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 I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game

Microtransaction prices, game crashes, and server lag are hot issues plaguing players during the first of a three-day advanced access period.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rematch-rocket-league-without-cars-launch-bugs

HP’s super-light Ryzen AI laptop with 16GB RAM is only $550 today
Google is now testing AI audio clips to answer your search queries
AMD plugs serious Ryzen vulnerability with new firmware update
Lenovo’s show-stealing laptop with a rollable screen ships this week
 Phison E28 2TB SSD Review: A return for vengeance

The Phison E28 is a return to form, offering excellent performance and power efficiency. It’s an all-around impressive package.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/phison-e28-2tb-ssd-review

 GPU-disabled Ryzen 9000F support suspected in AGESA firmware update

AMD's upcoming AGESA 1.2.0.3e microcode update is rumored to support a Ryzen 9000 F-series CPU lineup or potentially just a single SKU in the form of the Ryzen 7 9700F.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/gpu-disabled-ryzen-9000f-support-suspected-in-agesa-firmware-update

There's a Nintendo Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza on June 18

The Switch 2 is officially out in the wild, but the launch lineup is a bit thin. Mario Kart World is great, of course, but I'm missing a legitimate 3D platformer. That's where Donk

2d | Engadget
God help us, Donald Trump plans to sell a phone

Donald Trump is launching a cellular brand called Trump Mobile. The newly formed company, which was ">announced today by Donald Trump Jr., will sell a single wireless plan called “The 47 Plan,” which offers unlimited talk and texting, as well as unlimited data that throttles speeds after the first 20GB each month. The Trump Mobi

2d | Engadget
Patreon is raising its fees for new creators this summer

After August 4, creators setting up a paid membership page on Patreon will have to pay a 10 percent fee on their earnings under the platform's new standard plan. While Patreon currently offers Pro and Premium plans, which carry fees of 8 percent and 12 percent of creators' income, respectively, it's merging the two into a single option moving forward. The price increase only applies to creators publishing a new page; Patreon says it will continue to honor the lower Pro rate for anyone who has

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Our favorite power bank for iPhones is 20 percent off right now

I test a lot of batteries and I find myself drawn to the ones that do a little extra, like offering built-in cables, magnetic charging, onboard displays or, in this case, a handy kickstand that lets you view your phone as it recharges.

2d | Engadget
Meta and Oakley tease a smart glasses announcement for June 20

Reports emerged earlier this year that Meta was working with Oakley on smart glasses and it seems we're about to see the fruits of those labors. A new Instagram account called @oakleymeta

2d | Engadget
Agentura DARPA pokořila rekord v bezdrátovém přenosu energie

Vojenské ani civilní operace se už neobejdou bez energie a její spotřeba bývá intenzivní. Zásobování energií je přitom stále problematické a představuje jedno z hlavních rizik, kterým takové operace čelí. DARPA vyvíjí systém POWER pro bezdrátový přenos energie optickým laserem, s nímž teď láme rekordy. http://www.osel.cz/14116-agentura-darpa-pokorila-rekord-v-bezdratovem-prenosu-energie.html

2d | osel.cz
You're Getting Lazy With Your Passwords and Hackers Love It. CNET Survey Finds 49% of US Adults Have Risky Password Habits

Nearly one in four use the same password for multiple accounts. If you are, CNET experts have a few recommendations that can help break that habit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/password-survey-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Top 10 Sunscreen Lies You Should Trash This Summer

Do you still think that higher SPFs are better? Protect your skin by kicking this and other common sunscreen myths to the curb. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/top-10-sunscreen-lies-you-should-trash-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, June 17 (game #471)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-17-june-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, June 17 (game #737)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-17-june-2025

 M&S, Co-Op and Harrods got hit by a cyberattack: here's what retailers need to do to stop this

Recently, we saw three retail giants, Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and the Co-op, fall victim to cyberattacks, shaking consumer confidence and underlining a hard truth: cybersecurity is no longer just a matter for technical teams.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/m-and-s-co-op-and-harrods-got-hit-by-a-cyberattack-heres-what-retailers-need-to-do-to-stop-this

Samsung’s Onyx Cinema could be great – if more films supported it

OPINION: I can’t say that I’ve witnessed Samsung’s new cinema technology in the flesh, but from the people who have seen it, it’s pretty good. Problem is, you can’t watch many films in the format. A brief catch-up on Onyx Cinema for those unfamiliar with it. It’s a cinema screen made up of LED modules [...]

The post Samsung’s Onyx Cin

Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5: Which console should you choose?

Keen to invest in either the new Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 but aren’t sure which one will better suit you? This guide will help you decide.

The post Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5: Which console should you choose? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/nintendo-switch-2-vs-playstation-5

Suunto Run Review

The Suunto Run is a well-priced sports watch that offers a strong performance, but it's let down by software niggles and a lack of polish.

The post Suunto Run Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/suunto-run

 I've played The Outer Worlds 2, and Obsidian is bringing seriously improved gunplay and weapons to this Xbox RPG

I went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and spoke to game director Brandon Adler to discuss how this Obsidian RPG aims to fix what didn't work in the first game.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-outer-worlds-2-hands-on-summer-game-fest-2025

 Mixtape is one of the most unique indie games I've played, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass

I went hands-on with Mixtape at Summer Game Fest 2025. It's one of the most creative games I've seen in a long time, and I can't wait to play more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mixtape-hands-on-summer-game-fest-2025

 'Incoming sub model!' — PC gamers react to Nexus Mods ownership change

In a blog post today, the founder of Nexus Mods has stated that the site has changed ownership. As expected, the reactions from PC gamers are all over the place.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/incoming-sub-model-pc-gamers-react-to-nexus-mods-ownership-change

Windows 11 gets retro with Vista boot noise bug
How Microsoft’s Windows 95 test nearly crashed an entire software store
How to add helpful prompts to Microsoft Excel cells
Want classic Outlook to always reply to emails in a new window? Here’s how!
This Lenovo Snapdragon OLED 2-in-1 laptop is crazy for just $475
Google’s Gemini AI can summarize Drive PDFs and Forms responses soon
Apple's Mac Mini M4 is back on sale for $499

There's no denying that getting a high-quality computer is going to set your finances back a bit. So, when one of them gets discounted we want to scream it from the rooftops. Such is the case today with a solid sale on

2d | Engadget
The OnePlus Nord 5 features a powerful Snapdragon 8 chip

OnePlus just announced the Nord 5 smartphone, a refresh of its popular mid-range handset line. This one includes a flagship Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset by Qualcomm, which should provide plenty of raw power for gaming, multitasking and general use.

There's an upgraded cooling system here, along with support for LPDDR5X RAM. It features a dual rear camera system and will be available in a pale blue finish that's officially called "Dry Ice."

Th

2d | Engadget
WhatsApp has ads now, but only in the Updates tab

It has been a long time coming — seven years since Meta first announced its plan to do so, in fact — but ads are starting to appear in WhatsApp as of Monday. They'll only be visible on the Updates tab and the company says those who use the app only to chat with family and friends really won't see any change to their WhatsApp experience. The same goes for two other new featur

2d | Engadget
Show HN: Socket-call – Call socket.io events like normal JavaScript functions

Hello HN,

I built a Typescript library (named socket-call, for lack of a more sexy name) whose goal is to be able to call socket.io events as regular functions.

So you declare your server-side like so:

  ...
  const listenEvents = (services: UserServices) => ({
    // Add your events here, the name of the event is the name of the function
    login: async (username: string) => {
      services._socket.data.user = { username };
      console.log(`User ${username} logged in`);
Show HN: dk – A script runner and cross-compiler, written in OCaml

I've always found it cool to be in roles where I can help a younger generation learn skills to have a bright future. That role is something I do in a few ways (as a parent, robotics mentor, school board advisor and Sunday school teacher) and I suspect most HN readers share the same role and appreciation. And for developing software skills, it was obvious that both the students and I had to have a productive software environment where we could work together. That theme of experienced/inexperi

A Better API for the Resize Observer

ResizeObserver, MutationObserver, and IntersectionObserver enhance performance over their predecessors. Zell discusses their API similarities, usage steps, refactoring strategies, and advantages with practical examples.


A Better API for the Resize Observer originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

2d | CSS tricks
You're Getting Lazy With Your Passwords and Hackers Love It. CNET Survey Finds 49% of US Adults Have Risky Password Habits

Nearly one in four use the same password for multiple accounts. If you are, CNET experts have a few recommendations that can help break that habit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/password-survey-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
ChatGPT Free Review: Incredible Horsepower With Programmed Limits

The free version of ChatGPT now uses the more advanced 4o model. But token limits will keep you waiting if you go heavy on images. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-free-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Five New Apple Watch Features Coming With WatchOS 26 video

Your Apple Watch is about to get a workout buddy and a new design, but not everyone will get it. We're breaking down all the good news, along with the not so great news from the WWDC keynote. https://www.cnet.com/videos/five-new-apple-watch-features-coming-with-watchos-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Transferring Data from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 video

We walk you through the steps of transferring over your games and saved files from a Nintendo Switch to a Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/videos/transferring-data-from-nintendo-switch-to-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
ChatGPT Plus Review: A Feature-Rich AI Chatbot That's Great for Research

ChatGPT Plus has evolved over the last year, bringing with it "reasoning" models, better image generation and more studio tools. It's worth your money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-plus-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Summer Blackout To-Do List: 9 Things to Keep Everyone Cool and Safe

Summer blackouts can cause long periods without electricity or air conditioning, so it's important to remain prepared as the warmer months approach. https://www.cnet.com/health/summer-blackout-to-do-list-things-keep-everyone-cool-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com
Samsung Gave Me an Inside Look at Its Plan to Help Us Age Better (One Galaxy Watch at a Time)

With a first-ever blood analysis feature and four new AI-powered health tools, the Galaxy Watch is shaping up to be a smarter ally for staying healthier long-term. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-gave-me-an-inside-look-at-its-plan-to-help-us-age-better-one-galaxy-watch-at-a-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

2d | cnet.com