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I fought in Ukraine and here's why FPV drones kind of suck

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 22:11:51

In 2024 and 2025, I served for six months as an international volunteer on a first-person view attack drone team in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. My team was deployed in the Donbas region, in one of the hottest sectors of the front. When I joined the team, I was excited to work with a cutting-edge tool. By the end of my deployment, I was a bit disillusioned. Let me tell you why. First-person view drones are unmanned aerial vehicles with four propellers located at the four corners of the craft, r

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Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-28 08:24:59

Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem 36 minutes ago Share Save Graham Fraser and Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters Share Save Getty Images Meta says it is "fixing" a problem which has led to Facebook Groups being wrongly suspended - but denied there is a wider problem with its platforms. In online forums, Group administrators say they have received automated messages stating, incorrectly, that they had violated policies so their Groups had been deleted

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Easier not being green: Why I ditched Bissell for the Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 08:00:39

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’ll admit it — I’m pretty new to the carpet life. Having spent most of my adulthood in apartment buildings, I just accepted laminate and tile as ways of life. Now that I live in a house, though, I have a couple of new surfaces to worry about. I have rugs from room to room and carpet throughout my living area, and I’ve quickly learned that a weekly pass with a vacuum is like trying to fight a fire with a teacup. So, I decided it was time to venture into the wide

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The $177 million AT&T data breach settlement could mean a payout for you - how to qualify

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-28 08:48:00

NurPhoto/Getty Images If you're a current or former AT&T customer, a new class action settlement means you might be in line for a little cash. Earlier this year, the company confirmed two major data breaches -- one from 2019 or earlier and one from 2024. The stolen data, which ultimately ended up for sale on the dark web, included social security numbers, names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and more. Also: 184 million passwords leaked across Facebook, Goo

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Storms and bad weather? How to prep your tech ahead of possible emergencies

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 08:49:00

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Muvera: Making multi-vector retrieval as fast as single-vector search

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 04:29:34

Neural embedding models have become a cornerstone of modern information retrieval (IR). Given a query from a user (e.g., “How tall is Mt Everest?”), the goal of IR is to find information relevant to the query from a very large collection of data (e.g., the billions of documents, images, or videos on the Web). Embedding models transform each datapoint into a single-vector “embedding”, such that semantically similar datapoints are transformed into mathematically similar vectors. The embeddings are

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Bose SoundLink Plus Review: The Grass-Type Pokémon of Portable Bluetooth Speakers

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-02-28 08:00:11

2025 There are lots of different types of speakers out there for lots of different kinds of people. You’ve got rugged speakers for the outdoorsmen and doomsday preppers; you’ve got little speakers for anyone that needs to travel light; you’ve got party speakers for anyone that needs to annoy the ever-loving-shit out of their neighbors. And, of course, you have your regular old portable Bluetooth speakers for your everyday carry—sorry for the loaded terminology, pun intended. It’s hard to stand

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The Social Network Part II Is Coming and Aaron Sorkin Is Taking on a New Role

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-02-28 08:10:18

It’s been 15 years since The Social Network hit theaters, giving moviegoers an iconic look at the shady history of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. And after years of rumors about a sequel, it sounds like Part 2 is finally happening. Aaron Sorkin, the writer of The Social Network, is set to both write and direct The Social Network Part II, according to a new report from Deadline. The original movie was directed by David Fincher, known for movies like Fight Club (1999), Gone Girl (2014), and The Gi

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Amazon Offers 4.9-Star 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank for 88% Off, Practically a Free Portable Charger

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-28 08:10:48

How often have you found yourself in a situation where you wished you had a way to charge up a phone or other device, but had no way to do so? It happens to all of us, and it’s always frustrating when it does. That’s because it always comes at the most inopportune times. LIke when you’re using your GPS, checking work emails, or trying to get a few pictures with friends. So if you’ve ever fumbled with messy cables or carried around a brick-sized battery bank, you know the hassle that comes with f

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Mexico’s President Has Had Just About Enough of Elon’s Exploding Rockets

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-02-28 08:38:03

After a string of failed test flights and exploding rockets, Mexico has had enough of its neighboring SpaceX facility. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is threatening to sue over possible contamination from SpaceX’s rocket launches that sometimes rain bits of debris across the nearby border. During a news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum said she was looking into filing the necessary lawsuits against SpaceX’s possible violations, The Guardian reported. “There is indeed contamination,” She

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Best Internet Providers in Colorado

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 06:46:00

CNET recommends Xfinity as the best overall internet provider in Colorado. It offers a wide range of plans, solid reliability and broad coverage across the state, making it a dependable choice for most households. Prices start at $55 a month and go up to $85 for the 1,300Mbps or 2,100 plan, depending on your location. During a recent visit to Denver, I experienced some serious internet envy. Coming from New Mexico, where internet options are limited, Denver felt like a broadband dream. I stayed

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Best Camera Bag and Backpack You Can Buy in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 08:09:00

Budget Like most pieces of photography equipment, the amount you can spend on a bag varies wildly. And while you can spend many hundreds of dollars on a fancy bag, it won't necessarily protect your camera better than a more budget-focused model. Even entry level models around the $100 mark should still provide ample padding to hold your camera safely. Spending more typically gets you better-quality materials that will likely last longer or more design-focused options that may keep you looking s

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Bose SoundLink Plus review: here’s your new beach speaker

theverge.com John Higgins 2026-02-28 08:00:00

I’ve been testing the $269 Bose SoundLink Plus, which is the company’s latest portable Bluetooth speaker. It’s durable, attractive, and designed to join you wherever you go, thanks to solid construction and an IP67 rating. You can toss it in a small backpack or clip it to the outside of one for easy transport to the beach or around town. However, at $269, the Plus falls into a no man’s land of Bluetooth speakers. It’s more expensive than similarly sized competitors, including the JBL Charge 6,

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Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset could be similar to Vision Pro in more ways than one

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 12:33:31

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung will reportedly procure some displays for its upcoming Project Moohan headset from Sony. Sony also produced displays for the Apple Vision Pro. Samsung’s display arm will also develop some of the headset’s displays, in a bid to cut dependence on Sony. Samsung and Google are openly collaborating to create the first extended reality (XR) headset based on Android. The headset, codenamed Project Moohan, is expected to be unveiled some time in 2025, an

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Meta wins AI copyright case filed by Sarah Silverman and other authors

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-28 12:00:35

Federal Judge Vince Chhabria has ruled in favor of Meta over the 13 book authors, including Sarah Silverman, who sued the company for training its large language model on their published work without obtaining consent. His court has granted summary judgment to Meta, which means the case didn't reach full trial. Chhabria said that Meta didn't violate copyright law after the plaintiffs had failed to show sufficient evidence that the company's use of the authors' work would hurt them financially.

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Can these $100 Android phones replace my flagship? The result after weeks of testing

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 10:53:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Both of these Blackview smartphones retail for under $100 Both handsets have what it takes for tasks such as messaging, taking photos and video, social media, and browsing the web Both benefit form bumping up the virtual RAM to the max. $94.99 at Amazon It's easy to think that you have to drop hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars to get a new smartphone. If you want a flagship smartphone from the big brands, then yes, you're going to experience some serious weight

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42 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 12:00:03

In the 10 years since releasing its first original film Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene, earning honors at award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes. The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025 and took home three: Two for Emilia Perez and one for best documentary short with The Only Girl in the Orchestra. Popular action films and comedies such as Sicario, Carry On and The Old Guard have also helped make Netflix a destination for

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During a town hall Wednesday, NASA officials on stage looked like hostages

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-28 12:47:14

The four people at the helm of America's space agency held a town hall meeting with employees Wednesday, fielding questions about downsizing, layoffs, and proposed budget cuts that threaten to undermine NASA's mission and prestige. Janet Petro, NASA's acting administrator, addressed questions from an auditorium at NASA Headquarters in Washington. She was joined by Brian Hughes, the agency's chief of staff, a political appointee who was formerly a Florida-based consultant active in city politics

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Meta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch

wired.com Kate Knibbs 2026-02-27 20:11:11

Meta scored a major victory in a copyright lawsuit on Wednesday when a federal judge ruled that the company did not violate the law when it trained its AI tools on 13 authors' books without permission. “The Court has no choice but to grant summary judgment to Meta on the plaintiffs’ claim that the company violated copyright law by training its models with their books,” wrote US District Court judge Vince Chhabria. He concluded that the plaintiffs did not present sufficient evidence that Meta’s

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Pixel setup could soon include a key step to keep scammers off your phone calls (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 20:39:15

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google seems to be planning to integrate Scam Detection and Call Screen features into the Pixel device setup process. Currently, these protective features need to be manually enabled by users, so there’s a fair chance many people don’t know these features exist on their phones in the first place. This change could thus increase user adoption of these crucial security features. Google announced Scam Detection features for Pixel devices through the Goog

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Google Wallet is making it easier to create custom passes on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 23:30:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet now appears in Android’s share sheet, letting you quickly create a custom pass from any image you share. This new shortcut lets you start the custom pass creation flow by sharing an image, bypassing the need to open the Wallet app first. The feature is currently rolling out via a server-side update, so it may not be available on your device just yet. Google Wallet lets you store digital versions of your credit cards, transit passes, loyalty

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PSA: Apple Watch Hermès owners should not install the current betas

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-28 23:02:19

Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch Hermès, you’ll want to completely avoid the beta 2 versions of both watchOS 26 and iOS 26. Apple has warned of an incompatibility issue between watchOS 26 beta 2 and the Hermès watch, believed to be due to a problem with the watch faces unique to that model … Apple includes the warning in the release notes. Apple Watch Hermès crashes continuously if updated to watchOS 26 beta 2. It is a

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My laptop webcam wasn't cutting it for video calls - then I discovered this accessory

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-28 20:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Emeet Pixy webcam is available now on Amazon for $160. It offers splendid 4K video with auto-tracking and and excellent sound. You'll want to install the Emeet Studio app to get the most out of the camera. $159.99 at Amazon I don't often do video conferencing (whew), but when I do have to attend a meeting, the last thing I want is to have to deal with crappy video quality. I don't just mean video quality, either -- poor audio quality can be just as bad. Also: The be

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Why this electric screwdriver is one of the best investments I've made for my home

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 20:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Bosch Go is on sale for $100. It features USB-C charging, a vast improvement on the old microUSB port, plus there's a bigger battery and a ring light on the front to illuminate the workspace. The screwdriver comes in a handy carry case with a selection of bits, so you have everything to do the job in hand. $99.98 at Amazon Two years ago, I got myself a Bosch Go electric screwdriver. The thing was amazing; it's been on my best electric screwdrivers list ever since

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Are Amazon Basics tools worth it? My verdict after testing the top-sellers for weeks

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 21:00:14

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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The top 6 TVs ZDNET readers are buying (no. 1 has the best picture quality we've ever seen)

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-28 22:00:15

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Both these Android handsets are under $100

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 22:53:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Both of these Blackview smartphones retail for under $100 Both handsets have what it takes for tasks such as messaging, taking photos and video, social media, and browsing the web Both benefit form bumping up the virtual RAM to the max. $94.99 at Amazon It's easy to think that you have to drop hundreds – if not thousands -- of dollars to get a new smartphone. If you want a flagship smartphone from the big brands, then yes, you're going to experience some serious weight r

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Ticket-Driven Development: The Fastest Way to Go Nowhere

news.ycombinator.com The Cynical Developer 2026-02-28 23:01:12

When every dev is just doing the next ticket, who’s steering the ship? Let me guess how your day started. You opened your laptop, fired up the sprint board, and grabbed the next ticket in the “Ready” column. Maybe it was a small feature. Maybe a bug. Either way, you didn’t write it, you didn’t scope it, and you definitely didn’t question it. Because that’s not how it works here. We are Ticket-Driven Developers now. Thinking is out. Throughput is in. Tickets are moving. Morale is not. The A

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OnePlus Pad 3 Tablet Is Powerful and Elegant, but Its Higher Price Has Me Thinking Twice

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 23:00:08

8.2 / 10 SCORE OnePlus Pad 3 $700 at OnePlus Pros Impressively zippy overall performance Good battery life Sharp, bright display with 144Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming Cons Fairly premium price LCD instead of OLED display No microSD card slot for expandable storage Disappointing front camera Last year's OnePlus Pad 2 was considered one of the better tablet values, combining premium performance with a midrange price ($550) that would sometimes dip to $500. To a certain deg

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Best Internet Providers in the Bronx, New York

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 23:26:00

What is the best internet provider in the Bronx? Verizon Fios is CNET’s top pick for internet in the Bronx. With symmetrical upload and download speeds, no data caps and a five-year price guarantee on premium plans, it’s a great choice for remote workers, gamers and anyone who needs consistent high-speed internet. If it’s available at your address, Fios is the best all-around option. Need even more speed? Optimum offers the fastest internet in the Bronx, with plans reaching up to 8,000Mbps. Ho

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Latest Tech News

I fought in Ukraine and here's why FPV drones kind of suck

Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem

Easier not being green: Why I ditched Bissell for the Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser

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Storms and bad weather? How to prep your tech ahead of possible emergencies

Muvera: Making multi-vector retrieval as fast as single-vector search

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Amazon Offers 4.9-Star 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank for 88% Off, Practically a Free Portable Charger

Mexico’s President Has Had Just About Enough of Elon’s Exploding Rockets

Best Internet Providers in Colorado

Best Camera Bag and Backpack You Can Buy in 2025

Bose SoundLink Plus review: here’s your new beach speaker

Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset could be similar to Vision Pro in more ways than one

Meta wins AI copyright case filed by Sarah Silverman and other authors

Can these $100 Android phones replace my flagship? The result after weeks of testing

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During a town hall Wednesday, NASA officials on stage looked like hostages

Meta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch

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Ticket-Driven Development: The Fastest Way to Go Nowhere

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