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Canadian man says kidnappers wanted to torture him for his Bitcoin: Report
An unnamed Canadian man says he’s been forced to move from one Airbnb to another to evade his suspected kidnappers.
Nvidia announces next-gen RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs
Image: Nvidia Nvidia is officially announcing its RTX 50-series GPUs today. After months of leaks and rumors, the next-generation RTX Blackwell GPUs are now official, and there are four of them on the way. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed the RTX 50-series GPUs during a CES keynote this evening, announcing a $1,999 RTX 5090, a … Read more
Anker’s solar umbrella uses next-gen perovskite cells to keep a longer charge
Not sure what’s less realistic: this usage scenario or the shadows in this image. | Image: Anker You’ve seen EcoFlow’s hat with integrated solar panels — now meet Anker’s more practical Solix Solar Beach Umbrella, fitted with a new generation of perovskite solar cells. It can produce up to 100W of total output from XT-60 … Read more
Anker’s new wall charger has ports on the bottom to help it stay plugged in
Anker’s new wall charger relocates the charging ports and introduces a display showing the power output for each one. | Image: Anker Anker has announced a new 140W wall charger at CES 2025 with a design that positions four USB ports on the underside to improve its center of gravity and help it stay plugged … Read more
Eureka’s new robot vac can tackle wet messes
The J15 Max Ultra uses infrared technology to identify wet messes and clean them without damaging the robot. | Image: Eureka Most robot vacuum mops can tackle mopping your floors and maybe scrub up a dried-on stain, but let them trundle through a puddle of spilled milk or juice, and they’re likely to smear the … Read more
Eufy’s new robovac transforms into a handheld vacuum
The Eufy E20 might be the first robovac that cleans more than just floors. | Image: Eufy Eufy is making it easier to splurge on a robot vacuum with a new model that can clean more than just your floors. The Eufy 3-in-1 E20 has a unique design that transforms from an autonomous robovac to … Read more
Crypto 2024 Recap: Key Updates from MEXC’s December Highlights
This report covers the key trends and significant events in the crypto market for December 2024. By sharing these updates, we aim to provide the MEXC community with the latest industry insights, helping everyone better understand market movements and growth opportunities. Key Trends of the Month 1. South Korea Postpones Crypto Tax Until 2027 On … Read more
Best JavaScript Frameworks 2025, Laravel vs. Next.js, and More – This Week in JS
Hello JavaScript Enthusiasts! Welcome to the newest edition of “This Week in JavaScript!“ It’s 2025, and we’ve got some exciting trends to kick off the year, including the evolution of tech stacks, the Laravel vs Next.js rivalry, and some handy new tools to supercharge your development process. What’s New in JavaScript Tech Stacks? 2025 brings … Read more
Canada PM frontrunner once vowed to make the country a ‘crypto capital’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s exit has put attention on opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, who has a history of pro-crypto comments.
Sony is working on Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2 movies
Image: Chris Welch / The Verge During its CES 2025 keynote, PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash and Screen Gems president Ashley Brucks explained how Sony plans to keep expanding its IP after adaptations of The Last of Us, Gran Turismo, Twisted Metal, and Uncharted. They announced that Sony Pictures is working on a film adaptation … Read more
Solana Proposal Promises to Bring Support to Billions of Users
Solana’s latest proposal introduces a new hashing system that could eliminate computational bottlenecks while maintaining security.
The Last of Us season 2 will premiere in April
The Last of Us will return to HBO and Max this April. Series creative director, Neil Druckmann, announced the premiere of the show’s second season onstage at CES this evening alongside a short teaser for the new season. A specific premiere date wasn’t given. The show’s first season wrapped up in March 2023, so it’ll … Read more
There’s a new contender for budget smartwatch king
The Amazfit Active 2 may only be $100–$130, but it’s a good-lookin’ budget watch. Amazfit may not be a household name, but it’s been crushing it in the budget smartwatch space for a long time. And at CES 2025, the company is trying to outdo itself with the $99 Amazfit Active 2. I was a … Read more
My adventJS Journey
AdventJS is an advent calendar that presents daily programming challenges. This calendar is based on another that was created in 2015 with the same concept, and it is called the Advent of Code. AdventJS was created by @midudev in order to solve 25 programming challenges between December 1 to December 25. For this year, you … Read more
Mastering the Cloud: A Guide to Distributed Systems
Modern technology relies heavily on distributed systems to achieve scalability, resilience, and always-on availability. But the concept of distributed systems can often overwhelm even the most seasoned engineers. This article explores how conceptual frameworks can help simplify the design and understanding of distributed systems, making them easier to work with. It is important to think … Read more
Sony’s Xyn is a prototype VR headset for making 3D games and movies
Image: Sony Sony is launching the Xyn (pronounced zin), an “extended reality” headset for creating 3D objects for films, animation, and games. The device, which Sony first teased at CES last year, will come with 4K OLED displays, video passthrough, and support for third-party design, modeling, and production software. Based on the video shared by … Read more
Sony-Honda’s Afeela EV will start at $89,900
Sony has been trickling out details of the Afeela brand it launched with Honda, ever since it unveiled the EV in 2023. But it’s held back one big detail — until today. Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida announced Monday at CES 2025 that the four-door Afeela EV would have a starting price of $89,900. The Sony-Honda … Read more
My Dev Journey in 2024: A Year in Review
Introduction Hey there 👋 it’s Dhanush N back with my annual retrospective. For those following my journey through Dev Retro 2022 and 2023, you’ve seen how each year has shaped my growth. Each year brings fresh opportunities and challenges, and for 2024, it was a transformative year. This year’s theme, Dive Deep into Mastery, was … Read more
This toaster-looking gadget boosts your phone’s battery in seconds
Not an actual toaster. I didn’t have “phone toaster” on my CES bingo card, but here we are. Swippitt is a unique solution to the problem of keeping your phone battery charged up, and it promises a life where you basically never have to plug your phone into a charger again. But it’ll cost you. … Read more
A Guide to Comprehending Valorant Crosshairs
Do you want to avoid Valorant’s default crosshair? Customizing your crosshair may improve your gaming experience by providing more visibility and precision. In Valorant, little tweaks can offer you an advantage. A crosshair that complements your style improves accuracy, allowing you to land essential shots. Whether you’re a novice or a master, personalizing it improves … Read more
Sony and Honda’s Afeela electric car will start at $89,900
Image: Chris Welch / The Verge Afeela is starting to become a little bit more than just a feeling. The electric vehicle that’s a joint venture between Sony and Honda is finally available for preorder. And it only took five years to get here. At its press conference at CES today, Sony Honda Mobility announced … Read more
Why Are Relationships at Work Important? Meet the Attachment Theory
Relationships at work are important since we are social animals – early experiences with human connection shape how we interact with others as adults, including at work. In the age of AI agents, human connection is what sets us apart, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and nuanced understanding of each other. Strong relationships are key in collaboration, … Read more
Hong Kong Deepfake Scam Group Caught Pretending to Be Rich Single Women
Notebooks seized by local law enforcement revealed elaborate methods to dupe users out of their money, which included deepfakes.
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Federal Reserve bank regulator Michael Barr to step down
Fed’s Barr once said the Federal Reserve would “likely view it as unsafe and unsound for banks to directly own crypto-assets on their balance sheets.”
The Quantum Apocalypse: Your Encryption Will Fail And Even Your Bitcoin Will Be At Risk
Post-quantum cryptography is five years away. No need for alarm, the experts say. Start adopting post-quantum cryptographic techniques – but no rush. WRONG! Why Information Security Has Never Been More At Risk There are thousands of secret, encrypted documents online. Hackers have access to nearly every protected server in the world. Most of these documents … Read more