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 However today it has mostly been replaced by more modern user-focussed metrics like the Core Web Vitals.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/
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/
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has fantastic hardware without sacrificing its gorgeous display, and it’s reasonably priced.
An analyst recently said that next gen, only either Xbox or PlayStation will survive as a console manufacturer. Here's why that's silly.
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
Maxsun's upcoming Arc B580 graphics card with two M.2 slots has surfaced.
Ever dreamed of an all-aluminum keyboard, down to the keycaps? Serene Industries' Icebreaker has got you covered.
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
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.
Article URL: https://github.com/malmeloo/FindMy.py
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Kioxia Corporation has launched the industry's first QLC UFS 4.0 embedded flash memory.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 leaks are continuing apace, and the latest batch includes details of the Slim model.
Save up to 50% on external game drives for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Nvidia is the brain behind your favorite AI — for now.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/nvidia-ai-chips-release-annually
Qualcomm celebrates legal victory over Arm in Nuvia-related case.
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.
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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Article URL: https://www.kannel.org/overview.shtml
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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
Here's the biggest tech news stories, from Meta, OpenAI, Nintendo and more for December 21, 2024.
TL;DR: Protect 15 devices with a lifetime subscription to FasestVPN, on s
The recent development of ChatBIT has raised significant security concerns.
Article URL: https://nullprogram.com/blog/2024/12/20/
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Microsoft Copilot Vision launches for Pro.
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15042
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Steam's end-of-the-year review reveals that 15% of users' total playtime was devoted to games released in 2024.
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
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-21-december-2024
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-21-december-2024
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.
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.
U.S. to ban Sophgo, which supplied AI chiplets to Huawei, but its affiliate Bitmain avoids sanctions.
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
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/research/building-effective-agents
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Article URL: https://www.os2museum.com/wp/dos-append/
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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
Article URL: https://github.com/izabera/pseudo3d
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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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
OpenAI announced o3 and o3-mini AI models.
Leaks spotted at online retailers suggest an imminent launch for AMD Strix gaming laptops with Nvidia's new RTX 50-series GPUs.
The best Apple deals of the season are here with epic discounts on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple accessories
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.
Micron's HBM update: HBM4 is on track for 2026. HBM4E will introduce customizable base dies for higher performance and tailored features.
Shapeways is back, with plans to convert Thangs into the ultimate 3D printing marketplace.
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
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
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
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
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
Movie icon and super spy James Bond seemed to be on another rise to the top of the box office just a few years ago, but things have been almost as quiet as a shot from a Walther PPK with a silencer ever since then. Daniel Craig took on the role in 2006 with Casino Royale and passed the baton with 2021’s No Time to Die in one of the most heart-wrenching endings in Bond’s cinematic history (you cried, just admit it).
The only thing sadder is the reason why we h
Hi HN! This is an SDK for ESP32s (microcontrollers) that runs against OpenAI's new WebRTC service [0] My hope is that people can easily add AI to lots of 'real' devices. Wearable devices, speakers around the house, toys etc... You don't have to write any code, just buy a device and set some env variables.
If you have any feedback/questions I would love to hear! I hope this kicks off a generation of new interesting devices. If you aren't familiar with WebRTC it can do some magical things. C
Google Chrome is testing an on-device AI tool to detect scams in the hope of enhancing online safety while maintaining user privacy.
Thanks to news of Valve attending a CES 2025 event, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 will most likely have SteamOS instead of Windows 11.
Asus just launched two business monitors with a unique feature I think all display manufacturers should copy.
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE offers reliable productivity performance, a bright 120Hz display, plenty of ports, and a solid webcam. But it’s a better choice for your work device than a gaming machine with its poor on-device gaming, mushy keyboard, and sub-par battery life.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/chromebooks/acer-chromebook-plus-516-ge-review
Two ways to get a free iPhone 16 Pro with no trade-in.
Lenovo's next-generation, SteamOS-powered Legion Go could make for a great Steam Deck follow-up.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/there-may-be-a-steam-deck-2-on-its-way-just-not-valves
If you've been holding off on the sweet gaming laptop deals this holiday season in favor of Nvidia's upcoming "Blackwell" gaming GPUs, new leaks today indicate what those desktops and laptops might cost you.
Xbox's Jason Ronald, VP of next generation, is appearing with Lenovo at CES 2025. What does it mean for the future of Xbox?
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 takes over for the iconic Spectre x360 convertible laptop, except now it's thinner, lighter, lasts longer, and boasts more AI features.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-ultra-flip-14-2024-review
During the Arm vs. Qualcomm court case, Qualcomm's CEO shared how the decision to purchase Nuvia for $1.4 billion was justified to the board.
Live TV streaming services are a natural starting point when you’re cutting the cord.
These services offer many of the same channels you had with cable or satellite TV, but deliver them over the internet to your smart TV or streaming device. They include cloud-based DVRs so you can record your favorite shows—and skip through the commercials—in many cases, t
The Cherry Xtrfy M64 Wireless mouse is a comfortable wireless gaming mouse built with pro gamers in mind. This no-fuss mouse is built for speed and function forgoing many of the frills common to premium mice.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/cherry-xtrfy-m64-pro-wireless-mouse-review
The holiday season has barely begun, but some of us are already getting ready for CES 2025. Shortly after New Year’s Day, many from the Engadget team will be packing our bags to fly to Las Vegas, where we’ll be covering tech’s biggest annual conference. As usual, our inboxes are already flooded with pitches from companies that are planning to be there, and our calendars are filling up with appointments for briefings and demos.
Based on our experience, as well as observation of recent i
The courageous story of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team is coming to a theater near you.
Rule Breakers is based on the true story of The Afghan Girls Robotics Team, who grabbed the world’s attention when they were denied member visas by the United States in 2017 while attempting to compete at the First Global Challen
The winter solstice is upon us, which means that Christmas is next up — and that the clock for timely gift-giving is nearly expired. If you're gifting for a tech fan, something from Apple, Google, Samsung or another big brand is always at the top of the list. But be prepared for sticker shock once you look at the price tags for their latest and greatest devices. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a gift for someone that has all the cachet of a brand they know and l
We're less than a week from Christmas, and if you haven't finished your holiday shopping, well, you should probably get on that. While it's likely too late to get most items shipped by Wednesday morning, there are still tons of decent tech deals available for those you're seeing after the holiday — or if you just want to treat yourself. For one,
The big ticket tech gifts may get the lion's share of attention during the holidays, but it's surprising how much people appreciate small and thoughtful accessories and gadgets. We picked out a dozen such stocking stuffers for under $50 — perfect for a little something extra for a loved one or a welcome gift for a coworker. Just be sure to check the shipping windows to make sure these handy gizmos will arrive in time. Here are some of our favorite techie gift ideas come in at $50 or less.
On Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued four financial com
Whether or not you’ve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, there’s a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment than simply having them executed. The recipient had no choice but to simply thank the king for such an opulent gift, knowing that they likely could not afford the upkeep for such
Article URL: https://climate.benjames.io/uk-electricity-bills/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42472247
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For the longest time, I've been interested in the idea that the personal data we have logged across platforms can "paint" a pretty clear picture of who we are. And, as individuals, this will reveal fun and maybe sharable stories about us.
So I made this app, Day by Data, to connect with and visualize your personal data like step count, music listening habits, and more into tiny visualizations and data art right on your iPhone.
The launch version has a few year-in-steps breakdowns and a f
Article URL: https://grayjay.app/desktop/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42473032
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Article URL: https://arcprize.org/blog/oai-o3-pub-breakthrough
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42473321
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Today, I want to focus on what I'll call the little triangle in the tooltip. It receives minimal attention but it amazes you by how many ways there are to make them. Let's start with the simplest and make our way up to the not-so-simple.
The Little Triangle in the Tooltip originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the