
Under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany could impose a new 10 percent tax on major online platforms such as Google and Facebook. Reuters reported that political factions in the country struck a deal earlier this year to pursue these fees for digital service companies.

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Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.
Why I’m becoming more worried about AI safety
During the first two years of the generative artificial intelligence boom, ne

Google reveals database speed matters more than page count for crawl budget. Sites under 1M pages remain safe.
The post Google: Database Speed Beats Page Count For Crawl Budget appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-database-speed-beats-page-count-for-crawl-budget/548037/

Valve's gaming handheld can now use Nvidia's cloud gaming service natively. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/steam-deck-gets-direct-access-to-geforce-now-with-dedicated-app/#ftag=CADf328eec

Porch pirates are dumbfounded by this very old home theft protection product, now given a newer, smarter life. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/one-smart-home-trick-prevents-porch-theft-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec

The unknown database has been removed from access to the public. But the damage may already be done. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/184-million-passwords-leaked-for-google-facebook-instagram-and-more-how-to-protect-your-accounts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dad deserves more than a new pair of socks. https://www.cnet.com/health/fathers-day-gift-guide-the-best-wellness-gifts-for-every-kind-of-dad-and-every-budget/#ftag=CADf328eec

There is a social cost if you use AI for help at work, a new study finds. But there are ways to deal with that. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/use-ai-at-work-your-coworkers-may-be-judging-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: 'Pee-wee as Himself' reflects on the legacy of actor Paul Reubens but it's also a reminder of a unique era in pop culture that shaped a generation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thanks-to-pee-wee-herman-gen-x-got-to-grow-up-weird-and-his-new-documentary-is-a-reminder-of-that/#ftag=CADf328eec

With the Saving on a Valuable Education plan struck down, we take a look at how much more your monthly payments could cost. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/your-student-loan-payments-could-soar-if-youre-enrolled-in-save-heres-how-much-more-you-might-pay/#ftag=CADf328eec

The US and China will drive smartphone shipment growth despite ongoing tariff concerns. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/maybe-dont-wait-to-buy-a-phone-tariffs-expected-to-slow-smartphone-shipment-growth/#ftag=CADf328eec

A trade court has ruled Trump's tariff barrage illegal, but the possibility that they will raise prices remains very real. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-daily-tariff-price-tracker-im-following-11-key-products-as-trumps-plans-hit-a-wall/#ftag=CADf328eec

It would've been easy to include a basic camera to preserve the Edge's slim profile, but Samsung chose not to compromise in its latest phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-surprised-us-with-the-s25-edges-camera-rivaling-the-top-notch-ultra/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want cool travel footage? I'm a frequent traveler, and the Insta360 Go 3S is my go-to essential. Right now, it's $59 off on Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-pack-this-tiny-4k-action-cam-no-matter-where-i-travel-and-its-on-sale-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Huge number of customer files have been compromised following apparent breach.

DJI’s answer to the GoPro Max and Insta360 X5 is imminent, according to one report –and the Osmo Nano is also seemingly close. But question marks remain about US launches for both.

Flaw in popular WordPress plugin has not yet been patched, so users should be careful.

The Division 2 is having a free play weekend to cap off a huge week for the game with its second DLC having just launched.

An expanded Click to Do, Cross Device Resume, and improved HDR options are just part of the latest Windows 11 preview update.

I took two Snapdragon-powered laptops on my recent trip to Taiwan for Computex, and it proved to me that these are the perfect travel companions.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/i-took-two-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-laptops-to-taiwan

It's hard to justify buying an Xbox Series S console when you can spend another $20 and get a device that's over two times more powerful.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-xbox-series-s-is-now-only-slightly-cheaper-than-the-ps5

SSDs behave like any other silicon component in your PC: The faster they run, the more heat they typically generate. It’s enough that a small ecosystem of SSD coolers has sprung up. Now, another fanless cooling chipmaker, xMEMS, has announced plans to cool SSDs.
The problem is a simple one: The

Handheld gaming PCs are awesome. Handheld gaming PCs running Windows are… measurably less awesome. That’s probably why the launch of SteamOS on multiple devices beyond the Steam Deck is so exciting. But Zotac is going for something a little different

It also comes with improved tubing, thinner design, and wireless fan options

Thanks to a $50 Newegg discount code, you can save big on the Seagate X20 Exos 20TB HDD.

ASRock confirmed that its motherboards are responsible for Ryzen 9000 deaths affecting ASRock motherboard customers. It also confirmed that it will charge both ways for motherboard RMAs.

Version 8.18.2 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.18.2 over the previous version 8.18.2
For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

As if early June wasn't already going to be a wild enough time in the gaming world with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, that's also when a whole host of showcases takes place as part of Summer Game Fest. Along with the two blockbuster events — Summer Game Fest Live and the Xbox Games Showcase — the

Sony is offering PS Plus subscription plans at a deep discount. An annual subscription to the Premium tier is available for just $107, which is a discount of 33 percent. This promotion is running until June 11, giving gamers a bit of time to think things over.
For the uninitiated, PS Plus Premium provides full access to the Game Catalog. This library includes hundreds of PS4 and

WhatsApp will soon allow users to post collages, music and new stickers as part of their WhatsApp Status. The status feature within WhatsApp functions similarly to the Stories feature on Facebook and Instagram. Users can share text, photo or video to their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.

Update, 5/29/25: The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch soon on June 5. Pre-order advice currently remains the same, which is to say that you probably won't be able to pre-order the console before launch day anymore, since all retailers still list it as either "unavailable" or "coming soon." Now, it's all about launch-day logistics. A number of retailers, including

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I’m Kiet – one half of the two-person team building Onlook, an open-source [https://github.com/onlook-dev/onlook/] visual editor that lets you edit and create React apps live on an infinite canvas.
We launched Onlook [1][2] as a local-first Electron app almost a year ago. Since then, “prompt-to-build” tools have blown up, but none let you design and iterate visually. We fixed that by taking a visual-first, AI-powered approach wh
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Google's Gary Illyes suggests that AI-driven bots could overwhelm websites, offering a unique perspective that crawling isn't the primary issue.
The post Google’s Gary Illyes Warns AI Agents Will Create Web Congestion appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The retailer also suspended some in-store services but gave few details. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/victorias-secret-takes-down-us-website-after-security-incident/#ftag=CADf328eec

With this alliance, you'll be able to use your points across both airlines and book flights on either's website or app. https://www.cnet.com/news/jetblue-and-united-airlines-announce-partnership-what-this-means-for-your-next-trip/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new One UI 8 software will debut on Samsung's newest foldables this summer, but you can give it a whirl now with some S25 devices. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/samsung-launches-one-ui-8-in-beta-heres-how-to-be-the-first-to-try-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

City officials say they're unaware of Tesla's plans to roll out self-driving taxis in Texas, according to reports. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/want-to-try-teslas-robotaxi-service-its-supposedly-launching-in-austin-in-june/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's hard to screw up this staple snack but for true air fryer fry perfection, there are four rules you should never break. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-4-step-guide-to-the-crispiest-air-fryer-french-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec

As if hybrid drivers in wireless headphones weren't fancy enough, here are "tribrid" drivers

Previously a feature reserved for Linux, any NordVPN user can now enjoy post-quantum protection across all platforms.

Google Calendar was used as part of the C2 infrastructure, so users should take care.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-hackers-use-google-calendar-in-stealthy-new-attack

World War Z VR is coming to SteamVR and Meta Quest this summer.

The latest app version helps avoid being locked out of certain scenes if you miss a stage of the setup process.

Netflix Tudum 2025 is almost here and I'll be disappointed if these four announcements aren't made.

Doda's authorities enforced the ban over national security concerns, but experts warn against unintended consequences.

Quick backers to this retro-styled throwback camera will be able to obtain it for a special early bird price.

A showstopping recovery error bug is hitting Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, but Microsoft notes that it isn’t affecting many home users.

Hundreds of thousands have been affected in the leak.

Garmin is apparently making a Whoop-style screenless band, and it's said to address a long-standing Garmin grievance.

EA has shut down Cliffhanger Games and canceled the studio's Black Panther game.

Best Buy knocks $150 off our favorite Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook.

If you asked me on January 1, 2025, to guess how many eGPUs we'd see this year, I'd have probably said "none" because eGPUs seemed to be a thing of the past.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/is-2025-the-year-of-the-egpu-revival

Amid an entry-level workstation "renaissance," Intel doesn't appear to be developing discrete laptop GPUs but instead relies on the Core Ultra 200H's integrated graphics.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/intel-discrete-laptop-gpu-2025

UK customers eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 next week have had their pre-orders unexpectedly cancelled by GAME, one of the first retailers to open pre-orders for the next-gen console after its reveal back in April. In a statement posted to social media, GAME has apologised for the cancelled pre-orders, though [...]
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We explain the difference between receiving a call with No Caller ID or Unknown number listed, and explain which you need to watch out for.
The post No Caller ID vs Unknown Caller: Keep one step ahead of scam calls appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

Elden Ring Nightreign gets an Evanescence-backed, AMV-esque trailer that channels the perfect emo energy.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-trailer-bring-me-to-life-evanescence

Atomfall is about to have a second wind with it's first DLC landing June 3, 2025. You'll need to upgrade to the Deluxe version to access it on Xbox.

DOOM: The Dark Ages' requirement for ray tracing is a step forward for game design that I love, and I hope more titles follow id Software's example.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-love-doom-the-dark-ages-forced-ray-tracing

The Trump administration’s unprecedented and unpredictable import taxes on goods and materials coming into the United States, which have sewn chaos both domestically and internationally for months, are illegal. That’s according to the Court of International Trade, which found Trump’s invocation of the Emergency Powers Act mostly invalid.
The three-judge pan

A great pair of headphones is critical for any full-blown PC setup, but you have to put them somewhere when they aren’t on your head. Are you just tossing them on your desk? That might be convenient, but it’s a waste of desk space and leaves them vulnerable to accidental

Back during Twitter’s golden days, lots of power users relied on the TweetDeck client for how it expanded the social network’s features and customized its user interface. It was known for its multi-column view that let you have several concurrent timelines for different topics, and it eventually got other advanced features like complex searches, new column types, and

The network equipment that you connect your computer to is, of course, also made up of computers—and they’re more complex than you might think. In fact, they’re sophisticated enough to run their own custom software… and that means they can be hacked and commandeered to do some shady things. According to a new report, approximately 9,000 Asus-branded network

The outlet closest to your desk probably doesn’t have all the slots you need for all of your gear, does it? But don’t go running for a clunky power strip just yet. You might be happier with this Addtam outlet extender with surge protection, which basicall

For coming up on four years, my trusty Apple TV 4K has been tucked away behind my LG OLED TV, quietly doing its thing. I haven’t given any serious thought to upgrading it, and none of the rumors about a revamped Apple TV 4K model are changing my mind.
I purchased my Apple TV 4K, the second-generation model, back in November 2021—or at least, that’s what App

Intel’s Arc series of graphics cards have been met with hesitation, then excitement, as they’ve offered better value than both Nvidia and AMD at their respective price points. But the last new consumer card we saw was the second-gen Arc B580 way back in December,

Nvidia boss also says rescinding the AI diffusion rule was ‘completely visionary.’

Biwin officially launches the Maxio MAP1806-based X570 SSD that is expected to offer leading-edge performance and a low price.

While we're still waiting for a true electric minivan to hit the US, VW's ID.Buzz microbus is close. It's a unique family hauler that'll definitely get your neighbors buzzing. No, seriously, during my week of testing I had over a dozen conversations with strangers who were fascinated by the ID.Buzz. One of my neighbors stopped their car dramatically when they saw it, backed up, and just had to give me a thumbs up and praise it as "cool as hell."
My kids were similarly enamored, they l

Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, and to ensure you’re ready to go when the console arrives at your door, you’ll need to download the latest update for the newly renamed Nintendo Switch App. The app, which was previously called the Nintendo Switch Online app, had

It seems that Apple is giving its operating systems a significant overhaul this year, and not just on the visual and usability fronts. It was expected that the next major versions of iOS and iPadOS (set to be announc


The New York Times and Amazon have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement that will allow Amazon access to much of the publication’s editorial content for AI-related uses. In a press release announcing the deal, The New York Times shared that this agreement will bring

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of built-in storage, eight times more than the original Switch and four times more than the

Apple's big 2025 software reveal is nearly upon us. On June 9, the Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) keynote will showcase the changes coming with its 2025 software. That includes — deep breath — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvO
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TLDR: I wrote a handbook for the Linux command line. 120 pages in PDF. Updated for 2025. Pay what you want.
A few years back I wrote an ebook about the Linux command line. Instead of focusing on a specific shell, paraphrasing manual pages, or providing long repetitive explanations, the idea was to create a modern guide that would help readers to understand the command line in the practical sense, cover the most common things people use the command line for, and do so without wasting the re


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