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Samsung’s FlipShot feature for Flip phones is a goofy take on ‘Made You Look’

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 06:29:05

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s MultiStar app now offers a so-called FlipShot feature on Galaxy Z Flip phones. This feature will show “stylish photos and messages” on the cover display when you’re taking a selfie with the rear cameras. The Good Lock app also lets users add a custom image to their cover screen, but we’re not sure what this means. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7, which are the first Galaxy devices with the One UI 8 up

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I used every Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series model - and my favorite isn't the Ultra

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-02-02 06:15:12

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of my favorite smartwatches thanks to its long battery life, unique design, and WearOS functionality. And with Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 8 series, the company has incorporated that same core design with a curved square back and round watch face, which Samsung calls a cushion design, across all of its products. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more The Galaxy Watch 8 is available in two

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15 Best Prime Day Pet Deals on Amazon (2025)

wired.com Molly Higgins 2026-01-31 05:48:41

Amazon Prime Day is arguably the best time of the year to upgrade your pet's setup for way less dough. As the pet tech writer here at WIRED, I have strong opinions about which (often pricey) pet gear is worth the money. From automatic litter boxes to feeders and fountains, and even DNA testing kits and pet cameras, I've pulled together the best Prime Day pet deals on WIRED-tested gear for this event, which runs through July 11. I'll be updating with more deals as I find them, so make sure you're

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“It’s a heist”: Senator calls out Texas for trying to steal shuttle from Smithsonian

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-02 04:05:21

A political effort to remove space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian and place it on display in Texas encountered some pushback on Thursday, as a US senator questioned the expense of carrying out what he described as a theft. "This is not a transfer. It's a heist," said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) during a budget markup hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. "A heist by Texas because they lost a competition 12 years ago." In April, Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, bot

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Tesla is already trying to expand its robotaxi service to Arizona

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-02-02 03:58:12

Tesla has applied to test and operate autonomous vehicles in Arizona in a bid to bring its fledgling robotaxi service to the Metro Phoenix area, the state’s Department of Transportation confirmed to TechCrunch. Tesla contacted the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) under the Arizona Department of Transportation on June 26 to begin the certification process, a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. The company, which launched a limited robotaxi service in South Austin last month, expressed interes

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'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-02 09:05:30

'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far 57 minutes ago Share Save Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter Share Save IXI "People don't want to look like cyborgs," says Niko Eiden They look like an ordinary pair of glasses – but these are tech-packed specs. On a Zoom call, Niko Eiden, chief executive and co-founder of Finnish eyewear firm IXI, holds up the frames with lenses containing liquid crystals, meaning their vision-correcting properties can change on the fly. This one pair could

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Why I recommend this 8K pocket camera over traditional shooters - especially at this price

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2026-02-02 09:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 X5 delivers fantastic image quality and retails for $549. The improved waterproof and build quality are useful upgrades. I just wish the lens didn't scratch as easily. View now at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, you can save $30 on the Insta360 X5, bringing the new price down to $519. Almost exactly a year later, the team at Insta360 is back with its latest 360-degree camera: the X5. I previously tested the X4 during a college campus visit with my family and w

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This VFX Breakdown for ‘Andor’ Season 2 Showcases the Power of Practical Locations

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-02-02 09:15:12

Viewing this reel of Scanline VFX‘s work on Andor season 2’s most iconic sets makes us want to watch the show all over again. The digital effects breakdown from the post-production house showcases that VFX and practical effects orchestrated in balance are what made Tony Gilroy’s take on the Star Wars universe so cinematic. The reel displays the exceptional work that went into making places like Coruscant, Mina Rau, and Yavin look so richly alive. Through the use of real locations, environments,

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Netflix Jumped In on the Shark Week Action in July, Landing Two New Hits

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-02 08:00:03

Every week, Netflix unveils its Top 10 lists for the week before, ranking TV shows and movies by viewership. One of this week's most-streamed movies is Shark Whisperer, a documentary about marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey (her given name), who regularly swims with sharks and encourages others to do so to educate people. That film, along with another new shark-related title, the reality competition series All the Sharks (currently trending at No. 2 in Kids TV on the platform), arrived in the p

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Preorder Samsung's New Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7, Save $120

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-02 08:02:11

Samsung's latest Galaxy Z foldable phones have been unveiled at the company's Unpacked event on July 9, and they're headed to store shelves on July 25. But you don't have to wait to lock in your next device -- you can preorder one right now at Samsung.com and get a free storage upgrade. Samsung unveiled three new foldables at Unpacked: The premium book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7, the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the more affordable clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (for Fan Edition). Preorder any of the

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Tesla is already trying to expand its Robotaxi service to Arizona

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-02-02 09:58:12

Tesla has applied to test and operate autonomous vehicles in Arizona in a bid to bring its fledgling robotaxi service to the Metro Phoenix area, the state’s Department of Transportation confirmed to TechCrunch. Tesla contacted the Motor Vehicle Division under the Arizona Department of Transportation on June 26 to begin the certification process, a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. The company, which launched a limited robotaxi service in South Austin last month, expressed interest in o

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE deal: Free $100 gift card and storage upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 14:37:06

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Are you looking to sign up for one of Samsung’s new foldable phones? Those of us who prefer saving cash are likely looking at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It’s not even out yet, and while there are no actual discounts, Samy is already offering a pre-order deal to make the purchase more enticing. Pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE with free 256GB upgrade and $100 gift card for $899.99 ($160 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a pre-order deal. T

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Tesla moves to expand Robotaxi to Phoenix, following rival Waymo

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2026-02-02 18:56:04

Elon Musk's Tesla has applied to test and eventually deploy its Robotaxi vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona, following in the footsteps of market leader Waymo. Tesla has applied to conduct autonomous vehicle testing and operations, with and without human safety drivers on board, in Arizona, a spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Transportation told CNBC on Thursday. A decision on the application is expected at the end of July, and Tesla has "expressed interest in operating within the Phoenix Me

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Verizon will give a free Samsung foldable phone right now - how to qualify for the deal

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-02 23:17:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Samsung this week announced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 at its Unpacked 2025 event. But while these phones were just unveiled, we're already seeing some killer deals that can save you some serious cash. Verizon is hosting several promotions, and one of my favorites is this BOGO (Buy One, Get One) deal. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more If you purchase either the Galaxy Z Flip 7 or the Z Fold 7 on Veriz

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Regarding Prollyferation: Followup to "People Keep Inventing Prolly Trees"

news.ycombinator.com Nick Tobey 2026-01-30 10:24:53

Last month I published a blog post about the parallel invention of Prolly Trees, where I observed the repeated independent invention of a certain type of data structure within a relatively short period of time. In short, I described the concept of a Merkle Tree created by applying a content-defined chunker to a file, hashing the chunks, and then recursively reapplying the chunker to the concatenated list of hashes until only a single chunk remained. Each iteration of this process defined a sepa

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Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones are up to 45 percent off

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-02-02 23:00:00

Every model in Sony’s WH-1000XM lineup has consistently ranked among the best headphones you can buy, and thanks to Amazon Prime Day, several of the latest entries are on sale. Right now, for instance, the brand-new WH-1000XM6 are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony for around $428 ($22 off), which is the first cash discount we’ve seen. If that’s too pricey, you can also pick up the XM5 at Amazon starting at $248 ($150 off), which remains their best price to date. Unsurprisingly, the XM6

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Apple planning new Mac external display, MacBooks, iPads, and more for early 2026

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-03 04:26:32

Apple is planning for a busy start to 2026. A new report from Bloomberg details that Apple is working on updates for various iPhone, iPad, and Mac models destined for the first half of 2026. Perhaps most exciting for many people, however, is that Apple is also planning to release a new external display for the Mac next year. Here is what Bloomberg says is in the works for the first half of 2026: New MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, “the last with the current design” New iPad Air powered b

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This Linux distro combines the best parts of Windows and MacOS - and it's gorgeous

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-03 04:17:00

Jack Wallen/ZDNET There are so many Linux distributions on the market, and they range from the command line only all the way to functioning works of art. The majority of distros fall somewhere in the middle, of course, and that's perfectly fine because most users prefer a blend of aesthetics and functionality. That's why the likes of Linux Mint, ZorinOS, elementaryOS, and Ubuntu are so popular. But every once in a while, a team releases an update to its distribution that reminds you that Linux

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ExTiX's new release is an even better Windows 11-like Linux desktop

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-03 04:30:23

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Back in 2022, I reviewed ExTiX with the idea of using it to get the Deepin desktop experience, without the possible security/privacy issues associated with Deepin Linux. Now ExTiX has a new release, based on Deepin 25 Stable. This new release vastly improves on the experience to deliver a desktop with a layout that would make any Windows 11 user feel right at home, only there are no intrusive ads, unexpected reboots, or concerns that something will come crashing down. When yo

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This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it's 25% off for Prime Day

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2026-02-03 04:51:14

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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Life after two-stroke: Rotax electrifies its bike and kart powertrains

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-03 04:38:45

Rotax provided flights from San Francisco to Salz, Austria, and accommodation so Ars could visit its factory and ride some of its products. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. "There was always a passion about motorbikes. But it's not only passion, it also needs to be a sustainable business model," Mario Gebetshuber, BRP-Rotax vice president of global sourcing and operations powertrain, told Ars Technica during a tour of the company's museum of motors over the decades. Gebetshuber says

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The best affordable flagship Samsung phone sees huge $180 Prime Day price cut

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 09:30:24

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Galaxy S24 FE For those in the market for a new smartphone, an incredible deal awaits on the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the Prime Day sale. Available now, you can grab the best cheap Samsung flagship for just $469.99, making it $180 less than its usual $649.99 price. This 28% discount is the lowest the phone has been all year. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for $469.99 (28% off) The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is packed with features that make it a standout option. It sports a v

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Google launches Android Canary program for Pixel users who want to live on the bleeding edge

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 09:52:38

Owning a Pixel smartphone or tablet has always meant getting early access to what Google’s working on next for Android, and for a certain class of users, that can be a major part of the appeal of this hardware. Those who are interested have long been able to register to participate in the company’s Android Beta for Pixel program, letting them get access to in-development builds of major new release like Android 16 months and months before they’re ready to hit stable. If you love that kind of ear

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These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - now I'm wondering why I still need monitors

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-02-03 09:14:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Xreal One Pro is available for $649, and the Xreal Eye accessory is priced at $99. Thanks to the X1 chip, no special software is required for advanced functionality, the FOV is the best available, the glasses are comfortable, and the display is bright and clear. The glasses are rather expensive, and two sizes for your eye width make them fit best for individuals. View now at Us.shop.xreal For the past month, I have been wearing the new Xreal One Pro on the airplane,

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Trade in almost any phone and T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus - here's how

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-02-03 09:31:48

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn't mean there aren't bigger options available. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus would be a perfect contender if you need a bigger screen, a great camera system, and the latest mobile AI capabilities. Also: You can use T-Mobile's satellite service for free on any carrier now - here's how T-Mobile is now running an offer where you can get your ludicrously capacious Galaxy S25 Plus for free. All you have to do is trade in a phone

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Squid Game Creator Reveals Alternate Ending That Vocal Fans Wanted Instead

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-03 08:11:00

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that season 3 almost had an enormously different ending -- an ending that might have gone over better with fans who are still divided over how the hit series wrapped. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang said he originally wrote an ending where Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, leaves the deadly games behind for good. That's a huge contrast to the version that actually aired, in which Gi-hun sacrifices his life in the end for the new P

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Perplexity's Comet AI browser is hurtling toward Chrome - how to try it

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-02-03 14:58:19

zuperia/Getty Images AI search start-up Perplexity has ramped up its competition with Google by releasing Comet, its new web browser, on Wednesday. Built upon Perplexity's proprietary search engine, Comet is compatible with "all of your usual extensions, settings, and bookmarks," according to a Perplexity blog, meaning it's "a seamless switch" to make it your new default browser. It's initially being launched for Mac and Windows, with support on other platforms expected to arrive in the coming

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Microsoft Outlook outage enters hours-long stretch with no resolution

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-02-03 18:53:13

Everybody’s working for the weekend, but Microsoft Outlook clocked out early. The mission-critical email service is facing a widespread, hours-long outage. Microsoft says the Outlook outage means mailbox access may be unavailable for Outlook.com, Outlook Mobile, and Outlook desktop apps. The company also says that it’s working on a fix. We’ve begun a broad expedited deployment of the configuration change across all affected infrastructure. We expect most impacted users will experience relief w

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Red Hat Technical Writing Style Guide

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 17:01:42

Use the full description "IBM S/390". Do not use "s390", "S390", or any other variations. The correct abbreviation for "Software-as-a-Service". Refer also to PaaS Correct. Do not use "samba" or "SAMBA". Correct. Do not use "s-record", "Record", "s-Record", or any other variations. n. Use this term, and write as one word. Do not use other terms or variations. ⁠ screen saver n. Do not use "screensaver". n. Do not use "scroll bar" or "scroll-bar". secure Instead of stating that a product o

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Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser

news.ycombinator.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-02-02 12:05:50

Perplexity on Wednesday launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, marking the startup’s latest effort to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue people use to find information online. At launch, Comet will be available first to subscribers of Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, as well as a small group of invitees that signed up to a waitlist. Here’s what a New tab looks like for me on Comet Image Credits:Screengrab/Maxwell Zeff / Perplexity Comet’s headline feature is

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