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Windows 11's system requirements killed my old laptop — so I made it a home server instead
Learn how a seemingly obsolete laptop, deemed unfit for Windows 11, can be repurposed into a money-saving, self-hosting powerhouse,…
90% of my searches don’t touch Google anymore — here’s what I use instead
Tired of the worsening Google Search experience, I finally found an alternative that effectively replaces it.…
Startup swaps costly AI GPUs for Arm cores and up to 128TB of 'cheap' LPDDR6 RAM instead of expensive HBM to smash through the memory wall
Startup claims a 128TB LPDDR6 server could outgun Nvidia GPUs while cutting AI costs and smashing the memory wall completely…
This free font can trick AI scrapers into swallowing gibberish instead of your content
A Brazilian creative studio called Seneda & Abrucio has teamed up with Playtype, a Copenhagen-based type foundry, to build something that doesn't rely on asking nicely to...…
5 reasons I’d buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra instead of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra costs more than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but after using both, I'd still choose Samsung's foldable.…
MFA Was Supposed to Save Us. Hackers Found a Way Around Human Nature Instead.
For years, cybersecurity experts preached the same gospel. Use a strong password. Don't reuse it. Turn on multi-factor authentication. The public eventually listened. Banks encoura…
Hugging Face's CEO isn't suing OpenAI over the AI hack, he wants $100 million in compute instead
At the center of his response is a call for what he describes as "radical transparency." Delangue wants OpenAI to release complete traces of the models' activity...…
What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I focus on another metric instead
New smartphones boast batteries with higher-than-ever mAh numbers, but it's actually a small factor in how long the battery lasts.…
This $40,000 robodog breakdances instead of showing off kung fu
Unitree's Super Athlete AS2-W robodog has wheels and legs, and breakdances instead of showing off kung fu moves.…
ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead
We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.…
Ask/Tell HN: use the flag button instead of complaining about AI slop articles
75% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences
A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.…
I talked to my inbox for a week instead of searching it; here's what broke
Ten years of label discipline met the voice assistant…
Nvidia paid $20 billion for SRAM decode - AMD just partnered for it instead
A partnership to split inference…
Legacy media covers Anthony Fauci diary by criticizing Donald Trump instead of Fauci's dishonesty
Anthony Fauci's private diary entries reveal he acknowledged the Wuhan lab leak possibility while publicly denying it to protect research funding.…
I ran a local LLM on integrated graphics instead of buying a GPU, and the results surprised me
Most people assume local AI requires expensive hardware, but my real-world test on integrated graphics tells a different story.…
WhatsApp Web finally lets your laptop handle calls instead of forcing you back to your phone
WhatsApp Web now supports full voice and video calling, including the ability to transfer an active call between your phone and browser without hanging up.…
5 Reasons to Buy a MacBook Air Now Instead of Waiting
Apple's next MacBook Air is several months away, but if you've been holding off on an upgrade, here's why now could actually be a good time to buy. The Current Air is the Best Valu…
iPhone Too Expensive? Apple Says You Can Lease It Instead for Much Less
The Apple Upgrade program means you won’t own your next iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.…
ChatGPT appears to block direct requests to copy an author's style, instead offering to capture the overall "feeling", amid its legal battles with book authors (Kyle Orland/Ars Technica)
Kyle Orland / Ars Technica : ChatGPT appears to block direct requests to copy an author's style, instead offering to capture the overall “feeling”, amid its legal battles with book…
Elon Musk’s vision of a post-money future got mocked. Vinod Khosla warns it could become a dystopia instead
Khosla added a qualifier to Musk's prediction, saying money won't matter in 2036 "only if the politics permits this great abundance."…
She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead
Market Factors: Making money from AI instead of fearing it
Plus, the surprisingly positive market backdrop despite maddening political news…
Alphabet's Net Income Doesn't Matter Right Now. Follow This Metric Instead.
I Predicted Netflix Would Soar After July 16. The Stock Is Down 6% Instead. Here's Whether I'm Still a Buyer.
VONG: Why I Am Holding Instead Of Buying More Growth
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF is rated Hold, reflecting a balanced risk/reward after a strong AI-driven rally. Learn more about VONG ETF here.…
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Samsung may have updated the Galaxy Z Flip 8, but there are plenty of attractive alternatives that deserve your money.…
Priced out of Hawaii, this couple bought a home in rural Japan instead
"In Hawaii, I could never ever afford to buy a home, especially one with a view of the sea," Jeff Layfield told Business Insider. He bought a vacant home in Japan for about $25,000…
She Didn’t Want to Sell the Farm. Selling the Development Rights Instead Could Still Cost Her on Social Security and Medicare.
A Codex Skill That Generates Editable Draw.io Diagrams Instead of Screenshots
Most AI diagram workflows end with a PNG or a screenshot. It may look fine, but the moment the architecture changes, you have to redraw it or regenerate the whole image. I wanted a…
They thought they'd be retiring. Instead, they're grandparenting full time.
Vicki and Sal Parisella are among the many US grandparents sacrificing retirement and health to raise grandchildren and keep them out of foster care.…
Gen Z can’t buy real homes, so they’re building dream houses in video games instead
Stop joining group projects with a blurry laptop webcam and buy one of these instead
From affordable 2K cameras to AI-powered 4K models, these five webcams can sharpen online classes, group projects, presentations, interviews, and dorm-room streams…
A 72-Year-Old Couple With $900,000 in IRAs Converts Nothing. Their Kids Inherit the Tax Bill Instead.
Your laser engraver will ruin expensive material — here's what to practice on instead
Practice laser engraving on cardboard, paper, and scrap wood before risking leather, coated metal, or other expensive materials.…
Why Retirees Are Moving Cash Reserves Into High-Yield Money Market Funds Instead of Savings Accounts
Sell the Company for $400 Million? He’s Giving It Away Instead.
After his sole heir died, Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, looked for a way to pass on his legacy. He was inspired by Patagonia to pledge future profits to charity.…
Jessica Tarlov Thought She Was Schooling Her Co-Hosts. She Got Humiliated Instead.
Friday night's episode of The Five gave viewers a masterclass in what happens when a liberal co-host way out of her depth tries to lecture the panel and ends up lecturing herself i…
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is here, and it's a powerful foldable. But is it the right one for you? Let's consider the best alternatives.…
Defense tech investors thought the war in Iran could make them millionaires. Instead, they faced a Wall Street bloodbath
Firms like Northrop Grumman are struggling on the market despite record military spending. Investors are now watching Congress—and a new generation of startups.…
What AI? Chili's spends big on WiFi and tablets instead of tokens
Chris Caldwell, CIO of Brinker, focuses on upgrading Chili's tech infrastructure instead of AI, enhancing service and financial performance.…
Bill Gates once dragged his rival software boss to traffic court instead of a business meeting
Before he was one of the richest men alive, Bill Gates had a speeding habit that kept landing him in trouble. The Microsoft co-founder loved fast Porsches, drove them hard, and col…
Forget expensive sleepbuds. Buy this pillow instead
Tech companies love to sell us expensive gadgets to solve all of life's little problems. Sleepbuds sold by the likes of Anker and Ozlo are a good example. These miniature marvels o…
Hands-Free Mouse Uses Eyes And Muscles Instead
The standard computer mouse is a perfectly useful peripheral if your hands work. If you’ve got some trouble in that area, you might appreciate an alternative input solution. To tha…
Stop roasting at the beach and bring this 15% off portable umbrella instead
Beach day without UV rays.…
Skip the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and buy this $600 foldable instead
Paying $1,899 for a phone without a zoom camera feels like theft…
5 reasons I’d buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of the Fold 8 Ultra (after using both phones)
After going hands-on with Samsung's new foldables, I think the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a better overall experience than the pricier Ultra.…
Ordered iPhone 14 Pro, got beard oil instead: Mumbai man wins Rs 2.14 lakh from Flipkart, seller
MUMBAI: A district consumer commission has ordered e-tailer Flipkart and a third-party seller to refund Rs 2.14 lakh to a Powai resident after he ordered an iPhone online—only to r…
4 reasons homelabbers are choosing Orange Pi instead of Raspberry Pi
When it comes to single-board computers, the choice between Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi is less clear for homelab users.…
We bought a house and regretted it after 2 years. Now, we own an apartment instead.
My wife and I were thrilled to buy a house. The pricey repairs and lack of accessibility made it harder then we expected, so now we own an apartment.…
Google Users Can Unlock Accounts With Selfie Video Instead Of Password
Users can now make an encrypted video with guided head movements as a lockout recovery option.…
MeBeMe’s new ‘interrupter’ app helps you become your best self instead of doomscrolling
MeBeMe delivers small tasks to help users become their best selves instead of endlessly scrolling.…
I benchmarked AI cost-saving claims instead of trusting token percentages
Faster runtime for coding agents. Make coding agents 25% faster and 30% cheaper on average while keeping the quality same or more.. - lemoncrow-lab/lemoncrow…
RFK Jr. promised not to take your vaccines. He’s making them unaffordable instead
Dismantling the vaccine injury compensation program could spike costs, unleash a wave of lawsuits, and cost the GOP working-class votes this fall.…
The U.S. Braced For the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead.
Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan., and Boston threw open their doors. The bonds forged are still visible on the streets.…
He Thought He Had to Break Out of Brooklyn. Instead, He Celebrates It.
As a child, Michael McLeer wanted to be like John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever” and leave the neighborhood. A tragedy changed his mind.…
Shadcn/UI now defaults to Base UI instead of Radix
Latest updates and announcements.…
MacBook Neo at $699 — is it still worthwhile, or should you get the new XPS 13 instead?
The MacBook Neo is now $100, thanks to recent Apple price hikes…
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is "going all in on using agents to run your inbox."…
Buying an AMD GPU instead of Nvidia? — You're sacrificing more than just ray tracing performance
For gamers, professionals, and enthusiasts, Nvidia is often the better choice…