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I played Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition, and 'Middling-Earth' best describes this average action RPG revamp
Lord of the Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition is an inconsistent grey-brown mess at times, but a surprisingly deep action RPG experience at others.
Single-slot low-profile 75W RTX 3060 with no power connectors disappoints in tests — GPU runs entirely off the PCIe slot, but offers severely crippled performance and frightening thermals
If you want to cut your 12GB RTX 3060's performance in half while worsening its thermals, this might be the perfect product for you.
I’ve tested America's most luxurious mattresses but these 3 budget beds impressed me more (from $270)
You don't have to spend a fortune on a new mattress this Labor Day. The beds that I've found most comfortable are on sale for under $500 for a queen.
My browser setup starts with 5 open-source extensions that solve the problems I hit every single day
A fresh PC isn’t really ready until these open-source browser extensions are installed.
ASCII Smuggling Just Graduated From AI Attacks to Your Inbox
Microsoft's threat intel team flagged something last week that should've been obvious in hindsight: spammers are now using ASCII smuggling in email campaigns. Not AI red-teamers.
WordPress for Enterprise: What Changes When a Website Has to Handle Scale, Security, and Multiple Teams?
WordPress is often introduced as a publishing platform. A team installs it, selects a theme, adds plugins, creates pages, and starts publishing. That model works well for many websites.
AutoHttps: a zero-dependency automatic HTTPS library for ASP.NET Core / Kestrel
Hi. I maintain a library called AutoHttps. It gets a real TLS certificate for your ASP.NET Core app from Let's Encrypt (or any ACME certificate authority) and renews it automatically.
9 best OLED TV deals to shop this Labor Day weekend — save up to $1,600 on our top-rated LG, Samsung, and Sony TVs
If you're shopping for an OLED this Labor Day weekend, I've rounded up the 9 best OLED TV deals, including savings of up to $1,600 on Samsung, LG, and Sony.
Asahi Linux on M3
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Linux-Official-M3 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49586698 Points: 246 # Comments: 147
Humanoid Robot Fights Back After Getting Shoved
They're not defenseless. The post Humanoid Robot Fights Back After Getting Shoved appeared first on Futurism .
FSP Mega GM 1200W power supply review: An in-house FSP platform that quietly overshoots its own Gold label
The FSP Mega GM 1200W power supply features Platinum-grade efficiency, an all-Japanese capacitor set, and a compact footprint that is rare on a 1200W unit.
Millions of data leaked: cyber attack could have greater consequences than previously thought
Around 1.44 million files from the Berlin administration have been available on the darknet since Friday. The extent of this could be much more far-reaching than assumed.
Blending Deus Ex with Escape from Butcher Bay, Deficit is one of the best-feeling indie immersive sims I've played—even if the stealth system needs serious work
Playing the demo for Deficit was far from a net loss.
‘It was a literal breath of fresh air’ — I reviewed Blueair’s T10i air purifier and found a smart solution for year round comfort, whether you’re sweating through a heatwave or shivering during a cold snap
The Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 T10i is an air purifier, heater and fan rolled into one.
Polars 2.0 pre-release comes with a 5x speed boost — but it could change row order
Working with large datasets can lead to slow queries and out-of-memory errors. Polars, an open-source library that developers and data The post Polars 2.0 pre-release comes with a 5x speed boost — but…
Commentary: In cyber warfare, no defense at a snail's pace helps
The cyber attack on Berlin reveals glaring protection gaps. Countries cannot defend against such attacks alone. In the future, the federal government must be allowed to intervene immediately.
Samsung 990 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD falls to $339.99 on Amazon — $190 discount makes high-capacity storage more affordable
Samsung's 2TB 990 offers plenty of fast storage for games and is currently $190 cheaper than its regular $529.99 price.
New data rules could unlock cross-border data flows
Government Regulation 33/2026 brings businesses long-sought clarity on data protection, with enforcement awaiting a presidential approval of the data protection authority.
BG3's Best Evil Playthrough Replacement Is Waiting to Be Rediscovered on Steam
Tyranny casts you as an enforcer for a god-emperor who already won the war. If Baldur's Gate 3's evil playthroughs left you wanting more, play this
A pile of MacBook Neo clones gives Googlebook all the more of an uphill battle
As the debut of Googlebook quietly approaches, a week full of new laptop launches at IFA continues to make me wonder why literally anyone should be even a tiny bit interested in Google’s new platform.
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable.
Nokia 300 Charge Brings 40-Day Battery Life and Power Bank to a Classic Feature Phone
HMD Global, the company that licenses the Nokia brand for mobile phones, has introduced the Nokia 300 Charge, a basic handset built around a 3,700 mAh battery that can also charge other devices.
Ministry of Municipality launches 38 new services on OUN app
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by its Information Systems Department, has launched 38 new services on its OUN application, covering import permits, veterinary quarantine and…
Who said a tech addict can't be comfortable far from home?
- Author is a tech enthusiast and frequent traveler
- Uses Macbook, iPhone, Resilio Sync, Plex Server, Sonos Port, and GL-AR300M router
- Maintains digital comfort via portable network setup
Google Keep is basic out of the box, but these changes make it a productivity powerhouse
Small tweaks that supercharge Google Keep
I’ve been testing these sub-$50 open-ear earbuds, and they prove that you don’t have to spend more to get excellent audio gear
The SoundPEATS UU2 earbuds are a budget dream and prove that you can get great audio for less, even with some minor issues.
Huawei paper shows Tau Scaling Law chip solves overheating ahead of Kirin 2026 launch
Huawei Technologies has released a new research paper showing its Tau Scaling Law-based semiconductor architecture can avoid overheating, which analysts view as a key technical hurdle for its anticipated Kirin 2026 smartphone chip.
I turned my Android phone’s camera notch into a powerful shortcut — and I can’t go back
Action Notch changed the way I do so many things on my phone.
Stanley IceFlow review: the flip-straw bottle makes more sense for the gym
Stanley's IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is a more practical gym companion than the brand's open straw tumblers, particularly if your bottle spends time inside a bag.
Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 Review
The Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 is packed with strong mid-tier components in a sleek glassy tower, but there are a few issues that’ll impact your quality of life.
DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker.
This Tiny E-Reader Is the Single Best Piece of Technology in Years
The $70 Xteink X3 puts Silicon Valley to shame.
Intellectual Fly Is Open (2025)
Article URL: https://bcantrill.dtrace.org/2025/12/05/your-intellectual-fly-is-open/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49585644 Points: 281 # Comments: 155
Anmeldte fem svindelforsøk – henlagt hver gang
Politiet har ikke etterforsket noen av anmeldelsene Frank Wilson har levert om datakrim og…
GPU shipments surged 12% despite weaker PC demand and higher memory costs
Standalone GPU shipments climbed 12.2% from the first quarter and 14.1% from a year earlier, according to Jon Peddie Research. The increase came as the broader client CPU market declined 1.1% year over year and desktop PC demand weakened. Read Entire Article
This $500 Android phone shows what Google still gets wrong with the Pixel 11 camera
These two basic features are available on this new mid-ranger and its predecessors, but not on the Pixel 11.
Ninja Artisan electric pizza oven review: so good it might even convert the purists
Affordable, fast-heating and with a clever air fryer function, this versatile model is a winner for outdoor cooks who are willing to give up the traditional flame • The best pizza ovens – tested •…
An Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Outshine the Series 12 This Year, but at What Price?
Apple’s rugged smartwatch could get a back-to-back refresh with more processing power and battery, but potentially at a higher price.
Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
New iPhone 18 May Signal Higher Prices Ahead
iPhone 18 prices may rise by $100 or more as AI-driven chip costs hit consumers, signaling wider tech price increases.
- iPhone 18 may launch in September 2026
- AI infrastructure demand driving component costs up
- iPhone 18 Pro models could be $200-$300 pricier
5 Driving Schools Established for CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme
The Lahore Traffic Police has established five driving training schools for students under the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme, providing students … Read More The post 5 Driving Schools Established for CM…
Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
Maybe We Shouldn't Be Reviewing All This Code
- Code review may not be most efficient method for software development goals.
- Brian Houck's article "What are code reviews even for?" expresses strong stance.
- Pairing, mob programming, and team design sessions offer superior knowledge transfer.
The best Android alarm app isn’t on the Play Store. Here’s how to install it
This Clock app isn't on the Play Store, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth getting!
I finally went through Google Maps' location settings, and I had no idea how much it remembers
Turns out that Google Maps is keeping track of more than your trips.
The 30+ best Labor Day tech deals: We found laptops, TVs, headphones, and AirTags on sale
The best Labor Day tech deals bring discounts of up to 60% on laptops, TVs, headphones, smart home devices, and Apple gadgets.
Some of the world's most famous hotels are running mattress sales — here's what we're buying in the Labor Day sales
Enjoy luxury hotel-style sleep all year with up to $965 off mattresses from Westin, Ritz-Carlton and more. Here's how to save...
The Best Gaming Chairs (2026): Are They Worth It?
The best gaming chair is actually an office chair. Here are our top picks from our real-life testing so far.
Operation Bluebird Rebrands Twitter.now To Tweet.app
Late last month, Virginia startup Operation Bluebird launched Twitter.now, its own take on the old social media platform after the original was taken over by Elon Musk and renamed X. Recently, the social media site has rebranded as Tweet.app instead. The company also maintains its version of the blue bird logo.
Buyer Spends RM5,600 On RTX 5080 On Amazon, Gets Vacuum Mug Instead
An Amazon customer recently became (another) victim of an online scam, after they ordered an NVIDIA RTX 5080 and received something else entirely. The story goes that the Amazon customer and Redditor initially ordered an MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim Liquid SOC for about US$1,400 (~RM5,662).