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 Report: Microsoft set to slash thousands more jobs in July — sales teams in the crosshairs

A new report suggests more job cuts are coming for Microsoft employees in early July. This follows earlier rounds of layoffs this year and reflects the growing challenges of modern tech companies.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/report-microsoft-set-to-slash-thousands-more-jobs-in-july-sales-teams-in-the-crosshairs

Wyze adds major security update to its security cameras after numerous security lapses

Wyze, the Seattle-based tech company that specializes in smart home products and wireless cameras, has

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Meta is finally adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger

Meta is finally adding passkey support for Facebook and Messenger on mobile devices. This should make for more seamless logins, as a passkey lets people sign in by using the same data they already use to verify their identities on a smartpho

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Waymo will start testing its autonomous cars in New York again

Waymo's autonomous cars are heading back to New York City in July, the company announced today. Cars will be manually driven for now, not unlike the mapping tests Waymo

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Animated Death Stranding movie gets its screenwriter

Hideo Kojima said in an interview with Vogue Japan earlier this year that an anime based on his game Death Stranding was in the works. Today,

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Show HN: Free local security checks for AI coding in VSCode, Cursor and Windsurf

Hi HN!

We just launched Codacy Guardrails, an IDE extension with a CLI for code analysis and MCP server that enforces security & quality rules on AI-generated code in real-time. It hooks into AI coding assistants (like VS Code Agent Mode, Cursor, Windsurf), silently scanning and fixing AI-suggested code that has vulnerabilities or violates your coding standards, while the code it’s being generated.

We built this because coding agents can be a double-edged sword. They do boost productivit

Kids are turning Roblox into a virtual protest ground against ICE

As anti-ICE protests intensify across the country, kids are turning Roblox into a protest ground online.

Last week, thousands took to the streets to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Meanwhile, on Roblox, avatars faced off with players dressed in police SWAT gear in the popular Brookhaven roleplay world (based on the real city of Brookhaven, Georgia), as Taylor Lorenz

Amazon opens new factory in California, aiming to build 10,000 robotaxis a year

Amazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo. Tesla CEO Elon Musk

My Secret Crispy Buffalo Wings Recipe Will Upgrade Every Summer Party

Who says buffalo wings can't be fast, healthy and convenient? This recipe has all three with some great tastes thrown in, too. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-secret-crispy-buffalo-wings-upgrades-every-summer-party/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Is Your PC Running Slow? Here’s How to Get It Back Up to Speed

There are few things as frustrating as a slow PC. But why is it slow in the first place? We've got some ideas. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/here-is-why-your-computer-is-slow/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 I tested 3 flagship mini-LED TVs – here’s the one I’d spend my own money on

I've tested the top mini-LED TVs from Hisense, Samsung, and TCL. Here are my thoughts on what each model does well, and which one I'd personally lean toward buying.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-tested-3-flagship-mini-led-tvs-heres-the-one-id-spend-my-own-money-on

 Prime Day now lasts four days – here are my 6 tips to grab the biggest bargains

With Amazon Prime Day 2025 officially set to kick off on July 8 and lasting a full four days, I'm sharing six tips on how to grab the biggest bargains.

https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/prime-day-now-lasts-four-days-here-are-my-6-tips-to-grab-the-biggest-bargains

 Nintendo is making me question whether you actually own your Switch 2

Nintendo is already banning Switch 2 users for utilizing the Mig Flash tool for legal game cartridge backups, and it's not surprising, to say the least.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-is-making-me-question-whether-you-actually-own-your-switch-2

 Anker recalls 1 million power banks -- here are five to buy instead

The powerbanks could explode or cause fires, and Anker has recalled them. Here are five power banks to buy instead.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/phone-accessories/anker-power-bank-recall-june-2025

 I'll gladly pay $520 for 'Donkey Kong Bananza' on Switch 2 — money can actually buy happiness

I’m not paying $500 to play Mario Kart, but I’d pay $520 just to play Donkey Kong Bananza. Let me break down the joy I just witnessed.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/donkey-kong-bananza-nintendo-direct

 This PC app boosts FPS in any game on any GPU for only $7 (and it just got a major update)

Lossless Scaling, an app that enables multi-frame generation in practically any game running on any GPU, just received a major 3.1 update that reduces GPU loads. Best part? It's still only $7.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/lossless-scaling-update-31-release

Meet Accessible UX Research, A Brand-New Smashing Book

Meet “Accessible UX Research,” our upcoming book to make your UX research inclusive. Learn how to recruit, plan, and design with disabled participants in mind. Print shipping in August 2025. eBook available for download later this summer. Pre-order the book. htt

Google is adding the Veo 3 video generator to YouTube to slopify Shorts

Google will integrate the Veo 3 video generation tool into YouTube Shorts later this summer. This was revealed by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan at a keynote during the Cannes Lions film festival that was transcribed by The Hollywood Reporter.

This means that creators will be able to whip up endless clips via prompts, as Mohan s

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Google's AI-powered Search Live feature is here to further cannibalize the internet

Google's Search Live feature with voice input is now available on its app for iOS and Android in the US. You'll have to opt in to AI Mode in Labs to be able to access it, but after you do, you'll be able to have a back-and-forth voice conversation with Search. To use the feature, open the Google app and tap on the new Live icon to verbally ask a question. Googl

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Devil May Cry and the early Mortal Kombat games join GOG’s Preservation Program

GOG’s Preservation Program launched in late 2024 and the number of included games has doubled since the initial wave, currently sitting at 183. The latest headline-grabbing additions are the first four mainline Devil May Cry games and Mortal Kombat 1+2+3.

Devil May Cry: HD Collection w

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Return to Silent Hill is coming to theaters next January

The third Silent Hill movie is still heading to theaters. According to Deadline, Return to Silent Hill will premiere

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Beat Saber support is ending on PS VR and PS VR2

It's the end of the line for Beat Saber on PS VR and PS VR2. While you'll still be able to buy and play the base game on both platforms, as well as any songs and music packs that were released before today (June 18), Beat Games is winding down support for those versions. They won't get any new songs or music packs. As such, the final song that became available for Beat Saber on PS VR and PS VR2 was

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Nintendo just revealed Pauline as a surprise character in Donkey Kong Bananza

Nintendo just dropped a ton of details about the next major Switch 2 first-party game. Donkey Kong Bananza was the star of a Nintendo Direct livestream this morning and it was filled to the brim with nifty tidbits to get fans excited about the 3D platformer.

The biggest news is the addition of Pauline as DK's side

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Show HN: I built a tensor library from scratch in C++/CUDA

Hi HN,

Over the past few months, I've been building `dsc`, a tensor library from scratch in C++/CUDA. My main focus has been on getting the basics right, prioritizing a clean API, simplicity, and clear observability for running small LLMs locally.

The key features are: - C++ core with CUDA support written from scratch. - A familiar, PyTorch-like Python API. - Runs real models: it's complete enough to load a model like Qwen from HuggingFace and run inference on both CUDA and CPU with a si

Show HN: Delve, an open source (AGPL) enterprise-grade data analytics platform

Hello, I am excited to announce the release of my project that I've been working on for quite a while. It has gone through many iterations. I believe that I now have a scalable platform that can efficiently ingest, search and report on large quantities of data.

If you are at a very large scale, there will need to be some work to streamline your database access, but it is very possible to build a flexible and robust solution.

Delve is built using Django, Django Rest Framework, webpack, JS

How Trump’s disruption of the crypto supply chain could be a security risk for the U.S.

The world’s three best-selling makers of bitcoin mining machines—all of Chinese origin—are setting up manufacturing footholds in the United States as President Donald Trump’s tariff war reshapes the

Should drivers be forced to go slower?

It’s been almost 400 years since the leaders of New Amsterdam (now New York City) confronted a growing threat on their streets: people moving too fast. In 1652, the colonial council passed what may be North America’s first speed limit: “No wagons, carts or sleighs shall be run, rode or driven at a gallop within this city of New Amsterdam,” with Broadway (then a commercial corridor) as the lone exception. 

Violators were fined the equivalent of $150 to $200 in today’s dollars,

Trump to extend TikTok sale deadline for a third time

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week to extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app, the White House announced Tuesday.

Trump had signed an order in early April to keep 

Google Launches ‘Search Live’ Real-Time Voice Search In AI Mode via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google Search Live with real-time voice conversations is now available in AI Mode for U.S. users. Talk to search, get audio responses plus web links.

The post Google Launches ‘Search Live’ Real-Time Voice Search In AI Mode appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/go

Klarna Enters the Suddenly Bustling MVNO Space With Mobile Phone Service

The financial company is launching its own wireless service, joining the Trump Organization and the SmartLess podcast, other recent entrants to the business space. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/klarna-enters-the-suddenly-bustling-mvno-space-with-mobile-phone-service/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Zoox's New Manufacturing Facility Can Pump Out 10K Robotaxis a Year

The self-driving company plans to welcome public riders later this year. Its 220,000-square-foot production facility will help to meet demand. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/zooxs-new-manufacturing-facility-can-pump-out-10k-robotaxis-a-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 How Agentic AI transforms enterprise automation

Agentic AI transforms enterprise automation—safe, adaptive systems built for compliance, speed, and real-world complexity.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-agentic-ai-transforms-enterprise-automation

 Mario Kart World patch notes - the latest balance updates and bug fixes

Here's the latest Mario Kart World patch notes. These include balance updates, changes to gameplay and bug fixes.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mario-kart-world-patch-notes

Sharp 50GM6245K Review

If you’re old enough, you might remember the days when Sharp Electronics was emblazoned on the shirts of Manchester United. Safe to say that neither Sharp nor United are in the same place they were then. After its 90s heyday, Sharp seemed to disappear from the TV discussion as Korean and Chinese TV brands [...]

The post Sharp 50GM6245K Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews

Single vs dual hose air conditioners: Read this before buying your AC

All portable air conditioners are designed to pump heat from inside to outside, via a hose, cooling down a room. While they all work in roughly the same way, there are two types of air conditioners: ones with a single hose and ones with dual hoses. Here, we’ll explain the differences. First, it’s worth noting [...]

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You don’t need to wait until Prime Day 2025 to save big on the Powerbeats Pro 2

Right now, you can buy the outstanding Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, previously $249.99, now only $195.95, saving you a cool 20% over their usual price.

The post You don’t need to wait until Prime Day 2025 to save big on the Powerbeats Pro 2 appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/beats-

The summer is here, and these are 5 big phone releases I can’t wait for

You might assume that the best phones of 2025 are already available – and I wouldn’t blame you – but it’s about to get even more exciting over the next few months.

The post The summer is here, and these are 5 big phone releases I can’t wait for appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/summer-here-5-big-phone-releases

 RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Review (PC) – A well-done action-RPG remaster that makes me hopeful for more revivals of classic Atlus titles

After months of waiting, the time has come to review RAIDOU Remastered to see if this wild, PlayStation 2-era action-RPG spin-off of Shin Megami Tensei can stand out in the modern era with its renewed graphics and combat system.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army-review

This RTX 4060 laptop with 32GB RAM is a stunning $400 off today
Windows is the future of Microsoft gaming. Just ask Xbox’s president
Score Anker’s fast USB-C charging cables, now 2 for just $6
Pope Leo XIV warns AI is a threat to humanity and calls for a treaty
This solar-powered Wi-Fi security camera is a whopping 50% off right now
 Imec's next-gen high-speed chip transistor addresses manufacturing concerns — outer wall forksheet design simplifies production, but may sacrifice density

Imec has introduced a more manufacturable version of its forksheet transistor, named the outer wall forksheet, intended to extend gate-all-around (GAA) technology through the A10 node and serve as a stepping stone toward future CFET designs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/imecs-next-gen-high-speed-chip-transistor-addresses-manufact