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 Grounded 2 has gorgeous lighting — the atmosphere pulls me in even more than the first game

Grounded 2 has a lot going for it, but the atmosphere shouldn't be overlooked. The lighting alone is a serious improvement on the first game.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-gorgeous-lighting

Your body can be fingerprinted and tracked by Wi-Fi signals
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Anker’s 6-port USB charging station just dropped to its best price
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11 dead-simple ChatGPT prompts that make everyday tasks easy
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I never leave home without Anker’s $30 ultra-compact, no-wires power bank
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This free tool puts you on Windows 10 with support until 2032
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Birds aren’t robots, but their brains are flash drives
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This portable 1080p IPS laptop monitor is a no-brainer for $60 right now
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 EU plans $30 billion investment in gigawatt AI data centers — multiple sites to host 100,000 AI GPUs each as bloc plays catch-up to US and China

The European Union is launching a $30 billion initiative to build a network of gigawatt-class AI data centers across 16 member states in a bid to catch up with the U.S. and China, though concerns remain over power supply, unclear specifications, and long-term business viability.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/eu-readies-us

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price

Apparently it's the season for great deals on Apple's MacBooks with M4 chips. First, the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 dropped to an all-time low of $799 (it's still

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Mario Paint comes to Nintendo Switch Online and, yes, it has mouse controls

I’ve been wondering for a while what the killer app for Joy-Con mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 might be. Sure, 

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Ask HN: How will the OSA affect small Mastodon instances?

I am not currently a user of Mastodon, but I have some interest in the project. I was looking at some stuff that seemed to indicate to me that the OSA could make it difficult to self host Mastodon without providing age verification. I was then reading the provisions and realsised that it didn't really affect you unless you have at least 3 million monthly users, so in theory would not affect self hosters with only a few users. But then I thought that if you are federated with a very large ins

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AI Halftime Report H1 2025 via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

Kevin Indig breaks down AI’s toll on traffic, publishers, and organic visibility, and why the second half of 2025 may hit even harder.

The post AI Halftime Report H1 2025 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-halftime-report-h1/552356/

I Tried AT&T Internet Air for a Week. It Wasn't Even Close to Fast Enough

The speeds of AT&T's 5G fixed wireless service were significantly lower than advertised, but it's still worth trying if your options are limited. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-tried-att-internet-air-for-a-week-it-wasnt-even-close-to-fast-enough/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Verizon Fios Internet Review: Examining Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability

There's much to like about Verizon's fiber-optic home internet: straightforward terms, decent perks and solid customer satisfaction scores. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/verizon-fios-internet-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Ditch the Hot Oven: The Ultimate Summer Cooking Hack Is Sitting on Your Counter

Skip the sweat session at the grill and don't even look at your oven dial. I crunched the numbers, tested the temps and survived the heat wave to find the best cooking appliance for when it's too hot to cook -- but you still have to eat. https://www.cnet.com/news/ditch-the-hot-oven-the-ultimate-summer-cooking-hack-is-sitting-on-your-counter/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Access More Than 30,000 Movies and TV Shows With This One Free Item

Streaming services like Netflix are consistently raising their subscriptions. I recommend trying my favorite platform -- it's free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/access-more-than-30000-movies-and-tv-shows-with-this-one-free-item/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Is Superintelligence? Everything You Need to Know About AI's Endgame

It's the next big AI moonshot, designed to outthink humans in medicine, physics, strategy, creativity, reasoning and more. Tech giants are racing to get there. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-superintelligence-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ais-endgame/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 ByteDance AI tool Trae caught spying on users

ByteDance looks to be collecting huge amounts of user, project and system info from Trae, even when telemetry is toggled off.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/bytedance-ai-tool-caught-spying-on-users

The Google Fitbit Versa 4 is suddenly a lot more tempting

The Versa 4 is now available for just £126, with a saving of over £22 compared to its usual £148.99 price, and a big drop from its original £199.99 launch price.

The post The Google Fitbit Versa 4 is suddenly a lot more tempting appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/the-google-fitbit-versa-4-is-

Keep an eye on your valuables for less with a budget Tile

Whether it’s your keys, wallet, TV remote, or just about anything else, this 4-pack has you covered with a Tile to match, now with 25% off, bringing the price down to just £56.24.

The post Keep an eye on your valuables for less with a budget Tile appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/uncategori

The budget Blink Mini security camera is now even cheaper

At the moment, you can grab a Blink Mini security camera for only £16.99, saving yourself a neat £5. There's no guarantee it’ll stay that low for long, so if you’ve been thinking about getting a security camera, now’s a great time.

The post The budget Blink Mini security camera is now even cheaper appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

 Microsoft reveals 40 jobs about to be destroyed by AI — is your career on the list?

A Microsoft Research paper has listed out 40 professions it believes are most at risk from the rise of AI, as well as 40 professions that should be safe (at least for now...)

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-reveals-40-jobs-about-to-be-destroyed-by-and-safe-from-ai

 A Tale of Two Ants told from two sides — our experiences with Grounded 2's stellar early access launch

Two of the Windows Central team have spent hours playing Grounded 2 ahead of its early access launch, and they have some thoughts.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/grounded-2-early-access-review

 Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handheld gaming PCs?

Grounded 2 has arrived in early access with a brand-new map, a new chapter of the story, and a whole lot of (literal) bugs. But how does it play on handhelds?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/can-i-play-grounded-2-on-steam-deck-rog-ally-and-other-gaming-handhelds

These unique outdoor smart lights can immerse your walls in color
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is insane for just $289
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How to use remote help when upgrading to Windows 11
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Save $400 on Dell’s AI-ready Snapdragon laptop while you still can
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 Nvidia seeks extra 300,000 H20 GPUs to meet China's surging AI demand — places order with TSMC to meet unexpectedly strong interest

Nvidia has ordered 300,000 H20 GPUs from TSMC as Chinese demand surges, despite political backlash over national security risks. The U.S. still hasn’t approved export licenses, but Nvidia aims to retain its foothold in China’s AI market, where rivals like Huawei are gaining ground.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-seeks-extra-300-000-h2

Designers need to be generalized specialists nowadays-here’s how AI can help

How to answer the question keeping design leaders awake at night.

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The UX of Uber’s new policy doesn’t work

Why Uber implemented choosing driver gender preference and why it doesn’t work.

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Google Search's AI Mode is rolling out in the UK

Earlier this year, Google rolled out AI Mode to Search users in the US. Now, the notoriously inaccurate "tool" is coming to the UK. While Google's AI overviews have been

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The Morning After: You need to take an age verification selfie to watch adult content online in the UK

Anyone trying to watch porn online in the UK will need to take a selfie first – or share a photo ID. (Yes, both of those might ruin the ‘mood.’) The UK government began checking compliance with its Online Safety Act last Friday, which requires any website that publishes or displays pornographic content to implement a sys

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Oakley Meta glasses review: A familiar formula with some upgrades

If you're at all familiar with Meta's Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses, there won't be many surprises when it comes to its latest Oakley frames. The

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Pick up this Anker power bank that can charge a laptop while it's 30 percent off

Prime Day has come and gone, but power bank stalwart Anker still has some compelling deals to keep your devices charged while on the go. Among these is the

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The massive blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France exposed a global power crisis. Now what?

On the morning of April 28, large parts of Spain, Portugal, and southern France went dark. A massive blackout left millions without power, halting trains mid-track, cutting mobile networks, and rattling the foundation of one of Europe’s most advanced energy grids.

In th

My Internet Was Terrible Until I Tried These 4 Simple Tricks

Even with the fastest speeds available, my home internet still sucked. Here's how I fixed it (and how you can fix yours, too). https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-internet-was-terrible-until-i-tried-these-4-simple-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Ditch the Stuffy Gym for These Outdoor Summer Workouts

Why confine yourself to being inside? With these apps and exercises, you can get a good workout while getting fresh air. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/ditch-the-stuffy-gym-for-these-outdoor-summer-workouts/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Yes, Starlink Is Now Much Cheaper: Here's the Catch

Starlink's Residential Lite plan costs just $80 a month. Here's everything you should know before signing up. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/yes-starlink-is-now-much-cheaper-heres-the-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec

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