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This Compact Gaming Keyboard Gets a Lot Right, but a Few Things Wrong Too

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 03:00:53

One of the best things about mechanical keyboards, at least for me, is that there are a ton of choices and options so you can find the one that perfectly fits your preferences. Whether you're a hardcore gamer who needs the biggest, best and fastest one around or you're a more causal gamer who needs something great at work and occasional play, there's something for everyone. Cherry has long been one of the best keyboard makers and continues to have a huge presence and influence on the industry.

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This E-Sports-Inspired Gaming Mouse Left Me Wanting More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 03:01:18

You'd be forgiven for thinking that every computer mouse is just like every other computer mouse. It clicks things on your screen and lets you move your cursor around. Believe it or not, there are quite a few ways companies can differentiate their mice from each other, especially when it comes to gaming. Gaming mice can range from just a few dollars to well over a hundred dollars, but you don't always get what you pay for. That's why I'm here. You might recognize Cherry as the company that's do

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I Asked Pro Chefs: What Are the Most Worthless Kitchen Tools?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 03:55:04

Our kitchens have become hotbeds of innovation, packed with high-powered air fryers, countertop smokers and other impressive tools designed to make cooking easier. But not every gadget deserves a spot on your counter -- some are better off in the trash with the food scraps. Rather than falling for every shiny new trend, it's wiser to invest in reliable, versatile gear that can actually make life easier. To help separate the helpful from the hype, we asked chefs and kitchen pros to weigh in on t

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Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-14 04:49:08

Privacy-focused productivity tools maker Proton on Wednesday released its AI assistant, called Lumo, which it says prioritizes protecting user data. The company says the chatbot keeps no logs of your conversations, has end-to-end encryption for storing chats, and offers a ghost mode for conversations that disappear as soon as you close the window. Available via a web client, as well as Android and iOS apps, Lumo doesn’t require you to have an account to use the chatbot and ask questions. You c

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Meta updates safety features for teens. More than 600,000 accounts linked to predatory behavior

cnbc.com Zach Vallese 2026-01-14 15:00:01

Facebook and Instagram icons are seen displayed on an iPhone. Meta on Wednesday introduced new safety features for teen users, including enhanced direct messaging protections to prevent "exploitative content." Teens will now see more information about who they're chatting with, like when the Instagram account was created and other safety tips, to spot potential scammers. Teens will also be able to block and report accounts in a single action. "In June alone, they blocked accounts 1 million ti

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I’m worried about the underwhelming Pixel 10 leaks. Do you feel the same?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 11:37:19

Google 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. The Google Pixel series launch is usually a marquee event on the Android device calendar. Usually innovative in unexpected ways, the Pixel devices of previous years have pushed divergent designs, impressive camera performance, and an onslaught of AI features. But, with the Pixel 10 launch just a few weeks away and the leak

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Apple Watch could get this feature that Galaxy and Pixel Watches have offered for ages

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 14:05:34

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Apple Watch may soon display a comprehensive score based on your sleep. The purported feature, which could be a basic sleep score or a readiness score, is already available on a host of Wear OS watches, including the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch. The sleep-related score could fill the gap created by the removal of SpO2 monitoring from the Apple Watch. Smartwatches across the board bill sleep tracking as one of the vital features, and the number of

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Google Photos’ faces row could make searching even easier (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 14:30:08

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos v7.38 includes code for UI refinements, such as a persistent face row in search, which offers faster access to photos and videos of frequently appearing faces. We’ve also spotted a couple of visual changes to the upcoming Create tab and the Remix feature. Google Photos is due for some significant changes. There are plenty of Material 3 Expressive changes on the horizon, as well as new features like Remix and the Create tab. While we pati

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Finally! The Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a long-overdue charging speed upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 15:45:25

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might support faster-than-45W charging, making it the fastest charging Samsung smartphone ever. Samsung flagships have maxed out at 45W USB PD PPS since 2019, while rivals have progressed to significantly quicker charging speeds but often with proprietary solutions. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed any specifications for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung is basking in the glory of higher demand for

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iOS 26 code hints at a sleep score feature for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-14 14:57:37

If you use a third-party sleep tracker with your Apple Watch, you’re probably familiar with the concept of a sleep score: an index that combines signals like heart rate variation and sleep stages, to tell you how efficient your sleep really was. And while the Apple Watch gained native sleep tracking with watchOS 7, it’s been missing that kind of score. Not for long, as it may turn out. A third-party favorite may come to the Apple Watch As spotted by MacRumors, the iOS 26 Health app has an unu

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Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 12:37:00

Table of Contents Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year The Lucid Air electric sedan, often named one of the fiercest competitors to Tesla's Model S, is finally gaining charging network parity. The California-based luxury EV manufacturer is unlocking access to the Tesla Supercharger network of over 23,500 DC fast-charging stations later this month for all of its Lucid Air sedans. The news comes bundled with a host of quality of life upgrades to the Air E

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This Unsung Supernatural TV Show Has Everything a Horror Fan Could Want

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 14:00:04

When it comes to genre television, there haven't been many TV shows over the past decade that have kept me hooked. I watch TV for a living, so color me jaded. When I think of big creative swings in the television realm, shows like Twin Peaks, Severance and The Boys immediately come to mind. That third title I just mentioned is the only one in that trio that is an adaptation -- taking inspiration from the ultraviolent superhero comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Before The B

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Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

wired.com Kate Knibbs 2026-01-14 12:30:00

Would you like to work nearly double the standard 40-hour week? It’s a question that many startups in the US are asking prospective employees—and to get the job, the answer needs to be an unequivocal yes. These companies are embracing an intense schedule, first popularized in mainland China, known as “996,” or 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. In other words, it’s a 72-hour work week. The 996 phenomenon in China gave rise to major protests and accusations of “modern slavery,” with critics blaming

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Proton is launching a privacy-focused AI chatbot

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-14 14:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Proton, the company behind the encrypted email service Proton Mail, has launched an AI assistant aimed at preserving user privacy. The new chatbot, called Lumo, can summarize documents, generate code, write emails, and more, while storing data locally on users’ devices. Proton says it will protect this information using “zero-access” encryption, wh

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Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-14 15:00:00

Meta is introducing additional safeguards for Instagram accounts run by adults that primarily feature children, the company announced on Wednesday. These accounts will automatically be placed into the app’s strictest message settings to prevent unwanted messages, and will have the platform’s “Hidden Words” feature enabled to filter offensive comments. The company is also rolling out new safety features for teen accounts. Accounts that will be placed into the new, stricter message settings inclu

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Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, says tech giant

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-14 10:53:31

Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, says tech giant "Investigations into other actors also using these exploits are still ongoing," Microsoft said in a statement. The US tech giant has released security updates in response and has advised all on-premises SharePoint server customers to install them. China state-backed Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as well as China-based Storm-2603 were said to have "exploited vulnerabilities" in on-premises SharePoint servers, the kind used by firms

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Samsung could make its own Galaxy S26 chips, but they’re not Exynos

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 15:11:43

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker has claimed that the Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is still in the works. This chip is said to be cheaper than the TSMC-made version, which could be good news for Galaxy S26 pricing. However, Samsung-made chips have historically lagged behind TSMC-manufactured variants. We’ve heard conflicting rumors that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor, expected to be used in the Galaxy S26 series, could be manufactured by both TSMC and

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My new favorite Android smartwatch rivals Google and Garmin models in features and design

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-01-14 16:00:21

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is on preorder, starting at $449, with the LTE model priced at $499. The physical rotating bezel is smooth, One UI contains new health metrics, and the cushion design is elegant. The display shrunk to 1.34 inches, it's rather expensive, and the bands are tough to secure in place. $499.99 at Amazon Every other year Samsung rolls out a new Galaxy Watch with a physical rotating bezel. This year, we've got the

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Countries across the world see food price shocks from climate extremes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 11:57:02

"Until we get to net-zero emissions, extreme weather will only get worse, and it's already damaging crops and pushing up the price of food all over the world,” said Maximilian Kotz, BSC researcher and lead author of the study. British potatoes, Californian vegetables, South African maize and Indian onions are among many foods affected by recent price shocks driven by weather extremes, according to a team of international scientists. The study, led by Maximillian Kotz of the Barcelona Supercomp

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Org tutorials

news.ycombinator.com Worg People 2026-01-14 11:09:20

This tutorial describes a workflow for running a series of meetings, for example of a commission or any other group, and for keeping track of the groups tasks. Link to the tutorial. You may also want to check this message by Christian Egli about his own setup for taking notes during meetings.

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Depot (YC W23) Is Hiring a Technical Content Writer (Remote)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 16:34:30

Depot is growing rapidly and reinventing the software build space, so we are now looking for a technical content writer to help us tell that story and scale our educational content. Depot has created a build performance and developer productivity platform unlike any other. We have redefined how teams build software locally and in CI by making speed a first-class feature. Our products accelerate container builds, GitHub Actions, Bazel and Gradle builds, and more. Teams using Depot save literal y

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People don't trust AI but they're increasingly using it anyway

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-01-14 16:00:00

Mininyx Doodle/Getty Images The use of generative AI in online search is continuing to explode, even while many people are dubious of the technology's reliability and trustworthiness. According to data first reported by Axios, ChatGPT now responds to around 2.5 billion user queries daily, with 330 million of those (roughly 13%) originating in the US. That's around 912.5 billion queries per year. Also: How the Trump administration changed AI: A timeline ChatGPT was also the most downloaded ap

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Passkeys won't be ready for primetime until Google and other companies fix this

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-14 16:00:00

Crispin la valiente/Getty Images I'm all about new technology, but sometimes, new technology gets in its own way, and passkeys epitomize this more than any other technology. For those who do not know, passkeys are the new password, only more secure. Also: How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future Essentially, a passkey is a digital credential that allows you to log into your accounts using biometric (fingerprints or facial scans) and/or non-biometric (PINs,

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People Click Links Less Frequently When AI Summary Appears on Google Search, Study Shows

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 11:46:56

Google's AI Overviews, which are AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of search results for certain types of queries, are less likely to lead to clicks for sites, according to a report from Pew Research on Tuesday. The study is based on data from 900 US adults who shared their browsing data with Pew. Based on the study's findings, when an AI overview -- AIO -- appeared in search, users were less likely to click on links when compared to queries that didn't generate AI summaries. Pew t

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Algorithms for Modern Processor Architectures

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 17:56:55

Pipelining How does the processor manage to validate one UTF-16 character per cycle when it takes many cycles just to load the character?

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Aardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-14 16:59:07

We knew that Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, was prepping a Pokémon show , but now we have some juicy details and actual footage. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu, as the name suggests, follows the sword-wielding Sirfetch'd and the baby pre-evolution of Pikachu. It looks extremely charming, as one would expect from Aardman. The trailer is on the shorter side, but shows the dynamic duo getting involved in some cutesy shenanigans as an oblivious Wool

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Toy company may regret coming for “Sylvanian Drama” TikToker, experts say

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-14 22:53:51

A popular account on TikTok and Instagram stopped posting suddenly at the end of last year, hit by a lawsuit after garnering millions of views on funny videos using adorable Calico Critter dolls made for preschoolers to act out dark, cringe-y adult storylines. While millions of followers mourn the so-called "Sylvanian Drama" account's demise, experts told Ars that the creator may have a decent chance at beating the lawsuit. The "Sylvanian Drama" account derived its name from "Sylvanian Familie

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Switch 2 owners can play Borderlands 4 on October 3

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-15 03:06:51

Switch 2 owners won't have long to wait for Borderlands 4. On Tuesday, Gearbox founder and CEO Randy Pitchford said it will arrive on October 3. While some had worried the game would be pushed back to 2026, it will land on Nintendo's console less than a month after other platforms. Pitchford's video begins with a sober build toward what sounds like bad news. Just when you think he's about to announce a delay, he turns into an excited 10-year-old, yelling about the game's October release date. "

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Asymmetry of verification and verifier's law

news.ycombinator.com Jason Wei 2026-01-11 16:45:27

Asymmetry of verification is the idea that some tasks are much easier to verify than to solve. With reinforcement learning (RL) that finally works in a general sense, asymmetry of verification is becoming one of the most important ideas in AI. Understanding asymmetry of verification through examples Asymmetry of verification is everywhere, if you look for it. Some prime examples: Sudoku and crossword puzzles take a lot of time to solve because you have to try many candidates against various c

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Many lung cancers are now in nonsmokers

news.ycombinator.com Nina Agrawal 2026-01-14 21:18:56

Annie Chen first noticed she was unusually short of breath in 2017, while running to catch the bus home to New Jersey from her job in Manhattan. She told her primary care doctor, thinking of her father, who died of lung cancer at 71. But her doctor told her not to worry — her father was a heavy smoker, and Ms. Chen had never smoked. She continued to have difficulty breathing, but it wasn’t until two years later that a doctor ordered an X-ray, and Ms. Chen was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.

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Latest Tech News

This Compact Gaming Keyboard Gets a Lot Right, but a Few Things Wrong Too

This E-Sports-Inspired Gaming Mouse Left Me Wanting More

I Asked Pro Chefs: What Are the Most Worthless Kitchen Tools?

Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs

Meta updates safety features for teens. More than 600,000 accounts linked to predatory behavior

I’m worried about the underwhelming Pixel 10 leaks. Do you feel the same?

Apple Watch could get this feature that Galaxy and Pixel Watches have offered for ages

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Finally! The Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a long-overdue charging speed upgrade

iOS 26 code hints at a sleep score feature for Apple Watch

Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year

This Unsung Supernatural TV Show Has Everything a Horror Fan Could Want

Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

Proton is launching a privacy-focused AI chatbot

Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children

Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, says tech giant

Samsung could make its own Galaxy S26 chips, but they’re not Exynos

My new favorite Android smartwatch rivals Google and Garmin models in features and design

Countries across the world see food price shocks from climate extremes

Org tutorials

Depot (YC W23) Is Hiring a Technical Content Writer (Remote)

People don't trust AI but they're increasingly using it anyway

Passkeys won't be ready for primetime until Google and other companies fix this

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Aardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu

Toy company may regret coming for “Sylvanian Drama” TikToker, experts say

Switch 2 owners can play Borderlands 4 on October 3

Asymmetry of verification and verifier's law

Many lung cancers are now in nonsmokers

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