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Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-02-24 15:03:42

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism behind a key broadband subsidy program for schools and underserved areas can continue operating. In a decision issued on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected claims that Congress and the FCC’s implementation of the fund is unconstitu

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Google Drive could soon help you decode documents faster (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-24 20:09:05

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive on Android is working on introducing Gemini-based PDF summary capabilities, similar to those found on Drive on the web. Users will soon be able to access PDF summaries directly within the PDF viewer via a three-dot menu or header icon. The app is also working on multi-file and limited folder summarization features that allow content across various Docs and PDFs to be summarized simultaneously. Google Drive has received many Gemini-relate

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Is classic Outlook crashing when you open or start an email? There's now a fix for that

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-24 20:34:16

ZDNET Those of you who use classic Outlook may have noticed the program acting more temperamental than usual. There's a reason for that. In a recent support article, Microsoft acknowledged that Outlook may crash when you start a new email or when you reply to or forward an existing email. Well, fret no more because a fix is afoot. On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed that it has squashed the bug with the latest builds of Outlook for versions 2021, 2024, and several enterprise editions. The fix is a

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10 Years of Pomological Watercolors

news.ycombinator.com Parker Higgins 2026-02-24 20:42:04

10 years of pomological watercolors A decade ago today I published a blog post calling for the US government to release its paintings of fruits. The Pomological Watercolor Collection, as I had recently come to know, is a beautiful and remarkable corpus of over 7,000 pictures of fruits and other biological specimens, made between the 1880s and 1940s. Through a handful of FOIA requests I’d learned that the images had been meticulously digitized and put online for purchase, but that less than 100

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Nintendo is adding 'Super Mario Strikers' to its Switch Online GameCube library

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-25 00:00:51

Super Mario Strikers, the first game in the Mario Strikers series that was originally released for GameCube in 2005, will soon be available to play on Switch Online. Nintendo is adding it to its GameCube library for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, though it will only be accessible from the Switch 2. If you'll recall, the company announced the addition of a GameCube library to its $50-a-year subscription service as a Switch 2-exclusive upgrade before the console even shipped. In

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Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter

wired.com Rhett Allain 2026-02-25 00:00:00

Suppose you could speed up Earth’s rotation so that a day was only half as long? What would happen? Well, for starters we’d have to make new clocks that only have hours 1 to 6 for am and pm. If you had tickets to an 8 o’clock concert, you’d be out of luck: 8 o’clock no longer exists. But maybe a more germane question is, why do physicists ask nutty questions like this? It’s never going to happen—just move on, right? Well, here’s the deal. Thinking about counterfactual scenarios gives us insight

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Quantum computing is having a moment. But the technology remains futuristic

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-02-25 05:00:02

Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chip Microsoft It doesn't quite have the buzz of artificial intelligence, but quantum computing is having a moment of its own. Some of the most powerful institutions in the world, including Google , Microsoft , Amazon , IBM and the U.S. government, are spending many millions of dollars in a race to develop and build the first practical quantum computer. Startups focused on quantum technology attracted about $2 billion last year, according to a McKinsey &

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Graphic artists in China push back on AI and its averaging effect

theverge.com Gus Rick 2026-02-25 05:00:00

Sendi Jia, a designer running her own studio between Beijing, China, and London, England, says she mainly uses AI generators like DALL-E to make fake photos for background panels or websites when her clients don’t have access to real ones. That’s helped clients with limited budgets, but it’s also exposed just how much of the creative process AI can replace. Recently, a potential client working in a university contacted Jia about creating the logo for a new project. Then, they changed their mind.

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Finally, a premium multitool that doesn't feel like I'm getting scammed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-25 12:30:18

A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don't lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like having a good multitool close at hand and at all times. While they can't replace a proper toolkit, I don't fancy carrying a full toolkit with me when I'm out and about. Many of my readers are like me, often finding themselves doing random and unplanned DIY tasks throughout the day, so having a portable toolkit that can handle the basics is essential. Also: Storms and ba

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How a 5-minute circuit scan saved me hundreds (and exposed a serious wiring surprise)

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-25 14:00:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Klein Tools 80016 Circuit Breaker Finder effectively maps circuits throughout your home. It's a useful tool with clear discovery indicators and improved safety features. It's somewhat pricey at $65, with minimal directions for beginners. $64.98 at Amazon Do you ever wonder what wall socket corresponds to which circuit breaker or circuit in your main electrical panel? Do you ever wonder how much current a particular socket can handle? I did. I found a cool tool in the

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Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2026-02-25 14:00:21

J Studios/Getty Images A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 30% of teachers are using AI weekly -- and that it's saving them "six weeks a year." According to data from the 2024 to 2025 school year, 60% of K-12 teachers reported using some kind of AI tool in their work, most commonly to create worksheets or activities, personalize material to students' needs, and prep lessons. The study did not specify which AI tools teachers were using, referring to "chatbots, adaptive learning systems

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A Lisp adventure on the calm waters of the dead C (2021)

news.ycombinator.com Mihai Olteanu 2026-02-21 08:00:24

A Lisp adventure on the calm waters of the dead C I will use a C-like language throughout, with substantial liberties in its syntax, and I will try to answer "what if" and "how" questions regarding the implementation of some new features that actually cannot be implemented in C due to its limitations. I will examine and highlight those limitations. The scope of this exercise is to better understand Lisp and the power of the abstractions it offers over and above what most languages have, even th

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34 Best Family Board Games (2025): Catan, Ticket to Ride, Codenames

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-25 15:30:00

More Family Board Games Photograph: Simon Hill There are so many family board games. Here are a few more we liked. Dorfromantik: The Duel for $39: Based on the videogame Dorfromantik, which spawned a cooperative board game, this spin-off pits you against another player as you draw tiles to build a landscape and try to complete tasks along the way. With identical sets in red and blue, it’s all about who builds a better environment to satisfy their villagers and score the most points. Play time

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This amp lets me transform any Bluetooth device into a modern home audio system

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-25 17:25:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Valortiva Octa A1 integrated amp is available on Amazon for $399. This integrated amp is so easy to set up that anyone can be dancing to their favorite tunes in minutes. The Octa A1 amp only produces 35W of power. $399 at Amazon Have you ever wanted to stream music (or a podcast) from your phone to a room filled with people, but found that most Bluetooth speakers just don't get loud enough? What if I told you that you could connect a pair of passive speakers and a s

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I recommend this Amazon Fire TV soundbar to most people - especially now that it's on sale

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-25 17:30:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is perfect for those who want an affordable plug-and-play solution, available now for $250 standalone or $480 for the bundle. Bass is impressive (especially with the subwoofer), and the dialogue enhancement feature is helpful for clarity. It lacks built-in Wi-Fi streaming, smart features, or Alexa integration, connects with Bluetooth, and doesn't have a companion app. View now at Amazon View now at Amazon more buying choices Thanks to a new Prim

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This Yamaha soundbar delivered me the audio quality of speakers twice the price

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-25 17:45:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Yamaha True X Bar 50A is available now at a discount, with surround speakers sold separately (and individually). The sound produced by these speakers is rich, deep, well-blended, and spacious. I just wish the setup process was more seamless and simple. $499.95 at Amazon $499.95 at B&H Photo-Video $499.95 at Crutchfield more buying choices For months, I was one hundred percent certain the JBL Bar 1000 soundbar couldn't be beat. It offers incredible clarity of sound, r

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Judge rejects Meta's claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 11:55:52

Now that Meta has largely beaten an AI training copyright lawsuit raised by 13 book authors—including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz—the only matter left to settle in that case is whether Meta violated copyright laws by torrenting books used to train Llama models. In an order that partly grants Meta's motion for summary judgment, judge Vince Chhabria confirmed that Meta and the authors would meet on July 11 to "discuss how to proceed on the plaintiffs’ sep

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James Wan Knows You’re Dying for Details About That R-Rated ‘M3GAN’ Sexbot Spin-Off

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-25 06:31:26

Everyone’s favorite kill-crazy toy not named Chucky is back in theaters June 27, and if M3GAN 2.0 captures audiences like the 2023 original did, a third film seems all but guaranteed. But before a trilogy might happen, another film in M3GAN’s universe will arrive: SOULM8TE, the previously announced R-rated spin-off that will examine the dangers of AI from a more grown-up perspective. In new interviews, producer James Wan and M3GAN star Allison Williams (an executive producer on SOULM8TE) spille

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This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers

technologyreview.com James Temple 2026-02-25 18:30:00

The event marked the launch of the company's new business line, Redwood Energy, which will repurpose (rather than recycle) batteries with years of remaining life to create renewable-powered microgrids. Such small-scale energy systems can operate on or off the larger electricity grid, providing electricity for businesses or communities. Redwood Materials says many of the batteries it takes in for processing retain more than half their capacity. “We can extract a lot more value from that materia

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Business leaders continue to push workers toward daily use of AI

zdnet.com Vala Afshar 2026-02-25 16:00:16

ismagilov/Getty Images Daily AI usage for desk workers has grown by 233% since the beginning of the year, according to Salesforce's latest Slack Workforce Index based on a survey of 5,000 desk workers globally. AI now helps to create a competitive advantage by providing 64% more productivity and 81% more job satisfaction for those who use AI versus colleagues who don't. And the benefits of AI go far beyond task automation. Since November 2024, AI adoption among workers has risen 50%, with 60%

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I chatted with five AI bots - these made the best conversations

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-25 17:00:13

Lance Whitney/ZDNET Many popular AIs offer a voice mode that enables you to carry on live conversations with a chatbot. Often, chatting by voice is more convenient, more natural, and more fun than trying to converse through text prompts. Plus, you can typically review a transcript of the conversation after you're done, so you still have access to the actual text. But which AIs are the best conversationalists? I tried chatting by voice with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Meta AI, an

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Sailing the fjords like the Vikings yields unexpected insights

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 12:56:02

Experimental archaeologist Greer Jarrett of Lund University in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for the last three years. If you want to learn more about how and where the Vikings sailed, making the journey through the fjords yourself in replica boats is a practical, hands-on approach to achieving that end. Greer Jarrett, an archaeologist at Lund University in Sweden, has spent the last three years doing just that, sailing more than 5,000 kilometers along known Viking trade r

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Resident Evil 9: Why Isn't Leon Returning? Because Capcom Wants You to Feel the Horror

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-25 14:36:00

Capcom held an event Thursday to show off some of its big games coming soon and titles it has already released. The star of the show was Resident Evil Requiem, where the developers of the game made it clear that Leon Kennedy will not return, although it's hard to fully believe the word of Capcom as it's been known to swerve expectations. Resident Evil: Requiem, also referred to as Resident Evil 9, will focus on Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst, allowing players to experience the horror from the c

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This AI-powered startup studio plans to launch 100,000 companies a year — really

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2026-02-25 16:59:29

Henrik Werdelin has spent the last 15 years helping entrepreneurs build big brands like Barkbox through his startup studio Prehype. Now, with his new, New York-based venture Audos, he’s betting that AI can help him scale that process from “tens” of startups a year to “hundreds of thousands” of aspiring business owners. The timing certainly feels right. Mass layoffs across a variety of industries have left many workers reconsidering their career paths, while AI tools have markedly lowered the ba

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A Wild New Take on ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Is Coming, and No One Has Any Idea What It Is

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-02-25 20:30:56

For the past few months, Phans (The Phantom of the Opera fans) have been following mysterious messages and clue drops around New York City for something called Masquerade. Talk online abounded about the roses left in Times Square or the red envelope letters signed by “the Opera Ghost” for the faithful, as a viral campaign teased that something was coming in the realm of immersive theater. As a big Phan and immersive theater nerd, I’ve waited from the far wings on the West Coast with major FOMO f

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Best Internet Providers in Honolulu, Hawaii

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-25 18:00:00

What is the best internet provider in Honolulu? Hawaiian Telcom is CNET's pick for the best internet service provider in Honolulu. It offers affordable pricing, nearly symmetrical upload and download speeds and price-lock guarantees of up to three years on select plans. However, with its cheapest plan, prices increase by $15 per month after the one-year promo period. If speed is your priority, Hawaiian Telcom also offers the fastest internet in Honolulu, with plans up to 3,000Mbps. Spectrum ha

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Actively exploited vulnerability gives extraordinary control over server fleets

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-25 18:52:42

Hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity vulnerability that has the potential to give them complete control over thousands of servers, many of which handle mission-critical tasks inside data centers, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning. The vulnerability, carrying a severity rating of 10 out of a possible 10, resides in the AMI MegaRAC, a widely used firmware package that allows large fleets of servers to be remotely accessed and managed even when power is unavai

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WhatsApp Deploys AI, for Those Incapable of Comprehending Straightforward Messages From Their Friends and Family

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-25 23:19:24

WhatsApp Deploys AI, for Those Incapable of Comprehending Straightforward Messages From Their Friends and Family We are once again asking: who asked for this? Summary Judgment WhatsApp is now offering AI summaries of text threads for those too lazy to read through their messages themselves. In a press release, the Meta-owned messaging app framed the new AI summarizing function as an optional feature that can help busy users keep up with their texts. "We've all been there — rushing between m

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Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in 'gatekeeper power'

news.ycombinator.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-25 23:35:58

Update: Apple has responded to the reintroduction of the bill with a statement provided to 9to5Mac. See full statement below. The App Store is back under scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced the 2021 Open App Markets Act, a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over the so-called “mobile app economy.” Here’s what they’re going for. If passed, the legislation would effectively force Apple and Google (who are not s

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Active exploitation of AMI management tool imperils thousands of servers

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-26 00:52:42

Hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity vulnerability that has the potential to give them complete control over thousands of servers, many of which handle mission-critical tasks inside data centers, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning. The vulnerability, carrying a severity rating of 10 out of a possible 10, resides in the AMI MegaRAC, a widely used firmware package that allows large fleets of servers to be remotely accessed and managed even when power is unavai

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Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court

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Is classic Outlook crashing when you open or start an email? There's now a fix for that

10 Years of Pomological Watercolors

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Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter

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34 Best Family Board Games (2025): Catan, Ticket to Ride, Codenames

This amp lets me transform any Bluetooth device into a modern home audio system

I recommend this Amazon Fire TV soundbar to most people - especially now that it's on sale

This Yamaha soundbar delivered me the audio quality of speakers twice the price

Judge rejects Meta's claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

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This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers

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Actively exploited vulnerability gives extraordinary control over server fleets

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Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in 'gatekeeper power'

Active exploitation of AMI management tool imperils thousands of servers

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