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The 50+ Best Free InDesign Portfolio & Lookbook Templates

Creating a standout portfolio or lookbook is essential for any creative professional. While starting from a blank page can be daunting, a professionally designed InDesign template provides the perfect foundation. This collection brings together the best free and freemium templates to help you showcase your work in style, whether you’re a graphic designer, photographer, architect, or fashion brand. https://webdesignernews.com/the-50-best-free-indesign-portfolio-lookbook-templates/

6 skills every engineer needs for the AI era

Beyond boosting efficiency, the strongest software developers use AI to explore the problem space and find more creative solutions. Figma’s Vice President of Software Engineering Marcel Weekes and Developer Advocate Jake Albaugh share the crucial skills engineers should learn to meet the moment. https://webdesignernews.com/6-skills-every-engineer-needs-for-the-ai-era/

Flowbite launches a new Design System

After 6 months of hard work, we’re launching Flowbite Design System v3.0! – fully integrated native tokens and variables – refreshed all UI components with modern 2025 design – massively improved performance and memory usage – improved usage documentation and more. https://webdesignernews.com/flowbite-launches-a-new-design-system/

Interaction design concepts

34 lessons, Good design is imagination and inspiration, Creating design specs for development, Purposeful vs aesthetic naming, and more. https://webdesignernews.com/interaction-design-concepts/

‘Your dad’s being used in these videos’: Scammers are turning to AI and TikTok to fake animal rescue videos

As you scroll through your FYP, a sweet elderly man or woman appears, asking for a moment of your attention to help save their struggling animal shelter.

“Please stay 8 seconds so I don’t have to shut down my cat shelter I poured my love into,” the text on screen reads. You stay and watch. After all, it’s only eight seconds. Maybe you even buy the slippers they’re selling to raise additional funds.

It’s a scam.

The man in the video is real, but he doesn’t run an

Generative AI is finding fertile soil in the healthcare industry

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.

Bringing AI to the doctor’s appointment

AI in healthcare is top of mind this week, thanks to a viral story on Reddit about a man who said

KelpUI

KelpUI is new library that Chris Ferdinandi is developing, designed to leverage newer CSS features and Web Components. I've enjoyed following Chris as he's published an ongoing series of articles detailing his thought process behind the library, getting deep into his approach. You really get a clear picture of his strategy and I love it.


KelpUI originally published on

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Track the Heat Wave and Your Risk With This Easy CDC Tool

Summer 2025 is off to a hot start with a heat wave stifling much of the US this week. Use this tool to track the risk in your area. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/track-the-heat-wave-and-your-risk-with-this-easy-cdc-tool/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Switch 2 Is the Best Handheld Console, but I Think You Can Wait on It, Too

Nintendo's latest console is the future in familiar form, and a doorway to a lot more. But the fun's still under construction, so you don't need to hop on yet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Fortnite Players, You Have a New Chance to Get Money From a $245M Settlement. Here's How to File

If you bought items in Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022 and missed the January filing deadline, you might still be eligible for a share of the FTC settlement. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fortnite-players-you-have-a-new-chance-to-get-money-from-a-245m-settlement-heres-how-to-file/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 The Phison E28 SSD reveals the secret to breathing new life into older laptops and desktop PCs

Sometimes, a small upgrade goes a long way to extending the life of your tech, as long as you're willing to do a little DIY. And that's where the Phison E28 SSD comes in.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/hard-drives-online-storage/phison-e28-hands-on

 Sony is fighting like cats and dogs against a small game developer from Hong Kong

Sony filed a notice of opposition against a trademark application by a small Hong Kong-based app developer, claiming it's too similar to a prized game studio.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/playstation/sony-trademark-dispute-naughty-dog-naughty-cat

 The Asus ROG Strix G18 is proof that paying more for an RTX 5090 is a waste of money

With an 18-inch display and top-tier performance, the Strix G18 delivers an impressive gaming experience that's competitive with pricier RTX 5090 rivals.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-rog-strix-g18-g815-review

Save 50% off the Samsung Galaxy A16 – now just £100 on Voxi

Not everyone wants, or needs, a flagship smartphone and all the big brands have more affordable options. The Galaxy A16 is a great example of this, and with this hefty saving, you can bag a smartphone for a few pennies over £100. Can’t say fairer than that. Typically sold on Voxi for £200, this deal [...]

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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM and triple 4K is cheaper than ever
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Best VPN for South Dakota: Pornhub workarounds
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Anker’s handheld Bluetooth speaker is a steal for only $29 right now
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DDR4 RAM prices are skyrocketing as supply dwindles and scarcity hits
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These outdoor RGB string lights are perfect for summer and now 30% off
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I put my PC on the floor, but not without this $14 stand
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Microsoft fixes classic Outlook crash bug when opening emails
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Microsoft claims Windows 11 is 2.3x faster than Windows 10, so upgrade
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Judge rules Anthropic can legally train AI on copyrighted material
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9 routine tasks ChatGPT can handle in seconds, saving you hours
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Anthropic now lets you host and share Claude-powered AI apps for free
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Microsoft kills the iconic Windows ‘Blue Screen of Death.’ It looks like this now
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 Micron samples ground-breaking EUV-based memory — new DRAM process slashes power consumption by 20% and boosts performance by 15%

Micron has begun sampling LPDDR5X chips made with its new 1γ process that relies on EUV patterning, marking a major technology transition that improves performance, power efficiency, and bit density across its DRAM portfolio.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/micron-samples-ground-breaking-euv-based-memory-new-dram-process-slashes-power-consump

YouTube's newest Premium perk: more AI clutter

YouTube is getting an injection of Google’s AI-assisted search functionality in the shape of a new carousel feature. In a blog post, YouTube said the AI-generated carousel is currently exclusive to its Premi

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Launch HN: Issen (YC F24) – Personal AI language tutor

Hey HN, we're Mariano and Anton from ISSEN (https://issen.com), a foreign language voice tutor app that adapts to your interests, goals, and needs.

Demo: https://www.loom.com/share/a78e713d46934857a2dc88aed1bb100d?...

We started this company after struggling to find great tools to practice speaking Japanese and French. Having a

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Review: The Switch 2 Pro Controller video

The new controller brings a number of welcome features to merit its Pro title. https://www.cnet.com/videos/review-the-switch-2-pro-controller/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Nintendo Switch 2 Two Weeks In: All I've Loved, and The Things I Haven't video

Great graphics, a fantastic design, and promising new features like GameChat make the Switch 2 a success...but let's also talk about battery life and storage space, too. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nintendo-switch-2-two-weeks-in-all-ive-loved-and-the-things-i-havent/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Makes a Phone Ethical? I Talked With Someone Who Builds One to Find Out

CEO Raymond van Eck explains how the Fairphone 6 is better for people -- including the people who make it -- and better for the planet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/what-makes-a-phone-ethical-i-talked-with-someone-who-builds-one-to-find-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Switch 2 Review: The Best Handheld Console Is the Future in Familiar Form

Nintendo's latest console is the best gaming handheld out there, and a doorway to a lot more. But the fun's still under construction, so you don't need to hop on yet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/switch-2-review-the-best-handheld-console-is-the-future-in-familiar-form/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Best Meat Delivery Services for 2025

For quality pork, chicken, beef and fish, these easy only meat subscriptions and delivery services will keep you flush with protein through grilling season. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/best-meat-delivery-service/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, June 27 (game #747)

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-27-june-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, June 27 (game #481)

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-27-june-2025

This HP Chromebook 14a is a fantastic machine for £160

%%excerpt%% The HP Chromebook 14a-nf0002sa , which originally went for £249.99, can now be bought for just £159.99. That’s a massive £90 saving.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/this-hp-chromebook-14a-is-a-fantastic-machine-for-160

Bose SoundLink Plus Review

The Bose SoundLink wireless speaker range is about to double in size. The Micro will launch later in 2025, but right here right now the Plus slots in between the smaller Flex and the larger Max models. It’s priced to compete with some of the best pound-for-pound wireless speakers around, and it’s specified to [...]

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This Samsung Galaxy phone has a $125 price cut – but you’ll need to act fast

This Samsung Galaxy S24 FE deal is for you. When it first came out, the Galaxy S24 FE 128GB was already a reasonably priced device at $649.99, but now you can swipe one for a great $125 discount.

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Dyson Vacuum Deal: Save 36% on this excellent vac before Prime Day

Right now, you can get the Dyson Ball Animal Vacuum Cleaner (Nickel/Silver), which has an original price tag of £279.99, for just £179.99.

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 CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?

I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/caldigit-ts5-plus-review

 Dell's XPS replacements are here, but only with Intel for now — and they're not Copilot+ PCs, either

What would once be known as the XPS 14 and XPS 16 are now the Dell 14 and 16 Premium, and they're looking spectacular. Albeit, you can only get them with Intel, at least for now.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dells-xps-replacements-are-here-but-only-with-intel-for-now-and-theyre-not-copilot-pcs-either