This Ryzen mini PC with 16GB RAM is now $319! Get it while it’s hot

This Ryzen mini PC with 16GB RAM is now $319! Get it while it’s hot

Why occupy your desk with an expensive laptop or a space-hogging desktop PC when you can just as well get a mini PC that does pretty much the same job at a fraction of the cost? Your home office could be so much better with this Acemagician M1 mini PC , especially since it’s on sale for just $319 (was $459) on Amazon with this nifty discount. View this Amazon deal This ultra-compact home computer can do everything a laptop can with its lovely configuration, sporting an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a spacious 512GB SSD. Could it be better? Of course. But you’re not going to find a PC or laptop with hardware like this at just over $300—nope, not going to happen, especially with RAM shortages causing price hikes everywhere. This config is fast and responsive, plus you can self-upgrade the RAM and storage later on up to a maximum of 64GB of memory and 4TB of storage. While this isn’t a full-blown gaming machine, the AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics makes it possible to run older games that aren’t as graphically demanding at passable frame rates. It’s also good for running triple 4K/60Hz displays for a true productivity workstation setup. You’ll need to use the USB-C video, HDMI, and DisplayPort connections for that—and speaking of, this mini PC is great for connectivity with six USB-A ports, LAN, 3.5mm audio, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. Score this Acemagician M1 mini PC for $319 before this deal runs out! It’s a really good value with this price drop, so don’t miss it. Save over $150 on this affordable Ryzen 7 mini PC with 16GB RAM Buy now at Amazon

Fender's guitar lessons are coming to Samsung TVs later this year

Fender's guitar lessons are coming to Samsung TVs later this year

We’ve all heard of couch surfing, but Fender and Samsung have made it their 2026 mission to make couch shredding a thing. Samsung TV users will soon be able to take guitar lessons from the comfort of their living rooms, with the first TV edition of the Fender Play app set to arrive in the first half of this year. Debuted at CES , players can choose from video-based lessons for both electric and acoustic guitar, as well as bass and — for all the wannabe Jake Shimabukuros or George Formbys (one for the Brits) among you — the ukulele. There are on-demand courses for different levels of skill, with each lesson built around a wide spectrum of well-known songs, everything from The Beatles' " Blackbird " to Olivia Rodrigo's " Drivers License ". If you’re a bit more confident in your axe-wielding prowess, Jam Mode allows you to play along to genre-specific playlists. Call in the kids to watch and you’ve got your very own Woodstock. Fender Play is already available on a variety of screens via the App Store and Google Play, but with your TV likely being the largest one you own, you won’t have to squint to make out those chord progressions. You can already use the app on a TV by pairing your iPhone or Android device to your Apple TV or Chromecast, but Samsung’s native TV app is more immediate. Fender Play first launched way back in 2017 and has a number of virtual instructors who teach all levels of guitar players. A subscription costs $20 per month or $150 annually, and there’s a seven-day trial if you want to see what it’s all about. It will, for some reason, only be available on Samsung TVs released in 2025 or later (no word on support for older models at a later date) in the coming months. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/fenders-guitar-lessons-are-coming-to-samsung-tvs-later-this-year-134551816.html?src=rss

Tel Aviv- and Boston-based IO River, which lets users manage multiple CDN and edge networks, raised a $20M Series A led by Venture Guides and New Era (Chris Metinko/Axios)

Tel Aviv- and Boston-based IO River, which lets users manage multiple CDN and edge networks, raised a $20M Series A led by Venture Guides and New Era (Chris Metinko/Axios)

Chris Metinko / Axios : Tel Aviv- and Boston-based IO River, which lets users manage multiple CDN and edge networks, raised a $20M Series A led by Venture Guides and New Era —  IO River, a startup that lets customers use multiple content delivery and edge networks, raised a $20 million Series A led by Venture Guides and New Era …

Thriller ‘Hijack’ season two premieres today on Apple TV, starring Idris Elba

Thriller ‘Hijack’ season two premieres today on Apple TV, starring Idris Elba

The popular thriller Hijack starring Idris Elba returns today with season two on Apple TV . Whereas the first season saw negotiator Sam Nelson trapped on a plane, season two uses a different mode of transport for its setting, namely a train on the Berlin underground. Like much of Hijack, you have to suspend your disbelief at the circumstances, but if you can, there’s a thrill ride of action ahead. The eight-episode second season starts today, January 14, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday. more…

Bandcamp prohibits music made ‘wholly or in substantial part’ by AI

Bandcamp prohibits music made ‘wholly or in substantial part’ by AI

Bandcamp has addressed the AI slop problem vexing musicians and their fans of late. The company is banning any music or audio on its platform that is "wholly or in substantial part" made by generative AI, according to its blog . It also clarified that the use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is “strictly prohibited” by policies already in place. Any music suspected to be AI generated may be removed by the Bandcamp team and the company is giving users reporting tools to flag such content. "We believe that the human connection found through music is a vital part of our society and culture, and that music is much more than a product to be consumed," the company wrote. The announcement makes Bandcamp one of the first music platforms to offer a clear policy on the use of AI tech. AI-generated music (aka “slop”) has increasingly been invading music-streaming platforms, with Deezer for one recently saying that 50,000 AI-generated songs are uploaded to the app daily, or around 34 percent of its music. Platforms have been relatively slow to act against this trend. Spotify has taken some baby steps on the matter, having recently promised to develop an industry standard for AI disclosure in music credits and debut an impersonation policy. For its part, Deezer said it remains the only streaming platform to sign a global statement on AI artist training signed by numerous actors and songwriters. Bandcamp has a solid track record for artist support, having recently unveiled Bandcamp Fridays , a day that it gives 100 percent of streaming revenue to artists. That led to over $120 million going directly to musicians, and the company plans to continue that policy in 2026. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/bandcamp-prohibits-music-made-wholly-or-in-substantial-part-by-ai-130050593.html?src=rss