
Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. Quite a few intriguing games dropped this week and some high-profile ones have been ported to more platforms. Before we get to those, though, I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite games of the year so far.
I struggle to fully engage with many RPGs. By and large, I'm not interested in spending lots of time optimizing my character, speccing out a skill tree or scouring for the very best equipment to match my

Your gut health has a significant impact on your overall health, so it's important to pay attention to signs that your gut may be unhealthy. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/signs-your-gut-is-unhealthy-and-4-ways-to-fix-it-according-to-a-microbiome-expert/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two top-five hopefuls get their campaigns underway at Villa Park. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-live-stream-aston-villa-vs-newcastle-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

This year's version of the TCL QM8K TV boasts excellent contrast and shadow detail, though it's not as vibrant as some rivals. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/tcl-qm8k-2025-review-mini-led-tv-takes-on-oled-for-less/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET experts have spent weeks testing camping gear and gadgets. Here are our favorites, why we liked them and how to add them to your next camping adventure. https://www.cnet.com/news/cnets-favorite-camping-tech-gear/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some internet providers keep speeds in check to control traffic. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-tell-if-your-internet-provider-is-throttling-your-speed/#ftag=CADf328eec

All the ways to watch Australia vs South Africa T20 2025 live streams online from anywhere, as the three-match series starts in Darwin
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-australia-vs-south-africa-t20-series-2025


It’s been only in July that we published symfony/ai and kicked off our AI initiative, but the repository has been busy since day one. Over 500 stars, more than 200 pull requests & issues, trending PHP repository on GitHub - what a start!
Thank you all… https://symfony.com/blog/let-s-build-the-symfony-ai-ecosystem-together?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

Think “user” and “customer” are the same thing? Think again. Confusing the two could be the silent killer of your product—and your profits. Here’s why designing for the wrong journey could cost you everything. https://webdesignernews.com/user-journeys-vs-customer-journeys/

A recent study reveals why well-designed AI explanations often go unused and what it means for UX practice https://webdesignernews.com/why-users-ignore-ai-explanations/

A few days ago, I opened my finance app to check my card details. Nothing unusual about that. Except this time, I was already on a call. https://webdesignernews.com/a-simple-perfectly-timed-design-decision/

If you’ve ever opened a B2B app and felt like you were fighting a maze of menus, tabs, and dashboards — you’re not alone. Traditional navigation was once the backbone of digital products. But today, it feels less like guidance and more like a tax. Every click, every search, every hover-over is a micro-burden that slows people down. https://webdesignernews.com/navigation-less-designs-by-2030/

Hope you’re having a good week so far. This edition I loved the deep dive into the State of CSS 2025 results, with :has() rightly in the spotlight. https://webdesignernews.com/state-of-css-2025-2/

Sustainability and utility costs are concerns as new data centers pop up.

Catch up on tech news from Apple, Vive, Insta 360, and more from the past seven days.

Here's how to watch Argentina vs New Zealand live streams online and wherever you are, as the Pumas and All Blacks begin their 2025 Rugby Championship campaigns.
https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/rugby/argentina-vs-new-zealand-rugby-championship

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-aug-16/#ftag=CADf328eec

A leaked internal document shows that Meta’s AI bots were allowed to generate harmful and inappropriate content.

After three episodes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, fan theories are flooding in. But is yours right? According to the cast, the truth might be out there.

Strike up the Chariots of Fire theme and grab a flag, the futuristic Games are on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/beijings-robot-olympics-are-off-and-running-and-falling/#ftag=CADf328eec

Middleweight champ faces a tricky title defense against the unbeaten Russian. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ufc-319-du-plessis-vs-khamzat-everything-to-know-to-watch-via-livestream/#ftag=CADf328eec

Gemini Veo 3's talking baby trend isn't as easy as it looks

I tested wireless earbuds that only cost $5, but they still ended up being a total waste of money. You should put that $5 towards something better instead – here’s why.

Google’s new Flight Deals uses Gemini AI to turn casual travel ideas into personalized flight options.

Battlefield 6 kicked off its second open beta weekend on Thursday, August 14, and some of the hype I saw during the first weekend has died down. Despite the game being trashed by a vocal minority, I'm having a ton of fun.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-trashed-having-fun

The latest Windows 11 preview builds include an early glimpse at renewed work to add dark mode in more areas of the system, starting with File Explorer.

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Hi HN,
I’ve been working with Kubernetes for over a decade, since the alpha days, and was involved in kube-aws project before AWS launched EKS. For the past four years, I’ve been helping friends and small businesses cut costs by running Kubernetes on Hetzner Cloud, which I’ve found to be rock solid and by far the best priced provider.
Provisioning a cluster on Hetzner is now straightforward, thanks to tools like k3s and hetzner-k3s, but configuring it for your specific needs still takes
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Hey HN - We’re Bob and Ethan from Embedder (https://embedder.dev), a hardware-aware AI coding agent that can write firmware and test it on physical hardware.
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We were frustrated by the gap between coding agents and the realities of writing firmware. We'd ask Cu

I wrote this JMAP MCP server that adds email management tools to Claude for searching, reading, and sending emails through FastMail and other JMAP providers in Deno!
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Everyone's buzzing about vibration plates. Let's find out if they actually deliver. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/do-vibration-plates-actually-help-you-lose-weight-build-muscle-and-get-stronger/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you play the open beta during its second weekend, you can earn operator skins, weapon skins and other cosmetic goodies. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/every-free-battlefield-6-open-beta-reward-you-can-earn-before-launch/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 797 for Saturday, Aug. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-16-797/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 16, No. 531. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-16-531/#ftag=CADf328eec

What new conspiracies will be revealed in Black Ops 7? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-leak-claims-nov-14-release-date-no-switch-2-version-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle, No. 1,519 for Saturday, Aug. 16. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-16-1519/#ftag=CADf328eec

If explosive Battlefield chaos isn't quite up your alley, you can advance the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 5 battle pass instead. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-live-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

iKKO MindOne combines sapphire glass durability, a rotating camera, AI tools, and global connectivity in a compact form, attracting over $1.2 million in crowdfunding pledges.

Hackers are using Unicode to hide malicious pages and deliver malware.

Stolen government email accounts marketed on encrypted platforms could enable criminals to impersonate authorities.

A Surface Pro 11 bug is capping battery charging at 50% for some users. Microsoft says it’s actively investigating the problem.

According to an internal document from Meta Platforms, the company's AI chatbot across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has permission to engage in romantic and sensual conversations with children, generate false information, and even argue that black people are dumber than white people.
https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/it-is-acceptabl

As Battlefield 6's open beta enters its second weekend, the developers assure players that bigger maps are on the way.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-6-map-sizes-developers-feedback

Trump’s floated plan for semiconductor tariffs as high as 300% has rattled the tech industry.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/trump-mulls-a-300-percent-tariff-on-chips

Rodolpho Henrique guides you through the essential aspects of color in digital design and user experience, from the practical steps of creating effective and scalable color palettes to the critical accessibility considerations. You will explore the psychological impact of different hues and learn how to strategically leverage color to evoke specific emotions, enhance user experience, and understand why thoughtful color choices are essential for successful digital products. https://smashingmagazi

This week's Meta AI chatbot leak could have repercussions for the company beyond bad PR. On Friday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the Senate Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he chairs, will investigate the company.
"Your company has acknowledged the veracity of these reports and made retractions only after this alarming content came to light," Hawley

You don't have to spend extra on organic superfoods and expensive supplements to be healthy. These common foods are healthier than you think. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/these-12-foods-turned-out-to-be-way-healthier-than-i-thought/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Hulu and other platforms. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-this-weekend-alien-earth-butterfly-night-always-comes-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

Is Rush fixed yet in Battlefield 6 open beta? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ea-makes-big-changes-to-rush-mode-in-battlefield-6-beta-for-weekend-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

AMD’s Strix Halo processor arrives in a new Sixunited 16-inch laptop with large battery for extended run time.

T Phone 3 debuts with bundled AI services, improved hardware, and €1 bundles, but sustainability beyond free subscriptions remains uncertain in a growing AI market.

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I spent a week 3D printing a PC server case using Elegoo’s first Core XY 3D printer and plenty of PETG filament.

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The Apple iPhone event is right around the corner, which means the huge tech company will finally reveal its iPhone 17 lineup. The latest

The state of Louisiana is suing online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that it fails to adequately protect its majority underage user base from online predators. In the state’s lawsuit, they allege that Roblox is failing to "implement basic safety controls" such as biometric age veri


The 40-minute special is the first new musical from the "Peanuts" franchise in more than 35 years. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-peanuts-gang-is-back-with-apple-tv-plus-summer-musical/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

Ultrahuman created the Ring Air's Cycle and Ovulation Pro PowerPlug using an algorithm designed for intravaginal fertility monitors. https://www.cnet.com/health/ultrahuman-new-acquisition-ring-air-worlds-most-accurate-cycle-tracking-smart-ring/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you want the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy phone, here's how you can make the most of your money. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/need-a-new-iphone-or-android-phone-keep-this-in-mind-before-you-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Take the guesswork out of what to throw into their lunch boxes or on their plates after school. https://www.cnet.com/health/healthy-snacks-kids-of-all-ages-will-enjoy-for-back-to-school-with-registered-dietitian-picks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are all the software updates, tips and tricks about the iOS update. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-26-is-almost-here-but-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ios-18/#ftag=CADf328eec

How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth live streams as the two sides raise the curtain on the 2025/26 Premier League season.
https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/live/liverpool-vs-bournemouth-live

It looks like nature is healing. Slowly, ever so slowly, OLED gaming monitors are starting to go back down to their 2024 prices. I wouldn’t call $450 “cheap,” but it’s at least more affordable than it was a little while ago. Today, you can pick up an AOC 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor from Amazon for $120 off its sta

Logitech’s MX Master series of mice are some of the most beloved on the market, but they don’t come cheap. If you’re willing to settle for an older model, today you can get one for just $50. Lenovo’s online store is selling the MX Master 2S for just $49.99 with a coupon

I’m a creature of habit, and nothing gets my endorphins flowing like daily smart home routines that run like clockwork.
Over the years, I’ve set up an elaborate array of smart automations that control my lights, switch fans on and off, take charge of my robot vacuums, and warn me about rogue water leaks (the latter of which has yet to happen, thankfully).

For many months, AMD offered a special treat to enthusiasts wishing to run AI chatbot LLMs on their PCs: configurable VRAM that significantly improved performance. Now Intel can say the same.
Bob Duffy, who oversees Intel’s AI P

China's Prinano Technology has shipped its first domestically developed semiconductor-grade step-and-repeat nanoimprint lithography system that offers sub-10 nm single-step patterning for applications like memory, photonics, and advanced packaging.

A hack reportedly left "dozens" of speed cameras in the Netherlands inoperable and unrecoverable.

Early benchmarks of Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 in games reveal that the GPU's neutered 384-bit interface and 24GB of GDDR7 memory don't downgrade its gaming capabilities at all. The RTX 5090D V2 performs on par with the RTX 5090D.

The Arzopa S1 Table portable monitor checks a lot of boxes with its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution IPS display, convenient USB Type-C (power and display) and HDMI options, and even built-in speakers, for an alluring $69.99. The regular Amazon list price is $109.99.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/this-15-6-inch-ips-portable-monitor-

Samsung is known to make some of the best gaming monitors on the market, and the G70B is no exception. With its 4K resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate, it's a perfect combination of specs and price, at just $300. It even has local dimming, G-Sync support, and a whole smart TV built in, thanks to Tizen OS support.

A phishing campaign targeting Booking.com users relies on a technique involving the ambiguity of Unicode characters.

"Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon" is not a headline I imagined reading before last week. Sure, as a sci-fi loving nerd, I could see a future where nuclear power played a role in permanent Moon settlements. But the idea of NASA building a 100-kilowatt microreactor there in the next five years seemed ridiculous. Not so, according to scientists.

HyperX has announced its latest flagship wireless gaming headset, and once again, the brand’s primary mission statement seems to be chasing eternal life for headphone batteries. The Cloud Alpha 2 will last, according to its maker, for up to

It's easy to take URL superpowers for granted, even if you already have these patterns under your belt.
A Few Things About the Anchor Element’s href You Might Not Have Known originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Different noise colors affect your brain differently and they can be helpful if you have them on as you go to sleep. Here's how noise colors work and how you can try them. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/here-are-the-4-best-noise-colors-to-improve-your-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec