Today, we take a look at Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a retro-throwback to Ninja Gaiden’s NES-era side-scrolling platformers and see if it’s blood-pumping, challenging gameplay can sway newcomers and hardcore fans to its side.
A new immersive events feature in Microsoft Teams lets users meet in virtual spaces from a PC, Mac, or Meta Quest headset.
The ASUS Zenbook A14 was already one of the best affordable Windows laptops you can buy, but a Back to School deal shaves 40% off the price — making it unbeatable.
Mojang Studios is busy developing and testing the next major Minecraft update, and it's all about copper. That also includes new copper horse armor, too.
The developers behind Beneath, a new Lovecraftian horror FPS coming later in 2025, have confirmed it's coming to Xbox and PS5 as well as PC.
Microsoft shared its financial results for FY25 Q4, revealing gaming revenue is up 10% driven by first-party games and Xbox Game Pass.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-fy25-q4-gaming-revenue
The Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is now just $899 at Best Buy. With a $1,000 discount, the powerful 2-in-1 gives MacBook Pro a run for its money.
An executive order by President Trump will eliminate the de minimis exemption on tariffs on a worldwide basis, essentially making everything you buy subject to tariffs from the country of origin.
The order will take effect on August 29 at midnight, on goods that enter the country or are withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption.
The
Dnes si popíšeme některé funkce (resp. pseudofunkce) vestavěné do překladače GCC, které jsou určeny pro provádění nízkoúrovňových aritmetických operací. Díky nim lze realizovat vícebajtovou aritmetiku atd. https://www.root.cz/clanky/funkce-vestavene-v-gcc-pro-provadeni-nizkourovnovych-aritmetickych-operaci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Spotify is introducing new requirements to confirm the ages of users in the UK trying to access explicit content. The streaming platform is implementing a facial scan process in partnership with Yoti, which also provides its services
Hey HN! My name is Christian, and I’m the co-founder of https://frigade.ai. We’ve built an AI agent that automatically learns how to use any web-based product, and in turn guides users directly in the UI, automatically generates documentation, and even takes actions on a user’s behalf. Think of it as Clippy from the old MS Office. But on steroids. And actually helpful.
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We are Winston, Edward, and James, and we built Meka Agent, an open-source framework that lets vision-based LLMs execute tasks directly on a computer, just like a person would.
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In the last few months, we've been building computer-use agents that have been used by various teams for QA testing, but realized that the underlying browsing frameworks aren't quite good enough yet.
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Cutting carbs doesn't have to mean ditching your morning bagel or favorite sandwich. Here are six keto breads that taste like the real thing. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-low-carb-bread-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch has all the features I want and it's a bargain compared to newer models. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-smartwatch-isnt-the-latest-model-but-it-does-everything-i-need/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 31, #781. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-31-781/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 31 No. 515. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-31-515/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 31, No. 1,503. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-31-1503/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 31, No. 311. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-31-311/#ftag=CADf328eec
Restaurant rating hub Yelp is now using AI videos to sum up restaurant reviews, but you may want to be careful what you post. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-next-yelp-reviews-may-include-an-ai-video-with-a-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec
The answer to which fitness routine is a smart money move may surprise you. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/think-a-home-gym-is-cheaper-than-a-gym-membership-we-did-the-math-to-find-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
Eizo’s FlexScan FLT-S is a compact, low-power 23.8-inch monitor designed for hybrid work, offering efficiency, portability, and clutter-free setup through single-cable connectivity.
Grounded 2 is a lot of fun in co-op, and if you enjoy taking photo mode shots, you can keep doing so without problems.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-good-photo-mode-co-op
NVIDIA has ordered 300,000 more H20 AI GPUs from TSMC just weeks after the ban on selling to China was reversed. That's great news for NVIDIA, but some national security experts are sounding the alarm.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-orders-h20-ai-tsmc-china-demand-seurity
EA has announced that "no dramatic changes are planned yet" for the price of its game, suggesting Battlefield 6 and others won't be $80.
The Future Games Show has picked video game actors David Hayter and Maggie Robertson to host its showcase at Gamescom on August 20.
After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to
Dropbox is saying goodbye to its password manager after five years of service. This leaves current customers in a lurch, as the company has also announced that users only have a few months to extract all of their data.
This discontinuation will happen in phases, but October
LinkedIn quietly changed the language of its hateful content policy this week. The update, the company's first change in three years according to the site's own changelog, removed a line that stated the company prohibits the misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals.
It was easy to view Substack's 2023 Nazi controversy as a kicked can that could turn up again. Well, white supremacist content led to another headache for the company this week. User Mag reported on Tuesday that the app
President Donald Trump's latest economic move is to halt the de minimis exemption, a provision that made international shipments of low-value items cheaper. When the exemption ends on August 29, shipments valued at or under $800 will be subject to duty fees when sent by any carrier other than the international postal network, no matter what country they are coming from.
Fable, a startup designing tools to generate animated TV shows from scratch, is launching an AI-powered streaming service this week, Variety reports. The service is called Showrunner, and it will allow subscribers to generate scenes, view content created for Fable's in-house AI-gene
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Don't expect to start chatting with many people if you download the app now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-you-should-know-about-jack-dorseys-new-messaging-app-bitchat/#ftag=CADf328eec
TikTok wants parents to know when their kids are posting videos and what kind of content they're watching. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/tiktok-introduces-new-parental-controls-fact-checking-and-ai-moderation-features/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cooking during a heatwave can be miserable. These tricks can help you beat the heat in the kitchen. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/struggling-to-stay-in-the-kitchen-during-summer-heat-these-9-tips-can-help/#ftag=CADf328eec
Electric bills are higher than ever. This simple trick can help you save some money. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/save-up-to-100-on-your-electric-bill-by-unplugging-these-devices/#ftag=CADf328eec
Now in beta, the Sun Day app prompts you on how to prep for being out and about for your specific skin type and location. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-track-your-sun-exposure-with-this-new-app/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get faster Wi-Fi and lower your internet bills by owning your router. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/renting-your-router-youre-wasting-money/#ftag=CADf328eec
The satirical show won't be on this week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/south-park-season-27-how-to-watch-episode-2-without-cable/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get into these titles on Netflix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-best-anime-on-netflix-you-can-watch-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Pebble smartwatch name is making a comeback almost ten years after it was discontinued.
Malware went undetected on many antivirus products, so be careful what you're downloading.
Orange could be the standout color for the rumored iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Zhaoxin has announced the new KaiXian KX-7000N and Kaisheng KH-50000 processors at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025.
A deal that seems too good to be true. Acer's 32-inch EK321QK 4K gaming monitor is just $189.99.
Get an M4 MacBook Pro for the lowest price it has ever been at Amazon.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines his vision for “personal superintelligence” just ahead of the company’s Q2 earnings. With billions poured into AI hires and hardware partnerships, Meta's new direction hints at a future shaped by open-source models and personalized AI infrastructure.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/metas-zu
Researchers at Wharton and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have a working paper detailing the ways automated tools that rely on reinforcement learning can end up colluding with each other.
A YouTuber has discovered that AMD's RDNA 4 ray-tracing stutter problems in Unreal Engine 4 games goes deeper than expected. Intel Arc GPUs also suffer from the same stuttering problems, suggesting it is an engine issue rather than a driver problem.
Of all the new iOS 26 features that Apple previewed at WWDC in June,
DJI's Amflow electric mountain bikes are now available to buy in the US, one full year after they made their way to European customers. These bikes include the company's proprietary and impressive Avinox drive system, which is built around a 10
Hey HN! My name is Christian, and I’m the co-founder of https://frigade.ai. We’ve built a powerful AI agent that automatically learns how to use any web-based product, and in turn guides users directly in the UI, automatically generates documentation, and even takes actions on a user’s behalf. Think of it as Clippy from the old MS Office. But on steroids. And actually helpful.
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The streaming service will use various methods to make sure kids aren't watching age-restricted content. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/youtubes-age-estimation-tech-will-spot-kids-pretending-to-be-adults-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you've never reseasoned your cast-iron skillet, we promise not to judge. Here's how it's done. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/yes-its-time-to-reseason-your-cast-iron-skillet-heres-the-right-way-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
As Starlink is poised to cash in on BEAD contracts, a new analysis casts doubt on its ability to connect rural America. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-is-set-to-receive-billions-in-federal-subsidies-but-new-analysis-says-it-cant-handle-the-traffic/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Scottish giant takes a 2-0 aggregate advantage to Athens. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-panathinaikos-vs-rangers-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-champions-league-qualifier-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec
All style, but no heart makes Ragebound an easy game to skip. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
An affordable knife strip is the preferred method for storing knives of many a chef and experienced home cook. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/news/3-reasons-every-kitchen-should-have-a-magnetic-knife-strip/#ftag=CADf328eec
Happy Gilmore is leaving Netflix, but it'll be streaming elsewhere starting on Aug. 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-has-both-happy-gilmore-movies-right-now-but-not-for-long/#ftag=CADf328eec
SAP NetWeaver bug is still being leveraged to drop nasty backdoors against Linux users.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-hit-sap-security-bug-to-send-out-nasty-linux-malware
Google has just confirmed that the UK hasn't asked it to weaken its end-to-end encryption by installing a backdoor. Apple wasn't so lucky, though.
One of Spider-Man 4's big secrets might be out of the bag following a leak from an unlikely source.
Experts warn of a way to access other people’s private app data on Base44.
Foundation season 3's next entry will be with us in a couple of days – here's when we expect it to launch on Apple TV+.
McIntosh thinks big with a system for up to 30 multi-room zones
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes that personal superintelligence is almost here and will dominate the future.
The latest rumors point to a new 8x optical zoom camera for the iPhone 17 Pro, and while I’m excited to see what Apple can do on a technical level, I’m not sure that going all-in on long-range zoom is the way to go.
Ayaneo is bringing back the Nintendo DS nostalgia with the Pocket DS, as the 'world's first' dual-screen Android handheld gaming device.
This back-to-school season, why not tackle the curriculum with a proactive AI study and teaching companion that’s always by your side?
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We explain the key differences between IP68 and IP69 to help you decide which level of protection you need for your electronics.
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Anyone who’s tried to use a non-Microsoft browser on Windows in the last decade knows that Microsoft really, truly, desperately wants you to stick to Edge—and it’s not shocking that some of the competition is taking it personally. Opera, both the Norwegian company and the browser, decided to take US-based Microsoft to court… in Brazil.
Google has fixed several vulnerabilities in Chrome versions 138.0.7204.183/184 for Windows and macOS and 138.0.7204.183 for Linux. According to Google, none of the vulnerabilities have been exploited for attacks yet. The manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers will follow suit in the coming days. Meanwhile, Google plans to release Chrome 139 on August 5th.
Mini PCs are exploding in popularity as an affordable alternative to laptops. Even Corsair is entering the market… though it probably won’t appeal to quite the same people. The new AI Workstation 300 is—you guessed it—designed for AI developers, pow