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The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

If you live in a rural area of the UK, you may soon be able to use your phone for satellite calls, messages and other standard data use. On Tuesday, the nation's telecom regulator, Ofcom, proposed using

29d | Engadget
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is now slated to launch in October 2025

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been delayed again. Publisher Paradox Interactive announced today that it is now targeting release in October 2025 instead of the first half of this year. "Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room are committed to delivering this game, and we believe that ensuring great tech

29d | Engadget
How to add someone to a Signal group chat

We hear Signal is in the news. As longtime fans of the app, and secure messaging more broadly, we feel like it's our duty at Engadget to ensure you know how to use the software properly.   

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Show HN: Feudle – a daily puzzle game built with AI

I’m a game show nerd who wanted to build a game, despite not being a developer. Using ChatGPT, I created Feudle – a blend of Family Feud and Wordle.

Each day, there’s a survey question, and players try to guess the most popular responses—but the twist is that today’s answers come from real players who played yesterday. After playing, you can vote on or submit new questions, shaping future Feudles.

If I were to start again, I’d explore newer AI-assisted coding tools like Cursor, but overa

29d | Hacker news
Website Development Process: 18 Steps to Online Success

Are you about to embark on a new website development project? Want an easy-to-follow checklist to ensure online success? https://webdesignernews.com/website-development-process-18-steps-to-online-success/

Animating Letters with Shaders

A beginner-friendly tutorial that explores how to create a dynamic text displacement effect using Three.js and custom shaders. https://webdesignernews.com/animating-letters-with-shaders/

Best Free Thick Cursive Fonts for 2025

Struggling to find bold, elegant fonts that stand out? Whether you’re a graphic designer, entrepreneur, or hobbyist, choosing the right thick cursive font can make or break your project. Thick script fonts—with their chunky strokes and fluid curves—are perfect for logos, wedding invitations, social media graphics, and branding. Yet, sifting through thousands of free options is time-consuming and frustrating. https://webdesignernews.com/best-free-thick-cursive-fonts-for-2025/

Easy way to upload, transform and deliver files and images

Managing media is a really difficult task if you try to do all of it yourself, especially if the media comes from other sources. The file can be submitted in any state and size, but what if you need something really specific? https://webdesignernews.com/easy-way-to-upload-transform-and-deliver-files-and-images/

Interesting design ideas

Hello! It’s starting to feel a little like Spring here in New York. For this week’s issue I’ve gathered together seven of the most interesting ideas about design I’ve shared over the past six months for your reading pleasure. https://webdesignernews.com/interesting-design-ideas/

10 rules for crafting products that stand out

As CEO and Co-founder of software development platform Linear, Karri has built his success by making impenetrable quality his differentiator in a crowded startup market. His approach offers an alternative to the Zuckerberg “move fast and break things” mantra, which may have worked years ago but no longer resonates in today’s more mature, design-conscious market. “You have to match that level of capability or quality, otherwise people just don’t pay attention,”... https://webdesignernews.com/10-r

Running Large Language Models (LLMs) Locally with LM Studio

Running large language models (LLMs) locally with tools like LM Studio or Ollama has many advantages, including privacy, lower costs, and offline availability. However, these models can be resource-intensive and require proper optimization to run efficiently. https://webdesignernews.com/running-large-language-models-llms-locally-with-lm-studio/

Waymo Expands Driverless Rides to Washington, DC. Plus, Where You Can Hail a Robotaxi Right Now

The self-driving company will start operating in the US capital in 2026. Here's where else Waymo's robotaxis are available now -- and where they're arriving soon. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-driverless-rides-to-washington-dc-where-you-can-hail-a-robotaxi/#ftag=CADf328eec

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This Smart Ring Helped Me Improve My Sleep, and It's Discounted for Amazon's Spring Sale

The Oura Ring 3 has been my go-to tool for improving my sleep and tracking my health. At $249, it's worth every penny for anyone who is serious about optimizing their health. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-smart-ring-helped-me-improve-my-sleep-and-its-discounted-for-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
Tariffs Explained: Which Are In Effect and What They Mean for Your Costs

President Donald Trump's tariff plans have been messy and uncertain, with effective dates shuffled around multiple times and still more threatened. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-which-are-in-effect-and-what-they-mean-for-your-costs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Take This Ingenious iPhone Charger Everywhere I Go, and Now It's on Sale

The Anker 622 MagGo is my favorite portable iPhone charger, and right now it's available for as little as $35 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-take-this-ingenious-phone-charger-everywhere-i-go-and-now-its-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I'm Picky About My Keyboards. My All-Time Favorite Is on Sale During Amazon's Spring Sale

Smart, compact and comfortable: There's a lot I love about the Logitech MX Keys Mini. Now, it's discounted up to 30% thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/im-picky-about-my-keyboards-my-all-time-favorite-is-on-sale-during-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
How to Get Rid of Snapchat's Pushy AI Feature

If you're sick of opening Snapchat and seeing "My AI" at the very top of your list, here's how to give it the boot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-get-rid-of-snapchats-pushy-ai-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
Dreame's Smart Tech Handles the Cleaning While You Enjoy the Spring

From robot vacuums that map your home and clean themselves to cordless stick vacuums and portable hair dryers, freshen up for spring with big savings from Dreame through March 31. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/dreames-smart-tech-handles-the-cleaning-while-you-enjoy-the-spring/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
The Beacons Are Lit: The Lord of the Rings Shire Lego Set Releases on April 5

It's time for an unexpected party. The Lord of the Rings Shire Lego set is set to release in less than two weeks, and there is so much to see and do. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-beacons-are-lit-the-lord-of-the-rings-shire-lego-set-releases-on-april-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
Grab a Pair of Beats Solo 4 Headphones While They’re Down to $130

Beats headphones are among the most coveted on the market. Thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can enjoy them for $70 off, a rare discount. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/grab-a-pair-of-beats-solo-4-headphones-while-theyre-down-to-130/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
 Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1 Showcase reveals new monsters, Gathering Hub, launch date, and the return of a fan-favorite monster in the future

Capcom has shown off new gameplay footage for Monster Hunter Wilds' 1st Title Update. This footage includes a new look at new monsters, a Gathering Hub, and a teaser of what's to come for the 2nd Title Update.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-1st-title-update-showcase-reveals-new-monsters

 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Xbox Game Pass?

The upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks to be one of 2025's best games, but is it coming to Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-clair-obscur-expedition-33-on-xbox-game-pass

Windows Photos adds fancy editing features from other Microsoft apps
29d | pcworld.com
A useless Copilot button is being tested on Windows Photos
29d | pcworld.com
Samsung’s huge 49-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is $650 off
29d | pcworld.com
Microsoft’s new Copilot interface looks a lot like one you already know
29d | pcworld.com
Google’s AI race: A two-year run of crisis and chaos, recapped
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 ASRock claims to fix 'burned out' AM5 motherboard by cleaning the socket

ASRock cleaned up and removed debris from a customer's failed ASRock AM5 motherboard. Despite clear signs of socket damage, the board booted up on its original BIOS, passing "long-term stress tests."

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/asrock-fixes-burned-out-am5-motherboard-by-cleaning-the-socket

 Lisa Su says Radeon RX 9070-series GPU sales are 10X higher than its predecessors — for the first week of availability

AMD's Lisa Su says that the Radeon RX 9070-series graphics cards shattered company sales records in their first week, signaling a potential market rebound as AMD shifted focus away from the high end. A deeper analysis raises a lot of questions about the supply and demand, however.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lisa-su-says-radeon-rx-9070-se

Elastic Stack 8.17.4 released

Version 8.17.4 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.17.4 over the previous version 8.17.3.

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

https://www.elasti

Elastic Stack 8.16.6 released

Version 8.16.6 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.16.6 over the previous version 8.16.5.

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

https://www.elasti

Discord's redesigned PC app has multiple dark modes, a new overlay and more

Discord has begun rolling out a redesigned desktop app that adds more customization to the client. To start, the new app increases the number of free themes to four. Where previously you could choose between two skins — light and dark — if you weren't a Nitro subscriber, now your options are light, ash, dark and onyx. In short, everyone gets access to more dark themes. Discord has also added three new UI de

29d | Engadget
Sony overhauls its budget earbuds while keeping the price the same

When Sony's wireless earbuds come to mind, the flagship-quality WF-1000XM5 is probably the first product that jumps out. However, the company is also adept at building budget models, blending features and tech to give users a solid value for a lot less money. That was the proposition when

29d | Engadget
Instagram has a new program for school officials to report bullying

Instagram is adding another tool to its arsenal of anti-bullying measures. This time, however, Meta is enlisting school officials directly in an effort to speed up its response to safety issues affecting young teens. The company is introducing a new “Schools Partnership Program” that aims to give teachers and school ad

29d | Engadget
Waymo aims to offer paid robotaxi rides in Washington DC next year

Waymo is continuing to expand its foothold across the US, having recently started offering paid robotaxi services in more parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Next up are

29d | Engadget
The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off for the Amazon Spring Sale

It's your lucky day if you're looking for good deals on Apple devices. Thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale, the

29d | Engadget
Apple schedules WWDC 2025 for June 9-13

Apple announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will be on June 9-13. The company is usually consistent with its event timing, so Tim Cook will probably take the stage to start the keynote on June 9 at 10AM PT/1PM ET.

We've already heard that iOS 19 and macOS 16 will be

29d | Engadget
Now you can generate images directly from ChatGPT and Sora

OpenAI just announced that all users will soon be able to generate images directly inside of ChatGPT. It’s rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team and, most importantly, Free users. This will be the default image generation tool in 4o, so there will be no need to open Dall-E whenever you want to whip up a picture of a cat in space eating lasagna or whatever. The feature’s also coming to Sora.

The company says that the platform will "generate high-quality images based on your prompt, con

29d | Engadget
The Best Philips Hue Accessory for Light Control Is 20% Off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

The Philips Hue Tap Dial is a must-have to control smart lights at home. It rarely gets discounted, but thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can grab it for 20% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-philips-hue-accessory-for-light-control-is-20-off-for-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
I Found the Perfect Portable TV for My Patio, and It's $100 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Skyworth's 24-inch portable TV with a built-in battery is $100 off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. At $300, it's expensive for a 24-inch TV, but it's a unique product that I have the perfect use for. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-found-the-perfect-portable-tv-for-my-patio-and-its-100-off-during-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
Waymo Expands Driverless Rides to Washington, DC. Where Else to Hail a Robotaxi

The self-driving company will start operating in the US capital in 2026. Here's where else Waymo's robotaxis are available now -- and arriving soon. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-driverless-rides-to-washington-dc-where-else-to-hail-a-robotaxi/#ftag=CADf328eec

29d | cnet.com
 NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, March 26 (game #388)

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-26-march-2025