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The FCC plans to ban Chinese technology in undersea cables

The Federal Communication Commission plans to vote on new rules that will ban the use of Chinese technology in undersea cables, according to a press release from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. The proposed rules will apply to any company on the FCC's

23d | Engadget
Show HN: A 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Written in Emacs Org Mode

I authored and developed an interactive children's book about entrepreneurship and money management. The journey started with Twinery, the open-source tool for making interactive fiction, discovered right here on HN. The tool kindled memories of reading CYOA style books when I was a kid, and I thought the format would be awesome for writing a story my kids could follow along, incorporating play money to learn about transactions as they occurred in the story.

Twinery is a fantastic tool, an

23d | Hacker news
I Don't Drive Anywhere Without This Car Battery Jump Starter, and It's 40% Off Right Now

The Powrun P-One jump starter helps keep me one step ahead of car troubles, and at the moment you can get it for just $60 -- the lowest price we've seen so far this year. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-dont-drive-anywhere-without-this-car-battery-jump-starter-and-its-40-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Get Familiar With ChatGPT: A Beginner's Guide to Using the Most Popular AI Chatbot

Getting started with ChatGPT is easy, especially since you don't even need an account to use it. We have all the details on how to dive in right here. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-familiar-with-chatgpt-a-beginners-guide-to-using-the-most-popular-ai-chatbot/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 VRAM shortages could be a thing of the past — NVIDIA and DirectX tech drops usage by up to 90% as seen in early tests

Using an early combination of NVIDIA Neural Texture Compression and DirectX Raytracing 1.2's Cooperative Shaders, one enthusiast is already seeing a massive drop in VRAM consumption while rendering with an RTX 5080.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-neural-texture-compression-directx-raytracing-vram-early-tests

I spent a day with Amazon’s Alexa+: It’s not perfect, but it’s much smarter
23d | pcworld.com
Google just hiked the price of its Nest Aware security cam plans
23d | pcworld.com
 Nvidia's new consumer desktop PC chip reportedly delayed well into 2026

Nvidia's consumer PC processors N1 and N1X, originally expected in 2025, have been delayed to at least 2026 due to reported 'critical hardware defects' in the chips, possibly requiring a costly and time-consuming silicon respin, according to unofficial sources.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/nvidias-new-consumer-desktop-pc-chip-reportedly-de

Threads is testing Facebook account sign-ups

Threads is testing letting you sign up with a Facebook account rather than an Instagram account. The new option, spotted by Social Media Today, doesn't appear to be widely available yet, but is already mentioned in a

23d | Engadget
Virtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off staff

Virtuos, the studio that developed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, is reportedly laying off seven percent of its staff, or around 300 employees,

23d | Engadget
Donkey Kong Bananza's creators reflect on the game's path to delightful destruction

On Tuesday, Nintendo published an interview with the creators of Donkey Kong Bananza. The second big Switch 2 tentpole title comes from the team that made Super Mario Odysse

23d | Engadget
Is Reddit Still Down? What We Know About the Outage

Reddit suffered an outage Wednesday morning but quickly identified the cause as an update issue. It's now been reverted. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-reddit-still-down-what-we-know-about-the-outage/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
This Smart Pool Robot Means I Get to Relax and Enjoy My Summer

With excellent suction power and remote scheduling, Dolphin's Nautilus CC Plus Wi-Fi pool cleaner is the official hero of summer. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-smart-pool-robot-means-i-get-to-relax-and-enjoy-my-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Want That Summer Body? Ditch These 6 Habits Now

You may be holding yourself back from reaching your weight loss goals without knowing it. Kick these habits and you may see some improvements. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/you-can-kick-these-6-habits-for-your-summer-body/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
My Favorite Dyson Vacuum Cleans My House and My Car

I never knew a cordless vacuum could make such a difference, but this CNET Editors' Choice award winner has been a game changer in my life. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-dyson-vacuum-cleans-my-house-and-my-car/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
I Tried Swimming With Smart Goggles. Now I Can't Swim Without Them. Here's Why

The Form Smart Swim 2 Goggles transformed how I swim. Whether you're a beginner swimmer or a competitive triathlete, this is everything you should know. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/i-tried-swimming-with-smart-goggles-heres-why-you-should-try-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
I Include This Do-It-All Multitool in Every Emergency Bag in My House

Gerber's Gear Dime 12-in-1 multitool is a useful and affordable device. I keep several on hand for basic work around the house and as an essential addition to my emergency bags. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-include-this-do-it-all-multitool-in-every-emergency-bag-in-my-house/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
What Body Recomposition Has Taught Me and How You Can Do It

Body recomposition means building fat-free mass. We've got all the details you'll want to know before you start. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/what-body-recomposition-has-taught-me-and-how-you-can-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
This Spendy Thermostat Is Paying for Itself by Cutting My Energy Bills, and It's 14% Off Too

I was hesitant to buy Nest's 4th-gen learning thermostat because of the high price tag, but its energy-saving capabilities have made it a worthwhile investment. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-spendy-thermostat-is-paying-for-itself-by-cutting-my-energy-bills-and-its-14-off-too/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Folding iPhone and More | Tech Today video

Owen Poole runs through the big tech news of the day, including a new record high price for bitcoin, thanks to "Crypto Week" in Congress, the Department of Defense awarding contracts to top AI companies (including xAI and its controversial Grok model), and when we might eventually see a folding iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/videos/bitcoin-hits-new-record-high-folding-iphone-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
I Usually Find Android Phones Too Complicated, but the Pixel 9 Pro Is Different

I'm often frustrated with clutter on Android phones, but the Pixel 9 Pro is the most streamlined, easy-to-use Android phone I've found. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-usually-find-android-phones-too-complicated-but-the-pixel-9-pro-is-different/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Get a legit Windows 11 license for just $60 instead of the usual $139
23d | pcworld.com
Copilot is coming to cars — and so are Teams calls
23d | pcworld.com
HBO confirms The Last of Us season 3 will arrive in 2027

If you’re all caught up on The Last of Us (the TV version that is) then you’ll know that season two made clear that when the show returns it will focus a lot more on Kaitlyn’s Dever’s Abby. But it sounds like we’re going to have to wait a while to see that side of the story unfold.

Speaking to

23d | Engadget
Steam now bans games that violate the 'rules and standards' of payment processors and banks

Steam has added a new rule to its guidelines that has resulted in certain games getting banned, according to a report by Automaton. The new clause states that "content that may violate the rules and standards set forth by Steam's payment processors and related card networks and banks, or

23d | Engadget
Reddit is back online after a brief outage

If you were having trouble viewing Reddit today, you weren't alone. Downdetector showed a spike in outages and problems at the site. Reddit acknowledged the problem on Wednesday. At 12:38PM ET, it said the situation had been resolved.

Reddit told Engadget that an update was the culprit. "An update we made caused some instability," a company

23d | Engadget
The next Made By Google event (better known as the Pixel launch) is set for August 20

Google will host its next Made by Google event on August 20, the company announced today. In a media invite, it promised the event would feature new Pixel phones, watches, buds "and more." It's hard to imagine what other product types might be covered by those last two words, but for those who watch the industry closely, this event is likely to see the launch of the Pixel 10 flagship phones, along with a Pixel Watch 4 and new Pixel Buds. 

It's easy to make that deduction, especial

23d | Engadget
Cyberpunk 2077's latest update brings VRR to consoles and introduces an autodrive mode

There's another big update for Cyberpunk 2077 coming our way. Update 2.3 brings some notable new features to PC and consoles. CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is adding official in-game support for VRR on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This should help with screen tearing when the frame rate drops and is of particular use when running the game in performance mode.

There's also an official Auto

23d | Engadget
Can You Check Yourself for Scoliosis at Home? Experts Gave Us Some Tips

It's been a few weeks since Scoliosis Awareness Month, but it's not too late to learn the signs, symptoms and causes of scoliosis from experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/can-you-check-yourself-for-scoliosis-at-home-experts-gave-us-some-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Grilling These 7 Foods Is a Big Mistake

Drop these foods on the grill grates, and you'll spend your summer scraping food off the burners. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/grilling-these-7-foods-is-a-big-mistake/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
4 Reasons I Switched to a Glass-Bowl Air Fryer

Air fryers are mostly made using nonstick-coated aluminum. Here's why this new glass-bowl air fryer is superior in almost every way. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/heres-why-i-switched-to-ninjas-glass-bowl-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Tariff Troubles Ahead: Auto Experts Advice on Rising EV and Car Prices

Experts predict near-term price instability for EVs and other vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, potentially leveling off by 2027. Here's what you can do now if you're in the market to buy one. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tariff-troubles-ahead-auto-experts-advice-on-rising-ev-and-car-prices/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
Over Half of Teens Regularly Use AI Companions. Here's Why That's Not Ideal

The study by Common Sense Media also found that nearly a third of teens are as satisfied, if not more, by conversing with AI rather than humans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/over-half-of-teens-regularly-use-ai-companions-heres-why-thats-not-ideal/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
With Trump's Tariffs Linked to Inflation, I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Price Moves

The deadline for the start of Trump's heaviest tariffs has been delayed a few weeks, but a new report has nonetheless shown that inflation is once again on the rise. https://www.cnet.com/tech/with-trumps-tariffs-linked-to-inflation-im-tracking-11-key-products-for-price-moves/#ftag=CADf328eec

23d | cnet.com
 One UI 8 is on the way, but Samsung needs to earn my trust again before I can celebrate

By the time One UI 7 launched, I was annoyed with Samsung’s delayed software rollout – but with One UI 8 launching with the next generation of Samsung foldables, I’m hopeful that the tech giant can put things right.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/one-ui-8-is-on-the-way-but-samsung-needs-to-earn-my-trust-again-before-i-can-celebrate