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DOGE is demanding ‘wins’ from this elite government tech group—while promising major layoffs

Technology Transformation Services (TTS), a high-tech consulting group housed within the General Services Administration (GSA), is tasked with helping agencies modernize their internal systems and public-facing websites. In the past, the group has had the resources and personnel to create innovative new solutions: for example, building Login.gov, a single sign-on system for secure access to government services, along with Cloud.gov, the government’s cloud hosting environment.

But n

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, March 20 (game #382)

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-20-march-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, March 20 (game #648)

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-20-march-2025

 How to support vulnerable customers as a technology leader

Darren Rushworth explains why, with the rising cost of living, vulnerable consumers need more support than ever before.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-support-vulnerable-customers-as-a-technology-leader

 Top California sperm bank suffers embarrassing leak

Someone stole sensitive data from California Cryobank, including names, bank accounts, and more.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/top-california-sperm-bank-suffers-embarrassing-leak

 Mac gaming could get an intriguing boost – but not in the way you'd expect

Nanoleaf’s new monitor lights can be synced with your monitor’s content. Plus a patent points to a haptics-loaded Magic Mouse.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/mac-gaming-could-get-an-intriguing-boost-but-not-in-the-way-youd-expect

 Qualcomm's new gaming handheld chips have one, big, Android-sized problem

Apple is constantly sapping game exclusives in the mobile gaming market, which just goes to show how superior a dedicated handheld gaming PC is.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/qualcomm-gaming-handheld-chips-android-apple-mobile

 Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition review: Does it hold up to Lenovo’s best?

A gorgeous display, sturdy aluminum chassis, and excellent speakers can’t save this Lenovo business laptop from a poor price-to-performance ratio and mediocre battery life.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-14-gen-1-aura-edition-review-does-it-hold-up-to-lenovos-best

 Monster Hunter Wilds is the best-selling game of February in the US, and it's already crossed another huge milestone

Monster Hunter Wilds is the best-selling game of February in the U.S, per Circana, and it's already taken the lead for the year overall.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-february-2025-circana

 How to transfer your Windows 11 setup to a new hard drive — no extra app required

On Windows 11, you can transfer the current installation with apps, settings, and files to a new hard drive, and in this guide, I'll show you the step-by-step process to complete this process.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-transfer-windows-11-setup-to-a-new-hard-drive-no-extra-app-required

 How is this ultrawide OLED gaming monitor so cheap?! — Save almost $700 for 240Hz at 45 inches

It's not every day you see an OLED ultrawide gaming monitor drop in price by nearly $700. This is a great chance to get a superior panel for a lot less than usual.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/acer-predator-x45-clearance-deal

Leaked Windows 11 feature explains why your PC hardware struggles
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft is now sending emails to get you moving on from Windows 10
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PowerSchool’s simple security error was avoidable. You can do better
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Get Samsung’s acclaimed 2TB portable SSD for 47% off while you can
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Microsoft celebrates its 50th birthday with some ugly free wallpapers
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Delegate pool cleaning to the new Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
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Nanoleaf’s PC bias lighting strip syncs to your screen without a camera
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Plex’s lifetime subscription plan is getting a massive price hike
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This RTX-powered Acer gaming laptop is only $600 right now
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 Maker builds Raspberry Pi Pico smart clock with lots of cool features

NeverCode has created a Raspberry Pi Pico smart clock and shared lots of details on how you can recreate it for yourself at home.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/maker-builds-raspberry-pi-pico-smart-clock-with-lots-of-cool-features

 Half-Life 2 running with just 8MB of VRAM is a beautiful wireframe mess

A YouTuber has successfully run Half-Life 2 on the 3D Phantom XP 2800 with just 8MB of memory, sacrificing most if not all textures, lighting, shadows, and other effects.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/half-life-2-running-with-just-8mb-of-vram-is-a-beautiful-wireframe-mess

The Google Pixel 9a might be the new midrange smartphone king

A couple of weeks ago, Apple released a more affordable take on its flagship handsets with the iPhone 16e. But now Google is hitting back with the Pixel 9a and from what I've seen, it looks like a way better deal.

From the front, the 9a looks a lot like the standard Pixel 9. Its screen is the same size at 6.3 inches across, while also off

1mo | Engadget
Google officially introduces the Pixel 9a for $499

Google has followed up an ocean's worth of leaks with the official announcement of its Pixel 9a smartphone, which will retail for $499. Possibly the biggest change to the new A-series model is in its appearance, with the removal of the camera bar on the back of the phone. In the 9a, the camera housing is "slightly domed," sitti

1mo | Engadget
Google Wallet is now available for kids

Gone are the days of kids asking their parent to borrow cash or their card when going out with friends. Instead, parents can now give their kids access to Google Wallet for making in-store payments with their Android device.

1mo | Engadget
Here's how the Pixel 9a compares to the competition

After a mountain of leaks, Google has finally announced the Pixel 9a. There's a good chance you clicked on this article to find out how the 9a compares to its predecessor. The good news is

1mo | Engadget
Vinyl record sales continue to rise amid music streaming’s dominance

Despite streaming services continuing to dominate the business of recorded music, there’s still very much a place for physical media in that sector. The Recording Industry of America said in an annual report [PDF] that sales of vinyl records rose for the 18th straight year in the US to $1.4 billion — the highest revenue for that format since 1984, when CDs sta

1mo | Engadget
Apple's new base iPad is $20 off in the Amazon Spring Sale

The sun is out, the birds are chirping and the Amazon Spring Sale is just around the corner. Though it officially starts March 25, we're already seeing a bunch of early Amazon Spring Sale deals for brands like Dyson, Samsung and Apple. The latter includes a six percent discount on

1mo | Engadget
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 drop to a record-low price for the Amazon Spring Sale

Although the Amazon Spring Sale doesn't start in earnest until next week, there are a bunch of early deals to be had. Among them is an offer that sees

1mo | Engadget
Microsoft launches a new gamepad keyboard layout for Windows 11

There is something so incredibly frustrating about typing on a digital keyboard with a controller. Whether for streaming or gaming, the slowness with which you often have to find each letter is just painful. Well, thankfully, there's an improvement on the way for Xbox controllers, with

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: AGX – Open-Source Data Exploration for ClickHouse (The New Standard?)

Hey HN,

We are excited to announce that we’ve open-sourced AGX, a fast and lightweight data explorer for ClickHouse. It is designed for developers and analysts who want to leverage SQL-native querying in an IDE-like environment.

Here’s what makes AGX stand out:

- Built on ClickHouse (accessible via embedded chdb or remote instance).

- IDE-like user interface: features tabs, a Monaco editor, and a fast keyboard workflow.

- Zero setup required: no infrastructure or complex dashboards

1mo | Hacker news
Ex-ArianeGroup CEO backs Pangea to build 3D-printed aerospike rocket engines


Aerospike rocket engines are the stuff of legend in the space industry. Conceived in the 1960s, their unique spiked-nozzle design promises better efficiency, reusability, and performance at all altitudes. But their complexity — and the shutdown of major space

1mo | The Next Web
Euclid space telescope captures multiple ‘extremely rare’ double gravitational lenses


The European Space Agency has released the first major batch of data from its “dark universe” telescope Euclid. What’s inside could change our understanding of dark matter and the expansion of the universe. The data comprises just one week’s worth of deep fiel

1mo | The Next Web
What happened to Netflix’s big bet on gaming?

In 2021, Netflix’s executive vice president of game development Mike Verdu made a big announcement: “Let the Games Begin.” Four years later, Verdu is out—and Netflix’s grand experiment in gaming still feels like a work in progress.

Netflix bet big on gaming. They brought in Verdu from Facebook and EA, and then went on a buying spree, acquiring a handful of mobile gami

TSMC’s massive Arizona chips project praised by Taiwan’s president

Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said that a Taiwanese semiconductor company’s massive investment in Arizona is the “best model” for the island’s effort to

 Wix launches no-code tool to streamline business flows

Wix Functions lets businesses create custom online shopping and checkout experiences with no-code solution.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/wix-launches-no-code-tool-to-streamline-business-flows

 Adobe launches game-changing GenAI tools for video editing

Firefly has gained three new APIs to help marketers translate and reframe videos while adhering to brand guidelines.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/adobe-launches-game-changing-genai-tools-for-video-editing

 Amazon's Alexa privacy U-turn just made this Apple rumor all the more exciting

As Amazon makes a privacy U-turn on voice recordings through its Alexa Echo devices, rumors of Apple's next-gen HomeHub hold a 2025 release window open.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/amazon-alexa-privacy-concerns-make-apple-homepod-return-more-exciting

 Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) review: Asus dials in its MacBook Pro competitor

The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) offers the excellent overall performance and gorgeous display we expect out of a professional creative machine, but falls short on battery and graphics.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/asus-vivobook-pro-15-n6506-2025-review

 Windows 11 has a hidden FAQ page in testing that tells you why your PC is slow

A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page explains why your PC is slow, from RAM limitations to GPU bottlenecks. The feature is in testing now, though you can't see it just yet.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-has-a-hidden-faq-page-in-testing-that-tells-you-why-your-pc-is-slow

Enough with the game launchers! It’s dragging PC gaming down
1mo | pcworld.com
Need more laptop ports? This 5-in-1 USB-C hub is just $19 right now
1mo | pcworld.com
This travel-ready Apple wall charger with dual USB-C is now 34% off
1mo | pcworld.com
Arm’s GPU upscaling could be just the thing Snapdragon PCs need
1mo | pcworld.com
Windows 11 may soon show what hardware to upgrade on your PC
1mo | pcworld.com
 ViewSonic XG2736-2K 27-inch QHD 240 Hz gaming monitor review: Getting faster all the time

ViewSonic’s XG2736-2K delivers super low input lag and fast response for gaming with a 240 Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution, an IPS panel, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color, all for a reasonable price.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/viewsonic-xg2736-2k-27-inch-qhd-240-hz-gaming-monitor-review