
It's no secret that 28 Years Later used iPhones to shoot parts of the film. Now its director, Danny Boyle, has discussed the use of iPhones for the film in more detail with IGN

Sony's latest Days of Play sale has kicked off. It features deals aplenty on PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories and games, as well as PS Plus subscriptions. One of the more intriguing discounts is for the PS5 DualSense Edge. The premium controller has dropped by 15 percent from $200 to $169. That's the lowest price to date for the periphe

Playdate Season Two is here, bringing with it two new games for the quirky yellow handheld every week until July 3. And if the first two titles are any indication of what this season will be like, it's sure to be a great one. Season Two kicked off on May 29 with the arcade action game Fulcrum Defender — from the studio behind FTL: Faster Than Light and

I wrote a silly toy website and went out of my way to enjoy it, rather than endure it.
I wrote up my thoughts. Maybe they'll resonate with you. Maybe they'll infuriate you. As long as they make you feel something more than a cosmic shrug I'll be pleased.
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After waiting 8 months for a journal response or two months for co-author feedback that consisted of "looks good" and a single comma change, we built an AI-powered peer review system that helps researchers improve their manuscripts rapidly before submission.
The system uses multiple specialized agents to analyze different aspects of scientific papers, from methodology to writing quality.
Key features: 24 specialized agents analyzing sections, scientific rigor, and writing quality // Deta

I'm a grad student studying robotics, with a particular interest in the intersection of LLMs and mobile robots. Recently, I discovered how easily LangChain enables the creation of AI agents, and I wanted to explore how such agents could interact with simulated environments.
So, I built TurtleSim Agent, an AI agent that turns the classic ROS 2 turtlesim turtle into a creative artist.
With this agent, you can give plain English commands like “draw a triangle” or “make a red star,” and it w

SSI recipients won't get a payment in June, and there's an obvious reason why. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssi-june-2025-no-payment-will-arrive-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Give your iPhone data a little more protection in case it falls into the wrong hands. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-enable-stolen-device-protection-on-your-iphone-in-a-few-easy-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec

June is here and so is a new set of payments for Social Security recipients. Here's the full payment schedule for this month. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-june-2025-heres-when-youre-getting-paid/#ftag=CADf328eec

Revive your aging Android with these quick and easy tweaks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-settings-could-save-your-aging-android-from-the-junk-drawer/#ftag=CADf328eec

No one likes being sick, so to get rid of that cold as fast as possible, try using these over-the-counter vitamins and supplements to boost your health. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/sick-best-vitamins-supplements-shortening-cold/#ftag=CADf328eec

We spoke with a registered dietitian to find out exactly how much water you should be drinking, especially in the summer heat. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/summer-hydration-daily-water-requirements/#ftag=CADf328eec

AT&T's 5G fixed wireless service wasn't everything I hoped for, but it's not all bad. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-week-with-att-internet-air-left-me-bummed/#ftag=CADf328eec

On National Save Your Hearing Day, take the time to discover the surprising things that can give you hearing loss. And no, it's not just loud noises. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/unexpected-things-give-hearing-loss/#ftag=CADf328eec

Concert tickets have become pricey over the past few years. Here are some tried and true tips for saving money on tickets. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/i-go-to-at-least-3-concerts-a-month-here-are-the-7-ways-i-get-cheaper-tickets/#ftag=CADf328eec

Mesmerizing, passionate and cerebral, this French historical drama is my favorite of all time. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/my-favorite-film-is-a-historical-drama-packed-with-modern-themes-its-free-to-stream-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Donald Trump's wide-ranging taxes on imports were reinstated this week after being deemed illegal by a trade court. Their ultimate fate is yet to be decided. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-as-trumps-policies-go-to-court/#ftag=CADf328eec

Many of the country's top historically Black colleges and universities can't access high-speed internet but non-federal sources are helping close this broadband gap. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/many-black-colleges-lack-adequate-internet-access-one-group-is-trying-to-change-that/#ftag=CADf328eec

On this episode of Obvious Skill Issue, we share our thoughts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Doom: The Dark Ages, and EA closing down Cliffhanger Games and canceling its Black Panther title. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nightreign-doom-the-dark-ages-and-black-panther-obvious-skill-issue-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's still important to take the time and verify facts, regardless of how good AI gets. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-used-mindstudio-ai-to-help-with-research-it-was-remarkably-handy/#ftag=CADf328eec

FromSoftware developed their newest game with three person co-op play in mind, and the game pushes you to play that way from the jump. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-is-a-drag-to-play-solo-heres-why-its-way-better-with-friends/#ftag=CADf328eec

In a year full of AI, how will Apple follow up its past Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence debuts? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-wwdc-2025-expectations-new-look-os-gaming-health-and-maybe-a-new-homepod-too/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wonder what is really powering your ChatGPT or Gemini chatbots? This is everything you need to know about large language models. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/llms-and-ai-arent-the-same-everything-you-should-know-about-whats-behind-chatbots/#ftag=CADf328eec

Eager to watch the UEFA Champions League Final? Here are the best streams, latest news and how to watch PSG vs Inter live online as the cream of European football meet at Munich's Allianz Arena
https://www.techradar.com/live/news/champions-league-final-live

Neurologyca’s Kopernica AI uses multi-modal sensing to detect human emotions, stress, and motivation, aiming to create an empathetic AI.

A 1mm chip that makes laptops cooler, quieter, and faster? Count us in.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/hard-drives-online-storage/xmems-fan-inside-your-ssd

There’s no excuse anymore; gaming laptops need to step up their game if they want to land in my shopping cart. I’m asking for one thing: a mechanical keyboard.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/gaming-laptops-need-mechanical-keyboards

Xbox Game Pass just wrapped up its strongest quarter ever, delivering standout releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Can it maintain momentum?

You can easily install SteamOS on your ROG Ally or Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds by following our step-by-step instructions. It doesn't take very long either.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-to-install-steamos-on-rog-ally-legion-go-handhelds


Today, we pit Intel's current-gen flagship Core Ultra 9 285K vs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the hands-down best CPU for gaming on the market, in a heated six-round match to find the winner.

One of the many beautiful things about the indie gaming scene is that there's always something to check out. So if you don't fancy playing Elden Ring: Nightreign this weekend, there are plenty of other new options. To help you keep up with what's going on in the space, here's our weekly indie game roundup.
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Rumors of a bigger screen could be overshadowed by how much tariffs could affect prices. Here's what else to expect. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/latest-rumors-and-leaks-about-the-iphone-17-were-here-to-dish/#ftag=CADf328eec

Those beady red eyes. That unmistakable noise. And it's just the beginning. Here's where they're coming, and how to anticipate the swell of Brood XIV. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/deafening-cicada-chaos-is-coming-and-i-cant-stop-it-heres-one-foolproof-way-i-prepare/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for June 1, #721. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-1-721/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle, No. 1443, for June 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-1-1443/#ftag=CADf328eec

Luis Enrique's men battle it out against the Serie A giants in Munich. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-final-soccer-livestream-psg-vs-inter-milan-from-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Break your home security system's dependence on Wi-Fi with these alternative options. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/4-ways-to-ditch-your-home-security-devices-reliance-on-wi-fi/#ftag=CADf328eec

The 2022 finalist faces a tricky third round clash against the Czech star. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/french-open-2025-how-to-watch-stream-coco-gauff-vs-marie-bouzkova-from-anywhere-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Practical Magic 2 is set for release on September 18, 2026. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Warner Bros. sequel.

After weeks of testing, I think Sony's latest noise cancelling headphones are worth the upgrade price

Pixel superfans have been invited to a sneak preview event next month, suggesting a schedule change.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might fail to justify its existence as a ‘thin’ phone, but it’s still a competitive handset in a crowded market.

WhatsApp for iPad is finally here, but what about Instagram? Despite offering a tablet-optimised format for Android tablets, there’s still no iPad app.
The post Fast Charge: We’ve now got WhatsApp on iPad, but what about Instagram? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/weve-got-whatsapp-ipad-what-abo

Twitch is getting more TikTok-ified with vertical game streaming. Also, "2K" (1440p) video will let you watch that League of Legends stream in a higher resolution. The ability to rewind streams is coming, too. CEO Dan Clancy made the announcements on Saturday at TwitchCon Europe.
Portrait-mode streaming makes it a little easier to watch gameplay on your phone. Until no
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44142494
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https://9to5google.com/2025/05/27/google-meet-legacy-duo-calling/

In less than two weeks, on June 9, Apple will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), in which it will showcase the next versions of the operating systems that power its myriad devices. The centerpiece of that event will be iOS 26, the soon-to-be renumbered operating system that powers the company’s flagship product, the iPhone.
Yet, despite artificial intelligence being all the rage in the tech industry right now, reports say that with iOS 26 (formerly referred

We're back again to round up the past seven days in tech – and what a week it's been, again.

New research from Fortinet reveals a worrying rise in cyberattacks powered by AI.


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Article URL: https://www.typequicker.com/blog/learn-touch-typing
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Article URL: https://cel.cs.brown.edu/crp/
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Points: 32
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Article URL: https://commaok.xyz/post/simple-backoff/
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Points: 29
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Article URL: https://www.cerebras.ai/press-release/maverick
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44141728
Points: 24
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Article URL: https://www.os2museum.com/wp/ai-responses-may-include-mistakes/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44142113
Points: 91
# Comments: 55
https://www.os2museum.com/wp/ai-responses-may-include-mistakes/


Hi HN,
MCP Defender is an open source desktop app that automatically proxies your MCP traffic in AI apps like Cursor, Claude, Windsurf and VSCode. It then scans all requests and responses between the apps and the MCP tools they call. If it detects anything malicious, it alerts you and lets you allow or block the tool call.
While the threat landscape of MCP is still being actively researched, there are dangerous things that MCP Defender can block today. For example, a developer asks Curso
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44131669
Points: 76
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We just launched Leap, an AI developer agent that helps you build and deploy apps with real backends to your own AWS or GCP cloud.
We built it because every AI app builder we tried fell short. They were fine for prototypes, but not for real systems. No support for proper backend infra, no isolated test environments, and sometimes shockingly no way to own your code.
We build Leap to be more appropriate for developers:
- Connect GitHub to put your code in a repo you control - Work with c

Don't miss the latest on Max, Hulu and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-and-just-like-that-the-better-sister-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Battle Nations is a hybrid base builder and grid-based combat game that feels just as fresh now as it did 10 years ago. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-best-strategy-mobile-game-i-ever-played-just-came-back-after-a-decade/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lando Norris looks to grab two wins in a row as the circus arrives in Montmeló. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/f1-how-to-watch-and-stream-the-2025-spanish-grand-prix/#ftag=CADf328eec

We did the math to figure out how much your monthly student loan payments could increase after the federal forbearance ends. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/yes-student-loan-payments-could-rise-for-save-borrowers-heres-how-to-calculate-yours/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-may-31/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://pixelogic.app/every-5x5-nonogram
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44140918
Points: 9
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Contradicting what RFK Jr. said earlier this week, the CDC now states that children may receive COVID vaccines with "shared clinical decision-making." https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/cdc-opposes-rfk-jr-covid-vaccine-guidance-children-may-receive-shots/#ftag=CADf328eec

“Superman memory crystal” makes unexpected debut in Tom Cruise's Hollywood’s spring blockbuster.

Article URL: https://www.mechanize.work/blog/how-to-fully-automate-software-engineering/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44139765
Points: 25
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https://www.mechanize.work/blog/how-to-fully-automate-software-engineering/
See also https://www.axios.com/2025/05/30/mary-meeker-trends-report-o....
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44140378
Points: 66
# Comments: 36
https://www.microcenter.com/site/mc-news/article/micro-center-santa-clara-photos.aspx

Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,442 for May 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-31-1442/#ftag=CADf328eec

By setting a Charge Limit in iOS, I'm extending the lifespan of my iPhone's battery. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-have-a-good-reason-for-only-charging-my-iphone-to-95/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Crispi is built differently, which makes it safer and more convenient. Here's why we gave it the CNET Editor's Choice award and the top spot on our list of best air fryers for 2025. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/the-best-air-fryer-weve-tested-has-one-unique-feature-that-others-dont/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Streambar SE packs impressive sound in a small package. Plus, you can grab it at a 27% discount right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-small-soundbar-sounds-better-than-youd-think-and-its-nearly-30-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

I trust Apple's trackers to keep all my luggage safe, and this deal at Amazon gives me the perfect excuse to buy more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-dont-travel-without-apple-airtags-and-a-4-pack-is-20-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Who says a good smartwatch can’t be affordable? Our sub-$100 picks hit the mark without compromising on features or battery life. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/best-budget-cheap-smartwaches/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 won a CNET Editors' Choice award, and it's discounted by 14% in a deal that may disappear at any time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-highly-recommend-this-bluetooth-speaker-thats-now-14-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

The company anticipates 170 orbital launches for the rest of the year, shooting past its record-setting 134 launches in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/spacex-plans-a-launch-about-every-other-day-for-the-rest-of-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Arlo Essential 2K security camera is the best affordable option I've reviewed and right now you can buy a single camera for half price or a multipack for up to 53% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-security-cam-i-recommend-to-anyone-on-a-budget-is-50-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 31, #720. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-31-720/#ftag=CADf328eec

You used to have to opt in to see AI summaries of your messages, but now it will be turned on in certain instances. https://www.cnet.com/tech/some-gmail-users-now-will-get-ai-email-summaries-automatically/#ftag=CADf328eec


Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 454 for May 31. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-31-454/#ftag=CADf328eec