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Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2 — the sequel to its 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!' inspired survival game — is almost here. But is it on Xbox Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/is-grounded-2-on-xbox-game-pass

Article URL: https://gwern.net/blog/2025/perfume

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Hi HN, I made a lightweight, header-only GIF decoder in C, inspired by stb-style libraries. No dynamic allocation, portable, and optimized for embedded devices.

GitHub: https://github.com/Ferki-git-creator/TurboStitchGIF-HeaderOn...

Would love feedback or suggestions.

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Article URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/basic-income-mcmaster-report-1.5485729

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Article URL: https://mythcreants.com/blog/dont-fall-for-ai-nine-reasons-for-writers-to-reject-slop/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44598534

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Since mozilla announced the sunsetting of pocket, I started looking for alternatives, including building a light version for my personal use. But nothing came out of my research.

What options are there and how are you transitioning?

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Article URL: https://news.njit.edu/mammals-evolved-ant-eaters-12-times-dinosaur-age-study-finds

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Article URL: https://newsletter.vickiboykis.com/archive/my-favorite-use-case-for-ai-is-writing-logs/

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The same emoji also won the award for the Most 2025 Emoji. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-emoji-won-most-popular-new-emoji-but-it-was-never-really-a-contest/#ftag=CADf328eec

The face with bags under eyes emoji is one of the newest, and most relatable, emoji out there. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/here-are-the-latest-emoji-on-your-phone-and-the-new-emoji-to-expect-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

The price jump likely has nothing to do with tariffs, CNET's home editor says. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/googles-nest-aware-just-got-pricier-heres-how-much-itll-cost-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Groceries have never been more expensive, but meal kit prices have remained fairly stable. I did the math to see how much three popular meal kit companies cost when compared with food bought at the supermarket. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/meal-kits-have-gotten-cheap-but-are-they-cheaper-than-groceries/#ftag=CADf328eec

These four new colors could make the iPhone 17 Pro lineup very distinctive. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/four-iphone-17-pro-colors-leak-including-action-button-orange/#ftag=CADf328eec

The noble pursuit of a higher education can net you some free Marvel Rivals rewards. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-get-free-marvel-rivals-skins-with-the-college-perks-program/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Unicode Consortium announced the new emoji on World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-your-first-look-at-the-newest-emoji-coming-out-this-fall/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hisense's 116UX TV looks great but barely fit in the room I watched it in. https://www.cnet.com/videos/this-hisense-tv-is-huge-and-it-costs-30000/#ftag=CADf328eec

Lucifer and Money Heist killed it in viewership. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/we-sure-watched-a-lot-of-old-netflix-hits-in-the-first-half-of-the-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

The sports-targeted Oakley HSTN glasses are here for the summer, promising better battery life. But am I sporty enough? https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-dont-think-i-can-pull-off-wearing-metas-oakley-glasses/#ftag=CADf328eec

I’ve spent time with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and discovered my favorite feature is now worse.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/i-can-forgive-losing-the-s-pen-but-the-samsung-z-fold-7-has-been-ruined-by-a-more-serious-design-faux-pas

Virtuos, a company that's worked on games like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is hit with layoffs.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/oblivion-remastered-mgs-delta-co-developer-virtuos-layoffs

Minecraft adds the Lava Chicken song as a rare music disc drop straight from the movie, but tough to find in Survival.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-lets-you-get-the-lava-chicken-song-in-game-now-but-good-luck-seeing-it-in-survival-mode

Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/here-are-5-good-current-microsoft-products-that-have-become-stagnant-or-worse-abandoned

Social media has spotted footage of China hosting an epic drone show in honor of World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary. Around the same time, NetEase, the main operator for World of Warcraft in China, hosted a livestream showcasing new gameplay info for Chinese players and for the world at large.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/world-of-warcraft-20-anni

Civilization 6, two expansions, and six civilization scenario packs are included in this bundle, and you'd normally pay about $80. It's now free on Epic Games for a limited time.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/civilization-6-platinum-edition-free-limited-time

Zatímco prodejny repasovaných počítačů v ČR se plní relativně drahými starými stroji vyřazenými z kanceláří, Číňané ve velkém vyrábějí nové desky a DDR4 ECC moduly pro staré mnohojádrové Xeony a úak top na Alíkovi prodávají doslova za pár šupů. Není to podvod? Je to použitelné? https://www.root.cz/clanky/jak-se-zije-s-11-let-starym-pc-z-aliexpresu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming home for The Office and Love Island USA, is going to cost a good bit more starting on July 23, Variety reports. The streaming service's two existing tiers will cost an additional $3 per month, and Peacock will also start testing a cheaper $7.99 "Select" tier t

Vimeo, the business-focused video sharing and hosting platform, is bringing back its Apple TV app after ending support for all of its TV apps in 2023. Wh

Article URL: https://michaelbastos.com/blog/why-self-taught-engineers-often-outperform

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Article URL: https://aimode.substack.com/p/the-ai-replaces-services-myth

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Article URL: https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/07/15/ubco-researchers-create-3d-printed-living-lung-tissue/

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Article URL: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-account-bans-continue-content-creator-with-over-a-million-subs-issues-warning-after-buying-an-old-copy-of-bayo-3-on-ebay

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Article URL: https://nodejs.org/en/learn/typescript/run-natively

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Article URL: https://www.404media.co/inside-ices-supercharged-facial-recognition-app-of-200-million-images/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44597537

Points: 18

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Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/anthropic-tightens-usage-limits-for-claude-code-without-telling-users/

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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/anthropic-tightens-usage-limits-for-claude-code-witho

Satellite texting will be available immediately, while data access through third-party apps like X and WhatsApp is coming in October. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobiles-starlink-service-launches-next-week-heres-how-to-get-it-on-any-carrier/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Chef iQ Sense thermometer has become a kitchen essential in my home, and you can get a single-probe set for just $66 right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-smart-thermometer-is-so-good-i-drove-it-cross-country-and-now-its-almost-half-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

The rideshare company plans to invest several hundred million dollars into the program. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/uber-announces-global-robotaxi-plan-with-lucid-and-nuro/#ftag=CADf328eec

Check out these highly rated series on HBO Max, plus a look at what's coming out in July. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/best-tv-shows-on-hbo-max-july-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

Celebrate all of the smileys, hearts and gestures for World Emoji Day. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/does-your-favorite-emoji-crack-the-list-of-cnets-top-picks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Thanks to its small size, easy-to-use app and full feature set, I think the Blink Mini 2 is all most people will ever need from a security camera. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-was-amazed-by-just-how-much-this-tiny-security-camera-can-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

ModifyHealth is meal delivery coupled with one-on-one nutrition support to help people with GI issues identify triggers and food aversions. Here's how it works and what to expect. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/theres-a-meal-subscription-for-people-with-ibs-and-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

The original partnership between Netflix and Ubisoft began five years ago. We'll soon be able to see the fruits of the union, with the upcoming adaptation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-greenlights-assassins-creed-tv-series-adaptation/#ftag=CADf328eec

We reached out to personal trainers to discuss the health benefits of walking, and how you can take this low-impact workout to the next level. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/new-study-finds-walking-14-more-steps-minute-support-healthy-aging/#ftag=CADf328eec

Also, 10,000 steps a day isn't going to make you healthy. https://www.cnet.com/health/common-health-myths-debunked/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the top tips on correctly identifying a heart attack and helping quickly during an emergency, according to cardiologists. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/survive-a-heart-attack-with-these-5-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

These are our tips for protecting them as you get older. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/10-tips-to-keep-your-eyes-healthy-as-you-age/#ftag=CADf328eec

Along with the price bump, the streamer is testing a new subscription tier. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peacock-streaming-price-hike-to-arrive-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 18, No. 1,490. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-18-1490/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 18, #768. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-18-768/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 18, No. 298. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-18-298/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 18 No. 502. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-18-502/#ftag=CADf328eec

Despite trust in smart home tools and cameras, though, older people are generally skeptical of AI-generated material. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-powered-smart-devices-help-older-adults-age-at-home-survey-finds/#ftag=CADf328eec

I’ve always thought the cover screens on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line of folding phones were too slim to use comfortably, but the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 solves this issue – the only problem now is the price.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-fixes-my-biggest-complaint-but-id-still-never-buy-one-heres-why

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/picos-next-xr-headset-could-be-lighter-and-smaller-than-ever-but-i-hope-it-just-skips-to-ar-glasses-instead

We're going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X) to see if they can live up to our audiophile earbuds dreams.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/status-audios-new-3-driver-wireless-earbuds-have-us-very-excited-they-could-be-the-perfected-version-of-some-nearly-genius-buds

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/openai-claims-the-new-chatgpt-agent-can-run-your-errands-build-your-slides-and-make-you-look-like-you-have-your-life-together

At least three groups were targeting different organizations in the same industry.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-hackers-hit-taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-in-spear-phishing-campaign

AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 mobile processor could see x86-64 Copilot+ PCs challenging Qualcomm's ultra-affordable ARM64 Snapdragon X equivalents for the budget crown.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/amd/amd-budget-ryzen-ai-5-330-processor-affordable-copilot-pcs

Porn games have been on Steam for years now, but many just got taken down from the platform after a recent policy change. Here's Valve's new rule.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/steam-takes-down-tons-of-porn-games-cracks-down-on-certain-kinds-of-adult-only-content

After five years of development, one of Steam's coziest games is leaving Steam early access and making the jump to consoles. Starting today, you can purchase The Wandering Village on PC, Nintendo Switch and

There's finally a full trailer for Tron: Ares, the third installment in the decades-long sci-fi franchise. This comes after a ">teaser dropped a few months back and over two years after the film was first announced.

The new footage is pretty cool, and gets into the meat of this threequel.

The Unicode Consortium has announced that it's adding what's essentially a Bigfoot emoji to the open Unicode standard this fall. The famous cryptid will appear as "Hairy Creature" alongside a selection of other fun new emoji options in Unicode 17.0.

It might seem strange that a consortium of compani

Google has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a what is believed to be the largest smart TV botnet in the world — BadBox 2.0. 

The company said in its complaint that this China-based botnet had compromised more than 10 million uncertified devices — including TV streaming boxes, tablets and projectors. Google said that cybercriminals p

Add this to the list of "things that might be fun if you had a buttload of money": Someone forked over $5.3 million in a Sotheby's

Article URL: https://thomascountz.com/2025/07/17/chromes-ssl-bypass-cheatcode

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Article URL: https://every.to/vibe-check/vibe-check-openai-enters-the-browser-wars-with-chatgpt-agent

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Article URL: https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/apple-foundation-models-tech-report-2025

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.04259

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Article URL: https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-skydiver-baumgartner-dies-in-paragliding-accident/a-73317216

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Article URL: https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/07/patterns-elites-who-conceal-their-assets-offshore

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The popular gaming platform is adding 'Trust Connections' that will lift some of its communication filtering for the age group. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/roblox-adds-age-verification-for-teens-who-want-to-chat-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everywhere the self-driving service operates now, and where it's slated to arrive in the future. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-in-austin-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi/#ftag=CADf328eec

We named Sony's new ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker the best midrange model when it launched. It normally lists for $330 but is currently on sale for a much more affordable $248. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-sounding-midrange-bluetooth-speaker-ive-tested-is-25-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Download hundreds of free or heavily discounted books for a limited time only. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/stuff-your-kindle-day-is-now-grab-free-and-1-sci-fi-and-dystopian-e-books/#ftag=CADf328eec

Experts say these are the best supplements to help you age gracefully. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/6-best-vitamins-and-minerals-for-older-adults/#ftag=CADf328eec

This mini soundbar caught my eye because of its low price, then it won me over with its impressive sound. And you can get it for just $79. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-recommend-the-tiny-roku-streambar-se-at-full-price-and-now-its-21-off/#ftag=CADf328eec

As the Phoenix and Knull clash in Marvel Rivals Season 3, there has never been a better time to don new skins and leap into battle. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/get-a-free-storm-skin-hawkeye-skin-and-more-in-marvel-rivals-season-3/#ftag=CADf328eec

Aly Lopez highlights today's big tech news, including an EcoFlow home battery backup system to rival Tesla, $90 billion AI data center investments and the MLB's "robo ump" debut. https://www.cnet.com/videos/90-billion-ai-investments-mlb-robot-umpires-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

I had no idea how much some of my daily habits were affecting my sleep quality and daytime energy levels -- until I started using the Oura Ring. https://www.cnet.com/deals/one-feature-of-the-oura-ring-4-completely-transformed-my-sleep-quality/#ftag=CADf328eec

ChatGPT Agent can connect to your various services to do complex tasks for you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-unleashes-chatgpt-agent-to-be-your-personal-assistant/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nintendo has explained why Donkey Kong wears clothes in the latest Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/donkey-kong-wears-clothes-in-banaza-because-nintendo-was-conscious-of-what-the-ape-would-look-like-from-the-back

Popular Ubisoft franchise Assassin's Creed is coming to Netflix and we can only hope it's better than the movie.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/netflix-confirms-assassins-creed-live-action-tv-show-is-in-the-works-and-im-praying-it-doesnt-silently-kill-the-popular-video-game-series

Versions 3.3 and 3.4 are vulnerable. Older - or newer - versions, are not.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cisco-ise-maximum-severity-flaw-lets-hackers-execute-root-code

ChatGPT Agent is the star of OpenAI's show today

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/openai-july-17-announcement-live-event

An ongoing campaign leveraging a SonicWall vulnerability has been identified.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hacker-using-backdoor-to-exploit-sonicwall-secure-mobile-access-to-steal-credentials

AMD shares the pricing and release date for the Ryzen Threadripper 9000 WX-series processors and Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics cards for professional and workstation users.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-launches-threadripper-pro-9000-wx-series-cpus-with-up-to-96-zen-5-cores-for-usd11-699-shimada-peak-and-radeon-ai-pro-r9700-arrive-on-jul

A YouTuber fixes a degrading Ryzen 7 5800X by downclocking the CPU by 300 MHz in the BIOS.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/youtuber-resuscitates-unstable-ryzen-7-5800x-for-usd30-a-300-mhz-underclock-saved-the-day

https://www.elastic.co/blog/elasticsearch-vector-database-nvidia-enterprise-ai-factory-validated-design