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Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save books from a beetle infestation

news.ycombinator.com The Associated Press 2025-07-17 06:25:30

Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation toggle caption Bela Szandelszky/AP PANNONHALMA, Hungary — Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a medieval abbey in Hungary in an effort to save them from a beetle infestation that could wipe out centuries of history. The 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is a sprawling Benedictine monastery that is one of Hungary's oldest centers of learning and a UNESCO World Herit

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‘Ice Cubes in a Volcano’: Scientists Baffled by Mysterious Clouds in Center of the Milky Way

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-07-20 15:00:03

In the center of our galaxy, gigantic, balloon-like structures of high-energy radiation extend thousands of light-years above and below the Milky Way’s plane. Known as the Fermi bubbles, the massive lobes may have been the result of a violent outburst in our galaxy’s recent past. A new discovery of cold hydrogen clouds embedded inside the bubbles adds another level of mystery to the objects, suggesting they’re only a few million years old—practically brand-new, by cosmic standards. Using the Na

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Wall Street’s AI Bubble Is Worse Than the 1999 Dot-com Bubble, Warns a Top Economist

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-07-24 20:00:10

Back in 1999, Wall Street lost its collective mind over the internet. Companies with no revenue were suddenly worth billions, “eyeballs” were treated as currency, and market analysts predicted a frictionless future where everything would be digital. Then the bubble burst. Between March 2000 and October 2002, an estimated five trillion dollars in market value vanished into thin air. Today, it is happening again. This time, the magic word is not “.com.” It is “AI.” According to Torsten Slok, the

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Watch Our Livestream Replay: Inside the AI Copyright Battles

wired.com Reece Rogers 2025-07-25 22:32:11

What's going on right now with the copyright battles over artificial intelligence? Many lawsuits regarding generative AI’s training materials were initially filed back in 2023, with decisions just now starting to trickle out. Whether it’s Midjourney generating videos of Disney characters, like Wall-E brandishing a gun, or an exit interview with a top AI lawyer as he left Meta, WIRED senior writer Kate Knibbs has been following this fight for years. Watch the replay of WIRED’s subscriber-only li

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This tiny Bluetooth speaker and subwoofer caught me off guard with some big sound

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-07-27 15:00:23

ZDNET's key takeaways The Pebble X Plus speakers are available now for $120 on Amazon. The rich, deep bass perfectly matches the mids and highs delivered by the satellite speakers. However, they don't have built-in battery power, so your portability is limited to a power source. View now at Amazon It shocks me how good Bluetooth speakers have come over the years. I remember when I bought my first Bose Bluetooth speaker, thinking it had set the bar pretty high. But when I listen to that speake

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Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-07-27 18:46:18

Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack 15 minutes ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images The chief executive of Co-op has confirmed all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyber-attack on the retailer in April. "I'm devastated that information was taken. I'm also devastated by the impact that it took on our colleagues as well as they tried to contain all of this,"

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BBC Insists Its Disney Partnership Remains Strong in Wake of ‘Doctor Who’ Doubts

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-07-28 20:10:36

Ever since the latest season of Doctor Who came to a messy end a few months ago, the biggest question on audiences’ minds (among the many questions raised by that finale) is when, or if, we might expect to see the show return to our screens. The further we’ve moved from the season without news other than that there is no news about the BBC renewing its funding and distribution deal with Disney for the series, the more doubts have grown. But the BBC continues to stress that it is focused on worki

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Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-30 11:54:39

Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices. Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers, which are compatible with iOS and Android devices, are being updated to include an Alert feature that sets off a siren and strobing light when a user wants help. Pebblebee started selling Android trackers in May 2024 in three different form factors: an AirTag-like Clip version, a credit card-shaped Card SKU, and the smallest version, Tag. In October 2024, Pe

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Bluetooth tracker Pebblebee adds free SOS alarm to already-purchased devices

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-30 16:54:39

Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices. Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers, which are compatible with iOS and Android devices, are being updated to include an Alert feature that sets off a siren and strobing light when a user wants help. Pebblebee started selling Android trackers in May 2024 in three different form factors: an AirTag-like Clip version, a credit card-shaped Card SKU, and the smallest version, Tag. In October 2024, Pe

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Governor of Texas Says He Can't Release His Emails With Elon Musk Because They Are "Intimate and Embarrassing"

futurism.com Unknown 2025-07-31 03:40:11

Texas governor Greg Abbott is seemingly terrified of having his communications with billionaire Elon Musk come to light. As the Texas Tribune and public radio station the Texas Newsroom, report in an eye-opening, co-published investigation, the elected official's public information coordinator, Matthew Taylor, said that the communications are confidential — and should stay that way — because they include "information that is intimate and embarrassing and not of legitimate concern to the public,

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I found a Bluetooth tracker to replace my AirTag, and it works with Android just as well

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-07-31 08:26:08

ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-changer for me, saving me endless amounts of time and frustration. Also: The best Bluetooth trackers you can buy: Expert tested While

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Texas Governor Says ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’ Emails With Elon Musk Must Remain Secret

gizmodo.com Lauren Mcgaughy 2025-07-31 08:10:30

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to reveal months of communications with Elon Musk or representatives from the tech mogul’s companies, arguing in part that they are of a private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing. Musk had an eventful legislative session in Texas this y

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Arizona Governor Chastises Federal Response to ‘Devastating’ Wildfires

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-07-31 08:55:27

A pair of fast-moving wildfires burning near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim destroyed a historic lodge, triggered evacuations, and forced officials to close this part of the national park for the remainder of the 2025 season on Sunday. Arizona’s governor argues the federal government is largely to blame. The Grand Canyon Lodge—the only lodging within the park’s North Rim—and a nearby water treatment facility are among 50 to 80 structures consumed by the Dragon Bravo fire, the National Park Servic

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Pebblebee’s AirTag alternative now doubles as a panic alarm

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-31 08:00:00

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. Pebblebee has announced a new personal safety feature for its Clip location tracker that’s compatible with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub network. Alert is being introduced as a free update to the Pebblebee app today, and the company says it will work with current and future versions of the Clip without requiring a subscription fee. P

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Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of 'email danger' after breach

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-07-31 20:13:40

Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of 'email danger' after breach The company provided affected users with online safety information and told them: "There is nothing you need to do in response to this incident, however we recommend you remain vigilant." Some personal information including IP addresses, email addresses, and online activity data has been compromised. A spokesperson for Flutter Entertainment, which owns the online gambling brands, confirmed to the BBC it had "suffered a data i

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James Webb, Hubble space telescopes face reduction in operations

news.ycombinator.com Mark Zastrow 2025-08-01 05:10:54

The James Webb Space Telescope is pictured here before being folded up for launch. Credit: NASA Key Takeaways: NASA's Hubble and James Webb telescopes face operational cuts due to budget limitations. Reduced funding may lead to fewer available telescope modes and less user support. Hubble's budget has remained flat for a decade, decreasing its purchasing power. “It’s fewer people, really,” said Neill Reid. The teams operating the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

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Hungary's oldest library fighting to save 100k books from a beetle infestation

news.ycombinator.com Https 2025-08-01 02:24:53

PANNONHALMA, Hungary — Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a medieval abbey in Hungary in an effort to save them from a beetle infestation that could wipe out centuries of history. The 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is a sprawling Benedictine monastery that is one of Hungary's oldest centers of learning and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in

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Medium’s CEO explains what it took to stop losing $2.6M monthly

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-02 04:32:53

Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine announced on Friday that the publishing platform has remained profitable since August of last year, when it first achieved this milestone. In a post, Stubblebine detailed what it took to achieve this goal, which involved a combination of product changes, an investor restructuring, renegotiated loans, unloading office space, layoffs, and other difficult cost-cutting measures. His post offers a deep dive into what it takes for a startup to achieve a turnaround and the

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Chat bubbles finally get the big-screen revamp they deserve in the Android Canary release

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 08:16:13

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Android is improving its chat bubble feature on large screen devices, pinning conversations to a new, more accessible “bubble bar” at the bottom corner. This new bubble bar remains discreetly hidden until you swipe up on it, which then expands the most recent chat bubble for you to view. While the feature is currently live for tablets and foldables in the latest Android Canary build, evidence suggests it could eventually come to phones. When you’re in

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‘Lord of the Rings Online’ Players Successfully Get Small Hobbit Army Lost Inside Mount Doom

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-06 04:25:13

MMORPG players love making challenges for themselves beyond the actual challenges offered by their games. Setting artificial level caps, soloing content designed for groups, empowering yourself through ways outside of the typical grind—you name it, someone has probably tried it in an MMO. But a group of Lord of the Rings Online players have managed an impossibility that triumphantly shows the source material’s thematic heart of hope in the face of despair so perfectly Tolkien could’ve come up wi

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I tracked my meals with an OTC continuous glucose monitor, and right now it's on sale

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-07 08:35:26

ZDNET's key takeaways The Abbott Lingo is a $49 continuous glucose monitor that tracks your blood sugar for two weeks, and right now it's on sale for 15% off It can help people understand how their diets impact their glucose levels and make changes accordingly The app's suggestions and recommendations could be more insightful to promote daily use. View now at Lingo The Abbott Lingo is 15% off when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout on the Lingo website. This takes the $49 CGM down to aroun

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How to Watch Sinner vs. Shelton Live on a Free Channel

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-07 12:54:32

Tennis fans are enthralled by Sinner’s quick, and seemingly complete, recovery. You might be wondering how to watch Sinner vs. Shelton live on a free channel and witness this epic clash. Well, you’re in the right place and hopefully at the right time. Sinner’s rocky climb up the Wimbledon ladder had fans concerned. His elbow injury, coming right after Dimitrov’s shocking pectoral tear, shook the Wimbledon crowd. But following Dimitrov’s retirement, Sinner kept going strong. Here’s how you can

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This AirTag alternative is 30% off for Prime Day, and it works with Android, too

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-08 12:08:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon The Pebblebee Clip Bluetooth tracker is on sale for $24 on Amazon, an $11 discount. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-ch

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New Research Bolsters Freaky Theory That Earth Sits in a Giant Cosmic Void

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-08-09 04:45:55

Images of the cosmos, such as the James Webb Space Telescope’s deep space snapshot, make space look chock-full of stuff. In the grand scheme of things, it is, but all those stars, galaxies, planets, and other celestial objects may not be as uniformly distributed as photos make them look. The fact is, space is likely peppered with bubbles of relative emptiness, and some astronomers believe we’re sitting inside of one. A growing body of evidence suggests that our entire Milky Way galaxy is locate

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How to Watch Norrie vs Alcaraz Live on a Free Channel

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-09 15:00:34

Trying to watch Norrie vs Alcaraz live on a free channel? We’ve got you covered. Norrie is the last Brit standing in the Wimbledon singles draw, but he’s up against a formidable opponent: Carlos Alcaraz, one of the top players in the world. This is, without a doubt, Norrie’s toughest challenge yet. Can he dig deep and pull off an upset? We’ll find out on July 8. If you want to watch Norrie vs Alcaraz online for free, stick with us. We’ll walk you through a simple trick to tune into the live bro

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The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-08-14 00:00:00

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you can already get. Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between th

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'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-17 02:59:08

'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans Just now Share Save Graham Fraser & Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters Share Save Brittany Watson Brittany Watson started the petition calling for Meta to answer for banning people's accounts Facebook and Instagram users have been contacting the BBC complaining about having their accounts arbitrarily banned, and struggling to get them reinstated. Last week Meta - which owns the platforms - acknowledged a "technic

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'There is a problem': Meta users complain of being shut out of their accounts

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-17 04:13:37

'There is a problem': Meta users complain of being shut out of their accounts 45 minutes ago Share Save Graham Fraser & Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters Share Save Brittany Watson Brittany Watson started the petition calling for Meta to answer for banning people's accounts Meta blamed a "technical error" when, last week, it admitted wrongly suspending some Facebook Groups. Since then, users of the world's most popular social media platform have got in touch with the BBC to say how, for

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Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury 2025: Livestream Her Headline Festival Set Free From Anywhere

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 18:45:02

Olivia Rodrigo makes her highly anticipated Glastonbury headline debut today, with the angsty pop star set to close out the festival's final day with a performance on the iconic Pyramid Stage. Below, we'll outline which live TV streaming service will be streaming Saturday's main headline show at Glastonbury, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if you're outside of the UK. Known for blending raw emotion with punk energy, the Californian former Disney child star ha

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James Webb Discovers First-Ever Exoplanet by Taking a Picture of It

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-23 12:45:33

Okay, that's pretty cool. World's First Scientists harnessing NASA's James Webb Space Telescope took what appears to be the first-ever direct picture of an exoplanet resulting in its discovery, in yet another accomplishment for the mighty space observatory. An international team of astronomers published a paper on the historic finding in the prestigious journal Nature. "If confirmed, this would represent Webb’s first direct image discovery of a planet," they wrote of the finding, "and the li

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Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save books from a beetle infestation

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This tiny Bluetooth speaker and subwoofer caught me off guard with some big sound

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Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

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Governor of Texas Says He Can't Release His Emails With Elon Musk Because They Are "Intimate and Embarrassing"

I found a Bluetooth tracker to replace my AirTag, and it works with Android just as well

Texas Governor Says ‘Intimate and Embarrassing’ Emails With Elon Musk Must Remain Secret

Arizona Governor Chastises Federal Response to ‘Devastating’ Wildfires

Pebblebee’s AirTag alternative now doubles as a panic alarm

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James Webb, Hubble space telescopes face reduction in operations

Hungary's oldest library fighting to save 100k books from a beetle infestation

Medium’s CEO explains what it took to stop losing $2.6M monthly

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‘Lord of the Rings Online’ Players Successfully Get Small Hobbit Army Lost Inside Mount Doom

I tracked my meals with an OTC continuous glucose monitor, and right now it's on sale

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This AirTag alternative is 30% off for Prime Day, and it works with Android, too

New Research Bolsters Freaky Theory That Earth Sits in a Giant Cosmic Void

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The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans

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James Webb Discovers First-Ever Exoplanet by Taking a Picture of It

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