
Years of insufferable summers and five AC units later, I've finally found the only window unit that keeps my home cool (and looks good while doing it). https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-is-the-only-window-air-conditioner-that-actually-cools-my-old-home-and-its-on-sale-for-50-off-at-home-depot/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's when you can tune into more of the popular Philadelphia-set sitcom. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/its-always-sunny-season-17-release-schedule-when-to-watch-new-episodes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Share an Amazon Prime account with others? Here's how you can hide what you've bought and keep your purchases a surprise. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-prime-day-begins-today-heres-how-to-keep-gift-orders-a-secret-from-your-household/#ftag=CADf328eec

As President Trump's biggest tariffs are poised to take effect, some companies have already confirmed higher prices in the US. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/trumps-biggest-tariff-deadline-lifts-soon-these-13-companies-have-already-hiked-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec

While its ongoing legal battles with Apple and Google continue, the beef with Samsung over app blocking has been put to rest. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/epic-games-settles-app-blocking-lawsuit-against-samsung/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Simply put, this hacker series is one of the best TV thrillers ever made. Now, for the first time ever in the United States, it is available to stream in full on Netflix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dont-miss-this-iconic-conspiracy-thriller-thats-now-on-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec

The pause on the biggest of Trump's tariffs is up tomorrow with no sign of extension in sight. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/trumps-tariffs-explained-as-the-biggest-deadline-is-set-to-end-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cyber threats outpace defenses. Legacy systems, outdated strategies—can we shift toward lasting cybersecurity resilience?

Cybersecurity researchers have observed a huge spike in the use of .es TLDs in recent months, mostly to host phishing campaigns.

Global soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé scored an incredible goal this week, but that didn't stop his social media team from making some awful photo edits.

10 years after its NBC premiere and a month after its Netflix debut, Blindspot is slowly climbing the streamer's most-watched TV shows list.

Marvel Rivals Season 3 is changing the way most players earn daily and weekly rewards.

The exhibitors for Tokyo Game Show 2025 have been officially announced, along with the first look at this year's key art.

A patch should have now made future attacks using Shellter Elite impossible.

I ditched my Kindle for a Kobo ereader for a week. It changed my mind about my favorite way to read ebooks.
https://www.laptopmag.com/news/amazon-kindle-vs-kobo-clara-bw

The Switch 2 is here, but is it really better than the Switch OLED? Let me tell you why you shouldn’t count the Switch OLED out just yet and why, depending on your needs, it might be worth upgrading.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-vs-switch-oled-surprises

Switching from Windows to a MacBook after 30 years showed me the way of macOS, but there's something about PCs that I just can't give up.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/switch-to-macbook-from-windows

MIT finds AI tools like ChatGPT can limit brain activity, impair memory, and decrease user engagement.

Our guide to deciding between the MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro in 2025 is based on hundreds of hours of testing and our thorough reviews of every MacBook.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-2025

Does the Nothing Phone 3 overdo it with quirky features like the Glyph Matrix, or does it fall short of true flagship status? Let's find out.
The post Nothing Phone 3 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock today, the Amazon Prime Day sale is in full swing and so are a ton of tempting deals, but there’s one that deserves more attention than most. Let’s face it, the Sonos Ace could not have launched at a worse time. Coming hot off the heels [...]
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Prime Day is back for another year, and if you’re a Prime subscriber looking for a deal on a new wireless speaker, the Sonos Era 100 has had another discount. Original priced at £249 when it first launched, it’s since had an official price cut down to £199. This Prime Day deal reduces it further, [...]
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Ninja's Foodi StaySharp Knife Block Set is now down to just £119.99 from its original £179.99 - a tidy £60 saving.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/ninja-foodi-staysharp-knife-block-prime-day-deal-2025

If you want clean, sanitised floors without the use of any harsh chemicals (or any chemicals at all, for that matter), the Shark Steam Mop S8201UKCP is a brilliant choice. As part of the Amazon Prime Day deals event, this steam mop is now available for £119.99, a 25% saving on its normal retail price [...]
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Calling all iPhone users, it’s now possible to stock up on Apple AirTags for a fraction of the price for a limited time only. As any Apple fan can attest, finding a true bargain amongst the company’s wares is a rare thing, but thankfully the ongoing Amazon Prime Day sale has managed to level the [...]
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The OnePlus Nord CE5 doesn’t find the brand at its boldest or most interesting, but it remains a highly competent lower-mid-range option.
The post OnePlus Nord CE5 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

Our favourite headphones for ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra are a brilliant pair of over-ears and are now nearly a third off for Prime Day.
The post Our favourite noise-cancelling headphones are down to a bargain price appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-prime-day-d

The Xbox Series S is back at something resembling a decent price, but only while this anti-Prime Day deal lasts, so act fast!
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-series-s-anti-prime-day-deal-july-2025

Blizzard Entertainment has announced the release date of 'Ghosts of K'aresh', the third major content patch for World of Warcraft: The War Within that will feature a new dungeon, new delves, new loot, a new raid, and more.

Prime Day is a prime (har har) time to find some amazing tech deals. While most of the fancy products may not be within your budget this month, I’m 100 percent sure you have $9 lying around. Because that’s how much two 6-foot 100W Type-C Anker cables will cost you.
So let’s get this straight: Thes

Ditch the multiple chargers and opt for an Anker charging station; it offers numerous ports while freeing up desk space. The Anker station is also down to $36 from its $46 MSRP.
With a compact design, this station can charge up to nine devices at a time. There are three AC outlets on its sides and six USB

Prime Day isn’t just bringing impressive discounts on some of the best monitors out there, but also on one of our very favorite portable SSDs. The

Connecting to a VPN server hides your traffic by rerouting it through an encrypted tunnel. Your ISP and other outside parties are no longer able to see your online activity—but the one who owns the tunnel still can. All of your data is then solely handled by a VPN provider and that’s why trusting the service to not keep any logs of your activity is imperative.


Most gaming laptops with RTX 4050 graphics tend to run between $800 and $1,000, which is why the Acer Nitro V really stands out. Right now, it’s on sale for $649.99 on Amazon. That’s $150 off the original $799.99 price. It’s a Prime Day exclusive, so yeah, you’ll nee

Nothing beats a full-on security system when it comes to protecting the homestead, but they also cost a pretty penny—usually, anyway. During Prime Day, you can snap up one of our favorite smart security packages for a cool half-off.
SimpliSafe is serving up a quartet of home security packages during Amazon’s summer shopping event, including 5-piece, 6-piec

I’ve been digging through Prime Day mini PC deals all morning and this Beelink SER 5 MAX has to be my favorite one so far. It’s only $350 right now, 22 percent under its $449 MSRP, and it has a fantastic configuration.

Microsoft may introduce an AI-powered feature for dynamic desktop wallpapers in Windows 11, reports Windows Latest. The feature, found in preview versions under the name “Dynamic Wallpaper,” doesn’t work yet, but is described as a background

Stop the presses! For Prime Day, Samsung’s T9 portable SSD is down to the best price we’ve seen in 18 months. You can now get the 2TB model for $170, which is a huge cut down from its $300 MSRP. That’s a fantastic price for a portable drive that we love.

If you ever find yourself second-guessing the urge to add emojis to a text message, consider this: There may be a social significance to that impulse.
A new study from the University of Texas shows that using emojis in text messages makes people feel closer to each other

You’d think that being born with an extra thumb on one hand might be a boon to playing video games. But when pretty much every controller is designed for people with10 fingers, it can present a problem if your body is a little off the standard template. Such was the case for one Steam Deck owner who asked Reddit for help. And Reddit delivered.


Japanese shipping line MOL has partnered with Turkish floating power generation company Karpowership to build a 73-megawatt floating data center.

ASUS's TUF Gaming A14 laptop is one of the company's best midrange offerings, packing a Ryzen AI 7 8845HS CPU along with an RTX 4050 GPU. It originally cost $1,199, but Amazon is listing it for only $899 as part of their Prime Day sale.

President Trump announced that starting August 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea, which threatens to disrupt global tech supply chains dominated by these countries.

A great option for your first OLED gaming monitor.

The developers behind a popular industry security tool say it has been repurposed by hackers, but blame a research group for not disclosing a vulnerability months earlier.

March leak of Snapmaker and xTool collab is half right?

DRAM prices are set to rise sharply in Q3 2025, with legacy memory types like DDR4, LPDDR4X, and GDDR6 seeing the steepest increases of up to 45% due to supply cuts and phase-outs. The effect of U.S. tariffs on memory imports from Japan and South Korea is still to be determined, but it will likely be drastic.

3D printers need maintenance and with these great tools you’ll be producing great prints all day long.


If you've been eyeing Ooni's pizza ovens, but haven't yet taken the leap, there are a few tasty Prime Day deals that will save you some cash. The biggest savings is on the company's electric model, but there's gas and wood-burning options as well. So, if you're in the market for a new pizza oven to power your summer patio parties, read on for the best deals on Ooni wares you'll fin

Behaviour Interactive never misses an opportunity to bring great crossover content to its crown jewel multiplayer survival game, Dead by Daylight. The latest chapter will bring major characters and set pieces from the world of AMC's The Walking Dead to the game.
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An imposter has been using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a report by The Washington Post. The fraudster has been contacting various government officials, including three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of Congress.
These officials received voice messages and texts that mimicked Ru

Article URL: https://steveblank.com/2025/07/08/blind-to-disruption-the-ceos-who-missed-the-future/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44499873
Points: 24
# Comments: 14
https://steveblank.com/2025/07/08/blind-to-disruption-the-ceos-who-missed-the-future/

Hey HN,
I built Jukebox because I got frustrated with group music apps and Spotify’s limitations (not everyone has Spotify, and collaborative playlists are still too easily dominated by one person). Jukebox is a web app that lets you create a group queue—anyone can join via link, add YouTube songs, and the system automatically rotates songs so everyone gets a fair turn (no more playlist hogs).
Web-based, no accounts, no installs.
Drop in a YouTube link or search and add music instantly

Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen Z shoppers amid tariff-related price worries and possibly some consumer boredom with an event marking its 11th year.
The e-commerce giant’s promised blitz

How would you spend $342 billion?
A number of games called “Spend Elon Musk’s Money” have been popping up online, inviting users to imagine how they’d blow through the wealth of the world’s richest man.
“If Elon cashed out all of his stocks & assets today he would have approximately $354,000,000,000 (US Dollars) in his bank account (Forbes 2025),” reads one such website. “What would you spend it

On Tuesday, AI lab Moonvalley announced the public release of Marey, a video model designed as a production-grade tool for professional filmmakers.
Marey—pronounced “Mary” and named after early film pioneer Étienne-Jules Marey—was trained exclusively on expl

The All England Club, somewhat ironically, is blaming “human error” for a glaring mistake by the electronic system that replaced human line judges this year at Wimbledon.
The CEO of the club, Sally Bolton, said Monday that the

Brand reputation wins in AI search. See how brand authority influences chatbot citations and what you can do to build and measure it effectively.
The post How You Can Track Brand Authority For AI Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/track-brand-authority-for-ai-search/550633/

I visited LA's Fred Fitness to exercise with the AI it uses to create custom workout plans. This is how it compares to a traditional gym. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/i-tested-first-full-scale-ai-powered-gym-are-humans-still-required/#ftag=CADf328eec

Online scammers are looking to take advantage of eager shoppers, but keeping a close eye on details can help prevent you from falling victim to the scams. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/prime-day-scams/#ftag=CADf328eec

Use this trick to cook the perfect steak without the guesswork. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/summer-is-cookout-season-and-this-steak-hack-steals-the-show-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

With your thermostat it's all about location. If you've placed it in the wrong spot, it could be driving up your power bill. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/your-thermostat-is-in-the-wrong-spot-and-its-driving-up-your-power-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's time for me to replace my current mattress, but I'm not ready to choose. This mattress topper bought me some time -- and it's on sale now for 25% off at Amazon and Helix. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-helix-mattress-topper-gave-me-a-few-more-years-until-my-next-mattress-purchase--its-125-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new Anker Soundcore Boom 3i lists for $140, but it's on sale for $95 this Prime Day. That's an excellent deal for a good-sounding compact rugged speaker that works while floating in water and has an emergency alarm. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-swam-with-ankers-built-for-the-wild-bluetooth-speaker-its-a-bargain-at-32-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

This feature took me by surprise and it absolutely crushes the iPhone 16 Pro. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/im-testing-the-nothing-phone-3-and-theres-one-surprise-feature-i-love-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec

Exclusive: The Rubik's Pulse Cube from Spin Master transforms from a bland mirror cube to a light show puzzle. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/this-light-pulsing-rubiks-cube-is-a-dazzling-way-to-play-in-the-dark/#ftag=CADf328eec

You could even snag store credit at some places when you trade in your old printers and PCs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/where-to-recycle-your-old-computers-and-printers-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

The shift comes after nearly 20 years of mandatory shoe removal, a rule put in place after the 2001 "shoe bomber" attempt reshaped airport security protocols. https://www.cnet.com/tech/tsa-may-soon-let-you-keep-your-shoes-on-during-security-screening/#ftag=CADf328eec

Got a hankering for an epic action movie that’s ridiculously silly? Then you need to stream the new Prime Video movie Heads of State.

Port studio Virtuos believes that it would be easy to bring an Xbox Series S game to theNintendo Switch 2, considering their technical similarities.

New AI model could have stemmed from an OpenAI model via corporate espionage and distillation.

AMOS can now survive reboots and deploy stage-two malware.

Lou Llobell has lifted the lid on Gaal Dornick's "massive" yet "beautiful" season 3 arc in Apple's sci-fi epic.

KEF's first Atmos soundbar promises a "transcendent" spatial audio experience

We won’t be getting Virgin River season 7 until December 2025 at the earliest. In the meantime, Netflix has us covered with the ‘sister show’ Sullivan’s Crossing.

Looking at the open-source approach, discussing pros & cons and initiatives in the space.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/open-source-open-science-and-cryptography

The OnePlus Buds 4 are packed with every premium feature you could wish for, and most importantly, they sound amazing.
The post OnePlus Buds 4 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

Amazon has an epic deal on the high-powered Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds right now, but it’s easy to miss the added value hidden in plain sight. If you’ve had a chance to peruse the ongoing Amazon Prime Day sale then there’s a chance you may have seen the epic price cut for the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds. [...]
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The 4.5-star rated MacBook Air M4 is currently down to its lowest ever price, in this rare deal for Prime Day.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/macbook-air-m4-lowest-price-prime-day

If you asked me what the best overall air fryer was, I’d say the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer, hands-down every time. Now, for Prime Day, the air fryer is even better value. Amazon Prime Day is a great time to grab a bargain, such as the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer is [...]
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This Prime Day, grab the eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum with Mop for just £549 — down from £799 on Amazon.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/save-250-on-the-eufy-x10-pro-prime-day-deal

%%excerpt%% The iPad has only been out for four months but it's just dropped to its lowest ever price on Amazon for Prime Day.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/apple-ipad-2025-11-inch-prime-day-2025

The DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo has seen a major price drop, falling from £279 to just £165.
The post The DJI Osmo Action 4 Essential Combo is yours today for £114 less appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/dki-osmo-action-4-essential-prime-day-deal

I’ve seen some absolute bangers this Prime Day but when it comes to getting a flagship phone for less, this Pixel 9 Pro XL offer takes the cake. When shopping at the higher end of the smartphone market, there are quite a few solid options ranging from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to the Samsung [...]
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The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is an AMD-powered 2-in-1 AI PC with a lot of great qualities going for it, and it's already enjoying a big sale before my review.

I scored the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro highly in my review, and now this fantastic laptop is on sale for Prime Day. Here's why I recommend it over other laptops.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book5-pro-prime-day-deal-2025

Get an Xbox Controller, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Game Pass Ultimate for $77.99, a 42% discount on an easy cloud gaming setup.

Amazon Prime Day has now truly begun, and Amazon is offering a special 40% discount deal on the vaunted Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma Xbox controller during this event.

Physical copies of Starfield for Xbox Series X are available for just $25 right now in a Best Buy sale ahead of Prime Day.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/starfield-best-buy-deal-july-2025

Mini PCs are far more affordable than laptops and desktops, especially right now, while some of my favorites are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. See which mini PC is best for you.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/geekom-amazon-prime-day-deal-2025

I've been using a Samsung T7 portable SSD for years and this Prime Day deal makes the 4TB version a new lowest ever price.

If you’re looking to pick up a compact, long-lasting Windows tablet this Prime Day, you’ve come to the right place. The Microsoft Surface Pro – PCWorld’s favorite ultraportable – is on sale for $699.99. That’s $100 off! It’s as light as a feath

Many users are concerned about what happens to their data when using cloud-based AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Deepseek. While some subscriptions claim to prevent the provider from using personal data entered into the chatbot, who knows if those terms really stand. You also need a stable and fast internet connection to use cloud AI. But if there’s no internet

Your keyboard is laden with crumbs, pet hair, and who knows what else. It’s nasty. It’s grody. It’s in desperate need of a good clean and this blob fixes that for just $9.49 on Prime Day. It’s currently 41 percent off of the original price (normally $15.99) and it comes in a two-pack. Double whammy right there. Just

In recent years, companies such as Electronic Arts and Ubisoft have cancelled many games, causing great aggravation to the games’ consumers and fans.
In protest, Stop Killing Games has launched a petition aimed at getting the game companies to do r