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How Healthy Is Your Heart? 2 Ways to Easily Find Out at Home

You don't need any fancy equipment to get an idea of how healthy your heart is. Here's how you can do it at home in just a few minutes. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/how-healthy-heart-ways-find-out-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 22 (game #445)

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-22-may-2025

 An OpenPGP.js flaw just broke public key cryptography

Researchers found a bug that allowed malicious actors to spoof messages. Users are advised to patch up.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/an-openpgp-js-flaw-just-broke-public-key-cryptography

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 22 (game #711)

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-22-may-2025

 You may already own the next Xbox — you just don't know it yet

You might be able to play original Xbox titles on your PC. But what does that mean for the Xbox console? And is this a sign of the coming Xbox handheld?

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/microsoft-working-on-xbox-emulator-for-windows

Here’s everything you get with Google’s ultra-expensive AI Ultra plan

Just when you thought Google’s AI plans couldn’t get any more premium, along comes Google AI Ultra, a new top-tier subscription that’ll set you back an astounding $249.99 per month. Yes, you read that right, per month. Announced at Google I/O, the price of the AI Ultra Plan is akin to a high-end creative suite, [...]

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 I asked Copilot's AI to predict the outcome of the Europa League final, and now I'm just sad

After seeing a social media post where a supercomputer was asked to predict the Europa League final, I turned to the closest thing I have, Copilot's AI, to see what it had to say. I wish I hadn't.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/i-asked-copilots-ai-to-predict-the-outcome-of-the-europa-league-final-and-now-im-just-sad

 Is The Alters on Game Pass?

The Atlers is an upcoming game people should be paying attention to, but is it on Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-the-alters-on-game-pass

Windows quietly tests AI power management and redesigned Widgets
29d | pcworld.com
This Ryzen 7 mini PC with triple 4K support is now $200 off
29d | pcworld.com
Bringing Svelte Summit to the whole community

This month’s Svelte Summit in Barcelona was a glorious celebration of the community. We had lively conversations, delightful dinners, and funny, imaginative and thought-provoking talks.

For everyone who couldn’t make it there in person, the conference also sold virtual tickets to the livestream, which give on-demand access to the talks. These ticket sales make it possible to (for example) hire AV technicians and ensure that the st

29d | Svelte
Smashing Animations Part 3: SMIL’s Not Dead Baby, SMIL’s Not Dead

While there are plenty of ways that CSS animations can bring designs to life, adding simple SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) animations in SVG can help them do much more. Andy Clarke explains where SMIL animations in SVG take over where CSS leaves off. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/05/smashing-animations-part-3-smil-not-dead/

Google co-founder Sergey Brin admits to 'mistakes' over Google Glass

Before augmented reality was ever a thing, there was Google Glass: a much hyped experiment that was ultimately a failure over issues like privacy (and just looking like a dork). At an I/O session yesterday with Deepmind CEO Demis Hassabis, Google co-founder Sergey Brin admitted that he made "mistakes" with Google Gl

29d | Engadget
Google talks up NotebookLM upgrades by making it talk up Google I/O 2025

Google used news from its I/O developer conference this year to show what NotebookLM can do. The AI-powered research and note-taking tool has been around for years, but the company has infu

29d | Engadget
Memorial Day Apple deals include the USB-C Magic Mouse for $68

Memorial Day brings the unofficial start of summer in addition to tons of deals across the internet. It's a decent time to shop for tech, believe it or not, from big purchases like laptops and tablets down to more affordable devices like tech accessories.

In the latter category, you'll find the

29d | Engadget
Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities

Oura has rolled out activity updates to its smart ring, including a new trend view for active minutes so that users can get a better look at how active they are for the day, the week or even the whole month. They'll also be able to add their max heart rate to the activity setting, and Oura will adjust heart rate zones accordingly. Oura now allows users

29d | Engadget
How to Configure the Updated Code Formatter in Dart 3.8

Dart 3.8 introduced an updated formatter with various configuration options. Learn what’s new and how to prepare your codebase. https://codewithandrea.com/articles/updated-formatter-dart-3-8/

May 2025: Flutter 3.32, Dart 3.8, Material 3 Expressive, Local-First Apps with PowerSync

Also included: How Flutter works (video series), the definitive guide to Navigator 2.0, and the latest from Code with Andrea. https://codewithandrea.com/newsletter/may-2025/

Preserve Trailing Commas in Dart 3.8

Dart 3.8 introduces a new formatting option to preserve trailing commas, overriding the new formatting style introduced in Dart 3.7. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/preserve-trailing-commas-dart-3.8/

Every iPhone 17 Air Rumor: What to Know About a Slim New iPhone

Speculation around a thinner iPhone raises questions about battery capacity and camera features. Here's what we know so far. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/every-iphone-17-air-rumor-what-to-know-about-a-slim-new-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
How to Lower Your Utility Bill: Timing Your Usage During Peak and Off-Peak Hours

The cost of electricity keeps changing and you can use that to your advantage. Here's what you need to know about when to use electricity to lower your bills. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-lower-your-utility-bill-timing-your-usage-during-peak-and-off-peak-hours/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
 Jensen Huang celebrates lift on some GPU export bans, labels them a "failure"

After anticipating $5.5 billion in costs and $15 billion in lost revenue, Nvidia hopes to return to the Chinese market, worth $50 billion.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/jensen-huang-celebrates-lift-on-some-gpu-export-bans-labels-them-a-failure

 Marvel Rivals Chrono Shield Cards: how to use them and where to earn more

Marvel Rivals Chrono Shield Cards allow you to avoid a point loss after losing a ranked match. Here's how to use them, how to earn them, and how they work.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-chrono-shield-cards

 I can't stop thinking about this ROG gaming keyboard, it can transform into the perfect keyboard for almost anyone

The Asus ROG Falcata is a 75% wireless split gaming keyboard announced at Computex 2025. Myriad configuration options could make it a compelling option.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-keyboards-mice/asus-rog-falcata-gaming-keyboard-computex-2025

Anker Nebula X1 Review

A brilliant portable projector that can go further by adding wireless speakers

The post Anker Nebula X1 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/anker-nebula-x1

Google’s AI-powered Flow won’t make filmmaking great again

AI is affecting pretty much every industry out there, including journalism and online media, so excuse me if I’m not AI’s biggest fan at the moment. And with news that Google launched its AI-powered Flow tool at its I/O event, I was sceptical, but I thought I’d dig into it before forming an opinion. After [...]

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 Google DeepMind's CEO says Gemini's upgrades could lead to AGI — but he still thinks society isn't "ready for it"

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis claims the new capabilities that just shipped to Google's Gemini AI models will pave the way to "Artificial General Intelligence".

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/google-deepmind-ceo-gemini-upgrades-could-lead-agi

20 incredibly useful Windows keyboard shortcuts I use every day
29d | pcworld.com
These 7 antivirus myths are dead wrong
29d | pcworld.com
 Phison's Apex RAID demo showed us blistering 113 GB/s speeds in Computex demo

A trio of Apex Storage X16 Gen5 add-in cards were loaded with 32 Phison E28 Gen5 M.2 SSDs to achieve read speeds of 113.6 GB/s on Windows.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/phisons-apex-raid-demo-showed-us-blistering-113-gb-s-speeds-in-computex-demo

Prompt is the product

In 2025, the hottest tech UI isn’t a button or icon - it’s a blank box waiting for your words.

29d | UX Design
How many designers does it take to fix the UX job market?

A major blind spot is making the process frustrating for all of us.

29d | UX Design
New in Symfony 7.3: Routing Improvements

The Routing component provides an impressive list of features to map incoming URLs to your application code. Symfony 7.3 pushes it even further with a set of new features that improve developer experience.

Improved Route Attribute… https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-3-routing-improvements?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

29d | Symfony
Hot Reload on Flutter web (3.32)

To enable this, switch to Flutter 3.32 and run your app with --web-experimental-hot-reload https://codewithandrea.com/tips/hot-reload-flutter-web/

Null-aware elements in Dart 3.8

Null-aware elements allow you to add nullable elements to a collection with a single character (?). https://codewithandrea.com/tips/null-aware-elements-dart-3.8/

 AI and the human immune system – the unlikely duo combatting market manipulation

As trading practices diversify, the complexity of monitoring and maintaining fair play across markets has increased exponentially.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-and-the-human-immune-system-the-unlikely-duo-combatting-market-manipulation

 "Google AI/O?" The Internet reacts to Google I/O 2025

From $250 AI subscriptions to futuristic glasses and search that talks back, here’s what people are saying about Tuesday's Google I/O.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/the-internet-reacts-to-google-io-2025

Husqvarna Aspire T28-P4A Review

Compatible with the Power For All Alliance batteries, the Husqvarna Aspire T28-P4A grass trimmer joins a growing number of tools from different manufacturers that use the same battery system. Light, easy to fold and powerful enough, this trimmer is ideal for those with a smaller garden. Design and Features The first thing that’s noticeable [...]

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Windows 11 Pro may be the most underrated PC gaming upgrade ever at $15
29d | pcworld.com
 Zotac preps low-profile GeForce RTX 5060, Mini-ITX RTX 5060

Zotac is showcasing compact low-profile and Mini-ITX versions of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5060 at Computex, plans to ship them later this year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/zotac-preps-low-profile-geforce-rtx-5060-mini-itx-rtx-5060

Show HN: Kraa.io – Markdown editor for notes, blogs, chats

Hi HN! Excited to share the public beta of Kraa – a web-based markdown editor.

It's aiming to be distraction-free and has strong separation of the document's styling from the experience of writing it — while still alowing for rich customization. Example of a leaf with custom styles: https://kraa.io/kraa/examples/echolibrary

Curious about your feedback in hopes of improving Kraa before the planned launch later this yea

29d | Hacker news
AI in Healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant progress in healthcare, changing the way medical professionals diagnose diseases, plan treatments, and deliver patient care. As AI technologies mature, they are helping healthcare providers and businesses address long-standing challenges, improve efficiency, and offer better outcomes for patients. This blog explores how AI is influencing healthcare, with a focus on diagnosis, treatment, and patient care excellence. It also highlights practical a

Understanding WordPress Themes vs Plugins: What’s the Difference?

Themes can be free or premium, and some developers even choose to create a custom WordPress theme for your site to match the unique branding and functionality of a business. Custom themes offer flexibility and allow developers to integrate features that might not be available in pre-built options. https://webdesignernews.com/understanding-wordpress-themes-vs-plugins-whats-the-difference/

Fewer Ideas: An Unconventional Approach To Creativity

Remember that last team brainstorming session where you were supposed to generate a long list of brilliant ideas? How many of those ideas actually stuck? Did leadership act on any of those ideas? In this article, Eric Olive challenges the value of exercises like brainstorming and explores more effective methods for sparking creativity to improve design and enhance the user’s experience. https://webdesignernews.com/fewer-ideas-an-unconventional-approach-to-creativity/

10+ Best Free Hero Scene Mockup Templates for Photoshop in 2025

These templates allow you to create a professional hero photo by combining various static elements, such as backgrounds, objects, and text, to make any photorealistic design presentation your project requires. And doing all of this in Photoshop couldn’t be easier. https://webdesignernews.com/10-best-free-hero-scene-mockup-templates-for-photoshop-in-2025/

Skeleton Loading: Boost UX with Placeholder Magic

Ever noticed those gray, shimmering boxes that appear while a webpage loads? Those are skeleton loaders— a powerful UX technique that makes waiting feel faster. https://webdesignernews.com/skeleton-loading-boost-ux-with-placeholder-magic/

 How to watch The Librarians: The Next Chapter online from anywhere – stream fantasy adventure spin-off series

Don't expect silence when these Librarians come together – our guide explains how to watch The Librarians: The Next Chapter and stream episodes online.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/how-to-watch-the-librarians-the-next-chapter-online