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Designing a new AI feature? Where do you even begin? From first steps to design flows and interactions, here’s a simple, systematic approach to building AI experiences that stick. 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-patterns-for-ai-interfaces/

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a liquid glass effect (much like Apple’s latest iOS release) with HTML, CSS, and SVG filters. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-a-liquid-glass-effect-with-svg-filters/

Brands like Nuuly, Ruggable, and GitHub are designing multidimensional experiences that build customer trust, serve employee needs, and uphold core values. https://webdesignernews.com/in-good-company-how-retailers-use-figma-to-elevate-e-commerce/

Canva is perfect for designing everything from business cards to posters. But when it comes to taking those designs from screen to paper, things can get tricky. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-for-print-in-canva-mistakes-to-avoid/

You have probably thought, “There must be a better way,” if you have ever sat in front of your screen adjusting pixel margins or rewriting the same line of CSS for the hundredth time. You’re not by yourself. In a time when creativity and efficiency are frequently seen as mutually exclusive, a new class of tools is demonstrating that you don’t have to choose between the two – greetings from... https://webdesignernews.com/using-ai-and-open-tools-to-automate-front-end-creativity/

Designing visuals that respond to real-time data or user input usually means switching between multiple tools — one for animation, another for logic, and yet another for implementation. This back-and-forth can slow down iteration, make small changes cumbersome, and create a disconnect between design and behavior. https://webdesignernews.com/making-animations-smarter-with-data-binding/

The latest version of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok is echoing the views of its billionaire creator, so much so that it will sometimes search online for Musk’s stance on an issue before offering up an opinion.

The unusual behavior of

When an emergency happens in Collier County, Florida, the 911 calls go to one of the most high-tech communications centers in the U.S., where callers can send text and video from the scene to

In this week’s Growth Memo, Kevin Indig lays out the case for a topic-first SEO approach, and how it helps future-proof your visibility.

The post Topic-First SEO: The Smarter Way To Scale Authority appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/topic-first-seo-the-smarter-way-to-scale-authority/

Google updated the Search Analytics API with a metadata field that helps identify when recent data is still being processed.

The post Google Updates Search Analytics API To Clarify Data Freshness appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-updates-search-analytics-api-to-cla

Gemini on Wear OS finally hits the sweet spot on the wrist. It's genuinely helpful, handles multiple commands and doesn't make me want to scream at my watch. See it in action on the Galaxy Watch 8. https://www.cnet.com/videos/gemini-on-the-galaxy-watch-8-made-me-a-believer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stick it to economic uncertainty with this money trend. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/fed-up-with-the-economy-try-revenge-saving/#ftag=CADf328eec

Both Apple and Samsung's top phones can take amazing photos. But which one does it best? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-ultra-vs-iphone-16-pro-best-camera-phones-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec

Emotions affect how you approach money. Here's how to use that to your advantage. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/nearly-half-of-americans-budget-based-on-vibes-should-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

EcoFlow's new Ocean Pro is a home power backup designed for homeowners in disaster-prone states and meant to challenge Tesla's Powerwall. https://www.cnet.com/news/move-over-telsa-powerwall-ecoflow-ocean-pro-home-battery-backup-disaster-prone-areas/#ftag=CADf328eec

Motorola's already introduced wood and fabric to the Razr Ultra. Are crystals next? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/motorola-and-swarovski-tease-an-aug-5-event-that-may-bring-crystals-to-a-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

Midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 are driving sales by letting people try AI without busting their budgets. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/what-tariffs-smartphone-market-grows-1-as-more-devices-incorporate-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

I spent a couple of hours with the Hisense 116UX TV, which has an RGB mini-LED backlight and a super-fast 165Hz panel. Also, it's big. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/i-watched-a-30000-116-inch-tv-now-i-need-a-bigger-living-room/#ftag=CADf328eec

Screen mass production is supposed to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, so the foldable iPhone can go on sale in 2026. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-reportedly-taps-samsung-display-for-first-foldable-iphone-screens/#ftag=CADf328eec

It turns out that soaking up the sun can benefit your health in a few key ways. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/you-need-sunlight-more-than-you-think-5-surprising-ways-the-sun-can-boost-your-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google's Material 3 Expressive makeover is slowly rolling out, and so are more horrible ads

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/google-tvs-clean-new-look-is-starting-to-appear-right-as-users-are-unhappy-with-horrible-new-home-screen-ads

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-16-july-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-16-july-2025

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-16-july-2025

Meta says next-generation datacenter clusters will be so big, they take up a similar amount of space as Manhattan.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-unveils-new-plans-for-multi-gigawatt-datacenter-clusters-the-size-of-manhattan

Flirty chats have been exposed after leak at AI dating advice chatbot.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ai-dating-advice-chatbot-leaks-160k-screenshots-of-private-chats

The next game from God of War developer Sony Santa Monica reportedly won't be a new IP, "but might feel like one".

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-next-sony-santa-monica-game-reportedly-wont-be-a-new-ip-but-it-might-feel-like-one-says-industry-insider

Samsung is “researching and developing thinner and innovative technologies for the S Pen” according to a new report.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-might-bring-back-the-s-pen-to-its-foldables-with-an-improved-design-but-only-if-you-really-want-it

Russia has set its sights on Britain.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/russia-shifts-cyberwar-focus-from-us-to-uk-following-trumps-election

Insta360 has added software improvements to exposure, low-light performance and battery life and released several new add-ons for its superb X5 360 camera.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/360-cameras/insta360-drops-a-big-firmware-update-and-new-accessories-for-its-flagship-360-camera-making-the-best-even-better

South Park fans around the world are furious that the series has disappeared from Paramount+ and the answer of where else to stream it is needlessly complicated.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/paramount-has-quietly-removed-south-park-and-angered-fans-but-rival-services-are-still-streaming-episodes-of-the-hit-tv-show

Sony unveils the RX1R III, 10 years after the RX1R II, with its latest 61MP sensor, Bionz XR processor and AI autofocus skills.

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/sony-revives-it-full-frame-premium-compact-camera-line-after-a-10-year-hiatus-with-the-pricey-new-rx1r-iii

Artificial intelligence is great at helping developers code, but it's not so useful at helping them with their most common tasks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-is-helping-developers-save-time-but-the-struggle-to-find-timely-information-is-costing-businesses-millions

If you’re considering buying a foldable smartphone but are slightly sceptical, then Samsung’s Buy and Try scheme is one for you.

The post Samsung Buy and Try is the perfect way to try a Z Flip 7 – this is how it works appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-samsung-buy-and-try

Everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, from release date and pricing speculation to leaked renders and specs. 

The post Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold rumors and everything you need to know appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-rumors

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the highly anticipated remake of the third entry in Konami's historic Metal Gear franchise, is on the horizon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/metal-gear-solid-delta-snake-eater-eyntk

An update from the John Wick Hex developers has confirmed that the game will soon be delisted from sale for good, and you don't have long to grab a copy if you ever thought of playing it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/you-only-have-a-short-time-left-to-own-the-only-official-john-wick-video-game-soon-itll-be-gone-for-good

Overclocker bl4ckdot set a new DDR5 world record, pushing G.Skill’s Trident Z5 to an incredible 12,872 MT/s using LN2 cooling. The run was validated on CPU-Z, placing him at the top of HWBOT’s Memory Frequency Hall of Fame once again.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/g-skill-sets-new-12-872mt-s-ddr5-memory-overclocking-world-record-with-bl4ckd

Engineers from MIT have put together a 3D-printed device that can release medicine under the skin with a wireless trigger.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/mit-engineers-3d-print-implant-for-diabetic-patients-that-releases-medicine-under-the-skin-chip-can-be-wirelessly-activated-to-melt-an-alloy-that-releases-powdered-glucagon

Mozilla's 0-Day Investigative Network (0din) revealed on July 10 that Google Gemini for Workspace could be tricked into telling users their accounts had been compromised.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/investigation-reveals-google-gemini-for-workspace-flaw-that-could-have-been-exploited-to-enlist-the-ai-in-phishing-schemes-summariz

Security researchers warn of persistent firmware threats affecting hundreds of models.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/critical-uefi-vulnerabilities-found-in-gigabyte-motherboards-allow-attackers-to-bypass-secure-boot-and-install-firmware-backdoors

Some images demonstrating one of the rarest x86 CPUs still running have been shared online.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/chip-collector-showcases-rarest-x86-cpu-in-their-hoard-rise-mp6-266-ticked-along-at-200mhz-in-1998

John Wick Hex, a stylish and well-received game based on the John Wick movies, will soon no longer be available to purchase. In a

Mac owners will soon be able to play one of the biggest games of the last five years or so. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available in the Mac App Store as well as Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store on Thursday, July 17. As the name implies, it includes both the base game as well as the Phantom Liberty expansion from 2023. The port was

The Department of Commerce has opened national security investigations into imports of drones and polysilicon, a raw material used in chips and solar panels. Among other things, officia

Grok, xAi's chatbot most famous for going on an antisemitic spree last week, has now added the ability to perform as a synthetic companion for your enjoyment. Elon Musk announced the new feature, available to paid subscribers, which will take the form of animated characters Ani and Rudy. 

Both are distinctly not safe for work, with the former operating as a digital waifu for you to, uh, romance. Rudy, on the other hand, is a red panda with a smart mouth who likes to get rude with

Redditors in the UK will now have to verify their ages before they can view mature content. Just like Bluesky, which announced a few days ago that it was rolling out age verification features, Reddit h

Rivian, the American EV manufacturer, is integrating Google Maps into its navigation app. The update should provide Rivian owners with more detailed information about their route, disruptions and places they're passing. 

These new features include updated traffic data and reroutes if another option turns out to be quicker along your journey. Drivers will also have access to real-time road disruption reports from the Google Maps community. Plus, places of interest should now be ava

Prime Day might have ended last week, but that doesn't mean the sales are over. Amazon still has discounts on some of our favorite items, including our pick for best dual-zone air fryer. 

Right now, you can get the

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London-based insurtech startup Laka has raised $10.4mn in Series B funding as it eyes profitability at the end of next year. Laka offers “collective” insurance for bikes and e-scooters, pooling claims across a community of riders. Instead of fixed, upfront premium

A gleaming Belle from Beauty and the Beast glided along the exhibition floor at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con adorned in a yellow corseted gown with cascading satin folds. She could barely take two steps before a cluster of little girls stopped her for photos. As she waved one hand, her other delicately held a red flower with mechanized fingers. The kids stared. It’s not every day you see a fairy-tale princess with a cybernetic hand. Disney meets Skynet. But this being the epicente

This week’s Ask An SEO dives into why content stopped ranking, even when it seems original and experience-based.

The post Ask An SEO: Why Your Content Is No Longer Good Or Helpful appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ask-an-seo-why-your-content-is-no-longer-good-helpful/545407/

The next round of payments for July 2025 will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the monthly payout schedule. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-july-2025-your-money-is-headed-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

With carriers constantly updating their satellite phone plans, here's all you need to know about satellite connectivity in phones, whether your phone has it and what "satellite optimized" means. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-satellite-connectivity-in-phones/#ftag=CADf328eec

Trying to choose between Starlink or 5G internet from T-Mobile? Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-vs-t-mobile-5g-home-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec

How to enable urgent severe weather alerts on your iPhone, Android and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/dont-miss-critical-emergency-alerts-check-your-phone-settings-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers -- and their kids -- can also play other games on PlayStation Plus, like the Bluey game, now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-plus-subscribers-can-play-cyberpunk-2077-and-more-games-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ever wanted to ride a pipe on wheels? Sol Motors has you covered.

https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/this-pocket-rocket-electric-motorcycle-essentially-runs-on-a-giant-aa-battery-and-its-now-available-to-pre-order

Nintendo seems to be polling Japanese players on Game-Key Cards.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-is-reportedly-asking-japanese-players-for-their-thoughts-on-the-controversial-switch-2-game-key-card-releases

It seems internal experts cannot handle the load - and third-party help is necessary.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/uk-launches-new-vulnerability-research-institute-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-and-uk-business

New report reveals which jobs are most aligned with AI and which ones aren’t, and it makes for uncomfortable reading.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/is-your-job-safe-from-ai-a-new-report-reveals-one-role-thats-surprisingly-at-risk

As a new trailer is teased for later this week, Stranger Things season 5 is finally ramping up for the final chapter. But is it all too little, too late?

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/stranger-things-first-aired-9-years-ago-today-but-who-cares-netflix-has-made-us-wait-too-long-for-season-5

Many of the motherboards reached their end of life, so won't receive a patch for UEFI firmware.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-new-malware-is-infecting-gigabyte-motherboards-and-there-likely-wont-be-a-fix-any-time-soon

The pricing information for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X has seemingly leaked online.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/the-rog-xbox-ally-and-xbox-ally-x-may-have-had-their-prices-leaked-and-if-theyre-accurate-theyll-be-the-most-expensive-xbox-consoles-yet

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is now available to Mac gamers for the first time.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/cyberpunk-2077-launches-on-macos-as-apple-completes-its-mac-gaming-redemption-arc

Nothing has launched its first “true flagship” with the Phone 3, and we’re curious to see how it compares to the similarly priced Pixel 9.

The post Nothing Phone 3 vs Pixel 9: Which Android should you choose? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/nothing-phone-3-vs-pixel-9

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the ultra-thin foldable that fans have been waiting for – but how does it compare to the equally svelte Honor Magic V5? While both focus on offering the thin and light foldable experience, there are subtle differences between the two foldables that could push your buying decision one way [...]

The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5: What’s the difference?

Dreame has announced its Aqua10 Ultra Roller Complete robot vacuum cleaner, which ditches the mopping pads for a self-cleaning roller instead. It’s not the first robot to do that (that’s the Eufy Omni S1 Pro), but the Aqua 10 builds out with some features we’ve seen on previous Dreame robots, plus a few new surprises. [...]

The post The Dreame Aqua10 uses a self-cleaning rol

I've played dozens of games on my ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go. These are the ones I've enjoyed playing most on these portable gaming devices.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/best-games-for-handheld-gaming-pcs

Outflank researchers are set to unveil new AI malware at Black Hat 2025 in August with the capability to bypass Microsoft Defender.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-powered-malware-eludes-microsoft-defenders-security-checks-8-percent

An issue in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security for Windows 11 24H2 was prompted by a feature in development, but not fully implemented.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-defender-firewall-flags-errors-in-windows-11-code

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been busy lobbying the U.S. and China so that the company can resume the sales of its H20 AI GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-to-resume-h20-sales-in-china-says-u-s-government-has-promised-to-grant-licenses-deliveries-to-start-soon

Hurry and grab PNY's 256GB microSD Express storage card while it's back in stock!

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/uk-nintendo-switch-2-owners-can-grab-pnys-256gb-microsd-express-card-for-gbp59-finally-back-in-stock

A Switch 2 owner has had their Nintendo console 'restricted' after installing a Switch game they bought on the used market.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-account-bans-continue-content-creator-with-over-a-million-subs-issues-warning-after-buying-an-old-copy-of-bayo-3-on-ebay

Noctua’s NH-P1 is a fanless CPU cooler that performs well. We’ve tested it with Intel’s i9-13900K, i7-14700K, AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700x, and Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/case-fans/noctua-nh-p1-review

Meta is building data centers and building them fast. Using on-site power generation, lightweight building materials, and billions of dollars, Meta is looking to scale up its AI infrastructure as quickly as possible.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/meta-plans-multi-gw-data-center-thats-nearly-the-size-of-manhattan-zuckerber

AMD has confirmed it plans to resume shipments of its MI308 chip to China.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/trump-lightens-chip-bans-on-china-amd-to-restart-mi308-ai-chip-sales-in-the-country-joining-nvidias-h20-we-plan-to-resume-shipments-as-licenses-are-approved

The site is expected to come online by 2026.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/coreweave-to-invest-usd6-billion-in-pennsylvania-ai-center-targeting-up-to-300-mw-capacity-just-days-after-the-governor-threatened-to-pull-the-state-from-the-grid-over-skyrocketing-demand

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is finally hitting the Mac on July 17, with support for Spatial Audio, MetalFX upscaling, and a version of AMD FSR that is optimized for Apple Silicon.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/cyberpunk-2077-comes-to-the-mac-july-17-patient-apple-gamers-get-support-for-every-apple-silicon-chip-new-metal-features-and-spatia

https://www.elastic.co/blog/elastic-cloud-now-available-aws-frankfurt-ohio

Be extra careful where you buy your used Nintendo Switch game cards. A Switch 2 owner posted on Reddit about how their account was banned after downloading patches for a few Switch game cards they'd bought from Facebook Marketplace. The Switch 2 user contacted Nintendo support and discovered they were banned, but they provided proof of purchase and were unbanned shortly after. The Redditor said the “whole process was painless and fluid.”

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