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 New MSI promotion offers up to $100 Steam codes with hardware purchases

MSI has introduced a new Steam code promotion that lasts until March 31st. Steam codes valued at up to $100 can be had for free with eligible hardware, including motherboards, power supplies, cases, and liquid coolers.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/new-msi-promotion-offers-up-to-usd100-steam-codes-with-hardware-purchases

The Trump Administration is no longer letting asylum seekers make appointments with the CBP One app

As part of sweeping plans to change immigration in the United States, the Trump Administration has removed functionality from the CBP One app, a US Customs and Border Protection app used by asylum seekers to pursue legal admission into the US along the southwest border. As of January 20, 2025 the app can longer be used to schedule an appointment for admission, and any

18d | Engadget
Essential Design Trends

From circles to background text elements to high-drama imagery, 2025 is off to a great start with these website design trends. https://webdesignernews.com/essential-design-trends/

Best WordPress Plugins to Try Out in 2025

A feature-rich WordPress theme that offers “unlimited flexibility” may still not be able to handle certain demands you place upon it. You may have to accept the fact your need or needs will go unfulfilled, try to resolve the problem yourself through coding (or place it in the hands of a developer), or look for some other solution to your problem. That other solution, a WordPress plugin, could be readily... https://webdesignernews.com/best-wordpress-plugins-to-try-out-in-2025/

Top 10 Red Flags Designers Should Watch for in an Offer Letter

Imagine this: You’ve just aced your interviews, and the company seems like a dream fit. But as you open the offer letter, something doesn’t sit right. The words are there, but the clarity isn’t. This is where things can go south https://webdesignernews.com/top-10-red-flags-designers-should-watch-for-in-an-offer-letter/

Color Psychology in UI/UX Design

Color psychology helps us understand how colors influence human behavior, emotions, and decisions. In this blog, I would like to share what I have learned about the feelings and emotions associated with different colors. https://webdesignernews.com/color-psychology-in-ui-ux-design/

How AI Changed My Web Development Workflow

We’re still in the early days of artificial intelligence’s (AI) introduction into web development. The technology initially seemed like a gimmick (or a death sentence, depending on your point of view). https://webdesignernews.com/how-ai-changed-my-web-development-workflow/

The Role Of Illustration Style In Visual Storytelling

How do we determine the most suitable illustration style? How should illustrations complement and reflect your corporate identity? What will resonate most with your target audience? And regarding the content, what type of illustration would best enhance it, and how would it work for the age range it is primarily for? Thomas Bohm shares insightful examples and discusses the key qualities of effective illustrations, emphasizing the importance of understanding your... https://webdesignernews.com/th

Best Buy’s MLK Sale Has Dropped My Favorite Cordless Vacuum by $200

As a mother, a house cleaner, a pet owner, a wife as well as a tech editor, the Dyson V15 vac helps me manage it all. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-buys-mlk-sale-has-dropped-my-favorite-cordless-vacuum-by-200/#ftag=CADf328eec

18d | cnet.com
 Only Murders in the Building season 5: everything we know so far about the show's return to Hulu and Disney Plus

Charles, Mabel, and Oliver will return to solve more mysterious deaths in Only Murders in the Building season 5 – here's everything you need to know.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5

 Coordinated global mobile malware campaign targets banking apps and cryptocurrency platforms

With more users relying on mobile devices for both personal and professional tasks, there is more need for users to protect these devices from advanced malware.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-coordinated-global-mobile-malware-campaign-targets-banking-apps-and-cryptocurrency-platforms

 Everything leaving Hulu in February 2025

Although we rate Hulu as one of the best streaming services, two of our favorite movies on the platform are leaving in a few weeks. Here's everything leaving Hulu in February 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-leaving-hulu-in-february-2025

 Elon Musk comes clean about Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 credentials and I am shocked — SHOCKED I tell you

Elon Musk’s admission of account sharing in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 finally confirms suspicions that have been circulating for some time. You can't run 6 companies and be the best at video games without a little help.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elon-musk-comes-clean-about-path-of-exile-2-and-diablo-4-credentials-and-i-am-shocked-shocked-i-tel

Join us for SymfonyDay Chicago – March 17, 2025!

Mark your calendars for March 17, 2025 because SymfonyDay Chicago 2025 promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss! This full day is dedicated to celebrating the incredible contributions of Ryan Weaver to Symfony, JavaScript, UX, and… https://symfony.com/blog/join-us-for-symfonyday-chicago-march-17-2025?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

18d | Symfony
Show HN: Personalized Duolingo (Kind of) for Vocabulary Building

Hi! Wanted to share the project I really wanted to have. TLDR; this app lets you create your own list of words and you get a Duolingo-like experience (kind of, still needs a lot of features) practicing those words in their context.

My English is not the best but not the worst either. But I realized I can't boost it up after a certain level! In my belief, in order to truly learn a language, you need to be exposed to that language often. Vocabulary is the key factor here if you really want t

18d | Hacker news
Seeking an IPL-V Interpreter

(Part of) the team who recently reanimated the original ELIZA (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42746506) is now working to reanimate what are often considered the first AIs -- the symbolic heuristic programs built by Newell and co at RAND in the 1950. Most of these programs were written in IPL-V, the fascinating (if ugly) machine level language for a stack machine that was the first to introduce list processing, recursion, and symbolic computing, among other innovations that we take for

18d | Hacker news
Uploading the Source Maps to Sentry

If you enable code obfuscation in your Flutter release builds, the stack traces will be unreadable in the Sentry crash reports. Here's how to fix it. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/upload-source-maps-sentry/

Answering All of Your Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep

We answer all your burning questions about sleep -- from how much you need to how to improve its quality. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-faq/#ftag=CADf328eec

18d | cnet.com
 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 live blog – get ready for the Galaxy S25 launch and a whole lot of AI

We're here to give you the rundown of all the last-minute rumors and tips ahead of Galaxy Unpacked where we expect to se the Galaxy S25 family.

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-january-2025-live

 Everything new on Hulu in February 2025

A new month calls for another list of new Hulu movies and shows. Here are all the new titles coming to Hulu in February 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hulu/everything-new-on-hulu-in-february-2025

 It looks like Microsoft is forcing its controversial Windows 11 24H2 update on people and (plot twist!) it might be for the best

Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update is rolling out automatically to eligible PCs, promising improved performance and new features. Some bugs persist and ‘Pause’ option gives you the chance to delay.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/it-looks-like-microsoft-is-forcing-its-controversial-windows-11-24h2-update-on-people-and-plot-twist-it-might-be-for-t

 Team Cherry offers an update on 'Hollow Knight: Silksong,' insisting the gameisstillcoming

The developers of the long-awaited Metroidvania title: Hollow Knight: Silksong, have announced on social media that the game is still in development and will be released soon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/team-cherry-offers-an-update-on-hollow-knight-silksong-insisting-the-game-is-still-coming

 Lego games turned my kid into a bonafide gamer — and here's 7 of the best

These seven timeless Lego games bring fun for the whole family and are perfect for gaming on Xbox, Steam Deck, or your favorite handheld device. With deals starting at just $2 on CDKeys, they offer a budget-friendly way to introduce your little ones to gaming adventures beyond the blocky world of Roblox

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/lego-games-turned

 Raspberry Pi Pico Game Boy Printer emulates the original to a T

Dr. Raphaël Boichot has managed to emulate the original Game Boy Printer using a Raspberry Pi Pico board as the main driver.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-pico-game-boy-printer-emulates-the-original-to-a-t

 The Corsair MP600 Mini 2TB SSD is now only $193 at Amazon

The Corsair MP600 Mini 2TB SSD is currently available at Amazon for one of its lowest prices to date—just $193 instead of its recommended $229.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/the-corsair-mp600-mini-2tb-ssd-is-now-only-usd193-at-amazon

The Digital Lifecycle in UX: How Your Designs Contribute to Waste

Today, solutions make carbon emissions checks of digital products easily available, so why aren’t we dealing with the problem of waste?

18d | UX Design
X adds a dedicated video tab to fill the TikTok void

TikTok bid adieu to its US users over the weekend before returning for an encore with no clear ending. But, it's now joined by a few copycats, including X (formerly Twitter). X announced late Sunday night in owner Elon Musk's typ

18d | Engadget
China suggests it’s open to a US deal for TikTok after all

China has provided the strongest indication yet that it’s willing to secure a deal that will keep TikTok up and running in the US. The country previously claimed it would block any forced sale of the app but said something different after President-elect Donald Trump indicated he’d be

18d | Engadget
Samsung Care+ now offers $0 screen repair, but it will cost you

I am the first to admit that I am quite clumsy, so I always buy extra care protection for my devices. However, I'm still always shocked by the price of fixing whatever inevitable water damage or cracked screen I bring in. So, it's nice to see that

18d | Engadget
Show HN: Race Timing with Integrated Replay

Instead of playing video and trying to display timing information next to it, how about we build a simulation based on timing data and become able to determine the state of the race at any given point in time based on the few 'radar blips' of sector loop passes we have?

This is that. It takes the video and timing material of a 24h race (The IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship ROLEX24 at Daytona 2024) - 4 videos hosted on YouTube and a big CSV of laptimes and reimagines how a race repla

18d | Hacker news
I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work for YC and startups. AMA

I'll be here for the next 3 hours and then again at around 4 pm EST for another 3 hours. As usual, there are many possible topics and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with but as much as possible - because we've received so many questions about this the past few months - I'd like to focus on the impact of the new administration on U.S. immigration law and policy. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases for liability reasons because I won't have access t

18d | Hacker news
Cordless vs. Corded Vacuum: Should You Cut the (Electrical) Cord?

Wondering if a corded vacuum or cordless vacuum is best for your home? We'll guide you to the right option for your cleaning needs. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/cordless-vs-corded-vacuum-should-you-cut-the-electrical-cord/#ftag=CADf328eec

18d | cnet.com
How to Detect AI Writing

You can use AI itself to spot cheating and plagiarism via AI. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-detect-ai-writing/#ftag=CADf328eec

18d | cnet.com