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How to Enable RCS on iPhone video

Apple added support for RCS messaging with iOS 18, which means you can send high-resolution media and see typing indicators and read receipts. Here's how to make sure that capability is turned on. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-to-enable-rcs-on-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

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You Can Use AI to Plan Your Memorial Day Road Trip Route. Here's How

Curiosio uses AI to provide you with directions and context-aware travel tips, and you can export its curated travel plans to Google Maps for the latest traffic alerts. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-use-ai-to-plan-your-memorial-day-road-trip-route-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Are Robot Lawn Mowers Worth the Price? Here's What You Need to Know

Robot lawnmowers are a tempting way to save time and energy on a tedious chore, but are they worth the money? Here's what you need to know before buying. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/are-robot-lawn-mowers-worth-the-price-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Android 16 may be adding its own version of iOS StandBy Mode

It looks as though Android could follow iOS in adding a display mode for when your phone is inactive and charging.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/android-16-may-be-adding-its-own-version-of-ios-standby-mode

 YouTube just spoiled one of 2025's biggest games for me, so I downloaded this cool browser extension to make sure it never happens again

Are you tired of YouTube's recommended videos algorithm shoving spoilers of your favorite games, movies, and TV shows in your face? Then get your hands on Unhook, a free browser extension that will remove these distractions and other unwanted aspects while browsing through YouTube.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/youtube-just-spoiled-one-of-2025s-bigge

 Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support — but maybe a day late and a dollar short for the hype?

Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support to transform an image's style, generate photorealistic images, and follow complex directions.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-copilot-gets-openais-gpt-4o-image-generation-support

Qualcomm’s next big Snapdragon PC chip lands in September
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Intel teases next-gen ‘Panther Lake’ chips ahead of 2026 launch
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This free Windows PC tool updates your software automatically
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5 terrific USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed
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I switched to a trackball mouse and I’m never going back
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This tiny Ryzen 7 mini PC with 16GB RAM is only $278 right now
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HP’s Core Ultra 7 work laptop with 16GB RAM is $400 off today
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Get Samsung’s rugged little 256GB USB flash drive for only $22
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 Acer showcases ProCreator, Predator, and portable monitors at Computex

Acer has a sizable range of new monitors at Computex 2025, covering the needs of professional content creators, gamers, and digital road warriors.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/acer-showcases-procreator-predator-and-portable-monitors-at-computex

Symfony UX CVE-2025-47946: Unsanitized HTML attribute injection via ComponentAttributes

Affected versions

Symfony UX symfony/ux-live-component and symfony/ux-twig-component versions <2.25.1 are affected by this security issue.

The issue has been fixed in the 2.25.1 version of these packages.

Description

Rendering {{ attributes }} or using… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-ux-cve-2025-47946-unsanitized-html-attribute-injection-via-componentattributes?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs are getting NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility

NVIDIA's G-Sync will soon work with the latest Samsung OLED TVs for a better gaming experience on the big screen. The S95F series TVs, which the company introduced at CES, will be the first to get the update, and the rest of the 2025 OLED models will follow later this year. G-Sync compatibility is meant t

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3 Timeless Exercises To Keep You Feeling Young and Strong

We chatted with a physical therapist for the 411 on anti-aging exercise tips to keep you feeling healthy, energized and strong. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/3-timeless-exercises-to-keep-you-feeling-young-and-strong/#ftag=CADf328eec

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We're All Copyright Owners. Why You Need to Care About AI and Copyright

Everything you need to know about copyright and AI, including existing protections, fair use and the 30-plus lawsuits between AI companies and content creators. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/were-all-copyright-owners-why-you-need-to-care-about-ai-and-copyright/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Samsung HW-Q990F Review

Having decided a few years back that a genuine 11.1.4 channel count was plenty for a flagship soundbar, Samsung’s innovations with its annual soundbar refreshes have moved away from adding more channels to focussing on improved driver designs, an acoustic lens over the subwoofer driver, and general audio processing tinkering. This relatively conservative – [...]

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Our favourite printer has seen a £60 price cut on Amazon

Searching for the best printer? The HP Smart Tank 5105 can print, scan and copy all of your documents for less with this incredible deal.

The post Our favourite printer has seen a £60 price cut on Amazon appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/our-favourite-printer-has-seen-a-60-price-cut-on-amazon

Garmin Forerunner 965 vs 970: What’s new?

Here’s how the brand-new Garmin 970 Forerunner compares to the existing Forerunner 965 when it comes to all the key areas.

The post Garmin Forerunner 965 vs 970: What’s new? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/garmin-forerunner-965-vs-970

Here’s a first look at WiiM’s challenger to Apple and Sonos’ smart speakers

WiiM is best known for its music streamers and streaming accessories, but Munich High End saw them step into uncharted territory. And it could give Apple and Sonos cause for concern. Ahead of High End, they announced several new devices, including a streaming amp, a home cinema subwoofer, and what I’ll be paying attention here, [...]

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 Microsoft won't be left exposed if something "catastrophic" happens to OpenAI — but may still be 3 to 6 months behind ChatGPT

Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says the company is well-equipped with in-house models, which protect it from anything catastrophic happening to OpenAI.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-wont-be-left-exposed-in-openai-catastrophy

You shouldn’t buy the GeForce RTX 5060 today, and Nvidia knows it
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 Intel launches $299 Arc Pro B50 with 16GB of memory, 'Project Battlematrix' workstations with 24GB Arc Pro B60 GPUs

Intel announced its Arc Pro B-series of graphics cards here at Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. The Intel Arc Pro B50 has 16GB of memory and will retail for $299, while the larger Intel Arc Pro B60 slots in with a copious 24GB of memory. The company also introduced powerful 'Project Battlematrix' AI workstations.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gp

Outsourced to Algorithm, Inc. Are we losing our creative character?

The power of human spirit — and nine ways to preserve it in a human-AI creative culture.

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 The dual face of AI security - are you ready?

AI can be a businesses biggest threat, this article informs businesses how to turn the tables.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-dual-face-of-ai-security-are-you-ready

 My latest hands-on could be the best value AI laptop of the summer, but I still have questions

HP has announced the new OmniBook 5 laptops, and sent me a pre-production sample to test out this exciting, value-driving Snapdragon X device a little early.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-5-14-g1q-hands-on

It just got easier for regular people to protect their privacy
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New in Symfony 7.3: Yaml Improvements

Symfony has been reducing the need for configuration in applications for several years now. Thanks to PHP attributes, you can now configure most things alongside the relevant code, removing the need for external files and formats like YAML. However, YAML… https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-3-yaml-improvements?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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HP is bringing Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops

HP is giving a much-needed power-up to its OmniBook 5 Series laptop lineup. As part of Computex 2025, HP debuted the laptops equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and X Plus chips for better energy efficiency and performance. The 14-inch version of the new OmniBook 5 Series starts at $799, while the 16-inch variation costs at least $849.

Previously

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Show HN: Sshsync – CLI tool to run shell commands across multiple remote servers

I built a CLI tool called `sshsync` to run shell commands and transfer files across multiple servers over SSH concurrently.

It was inspired by tools like `pssh`, but I wanted something more modern, intuitive, and Pythonic.

What it does:

- Run shell commands on multiple servers (in parallel) - Push/pull files or directories with progress bars - Uses `~/.ssh/config` and lets you group hosts with YAML - Supports `--dry-run` mode to preview actions without executing - Outputs results using

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Show HN: Goboscript, text-based programming language, compiles to Scratch

goboscript is a text-based programming language which compiles to Scratch. It allows you to write Scratch projects in text, and compile it into a .sb3 file - which can be opened in the Scratch editor, TurboWarp or be uploaded to the Scratch website.

goboscript allows you to create advanced Scratch projects with ease, you can use any text editor, use a version control system such as git. You can refactor your code using search and replace. Text code can be copy pasted, which allows you to e

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 Unveiled at Computex, HP's new OmniBook 5 could be the next battery life champ

Laptop Mag tested an early production sample of the HP OmniBook 5 14, and we have many thoughts about this ultra-portable, ultra-affordable AI PC.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/hp-omnibook-5-snapdragon-x-plus

Show HN: Job board aggregator for best paying remote SWE jobs in the U.S.

I’ve been a remote SWE since the pandemic and truly appreciate its flexibilities and time saved from not commuting. Lately, friends and close ones have been asking me for advice on finding remote roles. I shared my remote company spreadsheet with them, but realized it was a rather manual process to scroll and refresh each company’s career page for new postings.

So I put together a centralized job board aggregator that lists the best paying SWE jobs in one place, starting with the U.S. and

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