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EU pokutuje pro ByteDance a X, Wine 10.5 uzavírá 21 let staré chybové hlášení

Intel zavádí adaptivní doostřování a VRAM self refresh pro Battlemage, Fujifilm opět zdražuje filmové materiály, Týden v KDE o Plasmě 6.4.0, Týden v GNOME #194 přináší nejen rychlý střihač videí. https://www.root.cz/clanky/eu-pokutuje-pro-bytedance-a-x-wine-10-5-uzavira-21-let-stare-chybove-hlaseni/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

5d | root.cz
Meta introduces Llama 4 with two new AI models available now, and two more on the way

Meta has released the first two models from its multimodal Llama 4 suite: LLama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. Maverick is “the workhorse” of the two and excels at image and text understanding for “general assistant and chat use cases,” the company said in a blog post, while the smaller model Scout could tackle things like “multi-docume

5d | Engadget
Horká kvantová kočka potvrzuje kvantové fenomény v drsnějších podmínkách

Fyzici obvykle zacházejí s kvantovými jevy jako s křehkými květinkami. Poskytují jim ideální podmínky a téměř ani nedýchají, když s nimi experimentují. Rakouský tým nebyl tak ohleduplný a kvvantovým kočkám přitopil. Bylo to sice jen na 1,8 kelvinu, i tak ale jde o významný průlom, který slibuje nové směry výzkumu i aplikace. http://www.osel.cz/13983-horka-kvantova-kocka-potvrzuje-kvantove-fenomeny-v-drsnejsich-podminkach.html

5d | osel.cz
Show HN: iPhone 2005 weird "Blob Keyboard" simulator

Hi HN,

I teach tech design history, and one of the key stories I cover is the development of the original iPhone keyboard by Ken Kocienda. Reading about it in his book "Creative Selection" is great, but I wanted my students (and now you!) to actually feel this step in the process.

So, I built a web simulator of the "Blob Keyboard", Kocienda's very first attempt at a touchscreen keyboard that actually works, from September 2005:

Try the Blob Keyboard:

Jaguar Land Rover pauses US shipments while it figures out a plan for Trump’s tariffs

UK-based Jaguar Land Rover says it’s pausing shipments to the US after President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on passenger vehicles and other auto imports. The pause will be in effect this month, the Associated Press reports. While the full impact of the tariffs remains to

6d | Engadget
Amazon will use AI to generate recaps for book series on the Kindle

Amazon's new feature could make it easier to get into the latest release in a series, especially if it's been some time since you've read the previous books. The new Recaps feature is part of the latest software update for the Kindle, and the company compares it to "Previously on..." segments you can watch for TV shows. Amazon announced R

6d | Engadget
Why Is My Gaming Laptop So Slow? It Might Be Your VPN

Using a VPN has a lot of benefits, like protecting your network, but here’s why I don't recommend using it while gaming. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/bad-gaming-performance-got-you-down-the-culprit-might-be-your-vpn/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
 The Best OctoPrint Plugins

Install these five plugins to get the most out of OctoPrint. The good news is that the majority of them are free.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/the-best-octoprint-plugins

The Best Camera Gear You Need for Pro-Level Vacation Photos

Planning a trip? Here's our guide to the best camera, backpacks and accessories for travel photography, as recommended by a pro photographer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-best-camera-gear-you-need-for-pro-level-vacation-travel-photos/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
Nintendo Switch 2, Doom Previews and the Game Developers Conference | Obvious Skill Issue Ep. 1 video

In the first episode of Obvious Skill Issue, we run down the biggest questions surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, share our impressions from the Doom: The Dark Ages preview event and discuss what we experienced at this year's Game Developers Conference. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nintendo-switch-2-doom-previews-and-the-game-developers-conference-obvious-skill-issue-ep-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
Apple iPhone 16E vs. iPhone 15: Which Cheaper iPhone is Best For You?

The iPhone 16E and the iPhone 15 are both capable devices that cost less than a $799 iPhone 16, but each come with different compromises. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-16e-vs-iphone-15-which-cheaper-iphone-is-best-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
Easter Is Almost Here -- and Eggs Are Still Expensive. Here's Why

You might be re-considering dying eggs for Easter this year. We spoke with an economist to figure out why the prices of the refrigerator staple sky rocketed this year. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/easter-is-almost-here-and-eggs-are-still-expensive-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
3 Best Workouts for Weight Loss, According to Experts

Looking to lose weight or switch up your exercise routine? Try these three workouts recommended by fitness experts. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/weight-loss-expert-recommended-workouts/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
ChatGPT Image Generation Is Now Free for Everyone

Anyone can create images with ChatGPT 4o technology after OpenAI opened up the previously paywalled feature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-image-generation-is-now-free-for-everyone/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
Max: The 27 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch

Here are some highly rated series to watch on Max, plus a look at what's coming out in April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-tv-series-on-max-april-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

6d | cnet.com
 NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, April 6 (game #665)

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-6-april-2025

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, April 6 (game #399)

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-6-april-2025