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How the Federal Reserve Actually Affects Mortgage Rates

Experts predict the Fed won't start cutting rates until the fall at the earliest. That means we're not likely to see mortgage rates drop below 6.5% for a while. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/how-the-federal-reserve-actually-impacts-mortgage-rates/#ftag=CADf328eec

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New AirPods Pro 3 Coming Soon? Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

A touch screen case? Heart rate sensors? Improved noise canceling? Here's what might be coming to Apple's new noise-canceling earbuds later this year. Plus, there's one key feature I'd like to see. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/new-airpods-pro-3-coming-soon-rumors-leaks-and-everything-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 How Agentic AI is changing the game in CX and beyond

Learn how Agentic AI transforms customer experience, enabling autonomous, hyper-personalized, and proactive engagement across industries.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-agentic-ai-is-changing-the-game-in-cx-and-beyond

 How AI resurrected an unsolved security problem — data sprawl

Generative AI is accelerating data sprawl, exposing dangerous security blind spots enterprises can’t ignore.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-ai-resurrected-an-unsolved-security-problem-data-sprawl

Honor MagicPad 2 Review

There's a lot to like about the MagicPad 2, from its gorgeous OLED display to the premium power on offer.

The post Honor MagicPad 2 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/honor-magic-pad-2

 TikTok's owner forked Microsoft's Visual Studio Code and concerns have been raised — reports suggest it's resource heavy and never stops 'phoning home'

ByteDance, best known in the west for TikTok, has a new AI-infused code editor forked from Microsoft's Visual Studio Code. Shockingly (or not) it seems it might well be phoning home quite a lot, even if you turn off telemetry.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/tiktoks-owner-forked-microsofts-visual-studio-code-and-there-are-concerns

 AdGuard joins the Windows Recall backlash party —  "Leaving backdoors wide open and hoping Microsoft will always act in good faith isn’t a solid privacy strategy"

AdGuard for Windows now includes a new feature called "Disable Windows Recall," designed to prevent the controversial Windows Recall tool from capturing snapshots of Copilot+ PC users’ activity.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/adguard-joins-the-windows-recall-backlash-party

 NVIDIA's leaked N1x chip for ARM laptops has as many CUDA cores as an RTX 5070 — but don't expect the same performance

NVIDIA's N1 and N1x SoCs, built in collaboration with MediaTek, have not yet been officially announced. That hasn't stopped several info leaks, and the latest suggests some stellar GPU performance.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-n1x-opencl-leak-cuda-cores-rtx-5070

North Korean hackers ran a ‘laptop farm’ out of Arizona woman’s home
Microsoft quietly fixed Windows 11 24H2 issues caused by past update
How much should you pay for a VPN?
I bought this super-light Asus laptop on sale, and today it’s $400 off
This new single-slot RTX 5090 is tiny, but needs custom cooling
Samsung’s 32-inch 4K monitor is a budget-friendly upgrade for only $250
Logitech’s sleek MX Keys Mini keyboard is a rare 40% off right now
Microsoft mysteriously offers Windows 11 upgrade on incompatible PCs
 MSI on track to ship 10 million motherboards in 2025 despite a reportedly cautious AI strategy — milestone would be first for the company, matching Gigabyte

MSI is set to ship over 10 million motherboards in 2025, tying with Gigabyte—and without going full-throttle on AI servers. While rivals like ASUS and ASRock push into server gear, MSI is keeping its core consumer boundaries strong and ramping notebook and GPU volumes cautiously.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-on-track-to-ship-10

Making a Masonry Layout That Works Today

I went on to figure out how make masonry work today with other browsers. I'm happy to report I've found a way — and, bonus! — that support can be provided with only 66 lines of JavaScript.


Making a Masonry Layout That Works Today originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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 Microsoft admits it would have to let Trump spy on EU data if demanded

Even though Microsoft has made huge steps towards European data sovereignty, it still can't promise the US won't peep.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-admits-it-would-have-to-let-trump-spy-on-eu-data-if-demanded

 Gamers are getting around Discord's new UK age verification tools by using Death Stranding's photo mode – yes, you read that right

The UK's new Online Safety Act has left users on multiple social media platforms searching for alternatives to gain access to servers and channels on Discord and Reddit, and Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding has provided a solution.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/gamers-are-getting-around-discords-new-uk-age-verification-tools-by-using-death-stran

 Coyote vs. Acme finally has the release date it deserves, and there is no excuse not to stream it

Despite almost being scrapped, Coyote vs. Acme is officially scheduled for release on August 28, 2026. After the big fight to get it made, fans can’t let it fall by the wayside now.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/coyote-vs-acme-finally-has-the-release-date-it-deserves-and-there-is-no-excuse-not-to-stream-it

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 29 (game #513)

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-29-july-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 29 (game #779)

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-29-july-2025

NAD C 700 V2 Review

In 2025, the way products are classified has an awful lot to do with how the manufacturer sees their place in the market rather than any hard and fast rules over what feature means what in terms of what category they sit in. For example, NAD calls the C 700 V2 a ‘streaming amplifier’ [...]

The post NAD C 700 V2 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedr

This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 32GB RAM and quad 4K support is 25% off
This Asus OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5060 is insane for $400 off
 MSI Katana 15 HX review: RTX 5050 gaming for under $1,000

The MSI Katana 15 HX is a gaming laptop with an RTX 5050 and a sub-$1,000 price tag, but the display could use some work.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/msi-katana-15-hx-review

Trump temporarily drops export controls to smooth negotiations with China

After previously saying that the US would block exports of key AI chips to China, Donald Trump's administration may have backtracked. The US will now temporarily block restriction on exports of chips and other technology to China, the Financial Times reported.

7d | Engadget
Apple's MacBook Air M4 is on sale for a record-low price

If you've put off getting a new MacBook then today is your lucky day. Right now, the 2025 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air M4 are available on Amazon for record-low prices. The 13-inch model is our pick for best MacBook to buy this year. 

You can pick up the

7d | Engadget
Samsung wins $16.5 billion deal to make Tesla's A16 chips

Samsung will make Tesla's A16 chip in a deal worth 22.8 trillion won ($16.5 billion). The chip manufacturer had filed a

7d | Engadget
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: A sonic powerhouse only slightly improved

When it comes to audio performance, Bowers & Wilkins is on a hot streak. The company manages to consistently offer balanced and detailed sound across its line of headphones and earbuds. The Px7 and Px8 lines have been mainstays on our

7d | Engadget
Insta360 spin-off Antigravity is making a drone that can record 360-degree video

Insta360 has decided to spin out its own drone company, Antigravity, allowing it to operate independently. The new sub-brand is now developing an as-yet-unnamed drone that can record 360-degree video, similar to Insta360's X camera series.

Details are currently limited, as the company finalizes its first product. However, Insta360’s Antigravity says its drones will be aimed at existing drone owners, looking for more creative video options as well as beginners “intimidated by the learni

7d | Engadget
Show HN: I made a tool to generate photomosaics with your pictures

Hi HN!

I wanted to make some photomosaics for an anniversary gift, but I ended up building this tool and turning it into a website that anyone can use.

For those who don’t know, a photomosaic is an image made up of many smaller tile images, arranged in a way that forms a larger, recognisable picture.

The best part? Everything runs directly in your browser. No files are uploaded, and there’s no sign-up required.


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You Can See 2 Meteor Showers at Once This Week. How to Catch a Glimpse

Reaching their full glory on the same day this week are the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers. Here's when to look up. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/you-can-see-two-meteor-showers-at-once-this-week-how-to-catch-a-glimpse/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Gamesir G7 Pro Is Almost the Perfect Pro Controller... Almost

GameSir has delivered a nearly perfect pro controller in performance and features (and the price isn't too bad either). https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/gamesir-g7-pro-review-almost-the-perfect-pro-controller-almost/#ftag=CADf328eec

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