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Using computers more freely and safely (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-16 07:27:20

How can we use computers more freely and safely? the punchline Prefer software: with thousands rather than millions of users that seldom requires updates that spawns lots of forks that is easy to modify that you can modify These are my suggestions. Prefer software with thousands rather than millions of users, that doesn't change often, that seems to get forked a lot, that can be modified without specialized tools, and, ideally that you can make small changes to. Yourself. In a single af

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Another one for the graveyard: Google to kill Instant Apps in December

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-16 16:32:16

Apps used to be the measure of a mobile platform's worth, with Apple and Google dueling over who could list the most items in their respective stores. Today, the numbers don't matter as much—there are enough apps, and Google's attempt to replace parts of the web with apps is going away. Instant Apps, a feature that debuted in 2017, will reportedly be scrapped in December 2025. In its place, you'll just have to use the Internet. Developer Leon Omelan spotted this news buried in the latest Canary

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Some apps are battery vampires - how to root them out and shut them down

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-16 20:14:11

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Running low on battery power is a common complaint among mobile phone users. Beyond complaining, you want to preserve the juice before it runs out. One way to do that is to determine which apps are draining your battery the most. Here's one expert who can steer you in the right direction. Blame the cloud In an analysis shared with ZDNET, Thomas Davy, CEO and co-founder of cloud optimization firm Cloud ExMachina, blames one particular factor for bat

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Geometry from Quantum Temporal Correlations

news.ycombinator.com Fullwood 2025-09-16 23:21:47

arXiv Is Hiring a DevOps Engineer Work on one of the world's most important websites and make an impact on open science.

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Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-17 03:02:00

Why it matters: Sony has given some scraps of information about the PlayStation 6, droping its first hints that the console is in early stages of development. The company said the future of the platform is "top of mind," and it is exploring a "new and enhanced way for players" to engage with games. The news comes from Sony Interactive Entertainment's new president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, who took part in an investor-focused interview published on Sony's corporate website. Nishino was asked a

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Google just released the first major Snapseed update in years

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-17 04:02:18

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. Google has completely revamped its Snapseed image editing app on iPhone and iPad. The change, spotted earlier by 9to5Google, is Snapseed’s first big update on iOS since adding dark mode in 2021. Snapseed was originally only available on iOS before Google acquired it in 2012 as part of a bid to compete with Instagram. Google later launched Snapseed

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Sony teases PlayStation 6, says console hardware has strong future despite cloud challenge

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-17 08:02:00

Why it matters: Sony has given some scraps of information about the PlayStation 6, droping its first hints that the console is in early stages of development. The company said the future of the platform is "top of mind," and it is exploring a "new and enhanced way for players" to engage with games. The news comes from Sony Interactive Entertainment's new president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, who took part in an investor-focused interview published on Sony's corporate website. Nishino was asked a

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Best Fiber Internet Providers in Your Area

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-17 07:00:00

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Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over ‘low’ usage

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-09-17 17:47:23

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Google has confirmed that it plans to shut down Android’s Instant Apps later this year, attributing the decision to “low” usage of the functionality. Instant Apps were introduced in 2017, and allow developers to create mini versions of Android apps that load, well, instantly. Users can try apps and demo games from the click of a link, without having to fully install them. Th

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First PS3 emulator hits the Play Store, goes open-source

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-17 18:45:51

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR PS3 emulator aPS3e is now available on the Google Play Store. From the mysterious Chinese developer aenu, it’s based on the RPCS3 source code. The project now claims to be open-source, but may not meet all requirements. Update, June 13, 2025 (3:45 AM ET): A reader has informed Android Authority that while aPS3e doesn’t follow best practice by including a license file in its main GitHub directory, it does include its full source code. It also includes

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The fastest laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-09-17 16:39:39

At ZDNET, we're often asked, "what's the fastest laptop?" It's a fair question, but it really depends. If you want speed for creative tasks, "fastest" means editing 4K video or rendering high-res images. In that case, you'll want a powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) and lots of random access memory (RAM). The Asus ProArt P16, our pick for fastest creator laptop, has those features in spades. If you're talking speed for work tasks, "fastest" means seamlessly handling multitasking, large docu

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Best Internet Providers in Columbus, Ohio

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-17 14:58:00

What is the best internet provider in Columbus? CNET's broadband experts recommend AT&T Fiber as the best internet service provider in Columbus, Ohio. It's not hard to see why: the ISP has reasonable pricing, ranging from $55 to $245, as well as the fastest speeds in the area with 2 and 5 gigabits, respectively. However, its biggest pitfall is that its geographic reach isn't 100% -- so those not in the region will need to look elsewhere. But there are plenty of great alternatives, such as Spect

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Google completely remade its Snapseed iOS photo editor

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-18 00:20:03

After several years, Google has released a major update to the iOS version of its Snapseed photo editor. Version 3.0 is the program offers a complete redesign of both the iPhone and iPad apps. All of the images that have been edited with the tool are displayed in a grid. Navigation has been rearranged into three tabs, with a new Faves section for the photo tools that you want to quickly use on the regular. It boasts more than 25 different tools and filters for altering photos, including some new

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Google surprisingly brings back Snapseed with major 3.0 update on iPhone

9to5mac.com Abner Li 2025-09-18 08:40:00

Google today surprisingly released a major 3.0 update for Snapseed that entirely redesigns the photo editing app on iPhone and iPad. Given the lack of major updates in several years, it seemed that Google abandoned Snapseed. Since the app worked locally and has no server-side component, it seemed like the company was happy to let the beloved editor linger. The last notable update to Snapseed for iOS was in 2021, with very minor updates in 2023 and 2024. Google today released version 3.0.0 of S

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Bluesky backlash misses the point

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-18 08:27:19

Bluesky is missing an opportunity to explain to people that its network is more than just its own Bluesky social app. In recent weeks, a number of headlines and posts have surfaced questioning whether Bluesky’s growth is declining, if the network has become too much of a left-leaning echo chamber, or if its users lack a sense of humor, among other charges. Investor Mark Cuban, who even financially backed Skylight, a video app built on Bluesky’s underlying protocol, AT Proto, complained this we

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AMD reveals next-generation AI chips with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-09-18 12:31:07

In this article AMD Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, testifies during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation," in Hart building on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday unveiled new details about its next-generation AI chips, the Instinct MI400 series, that

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Google is killing Android Instant Apps, but you probably won’t miss them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 12:22:15

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Google is discontinuing its Android Instant Apps feature in December 2025. The feature allowed users to try parts of an app without needing to perform a full installation from the Play Store. Low developer adoption is the likely reason for the shutdown, as creating the small, instant-enabled app versions required a lot of work. There are many different ways to interact with a digital service, but the average smartphone user tends to prefer using a mobile a

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The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-09-18 16:03:07

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant

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Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI helper is now available on Windows in the US

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-19 00:00:34

Microsoft has begun rolling out a major update for Copilot. Starting today, Windows 10 and 11 users in the US can try out the assistant's Vision feature. The tool allows you to share up to two apps with Copilot, so that you can then chat about what it sees. "[Copilot Vision] acts as your second set of eyes, able to analyze content, help when you’re lost, provide insights, and answer your questions as you go," Microsoft says. Additionally, with its new Highlights functionality, Copilot can even

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iPhone 11 emulation done in QEMU

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-18 23:04:59

QEMU README QEMU is a generic and open source machine & userspace emulator and virtualizer. QEMU is capable of emulating a complete machine in software without any need for hardware virtualization support. By using dynamic translation, it achieves very good performance. QEMU can also integrate with the Xen and KVM hypervisors to provide emulated hardware while allowing the hypervisor to manage the CPU. With hypervisor support, QEMU can achieve near native performance for CPUs. When QEMU emulat

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Best Internet Providers in Portland, Oregon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 04:26:00

What is the best internet provider in Portland? If you’re looking for reliable internet in Portland, Xfinity is CNET’s top pick. It covers over 99% of the city, offers flexible, no-contract plans, and has a wide range of speed tiers to fit different needs. But even if Xfinity doesn’t reach your address, there are still plenty of solid alternatives, including Quantum Fiber, Starlink and T-Mobile Home Internet. Budget-conscious shoppers can also look to Ziply Fiber for affordable options. Xfinit

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Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-19 13:07:53

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps 8 minutes ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Meta has taken legal action against a company which runs ads on its platforms promoting so-called "nudify" apps, which typically using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake nude images of people without their consent. It has sued the firm behind CrushAI apps to stop it posting ads altogether, following a cat-and-mouse battle to remove them over a series

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Google Contacts could soon let you control clutter from third-party apps (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 12:19:52

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google Contacts could soon allow users to show or hide read-only contacts synced from connected apps. The new feature aims to help users troubleshoot issues like duplicated contacts by revealing otherwise hidden view-only entries. Most users likely won’t need this enabled, but the switch offers better visibility for those who occasionally need it. Google Contacts is in the limelight for the new Pixel VIPs widget, but Google has other features in the pi

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Meta cracks down on nudify apps after being exposed

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-19 16:46:12

Meta is suing a company that advertised generative AI apps on its social media platforms that enable users to “nudify” people without their consent. The lawsuit against Joy Timeline comes after hundreds of ads for the digital undressing apps were discovered on Meta’s Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads platforms by a CBS News investigation published last week. “This legal action underscores both the seriousness with which we take this abuse and our commitment to doing all we can to prot

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China's racing to build its AI chip ecosystem as U.S. curbs bite. Here's how its supply chain stacks up

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-09-19 19:03:06

In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chip engineer handling a wafer. Sinology | Moment | Getty Images With the U.S. restricting China from buying advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence development, Beijing is placing hopes on domestic alternatives such as Huawei. The task has been made more challenging by the fact that U.S. curbs not only inhibit China's access to the world's most advanced chips, but also restrict availing technology vital for c

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First PS3 emulator hits the Play Store, goes open-source (kind of)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-20 00:36:51

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR PS3 emulator aPS3e is now available on the Google Play Store. From the mysterious Chinese developer aenu, it’s based on the RPCS3 source code. The project now proclaims to be open-source, but may not be meeting requirements. It’s been a few months since the first PS3 emulator launched on Android, and what a busy few months it’s been. The sudden appearance (and disappearance) of aPS3e brought forth a renewed interest in PS3 emulation on Android, with o

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Missing Android 16’s Pixel VIPs widget? You’re not alone (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-20 01:05:38

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s new Pixel VIPs widget launched with the release of Android 16. However, some Pixel owners report that the widget is missing. An update to the Contacts app is likely needed before the widget becomes available. Update, June 12, 2025 (07:05 AM ET): Users report that the Pixel VIPs widget now shows up correctly on their device. If you still don’t see it with the June Pixel Feature Drop installed, ensure your Google Contacts app is up to date thro

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What were your favorite announcements in the WWDC 2025 keynote?

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-18 01:59:07

While Apple quickly dismissed major Siri improvements as coming next year, the company still announced a lot at WWDC 2025. From a whole new look across all Apple devices to full-on windowing on iPads, it was a fast-paced event with a lot to cover. Here’s a roundup of all the major announcements – please take our poll on your favorites of these, and share your reactions in the comments … Liquid Glass All Apple devices get a new look and feel, through a design language Apple calls Liquid Glass.

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Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-20 00:00:34

Meta is finally cracking down on "nudify" apps that use AI to generate nonconsensual nude and explicit images of celebrities, influencers and others. The company is suing one app maker that's frequently advertised such apps on Facebook and Instagram, and taking new steps to prevent ads for similar services. The crackdown comes months after several researchers and journalists have raised the alarm about such apps. A recent report from CBS News identified at least "hundreds" of ads on Meta's plat

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Nvidia's first GPU was made in France — Macron wants the country to produce cutting edge chips again

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-09-20 01:52:55

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., left, and Emmanuel Macron, France's president at the 2025 VivaTech conference in Paris, France, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday made a pitch for his country to manufacture the most advanced chips in the world, in a bid to position itself as a critical tech hub in Europe. The comments come as European tech companies and countries are reassessing their reliance on foreign technology f

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Latest Tech News

Using computers more freely and safely (2023)

Another one for the graveyard: Google to kill Instant Apps in December

Some apps are battery vampires - how to root them out and shut them down

Geometry from Quantum Temporal Correlations

Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise

Google just released the first major Snapseed update in years

Sony teases PlayStation 6, says console hardware has strong future despite cloud challenge

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Google is shutting down Android Instant Apps over ‘low’ usage

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Best Internet Providers in Columbus, Ohio

Google completely remade its Snapseed iOS photo editor

Google surprisingly brings back Snapseed with major 3.0 update on iPhone

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AMD reveals next-generation AI chips with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Google is killing Android Instant Apps, but you probably won’t miss them

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI helper is now available on Windows in the US

iPhone 11 emulation done in QEMU

Best Internet Providers in Portland, Oregon

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

Google Contacts could soon let you control clutter from third-party apps (APK teardown)

Meta cracks down on nudify apps after being exposed

China's racing to build its AI chip ecosystem as U.S. curbs bite. Here's how its supply chain stacks up

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