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UdeM researchers confirm a fifth potentially habitable planet around L 98-59

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 10:39:57

A diverse cast of rocky worlds around a small star revealed by Montreal astronomers UdeMNouvelles 07/22/2025 Illustration of the planetary system of L 98-59. Five small exoplanets orbit closely around this red dwarf star, located 35 light-years away. In the foreground is the habitable-zone super-Earth L 98-59 f, whose existence was conùfirmed in this study. Credit: Benoît Gougeon/UdeM Credit: Benoit Gougeon, Université de Montréal A team led by UdeM researchers confirms a fifth potentially hab

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How to increase your surface area for luck

news.ycombinator.com Cate Hall 2026-02-15 11:55:28

This post is an excerpt from my forthcoming book (and builds on a couple of paragraphs in my original post on agency). I’ll be running a few excerpts here in the coming months, in hopes of getting feedback on the kinds of content people are excited to see in the book (which is a signal about what to expand or scale back). Let me know what you think! One distinguishing feature I’ve noticed among people who are unusually successful is that they just try a lot of stuff — socially, intellectually,

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The Promised LAN

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 10:24:32

🖧 The Promised LAN The Promised LAN is a closed, membership only network of friends that operate a 24/7 always-on LAN party, running since 2021. The vast majority of documentation is maintained on the LAN, but this website serves to give interested folks, prospective members or friends an idea of what the Promised LAN is, and how it works. A Manifesto for The Promised LAN For background on why we started the lan, what we hope to achieve, and how we approach the social-technical dynamics, we h

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Trump Releases His All-American Action Plan for AI

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-02-15 11:45:32

Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed “America’s AI Action Plan,” a collection of more than 90 policy recommendations designed to ensure that the country remains competitive when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence, some of which would loosen regulations around the development of data centers and encourage rapid adoption of the technology across different sectors. “We believe we’re in an AI race,” David Sacks, the White House AI czar, said during a call with reporters. “We want t

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No iOS 26 Public Beta Yet but It Could Land on Your iPhone Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 11:20:26

When Apple announced iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the tech company also announced that the new iOS version would be available to the general public this fall. However, developers can try an early version of iOS 26 now, and public beta testers could see the iPhone software this week. According to rumors, we could see the public beta before the weekend. When is the iOS 26 public beta release date? We don't have an exact date but early rumors suggest the beta could be re

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Trump’s AI Action Plan aims to block chip exports to China but lacks key details

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-15 11:39:36

The Trump administration wants its AI technology to be considered an industry leader both on home soil and abroad. But it also doesn’t want the U.S.’s AI prowess to empower or embolden a foreign adversary. That’s quite the balance to strike. If President Trump’s AI Action Plan, which was released on Wednesday, is any indicator, the administration seems to still be figuring out the right course of action to achieve those goals. “America currently is the global leader on data center construct

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iPhone 17 Pro display rumor could be a great differentiator in lineup

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-15 16:08:45

This fall, Apple is introducing a brand new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air that may steal a lot of attention from the Pro models. But a recently rumored iPhone 17 Pro display feature could prove the best differentiator at just the right time. Pro models may lose a key display differentiator, but gain another Apple’s iPhone Pro models have, for several years now, carried a key display advantage: ProMotion. If you want an iPhone screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and always-on technology, you have to bu

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Hackers fooled Cognizant help desk, says Clorox in $380M cyberattack lawsuit

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-15 16:20:40

Clorox is suing IT giant Cognizant for gross negligence, alleging it enabled a massive August 2023 cyberattack by resetting an employee's password for a hacker without first verifying their identity. The incident was first made public in September 2023, reportedly carried out by hackers associated with Scattered Spider, who utilized a social engineering attack to breach the company. The lawsuit says Cognizant provided IT services to Clorox, including service desk support and identity managemen

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WatchOS 26 public beta could be coming soon - here are the features you'll get

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-15 16:14:32

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul very soon. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them -- all you have to do is update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the seed 4 beta software is now available for developers, with a public beta rollout likely coming soon. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already getting into the latest update and providing commentary on their most and

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I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips, and it's on sale right now

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-02-15 16:24:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Audio-Technica Sound Burger retails for $199 and comes in yellow, black, or white. The Sound Burger has unparalleled portability, a long battery life, and provides a novel listening experience. It doesn't have a counterweight, and also doesn't have an auto-return feature. View now at Amazon The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is $24 when you buy it on Amazon. This deal only applies to the black color. Technology is all about embracing the now. So, even though I am one o

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Starlink-powered ‘T-Satellite’ service is now live on T-Mobile

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-15 16:56:24

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. T-Mobile’s satellite service is now available to people across the US — and not just T-Mobile customers. On Wednesday, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert announced that the Starlink-powered service is officially out of beta, though it only supports text messaging and location-sharing for now. The new satellite coverage option is called “T-Satellite,” and it

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UK targets Apple’s and Google’s mobile platforms for regulation

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-15 14:54:07

In Brief The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Wednesday a proposal that would give Apple’s and Google’s mobile platforms “strategic market status” — a designation that allows the regulator to create rules that could change how their app stores operate and how their mobile software works. The move is designed to create a more open, competitive environment for the app economy and user choice. However, Apple and Google have pushed back at the proposals, with Apple sayin

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This USB-C iPhone case will let you finally ditch Lightning without buying a new phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 21:32:39

TL;DR Apple finally moved to USB-C for its smartphones in 2023, with the iPhone 15 series. While earlier models use Apple’s own Lightning port for charging and data transfers, USB adapters exist. Engineer Ken Pillonel has now built a low-profile USB-C adapter right into an iPhone case. Apple has been successful enough to get away with doing things its own way for years, and for the longest time, that meant that using its mobile hardware meant interfacing through some proprietary connectors. F

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CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-15 21:02:13

For the longest time, one of AirPods’ best features has been absent when in the car. But in iOS 26, Apple is making AirPods and CarPlay work better together than ever. Here’s how. AirPods automatic switching supports CarPlay in iOS 26 Automatic switching is one of those ‘magic moment’ features that can make the Apple ecosystem so appealing. Essentially, the AirPods feature detects which Apple product you’re using at any given moment, and switches your AirPods to connect to that active device.

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Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias'

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-15 21:32:48

At the start of the year, President Trump announced his AI Action Plan, an initiative he said would eventually enact policy that would "enhance America's position as an AI powerhouse." Now, after months of consultation with industry players like Google and OpenAI, the administration has finally shared the specific actions it plans to take. Notably, the framework seeks to limit state regulation of AI companies by instructing the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and other federal ag

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Finally, a tablet that can easily replace my iPad and Kindle (and doesn't break the bank)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-15 21:14:00

TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is available for $249. This tablet can switch from full color to an E Ink-like display with the press of a button, it has 256GB of storage, and an eye-catching matte display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Nxtpaper 11 Plus can get heavy when you use it one-handed and doesn't include a case or stylus, though you can buy them separately. $249 at Walmart I test a lot of tablets, and admittedly, the design aspirations of many of the

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iOS 26’s Beta Doesn’t Give Up on Liquid Glass, and Neither Should You

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-02-15 21:25:58

Almost all of Apple’s new software betas are here, and naturally, there’s one phrase on the tip of everyone’s lips: Liquid Glass. If you haven’t been keeping track of Apple’s wholesale redesign, which was introduced at this year’s WWDC, there have been some noticeable tweaks. Among those tweaks is a new design language that drastically shifts the look of the UI inside iOS 26. That look is Liquid Glass, and it has caused some severe reactions. Liquid Glass, as the name implies, makes a lot of th

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Replit’s AI Agent Wipes Company’s Codebase During Vibecoding Session

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-02-15 21:30:40

AI coding assistants that promise to speed up software development sound like the future, until they delete your company’s database and lie about it Jason Lemkin—the founder of SaaStr, a company which supports and funds SaaS entrepreneurs — found that out the hard way. While using Replit’s AI agent, which he affectionately dubbed “Replie,” to build an app for his company, he encountered what he called “rogue” and “deceptive” behavior. Worst of all, at one point, the AI assistant deleted the com

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Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-02-15 21:44:51

Meta researchers are developing a wristband that lets people control a computer using hand gestures. This includes moving a cursor, opening apps, and sending messages by writing in the air as if using a pencil. Meta’s wristband employs a technique called surface electromyography (sEMG), which detects electrical signals generated by muscle activity to interpret user movements, as explained in a research paper published in the journal Nature. These signals can sense a person’s intended actions, e

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India expands its e-commerce crackdown with a new $200M case against Walmart’s fashion arm Myntra

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-02-15 21:52:30

India’s financial crime watchdog has filed a complaint against Walmart-backed fashion e-commerce giant Myntra, alleging the company violated foreign investment rules by channeling over $191 million through a related-party scheme that disguised retail operations as wholesale trade. This complaint marks the latest move in a broader crackdown by Indian authorities, which previously targeted Amazon and Flipkart. On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate said the Bengaluru-based fashion e-commerce

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Trump’s AI strategy trades guardrails for growth in race against China

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-02-15 21:57:21

The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan on Wednesday, a document that takes a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and instead barrels ahead with plans to build out AI infrastructure, cut red tape for tech companies, shore up national security, and compete with China. The downstream effects of this shift will likely ripple throughout various industries and may even be felt by the average American consumer.

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Tech Industry Figures Suddenly Very Concerned That AI Use Is Leading to Psychotic Episodes

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-16 00:11:26

For months, we and our colleagues elsewhere in the tech media have been reporting on what experts are now calling "ChatGPT psychosis": when AI users fall down alarming mental health rabbit holes in which a chatbot encourages wild delusions about conspiracies, mystical entities, or crackpot new scientific theories. The resulting breakdowns have led users to homelessness, involuntary commitment to psychiatric care facilities, and even violent death and suicide. Until recently, the tech industry

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Could Google be working on a more affordable Gemini plan? (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 02:41:36

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Code spotted in the latest Google app and Google One app suggests a potential new “Google AI Lite” plan. This new tier could potentially sit between the current free and Pro subscriptions, offering increased rate limits for features like deep research and video generation. Google has not officially announced this plan, and it’s unclear if and when it will launch. Google Gemini is available for free to all users with a personal Google account. If you

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Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro 512GB $240 off or 1TB $330 off, Nomad Titanium band 49% off, MagSafe stand $44, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-02-16 02:49:32

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are headlined by the MacBook Pro. Amazon is now offering some notable discounts across the lineup, including the base M4 at $200 off the list price alongside an upgraded 1TB 14-inch variant at $330 off and the most affordable M4 Pro model at $240 off. Those deals join the ongoing $180 discount we are tracking on this 24GB MacBook Air as well as $119 off Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 and some notable accessory deals – Twelve South’s latest 15W HiRise 2 Deluxe

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I Tested T-Mobile's Satellite Service: The Hardest Part Was Finding a Dead Zone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-16 02:00:26

Driving the wooded highways of the North Cascades in Washington state, I deliberately pointed my car toward nothing. Specifically, I needed to get out of Seattle to find an area with no cellular coverage so I could try out T-Mobile's new Starlink-based satellite texting service, T-Satellite, with my phone. It was more difficult than I expected. Most areas of the US are covered by some level of cellular service. But that still leaves around 500,000 square miles of wireless dead zones, according

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UK targets Apple and Google’s mobile platforms for regulation

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-16 02:54:07

In Brief The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Wednesday a proposal that would give Apple and Google’s mobile platforms “strategic market status” — a designation that allows the regulator to create rules that could change how their app stores operate and how their mobile software works. The move is designed to create a more open, competitive environment for the app economy and user choice. However, Apple and Google have pushed back at the proposals, with Apple saying

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Simulating the Future: The Role of Digital Twins in Transportation Planning Q&A with Dr. Anu Kuncheria

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-02-16 05:00:35

Digital twins—virtual models that simulate real-world city dynamics—are transforming urban transportation and mobility planning. These intelligent systems integrate real-time data, machine learning (ML) algorithms, and transportation research to optimize citywide solutions. By simulating traffic patterns, travel demand, and road dynamics, cities can make informed, equitable decisions that benefit all residents. Yet, critical questions arise as urban areas embrace these artificial intelligence (A

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New Apple TV+ thriller puts Jessica Chastain undercover in online hate groups

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-16 06:01:47

Apple TV+ has announced the first details and release date for a new thriller, The Savant, that stars Jessica Chastain and is coming soon. The Savant coming to Apple TV+ this fall as 8-part limited series Today Apple unveiled a new limited series premiering this fall. The Savant will debut on Friday, September 26 with its first two episodes on Apple TV+, followed by weekly releases through November 7. Jessica Chastain plays the titular ‘Savant’ character, and the Academy Award winner also se

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Peacock's New Subscription Pricing Is Here. Here's What to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-16 06:29:07

If you've been waiting to sign up for Peacock to binge Love Island, the streaming service will now cost more for new or returning subscribers. Pricing goes up on its monthly and annual plans beginning July 23, and will increase in August for current subscribers. With a bump of $3 more each month for Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, the rates are going from $8 to $11 for the ad-based option, and from $14 to $17 for the ad-free version. For the yearly plan, the price is up from $80 a yea

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New “AppleCare One” plan bundles three extended warranties for $20 a month

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-16 06:19:06

Apple is introducing a fairly major update to its AppleCare extended warranty program today: AppleCare One, a program meant to cover users with multiple Apple devices who want extended hardware and software support for all of them. The program can cover up to three devices, regardless of what kind of device they are, for $19.99 a month, and additional devices can be added for a flat $5.99 a month. The new program comes several months after Apple raised prices for iPhone AppleCare+ subscriptions

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Latest Tech News

UdeM researchers confirm a fifth potentially habitable planet around L 98-59

How to increase your surface area for luck

The Promised LAN

Trump Releases His All-American Action Plan for AI

No iOS 26 Public Beta Yet but It Could Land on Your iPhone Soon

Trump’s AI Action Plan aims to block chip exports to China but lacks key details

iPhone 17 Pro display rumor could be a great differentiator in lineup

Hackers fooled Cognizant help desk, says Clorox in $380M cyberattack lawsuit

WatchOS 26 public beta could be coming soon - here are the features you'll get

I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips, and it's on sale right now

Starlink-powered ‘T-Satellite’ service is now live on T-Mobile

UK targets Apple’s and Google’s mobile platforms for regulation

This USB-C iPhone case will let you finally ditch Lightning without buying a new phone

CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how

Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias'

Finally, a tablet that can easily replace my iPad and Kindle (and doesn't break the bank)

iOS 26’s Beta Doesn’t Give Up on Liquid Glass, and Neither Should You

Replit’s AI Agent Wipes Company’s Codebase During Vibecoding Session

Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer

India expands its e-commerce crackdown with a new $200M case against Walmart’s fashion arm Myntra

Trump’s AI strategy trades guardrails for growth in race against China

Tech Industry Figures Suddenly Very Concerned That AI Use Is Leading to Psychotic Episodes

Could Google be working on a more affordable Gemini plan? (APK teardown)

Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro 512GB $240 off or 1TB $330 off, Nomad Titanium band 49% off, MagSafe stand $44, more

I Tested T-Mobile's Satellite Service: The Hardest Part Was Finding a Dead Zone

UK targets Apple and Google’s mobile platforms for regulation

Simulating the Future: The Role of Digital Twins in Transportation Planning Q&A with Dr. Anu Kuncheria

New Apple TV+ thriller puts Jessica Chastain undercover in online hate groups

Peacock's New Subscription Pricing Is Here. Here's What to Know

New “AppleCare One” plan bundles three extended warranties for $20 a month

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