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Using Manim For Making UI Animations

Animation makes things clearer, especially for designers and front-end developers working on UI, prototypes, or interactive visuals. Manim is a tool that lets you create smooth and dynamic animations, not just for the design field but also in math, coding, and beyond, to explain complex ideas or simply make everything a little bit more interactive. https://webdesignernews.com/using-manim-for-making-ui-animations/

Best Figma Plugins for React: Convert Design to Code Faster

Figma has revolutionized UI design, but how smoothly do those beautiful designs translate into functional React code? Manually converting pixels and properties can be a tedious, error-prone bottleneck in the development pipeline. What if you could automate significant parts of this process, ensuring consistency and freeing up valuable time for both designers and developers? This is where the power of Figma plugins for React comes into play. https://webdesignernews.com/best-figma-plugins-for-reac

How to Troubleshoot & Debug WordPress Code With AI

You can write custom code to make WordPress do all manner of things. Whether creating custom plugins or tweaking your theme’s layout, there’s a way to make it happen. As they say, code is poetry. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-troubleshoot-debug-wordpress-code-with-ai/

Accessibility. It’s a shared responsibility.

While I may not get it right all the time, I’ve always seen the importance of accessibility. As a content designer, I try to write simple, accessible content so that it’s clear and inclusive. This is actually harder than it sounds, as you need to balance accessibility with brand voice and user expectations, and that takes skill. https://webdesignernews.com/accessibility-its-a-shared-responsibility/

Our Country’s Broadband Divide Is Not Color Blind

Surveys show that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are significantly less likely than their white counterparts to have a home internet connection and computer. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/our-countrys-broadband-divide-is-not-color-blind/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Spiking Bond Yields May Have Paused the Tariffs, but They Could Cost You in the Long Run

If the bond selloff continues, it could bring widespread economic pain in the form of higher borrowing costs on loans and credit, plus a slowdown in growth. Experts say for now it's 'wait and see.' https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/investing/bond-yields-may-have-paused-the-tariffs-but-they-could-cost-you-in-the-long-run/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Microsoft Recall is gradually rolling out — will new privacy features get you to try Windows AI?

Microsoft Recall is rolling out gradually as part of the latest Windows Insider update almost a year after its announcement. Here's a look at what's changed.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/microsoft-recall-is-back-again

Microsoft trying to roll out controversial Recall feature again

After several false starts over privacy and security fears, Microsoft is again attempting to bring its AI Recall feature out in to the wild. As part of a gradual roll out to Windows Insiders, the screenshot-based Recall will be available as an opt-in feature that’s always authenticated by Windows Hello. “With the AI capabilities of [...]

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Apple Maps is now available on Android phones

In a rather strange quirk of modern tech, navigators who enjoy Apple Maps for finding their way around the world can now enjoy the experience on the best Android phones. No, Apple hasn’t rocked up on the Google Play store attempting to rival Google Maps. Apple has launched apps like Apple Music and Apple TV [...]

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 Zenless Zone Zero's Xbox release date has finally been announced to the world

HoYoverse has declared Zenless Zone Zero will be launching on Xbox consoles during the Summer of 2025 along with its big 2.0 expansion.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenless-zone-zeros-xbox-release-date-has-finally-been-announced-to-the-world

This travel-friendly USB-C charging station just got a huge 30% price cut
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Get this Acer gaming laptop with RTX 4070 for a crazy $600 off
 Razer's PC Remote Play app lets you stream PC games to your mobile devices

Razer has announce a new PC-to-mobile streaming platform that enables gamers to stream PC games from their gaming PC to a mobile device.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/razers-pc-remote-play-app-lets-you-stream-pc-games-to-your-mobile-devices

OpenAI prepares to send GPT-4 out to pasture

GPT-4, OpenAI's first big upgrade to ChatGPT months after unleashing it on the world, is on its way out. A changelog the company published on Thursday said the model will be retired

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The Pixel Watch 4 could be thicker and offer wireless charging

It hasn’t been that long since the Pixel Watch 3 dropped, but excitement is already building for the follow-up device. An industry leaker who goes by OnLeaks, whose real name is Steve Hemmerst, has partnered

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Release date, prices, delays and everything else you need to know

Folks in the UK may be able to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 now, but Americans are still waiting for their time to shine. Switch 2 pre-orders in the US remain indefinitely delayed. In response to new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Nintendo delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S. Canadians will also have to wait as Nintendo

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Sony has priced the Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbar at $650

Sony just announced pricing for a number of upcoming products, including the Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbar. This 3.1.2-channel system costs $650 for US consumers. It comes with a wireless subwoofer and is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

The soundbar includes up-mixing tech to transform stereo content to

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Trump now has full control of the FTC

With the recent confirmation of Mark Meador as Federal Trade Commissioner, the Republicans now have a 3-0 majority at the FTC, giving President Donald Trump broad control over what was once an aggressive business regulator under

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Ask HN: Has anyone quit their startup (VC-backed) over cofounder disagreements?

hey fam, i'm at a crossroads where i'm considering quitting my startup and taking a job or alternate paths and wanted y'alls opinion.

i've been working on a startup for the past 24 months with my cofounder - i'm technical and she's mostly focused on business side (with basic frontend skills). we got funded roughly 18 months ago for an idea i came up with, was excited about, and found some traction.

since then we pivoted away from it. we've roughly pivoted almost every month to something

Samsung's SmartThings Can Match Your Home Devices to Your Sleep Schedule

The latest update also includes support for Matter 1.4, meaning SmartThings can connect to water heaters and other energy products. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/samsungs-smartthings-can-match-your-home-devices-to-your-sleep-schedule/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How the DOE Closure Effects Broadband Access for Students video

Trasha Jandoc discusses how the closing of the Department of Education may effects school's access to broadband and how that will impact the students. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-the-doe-closure-effects-broadband-access-for-students/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Experts Share 9 Poisonous Flowers That Could Be in Your Backyard

Learn about common flowers and plants that may be beautiful but pose a threat to you, your child or even your pet. https://www.cnet.com/health/experts-share-9-poisonous-flowers-that-could-be-in-your-backyard/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Microtransactions Made Up 58% of PC Video Game Revenue in 2024, Research Shows

It's not your imagination: microtransactions are the primary driver for games to make money across PC games like Roblox and Call of Duty. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/microtransactions-made-up-58-of-pc-video-game-revenue-in-2024-research-shows/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tariffs Explained: As Trump Alters Tariff Plans, Here's What It All Means for You

The president's global raft of tariffs was dubbed "worse than the worst-case scenario" by experts, but the most alarming parts of the plan were delayed on April 9. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-as-trump-alters-tariff-plans-heres-what-it-all-means-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Xiaomi Watch S4 Review

The Xiaomi Watch S4 swings in to update the Watch S3 from 2024. Regular as clockwork, the Watch S4 returns with some of the features of its forebear while making a few updates, too.  At its core, the Watch S4 is a similar proposition to what came before. Focusing on value for money, this [...]

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Hoover H-Dry 350 HRE H9A3TBE-80/N Review

A budget tumble dryer, the Hoover H-Dry 350 HRE H9A3TBE-80/N still manages to pack in smart app control, sensor-drying, a heat pump and a 9kg drum. It’s slightly fiddly to use at times, and there are cheaper tumble dryers to run, but if you want the basics, this is a well-priced option. Design and [...]

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YouTube TV vs Hulu Plus Live TV: Comparing the cable replacements

Looking to replace your traditional cable or satellite TV plan with a more flexible, contract-free set-up?  You’ve likely heard about YouTube TV and Hulu Plus Live TV which offer access to live channels without lengthy set-ups, extra equipment and long contracts, but which one should you choose? Although we haven’t reviewed Hulu Plus Live TV, [...]

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 Anthropic copies OpenAI's $200/month homework, but fumbles with restrictive rate limits that frustrate users: "I am canceling."

Anthropic unveiled a new $200/month subscription plan called Max for "those who collaborate with Claude extensively and need expanded access for their most important work."

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-copies-openai-plan-fumbles-restrictive-rate-limits

 AMD's Ryzen 8000HX refresh couldn't come at a better time — Affordable gaming CPUs arrive as laptop prices rise

AMD's "Dragon Range Refresh" isn't much of a change from a hardware standpoint, but the new chips could help keep laptop prices within reason as tariffs rage.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-ryzen-8000hx-announced

 Is NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti using the infamous GPU-melting power cable? — Leaks hint at a 16-pin hookup

NVIDIA's mid-range RTX 5060 Ti GPUs are expected to launch on April 16, and some of MSI's designs have leaked. Is that a 16-pin power connector I see?

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5060-ti-msi-design-leaks

Razer’s new app offers yet another way to play PC games on your phone
Windows Recall is now one step away from a true, public release
Classic Outlook is installing with wrong languages. Here’s what to do
This ultra-tiny, super-fast 1TB portable SSD is 32% off right now
Google’s recommended articles feed is (finally!) coming to PCs soon
 China's new semiconductor rule spares Taiwan fabs, punishes Intel, GlobalFoundries & Texas Instruments

China now considers wafer fabrication location as origin of chips, no matter where they were packaged or developed, which is good news for those outsourcing to Taiwan, but bad news for those who manufacture in America.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/chinas-new-semiconductor-rule-spares-taiwan-fabs-punishes-intel-globalfoundries-and-texas-instrume

ChatGPT can now remember all your past conversations

The next time you conclude a conversation with ChatGPT, it will save what you said to memory, even if you don't ask it explicitly to do so. "We have greatly improved memory in chatgpt — it can now reference all your past conversations!" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote on Thursday in an X post spotted by

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The $70 Switch 2 version of ‘Breath of the Wild’ won’t even come with DLC

When Nintendo launched the Switch 2, it also revealed that it was going release upgraded versions of several existing Switch games, including both Legend of Zelda: Breath of

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The Apple M4 MacBook Air is back on sale for $50 off

Maybe you're in a position where you suddenly need a new laptop to see you through the rest of the school year. Perhaps you've got a bigger tax return than expected and you want to treat yourself. Or it may be that you're a long-time Windows user and fancy a change. Whatever reason you might have for being interested in a MacBook Air, we've got another one. The M4 MacBook Air is

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WhatsApp just got a bunch of new features, including document scanning

WhatsApp just rolled out a dozen new features. Most of these are small, but they add up to a fairly substantial software update. Let’s go over some of the more notable additions.

Chats now allow for tappable reactions, which is basically like adding a thumbs up to someone else’s reaction. Group chats feature an indicator that lets users k

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Show HN: Time Travel with Your SQL

Hi, my name is Anguel and I am one of the developers of WhoDB (https://github.com/clidey/whodb)

I am not a fan of the dbeaver, beekeeper, adminer, etc experience because they are bloated, ugly, and at best okay but not great.

Hence why I started working on WhoDB.

The approach:

- browser-based (chrome/firefox)

- no bloat

- jupyter notebook-like experience (Scratchpad)

- built-in AI co-pilot with ollama (local) or openai/anthropic

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CSS-Tricks Chronicles XLIII

This CSS-Tricks update highlights significant progress in the Almanac, recent podcast appearances, a new CSS counters guide, and the addition of several new authors contributing valuable content.


CSS-Tricks Chronicles XLIII originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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Tax Forms 1095: What They Do and When You'll Need Them

The rules surrounding your health insurance and taxes have shifted in the past few years, as has the utility of the Form 1095. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-forms-1095-what-they-do-and-when-youll-need-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Don't Buy an iPhone! Do This to Keep Your Current Phone Alive Longer video

With concerns of tariffs increasing the cost of iPhones and other electronics, it's time to evaluate your habits to extend the life of your gadgets -- and store older iPhones and tech properly if you might need them someday soon. https://www.cnet.com/videos/dont-buy-an-iphone-do-this-to-keep-your-current-phone-alive-longer/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Trump's Department of Education Closure Could Mean for Student Broadband Access

The president signed an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. Will that increase internet access for students or create more barriers? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/what-trumps-department-of-education-closure-could-mean-for-student-broadband-access/#ftag=CADf328eec

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What Card Did You Draw? How to Use AI as a Tarot Reader

Your destiny is in… this AI-powered tarot card deck. How well does the spiritual mix with the technological? I tried out Tarotoo with questions about self-development and love. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-card-did-you-draw-how-to-use-ai-as-a-tarot-reader/#ftag=CADf328eec

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