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Google paid Samsung to preload and integrate Gemini AI on phones
You can watch YouTube videos in background tabs in Chrome soon
 Colorful announces a white, quad-fan variant of the iGame Vulcan RTX 5080

Colorful has introduced a new white variant of its iGame RTX 5080 Vulcan, now equipped with four fans for cooling, similar to its ROG Astral analogue.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/colorful-announces-a-white-quad-fan-variant-of-the-igame-vulcan-rtx-5080

 Chinese companies stockpiled billions of dollars worth of Nvidia H20 GPUs prior to recent ban

China's top three internet companies allegedly have stockpiled around 1 million H20 AI GPUs in anticipation of U.S export bans that took place earlier this month.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/chinese-companies-stockpiled-billions-of-dollars-worth-of-nvidia-h20-gpus-prior-to-recent-ban

Design tokens for non-designers

Understanding design tokens as a developer, product owner or project manager

6h | UX Design
Amazon's Starlink rival Project Kuiper is reportedly way behind schedule

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is reportedly way behind schedule, according to an investigation by Bloomberg. This is the company’s satellite internet service, which intends to rival SpaceX and Starlink. The issue seems to be one of scale, as the company has had troubl

7h | Engadget
Intel may be preparing to lay off 20 percent of its staff

Intel is reportedly preparing to further reduce its headcount, this time by laying off more than 20 percent of its employees. It could announce a plan to do so as soon as this week. The struggling company had 108,900 employees at the end of last year, so it may be set to cut tens of thousands of jobs. According to a

7h | Engadget
Engadget's favorite videos from 20 years of YouTube

For those of us who've been on the internet for decades, today is a big milestone: the 20th anniversary of the first video uploaded to YouTube. That happened way back on April 23, 2005, only about a year and a half before Google made the shrewd move of purchasing the site. That first video is the all-time classic 19-second clip "Me at the zoo,"

7h | Engadget
You can trick Google's AI Overviews into explaining made-up idioms

As Big Tech pours countless dollars and resources into AI, preaching the gospel of its utopia-creating brilliance, here's a reminder that algorithms can screw up. Big time. The latest evidence: You can trick

7h | Engadget
Nintendo, somehow, underestimates demand for Switch 2 pre-orders

Despite an eight year anticipatory wait, Nintendo is still "surprised" at just how many people want the Switch 2. The company has announced that about 2.2 million people have entered a pre-order lottery in Japan alone, far more than the number of c

7h | Engadget
Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on October 2

The wait is (kind of) almost over. Ghost of Yōtei will be available for PS5 on October 2. This is a sequel to the 2020 hit Ghost of Tsushima and was first announced last year. It’s a PS5 exclusive, as it’s developed by Sony-owned Sucker Punch.

It doesn’t follow the story of Ghost of Tsushima. Ra

7h | Engadget
Show HN: Advanced-Alchemy – A framework agnostic library for SQLAlchemy

Hello HN!

Advanced Alchemy is an optimized companion library for SQLAlchemy, designed to supercharge your database models with powerful tooling for migrations, asynchronous support, lifecycle hook and more.

You can find the repository and documentation here:

    - GitHub Repository: https://github.com/litestar-org/advanced-alchemy
    - Official Documentation : https://docs.advanced-alchemy.litestar.dev/latest/
Advanced-Alchemy extends SQLAlchemy with productiv
Launch HN: Cua (YC X25) – Open-Source Docker Container for Computer-Use Agents

Hey HN, we’re Francesco and Alessandro, the creators of c/ua (https://www.trycua.com), a Docker‑style container runtime that lets AI agents drive full operating systems in lightweight, isolated VMs. Our entire framework is open‑source (https://github.com/trycua/cua), and today we’re thrilled to have our Launch HN!

Check out our demo to see it in action: " rel

Ex-OpenAI workers ask state AGs to block for-profit conversion

Former employees of OpenAI are asking the top law enforcement officers in California and Delaware to stop the company from shifting control of its artificial intelligence technology from a nonprofit charity to a for-profit business.

They’re concerned about what happens if the

Eufy's New Robot Vacuum Is a Detachable Portable Deep Cleaner, Vacuum and Mop All in One

Eufy continues to pack additional handheld tools into its robot vacuums. The new E28 is a portable deep cleaner, robot vacuum and mop, and the E25 is focused on mopping. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/eufys-new-robot-vacuum-is-a-detachable-portable-deep-cleaner-vacuum-and-mop-in-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

8h | cnet.com
Allswell Mattress Guide 2025: Experts Test Some of the Most Affordable Hybrid Beds Found Online

If spending under $500 is a top concern for your next bed, your options online can be limited. Luckily, with Allswell, you can get a quality mattress without breaking the bank. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/allswell-mattress-guide/#ftag=CADf328eec

8h | cnet.com
There Are 6 Internet Connection Types to Get Online. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Wondering what type of internet connection you need for reliable service that doesn't hurt the wallet? We're here to help. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/6-internet-connection-types-explained/#ftag=CADf328eec

8h | cnet.com
 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 24 (game #683)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-24-april-2025

 Telegram pledges to exit the market rather than "undermine encryption with backdoors"

Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, reacts to the widespread push for creating encryption backdoors, reaffirming the company's commitment to users' privacy and security.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/telegram-pledges-to-exit-the-market-rather-than-undermine-encryption-with-backdoors

 I love a great display, here are 3 gaming laptops that'll make you forget about buying a monitor

If you want to be deeply immersed in games in an all-in-one package like I do, here are 3 gaming laptops that'll make you forget about buying a monitor.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/3-gaming-laptops-with-colorful-displays

Roku goes big on new streaming players, TVs and all-new smart projector

At its big product launch for 2025, Roku announcd a bevy of new products as it looks to strengthen its claim on the worldwide streaming market. Trusted Reviews is at Roku’s New York event to have a look at its latest line-up of streaming products as it looks to double down on streaming access by [...]

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Forget AirPods Max, these stylish over-ear headphones have a Black Friday-level discount

Need a solid pair of headphones that sound great and don’t look terrible? Forget the more expensive alternatives when this deal is available. Even though AirPods Max are easily the most stylish pair of headphones out there, there’s just no getting around that price tag. At £499, they’re almost double what you’d expect to pay [...]

The post Forget AirPods Max, these stylish over-ear headpho

 Microsoft brings ChatGPT-4o image generator to Copilot power users — Can it tap into OpenAI's viral "Ghibli" success?

Microsoft just shipped a major overhaul to its Microsoft 365 Copilot app, bringing OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o image generator and an AI-powered search experience to the platform.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-wants-ghibli-success-with-chatgpt-4o-image-generator-in-copilot

 Hey Sony, take notes! Virtuos' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion just proved there's more to a great remaster than meets the eye

Bethesda and Virtuos have shown how a proper remaster needs more than pretty visuals. Sony should learn from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/sony-take-notes-tes-iv-oblivion-proved-a-great-remaster

 Oblivion Remastered runs a lot better with DLSS 4 enabled — Here's how to force the override

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered just launched, and its UE5 engine isn't easy on the PC. Here's how RTX owners can force DLSS 4 to improve frame rates.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/oblivion-remastered-nvidia-dlss-4-overrides

 What are haptic touchpads? Here's how they work in Windows laptops and why you should want them in other devices

Haptic touchpads are the upgrade you may not know you need in your next laptop, but they're the future. Here's everything you need to know about haptic touchpads.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/haptic-touchpads

 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics say about this gorgeous turn-based RPG

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reviews are out, and critics are praising the detailed world, story, and art of Sandfall Interactive's first game.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-review-roundup

Anker’s 14-port USB-C hub with dual 4K HDMI is now 28% off
Outlook pros love this trick for a tidier inbox
Intel plans to ‘streamline’ by laying off another 20% of its employees
ChatGPT maker OpenAI wants to buy Chrome from Google
I switched from Windows PCs to Chromebooks and haven’t looked back
Windows 11’s crucial new ‘inetpub’ folder is laughably easy to hack
Nvidia’s G-Assist AI now works with Twitch, Spotify, and Gemini
Windows 10’s April update stealthily removed this Start menu feature
I finally started using Windows Task View, 10 years later. It’s been a revelation
 Russia on track to manufacture 28nm chips in domestic fabs by 2030, 19 years after tech first debuted

Russia aims to begin local mass production of Elbrus-based CPUs using domestic 28nm-class process technology by 2030, despite sanctions, tool limitations, and talent shortages.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russia-says-its-on-track-to-manufacture-28nm-chips-in-its-own-fabs-by-2030-the-tech-first-debuted-15-years-ago

SymfonyOnline June 2025: FormFlow: Build Stunning Multistep Forms

SymfonyOnline June 2025 is almost here, starting in almost 2 months on:

June 10-11: Workshop days. It is possible to attend 1 two-day training or 2 one-day trainings. June 12-13: Online conference days in English. All talks will be available for… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonyonline-june-2025-formflow-build-stunning-multistep-forms?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

9h | Symfony
Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is back on sale for a record-low price

Amazon has sold Kindle ereaders for almost two decades but it wasn't until last year that it went beyond black and white. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition came out in October and — despite a previous screen issue that seems fixed — it's a great product overall. Our biggest quip is the price, $280 for the 32GB edition, compared t

9h | Engadget
Google will keep third-party tracking cookies on Chrome as they are

Google will not make any to changes to how third-party cookies work on the Chrome browser at all. Anthony Chavez, Google VP for Privacy Sandbox, has announced that the company has "made the decision to maintain [its] current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome." It will also "not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies" that would have allowed users to opt out of being tracked by advertisers. Google has made the announced a few days after a fe

9h | Engadget
Roku says its Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are 35 percent smaller than the competition

On Wednesday, Roku revealed two new streaming devices at an event in New York. The company says its Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are the most compact on the market, measuring 35 percent smaller than other brands' models. However, Roku says there's no compromise on performance despite the small size. 

The entry-level

9h | Engadget
Nintendo, somehow, underestimates demand for the Switch 2

Despite an eight year anticipatory wait, Nintendo is still "surprised" at just how many people want the Switch 2. The company has announced that about 2.2 million people have entered a pre-order lottery in Japan alone, far more than the number of c

9h | Engadget
Roku unveils two new battery-powered security cameras

Roku is wading deeper into the smart home space with

9h | Engadget
WhatsApp introduces a feature that blocks chat participants from sharing content

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy that can block participants from sharing the contents of a conversation. This is an opt-in tool that’s available for both traditional chats and groups.

Once selected, the toolset will prevent anyone in the chat from sharing anything outside of the app. This means it’ll block all chat exports, but that’s just the beginning. The software also prevents a smartphone from auto-downloading media and will

9h | Engadget
Meta expands ads to Threads users in over 30 countries

More people worldwide will be seeing ads on Threads in the future. Back in January, Meta launched a small test of ads visible to a subset of users in the US and Japan, which included a handful of brands. Threads was completely ad-free since it became available a year-and-a-half before that, though Meta had been planning to put ads on the service months before

9h | Engadget
‘Thank you for your attention to this matter!’: Trump’s favorite sign-off has become a viral meme

Thanksgiving may not arrive until November, but you wouldn’t know it from perusing Donald Trump’s social media feeds. He’s been giving thanks quite a lot lately. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!” is

Microsoft says these are the AI terms you need to know

Microsoft released its annual Work Trend Index report on Tuesday, which argued that 2025 is the year that companies stop simply experimenting with AI and start building it into key missions.

As part of its release, Microsoft put together a glossary that it says is comprised of “new terms to know for a new world of work.”

Here’s the list:

  • Agent: An AI-powered system that can reason, plan, and act to complete tasks o
Microsoft thinks AI colleagues are coming soon

Artificial intelligence has rapidly started finding its place in the workplace, but this year will be remembered as the moment when companies pushed past simply experimenting with AI and started building around it, Microsoft said in a blog post accompanying its annual Work Trend Index report.

As part of this shift, Microsoft is dubbing 2025 the year of the “Frontier Firm.”

“Like the digital native companies of a generation ago, they understand the power

José Andrés on AI, crisis tech, and rethinking the food system

As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. Andrés shares insights from his new book, Change the Recipe—a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading with heart. José also explores how AI is poised to reshape the food industry and more. 

This is an abridged transcript of an interview from