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Smashing Animations Part 2: How CSS Masking Can Add An Extra Dimension

What if you could take your CSS animations beyond simple fades and slides — adding an extra dimension and a bit of old-school animation magic? In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke will show you how masking can unlock new creative possibilities for CSS animations, making them feel more fluid, layered, and cinematic. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/05/smashing-animations-part-2-css-masking-add-extra-dimension/

SymfonyOnline June 2025: Building an Automated Trading System with Symfony

SymfonyOnline June 2025 is almost here, starting in almost 2 months on:

June 10-11: Workshop days. It is possible to attend 1 two-day training or 2 one-day trainings. June 12-13: Online conference days in English. All talks will be available for… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonyonline-june-2025-building-an-automated-trading-system-with-symfony?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

3d | Symfony
Apple's M4 MacBook Air drops to a record-low price

If you've been waiting to pick up Apple's latest MacBook Air M4 then your patience has paid off. Right now, the

3d | Engadget
Baidu could start testing its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Europe this year

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service is making its debut in Europe later this year, according to

3d | Engadget
The next Mario movie may share its name with an SNES classic

We already know that Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto are working away on the sequel to the absurdly successful The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Now we might also know its title, even if we aren’t supposed to.

According to

3d | Engadget
Show HN: Sam TTS – Recreates the classic Microsoft SAM voice in the browser

Hi HN,

I built a fun little side project that recreates the classic Microsoft SAM voice from Windows XP—entirely in the browser.

SAM TTS uses phoneme-based synthesis (no AI models), written in JavaScript with Web Audio API. You can type any text, adjust pitch/speed/mouth/throat settings, and instantly hear the robotic voice we all remember from early 2000s computers.

You can even download the generated audio as a WAV file, which makes it handy for game developers, meme creators, retro

‘The music is better than at the clubs in Ohio’: Virtual reality is the hottest new nightlife destination

The hottest parties right now are happening in the metaverse.

VRChat, a video-game-like social platform hosted in virtual reality, saw more than 130,000 people in attendance on New Year’s Day 2025, according to a VR culture blog. Before 2020, VRChat had hardly seen more than 20,000 concurrent users,

The Rise Of Privacy-First Search Engines via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Users are rethinking their search habits in response to rising privacy concerns and the growing influence of AI in mainstream search engines.

The post The Rise Of Privacy-First Search Engines appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/the-rise-of-privacy-first-search-engines/546072/

How to Set Up and Use USPS Informed Delivery to Preview Your Mail

Whether you're trying to catch that long-awaited check or just don't want to walk to the mailbox unless it's worth it, Informed Delivery is a simple, free way to stay one step ahead of your snail mail. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-set-up-and-use-usps-informed-delivery-to-preview-your-mail/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
Motorola Razr 2025 vs. Razr Plus and Razr Ultra: All the Specs Compared

This year, Motorola added the $1,300 Ultra to its Razr lineup. Here's how it stacks up against the two more affordable models. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorola-razr-2025-vs-razr-plus-and-razr-ultra-all-the-specs-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
Protect Your Wi-Fi Network Security Like a Pro With These 10 Tips

Don't leave your home network open to unwanted intruders. Here's how to keep your Wi-Fi safe from freeloaders and hackers. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/protect-your-wi-fi-network-security-10-ways-to-keep-hackers-away/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
An Internet Without Humans: The Dead Internet Theory Rises Again video

Did the Internet die in 2016? CNET's broadband writer Trisha Jandoc discusses an old conspiracy that is sweeping the internet once again. She talks about Shrimp Jesus, artificial intelligence and the possibility of a new digital internet culture. https://www.cnet.com/videos/an-internet-without-humans-the-dead-internet-theory-rises-again/#ftag=CADf328eec

3d | cnet.com
 Tariffs and TSMC delays could turn Apple into an Intel Foundry customer

During a conversation at the J.P. Morgan's Global Technology, Media, and Communications conference in Boston, Intel's CFO David Zinsner confirmed that Intel doesn't have a significant volume of external chips. At least on the 18A process node but things should change with 14A.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/tariffs-and-tsmc-delays-could-turn-apple-into-a

Material 3 Expressive: What’s new with Android 16’s visual overhaul?

Google’s Android 16 update is about one thing and one thing only: Material 3 Expressive.  While light on new features and functionality, Android 16’s new Material 3 Expressive introduces sweeping changes to the look and feel of the smartphone software, from minor tweaks to complete overhauls of Android systems. However, it’s not an update that [...]

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Android 16’s new look is fantastic, but it won’t matter for millions

OPINION: Android 16 isn’t too far off, with Google set to release the next major version of Android to Pixel devices in June – and it’s set to be more exciting than usual. That’s because Google has revealed a major user interface update as part of the Android 16 update, all bundled under the Material [...]

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 Microsoft Teams to block "unauthorized screen captures" — This new Prevent Screen Capture tool improves your privacy

Microsoft Teams is about to add a new feature called "Prevent Screen Capture" in July 2025 to prevent users from grabbing screenshots of sensitive data shared during meetings.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-teams-adds-prevent-screen-capture

 This Xbox Cloud Gaming feature is finally making the jump from PC to consoles

Mouse and keyboard support is finally coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles, giving players a more PC-like experience on their Xbox Series X|S.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-xbox-cloud-gaming-feature-is-finally-making-the-jump-from-pc-to-consoles

4 overlooked PC accessories I’m rushing to buy before prices go up
 Zotac is readying AMD Strix Halo powered mini-PCs for Computex

Zotac is bringing AMD's game-changing Strix Halo APUs to its mini-PC stack with the Magnus EA, set for reveal at Computex.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/zotac-is-readying-amd-strix-halo-powered-mini-pcs-for-computex

Sony has sold 77.8 million PS5s to date, but expects a downturn due to tariffs

Sony has sold 77.8 million PlayStation 5s since the console first went on sale in 2020 after shipping 2.8 million units in its latest quarter, the company

3d | Engadget
The Lucid Gravity is the coolest three-row EV on the market

As people continue to move away from sedans to larger vehicles, the distinction between SUVs, crossovers and MPVs has become even blurrier. But make no mistake, if you're looking for a bi

3d | Engadget
Show HN: acmsg (automated commit message generator)

A cli tool written in python for generating commit messages based on the staged changes in a repository using AI models through the OpenRouter API.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43982941

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https://github.com/quinneden/acmsg