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• Nvidia Project Digits: A Linux-powered desktop for AI developers (zdnet.com)
  The most powerful desktop of all time will be arriving soon - and it will be running Linux.
• Kama Sutra on the go (arstechnica.com)
  Brazilians download Kama Sutra animations on your phone.
• The best vacuum and mop combination I've tested is from a company you've never heard of (zdnet.com)
  Mova is making its debut at CES this year with some groundbreaking smart home tech.
• Hubble captures the Mars opposition (arstechnica.com)
  Mars is the closest it has been in the past 60,000 years, Hubble takes …
• These new Wi-Fi 7 adapters will keep your old laptop future-proof for years to come (zdnet.com)
  The Asus RT-BE58 Go can provide Wi-Fi 7 support at home and create 5G mobile hotspots outside. But if your laptop doesn't support Wi-Fi 7,…
• Apple wants permission to buy memory from a blacklisted Chinese supplier (theverge.com)
  Apple wants the White House’s blessing to buy RAM from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon, which carries serious reputational risk…
• Macintosh browser smackdown (arstechnica.com)
  There are a plethora of web browsers for the discriminating surfer to choose …
• This Anker power bank has a built-in display, retractable cable, and is TSA-certified (zdnet.com)
  The company's latest 165W Fast Charging Power Bank and 140W Charger are available for purchase now.
• I saw every new Lenovo laptop announced at CES, including its 'rollable' ThinkBook for sale (zdnet.com)
  Lenovo announced a handful of new additions this week, including a rollable laptop and a sleek new ultraportable that squares with the MacB…
• CAIB releases Columbia accident report (arstechnica.com)
  Columbia accident investigaion board releases report. Harshly critical on NASA …
• Is the Razer Blade 16 finally an everyday laptop? Its new slimmed-down design says 'yes' (zdnet.com)
  Razer's 16-inch Blade was already known as one of the most portable gaming laptops around; now it's 32% thinner with even more powerful har…
• The power of subpoena: hi, you like porn? (arstechnica.com)
  A few aspiring lads have figured out that if the RIAA should have subpoena …
• This haptic trackpad for Windows users is the PC accessory I didn't know I needed (zdnet.com)
  For CES 2025, Hyper has announced a premium haptic trackpad that looks like the Windows version of Apple's Magic Trackpad. Only it's much m…
• Et Cetera: forget the bullets, it's tooth time (arstechnica.com)
  Round-up: return of the Duron, silent water pumps, the sad life of CD-Rs, and …
• Ars Emporium Update (updated / extended) (arstechnica.com)
  A long overdue freshening has been carried out on the Ars Emporium, the little …
• Victrola drops stylish record players and turntables that any vinyl lover can jam with (zdnet.com)
  Set to launch in spring 2025, Victrola's new audio lineup, which also includes premium speakers, can revitalize any home audio system.
• Delta announces big tech upgrades to inflight entertainment (zdnet.com)
  Delta travelers can expect Bluetooth connectivity for their headphones, new high-res screens, and free YouTube Premium -- alongside other t…
• Google gets even cooler (arstechnica.com)
  Google adds new calculator functionality to its search.....way cool!
• Sharp partners with Xumo to run its future line of QLED smart TVs (zdnet.com)
  The streaming platform Xumo is expanding its portfolio to become the operating system for Sharp's new QLED line of AQUOS TVs.
• Margaret Atwood says the problem with AI is ‘garbage in, garbage out’ (theverge.com)
  The Handmaid’s Tale author tried Claude exactly once and wasn’t impressed.
• Trade secrets trump free speech protection (arstechnica.com)
  Ca. Supreme Court rules trade secret protection outweighs free speech …
• Need a 10-port USB-C charger? Plugable has just the thing (zdnet.com)
  If you could use a 10-port charger or 5-display docking station, Plugable has some CES 2025 reveals you should check out.
• AMD is creeping into gaming territory at CES 2025. Here's why Intel should be worried (zdnet.com)
  AMD chips abound in gaming laptops this year at CES. I chatted with AMD's Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions about the organization's over…
• Et Cetera: Diamonds on my nines and golden bullets (arstechnica.com)
  Round-up: AMD's treasure hunt, a possible iPod challenger, longevity...
• Next state revenue plan: taxing your LAN (arstechnica.com)
  A new set of rules being prepared in Florida is opening the way for some new …
• Two OTC continuous glucose monitors won awards at CES - and you can try them now (zdnet.com)
  These over-the-counter CGMs from health brands Dexcom and Abbott make glucose monitoring affordable and accessible. Here's how they can hel…
• OneNote student pricing gives insight into Microsoft's Tablet strategy (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft announced the student price of $49 on OneNote in an effort to push …
• Automatic patching and SQL Server (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft may build auto-patching functions into the next version of SQL …
• Acer's refreshed laptops may be the most versatile devices I've seen at CES 2025 (zdnet.com)
  The latest models, including updated Aspire, Vero, and Swift laptops, leverage both Nvidia and AMD processors for enhanced AI computing.
• BBC prepares the 'BBC Creative Archive' (arstechnica.com)
  The BBC is planning to put its vast archives online, including its massive …
• This new robot mower looks to replace your traditional grass cutter - it mulches too (zdnet.com)
  Unveiled at CES 2025, the Lymow One features wire-free installation and can handle large and complex lawns.
• Garmin previews a new rugged smartwatch with an AMOLED display - and it's fairly priced (zdnet.com)
  Garmin's new Instinct 3 series features impressive watch faces. In addition to the vibrant AMOLED screen, there's a solar-powered option fo…
• Need more storage or Thunderbolt 5 ports? OWC delivers new gear for video pros (zdnet.com)
  Premium hardware maker OWC unveils a new RAID storage unit and Thunderbolt 5 hub.
• Applying questionable science fact to science fiction (arstechnica.com)
  Movies with questionable writing and weak plots, make science deficiencies …
• Game.Ars frat party crashed again (arstechnica.com)
  This week we talk PS2 freebies, outdoor gaming, portable gaming, and more. We …
• What's better than a power bank doubling as a hotspot? Its low price (zdnet.com)
  The Baseus EnerGeek 4G Mi-Fi Power Bank includes mobile Wi-Fi hardware, so you can stay powered up - and connected! - wherever you go
• Buying a smart home device? Look for this new cybersecurity seal - here's why (zdnet.com)
  A new program from the FCC should make it easier to find devices you can trust.
• Why do people write viruses? (arstechnica.com)
  It's all about the ego, and a bit of "small-person"
• Meta ditches fact checking for community notes - just like on X (zdnet.com)
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited the recent elections as a 'cultural tipping point' for restoring free speech.
• Asus' 2025 laptop lineup features a sleek, understated design ethos (and OLEDs all around) (zdnet.com)
  Today at CES, Asus announced its 2025 laptop lineup, including the new Zenbook A 14, an ultra-thin device with an OLED display made of cera…
• OpenOffice: it's no Microsoft Office (arstechnica.com)
  IBM is giving the cold shoulder to OpenOffice, regarding it as no real …
• Archive testing: thoughts? (arstechnica.com)
  Those of you who have been reading Ars for a long time probably remember that …
• Grammarly just made it easier to prove the sources of your text in Google Docs (zdnet.com)
  If you want to be diligent about proving your sources within Google Documents, Grammarly has a new feature you'll want to use.
• Et Cetera: Bullets and Beer for the weekend (arstechnica.com)
  Round-up: Arab engineers look to help developing countries, the Navy gets …
• Women in Technology: is there a problem? (arstechnica.com)
  Are women treated fairly in IT and other technical fields? You can consider …
• Satechi's new MagSafe accessories charge all your mobile devices on the go (zdnet.com)
  Satechi unveiled new travel-friendly charging solutions at CES 2025, including the OntheGo Power Banks and Wireless Chargers.
• I found my new favorite headphones at CES 2025 - and they're only $200 (zdnet.com)
  The JLab Epic Lab Lux Edition headphones check all the premium headphone boxes for half the price. Plus, they have one awesome feature I've…
• Teenage Engineering adds lo-fi mode, USB audio, and more to its KO II sampler (theverge.com)
  The Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II sampler’s OS 2.5 update is one of its biggest yet, with lo-fi mode, USB audio, and more.