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"poline" is an enigmatic color palette generator using polar coordinates

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-10 21:38:56

Summoning The use of "Poline" begins with the invocation of its command, which can be performed with or without arguments. If called without, the tool will generate a mesmerizing palette featuring two randomly selected anchors. On the other hand, one can choose to provide their own anchor points, represented as a list of hsl values, for a more personal touch. The power to shape and mold the colors lies in your hands. To create a palette, "Poline" requires at least two anchor points, but the n

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Even Klarna is launching a mobile phone service now

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-14 12:05:00

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. Klarna, the buy-now-pay-later service, is launching a mobile phone service. The $40 per month phone plan is launching in the US in the “coming weeks,” offering unlimited 5G data, calls, and texts on AT&T’s network — making it yet another MVNO in an increasingly crowded space. MVNOs, or mobile virtual network operators, are companies that sell phone

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Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-14 12:48:26

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Honda successfully conducted a “launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket” developed by its research and development subsidiary, the company announced this week. It was the first time Honda landed a rocket after it reached an altitude of 890 feet, according to a press release. The launch took place at a Honda test facility in Ta

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This smart light has party speaker aspirations

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-03-14 14:00:00

The most surprising thing about Govee’s colorful smart lamp with a speaker built-in is that we didn’t get something like this sooner. We’ve had color-changing smart home lights that sync to music via an app, and we’ve had Bluetooth speakers with RGB lights — putting the two together feels like the natural next step. The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL ($179.99) combines snazzy lighting effects and decent sound into one fun, portable package. Unlike most RGB Bluetooth party speakers, it’s

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Thousands and Wildcard Alliance are raising $9M for novel blockchain gaming platform

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-14 16:00:00

There’s something new and surprising from the people who brought us Words With Friends and Lucky’s Tale. Thousands, a revolutionary Web3 protocol that transforms word-of-mouth marketing into a universal attribution infrastructure – together with sister company The Wildcard Alliance – today announced a joint $9 million fundraising round. Arbitrum Gaming Ventures and Paradigm co-led the round. The McKinney, Texas-based companies, founded by co-CEOs Paul and Katy Drake Bettner whose past work inc

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Your Apple Watch is getting a huge upgrade. Here are the 8 features I can't wait to use in WatchOS 26

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-14 15:12:14

Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul soon. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them. The tech giant recently rolled out all of the newest apps and updates coming to its devices over the next few months. Apple announced several new features coming to WatchOS 26 at its annual software conference, WWDC, last week. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across Apple's platforms for a more un

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 18)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-14 20:30:40

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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See the hacked iPhone camera Apple built to shoot real race scenes for F1 The Movie

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-14 20:43:26

Talk about “shot on iPhone”. For its upcoming F1 movie, Apple tasked its engineers with building a custom camera module, using iPhone parts, to replace the onboard cameras that are used for F1 live race broadcasts. Here’s a closer look at the rig. But… why? As detailed by Wired (via MacMagazine), when director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and cinematographer Claudio Miranda (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) told Apple they wanted authentic, driver-perspective shots for the film, the

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Best Home Security Cameras of 2025: My Picks for Your Protection

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-14 19:00:00

CNET has tested tons of home security cameras over the years, and can help you find the right one for your needs. Chris Monroe/CNET There are hundreds of home security cameras on the market, ranging drastically in price, functionality and quality. With all the options, it can be hard to not become overwhelmed fast, especially when you're considering something as important as your home's safety. After CNET's years of testing home security cameras, I have some tips if you're on the hunt for a new

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Honda’s hopper suddenly makes the Japanese carmaker a serious player in rocketry

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-14 20:42:49

An experimental reusable rocket developed by the research and development arm of Honda Motor Company flew to an altitude of nearly 900 feet Tuesday, then landed with pinpoint precision at the carmaker's test facility in northern Japan. The accomplishment may not sound like much, but it's important to put it into perspective. Honda's hopper is the first prototype rocket outside of the United States and China to complete a flight of this kind, demonstrating vertical takeoff and vertical landing t

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Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 02:24:05

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google app now allows users to upload up to five minutes of video into Gemini for analysis. Gemini has supported video analysis through a YouTube integration, but rivals like ChatGPT have offered the option to upload videos directly to the AI assistant, so Gemini is finally catching up. Additionally, a future update will let users directly record videos within the app, expanding current photo-only capture, as spotted through our

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Finding the right editing tool in Google Photos is about to get easier (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 02:30:07

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that the Google Photos app is getting a search button for editing tools. This will allow you to type the name of an editing tool or option to quickly access it. This search option would save time compared to manually sifting through menus to find the correct tool. We just discovered that Google Photos will get its biggest redesign in years, featuring a Material 3 Expressive visual style and functional upgrad

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Nothing Headphone 1 price leaks, and it’s cheaper than Apple, Sony’s best

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 03:52:23

TL;DR Pricing for the Nothing Headphone 1 has apparently been posted online. The new pair of headphones will reportedly start at $309 in the US, €299 in Europe, and £299 in the UK. This means it’ll be cheaper than Apple and Sony’s top-tier headphones. Nothing has already confirmed that it will launch its first pair of over-ear headphones, dubbed the Nothing Headphone 1. Now, it looks like we’ve got leaked pricing for the new audio product. Dealabs reports that the Nothing Headphone 1 will st

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The iPhone Air may get a new battery-saving display – but not this year

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-15 05:47:41

One of the likely challenges of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air is battery life. Indeed, Apple’s own tests reportedly show that a lot of us wouldn’t make it through the day with the ultra-slim model. The company may have a fix for that in the works, in the form of a new power-efficient display upgrade. But Apple isn’t expected to incorporate the new tech before 2027 at the earliest … The iPhone 17 Air is set to be the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever made, but it’s going to come with some significant

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Follow the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule and Kick Those Sleepless Nights to the Curb

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 02:15:03

If you're tossing and turning at night and not getting enough sleep, you aren't alone. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep. It happens to all of us but bad sleep is more serious than you might realize. It's associated with the development of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Thankfully, you aren't doomed to live with poor sleep. Focusing on your habits around

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Ready to Buy a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 03:00:00

If you're ready to upgrade your iPhone, you might want to hang tight. Apple tends to unveil its new phones in September, as it did last year with the iPhone 16 lineup. It's expected to release the anticipated iPhone 17 series at the same time this year. So, if you can wait a couple more months, you'll be able to either score the latest device or get a discount on previous models. Watch this: Hey, Apple: Steal These S25 Edge Features for a Skinny iPhone 04:33 Newer iPhones tend to include came

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Don't Know a Thing About Broadband? Here's Your Home Internet Glossary, From ACP to ZigBee

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 05:30:00

The internet can be a vast, confusing place. It's helpful to know some of the technical terms your broadband provider may use when trying to upsell you a faster speed plan. Likewise, if your Wi-Fi goes out, it's nice to know a thing or two about resetting your router. If you've ever been confused about acronyms like DOCSIS, the difference between "Wi-Fi" and "Ethernet," we've got you covered with a simple list of some of the most common home internet terms. Most definitions here are linked to m

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The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-03-15 05:33:00

Motorola phones often play third (or fourth) fiddle to Samsung and Google, but the winds are changing. Motorola is now one of the fastest-growing mobile companies in the world, and the company claims its Razr folding smartphones are the number one in the flip category in North America. The company has also been experimenting with colorful Android phones and fun textures, making its devices stand out from the sea of boring glass handsets. If you’re an interested buyer, picking the best Motorola

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Authors Are Posting TikToks to Protest AI Use in Writing—and to Prove They Aren’t Doing It

wired.com Alana Yzola 2026-03-15 05:00:00

Victoria Aveyard’s eyes avoid the camera when she slams her large white binder on the table, weighed down with a 1,000-page draft of her latest work in progress. The stack is heavy, made clear by her audible sigh as she splits the thick manuscript in half. Fueled with Cherry Lime Poppi and a bowl of grapes, she purposefully jots notes on the pages with every quick camera cut. Aveyard, the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy author of the Red Queen series, doesn't say a single word in

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First look at the biggest Google Photos editor update in years (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 05:03:06

TL;DR Google Photos is getting a completely revamped editor, with reorganized sections that make the editing flow much more intuitive. Google previously gave us a glimpse of the new design, but we’ve managed to dive deeper and unlock the new UI and all the functional changes. The new tool search option is perhaps one of the best new features of the new Google Photos editor. A big update is coming to Google Photos, and it’s more than just a fresh coat of paint. Google is set to roll out one of

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The best budget Android phone for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-15 06:00:36

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a good phone these days. The best budget Android phones offer impressive performance, long battery life and capable phone cameras — all at a price that won’t drain your wallet. Whether you're looking for a reliable everyday device, a backup phone or something for a younger family member, there's a growing list of budget smartphones that deliver solid function without the high cost of flagship phones. From Samsung phones with slick designs to models pac

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Windows x86-64 System Call Table (XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11 and Server)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-15 05:25:06

Windows X86-64 System Call Table (XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11 and Server) Author: Mateusz "j00ru" Jurczyk (j00ru.vx tech blog) See also: Windows System Call Tables in CSV/JSON formats on GitHub Special thanks to: MeMek, Wandering Glitch Layout by Metasploit Team Enter the Syscall ID to highlight (hex):

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 18

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 03:18:00

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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I Bought Smart Home Devices Using These 3 Tips and Made My Home Smarter

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 05:40:00

There are numerous reasons to set up the best smart home devices in your living space. For some, it's about making their home more energy-efficient in the summer months; for others, it's about making their homes safer with security cameras. A recent CNET survey found that 71% of US adults are taking action to prevent porch thefts, something smart home devices can help deter. Years ago, having a smart home seemed like living in the future. Now, it's easier than ever to make your home smart. Afte

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After Shopify bought his last startup, Birk Jernström wants to help developers build one-person unicorns

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-03-15 05:00:00

Sam Altman and “his tech CEO friends” have a betting pool on the year we will see the first one-person billion-dollar company. The idea of a single person reaching a billion-dollar valuation for a startup would have been unthinkable without AI. But single-person, AI-first businesses have been sprouting all over the tech industry and Birk Jernström, CEO of Polar, a “monetization platform to empower one-person unicorns,” is standing by to help them get there. Polar hopes to stand out from other

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Nothing Phone 3 will get the company’s best software update promise to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 07:11:13

Max Jambor on X TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 3 will get a 5+7 update policy, which most likely means five years of Android OS updates and seven years of security patches. This is the longest software support for any Nothing phone to date. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which the company claims outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in several areas. In a big leap forward for longevity, Nothing’s Co-Founder and Head of Marketing, Akis Evangelidis, has confirm

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Strangers in the Middle of a City: The John and Jane Does of L.A. Medical Center

news.ycombinator.com Staff Writer 2026-03-13 03:45:53

He had a buzz cut and brown eyes, a stubbly beard and a wrestler’s build. He did not have a wallet or phone; he could not state his name. He arrived at Los Angeles General Medical Center one cloudy day this winter just as thousands of people do every year: alone and unknown. Some 130,000 people are brought each year to L.A. General’s emergency room. Many are unconscious, incapacitated or too unwell to tell staff who they are. Nearly all these Jane and John Does are identified within 48 hours

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Treehouse Games on how player feedback shaped Voyagers of Nera

venturebeat.com Rachel Kaser 2026-03-15 06:48:08

Treehouse Games revealed the launch date for its upcoming co-op survival crafting game, Voyagers of Nera, at Summer Game Fest earlier this month. According to Treehouse, the game launches in Early Access on Steam on August 5, with the game’s demo being available to play until then. During this period, Treehouse is gathering player feedback as it did during the pre-release period, which influenced how the structure of the game itself. Voyagers of Nera is a sea-based game, where teams of up to 10

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Nothing Phone 3 processor confirmed: How is it a ‘true flagship’?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-14 21:05:17

Supplied by Nothing TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 will use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This isn’t the best Snapdragon chipset, but it should still deliver great performance. This also comes as the company says the new phone is a ‘true flagship’ phone. Nothing has been making some lofty claims about the Nothing Phone 3, asserting that it’ll be the company’s first “true” flagship phone. Now, it has officially revealed the phone’s chipset. Nothing confirmed that t

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U.S. and China drive iPhone rebound for April and May

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-15 08:38:24

After a rocky start to the year, the iPhone business is showing signs recovery, especially in China, where Apple had recently been overtaken by local brands riding on an aggressive government-backed subsidy plan. Here’s the latest data. The new report from Counterpoint Research (via MacRumors) says iPhone sales grew 15% year-over-year across April and May, marking Apple’s strongest performance for this time of year since the pandemic. It’s a sharp rebound driven by renewed demand in both the U

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Latest Tech News

"poline" is an enigmatic color palette generator using polar coordinates

Even Klarna is launching a mobile phone service now

Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

This smart light has party speaker aspirations

Thousands and Wildcard Alliance are raising $9M for novel blockchain gaming platform

Your Apple Watch is getting a huge upgrade. Here are the 8 features I can't wait to use in WatchOS 26

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 18)

See the hacked iPhone camera Apple built to shoot real race scenes for F1 The Movie

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Honda’s hopper suddenly makes the Japanese carmaker a serious player in rocketry

Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

Finding the right editing tool in Google Photos is about to get easier (APK teardown)

Nothing Headphone 1 price leaks, and it’s cheaper than Apple, Sony’s best

The iPhone Air may get a new battery-saving display – but not this year

Follow the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule and Kick Those Sleepless Nights to the Curb

Ready to Buy a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait

Don't Know a Thing About Broadband? Here's Your Home Internet Glossary, From ACP to ZigBee

The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Authors Are Posting TikToks to Protest AI Use in Writing—and to Prove They Aren’t Doing It

First look at the biggest Google Photos editor update in years (APK teardown)

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Windows x86-64 System Call Table (XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11 and Server)

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I Bought Smart Home Devices Using These 3 Tips and Made My Home Smarter

After Shopify bought his last startup, Birk Jernström wants to help developers build one-person unicorns

Nothing Phone 3 will get the company’s best software update promise to date

Strangers in the Middle of a City: The John and Jane Does of L.A. Medical Center

Treehouse Games on how player feedback shaped Voyagers of Nera

Nothing Phone 3 processor confirmed: How is it a ‘true flagship’?

U.S. and China drive iPhone rebound for April and May

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