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Reddit CEO pledges site will remain “written by humans and voted on by humans”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-28 08:54:32

Reddit is in an “arms race” to protect its devoted online communities from a surge in artificial intelligence-generated content, with the authenticity of its vast repository of human interaction increasingly valuable in training new AI-powered search tools. Chief executive Steve Huffman told the Financial Times that Reddit had “20 years of conversation about everything,” leaving the company with a lucrative resource of personal interaction. This has allowed it to strike multimillion dollar par

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Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset could be similar to Vision Pro in more ways than one

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 12:33:31

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly procure some displays for its upcoming Project Moohan headset from Sony. Sony also produced displays for the Apple Vision Pro. Samsung’s display arm will also develop some of the headset’s displays, in a bid to cut dependence on Sony. Samsung and Google are openly collaborating to create the first extended reality (XR) headset based on Android. The headset, codenamed Project Moohan, is expected to be unveiled some time in 2025, an

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Reddit is being spammed by AI bots, and it’s all Reddit’s fault

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-28 12:31:43

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has said that the platform is being spammed by AI bots, and is now in “an arms race” to detect and block these fake posts. The irony here is that the very reason Reddit is being targeted by bots is because the company sells access to user posts for AI training … Reddit lets AI bots harvest user posts Things kicked off early last year when Reddit signed a $60M deal to allow user posts to be harvested for AI training. The company involved was subsequently revealed to be

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Can No-Buy July Help You Save Money? It Can Do So Much More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 12:00:00

Buying only the basics was easier -- and way more fun -- than I ever thought it could be. Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET No-buy challenges have been around for a while but they're getting a new burst of energy this summer. Social media users are inviting newbies and veterans alike to curb overconsumption and save money with "no-buy July." Also called "low-buy July," the challenge doesn't mean spending no money at all. After all, you can't avoid paying for essentials like housing, food and utilities. B

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We Tested the Switch 2 Display - Is It Really That Slow?

techspot.com Tim Schiesser 2026-02-28 22:18:00

In recent weeks, the Nintendo Switch 2's display has come under fire. Digital Foundry and other outlets in the gaming community have criticized its lackluster motion performance and questionable HDR credentials, despite Nintendo marketing it as an HDR-capable panel. That criticism piqued our interest. We've tested hundreds of PC gaming monitors over the years and have the tools capable – and the curiosity – to take a closer look. We also happen to own both a Switch 2 and the original Switch 1 w

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We Tested the Switch 2 Display - Is It Really That Slow?

techspot.com Tim Schiesser 2026-02-28 22:18:00

In recent weeks, the Nintendo Switch 2's display has come under fire. Digital Foundry and other outlets in the gaming community have criticized its lackluster motion performance and questionable HDR credentials, despite Nintendo marketing it as an HDR-capable panel. That criticism piqued our interest. We've tested hundreds of PC gaming monitors over the years and have the tools capable – and the curiosity – to take a closer look. We also happen to own both a Switch 2 and the original Switch 1 w

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New iPhone Fold leak reveals cameras, but does it beat the Galaxy Z Fold 7?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 22:32:39

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The foldable iPhone could receive a slightly smaller display than previously rumored. We’re also learning about the foldable iPhone’s dual 48MP rear cameras for the first time. The new leak once again cites the use of a specialized composite metal for the hinge and titanium for the premium iPhone’s frame. Chatter around the foldable iPhone is gaining momentum, with Apple recently ordering flexible display panels for the premium foldable that is expected

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My laptop webcam wasn't cutting it for video calls - then I discovered this accessory

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-28 20:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Emeet Pixy webcam is available now on Amazon for $160. It offers splendid 4K video with auto-tracking and and excellent sound. You'll want to install the Emeet Studio app to get the most out of the camera. $159.99 at Amazon I don't often do video conferencing (whew), but when I do have to attend a meeting, the last thing I want is to have to deal with crappy video quality. I don't just mean video quality, either -- poor audio quality can be just as bad. Also: The be

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Why I recommend this flagship Windows laptop to creatives over the MacBook Pro

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-28 20:30:13

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. $1,899.99 at Best Buy Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for creatives. At the top of the line is the new AMD-powered ProArt P16, which exud

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Are Amazon Basics tools worth it? My verdict after testing the top-sellers for weeks

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 21:00:14

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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The top 6 TVs ZDNET readers are buying (no. 1 has the best picture quality we've ever seen)

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-28 22:00:15

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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MCP in LM Studio

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 02:27:35

LM Studio 0.3.17 introduces Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, allowing you to connect your favorite MCP servers to the app and use them with local models. LM Studio supports both local and remote MCP servers. You can add MCPs by editing the app's mcp.json file or via the new "Add to LM Studio" Button, when available. Also new in this release: Support for 11 new languages, thanks to our community localizers. LM Studio is now available in 33 languages. Many bug fixes, as well as improvemen

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Ticket-Driven Development: The Fastest Way to Go Nowhere

news.ycombinator.com The Cynical Developer 2026-02-28 23:01:12

When every dev is just doing the next ticket, who’s steering the ship? Let me guess how your day started. You opened your laptop, fired up the sprint board, and grabbed the next ticket in the “Ready” column. Maybe it was a small feature. Maybe a bug. Either way, you didn’t write it, you didn’t scope it, and you definitely didn’t question it. Because that’s not how it works here. We are Ticket-Driven Developers now. Thinking is out. Throughput is in. Tickets are moving. Morale is not. The A

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Mixed DPI in X11

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 23:01:18

I'm writing this article because I'm getting tired of repeating the same concepts every time someone makes misinformed statements about the (lack of) support for mixed-DPI configurations in X11. It is my hope that anybody looking for information on the subject may be directed here, to get the facts about the actual possibilities offered by the protocol, avoiding the biased misinformation available from other sources. If you only care about “how to do it”, jump straight to The RANDR way, otherwi

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'Ironheart' Release Schedule: When to Watch Episodes 4, 5 and 6 on Disney Plus

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 23:00:06

Following her debut in Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams has her own streaming TV show: Ironheart. Dominique Thorne was initially introduced as the character in the Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster film as a brilliant teenage MIT student who created a vibranium detector that caught the attention of the CIA, Wakandans and, um, a water-dwelling god. Ironheart's first three episodes are now streaming on Disney Plus. Pulled from the pages of Marvel's comic books, the young inv

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This free Linux distro is the easiest way to revive your old computer. How it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-01 00:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways Linux Lite 7.4 is available to download and install for free from the official site. This lightweight Linux distribution comes with everything you need and performs like an absolute champ. The default desktop is a bit bland, but it's fairly easy to customize. View now at Linuxliteos My friend recently wanted to bring an old laptop back to life. Her aging Intel MacBook was no longer supported by Apple, and instead of letting the machine wind up in a landfill somewhere, sh

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Build a Sentence-Level Text-to-Speech Reader in JavaScript

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 15:34:26

In this article, we’ll build a simple web tool to explore how Text-to-Speech (TTS) works in JavaScript. We’ll also dive into the logic of sentence-level highlighting. These two features are often combined to create accessible, dynamic reading experiences in the browser. We’ll go step-by-step: Learn how TTS works in the browser Explore how to highlight sentences dynamically Build a working mini tool with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Demo & Code) 📢 What is TTS in the browser? JavaScript provides

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Nvidia DLSS 4 transformer model exits beta, set to bring improved graphics to more games

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-01 00:27:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Why it matters: Most people think of multi-frame generation when they hear about Nvidia DLSS 4, but the transformer model upgrade in DLSS Super Resolution might be the update's most consequential upgrade. Many games can already benefit from the feature, and it's likely to become the standard across upcoming releases. The latest version of Nvidia's DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction SDK, r

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'Cyber plague': Experts warn of growing infostealer threat after billions of login details exposed

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-03-01 00:56:39

"Someone, somewhere is having data exfiltrated from their machines as we speak," says Volodymyr Diachenko, co-founder of the cybersecurity consultancy SecurityDiscovery. Cybercriminals have intensified their efforts to steal and sell online passwords, experts warn. The alarm comes after the discovery of online datasets containing billions of exposed account credentials. The 30 datasets comprised a whopping 16 billion login credentials across multiple platforms, including Apple, Google and Face

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OpenAI charges by the minute, so speed up your audio

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 21:17:25

Want to make OpenAI transcriptions faster and cheaper? Just speed up your audio. I mean that very literally. Run your audio through ffmpeg at 2x or 3x before transcribing it. You’ll spend fewer tokens and less time waiting with almost no drop in transcription quality. That’s it! Here’s a script combining of all my favorite little toys and tricks to get the job. You’ll need yt-dlp, ffmpeg and llm installed. # Extract the audio from the video yt-dlp -f 'bestaudio[ext=m4a]' --extract-audio --au

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‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2026-03-01 06:21:09

On April 28, a nurse at the Aurora ICE Processing Center near Denver called 911. A woman in custody, four months pregnant, had arrived at the facility’s medical unit, bleeding and in pain. As the staff rushed to get vitals, the dispatcher rattled off questions: How old was she? Was the pregnancy high risk? The nurse hesitated: “She just came to us three days ago.” On 911 audio obtained by WIRED, the dispatcher’s voice cuts in: “Is there any sign of life?” “Have we heard a heartbeat?” “Does s

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Trump administration moves to count crypto as a federal mortgage asset

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-03-01 12:05:08

In a landmark shift for the U.S. housing finance system, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has issued a directive ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally consider cryptocurrency as an asset in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments. The move, signed by FHFA Director William J. Pulte on Wednesday, signals a new era of crypto integration into traditional financial infrastructure — this time within the core of American home lending. The order directs both housing finance giants to

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Motorola Razr Ultra deal: Get a free upgrade to 1TB of storage

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 12:53:50

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung will likely release new foldable phones next month at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. We’re not sure what we’ll see then, but until we find out more, the current hottest foldable flip phone is the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. While there are no discounts on it right now, you can pretty much get a free upgrade to 1TB of storage, which is a nice incentive for those already looking to get the device. This translates to $200 in savings. Buy the Motorola Razr

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This AI-powered PDF editor just got a major upgrade – UPDF 2.0

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2026-03-01 12:30:26

For some reason, it’s 2025 and PDFs are still the most complicated file type to work with. Whether it’s trying to edit text, reduce file size, deal with compatibility issues, or just trying to collaborate on a file with a co-worker, most PDF experiences are just frustrating. Then there is the cost issue from some of the major PDF editor providers. That is where UPDF 2.0 comes in to save the day. I have used it for over 3 years as my PDF editor, and its been great. UPDF is a powerful, modern PDF

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'They're Not Breathing': Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2026-03-01 12:21:09

On April 28, a nurse at the Aurora ICE Processing Center near Denver called 911. A woman in custody, four months pregnant, had arrived at the facility’s medical unit, bleeding and in pain. As the staff rushed to get vitals, the dispatcher rattled off questions: How old was she? Was the pregnancy high risk? The nurse hesitated: “She just came to us three days ago.” On 911 audio obtained by WIRED, the dispatcher’s voice cuts in: “Is there any sign of life?” “Have we heard a heartbeat?” “Does s

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Best early Prime Day PlayStation 5 deals: My 33 favorite sales live now

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-03-01 17:00:00

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Best early Prime Day phone deals: My 15 favorite sales live now

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-03-01 17:00:29

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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The 13+ best anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-03-01 17:04:53

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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BBC Apologizes for Accidentally Spoiling ‘Doctor Who’ Finale in News Report

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-03-01 17:00:24

The BBC’s apology for posting about that shocking Doctor Who finale reveal before the whole world got a chance to watch comes a little too late. For many, the spoiler was prominently featured online as soon as Ncuti Gatwa took his bow and regenerated into the franchise’s favorite companion, Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper. Was she some sort of Rose variant, the role she originated in the series, meant to wrap things up with the David Tennant 14th Doctor running around? We don’t yet know. How

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Cargo Ship Carrying Flaming EVs Sinks Off the Coast of Alaska

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-03-01 17:15:43

If you were waiting on a new car, the Domino’s Pizza Tracker equivalent for vehicle orders might be stuck at the “Delivery” spot for a while. A cargo ship carrying a fleet of electric vehicles, hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles sank, according to the New York Times, after catching fire while crossing the Pacific. The Morning Midas, a ship sailing under a Liberian flag and managed by international shipping firm Zodiac Maritime, went under about 360 nautical miles from the coast of Alaska, accord

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