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Show HN: GuMCP – Open-source MCP servers, hosted for free

Hello! We open sourced all our current MCP servers to platforms like Slack, Google sheets, Linear, Perplexity and will be contributing a few more integrations every day to the project.

problems we're hoping to solve:

- Many people are creating MCP servers for the same apps. They're scattered across different repos but flavors of the same thing. We're making one standardized mono project for all MCP servers.

- Startups are charging for hosting MCP servers. This is blocking tons of peopl

Amazon unveils Nova Act, an AI agent that can shop for you

Amazon on Monday launched its latest AI model, designed to take over a user’s web browser and perform simple tasks. The move places the e-commerce giant in more direct competition with artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which are also developing AI “agents.”

The model, called Nova Act, is currently available as a “research preview” for developers, meaning it’s not yet open to the general public. It can complete tasks such as b

Substack rolls out a new video feed amid the looming U.S. TikTok ban

As a potential TikTok ban looms in the United States (again), Substack is making (another) play for video creators to join its platform.

Back in January, Substack CEO Chris Best wrote on his personal account that the company was “going to rescue the smart people from TikTok!” It seems he’s making good on that prom

WP Engine Review: A Good Service, but is It Worth the Price?

WP Engine is a managed WordPress hosting company that powers many big websites. Find out if it should power yours, too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/wp-engine-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Grab the College Football 25 Standard While It’s Just $10 at Best Buy

Xbox fans: College Football 25 Standard is now a massive $60 off. But act fast; this deal is only available until the end of today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/grab-the-college-football-25-standard-while-its-just-10-at-best-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The First Berserker's Ben Starr and Studio CEO Speak: Tough Games, AI and More

I sat down with Khazan's voice actor Ben Starr and Neople CEO Myeongjin Yun to chat about their new game in the Dungeon & Fighter universe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-first-berserkers-ben-starr-and-studio-ceo-speak-tough-games-ai-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Missing Your Looney Tunes Fix? Here's Where to Stream After Max

It looks like the Wile E. Coyote movie will be hitting theaters, but where can you watch the original Looney Tunes with the Road Runner? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/missing-your-looney-tunes-fix-heres-where-to-stream-after-max/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 DOOM: The Dark Ages is coming to Blizzard's Battle.net storefront with Xbox cross-buy support

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the first Bethesda Softworks game to launch on Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront, with Xbox cross-purchase support.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/doom-the-dark-ages-blizzard-battle-net-xbox-play-anywhere

Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now free for all users
Plex’s ‘new experience’ arrives: 6 things to know before updating
This safe nuclear battery could last decades on a single charge
How to cancel your Amazon account

There may come a point where you want to break ties with Amazon — maybe you’re cutting down on impulse buys, trying to escape the subscription rabbit hole or just rethinking where your money goes. Whatever the reason, Amazon gives you two main options: you can cancel your Prime membership to stop the monthly (or yearly) payments, or you can go all in and delete your entire Amazon account including your order history, personal data and access to services like Kindle and Prime Video. This guide

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Movie studios have been making serious money from AI slop on YouTube

Regular YouTube users have likely noticed an abundance of AI-generated ">fake movie trailers this past year or so. This annoying AI slop is all over the platform. As it turns out, major movie studios have actually been making money from the videos, according to reporting by

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Warner Bros. has officially sold the Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme

The Looney Tunes film Coyote vs. Acme won’t be rotting away in David Zaslav’s basement for the next 50 years. Warner Bros. Discovery has sold the rights to the movie to Ketchup Entertainment, the same company that just released The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.

Ketchup ponied up around $50 million for the film and it’ll hit theaters in 2026,

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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay brings two PSP classics to PC, PS5 and Switch on July 11

A pair of cult classics from Sony's PlayStation Portable library are heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC. As part of the Nintendo Direct showcase this March, Bandai Namco announced Patapon 1 + 2 Replay, a package that brings together b

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Launch HN: Augento (YC W25) – Fine-tune your agents with reinforcement learning

Hi HN, we’re the cofounders of Augento (https://augento.ai/). We’re building Deepseek R1-like fine-tuning as a service. You connect your agent, tell us when it’s right or wrong, and we deliver an LLM optimized for that agent. There’s a demo video " rel="nofollow">

, and our docs are at https://docs.augento.ai/. It’s open fo
U.S. seeks to ramp up social media data collection. Here’s what to know about Homeland Security’s plans

U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump.

The M

Apple faces a $162 million fine from French regulators. Here’s why

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising on its devices via a privacy control tool.

The fine—the first by any

PHP Architect Releases New Book: Jacked PHP

Jacked PHP aims to offer the developer tools to build better products. Since being faster and scalable is in high demand, looking for tools to support that becomes essential. With that in mind, we have a set of tools within the OpenSwoole framework that we will go over that can help you achieve these goals. […]

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Reddit Introduces Faster Ad Setup and Pixel Integration via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

Reddit launches new campaign import, GTM integration, and QA tools to make Reddit Ads setup and optimization faster and simpler for small businesses.

The post Reddit Introduces Faster Ad Setup and Pixel Integration appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/reddit-introduces-faster-ad-s

Worlds Collide: Keyframe Collision Detection Using Style Queries

Interactive CSS animations with elements ricocheting off each other seem more plausible in 2025. While it’s unnecessary to implement Pong in CSS, the increasing flexibility and power of CSS reinforce Lee's suspicion that one day it will be a lifestyle choice whether to achieve any given effect with scripting or CSS.


Worlds Collide: Keyframe Collision Detection

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Best Home Security Cameras With Lights for 2025: Brighten Your Yard

A home security cam with a built-in light is an excellent way to increase your safety and keep an eye on the details. Here are the best picks. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/the-best-home-security-cameras-with-lights-brighten-your-yard/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Apple's AI Doctor May See You in 2026

Apple is working on an AI-driven health coach that would push the company further into health data and wellness, according to reports. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apples-ai-doctor-may-see-you-in-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec

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My Favorite Do-It-All Multitool Is Only $25 on the Last Day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Today

This versatile multitool is an essential part of my go-bag. It's worth every penny at its full price, so a 14% discount on the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale makes it a steal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-do-it-all-multitool-is-only-25-on-the-last-day-of-amazons-big-spring-sale-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Never Lose Anything Anymore With Apple AirTags. This 4-Pack Is 29% Off for Amazon's Spring Sale

I use Apple AirTags to track pretty much everything I own, from suitcases to keys and even my car. Right now, you can get a four-pack for $70 on the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-never-lose-anything-anymore-with-apple-airtags-this-4-pack-is-29-off-for-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Act Now to Nab Charging Accessories From Woot for as Low as $7

Woot's charging accessory sale means you can score a USB-C cable or charging cable for just about the same price as a fancy coffee. https://www.cnet.com/tech/act-now-to-nab-charging-accessories-from-woot-for-as-low-as-7/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Swear by This Car Battery Jump Starter and It's 60% Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale

I stay one step ahead of my car troubles with this Powrun P-One battery pack. And at 60% off on the last day of Amazon's Spring Sale, it's a must-have. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-swear-by-this-car-battery-jump-starter-and-its-60-off-during-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Leesa Plus Hybrid Mattress Review 2025: An Extra-Supportive Pillow-Top Bed Tested by Sleep Experts

This reputable online brand makes several quality beds, but the Plus Hybrid might be its most durable and supportive one. Here’s who we think will benefit most from sleeping on this mattress. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/leesa-plus-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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