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Listen in Luxury: Hermès Launching $15,000 Headphones This Summer

The French luxury brand's first venture into the headphone martket features handstitched leather and a price that will empty your wallet. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/listen-in-luxury-hermes-launching-15000-headphones-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 Apple is finally doing something about its confusing OS naming conventions

Are you confused by Apple's software naming practices? So is everyone else, and the company is finally fixing it.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/apple-plans-name-change-wwdc

 The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 gets all the basics right, except one

The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 has a few strengths for its relatively affordable price, but they come at the cost of seriously weak battery life, which will be a deal breaker for many.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/2-in-1-laptops/dell-16-plus-2-in-1-review

 Don't buy an Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop, wait for the RTX 5050

Thanks to recent leaks, we have some insight into the yet-unannounced Nvidia RTX 5050 Laptop GPU. Should you get an RTX 5060 laptop or hold out for the RTX 5050 version?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/rtx-5060-or-rtx-5070-laptop

 "We don't circulate this much": Google co-founder reveals shocking AI hack

Ethicists wonder if bullying your AI -- even if it yields better results -- will make you a jerk in real life.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/threaten-ai-get-better-results

 NVIDIA's leaked APU could change gaming laptop design forever. Here's why.

It's rumored that NVIDIA has been working on a new APU for Windows laptops since 2023, and a new leak provides a look at the design. Here's why it's a big deal for gaming PCs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidias-leaked-apu-could-change-gaming-laptop-design-forever-heres-why

Facebook sees rise in violent content and harassment after policy changes

Meta has published the first of its quarterly integrity reports since Mark Zuckerberg walked back the company's hate speech policies and changed its approach to content moderation earlier this year. According to the reports, Facebook saw an uptick in violent content, bullying and harassment despite an overall decrease in the amount of co

23d | Engadget
Meta could soon start building tech for the US Army

Meta is bidding to build high-tech wearables for the US Army,

23d | Engadget
The Zune's creator is leading a secretive team at Amazon

J Allard, a former Microsoft executive and the mind behind the Zune, is leading a new team at Amazon, CNBC reports. Allard is officially the vice president of Ama

23d | Engadget
Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants

Under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany could impose a new 10 percent tax on major online platforms such as Google and Facebook. Reuters reported that political factions in the country struck a deal earlier this year to pursue these fees for digital service companies.

23d | Engadget
One Smart Home Trick Prevents Porch Theft Every Time

Porch pirates are dumbfounded by this very old home theft protection product, now given a newer, smarter life. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/one-smart-home-trick-prevents-porch-theft-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Use AI at Work? Your Coworkers May Be Judging You

There is a social cost if you use AI for help at work, a new study finds. But there are ways to deal with that. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-ai-at-work-your-coworkers-may-be-judging-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Samsung Surprised Us With the S25 Edge's Camera, Rivaling the Top-Notch Ultra

It would've been easy to include a basic camera to preserve the Edge's slim profile, but Samsung chose not to compromise in its latest phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-surprised-us-with-the-s25-edges-camera-rivaling-the-top-notch-ultra/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 I traveled 13,528 miles with these Snapdragon-powered laptops — Three key things make them ideal for trips

I took two Snapdragon-powered laptops on my recent trip to Taiwan for Computex, and it proved to me that these are the perfect travel companions.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/i-took-two-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-laptops-to-taiwan

SSD cooling market heats up as xMEMS enters the fray
23d | pcworld.com
Zotac’s Zone gaming handheld switched from Windows to Linux
23d | pcworld.com
 ASRock confirms its BIOS settings are killing Ryzen CPUs, is fully committed to fixing any damaged motherboards

ASRock confirmed that its motherboards are responsible for Ryzen 9000 deaths affecting ASRock motherboard customers. It also confirmed that it will charge both ways for motherboard RMAs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/asrock-confirms-its-bios-settings-are-killing-ryzen-cpus-is-fully-committed-to-fixing-any-damaged-motherboards

Elastic Stack 8.18.2 released

Version 8.18.2 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.18.2 over the previous version 8.18.2

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

https://www.elastic

Summer Game Fest 2025: What new game announcements to expect and how to watch

As if early June wasn't already going to be a wild enough time in the gaming world with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, that's also when a whole host of showcases takes place as part of Summer Game Fest. Along with the two blockbuster events — Summer Game Fest Live and the Xbox Games Showcase — the

23d | Engadget
PS Plus annual subscriptions are up to 33 percent off

Sony is offering PS Plus subscription plans at a deep discount. An annual subscription to the Premium tier is available for just $107, which is a discount of 33 percent. This promotion is running until June 11, giving gamers a bit of time to think things over.

For the uninitiated, PS Plus Premium provides full access to the Game Catalog. This library includes hundreds of PS4 and

23d | Engadget
WhatsApp introduces new creative tools for status updates

WhatsApp will soon allow users to post collages, music and new stickers as part of their WhatsApp Status. The status feature within WhatsApp functions similarly to the Stories feature on Facebook and Instagram. Users can share text, photo or video to their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.

23d | Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates ahead of the June 5 launch date

Update, 5/29/25: The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch soon on June 5. Pre-order advice currently remains the same, which is to say that you probably won't be able to pre-order the console before launch day anymore, since all retailers still list it as either "unavailable" or "coming soon." Now, it's all about launch-day logistics. A number of retailers, including

23d | Engadget
Show HN: Open-source, visual-first Cursor for Designers

Hey HN,

I’m Kiet – one half of the two-person team building Onlook, an open-source [https://github.com/onlook-dev/onlook/] visual editor that lets you edit and create React apps live on an infinite canvas.

We launched Onlook [1][2] as a local-first Electron app almost a year ago. Since then, “prompt-to-build” tools have blown up, but none let you design and iterate visually. We fixed that by taking a visual-first, AI-powered approach wh

23d | Hacker news
A 4-Step Guide to Making the Crispiest Air Fryer French Fries

It's hard to screw up this staple snack but for true air fryer fry perfection, there are four rules you should never break. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-4-step-guide-to-the-crispiest-air-fryer-french-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 Is 2025 the Year of the eGPU revival?

If you asked me on January 1, 2025, to guess how many eGPUs we'd see this year, I'd have probably said "none" because eGPUs seemed to be a thing of the past.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/is-2025-the-year-of-the-egpu-revival

 Intel isn’t working on discrete GPUs for laptops: Here’s why.

Amid an entry-level workstation "renaissance," Intel doesn't appear to be developing discrete laptop GPUs but instead relies on the Core Ultra 200H's integrated graphics.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/intel-discrete-laptop-gpu-2025

GAME just cancelled a bunch of Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK

UK customers eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 next week have had their pre-orders unexpectedly cancelled by GAME, one of the first retailers to open pre-orders for the next-gen console after its reveal back in April. In a statement posted to social media, GAME has apologised for the cancelled pre-orders, though [...]

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No Caller ID vs Unknown Caller: Keep one step ahead of scam calls

We explain the difference between receiving a call with No Caller ID or Unknown number listed, and explain which you need to watch out for.

The post No Caller ID vs Unknown Caller: Keep one step ahead of scam calls appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/no-caller-id-vs-unknown-caller

 I love that DOOM: The Dark Ages requires ray tracing, and I hope more games follow

DOOM: The Dark Ages' requirement for ray tracing is a step forward for game design that I love, and I hope more titles follow id Software's example.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-love-doom-the-dark-ages-forced-ray-tracing

Most Trump tariffs struck down by US federal court as ‘illegal’
23d | pcworld.com
My desk was a mess. This simple $16 upgrade decluttered it instantly
23d | pcworld.com
Miss TweetDeck? A former dev made a similar app for Bluesky
23d | pcworld.com
Your Asus router might’ve been hacked and turned into a botnet, report says
23d | pcworld.com
This $13 gadget covers your wall outlet and turns it into 9 charging ports
23d | pcworld.com
My Apple TV is nearly 4 years old. I’m in no rush to replace it
23d | pcworld.com
Arc B770 inbound? 4 new Intel Arc GPUs spotted in Linux drivers
23d | pcworld.com
 Biwin unveils PCIe Gen5 SSD with 14,500 MB/s read speeds

Biwin officially launches the Maxio MAP1806-based X570 SSD that is expected to offer leading-edge performance and a low price.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/biwin-unveils-pcie-gen5-ssd-with-14-500-mb-s-read-speeds

Volkswagen ID.Buzz review: A head-turning EV microbus with unfortunate flaws

While we're still waiting for a true electric minivan to hit the US, VW's ID.Buzz microbus is close. It's a unique family hauler that'll definitely get your neighbors buzzing. No, seriously, during my week of testing I had over a dozen conversations with strangers who were fascinated by the ID.Buzz. One of my neighbors stopped their car dramatically when they saw it, backed up, and just had to give me a thumbs up and praise it as "cool as hell."

My kids were similarly enamored, they l

23d | Engadget
Nintendo’s updated mobile app will make sharing Switch 2 screenshots a lot easier

Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, and to ensure you’re ready to go when the console arrives at your door, you’ll need to download the latest update for the newly renamed Nintendo Switch App. The app, which was previously called the Nintendo Switch Online app, had

23d | Engadget
Apple is rumored to release iOS 26, not iOS 19 at WWDC 2025

It seems that Apple is giving its operating systems a significant overhaul this year, and not just on the visual and usability fronts. It was expected that the next major versions of iOS and iPadOS (set to be announc

23d | Engadget
Elon Musk leaves DOGE amid tanking Tesla sales

Elon Musk has left his role as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for

23d | Engadget