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Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5G can be your new hotspot with six antennas

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-18 11:05:14

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Microsoft just announced another version of its Surface Laptop: this time, with 5G connectivity. The Surface Laptop 5G is a 13.8-inch laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) chips and an integrated 5G modem designed for business users to stay permanently connected. It comes with both NanoSIM and eSIM options, and Microsoft says it's compatible with over 100 mobile operators worldwide. Also: This split keyboard offers deep customization - if you're willing to go all

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Any-LLM: A unified API to access any LLM provider

news.ycombinator.com Davide Eynard 2026-01-18 10:33:46

When it comes to using LLMs, it’s not always a question of which model to use: it’s also a matter of choosing who provides the LLM and where it is deployed. Today, we announce the release of any-llm, a Python library that provides a simple unified interface to access the most popular providers. When it comes to using Large Language Models (LLMs), it’s not always a question of which model to use: it’s also a matter of choosing who provides the LLM and where it is deployed. As we’ve written about

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First Hubble Telescope Images of Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 10:41:32

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This New Free Mobile Pokemon Puzzle Game Lets You Weave Digital Plushes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 11:31:21

The Pokemon Company unveiled a host of Pokemon content at its Pokemon Presents event on Tuesday. We saw a new trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, a release date for the second season of the Netflix series Pokemon Concierge and a free, new mobile game you can play now, called Pokemon Friends. The latest Pokemon mobile game is a puzzle game where you untangle threads of yarn in order to weave Pokemon plushes for your in-game collection. You can play it now on iOS and Android devices for free, or yo

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Pixel 10 Pro looks a lot like the base model in leaked renders

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-01-18 10:54:12

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. After sharing the first official leaked renders of the Pixel 10 yesterday, today Android Headlines has shared images of the 10 Pro too. It looks almost identical to the base model, but will apparently launch in a more muted set of colors. Android Headlines reports that the black and white finishes are the familiar “Obsidian” and “Porcelain” that Google has used before. The g

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Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G arrives in August

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-18 10:57:20

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft announced a new 5G version of its Surface Laptop today, which will start shipping on August 26th starting at $1,799.99. The Surface Laptop 5G is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors, complete with an NPU capable of providing access to Microsoft’s latest Copilot Plus AI features. The Surface Laptop 5G is very similar to the existing 13.8-inch Surface Lapt

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OneXSugar: Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-18 11:17:09

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. I can’t believe they’re actually making these, was my very first thought, as I powered on a working prototype of the OneXSugar Sugar 1. This week, One-Netbook is crowdfunding a gaming handheld on Indiegogo like none I’ve ever touched before. It’s got two OLED touchscreens, two power buttons, two sets of volume controls, and two hinged rota

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UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-01-18 10:36:20

The U.K. government wants to require victims of ransomware to report if they were breached with the goal of providing law enforcement with information that could help target the cybercriminals responsible. On Tuesday, the U.K.’s interior ministry, the Home Office, published a proposal with the aim of changing the British government’s strategy to counter ransomware. Among the three key proposals is a reporting requirement, which would aid authorities in identifying and disrupting hacking operati

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Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: Should you upgrade?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 15:31:12

The Chromecast with Google TV was a major evolution for Google’s media streamer. While it retained much of the design language of the original Chromecast series, the new device had remote support and the full power of the Android TV-based Google TV platform. Years later, Google is ditching the Chromecast brand altogether with the new Google TV Streamer. Is it worth upgrading, or is the Chromecast still worth sticking with or finding one on sale before it’s retired in the Google graveyard? Let’s

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Finally! Chrome is getting vertical tabs - why I'm a huge fan, and where you can try them now

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-18 16:10:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Chrome is catching up to other browsers with vertical tabs. This feature has been requested for years and is already available in several popular browsers, such as Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi. And given that Edge, Brave, and Vivaldi are also based on Chromium, this should have been a no-brainer for Google all along. No more third-party extensions Well, according to Windows Report, the Chromium Gerrit (a code review system for Chromium projects) now

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Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas are releasing any minute now: What to expect

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-18 16:56:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference a month ago, during which it previewed the latest operating system upgrades across all of its devices, including iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and more. These updates give Apple users, regardless of whether they have the latest hardware, the opportunity to have a device refresh -- and this year, perhaps more than ever. During the event, Apple launched Liquid Glass, a new look for all of its devices that embodies a

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This Robo Vac’s Navigation Capacity Is Unmatched. Now Amazon Is Dropping the Price by $440

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 15:54:00

Deal alert: The Dreame X50 robot vacuum is available for $1,260. That's a $ 440 discount on a robot vacuum that usually lists for $1,700. If you're looking for top-tier performance, this robot vac is better at climbing obstacles than any robot vacuum we've tested. CNET's key takeaways No robot vacuum has truly solved the challenge of multi-level cleaning without requiring you to physically move it between floors. This robo-vac can do it, for the high-end price of $1,700 (on sale right now for

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Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups are behind SharePoint attacks

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-18 16:13:36

Some of the attacks that targeted organizations using an exploit in Microsoft’s SharePoint server platform over the last few days have been linked to hacking groups affiliated with the Chinese government, according to a new Microsoft security blog. “As of this writing, Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, exploiting these vulnerabilities targeting internet-facing SharePoint servers,” Microsoft said on Tuesday. “In addition, we have obse

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Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups exploited SharePoint vulnerability in attacks

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2026-01-18 21:31:48

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on April 4, 2025. Microsoft Corp., determined to hold its ground in artificial intelligence, will soon let consumers tailor the Copilot digital assistant to their own needs. Microsoft on Tuesday said Chinese hacking groups were part of the recent attacks on its SharePoint collaboration software. As early as July 7, the Chinese nation-state actor

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Nothing's $99 CMF Watch 3 Pro offers better battery life and AI fitness coaching

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-18 21:10:59

CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand from Nothing , has announced its latest smartwatch . Billed by its maker as the ideal entry-level fitness watch, the $99 Watch 3 Pro is the most advanced CMF wearable to date, promising updated health tracking and various built-in AI coaching features. The Watch 3 Pro introduces dual-band GPS, which should make its route tracking more accurate, as well as a new four-channel heart rate sensor that Nothing says offers "improved accuracy across all skin tones and

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This Ai-driven robotic cleaner revitalized my pool after a messy storm

zdnet.com Jason Perlow 2026-01-18 21:10:19

Beatbot Aquasense Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner ZDNET's key takeaways The Beatbot Aquasense Pro is a robotic pool cleaner designed for comprehensive maintenance and heavy-duty cleanups. It features a 5-in-1 cleaning system that uses AI to optimize cleaning paths with up to 9.5 hours of operation. However, it weighs 24 pounds, has limited 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and is pricey. View now at Amazon Living in Florida means that hurricane season is part of life. With our latest run-in

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Google Chrome for iOS now lets you switch between personal and work accounts

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-01-18 21:15:34

Google The BYOD trend has been a popular way for people to use their own devices at work. But the practice often blurs the line between personal and professional, triggering security risks and other issues. Now, Google has expanded a feature designed to ease and improve the process. On Monday, Google announced that Chrome users on iOS will now be able to switch between their work and personal accounts directly in the browser. This capability has already been available for Chrome desktop and An

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Reverse Proxy Deep Dive: Why HTTP Parsing at the Edge Is Harder Than It Looks

news.ycombinator.com Mitendra Mahto 2026-01-18 20:47:33

In Part 1 of this series, we explored a high-level overview of reverse proxies and dived deep into connection management. This post shifts our focus to the intricate world of HTTP handling within a reverse proxy. Deep Dive into HTTP Handling At a high level, the HTTP workflow from a proxy’s perspective might seem straightforward: Receive the request from the client Parse and sanitize the request Uses different requst metadata (path, headers, cookies) to select an upstream host Manipulates the

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CMF’s New Pro Smartwatch Gets Beefier, Healthier, and Less Customizable

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-18 21:24:07

The world of cheap Android smartwatches is pretty crowded, but there’s still room for one more if Nothing’s subbrand CMF has anything to say about it. CMF unveiled the Watch 3 Pro today, which gets a little bit of a size increase and some additional health-tracking features compared to its predecessor. Specifically, the Watch 3 Pro adds a more advanced heart rate sensor into the mix. According to CMF, an optical sensor will be able to glean “finer variations in blood flow,” which should equate

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Hot, Tangy, Smoky and Sweet. We Tested 17 BBQ Sauces and These Are the Best

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 21:06:00

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Alongside ketchup and mustard, barbecue sauce wears the crown as summer’s saucy royalty -- and unlike its more basic cousins, barbecue sauce knows how to party. Whether you’re slathering it on grilled ribs, dunking air fryer wings or just “accidentally” licking it off your fingers, there’s really no wrong way to enjoy it. I haul

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Tailscale says Zero Trust is broken, and that might be a good thing

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-01-19 00:00:00

Zero Trust has been a buzzword at every enterprise tech conference for years (only recently being replaced with AI), but Tailscale’s new State of Zero Trust 2025 report makes it clear that most organizations still have no idea what it means or how to do it. They surveyed 1,000 IT, security, and engineering leaders. Only 1% of those surveyed said they’re happy with their current access setup. That stat says a lot about the confusion in the marketplace. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade

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The 5 Best Protein Bars a Fitness Expert Has Tested in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 02:07:00

What we like about it: The Perfect Bar needs to be refrigerated to stay fresh. This protein bar reminds me of a solid yet crumbly cookie dough bar. One bar can have approximately 200 to 300 calories, give or take, and 11 to 17 grams of protein, depending on the flavor. The total sugars are under 20 grams, but don't include added sugars since they vary depending on the protein bar. This is a dense protein bar, and while higher in calories than others on the list, it can be good to have on hand if

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xAI workers balked over training request to help “give Grok a face,” docs show

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-19 02:31:42

Dozens of xAI employees expressed concerns—and many objected—when asked to record videos of their facial expressions to help "give Grok a face," Business Insider reported. BI reviewed internal documents and Slack messages, finding that the so-called project "Skippy" was designed to help Grok learn what a face is and "interpret human emotions." It's unclear from these documents if workers' facial data helped train controversial avatars that xAI released last week, including Ani—an anime compani

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Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-01-19 02:45:08

Security researchers at Google and Microsoft say they have evidence that hackers backed by China are exploiting a zero-day bug in Microsoft SharePoint, as companies around the world scramble to patch the flaw. The bug, known officially as CVE-2025-53770 and discovered last weekend, allows hackers to steal sensitive private keys from self-hosted versions of SharePoint, a software server widely used by companies and organizations to store and share internal documents. Once exploited, an attacker

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Microsoft links Sharepoint attacks to Chinese hacking groups

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-19 04:26:06

Several hacking groups with ties to the Chinese government have been linked to a recent wave of widespread attacks targeting a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day vulnerability chain. They used this exploit chain (dubbed "ToolShell") to breach dozens of organizations worldwide after hacking into their on-premise SharePoint servers. "Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon exploiting these vulnerabilities targeting internet-facing SharePoint serv

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Microsoft just upgraded Sentinel with an AI-powered data lake - here's how it works

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-01-19 06:00:17

NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Microsoft is launching a new agentic AI system to help cybersecurity professionals manage and protect their organizations' data, the company said Tuesday. Microsoft Sentinel, a proprietary Security Incidents and Event Management (SEIM) platform, which debuted in 2019, now comes with a data lake -- that is, a centralized repository that can store structured and unstructured data without any kind of reformatting. Also: Microsoft fixes two SharePoint zero-days under at

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This New Smartwatch From Nothing's CMF Brand Is Enticingly Affordable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 04:52:00

After spending hundreds of dollars on your personal tech (your phone, your laptop, your headphones), the idea of splashing out yet more money to add a smartwatch to your collection can start to rankle. But what if we told you this new, stylish smartwatch cost less than $100? CMF, the sub-brand of London-based Nothing, which earlier this month launch its flagship Nothing Phone 3, announced the CMF Watch 3 Pro on Tuesday. Available to buy today from Nothing's website for $99 (£99) in three differ

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What Is Xanthan Gum and Is It Safe? I Asked the Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 06:00:08

Even more attention is being given to food labels than usual. With people becoming increasingly conscious about their health, more ingredients are being scrutinized, especially additives. Xanthan gum is one such additive found in many foods, from salad dressings to gluten-free baked goods. It's even found in personal care, industrial and pharmaceutical products. Research suggests that xanthan gum can lead to several health benefits, such as relieving constipation, lowering blood glucose levels

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Nevoya raises $9.3M as its EV truck fleet reaches cost parity with diesel

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-19 06:00:00

Los Angeles-based Nevoya came out of stealth last year with the ambitious goal of breaking the EV truck adoption logjam. Nevoya made enough progress on its goal to attract investors — and a $9.3 million seed round — to help it move even faster. The young company, which buys electric trucks and offers them to shippers, is now carrying goods for 10 different Fortune 500 companies. More importantly, it’s offering services as a carrier to those companies in California at cost parity with similar-si

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Betaworks’ third fund closes at $66M to invest in early-stage AI startups

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-01-19 06:05:00

New York City-based Betaworks has closed its $66 million Fund III, which will focus on investing in early-stage AI companies. Betaworks has been investing in AI since at least 2016 and, through its investment program Camp, has backed companies such as Huggingface and Granola. Jordan Crook, a partner at the firm (and former TechCrunch employee), said the new fund will focus on agents, native AI interfaces, and application-layer AI. “Around these themes, we will continue to do straight seed inve

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This Ai-driven robotic cleaner revitalized my pool after a messy storm

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