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The Pro 3 is 8BitDo’s first controller with swappable buttons

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-29 09:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. 8BitDo has released a new version of its wireless Pro controller that was last updated in 2021. Many of 8BitDo’s recent controller releases, including the Ultimate 2, feature an asymmetrical joystick layout like Nintendo and Microsoft use. But the new Pro 3 mirrors the design of the PlayStation DualSense controller, with side-by-side sticks that

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6 reasons why I've stuck with Ubuntu-based Linux distros for the last 20 years

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-07-29 12:39:25

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET It was October 2004, and I'd been using Red Hat Linux (way before it became Fedora) for years. I was fairly certain that would be my distribution until the world ended. I'd become comfortable with Red Hat. Sure, it had its quirks and was sometimes a bit more difficult than it needed to be (remember, it was over 20 years ago), but it was stable and I'd grown to know it well. But then a new distribution arrived on the scene... Ubuntu. Oddly enough, the

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I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-07-29 12:48:48

ZDNET's key takeaways The Audio-Technica Sound Burger retails for $199 and comes in yellow, black, or white. The Sound Burger has unparalleled portability, a long battery life, and provides a novel listening experience. It doesn't have a counterweight, and also doesn't have an auto-return feature. View now at Amazon Technology is all about embracing the now. So, even though I am one of those people who can be stuck in their ways (such as listening to vinyl records with the appropriate analog

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Nearly Half of Americans Budget Based on Vibes. Should You?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 12:00:00

Your feelings about the economy can help you set a smarter money strategy. Massonstock/Getty Images Potential romantic partners. Your next vacation spot. Whether you should leave a party early. A vibe check can help you evaluate lots of things, including your money strategy. A June study by Intuit Credit Karma found that 44% of Americans surveyed have done "vibe-based budgeting." Gen Zers and millennials, in particular, are adjusting their spending and savings habits according to how they feel

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I finally found a pair of earbuds that drown out my noisy commute (and they're $99)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-07-29 22:15:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus Buds 4 are available now for $99. They give flagship earbuds a run for their money with top-notch ANC performance and a comfortable fit. The swipe gestures can be finicky, and the slick case is easy to drop. $99 at Amazon The OnePlus Buds 4 sit below the Pro model in name, but they borrow some of its best features and pack them into a more affordable price tag. With a handful of upgrades over their predecessor, the OnePlus Buds 4 feature a new dual DAC system

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I Recommend This Budget Acer Laptop at Full Price, and It's an Even Better Value at $200 Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 01:29:00

CNET's key takeaways Laptop prices are on the rise -- and the more they increase, the better Acer's Aspire 14 AI looks. The Acer Aspire 14 AI is available for $500 at Costco The Intel Lunar Lake CPU offers good performance for the price and long battery life. The display and design won't wow you. When I reviewed it in April, it cost $700 at Costco and was the cheapest Copilot Plus PC I had reviewed. Fast-forward two months, and it's now $500 at Costco, making it the cheapest Copilot Plus PC

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How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-30 20:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Update (7/14/25): Best Buy will reportedly restock Switch 2 consoles next on July 17, which coincides with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but it's still pretty tough to find it in stock online anywhere. The $450 console offici

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Bose is offering an extra 25% off refurbished headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-07-30 20:37:55

Some of Bose’s best headphones, earbuds, and speakers were nicely discounted for Prime Day, but just because the event has ended doesn’t mean the deals are over. Bose is currently offering discounts on a range of refurbished products, plus an extra 25 percent off on top of that with code SUMMER25. For example, Verge-favorite QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are down to $284.25 ($165 off) at Bose, the lowest price we’ve seen yet. The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are also down to $186.75 ($113 off) at

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Trump administration to spend $1 billion on ‘offensive’ hacking operations

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-07-31 00:45:20

The Trump administration, through the Department of Defense, plans to spend $1 billion over the next four years on what it calls “offensive cyber operations.” The provision in Trump’s landmark One Big Beautiful Bill does not say what those “offensive cyber operations” are, nor what specific tools or software would qualify. The budget does note that the money will go towards enhancing and improving the capabilities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which operates in the Asia-Pacific region, incl

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Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 04:46:37

If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2 , then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17 . The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza , the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the hottest launches of the summer, and it remains in short supply due to high demand. Even the Amazon listing for the Switch 2 is available only by invitation

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This New App Wants to Help You Track Your Sun Exposure

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 03:00:39

The founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has a bright idea that he's released as a beta app for iPhones: Sun Day, for tracking your exposure to the sun. The app is free to testers and so far contains basic information such as sunrise, sunset and the UV index in order to assess a user's potential burn-limit time and, as the app description says, "track your Vitamin D from the sun." Dorsey is currently testing UI updates and a solar noon notification, according to the app notes. In the app, users can

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I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and it was a sound decision

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-07-31 12:34:58

Nina Raemont/ZDNET The Nothing Ear (a) are $20 off right now, taking the price of my favorite earbuds down to $89, compared to their original price of $109. ZDNET's key takeaways For $89, the new Nothing Ear (a) earbuds Their affordability, comfort, and long battery life make them a great option for budget-conscious shoppers. They're so great that I've taken them practically everywhere: on flights, to work in the office, and to run my first half marathon. Unfortunately, its middling noise-c

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Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-07-31 12:23:03

Steam isn’t usually the best place to look for deals on PC games. Most of the time, legit code sellers like Fanatical have much better prices. If you want to buy some of Capcom’s recent Resident Evil games (excluding the RE4 remake), you can get them for $6.50 a pop as part of Fanatical’s Capcom-themed bundle that runs through July 26th. You save a little extra per game when you add three or more titles to your cart. The bundle also contains some Ace Attorney collections and the remaster of Ghos

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Every Best Buy store will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on July 17th

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-07-31 12:51:32

It’s been over a month since the Switch 2’s record-breaking launch, and the console is becoming easier to get with each restock. However, if you’ve been waiting for the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza to buy one, Best Buy sneakily announced that its next in-store restock will happen Thursday, July 17th, the game’s launch day. Every Best Buy location will have consoles in stock. Best Buy’s in-store restock announcement doesn’t mention whether both the standalone console ($449.99) and Mario Kart Wo

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The best streaming deals: Three months of Audible is on sale for only $3, plus save on Disney+, Spotify and others

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 16:05:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Whether you’re a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it drops, everyone’s on the lookout for streaming deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choic

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Quicken Simplifi plans are half off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 16:15:16

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Budgeting is really hard. Basics like groceries, rent and transportation are expensive enough without all the tempting extras like a nice dinner or new gaming console. It's all too easy to end the month with no idea where all your money went. But, right now, one of our favorite budgeti

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OnePlus earbuds could soon make Spotify access seamless (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 07:21:57

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Code within the HeyMelody app suggests OnePlus and OPPO earbuds could soon get Spotify Tap functionality. Spotify Tap allows instant music playback with a double or triple tap on compatible earbuds. It’s unknown if the feature will be coming to existing earbuds from the companies, or if they will be exclusive to products slated for the near future. OnePlus makes some great earbuds, with recent options like the OnePlus Buds 4 slotting in nicely at $130

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James Webb, Hubble space telescopes face reduction in operations

news.ycombinator.com Mark Zastrow 2025-08-01 05:10:54

The James Webb Space Telescope is pictured here before being folded up for launch. Credit: NASA Key Takeaways: NASA's Hubble and James Webb telescopes face operational cuts due to budget limitations. Reduced funding may lead to fewer available telescope modes and less user support. Hubble's budget has remained flat for a decade, decreasing its purchasing power. “It’s fewer people, really,” said Neill Reid. The teams operating the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

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Burning a Magnesium NeXT Cube (1993)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 20:30:33

Date: Wed, 24 Mar 93 19:11:02 EST From: simsong To: druby Subject: cube burning Cc: edit To: Dan Ruby, Editor, NeXTWORLD Magazine From: Simson L. Garfinkel, Senior Editor, NeXTWORLD Magazine Subject: NeXTCube Serial Number AA001032 Date: March 16, 1993 Dear Dan, I am writing this memo to explain what happened to the case our NeXTCube Computer, Serial Number AA001032. As you know, years ago, when NeXT first contemplated making computers, Steve Jobs decided that machines should be in th

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OpenCut: The open-source CapCut alternative

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-01 05:08:47

OpenCut (prev AppCut) A free, open-source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile. Privacy : Your videos stay on your device : Your videos stay on your device Free features : Every basic feature of CapCut is paywalled now : Every basic feature of CapCut is paywalled now Simple: People want editors that are easy to use - CapCut proved that Features Timeline-based editing Multi-track support Real-time preview No watermarks or subscriptions Analytics provided by Databuddy, 100% Anonymize

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How agentic AI is transforming the very foundations of business strategy

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-01 02:00:13

Jiojio/Getty Images Business is on a never-ending quest to boost efficiency, cut costs, and increase productivity. Some of the earliest known businesses -- ancient Mesopotamian traders -- inspired the invention of writing. (Record keeping -- now that's a competitive advantage!) Similar needs have existed in every economic period. The big difference now is that AI technology can boost these efficiencies in new and exponentially profitable ways. Agentic AI is at the core of this efficiency boost

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Most AI projects are abandoned - 5 ways to ensure your data efforts succeed

zdnet.com Mark Samuels 2025-08-01 04:00:14

Wong Yu Liang/Getty Almost two-thirds (63%) of organizations are unsure they have the right data management practices for AI, according to research firm Gartner. This lack of readiness has an impact: the analyst predicts 60% of organizations will abandon AI projects through 2026. Also: 5 ways to be a great AI agent manager, according to business leaders Richard Masters, VP of data and AI at Virgin Atlantic, is one business leader who is determined to see his organization's pioneering initia

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Edward Burtynsky's monumental chronicle of the human impact on the planet

news.ycombinator.com Bill Mckibben 2025-07-31 20:47:00

If there was one absence in Burtynsky’s account of our time, however, it was the single greatest result of all that mining, burning, and consuming: the transformation of the atmosphere. Nothing else comes close in scale to the chemical disruption of the air—the flood of CO 2 now rapidly overheating the Earth and producing a series of changes so titanic they dwarf even the forces that these photos depict. But carbon dioxide is invisible, which is a problem for photographers. That’s why in some w

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Best Black Friday in July 2025 deals at Best Buy: The best offers that end tomorrow

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-08-01 00:51:24

Tech prices are getting harder and harder to stomach, but there are times you can catch a break. Luckily, Best Buy is giving you your chance to save this summer. Big-ticket items like the M3 MacBook Pro, Samsung The Frame TV, and Beats Studio Pro are discounted by hundreds of dollars. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale. Also: The best Prime Day deals so far Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale be

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Show HN: Pyhoff – Connect Python ML Models to Beckhoff/WAGO IO Hardware

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 15:33:09

Pyhoff Description The pyhoff package allows you to read and write the most common Beckhoff and WAGO bus terminals ("Busklemmen") using the Ethernet bus coupler ("Busskoppler") BK9000, BK9050, BK9100, or WAGO 750_352 over Ethernet TCP/IP based on ModBus TCP. Key Features Supports a wide range of Beckhoff and WAGO analog and digital bus terminals. Very lightweight: no dependencies; compact code base Easy to extend Using standardized ModBus TCP. Provides high-level abstractions for reading

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Timekettle T1 Handheld Translator Review: Global Offline Translation

wired.com Christopher Null 2025-07-31 22:00:00

High-grade, real-time language translation is everywhere. Your cell phone can do it. Your Meta glasses can do it. Your earbuds will soon be able to do it. What was once a niche task that required tedious typing into a web browser or a pricey, stand-alone gadget is now ubiquitous. To my mild surprise, stand-alone translator gadgets have remained a thing, in part because they are often easier to use than an app, thanks to their single-minded design. For the Timekettle T1, an additional selling po

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I replaced my AirPods Pro with $130 HUAWEI earbuds, and I didn’t want to go back

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 00:00:08

HUAWEI Freebuds 6 The HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 are yet another pair of open-fit wireless earbuds, not unlike the AirPods 4 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3. But with a unique design, comfortable in-ear fit, great sound quality, and surprisingly decent ANC, the FreeBuds 6 stand above their competition. My go-to pair of wireless earbuds is the AirPods Pro 2. While that may sound sacrilegious as an Android user, Apple’s earbuds just work so well for me. They sound great, have excellent noise canceling, a comfor

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The CMF Buds 2 are a budget-friendly steal at just $39, but the deal ends tonight

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 12:30:52

You might feel Amazon is milking this Amazon Prime Day with the new four-day format, and we wouldn’t disagree. That said, we’ll never say no to an all-time low price on a recently released and highly rated bit of tech. The CMF Buds 2 Wireless Earbuds fit that bill. Until midnight, they’re available at a special price of $39, down from their usual price of $59. That’s a hefty 34% off the recommended retail price, and $10 lower than we’ve ever previously tracked on the buds. CMF Buds 2 for $39 (34

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The Spell Is Still Working: Lee Pace Has Joined ‘Practical Magic 2’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-08-01 16:45:00

Practical Magic 2 is already sky-high on our list of most-anticipated 2026 releases. The 1998 original follows the romantic misadventures of the witchy Owens sisters, played by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman—and has since become a Halloween-adjacent cult classic. It maybe didn’t need a sequel, but Hollywood knows that fans have long wanted one. And now we know more of the names joining Bullock and Kidman this time around. First things first: bringing back Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest—th

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Last Chance Prime Day Deal: This Budget Acer Laptop Was Already a Great Value. I Recommend It Even More With This 34% Discount

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 15:12:00

Amazon Prime Day deal: The Prime Day sale ends tonight but if you act fast, you can still score a 34% discount on the Acer Aspire 14 AI, the cheapest Copilot Plus PC I've ever reviewed. We're also seeing a discount at Costco, where it's down to just $500 but you'll need to be a Costco member to snag the deal. CNET's key takeaways The Acer Aspire 14 AI is available for $550 at Amazon $500 at Costco The Intel Lunar Lake CPU offers good performance for the price and long battery life. The displ

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The Pro 3 is 8BitDo’s first controller with swappable buttons

6 reasons why I've stuck with Ubuntu-based Linux distros for the last 20 years

I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips

Nearly Half of Americans Budget Based on Vibes. Should You?

I finally found a pair of earbuds that drown out my noisy commute (and they're $99)

I Recommend This Budget Acer Laptop at Full Price, and It's an Even Better Value at $200 Off

How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

Bose is offering an extra 25% off refurbished headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers

Trump administration to spend $1 billion on ‘offensive’ hacking operations

Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17

This New App Wants to Help You Track Your Sun Exposure

I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and it was a sound decision

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2

Every Best Buy store will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on July 17th

The best streaming deals: Three months of Audible is on sale for only $3, plus save on Disney+, Spotify and others

Quicken Simplifi plans are half off right now

OnePlus earbuds could soon make Spotify access seamless (APK teardown)

James Webb, Hubble space telescopes face reduction in operations

Burning a Magnesium NeXT Cube (1993)

OpenCut: The open-source CapCut alternative

How agentic AI is transforming the very foundations of business strategy

Most AI projects are abandoned - 5 ways to ensure your data efforts succeed

Edward Burtynsky's monumental chronicle of the human impact on the planet

Best Black Friday in July 2025 deals at Best Buy: The best offers that end tomorrow

Show HN: Pyhoff – Connect Python ML Models to Beckhoff/WAGO IO Hardware

Timekettle T1 Handheld Translator Review: Global Offline Translation

I replaced my AirPods Pro with $130 HUAWEI earbuds, and I didn’t want to go back

The CMF Buds 2 are a budget-friendly steal at just $39, but the deal ends tonight

The Spell Is Still Working: Lee Pace Has Joined ‘Practical Magic 2’

Last Chance Prime Day Deal: This Budget Acer Laptop Was Already a Great Value. I Recommend It Even More With This 34% Discount

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