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 Qualcomm's Computex event is all about AI. Is that a mistake?

As Qualcomm gears up for its big Computex keynote, it may be putting its focus in the wrong place, overlooking the star feature that makes Snapdragon-powered laptops great.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/qualcomm-computex-event-ai-snapdragon-laptops

Whoop 5 vs Whoop MG: How are the new advanced trackers different?

Whoop has unveiled a pair of powerful new wearables with the Whoop 5 and Whoop MG arriving as part of new subscription-based propositions. We’ve compared the Whoop 5 range with the older Whoop 4. However, what separates the two newcomers from each other as they compete in the best fitness tracker stakes. We know the [...]

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Is this the first Xbox-branded handheld console in the flesh?

Microsoft is rumoured to be partnering up with PC-maker ASUS for an Xbox-branded version of its ROG Ally handheld, and now we may have got our first glimpse at the device. A series of images published to the Federal Communications Commission in the United States were spotted by 91 Mobiles and shows a pair of [...]

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Lenovo Legion 9i is a beastly gaming laptop with a glasses-free 3D display

Lenovo has announced a new Lenovo Legion 9i gaming laptop with an interesting option for a glasses-free 3D display. The model, which is designed for gamers as well as game developers, has an 18-inch Puresight Display that offers 4K resolution for 2D images and 2K support for 3D. In a press release, Lenovo says it [...]

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 Tariffs could increase game console prices by up to 69% (not nice)

A report warns that electronics prices could rise if new tariffs take effect, with game consoles up 69% and smartphones, tablets, and laptops also increasing.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tariffs-could-increase-game-console-prices-by-up-to-69-percent-not-nice

I built a desktop PC specialized for AI. Now I seriously regret it
11h | pcworld.com
Becoming good at something

How intentional practice leads to true mastery

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The enshitification of YouTube's full album playlists

So a ">professional dominatrix specializing in foot worship signs into her YouTube account for the first time in seventeen years and compiles over 900 playlists, including the

12h | Engadget
Wikipedia's owner challenges categorization rules under UK's Online Safety Act

The Wikimedia Foundation, hosts of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia, is challenging an aspect of the

12h | Engadget
Nintendo's Switch 2 sales forecast predicts 15 million consoles in its first fiscal year

Nintendo is throwing some cold water on Switch 2 sales estimates even though launch demand seems to be off the charts. In its latest earnings report, the company projected sales of 15 million Switch 2 un

12h | Engadget
Show HN: Using eBPF to see through encryption without a proxy

Hi HN, I'm Tyler Flint, one of the creators of qtap.

For a while now, my team and I at Qpoint.io have been grappling with the challenge of understanding what's actually happening inside the encrypted traffic leaving our production systems. Modern apps rely heavily on third-party APIs (think payment processors, data providers, etc.), but once TLS kicks in, figuring out exactly what data is being sent, identifying PII exposure, or debugging integration issues becomes incredibly difficult wit

12h | Hacker news
X blocks access to jailed Istanbul mayor’s account per Turkey’s request

The social media platform X said Thursday it has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ’s account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order—the latest measure targeting a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

However,

Coding emerges as generative AI’s breakout star

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

Half of all LLM usage is for writing computer code

The tech industry insists that AI will “transform” how companies, both large and s

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is heading to OpenAI: Here’s what you need to know

The woman behind Instacart’s successful IPO, Fidji Simo, is joining OpenAI’s C-suite.

On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Simo’s new role as CEO of applications. She will report directly to him after transitioning out of her current role at Instacart later this year.

“In her new role, Fidji will focus on enabling our “traditional” company functions to scale as we enter

Odhad oběžné doby deváté planety (Planet Nine) na základě Grand Alignments

Na základě analýzy významných seřazení planet Sluneční soustavy (tzv. Grand Alignments) a požadavku na symetrii systému autoři odhadují nejpravděpodobnější oběžnou dobu hypotetické Planety IX na přibližně 17 900 let, což odpovídá velké poloose dráhy kolem 690 AU. Článek navazuje na předchozí úvahy o možné poloze této planety a diskutuje i alternativní scénáře a srovnání s jinými modely a pozorováními. http://www.osel.cz/14051-odhad-obezne-doby-devate-planety-planet-nine-na-zaklade-grand-alignmen

13h | osel.cz
Roborock's Saros Z70 Isn't Just a Vacuum: It's an AI-Powered Housekeeper

Add a first-of-its-kind robotic arm to Roborock's advanced smart navigation and cleaning tech, and you have a robot vacuum in a category of its own. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/roborocks-saros-z70-isnt-just-a-vacuum-its-an-ai-powered-housekeeper/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
Do Whole Body Vibration Plates Really Work? We Asked Fitness Experts

Some believe that vibration plates are effective tools for weight loss. We spoke with fitness experts to find out the truth. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/do-whole-body-vibration-plates-really-work-we-asked-fitness-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
States Sue the Government Over Withdrawn EV Charging Station Funds

California, Colorado and Washington are among the 17 states protesting the freezing of $3.3 billion in funds meant to bolster EV charging infrastructure in the US. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/states-sue-the-government-over-withdrawn-ev-charging-station-funds/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
I Tried One of CNET's Best Robot Vacuums at My Messy Home

The innovative Dreame X50 robot vac might have nailed CNET lab testing. But can it truly tackle the everyday chaos of a busy teenager and pet-filled home? https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-tried-one-of-cnets-best-robot-vacuums-at-my-messy-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
How to Take Photos of the Aurora With Your Phone or Camera

Here are the settings and equipment you need to take amazing northern lights photos, as suggested by a pro photographer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-take-photos-of-the-aurora-with-your-phone-or-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
Tariff Tracker: We're Watching Prices for 11 Products You Might Need to Buy

Worried about tariffs? See how President Trump's new import taxes are affecting the prices of popular products like iPhones, video games and coffee. https://www.cnet.com/tech/tariff-tracker-were-watching-prices-for-11-products-you-might-need-to-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
 US lawmakers slam UK encryption backdoor order to Apple, warning against "systemic vulnerabilities"

Apple decided to kill its iCloud's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature in the UK and is now challenging the order in Court. But for US lawmakers, this isn't a UK matter only.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/us-lawmakers-slam-uk-encryption-backdoor-order-to-apple-warning-against-systemic-vulnerabilities

 Samsung can make the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as thin as it likes, I'm not buying a phone with a 22:9 screen

Recent rumors point to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 becoming the world’s new thinnest booklet-style folding phone – but I think there’s a more pressing issue with Samsung’s trailblazing foldable

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-can-make-the-galaxy-z-fold-7-as-thin-as-it-likes-im-not-buying-a-phone-with-a-22-9-screen

This neat Google Maps trick turns screenshots into a travel hit-list

Google has revealed a handy tool for Google Maps users that’ll turn screenshots into an itinerary for an upcoming trip. In a post on the Google Blog, the company explained how to locations captured within screenshots to be added to its Maps app. The opt-in, Gemini AI-powered feature can spot notable locations within travel blogs [...]

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Alienware Aurora gaming laptops pack RTX 50 GPU into more portable design

Alienware is launching a series of new versatile gaming laptops under the resurrected Aurora device line. For the first time in nearly 20 years, Alienware – which is owned by Dell – is offering Aurora laptops with the company pitching a simplified solution that’s good for work or play. The company is looking to distinguish [...]

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 Frostpunk 2 heats up with a free "major content update" that overhauls the survival city builder's core gameplay

11 Bit Studios just spilled a bunch of new features for Frostpunk 2 that are available now as part of a free "major content update".

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/frostpunk-2-free-major-content-update

 Europa Universalis V is the next big Paradox Interactive grand strategy game

Paradox Interactive's next grand strategy game is Europa Universalis V, letting players take command of any nation in 1337 and change the course of history.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/europa-universalis-v-paradox-interactive-announce

 I went hands-on with Razer's new, tiniest wireless mouse and keyboard for those gaming or working on the go

Razer has announced the new Basilisk Mobile wireless gaming mouse and Joro wireless gaming keyboard, two tiny accessories designed for portability above all.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-basilisk-mobile-and-razer-joro-hands-on

Microsoft is adding offline calendar support to the new Outlook app
14h | pcworld.com
Bill Gates pledges to donate 99% of his wealth over the next 20 years
14h | pcworld.com
Confused by Alexa’s light rings on your Echo? Here’s what the colors mean
14h | pcworld.com
 Former SK hynix employee transferred advanced chip packaging technologies to Huawei

A former SK Hynix employee has been charged with stealing wafer bonding and image sensor technologies to secure a job at Huawei’s HiSilicon, raising alarm over tech IP leaks to China.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/former-sk-hynix-employee-transferred-advanced-chip-packaging-technologies-to-huawei

 How to View Your Command History in Any Linux Operating System

Often overlooked, history is an archive of all the commands that our user has typed. But what can we do with these commands and what tools can we use?

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-view-your-command-history-in-any-linux-operating-system

Mafia: The Old Country arrives on August 8

Mafia: The Old Country will be released on August 8 after being revealed at last year’s The Game Awards. The title will be available

14h | Engadget
Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication

Ireland has pitched a law to force tech companies to vet ads before publishing them, according to reporting by Financial Times. This is part of a larger push by the EU Commission to make tech entities responsible for financial fraud that occurs on their platforms. It also comes as President Trump has begun pushing the EU to scale back regulation of

14h | Engadget
The Apple Pencil Pro falls back to its lowest price this year

There are some great keyboard attachments for the iPad, but sometimes, you just want to physically write things down with a "pencil." While Apple's stylus lineup can be confusing, it's clear that the

14h | Engadget
Chrome will now use Gemini Nano to catch scams

Google just announced an upgrade to Chrome’s Enhanced Protection feature. On desktop, the browser now uses Gemini Nano to protect users against remote tech support scams. According to Google, the on-device large language model allows Chrome to protect people against scams the company hasn’t seen before. 

“[Gemini Nano] is perfect for

14h | Engadget
Show HN: Checking Pope's election results with smoke test script for chimney

This Playwright test script uses AI to test if there's smoke coming out of the Sistine Chapel chimney and whether that smoke is white. The test only passes if the smoke is white.

Currently, set to use Google Gemini Flash 2.0, but you can switch it to use other LLM providers/models by setting the environment variable in the Github actions workflow: https://github.com/donobu-inc/donobu-

14h | Hacker news
Nintendo profits tanked 43% in Q1 but hopes to bounce back with the Switch 2 release

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo on Thursday reported a 43% decline in profit for the fiscal year through March, but promised a turnaround as its Switch console upgrade goes on sale in June.

Nintendo Co.’s profit for the fiscal year through March totaled 278.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion), down from 490 billion

A new look for what’s next

The world has changed a lot since Stack Overflow started. It's time for our brand to change with it. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/05/08/a-new-look-for-whats-next/

Best practices for third-party data acquisition: powering AI context

This post explores crucial lessons learned in the trenches of data licensing, drawing insights from Stack Overflow and the growing importance of socially responsible data practices in a changing internet landscape. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/05/08/best-practices-third-party-data-acquisition-powering-ai-context/

GoRouter Delegate Listener for Screen Tracking

If your app uses GoRouter with shell routes, tracking screen views reliably requires some workarounds. Here's how to make it work. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/go-router-delegate-listener/

What We Know So Far About the Star Wars: Starfighter Movie

Starfighter is set after Episode 9, The Rise of Skywalker, and stars Ryan Gosling as a character new to the famed space franchise. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-star-wars-starfighter-movie/#ftag=CADf328eec

16h | cnet.com
Pickleball for Beginners: Pro Tips, Gear You Need and Health Benefits

Not sure what you need to start playing pickleball? We've got you covered. Plus, everything you should know, according to an expert. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/pickleball-for-beginners-tips-health-benefits-and-gear-recommendations/#ftag=CADf328eec

16h | cnet.com