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Got a weird security text from T-Mobile? It’s genuine, but you’re right to worry

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-27 10:19:58

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is sending users an SMS asking them to update their PIN, email, and security questions. Subscribers are rightly worried about the legitimacy of the text that includes a clickable link. While the text is very much from T-Mobile, it’s making users uneasy thanks to text scams that have become so common these days. Many T-Mobile customers are reporting that they’ve received a text message asking them to update their PIN, email, and security ques

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Spirit Airlines Admits It Might Not Survive Another Year

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-11-27 09:08:52

Spirit Airlines has just admitted what many suspected: its future is in serious doubt. The news, delivered in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, sent the company’s stock into a freefall, plummeting 41% in a single trading session on Tuesday. Spirit’s total market value now sits at a paltry $54.3 million. In the filing, the ultra-low-cost carrier said there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating for more than 12 months from the date of its

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Made by Google 2025: We Found All the Biggest Pixel 10 Leaks and Rumors

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 06:55:17

The new Pixel 10 line will debut on Aug. 20 at the Made by Google event, and it almost feels like the phones have been revealed in detail thanks to a multitude of rumors and presumed leaks. Google itself isn't hiding that the Pixel 10 is coming, posting multiple looks of the phone when promoting the upcoming announcement, but the company is still keeping detailed specs and features of the Pixel 10 line to itself. If we follow the series of rumors, though, several recent details suggest a lot of

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All-In on Omarchy at 37signals

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-23 11:47:02

We're going all-in on Omarchy at 37signals . Over the next three years, as the regular churn of hardware invites it, we're switching everyone on our Ops and Ruby programming teams to our own Arch-derived Linux distribution (and of course sharing all the improvements we make along the way with everyone else on Omarchy!). It's funny how nobody bats an eye when the company mandate is to use Macs or Windows, but when the prescription is Linux, it's suddenly surprising. It really shouldn't be. Y

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Starlink Just Slashed Prices to a Record Low for New Customers. Here’s How to Get It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 14:28:00

Starlink has offered plenty of carrots to entice new customers throughout 2025: a free satellite dish ($349 value), a 33% discount off the monthly price and (potentially) a community deal that lets you share the cost with your neighbors. Now, Starlink is reducing the cost of its internet plans even further. The Residential plan, which has advertised speeds between 150 and 250Mbps, is down to $99 per month from its original price tag of $120. Residential Lite, which provides download speeds betw

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Tempur-Pedic Cooling Tech Helps You Sleep in the Heat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-28 03:51:00

A cool sleep environment doesn't just feel better: Mountains of research show that it's also crucial to getting good-quality sleep. Our bodies begin the transition into sleep by dropping in temperature, and being cool helps us stay asleep so that we awaken feeling ready to tackle the day ahead. But slipping into dreamland can be a difficult task, especially when the summer heat waves set in. Thankfully, Tempur-Pedic's ProBreeze and LuxeBreeze mattresses are specifically built with exclusive coo

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Indian fintech Paytm wins a major regulatory battle days after key investor exit

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-28 06:08:02

Indian fintech giant Paytm has received long-awaited approval from the country’s central bank to operate as a payment services provider for online merchants — just days after one of its Chinese investors sold its entire stake — marking a key regulatory breakthrough after months of setbacks and scrutiny. On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted “in-principle” approval to Paytm’s Payment Services unit to operate as an online payment aggregator, parent company One97 Communications said

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Linus Torvalds blasts kernel dev for 'making the world worse' with 'garbage' patches

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-11-28 11:06:25

The Washington Post/Getty Images You can't say Linux creator Linus Torvalds didn't give the kernel developers fair warning. He'd told them: "The upcoming merge window for 6.17 is going to be slightly chaotic for me. I have multiple family events this August (a wedding and a big birthday), and with said family being spread not only across the US, but in Finland too, I'm spending about half the month traveling." Also: Linux's remarkable journey from one dev's hobby to 40 million lines of code -

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What you may have missed about GPT-5

technologyreview.com James O'Donnell 2025-11-28 16:52:23

With the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI has begun explicitly telling people to use its models for health advice. At the launch event, Altman welcomed on stage Felipe Millon, an OpenAI employee, and his wife, Carolina Millon, who had recently been diagnosed with multiple forms of cancer. Carolina spoke about asking ChatGPT for help with her diagnoses, saying that she had uploaded copies of her biopsy results to ChatGPT to translate medical jargon and asked the AI for help making decisions about things l

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One of Google’s YouTube channels looks like it was hacked to promote crypto

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-29 02:34:10

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR An official Google YouTube account was taken offline today. Evidence suggests that Google India’s primary YouTube channel was hijacked by hackers. Screenshots show the account promoting crypto trading prior to going offline. Security is hard. Even with all the fantastic tools we have access to, designed to help keep our accounts and information private, actually maintaining good security requires ongoing effort, making sure we’re taking full advantage of

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Sling TV launches a $5 Day Pass for commitment-free cable

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-29 02:00:21

Are you a TV watcher with commitment issues? Sling TV thinks it has the answer in the shape of its new one-day passes. The app-based alternative to traditional cable will sell you a $5 Day Pass that allows you to stream live TV (including sports)from any channel included in its Sling Orange plan for 24 hours. Sling Orange costs $46 per month and includes the likes of the Disney Channel and various ESPN channels (including ESPN 4K) as plan exclusives. You also get access to channels like TBS, TN

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I'm a Linux expert, and here are 6 commands I can't live without

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-29 02:04:00

ogeday çelik/Getty ZDNET's key takeaways There are certain Linux commands I consider essential. These commands range from networking, troubleshooting, and file viewing. They're also easy enough for new users to learn. Even though I've been using Linux for decades and am perfectly at home with the command line, I often tell those who are thinking about trying the open-source operating system that it isn't necessary. It's not. Truly. If I wanted to, I could give up the command line altogeth

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Sling TV Offers $5 Day Passes for Casual Viewers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-29 00:21:00

Streaming TV is now in its skinny bundle era, and Sling TV is getting in on the action with the launch of its new streaming packages aimed at short-term viewers. The company announced new Day Pass, Weekend Pass and Week Pass offerings on Tuesday, with pricing starting at $5. Do you only want to watch one NFL game on a weekend? You can opt for a Day Pass at $5, or the $10 Weekend Pass. Each pass grants access to the streaming service for a short period of time. Get 24 hours of Sling with the Day

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Sling TV’s new Day Pass lets you watch live sports and TV for just $5

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-29 06:28:22

Sling TV has announced what seems like a tempting new way to watch live TV without a contract. A new “Day Pass” option lets users unlock instant access to live sports, TV, and entertainment for $4.99. There’s also a “Weekend Pass” available for $9.99 and a “Week Pass” for $14.99. Here’s how Sling describes the new plans: Day Pass ($4.99): Instant 24-hour access. Perfect for a big game, an awards show, or an impromptu movie night. Weekend Pass ($9.99): Access from Friday to Sunday. Ideal for a

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LinkedIn launches Mini Sudoku, pushing deeper into casual games that keep users coming back

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-11-29 11:00:01

Nikoli's president, Yoshinao Anpuku, poses for a photo at Nikoli headquarters in Tokyo on March 19, 2025. LinkedIn worked with Nikoli and Sudoku champion Thomas Snyder to launch its Mini Sudoku game. LinkedIn on Tuesday released a new game for the professional social networking app's 1.2 billion users. It's a miniature version of Sudoku, an old game with a rich history. The new Mini Sudoku is LinkedIn's sixth game. It's scaled down from the traditional 9-by-9 grid and meant to be completed in

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AOL pulls the plug on dial-up - a reminder that 'dead' tech has a long expiration date

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-11-29 10:19:00

AOL / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Generation X says goodbye to the past. Old technology can linger long after you thought it was dead and done. AOL, once a technology giant, is now little more than a footnote. For millions of people who first heard "You've got mail" over crackling phone lines, an iconic chapter in digital history is coming to a close. AOL, also known as America Online, has announced it will shut down its dial-up internet service on Sept. 30, 2025, eff

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ARM’s New Neural Upscaler Could Finally Make Gaming on Phones Exciting Again

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-29 11:27:35

Today’s PCs don’t have to be so powerful to get strong performance out of games, and it’s mostly due to occasionally derided but increasingly ubiquitous AI upscaling. For those of us who dream of their smartphones as true gaming powerhouses, chip designer ARM promises that with this same tech, we may finally play big-name titles right from our pockets. You may not know much about ARM technology, but if you’ve used most smartphones or many of today’s PCs and Macs, you’ve seen the group’s impact.

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Sling TV’s $5 pass buys you one day of cable TV

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-29 11:43:21

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Sling TV has launched a new option that lets you watch live content without signing up for a streaming or cable subscription. Now, you can pay $4.99 for a “day pass,” offering 24 hours of live and on-demand access to several channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN

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Why a new UK internet safety law is causing an outcry on both sides of the Atlantic

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2025-11-29 16:28:18

Illustration of the adult video website PornHub on June 5, 2025. Riccardo Milani | Afp | Getty Images It was well intentioned but a U.K. law mandating age verification on adult sites and a number of other platforms has sparked a backlash from both internet users in the country, as well as U.S. politicians and tech giants. Last month, new provisions in the Online Safety Act requiring large online platforms to implement age checks to prevent children from accessing pornographic and appropriate ma

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AOL pulls the plug on dial-up after 30+ years - feeling old yet?

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-11-29 16:19:00

AOL / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Generation X says goodbye to the past. Old technology can linger long after you thought it was dead and done. AOL, once a technology giant, is now little more than a footnote. For millions of people who first heard "You've got mail" over crackling phone lines, an iconic chapter in digital history is coming to a close. AOL, also known as America Online, has announced it will shut down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025,

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The Best Line Length

news.ycombinator.com Glyph Lefkowitz 2025-11-25 15:55:45

What’s a good maximum line length for your coding standard? This is, of course, a trick question. By posing it as a question, I have created the misleading impression that it is a question, but Black has selected the correct number for you; it’s 88 which is obviously very lucky. Thanks for reading my blog. OK, OK. Clearly, there’s more to it than that. This is an age-old debate on the level of “tabs versus spaces”. So contentious, in fact, that even the famously opinionated Black does in fact

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30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | August 2025

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-11-30 02:10:00

Life is hard, but you know what isn’t? Tempur-Pedic mattresses. This brand’s been around for a long while, which isn’t shocking given the high-quality materials that perform for those that need advanced pressure relief and support. If you’re someone who deals with regular aches and pains, this is a good place to start looking for a new mattress. For those that also want to avoid putting a strain on their budget, now’s a good time to look, as there are several limited-time deals currently running

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Looking to Recycle an Old Laptop or Printer? Here's Where You Can Take It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-30 10:01:00

Got an old laptop or printer gathering dust in a closet? You're not alone. A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of US adults are still hanging onto outdated electronics because they just don't know what to do with them. And while tossing tech in the trash might seem like the easiest option, it's illegal in many states and could land you a fine. The good news? Recycling your old devices is easier than ever. Major retailers like Best Buy, Staples and Office Depot accept laptops, desktop

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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-30 16:33:26

Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules 5 hours ago Share Save Chris Vallance Senior technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Wikipedia has lost a legal challenge to new Online Safety Act rules which it says could threaten the human rights and safety of its volunteer editors. The Wikimedia Foundation - the non-profit which supports the online encyclopaedia - wanted a judicial review of regulations which could mean Wikipedia has to verify the identities of its

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A Guide Dog for the Face-Blind

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-27 12:26:47

Whatever the cause of cognitive overload, a personal intelligence can help In my grad-school dorm there were four blind students, and they all coped in different ways. Most impressive was Jeff, whose wealthy family was able to provide him with key support technology, notably a talking computer (a bigger deal back then) and a guide dog (still a big deal today). Augmented with such technology, he did pretty well, and in some ways better than the rest of us—a golden labrador is a great tool for ma

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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-01 10:33:26

Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules 2 hours ago Share Save Chris Vallance Senior technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Wikipedia has lost a legal challenge to new Online Safety Act rules which it says could threaten the human rights and safety of its volunteer editors. The Wikimedia Foundation - the non-profit which supports the online encyclopaedia - wanted a judicial review of regulations which could mean Wikipedia has to verify the identities of its

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iRobot’s future isn’t looking up

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-12-01 11:48:52

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. iRobot, maker of the iconic Roomba robot vacuum, announced its second-quarter earnings late last week, and the numbers keep going down. Despite launching an entirely new product line, its revenue declined 23 percent to $127.6 million

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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-01 21:37:06

Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules 25 minutes ago Share Save Chris Vallance Senior technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Wikipedia has lost a legal challenge to new Online Safety Act rules which it says could threaten the human rights and safety of its volunteer editors. The Wikimedia Foundation - the non-profit which supports the online encyclopaedia - wanted a judicial review of regulations which could mean Wikipedia has to verify the identities of

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Debian 13 arrives with major updates for Linux users - what's new in 'Trixie'

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-12-02 11:17:00

Debian / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Debian Linux comes with multiple improvements. Debian will no longer support old 32-bit x86 architectures. Debian supports essentially all Linux desktop interfaces. Debian Linux is everywhere. Debian may only be ranked fifth on the DistroWatch list of Linux distributions, but other Linux distros, such as Mint, MX Linux, and Ubuntu, are built on its strong foundation. The latest release, Debian 13, codenamed Trixie, rele

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Linux desktop frozen? My 5 go-to tricks to try - before forcing a hard reboot

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-02 11:52:41

ALLVISIONN / Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways If your Linux desktop freezes, don't panic; there are ways to fix it. You can use keyboard shortcuts, virtual consoles, SSH, and other tricks. These tips can help avoid a hard reboot. I started using Linux in 1997, and since then, it's been a rare occasion that my desktop causes me any issues. Notice I said "rare." That doesn't mean I've gone all these years without an issue. In fact, I have had my desktop freeze up on me enough that I've had

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LinkedIn launches Mini Sudoku, pushing deeper into casual games that keep users coming back

AOL pulls the plug on dial-up - a reminder that 'dead' tech has a long expiration date

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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act

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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules

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Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules

Debian 13 arrives with major updates for Linux users - what's new in 'Trixie'

Linux desktop frozen? My 5 go-to tricks to try - before forcing a hard reboot

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