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How to Get Siri's Glow-up on Your iPhone video

You might have to wait for Siri's full Apple Intelligence superpowers, but you can still take advantage of other new features like ChatGPT integration and type to Siri. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-to-get-siris-glow-up-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
This 2-in-1 Laptop Is My Daily Driver and Still Discounted for Amazon's Spring Sale

Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is compact, lightweight and perfect for commuting or travel. It's available at a slight discount on the last day of Amazon's Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-2-in-1-laptop-is-my-daily-driver-and-still-discounted-for-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
Amazfit Bip 6 Hands-On: At $80, This Watch Could Be a Steal

For less than $100, the Amazfit Bip 6 checks all the boxes you'd expect out of a smartwatch, plus it works on both iPhone and Android phones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/amazfit-bip-6-hands-on-at-80-this-watch-could-be-a-steal/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
 Major dating app data breach may have exposed 1.5 million private user images online

Several apps from developer M.A.D Mobile had unprotected image servers that stored private and explicit photos without password protection.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/major-dating-app-data-breach-may-have-exposed-1-5-million-private-user-images-online

 iOS 18.4 gets official release notes: Apple Intelligence, new Photos tools, Ambient Music, and more

The official release notes for iOS 18.4 are here, and it seems the iPhone is getting a decent handful of new features in the latest midyear software update – expect Apple Intelligence upgrades, new Photos features, and a smattering of bug fixes.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/ios-18-4-gets-official-release-notes-apple-intelligence-new-photos-tools-amb

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, April 1 (game #394)

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-1-april-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, April 1 (game #660)

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-1-april-2025

 Playing Age of Empires 2 on a Windows PC in the 1990s instilled my lifelong love of real-time strategy games

As Microsoft is turning 50, I'm reflecting on how playing Age of Empires 2 at a young age set me up for a life of appreciating strategy games.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-2-a-life-long-love-of-strategy

 Final Fantasy IX fans think this new website hints at the long rumored remake

Square Enix has just launched a new website dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX and fans are speculating it could be a hint at a remake in development.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/final-fantasy-ix-fans-think-this-new-website-hints-at-the-long-rumored-remake

 Can AI help in gaming? Intel says yes and proves it.

Intel showed off some new details regarding its Core Ultra H and HX mobile chips, including an AI Assistant that makes use of an NPU to boost performance and help with difficult games.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/intel-ai-assistant-core-ultra-h-hx

Samsung SSDs and microSD storage are 40% off for World Backup Day
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This travel-friendly USB-C charging station just dropped to its best price
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HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components
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How to quickly insert an electronic signature in Word
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 Gigabyte GS27QXA 27-inch 240 Hz QHD IPS gaming monitor review: Serious value and high performance

Gigabyte delivers serious value with the GS27QXA. It’s a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with 240 Hz, a 260 Hz overclock, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and wide gamut color. And performance that truly punches above its weight class.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/gigabyte-gs27qxa-27-inch-240-hz-qhd-ips-gaming-monitor-review-serious-value-and-high-

Finding Remote Enterprise Software Consulting Leads: Non-US Resident Edition

Been wrestling with this for a while, figured some of you might have seen similar. The Situation: * 15+ years Enterprise Software - PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) experience, including a stint at Google. * Now based in India. * Strong US network (NY, OH, OK, CA). * Targeting direct client engagements, potentially building a small remote team. * Problem: Most remote PLM roles explicitly state US/UK/EU residency.

The Question: How do you effectively find remote PLM consulting/contracting

29d | Hacker news
Phishing Emails Aren't as Obvious Anymore. Here's How to Spot Them

New research shows that instead of attention-grabbing subject lines, scammers are going with more subtle pitches to get you to click. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/phishing-emails-arent-as-obvious-anymore-heres-how-to-spot-them/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
 UK firms are struggling to scale AI across their business

Leaders and managers are more likely to use AI than workers because companies are only bothered about financial ROI.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/uk-firms-are-struggling-to-scale-ai-across-their-business

Moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11? What’s different, and how to adapt
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This simple USB cable accessory is helping me reclaim hours of my time
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No research is (often) better than “some” research

Not anyone can just do research, but they can learn to

29d | UX Design
Show HN: WhatsApp MCP Server

Hi HN – I built an open-source, self-hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for WhatsApp: https://github.com/lharries/whatsapp-mcp

It connects to your personal WhatsApp account via the WhatsApp Web multi-device API (using whatsmeow from the Beeper team), and doesn't rely on third-party APIs. All messages are stored locally in SQLite. Nothing is sent to the cloud unless you explicitly allow your LLM to access the data

29d | Hacker news
 The unsung heroes of the AI revolution: a quiet force shaping the future

AI integration’s unsung heroes and what are the skills and roles that lay the foundation of the technology everyone is talking about.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-unsung-heroes-of-the-ai-revolution-a-quiet-force-shaping-the-future

 TeamRICOCHET unveils plan to use machine learning in its effort to ramp up Call of Duty anti-cheat efforts

Call of Duty's TeamRICOCHET has fought an uphill battle stopping cheaters since Black Ops 6's first season. With Season 3 on the horizon, new tools are planned to stop disruptive players.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty-season-3-anti-cheat-machine-learning

WD My Passport is a great drive for local storage this World Backup Day
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Aiper Scuba X1 will get your pool ready for summer
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