Juniper Networks is teaming up with the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy to enhance the LOFAR 2.0 telescope`s network, boosting its data processing tenfold. Read...

Adyen has introduced Adyen Uplift, an AI-powered tool aimed at optimising payment management and enhancing conversion rates for businesses. Read...

Kaspersky has unveiled three new courses aimed at bolstering cybersecurity skills through its Automated Security Awareness Platform, addressing rising cyber threats. Read...

These days, a mini PC can deliver fantastic performance at a fraction of the cost of a full-blown desktop PC or laptop. The Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC is a great example, now on sale for $271 on Amazon, which is a cool 25 percent off its original $359 price tag. This tiny computer features an AMD Ryzen 7 5850U processor, a model that’s been out for a few years at this point but can still handle light gaming and everyday work apps with no issue. There’s also 16GB of RAM on board, which you can later upgrade to 64GB as needed. The Beelink SER5 Pro also comes with a 500GB SSD, which should be enough storage for most folks, including all your apps, photos, documents, and some videos. Still, if it’s not enough, you can always upgrade up to 2TB of storage when needed. And for gamers, this mini PC includes integrated 8-core Radeon graphics, adequate for light gaming but powerful enough to handle 4K video playback. You may not be able to max your graphics settings in games, but the media experience will be great — and with the HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C video connections, you can hook up a triple 4K display setup for maximum productivity. The Beelink SER5 Pro is truly tiny, small enough to fit under any monitor. And in addition to the triple 4K video ports, it also has three USB-A 3.2 ports, a USB-A 2.0 port, an audio port, and an Ethernet port. You simply won’t find a laptop or desktop PC that can do this much at this price. Don’t miss this chance to snag your very own Ryzen 7 mini PC for just $271 on Amazon while this deal is still available. Save 25% on this sweet mini PC that packs Ryzen 7 powerBuy now at Amazon Read...

The US government prepares to play one of the oldest and most revered arcade and computer games. Read...

The Acer Nitro V is one of the most popular gaming laptops in the country, and it’s easy to see why. I call this particular model “Old Faithful” because it’s stuck around for a long time and frequently goes on sale — like today, when you can pick it up with a Ryzen 5 processor and an RTX 4050 graphics card for just $600. That’s $350 off its original price. At this price, it doesn’t have the latest and greatest hardware. But a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM is pretty darn solid in anyone’s book. Ditto for the Nvidia RTX 4050 laptop GPU with 6GB of VRAM. It’s not going to play Indiana Jones in 4K with all the trimmings, but it’s more than powerful enough to get decent performance out of the latest games, and it’ll chew through less-intense 3D games or 2D titles like nobody’s business. Just don’t expect it to last long on battery power, no matter what you’re doing. Other features include a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS screen with a speedy 144Hz refresh rate, 512GB of storage, HDMI 2.1 for connecting to a monitor or TV, and three USB-A ports plus one USB-C. You should be able to use the USB-C port for charging, but the barrel charge in the box will be a lot faster. Also, you can upgrade both the RAM and the storage with standard SO-DIMM (two slots) and M2 parts, according to this video. The bottom comes off fairly easily, too, for a laptop anyway. PCWorld has a full review of the Nitro V right here, but note that our review unit was an Intel model with half the memory. If you’ve made your decision, hop on over to Best Buy while you still can. I think you’re unlikely to find a better deal on this particular model anytime soon… but we do see it pop up around the same price often, so you don’t need to be in a huge hurry. Get an Acer RTX-powered gaming laptop for $600Buy now at Best Buy Read...

One of the best headphones on the market right now is on sale with a cool 25 percent discount. I’m talking about the Sony WH-1000XM5 that are now down to $328 on Amazon, making this a great time to snag a pair for yourself if you need quality ANC cans. These headphones look stylish and they’re comfortable to wear for long hours, thanks to its soft fit synthetic leather and lightweight design. It’s one of the main things buyers love about this model. The sound quality is top-notch, too, delivering clear and balanced sound with lots of bass. But the thing that makes these headphones worthwhile is the superior active noise cancellation that blocks out all external noise so you can immerse yourself in your music, games, podcasts, or streaming media and ignore the world around you. This also makes the Sony WH-1000XM5 perfect for traveling or concentrating in noisy environments. And don’t forget that these headphones are totally wireless with a 30-hour battery life. When it’s depleted, it has a quick-charging feature that restores 3 hours of playback with a simple 3-minute charge. Go ahead and jump on this chance to get these wireless noise-canceling Sony headphones for $328 right now! These noise-canceling headphones are one of the best on the marketBuy now at Amazon Read...

Google has released the new Chrome versions Chrome 132.0.6834.83/84 for Windows and macOS and 132.0.6834.83 for Linux. The installation of these updates eliminates 16 security vulnerabilities in the browser, which have apparently not yet been exploited for attacks. Version 132 also introduces some new features such as enhanced search with Google Lens. The manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers will follow suit shortly. In the Chrome Release Blog, Srinivas Sista lists the 13 of the 16 eliminated vulnerabilities that were discovered by external security researchers and reported to Google. Google categorizes five of these vulnerabilities as high risk. Google has awarded a total of $37,000 in rewards to those who discovered the vulnerabilities. As usual, Google is not commenting on the internally discovered vulnerabilities. In the last update for Chrome 131, Google closed four vulnerabilities a week ago. As a rule, Chrome updates itself automatically when a new version is available. You can manually initiate the update check using the menu item Help > About Google Chrome (alternatively: Settings > About Google Chrome). Google has also released Chrome 131.0.6778.200 for Android. The Android version fixes the same vulnerabilities as the desktop version. Google plans to release the next major version, Chrome 133, on February 4. New in Chrome 132 On the What’s New in Chrome, Google advertises the option to pin frequently used functions and shortcuts to the toolbar as buttons. You can also use Google Password Manager on Android and iOS to share passwords with family members (if you think that’s a good idea). On the desktop, you can use Google Lens to select any elements of a website (such as photos or videos) to start a Google search. Other Chromium-based browsers The manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers are now called upon to follow suit with updates. Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, Brave, and now also Opera are at the security level prior to the Chrome update described above. Opera has had a very short time to catch up, as it only updated its browser a few hours before Google’s Chrome update and was thus on a par, at least for a short time. But now Opera will fall behind again, because with Opera 116 based on Chromium 131, the gaps to be plugged in Chrome/Chromium 132 remain untreated — there is no Extended Stable Channel in Chromium 131. Only the switch to Chromium 132 can help here, which Brave, Edge, and Vivaldi will undoubtedly do in the next few days. Chromium-based browsers in the overview: BrowsersBrowser versionChromium versionsecured?Google Chrome 132.0.6834.84132.0.6834.84??Brave 1.73.105131.0.6778.265??Microsoft Edge131.0.2903.146131.0.6778.265??Opera One 116.0.5366.35131.0.6778.266??Vivaldi 7.0.3495.29130.0.6723.193??Chromium-based browsers — Status: Jan. 14, 2025 Read...

Open AI has now updated the Chat GPT with the new beta feature Tasks, which allows the AI chatbot to perform tasks at a later time. Users simply say what they need and when they need it. For example, a user can instruct Chat GPT to inform them of current stock prices every morning, remind them of their language studies every evening, or give them a daily 15-minute personal training session. The Tasks feature is currently being rolled out to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers. It can be found in the model selector, where it is called “GPT-4o with Scheduled Activities (beta).” Open AI writes that the feature will eventually be available to all Chat GPT users. Read...

One thing you can always use is extra storage space, especially when it comes in the shape of a speedy portable SSD. This Crucial X9 offers 1TB of space for just $69.78 thanks to a sale on Amazon. (It doesn’t show as a sale, but it was $99 up until a couple of days ago.) The Crucial X9 portable SSD isn’t just great because it allows you to store all your photos, videos, and games offline, but also because it can transfer files quickly. With read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s, this SSD is perfect for moving large files or even editing 4K videos. It’s also pretty darn small and built to resist a lot, from accidental water exposure and heavy dust environments (thanks to its IP55 rating) to drops from up to 7.5 feet. Your data is safe here. The Crucial X9 is also perfectly compatible with most devices. It has a universal USB-C connection that works seamlessly with PCs, Macs, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and more. It’s a lot of extra space at a great price, so don’t waste your time and don’t miss this chance to snag the 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD for just about $70 on Amazon! Save 29% on this super-fast portable SSD with 1TB of capacityBuy now at Amazon Read...