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Show HN: Breakout with a roguelite/vampire survivor twist

Hi HN ! This is an open source project I've been working on for a while. It's actually the third breakout-like game I've built. I really like the simplicity of the concept, having just one input (the puck horizontal position) and a simple gameplay that gives a low skill floor.

My girlfriend and I played a lot of the excellent LBreakoutHD, an open source breakout game that follows the traditional formula of having multiple lives, scoring points by breaking bricks and catching the good upgra

1mo | Hacker news
Do You Need Antivirus Software for Windows 11?

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/do-you-need-an-antivirus-for-windows/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
The Best VR Games to Play in 2025

These are the best immersive games to play in 2025 on Quest, PSVR 2, PC and even Vision Pro. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-best-vr-games-to-play-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Open-Access Networks Explained: A New Way to Get Home Internet

Open-access networks bring fast fiber to cities across the US, but they don’t operate like typical internet service providers. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/open-access-networks-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
What Is Character.AI? Everything to Know About the Role-Playing AI Tool

The chatbot that lets you have surprisingly realistic conversations with AI-generated personas of athletes, celebrities and politicians has had its fair share of controversies. We walk you through what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-character-ai-everything-to-know-about-the-role-playing-ai-tool/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Musk Floats DOGE Stimulus Checks Proposal, but Will It Actually Happen?

The Tesla CEO and President Donald Trump have floated the idea of $5,000 checks derived from government spending cuts, but you should probably not get your hopes up. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/musk-floats-doge-stimulus-checks-proposal-but-will-it-actually-happen/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This Portable Power Station Can Do the Work of a Tesla Powerwall

Anker's new Solix F3800 Plus is an extra-large portable power station that's almost as good as a Tesla Powerwall or EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra for a fraction of the price. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-portable-power-station-can-do-the-work-of-a-tesla-powerwall/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 In the age of AI, everybody could lose the right to anonymity

As AI’s capabilities grow, organizations must shift toward encryption-based methods to protect sensitive datasets.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/in-the-age-of-ai-everybody-could-lose-the-right-to-anonymity

Never say these things to ChatGPT. It could come back to bite you
1mo | pcworld.com
This Ryzen 9 mini PC with triple 4K power is only $330 right now
1mo | pcworld.com
Whoa! This ultralight Samsung productivity laptop we love is $750 off
1mo | pcworld.com
 Acer Predator X32 X3 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: All the bells and whistles

Acer’s Predator X32 X3 is a 32-inch OLED gaming monitor with 4K resolution at 240 Hz plus a 480 Hz FHD mode. It also offers Adaptive-Sync, HDR10, and wide gamut color. It’s a luxury display with the performance to match its price tag.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/acer-predator-x32-x3-240-hz-oled-gaming-monitor-review

 Prusa Goes to the Cloud with Optional “EasyPrint” Slicer

The new slicer aims to simplify file prep for beginners and anyone who wants to run their Prusa 3D printer from the couch.

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/prusa-goes-to-the-cloud-with-optional-easyprint-slicer

 Raspberry Pi powers custom cyberdeck inspired music player

Tonight-we-ride has put together a cool Raspberry Pi music player with a touchscreen and customizable interface with Winamp.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powers-custom-cyberdeck-inspired-music-player

SymfonyLive Paris 2025 :  Async avec Messenger, AMQP et Mercure

SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here. 🚨 Today is your last chance before the registration price increases—don’t… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-async-avec-messenger-amqp-et-mercure?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

1mo | Symfony
Ask HN: Ethical VC Funds?

Are there any ethical VC funds? This is a genuine question. It feels like the majority of venture firms can rationalise away their position as doing good for the world but when you start to dig into it, the sole goal is making money and who they make money for isn't always the most righteous of people or entities. Even then many of the individuals at firms can be questionable, involved in scandals. And the things invested in, while there can be a thematic preference, often everything is thro

1mo | Hacker news
Enhance User Experience with PHP

PHP remains a cornerstone of web development, powering a significant portion of the internet. Its versatility, open-source nature, and large community support make it a favorite for businesses seeking dynamic and interactive websites. https://webdesignernews.com/enhance-user-experience-with-php/

Competitive Research – A guide to keeping your product one step ahead.

Understanding your user behaviour and usage patterns is critical (I know the word “critical” gets thrown around a lot in articles like this but seriously, it is important) in order to build a successful user experience. However, it is not the only type of research that your organisation could be conducting to guarantee the most successful experience for your users. During digital transformation projects, competitive research serves as a crucial tool for understanding market... https://webdesigne

Human-Centered Design Through AI-Assisted Usability Testing

he most reliable way to meet user needs is through extensive usability research. However, scaling can be a challenge, especially if a researcher needs to personally e-meet every participant. When left to their own devices, participants also tend to provide incomplete answers. Could parts of this interaction be automated to help researchers gather more data than their schedules allow? https://webdesignernews.com/human-centered-design-through-ai-assisted-usability-testing/

Reimagining Fluid Typography

For many years, it has been ‘best practice’ to use relative units (especially em and rem) for sizing text. That’s great! But after playing around with my user preferences, I think we can improve on the common approaches. https://webdesignernews.com/reimagining-fluid-typography/

The design game has changed and I don’t know where I fit anymore

After two decades in design — leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions — I’m now questioning my place. https://webdesignernews.com/the-design-game-has-changed-and-i-dont-know-where-i-fit-anymore/

Why Icons Alone Aren’t Enough

Interfaces are over-stuffed with icons. The more icons we have to scan over, the more brain power we put toward making sense of them rather than using the tools they represent. This slows us down, not just once, but over and over again. https://webdesignernews.com/why-icons-alone-arent-enough/

The biggest frontend mistakes you can do

Frontend development can be very interesting because we can immediately see the results of our work. However, during this process, we often forget very important concepts and we make mistakes. https://webdesignernews.com/the-biggest-frontend-mistakes-you-can-do/

Can You Make a Homemade Meal in 15 Minutes? HelloFresh Thinks So and I Tried It

HelloFresh launched a trio of speedy meal options, including meal kits you can make in 15 minutes or less. I tested all three types and have some thoughts. https://www.cnet.com/news/can-you-make-a-homemade-meal-in-15-minutes-hellofresh-thinks-so-and-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Sorry, Samsung fans: the tri-fold Galaxy phone might not make it to the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

We’ve heard a lot of rumors about the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold phone lately, but if the latest tipoffs are to be believed, the device tentatively known as the Galaxy G Fold might not arrive for quite some time.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/sorry-samsung-fans-the-tri-fold-galaxy-phone-might-not-make-it-to-the-next-samsung-galaxy-unpac

 Satya Nadella says AI is yet to have its Excel moment

Microsoft CEO thinks AI should be measured in its contribution to an economy, rather than benchmarks of intelligence.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/satya-nadella-says-ai-is-yet-to-have-its-excel-moment

 These 15 vintage PCs shaped the way we think about laptops today

Old computers retain so much of their appeal after they've become obsolete., but why? These photos tell the story.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/vintage-laptops

 From the basement to the festival: The enduring allure of vintage computers

At the SoCal Vintage Computer Festival, vintage laptop collectors gathered to share their love of technologies past and do a little predicting about what the future holds.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/vintage-computer-festival-2025

The gaming laptop I’m drooling over has no GPU (and it’s not a laptop)
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft Word essentials: 12 features that’ll make your work easier
1mo | pcworld.com
Thinking past the cliche of LLM’s AI design patterns

Nowadays, each time I see AI tools I often see a copy of OpenAI framework — sidebar on the left and chat in the center right. I love…

1mo | UX Design
UX, how can I trust you?

Steps for designers to foster confidence in the age of mistrust.

Continue reading on UX Col

1mo | UX Design
Symfony 6.4.19 released

Symfony 6.4.19 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 6.4.18:

bug #59198 [Messenger] Filter out non-consumable receivers when registering ConsumeMessagesCommand (@wazum)

bug #59781 [Mailer] fix multiple transports… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-19-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

1mo | Symfony
Symfony 7.2.4 released

Symfony 7.2.4 has just been released. Here is the list of the most important changes since 7.2.3:

bug #59198 [Messenger] Filter out non-consumable receivers when registering ConsumeMessagesCommand (@wazum)

bug #59781 [Mailer] fix multiple transports… https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-4-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

1mo | Symfony