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If you earned any interest on your CD this tax year, this is what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/yes-you-have-to-pay-taxes-on-your-cd-interest-here-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

This might be the first year that you'll be able to use Direct File as it rolls out in a bunch more states, and you'll find a lot more functionality in it as well. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/irs-direct-file-in-2025-enhanced-services-in-more-states/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Taylor Sheridan series is back. Here's how to watch the next episode, Only Gunshots to Guide Us. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/1923-season-2-when-episode-5-hits-paramount-plus/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new design would signal big changes to future iPhones, according to a Bloomberg report. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/new-iphone-17-air-will-be-an-ultrathin-iphone-reports-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

Historical data shows that the aurora borealis occurs more often during the spring and autumn equinoxes. https://www.cnet.com/science/look-for-the-northern-lights-tonight-aurora-borealis-has-a-season-and-were-in-it-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you have a refund headed your way, the wait for it to arrive can be annoying but don't let these misconceptions trip you up. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/waiting-for-that-tax-refund-irs-debunks-4-myths-about-tracking/#ftag=CADf328eec

Google Flights has shared new airfare insights, revealing the best times to book trips throughout the year for maximum savings. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/planning-summer-air-travel-heres-when-to-get-the-cheapest-plane-tickets/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nvidia has rebranded its tiny Project Digits AI supercomputer as DGX Spark, while Asus, Dell, and HPE are readying their own versions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/project-digits-is-now-dgx-spark-nvidia-raises-its-price-by-33-percent-as-hpe-dell-jump-on-petaflop-mini-ai-bandwagon

Severance season 3 hasn't been announced by Apple yet, but here's what we know about it so far.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/severance-season-3-hub

Browse early Amazon Big Spring sale deals under $50.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/laptop-accessories/amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-under-usd50-7-early-discounts-to-shop-now

Apple's M3 chips successfully brought all-new performance levels but quickly became problematic, leading to the shortest lifespan of any microchip in Apple history.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-m3-what-happened

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a glorious follow-up to the lackluster original handheld.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-review

The X90D takes one step forward on color and a step back on brightness, but comes with a significantly lower price tag.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/portable-monitors/kyy-x90d-triple-portable-monitor-review

The Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a light source that produces 193-nm DUV light, but it is years away from commercialization.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/chinese-scientists-create-solid-state-duv-laser-sources-for-lithography-equipment-used-in-chip-manufacturing

The Snapdragon X-powered Surface Laptop 7 has been marked with a 'frequently returned item' warning on Amazon.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/snapdragon-x-powered-surface-laptop-7-gets-frequently-returned-item-warning-on-amazon

Article URL: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/03/24/when-the-going-was-good-graydon-carter-book-review

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Skip the shopping trip and try these seven steps to make your dishwater-gray shoes look bright white again. https://www.cnet.com/culture/fashion/want-your-white-sneakers-to-look-brand-new-clean-them-with-this-one-routine/#ftag=CADf328eec

Smart home cameras send alerts when motion or objects are detected. If you're getting too many alerts, these settings will fix the problem. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/ways-to-stop-your-phones-irritating-security-camera-alerts/#ftag=CADf328eec

I hope that itemizing my taxes and taking advantage of this tax break can lower my liability this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/homeowner-perk-alert-the-mortgage-interest-deduction-can-lower-your-tax-bill/#ftag=CADf328eec

In this Tech Therapy session, Scott Stein and Bridget Carey cope with changes in voice assistants, question what AI features are useful on devices and dig their way out of AI Slop traps invading Facebook and Instagram Reels. But not all warped reality is bad: Meow Wolf is coming to New York City. Is there an appetite for more technology in immersive entertainment and theme park spaces? https://www.cnet.com/videos/dont-make-us-use-bad-ai-assistants-also-invasion-of-ai-slop-and-exploration-of-imme

We asked a recycling expert which takeout boxes and bags belong in the blue bin and which ones don't https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-takeout-containers-and-items-you-should-never-recycle/#ftag=CADf328eec

In this episode of Tech Therapy, we cope with companies changing voice assistants and feeding us AI slop. Theme parks might be the only escape. https://www.cnet.com/tech/ai-is-invading-all-aspects-of-our-tech-lives-good-luck-trying-to-avoid-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's highest level of security can ensure that only you have access to your data, but you'll want to keep a few safeguards in mind. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/what-is-apples-iphone-advanced-data-protection-tool-and-how-to-use-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

Arm's Japanese owner is buying Ampere, Arm's only independent server chip vendor, for $6.5 billion.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/softbank-set-to-buy-ampere-computing-for-usd6-5-billion-and-could-integrate-it-with-arm-and-graphcore

Speedy startup

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/the-google-pixel-10-just-showed-up-in-android-code-and-may-come-with-a-useful-speed-boost

Here are some prompts you can give to ChatGPT in pursuit of your fitness goals.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/i-use-chatgpt-to-hit-my-fitness-and-exercise-goals-here-are-7-prompts-to-help-you-get-in-shape-using-ai

Steam Powered and ready to (Legion) Go

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/steamos-is-the-lenovo-legion-go-s-secret-weapon

Why strain downloading 3D slicers when you can simply open your browser and start 3D slicing on the go? Check out our top six online slicers that can help you slice your files on the web.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/6-best-online-slicers-to-try-3d-slice-on-the-cloud

Get a closer look at text and images either in your browser or in any window.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/how-to-zoom-in-and-out-in-windows-11-or-10

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Earlier this month, Apple officially announced that it would be postponing the launch of some planned Apple Intelligence features to a later, unspecified date in the future. These features mainly revolved around an AI-supercharged Siri.

The news of the delay sent the tech press into a frenzy, with many writers criticizing the company for failing to deliver on its promises. Additionally, people speculated that the delay of these features could impact iPhone sales this year. While th

Loneliness isn’t just a lingering by-product of COVID lockdowns—it’s a public health crisis. The impacts of social isolation are said to be as detrimental to human health as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, according to former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease and strokes by roughly 30%, and dementia by abo

If you fall into a lower tax bracket, you could pay less in taxes and keep more of your money. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/2025-federal-tax-brackets-heres-why-your-paycheck-may-be-bigger-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

With these 8 tweaks, you can make your iPhone experience uniquely yours. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/give-your-iphone-a-makeover-by-changing-these-ios-18-3-settings/#ftag=CADf328eec

Messages can perform conversions and solve equations so you can avoid having to switch between apps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/not-good-at-math-this-message-feature-no-iphone-can-help-with-that/#ftag=CADf328eec

The last Social Security payment for March is on the way. Here's when you'll get it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-march-2025-the-last-payment-of-the-month-is-on-the-way/#ftag=CADf328eec

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Lego, Ubisoft, Pebble, Google, LG and more for March 22, 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-stories-from-lgs-excellent-new-oled-tv-to-our-assassins-creed-shadow-review

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Article URL: https://www.vibecoding.games/vibesail-a-case-study-in-vibe-coding-a-game/

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Article URL: https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/issues/5947

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https://webdesignernews.com/did-duolingo-kill-ux-design/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-march-22/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subsea fibre optic cables face growing security threats, driving demand for advanced monitoring solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/startup-wants-to-mitigate-risk-of-state-actor-underwater-fibre-optic-cable-sabotage-by-using-a-decades-old-technique

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https://webdesignernews.com/revolutionizing-next-generation-advanced-text-to-image-ai-model/

Example of how you may want to switch from Flux to any other UI kit or library, if you want to. Not sure if it would be a reasonable decision, but totally possible. https://webdesignernews.com/livewire-starter-kit-switch-flux-to-flowbite/

You probably already know that you can use developer tools in your browser to make on-the-spot changes to a webpage — simply click the node in the Inspector and make your edits. But have you tried document.designMode? Victor Ayomipo explains how it can be used to preview content changes and demonstrates several use cases where it comes in handy for everything from basic content editing to improving team collaboration. https://webdesignernews.com/previewing-content-changes-in-your-work-with-docum

Social media platforms are constantly tweaking their algorithms, making it challenging for brands and creators to maintain visibility. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-make-social-media-graphics-work-smarter/

This isn’t your typical blog post; it’s an interactive experience in itself. As you scroll through the article, Amelia doesn’t just talk about the problem—she shows you. The design is slick, smooth, and responsive, letting you feel firsthand how much we’ve lost when interfaces were reduced to sterile, flat designs. https://webdesignernews.com/our-interfaces-have-lost-their-senses-and-its-time-to-bring-them-back/

A bit of a different post today. Taking a break from my usual research deep-dives to share a real-world UX disaster I encountered on holiday… https://webdesignernews.com/when-technology-becomes-the-problem-a-ux-cautionary-tale-from-athens/

Intoday’s fast‑paced digital world, designers are often faced with the challenge of creating interfaces that are both minimalistic and functionally comprehensive. Minimalism emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and usability by removing unnecessary clutter. In contrast, comprehensive functionality requires incorporating a wide range of features that meet diverse user needs. Striking the right balance is crucial: too little information can leave users frustrated, while too much detail can overwhelm th

We’ve got actionable insights into Google’s approach to driving feature adoption, advice for creating balanced design systems, and a reminder of why the infamous “F-pattern” still rules user behaviour. Plus, don’t miss highlights on practical design workflows and the ongoing battle between shipping quickly and striving for perfection. https://webdesignernews.com/build-ux-credibility-20-new-css-features-youll-love/

Article URL: https://matklad.github.io/2025/03/21/use-long-options-in-scripts.html

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Article URL: https://www.filfre.net/2025/03/the-crpg-renaissance-part-5-fallout-2-and-baldurs-gate/

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Article URL: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/george-foreman-boxer-infomercial-star-dies-1236345523/

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Article URL: https://hackaday.com/2025/03/21/high-frequency-food-better-cutting-with-ultrasonics/

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Article URL: https://www.oncontracts.com/monster-cables-picked-the-wrong-guy-to-threaten/

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Staying patient as markets crash isn't easy. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/stock-market-volatility-should-we-really-keep-calm-and-carry-on/#ftag=CADf328eec

Artificial intelligence needs to get a lot more reliable if it's going to catch up with the hype cycle. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gen-ais-accuracy-problems-arent-going-away-anytime-soon-researchers-say/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nvidia integrates co-packaged optics into switches to cut power use and costs in AI data centers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/nvidia-is-planning-post-copper-1-6tbps-network-tech-to-connect-millions-of-gpus-as-it-unveils-photonics-networking-gear-at-gtc-2025

One of the best FPS games, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, is free on Xbox and PC right now with Amazon Prime.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wolfenstein-the-old-blood-is-free-on-amazon-prime-right-now

Article URL: https://sirupsen.com/napkin/problem-10-mysql-transactions-per-second

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Anthropic announced Thursday that it has added web search capability to its Claude chatbot. It’s not a new feature to the AI world—but the company’s approach stands as one of the most thoughtful to date.

Much like Perplexity, Anthropic’s Claude works relevant information from the web into a conversational answer, and includes clickable source citations. 

Web search is availab

Google commits to December deadline to improve independent publishers' search visibility after mounting criticism from content creators.

The post Google Provides Timeline To Improve Publishers’ Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-provides-t

The popular sci-fi thriller wrapped up its second season, answering some lingering questions while saving some mysteries for the upcoming third season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-severance-season-2-finale-is-out-now-heres-how-to-binge-the-show/#ftag=CADf328eec

After playing demos and talking to developers, here are some of the best games Xbox has at GDC. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/my-5-favorite-games-from-xboxs-gdc-showcase/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra runs massive AI models in memory, challenging traditional multi-GPU setups with efficient performance and lower power consumption.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-mac-studio-m3-ultra-workstation-can-run-deepseek-r1-671b-ai-model-entirely-in-memory-using-less-than-200w-reviewer-finds

Uperfect Delta Mega’s vertical design offers stacked monitors for programming, trading, or editing without taking up extra desk space.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-is-the-largest-dual-screen-monitor-ive-ever-seen-and-at-almost-24-inches-each-its-bigger-than-a-43-inch-super-wide-display

MacBooks are up $450 off in today's Amazon spring deals.

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/laptops/macbooks/amazon-big-spring-sale-preview-knocks-up-to-usd450-off-macbooks-here-are-7-deals-i-like-and-recommend

A listing for "Flight Simulator 2025" was recently spotted on PlayStation, but it's not Microsoft's game, or one that you should trust.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-thought-microsoft-flight-simulator-was-coming-to-playstation-but-this-just-looks-like-an-ai-slop-rip-off

https://uxdesign.cc/cracking-the-code-of-vibe-coding-124b9288e551?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

New studies from OpenAI and MIT Media Lab found that, generally, the more time users spend talking to ChatGPT, the lonelier they feel. The connection was made as part of two, yet-to-be-peer-reviewed studies, one done at OpenAI analyzing "over 40 million ChatGPT interactions" and targeted user surveys, and another at MIT Media Lab following participants' ChatGPT use for four weeks.

Earlier this year, with a TikTok ban looming, Perplexity AI threw its hat into the increasingly crowded ring to take over the embattled social media company. Now, the maker of the AI search engine is outlining

If you think about it, Severance's "innies" — the people trapped in an endless cycle of office work — should genuinely hate their "outies" — their other halves who exist everywhere else. While outies are free to live a seemingly carefree existence, unburdened by the labor, boredom and indignities of office life, innies have no escape. Every time they enter the elevator at the end of their shifts, which triggers the switch to their outie persona, innies just blink and return to the st

Amazon is suing the Consumer Product Safety Commission over its decision to hold the company legally responsible for faulty products on its platform, The Associa

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Article URL: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/new-uspto-memo-makes-fighting-patent-trolls-even-harder

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Article URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/space-exploration/german-company-set-for-first-commercial-rocket-launch-from-europe/ar-AA1Boq4F

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Article URL: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a64222314/human-population-count/

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Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.05116

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Article URL: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/win-encryption-france-rejects-backdoor-mandate

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