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Hands-On: Crisol video

Senior Writer David Lumb previews the upcoming Crisol at this year's Summer Game Fest. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hands-on-crisol/#ftag=CADf328eec

1h | cnet.com
I Tracked Down an AI Obituary Pirate to Find Out Why They're Exploiting Our Grief video

After the death of my sister, I was pulled into the troubling world of AI-written obituaries. I learned a lot about grief, scams and the people behind the words. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tracked-down-an-ai-obituary-pirate-to-find-out-why-theyre-exploiting-our-grief/#ftag=CADf328eec

1h | cnet.com
Trump Mobile and the T1 Phone Don't Make Any Sense, Even for Trump Fans

Commentary: If you make a splashy announcement and expect to be taken seriously, at least hire a proofreader and get your specs correct. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/trump-mobile-and-the-t1-phone-dont-make-any-sense-even-for-trump-fans/#ftag=CADf328eec

1h | cnet.com
AI Obituary Pirates Are Exploiting Our Grief. I Tracked One Down to Find Out Why

After the death of my sister, I was pulled into the troubling world of AI-written obituaries. This is what I learned about grief, scams and the people behind the words. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/features/ai-obituary-pirates-are-exploiting-our-grief-i-tracked-one-down-to-find-out-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

1h | cnet.com
 I played the Nintendo Switch 2 for one week and I desperately want it, but not all of it

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a significant boost in performance and features to keep up with modern AAA gaming, and while it might stumble (especially with its price), it’s a great handheld gaming device that deserves your attention (when on sale).

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-review

 I've tried Copilot Vision: It felt creepy, yet somewhat useful — Here's my take

I let Copilot Vision look at my screen, and it was both surprisingly useful and deeply flawed. Here’s my take on how it works, what it gets right, and where it still falls short on Windows 11.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/ive-tried-copilot-vision-it-felt-creepy-yet-somewhat-useful-heres-my-take

Which CPU is best for your Copilot+ laptop? Intel vs AMD vs Snapdragon
This Ryzen 5 mini PC with triple 4K support is a deal for just $249
What can you do if your boss starts generating AI designs?

How to work with teams that turn to AI instead of UX

2h | UX Design
The Morning After: Trump Mobile is a thing

Oh, Gold. It’s not April 1, it’s just a weird surprise. Donald Trump is launching a phone called Trump Mobile, which comes with wireless plans (starting at $47.25) and even a phone called the T1 Phone.

During the announcement event at Trump Tower in New York City, Donald Trump Jr. said they were building something for “people

2h | Engadget
OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract for the use of its AI models

OpenAI has just launched an initiative called OpenAI For Government starting with a modest new contract. The company was awarded $200 million by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop "prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national se

2h | Engadget
Show HN: FaynoSync Self-Hosted API for Automatic App Updates

faynoSync is a lightweight, open-source API server that gives you full control over application updates. Whether it’s desktop software, mobile apps, browser extensions, or custom binaries for metrics or monitoring — faynoSync helps you deliver updates easily, securely, and reliably. No external dependencies. Just pure control.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44296972

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Amazon Prime Day Swells to a 4-Day Event, With Tariffs Still Looming Large

Against a backdrop of potential price hikes on imported goods, the dates are now confirmed for Amazon's big annual sales event for Prime members. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-prime-day-swells-to-a-4-day-event-with-tariffs-still-looming-large/#ftag=CADf328eec

4h | cnet.com
You Have Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit Your FAFSA for the Current Year. Here's How to Do It

The 2024-25 school year may be nearly over, but you could still get financial aid to help cover costs. Follow these tips to fill out the application, but don't delay. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/you-have-less-than-two-weeks-left-to-submit-your-fafsa-for-the-current-year-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

4h | cnet.com
FBC: Firebreak: 6 Fun Nods to Control

While your ragtag team of Firebreakers fights through the Oldest House, you'll find a couple of interesting references to the beginning of the Hiss invasion. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/fbc-firebreak-6-fun-nods-to-control/#ftag=CADf328eec

4h | cnet.com
SSDI June 2025: The Third Round of Payments Is Headed to Recipients

The third 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-the-third-round-of-payments-is-headed-to-recipients/#ftag=CADf328eec

4h | cnet.com
 My favorite AI tool just hit Google Search, and it's actually useful — try it yourself

One of my most-used AI tools is being implemented into Google Search results, and I can't recommend using it enough.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/audio-overviews-in-google-search

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 Review

The Sony Bravia Theatre 6 is an everyman gateway to home cinema audio. A 3.1.2 channel soundbar system, you get three front-firing channels, a pair of up-firing height drivers, and a wireless subwoofer to deliver the low-end grunt. It’s a sibling of the similarly named Bravia Theatre System 6, which is distinguished by the [...]

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Meet the Aqara U200 Lite: A Thread-Powered, Matter-Enabled Smart Lock

Aqara’s family of smart locks is expanding again, this time with a new entry-level option designed specifically for European homes. The newly launched Smart Lock U200 Lite joins the growing U-series lineup as a retrofit smart lock that skips the frills but still checks a lot of the right boxes. Unlike the fully loaded U200 [...]

The post Meet the Aqara U200 Lite: A Thread-P

Oh no, WhatsApp is making a huge change you’ll hate

For the first time since it launched, WhatsApp is going to start showing advertisements inside the messaging app. The ads are “rolling out gradually” and will only appear in the Updates tab, where users go to share their status updates, and to see channels or groups that they’re interested in. So, your personal chats won’t [...]

The post Oh no, WhatsApp is making a huge change you’ll h

How do bone conduction headphones work?

Not sure what a pair of bone conduction headphones are or how they work? We explain everything you need to know.

The post How do bone conduction headphones work? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/how-do-bone-conduction-headphones-work

I won’t be downloading the AirPods iOS 26 public beta and you probably shouldn’t either

Apple has announced that new features for AirPods, including studio-quality audio recording and a camera remote, will be available in public beta from July 2025. This is the first time Apple has decided to include the updated AirPods firmware in the public beta programme, with it typically being part of the paid-for developer service only. [...]

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Duux Rize Review

If all you want is a simple, no frills desk fan with great performance to keep you cool, then the Duux Rize is an easy option to recommend. In the modern age of smart home tech, it can be all too tempting to get bogged down in the details of whether or not a [...]

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/duux-

 Future AI processors said to consume up to 15,360W — massive power draw will demand exotic immersion and embedded cooling tech

AI GPU power consumption is projected to rise from current levels of 1,400 to as high as 15,360W by 2035, prompting a shift from air and liquid cooling to immersion and embedded cooling technologies, according to KAIST.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/future-ai-processors-said-to-consume-up-to-15-360w-massive-power-draw-will-demand-exotic-

How AI tools collect your data across devices—and how to be selective about what you share

Like it or not, artificial intelligence has become part of daily life. Many devices—including electric razors and toothbrushes—have become “AI-powered,” using machine learning algorithms to track how a person uses the device, how the device is working in real time, and provide feedback. From asking questions t

Duolingo’s tricks to make you addicted to language learning

Duolingo isn’t just a cute green owl, it’s a masterclass in psychology, gamification, and habit-building. In this video, we break down the hidden tactics Duolingo uses to keep you coming back. From streaks and notifications to clever sound design and reward systems, you’ll discover how this app turns language learning into something you can’t stop engaging with. Whether you’re a language nerd or just curious how apps keep you hooked, this explainer will open your eyes.

Prime Day 2025: When Amazon's sales event begins, early deals already live, plus everything else you need to know

Now that we know Amazon Prime Day will be coming up soon on July 8 to 11, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. If you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, sale events like these are

7h | Engadget
Show HN: I recreated 90s Mode X demoscene effects in JavaScript and Canvas

After 25 years of writing software, I was feeling nostalgic for the kinds of things that got me into programming in the first place: the old DOS demoscene. I spent a weekend seeing if I could recapture some of that INT 13H VGA magic using today's web tech, but with the old-school constraints of doing it from scratch.

The result is this portfolio of ten classic effects running in a single HTML file. It's all vanilla JavaScript writing to a

element, with no external libraries. It wa
After 30 years, Java is still brewing up new features

It’s Java’s 30th anniversary! Ryan welcomes back Georges Saab,  Senior VP of Development for the Java Platform Group and Chair of the OpenJDK Governing Board, to reflect on Java’s changes over the last five years. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/06/17/after-30-years-java-is-still-brewing-up-new-features/

Amazon is giving away some great games in the lead up to Prime Day

You can grab a number of games from Amazon at no cost if you have a Prime subscription in the days leading up to Prime Day 2025, which takes place from July 8 to July 11. Starting today, June 17 at 12 PM Eastern time, you can get

9h | Engadget
Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates officially announced: The shopping event returns from July 8 to 11

Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and there’s a twist this year.

9h | Engadget
Ask HN: How to Deal with a Bad Manager?

Need some real life advice and stories from experienced folks.

I’ve been working for few years in a large company (think faang as a good approximation) in one of the departments under 1 manager. Relatively good one.

Then by the will of higher ups some teams got drastically reorged and I ended up in a different team with a new manager. Terrible one.

Micromanagement, lack of vision, poor communication, poor planning, zero support, full package. About half the team share similar view. The

12h | Hacker news
Artificial solar eclipse engineered in Europe offers new look at Sun


Two satellites equipped with European tech have delicately pulled off an artificial solar eclipse — giving scientists unmatched views of the Sun’s scorching corona. The European Space Agency (ESA) developed the probes a

12h | The Next Web
How to Burn in Your Brand New Oven to Reduce Chemical Residue

If it's your first time getting a brand-new oven, you may not know that it's best to follow this process before you begin cooking with it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/why-you-should-always-burn-in-your-new-oven/#ftag=CADf328eec

13h | cnet.com