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Show HN: An Open-Source E-Book Reader for Conversational Reading with an LLM

Hi HN! I've been working on BookWith, an open-source e-book reader that integrates AI as your reading companion.

The problem: Traditional e-readers are passive. When you encounter something unclear, you have to context-switch to search for it. Your highlights and notes remain isolated, and you can't easily connect ideas across different books.

My solution: BookWith embeds an AI that maintains full context of what you're reading. It features:

- Context-aware AI chat: Ask questions about

How social media users are using AI vision boards and ‘life trailers’ to manifest their dream lives

Vision boards are now getting the AI treatment.

From Lucky Girl Syndrome to the whisper method, the idea of manifesting your dream life into existence has been trending on social media for some time. Now, with the rise of generative AI tools, people are creating personalized “life trailers” with the help of platforms like Freepik, Runway, and ChatGPT in orde

Bringing Back Parallax With Scroll-Driven CSS Animations

Parallax is a pattern in which different elements of a webpage move at varying speeds as the user scrolls, creating a three-dimensional, layered appearance. It once required JavaScript. Now we have scroll-driven animations in CSS, which is free from the main-thread blocking that can plague JavaScript animations.


Bringing Back Parallax With Scroll-Driven CSS Animations

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Make Your Phone Last Years Longer With These Easy Tips

Doing these things can help your iPhone or Android phone last for much longer, saving you a ton of money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/make-your-phone-last-much-longer-with-these-easy-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The iPhone 17 Air Could Hint at Apple's Foldable Future

Commentary: Apple may take a page out of Samsung's book and bring a thin design to its long-rumored foldable. It could be the innovation leap it so desperately needs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-17-air-could-hint-at-apples-foldable-future/#ftag=CADf328eec

2h | cnet.com
 The mystery of the blank "app preventing Windows shutdown" — Microsoft engineer explains they were never meant to be seen

Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen recently revealed the whole concept behind the secretive window with no name blocking Windows shutdown in his ongoing Old New Thing series.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/mystery-of-the-unnamed-program-blocking-windows-shutdown

 Hey, Xbox, just what in the heck is going on with Forza Motorsport? — Players deserve answers, not silence

It's been more than a month since reports suggested Forza Motorsport was essentially done following layoffs at Turn 10, the studio making it. And we're still waiting for Xbox to even acknowledge it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hey-xbox-just-what-in-the-heck-is-going-on-with-forza-motorsport-players-deserve-answers-not-silence

 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — Release date, story, and everything you need to know on Monster Hunter Stories' first Xbox entry

Capcom has revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the third installment of Monster Hunter's turn-based JRPG spin-off series. Here's everything you need to know on this epic, war-torn take on Monster Hunter Stories.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-everything-you-need-to-know

 What are GaN chargers? Here's how Gallium Nitride technology works, and why you should care about it

Most of the best chargers you can buy for your phone, laptop, or other tech today utilize Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, but how does it actually work?

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gallium-nitride-gan-chargers

I use this neat Windows trick to create daily to-do lists in a flash
 Apple I replica can run ChatGPT — Macintosh Founding Father uses Wi-Fi module to turn relic into AI assistant

Original Apple employee, Daniel Kottke, was spotted at a recent Computer History Museum event where he was demoing a unique project: An original Apple 1 replica with a modern Wi-Fi module, running a version of ChatGPT.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/apple-i-replica-can-run-chatgpt-macintosh-founding-father-uses-wi-fi-modul

 40 years of Windows: How XP changed everything

Windows XP was a significant moment in the operating system's history. While it suffered from security problems, it also brought forth a slew of new features.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/40-years-of-windows-how-windows-xp-changed-everything

 Nvidia enterprise GPU and CPU roadmaps: Rubin, Rubin Ultra, Feynman, and silicon photonics

Nvidia’s 2025–2028 roadmap introduces next-gen GPUs, CPUs, and photonic networking to massively scale AI performance, culminating in the 576-GPU chiplet NVL576 Kyber system, delivering 14 times the performance of currently leading-edge NVL72 platforms.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/nvidia-enterprise-roadmap-rubin-rubin-ultra-feynm

 Inside the future of 3D NAND: The roadmap to 500 layers

The 3D NAND industry is rapidly advancing toward 500-layer stacks and 4800 MT/s interfaces by 2027, enabling denser, faster, and more efficient storage.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/inside-the-future-of-3d-nand-the-roadmap-to-500-layers

 Now that Wi-Fi 7 has been around for a while, is it worth upgrading?

Wi-Fi 7 brings some noticeable performance and reliability benefits over preceding standards, but not everyone should upgrade.

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/now-that-wi-fi-7-has-been-around-for-a-while-is-it-worth-upgrading

 Why parts of Tom’s Hardware now have a paywall

Wondering why parts of Tom's Hardware now have a paywall? You can find all your questions answered right here.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/why-parts-of-toms-hardware-now-have-a-paywall

 Nvidia defiant over backdoors and kill switches in GPUs as U.S. mulls tracking requirements — calls them 'permanent flaws' that are 'a gift to hackers'

Nvidia has denied backdoors or kill switches in its GPUs amid U.S. proposals for location tracking to enforce export controls. The company calls such features a security risk and “permanent flaw,” warning they could undermine trust. Nvidia lost $8B in sales from recent export restrictions.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-defiant-over-b

Automating Design Systems: Tips And Resources For Getting Started

Design systems are more than style guides: they’re made up of workflows, tokens, components, and documentation — all the stuff teams rely on to build consistent products. As projects grow, keeping everything in sync gets tricky fast. In this article, we’ll look at how smart tooling, combined with automation where it makes sense, can speed things up, reduce errors, and help your team focus on design over maintenance. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/08/automating-design-systems-tips-resour

Dell Premium 14 review: New name, same great laptop

Every now and then companies make truly boneheaded decisions, which is exactly what happened when Dell killed off the name of its most iconic PC line and replaced it with something generic. It's like if Ford decided to rebrand Mustang and call it The Prime Sportscar instead. It doesn't make sense. But now that XPS has become Premium, it's t

2h | Engadget
Trump tells states they'll lose out on broadband fund if they try to dictate rates

States will lose out on their share of a $42 billion broadband fund if they attempt to dictate rates that internet services providers (ISPs) charge low-income customers, according to a new FAQ from the Trump administrati

2h | Engadget
Google's latest Pixel update fixes unresponsive button issue

Google is rolling a fix for a bug that made some Pixel users' three-button navigation unresponsive with its monthly software update this August. As The Verge notes, after the company released

2h | Engadget
NASA explains how it keeps the Curiosity rover running, 13 years later

Thirteen years ago, the Curiosity rover landed on Mars, inside Gale crater in particular. It was originally sent to the red planet for a two-year mission, but it was extended indefinitely just a few months into its operations. The rover has several goals, most of which are meant to help scientists determine whether Mars could ever have supported life in the past. And while it's still very much operational and doing science, NASA has had to make adjustments and give it new capabilities to ensu

2h | Engadget
Pinterest’s male audience is booming. Here’s what they’re searching for

A growing number of men are flocking to Pinterest.

The company’s first-ever trend report reveals that male users now make up more than one-third of its 570 million global active users. That equates to over 171 million men, most of whom are part of Generation Z, according to Pinterest. Interestingl

Exclusive: Visa announces new cybersecurity protections in the wake of rising scams

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and artificial intelligence is making it easier for bad actors to scam individuals and businesses alike. In response, Visa is launching a new initiative that offers businesses tailored data to better combat cybercrime.

This Inexpensive Multitool Deserves a Spot in My Go Bag

An essential part of any emergency kit or home tool box, Gerber's Gear Dime 12-in-1 multitool is the perfect mix of function, weight and -- at less than $30 -- price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/finally-a-multitool-under-30-that-deserves-a-spot-in-my-go-bag/#ftag=CADf328eec

4h | cnet.com
 Perplexity hits back after Cloudflare slams its online scraping tools

Perplexity accuses Cloudflare of not sharing its methodology and misattributing crawling activity to its AI assistant.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/perplexity-hits-back-after-cloudflare-slams-its-online-scraping-tools

The Pixel’s Back button nightmare is over – but it shouldn’t have taken so long

If you’ve spent the past couple of months cursing at your Pixel’s unresponsive back button, you’re not alone – but you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. 

The post The Pixel’s Back button nightmare is over – but it shouldn’t have taken so long appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/n

Amazon Haul vs Temu: Comparing the ultra-low-cost platforms

As Amazon has launched its own low-cost shopping experience with Haul, we're keen to see how it compares to Temu.

The post Amazon Haul vs Temu: Comparing the ultra-low-cost platforms appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/amazon-haul-vs-temu

 AI Is Bill Gates' Solution to the Very Threat AI Poses to Gen Z Jobs — "Be Curious, Read, and Use the Latest Tools. In This Case, AI."

Bill Gates says AI is rapidly evolving and could potentially take over professional jobs at a moment's notice, leaving workers with little to no time to adapt to the drastic changes.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-is-bill-gates-solution-to-threat-ai-poses-to-gen-z-jobs

Are 5G laptops worth it? 7 key facts you need to know
 AMD posts record $7.685 billion revenue despite massive inventory charge — $800 million MI308 write-off not enough to stop biggest ever quarter

AMD posted record Q2 2025 revenue of $7.685 billion, driven by strong client and data center processor sales, though profitability was partially offset by an $800 million charge related to Instinct MI308 GPU export restrictions to China.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-posts-record-usd7-685-billion-revenue-despite-massive-inventory-charge

SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025:  Join the Symfony Hackathon:  Collaborate, Contribute, Create

🧑‍💻HACKDAY IS COMING!

Get ready to code, collaborate, and contribute, Symfony Hackday is back!

Join us in Amsterdam on Saturday, November 29th, for a hands-on hackathon designed to bring the Symfony community together for a day of open-source contribution,… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonycon-amsterdam-2025-join-the-symfony-hackathon-collaborate-contribute-create?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

5h | Symfony