What is Routing? Why Do We Need It?Routing is how you navigate in a web application. It allows you to map URL paths to specific components, enabling users to access various parts of your app without needing to reload the page. Routing is important because it ensures a seamless user experience, making your app feel similar to a desktop application. It helps in organizing and managing different … [Read more...]
X-Men ‘97 didn’t have to go that hard
The following article discusses spoilers for the first season of X-Men ‘97.I was excited about the return of the ‘90s Saturday morning cartoon version of the X-Men. Still, I wasn’t sure Marvel, under the auspices of Disney, could deliver on the flavor of the original while also making a modern show that older fans, now adults in their 30s and 40s, could enjoy. And X-Men '97 is a total play on our … [Read more...]
How I built a powerful media center with my SBC
Creating a media streaming service of your own is incredibly straightforward. You can run software such as Plex Media Server on just about anything, from your desktop PC to network-attached storage (NAS) or single-board computer (SBC). Already running an instance of Plex on my primary home-based NAS, I decided to create a secondary media streaming service on nothing but an SBC and a single drive. … [Read more...]
How to write and install your own Chrome extension
Google Chrome allows you to enhance your browsing experience by adding custom functions, called extensions, within the browser window. There are a variety of extensions available from the Chrome Web Store and third-party developers, but you can also create your own extensions using simple HTML CSS and JavaScript. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
This smart smoker makes barbecuing indoors a breeze
The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker delivers on its promise of bringing smoking indoors, but sadly its smarts didn’t make me a better pitmaster.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">The GE Profile is a … [Read more...]
This Week in AI: OpenAI moves away from safety
Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. By the way, TechCrunch plans to launch an AI newsletter soon. Stay tuned. In the meantime, we’re upping the cadence of our semiregular AI … [Read more...]
Revolutionizing Next.js: How Docker Sets the Stage for Future-Proof Web Development
In the rapidly evolving landscape of web development, the combination of Docker and Next.js stands out as a powerful duo propelling developers toward the future. Docker's containerization technology, paired with Next.js's robust framework for building server-rendered React applications, creates an environment that enhances consistency, scalability, and efficiency in the development and deployment … [Read more...]
Turn Your Next.js App into a Mobile Powerhouse (Easy PWA Guide)
Introduction:Imagine this: Your users enjoy your Next.js app on their phones anytime, anywhere—even without internet! Plus, they receive push notifications for updates. all with a seamless phone-app-like experience. The best part? You can skip app store fees entirely! This guide unveils a simple approach to transforming your app into an installable Progressive Web App (PWA). Who is using … [Read more...]
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (2024) review: A dual-screen laptop that changes how I work
After reviewing the first generation of the Yoga Book 9i a year ago, I was pumped when Lenovo announced a refresh at CES. The product was flawed in certain ways, but it's so good. Who knew a dual-screen laptop could end up being so practical? Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Sugar’s big twist was more than a gimmick
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: AppleFor most of its first season, Sugar on Apple TV Plus was a fairly typical if slickly produced detective story. It starred Colin … [Read more...]
Adobe threatens to sue Nintendo emulator Delta for its look-alike logo
Delta, an emulator that can play Nintendo games, had to change its logo after Adobe threatened legal action. You'd think it would face trouble from Nintendo, seeing as it has been going after emulators these days, but no. It's Adobe who's going after the developer, which told TechCrunch that it first received an email from the company's lawyer on May 7. Adobe warned Delta that their logos are too … [Read more...]
Take 50% off the Jsaux 100W USB-C 2-pack cable bundle as it falls to all-time low
There are a lot of different options if you've ever shopped around for some new USB cables. While you can always go with some cheap random option and save yourself a couple of bucks, you're going to be setting yourself up for a headache somewhere down the line with a cable that's not going to last and has subpar performance. Now, these USB-C cables from Jsaux are different, coming from a trusted … [Read more...]
Best iPad Pro (M4, 2024) keyboards in 2024
So, you're looking for a great tablet. Naturally, you sift through the best Android tablets, and eventually, you end up looking at iPads. If you've got the budget for it, the new iPad Pro (M4) is a truly a gadget of kings, but that doesn't mean it'll do everything out of the box. That's why you still need solid accessories, like a good keyboard. Luckily, we're here to help. Below, you'll find our … [Read more...]
The EV industry can’t shake its human rights abuse problem
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Workers walk in Glencore’s Mutanda Mine, which Tesla sources cobalt from, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 19th, 2023. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
The Switch 2 needs these 10 games if Nintendo wants to repeat its Switch success
We finally know that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be announced sometime this fiscal year, and all the rumors point to a launch in March 2025. If we're to believe the reports from earlier this year, Nintendo pushed the Switch 2 back from late 2024 in order to ensure a great lineup of software at launch, so my expectations are set pretty high. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
iPhone 17 Slim to Arrive as Most Expensive iPhone 17 Series Model With Refreshed Design: Report
iPhone 17 Slim could be launched by Apple next year, adding to or replacing one of the smartphone models in the company's lineup, according to a report. For the past couple of years, the Cupertino company has been launching four models as part of its lineup — the latest handsets include the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, the company is reportedly planning … [Read more...]
US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying
Laser warfare, among all the long-unfulfilled imaginings of science fiction writers, is right up there with flying cars. Now it's finally becoming a reality. After decades of research, the US military is actively deploying laser defense systems in the Middle East to shoot down drones launched by adversaries like Yemen's Houthi rebels, one of several recent deployments of laser tech in actual … [Read more...]
The MSI Claw is an embarrassment
Steer clear.No one should buy an MSI Claw. It’s not technically broken: the first 7-inch Intel Core Ultra handheld gaming PC doesn’t regularly crash or anything like that. But the Claw falls so far short of the competition that it’s effectively dead on arrival.In almost every way, the $750 MSI Claw feels like an inferior clone of the Asus ROG Ally — except it costs more, not less! You could get a … [Read more...]
Microsoft Said to Plan Release of Next Call of Duty Game on Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service
Microsoft plans to release the coming installment of the "Call of Duty" videogame to its subscription service, in a departure from its longtime practice of only selling the title independently, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.The move is expected to be announced at the company's annual Xbox showcase, scheduled for June 9, the person said on the condition of anonymity as the plans … [Read more...]
Building a web app (Whinst) weekly update #5
Deployed the backend I deployed the Whinst backend to a Digital Ocean Droplet which is Linux-based virtual machine. The process was pretty straight forward because I've done deployment like this a couple of times😅. I first setup the Droplet and started an Nginx server. I then cloned the backend code to the the Droplet and imported all the required Node packages. I performed a few more … [Read more...]
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