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A Dark Money Group Is Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

news.ycombinator.com Taylor Lorenz 2025-10-26 10:58:35

In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether to take advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to take part in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging on the internet. But the contract sent to them from Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a liberal influencer marketing platform, came with some strings. Among other issues, it mandated extensive secrecy about disclosing their payments and had restr

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The 11 Best Greens Powders, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

wired.com Louryn Strampe 2025-10-27 00:31:00

I took a deep dive on my hunt for the best greens powders, speaking with dietitians and trying popular brands to uncover whether or not they're worth the money. The health supplement market is booming. Thanks to a 1994 FDA ruling that supplements are food and not medicine, it's also unregulated—people are purchasing products that may or may not work, and which could have almost anything in them. Spoiler alert: Greens powders aren’t harmful, ultimately, but the dietitians I spoke to agreed that

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Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer's death

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-10-26 15:03:28

Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer's death 12 hours ago Share Save Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Share Save @jeanpormanove Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, died during a live stream on the Kick website. The streaming platform Kick has accused French authorities of politicising the death of a content creator who passed away during a livestream. Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, was found dead in a residence near the city of Nice last week. Pro

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Meta is bringing AI-powered NPCs to the metaverse

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-27 03:16:05

Developers building for Meta’s metaverse platform will soon be able to create AI-powered NPCs for Horizon Worlds. The company previewed the move, which is coming “very soon” as part of a developer update that adds new generative AI tools for developers. Once available, developers will be able to use Meta’s Worlds Desktop Editor to create NPCs that can hold “lifelike” conversations with players via voice chat. The company has previously experimented with NPCs for its metaverse, but the upcoming

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Watch Our Livestream Replay: Back to School in the Age of AI

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-10-27 11:28:46

Everyone has a stake in how tech is shaping education today. From the tech moguls and venture capitalists who are starting “microschools” and building ed-tech tools to policymakers who are writing bills to safeguard kids online and teachers who are getting creative about using AI for school. WIRED explored all this and more in our recent back-to-school digital edition, which was the topic of our subscriber-only livestream on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Hosted by WIRED's features director, Reyhan

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Threads is testing long-form posts with support for formatted text

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-27 15:29:29

While Threads already allows up to 500 characters per post (which is more than enough for casual users used to the microblogging format), it is now testing support for long-form posts through “text attachments”. Here’s how it works. Meta has confirmed the test, but has no ETA for the feature As spotted by app researcher Radu Oncescu (via TechCrunch), Threads is testing a new “text attachment” feature on iOS, which could replace the common practice of stringing together multiple posts that blow

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Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-27 22:43:04

Two years after its predecessor launched, Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here. And in addition to the array of hardware upgrades coming, the Ultra 3 could also push Ultra 1 owners to upgrade with a variety of software features. watchOS is getting even more features not supported by Apple Watch Ultra 1 When the Apple Watch Ultra 2 debuted in 2023, it was a fairly minor, iterative update over the original Ultra. Now that more time has passed between hardware generations, Apple’s forthcoming Ultr

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Proton offers a new lifeline for when the unexpected happens

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-28 03:36:09

TL;DR Proton has rolled out a new feature called Emergency Access. This feature allows paid users to pick five trusted contacts who can gain access to their account in case anything happens. Users can allow their trusted contacts to access their account immediately or after a custom set period of time. We all have crucial information stored in the various apps we use. For instance, you could have an important message sitting in your inbox, logins in your password manager, or financial informa

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Meta is experimenting with long-form text on Threads

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-28 03:55:58

Meta seems to be working on ways for Threads users to share long-form writing within a single post. Several users have reported seeing a new "attach text" feature on the service, which allows them to embed large chunks of text within a single post. The feature, which hasn't been formally announced by Meta, is similar to the "articles" feature that's available on X to Premium+ subscribers. It enables Threads users to embed longer text excerpts within a single Threads post and offers some basic f

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Malware devs abuse Anthropic’s Claude AI to build ransomware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-28 03:08:08

Anthropic's Claude Code large language model has been abused by threat actors who used it in data extortion campaigns and to develop ransomware packages. The company says that its tool has also been used in fraudulent North Korean IT worker schemes and to distribute lures for Contagious Interview campaigns, in Chinese APT campaigns, and by a Russian-speaking developer to create malware with advanced evasion capabilities. AI-created ransomware In another instance, tracked as ‘GTG-5004,’ a UK-b

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Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-28 03:01:29

Threads is testing a new feature that makes it easy to share long-form text on the social network, Meta confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The feature lets users attach a block of text to a post instead of creating a thread of several different posts when looking to share more in-depth thoughts and ideas. App researcher Radu Oncescu first spotted the new “text attachment” feature on iOS and shared a screenshot of it. According to the app’s description of the new feature, it’s designed to allo

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Apple teases new Powerbeats Fit earbuds launching soon

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-10-28 07:46:37

Apple is working on a new flavor of its popular Powerbeats earbuds, dubbed the Powerbeats Fit. Apple teased the new earbuds in a video on YouTube today, referring to them as “fit for every move.” Apple says the Powerbeats Fit are “coming fall 2025.” There’s no word on what’s new with the Powerbeats Fit. They appear to be the follow-up to the Beats Fit Pro, which debuted in 2021. Beats Fit Pro offer a compact in-ear design with an added hook to further secure the fit. They offer features like A

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iOS 26 fixed the Photos app and it’s more powerful than ever

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2025-10-28 09:44:03

Last year, with iOS 18, Apple tried to shake up the Photos App by making it more streamlined. They put everything under one view, and for most people, it was a flop. Instead of making it simpler to navigate, it was actually even more tedious to use. It felt like nothing really had its own place, and everything was just on one never-ending page. Apple seemed to have heard us and changed up the look and feel of the Photos App with iOS 26 and I think they nailed it. They took the best parts of the

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Google Photos is letting you lift subjects as stickers — but only on iOS (Update: Announcement)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-28 15:05:21

Update, August 28, 2025 (10:05 AM ET): Just days after we first got word of this new sticker tool in Photos hitting iOS users, Google has gone ahead and formally announced the feature. The company confirms that for the moment, at least, sticker generation is going to remain an iOS exclusive. That said, Google tells us that “Android support hasn’t rolled out yet, but we’ll keep you posted when that changes,” so just have a little patience. Original article, August 25, 2025 (09:36 AM ET): One of

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iOS 26 fixed the Photos App & it’s more powerful than ever

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2025-10-28 19:44:03

Last year, with iOS 18, Apple tried to shake up the Photos App by making it more streamlined. They put everything under one view, and for most people, it was a flop. Instead of making it simpler to navigate, it was actually even more tedious to use. It felt like nothing really had its own place, and everything was just on one never-ending page. Apple seemed to have heard us and changed up the look and feel of the Photos App with iOS 26 and I think they nailed it. They took the best parts of the

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Don't Want Gemini to Learn About You? How to Turn That New Feature Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-28 19:52:02

The more you chat with Google's Gemini, the better it will get to know you thanks to a new learning feature in the generative AI chatbot. Gemini has already been able to recall past conversations if you ask it to, but this new functionality will allow it to learn your preferences and interact with you in more personalized ways, Google said. But if you don't want an AI to learn about you, you can turn it off. AI chatbots have seen their memories grow longer this year. Other tools, like OpenAI'

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You can now ask Google Finance when Ethereum will hit its peak

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 06:34:38

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started testing AI features on its finance page in the US through Search Labs. The new features include a new search field to ask questions, updated charting tools, and a news feed section. The new Google Finance page will be rolled out to the general public in the US in the coming weeks. At the start of this month, Google announced through a blog post that it had begun testing AI features on its finance page. While the features are still

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Storm-0501 hackers shift to ransomware attacks in the cloud

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-29 15:38:12

Microsoft warns that a threat actor tracked as Storm-0501 has evolved its operations, shifting away from encrypting devices with ransomware to focusing on cloud-based encryption, data theft, and extortion. The hackers now abuse native cloud features to exfiltrate data, wipe backups, and destroy storage accounts, thereby applying pressure and extorting victims without deploying traditional ransomware encryption tools. Storm-0501 is a threat actor who has been active since at least 2021, deployi

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Show HN: Meetup.com and eventribe alternative to small groups

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-29 18:53:51

Events that thrive anywhere. Like the cactus, great events bloom under any condition when managed with care. Cactoide(ae) helps you streamline RSVPs, simplify coordination, and keep every detail efficient—so your gatherings are resilient, vibrant, and unforgettable. What is it? A mobile-first event RSVP platform that lets you create events, share unique URLs, and collect RSVPs without any registration required. ✨ Features 🎯 Instant Event Creation - Create events in seconds with our streamli

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FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-10-30 03:39:40

A Chinese-backed hacking campaign that previously hacked into nine U.S. telecommunication and internet providers is now confirmed to have hacked at least 200 American companies, according to the FBI’s top cyber chief. FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman told The Washington Post that the hackers, dubbed Salt Typhoon, also broke into companies in 80 countries, revealing for the first time the global scale of the Chinese spying campaign. Leatherman didn’t name the hacked companies. AT&T, Veri

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Google has been testing this app-launching trick since last year — now it’s live

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 11:52:29

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is starting to roll out an auto-open toggle for when you download apps. When enabled, the app you’re downloading will open automatically. You will receive a notification with a five-second countdown before the app opens, giving you a chance to cancel. Google has long been working on a feature for the Play Store that automatically opens apps after they are downloaded. This feature was first spotted in one of our APK teardowns in September of la

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Pixel 10 Review: Google Delivers the AI Phone That Apple Promised

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-10-30 11:00:29

2025 If you just look at the Pixel 10’s physical design, you’re going to be disappointed. Google’s new $800 Android smartphone looks almost identical to last year’s Pixel 9, save for an additional 5x telephoto camera lens and some new colors, including the makes-me-smile Indigo blue. But like most new phones, there are a bunch of small upgrades internally that add up to a better daily experience, even if they’re not revolutionary. All of that stuff is good and necessary for a new phone—though,

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Save 20 Percent on Our Favorite Android Earbuds

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-10-30 11:29:24

Looking to upgrade your wireless earbuds without reaching deep into your wallet? Our favorite earbuds for most people, the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are currently marked down to just $79 when you buy them from Nothing directly. They may be cheap when it comes to dollars spent, but they have it where it counts, with great audio quality, an excellent feature set, and awesome battery life. While the first-party offerings from both Apple and Google make for compelling options, the No

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Deciphering Apple's 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 Event Invite

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-30 23:00:04

Invitations went out Tuesday for Apple's Sept. 9 event, which means it's time to crank up our speculation engines and figure out the real messages behind the slogan "Awe dropping" and the orange, yellow and blue glowing Apple logo that accompanies it. Why does Apple tease its events like this? Obviously, one reason is to encourage articles like the one you're reading. But also, in an environment where details about what's coming invariably get leaked ahead of time, it's a way to pique interest

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Google Vids adds AI avatars to its video editor and launches a consumer version

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-10-30 23:00:00

Google debuted its new-age video editor called Vids for the Google Workspace productivity suite last year. On Wednesday, the company is adding new features like AI avatars, automatic transcript trimming, and image-to-video tools. It is also releasing a free-to-use feature for consumers with limited features. This version of the editor will have basic edit controls along with access to Google’s template library, font collection, and stock media library, but it won’t offer AI features at this tim

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Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-10-31 03:10:00

Confession time: My household owns two cars, one with leather and one with “leather.” The former feels amazing, the latter … well, let’s just say it’s not fooling anyone. Based on the samples currently sitting on my desk, leather alternatives don’t have to feel so artificial or be so harsh on the environment. Most fake leathers are made using plastics derived from fossil fuels. The samples from Uncaged Innovations, though, are made mostly using grains including wheat, soy, and corn. The result

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Android 16 will soon let you know which apps use Advanced Protection features (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-31 07:45:23

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16’s Advanced Protection is getting new useful features. We’ve discovered an under-development interface that will list all the apps that are aware of Advanced Protection being turned on. Besides Google apps, the feature will also include third-party apps that can access the state of Advanced Protection. With the rollout of Android 16 earlier this year, Google introduced an “Advanced Protection” mode that enables high-security features on Andr

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Dietitian Tips for Fighting Food Noise -- Without Using Semaglutide

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-31 07:00:00

If you’ve ever found your mind consumed with constant thoughts about food, chances are you have experienced food noise. It's usually brought on by conflicting messages about nutrition, either through everyday conversation or content online. It could be feeling guilty because you ate a cupcake when you promised yourself you weren’t going to touch sweets for a while, or maybe you’re trying to meet your protein quota and are obsessively keeping track of it. These thoughts are common, and in some ca

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What’s the Best Hair Straightener for You? It Depends (2025)

wired.com Kat Merck 2025-10-31 05:30:00

Compare Our Top 10 Hair Straighteners Other Straighteners We Tried Photograph: Kat Merck Paul Mitchell Neuro Style+ for $150: The latest in Paul Mitchell’s lineup of otherwise standout hair straighteners, this ceramic iron with Paul Mitchell’s new NeutraHeat temperature-regulating technology goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has dual voltage for travel. However, the body feels weirdly cheap and lightweight compared with older Paul Mitchell models, it took over a minute to heat up, and it

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You don’t need a Pixel 10 to get Google’s new call screening smarts

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-31 13:52:23

TL;DR Google Phone’s new “Take a Message” was presumed to be a Pixel 10-exclusive, but Google has clarified the feature is available on Pixel 4 and higher, but only in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia. Users can also set up the feature on their Pixel Watch 2 and newer, but when paired to the Pixel 6 and higher. Similarly, Call Notes’ next steps feature was also presumed to be a Pixel 10-exclusive, but it is live on the Pixel 9 series too. With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google added

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A Dark Money Group Is Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

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Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1

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Storm-0501 hackers shift to ransomware attacks in the cloud

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Dietitian Tips for Fighting Food Noise -- Without Using Semaglutide

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You don’t need a Pixel 10 to get Google’s new call screening smarts

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