Developers shouldn't have to be forced to confess to using AI in video games. They should already be transparent and let us decide for ourselves.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ai-generated-content-in-games-deception-and-the-future
Razer has announced a new limited-edition Minecraft collection with four of its popular accessories decked out in Minecraft colors. All four products are available now.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/razer-minecraft-collection-announcement
This Baseus charging station is pretty much all you need to have on your desk, delivering outlets, ports, and even a magnetic charging pad. The best part? We have a special discount code for you, letting you snag this for under $50 instead of its $90 MSRP.
The Ba
Google is changing how Chrome extensions work on the desktop and Chromebooks. While the Manifest V3 changes are billed as ways to improve safety and efficiency, the way they also limit how adblocking extensions like uBlock Origin work has drawn a lot of cri
How fast do you need your computer’s storage to be? It probably doesn’t have to be as fast as you think (especially if you’re building a gaming PC). But if you’re moving big files around, you can definitely see the benefit of a faster drive — and Samsung’s
If you’re looking to make your desktop background more visually engaging, you should try embedding a video with the open source app Lively Wallpaper. This app comes with some free videos for your wallpaper, but you can also use it to add your own videos to your desktop.
Microsoft is currently rolling out a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2. Update KB5052093 brings some new features, but also adds some self-promotion to the system with Microsoft placing a banner in the system settin
What could possibly be more fun than going out into an untamed wilderness, slaughtering dozens of terrifying creatures, then eating them and wearing their skin? Nothing! Which is probably why Monster Hunter Wilds is currently number one with a bullet arrow made from dragon
If you’ve had it up to here with dumb responses from Alexa, get ready for a big change.
At a glitzy event in New York City on Wednesday, Amazon unveiled–again–its AI-enhanced and “completely re-architectured” Alexa, and we’ll all soon have a chance to kick the tires ourselves.
Starting next month, Amazon will kick off a public preview for the new
AheadComputing aims to build high-performance RISC-V cores for AI and general-purpose workloads.
Samsung's 10th Gen V-NAND uses 400+ layers, adopts Cell-on-Peripheral with hybrid bonding architecture.
Intel unveils Xeon 6500 and Xeon 6700 processors with P cores for AI, content delivery, networking, and storage applications.
Thermal Grizzly sells delidded Ryzen 7 9800X3Ds with warranty coverage, starting at $599 without VAT and shipping.
China's prolific output of mature chips is beginning to shock the global market, with prices sinking and companies hurting.
Effective data storytelling isn’t a black box. By integrating UX research & psychology, you can craft more impactful and persuasive narratives. Victor Yocco and Angelica Lo Duca outline a five-step framework that provides a roadmap for creating data stories that resonate with audiences on both a cognitive and emotional level. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/human-element-using-research-psychology-elevate-data-storytelling/
Article URL: https://www.noemamag.com/a-radical-new-proposal-for-how-mind-emerges-from-matter/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43181520
Points: 34
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Article URL: https://blog.golioth.io/the-miserable-state-of-modems-and-mobile-network-operators/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43182854
Points: 48
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Hi HN ! This is an open source project I've been working on for a while. It's actually the third breakout-like game I've built. I really like the simplicity of the concept, having just one input (the puck horizontal position) and a simple gameplay that gives a low skill floor.
My girlfriend and I played a lot of the excellent LBreakoutHD, an open source breakout game that follows the traditional formula of having multiple lives, scoring points by breaking bricks and catching the good upgra
Recently created a minimal persistent relational database in Go. Main focus was on implementing & understanding working the of database, storage management & transaction handling. Use of B+ Tree for storage engine(support for indexing), managing a Free List (for reusing nodes), Support for transactions, Concurrent Reads. Still have many things to add & fix like query processing being one of the main & fixing some bugs
Repo link - https://gith
Article URL: https://www.cofault.com/2025/02/long-story-of-division.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43185059
Points: 5
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Article URL: https://github.com/MichiganTypeScript/typescript-types-only-wasm-runtime
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43185174
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As the US and China pursue dominance in the global technology race, concerns are mounting among European founders that the region’s entrenched bureaucracy is impeding its capacity for innovation and growth. The EU is going “overboard on tech regulation,” said
German startup Proxima Fusion — whose team includes engineers from MIT, Google, SpaceX, and McLaren — has unveiled a fusion energy reactor design it believes offers the quickest route to commercially viable fusion power. Dubbed Stellaris, the machine is a quas
An AI-powered note-taking app developed by Munich-based startup Bliro could offer a more secure way to transcribe audio. Bliro uses natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to extract relevant information from in-person or virtual conversati
Venus Williams is most famous for being one of the best tennis players of all time, but she’s also a prolific angel investor. In her latest business move, Williams has backed French startup WeWard. WeWard is a free app that offers real-world rewards for walkin
Dating apps are a notoriously hostile space towards transgender users. If they list their transness in their profiles, they’re outing themselves to the world. If they don’t, matches could accuse them of catfishing. Picking the right time to tell matches can feel impossible.
With “Mat
Learn how to navigate the ups and downs of Google Shopping campaigns. Find out how to troubleshoot performance fluctuations and communicate effectively with clients.
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Google simplifies removing personal data from search with new alerts, streamlined takedown requests, and search result refreshing.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-simplifies-removing-personal-in
TikTok leads mobile commerce with $6B revenue, doubling rivals through personalized shopping experiences and creator partnerships.
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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/tiktok-beats-competitors-by-2x-with-6b-in-app-reven
Want to train a specialized LLM on your own data? The easiest way to do this is with low rank adaptation (LoRA), but many variants of LoRA exist. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/26/variants-of-lora/
Pocházíme z Afriky a tam jsou všichni jako uhel. Kdy a jak vlastně Evropané přišli ke světlé kůži, vlasům a očím? Výzkum 348 dávných genomů z Eurasie, pokrývajících posledních 45 tisíc let, přesvědčivě ukazuje, že světlí lidé v Evropě převládli až velmi nedávno. Ještě v neolitu v Evropě dominovala tmavá kůže, vlasy i oči. http://www.osel.cz/13928-dna-potvrzuje-lide-v-evrope-zesvetlali-prekvapive-nedavno.html
Not all of Apple's AI tools have found their way into my everyday routine, but a few have won me over. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ive-embraced-these-5-apple-intelligence-features-plus-1-new-beta-addition/#ftag=CADf328eec
An appliance expert weighs in on how often you should clean your oven. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/when-is-the-last-time-you-cleaned-your-oven-probably-not-recently-enough/#ftag=CADf328eec
We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/do-you-need-an-antivirus-for-windows/#ftag=CADf328eec
This AI platform can provide suggestions before you hit send on those frustrated work emails. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-ai-can-help-tone-down-your-work-email-voice/#ftag=CADf328eec
Without action from Congress, Medicare's telehealth coverage will see a sharp decline soon. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/medicare-telehealth-coverage-ending-soon-heres-what-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Boost your sleep by adding these seven foods to your daily diet. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/7-foods-that-help-me-sleep-better-and-might-work-for-you-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
These are the best immersive games to play in 2025 on Quest, PSVR 2, PC and even Vision Pro. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-best-vr-games-to-play-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The chatbot that lets you have surprisingly realistic conversations with AI-generated personas of athletes, celebrities and politicians has had its fair share of controversies. We walk you through what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-character-ai-everything-to-know-about-the-role-playing-ai-tool/#ftag=CADf328eec
Open-access networks bring fast fiber to cities across the US, but they don’t operate like typical internet service providers. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/open-access-networks-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Tesla CEO and President Donald Trump have floated the idea of $5,000 checks derived from government spending cuts, but you should probably not get your hopes up. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/musk-floats-doge-stimulus-checks-proposal-but-will-it-actually-happen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Anker's new Solix F3800 Plus is an extra-large portable power station that's almost as good as a Tesla Powerwall or EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra for a fraction of the price. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-portable-power-station-can-do-the-work-of-a-tesla-powerwall/#ftag=CADf328eec
In what looks to be another Cinderella story, Benedict Bridgerton meets a dazzling lady in silver at a masked ball. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/bridgerton-season-4-sneak-peek-how-to-watch-and-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
An 800V architecture and mammoth battery pack results in an impressive battery range.
Surreal new Nicole Kidman thriller Holland gets first trailer and release date on Prime Video.
Double delight: Sony unveils the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS and FE 16mm F1.8 G lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Apple's speech-to-text engine has developed an unusual bug, which Apple says it is aware of.
Nvidia could potentially be forced to don its flame-retardant suit for rumored April launch of 8GB version of RTX 5060 Ti.
Criminals have been deploying different malware via hundreds of GitHub projects.
We’re getting new Framework laptops too
Mint Mobile's unlimited plan no longer features a strict 40GB data cap - here are the details.
Foundation has apparently puts its season 3 problems behind it with a new showrunner and a secret season 4 renewal.
As AI’s capabilities grow, organizations must shift toward encryption-based methods to protect sensitive datasets.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/in-the-age-of-ai-everybody-could-lose-the-right-to-anonymity
The bug lasted approximately an hour, but affected Microsoft Azure users around the world.
Anthropic recently unveiled Claude 3.7 Sonnet, touting it as the "most intelligent model to date," and also launched Claude Code for agentic coding.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/anthropic-unveils-claude-3-7-sonnet
Edge of Memories, a sequel to the 2021 JRPG cult hit Edge of Eternity, has been revealed and will be available on Xbox and PC.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/edge-of-memories-coming-to-xbox-pc
Microsoft Edge will no longer support uBlock Origin. That ad blocker will stop working on Chromium browsers in the near future.
There’s no denying that ChatGPT and other AI chatbots make impressive chat companions that can converse with you on just about anything.
Their conversational powers can be extremely convincing too; if they’ve made you feel safe about sharing your personal details, you’re not alone. But — newsflash! — you’re not talking to your toaster. Anything you tell an
Laptops are great if you need portability, but these days you can get the same performance with a mini PC while saving a bunch of money and taking up less space on your desk.
For example, this Bosgame P3 mini PC is darn powerful and it’s only $330 right now on Amazon, d
We absolutely adore the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro, and we’re sure you’ll love it too, especially when you can get it with a deep discount. Right now, this high-performance laptop is a whopping $750 off on Amazon, bringing its price down to just $1,000. That’s the
Dr. Lisa Su is expanding AMD's Developer Credits program and is piloting it with Hot Aisle.
Acer’s Predator X32 X3 is a 32-inch OLED gaming monitor with 4K resolution at 240 Hz plus a 480 Hz FHD mode. It also offers Adaptive-Sync, HDR10, and wide gamut color. It’s a luxury display with the performance to match its price tag.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/acer-predator-x32-x3-240-hz-oled-gaming-monitor-review
The new slicer aims to simplify file prep for beginners and anyone who wants to run their Prusa 3D printer from the couch.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/prusa-goes-to-the-cloud-with-optional-easyprint-slicer
Nvidia has confirmed the ongoing black screen and BSOD issues will be resolved in the form of a new vBIOS and driver update.
Tonight-we-ride has put together a cool Raspberry Pi music player with a touchscreen and customizable interface with Winamp.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-custom-cyberdeck-inspired-music-player
SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here. 🚨 Today is your last chance before the registration price increases—don’t… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-async-avec-messenger-amqp-et-mercure?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
Article URL: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/americas/chile-blackout-14-regions-intl-latam/index.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43182892
Points: 65
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Article URL: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20250224162724.349679-1-hch@lst.de/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43183169
Points: 42
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Are there any ethical VC funds? This is a genuine question. It feels like the majority of venture firms can rationalise away their position as doing good for the world but when you start to dig into it, the sole goal is making money and who they make money for isn't always the most righteous of people or entities. Even then many of the individuals at firms can be questionable, involved in scandals. And the things invested in, while there can be a thematic preference, often everything is thro
Article URL: https://pangui.io/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43183644
Points: 21
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PHP remains a cornerstone of web development, powering a significant portion of the internet. Its versatility, open-source nature, and large community support make it a favorite for businesses seeking dynamic and interactive websites. https://webdesignernews.com/enhance-user-experience-with-php/
Understanding your user behaviour and usage patterns is critical (I know the word “critical” gets thrown around a lot in articles like this but seriously, it is important) in order to build a successful user experience. However, it is not the only type of research that your organisation could be conducting to guarantee the most successful experience for your users. During digital transformation projects, competitive research serves as a crucial tool for understanding market... https://webdesigne
he most reliable way to meet user needs is through extensive usability research. However, scaling can be a challenge, especially if a researcher needs to personally e-meet every participant. When left to their own devices, participants also tend to provide incomplete answers. Could parts of this interaction be automated to help researchers gather more data than their schedules allow? https://webdesignernews.com/human-centered-design-through-ai-assisted-usability-testing/
For many years, it has been ‘best practice’ to use relative units (especially em and rem) for sizing text. That’s great! But after playing around with my user preferences, I think we can improve on the common approaches. https://webdesignernews.com/reimagining-fluid-typography/
After two decades in design — leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions — I’m now questioning my place. https://webdesignernews.com/the-design-game-has-changed-and-i-dont-know-where-i-fit-anymore/
Interfaces are over-stuffed with icons. The more icons we have to scan over, the more brain power we put toward making sense of them rather than using the tools they represent. This slows us down, not just once, but over and over again. https://webdesignernews.com/why-icons-alone-arent-enough/
Frontend development can be very interesting because we can immediately see the results of our work. However, during this process, we often forget very important concepts and we make mistakes. https://webdesignernews.com/the-biggest-frontend-mistakes-you-can-do/
Slightly under 10 years ago, when I reviewed a new Apple MacBook, I devoted a surprising percentage of my wordage to its port. Yes, port—it had only one. The sleek, minimalist laptop was one of the first devices in the world to sport USB-C, a new type of wired connectivity that carried both power and data over a cable with a slim, reversible connector.
USB-C held the potential to replace pretty much all t
WeWard, an app that offers real-world rewards for walking, announced Wednesday it’s signed tennis champ Venus Williams as an investor and ambassador for the app.
The app, which offers users points called Wards for steps taken, lets users track their movements or import pedometer data from tools like iPhone’s Apple Health, Android’s Google Fit, or Fitbit. When they’ve racked up enough Wards, they can be redeemed for gi
Leverage AI to synchronize B2B marketing programs with buyer needs, delivering hyper-personalized experiences that drive engagement and impact.
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Top CDs boast APYs more than three times the national average for some terms. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/take-advantage-of-high-apys-while-you-still-can-todays-cd-rates-feb-26-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Knowing these common tax mistakes could help you dodge an IRS audit. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/be-aware-of-these-6-tax-mistakes-that-may-get-you-audited-by-the-irs/#ftag=CADf328eec
The first three episodes are now streaming if you need to get caught up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/reacher-season-3-release-schedule-when-to-watch-episode-4-on-prime-video/#ftag=CADf328eec