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Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-01-28 23:29:18

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. In the week’s least surprising news, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that the company is exploring ways to bring ads to Alexa Plus, its new generative-AI-powered voice assistant. During a conference call following the company’s second-quarter earnings report, Jassy said that “there will be opportunities, as people are enga

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The clock is ticking: Google has 14 days to make major changes to the Play Store

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-29 04:43:24

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has 14 days to enact the Play Store changes needed to resolve its antitrust issues. The tech giant has now filed an emergency stay with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The company believes that making these changes in such a short amount of time will put users and developers at risk. On Thursday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the ruling from the original Epic v. Google lawsuit, giving Epic Games the big win it was looking for.

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Tim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woes

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-29 04:26:27

Just one day after revealing its financial results and fielding questions about Apple’s lag in AI, Tim Cook turned inward, holding what Bloomberg described as an ‘hourlong pep talk’ during a company-wide all-hands meeting. Here are the details. ‘Apple must do this. Apple will do this. This is sort of ours to grab’ As reported by Mark Gurman, Tim Cook held a company-wide meeting today at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, and stated that “the AI revolution is ‘as big or bigger’ as the intern

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A DH106 1A Comet has been restored at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum

news.ycombinator.com Barry Neild 2026-01-25 12:14:07

Astronomy Aviation news Air travel safety Airplane crashes See all topics Follow Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. De Havilland Aircraft Museum, England — Today, jet-powered plane travel is easy to take for granted. We’re used to that surge of speed along the runway that pins us to our seats, those moments when we burst through ominous clouds into bright blue skies, and

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The best CarPlay tips and tricks

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-29 09:11:54

For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience… Customize your CarPlay apps and Home Screen A lot of your favorite apps are probably available on CarPlay, but t

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The best reason to skip iPhone 17 is coming next year

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-29 09:28:47

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is coming very soon with compelling new features, but the best reason to skip this year’s flagships is a brand new model debuting next year: the iPhone Fold. iPhone 17 will have plenty to offer, but Apple has something special coming next year Every year, Apple rolls out new iPhones. Features like cameras, displays, and battery often get better. Design elements may change. Each new launch can prompt the question: is now the right time to upgrade? This year, Apple has

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Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-29 09:38:53

Since 2020, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has investigated Apple and Google’s dominance in the mobile market. This week, the watchdog published a series of new guidelines that the two companies must comply with, chief among them allowing third-party app stores. Here are the details. New guidelines align with recent EU requirements In a 119-page document issued this week, the Japan Fair Trade Commission established the Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines, which are set to come into effec

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Everything you need to know about iOS 26 beta release: How to download it on your iPhone, new Apple features like Liquid Glass and more

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-29 09:09:30

Exciting changes are coming to your iPhone this fall, including a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Waiting until the fall can feel like ages when you're ready to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 26. But there's good news: you can test out all the features now by downloading and installing Apple's public beta, which CEO Tim Cook says is (with the other current beta operating systems) "by far the most popular developer betas we’ve had," 9to

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Want to download the iOS 26 beta on your iPhone today? Here's a list of all compatible Apple devices

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-29 09:38:05

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 . Hey iPhone users! If you haven't heard yet, a slew of new exciting updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall. No, it won't be called iOS 19 — it'll be named iOS 26. The change we're most excited for is the new Liquid Glass design (think Windows Vista, but arguably more t

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OpenAI may be testing a cheaper paid plan for ChatGPT

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-29 09:16:00

OpenAI is reportedly working on a new plan called 'Go,' which would be cheaper than the existing $20 Plus subscription. Like every other AI chatbot, ChatGPT has two plans. One is Plus, which gives access to new models and a few features for $20, and the second is the Pro plan. The Pro plan costs $200 and provides nearly unlimited access to AI models. It also includes access to new features. But what if you have a limited use case for ChatGPT and don't need access to advanced features like Ag

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9to5Mac Daily: August 1, 2025 – Apple Q3 earnings and tidbits

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-01-29 14:23:04

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 accused of inflating Self Service Repair prices to push new iPad purchases

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-29 14:24:08

Over the past few years, Apple has made some progress on self-service repairability, following years of criticism over how tightly it locks down its devices. Now, a new report questions how much Apple really is complying with right-to-repair regulations. Too expensive to be worth it In a 404 Media post out this week, independent repair professionals say Apple’s newly available iPad parts are so expensive, that they make repairs economically unviable. Their thesis is that Apple effectively wan

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The world's first passenger jet was a death trap. Now it's brought back to life

news.ycombinator.com Barry Neild 2026-01-26 00:14:07

Astronomy Aviation news Air travel safety Airplane crashes See all topics Follow Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. De Havilland Aircraft Museum, England — Today, jet-powered plane travel is easy to take for granted. We’re used to that surge of speed along the runway that pins us to our seats, those moments when we burst through ominous clouds into bright blue skies, and

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Unemployment rising in remote-friendly occupations (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 12:38:38

The recent rise in unemployment is steeper in occupations where remote work is more widespread. A continued rise could shift bargaining power towards employers who want workers to return to the office. Last week Amazon announced that its workers would need to work in person five days a week starting in January. Since tech has been the sector most open to remote work, and Amazon is such a dominant tech company, Amazon’s announcement prompts the question: could remote work, after jumping during t

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Philz Coffee close to closing deal to sell to private equity firm for $145M

news.ycombinator.com Jessica Blough 2026-01-29 12:54:59

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Freeman Spogli & Co. is in the process of buying Philz Coffee for $145 million, according to documents shared with stockholders and obtained by Mission Local. Philz board members, which include former CEO Phil Jaber and his son, Jacob Jaber; representatives from investment firms Summit Partners and TPG Growth; and CEO Mahesh Sadarangani will receive payouts or bonuses from the deal. Those who hold common stock, like employees who bought stock during or aft

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Apple’s Tim Cook Talks Trump Tariffs and AI

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-29 14:05:13

On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the Silicon Valley company could end up spending nearly $2 billion thanks to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “For the June quarter, we incurred approximately $800 million of tariff-related costs,” Cook told investors on an earnings call. He added that the company expects those costs to climb to $1.1 billion in the quarter ending in September if Trump’s tariff policies remain unchanged. As Apple watchers know, that’s the same month when the new round of iPh

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The biggest fighting game tournament is a little smaller this year — but still exciting

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-01-29 14:09:50

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Evo 2025, the biggest fighting game tournament in North America, starts this weekend. If you tune into one of the nine different Evo Twitch channels you’ll see some of the top players in the world compete in fighting game staples like St

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Our favorite flip phone for first-time buyers just got a sweet discount

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-29 18:08:21

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Foldable phones aren’t cheap, but the Motorola Razr (2025) already stood out as the best-value flip phone of the year, especially if you’re dipping your toe into the foldable world for the first time. It’s a more accessible entry point than ever today, with Amazon slashing $100 off the price. Motorola Razr (2025) for $599.99 ($100 off) We said back in May that this was the one foldable we’d recommend to a first-time buyer. It’s easy to get into thanks to Motorol

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Apple reports Q3 2025 earnings: $94.04 billion in revenue, up 10% (charts)

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-28 16:35:54

Apple just released its earnings report for fiscal Q3 2025 ended June 28. The company generated $94.04 billion in revenue, up 10% from the same quarter last year, and above the expected revenue of $89.22 billion. Here’s the full breakdown. AAPL Q3 2025 earnings Apple reported $1.57 earnings per share for Q3 2025, and $23.42 billion in profit. Here is the full breakdown of the top numbers: Total revenue: $94.04 billion iPhone revenue: $44.58 billion Mac revenue: $8.05 billion iPad revenue:

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big upgrade: 3 features I'm using on iOS 26 right now

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-01-29 18:36:00

Apple It feels like Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) was just weeks ago, but the pubic beta of Apple's biggest operating systems has already arrived, bringing big changes to Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the beta to get early access to the newest iOS 26 features, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay d

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Show HN: TraceRoot – Open-source agentic debugging for distributed services

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 16:58:51

TraceRoot is an open-source debugging platform that helps engineers fix production issues 10x faster by combining structured traces, logs, and source code context with AI-powered analysis. Contributing | TraceRoot.AI | Community | SDK | Documentation Join us (Discord) in pushing the boundaries of debugging with AI agents. Please 🌟 Star TraceRoot on GitHub and be instantly notified of new releases. TraceRoot Framework Design Principles 🤖 Intelligence The framework enables multi-agent systems

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‘A Quiet Place Part III’ Is Coming and John Krasinski Is Directing

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-01-29 18:45:58

A Quiet Place is moving forward again, in more ways than one. John Krasinski just announced that he’s returning to helm A Quiet Place Part III, aimed for release on July 9, 2027. The film follows the 2024 hit A Quiet Place: Day One, which showed an earlier story in this universe. Part III, presumably, will continue the story that began with the first two films, both of which were helmed by Krasinski and starred Emily Blunt. Krasinski will write, direct, and produce the sequel, and though the ca

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The untold impact of cancellation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 17:12:04

Warning: towards the end of this post are references to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. The Untold Impact of Cancellation I have never before been open about the impact that being cancelled had upon me. Cancellations try to silence their targets, so their stories are less often heard. This is my account. As you read about my experience over the last four years, you may come to understand why I have found it so hard to share. This is my own unique sto

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Amazon is considering shoving ads into Alexa+ conversations

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-29 23:04:39

Since 2023, Amazon has been framing Alexa+ as a monumental evolution of Amazon’s voice assistant that will make it more conversational, capable, and, for Amazon, lucrative. Amazon said in a press release on Thursday that it has given early access of the generative AI voice assistant to “millions” of people. The product isn’t publicly available yet, and some advertised features are still unavailable, but Amazon’s CEO is already considering loading the chatbot up with ads. During an investors cal

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Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-01-29 23:05:45

Google has backed STAN, an Indian social gaming platform that connects gamers with creators, communities, and publishers. Google’s investment comes as part of an $8.5 million equity funding round, which also saw investment from Japanese gaming giants Bandai Namco Entertainment, Square Enix, and Reazon Holdings. Aptos Labs and King River Capital, as well as existing backers General Catalyst and GFR Fund, also participated. Google joined the round via its AI Futures Fund, which launched in May to

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New Apple TV+ epic series with Jason Momoa now streaming

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-30 04:00:59

If you’re looking for something new to watch this weekend, here’s a great candidate: the first two episodes of one of Apple TV+’s most ambitious projects to date are now available, and they look awesome. ’Chief of War’ features Jason Momoa and a nearly all-Polynesian cast Last night, a few hours ahead of the official August 1 premiere date, Apple released the two first episodes of Chief of War, its new action epic series starring Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa (Aquaman, See). Here’s Apple’s spoil

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Apple's USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is $20 off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-30 04:20:39

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 . Apple's first-party USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is on sale for $179 right now via Amazon. That's a discount of $20, as the typical price is $199. This deal applies to both the white and black versions of this accessory. This keyboard has been specifically designed by the compan

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Pi-hole discloses data breach triggered by WordPress plugin flaw

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-30 04:13:01

Pi-hole, a popular network-level ad-blocker, has disclosed that donor names and email addresses were exposed through a security vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress donation plugin. Pi-hole acts as a DNS sinkhole, filtering out unwanted content before it reaches the users' devices. While initially designed to run on Raspberry Pi single-board computers, it now supports various Linux systems on dedicated hardware or virtual machines. The organization stated that they first learned of the incide

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PayPal and Venmo outage hit users Friday morning - what we know

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-30 04:24:15

SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways PayPal and Venmo experienced an outage Friday morning. Affected accounts couldn't send or receive payments. PayPal has acknowledged the problem and said a fix is in the works. Did you have trouble with PayPal or Venmo this morning? You weren't alone. The problem has been resolved, but millions of people were scrambling to find a fix. Also: PayPal's AI-powered scam alert system might intercept your transactions now - here's why

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Google has just two weeks to begin cracking open Android, it admits in emergency filing

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-30 04:51:29

4. For a period of three years ending on November 1, 2027, Google may not share revenue generated by the Google Play Store with any person or entity that distributes Android apps, or has stated that it will launch or is considering launching an Android app distribution platform or store. 5. For a period of three years ending on November 1, 2027, Google may not condition a payment, revenue share, or access to any Google product or service, on an agreement by an app developer to launch an app fir

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