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One UI 8 fixes my biggest issue with long app lists on the Galaxy Watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 03:08:45

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch isn’t trying to reinvent one of my favorite smartwatches; it’s just making it easier to use. Currently in beta for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, the new platform streamlines the user experience with a handful of thoughtful interface upgrades, including a small but impactful change to the app drawer. One UI 7 Watch - Apps screen One UI 8 Watch - Personalized Apps screen One UI 8 Watch - Personalized Apps screen - List view A

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HBO Max comes full circle, and this time your apps will auto-update

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-07 00:56:29

The HBO streaming video app became HBO Max when the company added Warner Bros movies and Turner TV shows. In the worst rebrand since Twitter became X, the company later dropped the unique and valuable HBO part of the name and kept the generic and worthless Max part. Two years later, the company is fixing that. It today becomes HBO Max once more – and this time around, your apps should automatically update … Musk still holds the dumbest rebrand award thanks to throwing away a global household n

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Apple Support app may soon get a generative AI assistant, and that’s a good thing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-07 03:31:54

Apple might be the next company to add a ChatGPT-style chatbot to its Support app, likely as a way to automatically handle cases covered in its documentation and hand off only the trickier ones to a human. All things considered, this is a good move. A ‘Support Assistant’ potentially powered by a third-party model The Support app already has a live chat feature that connects users to actual humans, but wait times can get a bit unpredictable depending on the time of day, or after peak seasons li

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Apple may be trying to pick up Formula 1's US broadcast rights

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-07 03:00:49

After the success of its F1 movie, the company might be feeling the need for more speed. Following the success of its F1 movie at the box office , Apple may be looking to move deeper into the world of motorsports. The company is reportedly in talks to snap up the US broadcasting rights for Formula 1. According to The Financial Times , Apple is interested in snatching away the rights from F1's current US broadcast partner, ESPN, when they become available in 2026. F1 is said to make about $85 m

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A four-pack of Apple AirTags drops to $65 for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-07 03:36:27

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 . Amazon Prime Day this year actually has a bunch of good tech deals to consider. Take, for instance, sales on Apple accessories like the AirTag. Currently, you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65, down from $99. A single AirTag is typically $29, so you're getting four of them

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Using MPC for Anonymous and Private DNA Analysis

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-07 02:52:29

Earlier this year, Monadic DNA kicked off an experiment to demonstrate that people can access and analyze their genetic data with anonymity and privacy. Monadic DNA collected saliva samples from thirty encrypted genomics pioneers at an event in Denver. These participants later used a Web app to claim their genotyping results using a unique kit ID and a self-selected PIN. The app guided users through uploading their data to encrypted storage powered by Nillion’s multi-party compute (MPC) techno

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Amazon Is Going All In, ASUS Strix G16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 5070i Suddenly Got a Lot Cheaper

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-07 03:35:29

The top-of-the-line gaming laptops with powerful graphics cards and next-gen processors are rarely discounted, especially in a market that is going through shortages and keeping prices high. This is why it is such a big deal when a great laptop like the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) gets a deep discount. At the moment, this beast of a laptop (RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7) is $400 off for Prime Day, bringing its price down to $1,999. It’s a once-a-year

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Can you use a cellular watch with a prepaid carrier? Here’s what I found out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 12:30:30

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Smartwatches have been around in some form for a little over a decade, and while Wi-Fi-only models remain the most common, there is growing interest in cellular watches as well. Typically, cellular smartwatches target postpaid customers of Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. But can you use a cellular smartwatch with your prepaid plan? The answer isn’t simply yes or no. While more than a dozen carriers technically support cellular watches, compatibility varies greatl

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Save $119 as the Apple iPad Mini gets its biggest price cut to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 12:30:49

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If you’re not already an iPad Mini fan, Amazon Prime Day might just change that for you. A standout deal this year is the Wi-Fi and Cellular version of the Apple iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip, dropping to just $529.99. Normally retailing at $649, this 18% discount, relative to the recommended retail price, is the lowest price ever spotted on the ubiquitous tablet. Apple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi & Cellular) for $529.99 (18% off) The Apple iPad Mini is packed with featur

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I want to use YouTube Music for podcasts, but it keeps letting me down

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 14:00:42

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I like listening to podcasts when I’m doing household chores. So I recently opened YouTube Music with the intention of continuing a podcast I’d been enjoying the evening before, but instead of resuming where I left off, I found myself squinting at the screen, scrolling through a wall of music suggestions, videos, and algorithmic clutter. The podcast was nowhere in sight. YouTube Music had let me down, again. My dream is to have as few apps as possible, and t

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iPod Linux (2017)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-07 03:27:39

Welcome to the home of the ! iPodLinux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod (https://www.apple.com/ipod/). So far, we have successfully ported a customized uClinux (http://www.uclinux.org) kernel to the iPod, and written a simple user interface for it dubbed podzilla. Additional applications and modules have been written, adding many capabilities not found in Apple's firmware. iPodLinux is currently safe to install on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. Software Developmen

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Most RESTful APIs aren't really RESTful

news.ycombinator.com Florian Krämer 2026-02-07 09:04:36

When talking about REST, it is worth reading the dissertation of Roy Thomas Fielding. The original paper that describes RESTful web, “Architectural Styles and the Design of Network-based Software Architectures” Roy T. Fielding (2000), introduces the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style as a framework for designing scalable, performant, and maintainable networked systems, particularly web services. The paper aims to analyze architectural styles for network-based systems, id

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If You Have an iPhone, AirPods Pro 2 Are Nearly Free on Prime Day Day Two

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-07 12:10:18

The second day of Prime Day exceeds expectations, with Amazon overnight making adjustments that have added yet more discounts on some of the most popular tech products. Among the best deals, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 have hit a new all-time low, dropping to just $149 for Prime members (or anyone signed up for the free 30-day trial). Not only is this less expensive than what we saw on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but it’s also a rare opportunity, as Apple never discounts these on its website or i

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You’ll Regret It If You Already Have One: Kindle Paperwhite Hits a New Record Low This Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-07 14:35:44

Every summer season, Kindle sales are the highest because people organize vacations and do not want to lug around stacks of books. The Kindle is the perfect travel companion: it occupies virtually no space, is as close to reading a real book as can be, and can hold thousands of books. For Prime Day, Amazon is providing Prime members with an unbeatable value on the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB), now priced at a new all-time low. It is currently marked down to $149, which is a massiv

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Prime Day Makes the HP 14″ Chromebook the Cheapest Laptop at 50% Off, Even Though It’s the Latest Model

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-07 14:45:51

A good laptop is a must for a lot of us. The ability to work or study on the move, or just zone out and watch some TV or a good film, is something that can’t be overrated. There are loads of great laptop and Chromebook options out there, but they can be pretty pricey a lot of the time. That’s where today’s amazing Prime Day deal comes in. Right now, you can get your hands on a HP 14-inch Chromebook for just $200. For reference, this model would normally cost you $390, so this is a 49% prime dis

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Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Mean Longer Stretches Between iPhone Charges

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-07 14:00:07

The upcoming iOS 26 includes several new features I'm looking forward to running on my iPhone, from the Liquid Glass interface to new ways to cut down on unwanted calls and messages. But one feature I can't wait to turn on will hopefully be something I can forget about. A new Adaptive Power setting promises to extend battery power by selectively applying energy savings in small ways that add up. It's currently available in the iOS 26 developer beta and is expected to ship in the fall. See also:

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HBO Max is officially HBO Max again

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-02-07 12:15:34

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. After announcing in May that it was giving up and returning to HBO Max branding for its streaming service, today Warner Bros. has officially made the change. The new / old branding can now be found across the streamer’s website and apps. It was reported yesterday that the switch might happen today, and the process is already underway. Max.com now redirects to hbomax.com, and

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Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-02-07 12:56:23

Apple is in active talks to acquire the rights to broadcast the sport of Formula 1 on its own streaming service platform, through the Apple TV app, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The league’s current deal with ESPN expires at the end of this year. If a deal materializes, Apple would stream Formula 1 in the US starting with the 2026 season. However, Apple is not believed to be the only bidder and exact nature of the company’s proposal is currently unknown. ESPN let its excl

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iPod Linux – Linux for Your iPod

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-07 09:27:39

Welcome to the home of the ! iPodLinux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod (https://www.apple.com/ipod/). So far, we have successfully ported a customized uClinux (http://www.uclinux.org) kernel to the iPod, and written a simple user interface for it dubbed podzilla. Additional applications and modules have been written, adding many capabilities not found in Apple's firmware. iPodLinux is currently safe to install on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. Software Developmen

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Comparing the Climate and Productivity Impacts of a Shrinking Population

news.ycombinator.com Mark Budolfson 2026-02-07 11:39:44

All authors are affiliates of the Population Wellbeing Initiative at UT Austin. This paper subsumes the working paper “Population Decline: Too Small and Too Slow to Influence Climate Change” by the same authors. We thank Jared Bernstein, Maya Eden, Frank Errickson, Jim Feyrer, Chad Jones, Peter Kruse-Andersen, Kyle Meng, Marta Prato, John Podesta, Noah Scovronick, Robert Socolow, Phil Trammell, Sam Trejo, David Weil, Anson Zhou, Stéphane Zuber, Valeria Zurla and participants at the NBER’s confer

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Most RESTful APIs Aren't RESTful

news.ycombinator.com Florian Krämer 2026-02-07 15:04:36

When talking about REST, it is worth reading the dissertation of Roy Thomas Fielding. The original paper that describes RESTful web, “Architectural Styles and the Design of Network-based Software Architectures” Roy T. Fielding (2000), introduces the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style as a framework for designing scalable, performant, and maintainable networked systems, particularly web services. The paper aims to analyze architectural styles for network-based systems, id

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Show HN: I rewrote an outdated React Native map clustering library

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-07 15:07:44

RN Maps Clustering A modern, performant, and fully-typed map clustering library for React Native. Built on top of the battle-tested supercluster library, RN Maps Clustering provides a simple, declarative API for adding beautiful and efficient marker clustering to your react-native-maps components. ✨ Features High Performance: Leverages supercluster for lightning-fast clustering of thousands of points. Leverages for lightning-fast clustering of thousands of points. Fully Typed: Written entire

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RapidRAW: A non-destructive and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-07 15:37:28

RapidRAW A beautiful, non-destructive, and GPU-accelerated RAW image editor built with performance in mind. RapidRAW is a modern, high-performance alternative to Adobe Lightroom. It delivers a feature-rich, beautiful editing experience in a lightweight package (under 30MB) for Windows, macOS, and Linux. I developed this project as a personal challenge at the age of 18. My goal was to create a high-performance tool for my own photography workflow while deepening my understanding of both React

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Tim Cook has a new deputy but Apple’s next CEO is probably still someone else

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-02-07 16:16:56

Jeff Williams, often considered Tim Cook’s successor, is leaving Apple. Sabih Khan, a 30-year veteran of the company, is Apple’s next chief operating officer. Does Khan taking Cook’s old job make him CEO-designate? Jeff Williams retiring certainly clears the path for Khan to climb up the succession planning ladder. However, I would wager that Apple’s CEO succession plan isn’t changing. Jeff Williams retires and Sabih Khan steps up Jeff Williams, who has been called Tim Cook’s Tim Cook, has alw

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Apple just patented a trackball Apple Pencil that works on almost any surface

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-07 17:25:10

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office just granted Apple U.S. Patent No. 12,353,649, suggesting the company is thinking well beyond the iPad when it comes to the future of the Apple Pencil. Here are the details. According to the filing, “INPUT DEVICE WITH OPTICAL SENSORS” (via Patently Apple), Apple has been exploring a stylus equipped with optical sensors that can track motion, orientation, and position in 3D space, without needing to touch a screen. That would allow users to draw on virtually

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This MacBook Air Is Selling at Half the Price of a MacBook Pro, Amazon Clears Out Prime Day Stock

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-07 17:40:42

Apple has come a significant distance in reducing the MacBook Air’s price, and Amazon is pushing the value even harder on Prime Day. As things stand now, Prime members can acquire the 2025 MacBook Air with the performance-oriented M4 chip for just $849 in the 256GB version (down from $999). To put this into perspective, the starting price for a MacBook Pro is at least $1,599, which makes this Air model less than half the cost. Despite the lower price, you’re still getting a machine that’s incre

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Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-07 22:30:25

A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. Federal prosecutors have charged two men in connection with a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $650 million. The indictment, unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, accuses Michael Shan

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Deal: Get 4 Apple AirTag trackers for just $64.99

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 22:14:53

Eric Zeman / Android Authority Do you keep losing your stuff? If you have an iPhone, you should definitely invest in some Apple AirTag trackers. Right now, they are at a low price of $64.99 for a 4-pack! Buy the Apple AirTag 4-Pack for just $64.99 ($34.01 off) This offer is available from Amazon. Keep in mind this is not officially part of Prime Day (though likely influenced by it). As such, you need no Amazon Prime subscription to access this deal. Just throw it in your cart and check out! A

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Apple COO Jeff Williams is retiring this year

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-07 22:13:30

Jeff Williams is stepping down from his post as chief operating officer at Apple, the company announced today. Sabih Khan, senior vice president of operations for the company, will take over the COO title later this month. Following Williams' retirement later this year, the design team that he had overseen will report directly to CEO Tim Cook. He also leads the teams for the Apple Watch and the company's Health initiatives, but no details have been shared yet about who will head up those section

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Apple’s design team will report to Tim Cook

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-07 22:58:14

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple CEO Tim Cook is about to take over one of the most significant parts of Apple’s business: its design team. The team currently reports to COO Jeff Williams, but once Williams begins his just-announced retirement “late in the year,” the design team “will then transition to reporting directly to Cook,” Apple says. The company is currently in the midst of a huge software de

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One UI 8 fixes my biggest issue with long app lists on the Galaxy Watch

HBO Max comes full circle, and this time your apps will auto-update

Apple Support app may soon get a generative AI assistant, and that’s a good thing

Apple may be trying to pick up Formula 1's US broadcast rights

A four-pack of Apple AirTags drops to $65 for Prime Day

Using MPC for Anonymous and Private DNA Analysis

Amazon Is Going All In, ASUS Strix G16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 5070i Suddenly Got a Lot Cheaper

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Save $119 as the Apple iPad Mini gets its biggest price cut to date

I want to use YouTube Music for podcasts, but it keeps letting me down

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Most RESTful APIs aren't really RESTful

If You Have an iPhone, AirPods Pro 2 Are Nearly Free on Prime Day Day Two

You’ll Regret It If You Already Have One: Kindle Paperwhite Hits a New Record Low This Prime Day

Prime Day Makes the HP 14″ Chromebook the Cheapest Laptop at 50% Off, Even Though It’s the Latest Model

Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Mean Longer Stretches Between iPhone Charges

HBO Max is officially HBO Max again

Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US

iPod Linux – Linux for Your iPod

Comparing the Climate and Productivity Impacts of a Shrinking Population

Most RESTful APIs Aren't RESTful

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Tim Cook has a new deputy but Apple’s next CEO is probably still someone else

Apple just patented a trackball Apple Pencil that works on almost any surface

This MacBook Air Is Selling at Half the Price of a MacBook Pro, Amazon Clears Out Prime Day Stock

Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

Deal: Get 4 Apple AirTag trackers for just $64.99

Apple COO Jeff Williams is retiring this year

Apple’s design team will report to Tim Cook

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