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5 settings you should change on your TV to significantly improve the picture quality
A few simple adjustments to your TV's basic settings can lead to a noticeably crisper picture and a better overall viewing experience.
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This app turns an iPhone into a scanner, and it lasts for a lifetime
Scan documents from anywhere with this lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$38 (reg. A$309).
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:The best Lenovo laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Lenovo makes great laptops, but with an extensive catalog of products, it's hard to find the right device. Here are the best Lenovo laptops I've tested.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:You may soon get Starlink internet for a much lower 'Community' price - here's how
SpaceX shares details about a program that allows multiple households - think condos or apartments - to share Starlink equipment.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:OpenAI releases gpt-oss, new open-weight models that can run on laptops: How to try them
On Aug. 5, OpenAI released open-weight models gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b to the public. Here's how to try (and download) them now.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it's the easiest way to speed it up)
The difference in speed and responsiveness after this could be night and day.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:OpenAI just announced something big, but it's not GPT-5
OpenAIβs new open-parameter gpt-oss AI models offer more access and transparency for customizable AI tools.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Price Globally (but Not in the US... Yet)
The price of a Premium Individual subscription goes up to nearly $14 for overseas markets but remains at $12 in the US.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Why I'll keep the Samsung Z Fold 7 over the Pixel 10 Pro Fold - especially if these rumors are true
Things are looking grim for Google leading up to its big Pixel launch event on August 20.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Intel's next-gen manufacturing process is reportedly still struggling
Intel is reportedly still struggling with a chipmaking process crucial to its future. Reuters reports that the company's 18A process is still producing low yields and high defect rates. Intel has invested billions of dollars in the manufacturing process, on which it's pinned its hopes of gaining ground on TSMC. This isn't the first concerning news about 18A. Last year, a report stated that Broadcom was unhappy with the...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Roku gets frugal with the content and price of its new streaming service
The content selection isn't amazing, but the price is.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Samsung makes new $120 offer to Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 7 users - how to redeem for free
Anyone who recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Z Flip 7 is eligible for a special bonus, including 2TB of Google Cloud storage.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Is a refurbished MacBook worth it? I did the math, and here's my buying advice
Saving hundreds on a refurbished MacBook Pro M1 from a marketplace like Back Market can be tempting. But is it a wise investment?
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:ElevenLabs launches its own royalty-free AI music service
AI startup Eleven Labs just announced a service called Eleven Music, which generates fake songs that are cleared for commercial use. It's a prompt-based affair, so it can create just about anything users dream up. The songs can feature vocals and lyrics. The Washington Post gave examples of prompts like "a smooth jazz song with a β60s vibe and powerful lyrics, but relaxing for a Friday afternoon." The service...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Voice phishers strike again, this time hitting Cisco
Stopping people from falling for phishing attacks isn't working. So what are organizations to do?
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Linda Yaccarino joins health tech platform eMed as CEO after leaving X
Though Yaccarino does not have experience in health tech, eMed said in a press release that they sought her out for her "undeniable ability to negotiate new partnerships."
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Best Labor Day sales 2025: date and deals you can expect
Your 2025 Labor Day sales guide is filled with everything you need to know, such as the date, when sales start, and what deals you can expect.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:How Will the iPhone 17 Compare to the iPhone 16? Here's What to Expect
Apple will likely unveil its next phone in September. Is it worth waiting for?
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:When Can You Get the iPhone 17? A New Leak Suggests a Possible Release Date
Rumors of camera upgrades and memory boosts have stirred excitement for the new iPhone, and now you can mark your calendars for a possible release.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Meta illegally collected data from Flo period and pregnancy app, jury finds
Lawyers hail juryβs "clear message" to Big Tech; Meta will fight verdict.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Google Gemini can now create AI-generated bedtime stories
Google rolled out a new tool within its Gemini AI chatbot that lets you create an illustrated story by simply describing it. The feature, called βStorybook,β generates 10-page stories, each with a short paragraph of text that Gemini can read aloud and an illustration. You can customize your story by asking Gemini to use specific [β¦]
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Could VPNs be banned? UK government to look "very closely" into their usage following spike after age verification row
VPN usage continues to soar in the UK, but will the government crack down?
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Amazon lets you buy used cars now in just a few clicks - here's how
Amazon was already selling new cars, but now you can get certified pre-owned cars, too. The retail giant is also adding more manufacturers.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Over 450,000 Brits want to repeal the UK Online Safety Act β here's how to have your say
The petition to scrap new age verification rules under the UK Online Safety Act has garnered over 450,000 signatures so far.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Liquid Glass on iMac G4 is the mashup I didn't know I needed β now I can't stop thinking about it
Reviving an iconic design
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Motorola and Swarovski team up for a super fancy Razr
Motorola and Swarovski are teaming up to create the crossover they knew we always wanted: a crystal-laden edition of the Razr. For those who just felt that their retro cell phone wasnβt special enough, the fancy new Pantone Ice Melt Razr features a 3D quilted leather-inspired finish with 35 hand-positioned Swarovski crystals, including one larger, 26-facet crystal on the hinge. The Pantone Ice Melt will cost a cool...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:A wasteland of rubble, dust and graves: how Gaza looks from the sky
The Guardian joins a Jordanian military airdrop for a rare chance to observe a landscape devastated by Israelβs offensiveSeen from the air, Gaza looks like the ruins of an ancient civilisation, brought to light after centuries of darkness. A patchwork of concrete shapes and shattered walls, neighbourhoods scattered with craters, rubble and roads that lead nowhere. The remnants of cities wiped out.But here, there has...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Rod Stewarts bizarre AI tribute to Ozzy Osbourne features Kurt Cobain, Tupac, and more
Rod Stewart used AI to create a bizarre tribute to his late friend Ozzy Osbourne.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:US reportedly forcing TSMC to buy 49% stake in Intel to secure tariff relief
Article URL: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Desperate-measures-to-save-Intel-US-reportedly-forcing-TSMC-to-buy-49-stake-in-Intel-to-secure-tariff-relief-for-Taiwan.1079424.0.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44801486 Points: 254 # Comments: 290
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:About 100 people missing as flash flood tears through town in northern India
Large-scale search and rescue operation under way after at least five people killed in Himalayan regionDozens of people were missing after a fast-moving surge of water and mud smashed into a town in Indiaβs Himalayan region on Tuesday, tearing down a mountain valley and demolishing buildings, killing at least five people.Videos broadcast on Indian media showed a terrifying river of muddy water engulf the town of...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Show HN: Whittle β A Shrinking Word Game
Whittle is a small word game I've been working on. Each phrase must be whittled down by one letter (or space) each turn. The remaining phrase must still consist of valid words. That's it! There's a daily puzzle, as well as an archive of old puzzles.The idea for the game came to me in a dream (really) and I built the puzzle generator with my partner, who's also a software engineer. It's a labor of love! Any feedback or...
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Why Professionals Say You Should Think Twice Before Using AI as a Therapist
Just because an AI chatbot sounds reassuring and comforting doesn't mean it's a trained professional. Here's some advice from actual experts.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Second 246TB SSD confirmed for 2026 as Micron unveils 122TB 6600 ION PCIe Gen 5 SSD in a bid to replace hard disk drives in data centers
Micronβs 6600 ION SSD launches at 122TB, targeting hard drives with superior density, lower power, and up to 88PB per rack deployment potential.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Multiple porn sites sued by Florida attorney general
Florida AG James Uthmeier is suing several porn companies that operate in the Czech Republic for not complying with the state's age-verification law.
Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source:Consider using Zstandard and/or LZ4 instead of Deflate
Article URL: https://github.com/w3c/png/issues/39 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44801027 Points: 111 # Comments: 66
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