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Tariff Impacts Are Real: These 13 Companies Have Confirmed Price Hikes

More and more companies are confirming price hikes as President Trump's tariffs are poised to take effect -- most recently, a popular smart lighting brand. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariff-impacts-are-real-these-13-companies-have-confirmed-price-hikes/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 4 (game #754)

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-4-july-2025-v2

 The iPhone 17 Pro Max could have a much bigger battery than any previous model

The iPhone 17 Pro Max will reportedly have a 5,000mAh battery, which would make it 315mAh higher capacity than the iPhone 16 Pro Max's.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-iphone-17-pro-max-could-have-a-much-bigger-battery-than-any-previous-model

Nothing Headphones 1 vs Beats Studio Pro: What’s the difference?

Our verdict is in. The Nothing Headphones 1 are good, but not quite up there with the best headphones, and though they do have some laudable features, the Nothing over-ears don’t quite make a dent against the established competition. No pair of headphones exists in a void, and if you’re buying a new pair, it [...]

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Prime Day is the prime time to get a Segway Navimow i Series robot lawnmower – the best Navimow deal so far
The amazing Kindle Scribe hits all-time low ahead of Prime Day
Destructive Move v C++?

Tento příspěvek navazuje na diskuzi u předchozího článku. Ta se týkala o tom, zda má či nemá C++ destructive move, jaké výhody a problémy to přináší. Upozorňuji dopředu, že lze očekávat Rust vs C++ flamewar. https://www.root.cz/clanky/destructive-move-v-c/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

6d | root.cz
Case study: Modernizing Audi France’s Digital Ecosystem with Symfony 6

At Wide, Micropole’s digital agency, they help leading brands modernize their digital infrastructures while ensuring scalability, security, and performance. When Audi France approached them to migrate its system to Symfony 6, they embraced the challenge of… https://symfony.com/blog/case-study-modernizing-audi-france-s-digital-ecosystem-with-symfony-6?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Solenco Life Precision Bottle Wine Cooler Review

Even if you have a wine fridge, there’s the age-old problem of how you serve your wine at the perfect temperature and keep it there from start to finish. For bottles of fizz, white or rose wines, the Solenco Life Precision Bottle Wine Cooler could be for you. A clever bottle chiller and holder, [...]

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 Report: Microsoft's 2025 layoffs revolve around its desperate $80 billion AI infrastructure investment

The Redmond giant has laid off over 15,000 people in 2025, and a report claims it's all in the name of freeing up spending money to invest more heavily in AI infrastructure, as Microsoft closes in on NVIDIA as most valuable company.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/report-microsofts-2025-layoffs-revolve-around-its-desperate-usd80-billion-ai-infrastru

 You can now make text bold or italic in Notepad — hell has frozen over

Microsoft has added bold, italic, and Markdown support to Notepad for Windows 11, updating the famously simple text editor with formatting tools.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/you-can-now-make-text-bold-or-italic-in-notepad-hell-has-frozen-over

 Xbox CEO Phil Spencer reportedly couldn't stop playing ZeniMax's unannounced game — and now it's canceled

A report from Bloomberg indicates that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer enjoyed playing ZeniMax Online Studios' new MMORPG months before it was canceled.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ceo-phil-spencer-zenimax-new-ip-canceled

 EA is killing a game I didn't even know was alive

EA has announced that its ambitious live-service extraction shooter, Anthem, will sunset servers on January 12, 2026. The game will be unplayable, as it was designed to be an online-only experience.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/ea-to-sunset-anthem

Paramount Plus Is Basically Free for 2 Months With This July 4th Deal

From Dexter to Yellowjackets, Twin Peaks and even SpongeBob, there's a lot you can stream for less than $1 if you act fast. https://www.cnet.com/deals/paramount-is-basically-free-for-2-months-with-this-july-4th-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tour de France 2025: How to Watch a Free Livestream

Your full guide to watching the 112th edition of the world's most iconic bike race, including all the teams, stages and start times. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tour-de-france-2025-how-to-watch-a-free-livestream/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Romero Games' next project loses funding due to Xbox cuts — most of the studio is now laid off

Romero Games' next project is now on ice, with most of the studio being laid off after losing funding from Microsoft's cuts to Xbox.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/romero-games-project-loses-funding-xbox-cuts

Jádro Linux 6.17 s obskurními novinkami: podpora Intel DG1 a naopak definitivní konec OpenMoko

Intel chystá PTC, „Throttling Control Interface“, AMD připravuje opravy výpočetního ovladače pro Polaris a Hawaii, podpora Apple x86 Touch Bar a Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C v jádru Linux 6.17. https://www.root.cz/clanky/jadro-linux-6-17-s-obskurnimi-novinkami-podpora-intel-dg1-a-naopak-definitivni-konec-openmoko/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

6d | root.cz
Crunchyroll blames third-party vendor for AI subtitle mess

At the start of last year, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini told The Verge the company was "very focused on testing" generative AI tools for subtitling and captioning speech to text. The comment came just months after the streamer

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Get two Blink Mini 2 security cameras for only $35 in this Prime Day deal

The best value in security cameras is back. This early Prime Day deal has

6d | Engadget
Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea

E Ink, the company behind the highly readable displays you'll find in ereaders the world over, has created a new touchscreen trackpad for some reason. And rather than act as an extension of your laptop's screen, E Ink thinks it should be a dedicated home for AI interac

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Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban

More than six months after TikTok was briefly banned, we still don't know exactly what its fate in the US will be. But we do have new insight into the legal wrangling that has allowed Apple, Google and other platforms to continue to support the app.

If you remember, TikTok was on

6d | Engadget
 Intel Unison for Windows 11 shuts down — encourages users to switch to another multi-device experience

Intel has discontinued its popular Unison app on Windows, which let users sync their phone's data with their Windows PC. Now, the app is encouraging users to switch to another multi-device experience.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/intel-unison-for-windows-11-shuts-down-encourages-users-to-switch-to-another-multi-device-experience

Intel’s excellent Unison PC-to-phone app shuts down for good
The best Prime Day kitchen deals on air fryers, Instant Pots and sous vide machines

If you’re considering updating your kitchen setup, first check out these early

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Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox on August 26

Helldivers 2, the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is finally coming to Xbox on August 26. The sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in early 2024 and supports cross-platform play.

After launch, Helldivers 2 was a huge success, selling over 15 million copies and reaching 450,000 concurrent players on Steam, the

7d | Engadget
MindsEye dev warns staff about layoffs amid talk of saboteurs and 'relaunch'

Microsoft isn't the only gaming company talking about layoffs this week. MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) notified around 300 employees that they risk losing their jobs. However, the drama doesn't end there. The studio has reportedly blamed saboteurs for its woes… again.

BARB workers posted on LinkedIn this

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Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12

EA's beleaguered online shooter Anthem is shutting down for good on January 12, 2026. The game will be removed from the company's storefront ahead of that on August 15. It'll be available for download after that date so long as it's already in your library.

Some aspects of the game have already begun winding down. Players can no longer purchase premium in-game currency as

7d | Engadget
Apple iOS 26: All the latest features for iPhone's new operating system, including FaceTime updates
new liquid glass display on an iPhone
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple)

Get ready because Apple

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Your Bird Feeder Is in the Wrong Spot. Here's Where It Should Be, According to a Wildlife Expert

The placement of your bird feeder matters. Here’s how to bring all the birds to your yard while keeping them safe, healthy and happy. https://www.cnet.com/news/bird-feeder-tips-from-a-wildlife-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

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