Hey there, 3D printing enthusiasts! If you’re in the market for a slicer, you’ve probably heard of UltiMaker Cura and Orca Slicer. Cura is the big name, but Orca Slicer has been gaining popularity lately. Its remarkable features make it an excellent choice for advanced users and anyone who wants to take their 3D printing to the next level.

Raspberry Pi owners come in all kinds of flavors, but none of them quite have the same effect on me as those who add incredible cooling systems to their board. Every so often, they pop their heads into the Raspberry Pi community and show off their latest projects, such as that one time someone adding a liquid nitrogen cooling system to the SBC. This time, we've been graced by a Raspberry Pi case with a 3D printed chassis and a water cooling loop, because why not?

I love trying out new features on my computer or smartphone. You'll often find me signing up to test new apps and services since I like digging deep and finding bugs/issues to report. Owing to this, I signed up for the Windows Insider program. While I was initially excited to try all the unreleased features, like a new lock screen and AI additions to the Photos app, I soon figured I had probably made a mistake. It didn't take me long to head to Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Insider Program and select Stop Insider Preview Builds.

The Raspberry Pi is a rock star in the tech world, loved by both hobbyists and professionals for its exceptional versatility and easy-to-use interface. This tiny computer can do so much more than just basic tasks. You can set up a home media center, build robots, or even create your own software. Its adaptability makes it a superb choice for any project you have in mind. It’s also affordable and small, so you can build anything you want without breaking the bank or spending too much time on setup.

Lightning’s days have come to an end in the EU. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging port — as the EU shifts to a common charging solution built around USB-C. EU Directive 2022/2380 goes into force today in an effort to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation.A spot check by The Verge shows the iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, and the Lightning-based Magic Keyboard have been pulled from Apple’s online stores in The Netherlands, France, Norway, and Germany. Those same devices are still for sale in the US and other countries outside the EEA’s 30 member states. A new iPhone SE with USB-C and other upgrades like an OLED display is rumored for 2025.In addition to requiring a USB-C port on a wide range of devices sold in the EU from December 28th, 2024, the Directive also requires devices that support fast charging to support the USB PD standard, allows for the unbundling of charging bricks from retail devices, and helps consumers to better understand the power requirements of the devices they’re buying through improved labeling.

Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A cyberattack campaign inserted malicious code into multiple Chrome browser extensions as far back as mid-December, Reuters reported yesterday. The code appeared designed to steal browser cookies and authentication sessions, targeting “specific social media advertising and AI platforms,” according to a blog post from Cyberhaven, one of the companies that was targeted.Cyberhaven blames a phishing email for the attack, writing in a separate technical analysis post that the code appeared to specifically target Facebook Ads accounts. According to Reuters, security researcher Jaime Blasco believes the attack was “just random” and not targeting Cyberhaven specifically. He posted on X that he’d found VPN and AI extensions that contained the same malicious code that was inserted into Cyberhaven. Other extensions possibly affected include Internxt VPN, VPNCity, Uvoice, and ParrotTalks, as Bleeping Computer writes. Our team has confirmed a malicious cyberattack that occurred on Christmas Eve, affecting Cyberhaven's Chrome extension. Here's our post about the incident and the steps we're taking: https://t.co/VTBC73eWdaOur security team is available 24/7 to assist affected customers and…— Cyberhaven (@CyberhavenInc) December 27, 2024Cyberhaven says hackers pushed an update (version 24.10.4) of its Cyberhaven data loss prevention extension containing the malicious code on Christmas Eve at 8:32PM ET. Cyberhaven says it discovered the code on December 25th at 6:54PM ET and removed it within an hour, but that the code was active until December 25th at 9:50PM ET. The company says it released a clean version in its 24.10.5 update.Cyberhaven’s recommendations for companies that may be affected include that they check their logs for suspicious activity and revoke or rotate any passwords not using the FIDO2 multifactor authentication standard. Prior to publishing its posts, the company notified customers via an email that TechCrunch reported Friday morning.

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images We’re all impatiently awaiting Nintendo’s next console, but in the meantime, it’s been quite the sendoff year for the Switch. Read the full story at The Verge.

Time flies, huh? Around this time next year, we were watching Microsoft tip its toe in the waters of AI. Copilot was a novel idea, and AI-powered PCs (which we would learn would become Copilot+ devices) were still just a rumor. Fast forward to today, and it seems Microsoft has dove head-first into the artificial intelligence pool, rebranding its previous products to feature the Copilot logo at the front and center.

As the proliferation of AI continues, major tech companies are racing to commoditize the technology and package it into a consumer-friendly product or service to sell to the masses. One of the most prominent at bat is Apple, with new AI-driven features dubbed 'Apple Intelligence.'

The SwitchBot S10 offers a nearly hands-free cleaning experience for $699.99. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’re somebody who likes to clean and declutter in preparation for a new year, one way to speed it up is by investing in a good robot vacuum. The SwitchBot S10 is one of our favorite vacuums that also happens to be a terrific mop, too, and is currently down to its all-time low price of $699.99 ($500 off) when you clip the on-page coupon at Amazon. It’s also available for the same price directly from SwitchBot when you apply the promo code BFCM500A. Of all the robot vacuums we’ve ever tested, the SwitchBot S10 offers the most hands-free experience, so you really can set it and forget it. The self-cleaning roller mop does an excellent job of polishing up your floors, and is even capable of lifting itself up to keep carpets dry. What’s more, the Switch S10 comes with an auto-empty dock as well as a separate battery-powered dock water station, which means the bot can empty and refill its own water tank. Just bear in mind you’ll have to hook it into your water supply.Aside from offering a fantastic mopping and hands-free experience, the SwitchBot S10 is also a good vacuum with 6,500Pa suction power and decent AI-powered obstacle avoidance, although it admittedly can’t rival specs from competitors like Roborock, Dreame, and Ecovacs. That said, the SwitchBot S10 costs about $1,000 less, and for the price it does a great job of leaving the floor mostly spotless.Read our SwitchBot S10 review.Some more deals to kickstart your weekendThe Mobvoi Home Walking Treadmill is on sale for $79.99 ($160 off) at Amazon, which is an all-time low price. The under-desk walking treadmill supports Bluetooth and can connect to Android smartwatches, allowing you to keep tabs on your steps and other metrics from your wrist. That said, it works best if you own a Mobvoi smartwatch, given you’ll need the Mobvoi Health app if you want to save your data on your phone. Read our review.Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are on sale for $199.99 ($200 off) at Amazon, which is their best price to date. The over-ears headphones deliver impressive battery life and can last a whopping 60 hours on a single charge, which is why they’re amongst our favorites. They also offer other impressive capabilities, including excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and sound. Read our review.The Twelve South AirFly Pro is on sale for $39.99 ($15 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its second best price to date. The Bluetooth transmitter features an integrated 3.5mm cable, allowing you to pair two sets of wireless Bluetooth-equipped wireless headphones or earbuds to in-flight entertainment systems. It works with other tech as well, like treadmills and the Nintendo Switch, while offering an an aux input for older devices.

Amazon’s finally added a key feature to the Scribe, but it has a long way to go before it’s actually useful. Read the full story at The Verge.

Overclocking can help you get more performance out of your current hardware, usually without spending anything. Although overclocking might be losing its sheen with owners of the latest CPUs and GPUs, it can still be worth the effort for those with relatively older hardware. If you primarily use your PC for gaming, overclocking your GPU can benefit you in more ways than one.