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Uber's Simplified App for Seniors Is Launching Nationwide

The interface includes larger text and fewer steps to make ride-hailing easier. Senior accounts will eventually roll out globally. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ubers-simplified-app-for-seniors-is-launching-nationwide/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Mediterranean Diet Look-a-Like: Meet the Planetary Health Diet

Nutrition experts share how this relatively new diet can be sustainable for the planet while also reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. https://www.cnet.com/health/the-mediterranean-diet-look-a-like-meet-the-planetary-health-diet/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Breaking encryption with quantum computers may be easier than we thought

A new research estimates that a quantum computer with 1 million qubits would be able to crack RSA encryption, instead of 20 as previously thought.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/breaking-encryption-with-quantum-computers-may-be-easier-than-we-thought

 Top US dental firm spills over 8 million user files online

A digital marketing agency was holding an unprotected database containing millions of sensitive patient records.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/top-us-dental-firm-spills-over-8-million-user-files-online

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, June 5 (game #459)

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-5-june-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, June 5 (game #725)

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-5-june-2025

 Time is money - and a cyber risk problem

A deep dive into why it’s taking longer for cyber risks to be fixed and what wider implications this has for organizations.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/time-is-money-and-a-cyber-risk-problem

Best Hedge Trimmer 2025: Options for all budgets and jobs tested

Brilliant for the environment and wildlife, an excellent way of adding privacy, or just for decoration, hedges are a great addition to practically any garden. They do need some care to keep them looking neat and to prevent them from overgrowing, which is where the best hedge trimmers comes in. Using a set of teeth [...]

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OLED vs AMOLED: What are the biggest differences?

While OLED and AMOLED are similar display technologies, there are key differences between the two that are important to know. 

The post OLED vs AMOLED: What are the biggest differences? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/oled-vs-amoled

 Console UX on a Windows PC gaming handheld? 'Winhanced' wants to beat Microsoft and Xbox to the punch.

Winhanced might not yet be ready for the prime time, but if you're an enthusiast, the community-led project is aiming to beat Xbox to the UX punch on Windows 11.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/console-ux-on-a-windows-pc-gaming-handheld-winhanced-wants-to-beat-microsoft

 'The budget card to beat right now' — Radeon RX 9060 XT reviews are in, and it looks like a win for AMD

Gamers are desperate for a mid-range GPU with 16GB of VRAM that's reasonably priced, and it looks like AMD is about to deliver with its Radeon RX 9060 XT.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-radeon-rx-9060-xt-review-roundup

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This compact Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $299 today
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Rare sale! Sony’s PS5 DualSense controllers are 27% off right now
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LG’s super-fast 480Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor is $250 off
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 Alienware 16 Area-51 review: a big, mysterious powerhouse

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a thick gaming laptop with a cool teal color and strong performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-review

Smashing Animations Part 4: Optimising SVGs

What’s the best way to make your SVGs faster, simpler, and more manageable? In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke explains the process he relies on to prepare, optimise, and structure SVGs for animation and beyond. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/06/smashing-animations-part-4-optimising-svgs/

Samsung teases a Galaxy Z Fold Ultra

Samsung has published a blog post teasing the "next chapter of Ultra," and it included an animation of a phone that clearly has the form factor of the Galaxy Z Fold. The phone's silhouette folds out to show a device as big as a small tablet

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How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available to buy in the US starting tomorrow, June 5. It’s been a long time coming, and if you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to secure a pre-order, you’re likely hoping yours will arrive on launch day. For everyone else, the hunt for the Switch 2 continues. Pre-orders opened at the end of April, but since then, there have been basically no online restocks. That could change in

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Florida's social media law has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida's new law that bans some children from using social media and requires parental consent for others, according to

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Apple's iPad Air M3 is cheaper than ever right now

The iPad we consider to be the best iPad for most people is on sale for a record-low price at the moment. You can pick up the new

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Uber now offers a streamlined app for seniors, complete with flexible payment options

Uber just announced dedicated account profiles for senior citizens, bringing a streamlined app design and features aimed at older adults. This is part of the pre-existing "family profile" feature that also allows for teen accounts.

As for these senior accounts, the biggest draw is the design. The company promises "larger

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB review: Finally, a powerful $350 GPU

NVIDIA releases a brand new video card and AMD follows up with a cheaper one. That's basically been the cycle of the GPU industry for the last decade, with NVIDIA typically leading the pack and AMD rushing to keep up. But with the recent Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT, AMD finally found a winning formula with GPUs that were both cheaper than NVIDIA's and, in many cases, more powerful. The new Radeon RX 9060 XT, which is meant to take on NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti in 1080p and 1440p gaming, mostly repea

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Why Bumble and Tinder are suddenly scrambling to keep up with Hinge

When Spencer Rascoff took over as CEO at the struggling dating app giant Match Group in February, one of his first orders of business was to acquaint himself with all the services under his purview. Match, which owns and operates more that 45 dating apps, including Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid, and Match.com, has seen its stock price drop more than 80% from its 2021 high amid growing fatigue with online dating and a generation shift away from apps. After explosive gr

An In-Depth Guide To Apple Search Ads via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

Master Apple Search Ads with this in-depth guide covering ad types, bidding strategies, targeting options, and campaign setup tips for app marketers.

The post An In-Depth Guide To Apple Search Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/apple-search-ads-guide/546355/

I Love GeForce Now on My Steam Deck -- Until It Starts 'Waiting for the Next Available Rig'

It was the first time I'd encountered it in the past week, but 20 to 45 minutes seems like an eternity when you have a console in your hands and are ready to play. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-love-geforce-now-on-my-steam-deck-until-it-starts-waiting-for-the-next-available-rig/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Carbon-Plated Running Shoes: What Brands Does an Expert Recommend?

If you're a serious runner thinking about buying a pair of carbon-plated running shoes, these are the pros and cons you should know beforehand. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/carbon-plated-running-shoes-what-brands-expert-recommend/#ftag=CADf328eec

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My Favorite Mobile Strategy Game Just Returned From the Dead After 10 Years

Battle Nations is a hybrid base builder and turn-based combat game, and after a decade, it's still one of the best strategy experiences on the app store. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/my-favorite-mobile-strategy-game-just-returned-from-the-dead-after-10-years/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 iOS 19 could bring new features to Messages, Music, and Notes

iOS 19 could bring animated album art to your lock screen, automatic translations to your messages, and more.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/ios-19-could-bring-new-features-to-messages-music-and-notes

 Sigma unveils two new series of pro cine lenses for Sony, PL and L mount, with world's fastest aperture

The Aizu Prime Line features a maximum T1.3 aperture on all 12 lenses, while two upcoming full-frame AF Cine Line zooms will be Sigma’s first AF-compatible cine lenses.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigma-unveils-two-new-series-of-pro-cine-lenses-for-sony-pl-and-l-mount-with-worlds-fastest-aperture

Voxi has slashed the price of Pixel 9 Pro by nearly £350

Don't tie yourself down to a long phone contract and nab the Pixel 9 Pro for a bargain instead, thanks to this bargain offer from Voxi.

The post Voxi has slashed the price of Pixel 9 Pro by nearly £350 appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/voxi-pixel-9-pro-deal

Kärcher K3 Power Control Car and Home Review

The Kärcher K3 Power Control Car and Home isn't the most powerful pressure washer, but it makes up for it with some excellent accessories

The post Kärcher K3 Power Control Car and Home Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/karcher-k3-power-control-car-and-home

Q Acoustics 3020c Review

When it comes to affordable standmount speakers, Q Acoustics has been the recent pound-for-pound champion. Its 3000i series was both popular and well-regarded, and with the latest 3000c models, it’s looking to cement its status as the affordable entry-point into hi-fi. It does come at a higher price than before, rising from 3020i’s £249 [...]

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It’s official; a new Galaxy Fold Ultra is coming this year

Rumours about a new Galaxy Fold Ultra have been swirling for quite some time – so long that it was rumoured to appear alongside the rest of last year’s Galaxy foldable collection. Of course, that never happened – but it looks like it’s finally ready for prime time this year.  That’s because Samsung is teasing [...]

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 Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI was so dramatic that it's apparently becoming a movie — Will we finally get the full story?

A new movie might be in the works, capturing the events that ensued before, during, and after Sam Altman's firing. It will reportedly be called "Artificial" and is already in development in the Amazon MGM Studios.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-ouster-becoming-a-movie

Clean up your X (Twitter) account with this handy free tool
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Why we’re hacking customer support, and what it’s costing us

We’re bypassing traditional company support for speed but trading away trust, nuance, and the human touch.

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Show HN: Tiptap AI Agent – Add AI workflows to your text editor in minutes

We built the Tiptap AI Agent to make it easy to integrate AI into a rich text editor, without rebuilding your entire frontend.

If you’ve ever tried wiring up AI inside a document editor, you’ve probably dealt with:

  - Extracting context from complex document structures
  - Handling prompt input + streamed output
  - Supporting undo/redo for AI changes
  - Designing UI for accepting/rejecting changes
  - Multiplayer session state and conflicts
It’s a lot of work,
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AI is sparking a cognitive revolution. Is human creativity at risk?

Artificial intelligence began as a quest to simulate the human brain.

Is it now in the process of transforming the human brain’s role in daily life?

The Industrial Revolution diminished the need

Robots struggle with endurance. Feeding them could help

Earlier this year, a robot completed a half-marathon in Beijing in just under 2 hours and 40 minutes. That’s slower than the human winner, who clocked in at just over an hour—but it’s still a remarkable feat. Many recreational runners would be proud of that time. The robot kept its pace for more than 13 miles (21 kilometers).

But it didn’t do so on a single charge. Along the way, the robot had to stop and have its batteries swapped three times. That detail, while easy to overlook,

With its Samsung deal, Perplexity could be headed to the big leagues

Three years after its launch, Perplexity is still struggling to break through. A major hardware deal could change that.

On Sunday, Bloomberg reported that Samsung is in talks to integrate Perplexity’s search technology into its devices. The deal would not only preload the Perplexity app onto

Is that website actually down? This essential web tool will tell you

Everyone’s always talking about new tools, but some of the best tools are the classic ones—incredibly useful things that have been around for ages. These are the tools that have stood the test of time and are just as handy today as they were 20 years ago.

They’re also the kinds of things you won’t hear about from most people or publications. And it’s easy to see why: They’re not the hot new thing. They’re just quietly helpful for anyone in the know.

So today,