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

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-03 01:30:17

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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I replaced my Bose Ultra Open with these Shokz headphones - they're better for less money

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-03 01:45:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Shokz OpenDots One are the company's first clip-on earbuds, available in Black and Grey for $199. They sport a comfortable, nondescript design with Shokz's industry-leading bone conduction audio technology. However, the earbuds' touch controls are unreliable and awkward to use. View now at Shokz View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices I used to not be a Shokz believer; the company's headphones seemed best suited for running or swimming, neither of

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Howdy – Windows Hello style facial authentication for Linux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-31 12:34:36

Howdy provides Windows Hello™ style authentication for Linux. Use your built-in IR emitters and camera in combination with facial recognition to prove who you are. Using the central authentication system (PAM), this works everywhere you would otherwise need your password: Login, lock screen, sudo, su, etc. Installation Howdy is currently available and packaged for Debian/Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora and openSUSE. If you’re interested in packaging Howdy for your distro, don’t hesitate to open an

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Adopt or die? How Southeast Asian small businesses are using AI to stay competitive

cnbc.com Bernice Ooi 2025-09-03 01:54:19

ASEAN member nations' flags outside the Pullman Hotel, the venue for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' retreat meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, in January 2024. Tang Chhin Sothytang Chhin Sothy | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. and China are usually top of mind when it comes to artificial intelligence and generative AI. But Southeast Asia's small businesses have huge potential that shouldn't be ignored, experts say. In fact, it's a matter of survival, according to Jochen Wirtz, a professor of marketing a

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Bumble jumps 25% as dating company plans to axe 30% of workforce

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-09-03 15:00:45

DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder & CEO, Bumble speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media) Bumble shares rallied 25% on Wednesday after the dating app company revealed in a securities filing that it intends to slash 30% of its workforce, or about 240 roles. The layoffs will result in $13 million to $18 million in cha

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Bumble jumps 23% as dating company plans to axe 30% of workforce

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-09-03 19:49:30

DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder & CEO, Bumble speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media) Bumble shares rallied 25% on Wednesday after the dating app company revealed in a securities filing that it intends to slash 30% of its workforce, or about 240 roles. The layoffs will result in $13 million to $18 million in cha

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Ubuntu disables Intel GPU security mitigations, promises 20% performance boost

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-03 19:39:19

Ubuntu users could see up to a 20-percent boost in graphics performance on Intel-based systems under a change that will turn off security mitigations for blunting a class of attacks known as Spectre. Spectre, you may recall, first came to public notice in 2018. Spectre attacks are based on the observation that performance enhancements built into modern CPUs open a side channel that can leak secrets a CPU is processing. The performance enhancement, known as speculative execution, predicts future

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Samsung’s next budget earbuds sound like they have incredible battery life

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-04 03:35:32

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to have accidentally leaked details about the Galaxy Buds Core. The earbuds will have active noise cancelation, Bluetooth 5.4, and an IP54 rating. With ANC turned off, the earbuds can reportedly last for 35 hours on a single charge. Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Buds Core, which is set to replace the Galaxy Buds FE. We still don’t have a launch date for these budget earbuds, but a recently leaked listing seems to suggest the l

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Bumble is laying off 30 percent of its workforce

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-04 07:53:50

The dating app company has reported declining revenues and has lost 90 percent of its valuation since its 2021 IPO. Bumble, the makers of the Bumble Dating App and Bumble For Friends, announced Wednesday that the company will be laying off 30 percent of its workforce, or roughly 240 employees. This comes as dating app companies struggle to perform in recent years. Bumble was once a company worth almost $8 billion, but finds itself worth about 90 percent less today. Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd h

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Was laid off from Microsoft after 23 years, and I'm still going into the office

news.ycombinator.com As Told To 2025-09-01 02:36:55

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former principal product manager at Microsoft's Denmark office who was laid off in May. Business Insider has verified Kristiansen's employment. The following has been edited for length and clarity. A couple of weeks ago, after 23 years at Microsoft, I was laid off. Yet here I am, back in the office.

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Intel hits the brakes on its automotive business, and layoffs have started

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-09-04 07:26:33

Intel is shuttering its automotive architecture business and laying off most of its staff as part of a broader restructuring at the chipmaker. The news was first reported by The Oregonian/Oregon Live, which cited an internal memo that was shared with employees Tuesday morning. Intel confirmed to TechCrunch that plans to wind down the auto business were communicated internally on Tuesday. “As we have said previously, we are refocusing on our core client and data center portfolio to strengthen o

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‘X-Files’ and ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Are Getting Their Own Lego Sets

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-09-04 11:00:24

Not soon after Lego confirmed the latest additions to its fan-designed Ideas line in the form of Godzilla stomping into brick-built reality, the company has announced two more big name franchises making their Lego debuts soon: the unlikely pairing of The X-Files and Wallace & Gromit. What unites both of these franchises? Well, they were big in the ’90s (never mind that A Grand Day Out released in 1989), and were thus two of the franchises used by fan designers in the Lego Ideas “Build Your Nost

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Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Hit New Record Low, Amazon Selling Them Cheaper Than Samsung’s Own Site

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-04 11:25:34

Samsung has truly surpassed all expectations in its ongoing work in artificial intelligence and its new wireless earbuds have turned out to be one of the best available on the market. The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are a shining example of what can be done when industry-leading AI comes together with industry-leading audio. While these earbuds still maintain their initial price of $249 at Samsung’s online store, Amazon has an early Prime Day deal that reduces it to an all-time low of $189. That is their

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Best Buy Slashes HP 14-Inch Chromebook by Nearly 60% to Rival Amazon Early Prime Day Deals

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-04 11:40:57

In search of a new laptop? If you’re primary need for a computer is basic web browsing, email drafting, word processing, and YouTube video-watching, then you really don’t need to shell out for anything crazy expensive. A Chromebook is kind of the perfect tool for these use cases plus they’re super great for travel. HP has its 14-inch Chromebook on sale over at Best Buy. Right now, it’s been shaved down about 60%. That brings the price from its usual $329 to just $139. You can save a staggering $

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Apple shoves F1 movie ad into Wallet

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-04 15:45:39

Apple's F1 movie opens in theaters on June 27, and the company really wants you to know about it. On Tuesday morning, Wallet users noticed an Apple Pay notification that was both a coupon and an advertisement for the racing film. It offered "$10 off 2+ tickets to F1 The Movie at Fandango." When they clicked "Get tickets now," they were taken to a dedicated Fandango link that instructed them to use the promo code "APPLEPAYTEN" as well as use Apple Pay to receive their discount. Not everyone lik

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Introducing the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-04 15:00:00

For the first time ever, TechCrunch Disrupt is launching the Going Public Stage — a brand-new destination for founders navigating the mid and late stages of company building. This content is essential for any founder, but especially those scaling fast, preparing for exit, or reimagining what comes next. Because whether you’re at the seed stage or Series E, the most successful founders are always thinking 10 steps ahead. You’ll hear from some of the biggest names in tech and venture — including

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Bumble to lay off 30% of its workforce

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-09-04 15:17:09

Dating app Bumble announced on Wednesday that it’s laying off 30% of its workforce, impacting around 240 positions. The company said in a securities filing that the cuts are part of its plans to realign its “operating structure to optimize execution on its strategic priorities.” Bumble anticipates saving $40 million per year as a result of the workforce reduction and plans to reinvest most of this money into product and technology development. The company said it will incur approximately $13 m

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Bumble jumps 26% as dating company plans to axe 30% of workforce

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-09-04 19:44:25

DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder & CEO, Bumble speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media) Bumble shares rallied more than 26% Wednesday after the dating app company revealed in a securities filing that it intends to slash 30% of its workforce, or about 240 roles. The layoffs will result in $13 million to $18 million

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Third places and neighborhood entrepreneurship (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Jinkyong Choi 2025-09-04 18:10:21

Sociologists have shown that “third places” such as neighborhood cafés help people maintain and use their network ties. Do they help local entrepreneurs, for whom networks are important? We examine whether the introduction of Starbucks cafés into U.S. neighborhoods with no coffee shops increased entrepreneurship. When compared to census tracts that were scheduled to receive a Starbucks but did not get one, tracts that received a Starbucks saw an increase in the number of startups of 9.1% to 18%

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Baseus Clip-On Earbuds Is Nearly Free Just Weeks After Launch, First Discount Hits for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-04 19:10:53

Noise-cancellation is a great addition on any premium pair of headphones or earbuds, but what it does is drive up the price way high. It’s not something that’s always needed. If you’re not frequently riding on airplanes or trying to drown out the sounds of a couple arguing in the apartment next door, you’ll probably be find just listening on the standard mode. So, you’d only be paying the standard price, not premium. And if you’re a runner listening to music while hitting the roads, noise-cancel

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Dell Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Drops by 74% Off, Making It the Cheapest 5-Star Computer

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-09-04 23:10:06

A lot of us have jobs, studies, and hobbies that require a lot of oomph when it comes to computing power. It means that a low-level laptop just isn’t going to cut it, and that also means that we end up staring coldly at some seriously expensive bits of tech. It doesn’t have to be that way though, not if you know where to look for really good deals. See at Amazon We’ve found one such deal today. Thanks to a massive discount on Amazon, you can currently get your hands on the Dell Inspiron 15 353

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The 11 Best Healthy Beverages to Keep You Hydrated This Summer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-04 22:46:00

When it comes to picking the right healthy beverage for your taste and preferences, there are multiple factors to consider. Below, we outline them so you can find the right drink for you. Dietary notes If you follow a specific diet or are looking for specific ingredients, this can help you narrow down the best drink for you. Examples include gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, low-sugar or zero-sugar, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. You’ll also want to think about what is added to the drink

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Job titles of the future: Pandemic oracle

technologyreview.com Britta Shoot 2025-09-05 06:00:00

Browne produces independent research reports and works directly with companies of all sizes. One of his niches is consulting on new diagnostic tools—for example, in his work with RAIsonance, a startup using machine learning to analyze cough sounds correlated with tuberculosis and covid-19. For multinational corporations, he models threats such as the possibility of avian influenza spreading from human to human. He builds most- and least-likely scenarios for how the global business community migh

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Slow Roku TV? This 30-second fix made my system run like new again

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-05 05:30:14

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The first Roku device was launched 17 years ago. It was initially developed in partnership with Netflix to stream its "Watch Instantly" service. Since then, the company has released numerous generations of streaming players and its very own Roku TVs -- which means you might own one of these older devices. What is a cache? Just like your computer or smartphone, your Roku TV also stores temporary data (the cache) to help apps load faster. It's like a digital shortcut; when you

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The best noise-canceling earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-05 06:00:18

When did everything become so noisy? The best noise-canceling earbuds don't just improve your music-listening experience, they also offer up complete silence when you need zero distractions. Active noise-cancelation (ANC) is a highly coveted feature in the current earbud market. With the help of tiny microphones on the earbuds' exterior, ANC earbuds actively cancel out incoming sound waves, preserving quiet while amplifying in-ear sound. No matter how strong a pair's noise-canceling powers are,

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Bunker Busters probably failed to penetrate Iranian concrete

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-05 07:02:26

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, following a spate of unprecedented aerial attacks that Israel carried out against Iran just days before, the United States joined the war and used bunker-busting bombs to strike three key Iranian nuclear sites and their underground bunkers: the Fordow fuel-enrichment plant, the Natanz nuclear facility, and the Isfahan nuclear technology center. Operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon’s codename for the strikes on Iran, marks the first-ever use of the Massive Ordnance

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Microsoft Edit

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-04 21:07:04

Edit A simple editor for simple needs. This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. The goal is to provide an accessible editor that even users largely unfamiliar with terminals can easily use. Installation You can also download binaries from our Releases page. Windows You can install the latest version with WinGet: winget install Microsoft.Edit Build Instructions Install Rust Install the nightly toolchain: rus

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Best Internet Providers in Buffalo, New York

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 04:36:00

What is the best internet provider in Buffalo? CNET’s top pick for the best internet provider in Buffalo is Verizon Fios. The ISP earns the top spot thanks to its fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds, strong customer satisfaction and competitive pricing. The only catch? Fios isn't available everywhere within the city. If Verizon Fios isn’t available at your address, Spectrum is a solid backup. Spectrum offers the most affordable internet plans in Buffalo. Just keep in mind that prices

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Microsoft Releases Classic MS-DOS Editor for Linux Written in Rust

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-05 07:07:04

Edit A simple editor for simple needs. This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. The goal is to provide an accessible editor that even users largely unfamiliar with terminals can easily use. Installation You can also download binaries from our Releases page. Windows You can install the latest version with WinGet: winget install Microsoft.Edit Build Instructions Install Rust Install the nightly toolchain: rus

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DJI ‘remains committed to the US market’ as shelves go bare of drones

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-09-05 11:19:37

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Is DJI exiting the US drone market? The company says no — but it would not explain to The Verge what has changed such that it can’t even keep a single drone on shelves. When I walked into my local Best Buy store today, June 24th, there were zero DJI drones available to purchase. There wasn’t even an empty spot for each drone to go. The ent

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

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Adopt or die? How Southeast Asian small businesses are using AI to stay competitive

Bumble jumps 25% as dating company plans to axe 30% of workforce

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