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 Intel outlines five major issues affecting its latest desktop CPUs — could Arrow Lake be better for gaming than we thought?

Intel's "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs didn't wow us with gaming performance, but we weren't getting the whole picture. Intel has now revealed the 5 main issues with solutions that are already underway.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/intel-core-ultra-200s-five-issues-investigation

Manipulace s binárními datovými strukturami v Pythonu

Ve vývojářské praxi se prakticky každý den setkáme s nutností zpracování dat uložených v binární podobě, tj. například v binárních souborech atd. Ukážeme si, jak tyto operace provést v Pythonu. https://www.root.cz/clanky/manipulace-s-binarnimi-datovymi-strukturami-v-pythonu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

8d | root.cz
Zálohování s Baculou: otevřený systém pro komplexní scénáře

Zálohování je klíčovou činností při správu počítačů. Bacula je otevřený zálohovací systém, který zdarma nabízí flexibilní řešení pro komplexní scénáře, od osobního použití po enterprise konfigurace. https://www.root.cz/clanky/zalohovani-s-baculou-otevreny-system-pro-komplexni-scenare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

8d | root.cz
Rivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast

Rivian vehicles now offer more entertainment options with the adoption of Google Cast in the company's cars. When the cars are parked, passengers can use Google Cast to stream from thousands of apps to the dashboard screen. The cars are also getting native apps for

8d | Engadget
Apple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription

Apple is shelving its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription,

8d | Engadget
Threads' new 'use media' feature is its latest attempt to fight stolen memes and engagement farming

Another day, another new Threads feature. Meta’s app will “soon” be rolling out a feature that allows users to re-share photos and videos to their timelines with credit to the original poster but without the original post attached.

Once available, users wi

8d | Engadget
Show HN: Musoq – Query Anything with SQL Syntax (Git, C#, CSV, Can DBC)

Hey, For those of you who don't know my little tool Musoq, I wanted to introduce it as a small tool that allows you to query with SQL-like syntax without any database.

It allows you to query various things from niche ones like CAN DBC files, weird ones like C# code, interesting ones with Git querying to regular stuff like CSV, TSV and various others.

I am quite a bit experimenting with various things so I'm hybridizing the engine with LLMs or doing other weird stuff that are more or less

Show HN: K8s Cleaner – Roomba for Kubernetes

Hello HN community!

I'm excited to share K8s Cleaner, a tool designed to help you clean up your Kubernetes clusters.

As Kubernetes environments grow, they often accumulate unused resources, leading to confusion, waste, and clutter. K8s-cleaner simplifies the process of identifying and removing unnecessary components.

The tool scans your Kubernetes clusters for unused or orphaned resources—including pods, services, ingresses, and secrets—and removes them safely. You can fully customize

This Unmissable Holiday Deal on the Lenovo Legion Go Won’t Last Long

The 1TB Legion Go just hit its lowest price. Put this handheld gaming PC under your tree this holiday for only $550. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-unmissable-holiday-deal-lenovo-legion-go-wont-last-long/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
These Fantastic Bluetti Power Stations Are Now an Extra 8% Off With Our Exclusive Coupon Code

Bluetti is offering some serious discounts on its power stations and bundles just before the holiday. Our CNET-exclusive coupon code supercharges these deals. https://www.cnet.com/deals/these-fantastic-bluetti-power-stations-are-now-an-extra-8-off-with-our-exclusive-coupon-code/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
Score This Handy Anker Prime Charging Station for 40% Off Right Now

This charging station adds more outlets to your work-from-home setup, dorm or living room, and it's now just $99 at Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-love-this-anker-prime-charging-station-and-its-current-discount-of-40/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
 Microsoft’s PC accessories are back, this time with a stylish helping hand from Incase

Microsoft partners with Incase to relaunch classic PC accessories like mice and keyboards, blending trusted designs with stylish branding and affordability.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsofts-pc-accessories-are-back-this-time-with-a-stylish-helping-hand-from-incase

 Qualcomm claims it only copied "1% or less" of Arm technology for the Snapdragon X

The legal battle between Qualcomm and Arm Holdings has entered the court system this week, with opening arguments from both tech companies.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/arm-qualcomm-snapdragon-chip-legal-dispute

 5 last-minute gifts for gamers under $50 in Lenovo's Last Chance sale

A meaningful gaming gift doesn't have to break the bank. Pick up one of these gaming accessories as a great last-minute gift.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/5-last-minute-gifts-for-gamers-under-usd50-in-lenovos-last-chance-sale

 7 best PC game deals going on now during the CDKeys Christmas Sale — Grab Steam keys at ridiculously low prices

You can get a ton of PC games on sale for less than you can get them at Steam during the CDKeys Christmas Sale. Here are our seven top deals.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/best-pc-game-deals-cdkeys-christmas-sale

 On the 10th day of 'Shipmas,' OpenAI called, and ChatGPT answered — You can now add ChatGPT on speed dial or text it on WhatsApp

OpenAI announced that users in the US can now call ChatGPT directly from their phone for 15 minutes every month for free. Users in other regions can also interact with the chatbot via WhatsApp messages.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/on-the-10th-day-of-shipmas-openai-called-and-chatgpt-answered-you-can-now-add-chatgpt-on-speed-dial-or-text-it-

US govt. is considering a ban on Amazon’s bestselling router brand
Do you even need a design system?

A design system can provide a lot of benefits, but they come at a cost. The cost of a design system. Find out if a design system is worth…

9d | UX Design
Flipboard just launched Surf, which is sort of like an RSS feed for the open social web

The company behind the news app Flipboard just launched something called Surf, which is sort of like an RSS feed for the open social web. The app allows users to create feeds that pull from the open social web, including services like Mastodon and Bluesky. It also sources content from bl

9d | Engadget
OpenAI brings ChatGPT to WhatsApp

ChatGPT is now available on WhatsApp. Starting today, if you add 1 (800) CHAT-GPT to your contacts — that's 1 (800) 242-8478 — you can start using the chatbot over Meta's messaging app. In this iteration, ChatGPT is limited to text-only input, so there's no Advanced Voice Mode or visual input on offer, but you still get all the smarts of the o1-mini model

What's mor

9d | Engadget
Five more Amazon facilities authorize worker strikes

Teamsters unions at five additional Amazon facilities have voted to go on strikes, following similar action in New York City and Illinois. The international Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced in a statement that union members “unanimously” approved measures to authorize strikes in four Southern California facilities and a fifth facility in Atlanta.

The four Southern California facilities are based in City of Industry, Palmdale, Victorville and San Bernardino, according to

9d | Engadget
LG’s transparent OLED T television can be yours for the low low price of $60,000

LG’s transparent wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T has 4K resolution, LG’s wireless transmission tech for video and audio and the ability to shift between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. This futuristic tech, first introduced at CES 2024, will only set you back… oh, holy hell, this thing costs $60,000.

9d | Engadget
PlayStation’s Mark Cerny did a deep-dive on the PS5 Pro and Sony’s new partnership with AMD

PlayStation Lead Architect Mark Cerny is back again to explain the nitty-gritty details of how the PlayStation 5 Pro achieves its various graphical improvements. Cerny first

9d | Engadget
PornHub is breaking up with Florida

The pornographic website PornHub is adding Florida to its list of states to block starting next year. Gizmodo reported that Floridians who visited the porn website recently were greeted with a warning that says “You will lose access to PornHub in 14 days” thanks to a new state law that requires an ID to visit the website.

PornHub has already blocked a number of st

9d | Engadget
Show HN: Zipshare – one-step Android screen sharing for support teams

Hello HN community!

I work as an Android developer at a large retailer, on the app that the in-store employees use to see their schedules, view product details, get support, etc. Part of our engineering on-call rotation involves helping these in-store employees with any app issues they may encounter. There are always a few times every rotation where I know solving someone's problem would be way easier if I could just see their screen as if I were in-store with them.

However, many of the

Get a $5 Amazon Credit With Any Google Play Gift Card Worth $50+

Gift cards are a solid last-minute gift for your loved ones. Right now Amazon is also offering a credit of $5 with this purchase. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-a-5-amazon-credit-with-any-google-play-gift-card-worth-50/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano Supercomputer for Generative AI Revealed video

Nvidia's Jensen Huang shows off the company's new $249 Jetson Ori Nano meant for developers, students and builders in the generative AI Space. https://www.cnet.com/videos/nvidias-jetson-orintm-nano-supercomputer-for-generative-ai-revealed/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Hit a New Record-Low Price for Today Only

These 2022 ANC earbuds are a steal at just $100 -- but you've only got a few hours left to grab them at the absolute lowest price we've seen. https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-130-off-today-only/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
How to Spot USPS, FedEx Fake Delivery Package Text Scams This Holiday Season

If you receive a fake delivery scam message and mistakenly click the link, you'll be redirected to a site mimicking USPS, FedEx or another courier. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-spot-usps-fedex-fake-delivery-package-text-scams-this-holiday-season/#ftag=CADf328eec

9d | cnet.com
 The biggest Nintendo Switch 2 leak so far points to a few key upgrades

There may still be a lot we don't know about the Switch 2, but we've at least got dimensions to go off of now.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/dbrand-nintendo-switch-2-leaks-joycons-size-screen

 Elon Musk's free-for-all Grok-2 AI turns the billionaire into a pariah, reportedly spreading misinformation with narcissistic tendencies

X's Grok-2 is now accessible and free for all users. Some have lauded the tool's ultra-realistic photo generation capabilities, while others have gotten the tool to make fun of the company CEO, Elon Musk.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/elon-musks-free-for-all-grok-2-ai-turns-the-billionaire-into-a-pariah-reportedly-spreading-misinformation-wit

 AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA311L) review: A solid arm mount for your mic or webcam... But it's too expensive

The AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA3111L) mic arm mount offers reliable adjustability with a highly practical design, but it just doesn't feel like its price tag.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/avermedia-flexi-go-ba311l-review

 The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge is more than a meme, it's the perfect Christmas gift

The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge can keep eight cans and some snacks cool. It's the perfect accessory for a gaming room or to have next to your sofa.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-xbox-series-x-mini-fridge-is-more-than-a-meme-its-the-perfect-christmas-gift

Elon Musk hints at ‘X Mail,’ a potential Gmail competitor
Get this Core i9 mini PC with 32GB RAM for just $413: Exclusive deal
Ember's smart travel mug with Find My integration is 30 percent off

There are a few things I carry with me at all times in the winter: a hat, gloves, scarf and thermos. The latter provides me with that extra bit of warmth on the coldest days and stops me from buying tea while I'm out. If this sounds like you — and you're looking for an upgrade — then check out the 30 percent discount on the

9d | Engadget
The best subscription gifts to send to your loved ones this Christmas, including the Disney+ bundle, MasterClass and more

While the number of subscriptions and services out there now may seem daunting, that can come in handy this time of year. These can be life-saver gifts for the most hard-to-shop-for folks on your holiday list. Whether you have a loved one who’s constantly looking for a new TV show to dive into, a voracious reader or a lifelong learner, there are dozens of subscriptions out there to consider gifting them this year. We’ve pulled together some of our favorites from MasterClass to Disney+ to Gaia

9d | Engadget
Nifty survival horror game Pacific Drive is getting turned into a TV show

The survival horror indie hit Pacific Drive is getting turned into a TV show, according to a report by Variety. Director James Wan, who is best known for Saw and Aquaman, has scooped up the rights to the game, though that’s about all we know. There’s no casting news yet, or even information as to which streamer or

9d | Engadget
US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s ban appeal

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok owner ByteDance’s appeal of a law that could ban the app. The court took up the case (

9d | Engadget
Show HN: Brisk – Cross-Platform C++ GUI Framework: Declarative, Reactive, Fast

Brisk is an open-source C++ GUI framework with a declarative approach, offering powerful data bindings, GPU-accelerated graphics, and dynamic widget management. It supports macOS, Linux, Windows, and simplifies UI creation with modern paradigms and CSS-like layouts. Initially developed for a graphics-intensive project with a complex and dynamic GUI, the framework is currently under active development.


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