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The Morning After: Computex's new laptops from ASUS, Razer and more

If you’ve been holding out for the latest 2025 PC models and graphics card loadouts, Computex is usually when you have to check your bank balance. The PC-centric tech show in Taiwan has kicked off with a barrage of new laptops from the likes of Razer, ASUS and Acer.

ASUS has revealed the new ROG Zephyrus G14, with a 14-inch (of

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Refinance Rates Slide Down Again: Refinance Rates for May 20, 2025

Multiple benchmark refinance rates are trending down. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-slide-down-again-refinance-rates-for-may-20-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tariffs Explained: Price Hikes Loom as Trump Clashes With Walmart

As tariff price hikes come closer to reality, a major retailer has joined the chorus of businesses warning of price hikes to come. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-price-hikes-loom-as-trump-clashes-with-walmart/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Developers: is training taking a back seat?

Security threats are rising fast, so why are fewer dev teams getting trained to fight them?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/developers-is-training-taking-a-back-seat

Noble FoKus Apollo Review

Noble Audio has been around for very nearly a dozen years now – but the FoKus Apollo is its very first pair of over-ear headphones. They’re priced to compete with the very best the mainstream has to offer, and they’re specified to make that asking price seem fair enough – so on paper, these [...]

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EZVIZ makes smart security more eco-friendly than ever
 The generational data divide

How age influences data privacy concerns and what businesses must do to build trust.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-generational-data-divide

How to pair the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones

Sony has announced the latest in its long-running series of WH-1000X headphones in the WH-1000XM6, and if you’re looking to purchase them, we’ll explain how to pair the headphones to your device of choice. The Sony WH-1000XM6 support Bluetooth, so they’ll be able to connect to other devices that support Bluetooth as well, and they [...]

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Show HN: A free, privacy preserving, archive of public Discord servers

Hey HN!

I have been working on this project for a while, and I think this solves a problem that a lot of people here have: not being able to easily search Discord servers.

Currently, I only scrape servers that are marked as "discoverable" on Discord. However, if there's enough interest in the project, I'm open to adding specific servers by request. I'm primarily focused on informational servers rather than casual hangout spaces, such as open source projects, Minecraft mods, and support c

MSI’s new Claw gaming handheld switches to AMD guts
Asus’ new USB-C dock supercharges your ROG Ally or Steam Deck
MSI’s newest laptops pack RTX 50-series GPUs and AI frame boosting
Asus ROG Zephyrus laptops embrace OLED displays and RTX 50-series GPUs
The ASUS ProArt A16 laptop gets you the latest from AMD and a giant screen

ASUS is updating both its ProArt laptop and its Chromebooks with the latest internals for Computex 2025, and giving both families of laptops a more premium look, with new colors and tasteful finishes.

The ASUS ProArt A16 stands out as the most premium pick, with a black aluminum body, "stealth" hinge that bring the top half of the laptop nearly flush with the bottom and a smudge-resistant finish that should hopefully avoid fingerprints. Inside, ASUS is offering an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX pro

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Everything Announced at Microsoft Build 2025, in 14 Minutes video

Watch CEO Satya Nadella unveil all the biggest product moves, including Copilot and Azure updates, developer tools, and more, from Seattle. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-at-microsoft-build-2025-in-14-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 I'm glad Helldivers 2 finally got this highly requested feature in time for the Illuminate invasion update

As the Illuminate invades in Helldivers 2, developer Arrowhead has implemented a huge change that makes it easier and more convenient to contribute to Super Earth's war effort.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/im-glad-helldivers-2-finally-got-this-highly-requested-feature-in-time-for-the-illuminate-invasion-update

 The Witcher 3 celebrates its 10th anniversary, and it's still one of my favorite games of all time

I look back at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, as CD Projekt RED's fantasy RPG is still one of my favorite games of all time.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-10th-anniversary

How to do satisfaction surveys well — a case study of Miro

Last week, we covered content loops and — whilst this is mainly about Miro — this week it’s your job to spot another one &#x1F440

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New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition on over 200 live camera feeds

New Orleans' police force secretly used constant facial recognition to seek out suspects for two years. An investigation by The Washington Post discovered that the city's police department was using facial recognition technology on a privately owned camera network to continually

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Elgato's Stream Deck expands beyond the company's hardware

The Elgato Stream Deck is expanding into a hardware-agnostic platform. On Monday, the company unveiled a software version of the programmable shortcut device. Also on tap are a module for integration in third-party products and DIY projects, an Ethernet dock and an updated Stream Deck MK.2 with scissor-switch keys.

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Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app

Spotify is continuing to add more ways for listeners to directly make purchases within its iOS app. Following on the streaming service's changes to make purchasing subscriptions easier earlier this month, there's now an an option for users

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Uber's Memorial Day-Style Sale: Uber One Member Days Is On Now

In its own version of Prime Day, the rideshare company has a weeklong event full of deals, promotions and savings to coincide with Memorial Day sales. https://www.cnet.com/tech/ubers-memorial-day-style-sale-uber-one-member-days-is-on-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Can I Delete My 23andMe DNA? Everything to Know as Firm Sells to Regeneron

The once-popular genetic testing company will be acquired by Regeneron after filing for bankruptcy, but the questions about getting personal data out of the company persist. https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/can-i-delete-my-23andme-dna-everything-to-know-as-firm-sells-to-regeneron/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Microsoft's premium Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is on sale with a rare 20% discount

There is a big 20% discount sale going on for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, that chopped the price of this critically acclaimed controller to a more affordable price for the general public.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsofts-premium-xbox-elite-series-2-wireless-controller-is-on-sale-with-a-rare-20-percent-discount

 At $799, the best OLED Windows laptop of 2025 with the longest battery life is also the cheapest

One of the best laptops I've tested this year is now just $799. It's super light, minimal, fast, and gets 10+ hours of real-world battery life, making it our top recommendation for anyone needing a non-gaming Windows laptop.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-memorialday-deal-799

Volání subrutin naprogramovaných v assembleru z jazyka Python

Už jsme se setkali s propojením Pythonu s nativními knihovnami naprogramovanými (například) v jazyku C. Dnes si ukážeme jeden z alternativních způsobů, kterým lze z Pythonu volat podprogramy (subrutiny, funkce) v assembleru. https://www.root.cz/clanky/volani-subrutin-naprogramovanych-v-assembleru-z-jazyka-python/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

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Vláda má povinnost zachovat digitální suverenitu své země, říká Stallman

Státy se postupem času staly závislými na několika velkých soukromých firmách. Měly by ale usilovat o svobodu a nezávislost také v softwarové oblasti. Proč je důležité školství a proč nevěřit jazykovým modelům? https://www.root.cz/clanky/vlada-ma-povinnost-zachovat-digitalni-suverenitu-sve-zeme-rika-stallman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

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SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing performers in film, television and interactive media, has submitted an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP)

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Google I/O 2025: New Android 16, Gemini AI and everything else to expect at Tuesday's keynote

Google I/O, the search giant's annual developer conference, kicks off on Tuesday, May 20. The event is arguably the most important on the company's annual calendar, offering the opportunity for the company to share a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year — and contextualize its biggest priorities for the next twelve months.

The dance card for Go

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Motorola has mysteriously delayed its new Razr phones, but only for some carriers

The latest generation of Motorola Razr smartphones was slated to go on sale last week beginning May 15, but availability has been delayed for purchases through select carriers.

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Launch HN: Better Auth (YC X25) – Authentication Framework for TypeScript

Hi HN! We’re Bereket and KinfeMichael of Better Auth (https://www.better-auth.com/), a comprehensive authentication framework for TypeScript that lets you implement everything from simple auth flows to enterprise-grade systems directly on your own database, embedded in your backend.

To be clear—we’re not building a 3rd party auth service. Our goal is to make rolling your own auth so ridiculously easy that you’ll never need one.

Here are some You

Show HN: A native Hacker News reader with integrated todo/done tracking

Hey HN! I'm excited to share a tool I've been working on - a native Hacker News reader built with Rust and egui. Here's a screenshot: https://github.com/haojiang99/hacker_news_reader/blob/main/s....

As a daily HN reader, I've always struggled with keeping track of interesting posts I want to read later. Browser tabs pile up, bookmarks get forgotten, and I lose track of what I've already read. I needed a

75 Google Home Prompts Later: My 6 Favorite Easter Eggs

I dove deep into the world of Google Home Assistant's hidden features and discovered the funniest, most engaging queries to try on your own device. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/75-google-home-prompts-later-my-6-favorite-easter-eggs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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