Příspěvky

Techie
příspěvky od Techie
Ultimate Alexa Guide: 200+ Commands for Your Amazon Echo and New Alexa Plus Sub

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant keeps on getting better and better. From setting timers to controlling your smart home, these are the best commands so you can make the most of your Echo devices. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/ultimate-alexa-guide-200-commands-for-your-amazon-echo-and-new-alexa-plus-sub/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
Black Ops 6 Double XP Weekend Starts Thursday

Back-to-back Double XP Weekends for Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded will boost player and weapon XP to help you level up quicker. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-may-15-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
Everything Announced at The Android Show I/O Edition in 14 Minutes video

Android's Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem, showcases new updates coming to Android 16 ahead of Google's annual Google I/O 2025 keynote and developers conference. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-at-the-android-show-io-edition-in-14-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
NASA Astronaut Snaps Knockout Views of Flower Moon in Full Bloom

The full moon is an ethereal lantern dancing with Earth in NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers' snapshots from the International Space Station. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasa-astronaut-snaps-knockout-views-of-flower-moon-in-full-bloom/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
 A potential pain with the iPhone 17 Air could be fixed with AI: report

Apple is reportedly developing an iOS 19 feature that will use AI to optimize battery life based on usage patterns. This might solve Apple's biggest problem.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/ios-19-ai-battery-adjustment

 Play 'FBC: Firebreak' first, if your laptop can handle a return to Control's Oldest House

As someone who’s consumed most of this universe so far, I’m hella hyped for FBC: Firebreak. But the question is, what will I, and you, need to run this game?

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/remedy-fbc-firebreak-playtest-specs

Google I/O Android Show: All the Android 16, Wear OS 6 and Gemini announcements

Google held a pre-Google I/O event to tell users what’s coming in the latest updates for Android, Wear OS, Gemini and more. Here’s what was announced. The live stream that moves Android out of its main event spot on Google I/O gave users updates on what they can expect from Android 16, as well as [...]

The post Google I/O Android Show: All the Android 16, Wear OS 6 and Gemini announce

 Helldivers 2's new Illuminate Galactic Emergency update has arrived with new enemy types, weapon customization, and a terrifying fleet headed right for Super Earth

The Illuminate invasion Helldivers 2 players have feared for months is here in the Galactic Emergency update, and it's brutal. Here's what's going on, and all of the patch notes, too.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2s-new-illuminate-galactic-emergency-update-has-arrived

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support, but only for Microsoft 365 users
12d | pcworld.com
 Samsung to adopt hybrid bonding for HBM4 memory

Samsung plans to adopt hybrid bonding for HBM4 to improve thermal and interface performance, potentially gaining a competitive edge over SK hynix, which may delay its use due to costs concerns.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/samsung-to-adopt-hybrid-bonding-for-hbm4-memory

Everything Google announced at The Android Show

Google I/O 2025 is still a week out, but Google shared a taste of the updates coming to Android and the larger Android Ecosystem at a separate event today, dubbed ">The Android Show: I/O Edition.

Engadget followed along with the announce

12d | Engadget
The UK's House of Lords kicks back bill that let AI train on copyrighted content

The UK's House of Lords just voted to add an amendment to a data bill that mandates that tech companies disclose which copyright-protected works were used to train AI models, as reported by The Guardian. The amendment faced government opposition but resoundingly passed with 272 votes to 125.

The vote came just a few days

12d | Engadget
Toyota hopes for a smoother start with its redesigned bZ all-electric SUV

In an increasingly competitive EV landscape, Toyota hopes its newly redesigned and renamed Toyota bZ can stand out. As brands from Subaru to

12d | Engadget
President Biden's rule restricting US AI chip exports has been rescinded

President Donald Trump's administration has undone one of the last regulations set by his predecessor. Today, the Department of Commerce re

12d | Engadget
TikTok just added an AI-powered image-to-video feature and it did some weird things to my cat

TikTok hasn't shoved generative AI features into every corner of its app the way Meta has with Instagram, but the company has still experimented with the tech in some interesting — if slightly unsettling — ways. Now, TikTok is introducing a new AI-powered feature that feels even more meme-worthy. It's called

12d | Engadget
Amy Hennig's 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' is delayed to 2026

The adventure game Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed until 2026, according to a statement by publisher Skydance Games. The title was supposed to come out sometime this year.

What's the reason for the delay? The publisher says it's t

12d | Engadget
YouTube will exclusively stream an NFL game for free

YouTube will be streaming an exclusive NFL game in its entirety for free worldwide for the first time ever. After becoming the official home of NFL Sunday Ticket in 2023, YouTube has been pushing to expand its reach in the high-stakes, multibillion-dollar world of NFL coverage and broadcast rights. 

The Google-owned streaming company

12d | Engadget
Google I/O 2025: What to expect including Gemini AI, Android 16 updates, Android XR and more

In just a week, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20. The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year. 

From the rumors and even information Google has trickled out, I/O 2025 should be one of the more exciting tech keynotes in recent memory. Plus, f

12d | Engadget
Show HN: Helixdb – Open-source vector-graph database for AI applications (Rust)

Hey HN, we want to share HelixDB (https://github.com/HelixDB/helix-db/), a project a college friend and I are working on. It’s a new database that natively intertwines graph and vector types, without sacrificing performance. It’s written in Rust and our initial focus is on supporting RAG. Here’s a video runthrough: https://screen.studio/share/szgQu3yq.

Why a hybrid? Vector d

12d | Hacker news
Apple Released iOS 18.5 Ahead of iOS 19's Expected Reveal Next Month

Apple's latest iPhone update doesn't include many new features. That's not surprising since WWDC and the company's anticipated iOS 19 reveal is just a few weeks away. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-released-ios-18-5-ahead-of-ios-19s-expected-reveal-next-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
Say Goodbye to Red Dye No. 3 and Hello to FDA-Approved Natural Food Dyes

Red No. 3 is now banned in the US -- but it'll take time to phase it out completely. In the meantime, the FDA just approved these three natural food colors to take its place. https://www.cnet.com/health/say-goodbye-to-red-dye-no-3-and-hello-to-fda-approved-natural-food-dyes/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
An Insider's Guide to Epic Universe, as the New Universal Theme Park Opens Next Week

Your guide to everything you'll find at Universal Resort's Epic Universe, including Donkey Kong Country, baby dragons, the Ministry of Magic battle and the werewolf coaster. https://www.cnet.com/tech/an-insiders-guide-to-epic-universe-as-the-new-universal-theme-park-opens-next-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
We 'Stole' a Phone From Google's Sameer Samat and Were Dazzled by Android 16

CNET got a preview of Android 16 from Google's head of Android. Samat showed us how the expanded Theft Detection tool works (among other features, like Gemini and Material 3 Expressive). https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/we-stole-a-phone-from-googles-sameer-samat-and-were-dazzled-by-android-16/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
Yes, We All Need a Break: Expect Record Crowds for Memorial Day Travel

More than 45 million people will travel for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Use these tips to save on your getaway. https://www.cnet.com/news/yes-we-all-need-a-break-expect-record-crowds-for-memorial-day-travel/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
States Want to Regulate AI. Why Congress May Push Back

A 10-year moratorium introduced by House Republicans would preempt state and local laws on artificial intelligence. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/states-want-to-regulate-ai-why-congress-may-push-back/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
The Android Show Live Blog: Android 16's New Design, Gemini on TV and Wear OS 6

Android 16 will arrive this summer with a new expressive look, Gemini's arriving to even more devices like TVs along with cars and Wear OS 6 will be bumping up the battery life on smartwatches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-android-show-live-blog-android-16s-new-design-gemini-on-tv-and-wear-os-6/#ftag=CADf328eec

12d | cnet.com
 The new Sony Xperia 1 VII brings AI and camera upgrades to the photo-focused flagship phone

The creator-focused Sony Xperia 1 flagship has entered its seventh generation, and while there are some neat hardware additions, the real focus is on subtle new AI tools for photographers and filmmakers.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/sony-xperia-phones/the-new-sony-xperia-1-vii-brings-ai-and-camera-upgrades-to-the-photo-focused-flagship-phone

 Amazon warehouse robots don't quite rival human workers... yet

Although Amazon's warehouse robots aren't quite ready to replace humans, hybrids of humans and robots are proving to be effective.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/amazon-warehouse-robots-dont-quite-rival-human-workers-yet

 DOOM: The Dark Ages is available now for Premium Edition owners

DOOM: The Dark Ages is available now for anyone buying the Premium Edition, as well as Xbox Game Pass subscribers that grab the Premium Upgrade.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-live-now-premium-edition

One of my favorite gaming keyboards is on sale for a measly $45
12d | pcworld.com
Devastating Spectre CPU bug returns to haunt Intel processors
12d | pcworld.com
 Flaw in Asus DriverHub makes utility vulnerable to remote code execution

A vulnerability has been exposed in Asus' DriverHub utility that makes it vulnerable to remote code execution attacks. Thankfully, the vulnerability has been patched and has not been used in any known hacks.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/flaw-in-asus-driverhub-makes-utility-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution

Apple has teamed up with Synchron to develop tech that lets people control its devices with thoughts

Apple has partnered with brain-computer interface maker Synchron to develop tech that lets consumers control devices like iPhones with their thoughts,

12d | Engadget
Watch Nicolas Cage kick black-and-white butt in this trailer for Spider-Noir

We finally have some actual footage of the upcoming Spider-Noir series, thanks to a teaser trailer. This is a real boon for fans of the original Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as the show brings back Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man: Noir.

It's also live action, so we get to see a real-life Nic Cage kicking butt as a down-on-his-luck priv

12d | Engadget
ESPN's streaming service will cost up to $30 per month and be called... ESPN

Disney isn't quite ready to reveal exactly when you'll be able to start using ESPN's long-awaited standalone streaming service, but it has announced some key details. For one thing, the company isn't rocking the boat in terms of branding

12d | Engadget
Google is bringing Gemini to Wear OS, Android Auto and more

Google is bringing Gemini to more devices. During Tuesday's airing of The Android Show: I/O Edition, the company said its family of AI models would soon power the conversational experiences on Android Auto, Wear OS, Google TV and beyond. I know what you're thinking: don’t those platforms already come w

12d | Engadget
Android 16 adds new features for scam detection and device finding
Android 16's new Advanced Protection feature simplifies the task of managing your phone's security settings.
Android 16's new Advanced Protection feature simplifies the task of
12d | Engadget
Google gives Android an animated makeover with Material 3 Expressive

Well, the leaks were right. Google is updating the look of Android and Wear OS to make its mobile and wearable operating systems more visually expressi

12d | Engadget
Show HN: Basecoat – shadcn/UI components, no React required

Basecoat ports the upcoming shadcn/ui v4 [1] to plain HTML + Tailwind (no React):

- Live demo & documentation: https://basecoatui.com

- MIT‑licensed and free: https://github.com/hunvreus/basecoat/

- Works with any backend (Flask, Django, Rails, PHP, etc.) or static site.

- Fully theme‑compatible with shadcn/ui [2].

- Uses a sliver of Alpine.js only for a few interactive bits (e.g

12d | Hacker news
Launch HN: Miyagi (YC W25) turns YouTube videos into online, interactive courses

Hey HN, we’re Tyrone and Guang, founders of Miyagi Labs (https://miyagilabs.ai), an AI-powered education platform that transforms educational YouTube videos into interactive courses. It helps you learn better through active practice and personalized feedback.

We use LLMs to automatically generate quizzes, practice questions, and real-time feedback from any educational video or resource—turning passive watching into active learning. Here’s a short demo:

12d | Hacker news