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Rapidus has begun prototyping 2nm gate-all-around transistor structures at its IIM-1 fab in Japan as it prepares for 2027 mass production.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/japanese-chipmaker-rapidus-begins-test-production-of-2nm-circuits-company-commits-to-single-wafer-processing-ahead-of-2027-mass-production-target

Discussions and marketing around gaming performance with frame generation enabled have mostly focused on output frame rates, but that focus leaves out a critical piece of the puzzle: input latency. We dig into this issue, explore how it can be measured with readily available software, and use our findings to explore how potential applications of this measurement can guide gamers to the best framegen-enhanced gaming experience.

Article URL: https://houssemnasri.github.io/2018/07/07/farcry-d3d9-bug/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44600574

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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44601045

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Article URL: https://twitter.com/rameerez/status/1945784476723810739

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44601548

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Article URL: https://rsadowski.de/posts/2025/openbsd-immutable-system-logs/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44602532

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Article URL: https://www.arva.ai/careers/ai-research-engineer

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Refinance rates were mixed this week. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/plans-to-refinance-refinance-rates-for-july-18-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Protein is essential for staying fit and healthy, and these tips can help you get your daily fix. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/round-out-your-diet-with-more-protein-here-are-7-easy-ways-to-increase-your-protein-intake/#ftag=CADf328eec

The change in the role of privacy professionals reflects a major shift in the data regulation environment

https://www.techradar.com/pro/compliance-is-evolving-is-your-resilience-ready

New data from NymVPN has shown Britons are favoring convenience when using AI chatbots, despite the extensive privacy risks.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/convenience-over-privacy-nearly-one-in-three-brits-sharing-confidential-information-with-ai-chatbots

Only 2% globally have scaled agentic AI adoption, and 1% in the UK, meaning many won't see the huge cost saving promises.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-agents-are-set-to-offer-usd450-billion-in-value-but-uk-businesses-are-positioned-to-miss-out

Want to create user experiences that are not only beautiful but also intuitive and effective? Looking to master the core UX principles that every successful designer relies on?   https://webdesignernews.com/the-30-ux-principles-every-designer-should-know-2/

Flip phones aren’t dead. On the contrary, 200+ million non-smartphones are sold annually. That’s roughly equivalent to the number of iPhones sold in 2024. Even in the United States, millions of flip phones are sold each year. https://webdesignernews.com/tiny-screens-big-impact/

An inside look at how movement in design, storytelling and technology shaped a platform to inspire the next generation of creatives. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-momentum-the-story-behind-meet-your-legend/

Millions of people visit the web daily for answers, advice, and inspiration. SEO content bridges a user’s intent with meaningful, discoverable digital information. Building informative, trustworthy articles, product descriptions, videos, and guides can position a website as a reliable resource within its field. But there is more to SEO than filling a page with keywords and hoping for the best. Highly effective SEO content understands how search engines interpret relevance,... https://webdesigner

If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and stopped mid-swipe because something caught your eye, chances are it had movement. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-use-motion-templates-to-level-up-social-media-ads/

What does it take to consistently ship great products? For many development leaders, the answer is evolving. To understand this shift and its broader impacts, we commissioned research from the International Data Corporation (IDC)—surveying 500 development leaders across North America and Europe and augmenting with qualitative interviews. While we expected to hear about expanding responsibilities and the growing impact of generative AI, we were struck by how often respondents cited design as... h

Wherever you're going on vacation you'll find endless opportunities for amazing photos. Here's how to capture them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/want-to-take-your-best-ever-vacation-photos-my-pro-tips-will-level-up-your-game/#ftag=CADf328eec

Article URL: https://pweb.cfa.harvard.edu/news/astronomers-discover-rare-distant-object-sync-neptune

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44599711

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Article URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/17/23andme-bankruptcy-privacy/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44599325

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Article URL: https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-coastal-restoration-gulf-oil-spill-affaae2877bf250f636a633a14fbd0c7

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44599984

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Article URL: https://overengineer.dev/blog/2021/04/25/usb-c-hub-madness/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44600512

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Article URL: https://lewiscampbell.tech/blog/250718.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44600594

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Article URL: https://bozmen.io/fhe

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Article URL: https://ifspp.substack.com/p/data-on-how-america-sold-out-its

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44601096

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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-july-18/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google AI Mode now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search, while Google Search has added an AI phone-calling assistant.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/google-ai-mode-is-getting-a-bigger-ai-brain-from-gemini

The Federal Communications Commission will be required to auction off public airwaves on the 6GHz band used by the latest Wi-Fi routers. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/wi-fi-experts-reveal-how-trumps-budget-bill-could-slow-down-your-wi-fi/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET's Scott Stein unboxes the sportier, stylish Oakley HSTN glasses, which have similar Meta AI functions to the earlier Meta Ray-Bans. https://www.cnet.com/videos/unboxing-the-oakley-hstn-smart-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is the full process we use to test antivirus software and antivirus companies' cybersecurity suites. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-we-test-antivirus-software/#ftag=CADf328eec

Incentives for heat pumps and other home energy and efficiency investments are also expiring early after changes made by Congress and President Trump. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/key-home-energy-tax-credits-end-this-year-act-quickly-if-youre-considering-solar-panels-experts-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Chefman Obliterator is the blender I turn to when I want to make smoothies, pesto and more. And you can get it for under $100. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-the-powerful-blender-i-use-everyday-for-almost-half-the-retail-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

The clever Chefman Everything Maker can make breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheese, pizza, pancakes and more. Right now, it's marked down to just $48. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-all-in-one-kitchen-appliance-is-on-sale-for-20-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Cliq collapses into a tube the size of a water bottle and still supports 300 pounds. Two colors are now 27% off, making my daily go-anywhere seat even easier to recommend. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-take-this-cliq-portable-camping-chair-everywhere-and-these-two-colors-are-40-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2 — the sequel to its 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!' inspired survival game — is almost here. But is it on Xbox Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-grounded-2-on-xbox-game-pass

Article URL: https://gwern.net/blog/2025/perfume

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44588319

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Hi HN, I made a lightweight, header-only GIF decoder in C, inspired by stb-style libraries. No dynamic allocation, portable, and optimized for embedded devices.

GitHub: https://github.com/Ferki-git-creator/TurboStitchGIF-HeaderOn...

Would love feedback or suggestions.

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Article URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/basic-income-mcmaster-report-1.5485729

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44599194

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Article URL: https://mythcreants.com/blog/dont-fall-for-ai-nine-reasons-for-writers-to-reject-slop/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44598534

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Since mozilla announced the sunsetting of pocket, I started looking for alternatives, including building a light version for my personal use. But nothing came out of my research.

What options are there and how are you transitioning?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44597668

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Article URL: https://news.njit.edu/mammals-evolved-ant-eaters-12-times-dinosaur-age-study-finds

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Article URL: https://newsletter.vickiboykis.com/archive/my-favorite-use-case-for-ai-is-writing-logs/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44599549

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The same emoji also won the award for the Most 2025 Emoji. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-emoji-won-most-popular-new-emoji-but-it-was-never-really-a-contest/#ftag=CADf328eec

The face with bags under eyes emoji is one of the newest, and most relatable, emoji out there. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/here-are-the-latest-emoji-on-your-phone-and-the-new-emoji-to-expect-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

The price jump likely has nothing to do with tariffs, CNET's home editor says. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/googles-nest-aware-just-got-pricier-heres-how-much-itll-cost-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Groceries have never been more expensive, but meal kit prices have remained fairly stable. I did the math to see how much three popular meal kit companies cost when compared with food bought at the supermarket. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/meal-kits-have-gotten-cheap-but-are-they-cheaper-than-groceries/#ftag=CADf328eec

These four new colors could make the iPhone 17 Pro lineup very distinctive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/four-iphone-17-pro-colors-leak-including-action-button-orange/#ftag=CADf328eec

The noble pursuit of a higher education can net you some free Marvel Rivals rewards. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-get-free-marvel-rivals-skins-with-the-college-perks-program/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Unicode Consortium announced the new emoji on World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-your-first-look-at-the-newest-emoji-coming-out-this-fall/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hisense's 116UX TV looks great but barely fit in the room I watched it in. https://www.cnet.com/videos/this-hisense-tv-is-huge-and-it-costs-30000/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lucifer and Money Heist killed it in viewership. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/we-sure-watched-a-lot-of-old-netflix-hits-in-the-first-half-of-the-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

The sports-targeted Oakley HSTN glasses are here for the summer, promising better battery life. But am I sporty enough? https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-dont-think-i-can-pull-off-wearing-metas-oakley-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec

I’ve spent time with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and discovered my favorite feature is now worse.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/i-can-forgive-losing-the-s-pen-but-the-samsung-z-fold-7-has-been-ruined-by-a-more-serious-design-faux-pas

Virtuos, a company that's worked on games like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is hit with layoffs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/oblivion-remastered-mgs-delta-co-developer-virtuos-layoffs

Minecraft adds the Lava Chicken song as a rare music disc drop straight from the movie, but tough to find in Survival.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-lets-you-get-the-lava-chicken-song-in-game-now-but-good-luck-seeing-it-in-survival-mode

Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/here-are-5-good-current-microsoft-products-that-have-become-stagnant-or-worse-abandoned

Social media has spotted footage of China hosting an epic drone show in honor of World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary. Around the same time, NetEase, the main operator for World of Warcraft in China, hosted a livestream showcasing new gameplay info for Chinese players and for the world at large.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/world-of-warcraft-20-anni

Civilization 6, two expansions, and six civilization scenario packs are included in this bundle, and you'd normally pay about $80. It's now free on Epic Games for a limited time.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/civilization-6-platinum-edition-free-limited-time

Zatímco prodejny repasovaných počítačů v ČR se plní relativně drahými starými stroji vyřazenými z kanceláří, Číňané ve velkém vyrábějí nové desky a DDR4 ECC moduly pro staré mnohojádrové Xeony a úak top na Alíkovi prodávají doslova za pár šupů. Není to podvod? Je to použitelné? https://www.root.cz/clanky/jak-se-zije-s-11-let-starym-pc-z-aliexpresu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming home for The Office and Love Island USA, is going to cost a good bit more starting on July 23, Variety reports. The streaming service's two existing tiers will cost an additional $3 per month, and Peacock will also start testing a cheaper $7.99 "Select" tier t

Vimeo, the business-focused video sharing and hosting platform, is bringing back its Apple TV app after ending support for all of its TV apps in 2023. Wh

Article URL: https://michaelbastos.com/blog/why-self-taught-engineers-often-outperform

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Article URL: https://aimode.substack.com/p/the-ai-replaces-services-myth

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Article URL: https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/07/15/ubco-researchers-create-3d-printed-living-lung-tissue/

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Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-account-bans-continue-content-creator-with-over-a-million-subs-issues-warning-after-buying-an-old-copy-of-bayo-3-on-ebay

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Article URL: https://www.404media.co/inside-ices-supercharged-facial-recognition-app-of-200-million-images/

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Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/anthropic-tightens-usage-limits-for-claude-code-without-telling-users/

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Satellite texting will be available immediately, while data access through third-party apps like X and WhatsApp is coming in October. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobiles-starlink-service-launches-next-week-heres-how-to-get-it-on-any-carrier/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Chef iQ Sense thermometer has become a kitchen essential in my home, and you can get a single-probe set for just $66 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-smart-thermometer-is-so-good-i-drove-it-cross-country-and-now-its-almost-half-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

The rideshare company plans to invest several hundred million dollars into the program. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/uber-announces-global-robotaxi-plan-with-lucid-and-nuro/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out these highly rated series on HBO Max, plus a look at what's coming out in July. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/best-tv-shows-on-hbo-max-july-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Celebrate all of the smileys, hearts and gestures for World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/does-your-favorite-emoji-crack-the-list-of-cnets-top-picks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Thanks to its small size, easy-to-use app and full feature set, I think the Blink Mini 2 is all most people will ever need from a security camera. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-was-amazed-by-just-how-much-this-tiny-security-camera-can-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

ModifyHealth is meal delivery coupled with one-on-one nutrition support to help people with GI issues identify triggers and food aversions. Here's how it works and what to expect. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/theres-a-meal-subscription-for-people-with-ibs-and-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The original partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft began five years ago. We'll soon be able to see the fruits of the union, with the upcoming adaptation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-greenlights-assassins-creed-tv-series-adaptation/#ftag=CADf328eec

We reached out to personal trainers to discuss the health benefits of walking, and how you can take this low-impact workout to the next level. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/new-study-finds-walking-14-more-steps-minute-support-healthy-aging/#ftag=CADf328eec

Also, 10,000 steps a day isn't going to make you healthy. https://www.cnet.com/health/common-health-myths-debunked/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the top tips on correctly identifying a heart attack and helping quickly during an emergency, according to cardiologists. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/survive-a-heart-attack-with-these-5-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

These are our tips for protecting them as you get older. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/10-tips-to-keep-your-eyes-healthy-as-you-age/#ftag=CADf328eec

Along with the price bump, the streamer is testing a new subscription tier. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peacock-streaming-price-hike-to-arrive-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 18, No. 1,490. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-18-1490/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 18, #768. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-18-768/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 18, No. 298. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-18-298/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 18 No. 502. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-18-502/#ftag=CADf328eec

Despite trust in smart home tools and cameras, though, older people are generally skeptical of AI-generated material. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-powered-smart-devices-help-older-adults-age-at-home-survey-finds/#ftag=CADf328eec

I’ve always thought the cover screens on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line of folding phones were too slim to use comfortably, but the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 solves this issue – the only problem now is the price.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-fixes-my-biggest-complaint-but-id-still-never-buy-one-heres-why

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/picos-next-xr-headset-could-be-lighter-and-smaller-than-ever-but-i-hope-it-just-skips-to-ar-glasses-instead

We're going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X) to see if they can live up to our audiophile earbuds dreams.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/status-audios-new-3-driver-wireless-earbuds-have-us-very-excited-they-could-be-the-perfected-version-of-some-nearly-genius-buds

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/openai-claims-the-new-chatgpt-agent-can-run-your-errands-build-your-slides-and-make-you-look-like-you-have-your-life-together

At least three groups were targeting different organizations in the same industry.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-hackers-hit-taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-in-spear-phishing-campaign

AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 mobile processor could see x86-64 Copilot+ PCs challenging Qualcomm's ultra-affordable ARM64 Snapdragon X equivalents for the budget crown.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-budget-ryzen-ai-5-330-processor-affordable-copilot-pcs

Porn games have been on Steam for years now, but many just got taken down from the platform after a recent policy change. Here's Valve's new rule.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/steam-takes-down-tons-of-porn-games-cracks-down-on-certain-kinds-of-adult-only-content