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Deal! Anker’s fast 3-port USB-C wall plug has never been cheaper
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Spectrum’s ‘free’ streaming services aren’t worth the cost of cable
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Our favorite 4K webcam is only $72 right now, the lowest it’s ever been
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New Blink Video Doorbell promises 2 years of runtime on 3 AA batteries
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How Google’s subtle logo change can keep you from getting scammed
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 Team creates 3D-printed "soft robot" that walks off the machine that made it

The University of Edinburgh has shared a 3D-printed "soft robot" made by a team of theirs who claim it can walk off the machine that made it.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/team-creates-3d-printed-soft-robot-that-walks-off-the-machine-that-made-it

 Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 Review: The Crown Jewel of Air Cooling

Is the Royal Pretor 130 Thermalright’s best yet? We go hands-on with its latest premium dual-tower air cooler, testing it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel’s Core i7-14700K CPUs!

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/thermalright-royal-pretor-130-review

 WeCreat Vision Pro 45W review: Greater than the sum of its parts

The WeCreat Vision Pro is a powerful enclosed laser engraver with automatic focusing, an intuitive software platform, and enough add-ons to satisfy most small businesses. With the automatic pass-through feeder, rotary engraver, and 2W IR module for engraving metal, the Vision Pro has something for everyone.

https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/wecreat-vis

Meta AI already has 1 billion active users

Mark Zuckerberg told the company's shareholders that Meta's artificial intelligence now has 1 billion monthly active users across all its apps, according to

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Tesla says it has been testing driverless Model Ys in Austin for 'several days'

Tesla's robotaxi service has started testing in Austin without drivers in advance of its promised June launch, according to the company. "For the past several days, Tesla

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NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is now available for Steam Deck

The Steam Deck just got even more useful. NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is now available for the portable console, after being teased back at CES. This allows Steam Deck owners to stream the entire library of over 2

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Fujifilm GFX100RF review: A powerful and fun camera that's far from perfect

After watching its fixed-lens X100 VI camera do stratospheric sales numbers, Fujifilm decided to build a bigger and badder version that could go up against

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8 Beneficial Pressure Points on the Body That May Reduce Your Anxiety

Acupressure uses pressure points that can help you reduce anxiety symptoms. According to experts, these are the points you should focus on when anxious. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/beneficial-pressure-points-body-reduce-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec

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7 Kitchen Tools You Might Want to Replace

Certain tools and pieces of cookware become dangerous with age. Here are seven you may need to replace. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-kitchen-tools-you-might-want-to-replace/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 This Corsair MMO mouse just might replace my daily driver

Corsair demoed the new Scimitar Elite Wireless SE MMO mouse at Computex, using Final Fantasy XIV as one of the test games. And now I need a new MMO mouse.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-keyboards-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-wireless-se-gaming-mouse

 I traded in my mouse and keyboard for a controller after 30 years of PC gaming

After 30 years of PC gaming, I bought a controller with a keyboard and mouse. It's perfect for one genre of video games and absolutely terrible for another.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/keyboards-mice/gulikit-kingkong-2-pro

The huge Instagram battery drain bug has been fixed – here’s what you need to do

Google has advised users to update their Instagram app to the latest version to address a battery drain issue affecting many Android devices. In a blog post, Google said users should update their Instagram app to version 382.0.0.49.84 to address the issue. The announcement, made on the Android Help Community, says: “Instagram is rolling out [...]

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The Sonos Ace tumble in price and make a fantastic alternative to the pricey Sony WH-1000XM6

If you’re tempted to treat yourself to a new pair of headphones but aren’t sure which ones to go for then this Sonos Ace deal may have just made the decision for you. As Sonos’ first pair of headphones, the Ace brought a ton of intriguing features to market when they debuted last year. However, […]

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Stihl RE 100 Plus Control Review

The Stihl RE 100 Plus Control is a great pressure washer. It’s well-made, easy to use, and pumps out water pressurised to a maximum 150 bar.

The post Stihl RE 100 Plus Control Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/stihl-re-100-plus-control

How to turn off a PS4 controller

Need a hand switching off your PS4 controller? You’ve come to the right place – here’s how to turn off a PlayStation 4 controller in a few simple steps.  While many people have upgraded to the PS5 and subsequent DualSense controllers in recent years, there are still plenty of gamers happy to stick with the [...]

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 Razer's near-perfect cloud gaming controller is on sale for less than $50: "A top-shelf experience for Xbox Cloud gamers"

The Razer Kishi V2, an exceptional Mobile gaming and Xbox Cloud Gaming controller, just received a time-limited 50% price cut thanks to Amazon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/razer-kishi-v2-mobile-controller-deal-may-2025

 This upcoming Xbox and PC dark fantasy RPG looks a bit too good to be true — Alkahest teases some incredible combat

A gameplay teaser trailer for Alkahest, a new upcoming first-person RPG set in a dark fantasy world, shows off advanced melee combat with alchemy potions.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/alkahest-teaser-incredible-rpg-combat

 Fanless AirJet Mini G2 cooler promises 42% more cooling performance in the same form-factor

Frore Systems launched its second-generation AirJet Mini solid-state cooling chip at Computex, delivering 50% greater heat dissipation in the same compact form factor.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/fanless-airjet-mini-g2-cooler-promises-42-percent-higher-performance-at-the-same-form-factor

 Western Digital still plans to start shipping 36TB HAMR hard drives in 2027

At Computex 2025, Western Digital confirmed plans to begin mass production of HAMR-based hard drives in 2027, starting with 36TB, 40TB, and 44TB models.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/western-digital-still-plans-to-start-shipping-36tb-hamr-hard-drives-in-2027

 Nvidia RTX 5070 vs AMD RX 9070 Face Off

We pit the Nvidia RTX 5070 and AMD RX 9070, two of the more affordable current-generation graphics cards you can buy, to see which is the best option.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5070-vs-amd-rx-9070-face-off

Show HN: I made a Zero-config tool to visualize your code

I built Staying – a tool that instantly turns your code into interactive animations with no setup required. Just write or paste your code and hit "Visualize". No installs, no accounts, no configuration. *Supports*: Python, JavaScript & experimental C++


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44124652

Points: 6

# Comments: 2

https://staying.fun/en

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Is a Higher SPF Actually Better in Sunscreen? We Asked a Dermatologist

When there are countless sunscreens to choose from, all with a different SPF, which number should you choose? A dermatologist answers. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/is-higher-spf-better-sunscreen-asked-dermatologist/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Prepare for a Summer Blackout: 9 Tips for Staying Cool and Safe With No A/C

As summer is fast approaching, it's important to prepare for a summer blackout. These tips can help you stay cool (and keep your cool) without A/C. https://www.cnet.com/health/prepare-summer-blackout-tips-staying-cool-safe/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Surfshark now offers a 7-day free trial - here's how to get it

You can now try Surfshark for a week free of charge, thanks to its new 7-day free trial. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/surfshark-now-offers-a-7-day-free-trial-heres-how-to-get-it

Gtech GT50 Grass Edge Trimmer Review

A small and lightweight grass trimmer that feels right for a small garden, the Gtech GT50 is cordless and ready for action. And you don’t need to worry about fiddly trimming wire either, this little machine is blades only. For compactness and simplicity, then, this trimmer scores highly, but it’s a little lightweight when [...]

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McIntosh DS200 Review

The products move with the times, of course, but there are some aspects of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc that seem to be set in stone. This DS200 streaming DAC is a great example – all the state-of-the-art functionality the market insists on, and looks that could come from any era of the company’s history. It’s [...]

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Don’t expect to see iOS 19 at WWDC

WWDC – Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference – is mere days away, and if these reports are to be believed, we could be in for a huge rebrand of Apple’s biggest software release. Apple is reportedly planning a significant change in how it names its software updates, moving towards a year-based system like those used [...]

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Can you guess the biggest selling phone of 2025 so far?

In the first quarter of 2025, the iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling smartphone, outpacing its more feature-rich siblings, new data has revealed. The iPhone 15 narrowly missed the title last year, finishing behind the iPhone 15 Pro Max by a slim margin. However, in the first three months of this year, the iPhone 16 [...]

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