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 Battlefield 6 reaches record half a million+ concurrent players on Steam, an all-time high for the franchise — 520K+ open beta surpasses every Call of Duty ever in player count

If success could be measured by numbers, Battlefield 6 would invent new math. The game, which is in its open beta right now, has just crossed the 500,000 player count on Steam, beating not only every other Battlefield before it, but also every COD title ever.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/battlefield-6-reaches-all-time-record-half-a-mill

 5 Reasons to Use Local AI Tools Over Copilot or ChatGPT — Anyone Can Try It, so Why Wouldn't You?

AI is far more than the likes of ChatGPT and Copilot, and while these online tools are accessible to all, there are plenty of reasons to start using localized tools on your PC instead.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/5-reasons-to-use-local-ai-tools-over-copilot-or-chatgpt-anyone-can-try-it-so-why-wouldnt-you

The Space Invaders movie is apparently still happening

It's been a few years since we last heard anything about the Space Invaders movie that is reportedly in the works, but a new report suggests things are inching forward again. According to

10h | Engadget
 Seagate's monstrous BarraCuda 24TB hard drive on sale for only one cent per gigabyte — drops back to Prime Day pricing at $250

Newegg is offering Seagate's legendary BarraCuda hard drive in its 24TB variant for only $250 right now, that amounts to a cent per gigabyte. These are great savings for a NAS-ready, 7200 RPM hard drive that use the fat better CMR tech instead of the archaic SMR method.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/seagates-monstrous-barracuda-24tb-hard-dr

DJI repurposed its drones' obstacle detection tech for robot vacuums

DJI's obstacle avoidance system could be just as useful on land as it is in the air. DJI, known for its dominance in the drone market, has entered the smart home world with a range of robot vacuums called ROMO. Beyond its dro

12h | Engadget
Ask HN: What Toolchains Are People Using for Desktop App Development in 2025?

I recently came across a comment [0] here that highlighted the challenges of building native desktop apps with LLMs. The commenter pointed out how scarce training resources have become—few blog posts, tutorials, or open-source projects exist compared to web or mobile development. They also noted that while desktop app development was a solid career path in the 90s, it's now seen as a dead end for most, outside of big players like Microsoft or Adobe.

This got me thinking: My own experience

12h | Hacker news
Vitamin E: Health Benefits, Food Sources and What to Know Before Using Supplements

Vitamin E can have a big impact on your skin and overall health. Here's what you need to know about getting more of this essential nutrient in your diet or through supplements. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/vitamin-e-health-benefits-food-sources-and-what-to-know-before-using-supplements/#ftag=CADf328eec

14h | cnet.com
 Retailer ships RTX 5090 with missing GPU and memory chips to customer — defaced GPU took over a year to ship

Another victim has been scammed out of an RTX 5090 from Amazon's French location. Despite buying an RTX 5090 from an Amazon-hosted listing, the buyer received a card with a missing GPU core and missing memory modules.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/retailer-ships-rtx-5090-with-missing-gpu-and-memory-chips-to-customer-defaced-gpu-took-over-a-

 Blizzard's ex-CEO says Battlefield 6 will "boot stomp" Call of Duty this year because the franchise has "gone downhill" — calls it a victory for players as COD "won't be lazy" anymore

Battlefield 6 has been receiving critical and fan acclaim over the past few days, and Mike Ybarro, Blizzard's former president, has shared a similar sentiment. He says Call of Duty has "gone downhill" and that Battlefield 6 will "boot stomp" COD this year for several reasons.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/blizzards-ex-ceo-says-battlefiel

Apple's MacBook Air M4 is on sale for up to 20 percent off

Whether you need a new MacBook for the upcoming semester or you've just been itching to upgrade from an older machine, now's a good time to buy. Amazon has a sale on the latest

15h | Engadget
OpenAI brings GPT-4o after users melt down over the new model

Following the rollout of OpenAI's latest GPT-5 model earlier this week, a certain user base was adamantly calling for the return of the previous

15h | Engadget
 NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 10 (game #791)

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-10-august-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, August 10 (game #525)

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-10-august-2025

 Time to ditch the pen and paper - Modus now boasts e-paper with 75Hz refresh, enough to challenge even a tablet

Modos introduces 75Hz e-paper kits aimed at focused productivity, but crowdfunded availability and technical constraints make them a more niche tool than a mainstream replacement.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/time-to-ditch-the-pen-and-paper-modus-now-boasts-e-paper-with-75hz-refresh-enough-to-challenge-even-a-tablet

 The Gaming Desktop I've Relied on More Than Any Other Is More Powerful and Sleeker Than Ever — But Damn, It's Expensive

I've been using the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10), and while it isn't a massive departure, it's a better pre-built gaming PC than ever — but it's expensive.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-tower-7i-gen-10-review

 Award-winning 1440p 300 Hz gaming monitor drops to a new all-time low of $269

The AOC CQ27G4ZH, our favorite gaming monitor and Editor's Choice, is currently available at Amazon for $269, its lowest price to date according to data from CamelCamelCamel.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/award-winning-1440p-300-hz-gaming-monitor-drops-to-a-new-all-time-low-of-usd269

 Battlefield 6 keeps crashing on Intel Arc GPUs — here are some workarounds until Intel releases a fix

Battlefield 6’s open beta is crashing on Intel Arc A-series GPUs, with issues tied to the game’s default Borderless mode. Intel is working on a driver fix, but players can avoid crashes by switching to Full Screen/Windowed or using a risky legacy control panel tweak.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/battlefield-6-keeps-crashing-on-intel-arc-gp

Watch NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth

The astronauts part of SpaceX's Crew-10 mission are on their way back home. Their Dragon capsule called Endurance is scheduled to splash down at approximately 11:33 AM Eastern time off the coast of California. Endurance undocked from the International Space Station at 6:15PM Eastern on August 8 with NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, J

17h | Engadget
Show HN: The current sky at your approximate location, as a CSS gradient

For HTML Day 2025 [1], I made a web service that displays the current sky at your approximate location as a CSS gradient. Colours are simulated on-demand using atmospheric absorption and scattering coefficients. Updates every minute, without the use of client-side JavaScript.

Source code and additional information is available on GitHub: https://github.com/dnlzro/horizon

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17h | Hacker news
4 Devices That Offer AI Home Security Monitoring for Free

Intelligent object recognition, smart alerts about your home and other AI tricks don't have to cost money. Here are affordable options. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/devices-that-offer-home-ai-security-monitoring-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

18h | cnet.com
Struggling to Rest on Your Period? These Sleep Hacks May Help

If period cramps and pain are keeping you awake at night, try these simple tips for relief and shut-eye. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/struggling-rest-on-period-sleep-hacks-may-help/#ftag=CADf328eec

18h | cnet.com
Apple CarPlay Set Up: Tips and Tricks to Get Going video

Getting set up is easy, but if you're not sure where to start -- or are having trouble -- today we're diving into how to get Apple CarPlay connected in your car with a wired or a wireless connection. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apple-carplay-set-up-tips-and-tricks-to-get-going/#ftag=CADf328eec

18h | cnet.com
I Ditched My Shoes for These Oka Recovery Slides and My Feet Can't Stop Thanking Me

I've worn a few different slides over the years, including Oofos, but Oka's are arguably the best I've tested. They're available in a unisex design in a variety of colors. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/i-ditched-my-shoes-for-these-oka-recovery-slides-and-my-feet-cant-stop-thanking-me/#ftag=CADf328eec

18h | cnet.com