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Best Back-to-School Tech Gear and Gadgets in 2025

Get ready for fall with our recommendations for the best back-to-school tech including laptops, keyboards, headphones and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/best-back-to-school-tech-gear/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 A Tomb Raider composer has been jailed — His legacy overshadowed by $75k+ in loan fraud

Peter Connelly, known for composing Tomb Raider and shaping the series' iconic music, has been jailed after fraudulently obtaining over $75,000 in COVID support loans.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tomb-raider-composer-jailed-for-75k-loan-fraud

Netflix is already using generative AI in its original shows

Netflix admitted during its earnings call on Thursday that it used generative AI to create VFX in The Eternaut, a Netflix original from Argent

22d | Engadget
Show HN: Molab, a cloud-hosted Marimo notebook workspace

We launched marimo [1], an open-source reactive Python notebook, last year on HackerNews. Today, the most popular recent feature request in Google Colab’s issue tracker asks for marimo support in Colab [2].

Rather than try to convince Google to replace their notebook with marimo, we decided to just build our own cloud-hosted notebook service instead. We're calling this molab (mo for marimo), and we're launching it today.

You can try it at

22d | Hacker news
Show HN: I built library management app for those who outgrew spreadsheets

I've been working on librari.io for the past several months and just launched the beta version.

The Problem: I have 500+ books across multiple rooms in my house and was desperately looking for an app to manage them properly. Most library management apps are either too basic or designed for institutional libraries with rigid workflows that don't fit personal use.

What I Built:

- Multiple libraries: manage collections in different locations

- Location tracking - remember exactly which

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‘Who did this guy become?’ This creator quit his job and lost his TikTok audience

If you’ve built an audience around documenting your 9-to-5 online, what happens after you hand in your notice?

That’s the conundrum facing Connor Hubbard, aka “hubs.life,” a creator who amassed a huge following by sharing the mundane details of his corporate life as a senior analyst at a Fortune 500 company. In April 2024, The Guardian dubbed him “the most boring man on the internet,” with some of his most popular videos showing viewers his

10 Home Hacks to Cool Down Without Blasting the AC

I use these quick, effective steps to turn my home into a cool sanctuary during heatwaves -- while saving money. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/home-hacks-to-cool-down-without-blasting-the-ac/#ftag=CADf328eec

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More Than Half of Teens Surveyed Use AI for Companionship. Why That's Not Ideal

A study by Common Sense Media showed many say they'd just as soon talk with AI as with humans, but the survey company recommends that "no one younger than 18 should use AI companions." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/more-than-half-of-teens-surveyed-use-ai-for-companionship-why-thats-not-ideal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Whatever You Do, Don't Become Obsessed With This Conspiracy Thriller on Netflix

Commentary: This edgy hacker series won Emmys, changed the television medium and is one of the best dramas ever made. After a decade, I'm still beyond obsessed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/whatever-you-do-dont-become-obsessed-with-this-conspiracy-thriller-on-netflix/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer Is Worth the Hype (and the Money), and Now It's $100 Off

Dyson's beloved hair dryer has been an absolute game-changer for my hair, but at $500, there's no denying it's a big investment. That's why this deal is worth checking out. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-dyson-supersonic-nural-hair-dryer-is-worth-the-hype-and-the-money-but-now-its-100-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

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11 Things You Shouldn't Be Using ChatGPT For

This AI Chatbot has a lot of functionality for everyday tasks, but it's still unsuitable for some things. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/11-things-you-shouldnt-be-using-chatgpt-for/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Are Robot Lawn Mowers Worth the Splurge? Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying One

Robot lawnmowers can simplify your summer lawn care routine, but are they worth the hefty price? Here's what you need to know before investing in one. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/are-robot-lawn-mowers-worth-the-splurge-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This mini PC with 16GB of RAM is an absurdly cheap $157
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Microsoft stops selling movies and TV shows, but prior purchases remain
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Why Non-Native Content Designers Improve Global UX

Ensuring your product communicates clearly to a global audience is not just about localisation. Even for products that have a proper localisation process, English often remains the default language for UI and communications. This article focuses on how you can make English content clear and inclusive for non-native users. Oleksii offers a practical guide based on his own experience as a non-native English-speaking content designer, defining the user experience for international companies. https:

Microsoft unceremoniously kills off the Xbox Movies & TV store

Microsoft has rather abruptly closed down its Movies & TV app, which is accessible on Xbox and Windows PCs via the Microsoft Store. This allowed people to rent or buy movies or TV shows natively through their console or computer’s storefront, but in a newly updated

22d | Engadget
Remedy lays out its plan to fix FBC: Firebreak, which includes improved onboarding

Remedy has announced plans to fix FBC: Firebreak and restore the good will of consumers after a rough launch earlier this year. Many of the issues surrounding the launch were regarding the onboarding p

22d | Engadget
Meta says it won't sign the EU's AI code of practice

Meta said on Friday that it won't sign the European Union's new AI code of practice. The guidelines provide a framework for the EU's AI Act, which regulates companies operating in the European Union.

The EU's code of practice is voluntary, so Meta was under no legal obligation to sign it. Yet Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, Joel Kaplan, made a

22d | Engadget
Getting Creative With Versal Letters

A versal letters is a typographic flourish found in illuminated manuscripts and traditional book design, where it adds visual interest and helps guide a reader’s eye to where they should begin.


Getting Creative With Versal Letters originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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More Than Half of Teens Surveyed Use AI for Companionship. Why That's Not Ideal

A study by Common Sense Media showed many say they'd just as soon talk with AI as with humans, but the survey company recommends that "no one younger than 18 should use AI companions." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/more-than-half-of-teens-surveyed-regularly-use-ai-chatbots-why-thats-not-ideal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I’m a full time deals hunter and these 9 savings are not to be missed this week

If you’re hunting around for some good savings or are just in the market for a good deal, then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, we cover a good range of offers, which all stand out to us to cover in separate deal articles, but some of these might slip through your net. [...]

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 Remedy offers update on 'FBC: Firebreak,' details coming improvements — "We’ve seen many players come into the game and leave within the first hour."

Remedy's multiplayer Left 4 Dead-like 'FBC: Firebreak' had tons of promise, but it hasn't blown up quite as the Control and Alan Wake developer might've liked. But that doesn't mean the team is giving up.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/remedy-offers-update-on-fbc-firebreak-details-coming-improvements

Free right now! Civilization VI with all expansions and DLC packs
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OpenAI might start watermarking images generated by ChatGPT
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Google wants to kill a massive Android TV botnet with lawyers
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Delta is using AI-priced tickets to charge the most you’ll accept
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DuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search results

DuckDuckGo is making it easier to wade through some of the AI slop that has taken over the internet in recent months. This week, the company introduced a new filter for removing AI-generated images from search results. The next time you use the browser, you'll see a new dropdown menu titled "AI images." From there, you can set whether you want to see AI content or not. 

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22d | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: Ancestra director Eliza McNitt defends AI as a creative tool

Eliza McNitt is no stranger to new media. Her 2017 project, Fistful of Stars, was a fascinating look at stellar birth in virtual reality, while her follow-up Spheres e

22d | Engadget
Xi Jinping warns against China's overinvestment in EVs and AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping has bluntly questioned a nationwide rush of investment into the AI and EV industries. As deflation anxiety grows and Trump’s trade war with China ramps up, the world’s second largest economy is turning to fast-growth tech industries to remain competitive.

But Xi appears to think that the strategy is flawed. As

22d | Engadget
Galaxy Watch 8: My first days with Samsung's smartwatch have been promising

Samsung announced its newest devices during its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. That happened to fall on the second day of Amazon’s Prime Day event. Do big tech companies not know what the others are doing? Do they care? Do they like making the lives of tech reporters difficult? I didn’t have tim

22d | Engadget
I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney who does work for YC and startups. AMA

I'll be here for the rest of the day. As usual, there are countless immigration-related topics to discuss and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and comments and I'll try to do the same in my answers.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/

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