast-with-144mb-of-3d-v-cache-194535290.html

After pioneering the use of 3D V-cache in CPUs — specifically, by stacking L3 cache modules on top of each other — AMD is adding another super-powered desktop CPU to the mix at CES 2025: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. While it's not as groundbreaking as <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

Dell's new 4K QD-OLED monitor comes with spatial audio

https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/dells-new-4k-qd-oled-monitor-comes-with-spatial-audio-194551957.html

Dell is introducing three new monitors at CES 2025, but the most interesting one includes a feature you might have already experienced with a pair of <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-4-review-pro-features-for-everyone-120032046.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.

AMD takes AI PCs to the max with Ryzen AI Max chips

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/amd-takes-ai-pcs-to-the-max-with-ryzen-ai-max-chips-194600366.html

AMD is targeting both low-end and high-end AI PCs at CES 2025. The company unveiled a new family of Ryzen AI Max chips meant for "halo" Copilot+ AI PCs, which will sit above existing Ryzen AI 9 systems.

HP’s new Elitebooks are Copilot PCs powered by Intel’s new AI chips

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/hps-new-elitebooks-are-copilot-pcs-powered-by-intels-new-ai-chips-194559525.html

At CES 2025, HP has three new 14-inch Elitebooks powered by the latest Intel processors. The laptop lineup includes the Elitebook Ultra G1i — it has a 3K OLED screen, a 9MP webcam and a haptic touchpad — and two Elitebook X models, one of which is a 360-degree-folding 2-in-1. Naturally, HP is marketing all three as AI PCs.

Intel Says New Laptop Chips Will Extend Computer Battery Life

https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1830247/intel-says-new-laptop-chips-will-extend-computer-battery-life

Intel, which has been fending off mounting competition in notebook processors, says a new range of chips will help enable the longest battery life available in laptops. From a report: New computers based on the latest version of its Core Ultra processors will go on sale starting this month, the company said Monday at CES, an annual consumer electronics show. Intel was for decades the world's largest chipmaker thanks to its dominance of the computer processor market. Production technology stumbles and slow product introductions have opened the door to both long-time rivals and firms just entering the space. The company's board last month ousted its chief executive officer, citing the need to improve its offerings.

Samsung’s updated Galaxy Book5 Pro lineup gets an Intel Arrow Lake boost

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/samsungs-updated-galaxy-book5-pro-lineup-gets-an-intel-arrow-lake-boost-191600839.html

Samsung is rolling out an updated line of Galaxy Books at CES 2025. The new Galaxy Book5 Pro (available in 16-inch and 14-inch screens) and Book5 360 (15-inch display) are equipped with <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

TCL's new Mini LED TVs aim for OLED's throne (again)

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/tcls-new-mini-led-tvs-aim-for-oleds-throne-again-190023765.html

TCL has long been a proponent of <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/tcl-8-series-irl-miniled-4k-tv-143059594.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.

TCL's NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet packs a new nano-etched display

https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/tcls-nxtpaper-11-plus-tablet-packs-a-new-nano-etched-display-190042707.html

As it did last year, TCL is showing off a new generation of NXTPAPER tech <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

Samsung will finally support Qi2 wireless charging in 2025

https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-will-finally-support-qi2-wireless-charging-in-2025-190430230.html

Samsung Galaxy phones will finally support Qi2 in 2025, according to the stewards of the standard, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Qi2 wireless charging was supposed to bring the convenience of the iPhone's MagSafe to any phone that supports it, but the vast majority of Android phone makers <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

Happy New Year

https://youtube.com/watch?v=T3B83YBqBoc

In this edition of #tech on ice, I start the new year off with my predictions in #ai and my resolutions for 2025. #technology#developer#programming#coldplunge.

Microsoft's Bing Deploys Google-Mimicking Interface To Retain Search Users

https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1848229/microsofts-bing-deploys-google-mimicking-interface-to-retain-search-users

Microsoft's Bing search engine has deployed a controversial interface change that mimics Google's appearance when users search for "Google" or "Google.com" while logged out, blog WindowsLatest reports. The new design adjusts the page layout to conceal Bing's search bar and navigation, displaying instead a Google-like interface with a central search box that redirects queries to Bing's results. <a class="slashpop" href="http://twitter.com/home?status=Microsoft's+Bing+Deploys+Google-Mimicking+Interface+To+Retain+Search+Users%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fit.

LG CES 2025 press conference and liveblog: See new OLED TVs and more as they're unveiled

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lg-ces-2025-press-conference-and-liveblog-see-new-oled-tvs-and-more-as-theyre-unveiled-013155152.html

<img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-01/613cdff0-cbc5-11ef-bdeb-cd552c9b8ab1" data-crop-orig-src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-01/613cdff0-cbc5-11ef-bdeb-cd552c9b8ab1" style="height:486px;width:933px;" alt="Transparent TVs went from CES announcement to real-world buying opportunities in 2024.

AMD CES 2025 press conference: Watch it here today at 2PM ET

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/amd-ces-2025-press-conference-watch-it-here-today-at-2pm-et-182557163.html

AMD’s CES 2025 presser is nearly upon us and rumors are swirling about new graphics cards, CPUs and more. (Follow Engadget's CES 2025 liveblog for real-time updates from the show.

This six-legged lamp might help your kid with their homework

https://www.engadget.com/ai/this-six-legged-lamp-might-help-your-kid-with-their-homework-183046893.html

Unlike some of the robots we’ve seen at CES 2025, Mi-Mo doesn’t have a face, but it still looks a little familiar thanks to its resemblance to the iconic Pixar lamp.

A New Electricity Supercycle is Under Way

https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1810211/a-new-electricity-supercycle-is-under-way

Global investment in electrical grid infrastructure is surging amid rising demand for power and the shift to renewable energy, reaching nearly $400 billion in 2024 from just over $300 billion in 2020. The International Energy Agency forecasts spending will hit $600 billion annually by 2030, driven by decarbonization efforts, electrification of transport and heating, and growing power needs from data centers and developing economies. Major equipment manufacturers including Schneider Electric, Hitachi, and Siemens Energy are expanding production capacity to address severe supply chain bottlenecks, with transformer prices up 60-80% since 2020 and wait times extending to five years. <a class="slashpop" href="http://twitter.com/home?status=A+New+Electricity+Supercycle+is+Under+Way%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fhardware.

Neural Lab's AirTouch brings gesture control to Windows and Android devices with just a webcam

https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/neural-labs-airtouch-brings-gesture-control-to-windows-and-android-devices-with-just-a-webcam-180031750.html

Some of the best tech we see at CES feels pulled straight from sci-fi. Yesterday at CES 2025, I tested out Neural Lab's AirTouch technology, which lets you interact with a display using hand gestures alone, exactly what movies like Minority Report and Iron Man promised.

Routing and Topologies – Navigating the Digital Highways - Chris Woody Woodruff

https://woodruff.dev/routing-and-topologies-navigating-the-digital-highways/

When you send an email, stream a video, or check a social media feed, it's easy to take how that data travels to you for granted. Behind the scenes, an intricate system of routing and network topologies ensures that everything arrives where it's supposed to—fast and error-free. Let's pull back the curtain and take a closer look at how data navigates the digital highways and the role that topologies play in shaping those pathways..

This fluffball robot stole my heart at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/home/this-fluffball-robot-stole-my-heart-at-ces-2025-173009630.html

I tried to go into meeting Mirumi with a heart of steel. There are a lot of cute robots at CES every year, that is a given, and you can’t just let yourself get wooed by every puppy-eyed bot that looks your way. But boy did I melt immediately when that silly little thing locked its gaze on me, then bashfully tucked its head away. Mirumi is the latest bizarre-but-endearing robot from Japanese startup Yukai Engineering, the company responsible for <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.

Microsoft Would Really Like You To Stop Using Windows 10 This Year

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1713234/microsoft-would-really-like-you-to-stop-using-windows-10-this-year

Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 ahead of the operating system's end of support in October 2025. The company's consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi declared 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh," positioning PC upgrades as more crucial than TV or phone purchases. The Verge adds: Mehdi believes that "Windows 11 is available at a time when the world needs it most" and that "the forefront of AI innovation will be realized on Windows." <a class="slashpop" href="http://twitter.com/home?status=Microsoft+Would+Really+Like+You+To+Stop+Using+Windows+10+This+Year%3A+https%3A%2F%2Ftech.

Xbox’s Game Pass now rewards users for playing PC games

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/xboxs-game-pass-now-rewards-users-for-playing-pc-games-171529965.html

Microsoft is allowing PC Game Pass members over the age of 18 to earn rewards by playing PC games, a perk previously available only to console gamers with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This update goes into effect on January 7. Subscribers (on PC or console) will earn points by playing any game from the Game Pass catalog for 15 minutes or more.

Bilanz 2024: Nicht Verbrenner profitieren von E-Auto-Schwäche – sondern Hybride

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/bilanz-2024-nicht-verbrenner-profitieren-von-e-auto-schwaeche-sondern-hybride/

Die Wachstumskurve reiner E-Autos weist 2024 die befürchtete Delle auf. Die 380.

Future Food Systems 2025: London Event Brings Together Key Industry Innovators

https://vegconomist.com/fairs-and-events/future-food-systems-2025-london-event-brings-together-key-industry-innovators/

<img width="1024" height="818" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/06165213/Future-Food-Systems-logo-1024x818.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Future Food Systems" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

LG xboom speakers hands-on: Built with the help of will.i.am and a dash of AI

https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/lg-xboom-speakers-hands-on-built-with-the-help-of-william-and-a-dash-of-ai-170030904.html

Before CES 2025 began, LG appointed will.i.am as its "Experiential Architect," working with the rapper and singer on the "development, design and brand marketing" of its <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

Satechi details new Mac Mini M4 stand at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/satechi-details-new-mac-mini-m4-stand-at-ces-2025-170038397.html

At CES 2025, Satechi introduced a new accessory for the Mac Mini that combines a stand with some handy additional ports for the Apple computer. The Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure will release on February 17 with limited availability; the company expects the product to be widely available in March. It will retail for $100. One of the main selling points of this item is that it makes accessing the petite PC's power button easier. The stand elevates the Mac Mini off your desk, but leaves a concave space so that you can reach the power button on the bottom of its rear side.

HDMI 2.2 Debuts, With an 'Ultra96' Cable For Tomorrow's Displays

https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1653246/hdmi-22-debuts-with-an-ultra96-cable-for-tomorrows-displays

The HDMI Forum has announced HDMI 2.2, doubling data bandwidth to 96Gbps through new "Ultra96" cables while maintaining compatibility with existing connectors. The specification, scheduled for release to industry adopters in first-half 2025, promises higher resolutions and refresh rates, including 4K at 480Hz and 8K at 240Hz. A new Latency Indication Protocol aims to improve audio-video synchronization in multi-device setups. The Forum emphasized applications in AR/VR, medical imaging, and digital signage.

Samsung Electronics announced its 2025 OLED TV range

http://www.oled-info.com/samsung-electronics-announced-its-2025-oled-tv-range

Samsung Electronics announced its 2025 OLED TV range, with three different series. The TVs use a combination of SDC's QD-OLED panels (latest generation that reaches 4,000 nits) and LGD's OLEDs.<a style="box-shadow:none !important;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 142, 226);margin:0px;outline:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.oled-info.com/sites/oled/files/2025-01/Samsung-S95F.

5 graphs that show how the world suddenly changed when covid-19 hit

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462328-5-graphs-that-show-how-the-world-suddenly-changed-when-covid-19-hit/

From carbon emissions to the share prize of videoconferencing firm Zoom, these graphs tell the story of how the covid-19 pandemic changed everything.

Secrets of velvet ant's venom explain what makes its sting so painful

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462727-secrets-of-velvet-ants-venom-explain-what-makes-its-sting-so-painful/

A velvet ant sting is like “hot oil spilling over your hand” – now, scientists have identified molecules in its venom that let it deliver excruciating pain to a variety of other animals.

The big unanswered questions about the covid-19 coronavirus

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26435242-500-the-big-unanswered-questions-about-the-covid-19-coronavirus/

Despite studying the SARS-CoV-2 virus for five years, scientists still have questions, from the extent to which it can survive and mutate in animals to the thorny argument over its origins.

How a quantum innovation may quash the idea of the multiverse

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26435252-200-how-a-quantum-innovation-may-quash-the-idea-of-the-multiverse/

The many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics invokes alternative realities to keep everything in balance. Has solving a century-old paradox now undermined their existence?.

Pluto may have captured its moon Charon with a brief kiss

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462584-pluto-may-have-captured-its-moon-charon-with-a-brief-kiss/

Simulations suggest Pluto and its largest moon may have gently stuck together for a few hours before Charon settled into a stable orbit around the dwarf planet.

How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature | Andy Jarvis

https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_jarvis_how_to_feed_10_billion_people_without_destroying_nature

Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and fermented foods to lab-grown meat that tastes like the real thing. Presenting an exciting menu of sustainable options, food futurist Andy Jarvis highlights innovations, investments and policies that could help drastically lower our carbon footprint and provide everyone with the nourishment they need — without telling anyone what to eat..

:hover > :not(:hover), sorry not sorry

https://nerdy.dev/hover-not-hover-sorry-not-sorry

I don't see this technique enough: focus by demotion. Very often we create focus by promotion: hover to create a glow, focus rings, or even just making text bold.

Disney to merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo, challenging YouTube TV

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/disney-to-merge-hulu--live-tv-with-fubo-challenging-youtube-tv-163627571.html

Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV, the companies announced via a press release. This will create a new entity that Disney owns 70 percent of, with Fubo taking up the remaining 30 percent.

Sundial Foods Concludes Operations Following IP Sale to European Food Company

https://vegconomist.com/company-news/sundial-foods-concludes-operations-following-ip-sale-european-food-company/

<img width="1024" height="718" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/06161425/Sundial-foods-1024x718.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Sundial Foods" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

BMW baut wohl doch kein Mini Elektro-Cabrio

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/bmw-baut-wohl-doch-kein-mini-elektro-cabrio/

Hoffnungen auf einen Cabrio-Ableger des Mini Cooper E haben sich offenbar zerschlagen: Die BMW-Führung soll sich gegen ein solches Modell entschieden haben. Noch beim Vorgänger war die Nachfrage sehr hoch.

Toyota erwägt Bau von eigener Elektroautofabrik in Shanghai

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/toyota-erwaegt-bau-von-eigener-elektroautofabrik-in-shanghai/

Der japanische Autokonzern Toyota will angeblich eine komplett eigene Autofabrik in China errichten. Mit Ausnahme von Tesla waren westliche Marken vor Ort bisher auf lokale Partner angewiesen.

Unemployed Office Workers Are Having a Harder Time Finding New Jobs

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1553247/unemployed-office-workers-are-having-a-harder-time-finding-new-jobs

More than 1.6 million Americans have been jobless for at least six months, up 50% since late 2022, despite the economy adding over two million jobs last year, Labor Department data shows. The average job search now takes six months, primarily affecting high-paying sectors like tech, law, and media. While the 4.2% unemployment rate remains below pre-pandemic averages, job postings have dropped to one per unemployed worker from two in early 2022.

Gemini AI is coming to Google TVs later this year and I got an early first look

https://www.engadget.com/home/gemini-ai-is-coming-to-google-tv-devices-in-2025-making-them-easier-to-talk-to-160003805.html

This week at CES, Google presented an early look at new software and hardware upgrades coming to Google TVs. New features include a new ambient experience, the integration of <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

JLab debuts its first adaptive active noise cancellation headphones at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/jlab-debuts-its-first-adaptive-active-noise-cancellation-headphones-at-ces-2025-160036341.html

Audio brand JLab has unveiled its first headphones with adaptive active noise cancellation at CES 2025. The company's Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones will cost $199. Pre-orders begin today and shipments are expected to go out starting January 30. The Epic Lux Lab is an over-ear headphone set with 32mm high-fidelity custom dynamic drivers. The set's adaptive ANC can react in real-time to changes in ambient noise levels.

Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with features but still affordable

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/ecobees-smart-thermostat-essential-is-packed-with-features-but-still-affordable-160046079.html

Ecobee introduced a new smart thermostat at CES 2025 and it looks pretty nifty. The Smart Thermostat Essential is <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Ecobee;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=179d43a1-dadc-4d0f-9ee3-b576e3581875&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=631a0e41-78a4-48b3-afa2-af7c43b71e91&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Ecobee&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5lY29iZWUuY29tL2VuLXVzL3NtYXJ0LXRoZXJtb3N0YXQtZXNzZW50aWFsLWNlcyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNjMxYTBlNDEtNzhhNC00OGIzLWFmYTItYWY3YzQzYjcxZTkxIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5lY29iZWUuY29tL2VuLXVzL3NtYXJ0LXRoZXJtb3N0YXQtZXNzZW50aWFsLWNlcyJ9&signature=AQAAAd0UIhTWjJPvE3K1iJ2KoGZnnWsZ7wXTcvtN_xZn9Zdc&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecobee.

How and why I deleted all my tweets

https://brucelawson.co.uk/2025/deleting-all-my-tweets/

I’d pretty much stopped using Twitter, due to fascism (Musk’s, not mine) and moved to Mastodon. The Fediverse is a more natural place for me; as I said in Vivaldi’s 2024 round-up podcast the kind of people who seem to have kicked off the early Web, probably before I got on the Web in the […].

EIB unterstützt EMT Valencia bei Beschaffung von 145 E-Bussen

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/eib-unterstuetzt-emt-valencia-bei-beschaffung-von-145-e-bussen/

Der ÖPNV-Betreiber EMT Valencia erhält von der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB) ein Darlehen in Höhe von 69 Millionen Euro, um 145 Elektrobusse und die notwendige Infrastruktur zu beschaffen. Die E-Busse sollen Fahrzeuge ersetzen, die sich dem Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer nähern.

Climate Crisis 'Wreaking Havoc' on Earth's Water Cycle, Report Finds

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1522257/climate-crisis-wreaking-havoc-on-earths-water-cycle-report-finds

The climate crisis is "wreaking havoc" on the planet's water cycle, with ferocious floods and crippling droughts affecting billions of people, a report has found. The Guardian: Water is people's most vital natural resource but global heating is changing the way water moves around the Earth. The analysis of water disasters in 2024, which was the hottest year on record, found they had killed at least 8,700 people, driven 40 million from their homes and caused economic damage of more than $550bn. Rising temperatures, caused by continued burning of fossil fuels, disrupt the water cycle in multiple ways. Warmer air can hold more water vapour, leading to more intense downpours.

Rivian liefert über 51.000 E-Autos aus

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/rivian-liefert-ueber-51-000-e-autos-aus/

Der US-Elektroautobauer Rivian hat 2024 insgesamt 49.476 Fahrzeuge produziert und 51.

A four-pack of Apple AirTags has dropped to $70

https://www.engadget.com/deals/a-four-pack-of-apple-airtags-has-dropped-to-70-150049936.html

Apple's AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users, and if you've been thinking about picking some up, now would be a good time to do so. <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://shopping.

HDMI version 2.2 adds support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/hdmi-version-22-adds-support-for-bandwidth-of-up-to-96gbps-150046354.html

With the increasing popularity of 4K and even 8K displays, today at CES 2025 the HDMI Forum officially revealed version 2.2 of the HDMI spec. While the shape of the connector and its general capabilities aren’t changing a ton, the big upgrade for HDMI 2.2 is that it can now support bandwidths of up to 96Gbps. This should make it significantly easier to send content with higher refresh rates and resolutions to compatible displays to help ensure your content looks as good as possible.

Honeywell Home’s new Matter device is an energy-efficient smart thermostat

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/honeywell-homes-new-matter-device-is-an-energy-efficient-smart-thermostat-150044882.html

Resideo, the company behind Honeywell Home smart devices, announced a new Matter-enabled thermostat at CES 2025 that’ll work with your Amazon, Google or Apple smart home setup. It’s also Energy Star certified, meaning it’s met EPA-set levels of efficiency and could save you some money on heating and cooling your home. The Honeywell Home X2S thermostat is positioned as a no-fuss smart home device that may appeal to those who aren’t necessarily all-in on the latest technology but still want the energy and convenience perks. <core-commerce id="20a472f698f6440eaeaa79272260a255" data-type="product-list" data-original-url="https://www.honeywellhome.

SharpSite - Open Source CMS with C#

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aAoPOHvCnOM

Turn your videos into live streams with https://restream.io Let's work on SharpSite, an open source CMS that you can contribute to and learn from. https://github.com/FritzAndFriends/SharpSite.

C# Semantic Kernel Plugins: Get YouTube Video Info!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJvzBUI9SQ0

Semantic Kernel in C# is absolutely awesome! One of my favorite parts is leveraging the plugin system. In this video, let's explore using plugins to play around with getting the AI to query YouTube video data! ---- Get C# 13 and .NET 9 – Modern Cross-Platform Development Fundamentals: https://amzn.to/41VKoUI ---- 🔑 Membership & Subscriptions: - 📨 Weekly Newsletter: https://weekly.devleader.

Nio bringt in China Kompakt-Stromer Firefly für 20.000 Euro heraus

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/nio-bringt-in-china-kompakt-stromer-firefly-fuer-20-000-euro-heraus/

Herzlich Willkommen zu unserem ersten „eMobility Update” im neuen Jahr! Wir wünschen Ihnen ein elektrisierendes 2025! Wir stellen Ihnen einen neuen elektrischen Kompaktwagen aus China vor: Denn Nio hat das erste Fahrzeug seiner neuen Marke Firefly präsentiert..

GoPro's Hero 13 Black bundle with accessories is $150 off right now

https://www.engadget.com/deals/gopros-hero-13-black-bundle-with-accessories-is-150-off-right-now-144540567.html

New year, new hobby? I don't know about you, but I often find that cost is what's standing in the way of me pursuing new crafts (okay, and time, but that's much harder to fix). So, I'm always excited when a device is on sale that allows people to pursue creativity and fun. In this case, it's not just the device: Right now, you can get the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=9c9df5f9-d19d-484f-9cf7-40d733c1019f&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwREZKMlY5TU0_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWM5ZGY1ZjktZDE5ZC00ODRmLTljZjctNDBkNzMzYzEwMTlmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwREZKMlY5TU0iLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAATEZBqrreBR4Ra5j2B8DYlKra-cDXlnmM5nO_njuyGSN&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.

OpenAI Now Knows How To Build AGI, Says Altman

https://slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/1430215/openai-now-knows-how-to-build-agi-says-altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the AI startup has figured out how to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) and is now targeting superintelligent systems that could transform scientific discovery. In a blog post, Altman predicted AI agents could begin integrating into workplaces by 2025. He outlined plans to develop AI systems surpassing human-level intelligence across all domains. "We are now confident we know how to build AGI as we have traditionally understood it," wrote Altman. The statement represents a significant shift as major AI companies rarely provide concrete timelines for AGI development.

Smatrics EnBW plant 130 Schnellladepunkte an Zgonc-Filialen

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/smatrics-enbw-plant-130-schnellladepunkte-an-zgonc-filialen/

Zgonc, eine österreichische Fachmarktkette für Werkzeuge, Maschinen, Bau- und Gartengeräte, startet eine Initiative zum Ladeinfrastruktur-Ausbau an den eigenen Filialen. Dabei setzt Zgonc auf Smatrics EnBW als Partner.

ČEZ setzt auf Schnelllader mit Batteriespeicher von Kreisel Electric

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/cez-praesentiert-ersten-oeffentlichen-schnelllader-tschechiens-mit-batteriespeicher/

Der tschechische Energieversorger und Ladepunktbetreiber ČEZ hat in Prag eine Schnellladestation in Betrieb genommen, die mit einem Batteriespeicher ausgestattet und damit die erste ihrer Art in Tschechien ist. Die Ladestation stammt von Kreisel Electric aus Österreich.

Shure put a two-channel audio interface inside its latest MV7 microphone

https://www.engadget.com/audio/shure-put-a-two-channel-audio-interface-inside-its-latest-mv7-microphone-140016646.html

If you've been toting around a separate mixer to record two audio sources, Shure's latest USB-C microphone will lighten your load. Following <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

Intel unveils Arrow Lake AI chips for gaming laptops at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/computing/intel-unveils-arrow-lake-ai-chips-for-gaming-laptops-at-ces-2025-140010111.html

Intel is revving up its AI chip lineup at CES 2025. Today, the company unveiled the Core Ultra 200H chips for "performance thin and light" notebooks, alongside the Core Ultra 200HX chips for mobile gamers who demand powerful discrete GPUs.

Brisk It's latest AI-infused smart grill only costs $399

https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/brisk-its-latest-ai-infused-smart-grill-only-costs-399-140035250.html

Brisk It debuted its first AI-enabled smart grill concept at CES last year, and now the company is back with a new, low-cost model for 2025. Dubbed the Zelos 450, this compact unit joins <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=00978ee1-9bd9-4e21-806b-1b288133ba8a&featureId=text-link&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JyaXNraXRncmlsbHMuY29tL2NvbGxlY3Rpb25zL2FsbC9wcm9kdWN0cy9icmlzay1pdC1vcmlnaW4tOTQwLXNtYXJ0LWdyaWxsIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiIwMDk3OGVlMS05YmQ5LTRlMjEtODA2Yi0xYjI4ODEzM2JhOGEiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYnJpc2tpdGdyaWxscy5jb20vY29sbGVjdGlvbnMvYWxsL3Byb2R1Y3RzL2JyaXNrLWl0LW9yaWdpbi05NDAtc21hcnQtZ3JpbGwifQ&signature=AQAAAfKueGqIVcxSAgsUYIfiteyo96HSA2-qU9eIltlxw7yq&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbriskitgrills.com%2Fcollections%2Fall%2Fproducts%2Fbrisk-it-origin-940-smart-grill" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://briskitgrills.

Ring and Kidde launch connected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/ring-and-kidde-launch-connected-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-140052259.html

Ring makes doorbells, <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

The Wybot S3 just might be the pool-cleaning robot of your dreams

https://www.engadget.com/home/the-wybot-s3-just-might-be-the-pool-cleaning-robot-of-your-dreams-140100715.html

Swimming is one of my favorite things in the whole world. Cleaning a pool, however, is an absolute drag. For my money, pool-cleaning robots are much handier than even standard robovacs. If you have access to a pool, the forthcoming Wybot S3 could ensure you never have to walk around like a doofus with an oversized net ever again. Announced at CES, the Wybot S3 is an improvement over the S2 in nearly every way.

Disney To Merge Hulu Live TV With Fubo

https://entertainment.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/145221/disney-to-merge-hulu--live-tv-with-fubo

The Walt Disney Co. will merge its streaming multichannel video service Hulu with Live TV with its competitor Fubo in a surprise deal that will shake up the streaming TV business, the companies said Monday. From a report: The new company will continue to be traded publicly under the Fubo name, however Disney will control 70% and appoint a majority of the board. Fubo management, including co-founder and CEO David Gandler, will run the combined venture. The deal will do a couple of big things if and when it is completed: For starters, it will create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider (vMVPD) space, one that can more aggressively take on the market leader YouTube TV.

Pioneering the Culinary Arts: Austria Launches the World’s First Vegetarian-Vegan Culinary Apprenticeship

https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/pioneering-culinary-arts-austria-launches-worlds-first-vegetarian-vegan-culinary-apprenticeship/

<img width="1024" height="683" src="https://vegconomist.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/Veronica-article-FEATURE--1024x683.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://vegconomist.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/Veronica-article-FEATURE--1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://vegconomist.

GitHub - basnijholt/tuitorial: Create beautiful terminal-based code tutorials with syntax highlighting and interactive navigation.

https://github.com/basnijholt/tuitorial/

Create beautiful terminal-based code tutorials with syntax highlighting and interactive navigation. - basnijholt/tuitorial.

Coop Norwegen erweitert Ladepartnerschaft mit Mer

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/coop-norwegen-erweitert-ladepartnerschaft-mit-mer/

Die norwegische Handelskette Coop baut ihre Partnerschaft mit dem norwegischen Ladesäulenbetreiber Mer aus. In diesem Jahr sollen mindestens 215 neue Ladepunkte an 37 Standorten in Norwegen entwickelt werden, wodurch sich die Anzahl der Ladegeräte vor Coop-Filialen um über 50 Prozent erhöht.

Beyond Meat Releases LCA Study, Highlights Environmental Benefits of Beyond Steak in 2023 ESG Report

https://vegconomist.com/company-news/beyond-meat-releases-lca-study-highlights-environmental-benefits-beyond-steak-2023-esg-report/

<img width="1024" height="683" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/30192544/Beyond-Meat-HQ-in-El-Segundo-Calif-1024x683.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Beyond Meat headquarters in El Segundo, California" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

Ford verkauft 97.865 E-Autos in den USA

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/ford-verkauft-97-865-e-autos-in-den-usa/

In den USA hat Ford bei jedem seiner drei Elektromodelle den Absatz steigern können. In Summe hat der Hersteller auf seinem Heimatmarkt im vergangenen Jahr 97.

Stern's latest pinball machine is a loving tribute to Dungeons & Dragons

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/sterns-latest-pinball-machine-is-a-loving-tribute-to-dungeons--dragons-131053243.html

Every year at CES, Stern Pinball has a new game to show off. They're one of the oldest and most well-known pinball manufacturers (not to mention one of the few left standing in 2025) so it's always fun for me, a pinball nerd, to check out what they have to show off. This year, it's a new machine meant to celebrate 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons called Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye. And like many pinball games, you can just walk up and play without knowing the intricacies of the game, but there's a lot here to uncover over time. The thing that caught my eye was the fact that you can pick a character and level them up over time, provided you use Stern's Insider Connected app.

Galaxy Launches Dairy Free Hazelnut Praline Chocolate Bar

https://vegconomist.com/products-launches/galaxy-launches-dairy-free-hazelnut-praline-chocolate-bar/

<img width="1024" height="636" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/06125658/galaxy-chocolate-veganuary_webp-1024x636.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Galaxy dairy free hazelnut praline bar" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

JBL is adding ANC to seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/jbl-is-adding-anc-to-seven-new-pairs-of-wireless-earbuds-at-ces-2025-130025314.html

JBL has never met a CES it couldn't dump <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/jbl-covers-the-headphone-gamut-with-six-new-models-at-ces-2024-130025848.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.

HMD's OffGrid is a satellite-based rescue device that fits on a keychain

https://www.engadget.com/wearables/hmds-offgrid-is-a-satellite-based-rescue-device-that-fits-on-a-keychain-130009057.html

HMD took to CES this year to reveal a satellite-based rescue device <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=b01e060c-eb38-41d5-9b1f-04a25efd24b9&featureId=text-link&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5obWQuY29tL2VuX3VzL2htZC1vZmZncmlkIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJiMDFlMDYwYy1lYjM4LTQxZDUtOWIxZi0wNGEyNWVmZDI0YjkiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmhtZC5jb20vZW5fdXMvaG1kLW9mZmdyaWQifQ&signature=AQAAAW0wpBhUsflkSS4KfcK9z5PtZvSAfh0Z7Ei14dLwB20H&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hmd.com%2Fen_us%2Fhmd-offgrid" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.

JBL's Tour One M3 headphones come with a touchscreen transmitter

https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/jbls-tour-one-m3-headphones-come-with-a-touchscreen-transmitter-130029294.html

Keeping its annual tradition of announcing a literal ton of audio products at CES, JBL has loads of new devices for 2025. Amongst the earbuds and speakers, the company is debuting a set of premium over-ear headphones with an interesting feature.

Mecha Comet is a modular, handheld Linux computer with snap-on extensions

https://www.engadget.com/mobile/mecha-comet-is-a-modular-handheld-linux-computer-with-snap-on-extensions-131057589.html

This is not a phone. The Comet by Mecha Systems is a modular, Linux-based handheld computer built for hobbyists, engineers, students, artists and roboticists of all kinds. The Comet is a chunky palm-sized device, and it has a 1.8 GHz ARM64 Quad-core processor, 4 GB of memory and 32 GB of on-board storage, though this space is expandable. Most of the Comet's features are customizable, in fact.

The most iconic images taken during the covid-19 pandemic

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2461520-the-most-iconic-images-taken-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Many emotive and inspiring photographs were taken when covid-19 turned our lives upside down – here are some of the best pictures from the past five years.

Electric fields could mine rare earth metals with less harm

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462609-electric-fields-could-mine-rare-earth-metals-with-less-harm/

Smartphones, electric vehicles and wind turbines rely on environmentally destructive rare earth mining operations. Harnessing electric fields could make this mining more sustainable.

Permafrost thaw beneath Arctic lakes poses surprise pollution threat

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462580-permafrost-thaw-beneath-arctic-lakes-poses-surprise-pollution-threat/

Deep sediments under Arctic lakes could release large amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, adding to the threat of runaway climate change.

The best new science fiction books of January 2025

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2462705-the-best-new-science-fiction-books-of-january-2025/

From Cory Doctorow to Nnedi Okorafor and from fancy space opera to elegantly written visions of a flooded future world, there is plenty of great science fiction published this month.

Qkine Launches Animal-Origin-Free & Food-Grade Growth Factors for Cellular Agriculture

https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/qkine-animal-origin-free-food-grade-growth-factors-cellular-agriculture/

<img width="899" height="1024" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/06121007/qkinelinkedin-899x1024.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

33.561 neue Elektroautos im Dezember

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/33-561-neue-elektroautos-im-dezember/

Die Elektroauto-Neuzulassungen lagen im Dezember 2024 leicht unter dem Niveau der vergangenen Monate – nämlich bei gut 33.500 neuen E-Autos.

The Morning After: This robot vacuum has a robot arm

https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-122437246.html

At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which kicks off this week, Roborock, a Chinese manufacturer of robot vacuums and other household cleaning appliances, has unveiled a new robotic vacuum model with a foldable robotic arm. It had already piqued my curiosity, but now I really want one.

Millions of Windows 10 PCs Face Security Disaster in 2025 When Microsoft Ends Support

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/0040246/millions-of-windows-10-pcs-face-security-disaster-in-2025-when-microsoft-ends-support

"Millions of computers are heading towards a security crisis as Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025," writes BetaNews: 32 million devices — roughly 65 percent of household computers in Germany — are still running the aging operating system. In the DACH region, including Austria and Switzerland, over 35 million systems rely on Windows 10, leaving millions of users exposed to potential cyberattacks once updates stop. By contrast, only about 33 percent of German devices have transitioned to Windows 11, and over a million are still running even older systems like Windows 8, 7, or XP. Thorsten Urbanski, an IT security expert at ESET, is sounding the alarm. "It's five minutes to midnight to prevent a security fiasco in 2025.

Mazda baut Batteriemodul-Werk in Iwakuni

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/mazda-baut-batteriemodul-werk-in-iwakuni/

Der japanische Autohersteller Mazda hat den Bau einer neuen Produktionsstätte für Batteriemodule und -packs in Iwakuni im Südwesten des Landes angekündigt. Dort sollen Batteriezellen von Panasonic verarbeitet werden.

CodeSOD: Mr Number

https://thedailywtf.com/articles/mr-number

Ted's company hired a contract team to build an application. The budget eventually ran out without a finished application, so the code the contract team had produced was handed off to Ted's team to finish. This is an example of the Ruby code Ted inherited: def self.is_uniqueness(mr_number) out = false mrn = PatientMrn.find_by_mr_number(mr_number) if mrn out = true return mrn end return nil end The function is called is_uniqueness which is definitely some language barrier naming (is_unique is a more English way of wording it).

Qkine Launches Animal-Origin-Free & Food-Grade Growth Factors for Cellular Agriculture

https://vegconomist.com/rd/qkine-animal-origin-free-food-grade-growth-factors-cellular-agriculture/

<img width="899" height="1024" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/06121007/qkinelinkedin-899x1024.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

Don't Use This LINQ Feature. It's Bad. | Code Cop #026

https://youtube.com/watch?v=CnAXYB9GFW8

Check out my courses on Dometrain: https://dometrain.com Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://nickchapsas.com Become a Patreon and get special perks: https://www.patreon.com/nickchapsas Hello, everybody.

DOOM: The Gallery Experience by bobatealee

https://bobatealee.itch.io/doom-the-gallery-experience

An artistic parody of the ultimate classic.

Beyond the Random Class: Cryptographic Randomness in .NET 6

https://blog.ivankahl.com/beyond-the-random-class-cryptographic-randomness-in-net-6/

Learn how to generate cryptographically secure random numbers in .NET applications using the RandomNumberGenerator class. Discover the importance of true randomness for security-sensitive tasks and explore best practices for generating unpredictable values..

GM steigert US-Elektro-Absatz um 50 Prozent

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/gm-steigert-us-elektro-absatz-um-50-prozent/

General Motors hat 2024 in den USA über 114.000 Elektroautos abgesetzt, rund 50 Prozent mehr als in 2023.

Elvie’s newest product is a smart baby bouncer that transforms into a bassinet

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/elvies-newest-product-is-a-smart-baby-bouncer-that-transforms-into-a-bassinet-111550670.html

Elvie, the company known for its popular wearable breast pump, is showing off a new piece of baby gear at CES. Called Rise, it’s an app-controlled baby bouncer that can transform into a bassinet with a baby inside.

The Espresso 15 Pro is a compact version of our favorite portable monitor

https://www.engadget.com/computing/the-espresso-15-pro-is-a-compact-version-of-our-favorite-portable-monitor-105237176.html

The Espresso 17 Pro is our favorite portable monitor. It delivers great image quality, has a rugged build, boasts built-in speakers and includes a touchscreen function.

VW und Xpeng verbünden sich bei Ladenetz-Ausbau in China

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/vw-und-xpeng-verbuenden-sich-bei-ladenetz-ausbau-in-china/

Die Volkswagen Group China und Xpeng wollen ihren jeweiligen Elektroauto-Kunden Zugang zu ihren bestehenden rund 20.000 selbstbetriebenen Ladepunkten in 420 Städten Chinas verschaffen.

La Vie Partners With Papa Johns to Launch Hawaiian Vegan Pizza Across the UK

https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/fast-food/la-vie-papa-johns-hawaiian-vegan-pizza-uk/

<img width="1024" height="1024" src="https://assets.vegconom.de/media/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/06093403/La-Vie-x-Papa-Johns-vegan-Hawaiian-pizza-_-1024x1024.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="La Vie x Papa Johns Hawaiian vegan pizza" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; clear: both; max-width: 100%;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://assets.vegconom.

The best wireless workout headphones for 2025

https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/best-wireless-workout-headphones-191517835.html

Regardless of what kind of exercise you’re into, if you’re working out, you’ll want a pair of wireless workout headphones. They allow you to be free and untethered during a serious weight-lifting session, a 5K run, an hour at the skate park and everywhere in between where you’re moving and sweating a ton. There are dozens of great <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/best-headphones-wireless-bluetooth-120543205.

What's Wrong with Microservices?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=N14W0176uN4

Hi there! Today we are going to talk about microservices, the bad reputation sometimes get and why that is. #csharp #dotnet #microservices.

Great Wall streicht „Elektroprämie“ – Ora 03 startet bei 38.990 Euro

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/great-wall-streicht-elektropraemie-ora-03-startet-bei-38-990-euro/

Bei Great Wall Motor ist die bis zum Jahresende befristete „Elektroprämie“ von 12.000 Euro ausgelaufen.

Xiaomi will dieses Jahr 300.000 Elektroautos ausliefern

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/xiaomi-will-dieses-jahr-300-000-elektroautos-ausliefern/

Xiaomi will im Bereich Elektroautos weiter expandieren: Das chinesische Unternehmen, das bis vor kurzem vor allem als Smartphone-Hersteller bekannt war, plant für dieses Jahr die Auslieferung von 300.000 Elektroautos – das wäre ein deutlicher Sprung gegenüber dem Premierenjahr 2024.

Loreal's latest device promises to help find out how well your skin responds to ingredients like retinol

https://www.engadget.com/general/loreals-latest-device-promises-to-help-find-out-how-well-your-skin-responds-to-ingredients-like-retinol-090300942.html

If you've ever been confused about the vast array of skincare products on the market and exactly which ones are right for you, L’Oréal claims to have the answer. For CES 2025, the company introduced a gadget called the <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

LG Electronics unveiled its 2025 OLED TV range

http://www.oled-info.com/lg-electronics-unveiles-its-2025-oled-tv-range

LG Electronics officially launched its 2025 OLED TV range, with 4 different series. The higher-end G5 and <a href="https://www.oled-info.

USA ändern E-Auto-Förderliste: Hyundai drin, VW raus

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/usa-aendern-e-auto-foerderliste-hyundai-drin-vw-raus/

Das US-Energieministerium hat zum 1. Januar 2025 seine Liste der förderfähigen Fahrzeuge aktualisiert: Elektromodelle des Hyundai-Konzerns sind jetzt für die volle Steuergutschrift qualifiziert, selbst Teslas Cybertruck wird nun subventioniert.

Batterieforscher beobachten extrem hohe Haltbarkeit

https://www.electrive.net/2025/01/06/batterieforscher-beobachten-extrem-hohe-haltbarkeit/

Die von Tesla finanzierten Batterieforscher der Dalhousie University rund um Jeff Dahn haben womöglich einen bedeutenden Fortschritt bei der Entwicklung langlebiger Lithium-Ionen-Batterien erzielt. Ein besonderer Zelltyp könnte die Lebensdauer um das Achtfache steigern – und damit weit länger als das Elektroauto halten.

Jimmy Carter Remembered Fondly by Bill Gates, Environmentalists

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/0325229/jimmy-carter-remembered-fondly-by-bill-gates-environmentalists

As America begins a six-day state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, Microsoft co-founder/philanthropist Bill Gates shared "my fondest memory" this week. "He and Rosalynn were among my first and most inspiring role models in global health." They played a pretty profound role in the early days of the Gates Foundation. I'm especially grateful that they introduced us to Dr. Bill Foege, who once helped eradicate smallpox and was a key advisor for our global health work.

Crafting a Swift Timespan Type — With a Little Prompt Engineering Magic

https://msicc.net/crafting-a-swift-timespan-type-with-a-little-prompt-engineering-magic/

Discover how I crafted a custom Timespan type in Swift to handle precise time calculations with features like arithmetic, formatting, and optional rounding..

New York Times Recognizes Open-Source Maintainers With 2024 'Good Tech' Award

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/0420212/new-york-times-recognizes-open-source-maintainers-with-2024-good-tech-award

This week New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose published his annual "Good Tech" awards to "shine the spotlight on a few tech projects that I think contributed positively to humanity." And high on the list is "Andres Freund, and every open-source software maintainer saving us from doom." The most fun column I wrote this past year was about a Microsoft database engineer, Andres Freund, who got some odd errors while doing routine maintenance on an obscure open-source software package called xz Utils. While investigating, Freund inadvertently discovered a huge security vulnerability in the Linux operating system, which could have allowed a hacker to take control of hundreds of millions of computers and bring the world to its knees. It turns out that much of our digital infrastructure rests on similar acts of nerdy heroism.

Why is Open Source important? And is it free?

https://steven-giesel.com/blogPost/591f2354-a205-4507-bbb2-7d88781e0563

As I am an open source maintainer myself, I want to highlight my personal thoughts on why open source is important. I will put a bit more focus on the .NET side of things, but most of the thoughts are "valid" in the broader open source world. .

Girls With Slingshots - GWS Hair of the Dog #551

https://www.girlswithslingshots.com/comic/gws-hair-of-the-dog-551

<img src="https://www.girlswithslingshots.com/comicsthumbs/1735782565-GWS551.

America Still Has Net Neutrality Laws - In States Like California and New York

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/0237226/america-still-has-net-neutrality-laws---in-states-like-california-and-new-york

A U.S. Appeals Court ruled this week that net neutrality couldn't be reinstated by America's Federal Communications Commission. But "Despite the dismantling of the FCC's efforts to regulate broadband internet service, state laws in California, New York and elsewhere remain intact," notes the Los Angeles Times: This week's decision by the 6th U.S.

Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition: The Open-Source Game Changer We've Been Waiting For?

https://chza.me/blog/2025/01/05/ha-voice-pe/

Charlie's notes on University, homelabs and other bits and bobs..

Keeping Too Much Logic in SQL Queries Does Not Scale

https://lu.sagebl.eu/notes/keeping-too-much-logic-in-sql-queries-does-not-scale/

Replacing hundreds of lines of code by a single clever SQL snippet is fun and intellectually satisfying. And, after all, there are compelling reasons..

How to make i18n properly

https://artanis.dev/blog/how-to-make-i18n-properly.html

Home | Scheme Intro | Blog | Download | Document | Repo.

What kind of Data Team should I join?

https://georgoulis.tech/what-kind-of-data-team-should-i-join

o understand the differences between these three options, we first need to grasp the nature of the work in each context..

How to generate OpenGraph images with Astro and Satori

https://skyfall.dev/posts/astro-og-with-satori

Generating OpenGraph images for your Astro site is an easy way to increase click-through rates and make link previews more appealing. Here's how to set them up!.

Getting Started with Prisma and Neon DB: A Modern Approach to Database

https://blog.alexcloudstar.com/getting-started-with-prisma-and-neon-db-a-modern-approach-to-database-management

Prisma and Neon DB provide powerful, flexible solutions for seamless application development and efficient modern database management.

How LLMs Simplify and Improve Model Validation in Banking

https://joseprupi.github.io/misc/2024/11/01/llms-model-validation.html

This is my website..

My Planetary Datacenter I: Architecture

https://nstlopez.com/blog/my-planetary-datacenter

Explore my homelab ‘Planetary Datacenter’ where ZeroTier networking, MacVLAN tricks, VLAN segmentation, and GPU passthrough combine for a global, DIY cloud..

Maintaining control of our data with personal databases

https://blog.marcua.net/2025/01/05/maintaining-control-of-our-data-with-personal-databases.html

Relational databases are in their sixth decade, and the database community is understandably celebrating and reflecting on its accomplishments. In two wonderful pieces, Donald Chamberlin shared his perspective on the past half-century, and Eugene Wu shared thoughts on where we can go from here. At a time of reflection on relational database management systems as a largely solved problem, I’m struck by a painful contrast: databases are more powerful than they’ve ever been, but the average person’s relationship with their data is in the worst state it’s ever been..

Leveraging Immutability and Observability for Reliable Undo/Redo in Document-Based Applications

https://blog.voyonic-systems.de/leveraging-immutability-and-observability-for-reliable-undo-redo-in-document-based-applications/

Document-based applications are software systems that are centred around creating and editing documents. What constitutes a “document” depends on the application. For a text editor, it may be as simple as a single text file. A CAD application most likely has its own file format to efficiently contain all the.

How I Biohack My Vitality - Desmolysium

https://desmolysium.com/vitality/

The key to changing my life is changing my habits. Big achievements are about the tiny, non-sexy things that I do every day. James Clear preaches this in the book “Atomic Habits” and I do not disagree. But guess what: If I feel awful all of the time, changing my habits, let alone sticking to […].

Timescape | by Brian Koberlein

https://briankoberlein.com/blog/timescape

The Universe is expanding, but a new paper argues the cause is not dark energy..

Four years a founder - Time

https://www.akashtandon.in/startup/2025-01-05-four-year-founder-time/

Learnings and anecdotes from four years as a startup founder - timing matters, accept the past and good things take time..

This year in LLVM (2024)

https://www.npopov.com/2025/01/05/This-year-in-LLVM-2024.html

Another year has passed, so it’s once again time for my yearly summary blog post. As usual, this summary is mostly about my own work, and only covers the more significant / higher level items..

Samsung debuts the QS700F soundbar and updates the Q990 at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/samsung-debuts-the-qs700f-soundbar-and-updates-the-q990-at-ces-2025-030042257.html

Samsung has new soundbars and updates to an existing model to show off at CES 2025. First, the HW-QS700F is an all-new speaker that's designed to sit on a shelf or TV stand, but it can also be mounted at 90 degrees flat on a wall under a TV. The QS700F can optimize the sound based on how you've situated it for the best performance. This adjustment happens automatically thanks to a built-in gyro sensor. The QS700F will come with Samsungs redesigned subwoofer, the same one that is packaged with the new Q990F.

Samsung’s CES 2025 TV lineup includes 8K AI enhancements and a wireless connect box

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsungs-ces-2025-tv-lineup-includes-8k-ai-enhancements-and-a-wireless-connect-box-030058512.html

Samsung is kicking off 2025 with a lineup of new AI-enhanced televisions. At CES 2025, Samsung unveiled the Neo QLED 8K QN990F and QN900F, plus the Neo QLED 4K QN90F, QN80F and QN70F. The TVs come with glare-free technology and a suite of AI features driven by Samsung Vision AI. The Neo QLED 8K QN990F is Samsung’s top-of-the-line model and it features a super-slim, minimalist footprint and an NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor. Its AI abilities include proprietary 8K upscaling, frame-by-frame HDR remastering, adaptive sound, color boosting and AI Mode, which automatically optimizes picture and sound based on the content on screen.

Samsung's Frame Pro TV features the company's high-end Neo QLED panel

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsungs-frame-pro-tv-features-the-companys-high-end-neo-qled-panel-030042346.html

Samsung's Frame series of TVs are some of the best art TVs available, which are great for those who want a screen that blends more seamlessly into their home decor. Samsung <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

Bosch's AI-enabled bassinet tracks everything you'd ever want to know about your baby's sleep

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/boschs-ai-enabled-bassinet-tracks-everything-youd-ever-want-to-know-about-your-babys-sleep-025258549.html

At CES 2025, Bosch is showing off an AI-enabled bassinet with sensors that can detect just about anything an anxious parent could ever hope to monitor about their baby. It’s not clear when the device, called Revol, may actually be available, but it’s able to track an impressive amount of data.

Spit on this stick to see how burned out you are

https://www.engadget.com/home/spit-on-this-stick-to-see-how-burned-out-you-are-024531311.html

Stress can really take a toll on a person, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Swiss startup Nutrix AG is hoping a quick, at-home spit test can help, by giving people a better idea of how stressed out they really are and the tools to manage it. At CES 2025, Nutrix showed off its cortiSense device, which measures levels of cortisol in saliva and can be used to track how this changes over time. The startup is planning to launch it by the end of the year, and it’ll work with the gSense app and digital platform to offer things like personalized wellness coaching from a medical team. It’s meant to be an easy and noninvasive way to identify and combat burnout.

LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 (2025) hands-on: Of course a thin and light laptop gets AI at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/lg-gram-pro-2-in-1-2025-hands-on-of-course-a-thin-and-light-laptop-gets-ai-at-ces-2025-023252332.html

It's been ten years since LG introduced its Gram line of ultra thin and light laptops, and despite my early skepticism about its longevity and build quality, the company continues to make new models regularly. It's expanded the portfolio to offer pro variants, clamshells and 2-in-1s, and in keeping with every laptop maker in recent years, LG is now infusing the Gram Pros with more of its own.

You wouldn't download an AI

https://altayakkus.substack.com/p/you-wouldnt-download-an-ai

Extracting AI models from mobile apps.

Man Trapped in Circling Waymo on Way to Airport

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/06/0148208/man-trapped-in-circling-waymo-on-way-to-airport

It "felt like a Disneyland ride," reports CBS News. A man took a Waymo takes to the airport — only to discover the car "wouldn't stop driving around a parking lot in circles." And because the car was in motion, he also couldn't get out. Still stuck in the car, Michael Johns — a tech-industry worker — then phoned Waymo for help. ("Has this been hacked? What's going on? I feel like I'm in the movies.

LG CES 2025 press conference and liveblog: Watch it here Monday at 11AM ET

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lg-ces-2025-press-conference-and-liveblog-watch-it-here-monday-at-11am-et-013155504.html

<img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-01/613cdff0-cbc5-11ef-bdeb-cd552c9b8ab1" data-crop-orig-src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-01/613cdff0-cbc5-11ef-bdeb-cd552c9b8ab1" style="height:486px;width:933px;" alt="Transparent TVs went from CES announcement to real-world buying opportunities in 2024.

CES 2025: The press conferences and new tech we're expecting to see from Samsung, NVIDIA, LG and more

https://www.engadget.com/ces-2025-the-press-conferences-and-new-tech-were-expecting-to-see-from-samsung-nvidia-lg-and-more-200052126.html

We're here! The Engadget CES 2025 team has mostly arrived in Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. Our war room is open, the team has been seeing products and the coverage will ramp up in just a few short hours. Still, the show doesn't officially kick off for a couple of days, since the convention center is only truly open on January 7. But we'll have plenty of press conferences to cover tomorrow, and companies are already holding somewhat secretive briefings to preview their news. Based on our experience, as well as observation of recent industry trends, it’s fairly easy to make educated predictions about what we might see here.

This saliva-testing wand knows how stressed you are

https://www.engadget.com/wearables/this-saliva-testing-wand-knows-how-stressed-you-are-010002378.html

It’s not as if any period in human history was particularly gentle, but we do seem to live in very stressful times. Maybe it’s not the stress that’s changed, but that we’re more able than ever to notice, monitor and analyze what’s going on in our bodies. Here at CES 2025, startup Eli Health is launching Hormometer, an at-home kit that tests your <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/2018-07-20-sensor-measures-stress-hormones-in-your-sweat.

Current Backyard debuts the Model P smart pizza oven at CES 2025

https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/current-backyard-debuts-the-model-p-smart-pizza-oven-at-ces-2025-010054271.html

Current Backyard made its CES debut last year with an electric smart grill and griddle, but for 2025, the company is going in a slightly different direction. Looking to cater to <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.

Withings' Omina is its vision for the future of bathroom scales

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/withings-omina-is-its-vision-for-the-future-of-bathroom-scales-010024945.html

Concept devices are always tricky. For every one that gets turned into a real product a year later there are a thousand disappointments. Maybe the concept can’t be mass-produced affordably enough to make it viable to the business. Maybe the technology isn’t reliable enough to really make good on the promises its creators made during the glossy launch. And sometimes, it was never anything more than a bit of Kabuki to juice the stock price or lure in some new investors.

Circular’s new smart ring has a built-in ECG

https://www.engadget.com/wearables/circulars-new-smart-ring-has-a-built-in-ecg-010003422.html

Until now, I could count on one finger the amount of smart rings that offered a one-line ECG in a small package. Bodimetrics’ Circul+ debuted in 2021, but where it excelled in heart-monitoring features it fell short in style — or even looking like a real ring you’d want to wear 24/7.

Halliday promises its smart wayfarers have a ‘proactive’ AI assistant inside

https://www.engadget.com/wearables/halliday-promises-its-smart-wayfarers-have-a-proactive-ai-assistant-inside-010007688.html

Smart glasses tend to be devices that overpromise and underdeliver, especially when being shown off for the first time at an event like CES. There’s always a steady stream of companies promising we’re on the cusp of having our very own Gary-from-Veep attached to our faces before fading away into obscurity.

Entering strategic partnerships in China

https://content.akamai.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=NjQyLVNLTi00NDkAAAGWBQgHSPFMp0ow2aF67IAbDOB0c1pNppYjWH8ZCkGxrVi4pDs7pT_120NiLvARghhVOBbaIJqps_3Ii2OZlixo3IPjhpR79JsTe-0&trk=comments_comments-list_comment-text

Dear Akamai Partner,.

How the OS/2 Flop Went On To Shape Modern Software

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/05/2331251/how-the-os2-flop-went-on-to-shape-modern-software

"It's fair to say that by 1995, OS/2 was dead software walking," remembers a new article from the Register (which begins with a 1995 Usenet post from Gordon Letwin, Microsoft's lead architect on the OS/2 project). But the real question is why this Microsoft-IBM collaboration on a DOS-replacing operating system ultimately lost out to Windows...? If OS/2 1.

Using NBomber for Performance, Load and Stress testing in ASP.NET WEB API

https://ilovedotnet.org/blogs/using-nbomber-for-performance-load-and-stress-testing-in-asp-net-webapi/

In this post I will teach how to use nbomber for running performance test in ASP.NET Web API. All with live working demo..

Belkin's new Creator Bundle at CES 2025 is a DIY kit for fledgling TikTokers

https://www.engadget.com/social-media/belkins-new-creator-bundle-at-ces-2025-is-a-diy-kit-for-fledgling-tiktokers-170006163.html

Belkin just unveiled a unique bundle at CES 2025 that’s being described as a “comprehensive toolset designed to meet the needs of budding creators.” The appropriately-named Creator Bundle comes with a bunch of useful accessories and “offers everything needed for hands-free recording.” The bundle ships with wireless mics, a tripod and a magnetic smartphone mount. The pair of tiny wireless clip-on microphones offer a 100m transmission range. They're battery-powered and last up to 5.

Govee’s new desktop display is reserved for pixel art

https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/govees-new-desktop-display-is-reserved-for-pixel-art-230003228.html

Smart lighting company Govee has a new product that creates a quirky new product category. The Gaming Pixel Light displays still or animated pixel art set to 8-bit soundtracks. It can also show you weather updates, sports schedules and Bitcoin prices on its retro display. But it wouldn’t be a <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.

CSS Flexbox Playground

https://yoavsbg.github.io/css-flexbox-playground/

Interactive tool to learn and experiment with CSS Flexbox properties in real-time.