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 Criminals are using CSS to get around filters and track email usage

Hackers are building on their salting technique to bypass email protection, track users, and redirect them to phishing pages.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/criminals-are-using-css-to-get-around-filters-and-track-email-usage

 Everything new on Hulu in April 2025 – catch the final season of The Handmaid's Tale and more

The final season of The Handmaid's Tale is just one of the many exciting new titles coming to Hulu in April 2025 – check out the full schedule here.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-new-on-hulu-in-april-2025

 The HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 might be the next ultraportable laptop to beat

HP is comes out swinging with the slew of new laptops launching this year, and the one you should pay attention to is the OmniBook 7 Aero 13. Here's why.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/hp-omnibook-7-aero-13-laptop-specs-price-release-date-size

 I love a good portable gaming laptop, and HP's new Omen 16 Slim hits that thin and light sweet spot

On Tuesday, the company announced multiple refreshes to its gaming laptop lineup, alongside the new HP Omen Slim 16 and the HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/-hp-omen-16-slim-portable-gaming-laptop-specs-design

 Mysterious Windows 11 "actions" menu appears in latest preview build — here's what it's for

The latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build includes a new actions menu in the Settings app, which lets you configure which suggested actions appear in Click To Do.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/mysterious-windows-11-actions-menu-appears-in-latest-preview-build

 HP's most popular laptops break free from Snapdragon exclusivity with AMD and Intel's latest AI chips

HP just announced a slew of new PCs from its OmniBook range, including OmniBook X laptops powered by AMD and Intel CPUs. In total, 18 OmniBook laptops were unveiled.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-omnibook-x-flip-intel-amd

 AI fatigue? Well, HP just updated its AI Companion app — here's what it can do.

HP's Amplify 2025 conference is underway, and a number of new and updated AI tools are on the way. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/amplify-2025-ai-announcements

 HP's OMEN Slim laptop — because nothing screams 'Slim' like lugging around 5 pounds of gaming power

HP shared a bunch of new gaming hardware at Amplify 2025, including the OMEN 16 Slim designed for mobile gamers. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hp-omen-slim-amplify-announcement

 I haven't even finished Assassin's Creed Shadows (it's massive,) but Ubisoft may truly be back

For many, Assassin's Creed Shadows is Ubisoft's last chance to prove itself, and the publisher may really have done it with this gorgeous, epic action-RPG.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-review

 Can you play Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest flagship title from Ubisoft, and it's a truly massive action-RPG. Here's how it plays on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-on-gaming-handhelds

SteamOS update preps for third-party handhelds beyond the Steam Deck
1mo | pcworld.com
HyperX’s Cloud III S headset brings 200 hours of battery on Bluetooth
1mo | pcworld.com
HP unveils ultra-light OmniBook 7 Aero laptop with Ryzen AI CPU
1mo | pcworld.com
The best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
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 HP's new Omen 16 Slim goes up to an RTX 5070 and is 16% slimmer than its predecessor

HP introduced its new Omen 16 Slim laptop with Intel's Arrow Lake and up to an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU inside. The company says it’s 16% slimmer than the regular Omen 16 at its thinnest point.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/hps-new-omen-16-slim-goes-up-to-an-rtx-5070-and-is-16-percent-slimmer-than-its-predecessor

 HP updates its OmniBook X line with a lattice-free keyboard, processors from AMD and Intel

HP is updating its OmniBook X line with new chips from Intel and AMD across its clamshell and convertible designs. Some of them also have Nvidia GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/hp-updates-its-omnibook-x-line-with-a-lattice-free-keyboard-processors-from-amd-and-intel

 Nvidia earned nearly as much as its next 9 fabless rivals combined last year

Nvidia led the semiconductor industry in 2024 with $124.3 billion in revenue, driving AI-fueled growth that pushed the top 10 fabless chipmakers’ earnings to $249.8 billion, up 49% year-over-year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-earned-nearly-as-much-as-its-next-9-fabless-rivals-combined-last-year

 AMD RX Vega 64 runs Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at well over 30FPS in Linux with RADV driver

Thanks to Linux RT emulation, ray tracing is playable on pre-RDNA2-based AMD graphics cards. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been recorded running at well over 30 FPS on multiple older AMD graphics cards that don't natively support ray tracing.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-rx-vega-64-runs-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-at-we

Ask HN: Alternatives to Vector DB?

A while back I was looking for a vector database that would work across Windows / Mac / Linux platforms. Some of the options required specific processors like Intel. I am curious if there are any alternatives to a Vector DB that can run cross platform and are easy to setup?


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43401138

Points: 6

# Comments: 7

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4340113

1mo | Hacker news
Exploring Anime.js: A Powerful JavaScript Animation Library

In modern web development, animations are essential for creating engaging and interactive user experiences. They help convey meaning, provide feedback, and improve aesthetics. https://webdesignernews.com/exploring-anime-js-a-powerful-javascript-animation-library/

Symbl – Your Ultimate Symbol Library

Explore and copy a wide range of HTML symbols to enhance your designs, improve readability, and add unique characters to your projects https://webdesignernews.com/symbl-your-ultimate-symbol-library-2/

My Predictions Regarding AI Progress

I’m not fully committed to this model yet: I’m still on the lookout for more agents and inference-time scaling later this year. But Deep Research, Claude 3.7, Claude Code, Grok 3, and GPT-4.5 have turned out largely in line with these expectations[1], and this is my current baseline prediction. https://webdesignernews.com/my-predictions-regarding-ai-progress/

Styling Counters in CSS

Yes, you are reading that correctly: This is indeed a guide to styling counters with CSS. Some of you are cheering, “Finally!”, but I understand that the vast majority of you are thinking, “Um, it’s just styling lists.” If you are part of the second group, I get it. Before learning and writing more and more about counters, I thought the same thing. Now I am part of the first... https://webdesignernews.com/styling-counters-in-css/

A Fresh Design for a Better Flowbite Experience

We’re giving every UI element a complete refresh, focused on better aesthetics, improved usability, and a more polished design system. https://webdesignernews.com/a-fresh-design-for-a-better-flowbite-experience/

Why people are mad at Figma

Yes, Photoshop lost. Maybe you’re new around here, but Photoshop was THE design tool everyone used to design websites and apps. Everyone. But it lost out to Sketch and Figma and now hardly anyone designs these things in Photoshop. Of course some still do but most don’t. I still use Photoshop for certain things but never web design or apps. It’s dead to me there. https://webdesignernews.com/why-people-are-mad-at-figma/

Dutch unicorn Mews mulls IPO in US amid concerns over support for startups


Dutch unicorn Mews will most likely list in the US instead of in Europe if the hospitality management company goes public, its CEO and co-founder Matthijs Welle told TNW.  “An IPO is one of the options that we would consider for the future, and if we were to go dow

1mo | The Next Web
Dalot joins Ronaldo in backing personalised nutrition pioneer Bioniq


Another star footballer has joined a startup’s lineup. Portugal’s Diogo Dalot is the latest recruit, teaming up with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo to back personalised supplement pioneer Bioniq. Dalot has invested €1mn in the company, which has developed an inn

1mo | The Next Web
Exclusive: Visoid bags fresh funds for AI that accelerates 3D rendering for architects


Oslo-based startup Visoid has raised €700,000 in seed funding for its AI software, which helps architects turn their 3D models into striking renders within seconds.  For architects and designers, a good render can mean the difference between winning or losing

1mo | The Next Web
EV maker BYD launches new, ultrafast charging system

China’s energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultrafast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps.

BYD, China’s largest EV maker, said Monday that its flash-chargers can provide a full charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes, simila

Arizona’s Supreme Court is now using AI-generated reporters. Here’s why

Arizona’s highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of every ruling issued by the justices, marking what is believed to be the first example in the U.S. of a state court system tapping artificial intelligence to build more huma

Scam work centers along Thai border still have up to 100,000 people, despite multinational crackdown

Despite a weekslong multinational crackdown, scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working there, the top police general leading Thailand’s operations against the fraud compounds told Reuters.

Tha

CNET Survey: Americans Are Rushing to Buy Tech Before Tariff Price Hikes

One in three shoppers feel pressure to make purchases now, with smartphones and laptops at the top of their lists. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/cnet-tariff-survey-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
A Plumber Told Us Why You Shouldn't Use Chemicals to Unclog a Drain

A master plumber details how to unclog a shower drain at home, and -- most importantly -- how to prevent it from clogging in the first place. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/a-plumber-told-us-why-you-shouldnt-use-chemicals-to-unclog-a-drain/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Should You Take Ashwagandha Supplements for Stress and Anxiety?

Feeling stressed? We asked experts about who should take ashwagandha to potentially help with anxiety, sleep, stress and more. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/should-you-take-ashwagandha-supplements-for-stress-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, March 19 (game #381)

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-19-march-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, March 19 (game #647)

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-19-march-2025

 How phishing attacks are hitting the supply chain – and how to fight back

The global supply chain is the backbone of the world’s economy. From suppliers and manufacturers to transporters, retailers, and consumers, every step is interconnected. Yet, as powerful and efficient as it usually is, this vast network is highly vulnerable to disruption.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-phishing-attacks-are-hitting-the-supply-chain-and-how

 Xbox Game Pass gets Atomfall, a collection of Blizzard Entertainment games, and more

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Rebellion's Atomfall and the Blizzard Arcade Collection.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-march-2025-wave-2

We love this RTX-powered Acer laptop, and it’s over $700 off right now
1mo | pcworld.com
I made a ‘paranoid PC’ to dodge hackers. Its secret? An obscure Windows feature
1mo | pcworld.com
Spring cleaning your PC is super easy with this $10 app
1mo | pcworld.com
Roku’s latest ad experiment just blew up in its face
1mo | pcworld.com