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April Fool’s Shows Game Developers Know What We Want—They Just Don’t Care
Summary April Fools gags range from dumb to annoying, but some ideas are actually worth pursuing. Developers often put creative energy into joke announcements that fans actually desire. Some April Fools gags became real features due to positive reception and serve as inspiration for game development. Today is April Fools’ day, and that means you’ve probably seen a bunch of…
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I accidentally wiped my phone and didn’t have a backup — don’t make the same mistakes I did
I have rallied against phones with 128GB of base storage in the past, talking at length about how it just isn’t enough storage for a modern smartphone. And that’s even if you offload most of your media to the cloud. Unfortunately, as someone who reviews phones for a living, I don’t always get a choice in which phones I have,…
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Developers spend 17 hours a week on security — but don’t consider it a top priority
Three quarters of developers spend more than 17 hours a week on security-related tasks — and one in four spends more than 25 hours each week. That’s according to a survey of 1,500 development heads, platform engineers and software engineers by security firm Checkmarx. Despite security’s heavy impact on workloads for developers, just 21% said that security is their top…
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Don’t wait — Save $70 on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 before Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may be winding down, but you still have time to snag a new smartwatch at an impressive discount. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 7 is a wearable worth getting excited about, and right now you can buy it for the same price as the Galaxy Watch 6. Amazon has the Galaxy Watch 7 marked down to $229…
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You Don’t Need to Use Amazon to Enjoy a Kindle Ereader
Quick Links The Kindle Store Isn’t the Only Game in Town Get Books From Amazon for Free The market for eReaders is not nearly as jam-packed with options as it is for smartphones and computers. There are only a few brands to choose from, and Amazon is undoubtedly the biggest. But if you don’t like Amazon, you can still enjoy…
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IT professionals aren’t budging on flexible work demands – and more than half say they’ll quit if employers don’t meet expectations
Nearly half of IT workers in the UK have quit a job due to a lack of workplace flexibility, according to new research. Analysis from Randstad shows 40% of UK-based IT pros have quit over a lack of flexible work options, while 31% of workers globally have done the same. The study noted that IT workers typically value flexible working…
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“No, I don’t think it is the end of Salesforce”: Klarna CEO clarifies why it stopped using Salesforce – and why he doesn’t think other companies will follow suit
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has explained his firm’s decision to stop using Salesforce in favor of its in-house AI tools, but admits he thinks the CRM giant isn’t going anywhere soon. Siemiatkowski comments on X come after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff questioned Klarna’s decision to move away from the platform in 2024, which prompted Siemiatkowski to clear everything up. “I…
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New to Multi-Monitors? Don’t Make These Mistakes
Summary Proper monitor placement is crucial for comfort and productivity. Adjust display configurations for a cohesive experience with different monitor models in the setup. Cable management is essential to avoid tripping hazards and maintain a tidy workspace. Multi-monitor setups boost your productivity and deliver a more immersive experience. However, it’s easy for a novice to stumble while assembling the setup…
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You need a new mattress but don’t have the budget — is a new topper worth buying this World Sleep Day instead?
This Sleep Awareness Week 2025, you might be wondering whether it’s time to replace your mattress. We all know that mattresses have a lifespan, with even the best mattresses needing to be replaced at some point. But buying a new mattress can be expensive, even if you do manage to find a decent sale. In some cases, investing in one…
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OpenAI and Google ask the government to let them train AI on content they don’t own
OpenAI and Google are pushing the US government to allow their AI models to train on copyrighted material. Both companies outlined their stances in proposals published this week, with OpenAI arguing that applying fair use protections to AI “is a matter of national security.” The proposals come in response to a request from the White House, which asked governments, industry…
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