If there’s one thing we all need, it’s a bit of extra storage space. Even better when that storage is super-fast! Whether you have a laptop with a small SSD or you just want to rely on the cloud less, getting a portable SSD can be the most convenient step. Last month, Crucial released the super-fast Crucial X10 portable SSD, and you can already snag it at a huge disc
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Microsoft recently published a new blog post that confirms what has been
A 3D graphics pro has been having great difficulty with a pricey PC build and seems to be running out of options.
China is projected to become the biggest manufacturer of semiconductors by 2030, but how advanced will these chips be?
A new report claims Nintendo began pulling its products from Amazon last year because of a disagreement over unauthorized sales.
July is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for a new collection of desktop wallpapers. Created with love by artists and designers from across the globe, they are bound to bring some good vibes to your screen. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/06/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-july-2025/
If there's one thing the AI industry needs it's more regulation. Yet, soon individual US states might not have much say in what AI companies can and can't do thanks to Trump pleasing senators. That's right, an AI-friendly amendment to the president's tax legislation is on the road to approval — despite concerns that its
Canada has folded in its battle with US President Donald Trump over tariffs by cancelling its proposed digital services tax (DST) on big tech companies, the government announced. On Friday, Trump
Prime Day is just one week away, and the early deals are already arriving on Amazon. There's everything from the fun, like a three-month subscription to Audible, to the practical, like the Levoit Core 400S air purifier. Falling firmly in the latter category is Amazon's latest offer, a 29 percent discount on the
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/books/review/jane-austen-mansfield-park.html
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TokenDagger is a drop-in replacement for OpenAI’s Tiktoken (the tokenizer behind Llama 3, Mistral, GPT-3.*, etc.). It’s written in C++ 17 with thin Python bindings, keeps the exact same BPE vocab/special-token rules, and focuses on raw speed.
I’m teaching myself LLM internals by re-implementing the stack from first principles. Profiling TikToken’s Python/Rust implementation showed a lot of time was spent doing regex matching. Most of my perf gains come from a) using a faster jit-compiled r
On a recent flight home to Cincinnati, I found myself in a Wi-Fi pickle.
Delta was offering free in-flight Wi-Fi for all SkyMiles members, but only after logging in through a web page. That created an obstacle for connecting my recently-acquired retro gaming handhelds, which don’t have web browsers onboard. With no access to Delta’s login site, I couldn’t get them online to
As AI reshapes buying behavior, marketers need smarter insights. Here’s how to keep up.
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CMOs looking to improve ROAS should rethink video. This article outlines why social content repurposing is killing performance and what to do instead.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/strategy-gap-where-social-video-is-not-ppc-
Barbora Krejčíková and Carlos Alcaraz are back to defend their titles at the All England Club. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/wimbledon-2025-how-to-watch-a-free-tennis-livestream/#ftag=CADf328eec
Not every major Amazon deal is worth stretching your budget. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/prime-day-sales-dont-always-equal-real-savings-this-trick-can-help/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how to get more pop, funk and other genres into your Discover Weekly playlist. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/spotify-is-giving-you-more-control-over-your-discover-weekly-playlist/#ftag=CADf328eec
You don't need a grill to get crispy, juicy hot dogs that taste like summer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-way-to-cook-hot-dogs/#ftag=CADf328eec
No text messages. No Google Maps. No security cam alerts. Twenty-four hours without internet were both delightful and intimidating. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-digital-detox-a-day-without-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's easy, it's important and no one remembers: Here's why a minute with your phone is vital before heading out on an adventure. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/my-one-must-do-smart-home-tip-when-im-going-on-vacation-that-everyone-forgets/#ftag=CADf328eec
While Microsoft is adding a bunch of games to Xbox Game Pass. It's also removed a handful of others from the service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-brought-these-call-of-duty-and-warcraft-games-to-game-pass-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec
The French city of Lyon wants to reduce its reliance on American software, so it's replacing Microsoft tools with open source alternatives.
A former Microsoft Game Studios executive producer has released a video discussing the future of Xbox.
A detailed specs leak has revealed possible screen, camera, battery, and chipset specs for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, along with dimensions.
A Kansas hacker responsible for three separate incidents was actually found to be pushing his own cybersecurity protection services.
Getting Americans healthy – but what are the risks?
Forget Windows 12, Microsoft's confirmed Windows 11 25H2 - and this year's update might disappoint in some ways, but there's good news too.
Samsung Galaxy phones and other Android phones now have a range of anti-theft measures built in.
The all-new MeacoFan Sefte 8″ Portable Battery Air Circulator promises to offer cooling wherever you need it, thanks to its small size and integrated battery. If you’ve already had a look through our breakdown of the best fans then you’re probably already familiar with UK company Meaco. The brilliantly powerful MeacoFan Sefte 10 Pedestal [...]
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There are few things as infuriating as trying to chop some ingredients and encountering a knife that’s lost all of its edge, which is exactly why we’re in love with this offer for the Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block with its built-In Sharpener for £164.04, saving £85.
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Just days before the anticipated launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, new details have emerged about these devices. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumoured to be the world’s thinnest and lightest book-style foldable phone, according to a new report. The report says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will [...]
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The EMEET PIXY is a unique gimbal-tracking webcam with two camera sensors, and it's packed with features at an absurdly good price... but with some problems.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/cameras/emeet-pixy-review
Feel like your power banks never last as long as you expected? The device might not be the one at fault. Just like smartphone batteries, there are a few things to consider with mobile power banks and chargers to ensure they last longer. Many power banks noticeably lose power over time—often not so much because of technical defects, but due to incorrect handling. As s
According to SteamDB, there were 18,838 new games released in 2024, an increase of approximately a third over the year before. With the growth of digital distribution, other game stores, consoles, and mobile are seeing the same explosive growth. You probably heard about Balatro and Dragon’s Dogma 2, but what about a
This PC builder bought two RTX 3080 GPUs on eBay, but ended up receiving two RTX 3090 cards instead.
Article URL: https://www.fosskers.ca/en/blog/cl-windows
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A couple of major mortgage rates are decreasing. It's still expensive to buy a house, but any dip in rates is good news in the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-improve-for-borrowers-todays-mortgage-rates-on-june-30-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several key refinance rates have decreased. If you're hoping to refinance your home, keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/lower-refi-rates-for-homeowners-refinance-rates-for-june-30-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
In the ransomware age, preventing attacks before they happen requires cyber-resilient storage, with AI-powered intelligence.
Android is revolutionizing retail terminals—but it's the SaaS platforms calling the real shots.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/is-android-the-new-kingmaker-in-the-retail-point-of-sales-market
Freelancers are using AI to improve productivity and produce better output, but they're charging clients more for the work.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/self-employed-workers-are-earning-more-and-ai-is-the-reason-why
If you’re curious about how OnePlus is planning to close the gap between mid-range and flagship camera experiences, here’s my full, unfiltered conversation with Celina Shi.
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All voice assistants have their idiosyncrasies, but Siri seems to be full-blown crazy at points, to the point I’m often tempted to boot the HomePod Mini out of the nearest window. I’m a big fan of Apple Home. I like the way it integrates into iOS, so I can have my most-used devices available in [...]
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Positioned squarely in Hisense’s 2025 premium Mini LED range, the U7Q Pro nestles just below the brand’s flagship U8Q model, yet pointedly above its standard U7Q sibling. Hisense has pulled out all the stops for this one. Fronted by an impressive Mini LED Pro backlighting, with Dolby Vision IQ, and lightning fast refresh rates, [...]
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A premium, pro-grade gaming keyboard.
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ASUS updated the ROG Zephyrus G14, its compact 14-inch gaming laptop, with new hardware for 2025, and I've gone hands-on before my full review.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-hands-on
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to
Article URL: https://www.systemicmisalignment.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44418692
Points: 28
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Article URL: https://letsencrypt.org/2025/06/26/expiration-notification-service-has-ended/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44419496
Points: 38
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Article URL: https://notes.eatonphil.com/2025-06-28-want-to-meet-people-charge-them.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44419986
Points: 50
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https://notes.eatonphil.com/2025-06-28-want-to-meet-people-charge-them.html
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 30. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-june-30/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft’s decision to end support for Teams Classic on 1st July is more than just a routine update deadline; it represents a critical juncture for enterprise IT teams.
Article URL: https://www.imperialviolet.org/2025/06/29/cgm.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44418520
Points: 46
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Article URL: https://github.com/BitFunnel/NativeJIT
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Points: 18
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Article URL: https://gridfinity.xyz/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44419091
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Article URL: https://marcin.juszkiewicz.com.pl/2025/06/27/bought-myself-an-ampere-altra-system/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44419446
Points: 21
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Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/06/customer-service-sludge/683340/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44419753
Points: 6
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Curious about my actual tech tool kit? I’m sharing the apps and tools that powered me through a recent morning—from wake-up alarm to lunchtime break. This builds on my recent
Often lost in the generally breathless coverage of generative AI, ChatGPT sports a few genuinely useful features that aren’t quite so obvious.
These options don’t get splashy demos or make the headlines, but instead quietly make your life as a gen-AI user a bit easier.
Let’s take a quick look at some of ChatGPT’s unsung heroes.
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Article URL: https://not-matthias.github.io/posts/anticheat-update-tracking/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44416421
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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.21539
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44417725
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Article URL: https://blog.nradk.com/posts/homelab/
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Apple is reportedly developing new wearable tech with advanced features like gesture recognition, audio playback, and environmental sensing.
Article URL: https://media.hubspot.com/why-the-25000-car-is-going-extinct
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44414115
Points: 31
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Article URL: https://ksagar.bearblog.dev/vjepa/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44414171
Points: 43
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Article URL: https://budget.day/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44417090
Points: 46
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Antické a hlavně podstatně starší památky menšího kykladského ostrova v kontextu pátrání po místech jejich původu, i když bylo (alespoň pro mě) z valné části marné. Příklad problémů topografie i vývoje kultur v průběhu řady tisíciletí. http://www.osel.cz/14135-antiparos.html
The game runs smoothly for most players, but others report overheating when lingering on the map screen.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/playstation/death-stranding-2-ps5s-overheating
Fedora plánuje ve odstranit balíčky i686 a podporu Multilib. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS bude při úpravách funkcí správy napájení zobrazovat krátké upozornění týkající se spotřeby energie v souladu se směrnicí EU. https://www.root.cz/clanky/fedora-diskutuje-zruseni-podpory-i686-ubuntu-pridava-varovani-o-spotrebe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
V tomto vydání seriálu se podíváme na útoky proti nezabezpečeným Exchange serverům, íránskou spear-phishingovou kampaň proti izraelským cílům nebo varování FBI před útoky na leteckou dopravu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-podepsan-novy-zakon-o-kyberneticke-bezpecnosti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Article URL: https://remysharp.com/2025/06/29/unhooking-from-amazon-ebooks
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44415388
Points: 42
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What are you working on? Any new ideas which you're thinking about?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44416093
Points: 43
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Article URL: http://mcp-clb.markomo.me/
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Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/cell-tower-signals-can-improve-port-security
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44416761
Points: 6
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Pokud se temná hmota skládá z ohromující spousty zcela nepatrných částic ultralehké temné hmoty, mohla by se chovat jako kvantová kapalina. Podle simulací by při v rotující „kapalinové“ temné hmotě vznikala mikroskopická tornáda, uspořádaná do pravidelného vzoru podobného krystalické mřížce. http://www.osel.cz/14134-tvori-temnou-hmotu-zaplava-mikroskopickych-tornad.html