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Blacklisted by the U.S. and backed by Beijing, this Chinese AI startup has caught OpenAI's attention

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-03-17 10:34:18

OpenAI is putting a spotlight on an under-the-radar artificial intelligence startup that it believes is on the "front line" of China's race to lead the world in AI — and its not DeepSeek. In a blog post on Wednesday, the company wrote that Beijing-backed Zhipu AI has made "notable progress" in the AI race, as global competition ramps up. Zhipu AI, founded in 2019, has been referred by domestic media as one of China's "AI tigers" — a class of large language model unicorns seen as key to Beijing

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Google clears the air on Gemini email, says ‘this update is good for users’

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 07:25:08

Google has clarified what Gemini’s upcoming July 7 update for Android devices really means and how it’ll affect Android users. The company responded to an email query from Android Authority, confirming that Gemini will soon be able to help with everyday tasks like sending messages, making phone calls, and setting timers, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This initially sparked confusion after Google sent out a vague email to users, stating that Gemini would soon be able to “help you u

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Pixel phones might finally be getting this highly requested feature in India (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 09:47:57

Andy Walker / Android Authority Pixel 8a TL;DR Google might be getting ready to introduce Call Screening on Pixel phones in India. The feature lets users identify callers and their reasons for calling before answering the phone, helping thwart spam calls. India might get the manual version of Call Screening instead of the automatic version available in the US. India has over a billion cellphone users and is one of the most affected countries in the world when it comes to spam calls. Hundreds

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These Pixels are banned in one of Google’s biggest markets, and more could follow

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 10:29:25

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 7 series has received a sales ban in Japan after Google lost a court battle. A Japanese court ruled that Google infringed on standard-essential patents by Pantech. Pantech has also requested a sales injunction against the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 smartphone families. The Google Pixel line is among the most popular phone brands in Japan, being ranked in the top three for 2024. However, trouble is brewing as a series of Google phones has just

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One of the most stylish earbuds I've tested are also budget friendly

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-17 10:00:15

The silver dial on the top left of the case controls volume, pause and play functions, among other things you configure in the app. I had trouble saving these configurations for regular use, however. Nina Raemont/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 A 43-hour battery life and great sound quality seal the deal on these earbuds. Plus, you can enable ChatGPT through the Buds Pro 2 if you have a Nothing phone. The noise cancellation is weak, and the case's dial is unreliable.

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-03-17 10:00:19

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened earlier this month, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesign of iOS 26, C

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Finally, budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-03-17 10:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Buds 2 Plus are the most premium pair of earbuds from the Nothing sub-brand. At $69, they're one of the best-sounding and most feature-rich earbuds in the price segment. The way these earbuds are designed makes them not ideal for side sleepers. $69 at Amazon The latest Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus sit above the CMF Buds Pro 2 in price hierarchy and offer similar sound, better call quality, and longer battery life. They fit well and there's not much to fault at that $6

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I found a high-quality pocket multitool for less than $30 that isn't a joke

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-17 10:15:14

ZDNET's key takeaways A premium quality pocket tool with a good selection of tools for under $30. All the tools are nice and sharp when new, and retain their sharpness even after extended use. Because this is a pocket tool, don't expect pliers or a lifetime warranty. View now at Walmart View now at Amazon more buying choices I've been a big fan of multitools and pocket tools for decades. I've owned several items from big names like Leatherman, Gerber, and Victorinox. Some I still have, others

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Don't delete Netflix yet: I used these codes to find shows I didn't know existed

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-17 10:30:13

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Netflix wasn't the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: Slow Roku TV? This 30-second fix made my system run like new again Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox -- the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. Whaaat? S

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Finally, a smart ring worthy of replacing my Oura 4 - and with no subscription fees

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-17 10:30:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that retails for $300. It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it's got a marathon battery life. The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. View now at Amazon View now at Ringconn more buying choices Most smart rings these days claim to offer marathon battery lives, but often fall short of their promise. Many smart rings claim to last a week's worth of battery, but only make it to f

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This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-17 10:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux Lite 7.4 is available to download and install for free from the official site. This lightweight Linux distribution comes with everything you need and performs like an absolute champ. The default desktop is a bit bland, but it's fairly easy to customize. View now at Linuxliteos My friend recently wanted to bring an old laptop back to life. Her aging Intel MacBook was no longer supported by Apple, and instead of letting the machine wind up in a landfill somewhere, sh

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This HP EliteBook has almost everything I want in a work laptop - and it's now on sale

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-17 10:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD's latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,099. It's a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard. It's expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. View now at B&H Photo Video View now at HP more buying choices Multiple HP EliteBook X G1a configurations are on sale. The base model now retails for $1,599. HP rebranded its laptop lineup last year, renaming its high-performanc

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Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-03-17 10:35:11

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for under $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn't replaceable or rechargeable. $17.99 at Amazon The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for only $18 on Amazon. Losing stuff is a huge issue in my home. My husband constantly loses his keys and wallet

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I've worn the Meta Ray-Bans for half a year, and these 5 features still amaze me

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-03-17 10:45:12

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET As a tech reporter, I attend events and conferences with other gadget aficionados. A telltale sign that a product is good is when reporters and attendees rave about it and even use their money to buy it. And no matter where I went, I couldn't escape the glowing Meta Ray-Ban reviews. Also: Meta's new $399 Oakley smart glasses beat the Ray-Bans in almost every way These experiences weren't just ones that I noticed; sales told the same story. EssilorLuxottica, the glasses pro

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I replaced my Bose Ultra Open with these Shokz headphones - they're better for less money

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-03-17 10:45:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Shokz OpenDots One are the company's first clip-on earbuds, available in Black and Grey for $199. They sport a comfortable, nondescript design with Shokz's industry-leading bone conduction audio technology. However, the earbuds' touch controls are unreliable and awkward to use. View now at Shokz View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices I used to not be a Shokz believer; the company's headphones seemed best suited for running or swimming, neither of

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Howdy – Windows Hello style facial authentication for Linux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-14 21:34:36

Howdy provides Windows Hello™ style authentication for Linux. Use your built-in IR emitters and camera in combination with facial recognition to prove who you are. Using the central authentication system (PAM), this works everywhere you would otherwise need your password: Login, lock screen, sudo, su, etc. Installation Howdy is currently available and packaged for Debian/Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE. If you’re interested in packaging Howdy for your distro, don’t hesitate to open an

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Build a Sentence-Level Text-to-Speech Reader in JavaScript

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-14 14:34:26

In this article, we’ll build a simple web tool to explore how Text-to-Speech (TTS) works in JavaScript. We’ll also dive into the logic of sentence-level highlighting. These two features are often combined to create accessible, dynamic reading experiences in the browser. We’ll go step-by-step: Learn how TTS works in the browser Explore how to highlight sentences dynamically Build a working mini tool with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Demo & Code) 📢 What is TTS in the browser? JavaScript provides

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Games That Weren't: Preserving Cancelled and Unreleased Video Game History

news.ycombinator.com Posted 2026-03-17 05:41:34

Thanks to Sailor of Triad, a rare prototype of Alien 3 for the Commodore 64 has just been discovered recently. This was a demo that was seemingly produced for producer Joe Bonar to take a look at back in the day to see progress with the project. It is possible that it could have been also passed onto magazines for screenshots – which makes it a shame that it wasn’t included as a demo on the likes of Commodore Force or Format at the time. Continue reading →

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AccessOwl (YC S22) is hiring an Elixir Engineer to connect 100s of SaaS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-17 10:00:43

TL;DR: Senior Software Engineer specializing in Elixir while using AI daily, seeking a fully remote role within ±3 hours of CET (Berlin). You thrive on solving real problems, are eager to grow, and want to work closely with a small, tight-knit team to transform how companies worldwide manage their SaaS tools. 💶 If this role isn't for you but you know someone great, share a referral with us. If we end up hiring them and they are out of the termination period, you'll get €3000 (first half when hi

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Getting by on the Generosity of Strangers in Japan

news.ycombinator.com Jenna Gadbois 2026-03-15 01:03:29

After a long trip, the first thing you tell people when you get home might not be about the bed you slept in or the communal breakfast in the hotel lobby, but hospitality does make a big difference in how you experience a place — whether it’s a spare bed in a stranger’s house or just someone taking the time to show you around. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek knows this. For over 12 years, he’s been tracing the path of human migration on his Out of Eden Walk, a trip that spans multipl

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Meta’s recruiting blitz claims three OpenAI researchers

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2026-03-17 07:50:12

In Brief In the fight for top AI talent, Meta just reportedly snagged a win, poaching three OpenAI researchers despite rival Sam Altman’s public mockery of Mark Zuckerberg’s lavish hiring tactics. The latest victory in Zuckerberg’s widely-reported recruiting blitz: Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai – who established OpenAI’s Zurich office – have joined Meta’s superintelligence team, the WSJ reports, suggesting Zuckerberg’s methods can deliver. As Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, f

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Nvidia DLSS 4 transformer model exits beta, set to bring improved graphics to more games

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-17 10:27:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Why it matters: Most people think of multi-frame generation when they hear about Nvidia DLSS 4, but the transformer model upgrade in DLSS Super Resolution might be the update's most consequential upgrade. Many games can already benefit from the feature, and it's likely to become the standard across upcoming releases. The latest version of Nvidia's DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction SDK, r

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Adopt or die? How Southeast Asian small businesses are using AI to stay competitive

cnbc.com Bernice Ooi 2026-03-17 10:54:19

ASEAN member nations' flags outside the Pullman Hotel, the venue for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' retreat meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, in January 2024. Tang Chhin Sothytang Chhin Sothy | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. and China are usually top of mind when it comes to artificial intelligence and generative AI. But Southeast Asia's small businesses have huge potential that shouldn't be ignored, experts say. In fact, it's a matter of survival, according to Jochen Wirtz, a professor of marketing a

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'Cyber plague': Experts warn of growing infostealer threat after billions of login details exposed

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-03-17 10:56:39

"Someone, somewhere is having data exfiltrated from their machines as we speak," says Volodymyr Diachenko, co-founder of the cybersecurity consultancy SecurityDiscovery. Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and sell online passwords, experts warn. The alarm comes after the discovery of online datasets containing billions of exposed account credentials. The 30 datasets comprised a whopping 16 billion login credentials across multiple platforms, including Apple, Google and Face

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Take the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank home for a mere $27.99

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 07:45:13

Paul Jones / Android Authority It used to happen to me all the time. I’d go about my day, and when I most needed my phone, it would die on me! No more! Now I carry around a handy battery pack with me, and my phone can make it through a day or two without breaking a sweat. If you want this peace of mind, and would rather not spend much, the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank is among our favorites, and it is only $27.99 right now! Buy the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $27.99 ($12 off) This offer is availab

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This amazing Samsung gaming monitor is $300 off and comes with a free headset!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 08:42:16

Samsung makes some of the best gaming monitors around, especially if you’re looking for one of those fancy, huge, curved, ultrawide ones. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) 49-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor is an excellent option if you want something less expensive, and today’s deal makes it much more enticing. It is $300 off, and you also get a free headset! Get the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) with a free JBL Quantum ONE headset for $999.99 ($599.95 off) This offer is available directly from

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You’re not alone: This email from Google’s Gemini team was concerning (Updated: Google statement)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-17 12:23:10

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently notified users that, starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, regardless of whether Gemini Apps Activity is turned on or off. The vague wording in the email raised privacy concerns, with users unclear if Gemini will still access these apps even after opting out. While the email said users can disable these features in the “App settings,” it does not offer specific steps for doin

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PSA: Fortnite for iPhone and iPad no longer runs on iOS 26 beta after Blitz Royale update [U]

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-03-17 12:51:18

Update 6/25/2025: Eight days later, version 36.10.1 on the App Store restores iOS 26 support. Fortnite returned to the U.S. App Store last month after a five year hiatus over litigation between Epic Games and Apple. As of today, however, Fortnite is as good as gone on iPhones and iPads running the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta. Epic Games released a new version of Fortnite for iOS today that includes an all-new mobile-targeted version of the game called Blitz Royale. Unfortunately, Fortnite also c

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Hacker 'IntelBroker' charged in US for global data theft breaches

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-17 07:54:22

A British national known online as "IntelBroker" has been charged by the U.S. for stealing and selling sensitive data from victims worldwide, causing an estimated $25 million in damages. The indictment, revealed today by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, accuses Kai West, a 25-year-old British man, of using the handle "IntelBroker" in a years-long campaign to steal and sell data from government agencies and networks, companies, and critical infrastructure. As se

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15 new jobs AI is creating - including 'Synthetic reality producer'

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2026-03-17 10:00:00

Eoneren/Getty Images Imagine being at a party in the not-too-distant future, and telling people you are a "synthetic reality producer." That's something sure to elicit quite a bit of curiosity. On the other hand, it may be a common job title by the year 2030. There's been a fair bit of chatter lately about the prospect of artificial intelligence usurping or taking away job opportunities -- from developers to creators. However, AI will never operate entirely on its own in a vacuum -- there will

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Latest Tech News

Blacklisted by the U.S. and backed by Beijing, this Chinese AI startup has caught OpenAI's attention

Google clears the air on Gemini email, says ‘this update is good for users’

Pixel phones might finally be getting this highly requested feature in India (APK teardown)

These Pixels are banned in one of Google’s biggest markets, and more could follow

One of the most stylish earbuds I've tested are also budget friendly

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

Finally, budget wireless earbuds that I wouldn't mind ditching my AirPods for

I found a high-quality pocket multitool for less than $30 that isn't a joke

Don't delete Netflix yet: I used these codes to find shows I didn't know existed

Finally, a smart ring worthy of replacing my Oura 4 - and with no subscription fees

This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

This HP EliteBook has almost everything I want in a work laptop - and it's now on sale

Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

I've worn the Meta Ray-Bans for half a year, and these 5 features still amaze me

I replaced my Bose Ultra Open with these Shokz headphones - they're better for less money

Howdy – Windows Hello style facial authentication for Linux

Build a Sentence-Level Text-to-Speech Reader in JavaScript

Games That Weren't: Preserving Cancelled and Unreleased Video Game History

AccessOwl (YC S22) is hiring an Elixir Engineer to connect 100s of SaaS

Getting by on the Generosity of Strangers in Japan

Meta’s recruiting blitz claims three OpenAI researchers

Nvidia DLSS 4 transformer model exits beta, set to bring improved graphics to more games

Adopt or die? How Southeast Asian small businesses are using AI to stay competitive

'Cyber plague': Experts warn of growing infostealer threat after billions of login details exposed

Take the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank home for a mere $27.99

This amazing Samsung gaming monitor is $300 off and comes with a free headset!

You’re not alone: This email from Google’s Gemini team was concerning (Updated: Google statement)

PSA: Fortnite for iPhone and iPad no longer runs on iOS 26 beta after Blitz Royale update [U]

Hacker 'IntelBroker' charged in US for global data theft breaches

15 new jobs AI is creating - including 'Synthetic reality producer'

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