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 The long-awaited Razer Viper V3 Pro wireless esports mouse is finally here, and it was worth the wait

The Razer Viper V3 Pro has been teased for months in the hands of esports players, and now it's finally here — and after using it, the wait was worth it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/mice/razer-viper-v3-pro-hands-on

 What is the 'Xbox Series Z' and does it exist?

People chatter about the future of Xbox and the Series Z, but that doesn't mean it's a real thing. Does the Xbox Series Z exist?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/what-is-the-xbox-series-z-and-does-it-exist

 Microsoft's new lightweight AI model is as capable as GPT-3.5 despite being small enough to run on a smartphone

Microsoft trained a small AI model using a curriculum inspired by children's bedtime stories. Phi-3 is small enough to run on a phone or laptop but is as capable as larger models in some areas.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-new-lightweight-ai-model-is-as-capable-as-gpt-35-despite-being-small-enough-to-run-on-a-smartphone

 My big list of ESSENTIAL Windows on Arm apps that you shouldn't live without

Got yourself a new Windows on Arm PC? Now it's time to get to work with your favorite apps! Windows on Arm PCs can run most apps, but some apps will run better than others depending on whether they've been compiled natively for Windows on Arm.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/essential-windows-on-arm-apps

Midnight Commander revives the spirit of Norton’s long-dead file manager
 Intel and ExxonMobil working on advanced liquid cooling — laying groundwork for 2000W TDP Xeon chips

Intel and ExxonMobil have announced they will collaborate to develop advanced liquid cooling technology. The companies will work closely during their multi-year collaboration to 'develop and certify next-generation, energy-efficient, liquid-based cooling technologies' writes the oil giant.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/intel-and-e

F-Shape Pattern And How Users Read

Scrolling, scanning, skipping: How do users consume content online? Here’s what you need to know about reading behavior and design strategies to prevent harmful scanning patterns. An upcoming part of Smart Interface Design Patterns. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/04/f-shape-pattern-how-users-read/

Apple will host a virtual event on May 7th, ahead of WWDC

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is only a few weeks away, but the company simply can't wait that long to make some more announcements. It has scheduled a virtual event for May 7. The stream will be available on Apple's website and the Apple TV app (and likely YouTube) and it will start at

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Elon Musk says its his turn to have the remote

X just announced a smart TV app for streaming video. Or, more accurately, that it claims it's building one, with absolutely no launch date mentioned. The appropriately-named X TV wants to be “your go-to companion for a high-quality, immersive entertainment experience on a larger screen.” By high-quality entertainment, X likely means that one Tucker Carlson video where he’s

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Show HN: Getada: rustup-like installer for Ada's toolchain/package manager

One of my goals with Ada is to have a one-liner copy-paste terminal command for people to install Ada so they can get to coding in just a few minutes. After extensive testing I feel like it's ready for general release[1].

Getada was inspired by Rustup[2] and aside from the init script is written entirely in Ada.

It's completely open source and you can check out the readme and code on github[3]. It currently supports all non-windows platforms that Alire has an official release for, which

Show HN: Hashquery, a Python library for defining reusable analysis

Hi all, we recently open sourced the first version of Hashquery, a Python library which lets you model analytics, DRY up common logic, and execute it against a database or warehouse.

We were originally rendering SQL directly for all our queries, but that spiraled out of control with more complex analysis; the SQL needed to be changed sporadically for each new database dialect (BigQuery, Redshift, Aethena, Postgres, etc etc) and the SQL fragments were very challenging to reuse (and so fragm

Best Internet Providers in Camden, New Jersey     - CNET

Camden, located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, has limited broadband options. CNET examines the city's top providers and cheapest internet. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-camden-nj/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Using an Apple Watch for the First Time Transformed My Relationship With Self Care     - CNET

Commentary: The Apple Watch finally helped me integrate exercise and mindfulness into my daily routine -- something I've been meaning to do for years. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/using-an-apple-watch-for-the-first-time-transformed-my-relationship-with-self-care/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Glued to Your Phone? Here's Why, and How to Fix It     - CNET

Commentary: I'm on a mission to cut back on screen time. I ask experts for tips on how to make it happen. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/glued-to-your-phone-heres-why-and-how-to-fix-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Best Internet Providers in Metairie, Louisiana     - CNET

This Louisiana city shares similar providers to those in the Big Easy, such as AT&T, Cox and T-Mobile. Let's explore the best home internet in Metairie. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-metairie-la/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Game-Changing Products to Help You Stop Snoring     - CNET

Is your partner sick of your snoring? Try these seven anti-snoring products so you both can get restful sleep. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/anti-snoring-devices/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Eye Health 101: Things You Should Be Doing Every Day to Take Care of Your Vision     - CNET

While you can't magically fix vision loss, you can take control of your eye health by implementing these simple habits in your routine. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/things-you-should-be-doing-every-day-for-eye-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Bear Natural Mattress Review 2024: The Latest Newcomer to the Bear Lineup     - CNET

Interested in learning more about Bear's newest natural offering? Here's what we like, what we don't and who it should work out best for at the end of the day. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/bear-natural-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Adobe Firefly Update Promises AI-Generated Images Without Any Weirdness     - CNET

Facing increasing competition from generative AI tools pushing into visuals, Adobe has released a new version of Firefly that boasts "photographic detail." https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adobe-firefly-update-promises-ai-generated-images-without-any-weirdness/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Microsoft unveils mini-model AI for small businesses

Smaller Phi-3-mini model is compact enough to be deployed on mobile, but powerful enough to rival GPT-3.5, Microsoft says.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-unveils-mini-model-ai-for-small-businesses

 Open Internet, web scraping, and AI: the unbreakable link

With existing technological capabilities, open access to publicly available web data is the only way to improve the quality of AI outputs.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/open-internet-web-scraping-and-ai-the-unbreakable-link

 How to code your way to manageable cloud costs

Making cost-conscious coding a priority can significantly impact the bottom line by effectively managing cloud expenditures.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-code-your-way-to-manageable-cloud-costs

 More than half of Americans have tried generative AI already

More Americans have tried GenAI than those who haven’t – here’s where the technology can help in your life.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/more-than-half-of-americans-have-tried-generative-ai-already

Atlas VPN is shutting down: Here’s why all VPN users should care
Micro-ATX vs. Mini-ITX: Pros and cons for tiny motherboards
4 just-added Windows 11 features that make your life easier
Take 35% off Samsung’s fast, rugged T7 Shield portable SSD
This versatile HP 2-in-1 laptop is a steal at $460
 Chinese may be evading Nvidia GPU sanctions with Dell, Gigabyte, and Supermicro servers: Report

Investigations have provided evidence that China-based organizations could still get their hands on sanctioned Nvidia GPUs as recently as Feb 28, 2024. However, it is debatable whether the GPUs were in China before the extended sanctions were imposed last November.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/chinese-may-be-evading-nvidia-gpu-sanctions-w

 Noctua releases low-profile CPU cooler for SFF builds — NH-L12Sx77 has better clearance for RAM, VRM heatsinks

With the new NH-L12Sx77 CPU cooler, Noctua added more heatpipes and increased while maintaining its low-profile form factor as much as possible to provide better cooling and compatibility with other components on a mini-ITX motherboard.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctua-releases-low-profile-cpu-coolers-for-sff-builds-nh-l12sx77-h

Rivian offers (up to) $5,000 discount if you trade in your gas-powered truck

Rivian will give you up to around $5,470 in discount if you trade in an eligible gas-powered truck or SUV when you purchase or lease a qualifying R1 electric vehicle package in the US and Canada. As an "Electric Upgrade Offer" for Earth Day, Rivian said it will accept 2018 or newer Ford F-150, Expl

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Castlevania fan uncovers new Konami code in 1999 game

Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness, the director's cut version of Castlevania for the Nintendo 64, is a classic

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The rebuilt Sonos app focuses on getting you to your tunes faster

If you use Sonos speakers, chances are you’ve used their app and encountered at least a little frustration at some point. I don’t think it’s a bad app when you consider the many functions it needs to juggle: finding and playing music from dozens of services, managing multiple connected speakers, running people through setup and troubleshooting and so on. But at the very least, it’s fair to suggest that it’s a little long in the tooth. Sonos knows this, too, and is announcing a totall

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The best noise-canceling headphones for 2024

For most wireless headphones, active noise cancellation (ANC) is a primary feature, especially at the mid-range to premium levels. ANC is a popular tool, especially for headphones you’re going to use in a variety of locations and settings. To help you cut through the noise of all the options on the market, we’ve compiled a list of the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy ri

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AMA: I'm Dave Greene, an Accidental Expert on Conway's Game of Life

I drifted into the Conway's Life research community in 2001 when I won a small cash prize for a lucky discovery of something called a "boojum reflector". My involvement has gradually snowballed since then. Off and on I've helped maintain various Life-related mailing lists and blogs, the Life Lexicon, and more recently the conwaylife.com forums and LifeWiki.

Another thing I stumbled into was helping Nathaniel Johnson complete an improbably thorough 480-page Conway's Life textbook, with end-

Huawei's New Phone Uses Satellites for Image Sharing. No Internet Required.     - CNET

The Pura 70 Ultra boasts a satellite connectivity feature designed for use in emergency situations, particularly in remote or far-flung areas. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/huaweis-new-phone-uses-satellites-for-image-sharing-no-internet-required/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Here's What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Cicada     - CNET

With 2024's cicada emergence rapidly approaching, you might be concerned for your pets safety. Here's what to know. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/heres-what-to-do-if-your-dog-eats-a-cicada/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Home Energy Audits: Why They Matter and How to Get One     - CNET

How you can save on utility bills, cut your household's carbon footprint and be more comfortable in your home with an energy audit. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/home-energy-audits-why-they-matter-and-how-to-get-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

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