The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real

Then, between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, came a new deluge of swattings. They hit close to a hundred politicians and law enforcement officials in a brazen, coordinated campaign: US Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Jen Easterly, Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and Republican senator Rick Scott … Read more

VLC tops 6 billion downloads, previews AI-generated subtitles

VLC media player, the popular open-source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system. The new feature automatically generates real-time subtitles — which can then also be translated in many languages — for any video using open-source AI models that run locally on users’ devices, eliminating … Read more

The best gaming laptops for 2025

When it comes to gaming, laptops have come a long way. Once seen as the lesser cousin to gaming PCs, today’s gaming laptops pack a serious punch, offering remarkable power and portability in sleek packages. Whether you’re exploring open-world RPGs, dominating multiplayer arenas or creating content on the side, modern gaming laptops deliver performance that … Read more

Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Current Refinance Rates on Jan. 9, 2025 – CNET Money

CNET editors independently choose every product and service we cover. Though we can’t review every available financial company or offer, we strive to make comprehensive, rigorous comparisons in order to highlight the best of them. For many of these products and services, we earn a commission. The compensation we receive may impact how products and … Read more

The Correct Air Purifier Can Protect You From the LA Wildfire Smoke

The wildfires currently raging near Los Angeles are the most destructive in the area’s history, so far resulting in two deaths and burning 1,000 structures. At least 70,000 residents have been forced to evacuate. Many other Southern California residents are currently impacted by the drifting smoke, and may continue to experience poor air quality for … Read more

Say Goodbye to Melatonin and Hello to Magnesium. Here Are the Best Types of Magnesium for Sleep

If you’ve had a negative experience with melatonin, you might be searching for other supplements to help improve your sleep. Magnesium has gotten some attention recently as a supplement for better sleep quality. Several magnesium supplements are available that are easily absorbed by the body without causing major side effects. You must discuss this with … Read more