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 I tested Intel's new graphics drivers on the MSI Claw  here's what happened.

This week, Intel has pushed out a major driver update intended to boost the performance of Arc 130V and 140V integrated graphics chips, particularly when operating at low power settings. So naturally, we put it to the test.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/i-tested-intels-new-graphics-drivers-on-the-msi-claw-heres-what-happened

Galaxy S25 Edge set to ask if you’ll sacrifice battery for a slim phone

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is now in launch month, according to reports, but as we get close to release those fears over potential battery life continue to grow. WinFuture has obtained a spec sheet for the phone that offers the same 3,900Ah battery pack, which is significantly less than the 4,900mAh battery pack on [...]

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Shokz OpenDots One are coming for Bose’s lunch money

Open-ear headphones brand Shokz has revealed a new clip-on earbuds model that will go head-to-head with Bose Ultra Open audio accessory. The new OpenDots One model has a U-shaped design that clamps to the back of the ear, while retaining all of the advantages of open earbuds, according to the company. The speaker still rests [...]

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A Windows security developer says this is the biggest threat to your PC
1mo | pcworld.com
 Russia's Baikal has produced 85,000 of its CPUs since 2012, aims for more

Russia's Baikal Electronics has produced and sold 85,000 processors since its founding, but due to post-2022 sanctions and blocked shipments from Taiwan, it now aims to restart production with new chips like Baikal-L and Baikal-S2 at SMIC.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/russias-baikal-has-produced-85-000-of-its-cpus-since-2012-aims-for-more

The 14 best gifts for moms

If you’re struggling to come up with just the right gift for your mom, you’re not alone. Mothers can be particularly difficult to shop for, especially if your mom is like many we know who insist that they don’t want or need gifts. Short of giving them some time back in their day to do what they want to do instead of things they need to do, the gift ideas we collected below can help you show the mother figure in your life that you care and want to spoil them a bit even when they claim it’s not

1mo | Engadget
Epic Games takes aim at Apple and Steam with zero-commission policy for developers

Epic Games just announced some changes to its store that should please budding developers. The company will not charge a commission of any kind for the first $1,000,000 in revenue from an app per year. Once a piece of software goes past that threshold, Epic will begin taking its standard rate of 12 percent. The policy goes into effect in June.

This sounds

1mo | Engadget
Gadgets that make great Mother's Day gifts

An electronic gadget might not be the “traditional” Mother’s Day gift, but just about every mom we know would prefer a cool new piece of tech over a short-lived bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates. A number of us on the Engadget staff collaborated to create this guide, filling it with the Mother’s Day presents we’ve received ourselves, have given to the moms in our lives, or have otherwise tested and can safely recommend as a welcome gift. Whether the mom in your life is into music, cook

1mo | Engadget
Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road

Lyft is rolling out a new service called Lyft Silver that's specifically designed to give aging and elderly people a way to get around when driving isn't an option.

The basic pitch is that while getting rides from friends and family is great, it can limit the sense of independence an elderly person has. According to Audrey

1mo | Engadget
Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect
Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect
Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect
1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Robot Unlock – an open-ended programming game/zachlike

Hello,

In 2010 I made an open-ended programming game based on Befunge and Brainf*k. I was young and didn't know what I was doing - coding it in AutoIT of all things and using borderless windows for sprites. Nevertheless, it was a full game and some people actually played it, sharing solutions with each other. I took it as a sign that the game had some potential - I appreciated this very much at the time.

It was zachlike at its core, except that it came out earlier than SpaceChem and the

1mo | Hacker news
It's World Password Day! Do You Know the Last Time You Changed Your Wi-Fi Password? Here's How

A strong password will help keep your devices secure and prevent people from using your network without you realizing it. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/heres-how-to-change-your-wifi-password/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Lyft Silver Lets Older Adults Hail a Ride With Live Human Support

The simplified app layout is designed to lower barriers for people who aren't super tech savvy. It comes the same day as a similar offering from Uber. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/lyft-silver-lets-older-adults-hail-a-ride-with-live-human-support/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Amazon Plans to Invest $4B to Expand Rural Deliveries by 2026

The expansion is expected to create 100,000 new jobs, and will bring more and faster deliveries to rural areas and small towns. https://www.cnet.com/tech/amazon-plans-to-invest-4b-to-expand-rural-deliveries-by-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Uber Is Making It Easier for Seniors to Book Rides

Caregivers or family members can also submit pickup requests, track their rides and pay on their behalf in the app. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/uber-is-making-it-easier-for-seniors-to-book-rides/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Xbox price hikes are deluded and Microsoft should feel shame

OPINION: Microsoft is raising the price of a console that, five years in, is pretty much surplus to requirements. Gamers can and will say “no” The idiocy of 2025 has me really interested in existential nihilism, but that doesn’t pay the bills. As such, I’m contemplate ludicrous news like one of the world’s richest companies [...]

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Raspberry Pi’s fancy new soldering tech cuts product returns in half
1mo | pcworld.com
Boox’s first color e-ink monitor offers rest for your weary eyes
1mo | pcworld.com
Google’s ‘AI Mode’ search is ready to replace a list of links
1mo | pcworld.com
Snag this 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor for under $500
1mo | pcworld.com
Google prepares to start testing AI Mode with regular Search users

When Google debuted AI Mode at the start of March, the company promised to work quickly on bringing the feature to more users, and now it's doing exactly. Following a smaller expansion last month, the company say

1mo | Engadget
The best way to compost your food scraps

Composting was a big — and daily — part of my life for five years when I lived off-grid. Granted, we were composting more than just food, but I learned a lot about what goes into making a healthy compost pile. Mostly, it’s a lot of work — and now that I live in a city, I don’t do it myself. To be clear, I still believe in composting, especially when you consider that each person in the US throws away an estimated

1mo | Engadget
VR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients

Stanley Johnson is not a fan of needles. The 67-year-old Air Force veteran has endured his fair share of pokes over the years, but when it was decided that IV infusions would be the best course of action to treat his iron deficiency, going into that first session felt nerve-wracking. So he brought along what’s become a staple in his personal anxiety toolkit: his Apple Vision Pro.

Johnson has taken to using the immersive wellness app,

1mo | Engadget
Pinterest will now tell you when you’re looking at AI-generated content

Pinterest is fighting back against the onslaught of AI slop that is increasingly clogging up its platform following complaints from users. From now on, you’ll be able to see when image Pins that appear in your feed have been either generated or modified using AI. When users click on an image Pin in close-up they’ll see an “AI modified” label in the bottom left-hand corner.

In a

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Mechanical Computer Kit (Roons)

I built a mechanical computer kit: https://whomtech.com/show-hn

tl;dr: it's a cellular automaton on a "loom" of alternating bars, using contoured tiles to guide marbles through logic gates.

It's not just "Turing complete, job done"; I've tried to make it actually practical. Devices are compact, e.g. you can fit a binary adder into a 3cm square. It took me nearly two years and dozens of different approaches.

There's a sequence of

1mo | Hacker news
I Bond Rates Are 3.98% Today. Should You Invest?

I bonds offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts and can protect your investment from inflation. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/i-bond-rates-should-you-invest/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Is My Nonstick Cookware Safe or Does It Cause Teflon Flu? Here’s Everything We Know

"Forever chemicals" are more than just a buzz. If you're not careful with your nonstick pots and pans, they can do more harm than good. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-my-nonstick-cookware-safe-or-does-it-cause-teflon-flu-everything-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This cheap tower fan is a must-buy for the heatwave

If the ongoing heatwave is affecting your ability to stay productive and comfortable then it’s time to invest in a proper fan. The UK is in a full-on heatwave today with temperatures expected to hit 28 degrees in certain areas of the country. While the heatwave does look like it’ll break by next week, it’s [...]

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OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 9a: Which mid-ranger is number one?

We've compared the four-star OnePlus 13R to the 4.5-star Pixel 9a, to help you decide which mid-range Android is right for you.

The post OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 9a: Which mid-ranger is number one? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/oneplus-13r-vs-google-pixel-9a

Google has dropped a Gemini update for phones, and it’s a doozy

I had a dripping tap in my kitchen for a couple of weeks recently. It wasn’t a massive problem; just one of those little inconveniences that I’d been putting off dealing with.  Normally, I’d try and Google the problem to see if there was an easy fix, and maybe even watch a few YouTube videos. [...]

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 Xbox and Microsoft reveal global price increases for consoles, accessories — and even games

Microsoft confirmed to us today that it is increasing the price of Xbox consoles, accessories, and later this year, games as well. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-reveals-global-xbox-price-increases-for-consoles-accessories-and-even-games

8BitDo is the latest tech maker to halt US shipments amid Trump tariffs
1mo | pcworld.com
Ads have crept into Microsoft’s popular free PC Manager app now, too
1mo | pcworld.com
I’m ditching my passwords. You should too
1mo | pcworld.com
Xbox massively hikes prices on consoles, games, and controllers
1mo | pcworld.com
Which Adobe Acrobat PDF editor is right for you?
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft really, really wants Windows 10 users to buy Copilot+ PCs
1mo | pcworld.com
Save up to 41% on Samsung’s best gaming monitors for Gaming Week
1mo | pcworld.com
 Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide - cites market conditions and price of development

Xbox hikes Xbox console prices by $80 - $130 along, also raises prices on controllers, headsets and games, citing increased development costs, but forgetting to note newly imposed U.S. import tariffs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/microsoft-hikes-prices-of-xbox-consoles-controllers-headsets-and-games-worldwide-cites-market-conditions-and-pric