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Spotify Wrapped 2024 includes AI-hosted podcasts discussing your listening habits

There's a chill in the air, lights have been strung through the trees and winter coats are a daily need. All this can only mean one thing: it's Spotify Wrapped season. Today, Spotify Wrapped begins rolling out to users across the globe with a slew of new features powered by

1mo | Engadget
Ubisoft is giving up on XDefiant

Ubisoft's first-person shooter XDefiant, which launched less than six months ago with some success, will

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: A Directory of Free, Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software

Hi guys,

I want to share the recent project i developed. I built AlternateOSS, a directory of free, open source alternatives and competitors to popular software.

Currently, i have listed 200+ tools so far and organized them carefully based on their main functionalities. I ranked them based on its category relevancy and feature completeness.

Some technical details & features:

- fully static site built with Astro

- View Transition API for smooth navigation

- Instant/static search w

1mo | Hacker news
CSS vs. Sass: A Complete Guide to Smarter Web Styling

This article explores the differences between CSS and Sass, highlights their respective benefits, and provides code examples to illustrate their unique features. https://webdesignernews.com/css-vs-sass-a-complete-guide-to-smarter-web-styling/

Integrating Live Activity and Dynamic Island in iOS

Welcome to Part 2 of our guide on integrating Live Activities and Dynamic Island in iOS. In Part 1, we explored the fundamentals—how to set up a Live Activity, manage its lifecycle, and design layouts that work seamlessly on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. https://webdesignernews.com/integrating-live-activity-and-dynamic-island-in-ios/

Creating An Effective Multistep Form For Better User Experience

Forms are already notoriously tough to customize and style — to the extent that we’re already starting to see new ideas for more flexible control. But what we don’t often discuss is designing good-form experiences beyond validation. That’s what Jima Victor discusses in this article, focusing specifically on creating multi-step forms that involve navigation between sections. https://webdesignernews.com/creating-an-effective-multistep-form-for-better-user-experience/

20+ Free Realistic Hair Brushes for Photoshop

Hair brushes let you replicate textures, strands, and gradients with just a few strokes, saving hours of manual work. The best part? Many of these tools are available for free, offering high-quality results without denting your budget. They range from fine, detailed strands perfect for close-ups to dynamic locks for quick volume rendering. https://webdesignernews.com/20-free-realistic-hair-brushes-for-photoshop/

Hus of FRAKTA: Where Design Meets Creativity in London

IKEA’s Hus of FRAKTA pop-up on Oxford Street celebrates the iconic blue FRAKTA bag through immersive design experiences, creative customization stations, and a curated collection of bold, functional products. This playful tribute highlights how simple, democratic design can inspire creativity and elevate everyday objects into cultural icons. https://webdesignernews.com/hus-of-frakta-where-design-meets-creativity-in-london/

Choosing the Right Tool for Multi-Page Designs

Most of my multi-page designs are typically created in Adobe InDesign, but for simpler layouts, I sometimes opt for Illustrator. While InDesign offers more advanced tools for managing text styles, the key advantage lies in its use of Master Pages. However, Illustrator also supports threaded text, allowing you to link text areas and have the content flow from one frame to another, along with several useful options and features. https://webdesignernews.com/choosing-the-right-tool-for-multi-page-de

How to create a better UX design for the users of younger generations

Gen Z – a generation of young people born between the last few years of the 20th century and the first ten years of the 21st, are the primary users of a modern-day Internet. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-create-a-better-ux-design-for-the-users-of-younger-generations/

Why AI2 CEO Ali Farhadi believes the future of AI has to be open source

AI researcher and industry insider Ali Farhadi doesn’t mince words when it comes to open-source artificial intelligence: “Openness is the only way forward,” he says.

Farhadi is a professor at the University of Washington as well as the CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), one of the most active nonprofit AI research institutes in the nation. The institute has three main areas of focus: Open Ecosystem, empowering others with AI capabilities; AI for scientists, helping them do th

For news, algorithmic social networks are a failed experiment

In 2016, when Twitter replaced its purely chronological timeline with one that used an algorithm to determine what users saw, I declared it to be a minor whoop at most—a 2.35 on a scale of 1 to 10. Maybe I was too serene about the change, which theoretically helped people see worthwhile tweets that they might otherwise have missed. But I d

We Found the Best Post-Cyber Monday Deals on Apple Watches

Cyber Monday is over, but plenty of deals remain. Grab one of these late Apple Watch deals and save while you can. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-cyber-monday-apple-watch-deals-2024-12-04/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Cyber Monday Deals Under $100: Limited Time Discounts Across Tech, Home and More

While Cyber Monday is over, you can still grab these under $100 deals across different categories for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-cyber-monday-deals-under-100-2024-12-04/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Review: Budget Laptop Comes Up Short

It's thin and light for its size, but a short runtime and a few design miscues make this a low-cost laptop to skip. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-review-budget-laptop-comes-up-short/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Xbox highlights International Day of Persons with Disabilities by furthering its commitment to video game accessibility

Xbox highlights its improvements in gaming accessibility, including new announcements about button remapping features and printable 3D files for adaptive thumb sticks among other improvements.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-commitment

 No word on Windows 12 from Microsoft, a concept design simulates every avid enthusiast's vision board for Windows 11's successor, including Windows AI

A concept designer recently shared a short clip envisioning Windows 12's design with a new design language and refined user experience, including Windows AI and a centered taskbar featuring rounded corners.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-12-concept-design-simulates-vision-board

Get more from your home network: 5 advanced tips for the hardcore
1mo | pcworld.com
8 mistakes that will kill your SSD early
1mo | pcworld.com
The best VPN service for 2024

As with any overly marketed products, the claims around virtual private networks (VPNs) can be fishy. Phrases like “military-grade encryption” or “total anonymity” aren’t verifiable, and certainly won’t help you decide which services suit your browsing needs best. As more of these companies embrace influencer marketing to sell their products, the obscure lingo has only grown, making it a confusing field to navigate, despite VPNs’ importance for online security.

We tested nine of the mo

1mo | Engadget
Spanish startup edges closer to Europe’s first private orbital rocket launch


PLD Space has secured an €11mn loan to help fund the development of a liftoff site for its partially reusable Miura 5 rocket, which is set to become Europe’s first privately developed satellite launcher — unless one of its competitors gets

1mo | The Next Web
Smartphones in Spain should carry health warning, says government panel


A Spanish government-appointed committee of experts has recommended that smartphones sold in the country carry health warning labels. The advice comes amid mounting concern about the effects of smartphone use, particularly among young people.   The

1mo | The Next Web
The first ‘AI elections’ weren’t as disastrous as predicted. Here’s why

It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go to the polls. These are also the

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1mo | pcworld.com
This Cyber Week deal makes anyone look like a pro designer
1mo | pcworld.com
The world doesn’t need more managers—it needs people who care enough to lead

Leadership in design requires the humility to listen, the courage to take risks, and the patience to nurture creativity in an often…

1mo | UX Design
Best Cyber Monday Deals 2024: 85 Deals You Can Still Score Now

Even though Cyber Monday has come to an end, CNET's shopping experts found the best deals still available on laptops, TVs, smart tech and more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-cyber-monday-deals-live-2024-12-04/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Show HN: Open-Source Colab Notebooks to Implement Advanced RAG Techniques

Hey HN fam,

We’ve seen developers spend a lot of time implementing advanced RAG techniques from scratch.

While these techniques are essential for improving performance, their implementation requires a lot of effort and testing!

To help with this process, our team (Athina AI) has released Open-Source Advanced RAG Cookbooks.

This is a collection of ready-to-run Google Colab notebooks featuring the most commonly implemented techniques.

Please show us some love by starring the repo if

1mo | Hacker news
A major space sector trade group is getting a brand refresh

The trade association formerly known as the Commercial Spaceflight Federation is getting a new name, a concise mandate, and a way to support the politicians who support space. 

The group will now be known as the Commercial Space Federation (CSF) to more accurately reflect its members, which include companies working in sectors ranging from spaceports to space situational awareness to Earth observation.

“I heard we were seen as the launch trade association when 75% of

This JFIT Dumbbell Set Is Still Available at 40% Off for Cyber Monday

Crush your workout goals and burn off those extra calories this holiday season with this neoprene-coated cast iron dumbbell set. But you'll need to hurry before this Cyber Week deal ends. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-jfit-dumbbell-set-is-still-available-at-40-off-for-cyber-monday/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best Cyber Monday Deals Under $25: Upgrade Your Home for Less Before They're Gone

We've found plenty of must-have items that are still discounted with a Cyber Monday deal offer. Grab them while they're hot. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-cyber-monday-deals-under-25-2024-12-03/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Every Tesla Cybertruck Recall That's Happened So Far

Tesla's controversial truck has six recalls in 2024, ranging from an inverter fault to improperly sized warning lights. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/every-tesla-cybertruck-recall-thats-happened-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
You Can Get the Dragon Touch Large Digital Picture Frame for $190

Ready to change up your home decor? This digital picture frame is $60 off on Amazon, thanks to an extended Cyber Monday sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/you-can-get-the-dragon-touch-large-digital-picture-frame-for-190/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Best Cyber Monday Vacuum Deals: Still-Available Discounts From Dyson, iRobot and More

Even though Cyber Monday is over, you can still grab your next cleaning partner for less, with these incredible vacuum deals. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-cyber-monday-vacuum-deals-2024-12-03/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Save $40 and Get Your Workout In With This Late Cyber Monday Deal on an Under-Desk Exercise Bike

If you're looking to get a head start on your New Year's resolutions, there's no better way than snatching up a lingering Cyber Monday deal, and we've found plenty. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-40-and-get-your-workout-in-with-this-late-cyber-monday-deal-on-an-under-desk-exercise-bike/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Here's the Call of Duty Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Release Date for Black Ops 6

Find out what time you can start playing Season 1 Reloaded, including new festive multiplayer modes and the Citadelle des Morts zombies map. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/heres-the-call-of-duty-warzone-season-1-reloaded-release-date-for-black-ops-6/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com