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 Project Thundermage: A glimpse at what Thunderbolt 5 GPUs might soon deliver

A new Intel Arc GPU concept from Sparkle supports Thunderbolt 5, allowing it to power more high-resolution displays and handle higher data transfer speeds.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/project-thundermage-a-glimpse-at-what-thunderbolt-5-gpus-might-soon-deliver

 More classic JRPGs get dates for Xbox, along with "Xbox Play Anywhere"support

Square Enix has announced dates and Xbox Play Anywhere support for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, a two-pack reimagining of the first two Dragon Quest games.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/more-classic-jrpgs-get-dates-for-xbox-along-with-xbox-play-anywhere-support

Windows 11 now uses a smarter CPU usage number in Task Manager
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This $310 Ryzen 7 mini PC boasts 32GB RAM and triple 4K support
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This super-fast 1TB flash drive is actually an SSD — and it’s only $60 today
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Anker’s high-speed 3-port power bank is 33% off right now
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The Morning After: Our verdict on the Galaxy S25 Edge

When I got an early look at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge, the first of a new supposed wave of thinner smartphones, it was easy to spot what I’d take issue with. But you know what? Those issues may not matter as much as I thought.

Engadget’s Sam Rutherford has

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Nikon joins other camera manufacturers in raising prices due to tariffs

Nikon has announced that it will increase prices on its photography products in the US due to tariffs, joining other camera manufacturers including Cano

15d | Engadget
Pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 while it's down to a record-low price

Memorial Day may be over, but some of the best holiday sales on tech are still lingering today, including a few solid discounts on Apple devices. Key among them is $100 off the

15d | Engadget
PopSockets finally launches a vertical grip stand

Vertical videos have been a part of most people's every day lives for years now. TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and more are all in portrait mode, as is a typical video call off a smartphone. But it's only now that PopSockets has caught up, releasing the

15d | Engadget
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake arrives on October 30

Square Enix is following up last year's release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake with the remade versions of the first two games in the franchise. In celebration of the original game's release on May 27, 1986, the company has announced that the

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The 2024 Ring Video Doorbell is on sale for only $55

Memorial Day brought a myriad of deals on tech products this year, and while the holiday has come and gone, you can still grab a few today. Take, for instance, the latest

15d | Engadget
OnePlus is replacing its Alert Slider with, yes, an AI button

OnePlus has revealed its artificial intelligence plans for its devices, starting with the introduction of the Plus Key, which will replace the Alert Slider. The Plus Key, like its predecessor, is a physical button that users can customize to la

15d | Engadget
SSDI May 2025: The Final Round of Payments This Month Are Headed Out Soon

Social Security Disability Insurance recipients that haven't received their payment for May yet will get it in the next few days. Here's when. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/ssdi-may-2025-the-final-round-of-payments-this-month-are-headed-out-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 WWDC 2025 preview: iOS 19, Apple Intelligence, Mac Pro M4 Ultra, and more to expect from Apple

WWDC 2025 is June 9-13, 2025, which means a slew of exciting Apple announcements, like iOS 19, macOS 16, and more, are coming up. Here's what we know so far.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/wwdc-2025-preview

iPhone users need to see this deal on the AirPods Pro 2

Hailed as being among the best pairs of wireless earbuds for iPhone users, the AirPods Pro 2 are currently seeing a rare price cut. Get the AirPods Pro 2 for just £189 in this limited time deal on Amazon, which is a solid saving of £40. With Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), brilliant sound quality and [...]

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Yard Force LM C37B 40V Cordless Lawn Mower Review

Doubling up on 20V batteries to deliver 40V of cutting power, the Yard Force LM C37B is a well-priced and powerful lawn mower, able to deal with lawns of 400m². With an integrated roller and seven different cutting heights, it offers some premium features you don’t normally find at this price. Design and Features [...]

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Cobra LRH5024V Cordless Long Reach Hedgetrimmer Review

With its telescopic shaft giving you between 2m and 2.5m in cutting heights, a 50cm long blade, battery pack and charger, the Cobra LRH5024V Cordless Long Reach Hedgetrimmer is quite simply excellent value for a pole trimmer. It’s a touch fiddly to use, with tiny buttons and an automatic power-off, and a little top-heavy, [...]

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Nab an Echo Pop for under £30 in this limited time deal on Amazon

Whether you’re just getting started on your smart home set-up or you need a budget-friendly addition to your household, this deal on Amazon’s smart speaker is not to be missed. Available in a choice of four colours, the Echo Pop is currently just £29.99 thanks to this limited time offer from Amazon. The entry-level model [...]

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The Honor 400 Pro is already 27% cheaper with this incredible deal

Like the sound of saving more than 1/4 on a 2025 smartphone? The Honor 400 Pro has already dropped to just £522 with this limited-time deal.   Head to Voxi today to secure the Honor 400 Pro with 512GB of storage for just £522 down from £723.60. That’s a 27% saving, leaving you with £201.60 back [...]

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 Elden Ring Nightreign PC system requirements — Can your PC run this FromSoftware co-op game?

Elden Ring Nightreign's PC requirements are here, letting players check to see if their gaming computer is ready for this new FromSoftware experience.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/elden-ring-pc-system-requirements

7 ingenious USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed
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The 15 most dangerous places on the Internet
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The best design leaders co-own metrics—it’s not as scary as you think

How effective design teams showcase their value to businesses

15d | UX Design
Refi Rates Ride High: Today's Refinance Rates, May 27, 2025

Multiple important refinance rates moved higher this week, but refinancing could be still make sense for other reasons. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-ride-high-todays-refinance-rates-may-27-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Summer Is Almost Here. Here's How to Check for Skin Cancer Signs

Who doesn't love spending more time in the summer sun? However, it's important to protect your skin and check for signs of skin cancer. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/summer-almost-here-how-check-skin-cancer-signs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Secure by design: the MOD's honest take

A refreshing take from government acknowledging that technical controls are only as good as the people managing them.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/secure-by-design-the-mods-honest-take

 Unlocking intelligent agents through connected data

Discover how connected data empowers autonomous AI agents to make smarter, explainable business decisions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/unlocking-intelligent-agents-through-connected-data

Meridian Ellipse Review

Meridian Audio is a brand synonymous with high-end, floor-standing speakers, and Einstein-grade DSP, so when it turns its attention to something as compact as the Ellipse, expectations are high. The brand has flirted with the wireless category before, through its long association with LG, but this is its first own-brand Bluetooth table-top speaker. A [...]

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This one app will end the AI chaos for just $30
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New in Symfony 7.3: Validator Improvements

Symfony 7.3 introduces several enhancements to the Validator component, focusing on developer experience, better configurability, and more expressive constraint definitions.

Allow to Disable Translation… https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-3-validator-improvements?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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AI in Marketing: Fueling Data-Driven Campaigns

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in the marketing world. It has become a practical tool that helps businesses make sense of large amounts of data, run smarter campaigns, and understand their customers better than ever before. For companies looking to stay ahead, using AI in marketing is now a necessity, not an option. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-in-marketing-fueling-data-driven-campaigns/

How to Master Recursion in JavaScript with Practical Examples

Learn the core concepts of recursion, optimize your functions, and solve real-world problems with elegant code. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-master-recursion-in-javascript-with-practical-examples/

Creative Cloud Pro brings new tools and creative controls

At Adobe, we’re constantly working to enhance the creative apps and tools you rely on every day. We want to empower you with more time to explore ideas and create, so we’re focused on continually upgrading your apps’ performance, delivering innovations to your core workflows, and integrating generative AI-powered capabilities across Creative Cloud and through our new Firefly app that make you more productive. https://webdesignernews.com/creative-cloud-pro-brings-new-tools-and-creative-controls/

Double click: Does efficiency kill love?

At Config 2025, we were in our feelings about AI—but not in the ways you’d expect. This time around, the buzz was around building connection and care. https://webdesignernews.com/double-click-does-efficiency-kill-love/

How to Make Emails That Survive the Delete Button

What worked back in the day–or even a few years ago (cough, cough: emojis in email subject lines; random personalization that feels specific but isn’t), no longer captures attention. In fact, there are some common reasons why your emails might end up in the SPAM folder (or be left unread forever). https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-make-emails-that-survive-the-delete-button/

Experience Faster Connections With Wi-Fi 7: Here Are Its Key Features

Improved performance at conventions is just one of its promised advanced features; this is what the next era of Wi-Fi has to offer. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/experience-faster-connections-with-wi-fi-7-key-features/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Show HN: Lazy Tetris

I made a tetris variant

Aims to remove all stress, and focus the game on what I like the best - stacking.

No timer, no score, no gravity. Move to the next piece when you are ready, and clear lines when you are ready.

Separate mobile + desktop controls


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44103839

Points: 15

# Comments: 4

https://lazytetris.com/

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Show HN: I made a running app that turns your runs to a virtual garden

I started running 5 years ago and it completely changed me. Recently, I decided to train for my first marathon and needed something more than just tracking my runs to motivate me. I noticed all the apps currently available are just trackers and route finders, but nothing has solved the problem of consistency. So I thought of combining the basic idea of the Forest app with running and created a small app for myself which would reward me with plants and trees for my runs.

I am not a mobile d

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What You Need to Know About Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

In a time of rising EVs on the road, here's what you need to know about hydrogen fuel cell EVs against other vehicles on the market. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Překladače na platformě IBM PC: od assembleru k C (32bitový kód a FPU)

Na úvodní článek o vyšších jazycích používaných v době kralování IBM PC a DOSu dnes navážeme. Minule jsme se zaměřili na 16bitový kód, dnes si ukážeme ty překladače, které dokážou i pro DOS vytvářet 32bitový kód. https://www.root.cz/clanky/prekladace-na-platforme-ibm-pc-od-assembleru-k-c-32bitovy-kod-a-fpu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

16d | root.cz
Mox: poštovní server v jednom souboru, který sám vyřeší všechny složitosti

Svět elektronické pošty míří k centralizaci. Částečně i proto, že spustit a udržovat vlastní poštovní server je velmi náročné. Zajímavým řešením je Mox, který všechny technické detaily vyřeší za vás. https://www.root.cz/clanky/mox-postovni-server-v-jednom-souboru-ktery-sam-vyresi-vsechny-slozitosti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

16d | root.cz