Have You Tried Alternative Health Treatments?

July 22, 2025

Health

If you or a loved one has tried treatments like supplements, detox diets or off-label uses of prescription medications, we want to hear about it.

Source: NYT > Well.
Recensione realme C71

July 22, 2025

Hardware

Il realme C71 non è il solito smartphone economico. Invece di provare a fare tutto in modo mediocre, arriva sul mercato italiano come uno specialista, un dispositivo ingegnerizzato con uno scopo preciso: durare. La sua identità si fonda su un’autonomia della batteria quasi infinita e una robustezza di livello militare, caratteristiche rare in questa fascia di prezzo. Questa ambizione è bilanciata da un compromesso comprensibile: un processore a basse prestazioni che rappresenta il prezzo da pagare per un’efficienza energetica massima. Il risultato è un telefono di nicchia, pensato non per chi cerca la velocità, ma per l’utente pragmatico per cui l’affidabilità è l’unica cosa che conta.

realme C71, recensione in breve

Il realme C71 è un telefono di forti contrasti, definito da una proposta di valore chiarissima: offrire un’autonomia e una resistenza eccezionali a un prezzo inferiore ai 150 €. Il suo punto di forza indiscusso è la gigantesca batteria da 6000 mAh, che garantisce due giorni pieni di utilizzo intenso, supportata da una ricarica rapida a 45W. Molti potranno arrivare anche a tre giorni senza problemi, anche quattro in certi casi. A questo si aggiunge una sorprendente durabilità, certificata dallo standard militare MIL-STD-810H, che lo protegge da cadute e incidenti quotidiani. Il design, impreziosito da un anello LED personalizzabile, è più curato di quanto il prezzo suggerirebbe.

Certo, questi vantaggi hanno un costo in termini di prestazioni. Il processore Unisoc T7250 non è un fulmine di guerra e nell’uso quotidiano può mostrare qualche rallentamento, specialmente nel multitasking. Questo rende il display a 120 Hz un vantaggio apprezzabile ma non sempre sfruttato al massimo. Il comparto fotografico, con un sensore da 50 MP, si comporta bene di giorno ma, come prevedibile in questa fascia, soffre con poca luce. In definitiva, il C71 è una scelta eccellente per chi ha bisogno di un “muletto” indistruttibile o di un telefono da lavoro la cui missione è rimanere acceso.

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Disponibilità e prezzo

realme ha lanciato il C71 in Italia il 15 luglio 2025 con una strategia di distribuzione capillare. Il dispositivo è stato reso subito disponibile attraverso le principali catene di elettronica come Unieuro, MediaWorld, Euronics e Trony, intercettando i consumatori che preferiscono vedere e toccare un prodotto prima di acquistarlo. La politica di prezzo è stata altrettanto strategica: un listino di 169,99 € per la versione 8/256 GB, subito proposto con un’offerta di lancio a 149,99 €. In pochi giorni, lo “street price” online si è assestato su cifre fino a 129 €, posizionandolo come un concorrente estremamente aggressivo nella sua fascia.

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Design

Il design del realme C71 è un riuscito esercizio di pragmatismo. La costruzione è in plastica, ma le finiture sono state curate per elevarne la percezione. La scocca posteriore, disponibile in bianco (White Swan) e verde scuro (Forest Owl), presenta una finitura testurizzata chiamata “Light Feather Design”, che migliora la presa e nasconde le impronte. L’elemento più originale è il “Pulse Light”, un anello LED configurabile attorno alla fotocamera. Nonostante la batteria imponente, lo spessore è contenuto in soli 7,8 mm. Il vero punto di forza, però, è la robustezza: il C71 è un “rugged in incognito”, certificato MIL-STD-810H e IP54.

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Schermo

Il display del C71 è l’emblema della sua filosofia progettuale. Sulla carta, la frequenza di aggiornamento a 120 Hz è una specifica di punta, un valore altissimo per questa fascia di prezzo e, quando il sistema è reattivo, offre una buona fluidità. Per includere questa specifica, realme ha optato per un pannello con risoluzione HD+ (720×1604 pixel). Questo si traduce in una nitidezza inferiore ai pannelli Full HD, un compromesso visibile ma accettabile per l’utente target, che privilegia l’autonomia garantita da un display meno energivoro.

Software

A bordo del C71 troviamo la realme UI 6.0, basata su Android 15. Si tratta di un’interfaccia moderna e ricca di funzionalità, dall’AI Eraser per rimuovere oggetti dalle foto alla Mini Capsule per le notifiche. Sulla carta, è un software completo. Questa ricchezza di funzioni, però, a volte mette alla prova l’hardware. L’esperienza non è sempre fulminea, e le animazioni del software possono contribuire a qualche sporadico rallentamento. È una skin software potente, che dà il suo meglio quando non si chiede al processore di gestire troppe operazioni complesse contemporaneamente.

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Il comparto fotografico del realme C71 è funzionale e adatto al suo scopo. Il sensore principale da 50 MP, in condizioni di luce diurna, si comporta bene, producendo scatti dettagliati e con colori piacevoli, perfetti per la condivisione social. Come dimostrano le foto di prova, con la luce giusta i risultati possono sorprendere positivamente. Come prevedibile per la categoria, le prestazioni calano in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione, dove emerge rumore digitale e una perdita di dettaglio. La fotocamera frontale da 5 MP è sufficiente per le videochiamate. Il comparto video, limitato a 1080p, è il vero punto debole a causa dell’assenza totale di stabilizzazione, rendendo i filmati a mano libera mossi.

Prestazioni

Le prestazioni sono il compromesso più evidente del realme C71. Il processore Unisoc T7250 è un chip pensato per l’efficienza energetica più che per la potenza bruta. Nell’uso di tutti i giorni, questo significa che il telefono gestisce bene le operazioni singole, ma può mostrare il fianco nel multitasking spinto o nell’apertura delle app più pesanti, con qualche rallentamento. Questa caratteristica rende il display a 120 Hz un vantaggio a intermittenza. Per quanto riguarda il gaming, il C71 è adatto a titoli leggeri e casual, ma non è un dispositivo pensato per i videogiocatori che cercano prestazioni grafiche elevate.

Batteria

Se le prestazioni sono un compromesso, l’autonomia è l’ambito in cui il realme C71 domina senza rivali. La gigantesca batteria da 6000 mAh è la vera protagonista. Questa capacità, unita a componenti a basso consumo, si traduce in una durata eccezionale di due giorni pieni con utilizzo intenso. A completare il quadro c’è il supporto alla ricarica rapida da 45W, una potenza notevole che permette di ottenere il 50% di carica in circa 36 minuti. Inoltre, la funzione di ricarica inversa lo trasforma in un power bank di emergenza. In questo comparto, realme ha creato un prodotto quasi perfetto.

Alternative

Il realme C71 è uno specialista, ma il mercato sotto i 170 € offre alternative valide con diversi punti di forza.

Samsung Galaxy A16

Ideale per chi privilegia la qualità visiva. Il suo display Super AMOLED Full HD+ è nettamente superiore per guardare video e foto. Offre anche una fotocamera ultra-grandangolare, ma rinuncia ad autonomia e velocità di ricarica.View Deal

Motorola Moto G3

La scelta per chi cerca fluidità. Il suo processore Snapdragon 695 5G garantisce prestazioni superiori e un’esperienza d’uso più reattiva. I compromessi sono una batteria meno capiente e una ricarica molto più lenta.View Deal

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13

Rappresenta l’alternativa più equilibrata. Offre un buon display AMOLED Full HD+, prestazioni affidabili per l’uso quotidiano e un comparto fotografico versatile. Non eccelle in nulla come il realme, ma non ha neanche i suoi punti deboli.View Deal

realme C71, ne vale la pena?

Il realme C71 è un dispositivo onesto e con uno scopo preciso. La sua eccezionale autonomia, unita a una robustezza rara e a una ricarica fulminea, lo rende uno strumento di affidabilità senza pari nella sua fascia di prezzo. Le prestazioni non sempre scattanti sono un compromesso accettabile per ottenere una durata della batteria da record. La raccomandazione è quindi semplice: se cercate un telefono che non vi abbandoni mai e non siete particolarmente sensibili a qualche sporadico rallentamento, il C71 è una scelta eccellente e consigliata.

Per un’autonomia senza rivali

La batteria da 6000 mAh e la ricarica a 45W eliminano l’ansia da ricarica come nessun altro.View Deal

Per la sua incredibile resistenza

Certificazione militare e IP54 lo rendono un compagno di lavoro e avventura ideale, a prova di distrazioni.View Deal

Per il rapporto qualità/prezzo mirato

A questo prezzo, nessun altro offre un pacchetto così focalizzato su durata e affidabilità a lungo termine.View Deal

Ragioni per NON comprare

Se cerchi la massima fluidità

Il processore non è pensato per il multitasking spinto o per chi non tollera qualche rallentamento occasionale.View Deal

Se guardi molti video in alta qualità

Il display HD+ è un passo indietro rispetto ai pannelli Full HD dei concorrenti per la visione di film.View Deal

Se vuoi fare video stabili

L’assenza di stabilizzazione rende i filmati mossi, inadatti a chi vuole creare contenuti di qualità.View Deal

Source: Latest from TechRadar IT-IT in Reviews.
Who is LLM

July 22, 2025

Software
Who is LLM?

Martin Fowler

22 July 2025

It’s become a common habit for developers to give Large Language Models (LLMs) a persona
when working with them. The first time I ran into this was my colleague Birgitta
characterizing her LLM as a stubborn donkey (called “Dusty”). She picked it because it had the
traits of:
- eager to help
- stubborn
- very well-read, but inexperienced (for Dungeons and Dragons fans:
  high intelligence, low wisdom)
- won’t admit when it doesn’t “know” something
— Birgitta Böckeler
I also like Kent Beck’s notion of using the persona of a Genie. When you
rub a lamp, the genie does what you tell it to do. But perhaps not quite in
the way you would have wished. The persona perfectly captures the mix of
great power, eagerness to help, and an almost pathological ability to
undermine whatever help it’s supposedly trying to give you.

The genie seems to assume that its planetary-sized brain is capable of
handling any amount of complexity, so it needn’t ever reduce complexity.
It’s right until it isn’t.

— Kent Beck

Kent also suggested another great persona in an off-hand comment liking
the experience of invoking it to using a slot
machine. Sometimes you get a fantastic result, often you get
dreck, and the distribution between the two seems random. It’s almost as if
the LLM is using the same addictive algorithms designed by casinos to keep
folks playing the slots. Or indeed the behavior of an abusive partner.

As I listen to those who use LLMs a lot, a common story is that we
have to invest significant effort to learn how to use them well. Hitting the
jackpot makes them seem like they are easy to use, but that’s a mirage,
which can skew our expectations of the technology, leading to
frustration.

A persona that’s been increasingly suggesting itself to me recently is
that of Uriah Heep – a character in Charles Dickens’s novel “David Copperfield”1 Heep is infuriatingly
obsequious, constantly stressing how “umble” he is and how he serves only to
do his betters’ bidding.

1: Dickens is fantastic at creating memorable characters, so
Heep is one of many from that book I remember well, even though I last read the
book as a teenager. Skimming through the book to find some suitable
quotations, I was reminded of how good a writer he was. In particular I was
struck by how many of the scenes I remembered, even occasional sentences
struck me as familiar even though it’s been decades since I last read them.

‘Oh, thank you, Master Copperfield,’ said Uriah Heep, ‘for that remark!
It is so true! Umble as I am, I know it is so true! Oh, thank you, Master
Copperfield!’

But he is full of malice: manipulating, and
essentially controlling those people he “serves”.

‘Uriah,’ she replied, after a moment’s hesitation, ‘has made himself
indispensable to papa. He is subtle and watchful. He has mastered papa’s
weaknesses, fostered them, and taken advantage of them, until–to say all
that I mean in a word, Trotwood,–until papa is afraid of him.’

Source: Martin Fowler.

Key Rates Move Higher for Homebuyers: Mortgage Interest Rates Today for July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

Today’s mortgage rates

Check out CNET Money’s weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation.

The average for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.85% today, an increase of 0.05% since one week ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 6.07%, which is an increase of 0.07% compared to a week ago. You could get a lower mortgage interest rate by making a higher down payment, improving your credit score or buying mortgage points.

30-year fixed-rate	6.85%	(+0.05)
30-year fixed-rate jumbo	6.86%	(-0.05)
15-year fixed-rate	6.07%	(+0.07)
5/1 ARM	6.03%	(+0.02)
10-year fixed-rate	6.12%	(+0.28)
30-year fixed-rate refinance	6.89%	(+0.07)
15-year fixed-rate refinance	6.28%	(+0.13)
10-year fixed refinance	6.41%	(+0.30)

Today’s average mortgage rates on July 22, 2025, compared with one week ago. We use rate data collected by Bankrate as reported by lenders across the US.

See all of today’s mortgage rates

What’s keeping mortgage rates elevated this year? Concerns about persistent inflation, threats of a global trade war and policy turbulence have created an uncertain economic outlook. In response, the Federal Reserve has adopted a wait-and-see approach and kept interest rates steady in 2025.

Financial markets largely expect the Fed to resume lowering rates in September, particularly if President Trump eases some of his aggressive tariff measures or if the labor market continues to deteriorate.

Prospective homebuyers shouldn’t expect mortgage rates to become affordable overnight. While cheaper borrowing costs gradually trickle down to the housing market, the Fed doesn’t directly set lenders’ mortgage rates.

In today’s unaffordable housing market, mortgage rates are just one piece of the puzzle. Prospective buyers still have to contend with high home prices and skyrocketing homeownership expenses. The possibility of a job-loss recession is also pushing many households to tighten their budgets and take on less financial risk.

When mortgage rates start to fall, be ready to take advantage. Experts recommend shopping around and comparing multiple offers to get the lowest rate. Enter your information here to get a custom quote from one of CNET’s partner lenders.

About these rates: Bankrate’s tool features rates from partner lenders that you can use when comparing multiple mortgage rates.

What’s behind today’s high mortgage rates?

Mortgage rates have remained elevated, volleying between 6.5% and 7% for the past several months.

Mortgage rates primarily take their cues from the 10-year Treasury yield, which reflects investors’ collective expectations regarding inflation, labor market health, upcoming monetary policy shifts and the impact of global factors like tariffs. If investors anticipate persistently high inflation or significant government borrowing, they’ll demand higher returns on their bonds, which in turn keeps mortgage rates elevated.

“Rates could fall if inflation keeps cooling and the labor market softens,” said Jeb Smith, licensed real estate agent and member of CNET Money’s expert review board. “On the other hand, tariffs could create new inflation pressure. Add in government deficits and increased bond supply, and that puts upward pressure on rates.”

Even as the Fed eventually starts to reduce borrowing rates, experts warn of a lot more volatility in the market. As a result, homebuyers are being more patient and strategic about financing, comparing different loan types and planning ahead.

“Some are waiting, others are getting pre-approved now so they’re ready to act if rates fall,” said Smith.

For a look at mortgage rate movement in recent years, see the chart below.

Mortgage predictions for 2025

Despite hopes that 2025 would bring relief to the housing market, economic and political instability have kept it stuck in neutral. Median family income has not kept pace with the surge in housing costs, requiring many households to earn double or triple their salary to afford a modest home in some cities.

Mortgage rates would have to take a big step down, close to 6% or below, to drum up significant homebuying demand. According to Smith, though, the more likely scenario is a slow and steady decline in borrowing costs. A return to the record-low rates, around 2-3%, we saw during the pandemic would only happen if the economy tipped into a severe recession.

Fannie Mae now predicts rates around 6.5% by the end of 2025 and 6.1% by the end of 2026.

Numerous risks could keep rates elevated. For instance, if tariffs cause inflation to reignite, which most experts and Fed officials expect, it could result in higher bond yields and fewer interest rate cuts by the central bank. Both would be bad for mortgage rates.

What is a good mortgage type and term?

Each mortgage has a loan term, or payment schedule. The most common mortgage terms are 15 and 30 years, although 10-, 20- and 40-year mortgages also exist. With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate is set for the duration of the loan, offering stability. With an adjustable-rate mortgage, the interest rate is only fixed for a certain amount of time (commonly five, seven or 10 years), after which the rate adjusts annually based on the market. Fixed-rate mortgages are a better option if you plan to live in a home in the long term, but adjustable-rate mortgages may offer lower interest rates upfront.

30-year fixed-rate mortgages

The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.85% today. A 30-year fixed mortgage is the most common loan term. It will often have a higher interest rate than a 15-year mortgage, but you’ll have a lower monthly payment.

15-year fixed-rate mortgages

Today, the average rate for a 15-year, fixed mortgage is 6.07%. Though you’ll have a bigger monthly payment than a 30-year fixed mortgage, a 15-year loan usually comes with a lower interest rate, allowing you to pay less interest in the long run and pay off your mortgage sooner.

5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages

A 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage has an average rate of 6.03% today. You’ll typically get a lower introductory interest rate with a 5/1 ARM in the first five years of the mortgage. But you could pay more after that period, depending on how the rate adjusts annually. If you plan to sell or refinance your house within five years, an ARM could be a good option.

Calculate your monthly mortgage payment

Getting a mortgage should always depend on your financial situation and long-term goals. The most important thing is to make a budget and try to stay within your means. CNET’s mortgage calculator below can help homebuyers prepare for monthly mortgage payments.

What are some tips for finding the best mortgage rates?

Though mortgage rates and home prices are high, the housing market won’t be unaffordable forever. It’s always a good time to save for a down payment and improve your credit score to help you secure a competitive mortgage rate when the time is right.

Save for a bigger down payment: Though a 20% down payment isn’t required, a larger upfront payment means taking out a smaller mortgage, which will help you save in interest.
Boost your credit score: You can qualify for a conventional mortgage with a 620 credit score, but a higher score of at least 740 will get you better rates.
Pay off debt: Experts recommend a debt-to-income ratio of 36% or less to help you qualify for the best rates. Not carrying other debt will put you in a better position to handle your monthly payments.
Research loans and assistance: Government-sponsored loans have more flexible borrowing requirements than conventional loans. Some government-sponsored or private programs can also help with your down payment and closing costs.
Shop around for lenders: Researching and comparing multiple loan offers from different lenders can help you secure the lowest mortgage rate for your situation.

Source: CNET.

Old-school gaming meets 4K streaming with this $90 console

July 22, 2025

Hardware

TL;DR: Get thousands of retro and 3D games, dual systems, and 4K visuals with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro—now just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping.

When you look back into your childhood, blowing into cartridges might seem like magic. But it’s 2025, and we deserve a more efficient way to revisit our favorite games. The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is a retro gaming emulator and streaming console that’s loaded with thousands of nostalgic titles from across generations—and right now, it’s just $89.97 (regularly $159.99) with free shipping.

This isn’t just a dusty throwback machine. It’s a dual-system beast with Android 9.0 for apps and EmuELEC 4.5 for emulation, backed by a quad-core processor, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, and 4K support. Translation? Your retro games look better and run smoother than ever before.

It supports Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and plays nicely with your TV, projector, or laptop. It’s plug-and-play, comes pre-loaded with 60+ emulators, and even lets you download extra 3D games. Think Ocarina of Time, Street Fighter II, Final Fantasy VII, and others.

Whether you’re reliving the arcade days or introducing the kiddos to the pixelated magic, this console does it all—without the pile of tangled cables or need for an old CRT.

Enjoy good, clean, nostalgic fun with this Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro (controllers and remote included) while it’s just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) plus free shipping.

Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator & Streaming ConsoleSee Deal

StackSocial prices subject to change.

Source: PCWorld.
Washington says China will not let US government employee leave the country – Reuters

July 22, 2025

World

Washington says China will not let US government employee leave the country

Reuters

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I Tested 25+ (Free & Paid) Web Scraping Tools - These 8 Are the Absolute Best

July 22, 2025

Software
You know, as a web developer, I’ve been using a bunch of Python packages to scrape website data for years.

And now, thanks to the insane development in AI, there is a sudden rise in the need to access real-time data and build AI models or different businesses out of it.

You may have heard that:
- Google is paying $60 million per year to get real-time access to Reddit’s data
- DeepSeek team is stealing OpenAI data for training their own AI model
- And more
Well, there are multiple news stories like this, and we can say that every big company is in the process of accessing tons of real-time, filtered data. But most of us can’t spend millions to gain real-time data, and we are not programmers, so we can’t use Python packages, and more.

That’s where you can use a number of web scraping tools that use AI to pull info from websites and scrape the data that we need.

And from the last year, I’ve been using a number of web scraping tools. To be precise, I’ve tried at least 25 of the best web scraping tools, and now want to recommend the best 8 for you.

Note: This post contains no affiliate links so when you visit a website and try it out, I won’t be making a single penny. I’ve used tons of web scraping products, and I just want to recommend some of the best ones that can actually help and provide value to my readers.

My only intention is to provide value, and if you find something helpful, you can subscribe to my newsletter on Substack.

With that said, let’s get started.

Table of Contents:
- 1. Bright Data
- 2. Apify
- 3. Octoparse
- 4. Web Scraper
- 5. ParseHub
- 6. ScrapingBee
- 7. Chat4Data
- 8. Thunderbit
1. Bright Data

If you ask any web-scraping expert which one is the best web scraping tool, most will recommend Bright Data, since this is the best platform to extract data from any public website.

Yes, it’s that powerful, and that’s the reason I’ve added this one at the #1 position.

But how to get started? Well, you need to visit their website and click on the button “Get started for free” to create your account.

And then you can use scraping solutions, proxy networks, a dataset marketplace with ready-made, clean data, and more.

Not only that, but this tool provides Web Access APIs so that developers can automate their scraping workflows with APIs.

The best part?

Bright Data is built for professionals, auto-solves multiple issues like solving CAPTCHAs, avoiding detection, retrying when needed, and even provides ready-to-train data for your AI models.

Talking about the pricing - you can get started for free, and then, if you want to try more, they have classified pricing for different categories.

2. Apify

Now this is very similar to Bright Data and an incredible platform for web scraping, data extraction, and automation.

I’m talking about Apify, and their team calls it a “full‑stack platform for web scraping”.

With Apify, you can use tons of web scrapers and even customize them, build your own scrapers, automate workflows, integrate with your popular tools easily, publish your agents and get paid, and much more.

To get started, simply visit their website and click on the button “Get started” to create your account.

And then you can see their dashboard and use a number of services present in the sidebar.

Here, I can use multiple scrapers, create tasks, make automations, schedule each scraper or task at a specific interval, and more.

Talking about the pricing, it provides a free plan in which you get $5 to use their services along with 8GB RAM.

And then it has three paid plans, which start from $39 per month, and so on.

3. Octoparse

Well, I’ve been using Octoparse since last year.

It is a no-code solution to scrape and turn web pages into structured data within a few clicks.

To get started, just visit their website, click the “Download” button to install the app, and create your account.

Then you can add the specific URL you want to scrape, use one of their many templates, or take a few tutorials to understand how Octoparse works.

I tried scraping some specific data about children’s books from Amazon, and here’s what I got:

Now, talking about the features - it has a point-and-click interface, auto-detection, can handle tricky and dynamic websites, solves captchas automatically, and a lot more.

As for pricing, you can get started for free - create up to 10 tasks and scrape unlimited pages per run.

Sure, if you want to create more tasks, you’ll need to upgrade to one of their paid plans.

4. Web Scraper

When I was researching the best web scraping tools, this one showed up in the #1 spot on Google - and a lot of posts recommended it too.

I’m talking about Web Scraper, and to be honest, I don’t really like their website design.

To get started, just visit their website and click the “Install Chrome Plugin” button.

Then, open your browser’s developer tools, create a new sitemap by adding the URL you want to scrape, and go from there.

Here’s a short and simple tutorial playlist created by the Web Scraper team that walks you through the entire process:

Now, what can this tool actually do?

Well, you can scrape data using a point-and-click interface, extract from dynamic sites, integrate the data with any system, automatically bypass captchas and bot protection, and more.

And the best part? You can even automate the whole data extraction process in the cloud.

As for pricing, you can start for free using just the browser extension.

And as you’ll see, you can try out their paid plans free for up to 7 days.

5. ParseHub

You can think of this one as similar to Octoparse.

I’m talking about ParseHub, and it’s a popular, free, and powerful web scraping tool that lets you extract data with ease.

To get started, simply visit their website and download their app.

And then you simply need to create your account, add the URL you want to scrape the data from, and use the point-and-click interface to scrape the required data.

Here are the features provided by ParseHub:

You see, it automatically does IP rotation, can handle infinite scrolling pages, lets you schedule collections, use their API, and integrate your extracted data anywhere, and more.

As for pricing, it provides a free plan which lets you scrape 200 pages of data for free per run.

And then if you want more, you can go with one of the paid plans.

6. ScrapingBee

Well, the next web scraping tool every post on the internet recommended is ScrapingBee.

In simple terms, it gives you a lightweight REST API that can help you extract HTML from any website in a single API call. You can also use it with Python, NodeJS, Go, and more to scrape the data the way you want.

Talking about the features, it handles headless browsers, rotates proxies for you, offers AI-powered data extraction, JavaScript rendering, CAPTCHA solving, and more.

To get started, simply visit their website, and sign up using your email or through Google to create your account.

And then I tried it myself to get data by adding a URL, and I got results in no time.

If you want, you can even use different proxies and apply some advanced parameters to get the data that you need.

As for the pricing, you can get started for free, and then here are the paid plans:

7. Chat4Data

This was released just a month back and has gone viral thanks to the insane features it provides.

I’m talking about Chat4Data, and here you can extract structured data from any website just by chatting with AI.

But how to get started? Well, simply visit their website, and then click on the button “Add to Chrome” to download their Chrome extension and sign up.

After that, you can visit any website, open the Chat4Data Chrome extension in the sidebar, and chat to scrape what you want.

Thanks to this, you don’t need to learn programming or spend too much - simply install Chat4Data and scrape what you want.

Talking about the pricing, when you create an account, you get 1 million free tokens, which is more than enough to get started.

And if you want to try more, you get another 1 million tokens for just $1.

Here’s a great tutorial if you want to learn more:

8. Thunderbit

Now, the last one is the simplest yet most powerful web scraping tool I’ve used so far.

I’m talking about Thunderbit - an AI web scraper that lets you scrape leads and other data in just 2 clicks.

Yes, you can scrape any website in just 2 clicks.

To get started, simply visit their website and click “Install from Chrome Web Store” to install the Thunderbit Chrome extension.

Then visit the website you want to scrape, open the Thunderbit extension, launch the scraper, click on “AI Suggest Columns” (it will guess what data you need), and then just hit “Scrape”.

Here’s a great tutorial video for you:

Now, talking about the features - you can scrape using natural language, summarize/categorize/translate data, do subpage scraping, extract articles or transcripts, use pre-built templates for popular sites, and more.

As for pricing, you can get started for free and scrape data from up to 6 pages per month, and even export it.

If you want more, you can go with one of their paid plans, which start at $9/month (billed annually).

Hope you like it.

That’s it - thanks.

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Horizons Middle East & Africa 07/22/2025

July 22, 2025

Business

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

Source: Bloomberg Markets.
Catanzaro, Asp paga produttività 2024

July 22, 2025

Italy

Riceviamo e pubblichiamo

Con lo stipendio del mese di luglio circa 2800 dipendenti dell’Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Catanzaro riceveranno la retribuzione della produttività dell’anno 2024.

Giunge quasi a compimento quindi un percorso avviato alla fine del 2023, anno in cui ancora non era stata retribuita la produttività dell’anno 2019; in meno di due anni l’Azienda sanitaria provinciale ha retribuito, oltre al 2019, la produttività delle annualità 2020, 2021, 2023 e 2024, riorganizzando il ciclo della performance sia di struttura sia individuale con un metodo oggettivo e condiviso.

Questo risultato è stato raggiunto grazie ad un lavoro approfondito e continuo, coordinato dalla Direzione Amministrativa e gestito in modo ottimale dall’Unità Operativa Programmazione e controllo, ed è stato possibile grazie all’operato particolarmente fattivo dell’Organismo indipendente di valutazione, che ha coniugato altissima competenza e non comune spirito di servizio, comprendendo perfettamente le esigenze dell’Azienda e dei dipendenti.

Una menzione particolare di ringraziamento meritano le Organizzazioni sindacali firmatarie di contratto, che hanno stimolato l’Azienda in modo costruttivo sin dall’inizio delle interlocuzioni per raggiungere questo importante risultato nell’interesse di tutti i dipendenti; con le stesse Organizzazioni sindacali su questo tema centrale e’ aperto un confronto sistematico e fattivo per rendere il ciclo della performance sempre più inclusivo, aderente ai suoi principi ispiratori e gratificante per tutti i lavoratori.

Questo clima di confronto consentirà, alle Organizzazioni firmatarie del contratto e all’Azienda, di proseguire, già nei prossimi giorni, l’interlocuzione su un aspetto che rappresenta uno degli strumenti più importanti per migliorare il rendimento dell’Azienda; il ciclo della performance e la sua valutazione – eseguita dai dirigenti ai vari livelli e solo in ultimo asseverata dalla Direzione aziendale – devono infatti basarsi su parametri oggettivi di misurazione delle attività ulteriori che sono rivolte a migliorare la qualità dei servizi dell’Azienda erogati ai cittadini; il ciclo della performance, è quindi uno strumento di premialità accessorio che valorizza “il contributo che ciascuno deve apportare attraverso la propria azione, al raggiungimento e miglioramento degli obiettivi dell’Azienda”.

Il lavoro, tuttavia, non è ancora finito, poiché rimane in sospeso l’annualità 2022, sulla quale il tavolo Azienda – Organizzazioni sindacali sta lavorando ad approfondimenti ulteriori; si auspica la conclusione dei lavori per il prossimo autunno, con una parificazione delle premialita’ attesa dal 2019.

Ufficio Stampa
ASP Catanzaro
Pasquale Natrella

Source: Irriverentemente.
AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US by 2030 amid Trump tariff threats

July 22, 2025

Politics
UK company to fund new drug manufacturing facility in Virginia and expand R&D facilities around US
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AstraZeneca has announced it will invest $50bn (£37bn) in the US by 2030, the latest in a string of pledges by pharmaceutical companies as the threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs looms over the industry.

The British drugmaker, which is headquartered in Cambridge, said its investment will fund a new drug manufacturing facility in Virginia and expand its research and development and cell therapy manufacturing in Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Indiana and Texas.

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Source: World news | The Guardian.