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 No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-next-gen-computex

 Intel Arc GPUs are ready for Elden Ring Nightreign with a new driver that also improves FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds

Intel's latest Arc "Game On" graphics driver, version 32.0.101.6795, supports Elden Ring Nightreign, Dune: Awakening, and F1 25 ahead of their launches on PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/intel-arc-graphics-driver-may-2025-elden-ring-nightreign

Sorry, Windows. Lenovo’s Legion Go S runs better with SteamOS
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Firefox’s address bar just got a lot smarter with new features
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Windows 11’s sneaky new AI tool is a game-changer
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Save $150 on Samsung’s 27-inch 4K monitor right now
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TCL’s new Dolby Atmos speakers can go anywhere in your living room
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Valve’s Gabe Newell is working on a brain chip — and it’s almost here
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This crazy PCIe card can add 28 M.2 SSDs to your desktop PC
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Anthropic’s newest AI model shows disturbing behavior when threatened
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Sudokoo’s dual-tower CPU cooler is awesome! You can buy it right now
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30-year-old Windows cult game now free for all Android users
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 is cheaper than ever right now

Memorial Day weekend might be over but the sales have kept coming. Current deals include an all-new low price on the

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Marshall’s latest Bluetooth speaker can play for two days straight

The perfect Bluetooth speaker for park hangs is here. Marshall upgraded its portable speaker lineup with the Kilburn III, which notably has an impressive playtime of at least 50 hours. Not only does it double the battery life of Marshall's previous model, the Kilburn III will far outlast the competition, like the

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The PS5 Pro gets a $50 discount in Sony’s Days of Play sale

Sony is revving its engines for its latest Days of Play sale, which includes the first official price cut for the PS5 Pro. The console will drop by $50 to $650 in the US. The sale starts on May 28 and runs until June 11.

You might have been able to find a PS5 Pro for less than the list price elsewhere, but this is the first time Sony has put it on sa

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This Roomba robot vacuum with auto-empty dock is $170 off

Summer brings sun, joy and lots of time spent outside. But, it also means a lot of tracking in dirt and debris from outdoors so, if you've been putting off getting a new vacuum, now might be the time. Currently, iRobot is running a

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Show HN: Malai – securely share local TCP services (database/SSH) with others

malai is a peer to peer network, and is a dead simple to share your local development HTTP server, without setting up tunnels, dealing with firewalls, or relying on cloud services.

In malai 0.2.5, we have added TCP support, which means you can expose any TCP service to others using malai, without opening the TCP service related port to Internet. With malai installed on both ends, any TCP service can be securely tunneled over it.

It can be used to secure your SSH service, or securely shar

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What We Know (So Far) About CSS Reading Order

The reading-flow and reading-order proposed CSS properties are designed to specify the source order of HTML elements in the DOM tree, or in simpler terms, how accessibility tools deduce the order of elements. You’d use them to make the focus order of focusable elements match the visual order, as outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).


What We Know (So Far)

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This Tweezer-Free Removal Hack Saved Me During Tick Season

If you find a tick or yourself, your kid or a pet and don't have tweezers handy, don't panic. Here's a hack that has helped me in the past. https://www.cnet.com/health/this-tweezer-free-removal-hack-saved-me-during-tick-season/#ftag=CADf328eec

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These Are the Safest Places to Keep Your Money Right Now video

CNET Money's Laura Michelle Davis walks us through the safest places to save your money while gaining interest and growing your savings. https://www.cnet.com/videos/these-are-the-safest-places-to-keep-your-money-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This Coffee and Espresso System Made Me a Morning Person. Get It for Free Right Now

The L'Or Barista coffee and espresso system is currently free with a capsule order over $79. Shop this Memorial Day deal before it disappears. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-coffee-and-espresso-system-made-me-a-morning-person-get-it-for-free-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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You Could Earn $400 (or More) if You Invest in This CD

Want the biggest possible returns? Here's a look at how much you could earn with one of today's top CDs -- and some other worthy options. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/you-could-earn-400-or-more-if-you-invest-in-this-cd/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 I ditched my phones for the Onyx Boox Palma 2. Distractions disappeared.

I ditched my Samsung S24 Ultra and iPhone 14 for the Onyx Boox Palma 2. Here are the benefits and disadvantages of using an e-ink reader instead of your phone.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/onyx-boox-palma-2-instead-of-smartphone

This iKarao party speaker would be perfect for Eurovision parties

While Eurovision 2025 is long done and dusted, you can still keep the party going with this party speaker from iKarao. Never heard of iKarao? I can’t say I’d heard of them before we saw the speaker at Munich High End 2025, but you’ll be hearing more about the US brand as it continues its [...]

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 7 changes for Call of Duty that I know could improve the game in 2025

Anticipation for this year’s Call of Duty is ramping up. Still, as a longstanding fan, I have some grievances I would like to see the next premium game address.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/7-changes-for-call-of-duty-in-2025

 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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