
Article URL: https://mathenchant.wordpress.com/2025/04/21/is-1-prime-and-does-it-matter/
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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

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

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

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

We attended the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in LA and discuss it on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-los-angeles-switch-2-experience-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

Summer brings warm temperatures and more UV rays. Make sure you do what you can to protect your eyes. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/10-eye-protection-tips-to-keep-your-eyes-safe-this-summer/#ftag=CADf328eec

There are other ways to save on electronics, even if prices do go up. Experts warn against panic-buying. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/time-may-be-running-out-to-buy-an-iphone-before-tariffs-hike-the-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

Looks like Bethesda really has been reworking Skyrim's predecessor for modern audiences. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/elder-scrolls-iv-oblivions-supposed-remaster-details-revealed-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the best projectors for home and portable use from Anker, Epson, BenQ and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/best-projector-tested-by-experts-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

You can even get store credit in some cases when you trade in old PCs, laptops and printers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/spring-cleaning-your-tech-how-to-recycle-computers-and-printers-for-free/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you miss the peak, the Lyrids continue through Saturday. https://www.cnet.com/science/lyrids-meteor-shower-peaking-tuesday-get-outside-and-watch-the-fireballs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for April 22, #681. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-22-681/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 415 for April 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-april-22-415/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,403 for April 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-april-22-1403/#ftag=CADf328eec

Bluesky unveils official account verification system and a few wrinkles to the process.

No, that Jaime Quin on Telegram is not the real IC3 chief - it's a scammer looking for a way into your bank account.

Synology says that using its own hard drives or pre-approved third-party models can reduce failures.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/synology-confirms-it-is-cracking-down-on-third-party-nas-hard-drives

Vercel survey shows OpenAI still dominates among AI application developers, but competition is catching up.

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, 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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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 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, [...]
The post Google Photos gives old photos a modern sheen with Ultra HDR editing a

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

The creative new RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is almost here, but is your PC ready for it? Check out the official minimum and recommended PC specs.

Microsoft keeps hawking Game Pass and distracting me in the process.

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

Chinese manufacturer Zephyr released the Radeon RX 6500, a graphics card that AMD had never launched.

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

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

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

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
Article URL: https://destevez.net/2025/02/coding-neon-kernels-for-the-cortex-a53/
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Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Apr/21/ai-assisted-search/
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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.

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Article URL: https://blog.infected.systems/posts/2025-04-21-this-blog-is-hosted-on-a-nintendo-wii/
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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

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

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

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

We discuss CNET's review of The Blue Prince on this episode of Obvious Skill Issue. https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-blue-prince-obvious-skill-issue-ep-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Plugging these seven devices into an extension cord may lead to dangerous outcomes, an expert warns. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/never-plug-an-air-conditioner-or-these-6-other-devices-into-an-extension-cord/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

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

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

Researchers discover a rather elaborate scheme that looks authentic but it's still just phishing.

Cybercriminals are impersonating a popular online PDF converter to steal your data, and worse.


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-

Dell is slashing $300 off the excellent Dell Inspiron 14 Plus today.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

Bethesda Game Studios is teasing an announcement for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, with an announcement coming on April 22, 2025.

Lenovo redesigned its flagship Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop for 2025, and I have it in for review. Here are my first impressions after getting my hands on it.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-10-hands-on

Microsoft has never been one to shy away from revamping its apps, and it’s not like revamping is bad per se. But you have to do it well and you have the make sure the newer version is as good or better than the one it’s replacing if you want users to hop on board. That’s why so many are still sticking with the “classic” versions of Outlook and Teams.

According to Bloomberg, AI startup Anthropic is about to release a voice mode for Claude. Currently, it’s only possible to communicate with the Claude AI assistant via text, and adding voice mode would bring it up to parity with other advan

Want to catch up on Severance, The Studio, and more for a fraction of the price? If so, time’s running out.
For just a few more days, you can snag three months of Apple TV+ for a mere $2.99 a month, a full $7 off the usual $9.99 monthly subscription rate.

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GPU manufacturer Sparkle inadvertently confirmed the Intel Arc B580 24GB, only to walk back their statement shortly after.

With tool-free hardware access and PCIe 5.0 support, the ROG Strix Scar 16 welcomes future performance upgrades.

G.Skill has launched the first 256GB (64GBx4) UDIMM memory kit, hitting DDR5-6000 CL32 speeds out-of-the-box with EXPO.

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

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.

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.




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."
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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">

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