Gadgets take up space and gather dust if they aren't used. These kitchen tools aren't worth it, according to career chefs. https://www.cnet.com/news/chefs-advise-dont-waste-your-money-on-these-20-pointless-kitchen-tools/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Godfather of AI wants super intelligence to be trained with maternal instincts before it's too late.
The invoice email that looks like it’s from your finance team might be hiding a remote access trojan in plain sight.
Both the Panasonic Z95B and LG G5 use the same new four-stack OLED panel, but I tested them and found differences.
Laptop Mag powers down after 34 years of tech journalism
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HP and HyperX have announced a total of four new accessories, including a gaming headset that can last up to 250 hours and a dual-input USB/XLR microphone.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/hyperx-cloud-and-cast-2025-announcement
Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has begun, introducing the beloved game mode Rush for the first time. However, it's been met with fierce criticism from fans.
Have you heard this one before? A scrappy entertainment company launches a small catalog of ad-free streaming movies and TV shows for cheap. It doesn’t seem like a big deal at first, because the content is mostly B-movies and reruns, but it proves popular with consumers and goes on to change television entertainment as we know it.
I could be referring to Ne
Gaming desktops are great, but they are, essentially, boxes. Maybe that’s why PC sellers are getting so obsessed with filling them full of tiny screens and flashing lights—there are only so many ways to spice them up.
But two new members of HP’s Omen series turned my head at a press event. One is adding some genuine cooling innovation, and the other is bein
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China has been the manufacturing juggernaut of the world for decades, thanks to low labor costs and a lot of business-friendly moves from the government. But now that the U.S. is apparently on a very personal crusade to disrupt this status quo, businesses are starting to look elsewhere. Asus recently confirmed that it’s moving PC and motherboard production elsewhere…
Can you imagine yourself having a conversation with Windows about what your PC is doing? Microsoft’s Windows chief can, and is trying to build a future where those interactions are the norm.
In an interview with Microsoft AI product manager Christiaan Brinkhoff, the chief of Microsoft’s Windows + Devices group, Pavan Davuluri, explained that the company is
I have yet to see an OLED gaming monitor go below the $400 mark, and I’ve been on the lookout since almost a year ago. With everything going on in tech and tariffs, I’d say $480 is about as good as you can hope for right now—and if you happen to be in the market right now, Newegg has one for you. This ASRock 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor is
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air offers great value for students seeking a reliable and lightweight laptop
The extra buttons on your gaming mouse are only redundant if you don't know how to use them. Everyone needs a mouse with 19+ programmable buttons, and this is why.
HP updated its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L to the latest parts from Nvidia and AMD, and added some slight design changes. New headsets and mics are also on offer from HyperX.
A decade after RGB rainbowed its way into nearly every aspect of PC gaming, HP is offering up a 35L Stealth Edition gaming rig that's just a back metal box. I couldn't be happier.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X competition is intense, so we put the chips through a six-round faceoff to find the winner.
Millions of Steam users worldwide can no longer use PayPal for purchases in most currencies, leaving affected regions to rely on alternative methods or Steam Wallet codes. Valve cites a bank decision behind the disruption but gives no clear timeline for restoring support, impacting global gamers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-games
Quirky electronics design house Teenage Engineering has released the Computer-2 Mini-ITX case.
WhatsApp is upgrading its workplace chops. On Thursday, the Meta-owned company rolled out new group calling features. Chief among them is the ability to schedule team calls in advance.
Starting today, you can schedule future calls under the Calls tab. There, press the + button, and choose "Schedule call.
The AI-ification of Google seemingly knows no bounds, and now it wants you to turn to AI for booking flights, too. Rolling out in the US, Canada and India over the next week, Flight Deals lives within Google Flights, and is designe
This past spring, Anthropic introduced learning mode, a feature that changed Claude's interaction style. When enabled, the chatbot would, following a question, try to guide the user to their own solution, instead of providing them with an answer outright. Since its introduction in April, learning mode has only been available to Claud
We have some great news for fans of rhythm games. Ratatan hits Steam early access on September 19. This is a spiritual successor to one of the most renowned rhythm games of all time, Patapon. The designer behind the original game, Hiroyuki Kotani, is involved.
Hi HN, We’re Mahmoud and Alan, building Cyberdesk (https://www.cyberdesk.io/), a deterministic computer use agent for automating Windows desktop applications. Developers use us to automate repetitive tasks in legacy software in healthcare, accounting, construction, and more, by executing clicks and keystrokes directly into the desktop.
Here’s a couple demos of Cyberdesk’s computer use agent:
A fast file import automation into a legacy desktop app:
I built EmbedPDF: an MIT-licensed, open-source PDF viewer that aims to match all of Adobe Acrobat’s paid features… for free.
Already working:
- Annotations (highlight, sticky notes, free text, ink)
- True redaction (content actually removed)
- Search, text selection, zoom, rotation
- Runs fully in the browser, no server needed
- Drop-in SDK for React, Vue, Preact, vanilla JS
Why? Acrobat is heavy, closed, and pricey. I wanted something lightweight, hackable, and embeddable anyw
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Flexbox is a one-dimensional layout tool, used for arranging elements in a single row or column. It is best suited for simple, one-dimensional layouts and smaller-scale projects. https://webdesignernews.com/what-is-the-difference-between-css-grid-and-flexbox-2/
Your past shapes who you are as a designer, no matter where your career began or how unexpected your career path may have been. Stephanie Campbell shows how those lessons can sharpen your instincts, strengthen collaboration, and help you become a better designer today. Learn how the skills you have learned in your previous jobs can be put to work today in meetings, design reviews, and complicated mid-project pivots. https://webdesignernews.com/from-line-to-layout-how-past-experiences-shape-your-
A step-by-step breakdown of a wireframe and solid blend effect using Three.js render targets, along with a quick look at managing the WebGL lifecycle in Solid.js. https://webdesignernews.com/building-a-blended-material-shader-in-webgl-with-solid-js/
When you’re working in Adobe After Effects, the right template isn’t just a shortcut — it’s your creative fast-track. Whether you need an attention-grabbing intro, a slick logo reveal, or a polished slideshow, this curated list of 49 free After Effect templates covers it all. Every item comes with keyword-rich alt text, a detailed description, and a practical mini tip so you can use it like a pro. https://webdesignernews.com/free-after-effect-templates-49-stunning-intros-logo-reveals-titles-more
On July 31, a huge Figma banner covered the New York Stock Exchange building with a message that read “Design is everyone’s business.” As Figma stepped into its next chapter, we wanted to celebrate in a way that kept that idea front and center. https://webdesignernews.com/the-anatomy-of-an-activation-how-figma-commons-brought-design-to-the-public/
The challenge of finding the perfect metaphor—one that’s clear, culturally sensitive, and future-proof—is what makes designing these miniature artifacts so fascinating. Look at any software interface and you’ll find a constellation of them, each trying to say something without saying a word. Early software icons mimicked real-world objects—phones, disks, folders—and as software matured, so did metaphors with stripped details. Reduced to a minimum, they became more abstract and conceptual represe
Accessibility leaders are frequently on the defensive. We’re brought into the room after the design is finished, the code is written, prototyped, or in beta. Every accessibility leader’s nightmare is to find out about inaccessible products by way of litigation after the inaccessible product is already live. With the pressure to ensure WCAG conformance, reduce legal risk, and protect disabled users from harm, it’s easy to default to one word: no.... https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-
The words “Design System” and “adoption” in a conversation with higher-ups are inevitable. It’s important in organizations where you really have to sell the value of a Design System. It makes sense they care about metrics and adoption – they want to ensure their investment is paying off. https://webdesignernews.com/a-new-way-to-audit-design-system-usage/
Build an app, test an interaction, or bring an idea to life—with a simple prompt. https://webdesignernews.com/figma-make-gallery/
A vital shift is underway in software development, one that redefines how we build, but also who we are as developers. In recent interviews we spoke with 22 developers that already use AI tools heavily in their workflow, and learned how they got there, how their craft has changed, and where they see things going. https://webdesignernews.com/developers-reinvented/
The summer holidays are here and many of us will heading off on trips to hot and sunny destinations, and bringing our electronic devices along.
But don’t forget that phones, tablets and other electronics are vulnerab
Dealing with headaches regularly? Your diet may be a factor. These foods can help. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/have-a-headache-these-are-the-best-foods-that-can-help-relieve-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
The satellite internet service is free on some T-Mobile plans, but AT&T and Verizon customers will have to pay $10 a month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-end-of-wireless-dead-zones-starlink-texting-now-available-on-att-t-mobile-and-verizon-phones/#ftag=CADf328eec
As readers face diminishing returns and AI summaries on news-related searches, Google offers a way to narrow sources. (P.S. Here's how to put CNET as one of your top picks.) https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-wants-you-to-pick-your-own-news-sources-for-searches/#ftag=CADf328eec
The TCL 60 XE NxtPaper 5G has a big, beautiful screen and enough juice to get through the day -- but its e-reader mode and AI features are the real standouts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-a-250-budget-phone-and-it-didnt-make-me-look-like-a-cheapskate/#ftag=CADf328eec
By following these tips, you can keep your grass looking fresh, even during scorching summer heat. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/want-your-lawn-to-thrive-this-summer-use-these-tips-for-emerald-green-grass/#ftag=CADf328eec
The pre-blurring of potentially offensive images is rolling out on Android now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-will-now-blur-nude-photos-in-your-messages-heres-how-to-turn-it-on-or-off/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Age Verification Providers Association (AVPA) suggests that, to remain compliant, digital services need to actively detect VPN usage and give users the option to either prove their age or their real location.
A new malware framework has been seen advertised across the web - both through ads and weaponized sites.
Organizations that delay cost governance risk inefficiencies and lost opportunities as cloud scales.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/when-cloud-growth-outpaces-control-waste-follows
Researchers find a way to work around FIDO-based authentication to harvest login credentials and session cookies.
The 'computer can actually look at your screen and is context aware' - are we heading towards a computing utopia, or a data dystopia?
Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's multiplayer mode, Fox Hunt, won't support cross-play between console and PC.
HTC has just announced a new Vive wearable, but it’s not another VR headset – instead it’s a pair of stylish AI glasses.
Proton VPN’s latest update brings this long-awaited feature to Linux users, with split-tunneling set to land on the macOS app next.
After the massive success that was the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend 1, DICE has revealed new changes it will be adding for Weekend 2.
As AI use grows, most of the old red flags no longer apply, security experts warn.
We’re only a few weeks into South Park season 27, yet it’s on its second delay. Episode 3 failed to air this week, and it arguably raises big concerns for future installments.
After being missing on US models of Apple Watch for the past few years, blood oxygen monitoring is back.
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HTC's Vive Eagle smart glasses are here, offering camera smarts, AI and more - but availability is very limited.
The post HTC reveals its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses rival – but good luck finding them appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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Razer's newly announced Wolverine V3 Pro 8K controller uses TMR stick tech and 8000Hz polling for ultra-precise, low-latency gaming.
During the first half of August 2025, Microsoft released five Insider builds for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including porting more Control Panel features to the Settings app.
Almost 6 years after it was first announced, I finally got my hands on Microsoft's canceled Surface Neo with Windows 10X. Here's what the dual-screen PC future could have been like.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-neo-review
I finally upgraded my home gaming PC to Windows 11, and I was curious to see if there was any difference in game performance with a fresh install compared to Windows 10. Here's what I discovered.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/windows-10-vs-windows-11-pc-gaming-performance-test
Today I realized that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months, and that's because I've been playing most of my games on handheld gaming PCs. They're far more convenient and let me play the games I most want to play.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/handheld-gaming-pcs-serve-my-needs-better-than-pc
Microsoft really, really, really wants you to start using Edge as your primary browser. The company has employed all kinds of tricks in the past to sway users, like forcing links to open in Edge,
A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but critical gadgets instead.
I now carry a portable, battery-powered jump starter in each vehicle, as well as a separate portable, battery-powered air compressor that can be used to fill a le
In recent months, Microsoft has urged users to ignore certain error messages that weren’t what they seemed, most notably back in April with WinRE error code 0x80070643 as well as in July with
Batteries suck. They’re just awful. They’re heavy, take up a lot of space, and they inevitably degrade with use. In fact, why don’t we just get rid of them altogether? Oh, right, because they’re the only way to power electronics without plugging them in. But GPD isn’t letting that stop its designers from pulling the battery out on its newest handheld.
GPD h
Philips Hue appears to be teeing up a new, more powerful hub that can turn Hue bulbs into motion sensors, according to leaked details and images that briefly appeared on Philips Hue’s own website.
The unannounced products, which have since been yanked from the “New on Hue” page, included the “faster” Hue Bridge Pro as well as a wired video doorbell, a refr
Search engine giant Google announced earlier this week that it will start allowing users to customize their Google news experience by manually designating which sources they prefer to see more of. The new feature is called “Preferred Sources.”
If you’re always on the go with your laptop, a high-capacity power bank will give you peace of mind that it won’t die on you when you need it most. But who wants to carry around a power bank and a charging cable? Fortunately, these days you can get one with a built-in retractable cable, like this Baseus EnerGee
I’ve been wearing Shokz headphones for the better part of a decade now, and I’m seeing them a lot more on people out and about. Bone conduction, which vibrates the bones in your head to let you listen to audio without plugging up your ears, is fantastic. Today, my favorite top-of-the-line Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is
Every so often, I find a gaming laptop deal that puts my jaw on the floor. Today is one of those days, thanks to this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 that’s $1,350 at Best Buy, a whopping $4
An ex-Intel employee has been sentenced to two years' probation and fined $34,472 for pilfering "thousands of files" which were reportedly instrumental to him landing a new position at Microsoft.
FPGA developer Altera will cut 82 San Jose jobs in October 2025 as part of a strategic shift following its sale by Intel and a strategic realignment under new leadership.
Crucial's excellent T710 SSD is on sale on Amazon right now for $229.99, saving you $131 or 36% from its original price. You don't get the heatsink with this model, but you're still getting the same high-speed, flagship Gen5 SSD that's backed up by a five-year warranty.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/get-a-blisteringly-fast-and-reliable-gen5-nvme
Amazon has discounted the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset to $39.99. That's 33% off MSRP.
Google is rolling out a new safety feature for the Messages app on Android. As spotted by 9to5Google, the company is making Sensitive Content Warnings more broadly available after beta testing th
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I just got declined for a job and it has gotten under my skin much more than it should.
(Under the advisement of my lawyer (ChatGPT) I won't say the company's name).
It has really annoyed me; I ended up doing three interviews over the course of four weeks, and I'm pretty confident that I got the technical questions right. It could be that my resume is too "jumpy", which is fair, but they could have read my resume before they wasted my time and theirs with three multi-hour interviews.