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Show HN: OpenAI/reflect – Physical AI Assistant that illuminates your life

I have been working on making WebRTC + Embedded Devices easier for a few years. This is a hackathon project that pulled some of that together. I hope others build on it/it inspires them to play with hardware. I worked on it with two other people and I had a lot of fun with some of the ideas that came out of it.

* Extendable/hackable - I tried to keep the code as simple as possible so others can fork/modify easily.

* Communicate with light. With function calling it changes the light bulb,

My iPhone Was Too Big to Use One-Handed -- Until I Fixed This Problem

The most annoying thing about my new iPhone was how hard it was to open the Control Center. Luckily, I found four easier ways to do it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/my-iphone-was-too-big-to-use-one-handed-until-i-fixed-this-problem/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 This 2-bay NAS can accommodate up to 60TB of hard drive storage and supports up to 50 user accounts

TerraMaster's F2-425 2-bay NAS offers Intel x86 N5095 quad-core performance, 60TB capacity, and advanced security features designed for home users and small office professionals.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-2-bay-nas-can-accommodate-up-to-60tb-of-hard-drive-storage-and-supports-up-to-50-user-accounts

 Former Diablo head now in charge of next BioShock — He might be able to save the troubled series (again)

Rod Fergusson, formerly head of Diablo at Blizzard Entertainment, is the new studio head of Cloud Chamber, the team working on the next BioShock game.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/rod-fergusson-cloud-chamber-studio-head-bioshock

 INTERVIEW: "We wanted to do something that was absolutely unique," — Treyarch Studios embraces the madness of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Treyarch invited us to visit their studio and talk about the development of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and embracing the madness in a new psychological narrative with deep roots.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/black-ops-7-interview-with-treyarch

August update breaks PC resets and recoveries on Windows 10 and 11
Hyte believes computer cases are fashion. I think they’re right
Nvidia cuts RTX 50-series graphics card prices in Europe
Philo is hiking prices on its legacy plans
 Trump eyes up Intel: What the White House's reported 10% stake could mean for the struggling manufacturer

The Trump administration is considering converting $10.9 billion in CHIPS Act grants into a 10% equity stake in Intel, while SoftBank acquires $2 billion. Together, a $12 billion boost that signals both political and commercial confidence in the struggling chipmaker. However, whether this is enough to accelerate the delayed U.S. fabs in time to secure major foundry customers remains uncertain.

Sony and Microsoft continue to make nice with Halo x Helldivers 2 crossover

Helldivers 2 is getting a Halo crossover. On August 26, gear inspired by Halo 3: ODST will be available in the Sony-published Helldivers game. Practically speaking, this is about some new armor, guns and abilities — just another Tuesday in the gaming world. But symbolically,

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There's a Hollow Knight: Silksong livestream on August 21 at 10:30AM ET

Is it finally happening? Team Cherry just announced a livestream for the long-anticipated sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. It takes place on August 21 at 10:30AM ET. The company says it will be making a "special announcement" about the game. We don't exactly know what this announcement will be, but it's starting to feel like a release date or at least a release window.

Rumors have been swirling that the title would finally be getting a release date during

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Kirby Air Riders launches November 20 exclusively on Switch 2

Nintendo has confirmed that Kirby Air Riders, a modern revival of the 2003 GameCube cult classic Kirby Air Ride, will be released exclusively on Switch 2 on November 20. The announcement came during a marathon

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Denshattack! is a blend of Tony Hawk, trains and shonen anime

Denshattack! is what happens when Tony Hawk trades in his skateboard for a high-speed Japanese train. Yes, you read that correctly.

Denshattack! is the latest game from Barcelona indie studio Undercoders, and it's a delirious, high-speed action experience complete with flow states, a banging original soundtrack, flamboyant characters and coming-of-age drama. Players attempt to keep their train moving while jumping, wall riding, spinning, landing tricks and nailing com

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Battlestar Galactica might finally get the video game adaption it deserves

In the 16 years since Ronald D. Moore's take on Battlestar Galactica ended its official TV run in 2009, the most surprising thing about the series is that it hasn't inspired many great games. Sure, more than a few releases have carried the Battlestar Galactica name, but none of those have managed to capture what made the 2003 miniseries and later 2004 show so special. That might change early next year when

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Absolum is awesome and I can't wait to play it on October 9

Absolum, the fantasy beat-'em-up from the team behind Streets of Rage 4 will arrive on October 9, Dotemu shared today. Ahead of the announcement, the publisher hosted a new preview of the game, giving the gaming press a chance to check out a new playable character and zone (more on those in a moment).

I didn't get a chance to play Absolum when it was first

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives on November 14

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch on November 14. Microsoft revealed the release date for the upcoming shooter sequel alongside a new trailer during Opening Night Live at

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Nissan's redesigned Leaf EV starts at $29,990

We learned earlier this summer that Nissan was working on a redesign of its Leaf EV, but today the company shared some additional

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How to Make Protein Shakes Taste Better With These 6 Easy Tips

Dreading your daily protein shake? Here are a few ways to turn it into a delicious treat you'll look forward to. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-make-protein-shakes-taste-better-with-these-6-easy-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I'm Enjoying Sony's New Inzone H9 II Gaming Headset but Its Price Is Startling

Sony's released a new line of PC gaming accessories, including a new flagship headset and its first gaming keyboard, mouse and in-ear monitor headphones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/im-enjoying-sonys-new-inzone-h9-ii-gaming-headset-but-its-price-is-a-bit-startling/#ftag=CADf328eec

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UFO 50 Review: Indie Nostalgia Arrives on the Switch 2

Don't be fooled by the retro graphics -- there are some surprisingly deep mechanics and inventive ideas in this collection. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ufo-50-review-indie-nostalgia-arrives-on-the-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Germany's possible ad blocker ban could threaten user freedom and privacy, says Mozilla

An ongoing legal battle between a German publisher and the maker of AdBlock Plus might lead to a complete ban on ad blockers in the entire country. Here's why this would be bad news for user privacy.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/germanys-possible-ad-blocker-ban-could-threaten-user-freedom-and-privacy-says-mozilla

 How to watch The Great British Sewing Bee season 11 for free online from anywhere

Patrick Grant and Esme Young, champions of clothing that lasts, put 12 amateurs through their paces. Here's how to watch The Great British Sewing Bee season 11 from anywhere.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-the-great-british-sewing-bee-season-11-for-free

 The latest Windows 11 security update could be nuking SSDs — what you can do to avoid disastrous data loss

A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-24h2-update-nuking-ssds-what-to-do

 Ex-Google GenAI founder says "AI is going to be gone by the time you finish a PhD" — higher education degrees can't keep up

Jad Tarifi, founder of Google’s first generative AI team, says pursuing a PhD to join the AI wave may not be wise, given how rapidly the field and the world are evolving.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/ex-google-genai-founder-ai-gone-by-the-time-you-finish-phd

 LIVE: Gamescom 2025 — Xbox and PC gaming announcements as they happen

Gamescom 2025 is going on this week, bringing with it the latest Xbox and PC gaming news. Here are all of the latest Xbox and PC gaming announcements and rumors from the event.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/live/gamescom-2025

Get Samsung’s ultra-fast 990 PRO internal SSD while it’s 30% off
This 1440p 180Hz IPS gaming monitor is a steal for just $158 today
Snag this 2-pack of speedy USB-C chargers for only $30 while you can
I never lose my wireless gadgets thanks to this $25 sticky tracker
This Ryzen AI-powered OLED laptop with 24GB RAM is only $700
OpenAI makes GPT-5 ‘friendlier’ after widespread user backlash
U.S. confirms plans to invest in Intel, following SoftBank
 Nvidia could be readying B30A accelerator for Chinese market — new Blackwell chip reportedly beats H20 and even H100 while complying with U.S. export controls

Nvidia is reportedly preparing two China-specific Blackwell accelerators — the B30A for AI training and the RTX 6000D for inference — that will outperform the HGX H20 and L20 PCIe while staying within U.S. export limits.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-could-be-readying-b30a-accelerator-for-chinese-market-new-blackwell-chip-reportedly-

Generative AI’s dehumanization problem

Large Language Models (LLMs) amplify the defects of traditional media but on steroids

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Apple is reportedly manufacturing all four iPhone 17 models in India

Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India ahead of next month’s iPhone 17 launch, Bloomberg reports. The company will build all four iPhone 17 models there, and for the first time US-bound shipments for the entire lineup will come from India at launch.

The shift comes amid production expansion across five

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10 Pixels in, the purpose of a Google-made smartphone remains the same

Google didn't need to make its own smartphone. Even though the company spent several years having other manufacturers build phones it could slap its "Nexus" branding on, selling hardware is not core to Google's business. Things like advertising and Search still handily dwarf the inroads the company's made as a smartphone manufacturer, and that will likely remain true for the foreseeable future.

Compared to the contributions the iPhone makes to Apple's bottom line, the Pixel has always,

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There's a Hollow Knight: Silksong livestream on April 21 at 10:30AM ET

Is it finally happening? Team Cherry just announced a livestream for the long-anticipated sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. It takes place on April 21 at 10:30AM ET. The company says it will be making a "special announcement" about the game. We don't exactly know what this announcement will be, but it's starting to feel like a release date or at least a release window.

Rumors have been swirling that the title would finally be getting a release date during

2d | Engadget
Sony Inzone launches new peripherals in collaboration with Fnatic

Inzone dropped a fresh batch of gaming peripherals today. Sony introduced the Inzone line in 2022 and it offers peripherals such as

2d | Engadget