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The Verge’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list

theverge.com Mia Sato 2025-08-13 11:00:00

Here at this website, my colleagues and I follow our beats closely, from wearable tech and laptops to influencer culture and federal policy. Last year, I asked a bunch of staff at The Verge to pretend to be trend forecasters for a lighthearted collection of what’s hot and what’s not. Some of the predictions really held up: many would say the US Supreme Court continues to be out, congestion pricing in New York is decidedly in despite attempts to kill it, and cats are, as ever, a bit of both.

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Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-08-13 14:03:55

In Brief Academics may be leaning on a novel strategy to influence peer review of their research papers — adding hidden prompts designed to coax AI tools to deliver positive feedback. Nikkei Asia reports that when examining English-language preprint papers available on the website arXiv, it found 17 papers that included some form of hidden AI prompt. The paper’s authors were affiliated with 14 academic institutions in eight countries, including Japan’s Waseda University and South Korea’s KAIST

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Volunteer finds Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents

news.ycombinator.com Associated Press 2025-08-13 10:11:48

By MICHAEL CASEY GROTON, Mass. (AP) — Jennifer Cromack was combing through the American Baptist archive when she uncovered a slim box among some 18th and 19th century journals. Opening it, she found a scroll in pristine condition. A closer look revealed the 5-foot-long (1.5-meter-long) document was a handwritten declaration titled “A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery,” signed by 116 New England ministers in Boston and adopted March 2, 1847. Until its discovery in May at the archives in Gr

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The best Prime Day laptop deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-13 06:01:25

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . So you need a new laptop — you’ve waited for the right time. Amazon Prime Day 2025, as has been in years past, offers a ton of laptop deals to consider and that's true even now in the days leading up to the event. All kinds of devices are on sale this year, from refreshed MacBooks to h

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Is It Cake? How Our Brain Deciphers Materials

news.ycombinator.com Dale Markowitz 2025-08-11 03:43:57

One of the greatest questions of the modern age is: Is it cake? As in: Is it an espresso machine, or cake? Paint can, or cake? Air fryer, or …? Millions of viewers have watched rapt as TikTok bakers slice or bite into inedible-looking objects with fluffy, frosting-filled innards … or have tuned into Is It Cake?, the aptly named Netflix show. Why? As a form of entertainment, this kind of visual trick is hardly new. For centuries, artists have delighted in fooling us into thinking one material is

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Drake Just Gave Bitcoin Its Biggest Pop Culture Moment Yet

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-13 07:00:47

Bitcoin just got its biggest shoutout in pop culture yet — from Drake. In a surprise drop on the night of July 4th, the hip-hop titan unleashed his latest track, “What Did I Miss.” More than just another reflective banger, the Canadian superstar’s new song injects Bitcoin, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency, directly into the mainstream cultural conversation, sixteen years after its inception. The track, which premiered during a YouTube stream titled “ICEMAN EPISODE ONE” where Drake plays

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Robinhood Wants to Redo Wall Street on the Blockchain

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-13 10:27:24

Robinhood, the company behind one of the most popular trading apps for everyday investors, just revealed a sweeping new vision for the future of finance. And its bold plan seems to leave traditional Wall Street institutions behind. The company announced a daring set of new products this week from Cannes, France. These offerings are designed to move traditional financial assets, like company stocks, investment funds (ETFs), and even complex trading tools called derivatives, entirely onto the blo

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Best Laptop Stands (2025): 25+ Models Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-08-13 07:00:00

More Laptop Stands to Consider There’s no shortage of computer stands out there, and most of them get the job done. While these didn’t quite make my top picks, they still have some perks worth considering. Rain Design iLevel2 Photograph: Rain Design Rain Design iLevel2 for $65: I wanted to love the Rain Design iLevel2, assuming that it was a bestseller for a reason. Adjusting the height is easy—you slide the front level—but even at its lowest (5.4 inches), it still feels too high for some set

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Deltarune is halfway done, but it feels like a full game

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-08-13 07:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. It’s been an agonizing wait for more Deltarune. The first chapter of the episodic, parallel story to Toby Fox’s acclaimed RPG Undertale came out nearly seven years ago. But the newly released third and fourth chapters are so good that I highly recommend playing everything that’s available right now — even if there are still three more episodes to go. In Deltarune, you play as

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Incapacitating Google Tag Manager (2022)

news.ycombinator.com Bob Leggitt 2025-08-12 17:12:25

"We're long past the days when it was possible to simply say "no" to corporate stalking without consequence. Today, when we say "no", we get punished for it. But that only goes to show WHY, more than ever, we should be saying "no"." Google Tag Manager. It's a product which, by design, cloaks a range of the Internet's most invasive and unethical scripts in an opaque closet, then springs them out in disguise. Combining immense power with obfuscation and vast scale of use, Google Tag Manager is th

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AI Essentials: 29 Ways You Can Make Gen AI Work for You, According to Our Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-13 09:30:04

If you haven't added generative AI to your skill set yet, you should. AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini and AI image generators including Dall-E and Canva are handy, accessible and often free to use. They're also powerful gateways for getting things done, whether it's for work, a hobby or general knowledge. Now's the time to start getting familiar with them. And many of us have, to some degree. The ChatGPT app is reliably among the top downloads from Apple's and Google's app stores, and Ch

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ChatGPT Deep Research tests new connectors for more context

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-13 12:20:14

ChatGPT Deep Research, which is an AI research tool to automate research, is getting support for new connectors (integrations), including Slack. Deep Research is an AI agent that automates research for you. You just need to give it a brief prompt with all the necessary details, and it will crawl the internet to write a research paper. As spotted by Tibor on X, ChatGPT has references to a new connector called 'Slack.' Once integrated, ChatGPT can crawl your Slack messages and use them in the c

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Prompting LLMs is not engineering

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-13 21:38:04

Prompting LLMs is not engineering published in: With the proliferation of AI models and tools, there's a new industry-wide fascination with snake oil remedies called "prompt engineering". As of July 2025 the term is now "context engineering" or "context prompting" or "context manipulation". To put it succinctly, prompt engineering is nothing but an attempt to reverse-engineer a non-deterministic black box for which any of the parameters below are unknown: training set weights constraints o

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How to Incapacitate Google Tag Manager and Why You Should (2022)

news.ycombinator.com Bob Leggitt 2025-08-14 09:12:25

"We're long past the days when it was possible to simply say "no" to corporate stalking without consequence. Today, when we say "no", we get punished for it. But that only goes to show WHY, more than ever, we should be saying "no"." Google Tag Manager. It's a product which, by design, cloaks a range of the Internet's most invasive and unethical scripts in an opaque closet, then springs them out in disguise. Combining immense power with obfuscation and vast scale of use, Google Tag Manager is th

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The AI Chatbots We Use Most, and How We Use Them

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-14 11:52:03

If you have a particular artificial intelligence tool that you tend to try first every time you're in need of an AI assist, you're not alone. According to a new survey, 91% of people who use AI have a favorite chatbot they try first, whether it's ChatGPT, Gemini, Alexa or something else. A Menlo Ventures survey of 5,000 adults found that this "default tool dynamic" means most people using AI have chosen a general AI tool they'll try first for every job, even if it's not necessarily the best too

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HP 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Over 40% Off, Now Cheap 4.8-Star Pick at Best Buy

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-14 21:10:43

When you’re shopping for a laptop, it’s easy to get bogged down by a bunch of technical jargon or end up paying more for features you may not even need. But sometimes you can come across certain computers and just know you’re getting a good deal from the feature set alone. That’s what you’ll likely experience with this particular laptop from HP. It’s an excellent deal that you’ll recognize by the price and brand alone, and we’re confident you’ll want to buy from there. Head to Best Buy to get t

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Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals every color and band option that is coming this year

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 15:50:21

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests the Pixel Watch 4 will be coming with five color options spread across the 41mm and 45mm watch sizes. A wide range of band materials and colors are also said to be coming, including two-tone leather, crafted leather, active, metal mesh, performance loop, woven, and more. The Pixel Watch 4 is expected to come with a thicker casing, slimmer bezels, and a new wireless charging mechanism without magnetic pogo pins. As we approach the n

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Developing with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-12 03:47:28

I'm always looking for ways to work more efficiently and deliver better code faster. Recently, The GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in combination with Model Context Protocol (MCP) has transformed my development workflow. The magic starts with Customizing AI responses in VS Code. Instead of repeatedly explaining my preferences to the AI, I can now define: Custom instructions for consistent coding practices for consistent coding practices Custom prompts for reusable task templates for reusable task

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Billionaire Mark Cuban Says AI Gives Workers ‘Superpowers,’ but Crypto Is ‘Not Even Close’ to Its iPhone Moment

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-15 17:00:27

Mark Cuban has always been tech’s most pragmatic and outspoken billionaire. As an early internet entrepreneur, a prolific investor on Shark Tank, and the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, he’s seen multiple hype cycles come and go. He was an early advocate for crypto’s potential but has remained a sharp critic of its excesses. Now, as the twin forces of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency dominate the conversation, we asked Cuban to weigh in. In this exclusive Q&A, he explains why he thinks

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Lenovo 15.6″ Laptop (40GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Going for Peanuts at 71% Off, $2,000 Savings for Fourth of July

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-15 19:10:39

Here we are celebrating Fourth of July weekend, nearing the peak of Summer, but the new school semester will be here before we all realize. Are you a student heading off to college at the end of August or perhaps the parent of one? Are you are they prepared will the right laptop to be able to handle all your classes and homework? Well, good news. This Lenovo laptop will fit the bill and right now it’s been reduced in price by a whopping 71%. The price it’s listed at is $2,799, but for a limited

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Alternative Blanket Implementations for a Single Rust Trait

news.ycombinator.com Serhii Potapov 2025-08-12 19:48:56

July 01, 2025 #rust #traits #patterns Serhii PotapovJuly 01, 2025 Rust's trait system is famously powerful - and famously strict about avoiding ambiguity. One such rule is that you can't have multiple blanket implementations of the same trait that could potentially apply to the same type. What Is a Blanket Implementation? A blanket implementation is a trait implementation that applies to any type meeting certain constraints, typically via generics. A classic example from the standard librar

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Leaks hint at Operator-like tool in ChatGPT ahead of GPT-5 launch

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-15 21:22:31

A few new code references in the ChatGPT web app and Android point to an Operator-like tool in GPT's chain of thoughts. As spotted by Tibor on X, the Android beta has strings like “click,” “drag,” “type,” and even “terminal feed,” which seem to suggest that ChatGPT could soon call a remote browser or sandboxed environment (Operator?). For those unaware, OpenAI already has Operator, which uses an AI agent to navigate a remote browser session and execute tasks for you. These references suggest

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Exclusive 4th of July Offer: 1TB to 10TB Lifetime Cloud Storage at a Huge Discount

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-15 21:00:12

Cloud storage is only as good as its security, and this service gets it right. With its eye-catching bundle of lifetime storage plus encryption, you only pay once instead of facing monthly fees like with most providers. Right now, you can save up to $1,320 and enjoy up to 10 TB of secure, client-side encrypted storage for life. And that’s just the beginning. This platform is also packed with powerful features designed to protect and simplify your digital life. Claim pCloud Discount Today Save

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Judge Rules That Newspaper Is Allowed to Search Through Users' ChatGPT Logs

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-16 04:12:02

Amid its long-running copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, the paper of record will soon have access to all of OpenAI's user archives — including the stuff that was deleted. As Ars Technica reports, the federal judge presiding over the lawsuit by the New York Times against OpenAI has granted the newspaper and its co-plaintiffs, the New York Daily News and the Center for Investigative Reporting, access to the AI company's logs to see exactly how much copyright was infringed. In its pr

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Why I'm switching to the MacBook Air M4 from my Windows laptop (and you should too at this price)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-16 05:00:19

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET The MacBook Air M4 (13-inch) is on sale at Amazon starting at $850 ahead of Prime Day, while the 15-inch is also $150 off, starting at $1,049. Also: The best Prime Day laptop deals we've found When Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 earlier this year, it was clear that the laptop would be an incremental upgrade from last year's model, with the latest in Apple silicon and a host of software and AI-powered features. The fact that the 13-inch versi

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Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-16 09:25:05

E Ink, the company behind the highly readable displays you'll find in ereaders the world over, has created a new touchscreen trackpad for some reason. And rather than act as an extension of your laptop's screen, E Ink thinks it should be a dedicated home for AI interactions. The new touchscreen trackpad appears to use a color E Ink display, not unlike what you'll find on the Kobo Libra Colour or the Kindle Colorsoft, and is supposed to offer the normal swiping, tapping, dragging and clicking fu

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The best laptops you can get

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2025-08-16 09:15:47

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. 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. Buying the right laptop can be stressful. It’s likely one of the bigger tech purchases you’ll make, and there are a ludicrous number of models, siz

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Bitcoin Whales Are Offloading Their Bags on Institutional Investors

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-08-16 17:10:13

Bitcoin enthusiasts have been perplexed lately. Why is the price so stagnant, even with all the hype created by guys like President Donald Trump? The White House has largely been seen as enacting a pro-crypto agenda and even got its first crypto czar in David Sacks, after all. You’d think prices would be soaring. Well, there’s a simple answer, according to a new report from Bloomberg News. And the average, non-wealthy crypto trader probably isn’t going to like it. According to Bloomberg, the lo

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E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-16 21:37:33

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. E Ink has developed a new touchpad for laptops featuring the same electronic paper technology found in e-readers. It’s not the first company to look at the ever-growing size of laptop touchpads and see the potential of additional functionality, but instead of serving as a second smaller screen for the computer’s OS, E Ink is positioning its touch

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HP 14-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook Is Practically Free, Working as Both Tablet and Laptop at a Record Low

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-17 01:40:53

Sometimes all you need is a laptop that’s simple, reliable, and easy to use. You want something that powers on fast, handles your everyday tasks smoothly, and doesn’t come with a complicated setup. It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping for a student, looking for a lightweight work computer, or just need something for browsing, streaming, and video calls, a Chromebook often fits the bill. And if you want to save some money right now, you don’t have to wait for a special sales event. You can just h

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Latest Tech News

The Verge’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list

Researchers seek to influence peer review with hidden AI prompts

Volunteer finds Holy Grail of abolitionist-era Baptist documents

The best Prime Day laptop deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and more

Is It Cake? How Our Brain Deciphers Materials

Drake Just Gave Bitcoin Its Biggest Pop Culture Moment Yet

Robinhood Wants to Redo Wall Street on the Blockchain

Best Laptop Stands (2025): 25+ Models Tested and Reviewed

Deltarune is halfway done, but it feels like a full game

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AI Essentials: 29 Ways You Can Make Gen AI Work for You, According to Our Experts

ChatGPT Deep Research tests new connectors for more context

Prompting LLMs is not engineering

How to Incapacitate Google Tag Manager and Why You Should (2022)

The AI Chatbots We Use Most, and How We Use Them

HP 15.6″ Touchscreen Laptop (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Is Over 40% Off, Now Cheap 4.8-Star Pick at Best Buy

Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals every color and band option that is coming this year

Developing with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP

Billionaire Mark Cuban Says AI Gives Workers ‘Superpowers,’ but Crypto Is ‘Not Even Close’ to Its iPhone Moment

Lenovo 15.6″ Laptop (40GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Going for Peanuts at 71% Off, $2,000 Savings for Fourth of July

Alternative Blanket Implementations for a Single Rust Trait

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Judge Rules That Newspaper Is Allowed to Search Through Users' ChatGPT Logs

Why I'm switching to the MacBook Air M4 from my Windows laptop (and you should too at this price)

Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea

The best laptops you can get

Bitcoin Whales Are Offloading Their Bags on Institutional Investors

E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps

HP 14-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook Is Practically Free, Working as Both Tablet and Laptop at a Record Low

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