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Sick of Microsoft Word’s annoying autoformatting? Here’s how to stop it
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Opera Neon browser launches with built-in AI and a monthly fee
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A new PC doesn’t feel like home until I’ve installed this app
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GenAI dataviz: DeepSeeking a tetrad color suggestion that passes color requirements

In this writing, I discuss how the Generative AI (GenAI) system, DeepSeek, handles the request to suggest a tetrad color harmony that…

14d | UX Design
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Everything you need to know about the annual July sales event

This year’s Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, so it’s a good time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deal wave hits. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the event as part of the Prime Day deals, and if you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of the discounts. Engadget will be surfacing all of the best tech deals we can find,

14d | Engadget
SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight reaches space but fails to deploy fake satellites

The Starship super heavy-lift launch vehicle blasted off from SpaceX's Starbase in Texas for its ninth test flight on Tuesday, 7:37 PM Eastern time. It was the first Starship flight that reused a Super Heavy booster, which was also used

14d | Engadget
Switch 2 will add a rewind function to its online N64 games

On June 5, which is also the Switch 2's launch day, Nintendo is rolling out new features for N64 games on Switch Online. If you just want

14d | Engadget
Get one year of Peacock Premium for only $25

Another great streaming deal has hit the internet: one year of

14d | Engadget
 Data sovereignty is now a strategic priority

Data sovereignty has become a strategic edge in decisions about the UK’s digital infrastructure.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/data-sovereignty-is-now-a-strategic-priority

Sony Bravia Projector 9 Review

The Sony VPL-XW8100ES is Sony’s latest high-end home theatre projector. Remarkably, despite its high price and formidable specifications, I can’t officially describe it as the brand’s new flagship projector as Sony also sells the retina-meltingly bright GTZ380 for £79,999 / $88,500. In terms of most mere mortals’ even remotely affordable reality, the XW8100ES (aka [...]

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Brother DCP-T580DW Review

The Brother DCP-T580DW is the Japanese brand's first entry into the UK ink tank printer market. Is it a dynamic debut, or a first-time fail?

The post Brother DCP-T580DW Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/brother-dcp-t580dw

Vonhaus 2 in 1 Chainsaw Hedge Trimmer Review

A wired tool, the Vonhaus 2 in 1 Chainsaw Hedge Trimmer offers plenty of performance and versatility, with the pole trimmer shipping with both hedge trimmer and chainsaw heads. It’s well specified for the money, but the fiddly assembly do hold it back. Design and Features Although battery powered pole trimmers are more flexible, [...]

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8 common Chromebook myths that just aren’t true
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I switched my search engine to DuckDuckGo, and it made Google better
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New in Symfony 7.3: DX Improvements (part 1)

Symfony 7.3 includes many small improvements aimed at making developers' lives easier and more productive. This blog post highlights some of the most useful DX (Developer Experience) features added in this release.

Collect All Twig Deprecations… https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-3-dx-improvements-part-1?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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 Unifying communications supervision across channels

Learn more about the benefits of a 'Single Pane of Glass' approach to communications compliance.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/unifying-communications-supervision-across-channels

Stay productive (even offline) with this $50 Office deal
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Show HN: AutoThink – Boosts local LLM performance with adaptive reasoning

I built AutoThink, a technique that makes local LLMs reason more efficiently by adaptively allocating computational resources based on query complexity.

The core idea: instead of giving every query the same "thinking time," classify queries as HIGH or LOW complexity and allocate thinking tokens accordingly. Complex reasoning gets 70-90% of tokens, simple queries get 20-40%.

I also implemented steering vectors derived from Pivotal Token Search (originally from Microsoft's Phi-4 paper) tha

15d | Hacker news
Show HN: Connecting People Through AI-Powered Video Sentiment Matching

Hi HN,

I’d like to share www.kuky.com, a peer support network that connects people through short, self-recorded videos and matches them using sentiment analysis powered by large language models (LLMs).

We’re building Kuky to help users find others who genuinely understand their emotional journey—not through swiping or likes, but through shared human stories. In this short Loom demo (link above), I walk through how:

Users create a profile by uploading 3 videos: an intro, their mental he

15d | Hacker news
Data Vs. Findings Vs. Insights In UX

What’s the difference between data, findings, and UX insights? And how do you argue for statistical significance in your UX research? Let’s unpack it. Kindly powered by How To Measure UX and Design Impact, a friendly course on how to show the impact of your incredible UX work on business. https://webdesignernews.com/data-vs-findings-vs-insights-in-ux/

How to create infinite text scrolling in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Let’s create an infinite text scroll for any webpage with HTML, CSS and JavaScript—perfect for banners at the top of the page, or even to the side. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-infinite-text-scrolling-in-html-css-and-javascript/

How to Structure Figma Files for Team Collaboration

Figma makes it easy to collaborate on design projects, but without a solid structure, even the best-designed files can become a mess. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-structure-figma-files-for-team-collaboration/

Design to look sharp

Hello! I recently took some time off to see family and friends in the UK so I’m writing to you as a one-off on a Tuesday. I’m back in NYC now and have an exciting roster of newsletters to share over the coming weeks 🦞 https://webdesignernews.com/design-to-look-sharp/

Elevate Your Videos Instantly with Free AE Slideshows

In today’s digital landscape, video content reigns supreme. Whether for compelling marketing campaigns, preserving cherished personal memories, or delivering impactful presentations, video slideshows offer a dynamic and versatile format. Adobe After Effects stands as a powerhouse for creating professional-grade motion graphics and video edits. However, the very power that makes After Effects so capable can also present a steep learning curve, appearing as an “intimidating program” to newcomers.

 Disneyland turns 70, and it's celebrating with MagicBand+, LED spectacles, and next-gen shows

Disneyland's 70th Celebration is underway, and technology is playing a key role in enhancing immersion during next-generation shows and interactive experiences – here are our five favorite things to do at the parks.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/disneyland-turns-70-and-its-celebrating-with-magicband-led-spectacles-and-next-gen-shows

 Apple might be close to launching a dedicated hub for gaming on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad

A new report says that Apple is close to announcing a dedicated gaming hub app for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K – and it signals a deeper push into gaming for the Cupertino-based tech giant.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/mac-os/apple-might-be-close-to-launching-a-dedicated-hub-for-gaming-on-the-mac-iphone-and-ipad

Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users

Anthropic is continuing to trickle down features to its free users. The latest one to make the leap out of subscriber-only mode is web search, which the company introduced to its AI chatbot Claude in March. According to Anthropic, connecting Claude to the web allows it to deliver more ac

15d | Engadget
What You Do After a Scam Matters More Than You Think

If you've been scammed, stay on guard. Your scammers could be coming for more of your cash, experts say. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/what-you-do-after-a-scam-matters-more-than-you-think/#ftag=CADf328eec

15d | cnet.com
Here’s what the new ‘Copilot Mode’ within Edge looks like
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Softwarová sklizeň (28. 5. 2025): monitorujte stav hardwarových komponent

Pravidelná sonda do světa software. Podíváme se na nástroj pro sledování procesů a vytížení komponent, sestavíme kontext zdrojového kódu pro umělou inteligenci a nakonec si spustíme lokální SMTP server pro simulaci posílání e-mailů. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-28-5-2025-monitorujte-stav-hardwarovych-komponent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

15d | root.cz
Chytré hodinky už nejsou zbytečnost, pozor ale na sběr informací

Říká se, že jestli někdo o vás ví víc, než matka, je to váš chytrý telefon. A jestli nějaká věc ví ještě víc, pak jsou to nepochybně chytré hodinky. Možná o vás dokonce vědí víc, než váš lékař. https://www.root.cz/clanky/chytre-hodinky-uz-nejsou-zbytecnost-pozor-ale-na-sber-informaci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

15d | root.cz
Apple buys the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch

Apple has bought a game studio for the first time. Digital Trends reported on Tuesday that the company has scooped up RAC7. The two-person team is behind the Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch.

15d | Engadget
CNET's Daily Tariff Price Tracker: I'm Keeping Tabs on Changes as Trump's Trade Policies Shift

The enforcement of Trump's favored trade tactic, tariffs, can hardly be called consistent up this point but beneath all the noise, I'm looking to track the direct impacts for everyday consumers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-daily-tariff-price-tracker-im-keeping-tabs-on-changes-as-trumps-trade-policies-shift/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The ACP 'Saved My Life': Real People Share the Real Cost of Losing Affordable Internet

One year after the defunding of the ACP, I talked to people affected by the loss of Affordable Connectivity Program and how its disappearance has forced them to make heartbreaking trade-offs just to stay connected. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/the-acp-saved-my-life-real-people-share-the-real-cost-of-losing-affordable-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec

15d | cnet.com