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Severance season 2's premiere seems to have an uncredited cameo from Keanu Reeves – but does he actually appear in the show?
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Copilot is coming to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers worldwide.
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The Apple Mac mini (M4) is undoubtedly one of the best mini PCs available, but recent issues with its USB-C ports have left users frustrated.
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Being so last-gen has its advantages as prices start to tumble on RTX 40-powered laptops after the 50 series' announcement.
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This week, a teaser video showed off the Switch 2, but what's on the inside is the interesting question.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-performance-rumors-chips
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The Switch 2 has officially made its debut, and we're so excited. Even so, we're still on the edge of our seat waiting to know these three things.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-biggest-questions-rumors
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Amazon takes $50 off its Kindle Colorsoft e-readers.
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Poncle had a bumper year for content in 2024 with Vampire Survivors updates and DLC, but they've even more ambitious plans for 2025.
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Microsoft finally patched the security threat (CVE-2024-7344), allowing bad actors to gain unauthorized access to Windows 11 by bypassing Secure Boot for over 7 months.
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Corinne Busche leaves BioWare and EA after an 18-year career in development on titles that included Sim 3, Sims 4, Tiger Woods, and more. Rumors also circulate that BioWare Edmonton could be in trouble as well.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dragon-age-the-veilguard-director-leaving-bioware
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“Variable Refresh Rate” (VRR) technology like G-Sync and FreeSync dynamically adjusts the refresh rate of your monitor to the frame rate of the game, but they can sometimes cause undesirable side effects such as flickering. Monitors with VA and OLED panels are particularly affected, although some IPS and TN screens can also fall prey.
Fortunately, there are
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What does a massive $150 billion corporation do when a law forces it to make slightly less money? It takes its ball and goes home. At least, that’s what AT&T chose to do, ending a long saga of New York state attempting to enforce its affordable broadband law. AT&T has completely withdrawn its 5G home internet service from the state in retaliation.
Technical
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It’s hard to have too many microSD cards. They’re needed for everything ranging from tablets to smartphones, dashcams to drones, Nintendo Switches to GoPros. It makes sense to grab a few for the future when you spot good ones on sale.
And right now, the Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD card is on sale. You can snatch the
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While we love laptops and powerful desktops, mini PCs have been stealing our hearts as of late because they’re tiny, powerful, and super affordable. For example, this beastly Acemagic F1A mini PC is only $449 right now, a good deal under its $599 MSRP.
It’s a p
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Gaming is so much better and more immersive when you have a proper headset, and one of our favorites is the Corsair Virtuoso Pro. It just so happens that it’s now available for just $140 on Amazon, a solid 30 percent off its original $200 MSRP.
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Two days ago, Google announced that it was doing away with a separate upcharge for its Gemini AI features in Workspace and forcing you to pay for it instead whether you want AI or not. Today, Microsoft is following suit, raising prices for
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A few years ago, CyberPowerPC created a double-PC-in-a-box system called Pro Streamer — one to play games and one to stream them — which was a dream machine for the Twitch set.
But with the latest Thunderbolt capabilities, it’s now possible to easily replicate a lot of that functionality with a laptop and a single Thunderbolt cable. Keith May went hands-on
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Maker BBoHK has created a Raspberry Pi CM5-powered handheld that looks like a Nintendo Switch but is capable of emulating retro games.
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The RTX 5090 has surfaced in Geekbench, showcasing a 27% uplift in synthetic scores versus the RTX 4090.
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A once-revered perk of some tech workplaces, the status of ‘side project time’ seems to have slipped in recent years. Frederick O’Brien believes it deserves a comeback. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/01/ode-to-side-project-time/
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The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023. However, Android phone makers haven’t exactly been rushing to add Qi2 support to their latest devices since then. That’s made finding a compatible handset rather difficult, which is a bummer for anyone who has seen the wealth of accessories and power banks that iPhone own
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The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden Administration on a law that could ban TikTok in the coming days. In a unanimous ruling, the court upheld the law, writing in an unsigned opinion that "TikTok’s scale and susceptibility to foreign adversary cont
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As part of an ongoing investigation into X, the European Commission has requested documents from the company related to how its
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Article URL: https://www.damninteresting.com/the-derelict/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42736968
Points: 4
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![Show HN: Interactive game teaching dark patterns in UX design](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/y/Y/d/j/x/show-hn-interactive-game-teaching-dark-patterns-in-ux-design.webp)
I built this educational game to help people identify and understand dark patterns in digital products. It features 10 interactive scenarios based on real-world examples.
The game includes:
• Interactive pattern recognition scenarios • Explanations of psychological principles • Simulated real-world examples with guided feedback
Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind.
I'd especially appreciate feedback on the educational approach and scenario design.
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Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/17/supreme-court-rules-to-uphold-tiktok-ban.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42738464
Points: 265
# Comments: 614
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/17/supreme-court-rules-to-uphold-tiktok-ban.html
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Article URL: https://docs.mermaidchart.com/blog/posts/gui-for-editing-mermaid-class-diagrams
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42738656
Points: 28
# Comments: 5
https://docs.mermaidchart.com/blog/posts/gui-for-editing-mermaid-class-diagrams
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A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris and setting back
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In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court voted Friday to uphold a law that will require TikTok to shut down as soon as Sunday, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell the app.
The court agreed with the U.S. government that it is within its rights to try to mi
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Anchor positioning can be great for little interactive effects — as Temani Afif shows off with this clever idea for a menu hover.
Fancy Menu Navigation Using Anchor Positioning originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
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If you do a lot of work in Google apps, Gemini could increase your productivity. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-ai-to-summarize-text/#ftag=CADf328eec
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The threat of tariffs on rooftop solar components will lead to price increases for consumers, but likely won't slow overall adoption. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/higher-tariffs-could-make-going-solar-more-expensive/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Need a cheap suitcase for planes that can also act as a handy backpack? Then look no further. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-is-the-backpack-i-take-on-every-flight-and-its-down-to-32-for-mlk-weekend/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Residents of states with age verification requirements for adult sites are turning to virtual private networks as a way around the regulations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/vpn-interest-is-surging-for-this-x-rated-reason/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Laws are in place preventing anyone claiming a child tax credit from getting their refund before a certain date, so how long will you be waiting this year? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/if-youre-claiming-the-child-tax-credit-in-2025-when-will-you-get-your-tax-refund/#ftag=CADf328eec
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The 2025 rendition of Over the Horizon is superb.
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Privacy and competition penalties are getting bigger, but the real consequences remain small. Proton has tracked down what this means for you.
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Temu, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Shein, WeChat, and TikTok are in breach of EU laws, say experts. Here's what we know so far.
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The Monkey and Until Dawn join this year's line up of horror movies I'm excited for.
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Researchers recently discovered multiple bugs in different tunneling protocols.
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Google has announced a "car ready mobile apps program" that should bring a lot more apps to Android Automotive soon.
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Garmin is beta testing a security passcode for its Fenix, Enduro, Forerunner, Venu and Vivoactive lines.
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Spear-phishing attack seems to be targeting Western high-profile targets, Microsoft warns.
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A huge breach exposes data on over a billion Chinese citizens .
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Nvidia's RTX 5000 series GPUs are finally here, which could spell bad news for anyone hoping to buy a new RTX 4070 GPU.
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From the return of a highly-rated Apple TV Original to great-looking new movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.
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President Biden has introduced a list of stringent security measures for the federal government and software providers to adhere to, or lose their contracts.
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The click and go VPS service has a range of options
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OpenAI and Samsung will collaborate on an AI TV, according to the latest rumor out of Korea.
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What will help financial transactions happen at the speed of light?
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Malvertizing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and we need to arm ourselves with knowledge to not fall victim.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/understanding-and-avoiding-malvertizing-attacks
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The Switch 2's new look is bland to some but hints at Nintendo's exciting game-ready hardware.
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Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 are going in two very different directions in approaching the ARPG genre, while Path of Exile 2 thrives on complexity the latest Diablo 4 Season 7 has implemented some changes to appeal to a casual audience.
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On Windows 11, Microsoft Edge can save personal details like phone number, name, address, email, etc., to later help you fill out forms, checkout, and sign up for new services faster, but if the feature is not surfacing the correct info, or you don't want to use the feature, here's how to manage it.
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The new HyperX Cloud MIX 2 is a quality, comfortable wireless PC headset that boasts some truly impressive battery life.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/hyperx-cloud-mix-2-review
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Microsoft Researchers recently unveiled MatterGen — a sophisticated AI system capable of developing high-quality materials.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-mattergen-ai-for-developing-new-materials
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The publisher behind recent hits such as Moonlighter, Frostpunk, and This War of Mine has announced a new tactical deck-builder with Soulslite gameplay titled 'Death Howl' for PC release later this year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/newly-announced-death-howl
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PCI-SIG just released PCIe 7.0 specifications draft version 0.7, and it expects to finalize the standard this year.
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