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My Favorite Affordable Security Cam Is 50% Off for Amazon's Spring Sale

The Arlo Essential 2K security camera already offers great value for the money and, right now, it's even cheaper on Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-affordable-security-cam-is-50-off-for-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli-style image generator proves AI isn’t sustainable

OpenAI rolled out GPT-4o image generation for ChatGPT on Monday, and it immediately went viral. But that's caused some power issues with OpenAI's data center. Can we keep ignoring that AI has a clear sustainability issue?

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/chatgpt-studio-ghibli-image-generator-ai-sustainable

 How to fix Xbox Elite Controller (Series 2) sticky bumpers yourself

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 gamepads are notoriously issue-prone, particularly with the bumpers. Thankfully, fixing them is easy, cheap, and takes like 5 minutes.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/how-to-fix-xbox-elite-controller-series-2-sticky-bumpers-yourself

Use this trick to beat shady ‘dynamic pricing’ when shopping online
Signal controversy: Why the secure messaging app is all over the news
Latest Webb telescope image shows a cosmic phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring'

The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, pictured above, also happens to be a stunning illustration of Einstein's theory of general relativity. S

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Facebook’s new throwback move: a feed just for friends

Meta wants to revive Facebook’s old-school appeal by introducing a new Friends Tab, which will focus solely on posts shared by a user’s friends and family.

This Friends Tab will replace the section in the app that previously displayed friend requests and suggested friends. Instead, users in the United States and Canada will now see a scrolling feed featuring photos, videos, friend requests, birthday re

OpenAI’s Studio Ghibli-style images renew the debate Over AI and copyright

This week, the internet had a rare opportunity to transform their selfies and family photos into stunning Studio Ghibli–style portraits. What started as a lighthearted trend quickly took a darker turn. Soon after “Images for ChatGPT” was unveiled on Tuesday, a tsunami of images generated in the distinctive Studio Ghibli style flooded social media. X users posted Ghiblified versions of their personal photos, popular memes, and public figures like President Donald Trump.

Google Pixel 9A's New Design Might Raise Eyebrows, but the Price Is Right

The $499 Pixel 9A is a follow-up to one of our favorite phones from 2024, the Pixel 8A. Google kept the price under $500 and added a big, 5,100-mAh battery. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-9as-new-design-might-raise-eyebrows-but-the-price-is-right/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Track Your State Tax Refund: Where to Go and What You'll Need

Tax returns usually include a federal and state portion but tracking refunds resulting from them can't be done in the same place. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/how-to-track-your-state-tax-refund-where-to-go-and-what-youll-need/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 The Logitech ERGO K860 is the only keyboard I trust for all-day typing

I’ve used the Logitech ERGO K860 for years, typing over a million words. It’s the best ergonomic keyboard I’ve ever owned, and now you can get it at a discount.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/the-logitech-ergo-k860-is-the-only-keyboard-i-trust-for-all-day-typing

The new Windows 11 roadmap shows when you’ll get certain features
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives a full pardon from President Trump

Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck company Nikola, has received a full and unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump. A jury found Milton guilty of one count of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud in October 2022. In 2023, he was

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Jennifer Salke steps down as head of Amazon MGM Studios

Jennifer Salke is stepping down as the head of Amazon MGM Studios, according to reporting by Deadline. She’s been at the post for over seven years, which is a ripe old age for a studio head. Before Amazon, Salke was

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The Pixel 9a launches on April 10 in the US

Google's Pixel 9a, a candidate to be the "midrange smartphone king," was announced last week but delayed at the last second due to a component problem. Today, we finally know when the handset will ar

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Common Side Effects has been renewed for a second season by Adult Swim

Mushroom fans rejoice. Adult Swim has ordered a second season of its animated hit Common Side Effects. This is happening just ahead of the finale of the first season, which airs this weekend.

For the uninitiated, Common Side Effects is something of an odd duck. It’s a cartoon, but it’s more of a thriller than a comedy. Mike Ju

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Google Play will offer user choice billing in the UK

Score another one for regulatory scrutiny. Following a 2022 Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, Google said on Friday that it's adding the UK to the list of countries where it supports

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Show HN: Cursor IDE now remembers your coding prefs using MCP

Hi, I'm Daniel from Zep. I've integrated the Cursor IDE with Graphiti, our open-source temporal knowledge graph framework, to provide Cursor with persistent memory across sessions. The goal was simple: help Cursor remember your coding preferences, standards, and project specs, so you don't have to constantly remind it.

Before this integration, Cursor (an AI-assisted IDE many of us already use daily) lacked a robust way to persist user context. To solve this, I used Graphiti’s Model Context

Show HN: Hexi, modern header-only network binary serialisation for C++ hackers

Over the last few years, I've needed an easy way to quickly serialise and deserialise various network protocols safely and efficiently. Most of the libraries that existed at the time were either quite heavy, had less than stellar performance, or were an abstraction level above what I was looking for.

I decided to put together my own class to do the job, starting with an easy, low-overhead way to move bytes in and out of arbitrary buffers. Along the way, it picked up useful bits and pieces,

Automated Visual Regression Testing With Playwright

With visual regression testing, we can update a page, take screenshots before and after the fact, and compare the results for unintended changes. In this article, learn how to set up visual regression testing using Playwright.


Automated Visual Regression Testing With Playwright originally published on CSS-Tricks, whic

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PlushBeds Signature Bliss Mattress Review 2025: Experts Test a Signature Take On Luxurious, Eco-Friendly Comfort

There’s a lot more to the top-of-the-line PlushBed than meets the eye. Join us as our sleep experts unravel the secrets behind the Signature Bliss. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/plushbeds-signature-bliss-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

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8 Amazing Pet Gadgets to Get Your Furry Friend

From cameras that toss treats while you're gone to stuffed animals with heart, here are eight tools to help you care for your pet. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/8-amazing-pet-gadgets-to-get-your-furry-friend/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Solar Eclipse for Saturday Sunrise Will Bring 'Pac-Man Sun': How to Watch

A partial solar eclipse on March 29 will be visible from parts of North America. Here's how to safely view the cosmic event, even if you can't be there in person. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/solar-eclipse-for-saturday-sunrise-will-bring-pac-man-sun-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 29 (game #391)

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-29-march-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 29 (game #657)

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-29-march-2025

 I installed these 6 Windows features on macOS and they changed my life

MacBooks, more often than not, deliver better hardware than their Windows counterparts. But those switching from Windows to macOS might find the latter lacking in some departments.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/best-windows-features-on-macos-apple