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Tesla is reportedly getting 'absolutely hard core' about more layoffs, according to Elon Musk

It’s only been two weeks since Tesla began reducing its workforce by ten percent, a move that impacted at least 14,000 staffers. Now, even more pink slips are coming. The company let go of two senior executives today and plans to lay off hundreds more employees,

17h | Engadget
Microsoft confirms its next Xbox Game Showcase is on June 9 at 1PM ET

Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox Games Showcase. In a blog post, the company said the summer version will be on Sunday, June 9, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET.

The event will be followed by a cryptic

17h | Engadget
Vinted posts first-ever annual profit after 61% revenue growth in 2023


Vinted, the popular online marketplace for second-hand fashion, has announced its first-ever annual profit. The milestone follows a strong 2023, reaching €596.3mn in revenue — a 61% increase compared to the previous year (€370.2mn). With an adjusted EBITDA at

17h | The Next Web
Responsive Flutter Layout with SizedBox & Center

Some helper widgets for creating Flutter layouts that grow horizontally up to a given width, then remain fixed at that width. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/responsive-center-layout/

Beats Solo 4 Review: Big Performance Upgrades, but Wait for a Sale     - CNET

They mostly look the same as their predecessor, but the Beats Solo 4's sound quality, voice-calling performance, feature set and battery life are noticeably improved. But are they worth $200? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/beats-solo-4-headphones-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Beats Solo Buds Are Apple's First Sub-$100 AirPods (Sort Of)     - CNET

Beats earbuds may not be called AirPods, but Apple owns Beats, and the company's upcoming entry-level true-wireless earbuds cost only $80. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/beats-solo-buds-are-apples-first-sub-100-airpods-sort-of/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Beats Solo 4 Headphones Review: Same Look, but Better Sound and USB-C video     - CNET

While the fourth-gen Solo on-ear headphones only have small changes on the outside, they offer improved sound quality, better voice-calling performance and battery life, and USB-C audio. Are they worth $200? CNET's David Carnoy lets you know everything you need to know about them in his full review. https://www.cnet.com/videos/beats-solo-4-headphones-review-same-look-but-better-sound-and-usb-c/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
This $30 Microsoft Office Deal Expires in a Matter of Hours     - CNET

Make the most of this 86% discount and get long-term access to Microsoft Office without paying a monthly subscription. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-30-microsoft-office-deal-expires-matter-hours/#ftag=CADf328eec

19h | cnet.com
 The problem with data loss is you!

Recognizing the role of human behavior in vulnerabilities and taking proactive security steps can fortify businesses against data loss.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-problem-with-data-loss-is-you

 Newfound flexibility for data migration to and from any cloud provider

The current state of digital infrastructure and the technology required to achieve reliable, scalable and high-performance data migration.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/newfound-flexibility-for-data-migration-to-and-from-any-cloud-provider

 Microsoft has officially revealed its June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, followed by [redacted] (probably Call of Duty) reveal

The latest Xbox Games Showcase has been revealed, complete with a mysterious [redacted] follow up event. Dropping on June 9, 2024, at 10AM PT. What could this mysterious redaction be?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-has-officially-revealed-its-june-2024-xbox-games-showcase-followed-by-redacted

 PowerToys essentially awards me an AI PC, but an unresponsive Copilot button leaves me unsure about its usefulness in Windows

I decided to remap the Copilot key onto my keyboard using a third-party app just for fun and to get a taste of what the future looks like with PCs featuring a dedicated Copilot button. Here are my thoughts.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/powertoys-gave-me-ai-pc-but-unsure-about-copilot-button-in-windows

This sweet spot Samsung gaming monitor is just $199 after a 50% discount
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FTC slaps Razer with $1 million fine over misleading COVID mask ads
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How to reset Microsoft Edge’s browser settings
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Going supersonic

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Longing For May (2024 Wallpapers Edition)

May is almost here, so what better occasion could there be for some fresh and inspiring desktop wallpapers? Created with love by artists and designers from across the globe, the wallpapers in this post come in versions with and without a calendar. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/04/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-may-2024/

SymfonyLive Berlin 2024: Strict PHP

SymfonyLive Berlin 2024 is just around the corner and will start on June 20-21. Get ready for the impressive lineup of speakers and topics. Visit here to more details and don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

We're excited to reveal the next… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-berlin-2024-strict-php?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

20h | Symfony
Instagram's algorithm overhaul will reward ‘original content’ and penalize aggregators

Instagram is overhauling its recommendation algorithm for Reels to boost “original content” in a move that will have significant implications for aggregator accounts and others that primarily repost other users’ work. The company is also changing the way it ranks Reels in an attempt to give smaller accounts more distribution in the app.

In a blog post announcing the changes, the company said it’s trying to “correct” its ranking system so that accounts with smaller followings will have

20h | Engadget
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes preview: This may be my GOTY

I found myself in a variety of odd situations while solving puzzles in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. I spent some time staring at a mid-century movie poster for a documentary about a decomposing cat, wondering if I should focus on the runtime or the date it came out. I pulled up old hotel blueprints and deciphered the math of dead architects. I played a handful of ASCII-style PC games to receive messages from a 19th-century magician who calls me his sister. I found some toy blocks and

20h | Engadget
Beats Solo 4 review: Upgraded audio, extended battery life and familiar design

When Beats introduced the Solo 3 in 2016, the headline feature was the inclusion of Apple’s W1 audio chip. This delivered seamless pairing with Apple devices, which made life much easier for iPhone, Mac and iPad owners. Besides the noise-canceling Solo Pro in 2019, Beats hadn’t updated the So

20h | Engadget
Beats announces Solo Buds, $80 wireless earbuds with 18-hour battery life

Beats has a solid track record when it comes to wireless earbuds. The company consistently offers good audio performance with a comfy fit and a nice list of features for both Android and iOS users. In fact, the Beats Fit Pro are our current top pick for

20h | Engadget
Show HN: I made a CLI tool to create web extensions with no build configuration

Hello HN! I'm the creator and solo developer of Extension.js, a development tool for browser extensions with built-in support for TypeScript, WebAssembly, React, and modern JavaScript. Developers use it to spend less time configuring the compilation config or learning new frameworks and more time actually writing code.

Most projects similar to Extension.js rely on some sort of abstraction or configuration to get started, making the initial development process slow given the extra learning

20h | Hacker news
Vega-C rocket to launch Europe and China’s first entirely joint space mission


The European Space Agency (ESA) has secured a ride for its solar wind satellite. The Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer — or Smile for short — will blast into space aboard a Vega-C rocket. The launch is scheduled for late 2025 from Europe

20h | The Next Web
Dutch startup to test hearing via brain-computer interface


MindAffect, a Netherlands-based healthtech startup, has raised €1.1mn to bring its hearing diagnostics technology to market. A spinout from Radboud University, MindAffect has developed a patented brain computer interface (BCI) technology, which enables diagnos

20h | The Next Web
Bumble unveils a redesign in hopes of reversing its post-pandemic slump

Bumble unveiled a fresh look on Tuesday, marking what the company hopes is a new chapter for the decade-old dating app. The app, which stands apart from its competitors by requiring women to send the first message with male connections, now has a new logo, bolder fonts, and refreshed colors and illustrations.

“As with any big birthday, it’s been a time of reflection,” Bumble Senior Product Manager Dara Alsulayman said in a recorded presentation to reporters. “It also has

Upwork rolls out the AI platform ‘Uma’ to help make the job match easier

Work marketplace Upwork is introducing its first “mindful artificial intelligence” solution that it believes will power the future of work on the platform.

The AI, called Uma, is built for both freelancers and employers alike. Initially it can handle a handful of tasks. Job posters, for example, can use Uma to formulate a proposal that best describes a project they need to staff. On the flip side, the AI helps understand whether a freelancer’s skillset matches an

Getir layoffs: Thousands of jobs on the line as the delivery service pulls out of the U.S. and Europe

Instant delivery platform Getir has announced it is leaving nearly every market it operates in to focus on its home country of Turkey, according to multiple media reports. This includes withdrawing from the United States, the United Kingdom, and most countries in Europe—and with those withdrawals, thousands of jobs will be eliminated.

Getir was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Istanbul. The company allowed users to order a variety of grocery products and have them delivered

TON crypto coin aims for ‘super app’ status

A coin called TON has leapt in value in recent months, with investors betting its integration with messenger service Telegram could bring the cryptocurrency to the app’s estimated 900 million users.

Telegram endorsed TON in September last year, saying the blockchain and associated token would be its “official Web3 infrastructure”. Earlier thi

Collaborating smarter, not harder

In the latest Stack Overflow for Teams Enterprise release, you'll see updates that make collaboration smarter and knowledge discovery easier. This release also includes OverflowAI, a GenAI-powered paid add-on to Enterprise subscriptions. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/04/30/collaborating-smarter-overflowai/

Wi-Fi Calling: How to Use It When There's Not Enough Cellular Signal     - CNET

If your Wi-Fi network has stronger signal than your cellular carrier, or you're heading somewhere where signal's sparse, you can make calls or texts using the internet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/wi-fi-calling-how-to-use-it-when-theres-not-enough-cellular-signal/#ftag=CADf328eec

21h | cnet.com
5 Air Fryer Safety Rules You Should Know     - CNET

Air fryers are mostly safe, but a slew of recalls has illuminated a few hazards associated with countertop cooking. Here's how to keep yourself safe when using one of these hot ovens at home. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/5-air-fryer-safety-rules-you-should-commit-to-memory/#ftag=CADf328eec

21h | cnet.com
Avoid These 6 Spots When Installing Your Home Security Camera     - CNET

Wireless models and helpful mounts make it a breeze to set up your home security cam. But don't be hasty with placement -- it could mean trouble. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/avoid-these-6-spots-when-installing-your-home-security-camera/#ftag=CADf328eec

21h | cnet.com
Hooked to Your iPhone? How to Block Distracting Websites Easily     - CNET

Are you concerned about your iPhone screen time? Are a small handful of websites sucking you in? Here's how you can limit your exposure to certain websites on your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/hooked-to-your-iphone-how-to-block-distracting-websites-easily/#ftag=CADf328eec

21h | cnet.com