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From AI assistants to digital platforms, how can we design for rapid mode switching in real life? Reflections about utilitarian and experiential content and why understanding both matters. https://webdesignernews.com/content-for-fun-vs-content-for-purpose-designing-for-two-distinct-modes-of-consumption/
For years, it’s been faster to create mockups and prototypes of software than to ship it to production. As a result, software design teams could stay “ahead” of engineering. Now AI coding agents make development 10x faster, flipping the traditional software development process on its head. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-has-flipped-software-development/
Now we’re in the agentic era, and that billing octopus grew some new tentacles just for AI agent billing. Or is it a different octopus? I’m not sure. https://webdesignernews.com/the-14-pains-of-billing-for-ai-agents/
Of all the current debates around AI, one critique has stayed with me: that it’s “flattening the bar.” Tools like ChatGPT, the argument goes, make everyone’s writing sound the same — generic, overly polished, stripped of nuance. The concern is real, and I share it. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-is-flattening-language-and-redistributing-power/
Despite promising results on synthetic benchmarks (e.g. Vending-Bench, SpreadsheetBench, DSBench), frontier models consistently underperform once they are deployed in complex, real-world situations. https://webdesignernews.com/can-llms-do-accounting/
We’ve gone through glassmorphism, neumorphism, micro-interactions, and parallax scrolling. Some trends look amazing but add nothing. What’s a design trend you wish would just die already? https://webdesignernews.com/whats-the-most-pointless-trend-in-modern-web-design/
If you've finally joined the air fryer revolution, remember these cooking tips to get the most out of your machine. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-essential-tips-for-using-an-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec
The introduction of the UK's Online Safety Act marks a shift in internet culture, the ripples of which are already being felt around the world. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/welcome-to-the-era-of-online-age-verification-are-you-ready-to-identify-yourself/#ftag=CADf328eec
A man who doesn't remember his past must find the clues to recover his identity from a city swathed in darkness, in this techno-noir gem. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/this-shadowy-90s-sci-fi-flick-is-must-see-throwback-and-you-can-watch-it-on-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec
The payment app's new "Pools" peer-to-peer payment option lets you use your digital wallet to pay. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/you-can-now-use-apple-pay-and-google-pay-on-cash-app/#ftag=CADf328eec
JPMorgan says Apple's first foldable will be part of the iPhone 18 lineup next year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/foldable-iphone-will-launch-september-2026-for-a-cool-1999-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec
Public rides in Dallas are slated to begin next year. In the meantime, here's everywhere the self-driving service operates now, and where it's set to arrive in the future. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-is-expanding-to-dallas-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi/#ftag=CADf328eec
Study Mode won't just give students an answer -- it'll try to continue working with them to help them get to the correct conclusion. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-study-mode-aims-to-circumvent-the-brain-atrophy-problem-with-ai-in-education/#ftag=CADf328eec
NordVPN is already a great VPN for Android, and now the company aims to warn you about spam calls on mobile devices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nordvpn-debuts-scam-call-protection-for-android/#ftag=CADf328eec
Replace these items in your kitchen to reduce your exposure to microplastics. https://www.cnet.com/health/these-kitchen-items-are-hiding-millions-of-microplastics-heres-what-to-swap-them-out-for/#ftag=CADf328eec
Around 72,000 selfies and ID photos were exposed after being stored in a "legacy data system" containing information from more than two years ago. Recent DMs might also have been accessed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-tea-app-data-breach-what-happened-and-what-was-exposed/#ftag=CADf328eec
Netflix has announced the cast for its upcoming Pride and Prejudice remake, and there’s a complete miscast that reminds me nobody needs more Jane Austin on screen.
Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed the two new corporate entities for when the media company splits in mid-2026, but it has me worried about Discovery+.
VPN usage continues to soar in the UK, but will the government crack down?
The ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are edging closer than ever to launch, and it looks like they may be right around the corner, according to a new leak.
Five EU countries are set to test an age verification app to protect children, despite privacy and security concerns.
NordVPN has just rolled out a privacy-first spam call protection tool for Android users, amid rising financial losses.
Google has upgraded its AI Mode with the ability to upload PDFs, a new Canvas feature, and Search Live for desktop.
Capcom has announced new changes to Monster Hunter Wilds' roadmap, which includes bringing endgame content closer to release.
Someone planted a trojanized version of a tool on a product-specific downloads page.
The trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash has finally arrived, giving us our first look at the new movie.
Meta revealed the ideal VR gaming session is 20 to 40 minutes, and might have teased how its hardware will evolve next.
To get the most out of the Miele WQ 1000 WPS, you’ll need to buy into the company’s TwinDos detergent system and its additional Caps. You can use the machine without, but this isn’t really what it’s designed for. Used as it should be, this is an incredible washing machine. It’s brilliantly designed, its [...]
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OPINION: I’ve had enough of curved smartphones screens, which offer downsides but no added utility. Isn’t it time that all smartphones had flat screens? Android manufacturers have, as usual, started the year in style with the release of a bucketful of flagship phones. However, there’s one trend in common with most of these pricey devices [...]
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It’s the weekend, meaning its time for another edition of Trusted Reviews’ Winners and Losers. Its been a week packed with phone, tablet and laptop launches thanks to MWC 2022, prompting us to crown the massive tech event this week’s winner. Picking out a loser was a little trickier this week. Amazon announced that it [...]
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OPINION: Apple has confirmed that it will be holding a new event on Tuesday, with rumours suggesting the company could unveil an iPhone SE 2022, new iPad and a 13-inch MacBook Pro. As the Computing Editor, my interest is firmly focused on the the 13-inch MacBook Pro, but I’m finding it difficult to get excited [...]
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I currently use an add-on program that lets me put my Windows 11 taskbar at the top of my monitor. It’s one of the many ways in which Windows 11 is a step back from Windows 10, and here’s another: when you open the Notification Center from a secondary moni
It’s official: Peacock’s with-ads plan is now the priciest of its big-name streaming competitors. At the same time, Peacock has rolled out a new, cheaper plan aimed at budget-conscious cord-cutters—but you’ll be missing some of the streamer’s biggest offerings in the bargain.
Available now for new and current subscribers, Peacock Select costs $7.99/month o
Multi-screen laptops are a thing, and have been a thing for a while. I vividly remember the ThinkPad W700DS, which had a pull-out, secondary screen years before people started packing USB monitors in their bags. But what about a laptop with a secondary touchscreen, in a convenient place, and a lot smaller than any similar design I’ve seen?
The SZBox DSX156
According to a new research paper by Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, humans are surprisingly (or maybe not-so-surprisingly) bad at detecting and recognizing AI-generated images.
The study collected data from an online “Real or Not Quiz” game, involving over 12,500 global participants who analyzed approximately 287
With its silky performance and razor-sharp video resolution, the Apple TV 4K has been my streaming box of choice for years, but it has some quirks that drive me up the wall.
For instance, why does the TV button on the Siri Remote send you to the Apple TV app rather than the main Apple TV home screen? What’s with those Apple TV+ video promos that start playing
Windows 10, 10 years past. Looking back, I think that the one thing Windows 10 offered more than anything else was: optimism.
Ten years ago today, Windows 10 launched. My review of Windows 10 still feels familiar, just like
Tripods are essential tools for Photographers and Videographers. However, many of them still struggle with the same persistent issues in their tripod setups — bulky weight, cumbersome switching between shooting modes, limited stability at extreme angles, and inefficient quick-release systems.
There are two great deals on some of AMD's best gaming chips right now.
If you're in the market for a new mouse that won't totally break the bank then today is your lucky day. Right now, our favorite mouse for productivity is down to a record-low price. You can pick up the
Sex toy company Lovense is leaking the email addresses of its app users and allowing account takeovers without asking for a password, according to a security researcher. As reported by TechCrunch, BobDaHacker, who describes themself as an ethical hacker committed to exposing and reporting security vulnerabil
Google is updating AI Mode on desktop this week with the ability to process images, so you can ask it detailed questions about the pictures like you already can on mobile. In the coming weeks, the company is also adding support for PDF uploads on desktop, which could help you digest lengthy course or work materials. You can ask AI Mode to summarize the document
Elgato just introduced a novel new webcam with a pro-grade feature. The Facecam 4K allows users to mount lens filters for unique effects. This is the first time a webcam has offered this functionality.
After kicking off its PS Plus 15th anniversary celebrations last month, Sony has announced the PS Plus Monthly games for August. From August 5, members of al
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The ELF Injector allows you to "inject" arbitrary-sized relocatable code chunks into ELF executables. The code chunks will run before the original entry point of the executable runs.
Included in the project are sample chunks as well as a step-by-step tutorial on how it works.
It's a mix of C and assembly and currently runs on 32-bit ARM though it's easy to port to other architectures.
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Hi HN, Hussain and Dan from Xorq here.
After years of struggling with scaling compute that worked in notebooks but failed in production, we decided to do something about it. Data has standards like Iceberg and Delta. But compute is still a mess—trapped in notebooks, duplicated effort across teams, or baked into custom Airflow DAGs. We think of Xorq as the missing analog to Apache Iceberg, but for compute.
We’ve spent the last year building Xorq, an *compute catalog* that helps teams *reu
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It's a web app that uses AI to turn any book into a playable text adventure. Your favorite book, but your choices, hence your story. You can even "remix" the genre like playing Dune as a noir detective story.
Note: Work in progress. Suggestions are welcome.
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Hi HN! We're Yujong, John, Duck, and Sung from Hyprnote (https://hyprnote.com). We're building an open-source, privacy-first AI note-taking app that runs fully on-device. Think of it as an open-source Granola. No Zoom bots, no cloud APIs, no data ever leaves your machine.
Source code: https://github.com/fastrepl/hyprnote Demo video: https:/
The store's latest version of its popular skeleton decoration is about half the size, but it has animated features and can talk. https://www.cnet.com/news/the-famous-home-depot-skelly-finds-its-voice-with-new-app-for-halloween/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new photo harmonization tool cuts the manual work of editing, recoloring and relighting down to a couple of minutes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/photoshops-new-ai-tool-wants-to-help-you-spend-less-time-relighting-photos/#ftag=CADf328eec
If your home AC doesn't seem to be working right, I've found several key changes that make a world of difference. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ac-fixes-to-cool-down-your-too-hot-home-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Dietitians share why whole milk is making a comeback and if it belongs in your fridge. https://www.cnet.com/health/whole-milk-is-popular-again-but-is-it-right-for-you-we-asked-dietitians/#ftag=CADf328eec
This five-step routine can help relax your mind and body before bed, leading to a better night's rest. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/the-10-3-2-1-0-sleep-hack-may-kick-your-restless-nights-to-the-curb/#ftag=CADf328eec
Aly Lopez highlights today's tech news, including Trump's recent executive orders around AI, Meta pulling its political ads in the EU and Intel's drastic workforce reduction. https://www.cnet.com/videos/trumps-ai-action-plan-tech-company-layoffs-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can watch Wicked right now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-best-fantasy-movies-to-watch-on-prime-video-july-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Trainer customization and detective work are also returning to Lumiose City. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-legends-z-a-gives-us-first-look-at-mega-dragonite-wild-mega-evolutions/#ftag=CADf328eec
Combat the summer heat, and your soaring electric bill, with these budget-friendly cooling tips. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ac-running-up-your-bill-here-are-6-cooling-tips-to-help/#ftag=CADf328eec
The manufacturing program will train businesses in AI and new production techniques. https://www.cnet.com/tech/apple-to-open-manufacturing-academy-in-detroit-but-dont-expect-a-us-iphone-in-near-future/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple’s Magic Mouse is an impediment to its gaming ambitions and desperately needs a redesign.
Apple Intelligence "Sploitlight" flaw was quickly remedied, but Microsoft still wants you to be aware of it.
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-30-july-2025
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-30-july-2025
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-30-july-2025
Lisa Su argues that while AMD CPUs could be up to 20% pricier if made in the US, that trade-off is worth it in terms of diversifying the supply chain.
Antigravity is promising to make its first drone easy to master and family friendly – and there are two big ways I can already see how that could be achieved.
Windows 10 turns ten years old - too bad Microsoft's birthday present is a death sentence.
It appears the Google Home disaster is getting worse rather than better, and Google could end up paying for it.
Activision has announced new changes to Call of Duty HQ that will see the removal of two games.
Razer has unveiled the new BlackShark V3 Pro line for console and PC.
Having an allow-list in Gemini CLI caused a few issues, but Google patched it up.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic offers a great all-round smartwatch experience, but a few small issues remain.
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Rather than paying the original $1,199, you can now get your hands on the Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with the M4 chip for just $999 (saving 17%).
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Found within the Amazon smartphone app, Amazon Haul is a new service that sells thousands of products at under £20.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-amazon-haul-uk-prices
Smartwatch battery life hasn't improved much in the past decade, but that could finally be about to change.
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Grounded 2 has arrived in early access, and one of the most notable changes Obsidian made was replacing all tools with the upgradeable Omni-Tool (I like it).
Grounded 2 has a lot going for it, but the atmosphere shouldn't be overlooked. The lighting alone is a serious improvement on the first game.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-gorgeous-lighting
As if you didn’t have enough to worry about when it comes to surveillance, researchers have discovered a new way to identify and track people using Wi-Fi signals—and I’m not talking about anything relating to your electronic devices. This tech can identify a specific, individual person, and track them in a physical space and across locations, based on how their body
If you’re looking for a way to tame the charging cable chaos on your desk, you should look into this Anker 6-port charging station that’s now on sale for $28.49 (was $45.99). It’s a fantastic solution for keeping all your devices powered up without a million separate chargers.
This compact Anker c
If you’ve spent any amount of time using ChatGPT, you already know that it often requires lengthy explanations, prompt tweaks, and/or extra context to get it doing what you actually meant. Often, but not always.
ChatGPT is capable of performing useful tasks with single, one-line prompts. When worded correctly, ChatGPT will perform the following tas
Everyone fears when the battery on your smartphone is running low and you wonder whether you’ll make it home in time. Especially when important items such as tickets, payments, or other things are connected to it to make sure you get home.
Power banks provide a quick remedy here. But one thing that has always bothered me about them is the tangled mess of ca
With apologies for contradicting the weird stickers and meme-obsessed teenagers you’ve been seeing for the last few years, birds are actually quite real. They aren’t robots built by the government to spy on you. But, at the risk of contradicting myself, their brains are computers. Let me explain
If you’re always on a laptop and still confined to the single screen it offers, it’s time to make one of the best upgrades you’ll ever make: a portable second screen that can go with you to the coffee shop or serve you just as well when you’re working from home—like this 15.6-inch MNN monitor that’s now $59.97 on Amazon
Jack Harvest has designed an NAS enclosure inspired by the Minisforum N5 that you can 3D print at home to create using a mini PC.
The European Union is launching a $30 billion initiative to build a network of gigawatt-class AI data centers across 16 member states in a bid to catch up with the U.S. and China, though concerns remain over power supply, unclear specifications, and long-term business viability.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/eu-readies-us
