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Fossify – A suite of open-source, ad-free apps

đź‘‹ Welcome to Fossify! Fossify is a group of privacy-focused, open-source, and ad-free mobile apps. It emerged as a fork of the discontinued SimpleMobileTools to continue its legacy, bringing simple and private tech to everyone. Get Involved For issues affecting multiple apps, check out general issues. Engage in discussions or share ideas at general discussions. To help with code or translations, visit this link. Questions or Feedback? If you have questions or want to learn more, start a

Best Internet Providers in Medford, Oregon

What is the best internet provider in Medford, Oregon? A popular destination for retirees and tourists alike, Medford, nicknamed the Pear Blossom City, has some decent internet provider options. Spectrum Internet is CNET’s pick for the best internet service provider in Medford. It takes the top spot thanks to wide availability, reliable speeds and competitive introductory pricing. It covers nearly 90% of the city, according to the latest data from the US Federal Communications Commission. It al

Complaints About Tariff Evasion Have Jumped 160 Percent Under Trump

US Customs and Border Protection experienced a sharp rise in reports about potential tariff evasion after President Donald Trump abruptly imposed new duties on over 100 countries earlier this year, according to data the agency shared with WIRED. From March through May, CBP’s official e-Allegations tipline received 542 complaints about alleged duty dodging, an almost 160 percent increase from the same three months in 2024. Importers have long tried to evade tariffs and lower their costs by misla

Identity Assertion Authorization Grant

This specification provides a mechanism for an application to use an identity assertion to obtain an access token for a third-party API using Token Exchange [ RFC8693 ] and JWT Profile for OAuth 2.0 Authorization Grants [ RFC7523 ]. ¶ This note is to be removed before publishing as an RFC.¶ The latest revision of this draft can be found at https://drafts.aaronpk.com/draft-parecki-oauth-identity-assertion-authz-grant/draft-parecki-oauth-identity-assertion-authz-grant.html. Status information fo

With iOS 26, Apple is solving one of the biggest passkey headaches

Apple’s next round of OS updates will introduce a long-overdue feature for anyone trying to live in a world without passwords: a seamless, secure way to export and import passkeys across platforms and apps. Here’s how it’s going to work. As noted by Ars Technica’s Dan Goodin (via SixColors), the new capability, which Apple demonstrated during WWDC25, addresses one of the biggest pain points with passkeys to date. Until now, passkeys created on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad were largely trapped inside

Show HN: Canine – A Heroku alternative built on Kubernetes

About the project Canine is an easy to use intuitive deployment platform for Kubernetes clusters. Requirements Docker v24.0.0 or higher Docker Compose v2.0.0 or higher Installation curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/czhu12/canine/refs/heads/main/install/install.sh | bash Or run manually if you prefer: git clone https://github.com/czhu12/canine.git cd canine/install docker compose up -d and open http://localhost:3000 in a browser. To customize the web ui port, supply the PORT e

Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar is just for audiophiles, and it's on sale

Allison Murray/ZDNET You can buy the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar for $300 ($100 off) on Amazon. ZDNET's key takeaways The Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar retails for $400. This soundbar comes with plenty of customizable EQ options to fully optimize your sound for whatever you're listening to. It's large in size, and the setup can be a little complicated. Good sound is easily detectable -- you know it when you hear it. While the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbarproduces dynamic sound, it lacks th

I changed these 6 TV settings to instantly make the system feel like new again

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Is your smart TV slow to respond or stuttering during scenes? You're not alone -- many people experience laggy performance and choppy playback. The good news? A few simple fixes can get things running smoothly again. Also: Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog of shows Modern TVs have plenty of features and apps (and services that run in the background) that can slow them down over time. Fortunately, some simple actions can rectify your

Traces of Toxic Industrial Chemical Found in U.S. Air for the First Time

Americans’ air is teeming with all sorts of known toxin pollutants—now scientists have found a new one to add to the list. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder detailed their discovery in a study published earlier this month. They sampled agricultural sites in Oklahoma and found clear traces of medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in the surrounding air. The health effects of MCCPs on people are still being studied, though countries are already planning to debate whether thes

Best Internet Providers in Centennial, Colorado

What is the best internet provider in Centennial, Colorado? When it comes to internet, residents of Centennial, Colorado, have a few choices. The region is well connected with fiber, but if that’s not an option for you, there are also cable networks. CNET picks Quantum Fiber as the best internet service provider overall for most households in Centennial. It uses a fiber-to-the-home connection, so you’ll get fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds. The price is reasonable and guaranteed for

I turned my Pixel 9 into a desktop PC and it actually works great

Android 16 is finally here, but unfortunately, some of the best features are still on the horizon. One upcoming tool that I’ve been keeping a particularly close eye on is Android 16’s Desktop Mode, currently available in the QPR1 Beta 2. It’s been a while since I gave Samsung’s equivalent Dex setup a go, so I’m very keen to see what’s different, what’s new, and how far things have come. Eager to try it out, I grabbed my Pixel 9 Pro XL, installed the latest beta, and decided to try working on my

Sony unlocks regional restrictions for some PC games in more than 100 countries

It turns out that region-locking your games makes it harder to sell more copies. First discovered by Wario64, Sony has lifted regional restrictions for several of its titles that are available to play on PC through Steam. Sony hasn't officially announced the removal of these region locks, nor the reason why, but God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Spider-Man 2, and the hit co-op shooter Helldivers 2 can be purchased once again in 177 countries that were previously prohibited,

Notes on the History of the Map Tile

Notes on the history of the map tile Web map tiles—the storing of geospatial data at different zoom levels in x/y/z indexed squares of raster (and later, vector) data for efficient storage and transmission of digital maps—are, despite their seeming simplicity, I think one of the most significant developments in geospatial software history. Tiling transformed the user experience of digital maps from one of tedious clicks-and-reloads to one of fluid, dynamic exploration. It made digital maps feel

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Apple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music

One of the stylish visual changes to the iPhone on iOS 26 is a new layout for the lock screen when music is playing. Artwork can now be animated and shown full-screen on the iPhone display, with playback controls resting on a platter of a liquid glass. You can try this out right now with Apple Music. Play a song that has animated album art, and lock the phone. But users of third-party music streaming apps like Spotify will also be pleased to know that Apple is opening up this capability as an A

Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

For some people, however, it might be helpful to think through what software you need to run and which operating systems it runs best on will help you determine the hardware you need. And let's not forget: ChromeOS and Linux are still alternative options. So, here's how the four available operating systems break down. Windows: Windows is the stalwart default OS. Windows is the broadest and most widely used operating system, supporting the largest number of applications and hardware. It may be r

Rethinking AI: DeepSeek’s playbook shakes up the high-spend, high-compute paradigm

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more When DeepSeek released its R1 model this January, it wasn’t just another AI announcement. It was a watershed moment that sent shockwaves through the tech industry, forcing industry leaders to reconsider their fundamental approaches to AI development. What makes DeepSeek’s accomplishment remarkable isn’t that the company developed novel ca

A native PS3 emulator for Android is available on the Play Store

We're another step closer to getting PlayStation 3 games to run smoothly on an Android smartphone. A little-known developer has released aPS3e, a PS3 emulator that can natively run on Android, onto the Google Play Store. Independent developers have been creating ways to emulate our favorite nostalgic hits on PS3, but offering a direct way to do it on an Android device is a major step in the emulation world. Before you dive in, it's worth noting that aPS3e suffers the same issues as other emulat

Best Internet Providers in Madison, Wisconsin

What is the best internet provider in Madison? CNET's top pick for the best internet provider in Madison is AT&T Fiber. The provider offers a wide variety of plan options, transparent pricing and the fastest internet in the area with speeds of up to 5,000Mbps. If AT&T Fiber isn't available at your address, Spectrum is another reliable choice with citywide coverage and plans starting at $30 per month. Be warned, however, that Spectrum's prices increase after the first year. But Spectrum isn't t

13 Best Laptops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other Good Laptops We’ve Tested Dell 14 Plus Photograph: Luke Larsen Dell 14 Plus for $1,100: This is the first laptop in Dell's major rebranding effort, and this one is a follow-up to the Dell Inspiron Plus 14. The Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Review) is a solidly midrange laptop, meaning it sports a clean but generic design and solid performance, without some of the bells and whistles that make laptops feel premium. The IPS screen is decent, as is the performance and battery life. The only real

College Dropout Entrepreneur Boasts That Peter Thiel's Book Is "Probably the Best Book I've Read, and I've Only Read a Few Pages"

Ever since college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak began pedaling the romantic tale of founding Apple in Jobs' parents' Los Altos garage, college-age tech bros have longed to follow in their footsteps. But there's just one tiny thorn: the "founder's story" of late-night struggles and coffee-fueled breadboarding is mostly a capitalist fairy tale. Still, it's a mythos tech billionaire overlord Peter Thiel is all too eager to stoke. His empire is built on image — even the stereotypical "evil

These are the 10 open source Android apps I install on every new phone

Andy Walker / Android Authority There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI search tools, and WhatsApp. Surprisingly, I also rely heavily on open-source apps. A quick count shows that over a dozen of my apps are open source, many of which enhance my phone experience. How many open source apps do you have on your phone? 324 votes None. 24 % 1

I tried Canva’s photo editor to see if it could replace my favorite free app

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I’ve been using Canva for years, mostly for simple designs. So when I saw that Canva had rolled out a new photo editing tool, which is more advanced that the simple tweaks you can make in a design, I was interested in trying it out. I stumbled across a useful feature that’s not in my favorite photo-editing app Snapseed, so I wondered if Canva could actually replace the free app’s place in my workflow. I tried out the Canva app’s new tool to see just how effectiv

Best Internet Providers in Idaho Falls, Idaho

What is the best internet provider in Idaho Falls? CNET’s top pick for internet in Idaho Falls is ConnectFast, which offers 1,000Mbps symmetrical speeds for just $40 per month. However, keep in mind that this price doesn’t include the $25 Idaho Falls Fiber infrastructure fee. Even with that extra cost, the overall value remains impressive compared to other broadband options in the area. Idaho Falls residents also benefit from the city-owned Idaho Falls Fiber Network, a public-private partnersh

How to clear your Android phone's cache and make it feel like new

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google recently released Android 16 to Pixel devices and select OEMs, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down

AI agent startups at Y Combinator’s Spring ’25 Demo Day

Priyanka Shrestha of Galen AI, Xavier (Tianhao) Chi of Mbodi AI, and Vaibhav Dubey of Plexe. Priyanka Shrestha of Galen AI, Xavier (Tianhao) Chi of Mbodi AI, and Vaibhav Dubey of Plexe. Galen AI, Mbodi AI, Plexe lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Have an account? Log in . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Christmas ca

Best Internet Providers in Raleigh, North Carolina

What is the best internet provider in Raleigh? AT&T Fiber is CNET’s top pick for internet in Raleigh thanks to its widespread fiber coverage, fast upload and download speeds, and competitive pricing. It’s the best all-around option in a city that’s already ahead of the curve when it comes to internet performance. If you’re looking for even faster speeds, Google Fiber is the fastest provider in Raleigh, though its premium pricing may not fit every budget. For those outside fiber coverage areas

With iOS 26, Apple is finally solving one of the biggest passkey headaches

Apple’s next round of OS updates will introduce a long-overdue feature for anyone trying to live in a world without passwords: a seamless, secure way to export and import passkeys across platforms and apps. Here’s how it’s going to work. As noted by Ars Technica’s Dan Goodin (via SixColors), the new capability, which Apple demonstrated during WWDC25, addresses one of the biggest pain points with passkeys to date. Until now, passkeys created on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad were largely trapped inside

MUMPS

Programming language This article is about the programming language. For the disease, see Mumps . For other uses, see Mumps (disambiguation) MUMPS ("Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System"), or M, is an imperative, high-level programming language with an integrated transaction processing key–value database. It was originally developed at Massachusetts General Hospital for managing patient medical records and hospital laboratory information systems. MUMPS technology ha

'No Kings’ Protests, Citizen-Run ICE Trackers Trigger Intelligence Warnings

As protests continue to swell across the United States in response to aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, civilians are turning to homebrew digital tools to track ICE arrests and raids in real time. But restricted government documents, obtained by the nonprofit watchdog Property of the People, show that US intelligence agencies are now eyeing the same tools as potential threats. A law enforcement investigation involving the maps is also apparently underway. Details about Sat