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Ask HN: Is anyone else just done with the industry?

I'm a self taught dev that worked my butt off and endured years of "we promote internally" lies at multiple companies to finally get paid to write code.

I've been job hunting since I was laid off last November, and I'm just over it. Everyone is unicorn hunting for X years in Y framework and if you don't have exactly that you need not apply. Meanwhile FAANG, Microsoft, and Intel keep handing out pink slips.

I still love coding, I've spent most of my non "job applications and existential

 Google Gemini is about to control your messages and calls, even if you say no

Google’s AI assistant is about to get full access to your calls, texts, and WhatsApp — even if you’ve disabled activity tracking.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/gemini-phone-access-update

 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price leaks take fans on an emotional rollercoaster — how much will it be?

Samsung Unpacked means new foldables are expected soon, and leaked Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 prices have fans experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/foldable-phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-flip-7-price-leaks

GNOME bude více záviset na systemd, většině uživatelů to ale vadit nebude

Adrian Vovk z Red Hatu se krátce rozepsal na téma zavádění silnějších závislostí v systemd, tedy v širším kontextu nadále rostoucí provázanosti systemd s GNOME. Jaký je stav a co máme očekávat? https://www.root.cz/clanky/gnome-bude-vice-zaviset-na-systemd-vetsine-uzivatelu-to-ale-vadit-nebude/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

8d | root.cz
Elon Musk reportedly fired a key Tesla executive following another month of flagging sales

Elon Musk has reportedly fired Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, according to Forbes. Both

8d | Engadget
 This $39 gadget lets you play Fortnite, Fallout, Resident Evil, and more — straight from your TV

Turn your TV into a gaming machine without shelling out hundreds for a console, just get this $39 accessory instead.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/amazon-luna-cloud-gaming-controller-deal

 Microsoft KILLS iconic Windows Blue Screen of Death — Windows 11 gains new, darker OS error screen

The company will change the iconic blue error screen for a simplified black one, and ensure third-party security software adheres to new rules designed to stop bad updates and drivers from taking down OS.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-windows-bsod-removed-replaced-black-screen

 7 details you might have missed in that Black Ops 7 teaser

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been confirmed with a three-minute teaser trailer, but you might have missed out on the significance of some of those series Easter Eggs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/7-details-you-might-have-missed-in-that-black-ops-7-teaser

 It’s sturdy, seamless, and back on sale — the best display setup I’ve found, period

I've been using the MSI MAG MT201D dual-monitor mount for about six months and have had zero issues. It's back down to $99.99, which is the lowest price it's ever been.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/msi/msi-mag-m201d-deal-lowest-price

 Google's new open-source coding agent brings Gemini AI directly to your terminal

Google recently launched Gemini CLI (command-line interface). This new open-source AI agent tool brings Gemini directly into your terminal, providing "the most direct path from your prompt to our model."

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/googles-new-open-source-coding-agent-brings-gemini-ai-directly-to-your-terminal

Threads now has a Hidden Words setting that's separate from Instagram

Threads and Instagram are continuing to decouple. Meta's social network has updated its Hidden Words setting to make it separate from Instagram. Prior to this update, users had one global Hidden Words setting that impacted both platforms.

For the uninitiated, the Hidden Words setting lets users filter out stuff they don't want to see. The setting c

8d | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0

This week, I chat with Sam Chapman, Engadget’s new security reporter who’s been reviewing VPNs and related products. He dives into what led him to security, the VPNs he likes the most and his thoughts on potential cyberattacks. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s latest news around the Windows 10 Extended Security Update, and Devindra explains why M3GAN 2.0 absolutely rules.

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8d | Engadget
The Steam Summer Sale is live with a fresh batch of big discounts

Get ready for your game library to grow, because the Steam Summer Sale is open and ready for business. The promotion runs through July 11, so you've got plenty of time to peruse all of the available deals, but there are a couple fun highlights in this season's selections.

For starters, two likely contenders for 2025 game of the year are on sale. You can p

8d | Engadget
Google tweaked its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and restarted its rollout

Google has improved its AI-powered Ask Photos feature and is restarting its rollout to eligible users in the US. The company paused the launch of

8d | Engadget
Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU

Apple has introduced new fee structures for developers using the App Store in the EU in order to meet the requirements of the bloc's Digital Markets Act. Last month, the European Commission

8d | Engadget
Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that authors failed to make a key argument but also said "it seems like plaintiffs will often win" in future copyright cases like the one against Meta. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-scores-ai-fair-use-court-victory-but-judge-warns-such-wins-wont-always-be-the-case/#ftag=CADf328eec

8d | cnet.com
Google May Have Solved the Biggest Problem with Voice Assistants video

Android 16 promises to make it easier to talk to devices, with Gemini AI understanding complex spoken requests. It's something Apple users still are waiting to do, further highlighting how behind Siri is in the voice assistant and AI space. That is, if the new Gemini AI really works as advertised. https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-may-have-solved-the-biggest-problem-with-voice-assistants/#ftag=CADf328eec

8d | cnet.com
 A second Windows 11 bug takes suspicious aim at Google Chrome — and the same Microsoft app is to blame

Microsoft has acknowledged a new Chrome bug affecting its Family Safety feature on Windows, allowing kids to bypass parental controls.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/google-chrome-safety-control-bug

 Netflix Gaming stole my heart, and now it's breaking it

It's a sad day for mobile gaming after Netflix announced 22 games are leaving Netflix Gaming next month. Here's the full list, plus some good news.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/netflix-gaming-losing-best-games

 It's not just you: Steam's Summer Sale disrupted by Store issues

Today was meant to be the day you threw it all away on dozens of Steam games you'll never get around to playing, but Valve's servers appear to have other plans.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/live/steam-down-summer-sale

 Dell's new Premium laptops show; an XPS by any other name is just a sweet

Dell may no longer call its flagship consumer laptop line the XPS, but we know an XPS when we see one. The Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium are available now.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/new-dell-premium-laptops-replace-xps

Alienware’s new OLED ultrawide gaming monitor gets its first big sale
 AI disruptor DeepSeek's next-gen model delayed by Nvidia H20 restrictions—short supply of accelerators hinders development

DeepSeek's development of its next-gen R2 AI model has reportedly stalled due to a shortage of Nvidia's H20 chips in China, exposing the company's heavy reliance on U.S. hardware and casting uncertainty over the model’s launch timeline.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-disruptor-deepseeks-next-gen-model-delayed-by-nvidia-

In a world of infinite outputs, how do you design a single entry point?

Great UX doesn’t scream for attention. It invites intention.

8d | UX Design
Who is this 'final' six-minute Death Stranding 2 trailer actually for?

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is out today, not counting the early access period. Kojima Productions and publisher Sony couldn't resist put

8d | Engadget
ExpressVPN's external auditors confirm no-logs policy as of February

"ExpressVPN never keeps data that could tie you to any online activity," the VPN provider claims on its website. An independent audit from late February supports those claims. Accounting firm KPMG found "reasonable assurance" that the VPN provider's system prevents the logging of user activity. The product is one of

8d | Engadget
Windows is finally kicking the Blue Screen of Death to the curb

The notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is finally heading to a junkyard upstate. This error message has been a key part of the Windows experience for almost 40 years. Microsoft has been teasing this change for years, but now we know the crash screen will be removed in an update to Windows 11

8d | Engadget
Panasonic S1 II review: A near-perfect creator's camera if money is no object

After a six-year wait, Panasonic's S1 II is finally here and there's a lot to unpack. As you’d expect from this company, it’s creator-centric with up to 5.8K ProRes RAW internal video recording. At the same time, it’s Panasonic’s fastest full-frame photo camera ever with 70 fps burst speeds and reduced rolling shutter distortion thanks to the new partially stacked 24-megapixel sensor. And with an AI-powered hybrid phase detect system, autofocus is no longer a weak point as it was with the ori

8d | Engadget
Can Good UX Protect Older Users From Digital Scams?

As online scams become more sophisticated, Carrie Webster explores whether good UX can serve as a frontline defense, particularly for non-tech-savvy older users navigating today’s digital world. https://webdesignernews.com/can-good-ux-protect-older-users-from-digital-scams/