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AI company Perplexity announced in February that it was building its own browser called Comet. In a recent ">interview with the TBPN podcast, CEO Aravind Srinivas ga
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Google AI Overviews reaches 1.5 billion monthly users with Alphabet's Q1 earnings showing 10% search revenue growth.
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Hints and answers for Connections for April 25, #684. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-25-684/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 418 for April 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-25-418/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,406 for April 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-25-1406/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 214, for April 25. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-april-25-214/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sandfall Interactive weaves sharp, complex combat through an irresistible story about living in an age of death. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-review-an-achingly-beautiful-french-spin-on-the-jrpg-formula/#ftag=CADf328eec

Say goodbye to noise descriptions such as [phone buzzing] or [dramatic music swells], unless you want to still see them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-rolls-out-new-dialogue-only-subtitles-option/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can use AI to catch people using AI to write. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tips-to-tell-whether-something-was-written-with-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec

T-Satellite with Starlink is first announced satellite pricing structure for cellphones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-satellite-service-pricing-drops-to-10-per-month-starting-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec

Earning crypto rewards could mean the value of your earnings may change quickly. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/paypal-partners-with-coinbase-and-rolls-out-rewards-system-for-pyusd-holders/#ftag=CADf328eec

Two new mice for productivity still look like they were made for gamers, and that's okay. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/razer-releases-a-vertical-edition-ergonomic-mouse/#ftag=CADf328eec

Take a walk down memory lane with our all-time favorite YouTube memories.

Teamgroup’s X2 MAX delivers SSD-level speed in a compact, dual-connector USB drive built for fast file transfers, gaming, and universal device compatibility.

Lenovo's plans to move manufacturing to Saudi Arabia could be met with similar moves by HP and Dell.

LG has unveiled the Smart Monitor Swing, a 31.5-inch 4K UHD touch-enabled display that comes on wheels and runs webOS.

These four new Lego sets will help you recreate Fortnite at home, including the best Fortnite Chapter 1 event.

Apple might be giving the iPhone 17 a huge spec bump, but there's a catch
https://www.laptopmag.com/phones/iphone/iphone-17-ram-rumor-april-2025

Google's AI Overview made headlines last year for giving incorrect answers to (mostly) legitimate questions. Now, things are going wrong in a new way.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/googles-ai-overview-hallucinating-fake-idioms-april-2025

Save up to $100 on the best noise-cancelling headphones for travel.

The latest iPadOS 19 scuttlebutt suggests new features will be introduced to make Apple’s tablet software more macOS-like to boost its productivity nous. According to a source speaking to the reporter Majin Bu, Apple is planning to bring a Mac-style menu bar to the best iPad models when it detects the presence of a Magic [...]
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Sandfall Interactive's new Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a huge hit, but how does it perform on gaming handhelds?

Diablo 4 Season 8 starts on April 29, and with it comes new endgame bosses, a reworked Lair Boss System as well as the Reliquaries replacing the traditional Battle Pass.

Intel CEO Lip Bu-Tan announced a series of sweeping measures today, including an unspecified number of layoffs, a company restructuring, the elimination of non-core products, and a return-to-office mandate, as the company presented its first-quarter earnings report.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ceo-announces-layoffs-restructuring-e

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now officially open in North America. After (what felt like) a long delay after the original April 9 pre-order date, Nintendo finally opened up pre-orders in the US and Canada on April 24. The console will be widely available on June 5, but if you signed up ahead of time on Nintendo’s site, you should have received an email that will give you access to place your order via Nintendo.
If you didn't get an email and you registered your interest with Ninte

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Looking at websites such as Clerk, I began thinking that design engineers might be some kind of wizards. I wanted to understand how they do it, so I started reverse-engineering their components out of curiosity. One thing led to another, and I ended up building a small library of reusable, animated components based on what I found. The library is built in React and Framer Motion. I’d love to hear your feedback
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YouTube AI Overviews are now being tested in search results, highlighting relevant video clips from searches.
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Meat is available in several varieties these days, and I'm not just talking about pork, beef and chicken. We slice into hybrid meat versus cultivated or lab-grown meat to see what these newfangled proteins have to offer. https://www.cnet.com/news/whats-the-difference-between-hybrid-and-cultured-meat-we-explain/#ftag=CADf328eec

From Firefly to Photoshop, you've got to try these new features for yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-demoed-adobes-coolest-new-ai-and-creative-tools-here-are-my-top-five-favorites/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get moving to snag a special physical pin at Apple stores worldwide, but only today, April 24. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/todays-the-day-to-get-the-limited-edition-pin-for-apples-global-close-your-rings-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

The first planned launch was scrapped due to the weather, but Project Kuiper has a new date. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/amazons-starlink-satellite-service-rival-has-a-rocket-launch-set-for-next-week/#ftag=CADf328eec

While iPhone users continue to wait for a truly smarter Siri, Perplexity just dropped a new voice mode for its AI chatbot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/perplexity-introduces-an-ios-voice-assistant-amid-apple-ai-delays/#ftag=CADf328eec

Expedition 33 is a game about a team from the last human city embarking to oppose a villain who's slowly wiping out humanity. These screenshots show off the game's gorgeous areas, lighting and backgrounds. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/clair-obscur-expedition-33-screenshots-beauty-and-wonder-in-a-world-of-death/#ftag=CADf328eec

Investing in gold can be lucrative in times of economic uncertainty. But don't fall victim to this scam. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/victims-lost-219m-to-gold-bar-scams-in-2024-fbi-says-heres-how-to-avoid-this-popular-con/#ftag=CADf328eec

BioLite is having a sitewide sale to celebrate Earth Day, and everything is 20% off with code FRIENDS2025, including the Alpenglow Mini lantern, which is perfect for camping, emergency bags or power outages. https://www.cnet.com/deals/today-only-this-mini-lantern-is-my-go-to-camping-companion-and-its-20-off-for-earth-day/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Celestial Guardians packs are themed around the legendary Pokemon from Sun and Moon. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/new-pokemon-tcg-pocket-expansion-introduces-immersive-supporter-cards/#ftag=CADf328eec

Football fans on older consoles will need to update their hardware this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/madden-nfl-26-release-date-announced-skipping-ps4-and-xbox-one-but-coming-to-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

The social media platform has a lot of changes in store, including its domain extension. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/your-threads-account-is-getting-a-bunch-of-updates/#ftag=CADf328eec

OpenAI said its image generation model was so popular, its GPUs were melting. Now, you can access it in tools like Adobe Firefly or Microsoft Copilot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-expands-image-tools-to-more-devs-and-apps/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't want your Instagram photos to be used to train AI? You're going to want to try this. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-free-adobe-app-will-safeguard-your-photos-authenticity-im-all-in-on-that/#ftag=CADf328eec

Finding something to watch on your Roku will get easier soon. Here's how to check for the software update once it's ready. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/your-roku-device-is-getting-a-free-content-discovery-software-update/#ftag=CADf328eec

Many dogs like scarfing down cicadas. We talked to experts about how to deal with it. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/does-your-dog-snack-on-cicadas-heres-what-to-do-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec


To celebrate ten years of the Apple Watch, you can get a free pin at the Apple Store today.

I found 5 Amazon Fire tablet deals slashed up to 46% off. Starting at just $44, they are outstanding, affordable options for gifts or to upgrade your tablet.
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EA Sports FC 25 has added its first paid Season Pass, marking the first time in the series formerly known as FIFA has charged users for the privilege of the so called ‘battle pass’. Gamers can pay for the Season 7 Pass $9.99 (that’s 1,000 FC points) or in the in-game currency (50,000 Ultimate Team [...]
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Despite its assumed slimmer footprint, the expected Apple’s iPhone 17 Air could pack in more RAM and boost the longevity of the phone. The news comes from respected Apple watcher Ming-Chi Kuo who says the phone he calls the “ultra-thin” will benefit from 12GB of RAM which could see it rank among the best iPhone [...]
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Oblivion Remastered is here, and your aging PC might not be able to handle the beautiful new graphics. Here are five gaming laptops that will get the job done.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/best-gaming-laptop-oblivion-remastered

This Game Boy cartridge places a replica of Windows 3.1 in the palm of your hand.

A new update for the Files app refines its interface and features, making it a stronger and more customizable alternative to File Explorer.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/my-favorite-file-explorer-replacement-just-got-better

Remedy Entertainment just announced launch details for its "Control" spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, including details of a deluxe edition.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fbc-firebreak-release-date-revealed

I’m a big fan of gaming mice for productivity applications thanks to their deep customization options. Razer has tried to expand into office-style devices before, but with mixed results. Its second stab at the space includes two new mouse designs, including its first vertical mouse. Both the Pro Click V2 and Pro Click V2 Vertical are on sale today for $100 and $120,

AMD releases open-source GIM driver aimed at Linux-based hardware virtualization. The new driver is one of AMD's first open-source drivers in a new push to make more of its software stack open-source.


Netflix is adding a new way to watch with subtitles. Starting with season five of the psychological thriller You, captions with only dialogue will be available alongside the standard Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH/CC).
If you aren't already familiar, SDH/CC subtitles include not on

Meta is finally acknowledging that Facebook’s feed is filled with too many spammy posts. In an update, the company says it plans to start “cracking down” on some of the worst offenders. “Facebook Feed doesn’t always serve up fresh, engaging posts that you consistently enjoy,” the company writes. “We’re working on it.”

The joint ESA and NASA Solar Orbiter mission has delivered a stunning new image of the Sun and its corona. The sun-observing satellite


Back when Meta first introduced its Twitter competitor Threads, many noted that the company had failed to secure the threads.com domain and instead launched the website at threads.net. At the time, the Threads dot com domain belonged to a messaging app startup that said it was reluctant to rebrand its busin

Remedy's first foray into co-op shooters, FBC: Firebreak, is officially launching on June 17. Following employees tasked with cleaning up The Oldest House, the mysterious headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control, the game balances team-based action wi

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I had an idea for creating a crowdsourced database of AI prompts that no AI model could yet crack (wanted to use some of them as we're adding new models to Kilo Code).
I've seen a bunch of those prompts scattered across HN, so thought to open a thread here so we can maybe have a centralied location for this.
Share your prompt that stumps every AI model here.
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Hey HN, this is Lina, Andrew, and Sidney from Lemon Slice. We’ve trained a custom diffusion transformer (DiT) model that achieves video streaming at 25fps and wrapped it into a demo that allows anyone to turn a photo into a real-time, talking avatar. Here’s an example conversation from co-founder Andrew: " rel="nofollow">

Bello! Made this to help navigate the tumultuous process of navigating to a new machine on Mac when you have a number of custom utilities setup for editing particular files. This is designed to make that as easy as possible, and add some magic on top of that, like setting mailto handlers or anything else of that breed. Use XDG_CONFIG_HOME to keep it organized.
Credit to https://github.com/moretension/duti for the original inspiration for th

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Be sure to work through this security checklist the next time you set foot in a vacation rental. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/airbnb-safety-tips-for-your-next-vacation-rental/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Leesa Legend Chill Hybrid is the top-end mattress in Leesa’s “Chill” lineup. It has a universally comfortable feel and an accommodating firmness profile that this mattress expert loves. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/leesa-legend-chill-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

The fleet of ID Buzz AD electric minivans will descend first on LA in 2026. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/uber-and-vw-team-up-to-bring-robotaxis-to-a-us-city-near-you/#ftag=CADf328eec

Meta says users can enable the feature to keep specific conversations away from the company's AI features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amid-backlash-over-meta-ai-in-whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature-rolls-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

The pollen count may be rising in your area, but that doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Relieve symptoms with these expert tips. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/blame-it-on-the-pollen-3-clever-ways-to-tackle-seasonal-allergies-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec