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The Last of Us season two promises a lot more action alongside devastating drama

Season two of HBO’s The Last of Us is just a month away, and as such the hype cycle kicked into full gear this past weekend. A full trailer finally arrived on Saturday during a panel at SXSW with the show’s creators and cast (not to mention an

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TCL’s new Mini LED TV offers higher peak brightness and better contrast than earlier models

TCL just unveiled a new TV in its Precise Dimming Series. The QM7K is a Mini LED TV and a follow-up to the recently-released QM6K. It uses the company’s Halo Control Technology Suite, which is kind of a catch-all name for a bunch of tweaks the company has

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Smashing Meets Accessibility

The videos from Smashing Magazine's recent event on accessibility were just posted the other day. I was invited to host the panel discussion with the speakers, including a couple of personal heroes of mine, Stéphanie Walter and Sarah Fossheim. But I was just as stoked to meet Kardo Ayoub who shared his deeply personal story as a designer with a major visual impairment.


Smashing Meets Accessibili

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Walmart Deals of the Day: Rare $79 Discount on the AirPods Pro 2

Plus, a record-low price on one of the best mattresses to buy in 2025 and a handy robot vacuum for under $200. https://www.cnet.com/news/walmart-deals-of-the-day-airpods-4-march-10/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Another top security camera maker is seeing devices hijacked into botnet

Edimax IC-7100 camera was found vulnerable to a command injection flaw currently being used in remote code execution attacks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/another-top-security-camera-maker-is-seeing-devices-hijacked-into-botnet

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 11 (game #373)

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-11-march-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, March 11 (game #639)

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-11-march-2025

 Being ready when the cyber crisis happens

Why cyber crisis management can be the difference between a well-managed response or disastrous incident.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/being-ready-when-the-cyber-crisis-happens

 The true threat of business downtime

As humans we need our down time and deserve it, but that doesn’t mean your security can have some too.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-true-threat-of-business-downtime

 AdGuard becomes the latest VPN to add post-quantum encryption

The post-quantum feature has already been rolled out on desktop, with support for mobile apps coming soon. Here's why that's crucial for your security.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/adguard-becomes-the-latest-vpn-to-add-post-quantum-encryption

 I've had a blast with Age of Mythology: Retold's excellent new strategy expansion, the Chinese-themed Immortal Pillars

Age of Mythology: Retold's new Immortal Pillars expansion is well worth grabbing, as it expands an already-impressive remake with new powers and units.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-mythology-retold-immortal-pillars-review

Revealed: The new laptop battery level icons coming to Windows 11
Why you should never, ever delete spam email
Beware! Fake parking ticket SMS scams are on the rise
This Ryzen 7 mini PC supports three 4K displays for just $299
Filmora 14 adds quality audio from Universal Music for Creators
Acer’s 1440p OLED gaming monitor is 55% off — today only!
Some older Chromecasts are suddenly ‘untrusted’, can’t cast anymore
Grab Lenovo’s RTX 4060 laptop for just $750 while you still can
Lenovo put an AI chip in a monitor, for some reason
Google Calendar gets dedicated side panel for Gemini AI assistant
Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Every new gadget you buy comes at a cost to your wallet, but there’s a hefty environmental price to pay as well. Every phone and laptop out there is a non-compostable mass of metal and plastic, and every new generation of them means more rare earth metals pulled out of the ground. Then there’s the human labor required to put them together, and the water and fuel used in manufacturing and shipping. It all adds up, but you can help bring that cost down a bit by recycling your old devices.

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Show HN: In-Browser Graph RAG with Kuzu-WASM and WebLLM

We show the potential of modern, embedded graph databases in the browser by demonstrating a fully in-browser chatbot that can perform Graph RAG using Kuzu (the graph database we're building) and WebLLM, a popular in-browser inference engine for LLMs. The post retrieves from the graph via a Text-to-Cypher pipeline that translates a user question into a Cypher query, and the LLM uses the retrieved results to synthesize a response. As LLMs get better, and WebGPU and Wasm64 become more widely ad

Show HN: Editable Games

I made an animation programming language that you can type into a textarea. I make little games with it. Now other people can customize the games I make with it.

I've been working on canvas language for 15 years now. Not very successful, but editable gifs turned out okay. Since it's my passion, I keep trying, and my latest is editable games - I'm not officially calling it that though.

I've had some interest in advergames and this would allow designers to easily customize games for their

Gradle Kotlin DSL (Flutter 3.29)

Apps created with Flutter 3.29 use the new Gradle Kotlin DSL on Android. Some CLI tools don't support the new syntax, yet. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/gradle-kotlin-dsl/

Nothing Phone 3A and 3A Pro Review: Flashy Designs and Affordable Prices Make Them a Fun Alternative video

The designs are the most striking feature of the Nothing Phone 3A and 3A Pro, while the processor, display and battery life are identical on both models, making them solid all-around choices if you're looking for an upgrade. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nothing-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-review-flashy-designs-and-affordable-prices-make-them-a-fun-alternative/#ftag=CADf328eec

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An Optometrist Shares 13 Mistakes You're Making With Your Contact Lenses

Preserve the longevity and safety of your contact lenses by avoiding these common mistakes, according to an optometrist. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/optometrist-mistakes-avoid-with-contact-lenses/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Worried about DeepSeek? Well, Google Gemini collects even more of your personal data

Aggressive data collection and sharing practices – beware of the hidden privacy price tag when using AI chatbot apps. Here's all you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/worried-about-deepseek-well-google-gemini-collects-even-more-of-your-personal-data

 Microsoft is here to help you with the impending death of Publisher

Microsoft Publisher will reach its end of support on October 1, 2026. Users have until then to convert existing files and transition to alternatives like Word, PowerPoint, and Designer. Here's how to ensure a smooth transition.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-is-here-to-help-you-with-the-impending-death-of-publisher

4 free temporary email services that stop spam dead
How to use Windows 11 Pro to create an encrypted virtual drive
‘Expect pain at the cash register.’ PC insiders weigh in on tariffs
Apple Watch Series 10 now on sale for lowest-ever price: $299
 Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i review: The most luxurious ultrabook

Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 9i is exceptionally stylish and has an outstanding OLED screen, though we wish it had more ports and longer battery life.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/lenovo-yoga-slim-9i-review

 Raspberry Pi 5 powers cyberpunk themed brain scanner in a custom 3D printed case

The Civitas Universe has put together a cool Raspberry Pi cyberdeck that scans brains and features a cool cyberpunk theme in a custom 3D-printed case.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-5-powers-cyberpunk-themed-brain-scanner-in-a-custom-3d-printed-case

JBL just announced two new portable speakers that support AI Sound Boost technology

JBL just announced a pair of portable speakers that take advantage of the company’s AI Sound Boost technology. This software analyzes the signal and maxes out the driver while minimizing distortion. The company says this creates a boost in sound quality.

The Flip 7 features an interchangeable strap and carabiner and an updated control placement when compared to the previous generation. The Flip 6 easily made our list of the

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Get four months of the Disney+ Hulu Duo Basic streaming bundle for only $12 right now

You have to be patient if you want to take advantage of the best streaming deals because they don't come around as often as discounts on laptops and smartphones. One of the best deals as of late is a new one from Disney: new and returning subscribers can get four months of the

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Apple's 10th-gen iPad drops to a near record-low price

Last week was a busy one filled with Apple announced news, with the company refreshing its Mac and iPad lineups. Now, we're starting to see deals on some of the older models that will soon be discontinued. One of the best s

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Walmart and Target now sell Nintendo's Alarmo in celebration of Mario Day

Last month, Nintendo of America opened up purchases of its game-themed alarm clock, Alarmo, to the public in the US so anyone could get one — with or without a Switch Online membership. It was originally only available direct from Nintendo, but now in celebration of

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iPad Air M3 review: A modest update that's still easy to recommend

If you’ve picked up an iPad in the last five years or so,

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Spring Into Mental Wellness: 8 Hobbies to Energize Your Mind

Now that daylight saving time has happened, it's time for a fresh start. Here are some hobbies that can give you a mental boost this spring. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/spring-into-mental-wellness-hobbies-energize-your-mind/#ftag=CADf328eec

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