Refresh 2025-01-28T16:18:36.842Z Will the DeepSeek hype last? (Image credit: DeepSeek) TechRadar’s Editor-at-Large Lance Ulanoff has written a fine takedown of the DeepSeek hype – questioning whether the chatbot, which isn’t yet multi-modal, is worthy of the column inches it’s getting and (quite reasonably) suggesting that it’s unlikely to last in the US, given TikTok’s recent woes. […]
Remember When Nanotech Was the Next Big Thing?
Tell me if any of this sounds familiar. In the early 2000s, after the collapse of the dotcom bubble, a new technology was set to change humanity and line inventors pockets. Venture capitalists invested billions in the tech. “This field will provide the biggest and most important breakthrough of the current century. It will cause […]
Netflix renews hit period drama series The Empress for a third season, and I can’t wait to bow down for Empress Elisabeth’s final royal outing
The Empress has been renewed for a third and final season The German period drama has been one of the most-watched Netflix shows Season 3 plot details have not yet been revealed The Empress (Die Kaiserin) will make one last royal return to Netflix as the German historical drama series has been renewed for a […]
Narwal Freo Z Ultra Review
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is the first robot vacuum and mop combo with dual RGB cameras, meaning it’s got a pair of eyes that see in color, much like we do. It also features AI chips to improve decision-making and object recognition, so it should better identify locations that need cleaning and improve object […]
AI in 2025: Moving beyond code generation to intelligent development platforms
The software development landscape of 2024 has revealed both the potential and limitations of current AI coding tools. While 74% of developers have embraced these tools, a revealing Stack Overflow study shows 36% struggling with code reliability. This isn’t a failure of AI – it’s a clear indication of where AI tools need to evolve. […]
Top-Notch Security and Pocket-Friendly Price: Get 70% Off NordVPN Today!
NordVPN is on a terrific run with its discounts and promotions in 2025. This time, despite no Holidays and other celebratory events, NordVPN is still discounted. In January, you can save at least 70% on NordVPN’s 2-year plans. The price has officially dropped to only $3.39/mo for NordVPN Basic. However, you’ll find plenty more fantastic […]
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, January 28 (game #331)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, […]
Jurassic World Rebirth’s Writer Insists ‘Dinosaurs Are Still Fun’
Another Jurassic film seemed unlikely before Jurassic World Dominion actually hit theaters in June 2022; it was the third film in the Jurassic World series, following the three in the Jurassic Park series, and felt like an expected stopping point. But Dominion was… not good (io9’s review called it “colossally terrible“). Now, the (mostly) beloved […]
This weird mini PC has a huge built-in touchpad, and could be yours for just over $100
This affordable mini PC has a unique feature I’ve never seen anywhere else The KN1 mini PC has one of the largest touchpads I’ve seen on a Mac or Windows device I am not convinced by its ergonomics though but at its price, I am happy to give it a go Have you ever imagined […]
This Clicky, Clacky Mechanical Gaming Keyboard From Logitech Is Almost 50% Off
Mechanical keyboards are one of those accessories that once you’ve used one once, you can never again imagine life without one. For folks that spend a lot of time in front of their computers, writing all day for work or even PC gaming with mouse and keyboard, a mechanical keyboard is the kind of upgrade […]