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WhatsApp is working on a centralized interface showing which contacts are online (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-22 | by Marcus Mendes | get WhatsApp Web/Desktop App → | tags: whatsapp, wabetainfo, online status

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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in almost half a century (techcrunch.com)

2026-05-21 | by Dominic-Madori Davis | get Scentbird Perfume Subscription → | tags: patina, betaworks, tru-ventures

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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century (techcrunch.com)

2026-05-21 | by Dominic-Madori Davis | get Smart Diffuser for Fragrance → | tags: patina, betaworks, tru-ventures

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Magic the Gathering format: Fun 40 (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-21 | get Magic: The Gathering Deck → | tags: magic the gathering, quest for urza's chalice, custom boosters

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WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-20 | by Marcus Mendes | get WhatsApp Disappearing Message Feature → | tags: whatsapp, disappearing messages, read receipts

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Show HN: I made a tactical map-based WWII submarine simulator (public beta) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-18 | get WWII Submarine Simulator Game → | tags: submarine simulator, wwii, tactical map

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VoIP brings back old-fashioned pay phones to rural Vermont (2025) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-17 | by Novid Parsi | get Vintage Pay Phone Replica → | tags: voip, beta technologies, futel

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Samsung confirms a second wave of One UI 9 beta rollouts is coming soon (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-13 | get Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Case → | tags: android, beta, countries

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Gyroflow: Video stabilization using gyroscope data (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-12 | get Gyroflow Video Stabilizer Software → | tags: gyroflow, gyroscope, gopro

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Android Auto has an Audible UI problem, but the fix is easy (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-11 | get Android Auto Wireless Adapter → | tags: android auto, audible app, google

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WhatsApp Plus subscriptions rolling out to iPhone, but you probably don’t need one (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-11 | by Ben Lovejoy | get WhatsApp Plus Premium Sticker Pack → | tags: whatsapp plus, ios, wabetainfo

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How to join (or leave) the Android Auto beta while it’s still open (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-09 | get Android Auto Beta Tester Kit → | tags: android auto, google, beta program

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Mojo 1.0 Beta (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-08 | get Mojo Programming Language Book → | tags: mojo, github, compiler

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Android Auto beta is suddenly open again, but you’ll need to be quick (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-07 | get Android Auto Wireless Adapter → | tags: android auto, google, beta program

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 arrives with a slew of bugfixes (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-06 | get Android Developer Phone Case → | tags: android 17, qpr1 beta 2, pixel

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Horizon Hunters Gathering is holding another playtest on May 22 (engadget.com)

2026-05-05 | by Lawrence Bonk | tags: horizon hunters gathering, guerrilla, playstation beta program

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WhatsApp working to bring Liquid Glass to the in-chat interface (9to5mac.com)

2026-05-01 | by Marcus Mendes | get Liquid Glass Screen Protector → | tags: whatsapp, liquid glass, meta

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Windows quality update: Progress we've made since March (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-01 | by Windows Insider Blog | get Windows 11 Update Guide → | tags: windows insider program, microsoft, windows 11

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Google Photos may soon be searchable from your Pixel launcher — and that’s just the start (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-29 | get Google Photos Search Stickers → | tags: google photos, pixel launcher, android 17 beta

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Android 17 beta grows as one more brand joins early access program (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-29 | get Android 17 Beta Access Kit → | tags: android 17, xiaomi, pixel 6

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Gallium oxide electronics withstand extreme cold (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-27 | by About The Author | get Gallium Oxide Semiconductor Kit → | tags: gallium oxide, kaust, beta-gallium oxide

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Couldn’t get Android 17 Beta to install on your Pixel? Google’s got a fix (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-24 | get Android 17 Beta Firmware → | tags: android 17 beta, pixel, google

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Android 17 has a second hidden Easter egg and here’s how to find it (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-24 | get Android 17 Action Figure → | tags: android 17, android authority, android 17 beta 4

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 is already here with a sneak peek at September’s Feature Drop (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-23 | get Android Developer Phone Case → | tags: android 17, pixel 6, qpr1 beta 1

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Portal 2: Community Edition enters open beta with enhanced graphics, larger maps, and new modding tools (techspot.com)

2026-04-22 | get Portal 2 Strategy Guide → | tags: portal 2, steam, modding tools

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WhatsApp Launches a Subscription Tier With Bonus Features (cnet.com)

2026-04-22 | by See Full Bio | get WhatsApp Premium Subscription → | tags: whatsapp, meta, whatsapp plus

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macOS 26.5 public beta 2 now available (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-21 | by Marcus Mendes | get Apple MacBook Air M2 → | tags: macos 26.5, apple, safari

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Public beta 3 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more available now (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-21 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple Developer Beta Access → | tags: ipados, watchos, apple

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‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new features (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-20 | by Ryan Christoffel | get WhatsApp Plus App Download → | tags: whatsapp plus, meta, wabetainfo

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Having trouble joining the Android 17 Beta? This might be why (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-20 | get Android 17 Action Figure → | tags: android 17 beta, pixel, google