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• Play detective and win an Xbox 360 (arstechnica.com)
  If you've read all the Sherlock Holmes you could get your hands on as a kid...
• Fitbit users now have until May to migrate to a Google account (theverge.com)
  The deadline for Fitbit users to migrate to a Google account has been delayed from February 2nd to May 19th, with data deletions slated to…
• New rootkit found in Symantec software (arstechnica.com)
  Hot on the heels of the Sony BMG fiasco, a security researcher discovers …
• Kiss the frogs goodbye (arstechnica.com)
  Sadly, don't expect them to turn into princes. The worldwide amphibian …
• Sonos’ Super Bowl sale knocks hundreds off its audio gear (theverge.com)
  Sonos is offering big discounts on its Era 100 and 300 speakers, the Beam and Arc Ultra soundbars, as well as its Sub 4 and Mini subwoofers…
• That was fast. (theverge.com)
  One of the more common complaints when Highguard launched was that its three-player teams felt too small for its maps. Now a limited time 5…
• Jade at Macworld: Microsoft (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft gets a new booth for the old programs at Macworld.
• Are Netflix’s podcasts actually podcasts? (theverge.com)
  Though Netflix originals The Pete Davidson Show and The White House with Michael Irvin look and feel like a podcast, they lack a lot of fea…
• PSP firmware: Here today, hacked tomorrow (arstechnica.com)
  Makes you wonder how Sony must be feeling right now.
• Video game company stock prices dip after Google introduces an AI world-generation tool (theverge.com)
  The stock prices of some major video game companies like GTA maker Take Two, Roblox, and Unity dipped on Friday, one day after Google revea…
• A peek at how Western games look on Japanese shelves (arstechnica.com)
  The Prince of Persia is super kawaii, y?
• LG will no longer make any 8K OLED or LED TVs. (theverge.com)
  According to FlatpanelsHD, LG Display has halted production of 8K panels. We haven’t seen a new 8K model from LG since 2024, and certainly…
• Jade at Macworld: The secret iLife of the PPC (arstechnica.com)
  Want to know how to run iLife apps super fast? Buy an iMac.
• Some reactions to the Microsoft FAT patent victory (arstechnica.com)
  On Tuesday, Microsoft scored a major and very lucrative victory when the USPTO …
• Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware (theverge.com)
  Peloton announced it’s laying off 11 percent of its staff on Friday, reportedly including employees from its engineering teams.
• Jeffrey Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live (theverge.com)
  But not for abusive voice chat.
• Users overwhelmingly prefer on demand to online downloads (arstechnica.com)
  In a bakeoff between on demand cable and online video sales, on demand has a …
• Microsoft begins issuing patches via CD image (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft has started a new practice of issuing its security updates via CD …
• Jade at Macworld: Aperture (arstechnica.com)
  Everything you need after the review.
• Disney might have a new CEO sooner than expected. (theverge.com)
  Current CEO Bob Iger has apparently said he plans to step down before the end of the year, and the company’s board of directors are set to…
• Now that Meta’s no longer bankrolling VR game studios, its VR game boss is leaving. (theverge.com)
  Jason Rubin became Oculus’ game studios boss in 2014, shortly after Facebook bought the company, and led VR content ever since, as well as…
• The PS3: The price point may be the deciding factor (arstechnica.com)
  Sony has to show a greater value while charging the same or probably more …
• Senate passes budget with two more weeks of Homeland Security funding (theverge.com)
  Congress now has two weeks to negotiate new funding limits for ICE before DHS is shut down again.
• While we have a conference dealing with the issue, will sex in games ever be taken seriously? (arstechnica.com)
  Until the game development houses grow up in terms of sexual relationships in …
• How will Zuckerberg's Meta plans impact its dominance over social media in 2022? (zdnet.com)
  Will we all be using Facebook's metaverse in 2022? I predict that it will take a lot longer for VR interaction with our friends to be part…
• The latest Instax printer is a pricey but worthy upgrade (theverge.com)
  Fujifilm’s most expensive Instax Mini Link+ printer improves contrast, color, and detail but doesn’t seem to enhance text-heavy illustratio…
• MiniStore in iTunes 6.0.2 comes with privacy concerns (updated) (arstechnica.com)
  The latest update to iTunes has a new MiniStore pane that offers …
• Snag these 65-inch flat-screens at Best Buy for less than $500 (zdnet.com)
  Missed out on a flat-screen during the holidays? Best Buy has 65-inch TVs from LG, TCL, and more for under $500.
• ChatGPT isn’t the only chatbot pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia (theverge.com)
  Google’s Gemini, AI Mode, and AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Microsoft are starting to cite Musk’s Wikipedia knockoff.
• The lost slogans (arstechnica.com)
  This is a bit of an Infinite Loop exclusive?we just had to let you in on this …
• Nearly half of Latin companies set to adopt AI by 2023 (zdnet.com)
  The main businesses in the region will be using the technology, but they won't be making the most of it due to skills shortages.
• Microsoft contemplates going "Live" with Visual Studio (arstechnica.com)
  Although nothing is specifically in the works just yet, a program manager in …
• Apple’s new Airtags are a nice upgrade to a simple gadget (theverge.com)
  Plus: Yahoo Scout, Wonder Man, OpenClaw, the Sonos Amp Multi, and more in this week’s Installer newsletter.
• AT&T, Verizon moving ahead with C-Band 5G deployments, despite FAA concerns (zdnet.com)
  The CEOs of both companies confirm plans to go ahead with their controversial January 5 rollout plans, but offer a concession involving buf…
• Cassette Boy forces you to see its world in a whole new way (theverge.com)
  Cassette Boy uses a mechanic inspired by quantum mechanics to put a clever spin on some classic ideas. It’s available now on PC, PlayStatio…
• CES 2022: Eve announces HomeKit Outdoor Cam, MotionBlinds for HomeKit now available to order (zdnet.com)
  The HomeKit-compatible products add to Eve's already lengthy smart home lineup.
• GPL 3 is coming (arstechnica.com)
  The General Public License is getting long in the tooth, and the time has come …
• Levi's announces "iPod-compatible" jeans. What? (arstechnica.com)
  And here we were thinking that all jeans (with pockets) were iPod-compatible.
• Looks like Melania is getting reverse review bombed on Rotten Tomatoes. (theverge.com)
  Sorry if we don’t believe your “theater was sold out and erupted in applause and cheers.” Wired reviewed 1,398 Melania showings on Fandango…
• Become a Microsoft Excel power user with this intensive training for under $35 (zdnet.com)
  This training goes deeper than simple spreadsheets, offering a full exploration of Excel's most potent abilities.
• The AirPods 4 and Google’s 4K streamer are just two of this week’s best deals (theverge.com)
  Apple’s AirPods Pro with ANC and Google’s TV Streamer (4K) are both on sale today. You can also nab a free trial of Apple TV Plus and $40 o…
• Jade at Macworld: at the Apple Pavilion, the demos run on time (arstechnica.com)
  The Apple Pavilion is the star of the Macworld universe.
• Ayaneo launches the tiny but mighty Pocket S Mini handheld. (theverge.com)
  Under the hood is a Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chip, starting at $319 for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The screen is a 4.2-inch 4:3 display p…
• Microsoft readies 'NXT' to take on Unix (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft is preparing a new marketing campaign aimed at convincing users to …
• SpaceX wants to put 1 million solar-powered data centers into orbit (theverge.com)
  SpaceX claims putting data centers in orbit will be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than building them on land.
• Man sues AOL over chat room beatdown (arstechnica.com)
  An Ohio man upset with his treatment in an AOL chat room has sued two men and …
• New tensions in post-PowerPC Apple, as Intel wears two hats (arstechnica.com)
  The enemy of my enemy is my friend, but how will Intel respond to Apple's …
• Almost a week after being hit with a storm, many of NYC’s Citi Bikes are still snowed in. (theverge.com)
  Lyft made a big splash when it bought Citi Bike’s parent company in 2018. It promised huge investments and improved service. But, it’s also…
• Don't waste your money on these Apple products: January 2022 edition (zdnet.com)
  2022 is here, and let's start the year with a list of Apple products you shouldn't buy, along with a list of products that I recommend.
• Where PGR3 ends and the real world begins (arstechnica.com)
  Bizarre definitely did well on this standout 360 launch title, as evinced by …