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Google's Gemini Deep Research is now available to everyone

After being one of the first companies to roll out a Deep Research feature at the end of last year, Google is now making that same tool available to everyone. Starting today, Gemini users can try Deep Research for free in more than 45 languages — no Gemini Advanced subscription necessary. For the uninitiated, Deep Research allows

1mo | Engadget
Ask HN: Where Do Seasoned Devs Look for Short-Term Work?

Hello HN

In a short form question: If you do, where do you look for a short time projects?

I'd like to put my skill set to use and work on a project, I'm available for 6-9 months. The problem seems to be for me, that I cannot find any way of finding such project.

I'm quite skilled, I have 15 years of experience, first 3 as a system administrator, then I went full on developer - have been full stack for 2 of those years, then switched my focus fully on the backend - and ended up as plat

1mo | Hacker news
You Need to Try This Cornell Chicken Recipe: Here’s How to Make It at Home

Cornell chicken holds legendary status in upstate New York thanks to 75 years of history. You're missing out if you haven't tried it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/you-need-to-try-this-cornell-chicken-recipe-heres-how-to-make-it-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Tariffs Explained: What They Mean for You Amid Continuing Uncertainty

President Donald Trump's tariffs are shifting and changing a week after they were meant to take effect, causing widespread uncertainty and market volatility. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-they-mean-for-you-amid-continuing-uncertainty/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
4 Foods That Will Ruin Your Cast-Iron Pan

There are plenty of foods that thrive in a hot cast-iron skillet, but these four ingredients can do real damage to your favorite pots and pans. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-foods-you-shouldnt-cook-in-a-cast-iron-pan/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 UK PM says AI should soon replace civil servants

Sir Kier Starmer believes that AI can do some Whitehall jobs better than human workers.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/uk-pm-says-ai-should-soon-replace-civil-servants

 Emily in Paris season 5: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show’s return

Emily in Paris season 5 begins filming in May – here's everything we know about the hit Netflix show's return so far.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/emily-in-paris-season-5

 I tried vibe coding games with AI — neither were much fun

Has vibe coding unlocked the developer in all of us? I gave it a whirl, but it failed to pass the vibe check.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/i-tried-vibe-coding-with-claude-sonnet-and-wasnt-impressed

 HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 is the ultimate video editing workstation — if you can afford it

The HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 offers powerful Nvidia RTX 3000 Ada Generation graphics, a respectable amount of general CPU performance, a stunning DreamColor display, plenty of configuration options, and enough ports for a full office setup. It’s also expensive and could stand to have better battery life.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/hp-zbo

 Intel appoints industry veteran as new CEO to right the ship of the chipmaker

Intel just appointed industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, giving him the challenge of turning around the struggling chipmaker. Tan, a former Intel board member and longtime semiconductor leader, replaces Pat Gelsinger after his sudden departure.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/intel-appoints-industry-veteran-as-new-ceo-to-ri

How ChatGPT coached me to email greatness
1mo | pcworld.com
Printers are spitting out nonsense after a borked Windows update
1mo | pcworld.com
5 creative ways to use a PC video capture card
1mo | pcworld.com
Amazon Spring Sale 2025: What to expect and best early deals
1mo | pcworld.com
 Nvidia says it has shipped twice as many 50-series GPUs as 40-series since launch, but it's a misleading comparison

In advance of next week's GTC and GDC trade shows, Nvidia discussed Blackwell availability, where it specifically stated that it has shipped twice as many Blackwell GPUs in the first five weeks as it did Ada GPUs for the first five weeks in 2022 — but that's effectively comparing only the RTX 4090 against four RTX 50-series GPUs launched this year.

https://w

How To Prevent WordPress SQL Injection Attacks

Have you thought about the security risks WordPress websites face? Anders Johansson explores why they are frequent hacker targets and shares how WordPress SQL injection attacks work and how to remove and prevent them. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/03/how-prevent-wordpress-sql-injection-attacks/

In Paris or Berlin - Take the lightning talks challenge!

SymfonyLive Paris 2025 (March 27 – 28) and SymfonyLive Berlin 2025 (April 3 – 4) are fast approaching! While an incredible lineup of speakers and topics has already been announced, you still have a chance to take the stage during the lightning talks session… https://symfony.com/blog/in-paris-or-berlin-take-the-lightning-talks-challenge?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

1mo | Symfony
Sister, can you spare $12,000 to help me decarbonize my home?

I went to CES with Engadget for the first time this year and, among the robots, laptops, TVs and more robots, the most exciting products I saw were ones trying to make our homes more eco-friendly in the most low-effort ways possible. I saw an

1mo | Engadget
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse

The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step backward, since nearly all Macs (except the Mac Pro) are

1mo | Engadget
Pick up Apple's 10th-gen iPad while it's $80 off

Last week was busy with a bunch of Apple announced news as the company refreshed its Mac and iPad lineups. As a result, there are deals aplenty on older models as part of an apparent clear out. Take, for instance, the

1mo | Engadget
The Apple Watch Series 10 is cheaper than ever right now

If you're on the market for a new smartwatch, Amazon has a great sale on the latest Apple Watch. You can pick up the

1mo | Engadget
Samsung will cut its Galaxy Store commission to 80/20 for games

Samsung is changing its revenue-sharing policy and reducing its cut for certain apps so that developers and publishers can get more money from sales. As part of its announcements ahead of this year's upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC), the company said that it's implementing an 80/20 revenue share model for games on the Galaxy Store. Previously, Samsung had a 70/30 sharing model, wherein it took 30 percent of an app's revenue. The new model also applies to games built on the company's

1mo | Engadget
Snapchat launches generative AI video Lenses

Snapchat's future includes generative AI video Lenses, wherein users can watch themselves cuddling with virtual animals on screen. The first three Lenses the app has launched include the Racoon and Fox, which animate the animals into a Snap. Meanwhile, the third one called Spring Flowers will generate a bouquet of flowers and use a zoom-out effect to reveal who's holding it. All three Lenses, as well as f

1mo | Engadget
WhatsApp is reportedly developing reply threads

WhatsApp never waits long between updates and this time it's reportedly changing how replies look. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that would put all replies to the same

1mo | Engadget
UK watchdog finds Apple's mobile browser policies are restricting innovation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that the country's mobile browser markets are "not working well for consumers and businesses" and "holding back innovation." Most of the watchdog's ire is directed at Apple for policies such as requiring mobile browsers to use its engine, WebKit and, thus, limiting competitor's abilities to differ

1mo | Engadget
How To Build Confidence In Your UX Work

UX initiatives are often seen as a disruption rather than a means to solving existing problems in an organization. In this post, we’ll explore how you can build trust for your UX work, gain support, and make a noticeable impact. Part of Measure UX and Design Impact by yours truly. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-build-confidence-in-your-ux-work/

Warping 3D Text Inside a Glass Torus

Explore how MeshTransmissionMaterial in Three.js bends light, creates refraction effects, and enhances realistic glass-like materials. https://webdesignernews.com/warping-3d-text-inside-a-glass-torus/

Free Gothic Blackletter Fonts for Designers

Ever spent hours scrolling through font libraries only to find Gothic Blackletter typefaces hidden behind paywalls or riddled with licensing restrictions? You’re not alone. For designers, content creators, and vintage enthusiasts, sourcing high-quality Gothic fonts that balance historical authenticity with modern usability can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. https://webdesignernews.com/free-gothic-blackletter-fonts-for-designers/

Design through the looking glass

Hello! This week we’re reflecting on design that poses for the camera or lays a filter over it. We’re asking if all design must pose for the camera now and peering through a Claude Glass—the 18th century’s equivalent of a photo filter 📸 https://webdesignernews.com/design-through-the-looking-glass/

Eco-Friendly Logo Design

As sustainability becomes a key focus for businesses, brands are rethinking their visual identities to reflect environmental responsibility. https://webdesignernews.com/eco-friendly-logo-design/

The History of WordPress: From 2003 to today

Today, WordPress powers more websites than any other content management system. It didn’t start that way though. The initial groundwork was laid for what was to become WordPress back in 2001. And the open source platform didn’t officially come into being until 2003. https://webdesignernews.com/the-history-of-wordpress-from-2003-to-today/

Exclusive: T-Mobile Raising Rates Today for More Legacy Customers

CNET obtained a T-Mobile memo sent to customers about a $5 per line price hike. The increase only affects some people on older plans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/exclusive-t-mobile-raising-rates-today-for-more-legacy-customers/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Intel reveals its new CEO

Intel has gained a new CEO three months after Pat Gelsinger announced he’d be leaving – Lip-Bu Tan to take post.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/intel-reveals-its-new-ceo

 Bill Gates predicts "we will all have an AI agent" helping us prioritize what deserves our attention

Bill Gates says AI will be integrated across all aspects and spheres of our lives, similar to the personal computer era and how it eventually made it to every household.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/bill-gates-predicts-we-will-all-have-an-ai-agent-helping-us

Windows survival skills: 8 things every PC user should know how to do
1mo | pcworld.com
Torn Between Cable and Fiber Internet? Let's Clear Things Up

If you're looking for fast and reliable internet, both cable and fiber can deliver the goods. But which one should you choose? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/torn-between-cable-and-fiber-internet-lets-clear-things-up/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com