The UK government arrested three people connected to British companies that were involved with Microsoft's data center project in the Netherlands.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/uk-company-allegedly-paid-usd4m-in-bribes-to-secure-microsoft-data-center-construction-contract

8BitDo's China warehouse goods will cease being sent to the U.S., but we aren't sure about the permanence of this decision.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/8bitdo-backs-down-after-blaming-tariffs-for-suspension-of-china-warehouse-shipments-to-the-u-s

The BBC announced a new addition to its Maestro series of masterclasses, featuring its first posthumous teacher, Agatha Christie, presenting her writing tips in 4K video. The best-selling author of literature in human history teaches an 11-lesson course on writing mysteries, and the BBC seems very aware of the issues circling AI, which provokes a mix of intrigue and, honestly, wariness.

Christie, who died in 1976, has had her likeness composited through a blend of licensed images, limi

Making electric cars from scratch is hard. Out of all the homegrown EV startups, Tesla is the only company that has broken through to the mainstream. Nikola was a scam. Canoo recently filed for bankruptcy. And depending on how

Smart grills are expensive. Unless you find one on clearance, they’re far from an impulse buy, and companies definitely make you pay a premium for the conveniences a dash of Wi-Fi can afford. As such, you’ll need to do some research before making your selection, taking into account what kind of cooking you plan to do and how often you’ll be doing it. There are also things to consider like added features, especially cooking modes and

Earlier this week, 2K announced that it will release Borderlands 4 on September 12 — 11 days earlier than planned. Now, we're getting another look at the latest in Gearbox's series, including new features and a &t=1s">full-length gameplay trailer.  

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Tools for Humanity, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched its its World eyeball-scanning identity verification system in the US. During an event in San Francisco, Altman reportedly said that World's technology provides

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Last week, President Donald Trump sat for an interview with Time magazine to reflect on the first 100 days of his second term in the White House. Trump, as he tends to do when discussing himself, let the superlatives fly. “I feel that we’ve had a very successful presidency in 100 days,” he said. “We’ve had people writing it was the best first month, and best second month, and really the best third month.”

A brand's approach to empathy, AI, and personalization offers key insights for CMOs aiming to drive impactful marketing campaigns and business growth.

The post How CMOs Can Tell Stories To Manage Change [Case Study With Mondelēz International] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejo

Stop obsessing over 500 searches. This week's Ask An SEO shows how to decode keyword intent and turn Google Keyword Planner into an SEO asset.

The post Ask An SEO: Should We Optimize For Keywords With High Search Volume Or Competition? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.

ChatGPT's new shopping features defied my initial expectations and led to a pleasant online shopping experience. https://www.cnet.com/tech/led-star-string-lights-found-chatgpts-new-shopping-feature-delivers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't throw out your expired COVID tests just yet. Here's how to find out if the expiration date has been extended. https://www.cnet.com/health/how-check-expired-at-home-covid-test-still-good/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can also battle it out in the chaotic game What the Clash. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-make-friends-with-adorable-cats-and-dogs-on-apple-arcade-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't sleep on revisiting the security of your passwords. It can make all the difference when you're trying to guard against hackers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/world-password-day-is-a-reminder-to-change-your-sucky-passwords/#ftag=CADf328eec

When it works, Gemini Live's new camera mode feels like the future in all the right ways. I put it to the test. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gemini-live-gives-you-ai-with-eyes-and-its-awesome/#ftag=CADf328eec

Peanut butter can fix more than just a snack craving. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-peanut-butter-home-hacks-are-so-wild-they-shouldnt-work-but-they-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's most advanced phones include the largest iPhones yet -- here's how their specs and features compare in the iPhone 16 era. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-plus-vs-iphone-16-pro-max-how-the-latest-big-iphones-compare/#ftag=CADf328eec

In May, subscribers can also go fishing for Lovecraftian horrors in Dredge. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/play-clair-obscur-call-of-duty-and-more-on-xbox-game-pass-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the sun begins to come out more, it's extra important that you protect your eyes. These easy tips can help you do just that. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/simple-things-every-day-protect-eyes-vision/#ftag=CADf328eec

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 4 will now launch on September 12, 2025, as it reveals a new extended gameplay trailer.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/borderlands-4-gets-explosive-gameplay-deep-dive-and-a-new-release-date

Fed up of Windows 11 folders being frustratingly sluggish to open? Microsoft has made them faster now, but more still needs to be done here.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-finally-fixes-windows-11s-folders-so-they-open-much-faster-with-new-update-but-its-still-not-quick-enough-for-my-liking

Eh... that's not Dwayne Johnson!

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/viral-chatgpt-trend-gone-wrong-the-rock-is-turned-into-horrible-abstract-art-after-reddit-user-recreates-image-101-times

Fortnite could soon be back on the App Store, but Apple isn’t happy. Here's the latest twist in the App Store saga explained.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/apple-strongly-disagrees-with-ruling-that-could-change-the-app-store-as-fortnite-says-it-could-now-return-to-iphones

It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/your-android-phone-is-about-to-look-very-different-here-are-5-design-changes-that-could-come-with-android-16

Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting free quests and more in its first year of post launch content.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-is-getting-even-better-thanks-to-a-slew-of-free-post-launch-updates

Meta has confirmed it has new Ray-Ban smart glasses on the way with ‘new technological capabilities.'

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/mark-zuckerberg-confirms-new-ray-ban-smart-glasses-are-coming-later-this-year-here-are-the-3-pairs-i-think-well-see

Almost 85% of TechRadar Pro readers only change their passwords when prompted.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/how-often-do-you-change-your-password-if-youre-a-techradar-pro-reader-probably-not-often-enough

Nintendo has released a huge Nintendo Switch system update that adds a ton of new features ahead of the Switch 2 launch next month.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-latest-nintendo-switch-system-update-is-huge-adding-virtual-game-cards-gameshare-support-and-more-ahead-of-the-switch-2-launch

US tariff scares are still present despite the 90-day pause, and IDC's new study on PC hardware sales suggests that people are buying up hardware in case prices go up..

https://www.techradar.com/computing/desktop-pcs/tariffs-could-further-disrupt-the-stability-of-the-pc-hardware-market-and-this-new-study-suggests-its-best-to-buy-right-now

Canon is rumored to be working on an ultra-wide, ultra-fast prime lens for its mirrorless cameras, potentially a 14mm f/1.4.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/canon-could-soon-launch-a-world-first-prime-lens-for-astrophotography-heres-what-to-expect

Live coverage of the launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, which adds a whole new Star Wars-themed Battle Pass, new map locations and new weapons to try out.

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/fortnite-chapter-6-season-3-live-coverage-start-time-reactions

This retro Bluetooth cassette player can record onto tapes too –and there's a USB-C charging port.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/this-retro-cassette-walkman-comes-with-a-pencil-but-not-the-barbie-in-line-skating-outfit-it-truly-deserves

Tech companies are using books to feed AI without consent. But the problem goes beyond copyright – it’s about creativity, value, and ownership.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/meta-stole-my-book-to-train-its-ai-but-theres-a-bigger-problem

A new working paper suggests AI-powered chatbots like Google's Gemini AI, ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot have minimal impact on wages and employment.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/report-claims-ai-isnt-replacing-humans-or-saving-time

ARC Raiders is the extraction shooter I've been waiting for. Here's why Embark Studios has a better chance against Bungie's upcoming Marathon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/marathon-is-doomed-arc-raiders-is-a-better-extraction-shooter

On Windows 11, Microsoft has started the gradual rollout of the three most important features powered by AI, including Windows Recall, Click to Do, and Semantic Indexing for Windows Search, and here's how to get them and how to get started using them.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/what-is-new-on-recall-click-to-do-search-for-copilot

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an incredible soundtrack, and it's composer was discovered on a gaming forum, after posting music from his Soundcloud.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33s-incredible-soundtrack-was-composed-by-a-guy-who-posted-his-music-on-soundcloud

Windows and Linux co-existing on the same machine.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-dual-boot-linux-and-windows-on-any-pc

TSMC is evolving its strategy by developing distinct leading-edge process technologies optimized for AI, client, and HPC applications, while maintaining aggressive scaling with innovations like backside power delivery and second-generation nanosheet transistors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/tsmc-svp-kevin-zhang-opens-up-on-proces

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple violated her own ruling back in 2021 on the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Apple a year before. Now, it's

Article URL: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2651749/office-is-too-slow-so-microsoft-is-making-it-load-at-windows-startup.html

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/microsoft_getting_nervous_about_europes/

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Over the years, I’ve likely wasted thousands of dollars on forgotten subscriptions—and I’m not alone. A 2022 survey by research firm C+R found that 42% of Americans had paid for subscriptions they’d forgotten about. It’s easy to lose track, especially when payments are scattered across credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and app store accounts.

Here’s how to track down and cancel those forgotten

You can't add EEAT to a site, but you can create the conditions that lead to the signals Google equates with it

The post Reimagining EEAT To Drive Higher Sales And Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/reimagining-eeat-to-drive-higher-sales-and-search-visibil

A simple alert dialog that supports adaptive mode, default and cancel actions, destructive style, and dismissible mode. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/adaptive-alert-dialog/

CapCut is still available in the US -- for now. If you're a video editor, you may want to test out one of these replacements. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/will-capcut-be-banned-with-tiktok-these-alternatives-could-be-the-answer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several important refinance rates fell. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/lower-refi-rates-for-homeowners-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-may-1-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Quite a few major mortgage rates moved down. Here's where experts say rates might be headed in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-mortgage-rates-for-may-1-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Autonomous AI systems now launch sophisticated phishing campaigns with unprecedented effectiveness.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/agentic-ai-will-accelerate-social-engineering-attacks

After looking at what's coming to Netflix in May 2025, I've decided I wanted to keep my subscription but here's why I'm canceling Paramount+.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/trying-to-decide-which-streaming-service-to-cancel-in-may-this-is-the-subscription-im-keeping-and-ditching

The recent Bybit hack has highlighted an alarming trend: cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI alongside advanced social engineering techniques.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-is-fueling-the-biggest-financial-scams-ever-cyber-safety-experts-are-fighting-back

What appears to be a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge teaser image has been shared, and we finally have a clearer idea of the full camera specs.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/were-now-almost-certain-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-will-land-on-may-13-and-we-have-a-clearer-idea-of-its-cameras

Microsoft and Du's new hyperscale data center in the UAE looks to boost AI infrastructure and expand cloud access across the region.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/slowdown-what-slowdown-microsoft-signs-huge-usd544-million-data-centre-deal-with-uaes-telco-du

DC fans have been left in the dark amid differing reports about the fate of the Colin Farrell-starring movie.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/chaos-reigns-in-james-gunns-dcu-as-conflicting-reports-emerge-over-supposed-cancellation-of-luca-guadagninos-sgt-rock-movie

Microsoft quarterly revenue is up 13%

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-365-and-azure-revenues-push-company-results-to-another-record-high

This undoubtably handsome mower makes up part of Husqvarna’s innovative Aspire range of garden tools. The Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A is a brilliant mower for anyone who lacks storage space but still needs a proper lawn mower, but those with more space and larger lawn may want to look elsewhere. Design and features Coming pre-assembled, [...]

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Article URL: https://help.dropbox.com/installs/dropbox-desktop-app-for-linux

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Microsoft's gaming fortunes are on the up and up, as it posts record Q3 growth in a tough market.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-xbox-is-now-the-biggest-publisher-on-playstation-as-pc-game-pass-hits-45-percent-year-over-year-growth

Microsoft cloud dominates the messaging as Redmond beats Wall Street expectations to post yet another record quarter.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-shares-grow-on-fy25-q3-earnings-beating-expectations-with-a-13-percent-increase

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While online shopping remains undeniably convenient, many are beginning to wonder: Is it still fun?

According to a new study from Criteo, 75% of consumers now see onlin

WordPress posted a reminder that the WordPress Jubilee, in which previously blocked community members are unblocked, is still ongoing.

The post WordPress Jubilee Of Forgiveness Continues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-may-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/lg-display-announces-viability-of-dream-oled-tech-but-i-wouldnt-count-on-seeing-it-in-the-next-generation-of-oled-tvs

Apple is preventing Microsoft and others from making viable businesses on its platform, owing to restrictive fees and rules — until now.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xboxs-mobile-aspirations-may-finally-come-to-fruition-as-a-u-s-judge-just-banned-apple-from-restricting-developers-payment-systems-on-ios

Article URL: https://www.electrospaces.net/2025/04/how-us-defense-secretary-hegseth.html

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Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/windows-rdp-lets-you-log-in-using-revoked-passwords-microsoft-is-ok-with-that/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852016

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Article URL: https://www.hirox-europe.com/gigapixel/girl-with-a-pearl-earring/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852266

Points: 44

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Hello HN, I'm excited to share a project I've been working on: A simple, fast way to process huge CSV and XLSX files directly in your browser and export them as clean JSON or XML

Here's a few things that makes this converter different: - runs in the browser - all parsing and conversion is client side can handle data any size data - automatically detects delimiters, encodings, and data types as it parses - Live preview with column renaming, search/replace, and data cleanup - Export to JSON

Article URL: https://www.fastcompany.com/91324241/this-company-built-an-entire-rail-terminal-in-queens-to-avoid-relying-on-trucks

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/north_korea_worker_interview_questions/

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Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 220, for May 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-1-220/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Tricky Trees look to move on from the weekend's FA Cup heartache. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-nottingham-forest-vs-brentford-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Red Devils head to the Basque Country for this crucial semifinal first leg. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-livestream-athletic-club-vs-man-united-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Can struggling Spurs stay on track for their first trophy since 2008? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/europa-league-semifinal-livestream-tottenham-vs-bodoglimt-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

A California court bans Apple from collecting developer fees on web transactions, giving the massively popular game a chance to return. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-is-once-again-making-its-way-back-to-the-apple-app-store/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://lemonyte.com/blog/beamng-malware

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43849536

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Article URL: https://jessie.cafe/posts/pwning-ladybirds-libjs/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852096

Points: 47

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Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-violated-antitrust-ruling-federal-judge-finds-66b85957

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852145

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