
We love gaming on the PlayStation 5, and we love that the PS5’s DualSense controllers work well with gaming PCs and Steam. But stick drift can really kill the mood. Whether you just need more controllers for your setup or you need to replace faulty ones,

OLED gaming monitors are gorgeous thanks to vibrant colors and perfect black levels. But they’re not the fastest around, with “esports” panels on LCD monitors still handily outpacing them. If you want both a super-fast refresh rate and the visual prowess of OLED tech, then this new design from LG is for you—and

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs for desktops are expected to use Xe3 (Celestial) for the integrated graphics, while media and display move to Xe4 (Druid).

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a thick gaming laptop with a cool teal color and strong performance.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-review

Epic Games just released Unreal Engine 5.6, which optimizes current hardware to deliver more performance for next-gen games.

The media in Taiwan have highlighted the lucrative compensation packages being used to tempt engineers to fill key roles and fuel Nvidia’s ambitious expansion plans.

SkatterBencher has broken the GPU frequency world record, previously held by an RTX 4090, with Arrow Lake's built-in iGPU pushed to 4.25 GHz.

What’s the best way to make your SVGs faster, simpler, and more manageable? In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke explains the process he relies on to prepare, optimise, and structure SVGs for animation and beyond. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/06/smashing-animations-part-4-optimising-svgs/

Samsung has published a blog post teasing the "next chapter of Ultra," and it included an animation of a phone that clearly has the form factor of the Galaxy Z Fold. The phone's silhouette folds out to show a device as big as a small tablet

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available to buy in the US starting tomorrow, June 5. It’s been a long time coming, and if you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to secure a pre-order, you’re likely hoping yours will arrive on launch day. For everyone else, the hunt for the Switch 2 continues. Pre-orders opened at the end of April, but since then, there have been basically no online restocks. That could change in

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida's new law that bans some children from using social media and requires parental consent for others, according to

The iPad we consider to be the best iPad for most people is on sale for a record-low price at the moment. You can pick up the new

Uber just announced dedicated account profiles for senior citizens, bringing a streamlined app design and features aimed at older adults. This is part of the pre-existing "family profile" feature that also allows for teen accounts.
As for these senior accounts, the biggest draw is the design. The company promises "larger

NVIDIA releases a brand new video card and AMD follows up with a cheaper one. That's basically been the cycle of the GPU industry for the last decade, with NVIDIA typically leading the pack and AMD rushing to keep up. But with the recent Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT, AMD finally found a winning formula with GPUs that were both cheaper than NVIDIA's and, in many cases, more powerful. The new Radeon RX 9060 XT, which is meant to take on NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti in 1080p and 1440p gaming, mostly repea

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These phone hacks could finally fix your frustrating signal problems. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-10-fixes-might-finally-solve-your-awful-cell-signal-issues/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can either change the tone or remove it altogether. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-change-your-iphones-default-alert-tone-in-3-easy-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec

Everything you need to know about streaming Apple's WWDC keynote and Platforms State of the Union. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/wwdc-2025-how-to-watch-apples-june-9-software-event-and-ios-19-reveal/#ftag=CADf328eec

It was the first time I'd encountered it in the past week, but 20 to 45 minutes seems like an eternity when you have a console in your hands and are ready to play. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-love-geforce-now-on-my-steam-deck-until-it-starts-waiting-for-the-next-available-rig/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're a serious runner thinking about buying a pair of carbon-plated running shoes, these are the pros and cons you should know beforehand. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/carbon-plated-running-shoes-what-brands-expert-recommend/#ftag=CADf328eec

Battle Nations is a hybrid base builder and turn-based combat game, and after a decade, it's still one of the best strategy experiences on the app store. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/my-favorite-mobile-strategy-game-just-returned-from-the-dead-after-10-years/#ftag=CADf328eec

World No. 1 takes on Kazakhstani on Court Philippe-Chatrier. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/french-open-2025-how-to-watch-stream-sinner-vs-bublik-free-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

5G home internet is growing in popularity. You've heard of these telecom giants, so read on to find out which does home internet better. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/verizon-5g-home-internet-vs-t-mobile-5g-home-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung has officially talked about an Ultra-level foldable, and suggested this top-end handset will land soon.

Polar has revealed its new Polar Grit X2, a new rugged outdoor fitness tracker that's more compact and affordable than the Grit X2 pro.

iOS 19 could bring animated album art to your lock screen, automatic translations to your messages, and more.
https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/ios-19-could-bring-new-features-to-messages-music-and-notes

Skullcandy's most premium wireless headphones are attractive, pretty affordable, and have a good list of features

More details about Samsung's upcoming foldables have appeared in a batch of fresh leaks.

Can’t (or won’t) upgrade to Windows 11? Then switch to Linux instead, KDE campaign urges Windows 10 users.

European users will no longer have Edge nagging them to set it as the default browser, or springing up in a Windows search.

Hackers found a way to add fake contacts to your Android phone, experts warn.

Nintendo Switch 2 has the 'most advanced graphics ever in a mobile device' according to Nvidia CEO.

A new Nintendo Today app post outlines GameShare functionality.

The Aizu Prime Line features a maximum T1.3 aperture on all 12 lenses, while two upcoming full-frame AF Cine Line zooms will be Sigma’s first AF-compatible cine lenses.

Nintendo Switch 2 is here. Join us as we cover its launch live and as events unfold.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/nintendo-switch-2-launch-day-build-up-review-in-progress-live

Don't tie yourself down to a long phone contract and nab the Pixel 9 Pro for a bargain instead, thanks to this bargain offer from Voxi.
The post Voxi has slashed the price of Pixel 9 Pro by nearly £350 appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

The Kärcher K3 Power Control Car and Home isn't the most powerful pressure washer, but it makes up for it with some excellent accessories
The post Kärcher K3 Power Control Car and Home Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/karcher-k3-power-control-car-and-home

When it comes to affordable standmount speakers, Q Acoustics has been the recent pound-for-pound champion. Its 3000i series was both popular and well-regarded, and with the latest 3000c models, it’s looking to cement its status as the affordable entry-point into hi-fi. It does come at a higher price than before, rising from 3020i’s £249 [...]
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Rumours about a new Galaxy Fold Ultra have been swirling for quite some time – so long that it was rumoured to appear alongside the rest of last year’s Galaxy foldable collection. Of course, that never happened – but it looks like it’s finally ready for prime time this year. That’s because Samsung is teasing [...]
The post It’s official; a new Galaxy Fold Ultra is coming this year

A Windows-powered MacBook Pro rival.
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A new movie might be in the works, capturing the events that ensued before, during, and after Sam Altman's firing. It will reportedly be called "Artificial" and is already in development in the Amazon MGM Studios.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-ouster-becoming-a-movie

Sam Altman recently painted a clear picture of what a perfect AI system would be like — a very tiny model with superhuman reasoning capabilities.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-perfect-ai-tiny-model-superhuman-reasoning

Want to clear out your old posts on X (formerly Twitter) without deleting your entire account? That’s where Cyd comes in. It doesn’t use X’s API, so instead of relying on third-party permissions, it works by simulating how you’d manually delete content yourself.
The free version is super straightforward. It deletes all your

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A hardware modder has strapped a CPU cooler to a GTX 960 using a 3D-printed bracket. The results? It runs 10 degrees cooler than stock and broke a 3DMark record.

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We built the Tiptap AI Agent to make it easy to integrate AI into a rich text editor, without rebuilding your entire frontend.
If you’ve ever tried wiring up AI inside a document editor, you’ve probably dealt with:
- Extracting context from complex document structures
- Handling prompt input + streamed output
- Supporting undo/redo for AI changes
- Designing UI for accepting/rejecting changes
- Multiplayer session state and conflicts
It’s a lot of work,

Multiple important refinance rates have declined. Refinancing makes sense if you can get a lower interest rate on your home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-slide-down-again-current-refinance-rates-on-june-4-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some key mortgage rates declined. It's still expensive to buy a house, but any dip in rates is good news in the housing market. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-current-mortgage-rates-for-june-4-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Like a loyal dog, domain name system is the unexpected – and sometimes underappreciated – guardian waiting to defend its owner.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/mans-best-friend-why-dns-is-the-secret-cybersecurity-superpet

WWDC might be a disappointment for those waiting for the next Apple Intelligence upgrade, but AI on iPhone doesn't even need it.

Eight vulnerabilities patched at once, including a critical severity auth bypass.

Canon’s EOS R system of portably compact mirrorless cameras has been such a success for the brand over the past decade that it’s ditched its bread-and-butter Digital SLRs. As with most rivals, the latest evolution in its R series is aimed at the digital content creator and videographer as much as – and in [...]
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Ads for in-game cosmetics began to show up in Call of Duty’s in-game gunsmith, prompting outrage from fans before Activision removed them. Despite the publisher’s claim the ads were introduced in error, players are voicing distrust about the mistake and the ongoing increase in monetization efforts.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/cod-player-backla

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Longtime user posting from a new account out of an abundance of caution.
I founded an e-commerce marketplace startup. We use PayPal's Multiparty APIs (PayPal Commerce Platform) for checkout. For the 10 days, someone has been bombarding us with purchases that they later dispute. There's consistent pattern to it:
* They use an email address that has no footprint online, always from the same two domains * They use an unverified PayPal account to pay * They pay a low amount, not always the s

Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/meta-buys-a-nuclear-power-plant-more-or-less/
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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/03/xs_new_encrypted_xchat_feature/
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Cyberattacks are targeting healthcare’s digital supply chain, threatening patient care and critical services.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-growing-shadow-in-healthcare-securing-the-vulnerable-supply-chain
Article URL: https://barrelfish.org/publications/TN-000-Overview.pdf
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Hi yall!
I've been using hacker news for a while but one of the things I started wanting recently was the ability to have alerts for any stories I post.
The thing that pushed me over the edge was Hackclub's shipwrecked https://shipwrecked.hackclub.com/ (hackathon in the boston bay for anyone that can make 4 projects over the summer and get at least one of them to go viral). One of the options for "going viral" was to get to t
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-june-4/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://staysaasy.com/management/2025/06/02/your-manager-is-not-your-best-friend.html
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https://staysaasy.com/management/2025/06/02/your-manager-is-not-your-best-friend.html
Wouldn't this basically give us Google Books and searchable Scihub at the same time?
What would it cost?
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Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 254, for June 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-4-254/#ftag=CADf328eec

It appears Samsung is stepping up its foldables game this summer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-teases-ultra-grade-foldable-phone-with-a-powerful-camera-ai-tools/#ftag=CADf328eec

OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT's memory for free users to make it more personal.

Unreal Engine 5.6 is going to make this place crowded.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/unreal-fest-the-witcher-4-ps5-footage

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/03/meta_pauses_android_tracking_tech/
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Was starting to mess around with the latest LLM models and found that they're not great at counting lines in files.
I gave Gemini 2.5 flash a python script and asked it to tell me what was at line 27 and it consistently got it wrong. I tried repeatedly to prompt it the right way, but had no luck.
https://g.co/gemini/share/0276a6c7ef20
Is this something that LLM bots are still not good at? I thought they had gotten past the "strawberry" counting problems.
Here's the raw file: https:/

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Is red light therapy the holy grail of holistic health remedies, or is it a scam? I took a deep dive to discover the benefits and drawbacks of this popular wellness practice. https://www.cnet.com/health/surprising-benefits-of-red-light-therapy/#ftag=CADf328eec

The GOP's contentious budget bill was approved by the House by the narrowest possible margin last month, and was recently lambasted by former Trump advisor Elon Musk. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-change-your-taxes-and-kick-millions-off-medicaid/#ftag=CADf328eec