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 Why Nintendo's Switch 2 already has me bracing for disappointment

Nintendo Switch is something truly magical that gave gamers that best of a gaming handheld and home console. Does Nintendo have anything new up its sleeve for the Switch 2?

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo/switch-2-nintendo-leaks-what-to-expect

Show HN: Eonfall – A new third-person co-op action game built for the web

Hi all, I'm excited to share Eonfall with Hacker News Community!

It's been 2-years in the making built by a 2 man team. Eonfall, is a new third-person co-op action game with rogue-lite elements built exclusively for the web! We've finally reached a release candidate state and set our official public release date for Jan 15th! The game's current version 5.0.0-beta is live and available to test play today!

Unity game engine was used to develop the game along with other services to handle t

1mo | Hacker news
Splash Screen Design Best Practices

Splash screen is the first screen that users see when they launch a mobile app. Despite the splash screen being displayed only for a few seconds, it immediately forms a first impression about the product. https://webdesignernews.com/splash-screen-design-best-practices/

UX and User Testing in the Age of AI-Driven Web Navigation

This ambitious project introduces autonomous AI agents designed to navigate the web, execute tasks, and provide actionable results, fundamentally reshaping how users interact with digital platforms. https://webdesignernews.com/ux-and-user-testing-in-the-age-of-ai-driven-web-navigation/

Why “Just UX” Is No Longer Enough? What is XQ?

Digital products and services are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Every new app claims to meet user expectations, anticipate their needs, and be “user-friendly.” As a result, the concept of User Experience (UX) has gained importance in almost every industry. https://webdesignernews.com/why-just-ux-is-no-longer-enough-what-is-xq/

Corporate Presentation Templates for Premiere Pro

So, how do you make your presentations memorable? Adding video to the mix is one way to get a viewer’s attention. It keeps people engaged while helping to explain concepts and ideas. Besides, a video is endlessly more interesting than an old static PowerPoint file. https://webdesignernews.com/corporate-presentation-templates-for-premiere-pro/

Understanding the DOMContentLoaded Event

The DOMContentLoaded event has been around for a long time and has often been used as a web performance metric. However today it has mostly been replaced by more modern user-focussed metrics like the Core Web Vitals. https://webdesignernews.com/understanding-the-domcontentloaded-event/

Safeguarding Artistic Expression in the Age of AI

Nothing is more personal, mysterious, and valuable for a creative person than their individual artistic style. No matter their medium, the idiosyncratic way an artist expresses themselves is not only their currency in the creative market, it is fundamentally how their past and human experience informs their unique point of view — and it is how they represent themselves. https://webdesignernews.com/safeguarding-artistic-expression-in-the-age-of-ai/

Stárnutí duchů ve stroji? Pokročilé generativní inteligence trpí demencí

Momentálně jsme svědky pozoruhodného vývoje v oblasti umělých inteligencí. Od posměšků „vždyť je to jenom počítačový program“ nebo „ne, vážně nejsou jako lidé, ani v nejmenším,“se dostáváme k praktickým dotazům „kde seženu psychiatra pro svou generativní inteligenci?“ Kdo by tohle čekal? http://www.osel.cz/13832-starnuti-duchu-ve-stroji-pokrocile-generativni-inteligence-trpi-demenci.html

1mo | osel.cz
 Acer Predator Helios 16 review: Powerful,  gorgeous, and reasonably priced

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has fantastic hardware without sacrificing its gorgeous display, and it’s reasonably priced.

https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/acer-predator-helios-16

 Predicting the (actually very exciting) future of next gen Xbox hardware

An analyst recently said that next gen, only either Xbox or PlayStation will survive as a console manufacturer. Here's why that's silly.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/predicting-the-actually-very-exciting-future-of-xbox-hardware

 With Astro Bot winning Game of the Year, Microsoft and Xbox need to start reinvesting in their platforming games

Xbox doesn't really currently have an "all-ages" platformer like Astro Bot, but it could revive a character from one of its many classic series.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-and-xbox-need-to-start-reinvesting-in-platformers

Judge finds spyware-maker NSO Group liable for attacks on WhatsApp users

A federal judge in California has agreed with WhatsApp that the NSO Group, the Israeli cybersurveillance firm behind the Pegasus spyware, had hacked into its systems by sending malware through its servers to thousands of its users' phones. WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta, sued the NSO Group back in 2019 and accused it of spreading malware to 1,400 mobile devices across 20 countries wi

1mo | Engadget
Our favorite books we read in 2024

We may be a bit technology-obsessed here, but the Engadget team does occasionally get around to low-tech activities, like reading. Well, some of us read on ereaders or our smartphones, but you get the point — books are great, and we read some exceptional ones this year that each deserve a shoutout. These are some of the best books we read in 2024.

1mo | Engadget
 Lexar Play 4TB SSD review: Another good SSD for your PS5

The Lexar Play is a gaming-oriented follow-up to the NM790. It keeps the good all-around performance and power efficiency but adds a heatsink and an 8TB SKU. The MSRP is far too high, but street pricing has already dropped to more reasonable levels.

https://www.tomshardware.com/ssds/lexar-play-4tb-ssd-review

Ask HN: Do you backup your Emails?

I wonder if its just me or other people feel the urge as well to backup their emails. I feel oddly attached to my older emails and have the fear of loosing something important which might hide in my mail archives.

Also I don't necessarily trust some of my email providers (nor my self hosted one) and soonish have to clear one out because I run out of storage.

So what tools are you using to backup your emails? Is there a service which takes care of this automatically?


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1mo | Hacker news
Andrew Ng is betting big on agentic AI

Andrew Ng came up with a theory almost 15 years ago: What if Google, the internet giant, thought of machines like the brain and trained neural networks on mass amounts of data using computational power in an attempt to lead to artificial general intelligence? 

Google bit on Ng’s line of thinking, and in 2011 he helped launch Google Brain, one of the most ambitious artificial intelli

3 new Mac menu bar shortcuts will make you even more productive in 2025

Anyone using a Mac in the workplace knows it’s a productivity powerhouse. Not only do Macs run business staples like Microsoft Office and Google’s suite of online software but, thanks to Apple Silicon chips, modern Macs are absolute workhorses capable of driving advanced design, media creation, and scientific apps with ease.

But a Mac is more than just the apps it r

 Yellowjackets season 3: release date, cast, trailer and more news and rumors about the hit Paramount Plus show

Here's everything we know about Yellowjackets season 3, including its February 2025 release date, the expected cast, and plot speculation.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/yellowjackets-season-3

Real Excel pros master these fundamentals
1mo | pcworld.com
This $33 lifetime VPN won’t be available much longer
1mo | pcworld.com
One smart ring to rule them all? Finnish startup Oura raises $200M


Finnish startup Oura has closed its Series D funding round at $200mn, bringing the smart ring maker’s valuation to a cosy $5.2bn. Oura’s smart ring uses 20 biometric markers to track sleep, physical activity, and stress resilience. The device displ

1mo | The Next Web
4 key traits this Silicon Valley VC looks for in founders


Every year, millions of businesses are created around the world. In order for these big ideas to turn into successful startups, most of them will inevitably come up against the challenges of fundraising.  While there is no magic formula, there are variables that

1mo | The Next Web
 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, December 21 (game #559)

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-21-december-2024

 The Amazon HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is now $69 — you can still get it in time for Christmas!

Pay half the normal price for a sturdy Amazon HD 8 Kids Pro tablet and spend just $69. Even better: You can still order this and get it in time for Christmas.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/the-amazon-hd-8-kids-pro-tablet-is-now-usd69-you-can-still-get-it-in-time-for-christmas

 Qualcomm scores BIG win against Arm, can continue to sell Snapdragon X chips for PCs

Arm's lawsuit against Qualcomm seemingly has failed as the latter was not found guilty of using Arm's tech without a proper license. However, the actual fate between the two companies remains unknown.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm-scores-big-win-against-arm-can-continue-to-sell-snapdragon-x-chips-for-pcs

Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure monitor issue

Another day, another Tesla recall. This time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed the owners of almost 700,000 Tesla vehicles warning them of a problem with a warning light for the tire pressure monitoring system as reported by the Associate

1mo | Engadget
Ask HN: Stanford CS 153 help

hi hn - i'm volunteering at Stanford next quarter to co-teach cs 153 (infrastructure at scale) - a course i wish had existed during my undergrad years. rather than pure theory, it's focused on how large-scale systems actually work in production

the format combines hands-on projects with a speaker series. we've confirmed some solid speakers (Jensen Huang from NVIDIA, Matthew Prince from Cloudflare etc), but i'm also keen to bring in perspectives from folks who don't fit the standard mold. t

1mo | Hacker news
Blending Photography With Graphics: A Designer’s Guide to Mixed Media

Mixed media design is one of the most popular trends in graphic design that combines reality with creativity to birth visuals that not only stand out but also tell captivating stories. https://webdesignernews.com/blending-photography-with-graphics-a-designers-guide-to-mixed-media/

Codrops Collective

Happy Thursday, hope you are having an amazing week! We’ve got a packed edition so let’s get reading! https://webdesignernews.com/codrops-collective/

27 FigJam activities to spark creativity

Looking for ways to shake up your teaching? These collaborative templates help students connect, create, and learn together. https://webdesignernews.com/27-figjam-activities-to-spark-creativity/

Build a website page configurator with CSS

In this new tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a flexible website page configurator to customize the page UI on the fly. https://webdesignernews.com/build-a-website-page-configurator-with-css/

Three Approaches To Amplify Your Design Projects

There are many ways to elevate a design project from good to incredible. For web and product designers, it’s not just about adding more animations and flair. What it truly comes down to is a reframing of your thought processes starting before the project even kicks off. Olivia De Alba presents three approaches that designers can implement and which will change the way they make their projects more successful. https://webdesignernews.com/three-approaches-to-amplify-your-design-projects-2/

The HCU Effect In Google Updates via @sejournal, @martinibuster

An analysis of how Google's "HCU" signals may influence website rankings during a core algorithm or spam update.

The post The HCU Effect In Google Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/hcu-effect-in-google-updates/535959/

 Best end-of-year Apple deals in December 2024

The best Apple deals of the season are here with epic discounts on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple accessories

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/best-apple-deals

 OpenAI launches next-gen reasoning models with "incredible" coding capabilities

OpenAI announced its new flagship o3 model as a successor to its o1 reasoning model. It also sports incredible coding capabilities and is up to three times better at handling tasks and answering complex queries.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/openai-launches-next-gen-reasoning-models-with-incredible-coding-capabilities

 Micron's HBM4E heralds a new era of customized memory for AI GPUs and beyond

Micron's HBM update: HBM4 is on track for 2026. HBM4E will introduce customizable base dies for higher performance and tailored features.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/microns-hbm4e-heralds-a-new-era-of-customized-memory-for-ai-gpus-and-beyond

OpenAI's next-generation o3 model will arrive early next year

After nearly two weeks of announcements, OpenAI capped off its 12 Days of OpenAI livestream series with a preview of its next-generation frontier model. “Out of respect for friends at Telefónica (owner of the O2 cellular network in Europe), and in the grand tradition of OpenAI being really, truly bad at names, it’s called o3,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told those watching the ">announcement on YouTube.

The new

1mo | Engadget
Ubisoft quietly squeezes out another NFT game featuring Rayman, Blood Dragon

Hey, gamers! Do you like Rayman? Do you like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon? Do you wish they’d make a new Rayman or Blood Dragon game? Well, you got your wish (sort of) if you’re willing to give your wish a lot of leeway and a bit of money. Journalist Stephen Totilo’s Game File newsletter reported that Ubisoft secretly released a new

1mo | Engadget
Hisense's HT Saturn speakers feature wireless Dolby Atmos and room calibration

Hisense has officially unveiled its new HT Saturn audio system just ahead of CES, and it's a doozy. This five-piece surround system includes four identical satellite units and a single 6.5-inch subwoofer. All told, it ships with 13 speakers spread across the five units, each of them wireless.

The company says this system has been “purpose-built to co

1mo | Engadget
Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)

When Intel debuted its first Arc video cards two years ago, I was more than a little skeptical. Could a company that famously gave up on its last major desktop GPU project in 2009 actually make a dent in a market dominated by NVIDIA and AMD? Well, when I reviewed them in 2022, the Arc A750 and A770 turned out better than I thought, though they were also hel

1mo | Engadget
How to schedule messages on Instagram

Instagram is still thought of as a feed of algorithmically-suggested photos first and foremost, but the app is also pretty popular for messaging, too. If you want to take some of the stress out of remembering to send a birthday message to a friend, as part of a recent update, you can now

1mo | Engadget
Google's Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally

A little more than a week after announcing Gemini Deep Research, Google is making the tool available to more people. As of today, the feature, part of the company’s paid

1mo | Engadget