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Amazon Memorial Day sale 2025: The 35 best tech deals

Amazon's Memorial Day sale has started, which means there are already some massive discounts that are up for grabs for all kinds of tech products.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Asus ROG Strix G16 review: fast and more affordable, at a cost

The Asus ROG Strix G16 offers up a slightly more affordable take on the modern gaming laptop. But there's one big compromise you'll have to make to get there.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Epson EF21 Projector Review: Brave Little Toaster

The little Epson EpiqVision Mini EF21 is a convenient little streaming video machine.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

12 super-useful new tools from Google I/O 2025 you can actually try right now

Google I/O 2025 had a lot of a future-gazing, but it did also see some handy new tools actually launch –these are all of the ones you can try today.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

The 63 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (May 2025)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Inside Out 2 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Mozilla is killing its Pocket and Fakespot services to focus on Firefox

Browser maker shifts resources to "new Firefox features that people need most."

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Violent Israeli settlers under UK sanctions join illegal West Bank outpost

Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homesβ€’ Middle East crisis live – latest updatesTwo violent Israeli settlers on whom sanctions were imposed by the UK government this week have joined a campaign to drive Palestinians from their homes in the West Bank village of Mughayyir al-Deir.Neria Ben Pazi’s organisation, Neria’s Farm, had sanctions imposed by London...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

FAA: Airplanes should stay far away from SpaceX’s next Starship launch

"The FAA is expanding the size of hazard areas both in the US and other countries."

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

House passes budget bill that inexplicably bans state AI regulations for ten years

The US House of Representatives just narrowly passed a budget bill, which has been referred to by President Trump and others as "one big, beautiful bill." Hidden amongst the cuts to health care, debt add-ons and tax breaks for the rich is a ten-year ban of state AI laws. You read that right. States would be banned by the federal government from enforcing laws that regulate AI for the next decade. The vote fell largely...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

NSW floods: rain reprieve expected for north NSW after deadly flooding β€˜smashed’ communities

Severe weather warning for areas further south after rain left three dead, 48,000 stranded and water levels at their highest for 100 yearsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe death toll in the NSW flood disaster has risen to four after a man’s body was found in a car in floodwaters near Coffs Harbour on Friday morning.Police said a passing driver saw...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

I replaced my Ray-Ban Meta with these Amazon smart glasses - and didn't mind it

The Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) may be the most subtle-looking pair of smart glasses on the market. They're also customizable.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Using AI as an Ally: What the latest UNDP Human Development Report Means for Latin America, Caribbean

DOMINICA, May 22 (IPS) - The 2025 Human Development Report warns of slowing human development progress, with disparities between rich and poor nations widening. It’s highlighting both the challenges and immense potential of artificial intelligence to improve lives.The United Nations Development Programme’s 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) says crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to β€˜the flatlining...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes β€˜devastation bill’

Legislation would dismantle regulations in farming, mining and energy, increasing risk of widespread destructionEnvironmental activists in Brazil have decried a dramatic rollback of environmental safeguards after the senate approved a bill that would dismantle licensing processes and increase the risk of widespread destruction.The upper house passed the so-called β€œdevastation bill” with 54 votes to 13 late on...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The Nanoleaf Skylight is one of my favorite smart lights (and just hit its lowest price)

Nanoleaf's new Skylight panels can get plenty bright and colorful with a tap of a button. Just make sure to set them up properly.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Senate votes to revoke California’s ability to set air pollution standards

The state was to require increasing sales of zero-emissions cars and passenger trucks starting in 2026.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Best Cheap Gaming Laptop of 2025: Top Budget Picks

You don't need to overspend to get a capable gaming laptop. Check out our six favorite budget-friendly gaming laptops, some of which cost less than $1,000.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The Next Abstraction

Article URL: https://substack.com/inbox/post/164096497 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44065218 Points: 28 # Comments: 10

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

A safety institute advised against releasing an early version of Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 AI model

A third-party research institute that Anthropic partnered with to test one of its new flagship AI models, Claude Opus 4, recommended against deploying an early version of the model due to its tendency to β€œscheme” and deceive. According to a safety report Anthropic published Thursday, the institute, Apollo Research, conducted tests to see in which […]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Mozilla is shutting down its read-it-later app Pocket

Pocket, Mozilla's service for saving articles to read later, is shutting down on July 8, 2025. Mozilla says it's phasing out Pocket and Fakespot, its browser extension for vetting product reviews, in an attempt "to be intentional about where we invest our time and resources" as the company continues to support Firefox. Starting today, May 22, Pocket is no longer available to download and you can't sign up for a Pocket...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

This top-rated Dyson hair dryer is on sale for the lowest price yet on Amazon

Dyson's Supersonic Nural hair dryer is $100 off for Memorial Day, an all-time-low price.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

7 ways to thwart phone thieves - and avoid China's infamous 'stolen iPhone building'

Phone theft is on the rise, especially in major cities. Even locked phones are tempting targets for thieves, as they can be sold for parts. Here's how to protect your device before it's too late.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

How to cheat at settlers by loading the dice (2017)

Article URL: https://izbicki.me/blog/how-to-cheat-at-settlers-of-catan-by-loading-the-dice-and-prove-it-with-p-values.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44065094 Points: 73 # Comments: 59

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

New data confirms: There really is a planet squeezed in between two stars

The planet may have formed from material transferred between the stars.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

I just tested a smart cooler and can never go back to toting ice (and it's $100 off)

The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is a battery-powered cooler that reliably stores perishables for up to three days without ice. It's now on sale with a limited-time deal.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

TikTok's Raunchy Love Letter to National Parks Could Save Them From Budget Cuts

Viral thirst traps are spotlighting a funding crisis for public lands. Millions of followers are paying attention.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

The FDA Released a Warning About Zyrtec and Xyzal for a Newly Discovered Side Effect

If you regularly take Zyrtec or Xyzal, the FDA wants you to be aware of this potential side effect.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

HeForShe Campaign Tackles 'Sex for Fish' Abuse Malawis Lakeshore Communities

LILONGWE, May 22 (IPS) - Women in fishing communities in Malawi's lakeshore districts of Nkhotakota and Mangochi are frequently targets of sexual exploitation for fish, a practice commonly known as 'sex for fish.' A recent report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has unearthed disturbing accounts of women being coerced into transactional sex to access fish from male boat owners, exposing a widespread...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

AT&T has $6 billion deal to buy CenturyLink fiber broadband business

Lumen uninterested in residential broadband but hasn't offloaded DSL network.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demandβ€”and It’s Only Getting Worse

A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Mozilla is shutting down read-it-later app Pocket

Mozilla announced on Thursday that it’s shutting down Pocket, a read-it-later app it acquired in 2017, on July 8. The company is also shutting down Fakespot, its browser extension that helps users identify unreliable reviews. β€œPocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading,” Mozilla said in a blog post. β€œBut the way […]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Did Google lie about building a deadly chatbot? Judge finds it plausible.

Grieving mom fights to prove Google secretly profited from controversial chatbot.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

How to try Veo 3, Google's AI video generator that's going viral on the internet

The new tool is one of the first to generate video clips with synchronized audio. Here's why that's a big deal.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The best touchscreen laptops in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

We've tested some of the best touchscreen laptops from HP, Lenovo, and Asus to find the best one for your everyday needs.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Score the 98-inch TCL Q65 for almost 50% off at Best Buy

Looking to pick up a quality big-screen TV without spending a fortune? Save almost 50% on this already affordable big-screen TV ahead of Memorial Day.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

How to open Control Center on your iPhone without swiping from top: 4 easier ways

You shouldn't have to perform finger gymnastics just to adjust your screen brightness. Try these alternative ways to open Control Center - no stretching required.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet