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In this episode, we talk with Daniel Coulbourne about the Verb library for Laravel, which provides an opinionated, user-friendly introduction to event sourcing. Links: Verbs Library – https://verbs.thunk.dev/ HoneyBadger.io – https://HoneyBadger.io Our Discord – https://discord.gg/aMTxunVx Daniel's Social Media: Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/coulb.com Simon's Social Media: Twitter – https://x.com/simonhamp Scott's Social Media: Website – https://scott

Prolonged sleep deprivation can have serious health effects. But can it lead to death? We asked sleep experts to find out. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/can-you-die-from-not-sleeping/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can recycle old printers and PCs for free and even score store credit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/need-to-recycle-an-old-laptop-or-printer-heres-where-to-take-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Jazz fans, it's your day. Here are hints and answers for the music-themed NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 8 No. 523. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/who-are-the-jazz-musicians-in-todays-tricky-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-8-523/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's extra-challenging Wordle for Aug. 8, No. 1,511 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-tricky-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-8-1511/#ftag=CADf328eec

Everyone can download this wallpaper to their iPhone now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-dont-need-ios-26-to-get-this-dreamy-wallpaper-on-your-iphone-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: Apple's pro phones need to embrace colors beyond black, white, silver and gold. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/my-iphone-17-pro-wishlist-item-isnt-a-feature-give-me-colors-beyond-monochrome-or-metal/#ftag=CADf328eec

We're a little concerned about the "unknown black liquid" that leaked out of the phone's hinge when a YouTuber tested it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/see-what-happens-when-you-fold-and-unfold-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-200000-times/#ftag=CADf328eec

Heads up: Instagram doesn't turn on its Map feature by default. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/instagrams-new-map-feature-is-freaking-people-out-but-you-can-turn-it-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's coming soon. Mark your calendar so you can catch Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus in the sky at the same time. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/get-ready-for-the-next-planet-parade-this-month-heres-how-to-see-six-planets-at-once/#ftag=CADf328eec

Prepare to get away from city lights if you want to see the colorful sky show. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-aurora-borealis-is-back-these-18-states-have-a-chance-to-see-it-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 9, No. 320 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-9-320/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and other platforms. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-this-weekend-wednesday-the-pickup-platonic-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 9, No. 1,512. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-9-1512/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 9, #790. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-9-790/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 9, No. 524. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-9-524/#ftag=CADf328eec

The ID of the future is here, but only if you live in one of these states. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ditch-your-wallet-these-states-let-your-iphone-be-your-drivers-license/#ftag=CADf328eec

Chinese regulator summons Nvidia over suspected security risks in its H20 chip.

Qualcomm says it's developing CPUs and server infrastructure for data centers, but investor caution and stiff competition raise doubts.

Microsoft Copilot 3D transforms a single 2D image into a usable 3D model for printing, gaming, VR, and more, and it doesn't require a subscription.

Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson is departing Blizzard Entertainment over five years after he joined the company.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rod-fergusson-leaving-blizzard-entertainment-august-2025

Elon Musk seemingly thinks Microsoft is setting itself up for failure with its continued investment in OpenAI following the launch of the much-anticipated GPT-5 model.

During QuakeCon 2025, id Software shared Update 2 for DOOM: The Dark Ages, revealing a huge balance pass for the campaign and customizable Horde mode.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-update-2-ripatorium-quakecon-2025

Thermal Grizzly’s der8enchtable, co-developed with der8auer and ElmorLabs, brings an integrated PCB, centralized power delivery, and built-in I/O to the open test bench market, slashing setup times for overclockers, reviewers, and serious PC enthusiasts.


The dream of Chromebooks that double as gaming laptops appears to be on its last legs. 9to5Google reports that Google is ending support for Steam for Chromebooks starting January 1, 2026. Porting the application launcher was part of an extended push from the company to make Chromebooks a place to play games. Companies like ASUS


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Sam said yesterday that chatgpt handles ~700M weekly users. Meanwhile, I can't even run a single GPT-4-class model locally without insane VRAM or painfully slow speeds.
Sure, they have huge GPU clusters, but there must be more going on - model optimizations, sharding, custom hardware, clever load balancing, etc.
What engineering tricks make this possible at such massive scale while keeping latency low?
Curious to hear insights from people who've built large-scale ML systems.
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Webbův dalekohled potvrdil supermasivní černou díru Malé červené tečky CAPERS-LRD-z9 jako oficiálně nejvzdálenější svého druhu. Pozorujeme ji ve vesmíru, kterému bylo pouhých 500 milionů let. Tohle monstrum o velikosti 300 milionů Sluncí muselo vyrůst doopravdy rychle. http://www.osel.cz/14193-monstrum-z-usvitu-casu-nejrannejsi-cerna-dira-vazi-300-milionu-slunci.html

The 2025-26 season kicks off with the newly promoted Blues hosting the recently relegated Tractor Boys. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/efl-championship-soccer-stream-birmingham-vs-ipswich-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the scary flicks you should be streaming. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-absolute-best-horror-movies-on-hulu-august-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Keeping your thermostat set to the ideal temperature can keep you cool this summer, while saving on energy costs at the same time. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/cut-down-on-ac-costs-during-heat-waves-by-setting-your-thermostat-to-the-right-temperature/#ftag=CADf328eec

Despite developing its own WireGuard alternative in Lightway, ExpressVPN has announced that a combination of WireGuard and the ML-KEM quantum-resistant standard is now included in Windows, iOS, and Android ExpressVPN apps.

Trump calls for Intel CEO to resign ‘immediately’ following initial reports.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-ceo-hits-back-after-trump-demands-he-resign

TP-Link TL-WR3602BE Wi-Fi 7 travel router supports secure VPN, external storage, multiple network modes, and mobile power for travelers and remote workers.

Contrary to popular belief, most property crimes—including burglaries and package theft—happen during the day, not under cover of darkness. But night still brings unique challenges: fewer people around, limited visibility, and more opportunity for intruders to move unseen. If your security camera can’t see clearly after dark, you’re missing protection when you might

Samsung is reviving its Z-NAND memory technology with a next-generation version that could be up to 15x faster than today's PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 NVMe SSDs, aimed at AI applications.

The Taiwanese government wants to get to the bottom of this industrial espionage case.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's push to retain in-house chip manufacturing has put him at odds with chairman Frank Yeary and other directors who explored spinning off or selling Intel Foundry to TSMC.




For a lot of people, the iPad Air is Apple’s goldilocks tablet. It’s more powerful and available in a larger size than the entry-level iPad, but a lot less expensive than the iPad Pro, which can be overkill for some. Right now, Apple’s 2025 iPad Air M3 can be picked up for $150 off at Amazon.
This deal applies to each configuration of the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of the most recent iPad Air. So, the

Believe it or not, Big Tech's fall hardware events are already upon us. (Heck, Samsung already got a jump on things in July.) Up next: Google's big Pixel shindig. You can learn all about the new

Nintendo just announced a forthcoming app called Hello Mario! that's headed to iOS, Android and the Switch in Japan. The free app seems pretty basic, as it's just a giant Mario head that users can poke and prod. That sounds eerily reminiscent of the intro screen of Super Mario 64.
The company says that Mario will react in various ways based on player input. His fa

No product launch excites me more than the release of a new Tamagotchi. So when it comes time to review one, I like to first give myself a little while to just live with the device — to feel that initial delight and let it die down before I try to look at it critically. That way, I can more fairly assess whether we've actually got a toy that's worth the price tag and will hold a person's attention once the novelty wears off.
But Tamagotchi Paradise arrived a few days ago, and wh
About a year ago I introduced Trayce to HN as the "network tab for docker containers". Now I have released a new version which adds an HTTP client. The idea is to combine network monitoring with an HTTP client to help developers interact with and debug web application servers.
Think "Burp Suite for developers".
Trayce stores requests as local files using the .bru file format. The UI is based on Flutter which means it offers a super-fast and modern desktop GUI with a total download size o

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Instagram’s new location-sharing Map feature is raising privacy concerns among some users, who worry their whereabouts could be tracked or misused.
Meta announced the rollout this week, introducing a map that lets U.S. users share their locations and see location-based content from friends—similar to Snapchat’s Snap Map or Apple’s Find My.
This feature is opt-in and off by default. Users als

One Google AI leader says Gemini's sad messages about itself are a glitch that the company plans to address. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-working-on-fix-for-glum-gemini-stuck-in-infinite-loop-of-self-esteem-issues/#ftag=CADf328eec

A Sony senior vice president has made some interesting comments about the company's gaming strategy.

Preparing today’s knowledge and systems for tomorrow’s AI-powered customer service.

IMDataCenter confirmed holding an unprotected database containing millions of PII records.

Microsoft has been cracking down on local accounts with Windows, and this could be seen as another push in that direction.

A new leak has given a better insight into the ROG Xbox Ally's launch date, after a previous report revealed an August 20 pre-order date.

A huge leak has unveiled the Google Pixel Watch 4’s upcoming features weeks ahead of its launch.

GreedyBear abused Mozilla's browser add-on store to steal a million dollars in crypto.

A leaker has shared what are claimed to be the specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.

The Paris Judicial Court rejects "the grounds of inadmissibility" raised by all VPN providers to contest the blocking orders, even dismissing ExpressVPN's referral to the EU Court.

The criminals struck more than 450 confirmed victims and extorted more than $370 million.

A Disney+ leak has indicated Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie will land on the streaming titan before August 31.

The HONOR Pad X9a, usually £199.99, is now available on Amazon for just £159.99.
The post Act fast, Honor’s just slashed the price of its X9a tablet appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/honor-pad-x9a-tablet-amazon-deal

We’ve put together this guide to explain what ChatGPT is, how the AI model works and how you can try it out today.
The post What is ChatGPT? The AI chatbot explained appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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OpenAI recently shipped GPT-5, touting it as the smartest model ever. However, the company deprecated its predecessors, prompting backlash from users over a degraded user experience rife with generic responses, bugs, and glitches.

In the latest beta version of Windows 11 (via

Let’s cut right to the chase: today, you can get a Lenovo Legion 5i laptop with an RTX 5060 for just $1,500 at B&H. Once that crazy bit of info has soaked in, go ahead and jump on this deal because I doubt you’ll find a better one for an RTX 50-series laptop

Being able to snag a 4K monitor for less than $200 might sound like a dream, but it’s an actual reality right now. With today’s deal, you can snag an Acer EK321QK for $190 at B&H (was $300) and save a hefty $110 in the process. Not bad, especially for

If you’re looking for a solid daily driver laptop that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, consider this Dell Latitude model that’s on sale for just $699 at B&H (was $1,099). Yep, that’s right—this productivity laptop with a powerful config is now a whopping $400 off

Chromebooks have never quite been full-blown gaming machines, but they’ve gotten more gaming-capable in recent years. Some Chromebooks are good enough to handle cloud gaming, but more importantly, there was a version of Steam for Chromebooks that allowed ChromeOS gamers to play

It’s that time of year again, folks. Whether you’re a freshman heading off to college for the first time or a returning student, you’re going to need a reliable laptop that can carry you through your school years and maybe even beyond. But finding the right laptop for your needs can be like searching for a needle in a haystack–daunting. What screen size should you ch

Microsoft will be shutting down the Microsoft Lens app next month, reports Neowin. The app debuted back in 2014 as Off

A popular and inexpensive plug-and-play DVR that records shows from a TV antenna and works over Wi-Fi might sound like cord-cutter nirvana, but Tablo DVR users have been experiencing more headaches than bliss following a major service outage late last month.
While Tablo’s most serious connectivity issues have been resolved, many users are still complaining