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The Secrets Behind Value in Earbuds and Headphones video

CNET expert David Carnoy reveals how companies decide what goes into affordable audio devices and how that affects your listening experience. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-secrets-behind-value-in-earbuds-and-headphones/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
What Makes Cheap Earbuds a Real Value (or Not)? I Dug In to Find Out

I'm always on the lookout for under-the-radar products that might be a good value. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how headphone makers do their thing. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/features/what-makes-cheap-earbuds-a-real-value-or-not-i-dug-in-to-find-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
Adobe's AI Videos Get Audio: Is It Better Than Google's Veo 3?

Adobe is the second big tech company to add audio to its AI videos. But there are some key differences between Firefly and Google's Veo 3. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobes-ai-videos-get-audio-is-it-better-than-googles-veo-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
 Intel slashes even more workers to help meet 20% workforce cut goal

Intel is set to lay off 5,000 more workers, including 2,500 in Oregon and 2,000 in California, as it flattens company structure.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-slashes-even-more-workers-to-help-meet-20-percent-workforce-cut-goal

Nothing Headphone 1 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: How do they compare?

Just before the Nothing Headphone 1 launched, there was a bit of needle as Sennheiser claimed in a now deleted Reddit post that it wouldn’t design a pair of headphones in the same way as Nothing have. So what better match-up for the Nothing Headphone 1 than to go up against the Sennheiser Momentum 4 [...]

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Pixel 10 set to arrive at Made By Google event next month as date confirmed

Google has announced its annual hardware launch event, which is set for August 20, 2025. The event will take place in New York City, the company revealed in an invitation sent out to US press on Wednesday (July 17). The event, part of the Made by Google series, promises to showcase “the latest on our [...]

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Oral-B iO 3 Ultimate Clean has been price slashed by more than 50%

The Oral-B iO 3 electric toothbrush is now only £74.69, saving of over £85. That price includes one refill, a holder, a charging pouch, and a travel case.

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https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/oral-b-io-3-ultimate-clean-

Forget self-destructing SSDs. I want one that backs up and resets itself
17d | pcworld.com
Turn any USB-C port into 4K HDMI with this tiny adapter, now just $12
17d | pcworld.com
This ultra-slim 1080p portable laptop monitor is at its best price right now
17d | pcworld.com
 Scale AI lays off 200 employees, one month after Meta's $14 billion investment — says it scaled up too quickly

Just one month on from Meta investing an alleged $15 billion in data annotation firm, Scale AI, and it's letting go of 200 of its employees, claiming that it scaled up its generative AI teams too quickly.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/scale-ai-lays-off-200-employees-one-month-after-metas-usd14-billion-investment-says-it-s

 CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme review: affordable and capable, clad in white

The CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme with an RTX 5060 Ti and Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers good mid-range gaming performance with quiet cooling for a reasonable $1,859.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/cyberpowerpc-gamer-supreme-review

Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users. The company is rolling out a new "age estimation" feature for teens 13 and older.

With the update, teens will be prompted for an age check that requires a vi

17d | Engadget
Samsung chairman cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

South Korea's top court has upheld an appeals court ruling to dismiss all charges in a long-running fraud case against Samsung chairman Jay Y. Lee. The accounting

17d | Engadget
Slack is getting a host of new AI tools

Slack, the cloud‑based team messaging juggernaut, is charging ahead with further integration of AI into users’ day‑to‑day experience. The company is introducing a series of tools aimed at improving productivity and improving team communication.

AI writing assistance has been built directly into Slack Canvas, allowing users to create assets like project briefs as well as refine the content they create using natural‑language prompts. Writing assistance can also be used to generate and as

17d | Engadget
Apple's Emoji Game is now out for News+ subscribers in the US and Canada

Apple has rolled out the Emoji Game exclusively for its News+ subscribers in the US and Canada, just in time for World Emoji Day. While the company originally announced the game for iOS 26 at WWDC earlier this year, the Emoji Game is now ava

17d | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: Foldable phone nirvana (for a price)

After several generations of iterative updates, it feels like Samsung tossed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 into a Hyperbolic Time Chamber to create a stunning device that's leaner, stronger and more powerful than before. The best part though is the phone looks and functions just like a regular handset now that there’s less bulk to lug around. But at a moment's notice, it can go Super Saiyan by opening up to reveal an even larger 8-inch display to become a true multimedia Raidboss. Unfortunately, it's s

17d | Engadget
This Ninja dual-zone air fryer is 36 percent off right now

Whether you shopped during Prime Day last week or not, a few of the best deals are still around right now in case you missed anything. One of those is on our pick for best dual-zone air fryer: this

17d | Engadget
Is Apple's AirDrop Not Working for You? Here's How to Fix It

Transferring files and photos between Apple devices is easy with AirDrop, but sometimes it can fail. Here are a few ways to resolve the issue. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-apples-airdrop-not-working-for-you-heres-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
 OpenAI to move to Google Cloud infrastructure to boost ChatGPT computing power

As OpenAI's exclusive deal with Microsoft comes to an end, Google Cloud joins Oracle, CoreWeave and more to provide cloud infrastructure.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/openai-to-move-to-google-cloud-infrastructure-to-boost-chatgpt-computing-power

 Wix introduces a new tool to optimize sites for AI

People are no longer clicking on search engine results - they're getting their answers directly from AI.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/website-building/wix-introduces-a-new-tool-to-optimize-sites-for-ai

SwitchBot Roller Shade Review

Smart roller blinds are a great way to kit out your home, giving you fine control over your window shades and allowing for easy automation. If you’re slightly daunted by the idea of having to accurately measure your window for a blind, the SwitchBot Roller Shade could be for you. Built to be adjustable, [...]

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Windows 10’s end of life looms. A security pro dissects your only options
17d | pcworld.com
USB-C chaos, demystified: Know what power and data you’re really getting
17d | pcworld.com
 AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS NPU

AMD introduces the Ryzen AI 5 330, a budget-friendly quad-core processor with a 50 TOPS NPU that meets Microsoft Copilot+ PC requirements, aiming to bring AI features to inexpensive Windows 11 laptops.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-quietly-reveals-cheapest-ryzen-ai-yet-ai-5-330-is-a-quad-core-budget-processor-with-a-50-tops-npu

 Synopsys acquires simulation specialist Ansys for $35 billion following Chinese regulator approval — Merger to power end-to-end design platform

Synopsys has received final approval from China to acquire Ansys for $35 billion, creating a powerful end-to-end design platform spanning semiconductor design and system simulation, but raising competitive and geopolitical concerns.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/synopsys-acquires-simulation-specialist-ansys-for-usd35-billion-follo

In Place of Processed Sugar, Try These 6 Natural Sweeteners

If you're looking to improve your eating habits, consider these natural sugar substitutes the next time your sweet tooth takes charge. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/in-place-processed-sugar-try-these-natural-sweeteners/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
Trump's Tariffs Explained as US Inflation Picks Up Steam Once Again

The pause on many tariffs was supposed to end this week, but it didn't. Despite that, reports still indicate that tariffs have caused a notable recent spike in inflation. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/trumps-tariffs-explained-as-us-inflation-picks-up-steam-once-again/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
Never Forget These 4 Travel Items if You Wear Contacts

Not many things are worse than not being able to see on vacation. Make the most of your trip and remember to pack these items. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/never-forget-these-4-travel-items-if-you-wear-contacts/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
Recycling Mistakes: These 7 Takeout Containers Don't Go in the Bin

Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/recycling-mistakes-these-7-takeout-containers-dont-go-in-the-bin/#ftag=CADf328eec

17d | cnet.com
 AI Agents: the next big phase of artificial intelligence

AI agents are reshaping ways of working, but the real opportunity lies in businesses achieving large-scale automation.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-agents-the-next-big-phase-of-artificial-intelligence

 Inside the deepfake threat that’s reshaping corporate risk

A measured approach to managing deepfake risks amid rising threats and evolving digital manipulation tools.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/inside-the-deepfake-threat-thats-reshaping-corporate-risk

Panasonic TV-65Z95B Review

The Z95B is Panasonic’s premium OLED proposition for 2025. Available in 55-, 65-, and 77-inch screen sizes, it marries the latest OLED display technology with Amazon’s Fire TV platform, and look-ma-no-aerial Freely TV. At the heart of the set is a Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, boasting a unique four-layer structure, designed to improve [...]

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Show HN: Linux CLI tool to provide mutex locks for long running bash ops

Been exploring claude and spec-based coding, I think it turned out fairly successful. It's just a simple unix-style tool that gives you a single command to use in bash scripts to simplify mutex or semaphore locking of execution.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44589833

Points: 26

# Comments: 10

https://github.com/bigattichouse/waitlock

17d | Hacker news
What to do when users just want the old version back

Any company, big or small, new or old, will at some point introduce something new to their products for their potential or existing customers to access and use. But anyone who’s done this knows that change often comes with resistance. Some users simply dislike anything new. Others feel their expectations weren’t met, or they think the update doesn’t match their preferences. https://webdesignernews.com/what-to-do-when-users-just-want-the-old-version-back-2/

Best AI Tools to Book More Meetings in 2025

Sales teams are under more pressure than ever to do more with less. In 2025, AI tools to book more meetings have gone from nice-to-have to mission-critical. These tools don’t just save time—they personalize outreach, schedule calls faster, and help you close more deals with less human effort. https://webdesignernews.com/best-ai-tools-to-book-more-meetings-in-2025-2/