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As TikTok Ban Looms, Instagram Reels Introduces a New Way to Interact With Friends

TikTok refugees making their way over to the Meta platform should know about this update.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The country is on the brink of war in Captain America: Brave New World trailer

In the new trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson races to save the world from an international incident.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

3 great free movies to stream this weekend (January 17-19)

From January 17-19, stream these great movies for free, including a Nora Ephron rom-com, a Tom Cruise classic, and a 1990s action staple.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Every phone needs to copy this 50W wireless charging feature

The OnePlus 13 features faster magnetic charging than any other smartphone out there, and other brands should take note.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 18, #587

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 587 for Jan. 18.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 18, #1309

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1309 for Jan. 18.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years

The company allegedly collected and sold geolocation and driver behavior data to third-party companies.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This Nintendo Switch 2 Feature Could Be a Game Changer

The next-gen Switch could see many new games not typically found on a Nintendo console.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This stylish power station kept my home running during an outage and it's on sale

Whether you need a portable battery for camping or emergency backup the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 can do it all. And Amazon Prime members can get a big discount on it.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

This $600 OnePlus phone has made it very difficult for me to recommend pricier flagships

The OnePlus 13R undercuts the competition by hundreds of dollars while offering a display and performance package that's easy to appreciate.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Investigating an "Evil" RJ45 Dongle

Article URL: https://lcamtuf.substack.com/p/investigating-an-evil-rj45-dongle Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42743033 Points: 165 # Comments: 60

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Investigating an β€œevil” RJ45 dongle

Article URL: https://lcamtuf.substack.com/p/investigating-an-evil-rj45-dongle Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42743033 Points: 472 # Comments: 155

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie will get up to four weeks in theaters

Greta Gerwig's follow-up to Barbie, an adaptation of one of C.S Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia books, will be exclusively viewable in theaters for four weeks before it hits Netflix on Christmas, according to a new report from Puck. Netflix is historically anti-theater, but it seems like it can set that aside for the right filmmaker. Theaters will have a four-week exclusive window on the film globally β€” longer than the...

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (January 17-19)

These three movies are wildly different, but they're proof of all the great stuff to watch on Prime Video this weekend.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Wildfire Scams: Who They're Targeting and How to Spot Them

Officials in California are warning the public about scams targeting wildfire relief donors with bogus charities.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Nintendo omits original Donkey Kong Country Returns team from the remaster’s credits

Image: Nintendo Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the just-launched port of the 2010 Wii game, doesn’t include individual members of the original Retro Studios development team in the credits, as reported by GameSpot. Since the discovery, however, Nintendo has commented on the omission, giving a statement to Eurogamer. β€œWe believe in giving proper credit for anyone involved in making or contributing to a game’s creation,...

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Glance’s AI-driven TV screensavers are coming for your attention, and your shopping budget

Say goodbye to random landscapes and buildings -- your TV's screensavers are about to become way more personal.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

TikTok ban: How to download your videos and data

The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok. Before the app goes dark on Sunday, you’re probably wondering how to back up the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of videos you may have on the platform. Whether you want to save your favorite videos or videos you posted yourself, here’s how to do it.And […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Get 20% off TurboTax right now to save on filing your taxes (and even file for $0 in select cases)

Use the popular tax preparation software TurboTax at a big discount, for a limited time only.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Best Internet Providers in Colorado

We found the best fast, affordable broadband plans across the state of Colorado. Here's what to look for.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Automakers sue to block Biden’s β€˜flawed’ automatic emergency braking rule

Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images A new rule requiring all vehicles to have automatic emergency braking is β€œflawed” and should be repealed, a new lawsuit filed by the auto industry’s main lobbying group says. The suit was filed in US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit by the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, which represents most of the major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Hyundai,...

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: news, rumors, and everything we know

Everything we know about the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in one place.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

I love this new Mail feature in iOS 18.2, but it still needs work

We need to talk about Apple Mail's new categories feature on iOS 18.2

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Castlevania: Nocturne’s second season is another soft-spoken knockout

Image: Netflix Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 gets philosophical about what it means to be a monster who loves. Read the full story at The Verge.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

New 'Buyback' Program Could Help You Get Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner. Here's Who Qualifies

The SAVE payment pause prevented some PSLF borrowers from getting debt relief. This buyback option could help.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Honor Magic 7 Pro Review: Refined Flagship

Honor’s latest flagship phone is a refined marriage of hardware and AI-infused software.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

I changed these 6 Samsung TV settings to give the image quality an instant boost

Most people never touch their TV's default settings. But if you have one from Samsung, try these modifications to improve its visual output.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Everything we're still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2

The seven-year wait is finally over. Nintendo has officially revealed its next console, the Switch 2. Now that the reveal has actually happened, after months of speculation, we can all move onto something else, right? Not so fast. The short introduction video actually created more questions than answers. There’s a whole lot we don’t know about Nintendo’s forthcoming hybrid console, so let’s get into it. When will it...

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

I changed these 12 settings on my Android phone to instantly improve battery life

There are countless ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to spotlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Bluesky saw 17x increase in moderation reports in 2024 after rapid growth

Bluesky on Friday published its moderation report for the past year, noting the sizable growth the social network experienced in 2024 and how that affected its Trust & Safety team’s workload. It also noted that the largest number of reports came from users reporting accounts or posts for harassment, trolling, or intolerance β€” an issue […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Show HN: Compile C to Not Gates

Hi! I've been working on the flipjump project, a programming language with 1 opcode: flip (invert) a bit, then jump (unconditionally). So a bit-flip followed by more bit-flips. It's effectively a bunch of NOT gates. This language, as poor as it sounds, is RICH.Today I completed my compiler from C to FlipJump. It takes C files, and compiles them into flipjump. I finished testing it all today, and it works! My key...

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Camera owner asks Canon, skies: Why is it $5/month for webcam software?

Just because it's a good rig doesn't mean you can use it on Zoom.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

TikTok CEO lavishes Trump with praise after Supreme Court upholds the ban

The Supreme Court upheld the ban law. The deadline is Sunday. So TikTok CEO Shou Chew got to praising President-elect Donald Trump.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Is Gladiator II streaming? Find out when Ridley Scott’s epic hits Paramount+

This past fall, Paul Mescal entered the arena in Ridley Scott's epic sequel, Gladiator II. Now, the action heads to Paramount+ and will begin streaming this month.

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

SpaceX’s fiery Starship explosion put on a fantastic show but delayed and diverted flights

The falling debris field from the SpaceX Starship explosion lit up the night sky over the Caribbean, | Screenshot: YouTube Falling debris from the SpaceX Starship explosion yesterday created what looked like a meteor shower, or a colorful fireworks show based on videos shared by people in the area, but it also delayed flights. Eight and a half minutes after launch yesterday, the upper stage of the SpaceX Starship β€œ...

Published on: January 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge