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Acquisition sends thousands of Whistle pet trackers to IoT graveyard

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-26 03:38:34

Whistle pet trackers are headed to the Internet of Things (IoT) graveyard. After releasing its first product in 2013, the Seattle-based Whistle has just been acquired by a competitor that has decided to brick all of Whistle's smart GPS and activity monitors. Tractive, an Austrian company that has also been selling Internet-connected GPS trackers for pets since 2013, on Monday announced its acquisition of Whistle from Mars Petcare, as spotted by The Verge. Mars Petcare is the pet food subsidiary

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French telecom giant Orange discloses cyberattack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-26 17:28:08

Orange, a French telecommunications company and one of the world's largest telecom operators, revealed that it detected a breached system on its network on Friday. The compromised system was discovered and isolated from the rest of the network by Orange Cyberdefense, the company's cybersecurity business unit, on July 25. This has led to some operational disruptions, primarily affecting French customers, which are expected to be gradually resolved by Wednesday morning, July 30. "On Friday, July

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How attackers are still phishing "phishing-resistant" authentication

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-26 22:50:59

As awareness grows around many MFA methods being “phishable” (i.e. not phishing resistant), passwordless, FIDO2-based authentication methods (aka. passkeys) like YubiKeys, Okta FastPass, and Windows Hello are being increasingly advocated. This is a good thing. The most commonly used MFA factors (like SMS codes, push notifications, and app-based OTP) are routinely bypassed, with modern reverse-proxy “Attacker-in-the-Middle” phishing kits the most common method (and the standard choice for phishi

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Futurehome smart hub owners must pay new $117 subscription or lose access

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-26 03:30:53

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as a central hub for controlling Internet-connected devices in smart homes. For years, the Norwegian company sold its products, which also include smart thermostats, smart lighting, and smart fire and carbon monoxide alarms, for a one-time fee that included access to its companion app and cloud platfo

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Emulating PC games on your non-Snapdragon device just got better (Update)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 18:10:50

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has announced that its GameHub app now offers much better support for MediaTek chipsets with Mali GPUs. The company also revealed that it’s working with MediaTek to launch custom Mali GPU drivers. GameHub lets people play PC games on their Android phones without streaming. Update: July 29, 2025 (8:30 AM ET): GameSir’s representatives have now confirmed that Pixel phones will also benefit from these GameHub improvements. You can check out our ar

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Google Pixels just got a welcome boost for PC emulation

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 03:22:40

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has confirmed that its GameHub PC emulator will also perform better on Google Pixel phones. This comes shortly after it announced performance improvements for devices with Mali graphics. The company hasn’t detailed which improvements will come to Pixel phones, but this is still good news for mobile gamers. Controller brand GameSir recently announced that its GameHub app for PC emulation offers much better support for devices with Mali GPUs. The

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I sideloaded Galaxy Watch Ultra faces to my Galaxy Watch 7, and here’s why I’m keeping them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 14:30:03

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I won’t lie — I haven’t touched my Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in a while. I liked it when I reviewed it and thought it was worth buying (it’s since been replaced by the Galaxy Watch 8), but it had a few omissions that made me long for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, squircle design and all. One of those major misses was that Samsung saved a few of its best, most complicated watch faces for its top model, leaving me behind with others that were just fine. Now, though, the ta

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LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-27 12:40:00

LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I recently tried it out to make an LLC for my cosmic country band, Steel Fringe (shameless plug), and it appears to have worked just fine (we’re still waiting on a full evaluation from legal experts for a future guide to these services). If you use a LegalZoom promo code right now, you will get a discount on the service. I found it super easy to set up my LLC, and after about $500 and 30 min

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AV-Racer Devlog (1): Getting a functional car model

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-25 17:23:09

wassimulator; I make stuff Next article ► AV-Racer Devlog (1): Getting a functional car model est. reading time: 10 minutes The first question revolving around the interest of making a car game was figuring out the methods used by car games in simulating a car body. My modest lacunary conglamurate of car facts was all I had to start with, the general idea was to simulate car and tire forces that would move the thing through the might of physics. The right approach to this problem became a matt

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 29

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 15:09:00

Back Services & Software All the news and tips you need to get the most out of services, apps and software you use every day.

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‘I witnessed war crimes’ in Gaza – former worker at GHF aid site [video]

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-28 00:05:41

A retired US special forces officer has revealed to the BBC why he resigned from his work with US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution centres. "I witnessed the Israeli Defense Forces shooting at the crowds of Palestinians," Anthony Aguilar told the BBC. He added that in his entire career he has never witnessed such a level of "brutality and use of indiscriminate and unnecessary force against a civilian population, an unarmed, starving population".

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Bankrupt Futurehome suddenly makes its smart home hub a subscription service

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-28 03:30:53

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as a central hub for controlling Internet-connected devices in smart homes. For years, the Norwegian company sold its products, which also include smart thermostats, smart lighting, and smart fire and carbon monoxide alarms, for a one-time fee that included access to its companion app and cloud platfo

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Beyond Mouse and Keyboard

news.ycombinator.com Blender Foundation 2025-12-24 15:51:25

Hjalti playing with the sculpting mockup. Multi-touch interfaces like tablets have been common for years, but only recently thanks to increased processing power, have they started to serve as primary computing devices. To support Blender’s mission of making 3D technology accessible to everyone, it’s important to fully embrace these platforms. Some of these devices include Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, Huawei MatePad, and the Wacom MovinkPad, among others. The idea is to bring the full power

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Fitbit Charge 6 gets new watch faces to give you more data at a glance

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 17:28:24

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR An update brings new clock faces to the Fitbit Charge 6 These clock faces are called Axira, Geometric, and Momentum. The update also expands compatibility between the Charge 6 and exercise machines. If you own a Fitbit Charge 6, get ready for a little surprise today. The fitness tracker is getting an update that will introduce new watch faces and expand compatibility. An update is also coming for the Inspire 3, Sense 2, and Versa 4. On its community

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Visa and Mastercard are getting overwhelmed by gamer fury over censorship

news.ycombinator.com Patricia Hernandez 2025-12-28 16:53:52

In the wake of storefronts like Steam and itch.io curbing the sale of adult games, irate fans have started an organized campaign against the payment processors that they believe are responsible for the crackdown. While the movement is still in its early stages, people are mobilizing with an eye toward overwhelming communication lines at companies like Visa and Mastercard in a way that will make the concern impossible to ignore. On social media sites like Reddit and Bluesky, people are urging on

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Amazon disputes report that it raised prices of popular items since Trump took office

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-12-28 17:39:13

A report in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) last week found that prices on Amazon’s low-cost essentials had risen since President Trump announced his plans for massive tariffs on international goods. Amazon responded with a lengthy blog post in response to the article, which describes the WSJ’s reporting as “fundamentally flawed.” WSJ analyzed the prices of 2,500 common Amazon items like cough drops, antibacterial wipes, and chicken broth, determining that the prices of these items increased on a

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You won't regret buying these two Moft MagSafe accessories for your iPhone - here's why

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-12-29 03:56:22

The Moft Tripod accessory. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Everyone loves affordable upgrades. And MagSafe accessories are the easiest way to elevate your phone's design and function. At ZDNET, I test dozens of MagSafe accessories, from battery packs to wallets, phone cases, tripods, and more. And as a mobile accessory expert, there are genuinely a few that I reach for nearly every day that stand out from the mountains of MagSafe gear I've tried. The Moft MagSafe Tripod and the Moft MagSafe wallet are two

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AYANEO just launched a budget-focused sub-brand, and Retroid and ANBERNIC should be scared

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 08:27:26

AYANEO TL;DR AYANEO just launched a new, budget-focused sub-brand called KONKR. It’s first device is the Pocket FIT, with more details coming soon. This is the first serious threat Retroid and ANBERNIC have faced in the budget/mid-range Android handheld space. Right at the end of its three-hour-plus livestream today where it revealed gorgeous dual-screened Pocket DS, AYANEO dropped yet another bombshell on the handheld gaming space. The brand is known for expensive, luxurious gaming devices

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Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 11 22H2 in October

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-29 08:52:21

Microsoft has reminded customers today that the last supported editions of Windows 11 22H2 will reach their end of servicing on October 14. This announcement applies to Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions, released on September 20, 2022, and follows the end of service for the Home and Pro editions, which occurred last October. "The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for this version. After this date, devices running this versio

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Add smart touches your dorm room: Everything you need

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-12-29 12:22:00

If you or a loved one is prepping for college, it's easy to knock out the apparent dorm room essentials: twin XL sheets, a mini fridge, a laptop, and more. What's less likely to be obvious is the tech items you buy that will level up a dorm room from basic to smart. With so many tech products flooding the market, especially ones catered to college students, it can be hard to know which ones are worth it and which ones will sit unused for four years to come. Also: These 6 gadgets are the colleg

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Software Development at 800 Words per Minute

news.ycombinator.com Dickson Tan 2025-12-24 18:47:11

Software Development at 800 Words Per Minute Jul 24, 2025, 12:19 AM (updated Jul 28, 2025, 10:18 PM ) Imagine reading code not by looking at the screen, but by listening to interface elements, variables, language constructs and operators read at 800 words per minute (WPM) - over 5 times faster than normal speech. It sounds like gibberish to most, but to me, it’s as natural as you reading this sentence. If you’ve ever wondered how someone codes without seeing the screen, or if you’re curious a

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Wi-Fi 8 detailed, even if it's years away: More stable connections, lower latency

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-12-26 11:39:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Forward-looking: The latest devices are only now starting to support Wi-Fi 7, and so Wi-Fi 8 remains several years away, but members of the group that defines Wi-Fi standards are already previewing what comes next. Wi-Fi 8 is designed to deliver more reliable connections, particularly in crowded and high-traffic public environments. A blog post from Qualcomm details several new technologies the com

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Emulating PC games on your non-Snapdragon device just got better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 06:10:50

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has announced that its GameHub app now offers much better support for MediaTek chipsets with Mali GPUs. The company also revealed that it’s working with MediaTek to launch custom Mali GPU drivers. GameHub lets people play PC games on their Android phones without streaming. There are a few ways to natively play PC games on your phone without streaming, with Winlator and GameSir’s GameHub app being the most popular solutions. These apps tradition

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After Facer, Pujie and WatchMaker announce Wear OS 6 support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 06:11:07

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR After Facer, watch face distribution apps Pujie and WatchMaker are extending support for Wear OS 6. The updated versions comply with Google’s mandate to switch to the new Watch Face Format. While Pujie is separating development into two apps (for new and old watches), WatchMaker is likely to continue using just one. With Wear OS 5, Google introduced a new standard to make watch faces more power-efficient. And, to ensure watch face designers and develo

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Scattered Spider is running a VMware ESXi hacking spree

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-29 09:05:50

Scattered Spider hackers have been aggressively targeting virtualized environments by attacking VMware ESXi hypervisors at U.S. companies in the retail, airline, transportation, and insurance sectors. According to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GITG), the attackers keep employing their usual tactics that do not include vulnerability exploits but rely on perfectly executed social engineering "to bypass even mature security programs." A Scattered Spider attack The researchers say that th

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Samsung Removes Bootloader Unlocking with One UI 8

news.ycombinator.com Josh Skinner 2025-12-29 21:43:36

Bootloader unlocking is a popular way to breathe new life into older devices, by loading unofficial software onto a device, like custom ROMs, gaining root access, custom kernels, etc. This option will be taken away from users with One UI 8. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in. Bootloader unlocking is no more with One UI 8 The OEM Unlocking toggle has been removed with the stable build of One UI 8 on the latest Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 devices, as well as the official beta builds on the

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Samsung may be killing bootloader unlocking on all phones with One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 04:50:37

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to be disabling bootloader unlocking in One UI 8 on more devices than before. Previously, only US models lacked the OEM Unlock toggle, but the restriction now seems to be spreading to global models as well. A contributor on XDA Developers discovered that Samsung is likely stripping out the necessary code to unlock bootloaders entirely. Samsung might be quietly locking down its phones even more tightly with the One UI 8 update. A new report

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Solid protocol restores digital agency

news.ycombinator.com Bruce Schneier 2025-12-25 22:32:50

How Solid Protocol Restores Digital Agency The current state of digital identity is a mess. Your personal information is scattered across hundreds of locations: social media companies, IoT companies, government agencies, websites you have accounts on, and data brokers you’ve never heard of. These entities collect, store, and trade your data, often without your knowledge or consent. It’s both redundant and inconsistent. You have hundreds, maybe thousands, of fragmented digital profiles that ofte

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VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 04:33:04

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Multiplex: Command-Line Process Mutliplexer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 08:18:10

.__ __ .__ .__ _____ __ __| |_/ |_|__|_____ | | ____ ___ ___ / \| | \ |\ __\ \____ \| | _/ __ \\ \/ / | Y Y \ | / |_| | | | |_> > |_\ ___/ > < |__|_| /____/|____/__| |__| __/|____/\___ >__/\_ \ \/ |__| \/ \/ Multiplex is a command-line multiplexer along with a simple Python API to run multiple processes in parallel and stop them all at once, or based on some condition. Multiplex will gracefully shutdown child processes, and multiplex their output and error streams to stdout and stderr in a way

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