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Severance season two review: Innie rights and humanity made for a stronger show

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

1mo | Engadget
Engadget Podcast: Google’s Pixel 9a is ready to take on the iPhone 16e

After a ton of leaks, Google officially announced the $499 Pixel 9a, which has the potential to be the new king of mid-range phones. It has dual cameras and access to Google's AI features — in many ways, it's everything the iPhone 16e should have been (especially its price). In this episode, Senior Writer Sam Rutherford joins us to discuss what's great about the Pixel 9a, as well as its potential downsides compared to the Pixel 9.

Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice

1mo | Engadget
The Morning After: A closer look at Facebook’s leadership

For all of the money and clout Meta has, it can’t stop the triennial emergence of a whistleblower revealing how awful its leadership is. Careless People, the tell-all memoir from former staffer Sarah Wynn-Williams is the latest, dishing plenty of dirt on the house of Zuckerberg. The book has shot to the top of T

1mo | Engadget
A 'Split Fiction' movie is reportedly in the works

There's a bidding war for the film adaptation of Split Fiction, according to the information Variety has gathered at this year's Game Developers Conference. Split Fiction is a split-screen

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: My Attempt to Organize the World of AI Dev Tools

I've been exploring the (not so=) amazing potential of AI in coding and have compiled a list of tools. From AI-powered IDEs to code generators, this resource is my contribution to the community.

I'm still on the fence about including txt2sql projects, as their functionality seems too basic to me.

And I'm personally maintaining this, so your feedback is wellcome.


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43434325

1mo | Hacker news
 Atomfall preorder guide — Bonus, Collector's Edition, and where to buy

Atomfall is finally coming out soon, and preorders are live. Here's where you can get a copy, as well as all the benefits each edition gives you.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/atomfall-preorder-guide

Windows 10 support ends soon. Here’s how to upgrade to Windows 11
1mo | pcworld.com
I tested a $7 app that boosts FPS and resolution in any PC game. It’s amazing!
1mo | pcworld.com
The best budget gaming laptops for 2025

When most people think of gaming laptops, they imagine high-end gaming machines with the latest graphics card, processor and so on. And of course, gaming laptops of that caliber are going to come with a hefty price tag. However, it is possible to get a budget gaming laptop that still lets you play the latest AAA titles, without spending thousands of unnecessary dollars. If you’re searching for t

1mo | Engadget
 Microsoft just "leaked" an Xbox interface mock up which has Steam game integration

Microsoft's Xbox app is undergoing rapid development ahead of its partner handheld "Kennan." This might be an early look at the next big update.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-just-leaked-an-xbox-interface-mock-up-which-has-steam-game-integration

GIMP 3.0: žádná revoluce, ale zatraceně dobrá evoluce

O spoustě věcí, které nová verze GIMPu implementuje, se hovořilo už v době, kdy létaly raketoplány a Mark Zuckerberg se chystal k maturitě. Dočkali jsme se, GIMP 3.0 nabízí za 0 Kč nejméně 10× víc, než před týdnem. https://www.root.cz/clanky/gimp-3-0-zadna-revoluce-ale-zatracene-dobra-evoluce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

1mo | root.cz
Silent Hill: F Gets ESRB Rating, as More Details Ooze Out

More details for Konami's next Silent Hill game have been revealed thanks to a recent rating by the ESRB. Surprise! It's an M. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/silent-hill-f-gets-esrb-rating-additional-details-trickle-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Top 5 Games From Xbox at GDC video

After playing demos and talking to developers, here are some of the best games Xbox has at GDC. https://www.cnet.com/videos/top-5-games-from-xbox-at-gdc/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 5 more Call of Duty cheat providers have been shuttered by Activision

Cheats have been a huge problem in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, but a rash of cease and desists sent to cheat providers by Activision are clearing up the problem.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/5-more-call-of-duty-cheat-providers-have-been-shuttered-by-activision

 The biggest multiplayer Xbox and PC gaming hit of the summer might come from the most unlikely place

FBC Firebreak is a new multiplayer title from Remedy Entertainment, known historically for high-quality single player games. Can they find success in a crowded space?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fbc-firebreak-preview

And the Oscar goes to… Blender

How open-source community champion Gints Zilbalodis out-rendered Big Animation

1mo | UX Design
Five Things Vibe Coders Should Know (From A Software Engineer)

How to keep your vibe coded app secure and your users safe.

1mo | UX Design
Game companies will standardize accessibility labels on storefronts and product pages

Console makers and game developers like Microsoft, Nintendo and Electronic Arts have created a new initiative, managed by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), that aims to make it easier to know what accessibi

1mo | Engadget
‘FBC: Firebreak’ first look: Left 4 Dead but with Remedy’s silly, surreal touch

There’s something really exciting about FBC: Firebreak, Remedy’s take on cooperative, online first-person shooters. I’ve been trying to pinpoint a specific wow factor since attending the game’s developer-led demonstration last week, but I’ve concluded it’s a combination of multiple cool features blended perfectly toge

1mo | Engadget
Bloober Team launches horror publishing label with debut game I Hate This Place

Bloober Team is taking its horror game cred into a new direction with the launch of publisher Broken Mirror Games. This "co-development label" is collaborating with Rock Square Thunder, an indie outfit founded by ex-Bloober devs, for a new open-world survival horror game c

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Minimalytics – a standalone minimal analytics app built on SQLite

Hi everyone! I wanted to share my analytics app with you.

This project came from requirements to track certain very frequent events. I found that the cost to do it on a regular analytics product was much more than i was willing to pay. Secondly, I also wanted to use as few resources as possible. So I thought it may be a good idea to create something that may be useful for myself (and hopefully others).

I have been able to track a great number of events with this using ~20 MB of storage a

1mo | Hacker news
5 Rules for Beautiful Shot Composition

What are the rules of shot composition? Join Tom and Hayden as they explore 5 key rules and show how you can use composition to tell your story by creating intrigue, drama, and visual interest. https://webdesignernews.com/5-rules-for-beautiful-shot-composition/

Flat Design is Ending, Finally. What next?

Flat design is becoming a thing of the past, giving way to a new era dubbed ‘Skeuomorphism 2.0’. This emerging trend embraces more intricate aesthetics like gradients, shadows, and blurs. New tools and standards, such as RVE for animations, are making it easier to integrate these elements into creative projects and landing pages, offering designers more freedom and variety. Despite this shift, mastery of these complex design elements is crucial... https://webdesignernews.com/flat-des

The JavaScript Library Born from a Design Agency’s Workflow

Learn how to use this flexible JavaScript library for animations, smooth scrolling, and interactive effects. https://webdesignernews.com/the-javascript-library-born-from-a-design-agencys-workflow/

Create a confetti animation with HTML canvas and JavaScript

Have you ever clicked a button and seen a confetti animation explode onto the screen? Or visited a website where the whole screen is covered in that same confetti animation? Let’s make our own. In this tutorial, we’re going to make some dynamic confetti effects with JavaScript and the HTML Canvas API. https://webdesignernews.com/create-a-confetti-animation-with-html-canvas-and-javascript/

How teams tap into the power of design with Figma Slides

Today, we’re announcing new features in Figma Slides that unlock high-fidelity design and cross-functional collaboration. https://webdesignernews.com/how-teams-tap-into-the-power-of-design-with-figma-slides/

Make Ubuntu packages 90% faster by rebuilding them

You can take the same source code package that Ubuntu uses to build jq, compile it again, and realize 90% better performance. https://webdesignernews.com/make-ubuntu-packages-90-faster-by-rebuilding-them/