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Nintendo's upcoming app lets kids smoosh Mario's face

Nintendo just announced a forthcoming app called Hello Mario! that's headed to iOS, Android and the Switch in Japan. The free app seems pretty basic, as it's just a giant Mario head that users can poke and prod. That sounds eerily reminiscent of the intro screen of Super Mario 64.

The company says that Mario will react in various ways based on player input. His fa

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Here's the absolutely massive Tamagotchi Paradise next to other objects in the wild, for scale

No product launch excites me more than the release of a new Tamagotchi. So when it comes time to review one, I like to first give myself a little while to just live with the device — to feel that initial delight and let it die down before I try to look at it critically. That way, I can more fairly assess whether we've actually got a toy that's worth the price tag and will hold a person's attention once the novelty wears off. 

But Tamagotchi Paradise arrived a few days ago, and wh

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Show HN: Trayce – “Burp Suite for developers”

About a year ago I introduced Trayce to HN as the "network tab for docker containers". Now I have released a new version which adds an HTTP client. The idea is to combine network monitoring with an HTTP client to help developers interact with and debug web application servers.

Think "Burp Suite for developers".

Trayce stores requests as local files using the .bru file format. The UI is based on Flutter which means it offers a super-fast and modern desktop GUI with a total download size o

 Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams

The Paris Judicial Court rejects "the grounds of inadmissibility" raised by all VPN providers to contest the blocking orders, even dismissing ExpressVPN's referral to the EU Court.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/canal-and-bein-sports-force-vpns-to-block-illegal-wta-tennis-and-f1-streams

What is ChatGPT? The AI chatbot explained

We’ve put together this guide to explain what ChatGPT is, how the AI model works and how you can try it out today.

The post What is ChatGPT? The AI chatbot explained appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-chatgpt-4297405

 Did Sam Altman Oversell GPT-5? OpenAI Faces Backlash for Ruining ChatGPT, Turning It Into a “Corporate Beige Zombie”

OpenAI recently shipped GPT-5, touting it as the smartest model ever. However, the company deprecated its predecessors, prompting backlash from users over a degraded user experience rife with generic responses, bugs, and glitches.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/did-sam-altman-oversell-gpt-5-openai-faces-backlash-for-rui

Get $200 off this RTX 5060-powered OLED laptop with 32GB RAM
Acer’s big-screen 4K monitor is an downright bargain for just $190
Score Dell’s long-lasting $1,100 Snapdragon laptop for just $700 today
Google is killing Steam for Chromebooks at the end of this year
Buying a laptop for college? Focus on these 6 crucial features
Microsoft is shutting down one of its most popular free mobile apps
Tablo over-the-air DVRs still struggling to record following server outage
Arc’s sister browser Dia launches paid plan for unlimited AI access
 AMD FSR 3.1.4 update lays a Redstone foundation — new version improves image quality, eases future developer integrations

AMD’s FSR 3.1.4 update sharpens image quality, streamlines future upgrades, and adds the hooks for its upcoming Redstone suite. Launching later this year, Redstone will bring ML-powered upscaling, ray tracing, and frame generation to RDNA 4 GPUs, targeting parity with Nvidia’s DLSS 4.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-fsr-3-1-4-update-lays-

 LG unveils world's first 540 Hz OLED monitor with 720p dual mode that can boost up to 720 Hz — Features a 27-inch 4th Gen Tandem OLED panel with QHD resolution and up to 1,500 nits of peak brightness

LG has just launched its 540 Hz OLED gaming monitor featuring 4th Gen Tandem OLED technology that results in a brighter picture. As such, this monitor has a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, along with 99.5% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. And did we mention it can actually go up to 720 Hz if ran at 720p?

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitor

Google's latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $50 off right now

We’re into the back half of summer already (which may be good or bad news depending on how hot it is where you reside), and it won’t be too long before the weather outside becomes decidedly more frightful. When that happens, a smart thermostat becomes an especially wise addition to your home.

They help to optimize the temperature to ensure you stay comfortable, while also keeping your energy bills down. The

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Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26

OpenAI finally released its long-awaited GPT-5 model this week, unsurprisingly proclaiming it its best yet with regards to coding, accuracy, safety and more. CEO Sam Altman even compared the jump up in quality to when the iPhone first adopted a Retina display in a press briefing ahead of the announcement. Big talk indeed.

Given ChatGPT’s integration with

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is on sale for $40

The HORI Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2

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Google Finance redesign goes all in on AI, complete with a chatbot

The Google Finance web app is getting a major overhaul with an emphasis on AI. This redesign includes an AI-powered chatbot, which will answer finance-based queries and provide relevant links. Here's hoping the chatbot will keep hal

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Show HN: Synchrotron, a real-time DSP engine in pure Python

Yes, Python.

I can already hear the screams from the rafters telling me how terrible of a choice Python is - but in my case, I valued modularity, extensibility, hackability over raw performance. (It was also a challenge to myself to see how far I can get without referencing existing implementations)

Synchrotron processes nodes: simple Python classes with typed I/O and a render() method for processing. It can be as concise as 5 lines:

    class IncrementNode(Node):
Coding Agents are here: Is your team ready for AI devs?

In this post we’ll explore the concept of AI agents as software engineers on your development team. https://webdesignernews.com/coding-agents-are-here-is-your-team-ready-for-ai-devs/

UX Requirements that Developers Actually Love: A BA’s Practical Guide

This guide focuses on how to structure and present UX requirements so they’re both practical and insightful. When developers understand the “why” behind each UX choice, they’re far more likely to implement the “what” successfully. And that translates into fewer do-overs, less confusion, and happier end users. https://webdesignernews.com/ux-requirements-that-developers-actually-love-a-bas-practical-guide/

UX analytics changed my career

Like many designers early in their careers, I believed my role began and ended with wireframes, pixels, and prototypes. My manager thought otherwise. He was obsessed with UX analytics. Every design change came with the same question — “What changed? Did conversions improve?” https://webdesignernews.com/ux-analytics-changed-my-career/

Why GPT-5 Is the Smartest AI Ever Built

OpenAI has released GPT-5, and early testers are calling it the closest we’ve come to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This isn’t just a smarter chatbot — GPT-5 is a tool-using AI agent that plans, adapts, and builds like a human. https://webdesignernews.com/why-gpt-5-is-the-smartest-ai-ever-built/

OpenAI’s GPT-5 is here

OpenAI has launched GPT-5, a new flagship AI model that will power the company’s next generation of ChatGPT. https://webdesignernews.com/openais-gpt-5-is-here/

Six Principles for Production AI Agents

I’ve been skeptical about prompt engineering for a long time, it seemed more like shaman rituals rather than anything close to engineering. All those approaches “I will tip you $100” or “My grandmother is dying and needs this” or “Be 100% accurate or else” could be useful as local fluctuation leveraging local model inefficiency, but never worked in the longer run. https://webdesignernews.com/six-principles-for-production-ai-agents/

10 Best Design Resources for 2025

In the ever-evolving world of design, where innovation meets aesthetics, finding the perfect resources to fuel your creative journey can be a rewarding yet daunting task. As a designer myself I took the ambitious quest of trying over 100’s of design tools to unearth the true gems that are ready to stand out in 2024 in your design journey. https://webdesignernews.com/10-best-design-resources-for-2025/

The Google Finance page is getting an AI makeover

The revamp, which will roll out in the US in the coming weeks, will let you ask finance-related questions of the web app’s built-in chatbot, which will serve up an AI-generated answer alongside relevant links. There are also new charting tools that Google says go beyond helping you visualize “simple asset performance” with options to view technical indicators or display candlestick charts. https://webdesignernews.com/the-google-finance-page-is-getting-an-ai-makeover/

React is… fine

I’ve been asking every year since about, oh, 2019 “when can I stop using React?” yet I find myself still within its throes 6 years later, feeling like not much has changed. The most succinct answer I have is: we’re in the stone ages of the internet. We’re banging rocks together trying to make fire, praying Prometheus will be stupid enough to just give it to us instead. I don’t really... https://webdesignernews.com/react-is-fine/

How to Prepare for CSS-Specific Interview Questions

Get advice answering a set of 10 CSS-related questions you likely will encounter in front-end interviews.


How to Prepare for CSS-Specific Interview Questions originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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Buying a New iPhone or Android Phone? This Is What You Need to Know First

Whether you want the latest iPhone, a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S25 or a used older phone, here's how to make the most of your money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/buying-a-new-iphone-or-android-phone-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 9 (game #524)

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-9-august-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 9 (game #790)

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-9-august-2025

 Embracing the AI future

The true AI revolution lies in how people live, learn, and grow.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/embracing-the-ai-future

Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series ES701UK Review

After impressing with the versatility of its first manual espresso machine, we now have the top-of-the-range Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series ES701UK. Not just nicer looking than its little brother, this coffee machine adds a wider range of drinks and an integrated tamp handle that makes it even easier to use. Able to handle [...]

The post Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro Series ES701UK Review appeared first on

 Best Laptops to Replace Your Windows 10 PC — Top-Rated Windows 11 Picks for Premium, Gaming, AI, and Business Users

Windows 10 is set to enter its end-of-life phase on October 14, and you might be wondering which Windows 11 laptop you should buy to replace your aging hardware. I make an argument for each of these 12 top-rated laptops.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/best-windows-11-laptops-replace-windows-10-pc

 A Surprise Update Quietly Makes Ready or Not Much Better on Xbox — And I'm Thrilled

VOID Interactive, developers behind Ready or Not, have quietly re-added Xbox Play Anywhere after removing it before release.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ready-or-not-play-anywhere-on-xbox

 "We’d Rather You Pirate Our Game" — How "AI Slop" Roblox Clones Might Hurt Developers of Indie Smash Hits Like Peak

One indie studio has called out a clone of their game made in Roblox called "CLIFF", professing they'd rather see people pirate their game than play it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-roblox-theft-is-becoming-a-big-problem

Intel defined the PC’s past. I’m sad that might be over
Here’s how I stop spam emails from ever reaching my inbox
This PC security guru fell for a scam. Here are 3 lessons from his mistake
Intel’s August GPU drivers boost Windows responsiveness and gaming FPS
 Silicon Motion announces new devices at Future of Memory and Storage summit 2025: PCIe 6.0 SSDs, 256 / 512 TB drives, and next-gen 16K LDPC

At FMS 2025, Silicon Motion unveiled PCIe 6.0 SSD controllers, including the 512 TB MonTitan SM8466 with a new 16 KiB CoCo LDPC for reliability. Silicon Motion also previewed its PCIe 6.0 Neptune SSD controller for client PCs, and added 256 TB support to the SM8366.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/silicon-motion-announces-new-devices-at-futur

The Power Of The <code>Intl</code> API: A Definitive Guide To Browser-Native Internationalization

Internationalization isn’t just translation. It’s about formatting dates, pluralizing words, sorting names, and more, all according to specific locales. Instead of relying on heavy third-party libraries, modern JavaScript offers the Intl API — a powerful, native way to handle i18n. A quiet reminder that the web truly is worldwide. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/08/power-intl-api-guide-browser-native-internationalization/

Engadget Podcast: Apple bows to the Trump regime (again)

This week, Apple committed another $100 billion towards US investments in a bid to avoid the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff plans. Oh, and Tim Cook gave Trump a unique plaque with a 24-karat gold base. Just a normal business meeting in a normal country. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford discuss what this latest Apple investment ultimately means (and just how embarrassing appeasing the Trump administration looks). And since the news is fairly slow, we also take som

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How to watch Gamescom 2025 and what to expect

It feels like Summer Game Fest is only just in our rear view mirror and yet there's another video game extravaganza on the horizon. Gamescom is the planet's largest gaming event and we're sure to find out about a bunch of interesting new games at the Opening Night Live showcase. Xbox is broadcasting from the show floor acros

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to Trump comments that he should resign

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has responded after Donald Trump accused him of being "highly conflicted" and said he should resign, according to The Financial Times. "There has been a lot of misinformation circulating about my past roles," Tan said in a letter to Intel staff. "I wanted to be absolutely clear... I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards." Tan said t

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Google is fixing a bug that causes Gemini to keep calling itself a 'failure'

Gemini has been acting strangely for some users over the past few weeks. There are multiple reports online of users getting responses from Gemini that are oddly self-flagellating. A screenshot from an X user back in June showed Gemini saying "...I am a fool. I have made so many mistakes that I can no longer be trusted." The AI chatbot then deleted all the files with codes it created. Now, as a respon

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