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Harnessing AI for Design Trends Prediction

Predictive analytics has been around for decades, but it’s only with the maturation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that the analytical processes can be automated, allowing practical application of what, until now, has been a largely theoretical field. https://webdesignernews.com/harnessing-ai-for-trend-prediction/

Strategies for Overcoming Web Design Project Standstills

A web designer’s schedule can be challenging. We try to plan so that projects don’t overlap. Scrambling to launch multiple websites simultaneously isn’t ideal. But it seems like something always disrupts our carefully crafted agenda. https://webdesignernews.com/strategies-for-overcoming-web-design-project-standstills/

1-Minute Microwave Poached Eggs Changed My Breakfast Routine Forever     - CNET

Getting a healthy breakfast before you leave the house isn't easy. This one-minute method for poaching eggs helped me find a better breakfast routine. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/microwave-poached-eggs-changed-my-breakfast-routine-forever/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Pay Just $30 for This Slim, Multidevice Logitech Wireless Keyboard Today     - CNET

Now is your chance to ditch that small phone keyboard and upgrade to something proper with a 40% discount available on this multidevice wireless delight. https://www.cnet.com/deals/pay-just-30-for-this-slim-multidevice-logitech-wireless-keyboard-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Razer perfects the 75% gaming keyboard form factor with a variant of its best hot-swappable mechanical model

Razer is famous for its world-class gaming peripherals, and the compact 75% variant of its BlackWidow V4 mechanical keyboard could be a worthy addition to its range — but is it worth the price?

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-blackwidow-v4-75-review

You can finally use passkeys to log into your Microsoft account
 Windows 11 market share declines as users seemingly shift back to Windows 10

Despite many efforts by Microsoft, many users are still sticking with Windows 10 while the new reports by Statcounter showing many users worldwide migrated from Windows 11 last year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-market-share-declines-as-users-seemingly-shift-back-to-windows-10

 AMD revamps 40th Anniversary special featuring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — uses Ryzen AI to upscale old footage

AMD is celebrating its 55th year anniversary with its Ryzen AI technology. The company posted several old images of its employees that have been restored through AI. It also 4K upscaled its 14 year old 40th anniversary special.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/amd-uses-ryzen-ai-to-upscale-old-40th-anniversary-special-featuri

 Intel Core Ultra now powers more than 500 AI models, the company says

In a recent press release, Intel pointed out how successful its AI development initiatives have been not just for the company but for the technology field itself.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/intel-core-ultra-now-powers-more-than-500-ai-models-the-company-says

 Add-on board lets you use four NVMe SSDs at once with Raspberry Pi 5

The Raspberry Pi 5's PCIe interface sees an ever expanding selection of products and this new board from Geekworm offers up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs in one convenient package

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/add-on-board-lets-you-use-four-nvme-ssds-at-once-with-raspberry-pi-5

The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024

Whether it’s blocking the noises of your daily train ride, trying to be productive at a coffee shop or just needing to tune out the world for a while, noise-canceling earbuds can provide solace. But, as is the case with all audio gear, the effectiveness of active noise cancellation (ANC) can vary greatly from model to model, even with products from the same company. We test dozens of sets of wirel

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Peloton’s pandemic-era fairy tale is officially over

The pandemic sucked. Four years ago we were all stuck at home, and would continue being stuck at home for months on end. With all of us trapped in our houses, some products experienced a serious COVID-19 bump. Grocery delivery services absolutely blew up, as did Zoom and the perfectly-timed Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

The

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You can finally use passkeys to sign into your Microsoft account

Microsoft is celebrating World Password Day (IT folks deserve holidays, too!) by helping to kill them. The company has finally rolled out consumer passkey

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Show HN: An extension to track your Wikipedia adventures

Wiki Journey tracks your daily Wikipedia rabbit holes in a tree format.

Available on Firefox and Chrome: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wiki-journey/ https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/wiki-journey/lehenb...

It's open source, feel free to contribute!

Score the Fire TV Stick 4K Max at All-Time Low Price of $40     - CNET

Amazon's popular streaming devices are currently marked down, helping you get the Fire platform on any TV at an affordable price. Options starting as low as $20. https://www.cnet.com/deals/score-the-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-at-all-time-low-price-of-40/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: What I Learned While Testing Them Out at My New Place     - CNET

What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and Ethernet? Here’s what you should know about speed, price and value for each connection type. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/wi-fi-vs-ethernet-what-i-learned-when-i-tested-them-out-at-my-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Help! My Bank Failed. Now What?     - CNET

Though we've seen a handful of bank failures in recent years, here's why your money should still be safe. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/what-happens-to-my-money-if-my-bank-closes-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

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6 Potted Plants that Will Keep Bugs Away     - CNET

These fragrant herbs and common houseplants are known to repel mosquitos, ants, flies and beetles. https://www.cnet.com/news/6-houseplants-that-keep-bugs-away/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Practice New Languages With This $180 Rosetta Stone Lifetime Subscription Deal     - CNET

Nab one of our favorite language learning apps and get access to 25 language courses you can tackle at your own pace with this offer from StackSocial. https://www.cnet.com/deals/practice-new-languages-with-this-180-rosetta-stone-lifetime-subscription-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Why legitimizing Shadow IT open doors to cloud innovation

Mark Roberts at Red Hat discusses the cloud challenges that the IT industry is facing and the IT practices that could help overcome the cloud conundrum.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-legitimizing-shadow-it-open-doors-to-cloud-innovation

 Playing NVIDIA GeForce Now games on Steam Deck and other handheld consoles is about to get easier

NVIDIA is working on improved experience for navigating GeForce now on handheld consoles like the Steam Deck. The latest beta of the service lets you navigate GeForce Now in a browser by using a gamepad.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/playing-nvidia-geforce-now-games-on-steam-deck-and-other-handheld-consoles-is-about-to-get-easier

4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
Save money! How to use your smartphone as a Windows 11 PC webcam
I’m ditching my passwords—and you should too
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 Raspberry Pi Foundation co-founder Jack Lang dies aged 76

Lang was a key part of the Raspberry Pi story, having helped form the Raspberry Pi Foundation and storing the early batches of Raspberry Pi in his garage.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-foundation-co-founder-jack-lang-dies-aged-76

 Raspberry Pi 5 brings Futurama's Bender to life as a ChatGPT powered personal assistant

Manuel Ahumada is using a Raspberry Pi to power a talking head that looks like Bender from the series 'Futurama' that works as a personal assistant thanks to ChatGPT.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-brings-futuramas-bender-to-life-as-a-chatgpt-powered-personal-assistant

Symfony 7.1.0-BETA1 released

Symfony 7.1.0-BETA1 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.0:

feature #54818 [Translation] Crowdin is backing its translation bridge, thanks to them! \o/ (@nicolas-grekas)

feature #54806 [HttpClient] deprecate… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-1-0-beta1-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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SymfonyLive Berlin 2024: Enhancing your customers' search experience with Gally

SymfonyLive Berlin 2024 is just around the corner and will start on June 20-21. Get ready for the impressive lineup of speakers and topics. Visit here to more details and don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

We're excited to reveal the next… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-berlin-2024-enhancing-your-customers-search-experience-with-gally?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Audible is testing book recommendations based on your Prime Video habits

Audible is testing a new category of book recommendations based on what a user watched recently on Prime Video. Which, as the name suggests, will show you audiobooks based on what you watch on the Amazon-owned service, TechCrunch

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Bose's SoundLink Max is its largest portable Bluetooth speaker with 20-hour battery life

Bose may be best known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the company makes solid portable Bluetooth speakers too. In fact, the company's SoundLink Flex made our

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Apple discounts MLS Season Pass to $69 for the rest of the season

You can get an MLS Season Pass for Apple TV at a discount if you haven't paid for one yet and want to watch the league's upcoming games these coming months. Apple is now selling the pass, which typically costs $99, for $69 for the remainder of the 2024 season. If you're an Apple TV+ subscriber, you can get an additional $10 discount and only pay $59 for it. The company occasionally launches promotional offers for the MLS Season Pass meant to drum up interest in its sports streaming package. L

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Over 200 militia groups and users are using Facebook to organize nationwide, new report states

Facebook is a hotbed for conspiracy theories and dangerous organizing at critical moments, like the 650,000-plus posts arguing against President Biden's victory between the 2020 general election and the January 6 insurrection. Some users scattered following the latter and subsequent prosecutions, but a new report

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