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Easter is around the corner, so have you planned your email campaign yet? If not, you’re missing out on an excellent opportunity to boost sales and customer engagement. https://webdesignernews.com/9-easter-newsletter-ideas-to-generate-engagement-and-sales/

We didn’t just lose our influence. We gave it away. UX professionals need to stop accepting silence, reclaim our seat at the table, and design with strategic clarity, not just surface polish. https://webdesignernews.com/we-built-ux-we-broke-ux-and-now-we-have-to-fix-it/

I really enjoyed reading this article by Alex Riviere and found myself nodding along in places. I do disagree with the overall approach though because I come at layout from a different angle. I’m very much in the “layout should be a skeletal, flexible system” camp and have articulated it lot over the years. My CUBE CSS article will get you up to speed with my ideals if you’ve not seen any of that... https://webdesignernews.com/if-it-works-its-right/

Event Driven Architecture has become a very popular choice in recent times for developing highly scalable distributed systems. Is a way of designing software where different parts of the system communicate by sending and reacting to events. https://webdesignernews.com/understanding-concepts-in-event-driven-architectures-eda/

The beginning of the new month is the perfect opportunity to give your desktop a makeover. If you’re looking for some beautiful and unique wallpapers to cater for a bit of inspiration this April, well, this post has got you covered. https://webdesignernews.com/april-2025-wallpapers-edition/

We’re so freaking excited to announce that we’ve reached a big milestone in our Subatomic design tokens course: we released our battle-tested design token architecture for both Figma and code! We put together a video tour of what’s included: https://webdesignernews.com/subatomic-update-figma-and-code-token-architecture-available/

An artificial intelligence watchdog is accusing OpenAI of training its default ChatGPT model on copyrighted book content without permission.
In a new paper published this week, the AI Disclosures Project alleges that OpenAI likely trained its GPT-4o model using nonpu

Google DeepMind's AGI roadmap reveals how AI tools will evolve by 2030. Here's what it might mean for SEO, content creation, and advertising.
The post Google DeepMind’s AGI Plan: What Marketers Need to Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-deepminds-agi-plan-what-markete

DoorDash co-founder shares three insights that can be used to build a stronger digital brand and improve search visibility
The post How DoorDash Became Huge Starting With A $10 Domain Name appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-doordash-became-successful/543392/

Nintendo just shared a ton of information about its new console. Here are the most important details. https://www.cnet.com/videos/switch-2-detailed-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Qualifying customers can receive a complimentary subscription as an added perk. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-get-peacock-premium-for-free-if-you-have-xfinity-internet-spectrum-or-instacart-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple just rolled out the latest prerelease update for the iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ready-to-see-whats-next-for-the-iphone-the-first-ios-18-5-developer-beta-is-now-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

Morning sunlight exposure is one of the simplest ways to improve sleep quality. Here's how it worked for me. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/morning-sunlight-for-better-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

A place in the final with Real Madrid awaits today's winners. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copa-del-rey-soccer-livestream-how-to-watch-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The $70 monthly All-In plan also includes subscriptions to Hulu and Paramount Plus at no extra cost. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/t-mobile-is-offering-300-to-switch-to-its-home-internet-service/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is going to be a big launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-launch-games-day-one-release-titles/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: It's not just you -- the AI onslaught is endless and exhausting. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-fatigue-is-wearing-me-down-the-hype-obscures-what-we-really-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Microsoft co-founder calls it "the coolest code I've ever written." https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/bill-gates-publishes-original-microsoft-source-code-in-a-blog-post/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're ready to leave X (formerly known as Twitter), it's simple to deactivate or delete your account in just a few steps. Of course, if you want it back, that's an option too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/delete-your-x-twitter-account-in-just-a-few-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

The "hot girl walk" trend may be fun, but is walking really exercise? We'll explain. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/does-walking-count-as-exercise-what-to-know-for-national-walking-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nintendo said these updates will improve playability on the upcoming console. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/mario-pokemon-and-more-will-get-free-nintendo-switch-2-updates/#ftag=CADf328eec

ReactOS, the free Windows-like OS built from scratch without Microsoft code, gets its first major update in four years.

It looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 is sticking with a basic UI, and I'm livid

Most of the money was lost in a single incident - the major ByBit hack.

The priority sales plan for the Nintendo Switch 2 might be brilliant.

A look into how AI will help developers

Pokémon Colosseum and other fantastic GameCube rereleases might convince me to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2.

Adjusted for inflation, only the NES and SNES are more expensive than the Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 direct fed us well this morning, but if that hefty price hike has you debating an upgrade, you’ve come to the right place.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/switch-vs-switch-2-nintendo-games-specs-features-joy-con



Call of Duty: Warzone servers have been taken offline for the first time since the game's launch in 2022. Here's when you can play it again with the Season 3 changes.

You can now buy the Windows 365 Link via Microsoft's commercial channels for $350 in the US, powered by an Intel N250 Processor and 64GB UFS storage.

Say goodbye to software on physical media
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-nintendo-switch-2-reveals-the-death-of-physical-games

More games are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Blue Prince, Diablo 3, and South of Midnight.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-april-2025-wave-1

MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD Cards. They've been around for a while now and offer faster speeds. Here's everything you need to know about them.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/storage/microsd-express-cards-vs-microsd-card

Framework announced a bunch of stuff last month: powerful AMD upgrades for its bread-and-butter Laptop 13 design, its first modular desktop, and a brand new, smaller, more affordable model, the Laptop 12. This 2-in-1 with a touchscreen is intended to off

The WD Blue SN5000 is a single-sided 4TB SSD that pairs well with a PC or the PS5 and is on sale at Amazon for just $209.

A PowerColor RX 9070 XT Hellhound was found to have defective silicon out of the factory, resulting in unsustainable hotspot temperatures that caused the GPU to overheat and throttle.

A Russian engineer is accused of leaking confidential technical data from ASML, NXP, TSMC, and GlobalFoundries to Russia, allegedly to support construction of a 28nm-capable fab.


Mario Kart World is arriving exclusively alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 when it hits store shelves on June 5. The day-and-date release of the latest iteration in the series was confirmed in the company's

England's top-tier soccer league will soon use optical tracking to automate portions of offside calls. The Premier League said on Tuesday it will adopt semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) in live matc

There’s a trailer ">for the upcoming third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and it’s absolutely filled with goodies. It looks like there will be an episode soaked in the 1960s retro vibes of the original show, complete with period-accurate costumes and sets.
This is an episodic show, meaning that each episode is (more or less) standalone. The trailer shows off a few of the sci-fi concepts t

Last spring, Ooni debuted the dual-zone Koda 2 Max outdoor oven that can cook lots of things, including pizzas up to 20 inches. Now the company is expanding the gas-powered Koda line with the new Koda 2 and Koda 2 Pro. Like the Max, these two

It's almost time to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, now that we finally know how much it'll cost, when it comes out, some of the games it's getting, and the fact that you can use the new Joy-Con as a mouse, even

According to a recent Digital Education Council survey, as many as 86 percent of university students globally use artificial intelligence to assist with their coursework. It’s a staggering statistic that’s likely to have far-reaching consequences for years to come. So it’s not surprising to see a company like Anthropic announce

With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!).

Nintendo just dropped a boatload of Switch 2 news, including the release date, price and a launch title or two. It also announced a bevy of accessories that’ll be available for the console on June 5. Let’s

Amazon has reportedly joined the growing list of suitors angling to acquire TikTok as a new ban deadline approaches. According to The New York Times, the retailer has made a “last-minute bid” to buy the app, and has approached Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the offer.

The entry-level laptop from modular computing company Framework, which we first saw in February, is almost ready to roll. Founder and CEO Nirav Patel said on Wednesday that you can res

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Article URL: https://matrix.org/blog/2025/04/matrix-auth-service/
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Hi all,
Tom Howard is going public as HN moderator today. He has been doing HN moderation work for years already and knows the site and its practices inside-out, so the only new thing you'll see is mod comments from Tom showing up in the threads the way mine do. I'm not going anywhere, so you'll have two of us to put up with going forward :)
I've known Tom since he was sctb's and my batchmate back in YC W09. Many of you know him as the kind and thoughtful community member tomhoward (


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Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/nyregion/nyc-new-subway-map.html
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As the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media app’s China-based parent company.
Speaking with reporters on Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said that “there’s tremendous i

Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.
The plans for the Future Circular Collider—a nearly 91-kilometer (56.5-mile) loop along the French-Swiss border and below Lake Geneva—published late Monday put the finishi

According to reports, the FAA's move to hide ownership details might not stop those who post private jet details on social media. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/faa-tries-to-stop-you-tracking-celebrity-private-jets-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

The $450 console will get Mario Kart World as a launch title, games in 4K resolution and new GameChat communication features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-event-everything-announced-for-the-new-console/#ftag=CADf328eec

Owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 can play three games at launch, with more GameCube titles to come. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/gamecube-games-are-coming-to-switch-online-heres-the-list/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Nintendo Switch 2's official specs aren't too different, but the new console has a lot of upgrades on the original Switch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-switch-1-tech-specs-compared-feature-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: From Mario and Zelda, to more crucial info on the console, here's everything Nintendo missed out of its Direct presentation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-what-we-didnt-get-during-nintendo-direct-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

A vacant hotel with a dark history lures in the crew of a haunted house attraction. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/if-you-love-found-footage-horror-movies-be-sure-to-check-out-this-free-gem/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want to be the first in line to grab a Nintendo Switch 2? I found all of the rules you need to follow. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-is-taking-on-scalpers-with-a-genius-switch-2-purchase-rule/#ftag=CADf328eec

Pep Guardiola's men resume their battle to finish in the top four of the EPL as they host the relegation-threatened Foxes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-man-city-vs-leicester-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Bravia Projector 7, aka the VPL-XW5100ES, is a laser-powered high-end projector with the promise of great contrast. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sonys-bravia-7-projector-promises-more-brightness-better-contrast/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Reds head into this Merseyside derby looking to bounce back from their EFL Cup defeat. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-everton-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Bananza, coming to the Switch 2 in July.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/donkey-kong-bananza-announced-at-the-nintendo-switch-2-direct

Sony has announced its new TVs for 2025, and the lineup is led by a flagship QD-OLED series.
https://www.techradar.com/televisions/sonys-new-tv-lineup-for-2025-doubles-down-on-qd-oled

OLED monitors are gradually becoming more accessible for budget PC users, and MSI's efforts on its OLED Care 2.0 technology is great to see.

North Korean hackers are posing as legitimate IT workers, Google experts warn.

Research reveals journeys now mean screentime - but this also means possible security risks too.

Nintendo has announced Kirby Air Riders, a new racing game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.

Sony has announced a trio of home theater audio offerings, led by a new entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Nintendo has revealed a new Hyrule Warriors title as part of its Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling - and I'm stoked.

Nintendo packed a ton of information into the April 2, Switch 2 Direct live stream, and here are the 11 most important things we learned about the console.

A new rumor suggests the Samsung Galaxy G Fold – Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold phone – may only launch in China and Korea, leaving fans elsewhere without a tri-fold option.

Fountain of Youth is an epic new adventure coming to Apple TV+ directed by Guy Ritchie and comes from the writer of Scream.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller comes with new buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack... yes really.

Deltarune appeared at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event with a Chapter 3 and 4 release date.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream has confirmed and expanded previous rumors on the Joy Con 2’s mouse functionality, showcasing games that make the most of the new control mode.

Save $700 on the M3 MacBook Pro during B&H's spring clearance sale.