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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 drop to $169 on Amazon

Now's a good time to pick up a new pair of AirPods while the

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Roku adds more premium features to its own line of midrange TVs

It's been two years since Roku first introduced its in-house TVs to the market and the streaming-device-turned-TV-maker isn't slowing down. For 2025, Roku refreshed its entire TV lineup and added more features to its midrange Roku Plus models that were previously reserved for its higher-end TVs.

The latest Roku

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Show HN: High End Color Quantizer

This is a personal project I've been working on for a long time now.

I stumbled upon the color quantization problem while doing something related for work. I then found an interesting paper for which I could find no implementations online, and the thing went from "let's implement this paper" to getting pretty obsessed with the whole thing.

It's at an early, eaaaarly stage. There's a lot of work to be done, and it's a memory hog, but generally speaking works quite well, and the output is

Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design

A universal design across platforms brings more focus to content and a new level of vitality while maintaining the familiarity of Apple’s software https://webdesignernews.com/apple-introduces-a-delightful-and-elegant-new-software-design/

How Austin became the robotaxi capital of America

The robotaxi race is heating up in Austin. A decade after Google’s self-driving car project quietly tested on the city’s streets, a new wave of autonomous vehicle companies is setting up shop. Waymo, now a dominant force in San Francisco, is expanding to the city. Tesla is preparing to debut its long-promised robotaxi. And smalle

These Common Health Conditions Can Be Negatively Impacted by the Summer Heat

As we prepare for a hotter-than-normal summer, it's important to be aware that the heat can worsen certain health conditions. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/common-health-conditions-negatively-impacted-summer-heat/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I'll Never Go on a Long Flight Again Without This Game-Changing Bluetooth Dongle

Twelve South's AirFly Pro lets me connect my AirPods to in-flight entertainment so I can get wireless crisp sound when I'm watching movies and TV shows. https://www.cnet.com/deals/ill-never-go-on-a-long-flight-again-without-this-game-changing-bluetooth-dongle/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Want to Reduce AC Leaks? These 3 Simple Fixes May Help You

These hacks will help you make your AC run more efficiently, cutting your power bills and keeping your home cooler than ever. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/want-to-reduce-ac-leaks-these-3-simple-fixes-may-help-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
SSDI June 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money This Week

The second round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for June is due in a couple of days. We'll tell you when to expect yours and give you the full payment schedule for the rest of the month. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-june-2025-heres-when-youll-get-your-money-this-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 iOS 26 launch live: all the new features plus reaction to the polarizing Liquid Glass redesign

iOS 26 is now official and there's a lot to talk about –we're following all of the reaction live and adding our own hands-on impressions.

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/ios-26-live

 ChatGPT is down - here's everything we know about the outage

ChatGPT is down. If you're having issues with OpenAI's chatbot, you're not alone!

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/chatgpt-down-june-10

Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X: Release date, specs, predicted prices and more

After years of speculation and rumours, the Xbox handheld is finally real – Microsoft and Asus have partnered to bring two new handheld consoles to market. Here we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, including their release date, spec sheets and what we might expect them [...]

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SmartWings Matter Blinds Review

Rather than being a traditional blind company that also has some smart options, SmartWings is a fully-fledged smart-first company that sells a wide range of indoor and outdoor blinds. Its recent set of options includes Matter-compatible blinds that I have on review here. Working without a hub, and compatible with a wide range of [...]

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3 new features I can’t wait to try in iOS 26’s Music app

Apple kicked off its WWDC event with a raft of announcements for iOS 26, and if you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you’ve got new features heading your way. Those new features include Lyric Translation and Pronunciation, AutoMix and Music Pins. Of course, since these features are being announced for iOS 26, it’s probably best not [...]

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iOS 26 vs iOS 18: What’s actually different?

Apple has revealed the next big update coming to iPhones – but it’s not iOS 19. It’s iOS 26. Here's what's new with this year's upgrade.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/ios-26-vs-ios-18

 I had a blast playing LEGO Party! at Summer Game Fest 2025, and I'm looking forward to this zany family game later this year

LEGO Party! is full of zany minigames and shocking turnarounds, and from my time hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, it's a family game worth playing.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/lego-party-summer-game-fest-2025-preview

Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe shows where Windows has lost its way
The 5 biggest PC cooling advancements from the last few years
 How To Manage Linux Users via the GUI and Terminal

Managing users in Linux is easy and we’ll show you how to use both the GUI and the terminal to add and remove users to and from different user groups.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-manage-linux-users-via-the-gui-and-terminal

Bayesian A/B testing — a practical primer

for UX people and anyone who wants to experiment better (some willingness to deal with statistics and Python required)

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How Crunchyroll took over the anime world

How did Crunchyroll become the powerhouse of the anime world?

In this episode of FC Explains, we dive deep into how Crunchyroll transformed from a small streaming service to the global leader in anime distribution. Discover how it helped push anime into mainstream pop culture, influenced the global perception of Japanese media, and changed the entertainment landscape forever.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91345299/how-crunchyroll-took-over-the-anime-world?partner=rss&utm_sou

Data breach victims: Here’s how your personal information is sold to criminals

Every year, massive data breaches harm the public. The targets are email service providers, retailers and government agencies that store information about people. Each breach includes sensitive personal information such as credit and debit card numbers, home

Trump’s Golden Dome could make the U.S. less safe, arms control expert says

President Donald Trump’s idea of a “Golden Dome” missile defense system carries a range of potential strategic dangers for the United States.

Golden Dome is meant to protect the U.S. from ballistic,

 Creating a high performance organization: empower your citizen developers

Empowering employees outside of IT can accelerate innovation and create a more agile, collaborative, and digitally driven organization.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/creating-a-high-performance-organization-empower-your-citizen-developers

 How to watch Alone season 12 online from anywhere – stream reality survival series

As the series heads to Africa's hostile desert lands to test its 10 survivors, our guide explains how to watch Alone season 12 online no matter where you are.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-alone-season-12-online-from-anywhere

AMD Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme series chips – here’s everything you need to know

AMD has slowly but surely announced brand new Z2 Series chips destined for handheld PCs, although there are a lot of them, and it can be difficult to know what’s new and what’s different between the model designations. Here we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about AMD’s Ryzen Z2 series of handheld chips, [...]

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Kaleidescape Strato V Review

Kaleidescape is a content distribution model based around proprietary hardware and servers that offer access to a library of movies, concerts and TV shows. While Kaleidescape’s system has always delivered the highest quality, the cost of admission hasn’t been cheap and until recently the brand didn’t support Dolby Vision. The new Strato V addresses [...]

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Breaking into Freelance UX Research: A Guide for Experienced Practitioners

This way of working takes some time to get used to and isn’t always a fit for everyone, but the beauty is that there is no one right way to freelance. You get to decide, based on your experience and interests, what projects or assignments you want to take on and what you don’t. https://webdesignernews.com/breaking-into-freelance-ux-research-a-guide-for-experienced-practitioners-2/

How to Hire Top AI Developers

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of hiring top AI developers for next-gen conversational AI solutions, covering everything from understanding your requirements to evaluating candidates and making the right choice for your business. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-hire-top-ai-developers/

The Figma Fanboy: Designing with Passion

We’ve all encountered them—the designers who swear by Figma like it’s the holy grail of design tools. You know the ones. https://webdesignernews.com/the-figma-fanboy-designing-with-passion/

Hindsight Bias in UX Research

Has this ever happened to you? After weeks of careful user research – planning sessions, interviews, observations, analysis – you present your findings to the team. Instead of excitement or curiosity, you get… indifference. A stakeholder shrugs: “Yeah, we already knew this.” Another adds, “These insights are pretty obvious.” https://webdesignernews.com/hindsight-bias-in-ux-research/

The Human Heart Behind Great UX

User experience isn’t just a function of clever layout or seamless animation. The most impactful products aren’t merely well designed — they’re deeply felt. Behind every successful user experience is a beating heart of empathy. https://webdesignernews.com/the-human-heart-behind-great-ux/

I'm Impressed With iOS 26. Apple Just Made iPhones Better video

Apple previewed the update for the next generation of iPhone software. It has a new name, a new look and a bunch of quality-of-life features and improvements. https://www.cnet.com/videos/im-impressed-with-ios-26-apple-just-made-iphones-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

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That’s no moon. It’s Astell&Kern’s Luna in-ear monitor headphones

Astell&Kern is best know for its personal music players, but it’s been making headway in recent times with its range of headphones and it’s latest is arguably its own version of a moonshot. That’s because it’s latest in-earphone is called Luna, inspired by the moon and landing on planet Earth to deliver “exceptional sound” that [...]

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Better vibes and vibe coding with Gemini 2.5

Ryan and Ben welcome Tulsee Doshi and Logan Kilpatrick from Google's DeepMind to discuss the advanced capabilities of the new Gemini 2.5, the importance of feedback loops for model improvement and reducing hallucinations, the necessity of great data for advancements, and enhancing developer experience through tool integration. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/06/10/better-vibes-and-vibe-coding-with-gemini-2-5/

Engadget Podcast: Breaking down the highlights of WWDC 2025

In this special episode, recorded live in Cupertino, Cherlynn and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham are joined by the Washington Post's Chris Velazco and Wired's Julian Chokkattu to discuss Apple's announcements at WWDC 2025. Though the announcements were all over the place and felt difficult to judge until they roll out to devices, our guests and hosts agree that they felt more meaningful than past WWDCs.

9d | Engadget
 OpenAI's high-minded approach to AI-human relationships ignores reality

OpenAI’s blog on a thoughtful approach to human-AI relationships is a good start, but it overlooks the real emotional entanglements already happening.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/openais-high-minded-approach-to-ai-human-relationships-ignores-reality

macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs

Apple announced a lot of new features in today's WWDC stream, but news from one follow-up meeting heralds the end of an era. MacOS 26, also known as macOS Tahoe, will be the last version of the operating system

10d | Engadget
Starmer tells UK to ‘push past’ AI job fears as tech leaders raise alarm


British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said it is time to “push past” concerns that AI poses a threat to human jobs — contradicting the concerns of some of tech’s biggest players. Speaking at London Tech Week today, Starmer called for industry to embed AI throughout

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