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How Newgrounds accidentally became one of online culture’s defining sites

In 1995, a familiar experience sat at the center of many people’s first experiences with the dial-up internet: the chance to create something for themselves.

Along with the access to the World Wide Web, Telnet, and Usenet newsgroups, many users were given a few megabytes on their ISP’s FTP server to share whatever—recipes, pictures, creative projects, any weird thing that came to mind. Other people created personal sites using third-party providers such as GeoCities, AngelFire, and Tri

Roblox adds features for teens to talk less restrictedly to real-life friends

Roblox, the popular online gaming and social platform among kids and teens, is introducing new chat features for users ages 13 and up, allowing them to connect more directly with trusted real-life friends.

Previously, Roblox categorized all connections equally. Now, the platform is adding a new classification called “trusted connections,” intended

Slack expands AI features with enterprise search, translation, and smart summaries

A new set of AI tools is coming to Slack, designed to help users quickly find and utilize information from their chats—and even from data stored in connected business apps.

“It serves as the hub, or your work operating system, to be able to get work done, to make things more

Cambodia’s latest crackdown on cybercrime generates 1,000 arrests

Cambodia on Wednesday said that an order by Prime Minister Hun Manet for government bodies to crackdown on criminal cybercrime operations being run in the country had resulted in the arrest of more than 1,000 suspects so far this week.

Hun Manet issued t

Is It Time To Remove Focus From Average Position In GSC? via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Traditional ranking metrics are less reliable in today’s AI-driven SERPs. Understand why average position misleads and what to track instead.

The post Is It Time To Remove Focus From Average Position In GSC? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/is-it-time-to-remove-focus-from-aver

Is Apple's AirDrop Not Working for You? Here's How to Fix It

Transferring files and photos between Apple devices is easy with AirDrop, but sometimes it can fail. Here are a few ways to resolve the issue. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-apples-airdrop-not-working-for-you-heres-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

22d | cnet.com
 OpenAI to move to Google Cloud infrastructure to boost ChatGPT computing power

As OpenAI's exclusive deal with Microsoft comes to an end, Google Cloud joins Oracle, CoreWeave and more to provide cloud infrastructure.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-to-move-to-google-cloud-infrastructure-to-boost-chatgpt-computing-power

 Wix introduces a new tool to optimize sites for AI

People are no longer clicking on search engine results - they're getting their answers directly from AI.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/website-building/wix-introduces-a-new-tool-to-optimize-sites-for-ai

SwitchBot Roller Shade Review

Smart roller blinds are a great way to kit out your home, giving you fine control over your window shades and allowing for easy automation. If you’re slightly daunted by the idea of having to accurately measure your window for a blind, the SwitchBot Roller Shade could be for you. Built to be adjustable, [...]

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Windows 10’s end of life looms. A security pro dissects your only options
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USB-C chaos, demystified: Know what power and data you’re really getting
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 AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS NPU

AMD introduces the Ryzen AI 5 330, a budget-friendly quad-core processor with a 50 TOPS NPU that meets Microsoft Copilot+ PC requirements, aiming to bring AI features to inexpensive Windows 11 laptops.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-quietly-reveals-cheapest-ryzen-ai-yet-ai-5-330-is-a-quad-core-budget-processor-with-a-50-tops-npu

 Synopsys acquires simulation specialist Ansys for $35 billion following Chinese regulator approval — Merger to power end-to-end design platform

Synopsys has received final approval from China to acquire Ansys for $35 billion, creating a powerful end-to-end design platform spanning semiconductor design and system simulation, but raising competitive and geopolitical concerns.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/synopsys-acquires-simulation-specialist-ansys-for-usd35-billion-follo

I asked the top AI models what they really think about each other, and boy, did they tell me

Sam Altman recently observed how different generations are interfacing with AI: “Older people use ChatGPT like Google. People in their 20s and 30s use it as a life advisor. [College students] use it like an operating system.” 

What we share across ages i

YouTube Shorts algorithm steers users away from political content, study finds

YouTube Shorts, the shortform platform from Google-owned video giant YouTube, has seen massive success since its launch in September 2020. Today, an estimated 1% of all waking human hours are spent watching Shorts, with videos amassing around 200 billion views daily.

But what users watch is ultimately shaped by YouTube’s algorithm—and a new study published in the Cornell U

In Place of Processed Sugar, Try These 6 Natural Sweeteners

If you're looking to improve your eating habits, consider these natural sugar substitutes the next time your sweet tooth takes charge. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/in-place-processed-sugar-try-these-natural-sweeteners/#ftag=CADf328eec

22d | cnet.com
Trump's Tariffs Explained as US Inflation Picks Up Steam Once Again

The pause on many tariffs was supposed to end this week, but it didn't. Despite that, reports still indicate that tariffs have caused a notable recent spike in inflation. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/trumps-tariffs-explained-as-us-inflation-picks-up-steam-once-again/#ftag=CADf328eec

22d | cnet.com
Never Forget These 4 Travel Items if You Wear Contacts

Not many things are worse than not being able to see on vacation. Make the most of your trip and remember to pack these items. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/never-forget-these-4-travel-items-if-you-wear-contacts/#ftag=CADf328eec

22d | cnet.com
Recycling Mistakes: These 7 Takeout Containers Don't Go in the Bin

Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/recycling-mistakes-these-7-takeout-containers-dont-go-in-the-bin/#ftag=CADf328eec

22d | cnet.com
 AI Agents: the next big phase of artificial intelligence

AI agents are reshaping ways of working, but the real opportunity lies in businesses achieving large-scale automation.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-agents-the-next-big-phase-of-artificial-intelligence

 Inside the deepfake threat that’s reshaping corporate risk

A measured approach to managing deepfake risks amid rising threats and evolving digital manipulation tools.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/inside-the-deepfake-threat-thats-reshaping-corporate-risk

Panasonic TV-65Z95B Review

The Z95B is Panasonic’s premium OLED proposition for 2025. Available in 55-, 65-, and 77-inch screen sizes, it marries the latest OLED display technology with Amazon’s Fire TV platform, and look-ma-no-aerial Freely TV. At the heart of the set is a Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, boasting a unique four-layer structure, designed to improve [...]

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Show HN: Linux CLI tool to provide mutex locks for long running bash ops

Been exploring claude and spec-based coding, I think it turned out fairly successful. It's just a simple unix-style tool that gives you a single command to use in bash scripts to simplify mutex or semaphore locking of execution.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44589833

Points: 26

# Comments: 10

https://github.com/bigattichouse/waitlock

22d | Hacker news
What to do when users just want the old version back

Any company, big or small, new or old, will at some point introduce something new to their products for their potential or existing customers to access and use. But anyone who’s done this knows that change often comes with resistance. Some users simply dislike anything new. Others feel their expectations weren’t met, or they think the update doesn’t match their preferences. https://webdesignernews.com/what-to-do-when-users-just-want-the-old-version-back-2/

Best AI Tools to Book More Meetings in 2025

Sales teams are under more pressure than ever to do more with less. In 2025, AI tools to book more meetings have gone from nice-to-have to mission-critical. These tools don’t just save time—they personalize outreach, schedule calls faster, and help you close more deals with less human effort. https://webdesignernews.com/best-ai-tools-to-book-more-meetings-in-2025-2/

10 Simple SEO Steps to Prepare Your Website

As the leaves change color and the air gets crisp, it’s not just nature that’s going through a transformation. Fall is the perfect time to refresh your website’s SEO and get it ready for the end-of-year rush or to set the stage for next year’s growth. Whether you’re a B2B or B2C business, these 10 simple SEO steps will help you optimize your website for the season ahead. https://webdesignernews.com/10-simple-seo-steps-to-prepare-your-website/

SVG Animation Techniques: A Complete Guide with Practical Examples

SVGs aren’t just pretty vector images — they’re powerful tools for creating lightweight, scalable, and stunning animations right inside your browser. Whether it’s an animated icon, a funky line drawing effect, or a complex UI loader — SVG animations can make your web experiences interactive and fun without killing performance. https://webdesignernews.com/svg-animation-techniques-a-complete-guide-with-practical-examples/

Scroll-Driven Sticky Heading

Scroll-driven animations are great! They’re a powerful tool that lets developers tie the movement and transformation of elements directly to the user’s scroll position. This technique opens up new ways to create interactive experiences, cuing images to appear, text to glide across the stage, and backgrounds to subtly shift. Used thoughtfully, scroll-driven animations (SDA) can make your website feel more dynamic, engaging, and responsive. https://webdesignernews.com/scroll-driven-sticky-heading/

Is Your Team Ready for AI-Enhanced Design?

AI-design isn’t a novelty anymore — it’s rapidly becoming a key part of how modern designers operate. In this article, I explore where today’s tools provide real value, how they fit into existing workflows, and what it takes to start building an AI-enhanced practice. https://webdesignernews.com/is-your-team-ready-for-ai-enhanced-design/

Your Design Isn’t Done Until It’s Effectively Presented

The leap to a larger organization was a significant step in my career, but the initial excitement quickly met a complex reality. In my previous roles, design approval was straightforward. But here it was a negotiation between a host of powerful stakeholders. The Head of Engineering focused on feasibility, the VP of Products on market fit, and the Head of Design on system consistency. https://webdesignernews.com/your-design-isnt-done-until-its-effectively-presented/

When Research Participants Aren’t Who They Say They Are

During a recent discovery project I led on car finance, I interviewed a participant who, based on the screener, appeared to meet the eligibility criteria. https://webdesignernews.com/when-research-participants-arent-who-they-say-they-are/

Stacked Transforms

I think the best way for me to show you what I want to show you is to make this blog post a bit like a story. So I’m gonna do that. https://webdesignernews.com/stacked-transforms/

Show HN: Cobble – A hard daily word game

How to play:

1. You're given a set of letters (such as "ZXCVBNM")

2. Come up with two words that use all the letters (like "convex zombie")

3. The shorter the words, the better!


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44588699

Points: 8

# Comments: 3

https://wilf.live/cobble/

23d | Hacker news
I Finally Held a Foldable That Doesn't Feel Like Two Stacked Phones: The Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung's impressively thin book-style foldable phone is just 4.2mm thick when open and weighs 215 grams. But is that enough to justify its $2,000 price tag? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-finally-held-a-foldable-that-doesnt-feel-like-two-stacked-phones-the-galaxy-z-fold-7/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 They’ve landed – Disney’s Star Wars BDX Droids are now roaming in Disney World

The Star Wars BDX Droids have finally begun appearing at Disney World in Florida, following Disney Imagineering's tease of an expansion at SXSW 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/theyve-landed-disneys-star-wars-bdx-droids-are-now-roaming-in-disney-world