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Snap's $2,195 Specs aren't smartglasses, they're the augmented reality dream we've been waiting for

Forget the Ray-Ban Meta, these are not the same

SanDisk's new 8TB PS5 SSD costs more than three times as much as the PS5 Pro

The highest capacity Optimus GX Pro 850P drive for the PS5 almost tops the $3,000 mark.

Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows

Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.

The White House Wants Anthropic to Block All Jailbreaks. That May Not Be Possible

Trump administration officials tell WIRED that if Anthropic wants to rerelease Fable 5, it will need to ensure the model's guardrails can't be circumvented. Security experts say that can't be done.

The brand-new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 can be yours at up to a $200 Black Friday in June discount

If you know what buttons to press and what promo codes to use, Lenovo's latest gaming powerhouse can be marked down to $649.99.

Two Stanford grads raise $11M to build a noninvasive wearable for hormone tracking

Clair Health's wearable will cost $369 and will an app-based subscription of $9.99 per month

Nintendo Has Finally Updated The eShop To Fix A Nearly Decade-Old Problem

Browsing Nintendo's eShop on the original Switch has been a chore for years, but it seems Nintendo has finally fixed the underlying issue.

Carvana launches its first test drive center at a dealership, with more to come

Carvana is converting old car dealerships into test drive centers.

SpaceX dream of providing 5G-like connectivity without using T-Mobile spectrum is inching closer

Qualcomm is ready to power the satellite connectivity revolution.

The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale

We’re seeing good early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week, and unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are on Amazon’s own devices. Several Echo speakers have dropped to new low prices, including the Echo Dot Max, which is on sale

iOS 27 Turns Your HomeKit Security System Into A 4K Powerhouse

Apple is overhauling how the Home app handles security camera footage in iOS 27. HomeKit Secure Video is getting some real upgrades from Apple Intelligence.

Show HN: An 8-bit live gamecast for baseball

Hey HN, I built a website to watch live baseball games in an 8-bit broadcast. It takes live MLB data streams and converts them into near real-time pixel art gamecasts.Been waiting to share this for when there’s actually a good slate of game

While rivals play it safe, the OnePlus 15R gets a 16GB RAM upgrade

OnePlus has quietly introduced a new variant of the OnePlus 15R in India, giving buyers another option in the performance-focused smartphone lineup. While the handset remains unchanged in terms of design and hardware, the latest configurati

Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker

Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company's new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.

Vibe-decoding the White House-Anthropic fight over Fable

Hello and welcome to Regulator, an email for Verge subscribers about technology, politics, and what happens when science crashes headlong into self-interest. Not a subscriber? Sign up here today! Got the scoop on a petty feud that's going t

BenQ opens its first monitor-exclusive experience centre

BenQ has opened India’s first exclusive monitor experience centre at Mumbai’s Lamington Road, creating a dedicated retail space focused entirely on monitors. Developed in partnership with Nexus Infosys, the new store aims to address a long-

Every new game we played at Summer Games Fest 2026

Every new game we played at Summer Games Fest 2026

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 specs revealed ahead of June 25 launch

OnePlus is giving its popular Nord audio lineup a fresh update with the new Nord Buds 4. They’re packing in some useful features, like strong noise cancellation and long battery life, while still keeping things affordable. The company has n

Competition for iPhone Ultra heats up as Vivo X Fold 6 shines yet again in new promo images and video

Well before Apple’s first launches its foldable and Samsung unveils its first ultra-class foldable phone, the Vivo X Fold6 is sure to catch the eye of fans of the renowned Zeiss cameras. A brand-new promotional video in 4K quality and high-

This New Solar Power Study Might Solve A Big Transmission Problem

The biggest problem with massive solar panel installations? Where to put them. A recent study in Brazil may have found a long-term solution.

Honor’s Android 17 update might be the most blatant Liquid Glass clone yet [Video]

Honor has officially shown off its Android 17 update, MagicOS 11, which is easily the most blatant copy of Apple’s Liquid Glass design language we’ve seen to date.

Launch HN: Adam (YC W25) – Open-Source AI CAD

Hey HN! I'm Zach from Adam (https://adam.new/).We're building AI agents for mechanical CAD software. We’ve built the company on two fundamental beliefs:- AI will be the primary medium for creating mechanical designs just like it is in softw

Can anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?

Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" a

Apple Has Been Recording Your Every Move On The App Store

Apple has made privacy an instrumental part of it's iPhone promise, but now it appears the company may be recording user interactions on the App Store.

PayPal Ventures shutters as company restructuring continues

The corporate venture arm ends after 10 years and 80 investments.

Vertical tri-fold smartphone in the style of the Galaxy Z Flip: Huawei files new patent

Huawei's new folding patent reveals the next stage of smartphone development. Horizontally folding tri-fold smartphones are already a reality, but Huawei now hopes to introduce a vertically folding tri-fold device. Basically, a Galaxy Z Fli

Sustainable IT infrastructure: Research project uses discarded smartphones for data center

In collaboration with Google, the University of San Diego plans to build a data center using 2,000 old Pixel smartphones. This is intended to demonstrate that old cell phones can be put to good use instead of being stored in drawers.

Free upgrade for GTA 5 announced as GTA 6 marketing kicks off

GTA 5 and GTA Online have had an active community since their launch in 2013. Rockstar has now announced a free upgrade for the game as we move closer to the launch of GTA 6.

Rockstar will offer free GTA 5 upgrades from older console and PC versions

Not quite the Grand Theft Auto news everyone's been waiting for, but we'll take it.

Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo: Release schedule and price target for two of three ultra-camera flagships in 2027

Chinese smartphone manufacturers have enriched the European flagship camera smartphone landscape this year with the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Ultra, but the development of at least one of the three successors remain

Jackery launches new FridgeGuard power station to take on Bluetti's FridgePower

Jackery has launched the FridgeGuard globally. It’s advertised as the world’s slimmest refrigerator backup battery. With a plug-and-play design, the FridgeGuard features a 1,024 Wh LiFePO₄ battery, a 1,600 W peak output, a 10 ms UPS switcho

OnePlus defies RAM crisis, offers the 15R with more memory

There's been a lot of talk recently about RAM prices going through the roof because of AI data centers gobbling up the entire supply, yet OnePlus doesn't seem to have gotten the memo. The company has just started offering the 15R with more

The biggest change to Google’s smart speakers in years starts with Gemini

Google has unveiled the Google Home Speaker, marking the beginning of a new generation of smart home devices built around Gemini. The speaker introduces a more conversational approach to voice interactions and is designed to make everyday t

Beats Teases Mysterious New Headphones That World Cup Stars Can't Get Enough Of

Apple's subsidiary, Beats by Dre, is not part of the official World Cup sponsors, so players aren't supposed to be seen with them, but that hasn't stopped them.

GMK announces new mini PC with OCuLink and top-end AMD APU

The GMKtec EVO-X3 has now been formally announced in China, and it's essentially a reshaped EVO-X2 with some notable upgrades. It's powered by the same AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and has an OCuLink port.

Google solves the biggest headache of switching from iPhone to Android

Transfer more data than ever before

Lenovo AI Mini PC launches with 12-core CPU, Tianxi Claw, compact design

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo AI Mini PC in China, targeting users who want a dedicated device for local AI workloads and personal AI services. The compact system arrives with Lenovo’s Tianxi Claw platform pre-installed and is designed to

We got free GTA V upgrades before GTA VI

Rockstar Games will allow players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S for free just months before the launch of GTA VI. Starting June 18th, players with any version of GTA V on PS4 or the

Deals: Lenovo Black Friday in June Android Tabs from $129, Amazon Ember Artline frame TV $200 off, Nothing Ear (3), more

Alongside pre-orders going live on the new Google Home Speaker pre-orders with 6 months of FREE Google Home Premium ($60 value), today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the Lenovo Black Friday in June sale with Android tablet Doorbuste

SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros

SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5's storage capacity. The company's new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD is an officially licensed PS5 accessory in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The largest option can store

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is aging like fine wine, especially at its discounted price of $240

This is the lowest price we've seen

Agentic coding deserves more than a chat box bolted onto VS Code

Article URL: https://github.com/evanklem/polypore Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48571811 Points: 27 # Comments: 11

The slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span

“People just really want to take back control of their time, their lives, their attention... They’re down for whatever helps them do that.”

French physicist and media star loses doctorate after plagiarism investigation

Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/french-physicist-and-media-star-loses-doctorate-after-plagiarism-investigation Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48571767 Points: 55 # Comments: 36

OnePlus 16 may have the cleanest display ever

A credible leaker has stated that the OnePlus 16 will come with almost a bezel-less display that will be even cleaner than the OnePlus 15. The phone is going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC and have a 185Hz refresh rat

Waze's Latest Update Adds A Useful Feature That's Been Missing For Far Too Long

Waze is rolling out a navigation feature that Google Maps has had since 2022. Not everyone has it yet, but it's making its way through the app.

I tested the Samsung Galaxy A57, and the leaked budget follow-up sounds like it'll be even better

Similar phone, cheaper price

This storage brand does not abandon consumers for AI datacenter profits

CheckMag | Lexar celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. For the celebrations, the storage manufacturer gave us a closer look at its manufacturing capabilities and vision.

Huawei Nova 16 vs Oppo Reno 15: Camera, Performance, Battery and Value Compared

Huawei Nova 16 and Oppo Reno 15 represent two very different approaches to the premium mid-range smartphone market. One focuses on massive battery life and hardware value, while the other emphasizes refined design, versatile cameras, and a

FortiBleed leak exposes Fortinet VPN credentials for 73,000 devices.

A newly discovered data leak dubbed "FortiBleed" has exposed what appears to be a collection of Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials for 73,932 firewall URLs at organizations worldwide. [...]

Android 17 rollout begins for Pixel phones: Here’s what’s new

Google has released Android 17, introducing a collection of new features aimed at making smartphones and large-screen devices more productive, secure and efficient. The update is rolling out first to supported Pixel devices, while other eli

Volkswagen started blocking GrapheneOS users

Article URL: https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/35949-volkswagen-app?page=3 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48571526 Points: 167 # Comments: 91

GPD Box mini PC with Intel Panther Lake (and MCIO 8i) hits Indiegogo for $1500 and up (crowdfunding)

The GPD Box is a mini PC with an Intel Panther Lake processor and two options for delivering discrete-class graphics performance. One model has an MCIO 8i port that provides a high-speed PCIe 5.0 x8 connection for external graphics docks li

Collecting robot training data is dirty, unglamorous work. Some AI labs are already paying XDOF to do it.

If physical AI is going to match the accomplishments of LLMs, there's a data problem that needs to be solved.

Lego unveils its first working pinball machine

Lego's newest set is a fully functional miniature pinball machine.

Disney+ is disabling Dolby Vision and 3D content in 11 countries

Disney+ is blocking support for Dolby Vision and 3D content on its platform in 11 countries as a result of...

Xreal Aura glasses unveiled with Android XR and the new Snapdragon Reality Elite

Xreal unveiled its new Aura glasses – these are spatial computing glasses that run Android XR, giving them support for a wide range of applications out of the gate. The glasses feature an Optical See-Through (OST) display that covers 70° fi

Google Might Have Finally Fixed Android Auto's Worst Connection Issue

If you've ever used Android Auto, you may have experienced frequent disconnections in your car. Seems like the issue has finally been fixed by Google.

Why stdx is not on crates.io

Article URL: https://kerkour.com/stdx-cratesio Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48571266 Points: 40 # Comments: 36

Ugreen launches a 12.5mm-thin 45W GaN charger that’s smaller than you’d expect

Gallium nitride (GaN) technology has steadily reduced the size of our everyday power bricks over the last few years, but Ugreen’s latest release pushes the form factor even further into the realm of pocketability. The company has just launc

Dell launches new MacBook Neo rival with 120Hz touchscreen and sleek design

The Intel Wildcat Lake Dell XPS 13 is now available to purchase. It's a new MacBook Neo rival with a 120Hz touchscreen, sleek and lightweight build, and quad-speaker setup. The starting price is $599.99 for students and $699.99 for the rest

Samsung launches Galaxy XR in the UK, starts taking pre-orders

Samsung launched its first and latest XR headset, the Galaxy XR, last year. So far, the brand has made it available to purchase in only two markets, its home country, South Korea, and the US. Earlier this year, we learned that the company c

Epic Games announces Lore version control system

Article URL: https://lore.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48571081 Points: 390 # Comments: 193

Paramount Plus is two dollars for two months of ad-free viewing

Paramount Plus is offering new and former subscribers a discounted rate until June 25th, 2026. You’ll pay 99 cents per month for the first two months, with the Premium plan automatically renewing for $13.99 per month after that, and the mor

In a big year for horror, Widow’s Bay still stands apart

Horror is having a moment. In 2026, the genre is especially well-represented: new blood is dominating the box office through films like Backrooms and Obsession, established names like Sam Raimi and Damian McCarthy are at the top of their ga

Pentagon boasts of using AI to write reports mandated by Congress (1.5mil users)

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/pentagon-boasts-of-using-ai-to-write-reports-mandated-by-congress/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48571016 Points: 50 # Comments: 33

All-time low: RTS meets tactical shooter – modern military hybrid drops below $4 on Steam

Deal | Call to Arms is an unusual hybrid that first lets players command units in tried-and-tested RTS fashion, then pick up a rifle themselves. The title is currently available again on Steam at its all-time low price of under $4.

AI demands more engineering discipline. Not less

Article URL: https://charitydotwtf.substack.com/p/ai-demands-more-engineering-discipline Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48570948 Points: 142 # Comments: 51

Honor Magic V6 Review: The Thinnest Foldable Is Also The Best

Honor Magic V6 has ascended the throne as the best and thinnest foldable phone on the market, but getting your hands on one might be a challenge.

Pramaana Labs raises $27M seed round from Khosla Ventures to bring formal verification to AI

Pramaana will focus on highly sensitive verticals like law, drug discovery, and tax preparation — where errors can be costly and reliability is at a premium.

Oppo Find N6: Why the crease almost disappears

The crease on the Oppo Find N6 is not only significantly less visible but also barely perceptible to the touch. This is made possible by a new generation of hinges featuring optimized display support and a special glass structure.

Microsoft's 12th Gen Surface Pro is here with a 13-inch screen and Snapdragon X2 processing power

Raw power and battery life are without a doubt the key selling points of the latest (overpriced) Surface Pro tablet.

The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far

Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest

Mobile Nintendo Switch 2 dock weighs 72% less than Nintendo's original dock

The latest docking station for the Nintendo Switch (OLED) and the Nintendo Switch 2 weighs less than a third of the original dock; thanks to its compact design with a dust-proof flap, the GuliKit Dock is said to be ideal for travel.

Ayaneo reveals battery capacity of its upcoming compact handheld

After announcing that the Pocket Micro 2 will be getting a battery life improvement, Ayaneo has revealed the battery capacity. The bigger battery alongside the new Snapdragon processor should translate to longer playtime for users.

It’s finally official: This actor will play Peeves the Poltergeist in HBO’s Harry Potter series

After previous rumors, Peeves the Poltergeist’s live-action debut has now finally been confirmed. He will be played by Peter Serafinowicz. Early community reactions have been mostly positive.

Microsoft CEO warns advanced AI may concentrate wealth and expertise in a handful of companies

In a recent essay posted on X, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella raised some serious concerns about the long-term impact of advanced AI on businesses. His main worry? Powerful AI models are getting so good at absorbing specialized corporate kno

9 Cool New Smart Home Gadgets To Upgrade Your Living Space

This array of cool, new smart home gadgets can make for some serious upgrades to every corner of your living space, including outdoor space like your backyard.

Why Account Takeovers Are Rising and How to Stop Them

Account takeovers are rising as attackers bypass traditional defenses through phishing, session hijacking, and MFA fatigue. Specops Software explores how device trust and continuous verification help reduce account takeover risk. [...]

How to find the best deals during Amazon’s Prime Day sale

Amazon’s Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and the four-day sale for 2026 begins June 23rd at 3:01AM ET and ends at the same time on June 27th. It will grant Prime members access to some of the best prices of the

In Toy Story 5, the problem really is these damn phones (and tablets)

The Toy Story franchise began with a story about a vintage doll feeling threatened by the arrival of an electronic action figure. Woody and Buzz's rivalry embodied a shift that was happening in the '90s as children's toys were becoming more

AI avatars in Google Vids are now available for free users

Google Vids announced today that it’s making AI avatars available to free accounts, with the Workspace video creation tool now used by 7 million users every month.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 5's launch timeline hinted at by new certification

Xiaomi's upcoming Mix Fold 5 may have just been certified for sale in China with the model number 2608BPX34C. This is interesting because the Mix Fold 5 has reached this step before any of the Xiaomi 18 family members. That could imply that

Samsung's cheap and cheerful Galaxy A27 looked great until this superior phone got in my way

Looking for a sub-$400 phone for someone who isn't a tech head? Maybe Nothing is the answer.

New Galaxy Z Fold 8 series leak says will cost more than Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship foldable smartphone lineup next month. According to reports, it will have three models: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7), Galaxy Z Fold 8 (a wider versio

Android 17 can copy more data from iPhone including your iMessage history and homescreen

Google is introducing a massive upgrade to its “Android Switch” tool in Android 17, with the ability to copy more data than ever when switching from iPhone to Android, and it might be able to copy more data than you get when moving between

I've been waiting years for these Android features to come to iPhone, and iOS 27 is finally delivering

Apple finally borrowed the right features

How to stop Netflix from asking 'are you still watching?'

If you've been feeling shamed or annoyed by the question popping up during your binge-watching sessions, here's how to turn off the feature.

SpaceX alum nabs $22M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants

Critical Energy is turning rocket engines into geothermal power plants, and it wants to build 300 GW per year by 2045.

Sony's most advanced LOFIC smartphone sensor probably won't come to the iPhone anytime soon

The LYTIA L910 will most likely land in Chinese camera phones first.

5 Of Amazon's Best Father's Day Gadget & Tech Deals For 2026

Father's Day is around the corner, and retailers are already offering huge discounts on tech gadgets to cater to the family's patriarch. Here are the best ones.

These Honor devices can get MagicOS 11 Liquid Glass UI feature

Honor MagicOS 11 has started garnering attention way ahead of its launch – all thanks to its Liquid Glass UI leak and now the question is, which devices can get the new user interface experience. A recent input sheds light on this matter wi

India's Telegram ban hit the UAE too. Here's how to get around it

India has banned Telegram until June 22 after the app was used to circulate leaked exam papers. CEO Pavel Durov accuses telecom Reliance of BGP hijacking that disrupted the app as far away as the UAE. Here's what happened, and how to get ar

A "critical" Microsoft Copilot exploit exposes AI gullibility — turning the chatbot into a data snitch for 2FA codes and sensitive emails

Critical Copilot vulnerability lets hackers turn URLs into email‑search commands, leaking 2FA codes and enterprise data via Bing.

Want your images back? Sure... That'll be $5!

Article URL: https://www.lutr.dev/want-your-images-back-sure-that-ll-be-5-dollars Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48569954 Points: 461 # Comments: 196

Why thinking out loud with someone beats thinking alone

Article URL: https://www.thesignalist.io/s/the-dialogue-dividend/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48569894 Points: 29 # Comments: 5

Google’s new $99 Gemini smart speaker is available to order now

And it comes with 6 months of Google Home Premium

The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here

Arriving six years after Google’s last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s chatbot.

The all-new Google Home speaker has finally arrived for $100

Upgrades include 360-degree audio and deeper integration with Google's Gemini.

I went digging through Windows 11’s settings and found a 90s feature Microsoft never bothered to remove

Windows 11 still ships with screensavers like Bubbles and Mystify. Do they deserve a modern comeback or belong in the past?

Google Home Speaker available June 25 for $99, pre-orders today

The Google Home Speaker will finally launch and hit store shelves next week with pre-orders starting today in 18 countries.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: The gaming performance test!

Here's how the Galaxy S26 Ultra performs in some of the most-played Androide games.

Tata factory making iPhone backplates in India won't be shut down due to pollution

A factory supplying iPhone parts in India won't be shut down after all. The plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu was under investigation by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) since December 2025, after farmers near the facility complained

Canadian pension giant joins race to fund India’s AI-fueled data center boom

The Canadian pension giant will acquire an 8.2% stake in CtrlS, a tech giant that operates more than 15 data centers across India.

Huawei working on two new tablets with Kirin T9/T8 chipsets

After several new smartphones, Huawei is seemingly working on two new tablets powered by Kirin T9 and T8 series chipsets. The company will likely bring more incredible large-screen devices with enhanced features and upgraded specifications.

Google's Pixel Watch 3 gets its first proper discount in a while

This might just be the best Pixel Watch deal you can grab before Prime Day.

I stopped worrying about accidental snooping thanks to this new Samsung Gallery feature

My personal collection is for my eyes only

Galaxy S26 series needs this adaptive performance profile

A wild new feature was spotted on Chinese versions of the Galaxy S26. And people want it on their phones.

I Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now

We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.

The best Apple Watch Ultra 3 deal in a long time will save you $100... if you hurry

The best rugged smartwatch you can use alongside your new or old iPhone is down to its lowest price in several months.

This New Scientific Breakthrough Could Lead To Magnets Without Any Rare Earth Metals

The dream of creating a powerful magnet without the use of hard-to-source rare earth metals is now a reality thanks to recent breakthroughs.

Android 17 Stable is out with more interactive multitasking features

Android 17 Stable Update is finally rolling out, currently to the Pixel devices with many interactive multitasking features. Google has kicked off the new OS iteration earlier than the previous versions, and it’s really full of amazing surp

I tried Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music in Android Auto, and I have a clear winner for you

Only one nailed every drive

DeepL acquires Mixhalo for live-event audio streaming and translation

With this acquisition, DeepL is opening an office in San Francisco to expand its U.S. business.

Sixty percent of US consumers say 'AI' in brand messaging is a turnoff

Article URL: https://wpvip.com/future-of-the-web-2026/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48569278 Points: 689 # Comments: 379

Apple has another small gift for you and it only takes 10 minutes of your time to get it

Have you ever heard of the International Day of Yoga?

Samsung’s new 1.3-Inch XR display reaches a blinding 40,000 nits

Last year at AWE USA, Samsung Display launched RGB OLEDoS displays for XR headsets that had a peak brightness of 20,000 nits. This year, the company is taking things to the next level. At AWE USA 2026, the South Korean tech giant has unveil

MicroUI – A tiny, portable, immediate-mode UI library written in ANSI C

Article URL: https://github.com/rxi/microui Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48569205 Points: 98 # Comments: 34

The Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): TerraMow, Mammotion

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.

I moved over 100 open Android Chrome tabs to a reading app and finally cured my digital clutter anxiety

I traded dozens of buried Chrome tabs for a streamlined pocket reader, and it revolutionized how I save articles

CVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill Bottles

They’re much more recyclable than the current plastic ones, and they will still probably be locked away behind that anti-theft plexiglass.

Samsung's A17 5G is the budget phone to beat right now, as it drops down to its lowest price ever

This is the best price we've seen on this phone

Microsoft confirms Office apps launch issues after June updates

Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems. [...]

vivo X Fold6's latest video teaser reveals its color options

vivo is set to unveil the X Fold6 on June 26 in China, and it has already revealed the smartphone's design and confirmed some features. Now, vivo has dropped a new video teaser, showing the X Fold6 in three different colors. Additionally, t

Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations

I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.

Google wants to use your old phone to power a data center

A pilot program aims to run 2,000 Pixel phones in a server cluster at the University of San Diego.

Embrace PC gaming at 4K and with this sublime 32-inch monitor that's had its overpriced fee cut down to affordable levels

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32" monitor is on a limited-time 35% discount courtesy of Amazon hosting some deals in preparation for its June 2026 Prime Day event. It can render games and other media at an astounding 4K resolution at 240Hz withou

The White House app will reportedly be auto-installed on Homeland Security staff's devices

The White House app will be automatically loaded onto DHS staff's work phones, Politico said.

Can You Use A Phone Charger To Charge A Nintendo Joy-Con Controller?

A dead Joy-Con doesn't always mean reaching for the nearest cable. Before trying a phone charger, it's worth knowing how Nintendo designed them to recharge.

It's STILL a terrible time to buy a Surface, but it's not just Microsoft's fault

The new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 highlight why Surface prices look bad even among skyrocketing premium prices.

Honor begins MagicOS 11 Early Access Program for these devices

Honor has started the MagicOS 11 Early Access Program for selected top-tier devices in China. The new Android 17-based software iteration is open to a limited number of users for testing and exploring in advance, alongside giving feedback a

Uber will bring its premium robotaxi service to Houston in 2027

This will be the second market to have an Uber robotaxi service outfitted with Lucid EVs equipped with a self-driving system from Nuro.

Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’

Pinterest has launched 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI-powered shopping app that lets users seek recommendations and inspiration through a conversational interface.

Lenovo just unveiled a unique new mid-range tablet with nine speakers out of nowhere

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is equipped with the most insane sound system you've ever heard of, and yet somehow it's not very expensive.

Samsung streamlines One UI beta enrollment, but still ignores the real problem

it's now easier to join or leave One UI;s beta program, but the main issue with Samsung beta software persists.

New Galaxy Watch FE, Watch 6, Watch 5, Watch 4 updates make them more secure

A few days ago, Samsung released a software update for the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 7 that offered the May 2026 security patch. It addresses 36 issues present in the previous firmware, making these smartwatches more secure than b

RFC 10008: The new HTTP Query Method

Article URL: https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc10008/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48568502 Points: 190 # Comments: 93

Legendary Japanese brand is back with a new phone that packs Leica cameras, but you won't enjoy it

The Sharp Aquos R11 flagship will be released on July 9 in Japan.

WhatsApp is testing read-once disappearing messages

WhatsApp is finally catching up to rivals with disappearing messages.

This sweet deal on the flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) might just make your day

The earbuds are worth every penny, so don't miss out!

Google releases Android 17 update with foldable improvements, app bubbles, and more

Google has finally released the stable version of Android 17 for Pixel devices. This new version of Android brings several under-the-hood improvements, including enhancements that make apps work better on large-screen devices such as foldab

See the five reasons why the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra should excite you

Samsung is due to expand its foldable lineup later this year. The company will introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, a wider iteration of its popular flagship foldable, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8. There are many reasons to be excited abou

West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice

Temperatures have climbed up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, stopping ice from forming in the dead of Antarctic winter.

Tim Heidecker Wants to Turn Infowars Into Adult Swim for the Internet

Infowars’ would-be creative director talks Sandy Hook, comedy’s MAGA turn, and why the future of satire may look more like a streaming startup than a late-night show.

Solar Panel Plants Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Bat Behavior

Nearly every species of bats are nocturnal, sleeping during the day in secluded roosts, but it also seems that they're not big fans of solar farms.

For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics

From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

CISA orders feds to patch max severity Joomla plugin flaw by Friday

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch a maximum-severity flaw in the Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor (JCE) plugin that is being actively exploited in the wild. [...]

Huawei’s latest tech evolution hints at US chip export failure

Huawei has introduced new changes in its chip tech segment, like accepting the Tau Scaling Law over Moore’s and choosing the LogicFolding design concept, and this iconic evolution suggests that the US chip exports have been a big failure. N

Interactive. Violent. Gross. Inside Fishtank, the Unhinged Future of Reality TV

It’s like Big Brother without any limits, or broadcast standards. WIRED goes on location—and on camera—with the cult hit.

Big shift for Samsung’s device business may bring more production outsourcing

Samsung's DX or Device eXperience business, which handles mobile devices, TVs, home appliances, etc, is facing intense cost pressures. Samsung Electronics has reviewed the management strategy for this division during its global strategy cou

Google expands Parental Controls and Family Link features with Android 17

Google introduced its new Android Parental Controls set of features alongside the Pixel 10 series last year, but they will be reaching more Android phones with Android 17. The new controls will give parents more control over their kids' pho

Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement

Studios like Ninja Theory and others are reportedly on the block at Microsoft. It shouldn't be like this so soon after the Xbox Showcase.

Show HN: High-Res Neural Cellular Automata

Neural CAs model self-organizing pattern formation.Now they can generate patterns at HD resolution in real-time, enabled by turning each CA cell into a Neural Field.Try 3 demos: grow a pattern from a seed (and damage it, it heals), synthesi

The best Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop yet: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is the prettiest Windows laptop we've tested this year

HP's best looking laptop yet features the latest silicon from Qualcomm, paired with a best-in-class OLED display, phenomenal keyboard and trackpad, and all day battery life.

Verizon’s new Simplicity $30 plans now available for your Galaxy devices

Verizon has introduced a new range of “Simplicity” plans in the United States that start at just $30 per month for new subscribers. These plans are now available for everyone, including those with Samsung devices, regardless of whether they

KPop Demon Hunters gets its first Lego set

Lego's gonna show us all how it's done done done.

Samsung introduces AI to check your pet’s heath with just a photo

Our pets are very near and dear to us, and we always want to make sure that they're taken care of. Soon, it will be possible to check up on their health using our Samsung phones. The company has integrated a new solution that will enable yo

Samsung teams up with Spider-Man to promote its foldables

On July 31, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will have its premiere in cinemas all across the world. In the movie, Spider-Man will be using a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, while Ned Leeds, another character, will try to locate him using a Galaxy Z Fold a

New Galaxy S26 FE leak gives us a clear look at its wallpaper

Earlier this month, we got our first look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 FE, which also gave us a partial look at its wallpaper. Now, we have a clear look at one of its wallpapers. An alleged official Samsung wallpaper for the Galaxy S26

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: One Clearly Offers Better Value

Motorola’s Edge 70 Pro+ and Nothing’s Phone (4a) Pro target buyers who want premium features without entering flagship price territory. Both devices offer high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, telephoto cameras, and large batteries, but they t

Microsoft working on Defender patch for RoguePlanet zero-day

Microsoft confirmed that it's working on a security patch for a Defender zero-day vulnerability named "RoguePlanet," disclosed one week ago. [...]

Huawei sees 23% YoY hike in week 20th global smartphone sales

Counterpoint has released its analysis on the global smartphone sales market for the 20th week, where Huawei and Apple are the only brands with positive growth. Meanwhile, other tech vendors like Samsung and Xiaomi are experiencing a declin

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs OnePlus 15R: Which Phone Gives More for Your Money?

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and OnePlus 15R target buyers looking for flagship-level features without stepping into ultra-premium pricing. One focuses on delivering a versatile camera experience and feature-rich package, while the other emphasize

Samsung Galaxy XR pre-orders open in UK, available July 8

After a limited launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy XR is now officially coming to the UK, with pre-orders opening today.

Android 17 stable update is rolling out to Pixel phones

Google has officially begun rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, the company announced in a blog post. The update will also be seeded to supported phones from other Android manufacturers throughout 2026. Along

Developer finds workaround to train AI locally on MacBooks, bypassing Apple’s software restrictions

A pretty exciting breakthrough has surfaced for Apple Silicon. A developer has figured out how to bypass restrictions on the M4’s Neural Engine (ANE) to enable on-device AI model training, something Apple has kept locked down so far. Normal

Kodak confirms data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion gang

Kodak has confirmed that it's working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate a security breach after hackers gained access to some of the company's data. [...]

Honor MagicOS 11 to restyle UI with transparent liquid glass effect

Honor is preparing MagicOS 11 in full swing, and following its competitors, it looks like the company will also feature a Liquid Glass-inspired UI with the new software iteration. Some new details on this matter surfaced online, detailing t

Asus Dawn 7S Ryzen Edition launched with Ryzen AI 5 330, 16GB DDR5 RAM

Asus is beefing up its affordable business and everyday laptop range with this new model. The Dawn 7S Ryzen Edition is designed for students, professionals, and anyone who wants good performance and practical features without paying a premi

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Reality Elite as its next-gen XR platform

Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon Reality Elite as its next-gen XR platform to redefine what's possible in spatial computing, as it's designed to power immersive spatial computing experiences and deliver advanced on-device AI performance. T

FIFA wants Jamal Musiala to forget about Dre (during the World Cup)

FIFA, which has strict policies around advertising, reportedly had the Bayern player tape over the Beats logo of his headphones.

HyperOS 4 may not debut on the Xiaomi 18 series first, rather this foldable

A new Xiaomi phone has been spotted in network certification records under the model number 2608BPX34C. This is the same model number that has been tied to Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable in earlier reports, so there is a good chance this listin

Stable Android 17 rolling out to Google Pixels: Check eligible devices, new features, and more

After releasing four major beta builds over the past four months, Google has finally pushed the stable Android 17, which is now rolling out to eligible Google Pixel devices. The update package also includes the June 2026 Pixel Feature Drop.

Microsoft launches Snapdragon X2-powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Microsoft is launching the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, now powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 chips. The Surface Pro 13" comes in Platinum, Black, and Dune colorways, and the company says it "combines the flexibility of a tablet wi

Honor X80 Pro Max will debut with 10000-nit display for first time

Honor today confirmed that the X80 Pro Max will be the world’s first phone to feature a 10000-nit display. Amid ongoing rumors about the mystery device with the highest screen brightness, the company has released official details on the mat

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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 launch date and specs revealed

OnePlus has confirmed the launch date for the Nord Buds 4 in India after teasing the earbuds last week. The company has also revealed some of their key specifications ahead of the launch. The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 will launch in India on June

Honor X80 Pro Max promises 6 years of smooth memory experience

Honor is ramping up the X80 Pro Max through teasers and the latest one talks about an interesting feature – Hummingbird Architecture 2.0 smooth memory solution. The OEM has upgraded its AI-driven system optimization technology, promising si

China Has So Many Humanoid Robots, It Had To Create A Unique ID System

China has over 28,000 humanoid robots in operation and counting. Keeping track of them all required building an entirely new kind of infrastructure.

How Often Does Sony Launch New PlayStation Consoles?

Sony has followed a surprisingly consistent console release schedule for decades, offering valuable clues about when the next PlayStation could arrive.

iPhone 18 RAM upgrade confirmed again along with good news about its price

According to a new rumor from Taiwan, the upcoming iPhone 18 will get 12GB of RAM. The iPhone 17, for comparison, only has 8GB. The added memory will be used to power the new Siri AI features with the most powerful on-device model, which re

Commodore announces Callback 8020, a phone "between dumb and smart"

Commodore is making a phone that isn't a full-on smartphone, nor is it a dumbphone. It straddles the line in a very obviously nostalgia-baiting fashion. Before we talk about the new Commodore Callback 8020, let's get something out of the wa

No, the foldable iPhone Ultra has not been delayed, claims leakster

Yesterday, reports claimed that the foldable iPhone Ultra will be delayed until early next year – however, leakster Fixed Focus Digital believes these reports are false. According to FFD’s sources, production capacity is limited, but that d

The Dell XPS 13 laptop is available starting today

The Dell XPS 13 is now available, starting at $599.

Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests

Anthropic's popularity with business users is growing so well that the latest beef with the government might actually boost it, data from Ramp suggests.

ChatGPT grows user base to over 1.1 billion but its market share is shrinking

OpenAI's ChatGPT had an early start in the AI chatbot race, which cemented its dominant position that it's held for years. However, that is now eroding. For the first time ever, ChatGPT now has less than 50% of the AI chatbot pie, as its co

Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective

In the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain.

Google Phone app on Wear OS gets Material 3 Expressive redesign

Besides updates to the Contacts app, Phone by Google has received a sizable Material 3 Expressive redesign on Wear OS.

The Webb telescope has captured its first 'bulge fossil fragment'

The funny-sounding name offers new insights into galaxy formation.

Malicious JetBrains Marketplace plugins steal AI API keys from developers

At least 15 malicious plugins found on the JetBrains Marketplace were designed to steal AI API keys from developers. [...]

Evan Spiegel doesn't want you to call Snap Specs AI glasses

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sat with us to discuss the Snap Specs, privacy, parental controls and more. Spoiler: He says "computing" a lot.

Lenovo’s Snapdragon X2 Windows laptops are worth your attention amid RAMageddon

I’ve been worried about the next generation of Windows laptops, to the point where I begrudingly bought a MacBook Air earlier this year because I figured my next Windows upgrade would be a costly one. After spending some time with Lenovo’s

Lilbits: Android 17 released, Microsoft Surface with Snapdragon X2, and a phone-like LoRa dev kit

Google is now rolling out Android 17 to select Pixel phones, and the operating system will be available for additional devices soon. Some of the more noticeable changes include a new system for multitasking that will let you run apps in flo

Around a fifth of Steam Next Fest demos have a generative AI disclosure

We'll see how players react.

SpaceX valuation balloons to $2.6T, briefly passes Amazon

SpaceX's valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday.

Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]

Following this morning’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.

New Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking, crypto apps

A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla is targeting 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using an extensive set of 137 commands. [...]

Dell XPS 13 now available for $700 and up

The new Dell XPS 13 may be one of the most interesting Windows laptops introduced so far this year, because it’s not only an affordable laptop that’s positioned as Dell’s answer to Apple’s MacBook Neo, but it’s also a thin and light noteboo

XREAL’s Android XR glasses will cost under $1,500, which isn’t as expensive as it sounds

XREAL Aura, the company’s first pair of Android XR glasses, are officially set to launch this Fall, but we don’t have a price just yet. All we know is that, according to XREAL, Aura will cost under $1,500.

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Mana series, Graffiti Simulator, PARANORMASIGHT, more

Alongside the early Prime Day deals, this afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go, including titles like Secret of Mana, Adventures of Mana, Trials of Mana, Legend of Mana, PARANORMASIGHT: TMC, Laser Tan

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: "Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet" — Why the web is being destroyed over this exact premise 30 years later

Bill Gates published an essay titled "Content is King" in 1996, and it remains a profoundly predictive piece in 2026. However, not even Gates saw the AI revolution coming, which has seriously changed the way that online content is delivered

Android 17 June update rolling out with 38 Pixel fixes

The Android 17 update with the June 2026 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, and 10a.

Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app

Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages. [...]

Commodore Callback 8020 is a distraction-free flip phone that runs Linux-based Sailfish OS with support for (some) Android apps

The Commodore Callback 8020 is a new phone that’s up for pre-order for $500 and which is expected to ship before the end of 2026. But it looks like a flip-phone from the early 2000s, and that’s intentional. Positioned as a distraction-free

Snap Specs are AR glasses that look like that and cost $2,195 [Gallery]

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has just announced the long-anticipated release of its Specs AR smart glasses which will cost $2,195.

Rampant AI‑driven GitHub outages force Microsoft into an unlikely alliance — Amazon steps in to keep code in line

Microsoft turned to Amazon for extra cloud power after GitHub’s AI surge caused outages.

Microsoft’s free Surface Pro keyboard is okay, but this one makes the tablet feel like a real laptop

The Surface Pro 12 is finally here. Microsoft is offering a free standard keyboard bundle to celebrate, but Best Buy's $70 discount on the premium Surface Pro Flex Keyboard offers a massive upgrade you shouldn't skip.

This is every new feature in Android 17 [Video]

A year on from Android 16 and with a massive Material 3 Expressive update in between, Android 17 is ready for primetime, and here’s every single feature you need to know.

Surface will have Snapdragon X2 in business and consumer models — so what are the differences?

Snadpragon X2 processors are coming to the Surface Pro 12 for Business and Surface Laptop 8 for Business. Since you can now choose identical silicon, the difference between consumer and business PCs comes down to enterprise features.

MSI Cubi NUC TWG is an Intel Twin Lake mini PC with active and passive cooling options

The MSI Cubi NUC TWG is a small, low-power desktop computer that measures 135.6 x 112.6 x 40.1mm (5.34″ x 4.43″ x 1.58″), features dual Ethernet ports and support for up to three displays, and come with Intel N150 and Intel N250 Twin Lake p

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 is coming soon; here's what's new

Sim Update 6 has been revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, due to drop on an as yet unknown date in the next couple of months. Here's everything it's bringing to the skies.

UP WCL is a Raspberry Pi-sized PC with up to Intel Core 7 350 Wildcat Lake

The UP WCL is a credit card-sized computer from AAEON that’s about the same size and shape as a Raspberry Pi Model B. But this model has an Intel Wildcat Lake processor instead of an Arm chip, support for up to 24GB of onboard LPDDR5 memory

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is a $400 Android tablet with a 12.1 inch screen and a BIG speaker

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is an Android tablet that’s clearly made for media consumption. It has a 12.1 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel, 120 Hz display with up to 800 nits brightness and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10. And there’s also a massi

The most hated Call of Duty game gets another chance at life in Xbox Game Pass' second wave of titles for June 2026

Microsoft has announced the second batch of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass for the second half of June 2026, including Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.

"Context matters a lot": New Steam Machine CPU benchmark numbers are underwhelming, but they're far from the full picture

New Geekbench 6 CPU performance numbers from the Steam Machine have appeared online, and compared to gaming handhelds already on the market, they're perfectly middling. Here's why I'm not worried.

UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts

Opening a new social media account in the UK will soon mean proving you're over 16 with an ID upload or a facial age scan, under a government ban on under-16s taking effect in spring 2027. Security experts warn the age checks are easy to ci

"The rumors are false": No, Microsoft isn't already looking to 'reverse course' on Xbox exclusives — but it's not hard to understand why these rumors spread

Rumors picked up over the weekend spread by anonymous forum posters that Microsoft wasn't truly committed to exclusive games. Microsoft has denied them.

GhostTree Attack Abused Recursive Windows Junctions to Hide Malware

GhostTree uses recursive NTFS junctions to generate vast numbers of valid Windows file paths. Varonis explains how the technique could cause Microsoft Defender folder scans to never complete, leaving malware undetected. [...]

"My jaw dropped": Dell just launched its new $599 XPS 13, and I don't think the Windows 11 laptop market will ever be the same

Dell's new XPS 13, which was just unveiled at Computex, is now available to buy. Prices start at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, and I'd say it sets a new bar for what affordable Windows 11 PCs should look like.

FTC warns of record $3.5 billion losses to imposter scams in 2025

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. [...]

Huawei Mate 90 to bring breakthrough in display, besides chipset

Huawei Mate 90 series is ready to bring a significant breakthrough in terms of chipset, but the advancements won’t likely be limited to performance – they will reach the display segment as well. A new piece of information gives some insight

CISA warns of another cPanel plugin flaw exploited in attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has given U.S. government agencies three days to secure their servers against an actively exploited vulnerability (CVE-2026-54420) in the LiteSpeed cPanel user-end plugin. [..

Ransomware gang abuses Microsoft Teams relays to hide malicious traffic

DragonForce ransomware used a custom malware named 'Backdoor.Turn' to hide command-and-control traffic inside Microsoft Teams relay infrastructure. [...]

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is a gaming handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme

When Intel introduced its new Arc G3 and G3 Extreme chips for handheld gaming PCs this week, the company said we could expect to see devices from Acer, ONEXPLAYER and MSI powered by those processors. Sure enough, Acer and ONEXPLAYER have bo

MINIX introduces a budget mini PC with Intel Wildcat Lake inside

The MINIX N304-AI is a compact desktop computer with 16GB of LPDDR5x-6400 onboard memory, a 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD, support for up to three displays, and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. MINIX hasn’t announced how much the new system will c

ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro handheld gaming PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 388 hits Indiegogo for $2466 and up

The ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro is a handheld game console with an 8.8 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel, 30 -144 Hz AMOLED display, detachable controllers, and the most powerful graphics currently available for a device this size. But with an AMD Strix H

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge is a thin, light, (and expensive) laptop with Snapdragon X2 Elite

The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge is a laptop with a 16 inch, 2880 x 1800 pixel, 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-88-100) processor. It’s also the lightest weight of Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 series laptops, c

Lilbits: Half Life on ReactOS, a mouse with a horizontal scroll wheel, and MS PowerToys 0.100

These days you can play plenty of Windows games on Linux PCs thanks to Valve’s proton software. And a growing number of games that were originally made for Windows have also been ported to run natively on Linux. All of which is to say that

Lenovo introduces an AI mini PC with Arm inside for the Chinese market

The Lenovo AI Host is a mini PC that measures 100 x 100 x 48mm and (3.94″ x 3.93″ x 1.89″). What makes it unusual for a Lenovo device is that instead of an Intel, AMD, or Qualcomm processor under the hood, this little computer has a Cix CD8

Lilbits: 8TB SD cards are coming soon (likely for a small fortune)

It’s been more than two years since SanDisk announced plans to launch 4TB SD cards based on the SDUC standard. They haven’t actually arrived yet, so take this next part with a grain of salt, but during the Computex show in Taiwan earlier th

MacOS 27 won’t run on Intel hardware, MacOS 28 will end support for x86 apps on Apple Silicon

It’s been nearly six years since Apple released the first Macs with Apple Silicon. But up until now the company has continued to support older Mac laptop and desktop computers with Intel Inside. And the company has also you to run older app