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Angry Birds Is Coming to Apple Arcade in July

The latest Kingdom Rush tower defense game will also be on Apple's subscription gaming service next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/angry-birds-is-coming-to-apple-arcade-in-july/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Wikipedia editors revolt over "truly ghastly" plan for AI slop — they're winning (for now)

Editors weren’t exactly thrilled about the prospect of AI slop -- low-quality, AI-generated writing -- appearing at the top of entry pages.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/wikipedia-pauses-ai-summaries

 How to turn any laptop into an RTX gaming rig for only $2.39

Cloud gaming isn't new, but it's cheaper than ever before with Nvidia GeForce Now day passes. They might just be the cheapest way yet to get into PC gaming.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/geforce-now-day-pass

 Sam Altman's vision is the stuff of my nightmares: "A significant fraction of the power on Earth should be spent running AI"

AMD CEO Lisa Su brought OpenAI's Sam Altman on stage during the Advancing AI 2025 keynote on Thursday, and one exchange from their brief chat now lives rent-free in my mind. For better or worse.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/sam-altman-openai-amd-comments

 The Steam store just got a big update with great new features — here's what was added

Valve's globally popular PC gaming client Steam just got a major update that greatly improves its support for showing accessibility features available in a game.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-steam-store-just-got-a-big-update-with-great-new-features-heres-what-was-added

 AMD EPYC Venice boasts 256 cores and bandwidth galore — next-gen server CPUs arrive in 2026

AMD’s Zen 6-based EPYC ‘Venice’ CPU pushes core count to 256, boosts performance by 70%, and features PCIe 6.0, 1.6 TB/s memory bandwidth, and a new SP7 packaging, according to AMD.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-256-core-epyc-venice-cpu-in-the-labs-now-coming-in-2026

 AMD unwraps 2027 AI plans: Verano CPU, Instinct MI500X GPU, next-gen AI rack

AMD plans to launch its second-generation rack-scale AI platform in 2027 with EPYC 'Verano' CPUs, Instinct MI500X GPUs, and Vulcano 800 GbE NICs, accelerating its roadmap to an annual cadence.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-unwraps-2027-ai-plans-verano-cpu-instinct-mi500x-gpu-next-gen-ai-rack

The Nothing Phone 3 will be available in the US via Amazon

The Nothing Phone 3 is getting an official release for US customers. The handset will be available to purchase from Amazon or directly from the company, according to a report by TechCrunch. Nothing CEO Carl Pei has been teasing this ne

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Apple will at long last let you customize snooze times on alarms in iOS 26

We've been covering all the news Apple announced at WWDC 2025, but possibly the most exciting element coming to

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Mixtape turned me back into a Millennial teenage dirtbag

Mixtape is the answer to the question, “What if the movie ">High Fidelity was a video game?” It’s not a perfect analogy, but it’s pretty damn close, and either way it’s a sign that Mixtape is going to be a fabulous slice of late-1990s, early-2000s nostalgia, complete with a banging so

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Google Cloud outages: Spotify, Discord, Snapchat and more partially down

Google Cloud experienced outages today that led to disruptions for many online services. Reports of issues for Google products and others began around 11AM PT/2 PM ET. The company was able to restore function to its own apps, but several other businesses have continued to experience problems for some users.

In an update at 4:16PM ET, Google said, "We have identified the root

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Show HN: Tritium – The Legal IDE in Rust

$1,500 an hour and still using the software my grandma used to make bingo fliers!?

Hi HN! I'd like to submit for your consideration Tritium (https://tritium.legal). Tritium aims to bring the power of the integrated development environment (IDE) to corporate lawyers.

My name is Drew Miller, and I'm lawyer admitted to the New York bar. I have spent the last 13 years in and out of corporate transactional practice, while building side projec

Show HN: Vim-like text editor in go. (LSP, TreeSitter, Themes)

Hey! Check out my "toy" text editor which I use as my daily driver.

Features LSP autocomplete, goto definition, hover info

Tree-sitter support

Color themes (borrowed from the Helix text editor)

Lots of bugs

Macro support

Something like Emacs org-mode: Open test.txt, place the cursor at line 15, and press "Ctrl-C Ctrl-C".

This project was written as a "speed run" — not for speed in terms of time, but rather as an exercise to explore the text editor problem space without overthin

Show HN: Tool-Assisted Speedrunning the Boring Parts of Animal Crossing (GCN)

I recently dug my Nintendo GameCube out of storage to revisit the first Animal Crossing game. Things were mostly as I remembered, but the game's heavy reliance on a clunky on-screen keyboard quickly wore my patience thin.

Unwilling to accept this subpar experience, I did what any rational person would do and ordered a rare, Japan-exclusive, keyboard/controller hybrid on eBay, then used a Raspberry Pi Pico to 1. listen for keypresses and 2. send simulated controller events to the GameCube,

What is a fridge cigarette? The viral Diet Coke trend explained

It hits at a certain time in the afternoon, when a familiar craving strikes. You walk to the kitchen. The satisfying sound of a can cracking, the hiss of bubbles. It’s time for a “fridge cigarette”—or as you might know it, a can of Diet Coke.

Earlier this week, TikTok user @reallyrachelreno posted: “Overheard someone call Diet Coke a ‘fridge cigarette’ and nothing’s been more true to me since.” The vid

Chime’s cofounder on the company’s IPO: ‘We’re just getting started’

A dozen years after its launch, fintech company Chime rang the bell this morning at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate its initial public offering.

One of the most anticipated IPOs of the year, Chime is seemingly already basking in listing-day glory. After announcing that shares would hit

Do Whole Body Vibration Plates Actually Promote Weight Loss? We Asked Fitness Experts

Some report that vibration plates can be effective tools for weight loss. We spoke with fitness experts to find out whether this is another unfounded fitness fad or a legitimate way to exercise. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/do-whole-body-vibration-plates-actually-promote-weight-loss-we-asked-fitness-experts/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Electric Cooler vs. Ice Cooler: I Went Camping With Both to See Which Is Better

What's better, an electric cooler or the traditional icebox when you're outdoors? I tested the Anker Solix EverFrost 2 against the RTIC Ultra-Tough Cooler to find out. https://www.cnet.com/news/electric-cooler-vs-ice-cooler-camping-to-see-which-is-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Rounding Up iPhone 17 Pro Rumors, From Improved Cameras to Design Changes

We now know that iOS 26 will feature a new Liquid Glass look and new features, but will those affect Apple's next line of iPhones? It's time to go over what we know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/rounding-up-iphone-17-pro-rumors-from-improved-cameras-to-design-changes/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Google Has a New AI-Weather Model for Cyclones. Should Experts Trust It?

Google's research lab has joined forces with the National Hurricane Center for its new AI weather forecasting. But don't ignore your meteorologist. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-has-a-new-ai-weather-model-for-cyclones-should-experts-trust-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Live from WWDC 2025 – TechRadar podcast unpacks that massive iPadOS update and looks through Liquid Glass

Join us for a special WWDC 2025 edition of the TechRadar Podcast, live from Apple Park, as we unpack Liquid Glass, the big iPadOS 16 update, and everything else Apple unveiled, featuring two special guests: Kate Kozuch and Rich DeMuro.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/live-from-wwdc-2025-techradar-podcast-unpacks-that-massive-ipados-update-and-looks-thro

 Silent Hill 1 remake in development at Konami and Bloober Team, but will it come to Xbox?

During Konami's Press Start showcase, the publisher confirmed that a remake of Silent Hill 1 is in development at Bloober Team.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/silent-hill-remake-konami-bloober-announce

 Backbone Pro review: This is the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it?

The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect sticks, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/backbone-pro-review

AMD’s powerful AI chips can finally be unleashed on Windows PCs
 AMD announces MI350X and MI355X AI GPUs, claims up to 4X generational performance gain, 35X faster inference

AMD unveiled its new MI350X and MI355X GPUs for AI workloads here at its Advancing AI 2025 event in San Jose, California, claiming the new accelerators offer a 3X performance boost over the prior-gen MI300X, positioning the company to improve its competitive footing against its market-leading rival, Nvidia.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/am

 Nintendo Switch 2 tested: new internals are a major power-up

The Nintendo Switch 2's powerful internals deliver a major upgrade to the Switch formula, but there's still some room for improvement.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-tested-new-internals-are-a-major-power-up

 AMD says Instinct MI400X GPU is 10X faster than MI300X, will power Helios rack-scale system with EPYC 'Venice' CPUs

AMD unveiled Helios, its first in-house rack-scale AI system built around upcoming EPYC 'Venice' CPUs and Instinct MI400-series GPUs, aiming to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI. But while it is said to offer higher memory capacity and bandwidth than competing platforms, it is expected to trail in peak compute performance against Nvidia's future Rubin-based systems.

Konami and Bloober Team are remaking the original Silent Hill

A remake of the original Silent Hill is in development, it was revealed

5d | Engadget
Razer's new Kishi V3 controllers can fit up to a 13-inch iPad

Razer has announced its latest lineup of Kishi mobile gaming controllers, capable of housing your phone, small tablet and, in the most comically extreme case, a full-size iPad.

The Kishi V3 Pro XL is seemingly designed for people who like to play games on the largest possible mobile canvas, but don’t want to rely on touch controls or just pair a wireless pad.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end with a truncated fifth season

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will only visit around 26 strange new worlds before shuttling into that cancellation sunset. The show will end with a truncated fifth season of six episodes, according to reporting by Deadline.

This news is relatively surprising, given that Strange New Worlds seems like t

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Google DeepMind is sharing its AI forecasts with the National Weather Service

Here's an AI-government collaboration of a less… unsettling variety than some. Google DeepMind is teaming up with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for tropical cyclone season. The AI research lab

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Show HN: ChatToSTL – AI text-to-CAD for 3D printing

Hey HN,

I'm a beginner at CAD so I built an app that does it for me ;) Describe a part and ChatToSTL writes the OpenSCAD code, shows a live render with size sliders, then exports the STL/3MF file. Because the output is parametric, it's easy to modify (unlike mesh models like Shap-E or DreamFusion).

Try it (needs your own OpenAI key): https://huggingface.co/spaces/flowfulai/ChatToSTL

How it works: Text prompt

This startup wants AI to help manage software infrastructure, not just write code

Many developers find that AI programming assistants have made writing code easier than ever. But maintaining the infrastructure that actually runs that code remains a challenge, requiring engineers to have detailed knowledge of complex cloud systems and how their companies use them.

A startup called Antimetal is working to harness AI to guide engineers through resolving issues with software infrastructure in much the same way existing tools help

Apple fumbled its personal AI debut, but the alternative was far worse

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

A cooler-headed look at Apple’s troubled AI story

Apple said at its WWDC developer conference Monday that the much-hyped Apple Intelli

Community Corner: PHP Installer for Extensions(PIE) with James Titcumb

In this episode, we talk with James Titcumb about his work on the PHP Installer for Extensions (PIE) for the PHP Foundation. A replacement for PECL which is going to make our lives as developers that much easier. Links: PHP PIE – https://github.com/php/pie HoneyBadger.io – https://HoneyBadger.io Our Discord – https://discord.gg/aMTxunVx James’s Social Media: Bluesky – […]

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 DJI rumors point to three major product launches next month, including a new 360 camera

A serial leaker claims that DJI’s next trio of creative products – two new cameras and a wireless microphone – will all be released in July 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/action-cameras/dji-rumors-point-to-three-major-product-launches-next-month-including-a-new-360-camera