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 DRAM prices are about to skyrocket — DDR4 and GDDR6 among formats that could increase in price by up to 45%

DRAM prices are set to rise sharply in Q3 2025, with legacy memory types like DDR4, LPDDR4X, and GDDR6 seeing the steepest increases of up to 45% due to supply cuts and phase-outs. The effect of U.S. tariffs on memory imports from Japan and South Korea is still to be determined, but it will likely be drastic.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/d

Ooni pizza ovens are up to 30 percent off during Prime Day 2025

If you've been eyeing Ooni's pizza ovens, but haven't yet taken the leap, there are a few tasty Prime Day deals that will save you some cash. The biggest savings is on the company's electric model, but there's gas and wood-burning options as well. So, if you're in the market for a new pizza oven to power your summer patio parties, read on for the best deals on Ooni wares you'll fin

5d | Engadget
The Walking Dead is coming to Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive never misses an opportunity to bring great crossover content to its crown jewel multiplayer survival game, Dead by Daylight. The latest chapter will bring major characters and set pieces from the world of AMC's The Walking Dead to the game.

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5d | Engadget
Marco Rubio's AI imposter has been contacting senior government officials

An imposter has been using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a report by The Washington Post. The fraudster has been contacting various government officials, including three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of Congress.

These officials received voice messages and texts that mimicked Ru

5d | Engadget
Show HN: Jukebox – Free, Open Source Group Playlist with Fair Queueing

Hey HN,

I built Jukebox because I got frustrated with group music apps and Spotify’s limitations (not everyone has Spotify, and collaborative playlists are still too easily dominated by one person). Jukebox is a web app that lets you create a group queue—anyone can join via link, add YouTube songs, and the system automatically rotates songs so everyone gets a fair turn (no more playlist hogs).

Web-based, no accounts, no installs.

Drop in a YouTube link or search and add music instantly

I Tried the First Full-Scale, AI-Powered Gym. It's Great, but Humans Are Still Required.

I visited LA's Fred Fitness to exercise with the AI it uses to create custom workout plans. This is how it compares to a traditional gym. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/i-tested-first-full-scale-ai-powered-gym-are-humans-still-required/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
arPrime Day: How Cybercriminals Are Getting a Boost From AI (and How to Avoid Them)

Online scammers are looking to take advantage of eager shoppers, but keeping a close eye on details can help prevent you from falling victim to the scams. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/prime-day-scams/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
I Swam With Anker's 'Built for the Wild' Bluetooth Speaker -- It's a Bargain at 32% Off for Prime Day

The new Anker Soundcore Boom 3i lists for $140, but it's on sale for $95 this Prime Day. That's an excellent deal for a good-sounding compact rugged speaker that works while floating in water and has an emergency alarm. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-swam-with-ankers-built-for-the-wild-bluetooth-speaker-its-a-bargain-at-32-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
TSA May Soon Let You Keep Your Shoes On During Security Screening

The shift comes after nearly 20 years of mandatory shoe removal, a rule put in place after the 2001 "shoe bomber" attempt reshaped airport security protocols. https://www.cnet.com/tech/tsa-may-soon-let-you-keep-your-shoes-on-during-security-screening/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
 Virgin River fans need to watch Netflix’s new ‘sister show’ with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

We won’t be getting Virgin River season 7 until December 2025 at the earliest. In the meantime, Netflix has us covered with the ‘sister show’ Sullivan’s Crossing.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/virgin-river-fans-need-to-watch-netflixs-new-sister-show-with-over-90-percent-on-rotten-tomatoes

 Open source, open science, and cryptography

Looking at the open-source approach, discussing pros & cons and initiatives in the space.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/open-source-open-science-and-cryptography

OnePlus Buds 4 Review

The OnePlus Buds 4 are packed with every premium feature you could wish for, and most importantly, they sound amazing.

The post OnePlus Buds 4 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-4

This Sony WF-1000XM5 deal is even better than Amazon is letting on

Amazon has an epic deal on the high-powered Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds right now, but it’s easy to miss the added value hidden in plain sight. If you’ve had a chance to peruse the ongoing Amazon Prime Day sale then there’s a chance you may have seen the epic price cut for the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds. [...]

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Save £85 on the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer this Prime Day

If you asked me what the best overall air fryer was, I’d say the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer, hands-down every time. Now, for Prime Day, the air fryer is even better value. Amazon Prime Day is a great time to grab a bargain, such as the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer is [...]

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The Pixel 9 Pro XL is now the same price as the Galaxy S25 for Prime Day

I’ve seen some absolute bangers this Prime Day but when it comes to getting a flagship phone for less, this Pixel 9 Pro XL offer takes the cake. When shopping at the higher end of the smartphone market, there are quite a few solid options ranging from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to the Samsung [...]

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 My favorite 2025 laptop is perfectly priced thanks to this anti-Prime Day deal — It has a number pad and a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen

I scored the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro highly in my review, and now this fantastic laptop is on sale for Prime Day. Here's why I recommend it over other laptops.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book5-pro-prime-day-deal-2025

 I hate spending money on PCs — that's why I recommend these affordable mini PCs instead of a desktop or laptop on Prime Day

Mini PCs are far more affordable than laptops and desktops, especially right now, while some of my favorites are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. See which mini PC is best for you.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/geekom-amazon-prime-day-deal-2025

PCWorld’s favorite ultraportable laptop is on sale for Prime Day
Running AI locally on your laptop: What you need to know
I use this weirdly delightful goo to clean my keyboard—now it’s under $10 for Prime Day
Stop Killing Games takes action against gaming giants
Microsoft says Edge is now much faster
I love my Shokz open-ear headphones, and they’re $55 off for Prime Day
Good UX is still important even when users are forced to use your software

How can you track your impact when you’re designing internal apps?

5d | UX Design
Design is flattening. So, how will you fight for your users?

How systems convening can help us keep user-centred design alive — even in the shadows.

5d | UX Design
Droip: The Modern Website Builder WordPress Needed

Traditional page builders have shaped how we build WordPress sites for years. Let’s take a closer look at Droip, a modern, no-code visual builder, and explore how it redefines the experience with cleaner performance, full design freedom, and zero plugin dependency. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/modern-website-builder-wordpress-droip/

You absolutely should not buy an Echo Dot on Prime Day

Prime Day is basically Black Friday for Amazon’s own devices. For almost as long as the shopping event has taken place (it started in July 2015, if you forgot), it’s been one of the most reliable days of the year to snag Amazon gadgets like Kindles Echo speakers and Fire tablets at dirt-cheap prices. Amazon has regular s

5d | Engadget
The Morning After: The best deals from Prime Day 2025

Amazon’s mountain of Prime Day deals and discounts is finally live, and we’re already on it. As is tradition, if you’ve got gadgets on your wishlist, Engadget has you covered. The team is surfacing the best Prime Day deals on gadgets and gear we can find across the entire shopping event.

There

5d | Engadget
Prime Day deals include $102 off the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones

We typically see solid deals on headphones and earbuds for Prime Day every year, and this time around is no different. One of the best ones right now is on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones — they're just about $100 off right now and on sale for $298. We saw them briefly drop to $285 the other day, but that discount was short lived. Regardles

5d | Engadget
Sonos soundbars and speakers are up to 26 percent off for Prime Day

There's a big Sonos sale going on right now as part of Amazon Prime Day. This brings the price of many of the company's offerings down by up to 26 percent.

Perhaps the best deal here is for the

5d | Engadget
Samsung buys Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system

Samsung is making a bigger push into healthcare. It is buying Xealth, a platform focused on digital health tools and care programs. Terms of the deal, such as the purchase price, haven't been disclosed. Samsung

5d | Engadget
Prime Day deal: Our favorite smart air purifier is $37 off right now

Prime Day 2025 has brought a ton of deals to the internet, and one of the best at the moment is on an Engadget-approved air purifier. The

5d | Engadget
Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day

Amazon has asked its white collar employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day, according to The Guardian. The company has reportedly sent out a Slack message to

5d | Engadget
I Figured Out How to Get Back 15GB of Free Gmail Storage

Got the dreaded "Account storage is full" notification? There's an easy way to empty your Gmail inbox -- without deleting a thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-figured-out-how-to-get-back-15gb-of-free-gmail-storage/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
Your Free Pass to Prime Day Deals (No Membership Required)

No Prime membership? No problem, here's the secret to participating in Amazon's Prime Day deals without the commitment. https://www.cnet.com/tech/your-free-pass-to-prime-day-deals-no-membership-required/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
Steps You Can Take Right Now to Avoid an Overheated Phone

Heat waves are especially hard on electronics. Here are tips to keep your phone -- and your peace of mind -- cool this summer. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/steps-you-can-take-right-now-to-avoid-an-overheated-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
Social Security Disability Insurance July 2025: The Next Payment Is on the Way

July's second round of payments will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the monthly payout schedule and how your payment date is determined. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-july-2025-the-next-payment-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
A Samsung Tri-Fold Phone Could Be Coming, According to a Leak

Ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event this week, rumors are swirling about the imminent release of a so-called "Galaxy G Fold" with three screens. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/a-samsung-tri-fold-phone-could-be-coming-according-to-a-leak/#ftag=CADf328eec

5d | cnet.com
 CitrixBleed 2 exploits are now in the wild, so patch now

Multiple researchers are warning about CitrixBleed 2, a critical-severity flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/citrixbleed-2-exploits-are-now-in-the-wild-so-patch-now

 AI still isn't living up to its full potential for many business

Although most organizations have now invested in numerous AI tools, some companies are still struggling to get good results.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-still-isnt-living-up-to-its-full-potential-for-many-business

LG’s top-tier OLED TV is finally affordable for Amazon Prime Day

Starting to feel like your current TV is beginning to show its age? Well, thanks to this Amazon Prime Day deal, upgrading to a newer set no longer costs a fortune. Unlike a lot of tech, TVs are among the few devices out that we very rarely upgrade beyond maybe once a decade, if that. [...]

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The NAVEE ST3 Pro e-scooter gets a 20% price cut for Prime Day

Grab a huge saving on the flagship NAVEE ST3 Pro e-scooter this Amazon Prime Day, and make your commute a breeze. Public transport can be so unreliable, not to mention expensive and overcrowded, which is why there’s a growing demand for e-scooters, such as the NAVEE ST3 Pro. With it’s patented damping arm and dual [...]

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Amazon has slashed 42% off this 3K Botslab Dash Cam for Prime Day

Amazon’s annual Prime Day extravaganza is here, and there are fantastic savings to be had across the board – including this excellent discount on the Botslab 3K 4-Channel 560° Dash Cam. Typically retailing for £259.99, you can now grab the G980H Multi-channel dashcam for a fraction of that price. As part of the sale, 42% [...]

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At this Prime Day price, the Samsung Galaxy S25 obliterates the iPhone 16

The race between Apple and Samsung is always a close one, but for the duration of Prime Day, Samsung has just nabbed the upper hand. Amazon Prime Day has long been a great opportunity for folks to upgrade their existing handset for something a bit more modern, and while there are a few solid Apple [...]

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