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CNET Daily Tariff Price Tracker: I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Changes as Policies Shift and Prime Day Arrives

The deadline for the start of Trump's heaviest tariffs has been delayed as Amazon's Prime Day sales bonanza kicks off, making this as good a time as any to evade future price hikes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnet-daily-tariff-price-tracker-im-tracking-11-key-products-for-changes-as-policies-shift-and-prime-day-arrives/#ftag=CADf328eec

21h | cnet.com
Prime Day Deal: My Favorite Budget Security Cam Is Over 50% Off Today

The Arlo Essential 2K security cam offers a lot of the same features as Arlo's higher-end models, and right now you can get it for more than half off the original price for Prime Day. https://www.cnet.com/deals/prime-day-deal-my-favorite-budget-security-cam-is-over-50-off-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

21h | cnet.com
 PSA: A 1TB microSD Express card has entered the market — I hope future handheld gaming PCs are compatible with this speedy storage option

Silicon Power just released a 1TB microSD Express Card, a next-gen offering that is up to eight-times faster than a standard microSD card. Current PC gaming handhelds can't take full advantage of these cards, but future hardware really should.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/psa-a-1tb-microsd-express-card-has-entered-the-market-i-h

 Amazon is discounting my favorite wired Xbox controller — but it's $2 cheaper at Walmart, and you don't need a membership

The GameSir G7 SE is only $38 for Amazon Prime Day... but it's actually $2 less at Walmart, and you don't need an Amazon Prime membership for that deal.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g7-se-july-2025-prime-day

Výpočty v systému pevné řádové čárky na platformě IBM PC (2. část)

Na článek o výpočtech s pevnou řádovou tečkou (čárkou) dnes navážeme. Ukážeme si limity této reprezentace numerických hodnot a seznámíme se s algoritmem CORDIC, kterého lze použít pro výpočet goniometrických funkcí, logaritmů atd. https://www.root.cz/clanky/vypocty-v-systemu-pevne-radove-carky-na-platforme-ibm-pc-2-cast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

21h | root.cz
MLB will test its robot umpire system at the next All-Star Game

While human umpires will still make the first call at the All-Star Game on July 15, Major League Baseball plans to let teams use a robot umpire to challenge rulings,

21h | Engadget
OpenAI and Jony Ive's startup seal the deal

OpenAI's deal with Jony Ive's startup is a done deal. Ive's io has officially merged with the ChatGPT maker in a deal reportedly worth $6.5 billion. The companies announced the purchase in May.

Jony Ive and

21h | Engadget
T-Mobile ends DEI programs in attempt to win deal approvals from the FCC

T-Mobile has abandoned all of its programs for diversity, equity and inclusion. In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, the telecom said that it "is ending its DEI-related policies [...] not just in name, but in substance."

T-Mobile conveniently waited to dismantle its DEI efforts until it was awaiting FCC appr

21h | Engadget
Prime Day deals discount the Amazon Smart Plug down to only $13

If you're looking for an ultra-affordable away to make a part of your home a little smarter, look no further than the

21h | Engadget
Walmart Deals 2025 rivals Prime Day with sales up to 47 percent off

Amazon Prime Day has been a summer mainstay for a long time, so much so that it’s spawned a bunch of other sale events that compete with it. Case in point:

21h | Engadget
NASA will lose over 2,000 senior staff due to proposed Trump budget cuts

NASA is set to lose at least 2,145 senior staff members as part of the Trump administration's push for budget cuts, Politico reports. The brain drain could severely impact future research and missions, and is happening not long before the organization plans to send a new crew of astronauts

21h | Engadget
Get three months of Audible for only $3 during Prime Day

Prime Day deals have arrived, and unsurprisingly, a discount on Audible is among them. We've seen similar offers pop up in the past, but considering Audible is one of the top audiobook streaming services out there, it's worth highlighting again.

21h | Engadget
The best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices: Save up to 68 percent on Kindle ereaders, Echo speakers and more

Amazon’s own gadgets — Echo speakers, Fire tablets, Kindles and the like — are at the top of the list of tech on sale during Amazon Prime Day. While there are some (Echos, Kindles) that we like more than others (Fire tablets), there’s no question that you’ll get the best discount on all Amazon tech during Prime Day. The online retail giant typically discounts all of its in-house-made gear for Prime Day, and this

21h | Engadget
Google fails to dismiss wiretapping claims on SJ, settles with app users

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21h | Hacker news
Show HN: MCP server for searching and downloading documents from Anna's Archive

I was looking around for an MCP server that could connect Anna's Archive to Claude Desktop, as I wanted to be able to search and download books directly through the interface.

I couldn't find any public implementations, so ended up building one myself.

What it does?

- It searches Anna's Archive by keywords. - It downloads books from search results. - It works directly in Claude Desktop through MCP.

Check out the repository's README for detailed installation and configuration instruct

21h | Hacker news
The Limitations of Apple Cider Vinegar You Should Know About

Apple cider vinegar has been all over social media as a health hack, but these are the facts you should know before you start using it. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/the-limitations-of-apple-cider-vinegar-you-should-know-about/#ftag=CADf328eec

23h | cnet.com
I'm a Samsung User and Almost Never See Galaxy AI on My Phone

Commentary: Samsung touts its AI features as transformative to your mobile experience. How come my experience feels pretty much the same? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/im-a-samsung-user-and-almost-never-see-galaxy-ai-on-my-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

23h | cnet.com
 Microsoft says 'we have threads at home' — rolls out feature Slack has had for years

Microsoft Teams is finally adding threaded replies in channels, a feature Slack and others have had for years. The feature is now in public preview.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-says-we-have-threads-at-home-rolls-out-feature-slack-has-had-for-years

I spent $26 to future-proof my home network, forever
23h | pcworld.com
Perplexity debuts Comet, a free AI browser (that currently costs $200)
23h | pcworld.com
I put up these holiday lights last year—and they’re not coming down
23h | pcworld.com
FTC’s ‘click to cancel’ subscription rules thrown out by judges
23h | pcworld.com
All digital Xbox games now carry standardized accessibility tags

Microsoft just announced that all digital games and experiences are now accompanied by clearly labeled and standardized accessibility tags. These Accessible Games Initiative tags are designed to "provide players with clear and consistent information about the accessibility features in video games."

They are found on top of the store page. As you can

24h | Engadget
Shark robot vacuums are up to half off in these Prime Day deals

Shark robot vacuums are on sale for Prime Day and there are some good deals to be had. For instance, the AI Ultra

24h | Engadget
The best Amazon Prime Day deals on Samsung, Blink, Anker and more, all for under $50

If you're looking for Amazon Prime Day deals for less than $50, you've clicked through to the right place. As we hit day two of the four day sale, most of the discounts look to be going strong. So far everything we recommended here yesterday is still on sale, apart from three items. So there are still dozens of accessorie

24h | Engadget
Prime Day deals include the latest Roku Ultra for $69

The newest Roku Ultra streaming device

24h | Engadget
Elon Musk is trying to blame Grok's Nazi rants on rogue X users

One day after Grok posted a series of antisemitic and pro-Nazi rants on X, Elon Musk is seemingly trying to blame rogue users for the chatbot's unhinged posts. "Grok was too compliant to user prompts," Musk said in

24h | Engadget
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is available now for $200 per month

Comet, Perplexity's AI-powered web browser, is available now for people paying for the company's $200 per month Perplexity

24h | Engadget
Cyberpunk 2077 heads up July's PS Plus Game Catalog additions

PlayStation Plus members can visit Night City on the house. Years after its botched release, the now-polished Cyberpunk 2077 is now in Sony's Game Catalog. Other July arrivals include the Half-Life-esque Abiotic Factor and the ba

24h | Engadget
Get $315 off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for Prime Day

Big screens are ubiquitous now in the smartphone space, so manufacturers are now returning to another familiar friend to make their handsets stand out: thinness. In May, Samsung launched the the

24h | Engadget
Apple's next Vision Pro will reportedly have an M4 chip and a better head strap

Apple is planning to release the first refresh of the Vision Pro headset, according to reporting by Bloomberg. Industry analyst Mark Gurman suggests that the updated gadget could come as early as this year.

The reporting indicates that the new headset will include a faster processor and components that

24h | Engadget
How 10 years of UX innovation digitally transformed Transport Focus into the UK’s go-to transport resource

When Transport Focus first approached us in 2012, we could never have predicted that a decade later, we’d be stewarding one of the UK’s most critical public resources through its third major evolution. What started as a straightforward website redesign has grown into a strategic partnership that demonstrates the power of sustained collaboration. https://webdesignernews.com/how-10-years-of-ux-innovation-digitally-transformed-transport-focus-into-the-uks-go-to-transport-resource/

Exploring CSS’ new “if conditions”

Discover how to use CSS @if() conditions to streamline your styles—no preprocessors needed! https://webdesignernews.com/exploring-css-new-if-conditions/

Design Guidelines For Better Notifications UX

As always in design, timing matters, and so do timely notifications. Let’s explore how we might improve the notifications UX. More design patterns in our Smart Interface Design Patterns, a friendly video course on UX and design patterns by Vitaly — from complex data tables and nested filters to FAQs and error messages. https://webdesignernews.com/design-guidelines-for-better-notifications-ux/

Creating proportional, equal-height image rows with CSS

Equal-height image layouts seem simple until you try to build one that’s truly responsive. This tutorial walks through my solution using flexbox aspect ratios, the Eleventy Image plugin, and a Nunjucks shortcode. https://webdesignernews.com/creating-proportional-equal-height-image-rows-with-css/

Enhancing Data Input with Layered Drawer Navigation

In our original design, user input was handled through modal dialogs. This approach became problematic as our workflows grew in complexity — especially when forms became multi-step, or when nested actions required opening a new modal on top of another. https://webdesignernews.com/enhancing-data-input-with-layered-drawer-navigation/

From Intern to Senior. Part 1: Strategic thinking, engagements, and definition of design

Mature organizations use career ladders to assess whether an employee is exceeding their job expectations and ready for promotion. These ladders typically encompass several areas of skills and provide a precise indication of whether someone is close to being promoted or if they should focus on improving in certain areas. https://webdesignernews.com/from-intern-to-senior-part-1-strategic-thinking-engagements-and-definition-of-design/

Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Samsung's Key Announcements in 8 Minutes -- Foldables, Wearables and AI Redefined video

In just 8 minutes, get a comprehensive overview of Samsung's latest innovations unveiled at Unpacked. This recap details the key features of the Z Fold 7's advanced camera system, the Z Flip 7's extended battery, and the revolutionary One UI 8, all driven by a suite of new AI capabilities designed to transform your daily experience. https://www.cnet.com/videos/unpacked-2025-samsungs-key-announcements-in-8-minutes-foldables-wearables-and-ai-redefined/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Laps Google and Apple on Health Features. But How Will They Work?

Commentary: Tracking vascular load and antioxidants, as well as AI sleep and running coaches, all sound promising. Will they actually live up to Samsung's claims? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-laps-google-and-apple-on-health-features-but-how-will-they-work/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Galaxy Z Flip 7 Unveiled: Thinnest Yet, Enhanced Battery and "Pocket Perfect AI" video

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Flip 7, hailed as the "Pocket Perfect AI" phone, featuring its slimmest design yet and an impressive 8-hour battery life increase. It boasts a 6.9-inch main display and a durable Armor Flex hinge. https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-z-flip-7-unveiled-thinnest-yet-enhanced-battery-and-pocket-perfect-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
Galaxy Watch 8 Series Redefines Health Tracking with Xealth Integration and Advanced Biometrics video

Samsung's latest wearable lineup, including the exceptionally thin Galaxy Watch 8, the Watch 8 Classic, and the Watch Ultra, offers advanced features for sleep training and overall wellness. Beyond its sleek design, the series delivers precise health data and an integrated Running Coach to optimize your fitness journey. https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-watch-8-series-redefines-health-tracking-with-xealth-integration-and-advanced-biometrics/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
One UI 8 Unveiled: Samsung's AI-Powered OS Integrates Across All New Galaxy Devices video

Samsung introduces One UI 8, its latest operating system meticulously integrated across the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 series. This update brings a suite of advanced AI features designed to enhance user experience and privacy across all compatible devices. https://www.cnet.com/videos/one-ui-8-unveiled-samsungs-ai-powered-os-integrates-across-all-new-galaxy-devices/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com
The Future Unfolds: Z Fold 7 Delivers Slimmer Profile, Extended Power and Flagship Imaging video

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Fold 7, featuring a significantly slimmer and lighter design. This new model also boasts an increased, more efficient battery and a groundbreaking 200-megapixel camera within its compact frame. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-future-unfolds-z-fold-7-delivers-slimmer-profile-extended-power-and-flagship-imaging/#ftag=CADf328eec

1d | cnet.com