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 'Fake' frames? Who cares when a game looks this good — DOOM: The Dark Ages tested with NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen

DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives with native ray tracing and heavy system demands, which is a perfect testing bed for NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen. Here are the results.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/doom-the-dark-ages-nvidia-mfg-comparison

 This Persona 5 spin-off is finally coming to PC this summer

SEGA and ATLUS have announced that the turn-based mobile game spin-off of Persona 5, Persona 5: The Phantom X, will launch in the West this summer on PC and mobile devices.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/persona-5-the-phantom-x-coming-to-pc

This Ryzen 5 mini PC with 16GB RAM is shockingly cheap: $190
AI PCs rely on NPUs. So what exactly are these newfangled chips?
Do HBO’s owners have any freaking idea what they’re doing?
How to use Windows Photo Viewer’s AI tools to perfect your pictures
 Corsair Vengeance a7500 review: High performance blended with high style

Corsair mixes its high-quality components with some of the best hardware that AMD and Nvidia have to offer to deliver the impressive Vengeance a7500.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/corsair-vengeance-a7500-review-high-performance-blended-with-high-style

 AMD to split flagship AI GPUs into specialized lineups for AI and HPC, add UALink — Instinct MI400-series models takes a different path

AMD will split its Instinct MI400-series into separate AI-focused (MI450X) and HPC-focused (MI430X) GPUs in H2 2026 to maximize performance per workload, but limited availability of UALink switches may hinder scalability.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-to-split-flagship-ai-gpus-into-specialized-lineups-for-for-ai-and-hpc-add-ualink-insti

Fewer Ideas: An Unconventional Approach To Creativity

Remember that last team brainstorming session where you were supposed to generate a long list of brilliant ideas? How many of those ideas actually stuck? Did leadership act on any of those ideas? In this article, Eric Olive challenges the value of exercises like brainstorming and explores more effective methods for sparking creativity to improve design and enhance the user’s experience. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/05/fewer-ideas-unconventional-approach-creativity/

The LA Olympics optimistically names an official 'Air Taxi Partner'

Archer has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games. If everything falls into place (a very big "if"), the company's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will transport VIPs, fans and stakeholders to and from key venues, while also providing support for emergency services and security, Ar

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The EPA is rolling back Biden-era clean water rules

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that it's making some big changes to the first nationwide drinking water standard set by the Biden administration. Last year, the agency had final

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Apple’s CarPlay Ultra finally arrives, but it’s exclusive to Aston Martins right now

The next generation of Apple’s CarPlay interface is finally here, available exclusively for Aston Martin drivers in the US and Canada initially. Over the next few weeks, existing Aston Martin vehicles equipped with the automaker’s latest infotainment system will be able to access CarPlay Ultra through a software update, while anyone ordering a new Aston Martin from today will ha

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Your Subscriptions Are Out of Control. CNET Survey Shows Americans Spend Over $1,000 a Year and Are Sick of It

The economy has over half of subscribers second-guessing their monthly subscription charges. Here's how to cut back and save money. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/subscription-survey-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Bruvi Review: Keurig and Nespresso Can't Touch This Sleek Pod Coffee Maker

The Bruvi pod brewer is eco-friendly and produces better coffee than others I've tried. Here's why the $218 machine is the best one to buy in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/news/bruvi-review-keurig-and-nespresso-cant-touch-this-sleek-pod-coffee-maker/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Tone Down Your Work Email Voice Using AI

This AI tool provides suggestions to moderate your voice before you hit send on those frustrated work emails. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-tone-down-your-work-email-voice-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What We Expect From Android XR at Google I/O video

The next wave of AI headsets and glasses looks like it's just around the corner. Let's get into what we already know and what we think will happen, with CNET's Scott Stein. https://www.cnet.com/videos/what-we-expect-from-android-xr-at-google-io/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Valve updates "Deck Verified" program with SteamOS compatibility — what's the difference?

A recent update to Valve's Deck Verified Program is making it easier for you to see if your games are compatible with SteamOS and Linux. Here's how it works.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/valve-deck-verified-meaning

No iPad can offer the same value as this Samsung Galaxy Tab deal

If you’re after a true bargain in the world of tablets then look no further than this outstanding offer from Amazon. It’s no secret that if you want a tablet device on the cheaper end of the scale then Android-based ones tend to be the better option, but this particular deal on the Samsung Galaxy [...]

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 Anthropic's co-founder claims "AI teddy bears" could make parenting easier — "Oh, I wish you could talk to your bunny"

Anthropic's co-founder, Jack Clark, indicated that he'd use an AI bunny or teddy bear to keep his child entertained and make it easier for them to socialize.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-co-founder-ai-teddy-bears-make-parenting-easier

I’m a Chromebook power user. I swear by these 9 productivity tips
 Alphacool launches first Core GPU Cooler blocks for the AMD RX 9070 family

German Cooling specialist Alphacool has just announced a sizeable expansion of its Core GPU Cooler block product series to cover the AMD Radeon 9070 / XT family.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/alphacool-launches-first-core-gpu-cooler-blocks-for-the-amd-rx-9070-family

How to turn your old iPhone into an alarm clock

Getting a new phone might leave you wondering what to do with your old one. Trading it in, particularly for credit towards your new handset, is ideal and could make a future refurbished shopper happy. But if the trade-in value isn’t worthwhile

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Config 2025: Pushing design further

Dylan Field runs down everything we launched at Config 2025 and explains why pushing design further matters more now than ever. https://webdesignernews.com/config-2025-pushing-design-further-2/

Adobe’s brand refresh

The creative software giant has unveiled a new brand identity developed in collaboration with Mother Design. Read on to find out what’s changed and what designers can learn from it.   https://webdesignernews.com/adobes-brand-refresh/

The problem with good design

Various members of the team shared their designs for me to review. Here I’ll show you Jamie’s redesign because it shows how good design leads to more problems. https://webdesignernews.com/the-problem-with-good-design/

5 AI-Powered Tools to Automate Your Browser Tasks

AI has transformed how we interact with the web such as how we could handle some browser tasks. From data extraction and form submissions to workflow automation, AI-powered tools can handle these processes easily. https://webdesignernews.com/5-ai-powered-tools-to-automate-your-browser-tasks/

Why GIGL needs a UX redesign

GIGL (Great Ideas, Great Life) bridges this gap by offering concise book summaries — in text and audio — allowing users to grow personally and professionally even with limited time. https://webdesignernews.com/why-gigl-needs-a-ux-redesign/

Refi Rates Drop Over the Last Week: Mortgage Refinance Rates on May 15, 2025

Multiple important refinance rates are trending down. Refinance rates change daily, but experts say rates could inch down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-drop-over-the-last-week-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-may-15-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Mortgage Rates Go Up for Homeseekers: Current Mortgage Rates for May 15, 2025

Some key mortgage rates inched up. But where they go next will depend on the incoming economic data and the Fed's plans for future interest rate cuts. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-go-up-for-homeseekers-current-mortgage-rates-for-may-15-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Run revenue smarter: how agentic AI unlocks enterprise growth

Discover how Agentic AI is revolutionizing revenue orchestration by enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making and automation.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/run-revenue-smarter-how-agentic-ai-unlocks-enterprise-growth

LawnMaster MX 24V Cordless Grass Trimmer Review

As with LawnMaster’s other products, the LawnMaster MX 24V Cordless Grass Trimmer is well-priced and ships with plenty of extras, including a pivoting, rotating head and optional wheels. Automatic line feeding means that you shouldn’t need to manually extend cable line, too. It’s relatively powerful, although with a limit of single 1.6mm line, those [...]

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Garmin Vivoactive 6 Review

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is a smartwatch that wants to be the watch you turn to for tracking workouts, whether inside or outside, while behaving like an Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch the rest of the time. Unlike Apple and Samsung, it promises to give you more battery to play with than its [...]

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Hisense HV693A60UVADUK Review

Hisense is well known for packing its home appliances full of extra features while maintaining reasonable prices. That’s definitely true of the Hisense HV693A60UVADUK, which has space for 16 place settings, directional water jets for spot cleaning, an automatic mode, auto-dispensing, and smart control. Throw in the A-rated energy usage (verified by low running [...]

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 Why Red Teaming belongs on the C-suite agenda

Cyber threats demand boardroom attention—how to make executives understand their real-world impact and importance.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-red-teaming-belongs-on-the-c-suite-agenda

FiiO’s FT7 and K17 headphones offer value and high-quality sound

As is per standard from FiiO, they are launching a tranche of products, and at Munich High End they’ll be offering a first public look at the FT7 and K17 wired headphones. FiiO’s flagship over-ears for 2025 Following on from the FT5 model (and seemingly skipping FT6), FiiO describe the FT7 as being the “ideal [...]

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Podcast Odposlech: Rumunské volby podruhé. Co se (ne)změnilo za půl roku

Podcast Odposlech investigace.czRumunsko si o víkendu zvolí prezidenta – na druhý pokus. Podzimní volby totiž zrušil ústavní soud. Důvod? Zpravodajské služby předložily důkazy o manipulaci ve prospěch kandidáta krajní pravice Călina Georgesca, jehož kampaň na TikToku a dalších sítích

How to watch the Microsoft Build 2025 keynote

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference kicks off on May 19, and as always, it starts with a keynote. You can watch the opening event live starting at 12:05 PM Eastern time

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