Report finds most subscription services manipulate customers with ‘dark patterns’

Valve's Steam Replay, similar to Spotify Wrapped, offers a year-end summary of games played on Steam, tracking games, achievements, longest gaming streak, and preferred genres. The data also includes insights on how much time was spent on Steam Deck and compares user stats to the median Steam player. Users can make their Replay public to share with friends and attach an overview of their stats to their Steam profile. Full Article

Threads, a new feature from Instagram, allows users to reshare photos and videos without quote posting the original post, giving credit to the original poster. Users have the option to disable this feature if they prefer not to have their content shared in this way. This update aims to make sharing content easier while respecting the original creator's work. Full Article

Looking for last-minute MacOS gift ideas? Consider Apple hardware like the MacBook Pro or iMac, a laptop case for protection, a laptop stand for ergonomic comfort, an iPhone mount with MagSafe for improved video calls, a portable charger for on-the-go power, a USB hub for extra ports, headphones for quality sound, and external drives for additional storage. These gifts can enhance the digital experience of MacOS users and make their lives more enjoyable and productive....

At CES 2025, Nvidia board partner Inno3D will showcase new AI-assisted technologies, including Neural Rendering, potentially revolutionizing graphics rendering with the upcoming RTX 5000 series unveiling. These features may enhance DLSS capabilities and offer advancements in AI integration for gaming and content creation, hinting at Nvidia's ambitions to handle GenAI workloads with RTX GPUs and surpass NPUs in AI PCs. The upcoming GPUs, including the RTX 5090, 5080, and more, are expected to introduce DLSS...

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is partnering with the US government to deploy its AI model, Llama, across various agencies. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated there is no financial gain for Meta, but the collaboration offers strategic benefits, positioning the company as a key player in government AI initiatives. The upcoming release of Llama 4 promises advancements in reasoning and speed, solidifying Meta's standing as a leader in AI development. Full Article

In a series of attacks following the 2022 LastPass breach, $5.36 million was stolen from 40 users, adding to previous thefts of $4.4 million in October 2023 and $6.2 million in February 2024. Hackers exploited weak or reused passwords to compromise accounts, highlighting the importance of strong password practices to prevent future breaches. The breach involved the theft of LastPass' source code, merging stolen data with information from another breach, and installing a keylogger on...