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Google’s latest Play System Update makes it easier to find and share photos on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-28 10:08:30

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an updated Photo Picker with a much-needed search bar, making it easier to find specific photos and videos to share with apps. The new search functionality works for local media and integrates with Google Photos to search your cloud library and offer suggestions for people or places. The “Albums” tab is also being renamed to “Collections” and now groups folders to better organize your media and separate personal albums from app-ge

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Microsoft rolls out Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 Office apps

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-28 10:01:41

Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Chat to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for paying Microsoft 365 business customers. Copilot Chat (short for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat) is the company's AI-powered, content-aware chat that enables users to access AI agents. However, unlike Microsoft 365 Copilot, which has access to organizational content, Copilot Chat only works with data from the web. While Microsoft says Copilot Chat is "included at no additional cost" for Microsoft 365 users,

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Development of the MOS Technology 6502: A Historical Perspective (2022)

news.ycombinator.com Jason Sachs 2025-09-28 11:59:47

One ubiquitous microprocessor of the late 1970s and 1980s was the MOS Technology MCS 6502. I included a section on the development of the 6502 in Part 2 of Supply Chain Games, and have posted it as an excerpt here, as I believe it is deserving in its own right. (Note: MOS Technology is pronounced with the individual letters M-O-S “em oh ess”,[1] not “moss”, and should not be confused with another semiconductor company, Mostek.) Semiconductor Fabrication and the 6502 The 6502 was first deliver

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UTF-8 history (2003)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-25 05:56:00

The history of UTF-8 as told by Rob Pike Rob Pike explains how Ken Thompson invented UTF-8 in one evening and how they together built the first system-wide implementation in less than a week.

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Launch HN: Rowboat (YC S24) – Open-source IDE for multi-agent systems

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-28 14:01:16

Let AI build multi-agent workflows for you in minutes ⚡ Build AI agents instantly with natural language | 🔌 Connect tools with one-click integrations | 📂 Power with knowledge by adding documents for RAG | 🔄 Automate workflows by setting up triggers and actions | 🚀 Deploy anywhere via API or SDK ☁️ Prefer a hosted version? Use our cloud to starting building agents right away! Quick start Set your OpenAI key export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key Clone the repository and start Rowboat (re

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Here’s How to Deflect a Dangerous Asteroid Without It Totally Backfiring

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-09-28 14:30:14

In September 2022, NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid, successfully altering the space rock’s trajectory. The orbital shove demonstrated an asteroid deflection technique that could come in handy if a massive rock were headed in Earth’s direction. As it turns out, however, deflecting a potentially threatening asteroid is only half the battle. Striking an asteroid for deflection purposes could send it back on a collision course with Earth, merely delaying the planet-shatterin

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The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-28 18:52:12

Starting on Wednesday, it'll be much easier to switch between devices with your PlayStation controller. That's when the PS5 update Sony promised in July begins rolling out. Jumping between your console and, say, Windows will be as simple as pressing a button combo. Up to this point, you've had to unpair and repair your DualSense controller each time. After installing tomorrow's system update, it will only take a few steps to set up multi-device switching. With your DualSense controller powered

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Self-propagating supply chain attack hits 187 npm packages

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-28 18:46:43

Security researchers have identified at least 187 npm packages compromised in an ongoing supply chain attack, with a malicious self-propagating payload to infect other packages. The coordinated worm-style campaign dubbed 'Shai-Hulud' started yesterday with the compromise of the @ctrl/tinycolor npm package, which receives over 2 million weekly downloads. Since then, the campaign has expanded significantly and now includes packages published under CrowdStrike's npm namespace. From tinycolor to

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AirPods Pro 3 fitness feature surprises triathlete tester - here's what he found

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-28 18:53:31

Zooey Liao/ZDNET/Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A known triathlete and blogger tried out the AirPods Pro 3. He tested the heart rate sensor while bicycling indoors and outdoors. The heart rate sensor got a thumbs up for its accuracy. Wondering if you should buy Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 for the health and fitness features alone? At least one expert is impressed by the accuracy of the heart rate sensor, which is new to the AirPods lineup.

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1975 Sep 16 MOS Technology samples 6502 at WESCON, here's how they designed it

news.ycombinator.com Jason Sachs 2025-09-28 16:59:47

One ubiquitous microprocessor of the late 1970s and 1980s was the MOS Technology MCS 6502. I included a section on the development of the 6502 in Part 2 of Supply Chain Games, and have posted it as an excerpt here, as I believe it is deserving in its own right. (Note: MOS Technology is pronounced with the individual letters M-O-S “em oh ess”,[1] not “moss”, and should not be confused with another semiconductor company, Mostek.) Semiconductor Fabrication and the 6502 The 6502 was first deliver

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UTF-8 as told by Rob Pike

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-25 10:56:00

The history of UTF-8 as told by Rob Pike Rob Pike explains how Ken Thompson invented UTF-8 in one evening and how they together built the first system-wide implementation in less than a week.

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Scientists Gather to Confront the Doomsday Risks of ‘Mirror Life’

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-09-28 18:10:48

The prospect of creating “mirror life”—synthetic cells made from molecules that are mirror images of those found in nature—remains completely hypothetical. Still, the potential consequences are so dire that experts from around the world are gathering to discuss how to prevent the worst-case scenario. This week, scientists, engineers, policymakers, and other stakeholders will convene in Manchester, U.K., for Engineering and Safeguarding Synthetic Life 2025. This annual international conference e

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A new report finds China’s space program will soon equal that of the US

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-28 18:22:38

As Jonathan Roll neared completion of a master's degree in science and technology policy at Arizona State University three years ago, he did some research into recent developments by China's ascendant space program. He came away impressed by the country's growing ambitions. Now a full-time research analyst at the university, Roll was recently asked to take a deeper dive into Chinese space plans. "I thought I had a pretty good read on this when I was finishing grad school," Roll told Ars. "That

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Figure reaches $39B valuation in latest funding round

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-09-28 18:49:44

In Brief Humanoid robotics company Figure raised its largest round of funding yet, a sign of growing investor interest in robots designed to work alongside humans in warehouses, factories, and other settings. San Jose, California-based Figure announced on Tuesday that it raised a Series C funding round that values the company at $39 billion. The round, which “exceeded $1 billion,” said Figure, was led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia, and I

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Deals: 24GB MacBook Air $200 off, 512GB Mac mini $110 off, Beats woven cables $13, iPhone 16 Pro Max $300 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-09-28 22:45:00

Alongside the ongoing pre-orders for the new AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch Series 11, our 9to5Toys Lunch Break has some notable deals to scope out today elsewhere. Firstly, we are tracking the first chance to save and new all-time lows on the Beats woven USB-C cables at $13 Prime shipped alongside a collection of iPhone 17/Air screen protectors from $3 a pop. On the more substantial side of things, Apple’s 24GB M4 MacBook Air models are now $200 off while $300 price drops a

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Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-28 22:58:59

Microsoft has announced that the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool will be removed after upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 and later. WMIC is a legacy built-in Windows command-line tool that allows users to interact with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) system using text commands. In a Microsoft 365 message center update, Microsoft now advises IT administrators to switch to Windows PowerShell for WMI, scripts, and other tools because later Windows releases will

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4 ways I save money on my favorite AI tool subscriptions - and you can too

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-28 22:29:03

PM Images/DigitalVision/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I subscribe to several generative AIs, both for personal and professional reasons. Those include ChatGPT, Google AI Pro, Copilot through Microsoft 365, and Perplexity AI. But with most of those AIs generally costing $20 a month, subscribing to them all can put a heavy dent into my wallet. That's why I've dug up discounts on these services that save me a fair chunk of change. Here's what I've done to sav

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Copilot Chat arrives free for Microsoft 365 users - check if you have it

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-28 22:43:20

Microsoft Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Copilot Chat is now integrated into Microsoft 365. Chat is available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. But you'll need a Microsoft 365 business account. You're working on a Word document or PowerPoint presentation and you want to discuss certain questions or ideas with an AI chatbot. That's the goal behind the new Copilot Chat integration in Microsoft 365. In a Monday blog post, Seth Patt

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Microsoft Favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code

news.ycombinator.com Tom Warren 2025-09-28 21:48:37

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is adding automatic AI model selection to its Visual Studio Code editor that will automatically pick the best model for “optimal performance.” This new auto model feature will select between Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, GPT-5 mini and other models for GitHub Copilot free users, but pai

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Welcome to the Age of Ultra-Cheap, Ad-Filled Projectors

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-28 22:15:03

With all the Roku-native TVs crowding the market, the company behind today’s popular streaming platform wants to project a new kind of cheap option for streaming. Roku partnered up with Aurzen, the makers of the $300 Z-shaped Aurzen Zip mini projector, and now they have a full $250 cinema you can set up for quick and dirty Netflix or Howdy (Roku’s $3/month ad-free streaming service) and chill sessions on your bedroom wall—as long as you’re not expecting the brightest display. Take a breath and

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Salesforce launches ‘Missionforce,’ a national security-focused business unit

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-09-28 21:00:00

Salesforce is increasing its focus on national security. The customer relationship management giant announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce on Tuesday. It will be focused on incorporating AI into defense workflows in three main areas: personnel, logistics, and decision making, according to a company press release. Missionforce will be helmed by Kendall Collins, who joined Salesforce in 2023 and is currently the chief business officer and chief of staff to Salesforce C

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BlackBerry Passport getting set to follow Classic with a new life on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-29 02:28:53

Blackberry The original BlackBerry Passport TL;DR The team behind BlackBerry Classic’s Android revival is now working on a similar project for the BlackBerry Passport. Zinwa Technologies, the team behind the project, plans to sell DIY kits that will allow users to run Android on the Passport. The kits aren’t available immediately, but will be available sometime in 2026, which is slightly disappointing. Old, discarded BlackBerry phones are having a renaissance moment. We recently witnessed an

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The first Roku-powered smart projector is here

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-29 02:31:55

Folks in the US can now snap up the first smart projector that's powered by Roku tech. The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is available on Amazon for a regular price of $250. Until October 1, though, there's a coupon that drops the price to $180 (a discount of $70). There was a Roku-branded 3M projector that arrived all the way back in 2012 , but that required a Roku Streaming Stick. The new Aurzen model has Roku's operating system built in. You'll be able to operate this projector usi

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The Casting Rumors for the ‘Gundam’ Movie Are Only Getting Weirder

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-09-29 02:00:07

Greg Nicotero teases a Jason Voorhees-inspired zombie on The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Na Hong-jin’s alien invasion movie gets a poster, and Matt Reeves teases new ground for Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight in The Batman, Part II. Spoilers, away! Mobile Suit Gundam The latest edition of Jeff Sneider’s newsletter, the InSneider, alleges that Legendary is eyeing singer Benson Boone to join the cast of its adaptation of the mecha anime legend, in an undisclosed role alongside the previously rumor

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Is Waking Up to Pee Ruining Your Sleep? Here's the Fix

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-29 02:00:05

We've all been there: You wake up from a deep sleep with that unmistakable urge to use the bathroom. You might try to fight it and fall back asleep, but that feeling just won't go away. When this starts happening multiple times a night, it does more than just annoy you -- it can seriously disrupt your sleep quality and leave you feeling exhausted the next day. If you're tired of these middle-of-the-night bathroom trips, the good news is you don't just have to live with it. There are several sim

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Salesforce launches ‘Missonforce,’ a national security-focused business unit

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-09-29 02:00:00

Salesforce is increasing its focus on national security. The customer relationship management giant announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce on Tuesday. It will be focused on incorporating AI into defense workflows in three main areas: personnel, logistics, and decision making, according to a company press release. Missionforce will be helmed by Kendall Collins, who joined Salesforce in 2023 and is currently the chief business officer and chief of staff to Salesforce C

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First smart projector with Roku TV built-in is here, and you can buy it now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-29 06:00:10

Aurzen & Roku TL;DR The first smart projector with the Roku TV interface is now available for sale. The D1R Cube is made by Aurzen and supports Roku’s ecosystem of products, including wireless speakers, soundbars, and sub-woofers. The projector weighs just 4 lbs. and can project screens measuring up to 150 inches. Roku offers a diverse lineup of smart TVs, which includes its self-branded TV models, as well as those from other brands that license its software. It recently expanded into the ca

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Sony and other music labels settle copyright lawsuit against the Internet Archive

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-29 06:00:23

In 2023, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and a handful of other music labels filed a lawsuit against the Internet Archive over the Great 78 Project, which sought to preserve and digitize 78 rpm shellac records. Now, both parties have announced in a filing that they have reached a settlement and that they're filing to dismiss the lawsuit within 45 days. The plaintiffs said in the filing that they were "writ[ing] to advise this court that they have settled this matter." They didn't

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Hydrow’s new Arc rowing machine has a bigger screen and, alas, AI

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-29 06:00:54

Hydrow is adding a third model to its lineup of snazzy modern-day rowing machines, and this time it’s bringing along a dollop of AI. The Hydrow Arc sits on the same footprint as its former Pro machine, but gets a bigger, 24-inch touchscreen display. It’s also equipped with what the company is calling “premium sound” and better workout recommendations. But what the company really wants to talk about is its new HydroMetrics Index, using AI to look at your workout and give you a single score at th

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Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyberattack by another week

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-29 06:08:16

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced today that it will extend the production shutdown for another week, following a devastating cyberattack that impacted its systems at the end of August. JRL is a standalone entity under Tata Motors India, following its acquisition from Ford in 2008. JLR employs approximately 39,000 people, makes more than 400,000 vehicles each year, and has reported an annual revenue of over $38 billion (£29 billion). The British automaker has been working to resume operations

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Latest Tech News

Google’s latest Play System Update makes it easier to find and share photos on Android

Microsoft rolls out Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 Office apps

Development of the MOS Technology 6502: A Historical Perspective (2022)

UTF-8 history (2003)

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Here’s How to Deflect a Dangerous Asteroid Without It Totally Backfiring

The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

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1975 Sep 16 MOS Technology samples 6502 at WESCON, here's how they designed it

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Scientists Gather to Confront the Doomsday Risks of ‘Mirror Life’

A new report finds China’s space program will soon equal that of the US

Figure reaches $39B valuation in latest funding round

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Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade

4 ways I save money on my favorite AI tool subscriptions - and you can too

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Microsoft Favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code

Welcome to the Age of Ultra-Cheap, Ad-Filled Projectors

Salesforce launches ‘Missionforce,’ a national security-focused business unit

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The Casting Rumors for the ‘Gundam’ Movie Are Only Getting Weirder

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Salesforce launches ‘Missonforce,’ a national security-focused business unit

First smart projector with Roku TV built-in is here, and you can buy it now

Sony and other music labels settle copyright lawsuit against the Internet Archive

Hydrow’s new Arc rowing machine has a bigger screen and, alas, AI

Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyberattack by another week

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