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Netflix Is Doubling Down on Ads and Dabbling in AI

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-07-19 17:10:31

When Netflix debuted its video streaming service back in 2011, it seemed like it would usher in the end of the television commercial. Fast-forward 14 years, and Netflix is now working on growing its own ad network and it thinks this is the future of the business. Well, that and AI. Netflix execs told investors on Thursday that it is on track to double its advertising revenue this year. They did not say whether they would follow in the footsteps of other streaming networks and increase the ad lo

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Adam Mosseri to hand off day-to-day at Threads to Meta’s AI lead

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-07-20 15:06:53

After two years under Instagram head Adam Mosseri, Meta is officially handing off Threads to a new leader. Here’s what the change could mean for the app’s future. As first reported by Axios, Meta is naming longtime executive Connor Hayes, formerly head of generative AI product, as the new head of Threads starting in September. The move marks the first time someone outside Instagram will take the reins of the text-based social app, in yet another sign that Meta seems to be finally getting serio

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Adam Mosseri steps back from Threads, app to be overseen by Meta’s AI lead

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-07-21 01:06:53

After two years under Instagram head Adam Mosseri, Meta is officially handing off Threads to a new leader. Here’s what the change could mean for the app’s future. As first reported by Axios, Meta is naming longtime executive Connor Hayes, formerly head of generative AI product, as the new head of Threads starting in September. The move marks the first time someone outside Instagram will take the reins of the text-based social app, in yet another sign that Meta seems to be finally getting serio

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Meta appoints generative AI VP to run Threads

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-07-22 01:43:51

In Brief Meta appointed Connor Hayes, Meta’s VP of product for generative AI, to become the head of Threads, per Axios. Until now, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has been in charge of Threads. But the platform has grown into more than a side product of Instagram, necessitating additional leadership. Though Threads only launched in 2023, its mobile daily active user (DAU) numbers are fast approaching those of X, according to market intelligence provider Similarweb. Currently, Threads is averaging

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The best VR accessories for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-23 00:00:37

Let’s get something out of the way first: any pair of wired headphones will work with any VR headset. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 headphones aren’t specifically designed for VR headsets, but they have plenty of features for enthusiasts. They have 360-degree spatial audio, a real game-changer for VR experiences, an AI-assisted microphone that reduces ambient noise and a fully customizable EQ, which comes in handy when streaming video or listening to music on a VR headset. These are also wirele

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Threads is testing Facebook account sign-ups

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-23 21:12:15

The option is mentioned in a support article but doesn't appear to be widely available yet. Threads is testing letting you sign up with a Facebook account rather than an Instagram account. The new option, spotted by Social Media Today, doesn't appear to be widely available yet, but is already mentioned in a Meta support article. Besides making it easier for people who don't have an Instagram account to quickly create an account on Meta's X and Bluesky competitor, this new Facebook sign up opti

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The best streaming services in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-25 08:01:26

Free trial: No | Monthly price: Starts at $7/month (with ads) | Annual cost: Starts at $84/year (with ads) | Live TV: Limited | Local channels: No Compared to other on-demand streaming services, no one offers more high-quality content at a single price than Netflix. Pick any category you can think of and Netflix probably has something that will fit the bill, including original programming. Plus, new content is released every week and as a worldwide service, Netflix is consistently adding movies

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Ad Blockers for Real Life Are Now a Thing, Thanks to AR Glasses

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-07-26 16:32:31

I don’t know much about you, dear reader, but I can probably guess one thing: you don’t like watching advertisements (shut up, ad lovers; no one’s talking to you). If you’re one of the many, many ad-averse, you probably have an ad blocker installed on your devices, which is great when you’re staring into the void of life’s many glowing rectangles as one does every day for the rest of their lives. But those blockers do little to help you out in the real world when you’re touching grass or a dirty

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Predicting Competitive Pokémon VGC Leads Using Latent Semantic Analysis

news.ycombinator.com Jgs Editor 2025-07-25 02:18:50

Bruno Luvizotto Carli Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. brunolcarli (at) gmail (dot) com Download PDF Competitive Pokémon battles often hinge on the initial selection of Pokémon leads. Anticipating an opponent’s lead choice offers a tactical edge, particularly in high-stakes matches. In this paper, I explore the use of Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA), a natural language processing algorithm, applied to over 5,000 Pokémon Showdown battle logs, to predict likely lead pairs b

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Hate Google TV home screen ads? There’s a new one for you to ignore

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-28 18:43:43

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started displaying a new Star Wars/Coca-Cola ad on Google TV home screens. The new ad is displayed at the top of the For You page and takes over the majority of the UI. Google TV has had similarly annoying ads for Taco Bell, March Madness, and more. As much as Google TV gets right, the platform’s obsession with displaying advertisements and sponsored content is by far one of its greatest pitfalls. Most recently, one of the newest ads to hit peo

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Threads users still barely click links

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-28 21:01:39

Two years in, Threads is starting to look more and more like the most viable challenger to X. It passed 350 million monthly users earlier this year and Mark Zuckerberg has predicted it could be Meta's next billion-user app. But Threads still isn't sending much traffic to other websites, which could make the platform less appealing for creators, publishers and others whose businesses depend on non-Meta owned websites. According to Similarweb, a marketing intelligence firm, outbound referral traf

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I Wore the New NFL Coach's Headset Sony Built to Tackle Stadium Noise

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-28 20:00:00

Sony makes the best noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, and starting this year it will also make the headsets that NFL coaches wear along the sidelines and in booths above the field. And I got to try them on for the second time. The new headset was first announced at CES in Las Vegas this January, in the midst of the NFL playoffs, at a Sony press conference that saw NFL commissioner Roger Goodell take the stage. Afterward I interviewed Sony and NFL executives about the then-prototype, a

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These are Sony’s new noise-canceling headphones for NFL coaches

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-29 01:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Sony is finally debuting the headset that it developed specifically for NFL coaches, after teasing it almost a year ago as part of a new partnership with the NFL. The headset features technology and engineering borrowed from Sony’s popular consumer-focused wireless headphones, such as the WH-1000XM6. That includes the same noise-canceling techno

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Kindle’s new ad-filtering setting keeps NSFW promos off your lockscreen

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-01 17:11:14

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The release notes for the latest Kindle software update that launched a few weeks ago were vague, but some users have discovered a useful feature for anyone with cheaper ad-supported e-readers. In addition to more robust line and text spacing options, you now have the option to filter ads that “may not be appropriate for everyone” so they don’t s

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As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-02 09:16:54

With the departure of X CEO Linda Yaccarino, which was announced Wednesday, the company that defined text-first social networking faces renewed competition. Year-over-year, the Elon Musk-owned social network has seen its daily active user base decline by roughly 10% as of the second quarter of 2025, according to new data provided by app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. While X’s user base is still 65% larger than Meta’s Threads and 10 times larger than its next-biggest rival, Bluesky, X’s lastin

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Apple’s Next Vision Pro May Come Sooner Than You Think, but With One Big Letdown

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-08-02 17:26:54

It may feel like Apple has given up on its used car-priced “spatial computer,” the Vision Pro, but according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker’s next-gen headset might arrive a lot sooner than you think, and that price may not be coming down. According to Gurman, an “upgraded” Vision Pro could be released “as early as this year.” The headset will reportedly be aimed at “improving performance” and enhancing “comfort.” Bloomberg says this next iteration of the Vision Pro

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Dreame’s X40 Ultra, our favorite mopping vacuum, is over 50 percent off for Prime Day

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-08-02 17:00:00

Keeping your floors clean feels like a second job, but it doesn’t have to. Robot vacuums that can both suck up and mop them can make life easier, although many models out there need a fair amount of babysitting to ensure they’re doing good work. The Dreame X40 Ultra is different. It delivers a nearly hands-free cleaning experience and is currently available at a new low price of $699.99 ($800 off) at Amazon for Prime members during Prime Day. Dreame X40 Ultra $ 700 $ 1500 53 % off $ 700 With a

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Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-03 10:30:00

Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling online ads. In March, the Indian government scrapped its 6% levy on digital advertisements, effective in April, as a move to address some of the trade concerns raised by the Trump administration. The United States Trade Representative had criticized the levy by calling

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Apple's next Vision Pro will reportedly have an M4 chip and a better head strap

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-04 09:43:52

Apple is planning to release the first refresh of the Vision Pro headset, according to reporting by Bloomberg. Industry analyst Mark Gurman suggests that the updated gadget could come as early as this year. The reporting indicates that the new headset will include a faster processor and components that are better suited for running AI tools. It will also reportedly feature a new strap that's easier to wear for long periods of time. The increased specs are a no-brainer because the primary proces

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Amazon Prime Day Is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Gaming Battlestation With These Peripheral Deals

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 08:45:00

PC gamers have a big opportunity with the latest Amazon Prime Day sales to grab some SteelSeries peripherals, including some excellent gaming keyboards and extra-low prices on higher-end add-ons that you may have been waiting for -- check out the full list here. My favorite is $100 off the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless HyperMagnetic Gaming Keyboard, with its price dropping to $150. When CNET’s own Lori Grunin reviewed the latest SteelSeries Apex Pro keyboard's abilities, she said, “Both Pro

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Batman Fans Get Ready, the Meta Quest 3S Bundle Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-04 13:15:02

The Meta Quest 3S is the best-selling VR headset available, thanks to its excellent performance, affordability and true wireless freedom. With no wires, no external sensors, and no need for a gaming PC, the Quest 3S is standalone. That’s why it’s the best-selling VR headset by far, and attracts newcomers and experienced gamers who want an immersive experience. For Prime Day, Amazon is including two special bundles for the Meta Quest 3S, but the most desirable is the one that includes the highly

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I love Roku for keeping its ads unobtrusive - which is why this Amazon deal worries me

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-05 05:09:36

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Are you a cord-cutter? The last time my family paid for cable TV was in 2017. Since then, we have watched all our TV entertainment on streaming services. While some shows are still difficult to find, nearly everything is available if you're willing to look for it or pay for it. If you watch TV via streaming, you need a device to download and present the stream. Most smartphones, tablets and computers have apps that will do this. Also: Your Roku has secret menus and settings -

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Microsoft Teams now has threaded conversations

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-08-07 01:04:32

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft has added threaded conversations to its Teams communications app this week. After promising to launch the highly-requested feature in mid-2025, Microsoft is now releasing a public preview of threaded conversations for Teams users to enable. The Microsoft Teams threads integration debuts in the channels section of the app, where it works a little differently to how Sl

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The Meta Quest 3S is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-08-07 01:30:00

Prime Day is in full swing, and we’ve already found close to 200 amazing deals. The Meta Quest 3S with 128GB of storage is one of them, thanks to a deal that knocks $50 off its usual $299 price. You can grab the latest VR headset for $249 ($50 off), its all-time low price, at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart during Prime Day. The mixed reality headset was released in January of 2025, and Verge news editor Jay Peters called it “a great first VR headset” in his review. The 256GB model that costs $32

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5 surprise products we may see at Samsung Unpacked July - including smart glasses

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-07 13:01:00

Project Moohan headset Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through 2025, and Samsung is kicking off the second half with force. The tech giant will hold its next Unpacked event tomorrow, Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. EST. Officially, we know very little about what will be shown on the big day, but that isn't to say that teaser information doesn't exist. Ever since the last Unpacked event back in January, several leaks and rumors have cropped up online, providing a v

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Meta Quest 3S Now Cheaper Than AirPods, Amazon Drops VR Headset Price to New All Time Low for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-07 13:15:30

In virtual reality, the Meta Quest 3S is the most affordable and immersive headset available today. Among its competitors, the original Meta Quest 3 costs nearly twice as much (and is not offering a fundamentally different experience), PlayStation VR2 requires a PS5 to use and Apple Vision Pro is twenty times more expensive. The Meta Quest 3S has been the top seller and it’s easy to see why: it’s fully wireless, fully standalone, and delivers a high-end VR experience without any extra hardware.

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5 surprise products we may see at Samsung Unpacked this week - and are worth getting excited for

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-08 00:15:12

Project Moohan headset Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through 2025, and Samsung is kicking off the second half with force. The tech giant will hold its next Unpacked event on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. EST. Officially, we know very little about what will be shown on the big day, but that isn't to say that teaser information doesn't exist. Ever since the last Unpacked event back in January, several leaks and rumors have cropped up online, providing a view int

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Threads is nearing X’s daily app users, new data shows

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-09 13:41:32

Instagram Threads is close to catching up to top competitor X in terms of mobile app users, according to new data from market intelligence provider Similarweb. In June 2025, Threads’ mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over-year growth; X reached 132 million daily actives, as its year-over-year growth declined by 15.2%. By comparison, decentralized social network Bluesky grew a sizable 372.5% year-over-year as of June, but its worldwide

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Operators, Not Users and Programmers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-09 22:41:46

This post is part 0 of a multi-part series called “the computer of the next 200 years”. the modern distinction between “programmers” and “users” is evil and destroys agency. consider how the spreadsheets grow🔗 spreadsheets are hugely successful. Felienne Hermans, who has spent her career studying spreadsheets, attributes this success to "their immediate feedback system and their continuous deployment model": the spreadsheet shows you its result as soon as you open it, and it requires no steps

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Injection Rejection (2006)

news.ycombinator.com Alex Papadimoulis 2025-08-10 03:07:39

Matthias Winkelmann's company decided to go the ole' outsourcing route and hand off all development work for a fixed-bid project to a certain overseas company. As it turned out, the hourly rate for certain overseas programmers were less than half that of the in-house folks, so management did the math and figured they could profit that much more. The in-house programmers were told to spend "only a little bit of time" on the project -- no technical advice, no coding assistance, and no even lookin

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