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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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How to pick the right in-wall smart dimmers and switches
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The best smart dimmer switches of 2025
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Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks
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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

 NVIDIA Project G-Assist tested — the new AI gaming tool is worse than I thought

NVIDIA launched a new AI tool built into its official desktop app, and the results after trying it out are less than impressive. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-project-g-assist-tested

 Windows Central Podcast: Nobody wants the Surface Laptop 7?

Daniel and Zac discuss the state of Windows on Arm, Surface Laptop 7 return drama, Microsoft's upcoming smaller Surface PCs, and Windows 11 25H2.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-nobody-wants-the-surface-laptop-7

 I've only played Atomfall for a few hours, but I think I'm going straight to hell

The open nature of how you can play through Atomfall leaves you the ultimate freedom to do what you want. Even if it leads to some questionable practices.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ive-only-played-atomfall-for-a-few-hours-but-i-think-im-going-straight-to-hell

Samsung’s high-speed 256GB flash drive hits its lowest deal price
This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is a steal for $300
Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup
Aston Martin’s new home racing simulator is peak luxury for gamers
This smart bird feeder with built-in 1080p camera is now 37% off
Nvidia RTX 5090 cards with missing ROPs are being sold as ‘B-stock’
Windows 11 will get a surprise feature update in April
 Intel and SK hynix close NAND business deal: Intel gets $1.9 billion, SK hynix gets IP and employees

SK hynix's Solidigm can now work more closely with the parent company now that SK hynix finally obtains Intel's SSD IP and R&D capabilities after making final $1.9 billion payment.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/intel-and-sk-hynix-close-nand-business-deal-intel-gets-usd1-9-billion-sk-hynix-gets-ip-and-employees

Symfony 6.4.20 released

Symfony 6.4.20 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 6.4.19:

bug #60054 [Form] Use duplicate_preferred_choices to set value of ChoiceType (@aleho)

bug #59858 Update JsDelivrEsmResolver::IMPORT_REGEX to support dynamic… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-20-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Symfony 7.2.5 released

Symfony 7.2.5 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.2.4:

bug #60054 [Form] Use duplicate_preferred_choices to set value of ChoiceType (@aleho)

bug #60026 [Serializer] Fix ObjectNormalizer default context with… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-5-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Beta test brings Candy Crush Soda Saga and Angry Birds 2 to Android Auto

Those who are enrolled in the Android Auto testing program can now check out new features as part of the 14.1 beta, including support for a few games. As things stand, four Android games are available on compatible vehicle displays —

4h | Engadget
Baby Steps preview: Serious gameplay in a silly walking sim

Baby Steps is a video game about hiking. This is, of course, a ridiculous concept.

Before we get to the game’s protagonist, an adult toddler in a thin onesie, or its unserious side characters and nonsensical narrative, we have to acknowledge the absurdity at its very core. Leisurely walking around in nature is perhaps the most organic, least technological activity a person can engage in, and the desire to digitize this experience, recreating it for consumption from the butt-sh

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Google will stop making the Nest Protect smoke alarm

Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. First, it will sunset the Nest Protect smoke & CO alarms. Existing products will continue to function and receive security updates until their expiration dates. They will also remain available for purchase while supplies last. Second, it will end production for the Nest x Yale smart lock. As with the Nest Protect, the remaining inventory will still be ava

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The Legend of Zelda movie hits theaters on March 26, 2027

Grab your popcorn. Nintendo just announced the official release date of the live-action Legend of Zelda movie. It hits theaters on March 26, 2027, which is just about two years from now. The film was first announced back in 2023.

The company dropped this bombshell on the official Nintendo Today! app that was

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