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My Trip Inside Epic Universe: The Line Between Real and Virtual Blurs Even More

I got an early visit to one of the biggest new theme parks in decades, and it showed us a bit of the future -- for those who can afford it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/my-trip-inside-epic-universe-the-line-between-real-and-virtual-blurs-even-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Up Close With Dragons and Frankenstein: Epic Universe Tech That Blew Us Away video

In this episode of Tech Therapy, CNET's Bridget Carey and Scott Stein get an early look at Universal's Epic Universe theme park and explore how the latest robotics and screen technology is taking these attractions to a new level of immersion -- and the tech that could cause some hiccups in your experience. Is it worth booking a trip? https://www.cnet.com/videos/up-close-with-dragons-and-frankenstein-epic-universe-tech-that-blew-us-away/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 9 (game #402)

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-9-april-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 9 (game #668)

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-9-april-2025

 GitHub Copilot launches new AI tools, but also limits on its premium models

To keep its AI tools at the pinnacle of innovation, GitHub accesses the best LLMs in the business, but it might cost you.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/github-copilot-launches-new-ai-tools-but-also-limits-on-its-premium-models

 I got my hands on ASUS' monster RTX 5090 gaming laptop — I already found one feature I want to see on more systems

ASUS' ROG Strix SCAR 18 is one of the first with NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs to enter the market. While I intend to do a full review, I put together this preview for an early look at the monster gaming laptop.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2025-hands-on

This beastly Ryzen 9 mini PC with 64GB RAM is at its best-ever price
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By the numbers: Tariffs on laptops & PC hardware punish your wallet
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This fast-charging 20K power bank for 4 devices is 50% off right now
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Microsoft will block Teams access if you don’t update the app this week
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Beyond tariffs: 4 other ways phones, PCs & gadgets could suffer in 2025
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 IBM boosts mainframes with 50% more AI performance: z17 features Telum II chip with AI accelerators

IBM's next-generation z17 mainframe combines the high-performance Telum II processor and accelerators to deliver secure transaction processing and advanced AI capabilities for mission-critical enterprise workloads.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/ibm-boosts-mainframes-with-50-percent-more-ai-performance-z17-features-telum-ii-chip-with-ai-accelerat

 Corsair Frame 4000D Case Review: Lightweight, effective, and right-priced

Corsair’s Frame 4000D promises modularity, but does it deliver otherwise? We test it with Intel’s i9-14900K and Ocypus fans to determine if it performs well.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/corsair-frame-4000d-case-review

 Google accused of paying employees to do nothing for up to a year to stifle AI talent migration

Google is making use of aggressive noncompete clauses and extended notice periods, leaving employees who wish to change track in limbo, claims former GoogDeepMinder Nando de Freitas.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-accused-of-paying-employees-to-do-nothing-for-up-to-a-year-to-stifle-ai-talent-migration

Google brings in-call scam notifications to Pixel watches

Anyone else feel like half the time their phone rings these days it's spam? Sometimes there's an alert before you even pick up, but other times it takes being in the call to know. Well, Google is now making it easier to do the latter, adding in-call scam detection to the Pixel Watch

The new AI-powered feature gives a loud beep

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The White House wants federal agencies to maximize the use of 'American AI'

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released the administration's revised policies for the use of AI in federal agencies. As Reuters

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Pick up a Blink Mini 2 camera while it's up to half off

Whether you're planning a long vacation or just want more peace of mind, a security camera can make a big difference in your life. Now, our choice for best budget security camera is half off, making safety all the more accessible. You can pick up the

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Motorola is updating the Moto G Stylus to make it more durable

Motorola isn't radically reinventing the Moto G Stylus for 2025, but it is improving the midrange smartphone where it matters. And when the other stylus-friendly smartphone is the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, that might be all it needs.

The Moto G Stylus has a 6.7

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Surfshark VPN's two-year plan drops to only $54

As someone who has moved around quite a bit, VPNs have always been essential to ensure I can access my sites and shows. The problem is that these often cost a pretty penny, sometimes more than I'm willing to fork out. But, now, our favorite VPN for multiple devices is now having a massive sale.

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A/B Testing in Flutter

A/B tests help you make data-driven decisions and increase conversions in your app. Here's how they work. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/ab-testing-flutter/

How to Professionally Monitor Your Home for Less Than $20

Professional home security monitoring can be pricey, but we found ways to bring prices down with the right subscription choices. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/professionally-monitor-your-home-for-less-than-20/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Mario Kart World – everything we know so far

Mario Kart World has now been fully announced for Nintendo Switch 2. Here's what we know about the racer so far, including a look at the latest news and trailers.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/mario-kart-world-release-date

 What is Amazon's Project Kuiper? The Starlink rival explained ahead of tomorrow's big lift-off

Amazon is launching a low-cost satellite internet service and you might be able to access it later this year. What is Project Kuiper and how can you get online?

https://www.techradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/what-is-amazon-project-kuiper-launch-date-price-versus-starlink

 Can I play Blue Prince on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

Blue Prince releases in April and offers a compelling exploration and puzzle game that has a lot of positive scores. But can it play on your gaming handheld?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/can-i-play-blue-prince-on-gaming-handhelds

Framework ‘pauses’ some laptop sales in response to tariffs
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Here’s why I side-mount my phone to my laptop — and you should too
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 Apple beat the tariffs, shipped five extra planeloads of goods from India to the U.S. in March

To avoid a new 10% U.S. import tax, Apple rushed five planeloads of iPhones, PCs, and other devices from India to the U.S. in late March, buying time to assess the impact of the tariff policy.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/apple-beat-the-tariffs-shipped-five-extra-planeloads-of-goods-from-india-to-the-u-s-in-march

If your team thinks they know exactly what to design, say it back to them

How to deal with stakeholders that have a strong vision of what needs to be built

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Meta brings ‘teen accounts’ to Facebook and Messenger

Meta is bringing its “teen accounts” to Facebook and Messenger. Like on Instagram, the company will begin automatically moving younger teens to the new accounts, which come with mandatory parental control features and restrictions on who they can message and interact with.

The company first introduced the feature on Instagram

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The Morning After: Trump's tariffs are disrupting Nintendo’s Switch 2 plans

Timing is everything. Hours after I published our Friday newsletter, debating the price of Nintendo’s new console, the company announced it would delay US pre-orders for the Switch 2 as it wrestled with a new set of tariffs introduced by President Trump.

“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9

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 Back to the future with block sizes

AES is a block cipher, which is the workhorse of almost all cryptographic systems.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/back-to-the-future-with-block-sizes