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The Morning After: Neuralink's first human patient plays chess with his mind

Good morning. I hope you're having a good weekend so far. Unfortunately, our recording schedule meant I didn't get to shoehorn in the fact that the Department of Justice filed an

1mo | Engadget
Rabbit R1 starts shipping to the first batch of US buyers next week

The bright orange Rabbit R1 was easily one of the most memorable devices to come out of CES this year, and if you’re amon

1mo | Engadget
Gen Z House Hunters Will Go Over Budget for Solar Powered Homes     - CNET

Homes with environmentally friendly upgrades can go for 40% more than those without. Solar panels are some of the most sought after. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/gen-z-house-hunters-will-go-over-budget-for-solar-powered-homes/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Erratic Weather, Erratic Mood? What to Know About Spring Fever     - CNET

Spring is full of changes. Here's what to know about spring-time euphoria and how to tell you need help for mood changes. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/erratic-weather-erratic-mood-what-to-know-about-spring-fever/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Hidden AI Features Available on Your Apple Watch Right Now     - CNET

With AI-powered algorithms, the Apple Watch can analyze data from various sensors to provide insights into the wearer's health and fitness. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/hidden-ai-features-available-on-your-apple-watch-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
The 105 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals to Shop on Day 4     - CNET

With the fourth day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale arriving, there are a lot of excellent options and better deals to be had. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-105-best-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-to-shop-on-day-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best Internet Providers in West Valley City, Utah     - CNET

Fiber and cable providers duke it out for the home internet crown in this town. Here are the best broadband providers in West Valley City. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-west-valley-city-ut/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Can Switching to a Plant-Based Diet Drop Your Sleep Apnea Risk?     - CNET

According to a new study, eating a plant-based diet may reduce your risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea by up to 19%. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/can-switching-to-a-plant-based-diet-drop-your-sleep-apnea-risk/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Which States Have Community Solar: Find Out Here     - CNET

Community solar is growing quickly, but isn't available everywhere. Find out if you can buy solar power without the solar panels. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/which-states-have-community-solar-find-out-here/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Got $25? Here Are the Best Things to Shop During Amazon's Spring Sale     - CNET

If you're bargain hunting on a budget, we've collected an excellent array of deals from Anker, Amazon, Baseus, Cuisinart, Apple, Peloton and more https://www.cnet.com/deals/got-25-here-are-the-best-things-to-shop-during-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Intel's Germany chip fab site yields discovery of 6,000-year-old burial mounds — no word yet about potential construction delays

Archaeologists working at the site where Intel plans to develop a multi-billion series of chip fabs in Germany have discovered prehistoric burial mounds. The state heritage office press release doesn't mention any potential delays, saying that work will complete next month.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/intels-germany-chip-fab-site-yields-discov

 The world's semiconductor industry hinges on a single quartz factory in North Carolina

A mine in North Carolina is 'the sole supplier of the quartz required to make the crucibles needed to refine silicon wafers', and if it closed, the 'catastrophic' disruption to the semiconductor business would be felt for years.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/the-worlds-semiconductor-industry-hinges-on-a-quartz-factory-in-north-car

Authorities reportedly ordered Google to reveal the identities of some YouTube videos' viewers

Federal authorities in the US asked Google for the names, addresses, telephone numbers and user activity of the accounts that watched certain YouTube videos between January 1 and 8, 2023, according to unsealed court documents viewed by

1mo | Engadget
Child Tax Credit 2024: What to Know About Filing Your Taxes     - CNET

A bill to expand the child tax credit still hasn't been passed by the Senate. We'll explain if you should wait to file your taxes. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/child-tax-credit-2024-what-to-know-about-filing-your-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 I review laptops for a living and this is my favorite display on a gaming laptop

I cannot hide my obsession with beautiful panels and displays, and my encounter with the HP Omen Transcend 14 offered a window into the most stunning gaming laptop screen I’ve ever tested.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/i-review-laptops-for-a-living-and-this-is-my-favorite-display-on-a-gaming-laptop

 How to report phishing emails to Microsoft in Outlook for Windows 11

In the new or legacy version of Outlook or the web version of the platform, you can use these instructions to report phishing emails.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-report-phishing-emails-to-microsoft-in-outlook-for-windows-11

Why You Should Turn Off Journal Suggestions on Your iPhone     - CNET

If you're not using the Journal app, you probably don't want it to have access to your personal data. Here's how to stop it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/why-you-should-turn-off-journal-suggestions-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 This 19th-century tech could push typing speeds to 200+ wpm on a laptop — here's how

This 19th-century tech could hold the key to unlocking over 200 word per minute typing on a laptop if Texas-based Charachorder can win over laptop makers.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/keyboards-mice/this-19th-century-tech-could-push-typing-speeds-to-200-wpm-on-a-laptop-heres-how

Google will start showing AI-powered search results to users who didn't opt in

If you're in the US, you might see a new shaded section at the top of your Google Search results with a summary answering your inquiry, along with links for more information. That section, generated by Google's generative AI technology, used to appear only if you've opted into the Search Generative Experienc

1mo | Engadget
 The Apple lawsuit could finally open the iPhone ecosystem — and that’s a good thing

The Apple lawsuit could force Apple to make the iPhone more compatible with non-Apple products. That’s good news for iPhone users – here’s why.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/the-apple-lawsuit-could-finally-open-the-iphone-ecosystem-and-thats-a-good-thing

 Apple Macbook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425M): Which ultraportable laptop is best for you?

If you’re looking for an ultrabook with snappy performance and great battery life, which is a better choice: The Macbook Air 13 M3 or the new Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425M)?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-m3-vs-asus-zenbook-14-oled-q425m-which-ultraportable-laptop-is-best-for-you

What Kate Middleton's Edited Photo Tells Us About Metadata     - CNET

The British Royal family's photo-editing story has provided a reminder about the digital breadcrumbs we all leave behind. https://www.cnet.com/tech/what-kate-middletons-edited-photo-tells-us-about-metadata/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
I Swam Twice a Week for Three Weeks. Here’s What It Meant for My Sleep     - CNET

Swimming as a form of exercise has many known health benefits. I swam to see if it would help me sleep better and discovered shocking results. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/i-swam-twice-a-week-for-three-weeks-heres-what-it-meant-for-my-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Onboarding personalisation lessons from Canva

It’s the 7th year of profitable growth for Canva. Let’s see why

1mo | UX Design
Fotogalerie: největší severoamerické komunitní Linux Expo (SCALE)

Minulý týden se ve dnech 14. až 17. března v Kalifornii konala akce Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE), což je největší komunitní akce v Severní Americe zaměřená na svobodný software. https://www.root.cz/clanky/fotogalerie-nejvetsi-severoamericke-komunitni-linux-expo-scale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz