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Fontforge: fonty, glyfy a vektorová grafika

V tomto krátkom seriáli sa naučíme si v programe Fontforge vytvárať vlastné vektorové písmo. V dnešnom prvom diely sa pozrieme na celkový proces vytvorenia fontu a nabudúce sa povenujeme tvorbe glyfov. https://www.root.cz/clanky/fontforge-fonty-glyfy-a-vektorova-grafika/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1d | root.cz
Firefox finally adds tab groups

Firefox now lets you organize your tabs. Four years after its biggest rivals launched tab groups, Mozilla published a nearly 1,000-word blog post recounting the feature's long road from user requests to launch. (Consider skipping it if you don’t like long-winded acceptance speeches.) "What happens when 4,500 people ask for the same fea

1d | Engadget
OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT an ass-kissing weirdo

OpenAI is rolling back a recent update to GPT-4o, the default model that powers ChatGPT, following complaints from users that it made the chat bot act like a weirdo. "The last couple of GPT-4o updates have made the personality too sycophant-y and annoying (even though there are some very good parts of it), and we are working on fixes asap, some today and some this week," said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a X post

1d | Engadget
EA reportedly cancels another Titanfall game, lays off several hundred employees

The gaming industry continues to bleed workers and cancel games, with EA back for another round of brutal news. The company said on Tuesday it decided to "make some targeted team adjustments," which Bloomberg

1d | Engadget
Conclave: How to Stream the Film Set About Electing a New Pope

The Oscar-nominated film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini and offers a fictionalized, high-stakes look at what happens behind the Vatican's closed doors. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/conclave-how-to-watch-the-film-set-about-electing-a-new-pope/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
 Alienware's flagship 34-inch curved QD-OLED now features a 240Hz refresh rate

The Alienware 34 240Hz Curved QD-OLED (AW3425DW) features the new AW30 design, a 240Hz refresh rate, a 3440 x 1440p resolution, and a 1800R curve for complete immersion.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-monitors/alienware-34-inch-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-refresh-rate-price

How a Janet Jackson song crashed laptops for 9 years
 Elon Musk says Grok 3.5 will provide answers that aren't from internet sources

The Grok 3.5 beta is set to release next week for SuperGrok subscribers, with claims that it's a reasoning model that can provide unique answers that aren't on the internet.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/elon-musk-says-grok-3-5-will-provide-answers-that-arent-from-internet-sources

 Huawei Ascend AI 910D processor designed to take on Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin GPUs

Huawei's Ascend 910D AI accelerator is expected to match Nvidia's H100 performance on the GPU level, with full systems based on the Ascend 910D set to compete against Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin based pods.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/huawei-ascend-ai-910d-processor-designed-to-take-on-nvidias-blackwell-and-rubin-gpus

Speedrunner reaches Breath of the Wild credits on Switch 2, a console which isn't even out yet

The Nintendo Switch 2 won’t be in our hands for over a month yet (sigh), but a speedrunner has already reached the credits of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of

1d | Engadget
New Star Wars series will premiere in Fortnite of all places

There’s a new animated Star Wars show coming soon and it’s set to actually premiere in the game Fortnite. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will be available to watch in-game starting on May 2 at 10AM ET. This is two full days before the show streams on Disney+.

Viewing will take place in a new in-game location called Star Wars Watch Party Island. Epic Games says that this area was built using Unreal Editor for Fortnite and uses official assets to create a "breathtak

1d | Engadget
Meta has a plan to bring AI to WhatsApp chats without breaking privacy

As Meta’s first-ever generative AI conference gets underway, the company is also previewing a significant update on its plans to bring AI features to WhatsApp chats. Buried in its LlamaCon updates, the company

1d | Engadget
Show HN: Beatsync – perfect audio sync across multiple devices

Hi HN! I made Beatsync, an open-source browser-based audio player that syncs audio with millisecond-level accuracy across many devices.

Try it live right now: https://www.beatsync.gg/

The idea is that with no additional hardware, you can turn any group of devices into a full surround sound system. MacBook speakers are particularly good.

Inspired by Network Time Protocol (NTP), I do clock synchronization over websockets and use the W

Motorola's 'Swiss Army Knife' Take on AI Makes My Head Spin

Commentary: Rather than going it alone, Motorola's using several AI efforts together. The approach might help us figure out what we really want AI to do on phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorola-took-a-swiss-army-knife-approach-with-ai-and-it-makes-my-head-spin/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Can NAD Plus Supplements Really Reverse the Aging Process? We Asked a Doctor to Find Out

These anti-aging supplements are gaining popularity, but you should know their benefits, side effects and risk factors before taking them. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/nad-supplements/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
SSI May 2025 Payment Schedule: You're Getting Paid Twice This Month. Here's Why

Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive two payments in May. We'll break down why this happens and when you can expect your second payment to come through. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssi-may-2025-payment-schedule-youre-getting-paid-twice-this-month-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'

The White House said Amazon would be considered a "hostile and political act" if it listed tariff prices next to products. But the company denies any plans to do so. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/sorry-shoppers-amazon-says-tariff-cost-feature-is-not-going-to-happen/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Ease Anxiety-Related Chest Pains With These 4 Tried and Tested Tips

Feeling anxious and experiencing chest pains is more common than you might think. But thankfully, there are a few things you can do to improve matters https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/ease-anxiety-related-chest-pains-with-these-tried-and-tested-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
 Help! All the Dyson fans look exactly the same – which one should I buy?

An at-a-glance rundown of your options, so you don't end up with the wrong fan (or fan-purifier, or fan-purifier-heater) for your needs.

https://www.techradar.com/home/air-quality/dyson-fan-range-guide

 Elden Ring Nightreign actually runs on your old GPU, and more AAA games need to follow its lead

I’m high-fiving FromSoftware for its budget-friendly spec requirements for Elden Ring Nightreign, and other developers are put on notice.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/elden-ring-nightreign-pc-requirement-gpu-

 AMD's top Ryzen CPUs have never been cheaper — Up to 35% off at Amazon Gaming Week

Select AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs are up to 35% off at Amazon during gaming week, and I'm seeing some of the lowest prices ever.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amazon-gaming-week-amd-ryzen-deals

Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable
DDoS attacks have skyrocketed 358% year-over-year, report says
Philips Hue’s sibling brand unveils a rival HDMI sync box for way less
Mozilla Firefox finally has native profile switching with latest update
Roku Channel is free, and you don’t need a Roku device to watch
Intel says ‘turbo cells’ will boost PC CPU and GPU speeds in 2027
 Intel Foundry Roadmap Update - New 18A-PT variant that enables 3D die stacking, 14A process node enablement

Intel's new CEO Lip Bu-Tan took to the stage at the company's Intel Foundry Direct 2025 event here in San Jose, California to outline the company's progress on its foundry initiative.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-foundry-roadmap-update-new-18a-pt-variant-that-enables-3d-die-stacking-14a-process-node-enablement

 Silverstone's new PSU can power four RTX 5080 GPUs, or three RTX 5090 cards

Silverstone new Hela 2500Rz flagship PSU comes with quad 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connectors, and more than enough power to run four (or more) graphics cards simultaneously.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/silverstones-new-psu-can-power-four-rtx-5080-gpus-or-three-rtx-5090-cards

Samsung's 512GB Pro Plus microSD card hits an all-time low of $30

The Samsung 512GB Pro Plus microSD card has hit an all-time low price. You can pick one up

1d | Engadget
Borderlands 4 release date moves up to September 12

The ground has just shifted for anyone trying to figure out the exact release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 as 2K has altered plans for another game in its stable, Borderlands 4. The latest entry in Gearbox's series will arrive 11 days earlier than previously announced as it will debut on September 12.

After teasing a delay, Gearbox

1d | Engadget
How to use your iPhone as a webcam with your Mac

If you want to upgrade your video call setup without buying an external webcam, your iPhone can help. With macOS Ventura or later, Apple’s Continuity Camera feature allows users to turn their iPhone into a high-quality, wireless webcam for Mac. Whether you’re joining a meeting on Zoom, recording a presentation or creating content for YouTube, using your iPhone as a webcam can provide a sharper image, better low-light performance and useful extras like Center Stage and Desk View. Here’s how to

1d | Engadget
Meta’s ChatGPT competitor includes conversational voice chat and a social feed

Meta didn't wait for Tuesday's LlamaCon keynote to unveil its first big AI announcement of the week. The company launched a standalone app

1d | Engadget
Meta is making it easier to use Llama models for app development

Meta is releasing a new tool it hopes will encourage developers to use its family of Llama models for their next project. At its inaugural LlamaCon event in Menlo Park on Tuesday, the company announced the Llama API. Available as a limited free preview starting today, the tool gives developers a place to experiment with Meta's

1d | Engadget
Open Up With Brad Frost, Episode 2

Brad Frost is running this new little podcast called Open Up. Folks write in with questions about the “other” side of web design and front-end development — not so much about tools and best practices as it is about …


Open Up With Brad Frost, Episode 2 originally published on

1d | CSS tricks
Ultimate Alexa Guide: 200+ Commands to Master Amazon Echo and New Alexa Plus

From setting timers to controlling your smart home, here's how Amazon's voice assistant has evolved with new features to make your life easier this spring season. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/ultimate-alexa-guide-200-commands-to-master-amazon-echo-and-new-alexa-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Best 4K Projector for 2025: Tested and Reviewed by Experts

Enjoy ultra-HD detail that takes full advantage of big screens for the ultimate home theater. These are some of the best projectors I've ever tested. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/best-4k-projector-for-2025-tested-and-reviewed-by-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Two Technicians Share the 5 Worst Places to Put Your Wi-Fi Router

CNET shares the most common (and avoidable) mistakes people make when setting up equipment. But don't worry, there's an easy fix. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/two-technicians-reveal-5-worst-places-to-put-your-wi-fi-router/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Back in July, With Tariffs Looming Large

Amazon's big annual sales event for Prime members could be dampened by price hikes on imported goods. What to look for. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-prime-day-is-coming-back-in-july-with-tariffs-looming-large/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 30 (game #423)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-30-april-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 30 (game #689)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-30-april-2025