The video showed the "Halloween" legend hawking something she "didn't authorize, agree to or endorse." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/jamie-lee-curtis-celebrates-metas-removal-of-fake-ai-ad-shame-has-its-value/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hints and answers for Connections for May 14, #703. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-14-703/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,425 for May 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-14-1425/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 437 for May 14. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-14-437/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
Beelink’s AI Mini is a powerful $1,999 workstation PC with 128GB RAM, AMD’s Ryzen AI chip, and AI server capabilities built into a tiny form.
Huawei is replacing Windows with HarmonyOS on its laptops, aiming to surpass one billion users with a fully in-house operating system across devices.
Samsung wants thin to mean something again.
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
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 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 [...]
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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.
In the latest Minecraft Preview and Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot, Mojang Studios has added craftable saddles to the game, alongside other new features.
Microsoft is negotiating a more lenient approach for customers who are hesitant to abandon Windows 10.
No, Microsoft isn’t extending the support deadline for Windows 10. That’s still October 14, 2025. Instead, Microsoft is saying that if you use the Microsoft
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
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
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
President Donald Trump's administration has undone one of the last regulations set by his predecessor. Today, the Department of Commerce re
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
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
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.
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
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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.
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Apple is partnering with brain-computer interface company Synchron to develop technology that lets users control devices using neural signals.
Still in the early stages, the technology could significantly expand accessibility for users who are unable to operate devices with their hands, Synchron said in a pres
Destination weddings are out, and virtual weddings are in.
Rather than traveling to the Amalfi Coast or Provence, Wired recently interviewed a couple who chose to host their nuptials in the place they first met and fell in love: Minecraft.
Sarah Nguyen, 24
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
The Trump administration has made moves to ease tariff tensions with China, but the situation remains uncertain in the longterm. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-trumps-eases-china-feud-but-how-much-will-it-help-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apply to more jobs faster by using artificial intelligence as a helping hand. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-using-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
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
It's a lot of new stuff, from the biggest Android redesign in years to Gemini rolling out across more devices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/android-16-heres-everything-google-announced-at-the-android-show-io-edition/#ftag=CADf328eec
Android Find My Device is getting a revamp that will help you locate more than ever. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/find-hub-is-androids-new-location-station/#ftag=CADf328eec
A fresh UI, slick animations and a major Gemini upgrade are coming to your wrist. Here's what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/googles-wear-os-6-brings-gemini-and-other-upgrades-to-the-wrist/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
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
Commentary: I'm not big on AI, but if it can save me from endlessly scrolling through Netflix and Hulu, I'm all ears. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/gemini-is-coming-to-google-tv-to-help-you-find-your-next-binge/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
The biggest addition is beat editing, which will help creators sync their audio and visual elements much more efficiently. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/instagram-video-editing-app-update-includes-new-features-to-rival-capcut/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Material 3 Expressive design will bring fresh, fun and flirty fluidity to your Android phones and wearables. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/googles-jellification-of-android-16s-design-wont-please-everyone-but-im-a-fan/#ftag=CADf328eec
We don't know what Nothing's "first true flagship" looks like, but we do know what will be written on the price tag. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/holding-out-for-the-nothing-phone-3-this-is-how-much-it-will-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec
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
Both standalone plans and bundle options will be offered on the new steaming sports app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/espn-new-streaming-app-will-launch-espn-30-unlimited-price-tier/#ftag=CADf328eec
The disruption from the attack continues.
Both of these shows are going straight on my watchlist and we don't have long to wait.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has said the low sales prediction for the Nintendo Switch 2 is due to the console's high price point.
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.
Grand Theft Auto 4 is reportedly coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S this year, followed by a possible Max Payne 3 remaster.
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
Alibaba says AI-generating search results could not only reduce reliance on Google's APIs, but cut costs by up to 88%.
Windows 11 gets an AI agent for changing settings (in testing) with Copilot+ PCs, and I’m keen to see how accurate and useful this proves.
Act fast to get this popular MSI RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $649.
Microsoft will support Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 until 2028, even after the OS reaches end-of-life and stops receiving updates in 2025.
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
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Intel has spent much of its goodwill with customers chasing down bugs: the Spectre and Meltdown bugs it dealt with years ago, as well as the instability that plagued its Raptor Lake processors last year. Now there are additional chapters in each of those s
You can find a good mechanical keyboard. You can find a cheap mechanical keyboard. You can even find a good, cheap, mechanical keyboard. But finding one from a major gaming PC brand, with the solid software support to match, is a tall order. Today you can manage it with the K70 Core, a refurbished board being sold
Letting an AI agent run your finances could be hazardous to your wealth.
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.
Tom's Hardware has acquired one of the first benchmarks for Phison's PS5028-E28 high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSD controller.
Apple has partnered with brain-computer interface maker Synchron to develop tech that lets consumers control devices like iPhones with their thoughts,
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
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
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
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
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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
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:
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In recent years, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan has been most visible promoting the organization’s AI learning assistant, Khanmigo. But a second nonprofit he founded, called Schoolhouse, focuses on connecting students with their peers for human-centered educational interactions. Since the height of the COVID-1
These unconventional blades supplement my chef knife for specialized slicing, dicing and chopping. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-cant-stop-using-these-4-specialty-kitchen-knives/#ftag=CADf328eec
Publishers will be able to choose from more than 100 voices across multiple languages to read their books. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-next-audible-audiobook-could-be-voiced-by-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
Should you add the coconut oil pulling trend to your oral care routine? We asked dentists about the pros, cons and rules. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/coconut-oil-pulling-benefits-and-dangers/#ftag=CADf328eec