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Thinking Deeply About Theming and Color Naming

Today, I want to discuss a couple of patterns for naming color palettes that the community is using, and how I propose we can improve, so we achieve both flexibility and beauty.


Thinking Deeply About Theming and Color Naming originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

29m | CSS tricks
Apple Really Needs to Launch a Foldable iPhone Flip in September

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is just around the corner. If a foldable iPhone isn't part of it, Apple risks losing ground to Samsung. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-really-needs-to-launch-a-foldable-iphone-flip-in-september/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Headed on a Summer Road Trip? AI Makes My Travel Planning Easier

Get directions and contextual travel tips by using Curioso's AI tools, and then export your travel plans to Google Maps for the latest traffic alerts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/headed-on-a-summer-road-trip-ai-makes-my-travel-planning-easier/#ftag=CADf328eec

39m | cnet.com
 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, August 5 (game #786)

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-5-august-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 5 (game #520)

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-5-august-2025

 Why AI and RAG need document management

Why AI and Document Management may need each other more than either camp now suspects.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-ai-and-rag-need-document-management

 Weaponized AI is making hackers faster, more aggressive, and more successful

Hackers are using generative AI to improve the speed and quality of their attacks, while simultaneously attacking enterprise AI.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/weaponized-ai-is-making-hackers-faster-more-aggressive-and-more-successful

 Ex-Huawei semiconductor secret thieves sentenced to jail

Former Huawei engineers have been sentenced to jail after being accused of stealing secrets from Huawei.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ex-huawei-semiconductor-secret-thieves-sentenced-to-jail

DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X4: Fully tested and compared

An action camera is a brilliant way to easily capture fast-paced and high quality video while on the go. But which one should you go for?

The post DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X4: Fully tested and compared appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/dji-osmo-360-vs-insta360-x4

This Vortx XL Dual Stack Air Fryer has a £50 saving today

Right now, the Tower Vortx XL Dual Stack Air Fryer is available for just £99.99. That’s a full third off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this six-month-old model device.

The post This Vortx XL Dual Stack Air Fryer has a £50 saving today appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/this-vortx-xl-dual

DJI Osmo 360 vs GoPro Max: Which should you buy?

Over five years since the GoPro Max launch, DJI has recently unveiled a mighty alternative with the Osmo 360.

The post DJI Osmo 360 vs GoPro Max: Which should you buy? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/dji-osmo-360-vs-gopro-max

 I spent a week using this AIO and it met all of my creative needs — I can't recommend it enough as a school or family computer

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is a reliable desktop with a built-in wireless phone charging base. It offers solid performance for everything from everyday work tasks to creative projects. But there are a few things to be aware of. Our review.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-27-aio-review

 Windows Central Podcast: 10 years of Windows 10, and Copilot Mode!

Dan and Zac take a look back at Windows 10 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and discussing how it's evolved over the years. Plus, a first look at Copilot Mode and the 50th Anniversary Surface Laptop!

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-10-years-of-windows-10-and-copilot-mode

You need a monitor mount for your college dorm’s desk. Here’s why
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Two Anker USB-C fast-charging cables for just $9? Now that’s a bargain!
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No DVD drive in your laptop? Snag this USB add-on for only $20
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I check my Windows PC’s speed with one easy command. Here’s how
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This 7-in-1 USB-C simplifies your daily work, now for just $15
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This versatile Dell 2-in-1 laptop with 16GB RAM is a steal for $500
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Windows 11 can’t find your printer? Try these easy fixes
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 Battlefield 6 has fragmented install feature that allows you to slim a full 80GB installation down to 55GB on PC — feature enables installing campaign and multiplayer separately

Battlefield 6 will allow you to download the campaign and multiplayer separately with the base game coming in at just 55 GB, and the total size approximating to 80 GB. Those are impressive install sizes for a modern AAA game, especially one that competes with the grand daddy of ridiculous downlaods: COD.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/bat

Will the UN finally broker a treaty to end plastic pollution?

To tackle what's been called the plastic "epidemic," the UN spun up a committee in 2022 tasked with brokering a legally binding global agreement. This ambitious treaty between UN member states was to address the full life cycle of plastics, from production to disp

1h | Engadget
Quality Over Speed: A Case for Perfectionism

The story of NaughtyDuk©’s quality-over-speed mindset, their work with top entertainment brands, and the open-source tools they’ve built along the way. https://webdesignernews.com/quality-over-speed-a-case-for-perfectionism/

The New Minimum Standard for Modern Editors

In the past, when the idea of computers graphically representing the result of a user’s actions before printing seemed like a plan for the future, a Hungarian programmer had an idea. He wanted to create an editor capable of accurately replicating the final output of a user’s work on a computer. His name was Charles Simonyi, and his project was called Bravo, which became known as the first rich text editor program that... https://webdesignernews.com/the-new-minimum-standard-for-modern-editors/

20+ Stylish Swedish Fonts With Scandinavian Simplicity

Swedish design is world-renowned for its clean lines, minimalist approach, and functional beauty, and that same philosophy shines through in typography. https://webdesignernews.com/20-stylish-swedish-fonts-with-scandinavian-simplicity/

The Duolingo method: Collaboration as a core practice

Duolingo’s Math team ditches traditional handoff in favor of co-creation, scrappy prototypes, and constant experimentation. https://webdesignernews.com/the-duolingo-method-collaboration-as-a-core-practice/

Fresh Resources for Web Designers and Developers (July 2025)

As always, we’re keeping an eye on the latest tools making life easier for our fellow developers. In this post, we’ve picked some handy open-source tools made for developers like you, whether you’re working with AI, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js. https://webdesignernews.com/fresh-resources-for-web-designers-and-developers-july-2025/

30 Mood Board Templates for Visualizing Your Ideas

Before the logo, the website, or the color palette gets approved, there’s the mood board. It’s where early ideas start to take form. They’re not fully designed and not totally final, but close enough to spark conversations, shape direction, and get everyone on the same page. https://webdesignernews.com/30-mood-board-templates-for-visualizing-your-ideas/

Modern Node.js Patterns for 2025

Node.js has undergone a remarkable transformation since its early days. If you’ve been writing Node.js for several years, you’ve likely witnessed this evolution firsthand—from the callback-heavy, CommonJS-dominated landscape to today’s clean, standards-based development experience. https://webdesignernews.com/modern-node-js-patterns-for-2025/

How to Be the Leader Your Web Design Clients Need

Working with web design clients means wearing many hats. We’re developers, marketers, and (sometimes) therapists. It’s all about building a great website that meets our clients’ needs. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-be-the-leader-your-web-design-clients-need/

Google’s new Material 3 Expressive operating system is some of the company’s best design work in years

For the past couple of months, I’ve been using a prerelease smartphone operating system that represents a significant design overhaul, with a greater focus on transparency and new visual

Why Your PPC Structure Should Mirror Your Business Model via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

When PPC structure mirrors the business model, reporting gets easier, budgets make sense, and results actually matter. Here’s a practical guide.

The post Why Your PPC Structure Should Mirror Your Business Model appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/why-your-ppc-structure-should-mi

Which SEO Jobs AI Will Reshape & Which Might Disappear via @sejournal, @DuaneForrester

AI reshapes how SEO works, and who does the work. Duane Forrester breaks down which roles are most impacted and what new skills matter now.

The post Which SEO Jobs AI Will Reshape & Which Might Disappear appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/which-seo-jobs-ai-will-reshape-which-might-

Cross-pollination as a strategic advantage for forward-thinking organizations

Innovation is at the heart of any successful, growing company, and often that culture begins with an engaged, interconnected organization. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/08/04/cross-pollination-as-a-strategic-advantage-for-forward-thinking-organizations/

Install iOS 26 Public Beta and How to Uninstall | All Things Mobile video

Want to try out the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone? Before you do, Iyaz Akhtar shares the most important steps you need to take to protect your data. This video will walk you through the entire process of installing the iOS 26 beta, and just in case things go wrong or you change your mind, we'll also show you the only way to uninstall it and get back to another iOS version. Don't risk your precious iPhone data: Watch this first! https://www.cnet.com/videos/install-ios-26-public-beta-and-how-t

3h | cnet.com
 Apple is ready to catch up in the AI market, CEO Tim Cook says

Apple might be planning on expanding data centers and investing more in AI as it fights to keep up with Microsoft, Google.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-is-ready-to-catch-up-in-the-ai-market-ceo-tim-cook-says

Fluance Ri71 Review

A long time ago, in a time called ‘The late twentieth century’ televisions were massive. Not in a screen sense you understand; this was a world where a 36-inch TV was considered an absolutely enormous screen, but in the total size of the TV itself. Before flatscreens came along, the amount of (excitingly high [...]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Review

The Flip 7 FE is a good phone, and the cheapest foldable in Samsung’s range – but it doesn’t represent great value.

The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-fe

 "Miserably incompetent" — Microsoft locked this LibreOffice developer account for a week, indicating "service violations"

LibreOffice developer Mike Kaganski lost access to his Microsoft account for a week while his first support tickets were ignored after the company claimed he had violated terms in its Services Agreement.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/locked-libreoffice-developer-account-for-a-week-service-violations

 Don't buy the wrong laptop for school — these sub-$600 options are actually worth your money

Heading back to school? Whether you're a student or the parent of a student, it's an expensive time. These budget-friendly laptops sit above many of the other affordable PCs out there, saving you stress and money.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dont-buy-wrong-laptop-school-best-under-600

 Battlefield 6 clarifies PC vs. console crossplay, skill-based matchmaking — potentially solving one of my biggest issues with Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042 introduced full cross-play and cross-progression between platforms, as EA dabbled with cross-play in earlier installations. However, it caused more problems than it solved. Will Battlefield 6 get it right?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-clarifies-pc-vs-console-crossplay-skill-based-matchmaking-potentially-solving-one-of-

 Thermaltake Toughpower GX3 850W power supply review

Thermaltake's Toughpower GX3 850W is a budget-oriented, non-modular power supply unit that barely meets the mark with concerning compromises in design and thermal performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/thermaltake-toughpower-gx3-850w-power-supply-review

Designing a Trustworthy Partnership Between Human and AI

From Black Box to Trusted Partner: A UX guide to building confidence in GenAI.

3h | UX Design