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Radix UI Featuring Chance Strickland – Software Engineering Daily

Radix UI is an open-source library of React components. Its “headless” primitives handle the complex logic and accessibility concerns—like dialogs, dropdowns, and tabs—while leaving styling completely up to the developer. The project emphasizes usability, accessibility, and composability and has become a vital part of modern web dev, in part because it forms the foundation of

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Drone Warfare in Ukraine – A Discussion with Simon Shuster | Software Engineering Daily

Simon Shuster is a journalist who has reported on Russia and Ukraine for over 15 years, most of that time as a staff correspondent for TIME Magazine. He was born in Moscow, and he and his family came to the United States as refugees from the Soviet Union when he was six years old. After

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Pydantic AI with Samuel Colvin – Software Engineering Daily

Python’s popularity in data science and backend engineering has made it the default language for building AI infrastructure. However, with the rapid growth of AI applications, developers are increasingly looking for tools that combine Python’s flexibility with the rigor of production-ready systems. Pydantic began as a library for type-safe data validation in Python and has

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The Impending RAM Shortage Threatens All Your Essential Tech

Maybe you’ve heard: Memory is expensive now. The price of RAM has tripled, quadrupled, even sextupled depending on the type of chip, all because AI companies are gobbling it up. But maybe you’ve thought: I don’t buy memory sticks! I don’t build my own PCs! It won’t affect me, right? I’m here to tell you […]

Google Integrates Camera into Snapseed on iOS

Google has updated the iPhone version of its photo editing app Snapseed with its own camera, including a suite of manual controls and retro film emulation effects. It’s the second major update to the app in less than 12 months, after it had previously been left to languish by Google for years. The Snapseed camera […]

MAGA vs. Broligarch: The Battle Over Prediction Markets

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about the love-hate (but mostly hate) relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington. I hope everyone got to celebrate George Washington’s birthday in their preferred manner: skiing, staycationing, subscribing to The Verge if you haven’t already, etc. Prediction: this is going to be a mess Political […]

Abxylute’s New Switch 2 Controller Prototype Faces a Major Issue

Gaming accessory company Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming N6 and GameCube-style N9C Switch 2 dock-style controllers. If the ergonomics of Nintendo’s Joy-Cons don’t jibe with you, these aim to be solid alternatives, particularly for people with medium-to-large-size hands. Both of Abxylute’s new controllers have bigger, more comfortable grips than Joy-Cons offer, […]

Amazon Fire TV Stick Reaches Lowest Price of the Year in Ongoing Sale

while you might not require a Fire TV Stick any longer, many individuals still find them exceptionally beneficial for accessing an array of applications, services, and content on their television. You might lack a TV with these features integrated, or simply favor the Fire TV operating system’s interface. Regardless of the reason, Amazon is presently offering a deal that might appeal to those seeking an upgrade or a completely new device.

Currently, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is discounted significantly from its usual price, and the user feedback, along with Amazon’s endorsement, makes it a competitive choice. This gadget provides access to some of the most popular streaming applications and enables cloud gaming without needing a console. This Fire TV Stick comes with everything necessary to commence your streaming journey, and the range of devices it supports is quite extensive.

A further advantage of the 4K Plus is that it’s included in the list of devices receiving the latest Fire TV UI update, which features a visual redesign along with various enhancements for user convenience. There’s even a hidden trick for Fire TV Sticks that Amazon might prefer you don’t discover, should you choose to grab this offer. However, prompt action on this one may be wise. Not to sound like a cliché, but even Amazon has indicated that this item is moving quickly.

Save 40% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

If you’re in the market for a streaming device, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is now priced at $29.99, giving you a saving of over 40% compared to the average listed price. Compatible with any television that has a high-speed HDMI input, this device includes everything you need to start, including a power adapter and cable, HDMI extender, and two AAA batteries for the remote.

Designed for 4K streaming with support up to 2160p, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus also enables users to stream Xbox games via cloud gaming, provided they hold an Xbox Game Pass subscription. With support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos audio, and HDR10+, users can enjoy a range of streaming content, including applications such as Disney+, Netflix, Peacock, and more, while the Wi-Fi 6 ensures stable connections. You can also operate certain smart home devices using the Fire TV remote if they are compatible, and the integration of Amazon Alexa allows users to find and navigate content using voice commands.

In addition to receiving the Amazon’s Choice designation for being a highly-rated item at a reasonable price, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus boasts a 4.7-star rating from over 135,000 reviews. Users consistently commend the device for its straightforward setup, rapid speeds, and overall value. However, one reviewer points out that the device continues to use micro USB instead of USB-C. Nevertheless,

Tom Hardy’s Doubt Regarding His Highest-Rated Movie on Rotten Tomatoes

captivating work of art (even devoid of CGI) “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Observing the end result, refined flawlessly in terms of every minuscule detail, you might not immediately recognize the challenges and accuracy involved in crafting each set piece, nor the vision and skill necessary to render them as a cohesive epic on the large screen. Miller, a director with half a century of experience, understands how to bring that to fruition. Yet, throughout the actual filming process, this might not be apparent, even for the actors who are integral to it.

Tom Hardy (who appeared in a little-known sci-fi film with Kelly Reilly at the beginning of his career) was among those who struggled to envision or acknowledge the genius required for Miller to realize his vision during that time. He felt frustrated and uncertain while shooting, but during a press event in 2015 at Cannes (as reported by Variety), he openly apologized to Miller for “being shortsighted” after experiencing the film for the first time.

He elaborated, “The most exasperating thing for me or the toughest aspect [of filming] was attempting to comprehend what George wanted from me at any moment, minute by minute, so I could fully [realize] his vision. I became frustrated, and there was no way that George could have conveyed what he envisioned in the sand while we were out there. Because of the extensive effort necessary to make everything that was incredibly intricate appear so straightforward — which is how I perceived it — which was an unrelenting onslaught of complexities distilled into a relatively linear narrative… I recognized [Miller] was exceptional, but I didn’t grasp how exceptional until I witnessed it.”

The kind of action film that Fury Road evolved into is rare

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Unique Apple CarPlay Applications You Were Unaware You Required

The deeper you dive into Apple CarPlay, the more marvels you can unearth. With iOS 26, Apple has introduced several fascinating CarPlay features to the interface, such as finally enabling AirPlay video when the car is stationary. However, for an even more distinctive experience, you should familiarize yourself with some unusual Apple CarPlay apps that might first appear unnecessary, but if you wish to accomplish smaller tasks like ordering your preferred quick meal, checking real-time weather, or joining a conference call anytime, CarPlay has you covered.

With the anticipated launch of Apple CarPlay for Tesla vehicles nearing, whether you’re contemplating enhancing your vehicle with this system or simply looking to explore more functionalities of Apple’s driving interface, we’ve curated a list of quirky apps available on CarPlay that you may have never considered using during your daily travels.

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