Changing out the Windows wallpaper every now and then can make a desktop look fresh and unique. But l like to make my wallpapers work a little harder than that by running animations that reflect a current hobby or interest, or that help promote a certain mood.
Most wallpaper apps have a long list of options to choose from, but I find it hard to find somethi
A new U.S.–EU trade deal exempts semiconductor equipment from tariffs, avoiding steep cost hikes for American chipmakers and protecting the competitiveness of U.S. fabs.
Plans are afoot to create a massive new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with power demands many multiples of the state's population.
NVIDIA’s N1X SoC has surfaced in FurMark, revealing RTX 2060-tier performance despite packing 6,144 CUDA cores—more than an RTX 5070. Running under Windows 11 with new 590.22 drivers, the chip appears to be in validation.
TikTok’s latest answer to its addictiveness is gamified mindfulness tools. The app’s new Well-being Missions let you earn badges for completing challenges related to balanced digital habits. To be clear, mindfulness and dopamine-seeking mini-games are a contradictory pair. But hey, at least it’s healthier than doomscrolling.
The first batch of TikTok’s "
TikTok's "For You" recommendations have long been a source of mystery and fascination for creators on the platform. Even the most seasoned TikTok stars don't always understand why some videos go viral and some don't. And there's long been lots of speculation about the types of content that is and isn't acceptable to the app's recommendation algorithm.
Now, the company is looking to give creators more transparency into its recommendations. TikTok is
TikTok users in the United States will soon see crowd-sourced fact checks appearing alongside videos on the platform. The app is beginning to roll out Footnotes, its version of Community Notes, the company announced.
Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/it-all-comes-down-mitochondria
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44732020
Points: 96
# Comments: 24
https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/it-all-comes-down-mitochondria
Article URL: https://www.brethorsting.com/blog/2025/07/state-capacity-and-eight-parking-spaces/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44731424
Points: 13
# Comments: 1
https://www.brethorsting.com/blog/2025/07/state-capacity-and-eight-parking-spaces/
Multiple key refinance rates ticked downward. If you're hoping to refinance your home, keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-refinance-rates-fall-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-july-30-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some mortgage rates moved down. Lower mortgage rates could bring positive news to the housing market in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-todays-mortgage-rates-for-july-30-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's why it's a good time to save and try to pay down debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/4-money-moves-you-must-make-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
You'll probably need the internet while you're away from home. Here are our expert tips for getting online, stress-free. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/going-on-vacation-heres-how-to-get-free-secure-wi-fi-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you scour Reddit long enough, you'll find fierce arguments from members of the 137 Club, claiming the sous vide method is the best way to cook a rib eye or filet. Here's how it works and what I thought of the viral cooking technique. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-the137-club-the-best-way-to-cook-steak-i-tried-the-viral-method-to-see-for-myself/#ftag=CADf328eec
These little-known habits can make a big difference in yard health. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-5-gardening-tips-made-my-lawn-the-brag-of-the-block/#ftag=CADf328eec
PCI NVMe options and guidance on what works best for different requirements.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-is-the-best-pcie-nvme-ssd-for-my-needs
If these next-gen Xbox console leaks are to be believed, game development times might only get worse.
Why LLMs alone can’t match the usefulness of an SLM supported by a knowledge graph.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-slms-and-knowledge-graphs-supercharge-ai
The world's sixth-largest earthquake just happened in Russian waters, but nearby subsea cables look to be unaffected.
AI is more of a handy tool than a cure-all for devs, but it has its uses elsewhere.
Crucial's fastest Gen 5 SSD yet
The post Crucial T710 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
Budget-friendly 360 cameras are rare, and most of the affordable options tend to cut corners in ways that make them tough to recommend. That’s what makes the Akaso 360 such an interesting prospect. It’s the brand’s first stab at a fully spherical shooter and, true to Akaso’s roots, it lands at a price that [...]
The post Akaso 360 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
Edifier, it seems fair to say, is prepared to push the boat out – and these NeoBuds Planar are just the latest example. Planar magnetic driver technology is esoteric, expensive – and doesn’t automatically lend itself to true wireless in-ear headphones. Or, at least, it doesn’t where most manufacturers are concerned. But Edifier is [...]
The post Edifier NeoBuds Planar Review appeared first on
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld consoles will launch on August 20, a new leak suggests. The date not only coincides with Gamescom 2025, but also the presence of a demo for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which will be available to try on the new handhelds. The new leak comes from the [...]
The post Xbox Ally X leak points toward imminent pre-orders and a high price
TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home for
Enfabrica is piloting its Emfasys Ethernet-connected DDR5 memory pool that adds up to 18TB of CXL-attached memory to any AI server to ease memory bottlenecks in large-scale inference workloads.
In today’s hybrid workplaces, productivity can often be mistaken for busyness.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/from-presence-to-purpose-in-the-hybrid-era
How hybrid cloud can take the sting out of cyber attacks.
Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/trump-fbi-michael-feinberg/683685/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44731287
Points: 15
# Comments: 2
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/trump-fbi-michael-feinberg/683685/
Article URL: https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-pkgbase/2025-July/000590.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44730021
Points: 16
# Comments: 1
https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-pkgbase/2025-July/000590.html
Arne Slot's Reds continue their preparations for the new season as their Asian tour hits Japan. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-yokohama-fm-vs-liverpool-from-anywhere-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Article URL: https://help.dropbox.com/en-us/installs/dropbox-passwords-discontinuation
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727653
Points: 46
# Comments: 21
https://help.dropbox.com/en-us/installs/dropbox-passwords-discontinuation
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 30. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-july-30/#ftag=CADf328eec
Imagine this scenario a few years ago. It's no longer PlayStation, but Xbox itself that is now the biggest sales force on Sony's own console ecosystem.
Article URL: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qw60/executive
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44729865
Points: 245
# Comments: 39
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qw60/executive
Article URL: https://docs.metaflow.org/introduction/why-metaflow
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44730042
Points: 3
# Comments: 0
DMs, photo IDs and selfie photos were exposed in the hack. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-tea-app-data-breach-what-was-exposed-and-what-we-know-about-the-class-action-lawsuit/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new UK law requiring ID for adult content led to massive VPN usage, far surpassing France’s surge when similar restrictions were introduced.
AYANEO is a brand best known for creating Windows handheld gaming PCs. During today's Strategy Sharing Session, the company revealed several new devices including a new budget line of handhelds.
Following the launch of Grounded 2 on Xbox and PC, developer Obsidian has shared the game's official Early Access roadmap.
Opera is filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, alleging it creates an unfair environment for alternate browsers to compete with Edge. The Norway-based company claims Microsoft's deals to make Edge the exclusive pre-installed browser on Windows machines
Article URL: https://www.lorenstew.art/blog/bookmarkable-by-design-url-state-htmx/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44728833
Points: 22
# Comments: 0
https://www.lorenstew.art/blog/bookmarkable-by-design-url-state-htmx/
Article URL: https://www.acm.org/publications/openaccess
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44725966
Points: 51
# Comments: 5
Article URL: https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/hds.0161
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44729169
Points: 6
# Comments: 1
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 30, #780. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-30-780/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 30 No. 514. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-30-514/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 30, No. 1,502. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-30-1502/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 30, No. 310. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-30-310/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can get crispy-edged, juicy hot dogs in minutes without firing up a grill. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/your-bbq-guests-deserve-this-hot-dog-glow-up/#ftag=CADf328eec
PlayStation Plus subscribers can access these games starting Aug. 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/all-ps-plus-subscribers-can-play-lies-of-p-and-other-games-this-august/#ftag=CADf328eec
Audio Overviews get a new look, and the Studio panel sports a redesign with expanded capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/notebooklm-gets-video-overviews-along-with-upgraded-studio-panel/#ftag=CADf328eec
I like using AI for my future, but I don't trust it for everything. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/these-ai-tools-are-helping-me-plan-for-retirement-heres-how-its-going-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
After the launch, the crew will be in orbit for 39 hours before docking with the International Space Station. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/spacexs-crew-11-is-heading-to-the-iss-on-july-31-heres-how-to-watch/#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-was-exposed-and-what-to-know-about-the-class-action-lawsuit/#ftag=CADf328eec
Passwords won't work in the Authenticator app, but there are some alternatives worth exploring before it's too late. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-will-delete-your-passwords-this-friday-what-to-do-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
China is tackling data centre oversupply by proposing a national cloud network to redistribute idle CPU power and improve usage across regions.
One of the better horror games of 2024 was The Cabin Factory, which proved to be a major hit on Steam. And now, thanks to a leak, we know it's coming to Xbox.
Xbox now requires age verification in the UK — even for long-time users. Elon Musk's X has a smart solution than Microsoft.
Windows 10 has been on the market for 10 whole years. That's a long time, so why not test how well you know the OS with our expert quiz? We bet you won't get them all right!
A lot of us probably didn't expect a Grounded sequel so soon, but I'm ecstatic it's happening for one reason: buggies. It totally changes the game, and it's awesome.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-needed-to-happen-and-im-so-glad-it-did
Call of Duty's HQ launcher for Warzone, Black Ops 6, Modern Warfare 2, and Modern Warfare 3 was a bloated disaster. Activision has finally decoupled legacy titles from the launcher, with no effect on shared Warzone progress.
Sonda do světa otevřeného softwaru. Dnes si představíme nástroj pro kontrolu gramatiky, podíváme se na Hudební přehrávač pro založený na Rustu, zálohujeme si fotografie a videa, a nakonec si nasimulujeme elektrické obvody. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-30-7-2025-zkontrolujte-si-gramatiku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Article URL: https://www.bigtechnology.com/p/the-making-of-dario-amodei
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44726837
Points: 16
# Comments: 0
Article URL: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/how-brain-increases-blood-flow-demand
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727191
Points: 19
# Comments: 4
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/how-brain-increases-blood-flow-demand
Article URL: https://maruos.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727298
Points: 98
# Comments: 72
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12856
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727788
Points: 13
# Comments: 4
Article URL: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/more-honey-bees-dying-even-as-antibiotic-use-halves/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727420
Points: 78
# Comments: 41
https://news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/more-honey-bees-dying-even-as-antibiotic-use-halves/
Article URL: https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/rip-shunsaku-tamiya-plastic-model-kits/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44728188
Points: 9
# Comments: 1
https://JapaneseNostalgicCar.com/rip-shunsaku-tamiya-plastic-model-kits/
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/codecrafters/jobs/7ATipKJ-1st-marketing-hire
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44728513
Points: 0
# Comments: 0
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/codecrafters/jobs/7ATipKJ-1st-marketing-hire
Don't let the heat keep you from enjoying a summer camping trip. These 10 tried-and-true tips can help you sleep and stay cool wherever you roam. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/keep-cool-while-camping-during-the-heat-of-summer-with-these-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep your drain clog-free by avoiding these items in the kitchen sink. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/drain-pain-stop-dumping-these-9-common-household-items-down-the-drain/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple's iOS 18.6 is focused on squashing bugs and patching security issues. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/download-ios-18-6-now-before-apple-releases-ios-26-this-fall/#ftag=CADf328eec
With heat advisories across the US, this is what an emergency physician wants you to know about heat stroke. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/with-heat-advisories-an-er-doctor-explains-heat-stroke-signs-and-what-to-do-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Customize your iOS 18 settings to make the most of your everyday iPhone experience. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/new-ios-18-6-update-is-out-change-these-10-essential-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your Face ID-authenticated digital driver's license feels futuristic, and it's legal in some US states. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-iphone-can-replace-your-physical-drivers-license-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-states/#ftag=CADf328eec
A cleaning expert weighs in on the most neglected areas in our homes. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/15-sneaky-places-youve-probably-forgotten-to-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec
A hacker injected dangerous commands into Amazon Q, nearly prompting it to delete user systems and cloud data.
Tesla signs $16.5 billion contract with Samsung to produce AI6 chips for robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI data centers.
Experts find a way to doxx people using smart sex toy app - and it still hasn't been fixed.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/lovense-adult-toy-app-leaks-private-user-email-addresses
How many different ways can you build a phone inside what’s effectively a rectangular box? The answer seems to be, not very many if the launch of the iPhone 12 is anything to go by. Unveiled by the company in the live-stream event, the Apple iPhone 12 line-up includes four brand-new models: the iPhone 12, [...]
Windows 10 celebrates its 10-year anniversary and simultaneously prepares for its death, but Microsoft's ambitions of a unified platform still echo across my office.
AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme will soon be found in a range of new gaming handhelds, but an early range of tests shows that the newfound performance is hardly worth an upgrade over the Z1 Extreme.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/ryzen-z2-extreme-performance-fails-impress-early-tests
Windows 10 is heading into retirement after 10 years, and here's what Microsoft is taking away, and why it'll be hard to forget this operating system.
I look back at the first Grounded as its sequel arrives in early access, and I'm amazed by how far this franchise has come and excited for how far it will go.
$400 is the lowest I’ve ever seen for a new OLED gaming monitor… but that was before, well, everything going on right now. These days, the best you’ll find in the US is just under $500, which is right where this 27-inch AOC monitor is sitting. Amazon is selling it for $484.4
Adobe has finally delivered on one of the most requested features in Photoshop: image upscaling, as well as improved abilities to insert and remove objects from photographs and other images.
Adobe said Tuesday that the new additions are arriving on the desktop edition of Photoshop as well as the web, though you’ll need an ongoing Photoshop or Adobe Creative
Logitech’s MX Master mouse series is probably the most well-regarded on the market, so long as you don’t need any specific gaming features. But they aren’t cheap—in fact, after the latest round of tariffs, Logitech increased the price of the MX Master 3S from $100 to $120. Today, Amazon has it at a big discount,
Data wonks, rejoice! Pivot tables now automatically refresh themselves in a new beta version of Microsoft Excel.
You might expect that pivot tables—which can be used to summarize rows and columns of data into a digestible “number”—would automatically refresh when the data within changes. Charts already do that, for example. But, until now, a pivot table can
A hardware leaker has shared the alleged specifications for AMD's upcoming Ryzen Pro 9000-series processors, designed for business users.
V-Color has announced its newest line of OC RDIMMs purpose-built for the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Pro line, reaching up to 256GB on a single RDIMM. In some Pro motherboards, these kits are rated for up to 2TB total installed capacity.