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Trump Says Roads Prevent Wildfires. The Truth Is More Complicated

gizmodo.com Joseph Winters 2025-08-20 01:10:36

The Trump administration announced its intention earlier this week to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Policy, also known as the “Roadless Rule,” which restricts road-building, logging, and mining across 58 million acres of the country’s national forests. The administration’s rationale was that the “outdated” Roadless Rule has exacerbated wildfire risks. In a statement announcing the policy change, U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Brooke Rollins said that “properly managing our

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Gemini Live is getting app cards for more helpful, context-aware replies (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-21 02:30:27

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Live could soon supplement information from other apps with contextual cards. References to the cards functionality in Gemini Live were spotted in the latest version of the Google app. We were able to reverse-engineer the functionality and successfully activate cards for Google apps such as Calendar, Keep, Maps, and Tasks. Gemini Live is easily one of the best ways to engage in naturally flowing conversations with Google’s AI. Beyond its abilit

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Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - here's why and what's next

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-08-21 02:40:00

gyro/Getty Images Those of you who use Microsoft Authenticator as a password manager will have to find another option, and soon. That's because an upcoming change will pull the plug on the ability to use the Authenticator app to store and autofill passwords. In a recent support document, Microsoft revealed the timeline for Authenticator's retirement as a password manager. Starting in June, you'll no longer be able to add or import new passwords in the app, though you'll still be able to save p

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Experimental Playgrounds

news.ycombinator.com .Wp-Block-Comment-Author-Name Box-Sizing Border-Box 2025-08-19 01:27:35

When you picture a playground, what do you see? Perhaps a space with slides, swings, climbing bars, and merry-go-rounds, with asphalt underneath, or maybe a bouncier, colourful surface that undulates. If it’s a bigger playground, it might have wooden huts on stilts with wood chips underneath – even a zip line, if you’re lucky. Here’s what it won’t have: kids setting fires, sawing wood, cooking food, writing operettas, or constructing 50ft towers. It won’t look like a literal bomb site or junk y

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I built something that changed my friend group's social fabric

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:49:35

This is a story that started back in 2022, but I think its a perfect time to reflect on the impact that it has had on my friend group still to this day. A year or so before COVID, our friend group dispersed across the world - I moved to Vancouver, one friend moved to the UK and another one moved to the United States. The rest of them still lived in Melbourne. Once COVID hit, like many others, we looked to find a way to keep in contact and still hang out. We have always been a big gaming group

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Think Your Password's Safe? Think Again. CNET Survey Reveals 49% of Americans Have Risky Password Habits

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-21 02:00:00

News flash: We have some risky password habits. CNET's latest survey shows that almost half of US adults (49%) have risky password habits. Even worse is that 24% admitted to using a password that's shared with another account. That's troubling to Attila Tomaschek, CNET software senior writer and digital security expert. "Reusing the same password across multiple accounts puts users at risk of getting their online accounts compromised through a credential stuffing attack," said Tomaschek. It

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Jim Boddie codeveloped the first successful DSP at Bell Labs

news.ycombinator.com Steve Walters 2025-08-20 23:04:53

James R. “Jim” Boddie, a pioneer of the programmable, single-chip digital signal processor, died on 2 December at his home in Canton, Ga., following a long illness. The IEEE senior member was 74. While working as an architect and designer at AT&T Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, N.J., Boddie applied his expertise in signal processing algorithms to develop a new type of semiconductor: the DSP. The integrated circuit, which Bell Labs called DSP1, was announced at the 1980 International Solid-State C

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If you're using Microsoft Authenticator to store your passwords, don't

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-21 04:58:42

Microsoft Authenticator is sunsetting its ability to store your passwords. This month, the service stopped allowing users to add or import new passwords. Beginning in July 2025, users will no longer be able to use autofill with Authenticator, and in August 2025, passwords will no longer be available at all. Payment information stored in Authenticator will be deleted after July, and after the following month, all unsaved generated passwords will be deleted. Passkeys will still be supported in Aut

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Reminder: Microsoft Authenticator is dropping password autofill in July

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-21 09:27:04

Heads up if you’ve been using Microsoft Authenticator as a password manager: the app is phasing out support for password autofill, and all saved passwords will be deleted by August. Here’s what to do. The changes are part of Microsoft’s plan to consolidate its credential management tools under the Edge browser. Going forward, password autofill will only be available through Edge, not Authenticator. What’s changing, and when Starting June 2025, you will no longer be able to Add or Import new p

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Bell Labs DSP Pioneer Jim Boddie Leaves Lasting Legacy

news.ycombinator.com Steve Walters 2025-08-21 09:04:53

James R. “Jim” Boddie, a pioneer of the programmable, single-chip digital signal processor, died on 2 December at his home in Canton, Ga., following a long illness. The IEEE senior member was 74. While working as an architect and designer at AT&T Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, N.J., Boddie applied his expertise in signal processing algorithms to develop a new type of semiconductor: the DSP. The integrated circuit, which Bell Labs called DSP1, was announced at the 1980 International Solid-State C

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 1, #751

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-21 12:00:05

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle could be tricky. The purple category requires you to really think about how four words fit with another word that's not in the puzzle. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for W

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 1, #485

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-21 12:00:15

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle could be tricky, depending on your knowledge of carnival-style rides. And the spangram is stupendously long. But it makes a fun shape that's related to the topic. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands i

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Your Friends & Neighbors season 2 is coming: Here’s everything we know

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-21 17:59:05

Apple TV+ has so far had its most successful year ever. Severance was a big part of that, but so too were several hit new series. For example, Jon Hamm’s Your Friends & Neighbors was Apple’s most watched new drama ever, and now season 2 is in the works. Here’s what we know so far. Season 2 was greenlit before Your Friends & Neighbors even aired In a move that’s become increasingly rare at Apple, Your Friends & Neighbors was picked up for a second season before season 1 even aired. Back in Nov

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A Super Mario Maker 2 player has cleared an astonishing 1 million levels

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-21 21:24:45

Super Mario Maker 2 was released six years ago this past Saturday. While Nintendo didn't do a whole lot to mark the occasion, one of the game's most dedicated players sure did. DSteves hit a remarkable milestone by becoming the first to clear 1 million SMM2 levels. The Twitch and YouTube streamer had hoped to reach that point by the game's sixth anniversary and got there toward the end of a 18-hour marathon . In fact, DSteves cleared 1,000 levels during that single stream. After the 999,999th

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Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-08-22 01:57:12

ZDNET Those of you who use Microsoft Authenticator as a password manager will have to find another option, and soon. That's because an upcoming change will pull the plug on the ability to use the Authenticator app to store and autofill passwords. In a recent support document, Microsoft revealed the timeline for Authenticator's retirement as a password manager. Starting in June, you'll no longer be able to add or import new passwords in the app, though you'll still be able to save passwords thr

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Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-22 01:33:25

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. Microsoft will soon no longer let you use its Authenticator app to store or autofill passwords. Starting in July, you won’t be able to autofill saved passwords using Authenticator, and you’ll have to use Microsoft Edge or another password management solution instead. Microsoft also plans on deleting your saved payment information in Authenticator t

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Trump’s tariff threat pushes Canada to scrap digital services tax

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-22 13:15:47

In a sudden reversal, Canada has caved and will remove its digital services tax after trade talks with the US suddenly fell apart this weekend. Blocked just hours before taking effect, the controversial digital services tax (DST) would have charged big US tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta a 3 percent tax on all digital services revenue earned from Canadian users. Frustrating US tech giants, Canada also sought to collect retroactive taxes dating back to 2022. Over the weekend, Donald

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Apple's USB-C AirPods Max are $69 off ahead of Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-22 17:41:05

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 . Amazon's Prime Day is fast approaching and the early deals are coming through thick and fast. One that is perhaps worth your attention is a discount on Apple's USB-C AirPods Max. The headphones have dropped to $480 , which is a $69 discount. The deal is available for all AirPods Max co

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Canada caves to Trump and rescinds its digital service tax on big tech

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-23 01:00:45

Canada has folded in its battle with US President Donald Trump over tariffs by cancelling its proposed digital services tax (DST) on big tech companies, the government announced. On Friday, Trump ended trade talks over the levy, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country." However, discussions have resumed now that the DST is gone, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The DST has been in effect since last year but Canada was due to collect the first payments totall

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Show HN: Sharpe Ratio Calculation Tool

news.ycombinator.com Fundratios Team 2025-08-23 02:38:31

The Sharpe ratio uses the risk-free rate as the baseline return. Typically, this is the yield on government treasury bills or bonds (like 3-month or 10-year Treasury rates). Our tool automatically uses the up to date Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 30, #750

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 05:00:04

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle is a tough one. The blue and purple categories especially threw me off. It helps to know your movies. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 30, #484

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 05:00:04

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Gardeners -- today's NYT Strands puzzle is for you. I'm not one, and some of the answers were tough to find and even tougher to unscramble. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordl

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Best Internet Providers in Indiana

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-22 19:10:00

What's the best internet provider in Indiana? AT&T is CNET's pick of the best internet service provider in Indiana.The provider's fast speeds, free equipment, unlimited data and high customer satisfaction ratings make it our top recommendation. If you want a reliable internet experience with good value and support, you can't go wrong with AT&T. If you're outside the coverage area of AT&T, we recommend Frontier Fiber. It offers high speeds, one of the highest in the state, reaching up to 5,000Mb

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My Wife and I Are Never Splitting AirPods Again Thanks to This iPhone Trick

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 00:00:05

When my wife and I travel, we usually download some shows to watch on our flight. But when we watch those shows, we always have to split a set of AirPods so we each have one earbud. That means one of our ears is enjoying the show while the other is forced to endure whatever is happening around the plane, which can be a little distracting. But thanks to Apple's Audio Sharing feature, we can each enjoy a show together while using our own sets of AirPods. Audio Sharing was introduced with iOS 18 a

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Best Internet Providers in Greenville, South Carolina

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 00:17:00

What is the best internet provider in Greenville, South Carolina? CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best overall internet provider in Greenville thanks to its fast, symmetrical speeds, solid pricing and high customer satisfaction. Plans start at $55 a month and go up to $245 for the speedy 5-gig plan. If fiber isn’t available at your address, Spectrum is a strong backup, which also offers the cheapest plan in the area. You’ll also find options like Verizon 5G Home, T-Mobile Home Internet and sa

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A neural brain implant provides near instantaneous speech

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-23 01:00:58

Stephen Hawking, a British physicist and arguably the most famous man suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), communicated with the world using a sensor installed in his glasses. That sensor used tiny movements of a single muscle in his cheek to select characters on a screen. Once he typed a full sentence at a rate of roughly one word per minute, the text was synthesized into speech by a DECtalk TC01 synthesizer, which gave him his iconic, robotic voice. But a lot has changed since

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The European wood pigeon helped me appreciate its omnipresent city cousins

news.ycombinator.com Ben Crair 2025-08-20 06:24:52

As I read more about the Columbidae, though, I came to appreciate pigeons for more than just their beauty. Their big appetites are crucial to the health of forests around the globe. Researchers observing fig trees in Malaysia once found that green pigeons consumed far more fruit than any other animal in the jungle, visiting some trees more often than all other animals combined. Most animals defecate seeds near the parent tree, but pigeons are long-distance fliers who retain seeds in their guts l

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Brother printer hack puts thousands of users at risk of remote takeover

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-08-22 22:01:00

TL;DR: Hackers have cracked Brother's method of generating default admin passwords for hundreds of its printers, scanners, and label makers, putting users who haven't changed them at risk. Additionally, researchers found seven other serious vulnerabilities affecting Brother and other brands. Users should visit company websites for security advisories and update their firmware. Security researchers at Rapid7 recently reported eight vulnerabilities affecting over 689 printers, scanners, and label

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Reproducible Builds

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-23 03:08:25

Process in computer science Logo of the Software Freedom Conservancy's Reproducible Builds project Reproducible builds, also known as deterministic compilation, is a process of compiling software which ensures the resulting binary code can be reproduced. Source code compiled using deterministic compilation will always output the same binary.[1][2][3] Reproducible builds can act as part of a chain of trust;[1] the source code can be signed, and deterministic compilation can prove that the bina

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‘Predator: Badlands’ Joins Disney’s San Diego Comic-Con Plans

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-08-23 01:15:11

The hunt will be on at San Diego Comic-Con, where Predator: Badlands will get the spotlight. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the sci-fi film will get a Hall H panel during the convention weekend. It’ll be the second big Disney movie of the fall season to make an appearance at the famed Hall, joining October’s Tron: Ares. Both films will fill in for a lack of Marvel at this year’s convention, and it’ll be the Predator franchise’s first theatrical movie to hit SDCC since Shane Black’s 2018 reboot. (P

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