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 Want a business laptop for work and play? This ThinkPad is for you

Business laptops need to prioritize two things: size and battery life. However, the ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 gives you that and a wild multimedia experience. Here’s how.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/want-a-business-laptop-for-work-and-play-this-thinkpad-is-for-you

 I got my hands on Lenovo's new dual-screen OLED laptop — I can already see how the redesign makes it better than ever

Lenovo's refreshed Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) just showed up on my doorstep. I'm giving it a full review, but first, a hands-on look at the dual OLED displays.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/yoga-book-9i-14-gen-10-hands-on

 Intel and AMD imports in Russia fell by up to 95% in 2024, but local companies disagree

The Russian government reported that chip imports from Intel and AMD have dropped massively only in 2024, despite the country having been sanctioned since 2022.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/intel-and-amd-imports-in-russia-fell-by-up-to-95-percent-in-2024-but-local-companies-disagree

Chaotic deliveries, colorful co-op action RPGs and other new indie games worth checking out

Hey there! Welcome to our weekly indie games roundup. We've got lots to get through this time, including some news before we highlight some brand-new games you can play right now.

Indie journal publisher Lost in Cult is moving into physical game releases with a label called Editions. The focus here is on preservation — all of the games that it releases will be available to play offline, with no updates required. Physical game preservation team Does it Play? is playtesting each release.

24d | Engadget
Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse drops to $68 for Memorial Day

Against all chilly odds, we've made it to the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day. While that brings lots of barbecues and swimming, it also means a bunch of deals. Included in this years Memorial Day sales is the

24d | Engadget
Show HN: SuperUtilsPlus – A Modern Alternative to Lodash

Hey HN!

After years of wrestling with Lodash's quirks and bundle size issues, I decided to build something better. SuperUtilsPlus is my attempt at creating the utility library I wish existed.

What makes it different?

TypeScript-first approach: Unlike Lodash's retrofitted types, I built this from the ground up with TypeScript. The type inference actually works the way you'd expect it to.

Sensible defaults: Some of Lodash's decisions always bugged me. Like isObject([]) returning true -

24d | Hacker news
The Average Monthly Cost of Internet Is $78. Here's How to Lower It

I examined over 150 plans from dozens of providers to find the country's average broadband cost, including the cheapest and most expensive starting plans. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/the-average-monthly-cost-of-internet-is-78-heres-how-to-lower-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

24d | cnet.com
The 8 Hiking Gadgets I'm Taking for Spring and Summer Treks

Hiking season is here -- grab the bug spray and check out my top essential gear picks and why I swear by them. https://www.cnet.com/news/the-hiking-gadgets-im-taking-for-spring-and-summer-treks/#ftag=CADf328eec

24d | cnet.com
As a Frequent Traveler, Here's My 13 Essentials I Never Forget to Pack

After 50+ trips and countless weekend getaways, I've narrowed down my must-haves to a curated list of travel essentials. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/as-a-frequent-traveler-heres-my-13-essentials-i-never-forget-to-pack/#ftag=CADf328eec

24d | cnet.com
 I compared mid-range mini-LED and OLED TVs, and while it’s closer than you might think, OLED wins in one vital area

We compared mid-range OLED and mini-LED TVs side-by-side. And while the OLED, as expected, fared well due to that technology's traditional strengths, the mini-LED surprised us with its overall performance.

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-compared-mid-range-mini-led-and-oled-tvs-and-while-its-closer-than-you-might-think-oled-wins-in-one-vital-area

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, May 25 (game #448)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-25-may-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, May 25 (game #714)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-25-may-2025

 Everything leaving Hulu in June 2025

Hulu is only removing 15 titles in June 2025, but that includes some of its most interesting movies

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-leaving-hulu-in-june-2025

 The tiniest and mightiest gaming mouse to grace my desk is just a little bit awesome

I've been using the tiny and mighty Razer Basilisk Mobile, a wireless gaming mouse designed for ultimate portability. It's awesome for those who want to downsize.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/mice/razer-basilisk-mobile-review

 id Software is updating DOOM: The Dark Ages' difficulty because you said itwastooeasy

id Software has implemented balance changes to DOOM: The Dark Ages, giving enemies more attack power and other advantages in order to make the game more challenging.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/id-software-is-updating-doom-the-dark-ages-difficulty-because-you-said-it-was-too-easy

This retractable fast charging USB-C cable is a must-buy for just $9
24d | pcworld.com
 Acer Vero B247Y 24-inch FHD IPS 120 Hz gaming monitor review: Colorful all-around value

Acer’s Vero B247Y delivers a 24-inch 120 Hz IPS FHD panel with Adaptive-Sync for about the price of a good gaming mouse. It’s ideal for budget-minded gamers looking for a colorful image and reliable performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/acer-vero-b247y-24-inch-fhd-ips-120-hz-gaming-monitor-review

Why fonts look better on macOS than on Windows

When art and science render the same word, it doesn’t always look the same.

24d | UX Design
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A full year of Peacock Premium

24d | Engadget
Engadget review recap: DJI Mavic 4 Pro, Sony WH-1000XM6, ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and more

The biggest tech events in May and June may be software focused, but there's plenty of hardware going through the wringer here at Engadget. Over the last two weeks alone, we've put a drone, gaming display, headphones and a gaming tablet through their paces. If you missed any of that, or our latest game anal

24d | Engadget
Best Memorial Day tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Dyson and others

It might surprise you, but Memorial Day can be a great time to shop for tech. In years past, we've seen solid Memorial Day sales on all manner of gadgets including many of our favorite tablets, headphones, charging accessories, robot vacuums and more. That's on top of all the seasonal items that usually gets discounted at this time like smart grills and grilling gear, pizza ovens and outdoor tech.

If you're on the market for any of those things, now's a good time to shop. Memorial Day

24d | Engadget
Show HN: Lnk – Git-native dotfiles manager

Move dotfiles to ~/.config/lnk, get symlinks back, use Git normally. Single binary, no config files, no fluff. Built because chezmoi was too complex and plain Git was too manual.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44080410

Points: 27

# Comments: 12

https://github.com/yarlson/lnk

24d | Hacker news
Show HN: Rotary Phone Dial Linux Kernel Driver

A Linux kernel driver that turns a rotary phone dial into an evdev input device. You might be interested in this driver if you

- prefer the slow pace of dialing over typing numbers with your numpad,

- want to bring your old rotary phone into the digital era,

- are an educator looking for a simple example driver with a VM-based end-to-end development & test environment (no real hardware needed)

- have another creative use case in mind!

This driver was my introduction to embedded Lin

24d | Hacker news
6 Habits Secretly Destroying Your Weight Loss

If you're looking to achieve your weight loss goals this summer, it's best to put these habits to rest. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-habits-secretly-destroying-your-weight-loss/#ftag=CADf328eec

24d | cnet.com
How Much Will the iPhone 17 Cost?

Tariffs could hike the price of the new iPhone, but other factors play a role, too. What to look for as the release day approaches. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-much-will-the-iphone-17-cost/#ftag=CADf328eec

24d | cnet.com
 The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could be the end of the Galaxy S25 Plus – and to be honest I’m fine with that

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could signal the end of not only the Samsung Galaxy S Plus, but also enlarged baseline flagship phones in general – and while I love the Galaxy S25 Plus, I think this is the natural course of things.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-could-be-the-end-of-the-galaxy-s25-plus-and-to-b

Ask HN: Go deep into AI/LLMs or just use them as tools?

I'm a software engineer with a solid full-stack background and web development. With all the noise around LLMs and AI, I’m undecided between two paths:

1. Invest time in learning the internals of AI/LLMs, maybe even switching fields and working on them

2. Continue focusing on what I’m good at, like building polished web apps and treat AI as just another tool in my toolbox

I’m mostly trying to cut through the hype. Is this another bubble that might burst or consolidate into fewer jobs l

24d | Hacker news
Show HN: Web Apps for Python Devs with Auto-Generated UI

Hi HN,

We’re Afnan, Theo and Ruben. We’re all ML engineers or data scientists, and we kept running into the same thing: we’d write useful Python functions, either for ourselves or internal tools, and then hit a wall when we wanted to share them as actual apps.

We tried Streamlit and Gradio. They’re great to get something up quickly. But as soon as we needed more flexibility or something more polished, there wasn’t really a path forward. Rebuilding the frontend properly in React isn’t whe

25d | Hacker news
This Cordless Dyson Vacuum Is a Total Powerhouse, and It's $150 Off Right Now

The convenient and powerful Dyson V15 vacuum makes cleaning a breeze. Now that you can get one at a 20% discount, I can't recommend it highly enough. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-cordless-dyson-vacuum-is-a-total-powerhouse-and-its-now-150-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

25d | cnet.com