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Meta launches new superintelligence division, as Mark Zuckerberg heats up the AI arms race with Sam Altman.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/mark-zuckerberg-goes-all-in-on-ai-and-might-even-beat-sam-altman-and-openai-to-superintelligence

A breach at Radix saw Swiss government files leaked on the dark web.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/swiss-government-warns-data-stolen-in-third-party-ransomware-attack

While Google hasn't revealed anything about the Pixel Watch 4, that hasn't stopped the internet from sharing rumours and supposed leaks.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/hub/pixel-watch-4-release-date

Classic alarm clocks of yesteryear do have a certain charm about them but in 2025, you’re better off opting for a modern smart alternative and this Amazon Echo Spot deal is a great place to start at just $44.99 for Prime Members

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Originally going for £699, the fully kitted out Roborock Qrevo S is now going for just £549, letting you nab one of the most impressive robot vacuum cleaners that Roborock has ever made, and all for a fraction of the price.

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Right now, you can get the black model Sonicare 5300 for just £54.99 in a time-limited deal, saving you an incredible £115 at the checkout.

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Mark Zuckerberg recently shared an internal memo announcing Meta Superintelligence Labs as he plays catch-up with OpenAI and Google in the AI race.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/mark-zuckerberg-announces-meta-superintelligence-labs

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is an upcoming Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC remake of two of the most beloved skateboarding games of the PlayStation 2-era. Here's everything you need to know about this highly anticipated two-pack remake.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3-4-release-date-price-career-mode-skaters-platform

Best Buy's 4th of July sale already has countless deep discounts on some of our favorite tech, and the sales will continue with Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" event that runs during Prime Day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/best-buy-anti-prime-day-deals

Prime Day begins on July 8, but that doesn't mean you can't already find great deals on parts to upgrade your PC. I found the best GPU, CPU, and storage deals already live ahead of Prime Day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/best-prime-day-pc-build-deals

This Linux distro is probably one of the best places to start if you're a long time Windows user, in no small part due to it being built by a Microsoft engineer.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/a-microsoft-engineer-made-a-linux-distro-thats-like-a-comfort-blanket-to-ex-windows-users

An official Nvidia Unix graphics feature deprecation schedule says that driver branch 580 will be the last to include support for the Maxwell and Pascal architectures.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/nvidia-to-axe-maxwell-pascal-and-volta-gpus-with-end-of-driver-support-580-series-drivers-will-be-the-last-to-support-gtx-900-and-1000-ca

Synology's new SNV5400 drive family has hit the shelves, and comes with a spit-take inducing price tag of $630 for 1.6 TB of PCIe 3.0 storage. The family goes as low as $175 for 400GB, representing more than 2x the industry standard for a matching NAS drive.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/synology-starts-selling-overpriced-1-6-tb-ssds-for-us

The Great MicroSD Card Survey is one of the most exhaustive guides to these fingernail sized slivers of storage that we have seen.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/microsd-card-testing-database-exposes-fakes-charts-performance-and-endurance-200-cards-tested-51-to-destruction-8-machines-running-70-card-readers-wrote-18-petabytes-for-te

Benchmarks by Inno3D show the RTX 5050 performing nearly on par with the older RTX 4060.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5050-benchmarks-reveal-close-contest-with-rtx-4060-new-budget-card-even-outperforms-forebear-in-some-tests

If you are still computing in a workspace without hardware dials, Ploopy would like you to look at its Knob.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/this-usd37-tactile-dial-for-pcs-supercharges-your-scrolling-with-incredible-0-043-mm-precision-ploopy-knob-is-a-3d-printed-open-source-project-you-can-also-make-on-your-own

Can AI be your new 3D printing guru? New AI-powered program offers advice to fix your 3D printing problem.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/new-ai-model-claims-to-help-solve-3d-printing-disasters-printfix-io-can-analyze-images-of-your-prints-to-identify-issues-and-fixes

https://uxdesign.cc/fairness-isnt-a-metric-what-creatives-in-tech-should-learn-from-the-wga-strikes-e101936a9a35?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

Bridging the gap between user research insights and actual organizational action — with a clear roadmap for impact. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/turning-user-research-into-organizational-change/

Hey, you know those politicians and captains of industry who tell us AI will be running the world in a few years’ time? Turns out one of the most sophisticated models currently in use can’t even operate a vending machine without screwing things up. Anthropic has released findings of a test where it put

The Mexican Sinaloa cartel hired a hacker to track and surveil the FBI, then used that information to intimidate and even kill witnesses against drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, according to a Justice Department report spotted by

Article URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/introducing-pay-per-crawl/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44432385

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A couple of key mortgage rates ticked downward. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2025? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-improve-for-borrowers-mortgage-interest-rates-today-for-july-1-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Several benchmark refinance rates have declined. If you're in the market for a refi, keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-refinance-rates-fall-mortgage-refinance-rates-on-july-1-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Microsoft's new approach to logins is safer, one CNET expert says. https://www.cnet.com/tech/yes-microsoft-is-deleting-your-passwords-in-5-weeks-heres-what-you-need-to-do-asap/#ftag=CADf328eec

As someone who struggles with sleep, this iPhone hack has helped me catch Zs -- to the point where I can't fall asleep without it. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/this-hidden-iphone-hack-has-been-helping-me-sleep-for-the-last-5-years/#ftag=CADf328eec

July's SSDI payments will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the full schedule for the month. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-julys-first-payment-is-coming-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you haven't taken NotebookLM for a spin yet, here's what you're missing out on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/notebooklm-is-the-perfect-ai-tool-for-school-or-work-heres-what-it-does/#ftag=CADf328eec

Damage to your home by bad actors and accidents can cause real financial pain. Here's how I'm protecting myself. https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-busted-down-my-gate-and-refused-to-pay-this-device-could-have-saved-me-500/#ftag=CADf328eec

How photonics technologies will revolutionize live sports broadcasting.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/accelerating-live-sports-broadcasting-to-the-speed-of-light-with-all-photonics-networks-apns

Drakong and Fender have teamed up to create a multiplatform guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, Guitar Hero and more.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/if-youre-nostalgic-for-classic-guitar-hero-and-rock-band-games-youll-probably-want-to-keep-an-eye-on-this-modular-guitar-controller

There's a new Airwrap in town, and it's not just for creating curls.

https://www.techradar.com/home/hair-care/dysons-next-gen-airwrap-is-smaller-lighter-and-more-powerful-but-its-the-new-straightening-attachment-that-really-turned-my-head

Nintendo has denied claims that it pulled Switch 2 stock from Amazon US during the console's launch period due to a third-party reseller dispute.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-denies-claims-that-lack-of-switch-2-amazon-stock-at-launch-was-part-of-a-dispute-over-third-party-sellers-there-is-no-such-fact

Is Foundation season 4 in the works? The Apple TV+ show's cast has its say on the sci-fi epic's rumored renewal.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/were-the-last-to-find-out-foundation-stars-dont-know-if-itll-return-for-season-4-but-they-havent-given-up-hope-for-the-apple-tv-shows-renewal

Oracle will more than double its current annual cloud revenue in 2028 when a new mystery contract comes into play.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/oracle-signs-a-mystery-huge-cloud-contract-one-which-could-net-it-usd30bn-in-revenue

We're pleased to see Google Calendar is out for watchOS, but Google Keep is no longer available.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/google-just-gave-apple-watch-fans-a-calendar-app-but-simultaneously-removed-an-even-more-useful-one

Amazon doesn't just have one or two robots in some sites – there are now over one million helping across the delivery process.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/amazon-now-has-a-million-robots-on-its-floors-and-theyre-now-close-to-outnumbering-human-workers

The Pixel 10 Pro series could have slightly bigger batteries, a new chipset, and little else in the way of upgrades.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-10-pro-series-might-barely-be-an-upgrade

Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am has been a busy boy, but rather than releasing records, he’s hunkered down in the studio to create an AI-infused radio station and tune a new range of LG Xboom Bluetooth speakers. The eagle-eyed among you may have even seen him sporting one on the red carpet at the [...]

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If you’re ready to get serious about keeping an entire room cool during a heatwave, then the EcoAir Halo Tower Fan is a great solution. Speaking from experience, I’ve made the mistake (more than once unfortunately) of trying to use a personal/desk fan to keep me cool overnight. If you’ve made the same error [...]

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Microsoft recently claimed that its new powerful AI-powered tool can diagnose diseases up to four times more accurately than a human doctor.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-new-ai-4x-more-accurate-20-percent-cheaper-than-human-doctors

Now out of beta, Steam's new performance monitor highlights a much-needed divide between what your GPU is actually capable of versus what it can do with a bit of help.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-just-got-a-new-performance-overlay-you-can-now-view-real-fps-alongside-dlss-frs-generated-frames

A shareholder asked Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa why there weren't enough Switch 2 consoles to go around.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-president-apologizes-for-switch-2-shortage-says-demand-greatly-exceeded-expectations

Micron detailed its $200 billion U.S. investment plan to build six DRAM fabs and HBM assembly facilities in the U.S. over the next 20 years.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/micron-details-new-u-s-fab-projects-idaho-fab-1-comes-online-in-2h-2027-new-york-fabs-come-later-hbm-assembly-in-the-u-s

What's going on in the world of computing

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/live/intel-amd-nvidia-news

OneXSugar is a crazy Android handheld that's somehow also a Nintendo Switch and a Nintendo 3DS at the same time.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/onexsugar-gets-demoed-live-watch-the-dual-screen-android-handheld-transform-into-a-switch-and-a-3ds

the IRS recently open sourced most of Direct File, a tax tool it has been working on for a few years now. unfortunately, due to recent events, the IRS isn't working on it anymore. I decided to pick up where they left off and I'm trying to get it ready for next tax season

the work behind Direct File is really interesting and I made a lot of it available online to read as well - https://docs.openfile.tax/en/latest/

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Article URL: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/aging-related-inflammation-not-universal-across-human-populations

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44430984

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https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/aging-related-inflammation-not-unive

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.02153

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.02153

Article URL: https://github.com/stan-smith/OpenFLOW

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44431178

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https://github.com/stan-smith/OpenFLOW

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/noloco/jobs/K7q02eV-founders-associate

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44431314

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https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/noloco/jobs/K7q02eV-founders-associate

AI is a useful tool, but it's just that - a tool and it cannot replace that ‘gut feeling’ or connection that a great leader of any team has.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-business-leaders-can-manage-integration-of-ai

Bang & Olufsen has recently revealed the successor to the five-star Beosound A1 2nd Gen. Find out how the 3rd Gen compares here.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-2nd-gen-vs-3rd-gen

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-july-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://github.com/PlutoLang/Pluto

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44429531

Points: 11

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https://github.com/PlutoLang/Pluto

Article URL: https://ledgeroflife.blog/virtue-garnishes-the-3-second-mental-hack-that-short-circuits-bad-habits/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44430263

Points: 21

# Comments: 0

https://ledgeroflife.blog/virtue-garnishes-the-3-second-mental-hack-that-short-circuits-bad-habits

Article URL: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/deepseek-app-faces-ban-in-germany-for-illegal-transfer-of-user-data/550172/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44430561

Points: 8

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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/deepseek-app-faces-ban-in-germany-for-i

Article URL: https://github.com/nimtable/nimtable

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44430286

Points: 3

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https://github.com/nimtable/nimtable

Apple is giving you a way to look back on all your Apple Music streams.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/apple-music/apple-music-is-celebrating-10-years-with-a-personalized-all-time-playlist-and-theres-a-way-for-spotify-listeners-to-get-in-on-the-action

Article URL: https://forwardemail.net/en/blog/docs/email-startup-graveyard-why-80-percent-email-companies-fail

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44429457

Points: 42

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https://forwardemail.net/en/blog/docs/email-startup-graveyard-why-80-percent-email-companies-fail

Article URL: https://tucson-josh.com/posts/rust-clap-cli/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44429695

Points: 13

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https://tucson-josh.com/posts/rust-clap-cli/

The English Premier League behemoths take on Simone Inzaghi's Saudi team for a place in the last eight. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-man-city-vs-al-hilal-from-anywhere-for-free-stream-fifa-club-world-cup-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Meet its mournful replacement, the black screen of death, which won't have the sad face. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsofts-blue-screen-of-death-dies-after-40-years-of-memes-jokes-t-shirts/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's true: Apple's

Microsoft Authenticator is sunsetting its ability to store your passwords. This month, the service stopped allowing users to add or import new passwords. Beginning in July 2025, users will no longer be able to use autofill with Authenticator, and in August 2025,

Article URL: https://community.signalusers.org/t/public-signal-backups-testing/69984

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44427134

Points: 21

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https://community.signalusers.org/t/public-signal-backups-testing/69984

Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/dsp-pioneer-jim-boddie

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44428399

Points: 11

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https://spectrum.ieee.org/dsp-pioneer-jim-boddie

Article URL: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/24/japan/japan-rice-price-falls-below-4000/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44427147

Points: 63

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Article URL: https://vldb.org/pvldb/vol18/p1919-wang.pdf

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44428674

Points: 10

# Comments: 0

https://vldb.org/pvldb/vol18/p1919-wang.pdf

Article URL: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/i-was-shocked-melbourne-mans-unbelievable-find-after-buying-house/m4sksfer8

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44429182

Points: 20

# Comments: 4

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Article URL: https://wildbarestepf.substack.com/p/taste-is-the-new-intelligence

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44429190

Points: 10

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Article URL: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/hooks

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44429225

Points: 15

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https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/hooks

The new laptop might also feature more color options, including pink and yellow. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-to-release-cheaper-macbook-air-powered-by-iphone-processor-analyst-says/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is one of the easiest air fryer meals, and it's hard to imagine life before it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ive-made-this-air-fryer-meal-more-than-100-times-and-ill-never-get-bored-of-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The largest iPhone model could be taking advantage of its size in several ways in the next incarnation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-rumored-iphone-17-pro-max-features-make-me-want-it-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Are dead zones a thing of the past? T-Mobile and Starlink's new satellite cell service thinks so. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-is-bringing-starlink-to-your-phone-check-if-youll-get-it-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

Report claims new hires are 71% more likely to fall for phishing within 90 days due to confusion, urgency, and poor onboarding security training.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/70-of-new-hires-click-on-phishing-links-within-the-first-3-months-of-employment-heres-how-to-stay-safe

Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus runs on a rare MediaTek chip and heavy AI features, but ChromeOS limitations and pricing make it a calculated risk.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-lenovo-chromebook-uses-a-cpu-not-found-in-any-other-laptops-and-it-should-give-amd-and-intel-a-run-for-their-money

Alexis Ohanian used AI to animate a childhood photo of his late mother hugging him, sparking a viral emotional response online.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/this-touching-viral-ai-video-of-reddit-co-founder-alexis-ohanians-mom-hugging-him-is-also-sparking-a-fiery-debate

Shop Dell Black Friday in July sale deals for big savings on laptops, monitors, and PC accessories.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/dell-black-friday-in-july-sale-2025-shop-10-deals-i-recommend-to-save-up-to-usd900

Diablo 2 turned 25 on June 28, and in a celebratory post on X, there's a tease that suggests that there's something new headed our way. Dust off those feature wishlists, everyone!

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-2-25th-birthday-content-tease

Microsoft markets performance boosts on Windows 11 PCs over counterparts from several previous generations running Windows 10, but some comparisons aren't fair.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-windows-11-pcs-up-to-2-3x-faster-than-windows-10-claim

Critically acclaimed game The Alters finds itself in hot water following the discovery of undisclosed generative AI use, but 11 Bit Studios has already issued a statement apologizing to fans.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/we-should-have-simply-let-you-know-the-alters-creators-respond-to-generative-ai-controversy

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed that AI is doing up to half of the work at his company right now.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/marc-benioff-ai-is-doing-30-50-percent-of-work-at-salesforce

Square Enix's latest addition to the FFXIV Online Store is the Belt-Leather attire set, and in total, it costs more than Dawntrail itself.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ffxiv-just-released-the-worst-online-store-microtransactions-ive-ever-seen

Halo Studios is teasing updates on multiple projects, sharing that fans won't want to miss the Halo World Championship in October.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-studios-teases-updates-projects-halo-world-championship-2025

The Witcher 4 dev CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed it's following the same "no fetch quest" policy it had for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, and I'm grateful.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/im-grateful-the-witcher-4-isnt-following-this-annoying-rpg-trend-a-key-cyberpunk-2077-and-the-witcher-3-policy-lives-on-with-the-sequel

The Samsung QN90D is a highly review TV with ultra-low input lag, an anti-reflective screen, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Right now, it's on sale for $400 off ahead of Prime Day.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/no-more-gaming-in-the-dark-save-usd400-before-prime-day-even-starts-on-this-samsung-tv-with-an-anti-reflective-display

Apple is considering using models from OpenAI or Anthropic to power Siri and improve its AI competitiveness, according to a Bloomberg report.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/apple-considers-external-ai-partners-to-boost-siri-smarts-anthropic-and-openai-reportedly-in-early-talks-to-replace-in-house-models

Blackwell graphics cards plummet towards MSRP as deal season heats up

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-5000-graphics-cards-get-deep-discounts-at-newegg-rtx-5070-5060-ti-and-5060-all-fall-to-low-prices-ahead-of-prime-day