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 Xbox Game Pass gets Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, another Call of Duty game, Dredge, Towerborne, and more

More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Dredge, Towerborne, and even more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-april-2025-wave-2

 Where to buy NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti: Launch day stock alerts for the new desktop GPU

NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU is set to launch on April 16, and I've put together a guide to help you land the new card ASAP. Here's what you need to know.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/where-to-buy-nvidia-rtx-5060-ti

This slim-and-fast 20K laptop power bank is a whopping 52% off today
How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure key for your PC
Amazing! Snag this HP laptop with 16GB of RAM for just $325
Spider-Man 2 for PC loses its Steam Deck Verified status
What to do if your mouse is double-clicking when you don’t mean it
 DUG Nomad is an mobile, immersion-cooled data center cube for edge AI

The DUG Nomad is an immersion-cooled data center is capable of handling a handful of rugged environments so you can take edge AI computing on the go.

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/dug-nomad-is-an-mobile-immersion-cooled-data-center-cube-for-edge-ai

 A peek into the future of 3D printing: Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit

Over 400 exhibitors from all facets of the 3D printing industry were at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit to showcase their latest and greatest offerings.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/a-peek-into-the-future-of-3d-printing-rapid-tct-2025-in-detroit

 Second-gen Snapdragon X PC chips may boost performance up to 22%

A Chinese blogger claims that Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X processors for PCs featuring Nuvia-designed Oryon cores will start at 4.4 GHz and deliver 18–22% higher performance.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/second-gen-snapdragon-x-pc-chips-may-boost-performance-up-to-22-percent

Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Users

Dark mode isn’t just a trendy aesthetic. It’s a gateway to more inclusive digital experiences, but only if designed thoughtfully. Discover how to craft dark modes that don’t just look good but work for everyone, from those with light sensitivity to machine learning algorithms. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/04/inclusive-dark-mode-designing-accessible-dark-themes/

SymfonyLive Paris 2025: Recap and replay!

SymfonyLive Paris 2025 took place three weeks ago — a big thank you to everyone who joined us! The conference was held entirely in French, and now you can relive the best moments: replays, highlight video, and photos are all online. Check out the… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-recap-and-replay?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

4h | Symfony
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 GPU starts at $299, RTX 5060 Ti at $379

At long last, NVIDIA has announced its budget GeForce RTX 50-series, but don't expect any major discounts over the previous models. The RTX 5060 will start at $299, just like the RTX 4060 did when it launched two years ago. Of course, it's unclear how many people will actually be able to nab it at that price, given the volatile nature of the GPU market and further

4h | Engadget
Japan clamps down on Google's Android app pre-install deals

There's another development in the saga that is governments accusing Google of monopolistic practices favoring its search app and Chrome. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a cease and desist order to Google, demanding the tech company end all efforts to gain preferential treatment on Android phones. 

The watchdog alleges that Google required phone makers to

4h | Engadget
The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is $250 off right now

If you have been hemming and hawing over whether to buy a new MacBook, then a current sale might just sway you. Right now,

4h | Engadget
4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack

4chan, the controversial forum known for birthing early meme culture and Gamergate, is down, following an apparent hack. Per Downdetector, reports of an outage began circulating late Monday evening, with users sharing updates on connection issues through the early hours of Tuesday morning. As of the wri

4h | Engadget
Launch HN: mrge.io (YC X25) – Cursor for code review

Hey HN, we’re building mrge (https://www.mrge.io/home), an AI code review platform to help teams merge code faster with fewer bugs. Our early users include Better Auth, Cal.com, and n8n—teams that handle a lot of PRs every day.

Here’s a demo video: " rel="nofollow">

We (Allis and Paul) are engineers who faced this problem when we worked together at our

Apple Watch Series 11: What the Rumors Reveal About Apple's Smartwatch Future

In-screen cameras, foldable screens, blood pressure tracking -- we round up all the rumors surrounding Apple's next-gen smartwatches, even beyond the Series 11. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-series-11-what-the-rumors-reveal-about-apples-smartwatch-future/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
South of Midnight, Blue Prince, GTA 5 Are Now on Xbox Game Pass

With your Game Pass subscription, you can explore a mythical land filled with gargantuan catfish or an expansive mansion loaded with secrets. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/south-of-midnight-blue-prince-gta-5-are-now-on-xbox-game-pass/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
5 Things I Love About My Experience With T-Mobile 5G Home Internet (and a Few Bummers Too)

I’ve lived with this cellular home broadband service for over two years. It's superior to DSL but has some interesting quirks. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-t-mobile-5g-home-internet-experience/#ftag=CADf328eec

5h | cnet.com
 Apple rebrands part of its ads business in major expansion

Apple’s ads business becomes ‘Apple Ads’ as adverts are now placed further afield than just search results.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/apple-rebrands-part-of-its-ads-business-in-major-expansion

 Oops. Deleting Windows' mysterious "inetpub" folder was a terrible mistake. Here's how to fix it

Last week, a strange folder appearing in the system directory of Windows machines was deemed harmless, but users who deleted it may be at risk.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/microsoft-says-do-not-delete-inetpub-from-windows-system-drive

Amazon latest deal shows why it’s the king of budget tablets

If you fancy having a tablet for reading, streaming and gaming but don’t want to pay iPad-level prices, this is the deal for you. As much as I love the entry-level iPad, I’ll be the first to admit that if you don’t have any productivity plans in mind then you’re far better off saving your [...]

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QD-OLED vs OLED: Which display technology should you choose?

QD-OLED displays have offered an alternative to OLED in the past few years especially, with its combination of traditional OLED and Quantum Dot technology. In fact, QD-OLED displays promise more accurate colours thanks to its wider colour gamut, and higher brightness compared to traditional OLED panels. Whether you’re not sure of the difference between the [...]

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Dreame H15 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Review

The Dreame H15 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner is a standard manual hard floor cleaner, designed to tackle very tough stains and reach areas that others can’t. It’s more than just a regular floor cleaner, as it has a clever robotic arm that automatically lifts and lowers to improve suction power without risking [...]

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 Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently indicated that the company is no longer compute-constrained, further claiming that the company can comfortably foster the development of advanced AI models.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/sam-altman-says-openai-is-no-longer-compute-constrained

 Xbox and Bethesda are supposedly going to "shadow drop" an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake — really?

There's so much smoke at this point that there has to be a fire somewhere, but the build up to one of the industry's worst kept secrets doesn't make a lot of sense.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-and-bethesda-are-supposedly-going-to-shadow-drop-an-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remake-really

This budget-friendly mini PC just dropped to its best-ever price: $249
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5060 series brings DLSS 4’s magic to the masses
An army of Nvidia’s affordable GeForce RTX 5060 laptops are coming soon
Alienware’s super-fast 1440p gaming monitor is 41% off right now
 Atomic-scale chip alignment: Laser holograms could set new standard for 3D semiconductor overlay accuracy

UMass Amherst researchers have developed a laser-based holographic alignment method that could revolutionize overlay accuracy in semiconductor manufacturing, though its industrial adoption may hinge on integration with existing lithography systems.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/atomic-scale-chip-alignment-laser-holograms-could-set-new-standard-f

 Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060, starting at $379 and $299

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB will arrive on April 16, 2025, with a $429 base MSRP. The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, starting at $379, also technically launches tomorrow, though retail availability is a bit of a question mark. The RTX 5060 will arrive in May with a $299 MSRP.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-announces-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-and-

 Gigabyte GS27U 27-inch Ultra HD 160 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Raising The Value Standard

Gigabyte raises the bar for value with its GS27U. It’s a 27-inch IPS Ultra HD gaming monitor with 160 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color, and has everything you need for high-res gaming on a budget.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/gigabyte-gs27u-27-inch-ultra-hd-160-hz-gaming-monitor-review

The best way to design for indecisive leaders is to serve them gelato

How to guide indecisive leaders to choose without taking over their job

5h | UX Design
The Morning After: Electronics got a temporary US tariff exemption

Just before the weekend, the US Customs and Border Protection published a list of products excluded from Trump’s tariffs, including smartphones, PCs, memory chips and let’s say 80 percent of everything we write about at Engadget.

However, that’s more because they’ll be siloed into a specific product category.

6h | Engadget
Chipolo's Pop Bluetooth tracker works with both Apple's and Google's Find My networks

Chipolo has launched a new Bluetooth tracker that works with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device networks. The

6h | Engadget
4 Gut Healing Hacks to Stop Gas & Bloating

Your gut may be alerting you it needs your help. Here's how to identify the warning signs and maintain a healthy gut. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/4-gut-healing-hacks-to-stop-gas-bloating/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
What Muscles Do Squats Work? Plus, Personal Trainer Tips for the Best Squat

While performing a squat may seem like a no-brainer, experts say that having the correct form is essential for maximizing the exercise's benefits. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/what-muscles-squats-work-personal-trainer-tips-best-squat/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
It's Not Too Late to File Taxes if You Live in One of These States and Locales

If you live somewhere that experienced a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or wildfire, there's a good chance that the IRS extended your tax filing deadline. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/its-not-too-late-to-file-taxes-if-you-live-in-one-of-these-states-and-locales/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
Social Security Disability Insurance April 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money

The next round of SSDI payments is on the way. If you haven't received yours yet, you can expect it soon. Here's a breakdown of the payment schedule for April 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-april-2025-heres-when-youll-get-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
LG C5 OLED TV Review: Great Picture; Now Wait for the Price Drop

With excellent image quality and a comprehensive streaming suite the LG C5 is a top choice among 2025 TVs, but the 2024 version is a better value for now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/lg-c5-oled-tv-review-great-picture-now-wait-for-the-price-drop/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
I've Visited 23 National Parks in My DIY Campervan. Here Are 5 Things I'd Change About It.

My road trip campervan has a bed, an electrical system, and doesn’t feel cramped -- but now that I’m no longer a first-timer, there are a few things I’d improve. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ive-visited-23-national-parks-in-my-diy-campervan-here-are-5-things-i-would-improve/#ftag=CADf328eec

7h | cnet.com
 Everyone wants the viral AI doll – but it’s a privacy nightmare waiting to happen

Millions have already given away their face and sensitive data to jump on the latest viral AI trend – and that's bad for your privacy and security.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/everyone-wants-the-viral-ai-doll-but-its-a-privacy-nightmare-waiting-to-happen

 VMware is suddenly offering a free hypervisor once again

VMware ESXi 8.0’s latest update has added a free version of its hypervisor after Broadcom removed it.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/vmware-is-suddenly-offering-a-free-hypervisor-once-again

Is this Lenovo Legion Go deal a better offer than the Nintendo Switch 2?

Gamers everywhere are currently in the midst of a frenzy surrounding pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2, but has a better alternative just appeared? It’s no secret that the handheld gaming landscape is in a very different place to when the original Nintendo Switch launched back in 2017. In 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 also [...]

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Volumio Rivo Plus Review

Volumio looks to be establishing a nice little niche for itself. The Italian brand has developed a number of compact solutions to your digital audio needs, created an OS that’s useful for newbies and experts alike, and has even made its software free to those who want to Raspberry Pi their way to audio [...]

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Hoover H-Wash 500 HW49AMC/1-80 Review

Although the Hoover H-Wash 500 HW49AMC/1-80 is part of Hoover’s mid-range washing machines, it has a low price, decent 9kg capacity and is fully smart-enabled. It’s generally cheap to run, too, and can deal with stains well. It’s not the best-built washing machine, and I had some issues with it foaming the water too [...]

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