I found the absolute best use for the iPhone 16 Camera control – you just have to get a little wet

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I’ve been a bit torn myself. Most of the time, however, I forget the button is there. It was nearly impossible to get good fish photos from the surface.(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff) That is, until I went on vacation and discovered Camera Control’s true purpose. Immediately, I noticed schools of small white fish swimming around my legs....

February 13, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Deborah Miles

I pitted Gemini 2.0 Flash against DeepSeek R1, and you might be surprised by the winner

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I’ve enjoyed pitting various AI chatbots against each other. DeepSeek R1 sparked a furor of interest and suspicion when it debuted in the U.S. earlier this year. Meanwhile, Gemini Flash 2.0 is a solid new layer of ability atop the widely deployedGoogleecosystem. It is built for speed and efficiency and promises quick, practical answers without sacrificing accuracy....

February 13, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Melinda Nelson

I spent several days with the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, and it surprised me with just how well it performs

The display is equally impressive, and battery life is good to boot. Its overall form is sleek, though, and the relative lightness and thinness are bonuses too. I also appreciated the thin side bezels around the display, letting it make full use of the space. Its a small shame, though, that the lid doesnt open particularly wide. The port selection is not bad for a Chromebook, if a little sparse....

February 13, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Robert Wilkins

I've looked through hundreds of gaming laptop deals for President's Day: this is my clear favorite

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I’m on the Presidents' Day beat this week - specifically gaming laptops - and honestly? There are some great choices right now. Both are extremely capable gaming laptops with 1080p displays! Unlike some cheaper models, this one also features an excellent 240Hz 1600p display. Alternatively, check out today’sPresidents' Day laptop salesfor non-gaming options.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Dustin Alvarez

IBM under fire as return-to-office order suspected of replacing human staff with AI

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. They must be within 50 miles of one of these sites. If not, they will be offered severance. IBMs RTO mandate pushed employees to resign voluntarily, therefore avoiding formal layoffs, hence the soft layoff description. Previously, the company has faced allegations of discrimination when enacting layoffs. I’m proud of the work the IBM team has done to meet or exceed our commitments....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Ian Michael

If you've bought an internal Seagate hard drive, beware of the growing refurbished Chia scandal - here's what you need to know

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Seagatehard drivesthat were previously used in Chinese Chia cryptocurrency mining farms have been resold as new by unsuspecting retailers. However, as the profitability of Chia mining declined, many farms shut down and sold their hardware. These hard drives were then repackaged and reintroduced into the market, deceiving customers. Concerned buyers can verify the true usage history of their Seagate HDDs using special diagnostic tools....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Angela Bell

Innovation in AI is in danger of outpacing governance

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Two in three (67%) execs worry their workers lack the right skills. Dubey concluded: The business community must act now.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Lisa Johnson

Instagram is feeling the love with a surprise set of Valentine's Day easter eggs

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. You could say love is in the air asValentines Dayis tomorrow, February 14. Certain words or phrases like pookie, ily, or simply vday will enable a special visual effect. These are pretty fun, and Instagrams dubbed these Secret Phrases in Notes. Results may vary, though. Arguably, whats more exciting is the new features for Stories....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Teresa Everett

I’ve used the Acer Predator X32QFS for months and it’s a brilliant 4K gaming monitor for PC and PS5 Pro that does everything else well too

Ive had myRTX 3090-poweredgaming PCandPS5plugged into it for a couple of months now and its a dream for both. However, its not just gaming that it excels in. Its even great for watching TV, films, or catching up on sports highlights. The performance of the monitor only serves to reinforce this price positioning and value proposition too. If you fancy using that, however, its curved steel look is still attractive....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Jason Lee

Lies of P's Overture DLC is finally coming this year, closing the book on my favorite soulslike

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. “Now, you will venture back in time to experience the harrowing journey that birthed that fateful moment. The trailer forLies of P: Overtureshows off plenty of interesting gameplay additions. Snow-covered locales are featured prominently - a biome that wasn’t really present in the main game. Similarly, it ended up being my personal 2023 game of the year....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Caitlin Vaughn

Looking before we leap: why security is essential to agentic AI success

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Is 2025 shaping up to be the year of agenticAI? But where there is opportunity, there is also risk. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Agentic AI offers threat actors new ways to reach sensitive data and sabotage business-critical systems for gain. The autonomous nature of the technology could also lead to unintended consequences and potentially unsafe decision-making....

February 13, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Alexis Rasmussen

Major Russian hacking group shifts focus to US and UK targets

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February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 17 words · Bruce Wall

Massive online data breach sees 2.7 billion records leaked - here's what we know

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Known software flaws or easy to break passwords are found within a data pipe. To mitigate the risks, admins should first be sure to immediately change any default passwords. Last but not least, be proactive. Weve put together aguide for admins, if you want to see some more detailed advice.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Nathan Sherman