Funny how we'll check our inventory before every dungeon but forget basic protection IRL. This vid points out the weird gap between our in-game survival instincts and our AFK habits. IRL there's no respawn point when you skip the seatbelt—it's literal game over. Click it. Don't risk it.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 remake appears to have readjusted missions, making it possible for players to engage in longer, more exploratory gameplay in addition to the standard two-minute missions. The change makes the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 remake more like its original counterpart. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be released on July 11 with several purchase options, including one with early access.

Ahead of Knee winning his fourth title at Evo Japan on Sunday, May 11, Bandai Namco was busy mending a broken Tekken 8 — a game on the fritz since the now-infamous patch v2.00.02 rolled out in April. Naturally, the team at Bandai did the only thing that could return them to good graces with its devoted community: announce the most disliked character in recent Tekken history as the next DLC character. And trust, the Evo crowd went absolutely silent for the return of Fahkumram. Additional content was also shown, with patch version 2.01 kicking things off on Monday, May 12, “with balance adjustments.” Patch version 2.02 is scheduled for a June 3 release and aims to incorporate Karate Kid content, and what was detailed as a “vision takeover” for an unnamed stage. Finally, patch 2.03 arrives later in the summer to celebrate Pac-Man’s birthday with a slew of exclusive cosmetics, the aforementioned stage, hit sparks, and more. THE REVERSE SWEEP.Picking up his fourth Evo title, @holyknee is your TEKKEN 8 Champion at #EvoJapan2025! pic.twitter.com/TAUbOyIu6a— Evo (@Evo) May 11, 2025 Under normal circumstances, this information would all sound super dope, but Tekken 8 isn’t in a great place, and the community didn’t take well to the new DLC announcement. Fans and pillars of the community spoke their minds on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend. Players have been practically begging Katsuhiro Harada and co. to bring back legacy characters like Lei, Marduk, Bruce, Julia, Armor King, and Christie, so they felt like this DLC character announcement was a slap in the face. “Bro this is all so uninteresting as fuck,” one comment read. “Yeah its over,” another post declared, seemingly picking out casket designs for Tekken 8. It even got to the point where fans began mentioning Harada directly to voice their frustrations, with one player writing, “@Harada_TEKKEN You guys released Fahk 2020 and even after 4 years he was never balanced… either broken or unplayable. Now when balacing [sic] is the biggest issue in the game you bring HIM back? Fahk over Lei? Wang? Julia? AK? Marduk? Ogre? Dr. B? Mokujin? Roger? Miguel? Kuni? BRUCE?” 🤜#TEKKEN8 Season 2Fahkumram joins the roster as the 6th additional playable character!The gameplay trailer will be unveiled at COMBO BREAKER 2025, held from 5/24 to 5/26. Please look forward to further information! pic.twitter.com/QigBDlrwIv— TEKKEN (@TEKKEN) May 11, 2025 And it didn’t stop there. The criticism began flowing outside the Fahkumram of it all and into the game’s core mechanics and gameplay, with the fans taking exception to the dev’s perceived failure to adhere to community feedback. “They said Season 2 was going to be a defense focused patch but all they did was give a bunch of characters new moves and made almost everyone become two touch characters, rolled out almost 0 nerfs, and added 0 new defensive changes. This is literally unplayable. The most they did was change heat and HP,” another fan of the game insisted. Hell, even Knee voiced his disdain for the direction of Tekken after becoming Evo champion yet again. He uploaded a retrospective post on his X account, acknowledging being frustrated by Tekken 8 and still rising above despite everything. However, unlike a lot of the core community, Knee showed love to the devs, whom he felt were making the game “better” through “hard work.” I did it! 40 years old this year.Since Tekken 8 dropped, my results have been rough. People said I was done, washed up, too old to compete. I didn’t even make it to TWT Finals for the first time. I was frustrated with the game and honestly, I still am in some ways. But… pic.twitter.com/PiP7fOipTl— DRX｜KNEE (@holyknee) May 12, 2025 “Since Tekken 8 dropped, my results have been rough. People said I was done, washed up, too old to compete. I didn’t even make it to TWT Finals for the first time. I was frustrated with the game and honestly, I still am in some ways. But thanks to the dev team’s hard work, it’s been getting better,” he wrote. Tekken 8 came out of the gate swinging in January 2024. Upon release, the game was met with critical acclaim for the amazing offensive options, graphics, and fidelity. But since then, the game has flown off the rails with the devs making input changes to legacy characters and giving most of the cast forced 50/50 options with no defensive answers to respond. As Fahkumram makes his way to the ring, these issues seem only to be the start of a tumultuous Tekken 8 era.

As we venture into warmer months, there is no simpler pleasure than a cold gelato on a hot day. Delectable scoops form a perfectly round ball of the icy treat in a cup or cone, to be enjoyed sitting outside in the sun or walking around cobblestone streets. The Gelato Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons is a sweet response to this ubiquitous memory, bringing us back as time marches ever forward. The original wired Gelato lamp, designed by Nason in the 1960s, is brought back from the archives and reimagined as a rechargeable, portable lamp. Cup-shaped glass cradles the light, a glowing handblown orb. Half-set in the base, this lamp offers a sophisticated yet soothing finish, similar to its namesake. Marking the 20th anniversary of Established & Sons, the new Gelato Lamp made its debut at Milan Design Week 2025. The solidity of the Gelato Lamp is highly satisfying. Thick glass creates a solid footprint on which the form sweeps up into a tall cup, gently holding the rotund, hand-blown lamp, frosted to most closely resemble the Italian treat. The contrast of the translucent base and the completely matte light is striking, picking up light from the room in the base. Adding a pop of color and style to any tablescape, the Gelato Lamp sits leisurely with a unique softness. With four options available – Mint, Smoke, Azure, and Spritz – fun colors and reserved hues combine to create a color palette appropriate for a multitude of interiors. Carlo Nason is a renowned glassblower and lighting designer, born in 1935 in Murano to a family of glassmakers. He established a new schema of lighting, one that employed repetition and clarity in a way that was not only functional, but defied convention. His work is featured in the Corning Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art, as well as many notable galleries across the globe. Just as concerned with negative space as well as the glass form, Nason ushered in an exciting new era of glass, one that celebrates the simple elegance in transparency. Established & Sons continues their legacy of developing products directly with their designers, employing a unique producer/designer relationship usually overlooked in the industry. As designers know their work best, and producers know materiality and efficiency, they can lend their own expertise to the other’s speciality, ultimately creating better designs in the process. Maintaining simplicity is actually quite complicated, and we’re excited to see where Established & Sons takes us in the years to come. To learn more about the Gelato Lamp by Carlo Nason for Established & Sons, please visit estabalishedandsons.com. Photography by Daniele Fummo.

Figma’s new grid — you must understand CSS Grid as a designerAt Config 2025, Figma rolled out many exciting updates, including a brand-new layout grid. At first glance, it might seem like just another way to organise your designs, but there’s more to it.As a big believer in designers understanding CSS, I’ll say this: if you want to master Figma’s new Grid, you need to know how CSS Grid works. Figma’s Grid mimics CSS Grid well, but it’s not a perfect match, and that’s okay. That’s precisely why it’s so important to understand where Figma ends and the browser takes over to do the heavy lifting — so you don’t miss out on the flexibility, responsiveness, and layout power that only the browser can fully deliver.understand where Figma ends and the browser takes over to do the heavy lifting — so you don’t miss out on the flexibility, responsiveness, and layout power that only the browser can fully deliver.Understanding how CSS Grid works when using Figma’s layout grid will help you design smarter, collaborate better with developers, and build layouts that hold up in the real world.Let’s break it down — what maps over from CSS, and what doesn’t.Quick intro to Figma's new Grid featureIn May 2025, Figma introduced a major update to its layout system. Previously, designers only had access to one-dimensional Auto Layout, which operates in a single direction, similar to CSS Flexbox. Now, Figma has added a new option: Grid, enabling two-dimensional layouts much like CSS Grid. This update brings greater control and flexibility to UI design, while aligning more closely with how layouts are built in code.As shown in the updated layout menu above, Figma now offers three layout options: None (the default), Horizontal and Vertical (one-dimensional, similar to Flexbox), and the new Grid (two-dimensional, similar to CSS Grid). Understanding the difference between these layout types is essential. But let's first explore the new Grid feature:The Grid option is in the Layout section on the right-hand panel. Just turn it on to define your rows, columns, gutters, and margins. Once it’s set, drop your elements into the grid. They can span rows or columns and resize automatically as your layout shifts.✏️ Tip: In Figma, switch on Property Labels from the dropdown menu. It makes it way easier to see what each field does, especially once things start to feel a little confusing. A small toggle that saves a lot of guesswork.Why CSS Grid Matters for DesignersThe new Figma Grid is based on actual CSS code, making it a key layout method used across the web. While it’s lovely and intuitive to play with, its true power shines when you understand the code behind it. Design tools do their best, but they’ll never fully match how layouts render in the browser. Knowing CSS Grid means you can pinpoint where Figma might fall short — or even exceed expectations — and figure out when to let the browser work its magic.The way the new Figma Grid looks and works isn’t random. Like most things in Figma, it’s based on actual code — in this case, CSS Grid, a key layout method used to structure content on the web.What is CSS GridCSS Grid is a layout system that organises webpage content into rows and columns. It lets developers place items exactly where they want — be it a header at the top, a sidebar on the side, or cards arranged neatly on a page. And CSS Grid isn’t limited to full-page layouts; you can also use it for smaller areas like galleries, forms, or individual UI components. For designers, understanding CSS Grid means creating cleaner, more consistent layouts that are easier for developers to build.Think of CSS Grid Like a Bento BoxImagine your design as a bento box: you have defined sections — rows and columns — where you can slot in your “ingredients” such as text, images, and buttons. Like adjusting dividers in a bento box, CSS Grid lets you fine-tune the structure, providing flexibility and precision.Think in Grid Lines, Not ColumnsThis is where things often get lost in translation between designers and developers. As UI designers, we usually think in columns — we see a layout grid as a set of vertical tracks and place elements across those columns. But in CSS Grid, it’s all about the lines. The grid is defined by the lines that run across and down the container, creating the spaces — or cells — where content lives.A Powerful Coordinate SystemThis creates a powerful, coordinate-like system. By default, items follow the flow of the HTML, but with Grid, you can tell an element exactly where to go — for example: [grid-column-start: 2; grid-column-end: 5]. So instead of just thinking 'this spans three columns,' it becomes 'this starts at line 1 and ends at line 4' ([grid-column: 1 / 4]).t's a subtle shift, but it changes your entire approach to layout. You can place items precisely, define named grid areas, and even layer or overlap elements when needed. You also have full control over margins around the grid and the gaps between rows and columns. Clean, flexible, and simply amazing to work with once you get the hang of it.Note: If you jump to Figma dev mode ,you will be able to see notations like ([grid-column: 1 / 4])Try it out in Code (yes, especially if you are a UI Designer!)Here is a Codepen; try playing with the positioning if you want to understand this better. I have a detailed article about CSS grids (a bit older) that explains positioning in more detail.https://medium.com/media/6ce72d15bb162a331f69f78401753fb5/hrefFR or Fractional UnitsOur columns and grid cells don’t have to be the same size — we can shape them however we need. You can set fixed widths or use fr units (short for fractional units), dividing the remaining space in the grid. So if one cell is 2fr and another is 1frThe first takes up twice as much space. It’s a simple, flexible way to control layout proportions without overthinking it.Here is a little Codepen where you can play with the different units in CSS:https://medium.com/media/75b9a91e64f163426b673d21784649fc/hrefComparing CSS Grid and the New Figma Grid✅ Rows, columns, and free placement Yes! We’re finally there — CSS Grid and Figma now align beautifully, letting you place items within a coordinate-like system using grid lines.✅ Grid lines Just like CSS Grid, Figma works by defining rows and columns. Even if they’re not always shown clearly, grid lines are doing the work behind the scenes.✅ Gutters and margins The gutter (space between cells) and margin (space around the entire grid) work in Figma like in CSS. This makes keeping your layout spacing consistent between design and code easier.✅ Nesting works too Just like in CSS, you can nest layouts in Figma. That means you can place an Auto Layout inside a Grid or even a Grid inside another Grid. It gives you more flexibility to structure complex layouts while keeping everything organised and responsive.⚠️ Units In CSS Grid, you can use fixed sizes, percentages, and fractional units (fr) to divide space proportionally—like giving one column 2fr and another 1fr. Figma doesn’t support differentfr units (yet!). You can set fixed or auto sizes, but you won’t get the same flexible behaviour.⚠️ Auto height/width (for now)Unlike CSS, Figma doesn’t yet support actual auto-width or height for rows based on content. Hopefully, that’s coming soon, but keep it in mind when setting up your grid for now.This means the browser gives you more layout control than Figma. If you lock things down too much in your design and expect it to behave exactly the same in code, you might limit what CSS can do better. So leave room for flexibility and discussion, especially when handing it off to developers.And what about the “old” Auto Layout? Is that redundant now?Absolutely not! Great question. One-dimensional Auto Layout is far from redundant. It’s been our go-to tool in Figma, primarily as a Flexbox analogue. While CSS Grid and Flexbox serve different purposes — Grid is two-dimensional and Flexbox is one-dimensional — they’re designed to complement each other.Auto Layout → Mimics Flexbox (one-dimensional layout — rows or columns)Figma Grid → Mimics CSS Grid (two-dimensional layout — rows and columns)Just like CSS Grid, Flexbox is part of the CSS layout system. It’s not about one vs. the other — they’re designed to work together, each with its own strengths. The same goes for Figma Auto Layout options.Knowing both tools and when to use each is key to creating effective, responsive designs.One-dimensional vs. Two-dimensional LayoutLet’s understand how they work differently by genuinely understanding the difference between one-dimensional and two-dimensional layouts.Figma Grid and CSS Grid: Two-dimensional layoutGrid is a two-dimensional system that lets you simultaneously control layout across rows and columns. Remember how I compared CSS Grid to a bento box? There are clear sections — rows and columns — that help you organise content with precision. You’re working within a coordinate-like system, which makes it much easier to align elements, create consistent spacing, and build a strong visual rhythm.It’s especially useful for overall page structure, dashboards, cards, or any layout where you want complete control over placement in both directions.Figma Auto Layout and Flexbox: One-dimensional layoutInstead of a bento box, think of this as placing items along a string, one after the other, in a single horizontal or vertical direction. That’s what makes it a one-dimensional layout.You can enable wrapping (in both CSS and Figma), so items move to the following line when space runs out. But this wrapping happens inward, not outward — meaning the layout adapts based on the child elements' content, size, and behaviour, not the grid structure.This layout is more about flow than fixed structure. It’s ideal for elements that should respond naturally to their content, like buttons, navigation menus, tags, or stacked form fields.One dimension is great when you’re laying out items in a row or a column. If you need control in both directions at once (rows and columns), that’s when Grid is the better choice.Nesting different layout toolsBoth Figma and CSS let you nest different layout systems. You might use CSS Grid for a full-page layout and nest Flexbox within sections or vice versa. There are no hard-and-fast rules — just a matter of choosing the right tool for the job. The world is your oyster.The Overlooked Detail Every Designer Should Know: Explicit vs. Implicit GridsOne last key point: explicit versus implicit grids. In Figma, we work with explicit grids, defining every row and column. CSS Grid, however, can also create an implicit grid when you don’t determine everything, automatically generating rows or columns based on the content. This is especially useful for dynamic layouts, like blog feeds or product listings. As designers, we control the explicit grid, but understanding the implicit grid helps you know when to let the browser fill in the gaps, ensuring your designs scale and adapt in real-world use.As UI designers, the explicit approach feels natural — it’s what we see and control. But the implicit grid is quietly powerful. It steps in when content goes beyond defined, letting layouts adapt on the fly. That means your design can look perfect in Figma but behave differently in the browser because the browser is filling in the gaps for you.That’s why it’s so important to be aware of this. It’s not just about how things look — it’s about how they scale and respond in real-world use. The implicit grid can impact spacing, alignment, and overall flow in ways that aren’t always obvious until you’re in the browser.So let this be a reminder: layout isn’t just a visual task — it’s a shared space between design and development. Don’t just talk to your Figma file. Talk to your developers too. That’s when the real magic happens.There is so much more!We just scratched the surface, and if you want to dive deeper, here are some great free resources I highly recommend exploring:Why UI designers should understand Flexbox and CSS GridModern CSS Layout for UI DesignerFigma Grid Deep DiveCSS for UI Designers: Understanding Flexbox and Applying it to Figma’s Auto LayoutLayout Land by Jen SimmonsLayout & Grid in Design Systems by Brad FrostGridless Design by Donnie D’AmatoContainer Queries by Miriam SuzanneCSS SubgridsCSS Grid SpecsFlexbox SpecsLike this article?I’m always eager to hear your thoughts! Please feel free to share feedback or let me know if there’s something I should cover in more detail.Remember to subscribe on Medium and follow me on moonlearning.io, my Newsletter, Twitter, or LinkedIn for more insights on UI Design, Figma, and Code.Make sure to check out my courses, where I also offer deep dives into Layout with Figma and Code.moonlearningFigma’s new grid — you must understand CSS Grid as a designer was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Apple has been under fire for several years after it was discovered that Siri violated user privacy. Earlier this year, the company agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit, which includes compensation for affected users. Eligible individuals can now apply for their share of the total. You might have even been notified by email—though it was easy to miss.The dispute centered on Siri-enabled devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, HomePod, iPod touch, and Apple TV, which may have activated and recorded and shared private conversations without user knowledge. If you qualify for the settlement class, you'll receive $20 for each device claimed—up to five devices per individual for a total of $100—though it could be less if too many class members come forward. Am I eligible for a Siri settlement payout? The settlement covers Siri-enabled Apple devices purchased or owned between Sept. 17, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2024. If you can attest that your device accidentally triggered Siri during a private or confidential conversation, you're eligible for a payout. Individuals can submit claims for up to five Siri devices. The deadline to submit a claim is July 2, 2025, though it could take awhile to actually see any settlement cash. The court is scheduled to hold a final approval hearing on the case on Aug. 1, and appeals after that meeting could delay payouts. How to submit a Siri settlement claimTo claim your piece of the Siri settlement pie, you'll need to submit a claim form online. If you received a personalized postcard or email about the suit containing a claim identification number (Notice ID) and confirmation code, you'll use those to log into the site and begin the claims process. Keep a close eye out for the email, as it isn't obvious at first that it's about this case. The subject line reads "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," and while the body of the email discusses the merits of the suit, the subject line alone is enough to get lost in a cluttered inbox. It might even end up in your spam folder.If you didn't get a notice but believe you are eligible, select New Claim. You'll need to fill out some personal information—name, address, phone number, and email—as well as the email address attached to your Siri device(s). You'll also need to either upload proof of purchase for each device you are claiming or provide the serial and model numbers. To finalize the form, select a payment option, complete the attestation statement, and hit Submit. Alternatively, you can do nothing—or you can opt out of the settlement. You won't receive any money in either situation, but with the latter, you retain your right to sue Apple in the future on claims related to this case. Instructions for requesting exclusion (also with a July 2 deadline) are detailed on the settlement page FAQ.

One of the best things about writing on a computer versus by hand is all the things you can do with text, from bolding a HARSH word to italicizing a quippy point. Now, Google's note-taking app, Keep, is adding these rich text formatting options and more to its web app. The text options have been available for Keep users on Android devices since late 2023.  Anyone who uses Keep on the web will be able to bold, italicize and underline their words. They will also be able to create specific sections using the heading one (H1) and heading two (H2) buttons. All of these formatting options will be available by clicking on the underlined A in the editors left-hand corner. It's a simple but beneficial update for anyone who wants to customize text from the web.  Google Google is currently rolling out this update to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains, with the latter getting new features at least a week later than the former. The rich text formatting options are available to people with an individual Google account, Workspace Individual Subscribers and Google Workspace users. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-keep-launches-text-formatting-for-the-web-154609726.html?src=rss

Google will pay $1.4 billion to settle lawsuits over unauthorized tracking and data collection, including biometric data.

American Bitcoin, a Trump Family-backed bitcoin mining company, will go public on the Nasdaq through an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.

Republicans in Congress are expected this week to reveal whether they are willing to go ahead with President Donald Trump’s suggestion to raise taxes on the rich, which would break with decades of party orthodoxy. After weeks of closed-door talks, the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee is due to unveil full details of tax-cut legislation that would be the centerpiece of a sweeping budget package that also would raise spending on the military and border security. The legislation would build on a measure enacted during Trump’s first presidential term that lowered tax rates, especially for the wealthiest. Late on Friday the panel made some details public, but without providing the outcome on the thorniest matters under debate within Republican ranks. Still unknown is whether the legislation will deliver on Trump’s promises to discontinue taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security retirement benefits, and whether the bill would increase the deduction for state and local taxes. That is an issue particularly important to moderate Republicans, mainly in coastal states, as well as to Democrats. Trump has indicated a willingness to raise taxes on the wealthiest in what would be a stark departure from a red line drawn by Republicans for many years. These questions might be answered as soon as Tuesday, when the House committee plans to debate the complex legislation. Republicans did unveil provisions for increasing the child tax credit to $2,500 through 2028, from $1,000. Trump’s presidential term ends on Jan. 20, 2029. The House Republicans’ bill also would reduce some taxes for multinational companies and unincorporated businesses. Republicans also have been at odds over spending cuts to safety-net programs — mainly the Medicaid health insurance program for the poor and disabled — to offset some of the costs. Trump has privately urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to raise the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans, sources say, though publicly he has been more ambivalent. Some on the party’s right flank have come out in favor of it. Johnson has told some Republicans that he might have to scale back the tax cut package by $500 million to $4 trillion. House fiscal hawks are pushing for deep spending cuts of up to $2 trillion to allow for deeper tax cuts. But some moderates are resisting cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, the crucial food assistance program. Democrats are warning that Republicans could put other social service programs on the chopping block. “Their legislation feeds corporate and wealthy individuals’ greed by abandoning vulnerable children, starving seniors, and cutting off families in need,” a group of Democratic senators said in a letter on Friday. Republicans aim to extend Trump’s signature 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Some of its provisions are due to expire at the end of this year. “He’s wanting to help the blue-collar worker,” Representative Kevin Hern, a Republican tax writer from Oklahoma, said. “So we’re going to make that happen.” “This is where the rubber hits the road for tax writers, who will be challenged to preserve President Trump’s first-term legacy at a fiscal cost that is acceptable to the conference,” said Mimi Bair, a former Republican tax staffer now at McGuireWoods Consulting. “We’re all eager to see the tax committee shed more light on how they will strike that balance.” Meanwhile, a handful of Republicans from high-tax states like New York, New Jersey and California are pressing for a higher deduction amount for state and local taxes. The Ways and Means committee is expected to offer a $30,000 limit for these state and local taxes, up from the current $10,000, according to a Republican aide. However, these Republican lawmakers have said that is not enough. “Either we’re going to have a bill that has a fix that assuages the concerns of constituents like mine, or we won’t have a bill and the tax cuts will expire,” Representative Nick LaLota, a New York Republican, told reporters last week. That could sink the budget bill in the House, which Republicans control by a narrow 220-213 margin. —Bo Erickson, Reuters