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How tariffs could change the way Americans buy video games

In a time where tariff price hikes are invading seemingly every element of life, diving into a video game could offer a welcome reprieve, both spiritually and fiscally. Digital video games do not require materials, shipping, or manufacturing costs, a

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, this time with a focus on mental health

Remember the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” of 2014? Over a decade later, it’s back—but this time, the focus is mental health.

If you were living under a rock in 2014, the challenge involved participants pouring ice water over themselves, posting the

FTC sues Uber over misleading Uber One subscribers

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued Uber Technologies, accusing it of signing up some Uber One subscribers without their knowledge and making deceptive claims about the service.

The service costs $9.99 a month and offers discounts on fees associated with Uber’s ride-hailing and food-delivery apps.

Uber falsely claimed that users would save about $25 a month through the service and deceived them abou

K2-18b: Od příslibu života k vědecké debatě o povaze záhadného světa

Exoplaneta K2-18b, obíhající červeného trpaslíka K2-18 ve vzdálenosti přibližně 120 světelných let, se stala jedním z nejdiskutovanějších světů mimo naši Sluneční soustavu. http://www.osel.cz/14003-k2-18b-od-prislibu-zivota-k-vedecke-debate-o-povaze-zahadneho-sveta.html

14h | osel.cz
Here's How to Watch Every Major US Space Launch for the Rest of 2025

Space launches have already made headlines this year. Here's a look at upcoming launches you can watch from the comfort of home. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/how-to-watch-every-major-us-space-launch-coming-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Feel Low on Energy? Try These 11 Vitamin D-Rich Foods

These 11 foods are great sources of vitamin D and might help you combat deficiencies, a lack of energy and much more. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/feel-low-on-energy-try-these-11-vitamin-d-rich-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec

15h | cnet.com
Dreame's New Z1 Series Makes Your Pool a Summer Oasis

With award-winning tech and ultimate cleaning performance, Dreame's new line of robotic pool cleaners let you keep your pool sparkling without breaking a sweat. https://www.cnet.com/news/dreames-new-z1-series-makes-your-pool-a-summer-oasis/#ftag=CADf328eec

15h | cnet.com
 Qualcomm accuses Arm of 'misrepresenting intentions' in update to second legal battle

Qualcomm has submitted a motion to the courts to amend its complaint against Arm to include recent updates, including Arm's alleged chipset.

https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/copilot-pcs/qualcomm-arm-lawsuit-update-amendment

Bluesky announces verification – here’s how to get a blue tick

Bluesky, the decentralised social network that’s proved a refuge for people who’d ditched Twitter/X, is adding blue tick verification to noted accounts. In a blog post over Easter, the Bluesky team revealed its plans to “proactively verify authentic and notable accounts” in an effort to build trust among the user base. The company is also [...]

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Video comes to Apple CarPlay but it’s unlikely to last

Apple prohibits video streaming via its CarPlay infotainment system, for obvious reasons, However, one CarPlay compatible app has found a way around it. The Sidecar: Automotive Assistant app is generally used for displaying the results from on inboard diagnostics scanner, logging trips, and offering iPhone widgets with tire pressure and other stats like fuel history. [...]

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Google Photos gives old photos a modern sheen with Ultra HDR editing

Google is renowned for its post-capture photography nous and the newest tool for Google Photos users enables users to give their photos some added pep after the fact. Google is bringing an Ultra HDR mode to Google Photos app users, and it can be applied to photos you’ve already taken within the library. The option, [...]

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 Who knew a controller could make THIS much difference? I tested a new mobile controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and was pleasantly surprised.

The abxylute S9 is a strong contender in the mobile gaming market, offering excellent value for its price point and may be a brand to watch for cloud gaming accessories this year.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/abxylute-s9-mobile-controller-review

 TSMC says it cannot guarantee that its chips don't end up in China

In its annual report, TSMC acknowledged it cannot fully track how its chips are ultimately used, highlighting ongoing risks of unintentional export control violations.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-says-it-cannot-guarantee-that-its-chips-dont-end-up-in-china

How to watch Bethesda reveal the Oblivion remake

Barring a completely shocking turn of events, it seems that Microsoft and Bethesda are about to formally unveil the long-rumored remake of The Eld

15h | Engadget
Nintendo is going after the person behind last year’s massive Pokémon leak

Nintendo is going after the leaker behind last year’s massive Pokémon data breach, according to a report by Polygon. The company has asked a California co

15h | Engadget
Bluesky is getting blue checkmarks and an official verification system

Bluesky is adopting an official verification system after all. In an update, the company said it plans to grant blue checkmarks to “authentic and notable” accounts. It will also allow some “trusted organizations" to verify users as well.

The change is a notable shift for the upstart platform, which previously resisted th

15h | Engadget
Andor season 2 review: A Star Wars miracle, an ode to rebellion

We know Cassian Andor is doomed. 2016's Rogue One makes clear he will meet an untimely death in a massive explosion. That sense of inevitable destruction lingered in the background of the first season of Andor, the prequel series that follows his journey from a low-rent criminal to a rebel spy. But his fate is even more crushing in Andor's second (and final) season, where the cost of fighting against the seemingly all-powerful Empire chips away at his

15h | Engadget
Show HN: Light like the Terminal – Meet GTK LLM Chat Front End

Author here. I wanted to keep my conversation with #Gemini about code handy while discussing something creative with #ChatGPT and using #DeepSeek in another window. I think it's a waste to have Electron apps and so wanted to chat with LLMs on my own terms. When I discovered the llm CLI tool I really wanted to have convenient and pretty looking access to my conversations, and so I wrote gtk-llm-chat - a plugin for llm that provides an applet and a simple window to interact with LLM models.

16h | Hacker news
Big Tech enters earnings season bruised by Trump administration turmoil

As Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn’t anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House nearly 100 days ago.

Since President

One of Pope Francis’ last prayer intentions urged people to ‘look less at screens’

Weeks ahead of his death, Pope Francis dedicated this month’s prayer intention to new technologies and the hope that it can serve “every person, especially the weakest.” 

“How I would like for us to look less at screens and look each other in the eyes more,” Pope Francis said in a &embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2

TikTok’s beloved Dubai chocolate is breaking the pistachio supply chain

Remember when TikTok went nuts for “Dubai chocolate”? Well, that fervor is now causing an international shortage of pistachios.

The trend took off in 2023 when food reviewer Maria Vehera posted a video unwrapping and eating the high-end chocolate bar. The chocolate (called “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” in a nod to the traditional Arab dessert) was originally launched in 2021 by boutique Em

Clean Your Car Interior Like a Professional Detailer With These Easy Steps

It's spring cleaning season, and your car could use a refresh. Try these handy tips to give it a DIY cleaning that'll make it look like you went to a pro. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/clean-your-car-interior-like-a-professional-detailer/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
Marathon Gameplay Reveal | Obvious Skill Issue Ep 2 video

We discuss the recent gameplay reveal of Bungie's Marathon shooter on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/marathon-gameplay-reveal-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
How Will Tariffs Affect the Switch 2? | Obvious Skill Issue Ep 2 video

We discuss how the ongoing tariff news will affect the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/how-will-tariffs-affect-the-switch-2-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
How to Choose the Right Home Generator for Your Needs

A backup generator can make a world of difference if you suffer a power outage. Our experts have done the research so you can pick the best one for your home. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-choose-the-right-home-generator-for-your-needs/#ftag=CADf328eec

17h | cnet.com
 Nvidia's DLSS could be the Nintendo Switch 2's secret weapon, and Cyberpunk 2077 is proof

DLSS is confirmed for Cyberpunk 2077. What does that mean for Cyberpunk? And more interestingly, what does that mean for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a whole?

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nvidia-dlss-nintendo-switch-2-cyberpunk-2077-

Google Gemini Live gets a major free upgrade on Android

Google is making Gemini’s AI-based real-time video and screen sharing tools to all Android users for free. The video tool enables users to show Gemini whats happening through their camera lens in real time. It also works for sharing whatever is on your screen too. So, you can show Gemini your surroundings and get instant [...]

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Nintendo teases new 3D Mario game missing from Switch 2 launch slate

When Nintendo revealed the Switch 2’s initial game line up earlier this month, some fans were surprised a new mainline 3D Mario platformer wasn’t part of the offering. Nintendo served up Mario Kart World as the headlining launch title, while Mario’s oldest nemesis will return in Donkey Kong Bananza. However, for now, there’s no news [...]

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 5 things the Surface Pro 12 needs to finally beat the Apple iPad Pro in 2025

The Surface Pro 12 is rumored to be launching later this year with the Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what we're hoping to see in regard to design and features.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/5-things-the-surface-pro-12-needs-to-beat-apple-ipad-pro

Microsoft just killed a helpful productivity feature in classic Teams
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Anthropic’s Claude AI reportedly getting two-way voice mode soon
17h | pcworld.com
You’re about to miss out on a killer Apple TV+ deal
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 Logitech prices are increasing by as much as 25%, and they're not alone

YouTuber Cameron Dougherty of the channel Cameron Dougherty Tech has reported proof of Logitech price increases that have reached as high as 25%.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/logitech-prices-are-increasing-by-as-much-as-25-percent-and-theyre-not-alone

 We tested Intel's new '200S Boost' feature: 7% higher gaming performance thanks to memory overclocking, now covered by the warranty

Intel's new "Intel 200S Boost" feature for its Arrow Lake processors enhances gaming performance by providing official warranty coverage for a subset of overclocking features, mostly oriented around the memory and fabric speeds.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/we-tested-intels-unreleased-200s-boost-feature-7-percent-higher-gaming-performance-

 AMD 16-core Zen 5c die shots show long, narrow CCX, all 16 cores sharing a single L3 cache

Die shots of AMD's new Zen 5c die have been exposed, revealing a drastically different design compared to Zen 4c, featuring a single-CCX design with a highly elongated shape.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-16-core-zen-5c-die-shots-show-long-narrow-ccx-all-16-cores-sharing-a-single-l3-cache

Everything’s a vibe: is it progress or just an illusion?

In a world where feeling productive replaces thinking deeply, are we innovating or just vibing our way into deceptive flow?

17h | UX Design
Gimme some privacy

Here’s how to stay compliant with new privacy laws without making your product experience suck

17h | UX Design
This Roomba robot vacuum and mop is 46 percent off right now

The Roomba Y0140 robot vacuum and mop combo unit

18h | Engadget
Sonos refurbished gear is 25 percent off through April 22

Sonos is offering discounts on its refurbished gear just in time for Earth Day. Select purchases of the audio company's certified refurbished products are currently 25 percent off. That means you can pick up a pre-owned

18h | Engadget
The Roblox economy is going global, as users can now set regional pricing

Roblox has adapted its payment system to allow for regional pricing. This means that the software will automatically adjust the cost of an in-game item to match the local economy of the buyer. The company says this will make it easier for active community members to "better adapt to local market conditions and maximize earnings."

Prior to thi

18h | Engadget
Launch HN: Magic Patterns (YC W23) – AI Design and Prototyping for Product Teams

Alex and Teddy here. We’re launching Magic Patterns (https://www.magicpatterns.com), an AI prototyping tool that helps PMs and designers create functional, interactive designs and websites. There’s a demo video at " rel="nofollow">

, as well as video walkthroughs of specific examples at
18h | Hacker news