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Trump Tax Cut Extension Grinds to a Halt: Here's What It Might Cost You

Donald Trump and the GOP's proposed extension of the 2017 tax cuts failed a key vote this week, but the reasons why could make things even worse for Medicaid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/trump-tax-cut-extension-grinds-to-a-halt-heres-what-it-might-cost-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

27d | cnet.com
More Classic Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades for free

Nintendo has confirmed a few more popular OG Switch games are going to receive updates for the Switch 2 console – and this time they’re free. Some of the best Nintendo Switch games, like Super Mario Odyssey and Link’s Awakening, are getting a boost on the house, although the improvements aren’t quite as noteworthy as [...]

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Switch 2 Joy-Cons will be much easier to find

Just because the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons have mouse functionality, it doesn’t mean that they’re going to go scurrying away under the couch. However, the plucky Switch 2 controllers may, like their predecessors, have the tendency to slide between the sofa cushions every once in a while. Thankfully Nintendo is improving the situation by offering [...]

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Arm’s ubiquitous CPU cores get new, less confusing names
27d | pcworld.com
Do HBO’s owners have any actual idea what they’re doing with Max?
27d | pcworld.com
This new VPN technology doesn’t want to know who you are – that’s why NymVPN stands out from the crowd
27d | pcworld.com
Apple claims it's not blocking Epic from offering Fortnite in the EU

After claiming that Apple was blocking Epic from offering Fortnite in both the US App Store and the Epic Games Store in the European Union, Apple now says it wasn't, according to

27d | Engadget
FCC approves Verizon's $20 billion merger with Frontier

The FCC has announced its approval of the merger between communications giants Verizon and Frontier, after a deal was made last year. Verizon will acquire Frontier Communications for $9.6 billion in cash, in addition to absorbing $

27d | Engadget
More Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades

More original Switch games are getting the Switch 2 treatment. Although their enhancements are subtler than the Switch 2 editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, at least these will be free updates.

On Friday, Nintendo

27d | Engadget
Kojima is leaving behind a USB stick with game ideas for after he dies

Iconic video game maker Hideo Kojima has left behind a USB stick filled with game ideas in the case of his death, as indicated in an interview with

27d | Engadget
Ask Engadget: How do I answer calls on my iPhone with only my voice?

Last August, my best friend asked me how she could help her neighbor set her iPhone so she could answer it without picking it up. The neighbor had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and had lost dexterity in both hands over time. Some Google searches revealed I was

27d | Engadget
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI agent for coding

OpenAI launched a research preview on Friday of what it’s calling its most capable AI coding agent yet.

Codex, a cloud-based software engineering agent, can write features, answer questions about a codebase, fix bugs, and propose pull requests for review. Several tasks can run simultaneously, and users retain full access to their computers while the agent takes anywhere from one to 30 minutes to complete a task.

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How NFL teams turn schedule reveals into viral social media moments

For NFL teams’ social media departments, May 14 is the Super Bowl.

NFL Schedule Release Day has become an unofficial holiday on the league calendar. All 32 teams unveil their season schedules in the most creative and entertaining ways possible—chasing quote tweets and marketing impressions before the internet crowns a winner.

This year, the Los Angeles Chargers dropped a Minecraft-inspired video, complete with a nod to a viral Starbucks altercation between NFL re

The Real Cost of Owning a Gas Fireplace

Considering using your gas fireplace later in the year? It's definitely nice to cozy up to. But how much do they really cost to run? We break it down for you. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-real-cost-of-owning-a-gas-fireplace/#ftag=CADf328eec

27d | cnet.com
 "A clear escalation in Russia’s crackdown on digital privacy tools" – experts warn against recent VPN disappearances in Russia

The VPN purge from Russian official app stores continues as smaller providers like Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei become the next target. Experts at the VPN Guild are calling to hold tech platforms accountable.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/a-clear-escalation-in-russias-crackdown-on-digital-privacy-tools-experts-warn-against-recent-vpn-disa

 Tariffs are among the reasons 6 new Acer Aspire laptops aren't ready for the U.S.

Six new Acer Aspire AI laptops debuted Friday, but their future in the U.S. is uncertain because of tariffs and other factors.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/acer-aspire-laptops-2025-trump-tariffs

Huawei Watch Fit 4 vs Huawei Fit 4 Pro: What’s the difference?

We've compared the newly launched Huawei Watch Fit 4 to its pricier counterpart Fit 4 Pro, to help you decide which one might suit you best.

The post Huawei Watch Fit 4 vs Huawei Fit 4 Pro: What’s the difference? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/huawei-watch-fit-4-vs-fit-4-pro

 Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's pricey models — Satya Nadella's focus is selling any AI customers want for maximum profits

Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models and technology. Instead, Satya Nadella focuses on making whatever AI models or products accessible to customers via Azure.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-allegiance-isnt-to-openais-pricey-models

 Surviving a 10 year stint in dev hell, this retro-styled hack n' slash has finally arrived on Xbox

Take to the high seas of the 17th-century Spanish Main as a fearsome pirate in Captain Blood, a retro hack-and-slash that spent more than a decade shelved and forgotten before being revived and released for Xbox in May 2025.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/surviving-a-10-year-stint-in-dev-hell-this-retro-styled-hack-n-slash-has-finally-arrived-on-

 Save $100 on the 1TB Lenovo Legion Go — now the same price as the 512GB model

Now $100 off, the 1TB Lenovo Legion Go is the same price as the 512GB model and stands out with its large screen, kickstand, and detachable controllers.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/save-usd100-on-the-1tb-lenovo-legion-go-now-the-same-price-as-the-512gb-model

Lexar’s 512GB microSD card is now $27, the lowest it’s ever been
27d | pcworld.com
Microsoft is bringing back Windows 10’s second hand display after backlash
27d | pcworld.com
Epic is giving away Dead Island 2 this week. Grab it and save $50!
27d | pcworld.com
 MSI preps web-based RGB controls so you don't have to install bloatware on your PC

MSI has announced MSI PortalX, an upcoming RGB control website that will allow users to easily synchronize their lighting across different MSI hardware and peripherals.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/msi-preps-web-based-rgb-controls-so-you-dont-have-to-install-bloatware-on-your-pc

Figma Config 2025 uses nostalgia for their race to IPO

Here’s what happens when design tools grow up — and grow corporate.

27d | UX Design
Red Dead Redemption 2 could be coming to Switch 2 this year

Third-party support was a big theme of the Switch 2 reveal earlier this year, with many publishers seemingly keen to capitalize on both the popularity of the outgoing Switch and the significantly increased horsepower of its imminent successor. And if you’re looking to get third-party games on your new system, they don’t come much much bigger than Red Dead Redemp

27d | Engadget
I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work for YC and startups. AMA

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.

27d | Hacker news
Show HN: Rv, a Package Manager for R

We have been building a package manager for R inspired by Cargo in Rust. The main idea behind rv is to be explicit about the R version in use as well as declaring which dependencies are used in a rproject.toml file for a given project. There's no renv::snapshot equivalent, everything needs to be declared up front, the config file (and resulting lockfile) is the source of truth. This avoids issue where renv might miss information about the installation and is also easy to tweak some packages,

27d | Hacker news
Show HN: Workflow Use – Deterministic, self-healing browser automation (RPA 2.0)

Hey HN – Gregor & Magnus here again.

A few months ago, we launched Browser Use (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43173378), which let LLMs perform tasks in the browser using natural language prompts. It was great for one-off tasks like booking flights or finding products—but we soon realized enterprises have somewhat different needs:

They typically have one workflow with dynamic variables (e.g., filling out a form and downlo

27d | Hacker news
HTML Email Accessibility Report 2025

Some weekend reading on the heels of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAADM), which took place yesterday. The Email Markup Consortium (EMC) released its 2025 study on the accessibility in HTML emails, and the TL;DR is …


HTML Email Accessibility Report 2025 originally published on

27d | CSS tricks
Cooking Instructor Told Us 4 Foods That Will Ruin a Cast-Iron Skillet

Leave certain foods simmering in your skillet and you'll strip it of all that seasoned, nonstick goodness. Here are four to avoid. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-culinary-pro-told-us-4-foods-that-will-ruin-a-cast-iron-skillet/#ftag=CADf328eec

27d | cnet.com
Out of Breath Going Up Stairs? We Found Out Why and How to Make It Easier

Even if you are in great shape, you may still get winded when climbing the stairs. Here's why and when you should talk to your doctor. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/out-of-breath-going-up-stairs-we-found-out-why-and-how-to-make-it-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec

27d | cnet.com
I've Been Tracking Tariff Price Impacts Every Day, and Here's What I've Found

CNET's tariff impact tracker is keeping tabs on price moves for several popular products, and while things seem steady, warnings continue to pile up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/ive-been-tracking-tariff-price-impacts-every-day-and-heres-what-ive-found/#ftag=CADf328eec

27d | cnet.com
How Trump Plans to Change Tax Credits for Solar Panels, EVs and More

The new administration wants to limit or roll back tax credits for home energy equipment -- which could cost you money and change your plans. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-trump-plans-to-change-tax-credits-for-solar-panels-evs-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

27d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #440)

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-17-may-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 17 (game #706)

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-17-may-2025

 Climate needs a rebrand, and what’s driving change is surprising

We’re not just managing one crisis. We’re standing on the threshold of something bigger, a chance to rethink how we live, work, and care for each other.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/climate-needs-a-rebrand-and-whats-driving-change-is-surprising

 Data streaming: protecting consumers in the AI era

One of the reasons that fear around data privacy have risen in recent times is that it’s extremely difficult to keep up with new regulations – particularly given how quickly AI is evolving as a technology.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/data-streaming-protecting-consumers-in-the-ai-era

 I'll say it: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the best-looking phone of the year so far

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge takes the company’s ultra-simple design philosophy to its logical endpoint – it’s a strikingly simple and cool-looking phone that, in my opinion, looks better than the rest of this year’s releases.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/ill-say-it-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-is-the-best-looking-phone-of-the-year-so