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Five EU countries to test age-check app under new child safety rules

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-21 16:42:44

France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece are preparing to test a new age verification system as part of the EU’s push to regulate how children access online content. Here are the details. The pilot program, announced by the European Commission on Monday (via Reuters), is built on the same technical standards as the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet, which is set to launch across the EU next year. The move comes alongside new EU guidelines aimed at helping platforms comply with the Dig

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Finally, a battery floodlight camera that's perfect for my dark yard

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-21 16:51:36

ZDNET's key takeaways The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is a practical, battery-powered solution for darker areas around your house that lack wiring and outlets. The AA batteries allow the floodlights to beam at 700 nits of brightness, which is not the most powerful on the market but good enough to see your surroundings. The Blink app is feature-rich, with plenty of camera settings to customize for the best surveillance, but you'll need a paid subscription to unlock the best features. View

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The Moving Assembly Line Turns 100 (2013)

news.ycombinator.com Austin Weber 2025-09-21 16:23:34

This month marks the official celebration of the world’s first moving assembly line. On Oct. 7, 1913, 140 assemblers stationed along a 150-foot chassis line at a Ford Motor Co. plant just north of Detroit stood in place as the work came to them. With the aid of three-wheeled dollies, chassis were pushed by hand along parallel rails embedded in the floor of the Highland Park plant. Six months earlier, Ford engineers had experimented with a movable line for assembling flywheel magnetos, a key com

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Student Loan Update: Here's What SAVE Borrowers Should Do Before Aug. 1

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-21 11:45:00

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET Starting on Aug. 1, borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will begin accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The Department of Education is encouraging borrowers to pick a new payment plan, but you also have the option to leave your loans where they are. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition to

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PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Play Cyberpunk 2077 and More Games Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-21 19:00:07

When CD Projekt Red launched Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020, the game was plagued by bugs and glitches. Since then, the company has provided free updates and patches to the game to make it a fun, engaging and award-winning experience. And some PlayStation Plus subscribers can now play this dystopian sci-fi roleplaying game. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. There are three PlayStation Plus tiers -- Essentia

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Apple @ Work Podcast: WebAI puts LLM power in the hands of your IT team

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-09-22 04:00:00

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Samsung reportedly gearing up to produce foldable iPhone displays

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-22 05:22:23

Following a recent Digitimes report that Apple’s foldable iPhone has reached the initial P1 prototyping stage, two new reports now claim that Samsung Display is preparing to begin panel production by the end of this year, including Ming-Chi Kuo. Yet another claim that the foldable iPhone is on track for a 2026 release According to the report by Korea JoongAng Daily (via MacMagazine), Samsung Display is aiming to kick off mass production of foldable OLED panels for Apple in Q4: “Samsung Displa

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Interest Restarts for SAVE Student Loans on Aug. 1. Should You Switch to Another Payment Plan by Then?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-22 02:45:03

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET Starting on Aug. 1, borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will begin accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The Department of Education is encouraging borrowers to pick a new payment plan, but you also have the option to leave your loans where they are. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition to

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Can Nextdoor overhaul itself to be useful?

theverge.com Mia Sato 2025-09-22 03:00:00

is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. In an era of social media-based restaurant reviewers, local neighborhood influencers, and an urgent need for trustworthy on-the-ground reports during moments of crisis, a crowdsourced hyperlocal platform like Nextdoor seems like a no-brainer. Yet something wasn’t clicking. Some people were installing Nextdoor and finding a flood of irrelevant updates and notification

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The EU is testing a prototype age verification app

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-22 04:33:08

The European Union is piloting a blueprint for age verification apps in Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy that aims to make it easier for online platforms to comply with rules that require them to protect minors. The app prototype was announced on Monday alongside guidelines that online platforms are recommended to adopt in order to comply with the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). “Making sure our children and young people are safe online is of paramount importance to this Commission,

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Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-09-22 03:00:00

Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.” The app is adding local news, real-time alerts, and an AI-powered feature called “Faves” that’s designed for discovering local businesses and spots. Nextdoor has also updated its overall design to look more contemporary. Launched 15 years ago, Nextdoor has long served as a popular platform for neighborhood conversations, helping users connect over things like recommendations f

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Z Fold 6: Slimmer Body, Bigger Screens and Slightly Higher Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-22 16:24:26

At Samsung Unpacked in July, the phonemaker introduced its most advanced foldable yet: the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It supersedes last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 with upgrades big and small (or rather, big and thin), but how exactly do they compare? Here's the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs comparison. Samsung has been releasing foldable phones for over half a decade now since the initial Galaxy Fold (no "Z" back then) launched in 2019, and the company has gotten pretty good at the newer smartph

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The 30th-anniversary PS5 controller will be available again for a limited time

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-22 19:57:31

You have to be a PS Plus subscriber if you want to increase your odds of getting one, though. In a world of flashy limited-edition video game consoles, the 30th anniversary PS5 hardware Sony released in September 2024 came off as remarkably refined, which might have been why it was so hard to actually buy. If you missed that original drop, you'll have another chance to order it, according to a Facebook post on the official PlayStation Facebook page. Sony is doing a limited restock of the 30th A

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Sonos' cheapest smart speaker is also the one I use the most. Here's why

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-22 19:41:07

Jada Jones/ZDNET In addition to a pair of trusty headphones for private listening when you're out in public, you need a portable speaker to keep the music bumping when you're outside grilling, swimming, or walking. A speaker to have inside for jamming out while you're cleaning, cooking, or hosting friends is a bonus, and one that's stylish enough to go from your outdoor hike to your indoor dinner party is a rarity. Also: Here's how a free software upgrade made the Sonos Ace worth their price t

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iPhone Fold is coming: Five new features for next year’s launch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-23 00:44:28

Following years in development and countless rumors, Apple’s first foldable iPhone looks to finally be coming next year. Here are five new features rumored for Apple’s first ever iPhone Fold. ~7.8-inch inner display, 5.5-inch outer display iPad mini pictured Current iPhones all live in the 6-inch screen territory, ranging from the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 to the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple’s new iPhone Fold will, in a single device, offer both smaller and larger displays than what you can ge

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I found the Android smartwatch with the best battery life (and it's not a Samsung or OnePlus)

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-09-23 04:01:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $175 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one larger size. View now at Amazon For the past couple of years, I've been switching between various Google and Samsung Galaxy Watch models to pair with my Android, as Google's Wear OS

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I found an E Ink tablet worthy of replacing my Remarkable

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-09-23 12:21:10

ZDNET's key takeaways The Boox Note Max comes bundled with the pen and case for $649. It's thin and light, has a high-contrast display, and has a long list of features that make it a very versatile device. Theres no backlight, it's monochromatic, and there's a bit of a learning curve to use it to its fullest. View now at Amazon View now at B&H Photo and Video more buying choices I went hands-on with the Remarkable Paper Pro last year and thought that was a big tablet. The latest Boox Note Max

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This Dell laptop is my top choice for both work and travel - and it's on sale for $420 off

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-09-23 12:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways Prices for the Dell 14 Plus currently start at $1,099 During a time of economic turmoil, this laptop is a lifeline, providing next-gen performance at an affordable price However, don't expect too much from its display, as it's no OLED or 4K panel. View now at Dell View now at Micro Center more buying choices Every configuration of the Dell 14 Plus is on sale. You can get the base model is $680, a $420 discount. Back in early 2025, Dell made a bold move. The company anno

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HBO’s new Harry Potter series will premiere in 2027

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-09-23 12:20:22

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Warner Bros. Discovery’s new Harry Potter series for HBO and HBO Max will premiere in 2027, the company announced. Production has started on the show in the UK. The show is set to be a “faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books,” according to WBD, and the original Harry Potter movies will still be available on HBO Max. When the show was first announced in 2023, WB

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Weekly subscriptions dominate iOS app revenue, report finds

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-09-23 12:07:58

Weekly subscriptions have now become one of the most popular ways iOS apps are earning revenue, with these plans contributing 46% to the bottom line, according to a new report by app revenue management platform Adapty. The study, which observed $1.9 billion in revenue across more than 11,000 apps, noted that weekly plans have grown by 9.5% this year compared to one-time purchases, which grew by 6.3% in the first quarter. Other paid plans, including monthly, yearly, and lifetime subscriptions, d

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Apple Maps is hiding iOS 26’s most useful new feature

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-23 16:17:47

Apple Maps is full of updates as part of iOS 26, including a new Liquid Glass design and Preferred Routes proactive feature. Another notable new feature is Visited Places. Here’s how it works… Apple Maps Visited Places in iOS 26 Apple describes Visited Places as a way to “help users remember the places they’ve been.” The feature is completely opt-in. When you open Apple Maps for the first time after installing iOS 26, you can choose to enable Visited Places. All data collected as part of the

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One of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-09-23 16:46:08

ZDNET's key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft retails for $279. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. $279.99 at Amazon $279.99 at Target more buying choices To avid readers, the Kindle has been a mainstay since its inception in 2007. Each new Kindle model gives readers more advanced features and faster performance. But now

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Best Internet Providers With No Data Caps for July 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-23 13:00:00

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Can You Lose Weight and Gain Strength on a Vibration Plate? We Consulted Fitness Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 11:30:00

Vibration plates are making a comeback. Similar to the mid-20th-century vibrating belt machines, vibration plates have been said to provide the body with various benefits and can even be a tool for weight loss. But is the hype actually backed by science and expert opinions, or is it all social media hearsay? To find out if you should add a vibration plate to your workout routine, we asked personal trainers and other fitness experts about the actual benefits, risks, how to use a vibration plate

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It's the last day to get two months of Paramount+ access for only $2

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 04:00:35

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 . This is just in time for the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Another hot streaming deal is here to match the summer heat. This time is comes from Paramount+, which is offering a two-month subscription for only $2. Put another way, you'll pay $1 per month for your first tw

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Gaming cancer: How citizen science games could help cure disease

news.ycombinator.com The Mit Press Reader 2025-09-24 03:23:38

Gaming Cancer: How Citizen Science Games Could Help Cure Disease By inviting players to tackle real scientific problems, games can offer a hand in solving medicine’s toughest challenges. Screenshot from the game Nanocrafter, a synthetic biology game created to educate and entertain players while advancing science. By: Jeff Yoshimi A↑ A↓ Off Bright Dark Blues Gray BeeLine Reader uses subtle color gradients to help you read more efficiently. Consider a gamer playing a game. Maybe one of

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HP OmniBook X Flip 14 Review: Midrange 2-in-1 Offers Style and Value

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 04:00:06

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.0 / 10 SCORE HP OmniBook X Flip 14 $1,150 at HP Pros Stylish and sturdy all-metal design 3K OLED display is awesome, especially for the price Included pen is of high quality Cons Battery life isn't great Display doesn't have variable refresh rate You might not like typing on the latticeless keyboard (but I did) The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is an eminen

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Should Student Loans Borrowers in SAVE Switch to Another Repayment Plan? It's Complicated

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 02:37:10

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on August 1. Viva Tung / CNET Starting Aug. 1, borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will start accruing interest charges on their loan balances. The trouble is, their payments remain on hold in a general forbearance. Now they're being encouraged to choose a new payment plan or face interest charges. The Department of Education "urges all borrowers in the SAVE plan to quickly transition

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A stylish shooter, occult Solitaire and other new indie games worth checking out

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 00:00:19

Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. We've got some nifty stuff lined up for you this time around, including a stylish co-op shooter and a very cool Metroidvania concept. But first I'd like to bring your attention to a newish game I picked up in the Steam Summer Sale. It is absolutely breaking my brain — or perhaps it might actually improve my cognitive function. It's called Ambidextro and it's from Majorariatto, which self-published the game (the two-person studio's t

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Like Word Games Like Wordle? Try These 10 Others

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-23 23:00:04

Wordle is a popular word game that asks players to figure out a five-letter word in six or fewer guesses (we have a two-step strategy to help you solve the puzzle every time). After each guess, the game shows gray blocks for the wrong letters, yellow blocks for the right letters in the wrong spot and green blocks for the right letters in the correct spot. CNET's Gael Cooper has loads of tips and tricks to tackle each Wordle puzzle, but if you've completed today's game -- or just love puzzle game

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Five EU countries to test age-check app under new child safety rules

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HBO’s new Harry Potter series will premiere in 2027

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