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Extremely OK Games has cancelled its follow-up to Celeste

Extremely OK Games has cancelled its upcoming game Earthblade. The followup to the team's beloved indie sensation Celeste was announced in 2022 and expected to release last year. Maddy Thorson announced the news on the studio's website today.

"Noel and I…began to reflect on how the game has felt for us to work on day-to-day

15d | Engadget
GLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation

Ten video games have received nominations for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. This program celebrates media works that feature "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives."

15d | Engadget
Canon has developed a 410-megapixel full-frame sensor

Canon announced that it has created a new 410-megapixel, 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, "the largest number of pixels ever achieved" in a sensor of its size.

Because of the level of detail the new sensor can capture, Canon expects it to be used by"surveillance, medicine an

15d | Engadget
Show HN: I made a service to convert WordPress blogs to Hugo

Hi Hacker News!

I made this project to read a WordPress export and create the markdown files for Hugo. It'll speed up the process of moving your blog over to Hugo and let you avoid a bunch of manual work.

It came about when I was talking to somebody who was trying to move their site over and didn't want to manually copy and reformat all their posts. They had trouble finding a tool to do it, so I wrote one.

I want to make sure it's useful to people before charging them, so it'll give

15d | Hacker news
Show HN: I Made an Open-Source Laptop from Scratch

Hello! I'm Byran. I spent the past ~6 months engineering a laptop from scratch. It's fully open-source on GH at: https://github.com/Hello9999901/laptop


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42797260

Points: 320

# Comments: 47

https://www.byran.ee/posts/creation/

15d | Hacker news
Everything Samsung Just Announced at Unpacked 2025 video

Samsung Unpacked was AI-forward this year, as the company revealed new features and multiple Google Gemini collaborations for the S25 line. We also got a tease of the mysterious Galaxy S25 Edge. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-samsung-just-announced-at-unpacked-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
How You Can Lower Your Energy Costs With a Home Battery

A home battery can cut your power bills by storing energy when it's cheap and powering your house during expensive peak hours. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-you-can-lower-your-energy-costs-with-a-home-battery/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
49 Best Wellness Valentine's Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day. https://www.cnet.com/health/49-best-valentines-wellness-gifts-for-the-health-gurus-that-have-it-all/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Samsung, Please Spare Me Gemini's Photography Tips

Commentary: Does an AI really know what makes good photos or art? Samsung's Galaxy S25 series with Gemini Live certainly thinks so. I'm not sold. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/samsung-please-spare-me-geminis-photography-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

At Samsung Unpacked in January 2025, the company unveiled its Galaxy S25 flagship phones as well as a tease at the end: the Galaxy S25 Edge, an even slimmer handset. No pricing, release date or specs information was revealed. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 What is Samsung's ambient sensing? Unpacking the new SmartThings AI features

While it wasn't a huge reveal, Samsung's SmartThings announced some new AI tools that are coming to its smart home ecosystem and Home AI, including ambient sensing.

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home-hubs/what-is-samsungs-ambient-sensing-unpacking-the-new-smartthings-ai-features

 NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Thursday, January 23 (game #592)

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-23-january-2025

 I'd throw money at Samsung's Galaxy S25 if it solved this one problem with mobile gaming

Samsung Galaxy S25 is equipped with Vulkan Engine and “improved Ray Tracing, which makes for smoother and more realistic mobile gaming.” But what does that even mean?

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/samsung-galaxy-s25-handheld-gaming-pcs-xbox-game-pass

 Samsung Galaxy Edge first look: How thin is Samsung's ultra-slim phone?

Slim phones seem to be all the rage right now, and Samsung beat Apple to the punch by debuting an extremely thin Galaxy Edge phone.

https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/android-phones/samsung-galaxy-edge-first-look-thin-phone

 Nvidia shows off gigantic quad-slot RTX 5090 FE cooler prototype in new video

Nvidia showed off a quad-slot precursor to the RTX 5090 Founders Edition in a new video, confirming the company was indeed experimenting with a quadruple PCIe slot Founders Edition cooler.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-shows-off-gigantic-quad-slot-rtx-5090-fe-cooler-prototype-in-new-video

Amazon includes a $200 gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung just held its Unpacked event and the company announced all kinds of new products. The most notable of the bunch, however, was likely the Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship smartphone. It's the most powerful of the just-announced S25 line and Amazon is offering a pretty swell pre-order bonus,

16d | Engadget
Dozens of subreddits are banning X links from their communities

Dozens of subreddits have opted to block links to X in their communities over the last 24 hours in a movement that appears to be gaining momentum across Reddit. Hundreds more

16d | Engadget
Sega unveils a player account system

Sega has introduced a new system for player accounts. A Sega Account will connect all of a player's games and services from both Sega and Atlus. It will also be a place for the two studios to share news, events, updates and promotions about their titles. The accounts are free and anyone can register.

To sweeten th

16d | Engadget
Winter Power Outages: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

Extreme temperatures and snowstorms can leave you in the dark. This is what to expect and how to keep your power flowing this winter. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/winter-power-outages-why-they-happen-and-what-you-can-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Galaxy S25 Phones First to Feature Google's Project Astra AI Tech

Project Astra uses a person's phone camera or camera-equipped glasses to see the world around it and analyze what it sees. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-s25-phones-first-to-feature-googles-project-astra-ai-tech/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
First Black Ops 6 Season 2 Trailer Details New Maps and Returning Modes

A new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 trailer shows five new maps, a fan-favorite zombies wonder weapon, and the return of the iconic Gun Game mode. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/first-black-ops-6-season-2-trailer-details-new-maps-and-returning-modes/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Samsung Teases New Galaxy S25 Edge Phone video

At Samsung Unpacked, the company teased a new phone that could point to slimmer devices. https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-teases-new-galaxy-s25-edge-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Could Beat Apple to the Slim Phone Punch

A last-minute "one more thing" tease showed glimpses of another Samsung phone, which could be even thinner than the Galaxy S25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-could-beat-apple-to-the-slim-phone-punch/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Do Sleep Supplements Actually Work? Here's What Experts Have to Say

Getting a good night's sleep can be a game-changer, but it isn't always easy. Learn how sleep supplements may help you tonight. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/do-sleep-supplements-actually-work-heres-what-experts-have-to-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
Why Are Eggs So Expensive? We'll Explain

An ongoing bird flu epidemic has forced farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, leading to a serious shortage. https://www.cnet.com/science/why-are-eggs-so-expensive-well-explain/#ftag=CADf328eec

16d | cnet.com
 Here's a brief look at Samsung's new XR headset

Samsung briefly mentioned its XR headset but offered little in the way of hard information

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/vr/samsung-xr-headset-project-moohan-first-look

 The arrival of AMD chips in MSI laptops is a huge win for gamers

The arrival of AMD chips in MSI gaming laptops at CES in Las Vegas a few weeks ago signals that longtime leader Intel has competition in a space it is used to dominating.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/amd-chips-msi-gaming-laptops

 Get ready for upcoming Xbox RPG Avowed with this handy primer from developer Obsidian Entertainment

Obsidian Entertainment is sharing a five-part video series to prep players for Avowed, a game set in the world of Eora, the same as Pillars of Eternity.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-xbox-species-video-primer-obsidian

 How to get the most out of Sticky Notes on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can use Sticky Notes to create virtual notes on your desktop. If you have never used it before, you can check out this guide to learn the steps to get it, manage it, and get the most out of it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-sicky-notes-on-windows-11

Let’s chat with Paul’s Hardware about Nvidia’s RTX 5090 and more
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Circle to Search now offers one-tap actions for phone numbers, emails and URLs

Today may seem like it’s all about the Galaxy S25, but if you use an older Android phone, there’s something new for you too. Starting today, Google is rolling out an enhanced version of Circle to Search to all Android devices. 

As a reminder, Circle to Search is an AI-powered feature Google released at the start of last

16d | Engadget
The Samsung Galaxy S25 doesn't fully support Qi2 on its own

Last year, none of Samsung's phones offered support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging. However, there was hope that would change after Samsung said it would launch compatible devices in 2025.

16d | Engadget
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is more AI-focused and tougher than before

Samsung has announced the latest version of its flagship device, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it will come with more AI-focused features than its pr

16d | Engadget
Samsung retires S Pen Air Commands because no one was using them

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have an S Pen onboard, as is tradition for all Galaxy S Ultra smartphones since the 2022's Galaxy S22 Ultra. What that S Pen won't have anymore is Air Commands, because it turns out barely anyone bothered with them.

16d | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy AI becomes more personal and cohesive

For the second year in a row, the story of

16d | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC

Samsung unveiled a bunch of new gadgets at its Unpacked event, but the baddest of the bunch were likely those Galaxy S25 smartphones. Smartphones are only as good as the ch

16d | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more... AI-ier

Last year Samsung embraced artificial intelligence with its suite of Galaxy AI features. And while the new S25 Ultra is a bit faster, a little curvier and has a slightly bigger display than before, it’s clear the company’s primary focus was upgrading the software and machine learning capabilities of its top-spec flagship phone. But is that enough?

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16d | Engadget
Samsung borrows from the Apple Wallet playbook with layaway and tap-to-send for Wallet

Alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25 series today, Samsung also made a slew of software updates that might not have gotten much attention during the keynote. Specifically, two updates are coming to Samsung Wallet that not only sound very similar to existing features on iPhones, but might also be better. The new features are called "Inst

16d | Engadget
The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh

Samsung's Galaxy S25 smartphones launched today, but when it comes to the all-important cameras, the company leaned on AI rather than making any meaningful changes. There is one welcome addition, though. Samsung finally caught up to to rivals

16d | Engadget
How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones

We've finished up with CES and now Samsung Unpacked has arrived to bring us new Galaxy phones — it must be January. Like

16d | Engadget
Amazon to close Quebec facilities, but says it's not because of that new union

Amazon just announced it will be closing its Quebec facilities in the coming weeks, according to reporting by CBC. This move will cut more than 1,700 jobs. The company said it will begin outsourcing deliveries to smaller contractors, instead of relying on its in-house team.

"Following a recent review of our Quebec operations," the comp

16d | Engadget
Samsung's Galaxy Watch for Kids software makes Wear OS a family affair

Samsung and Google are introducing a new Wear OS software experience called "Galaxy Watch for Kids" that's designed to make the

16d | Engadget
Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event

Samsung’s first Unpacked event of 2025 delivered the Galaxy S25 series — as expected. Although the phones don’t have dramatically upgraded specs, the company stuffed — you guessed it! — more AI into the devices. This latest batch is more context-sensitive and predictive, and some of it even squeezes more out of the phones’ mildly upgraded hardware.

16d | Engadget