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At Summer Game Fest, we tried a goth farming simulator inspired by Dredge and Cult of the Lamb. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/cozy-horror-game-grave-seasons-is-stardew-valley-plagued-by-a-serial-killer/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't have to settle for high rates in 2025. Here's how to cut your mortgage rate by 1% or more. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/homebuyers-are-scoring-5-mortgage-rates-with-these-simple-strategies/#ftag=CADf328eec

These 20 gimmicky kitchen gadgets don't deserve a spot in your kitchen, according to the chefs I spoke with. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-asked-5-pro-chefs-about-their-least-favorite-kitchen-gadgets-they-didnt-hold-back/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you toss and turn when you feel too hot at night, these are simple ways to stay cool and comfortable without air conditioning. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/10-cooling-hacks-to-help-you-sleep-without-ac/#ftag=CADf328eec

The German giant takes on Oceania's only representative in the tournament. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fifa-club-world-cup-soccer-stream-bayern-munich-vs-auckland-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's what you need to know about this popular, healthy drink. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/the-8-benefits-of-chia-seed-water-and-potential-risks-a-physician-weighs-in/#ftag=CADf328eec

You won't believe how much better grilled cheese tastes when you ditch the stovetop. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-grilled-cheese-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Denmark phases out Microsoft software in shift to Linux and LibreOffice.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/denmark-wants-to-replace-windows-and-office-with-linux-and-libreoffice-as-it-seeks-to-embrace-digital-sovereignty

We had heard rumors that the AirPods Pro 3 would arrive this year, but a new leak contradicts them.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-may-not-get-around-to-launching-the-airpods-pro-3-until-2026

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-june-2025

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-june-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-june-2025

Apple and CD Projekt Red showcased their hard work on the 'Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition' during WWDC last week. The game was demoed with frame rates hitting 120 FPS on Ultra settings.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/macbook-cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition

A Chineese repair YouTube recieved four faulty RTX 4090 graphics cards only to find three of them were fake, based on RTX 3080/3080Ti and RTX 3090 GPU dies.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/customer-sends-four-rtx-4090s-to-a-repair-technician-finds-out-three-are-fake-new-counterfeiting-technique-uses-modded-30-series-chips

The OXS Thunder Pro+ is a 7.1.2 soundbar with built-in RGB lighting and an (optional) satellite neck speaker.

https://www.tomshardware.com/speakers/oxs-thunder-pro-review

The latest Insider Build in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels plays the Windows Vista startup sound as it boots to the desktop.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-insiders-surprised-by-return-of-vista-startup-sound-its-a-bug-not-a-feature-says-ms-exec

A large number of AMD CPUs, including Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 processors, are vulnerable to a security flaw that could allow hackers to retrieve sensitive information within the TPM.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-partners-roll-out-new-bios-updates-to-patch-tpm-vulnerability-error-with-amd-cpus-addressed-with-agesa-1-2-0-3e

Article URL: https://yalereview.org/article/working-for-patricia-highsmith

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44274440

Points: 6

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Article URL: https://github.com/tanelp/tiny-diffusion

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44281148

Points: 13

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https://github.com/tanelp/tiny-diffusion

Article URL: https://placing.technology/notes-on-the-history-of-the-map-tile

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44281371

Points: 13

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https://placing.technology/notes-on-the-history-of-the-map-tile

Article URL: https://developer.chrome.com/blog/permission-element-origin-trial

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44281633

Points: 27

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https://developer.chrome.com/blog/permission-element-origin-trial

Article URL: https://github.com/frankmcsherry/blog/blob/master/posts/2025-06-03.md

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44281727

Points: 71

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https://github.com/frankmcsherry/blog/blob/master/posts/2025-06-03.md

One of the biggest context AI LLMs can get from images is their metadata, but it's extremely underutilized. and while PNG and JPEG both offer metadata, it gets stripped way too easily when sharing and is extremely limited for AI based workflows and offer minimal metadata entries for things that are actually useful. Plus, these formats are ancient (1995 and 1992) - it's about time we get an upgrade for our AI era. Meet MEOW (Metadata-Encoded Optimized Webfile) - an Open Source Image file form

Article URL: https://olegkutkov.me/2025/06/15/how-to-modify-starlink-mini-to-run-without-the-built-in-wifi-router/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44282017

Points: 15

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You're gonna need a bigger TV. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/shark-week-comes-early-jaws-turns-50-heres-where-to-watch-all-movies/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keeping tabs on your blood pressure is as easy as checking your wrist. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/this-little-known-apple-watch-feature-helps-you-track-blood-pressure-on-the-go/#ftag=CADf328eec

The culprit behind your slow speeds might just be your ISP. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/yes-your-internet-provider-can-throttle-your-speeds-here-how-to-make-it-stop/#ftag=CADf328eec

Take a look at this pocket-sized computer and how this budget-friendly device can help with your broadband connection. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-can-you-use-raspberry-pi-for-home-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec

New MonTitan SSD boasts nearly 2000 rewrites and low latency for heavy enterprise and edge workloads.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/silicon-motion-montitan-ssd-can-be-rewritten-over-almost-2000-times-but-i-fear-that-in-the-battle-against-nand-vendors-like-samsung-its-just-too-little-too-late

Once a brilliant and innovative smart home company, pioneering proper smart thermostats and smoke detectors, Nest is now just a shadow of its former self.

The post Google’s Empty Nest: How the iconic brand become a shadow of its former self appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opini

Tsung Xu has designed and 3D printed a winged VTOL drone with a 3-hour battery life capable of flying for 3 hours (roughly 130 miles).

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/beginners-3d-printed-winged-vtol-drone-can-fly-for-130-miles-enthusiast-with-no-3d-printing-or-cad-experience-builds-long-range-drone-from-scratch

Rare Ampere-era GPU highlights a memory-boosted variant that never hit the market

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/unreleased-nvidia-rtx-3080-ti-20gb-founders-edition-engineering-sample-sells-for-usd1-999-on-ebay

Article URL: http://devlinsangle.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-multiplication-is-really-defined-in.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44274854

Points: 17

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http://devlinsangle.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-multiplication-is-really-defined-in.html

Article URL: https://twitter.com/0xTib3rius/status/1933702904734429560

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44280920

Points: 27

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https://twitter.com/0xTib3rius/status/1933702904734429560

Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/15/ai_model_collapse_pollution/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44281679

Points: 4

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https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/15/ai_model_collapse_pollution/

Summer will be here before you know it, but most states are already feeling the heat. These kitchen cooling hacks may help you stay sweat-free. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/kitchen-feeling-like-a-sauna-8-ways-to-stay-cool-while-cooking-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

Beef season 2 reportedly wrapped filming in May – here's everything we know about the hit Netflix show's return so far.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/beef-season-2

OPINION: In a move that I wasn’t expecting, Bose has revealed the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) – to spell out its long and winding name – and it arrived a lot earlier than I thought it would. Usually, there’s a two-year cycle between headphone releases but Bose’s flagship earbuds have received a sequel in [...]

The post I really hope the QC Ultra Earbuds 2 can fix Bose’

This week, Symfony celebrated the SymfonyOnline June 2025 conference with great success. Meanwhile, development efforts focused on improving invokable commands for the upcoming Symfony 7.4 version. These commands will now support backed enums in arguments… https://symfony.com/blog/a-week-of-symfony-963-june-9-15-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Article URL: https://typesanitizer.com/blog/complexity-definitions.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44274696

Points: 15

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Article URL: https://www.mathpages.com/home/kmath669/kmath669.htm

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44280796

Points: 5

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Article URL: https://www.dreamsongs.com/ArtOfLisp.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44281016

Points: 18

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https://www.dreamsongs.com/ArtOfLisp.html

2025 has been a year of dramatic changes for Garmin, and the Venu X1 shows me that it's not stopping anytime soon.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/i-havent-even-worn-the-garmin-venu-x1-yet-but-its-already-telling-me-a-lot-about-how-the-company-is-changing

Meet Kodee: your new AI sysadmin from Hostinger.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/meet-vps-kodee-your-new-ai-sysadmin

Article URL: https://www.akpain.net/blog/breaking-secnet-assignments/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44258665

Points: 16

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Article URL: https://dance-captcha.vercel.app/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44264962

Points: 10

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https://dance-captcha.vercel.app/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-june-15/#ftag=CADf328eec

Developers are increasingly quitting jobs over outdated tech stacks, citing embarrassment, poor morale, and dysfunctional CMS tools as major reasons for career rethinking.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/devs-are-considering-quitting-en-masse-because-of-embarrassing-legacy-tech-survey-finds

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.23836

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44280113

Points: 30

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.23836

Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2025-06-flies-gyroscopes-reveals-flight-stabilizers.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44264475

Points: 5

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This is a spoiler-free preview of the first five episodes of season three.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ended its second season with arguably the single strongest run of any streaming-era Trek. The show was made with such confidence in all departments that if there were flaws, you weren’t interested in looking for them. Since then, it’s gone from being the best modern Trek, to being the only modern Trek. Unfortunately, at the moment

Article URL: https://www.luu.io/posts/2025-database-pendulum

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44260964

Points: 21

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https://www.luu.io/posts/2025-database-pendulum

Article URL: https://it4sec.substack.com/p/a-flaw-in-infineons-security-microcontrollers

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44277764

Points: 18

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https://it4sec.substack.com/p/a-flaw-in-infineons-security-microcontrollers

Article URL: https://morethanmoore.substack.com/p/amds-ai-future-is-rack-scale-helios

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44278746

Points: 19

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https://morethanmoore.substack.com/p/amds-ai-future-is-rack-scale-helios

Article URL: https://www.vidmakerpro.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44279325

Points: 11

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https://www.vidmakerpro.com/

Article URL: https://jacobbrazeal.wordpress.com/2025/06/14/fixing-the-mechanics-of-my-bullet-chess/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44279579

Points: 14

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https://jacobbrazeal.wordpress.com/2025/06/14/fixing-the-mechanics-of-my-bullet-chess/

Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250613-untangling-the-mysteries-of-what-we-dont-know-about-sperm

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44279978

Points: 4

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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250613-untangling-the-mysteries-of-what-we-dont-know-about

Article URL: https://seohong.me/blog/q-learning-is-not-yet-scalable/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44279850

Points: 13

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Matrox reveals A380 Octal dual-GPU graphics card for large-scale video walls and displays.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/legendary-video-card-maker-that-powers-las-vegas-sphere-debuts-dual-gpu-graphics-card-with-8-display-ports

WWDC lacked any Siri news, but a new report gives a time frame when we will see the overhauled assistant.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/apples-ai-powered-siri-reportedly-has-new-target-date

Specifikace PCI Express 7.0 je hotova, Beta verze LibreOffice 25.8 ukazuje novinky a rychlejší běh s OOXML soubory, vývojová verze Wine 10.10 opravuje nejen 16 let starou chybu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/gnome-s-lepsi-podporou-fotek-kde-s-obrazem-v-obraze-pro-wayland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://news.mit.edu/2025/restoring-damaged-paintings-using-ai-generated-mask-0611

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44260659

Points: 3

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See also https://venturebeat.com/ai/just-add-humans-oxford-medical-st...

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44279209

Points: 31

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https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.18919

Article URL: https://www.mathpages.com/home/kmath668/kmath668.htm

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44279181

Points: 42

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https://www.mathpages.com/home/kmath668/kmath668.htm

Here are hints and the answer for today's extra-difficult Wordle, No. 1,457 for June 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-15-1457/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 15, #735. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-15-735/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for NYT Strands puzzle No. 469 for June 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-15-469/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 265, for June 15. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-15-265/#ftag=CADf328eec

Happy Father's Day to me. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/im-a-fiend-for-horror-and-westerns-netflix-has-one-of-the-best-genre-mashups-ever-made/#ftag=CADf328eec

The next Stanley Cup Final game will air on ABC on Saturday. Here's how you can catch all of the action. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-nhl-stanley-cup-final-edmonton-oilers-vs-florida-panthers-game-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

The tournament gets underway at Hard Rock Stadium with the Egyptians taking on Lionel Messi and company. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fifa-club-world-cup-soccer-stream-al-ahly-vs-inter-miami-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Zinwa Q25 brings BlackBerry Classic back with Android 13 and global LTE support.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-return-of-the-og-chinese-firm-wants-to-androidify-the-blackberry-classic-and-sell-it-for-usd400-with-passport-and-keyone-to-follow

Highly educated professionals are now taking unskilled remote jobs, report warns.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-great-ai-underemployment-push-is-laid-bare-as-more-qualified-specialists-are-now-actively-seeking-unskilled-jobs-research-says

These are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we read Hungerstone, a retelling of Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, and EC Comics' first serialized miniseries, Blood Type.

Article URL: https://www.lighthousereports.com/methodology/amsterdam-fairness/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44257862

Points: 12

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Article URL: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/seven-replies-to-the-viral-apple

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44278403

Points: 67

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https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/seven-replies-to-the-viral-apple

The iPhone is poised to get a new look and improved features in iOS 26. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/liquid-glass-new-photos-app-and-all-the-other-ios-26-features-coming-to-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

A stealthy malware campaign uses Google OAuth URLs to inject dynamic JavaScript attacks that bypass antivirus software.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-using-google-com-to-deliver-malware-by-bypassing-antivirus-software-heres-how-to-stay-safe

Nintendo's strategy for the Switch 2 appears to be paying off.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-pulled-off-something-no-console-maker-has-before

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang disagrees with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prediction that AI will wipe out nearly 50% of white-collar jobs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-ceo-slams-anthropic-chief-over-claims-of-job-eliminations-says-many-jobs-are-going-to-be-created

We're another step closer to getting PlayStation 3 games to run smoothly on an Android smartphone. A little-known developer has released aPS3e, a PS3 emulator that can natively run on Android, onto the Google Play Store. Independent developers have been

Article URL: https://www.nextplatform.com/2025/06/11/peeling-the-covers-off-germanys-exascale-jupiter-supercomputer/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44255770

Points: 12

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https://www.nextplatform.com/2025/06/11/peeling-the-covers-off-germanys-exascale-jupiter-s

Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/waymo-rides-cost-more-than-uber-or-lyft-and-people-are-paying-anyway/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44258139

Points: 67

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https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/waymo-rides-cost-more-than-uber-or-lyft-and-people-are-

Article URL: https://rrampage.github.io/2025/06/13/strace-tips-for-better-debugging/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44274784

Points: 20

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https://rrampage.github.io/2025/06/13/strace-tips-for-better-debugging/

Article URL: https://github.com/zachlatta/sshtron

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44277245

Points: 41

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https://github.com/zachlatta/sshtron

Article URL: https://underscoresf.com/in-san-francisco-waymo-has-now-bested-lyft-uber-is-next/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44277355

Points: 60

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https://underscoresf.com/in-san-francisco-waymo-has-now-bested-lyft-uber-is-next/

Article URL: https://www.pagetable.com/?p=1810

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44277431

Points: 5

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https://www.pagetable.com/?p=1810

Summer is right around the corner. Here are my favorite home cooling tricks for staying chill in scorching temperatures. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/my-10-must-know-home-cooling-hacks-for-surviving-heat-waves/#ftag=CADf328eec

This hilarious movie on Prime Video should be at the top of everyone's weekend watch list. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/british-comedy-caper-deep-cover-is-the-perfect-film-to-kick-off-cozy-crime-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

We compared 2025 food prices at Trader Joe's to prices at Stop & Shop. Here's what we learned about the discount grocer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-trader-joes-really-cheaper-than-an-average-grocery-store-in-2025-we-did-the-math/#ftag=CADf328eec

Where can you find the biggest lineup of the most popular live channels? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/live-tv-streaming-channel-faceoff-youtube-tv-vs-hulu-live-vs-sling-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Elon Musk’s satellite internet has been a godsend for many rural Americans, but it's still more expensive and slower than most options. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-speeds-are-improving-but-only-17-percent-of-customers-get-the-fccs-minimum/#ftag=CADf328eec

Kioxia reveals 2Tb 332-layer NAND chip, but roadmap suggests big SSDs possible without Penta-Level Cell (PLC) tech.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/kioxia-confirms-its-next-gen-332-layer-nand-chip-is-only-2tb-but-hints-at-more-large-capacity-ssd-without-the-need-for-plc

Cortical Labs' CL1 is the world’s first commercialized biological computer, and available to buy or rent now.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-a-deal-you-can-now-rent-human-brain-cells-on-a-silicon-chip-for-7-days-for-less-than-a-nintendo-switch-2

With support for Intel chips and Rosetta 2 going away, Steam for macOS is making the switch to ARM.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/mac-gaming-just-levelled-up-steam-finally-runs-natively-on-apple-silicon