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Enhancing Business Operations with AI-Driven Automation Solutions

In today’s fast-moving market, businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better services. One of the most promising approaches to achieving these goals is through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in automation. https://webdesignernews.com/enhancing-business-operations-with-ai-driven-automation-solutions/

Figma moves closer to its community with Latin American Spanish localization

Figma, a design and development platform for people who build apps, websites, and other digital products together, is expanding its presence in Latin America. At the same time, it is further localizing its products with the launch of Latin American Spanish. https://webdesignernews.com/figma-moves-closer-to-its-community-with-latin-american-spanish-localization/

HTMX vs. React: Which is Better for Your Next Project? (2025)

Let’s be honest for a second. Have you ever set up a new front-end project and, somewhere between choosing a build tool, a state manager, and a styling library, just felt… tired? It’s a specific kind of exhaustion. You haven’t even written a line of app logic, but you’re already worn out by the sheer weight of the decisions. https://webdesignernews.com/htmx-vs-react-which-is-better-for-your-next-project-2025/

How to Create Reusable Canva Templates for Your Brand

Consistency is key when it comes to building a memorable brand. But keeping your designs aligned, especially when your team is growing or juggling lots of content, can be time-consuming. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-reusable-canva-templates-for-your-brand/

Create a color contrast checker with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

In this tutorial, we’ll create a color contrast tool that lets you check the accessibility and readability of text, by comparing the ratio between background and foreground colors. https://webdesignernews.com/create-a-color-contrast-checker-with-html-css-and-javascript-2/

Texas flood recovery efforts face an unexpected obstacle: drones

The flash floods that have devastated Texas are already a difficult crisis to manage. More than 100 people are confirmed dead after the July 4 deluge, and many more remain missing. But while recovery efforts are underway, Texas authorities are grappling with a compounding challenge: civilian drone operators inte

I Take This Cliq Portable Camping Chair Everywhere, and It's 30% Off for Prime Day

The Cliq collapses into a tube the size of a water bottle and still supports 300 pounds. And it's $46 off for Prime Day, making my daily go-anywhere seat even easier to recommend. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-take-this-cliq-portable-camping-chair-everywhere-and-its-30-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This Personalized Meal Delivery Service Helped My Stomach Issues

As a lifelong sufferer of IBS and colitis, I jumped at the chance to try ModifyHealth, a meal delivery with one-on-one nutrition support for people with GI issues. Here's how it went and what you can expect. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/this-personalized-meal-delivery-service-helped-my-stomach-issues/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Don't Miss This Iconic Conspiracy Thriller That's Now Streaming on Netflix

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

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 I switched from a Kindle ereader to Kobo for a week — here's why I'm never going back

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

 I switched to a MacBook after using Windows for over 30 years. Here’s what happened.

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

 I used the Switch 2 and Switch OLED side by side for a week — here’s what surprised me

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

 MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro 2025: Which Mac should you buy?

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

 This is your brain on ChatGPT

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

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/chatgpt-study-by-mit

Nothing Phone 3 Review

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.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-phone-3

The Sonos Ace are the underrated bargain of Prime Day 2025, and here’s why

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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The excellent Sonos Era 100 has been discounted for Prime Day

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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Save 25% on the chemical-free Shark Steam Mop S8201UKCP

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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As an iPhone user, I won’t be sleeping on this epic AirTag Prime Day deal

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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OnePlus Nord CE5 Review

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.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/oneplus-nord-ce5

Our favourite noise-cancelling headphones are down to a bargain price

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.

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 Blizzard announces release date for World of Warcraft: The War Within's 3rd major content patch — a patch that will feature the largest, city-sized raid boss in MMORPG history

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.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard-announces-release-date-for-world-of-warcraft-the-war-withins-3rd-major-content-patch

Two high-speed Anker USB-C cables for $9 is a true Prime Day steal
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Anker’s 9-in-1 100W charging station hits its best-ever price
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This blazing-fast portable SSD we love drops to best price on Prime Day
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If your VPN doesn’t have this crucial privacy policy, find another one
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The best OLED deal for Prime Day is this $470 gaming monitor
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This RTX 4050 Acer gaming laptop is just $649 for Prime Day
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Snag a SimpliSafe security system for 50% off during Prime Day
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For only $350, this Ryzen 7 mini PC is my top Prime Day pick
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Windows 11 may get AI-powered desktop wallpapers
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Study: People who use emojis feel closer to each other
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Get Samsung’s blazing-fast T9 portable SSD for an absurd 43% off
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Reddit helped out a Steam Deck user with an extra thumb
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It’s an Echo speaker! It’s an Eero extender! It’s $22 for Prime Day!
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 Get this $900 ASUS TUF A14 Gaming Laptop with a Ryzen CPU and RTX 4050 GPU for $300 off for Amazon Prime Day

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.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/get-this-usd900-asus-tuf-a14-gaming-laptop-with-a-ryzen-cpu-and-rtx-405

 U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on all products from Japan and South Korea — new measures could be a big hit for the memory industry

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.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/u-s-imposes-25-percent-tariffs-on-all-products-from-japan-and-south-korea-new-measures-could-be-a-big-hit-f

 DRAM prices are about to skyrocket — DDR4 and GDDR6 among formats that could increase in price by up to 45%

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.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/d

Ooni pizza ovens are up to 30 percent off during Prime Day 2025

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

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The Walking Dead is coming to Dead by Daylight

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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Marco Rubio's AI imposter has been contacting senior government officials

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

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Show HN: Jukebox – Free, Open Source Group Playlist with Fair Queueing

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

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Amazon is extending Prime Day deals in 2025, here’s why

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

The internet is trying—and failing—to spend Elon Musk’s $342 billion

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

Moonvalley releases its ‘power tool’ for AI filmmaking

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

What happened at Wimbledon? ‘Human error’ blamed for ball-tracking tech mishap

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

How You Can Track Brand Authority For AI Search via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

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 Tried the First Full-Scale, AI-Powered Gym. It's Great, but Humans Are Still Required.

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

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arPrime Day: How Cybercriminals Are Getting a Boost From AI (and How to Avoid Them)

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

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I Swam With Anker's 'Built for the Wild' Bluetooth Speaker -- It's a Bargain at 32% Off for Prime Day

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

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TSA May Soon Let You Keep Your Shoes On During Security Screening

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

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 Virgin River fans need to watch Netflix’s new ‘sister show’ with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

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.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/virgin-river-fans-need-to-watch-netflixs-new-sister-show-with-over-90-percent-on-rotten-tomatoes