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Apple should focus on fixing Siri, not redesigning iOS again

Now that Apple’s recent slew of hardware releases are behind us, we got some news on the software side last week. First, the company publicly announced that it was delayi

1mo | Engadget
Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features

The dating app Bumble is adding a few new safety features, including an ID verification tool. This lets users submit a government-issued ID to the system. Once confirmed, profiles will get a nice and shiny verification badge to let potential connections know everything is on the up and up.

Bumble users can now filter profiles based on who is ID verified. There’s even a request tool to ask a

1mo | Engadget
What to expect at NVIDIA's annual GTC conference with CEO Jensen Huang

NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, also known as GTC, is coming up. The event is happening March 17-21 in San Jose, California, but you can also follow along with all the big developments here at Engadget. We'll have a liveblog for the keynote with CEO Jensen Huang on March 18 at 1PM ET (or 10AM PT), which is when m

1mo | Engadget
The Blink Mini 2 security camera has dropped to only $20

You can save on some of our top picks for the best security cameras as part of a

1mo | Engadget
Microsoft's latest Windows update accidentally uninstalled Copilot

If you woke up to a Windows PC suddenly without Microsoft's Copilot app installed, you didn't dream the last few years of AI hype, Microsoft just made a mistake. The latest monthly Windows 11 update that rolled out on March 11 "unintentionally uninstalled and unpinned" the AI assistant, according to a Microsoft

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Localscope–Limit scope of Python functions for reproducible execution

localscope is a small Python package that disassembles functions to check if they access global variables they shouldn't. I wrote this a few years ago to detect scope bugs which are common in Jupyter notebooks. It's recently come in handy writing jax code (https://github.com/jax-ml/jax) because it requires pure functions. Thought I'd share.


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1mo | Hacker news
Web Components Vs. Framework Components: What’s The Difference?

Some critics question the agnostic nature of Web Components, with some even arguing that they are not real components. Gabriel Shoyomboa explores this topic in-depth, comparing Web Components and framework components, highlighting their strengths and trade-offs, and evaluating their performance. https://webdesignernews.com/web-components-vs-framework-components-whats-the-difference/

Dylan Field and Garry Tan on design, AI, and the power of “locking in”

With AI tools and models coming out faster than anyone can keep track of, designers and product builders are left wondering: Which technologies will stick? And how will they reshape the way we design and build software? Against this backdrop, Figma Co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and Y Combinator President and CEO Garry Tan sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about the staying—and growing—power of design, and the difference between... https://webdesignernews.com/dylan-field-and-garry-tan-on-

Top Elementor Post Slider Plugins

Are you struggling to showcase your blog posts, portfolios, or WooCommerce products in an engaging way on your WordPress site? Elementor post sliders are the perfect solution to display your content dynamically, capturing your audience’s attention while improving user experience. Whether you’re looking for a post carousel Elementor plugin or a full-featured Elementor posts slider, there’s a tool out there to meet your needs. https://webdesignernews.com/top-elementor-post-slider-plugins/

A Return to Organic Design

In an era dominated by digital design and sleek, polished graphics, it’s great seeing raw, hand-drawn and illustrated posters are making a strong comeback https://webdesignernews.com/a-return-to-organic-design/

Radiant Glow Effects Made with CSS and JavaScript

Glow effects are a staple of design. They add to the aesthetic and create a mood. Everything from a buzzing neon sign to a sci-fi thriller movie comes to mind. https://webdesignernews.com/radiant-glow-effects-made-with-css-and-javascript/

Breadcrumbs Are Dead in Web Design

Breadcrumbs, once a staple in web design, have become obsolete in today’s non-linear, context-driven web, where dynamic and personalized navigation systems take precedence. Modern navigation focuses on intelligent, search-first, and adaptive solutions that better cater to user needs and expectations. https://webdesignernews.com/breadcrumbs-are-dead-in-web-design/

What is a Dark Pattern and How to Avoid Them

Recently, I found myself at a photo booth after an exhausting day. While processing my order, a screen appeared asking if I wanted additional photos for just £2 more. There were two options: a bold green “Continue” button that commanded attention, and a barely visible, desaturated grey “Skip” button that appeared almost non-clickable. I caught myself nearly pressing “Continue”, simply because it was the visually dominant choice — but I... https://webdesignernews.com/what-is-a-dark-pattern-and-ho

AI Learning Resources & Insights

Since joining Microsoft’s AI team last year, I’ve found myself diving headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence. What began as an overwhelming experience, trying to grasp concepts and frameworks, has now turned into a passion project that I’m eager to share with you. In just six months, I transitioned from being a complete beginner to confidently speaking at conferences, sharing insights about AI and its impact on business and... https://webdesignernews.com/ai-learning-resources-insigh

Relying on AI chatbots for hospital care is ‘reckless and dangerous’ say human nurses

The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have.

With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease—like many nurses across the U.S. But unlike them, she is also available to chat 24-7, in multiple languages, from Hindi to Haitian Creole.

That’s because Ana isn’t human, but an

How TikTok is emerging as an essential tool for migrant smugglers

The videos roll through TikTok in 30-second flashes.

Migrants trek in camouflage through dry desert terrain. Dune buggies roar up to the United States-Mexico border barrier. Families wit

Netflix built an army of servers to stream TV—now it’s powering games

A little over a decade ago, Netflix decided to take streaming into its own hands: Instead of relying on commercial content delivery services, the streamer built its own servers from scratch, and gave them away to internet service providers. Since then, Netflix has distributed over 18,000 of these servers, now installed in 6,000 locations spread across 175 countries, forming the company’s Open Connect content delivery network.

Now, Netflix is ready to take this tech beyond movies an

Styling Counters in CSS

Going from the most basic ways to style lists directly in HTML to advanced customization techniques that are even capable of making things that aren't lists look like lists.


Styling Counters in CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

1mo | CSS tricks
I Save Money and Boost My Protein With This Tofu 'Egg' Scramble

The price of eggs keeps rising, and if you want to save some dough, you should try this delicious and nutritious tofu scramble instead. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/i-save-money-and-boost-my-protein-with-this-tofu-egg-scramble/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
iPhone 17 Air Is All In on Thin, Report Says

The design would represent a handful of big changes coming to future iPhones, according to Bloomberg. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-air-is-all-in-on-thin-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
March Madness 2025: How to Watch the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

Fill out your bracket then find the best way to watch or stream all the games on Max and Paramount Plus or a live TV streaming service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/march-madness-2025-how-to-watch-the-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 18 (game #380)

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-18-march-2025

 Technology monitoring solutions are becoming obsolete

Complexities in infrastructure and monitoring solutions are changing - how can businesses adapt and thrive?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/technology-monitoring-solutions-are-becoming-obsolete

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, March 18 (game #646)

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-18-march-2025

 I tested this hall-effect Xbox controller and didn't expect to like it, but it won me over in spite of its downsides

The Valor Pro offers a range of pro-level features at a lower price than the brand's usual offerings, but its price tag may still deter much of its target Xbox-centric audience.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/scuf-valor-pro-review

Don’t be scared! Buy a cheaper laptop and upgrade the storage yourself
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This free app unlocks AMD’s FSR 4 for unsupported games
1mo | pcworld.com
Never pay full price for Amazon purchases again with this free site
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Asus jacks up prices on Nvidia and AMD GPUs
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app is being killed soon
1mo | pcworld.com
Logitech’s MX Vertical mouse rarely goes on sale — it’s 30% off now
1mo | pcworld.com
7 Google Assistant features vanishing soon as Gemini transition approaches
1mo | pcworld.com
Elecom’s world-first Na-ion power bank has 10x more charging cycles than Li-ion
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft shot itself in the foot with its latest Windows update
1mo | pcworld.com
 Keydous NJ98-CP V2 HE Review: Dedicated calculators

The Keydous NJ98-CP V2 HE is a magnetic switch gaming keyboard with a compact 96-percent layout, a hot-swap PCB that supports both magnetic and mechanical switches, and a built-in calculator.

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/keydous-nj98-cp-v2-he-review

 Raspberry Pi and ChatGPT bring AI conversations to your retro rotary phone

Pollux Labs is using a Raspberry Pi to power this rotary phone project that integrates Chat GPT and remembers previous conversations.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-and-chatgpt-bring-ai-conversations-to-your-retro-rotary-phone

 Freeware image editor GIMP 3.0 arrives after seven years of incubation

A major update to GNU's image manipulation program has arrived today, as GIMP 3.0 relieves version 2.10 from its duty as the premier free and open-source image editing software across multiple platforms.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/freeware-image-editor-gimp-3-0-arrives-after-seven-years-of-incubation

Web Components Vs. Framework Components: What’s The Difference?

Some critics question the agnostic nature of Web Components, with some even arguing that they are not real components. Gabriel Shoyomboa explores this topic in-depth, comparing Web Components and framework components, highlighting their strengths and trade-offs, and evaluating their performance. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/03/web-components-vs-framework-components/

Apple AirPods Max with USB-C charging are back on sale for $480

Apple's over-ear headphones are back on sale at one of the best prices we've seen all year. The

1mo | Engadget
TikTok rolls out a Security Checkup tool to help protect your account

Although the future of TikTok remains uncertain, the app continues to get new features. The latest is called Security Checkup, which is a centralized dashboard designed to help you protect your account.

You ca

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: A bi-directional, persisted KV store that is faster than Redis

we've been working on a KV store for the past year or so which is 2-6x faster than Redis (benchmark link below) yet disk persisted! so you get the speed of in-memory KV stores but with disk persistence. To achieve this we've created our custom filesystem that is optimized for our special usecase and we're doing smart batching for writes and predictive fetching for reads.

In addition to basic operations, it also provides atomic inc/dec, atomic json patch, range scans and a unique key monito

1mo | Hacker news
Irish startup Equal1 unveils world’s first silicon-based quantum computer


Irish startup Equal1 has unveiled the world’s first quantum computer that runs on a hybrid quantum-classical silicon chip.  Dubbed Bell-1 — after quantum physicist John Stewart Bell — the computer weighs around 200kg and plugs into a regular electrical socket.

1mo | The Next Web
Spring Clean Your Tech: Where to Recycle Your Computers and Printers for Free

Don't throw your old tech out -- you can recycle those ancient PCs and printers, and in some cases even get store credit for the good deed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/spring-clean-your-tech-where-to-recycle-your-computers-and-printers-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz vs. 5GHz: Which Wi-Fi Band Is Better for Your Home?

Did you know that the Wi-Fi band you use can affect your internet connection's speed and overall performance? Here’s what you should know. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/wi-fi-2-4ghz-vs-5ghz-which-wi-fi-band-is-better-for-your-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com