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Spotify takes a swing at gaming with a mini golf game ahead of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ release

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-10 12:33:35

Netflix and Spotify have teamed up to launch a golf-inspired game as a way to promote “Happy Gilmore 2,” the sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 comedy film, which premieres on Netflix this Friday, July 25. This partnership represents a new venture for Spotify, as the music platform has never teamed up with another company to create a gaming experience within its app before. Gaming is an area Spotify has largely overlooked, so working with the streaming giant is notable, even if only for a promotion

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Google’s strategy to grow Gemini seems to be working

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 17:36:42

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Google executives say that the Gemini app has over 450 million monthly active users as of Q2 2025. Daily requests in the app have grown over 50% since the first quarter of the year. Gemini is replacing Google Assistant as the default voice assistant on Android phones. Gemini is so big right now, this year it basically ended up taking over Google I/O, pushing Android off to its own separate event. But if you still had any doubts about the popularity of G

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iOS 18.6 release notes: Here’s what’s coming in next iPhone update

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-10 16:32:28

iPhone users will get a major new software update this fall with iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.6, will release much sooner. Here’s what Apple’s official release notes say is coming. Apple’s software development follows a fairly predictable schedule. Every year, Apple introduces big new OS versions at WWDC in June, then ships those updates in the fall—usually September. However, between June and September, there’s typically one more noteworthy update to

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New Apple TV+ crime thriller puts dozens of violent inmates on the loose

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-10 17:33:03

Crime thrillers look like a big part of the Apple TV+ fall lineup, as the streamer just unveiled a release date and teaser for The Last Frontier, starring Jason Clarke. Here are all the details. The Last Frontier stars Jason Clarke as U.S. marshal when violent inmates suddenly arrive Yesterday Apple TV+ announced a new crime thriller, The Savant, wherein Jessica Chastain hunts down domestic extremists in online hate groups. Now today, we get another very different sort of crime thriller in Th

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Apple solves its social media fragmentation problem with ‘In the Loop’

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-10 17:48:02

Social media has been fragmented since Twitter got X’d and cleared the path for Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, and others. Still, Apple personalities like Tim Cook still rely on sharing company news, often exclusively, on X. Others seem more fond of Instagram. It’s a lot to follow, especially if you’re off one or more social media networks. Apple seems to have heard the feedback that it can be rather strange that company news, especially from CEO Tim Cook, can solely exist somewhere like X. The f

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Security Bite: How to password protect sensitive image files on Mac

9to5mac.com Arin Waichulis 2026-01-10 17:51:03

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Amazon announces a slightly cheaper Kindle Colorsoft with half the storage

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-10 17:01:37

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 . Amazon finally launched its first-ever color Kindle last year, and while the Kindle Colorsoft was an impressive first effort, the high price of entry likely put it out of range of a lot of people. Well, we have good(ish) news. Amazon has now added a slightly cheaper Colorsoft to its li

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Snapchat can automatically let a trusted friend know you got home safe

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-10 22:00:10

Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message. The app has launched a new feature called Home Safe, which sends one-time alerts to contacts of your choice. You can only send these alerts to people you already share your location with, and since that off by default, you'd have to activate it on Snap Maps for all your friends or for specific ones. Your friends will only get the notification once, and it will shut off a

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Snapchat will notify your friends when you’ve made it home safe

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-10 22:00:00

Snapchat is launching a new Home Safe feature that makes it easier to inform your loved ones when you have arrived safely after making your way home. Building on the app’s existing location capabilities, Snapchat’s Home Safe allows you to send an automatic alert to chat conversations with friends to let them know you’re back at home without having to remember to send direct messages. While many communications apps like Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger enable you to share live location

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Snapchat will now let your friends know you’ve made it home safe

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-10 22:00:00

Snapchat is launching a new way for users to let their friends and family know they’ve made it home safe after an outing, called “Home Safe,” the social network announced on Thursday. To use the feature, you need to set your home location by tapping your Bitmoji on Snap Map and then “My Home.” When you head out and want to notify a friend when you get home, open the conversation, tap the Map icon, and then the Home Safe button. Your friend will receive an automatic alert in your chat conversat

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9to5Mac Daily: July 24, 2025 – tvOS 26 features, more

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-11 03:06:02

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. New episodes of 9to5Mac D

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Apple shows off new store in Osaka, Japan – with Apple Intelligence workshop

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-11 03:17:56

We learned earlier this month that a new Apple store was coming to Osaka, Japan, and the company has today shared photos ahead of Saturday’s official opening. Accessibility is cited a key factor in the store design. Apple says that the Today at Apple workshops offered there will include one on taking advantage of Apple Intelligence features … We’ve already seen some funky wallpaper to celebrate the new store. It’s now traditional for Apple to create fun, customized versions of its logo with fe

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AppleCare One is a good deal, but not for everyone

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-01-11 03:00:00

Apple announced some big changes to its device protection plans this week with the introduction of AppleCare One. The new service lets you protect three devices for $19.99 per month. That means things like your Apple TV, AirPods Max, and iPad can be covered under one plan at a cost that doesn’t fluctuate. And every device after that costs $5.99 per month to add. The company’s goal is to convince customers that this new service is easier and a better value compared to enrolling each device in it

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Qi2 25W wireless phone chargers are official, but caution still advised

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-11 12:57:14

Last week saw certification of the first next-gen wireless chargers, and the latest standard has now been officially launched, as Qi2 25W. The new name will help ensure we can see for sure that we’re buying the more powerful models. The iPhone was the first to support the standard, with Android smartphones now following, but anyone planning to buy an iPhone 17 may want to hold off for now … A quick catch-up on Qi chargers Early wireless phone chargers were based on the original Qi standard, o

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Here’s what Apple Intelligence summarized news notifications look like on iOS 26

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-11 14:11:51

After launching notification summaries as one of the flagship features of Apple Intelligence, Apple disabled the feature for apps in the News and Entertainment categories in the iOS 18.3 update, following backlash from publications like the BBC about Apple Intelligence portraying its news headlines inaccurately. Having been disabled entirely for these apps since mid-January, Apple announced this week the feature will return as part of iOS 26. Users running the developer have noticed that these

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Apache HTTP Server: 'RewriteCond expr' always evaluates to true

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-11 05:20:52

*) SECURITY: CVE-2025-54090 : Apache HTTP Server: 'RewriteCond expr' always evaluates to true in 2.4.64 (cve.mitre.org) A bug in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64 results in all "RewriteCond expr ..." tests evaluating as "true". Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.65, which fixes the issue. Reviewed By: covener, ylavic, gbechis, jorton git-svn-id: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/httpd/branches/2.4.x@1927361 13f79535-47bb-0310-9956-ffa450edef68

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Laptop CPUs in 2025 Explained: What to Know Before Buying Your Next Laptop

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-11 10:48:26

Shopping for a new laptop can be a confusing experience. I find the best place to start is with size. Do you want a featherlight ultraportable or a larger model that has a bigger screen but is more of a chore to lug around? Or something in between that offers a balance between portability and productivity? Deciding on factors as straightforward as size actually goes a long way in helping choose more complex parts, including the processor. You'll still be faced with a variety of CPU options, but

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Florida Is Now a Haven for Unproven Stem-Cell Treatments

wired.com Emily Mullin 2026-01-11 12:30:00

Florida is the latest state to sidestep the authority of the Food and Drug Administration by allowing patients to access certain stem-cell treatments that have not been rigorously evaluated and approved. Under a new law that went into effect July 1, doctors in Florida can administer unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes. The law comes amid growing support for medical freedom in the United States, an idea espoused by Health and Human Services secr

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative pros and office workers alike (and it's $300 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-11 15:30:17

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,699.99 at Best Buy Over at Best Buy, the Asus ProArt P16 is on sale for $1,700. Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for c

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CVE-2025-54090: Apache HTTP Server: 'RewriteCond expr' always evaluates to true

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-11 11:20:52

*) SECURITY: CVE-2025-54090 : Apache HTTP Server: 'RewriteCond expr' always evaluates to true in 2.4.64 (cve.mitre.org) A bug in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.64 results in all "RewriteCond expr ..." tests evaluating as "true". Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.65, which fixes the issue. Reviewed By: covener, ylavic, gbechis, jorton git-svn-id: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/httpd/branches/2.4.x@1927361 13f79535-47bb-0310-9956-ffa450edef68

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WhatsApp is testing message reminders

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-11 12:31:31

If you’re like me and often read a message, tell yourself you’ll reply later, and then instantly forget about it, a new WhatsApp experiment might bring the solution. New feature has presets and custom options According to recent findings by WABetaInfo (via Tecnoblog), WhatsApp is now testing a feature that lets users set reminders for specific messages. So rather than pinning chats, starring messages, or simply hoping to remember to check back later, users can schedule an actual notification

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Five years after launch, Apple News+ audio stories expand beyond the U.S.

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-11 14:22:57

Almost exactly five years ago to the day, Apple announced a set of new features for Apple News and Apple News+, including the US-only audio stories, with about 20 professionally narrated stories a week. Now, the future is expanding to a few new countries. Three more countries get audio stories As tipped to MacRumors, Apple News+ Audio is now available in Australia, Canada, and the U.K., and can be found the same way American users have enjoyed it since July 2020: via the Apple News and, depend

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Epic Games blasts UK’s ‘vague’ Digital Markets regulation, Fortnite return ‘uncertain’

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-11 15:10:51

Epic Games has published a blog post criticizing “today’s bleak news from the United Kingdom,” and listing all the reasons why the company believes the recently announced rules fell short of its expectations. What Digital Markets regulation? Earlier today, the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded a months-long investigation and recommended that both Apple and Google should be designated as having a “strategic market status” under the new Digital Markets, Competition, and Co

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China develops new method to mass-produce high-quality semiconductors

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 23:11:40

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Bandai Asks Japanese Politicians to Not Dress Up as ‘Gundam’ Characters to Campaign

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-11 17:00:01

Sure, America occasionally has a “The White House is photoshopping the president’s head onto Superman posters” problem, but it turns out plenty of other countries also have a bit of an issue with politicians leveraging pop culture cosplaying for political gain. It’s just that those other countries will have studios telling them to quit it. Earlier this week, Japanese politician Taro Yamamoto, the founder of the left-populist political party Reiwa Shinsengumi, went viral on social media for reco

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Google adds new button to Discover that will save you some scrolling

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-11 22:47:02

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google has added a new jump-to-top button in the Discover feed. It only appears when accessing Discover from the launcher, not inside the Google app. The button is available in the latest beta version and appears when you scroll up. Some people are content with endlessly scrolling through the Google Discover feed, but others are keen to get back to the latest updates at the top as fast as possible. Big tech will always oblige if it keeps you on the platf

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Birthright citizenship ruling now part of Apple’s appeal argument against Epic Games

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-11 22:38:16

In its ongoing appeal against Epic Games over App Store rules, Apple has decided to cite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on President Trump’s birthright citizenship directive. Here are the details. In a new filing submitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week (via Reuters), Apple argues that a June Supreme Court decision in Trump v. CASA directly supports its effort to overturn two injunctions issued in its long-running antitrust case against Epic Games. Apple’s argument is th

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Show HN: NativeSwap – Low cost cross-chain swaps without wrappers or bridges

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 16:02:59

1 Connect Your Wallet Securely connect your preferred wallet (Ctrl, Metamask, or any Web3 wallet) to access your assets across blockchains. Your private keys remain in your control at all times. 2 Select Your Assets Choose your source and destination cryptocurrencies from our extensive list of supported assets. View real-time rates, fees, and estimated transaction times before proceeding with your swap. 3 Confirm Transaction Review the swap details, including exchange rate, fees, and destinati

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Cancelling a Subscription? Apple Lets Devs Make You an Offer You (Maybe) Can't Refuse

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 02:12:00

Got some subscriptions on an Apple device you're looking to cancel? You might be in for an extra step in the near future -- or a deal you decide you can't pass up. I don't know about you, but often when I'm trying cancel a subscription (like Starz, when Outlander isn't airing), I get an offer to stick around for a temporarily discounted price. It can be annoying sometimes, but I'd be lying if I said I've never taken them up on the deal. However you feel about that common customer retention pra

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OpenAI and partners are building a massive AI data center in Texas

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-12 03:34:26

On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a partnership with Oracle to develop 4.5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity for its Stargate AI infrastructure platform in the US. The expansion, which TechCrunch reports is part of a $30 billion per year deal between OpenAI and Oracle, will reportedly bring OpenAI's total Stargate capacity under development to over 5 gigawatts. The data center has taken root in Abilene, Texas, a city of 127,000 located 150 miles west of Fort Worth. The city, which serves

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Spotify takes a swing at gaming with a mini golf game ahead of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ release

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