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Astronomers use colors of trans-Neptunian objects to track ancient stellar flyby

news.ycombinator.com Evan Gough 2025-07-17 11:26:14

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: This artist's illustration shows two trans-Neptunian objects in the distant reaches of the solar system. New research examines how a stellar flyby in the early solar system set TNOs on their unusual orbits. Credit: Southwest Research Institute Trans-Neptunian objects (TNO) are some of our solar system's lesser-known

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HomeKit Weekly: ThorBolt X1 might be the best value home key lock with built-in Thread support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-07-21 03:00:00

If you’re buying a HomeKit door lock in 2025 and it doesn’t support home key, keep moving. The tap to unlock experience with iPhone or Apple Watch is the feature that makes smart locks feel like a major upgrade over a physical key or even unlocking via the Home app. It’s fast, reliable, and once you get used to it, there’s no going back. The ThorBolt X1 checks all the boxes for a great HomeKit lock and brings a few nice surprises for under $150k. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security Sys

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We Almost Lived in a Timeline Where ‘Morbius’ Was Made by ‘Midsommar’ Director Ari Aster

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-07-21 19:03:29

Marvel’s perpetually delayed Blade movie, which took on new life as the costuming for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, may never see the light of day. But it’s worth remembering we did already get a vampire movie centered on a Marvel character: a certain Dr. Michael Morbius. Midsommar and Hereditary director Ari Aster has now confirmed that at one point, he was asked to direct the Spider-Man spin-off movie, and the mind reels at what might have been. In a recent interview on Semafor’s Mixed Signals podc

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Do Student Loan Borrowers in SAVE Need to Do Anything Before Aug. 1?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-24 02:00:07

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET As the old adage goes, the only constant student loan borrowers enrolled in SAVE have experienced over the past two years is a perpetual state of change. Last week, the Department of Education announced that interest would resume for the nearly 8 million borrowers in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan on Aug. 1. That gives borrowers roughly two weeks to decide if they want to mov

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Astronomers Discover Potential Dwarf Planet Lurking Way Beyond Pluto

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-07-25 19:20:44

Astronomers in Japan have spotted a distant object orbiting the Sun far beyond Neptune, pointing to an extraordinary event that took place during the earliest years of the solar system. Astronomers used the Subaru Telescope, perched atop a dormant volcano in Hawaii, to make the discovery. They observed a small object orbiting at a farthest distance of 252 AU from the Sun, in which one astronomical unit equals the average distance between the Sun and Earth. Scientists gave it the formal designat

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Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do Before Aug. 1

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 02:45:00

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET Starting on Aug. 1, borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will begin accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The Department of Education is encouraging borrowers to pick a new payment plan, but you also have the option to leave your loans where they are. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition to

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Interest Restarts for SAVE Student Loans on Aug. 1. Should You Switch to Another Payment Plan by Then?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 17:45:03

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET Starting on Aug. 1, borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will begin accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The Department of Education is encouraging borrowers to pick a new payment plan, but you also have the option to leave your loans where they are. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition to

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Secretive Chinese Satellite Emerges in Surprising Orbit After 6-Day Vanishing Act

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-07-30 19:55:33

Nearly a week after launch, space tracking systems were able to locate a mysterious satellite parked in an unusually low orbit. China launched the experimental satellite to test new technologies, but it’s still unclear exactly what it’s doing in its unique inclination. Shiyan-28B 01 launched on July 3 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, riding on board a Long March 4C rocket. The satellite is part of China’s experimental Shiyan series, reportedly designed for exploration of the space envi

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I replaced my Ring doorbell with this subscription-free option - with one concern

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-07-31 03:04:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $189. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage to bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. $199.99 at Amazon Video doorbells are among the best ways to start your smart home journey. They are easy to use and often easy to install, and provide much-

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Discord's virtual Orbs currency is now available for everyone to earn

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 15:00:43

Discord has begun rolling out its in-app Orbs currency to everyone. In conjunction with the platform's Quest system, users can earn Orbs by watching ads on Discord. You can then use the currency to purchase exclusive drip for your profile, including badges, effects and avatars. It's also possible to exchange Orbs for three-day Nitro credits and anything else you can buy on the Discord Shop. Sometimes developers will also offer the currency in exchange for simply trying out their game, or comple

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Discord’s virtual reward, ‘Orbs,’ launches out of beta

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-07-31 15:00:00

After announcing in late May that the platform would be experimenting with a new virtual reward system, Discord is now launching it to the public. The aim of the rewards, called Orbs, is to get people to click on more interactive ads. Users earn Orbs after completing Quests, which involve interacting with ads for products or games to get virtual items. Users can redeem Orbs for digital items in Discord’s Shop, like a three-day Nitro credit, an Orb-themed profile badge, profile effects, avatar d

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A Century of Quantum Mechanics

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 08:41:58

Lieber Pauli... Read the translation of the letter sent by Werner Heisenberg to Wolfgang Pauli on 9 July 1925. The original letter is preserved in CERN’s Wolfgang Pauli Archive. (Copyright: Heisenberg Society) Dear Pauli, If you believe that I read your letter laughing mockingly, then you are gravely mistaken; quite the contrary – since Helgoland, my views on mechanics have become more radical with each passing day, and it is my firm conviction that Bohr’s theory of the hydrogen atom, in its pre

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Should Student Loans Borrowers in SAVE Switch to Another Repayment Plan? It's Complicated

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 17:37:10

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on August 1. Viva Tung / CNET Starting Aug. 1, borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will start accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The trouble is, their payments remain on hold in a general forbearance. Now they're being encouraged to choose a new payment plan or face interest charges. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition

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This 19-year-old’s space company just raised millions to keep satellites connected 24/7

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-01 20:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-02 11:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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It’s hunting season in orbit as Russia’s killer satellites mystify skywatchers

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-03 03:30:47

Russia is a waning space power, but President Vladimir Putin has made sure he still has a saber to rattle in orbit. This has become more evident in recent weeks, when we saw a pair of rocket launches carrying top-secret military payloads, the release of a mysterious object from a Russian mothership in orbit, and a sequence of complex formation-flying maneuvers with a trio of satellites nearly 400 miles up. In isolation, each of these things would catch the attention of Western analysts. Taken

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RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-08-03 03:00:00

After 14 years of developing inside of semiconductor giant Intel, RealSense is striking out on its own. RealSense sells cameras that use stereoscopic imaging, a process that combines two images of the same object from different angles to create depth, enhanced with infrared light. This technology helps machines like robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles have a better perception of the physical world around them. The tech is also used for facial authentication. “The common denominator of all

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Lowest price alert: Ring Doorbell Plus crashes to $79.99 today

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 19:30:20

Roger Fingas / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a smart home upgrade out front of your property, this offer might be worth checking out. There’s a significant deal on the Ring Doorbell Plus that could save you some serious cash. During this Prime Day, the device is available for $79.99, a substantial markdown from its usual price of $149.99. Not only is it the lowest price we’ve ever tracked, it beats the previous all-time low by some distance. Ring Doorbell Plus for $79.99 (47% of

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Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do by August 1

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 22:21:48

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on August 1. Viva Tung / CNET Federal student loans for those who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan have been in an interest-free forbearance for a year while the income-driven repayment plan was challenged in court. Although SAVE has been officially blocked in the courts, borrowers' loans are still in limbo. Now, borrowers are being encouraged to choose a new payment plan or face interest

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This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-04 03:19:56

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is normally available for $150 but is currently on sale. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up to 60 days of event recordings), you need to add a Eufy Security HomeBase to get the most out of it. View now at Amazon View now at Eufy more buyi

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Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-03 23:54:09

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering that it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, and boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including m

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Aqara’s G410 Doorbell Camera Hub launches with HomeKit Secure Video, Matter, and RTSP support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-08-05 11:40:00

Aqara has announced the release of its new Doorbell Camera hub, the Aqara G410 (use code AQARAUS7 to save 15% through 7/13). This smart video doorbell also functions as a Matter smart home hub. For those of us in the Apple ecosystem, the standout feature is full support for HomeKit Secure Video and Matter, making it one of the few battery-powered doorbells on the market to support Apple’s smart home video storage feature. Some of my favorite gear Aqara Smart Lock U50 Upgrade your doors with App

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Netgear's Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-05 10:54:09

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including more route

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This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-06 23:01:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is normally available for $180 but is currently on sale. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees. Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up to 60 days of event recordings), you need to add a Eufy Security HomeBase to get the most out of it. View now at Amazon View now at Eufy more buyi

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The best doorbell cameras

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-06 23:47:03

Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially underway. If you’re looking to make the most of the four-day shopping extravaganza, we’ve put together a guide to the best Prime Day deals you can get. With a smart video doorbell, your front door’s communication skills go from 1980s landline to a modern smartphone. Combining a motion-activated camera with a microphone, speaker, and buzzer, a doorbell camera sends alerts to your phone, allowing you to see who’s at the door without needing to op

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The Blink Video Doorbell Is Practically Free, Amazon Seems Determined to Clear Out All Their Stock

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-07 07:35:27

Among all the Amazon devices going on sale during Prime Day, the Blink video doorbell wins the award for largest discount. This newly updated version of Blink’s smart doorbell now sells for just $29, while its normal price is $69 (that’s a massive 57% discount). See at Amazon Amazon seems intent on clearing out as much stock as possible even though the device itself is compact and easy to store. If you’re a Prime member—even if you’re just using the free trial—you can take advantage of this in

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Orb Is the Internet Speed Test Your Wi-Fi Has Been Waiting For

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-07 10:00:00

Internet speed tests aren't just for people who obsess over their internet connection. When my friends or parents are experiencing an inevitable home internet slowdown, my first recommendation is always to start with a speed test. In fact, I’ve tested and used dozens of internet speed tests -- the market is pretty saturated with them. Ideally, the best internet speed test is one that diagnoses your bandwidth blues as simply as possible -- no ads, no extra features you can’t make sense of, and no

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This subscription-less video doorbell easily replaced my Ring - and it's $50 off right now

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-10 05:15:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $150. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. $149.99 at Amazon For a limited time, Lorex has the 2K Wi-Fi Battery Video Doorbell discounted by $50 on Amazon, making it more affordable than ever.

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If You’re a Prime Member, Amazon Is Giving Up All Its Margin on the Ring Video Doorbell

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-10 11:40:51

Ring is Amazon’s in-home smart home security brand and every Prime Day features some of the year’s best prices on their devices. Ring battery doorbell, specifically the new model with head-to-toe video, is the top of its kind for value and performance. With 4.6 out of 5 based on over 17,000 reviews, this doorbell is very popular. Now, it’s available as a Prime-exclusive offer for an all-time-low price of $49, down from $99. Only Prime members can get the offer, but if you’re not currently a mem

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If You’re a Prime Member, This Blink Wire-Free Video Doorbell Is Almost Free on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-12 08:08:03

The new Blink video doorbell is finally getting its first deep discount and it’s coming as one of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals. This wireless model has yet to be discounted at all so this is a unique opportunity to beef up the security on your home at a fraction of its usual cost. Currently, Prime members can get the newest Blink video doorbell for as little as $34, a decrease from its original price of $69. That’s 50% off which is the lowest the price has ever been on this device. If you’re

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Latest Tech News

Astronomers use colors of trans-Neptunian objects to track ancient stellar flyby

HomeKit Weekly: ThorBolt X1 might be the best value home key lock with built-in Thread support

We Almost Lived in a Timeline Where ‘Morbius’ Was Made by ‘Midsommar’ Director Ari Aster

Do Student Loan Borrowers in SAVE Need to Do Anything Before Aug. 1?

Astronomers Discover Potential Dwarf Planet Lurking Way Beyond Pluto

Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do Before Aug. 1

Interest Restarts for SAVE Student Loans on Aug. 1. Should You Switch to Another Payment Plan by Then?

Secretive Chinese Satellite Emerges in Surprising Orbit After 6-Day Vanishing Act

I replaced my Ring doorbell with this subscription-free option - with one concern

Discord's virtual Orbs currency is now available for everyone to earn

Discord’s virtual reward, ‘Orbs,’ launches out of beta

A Century of Quantum Mechanics

Should Student Loans Borrowers in SAVE Switch to Another Repayment Plan? It's Complicated

This 19-year-old’s space company just raised millions to keep satellites connected 24/7

YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

It’s hunting season in orbit as Russia’s killer satellites mystify skywatchers

RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology

Lowest price alert: Ring Doorbell Plus crashes to $79.99 today

Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do by August 1

This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription (and it's on sale)

Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

Aqara’s G410 Doorbell Camera Hub launches with HomeKit Secure Video, Matter, and RTSP support

Netgear's Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription - and it's on sale

The best doorbell cameras

The Blink Video Doorbell Is Practically Free, Amazon Seems Determined to Clear Out All Their Stock

Orb Is the Internet Speed Test Your Wi-Fi Has Been Waiting For

This subscription-less video doorbell easily replaced my Ring - and it's $50 off right now

If You’re a Prime Member, Amazon Is Giving Up All Its Margin on the Ring Video Doorbell

If You’re a Prime Member, This Blink Wire-Free Video Doorbell Is Almost Free on Amazon

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