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AI voice startup ElevenLabs pushes global expansion as it gears up for an IPO

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2026-02-14 02:16:14

Founded in 2022, ElevenLabs is an AI voice generation startup based in London. It competes with the likes of Speechmatics and Hume AI. LONDON — ElevenLabs, a London-based startup that specializes in generating synthetic voices through artificial intelligence, has revealed plans to be IPO-ready within five years. The company told CNBC it is targeting major global expansion as it prepares for an initial public offering. "We expect to build more hubs in Europe, Asia and South America, and just k

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The best budget wireless earbuds for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-14 04:00:36

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 . The newest wireless earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose and other big-name brands may get the most attention, but these days you don’t have to spend triple digits to find a decent alternative. If you’re looking to upgrade without spending more than $100, we’ve spent hours researching the ba

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Physicists start to pin down how stars forge heavy atoms

news.ycombinator.com Jenna Ahart 2026-02-13 16:18:32

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) may not glitter quite like the night sky, plunked as it is between Michigan State University’s chemistry department and the performing arts center. Inside, though, the lab is teeming with substances that are otherwise found only in stars. Here, atomic nuclei accelerate to half the speed of light, smash into a target and shatter into smithereens. The collisions create some of the same rare, unstable isotopes that arise inside stars and which, through a

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Nano-engineered thermoelectrics enable scalable, compressor-free cooling

news.ycombinator.com May 2026-02-10 22:51:38

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials. As global demand grows for more energy-efficient, reliable and compact cooling solutions, this advancement offers a scalable alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration.

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I scanned all of GitHub's "oops commits" for leaked secrets

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 03:44:19

TL;DR GitHub Archive logs every public commit, even the ones developers try to delete. Force pushes often cover up mistakes like leaked credentials by rewriting Git history. GitHub keeps these dangling commits, from what we can tell, forever. In the archive, they show up as “zero-commit” PushEvents . I scanned every force push event since 2020 and uncovered secrets worth $25k in bug bounties. Together with Truffle Security, we're open sourcing a new tool to scan your own GitHub organization for

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More Efficient Thermoelectric Cooling

news.ycombinator.com May 2026-02-11 04:51:38

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials. As global demand grows for more energy-efficient, reliable and compact cooling solutions, this advancement offers a scalable alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration.

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That XOR Trick (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 14:32:41

There are a whole bunch of popular interview questions that can be solved in one of two ways: Either using common data structures and algorithms in a sensible manner, or by using some properties of XOR in a seemingly hard to understand way. While it seems unreasonable to expect the XOR solutions in interviews, it is quite fun to figure out how they work. As it turns out, they are all based on the same fundamental trick, which we will derive in a bottom-up way in this post. Afterwards we will lo

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Physicists Start to Pin Down How Stars Forge Heavy Atoms

news.ycombinator.com Jenna Ahart 2026-02-14 10:18:32

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) may not glitter quite like the night sky, plunked as it is between Michigan State University’s chemistry department and the performing arts center. Inside, though, the lab is teeming with substances that are otherwise found only in stars. Here, atomic nuclei accelerate to half the speed of light, smash into a target and shatter into smithereens. The collisions create some of the same rare, unstable isotopes that arise inside stars and which, through a

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The 10 Best Carry-On Luggage for Business Travelers

wired.com Meaghan Kenny 2026-02-15 16:01:07

A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of luggage for every traveler, but especially for those hitting the road for business. Whether you're flying across the country for a conference or heading overseas for an off-site retreat, you'll need sleek, sophisticated luggage that’s as functional as it is polished. The best carry-on luggage for business travelers offers thoughtful compartments to keep you organized, smooth-rolling wheels to glide through security, and tough exteriors that

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-15 20:59:40

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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Firefox 120 to Firefox 141 Web Browser Benchmarks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 21:11:27

For those curious about the direction of Mozilla Firefox web browser performance over the past year and a half, here are web browser benchmarks for every Firefox release from Firefox 120 in November 2023 through the newest Firefox 140 stable and Firefox 140 beta releases from a few days ago. Every major Firefox release was benchmarked on the same Ubuntu Linux system with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X for evaluating the performance and memory usage of this open-source web browser. Following the recent Firef

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Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets

wired.com Hannah Towey 2026-02-15 21:00:00

We’re cruising 35,000 feet over the French Riviera, the plane’s wing cutting through billows of white. Below us, the sea is sparkling, and I spot a cluster of yachts anchored along the coastline. A ray of light hits my glass of Champagne and turns it to liquid gold. I take another sip. So this is what it feels like to be on cloud nine. I’m flying from London to St. Tropez with the private aviation company Wheels Up, and for the first time in my life, I don’t want a flight to end. Once you’ve go

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 Is Overkill for Most People, but Still Delivers an Epic Gaming Experience

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-16 05:00:14

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (or Elite 2 for short) has arguably been the industry gold standard for a pro-level game controller for the past decade. Over the years dozens of competitors have cropped up, hoping to give Microsoft a run for its money. While the Elite 2 still isn't perfect, it still sets the bar high. What I like about the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 One of the best things the Elite 2 has going for it is the layout -- it's almost identical to the standa

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Tired of surprise plan changes? AT&T’s new Wireless Account Lock feature has you covered

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 00:35:04

AT&T TL;DR AT&T has introduced a new Wireless Account Lock for postpaid and prepaid subscribers. The feature prevents anyone from making unauthorized changes to your account, such as billing updates, line changes, or device changes. It’s available as a toggle on the myAT&T app. AT&T is introducing a new Wireless Account Lock feature that lets you lock your subscriber account to prevent any unauthorized changes. People often complain about reps making changes to their accounts without their k

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Google’s data center energy use doubled in 4 years

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-02-17 15:52:39

No wonder Google is desperate for more power: The company’s data centers more than doubled their electricity use in just four years. The eye-popping stat comes from Google’s most recent sustainability report, which it released late last week. In 2024, Google data centers used 30.8 million megawatt-hours of electricity. That’s up from 14.4 million megawatt-hours in 2020, the earliest year Google broke out data center consumption. Google has pledged to use only carbon-free sources of electricity

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Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-17 21:06:00

AT&T SIM swapping is a popular type of fraud in which someone transfers your mobile number to a SIM in their own device. By intercepting any messages or phone calls sent to you, they're able to access your two-factor authentication codes and other sensitive information. Now, AT&T is offering customers a way to combat this kind of crime. Available starting today, Wireless Account Lock is an option for AT&T subscribers with postpaid or prepaid wireless accounts. Simply by turning on a switch in

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Xiaomi’s YU7 Is an SUV-Sized Middle Finger to Tesla’s Model Y

wired.com Alistair Charlton 2026-02-17 12:42:35

Another week, another Chinese electric car poised to deliver an extinction event to Western automakers. This time it’s Xiaomi, a Beijing-based tech firm best known for smartphones and the company behind the Porsche Taycan–baiting SU7, which in late-2024 was so popular that Xiaomi increased its sales forecast three times in a matter of months. Now Xiaomi is back, and this time it has an electric SUV up its sleeve. Resembling the love child of a Ferrari Purosangue and an Aston Martin DBX707 desc

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Google’s data center energy use doubled in four years

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-02-17 21:52:39

No wonder Google is desperate for more power: the company’s data centers more than doubled their electricity use in just four years. The eye-popping stat comes from Google’s most recent sustainability report, which it released late last week. In 2024, Google data centers used 30.8 million megawatt-hours of electricity. That’s up from 14.4 million megawatt-hours in 2020, the earliest year Google broke out data center consumption. Google has pledged to use only carbon-free sources of electricity

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The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-18 02:00:00

General Motors sold 4,508 electric Hummer trucks and SUVs in the second quarter in the U.S., putting it close to Ford’s F-150 Lightning despite a price gap in the tens of thousands of dollars. The Hummer sales were part of a banner quarter for GM’s electric vehicles, making it one of the only automakers that saw a genuine year-over-year uptick in U.S. EV sales, according to data released Tuesday. The company sold 17,420 electric Equinox SUVs, 3,056 electric Silverado pickups, 6,549 Blazer EVs,

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Trump Was Just Asked If He’ll Deport Elon Musk

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-18 03:08:19

War has now been declared between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The alliance between the two powerful men has shattered, and their escalating feud has now reached a stunning new level: Trump was asked on Tuesday if he would deport Musk, who was born in South Africa but became a U.S. citizen in 2002. “Are you going to deport Elon Musk?” a reporter asked the president. “I don’t know,” Trump responded, before adding ominously, “We’ll have to take a look.” He then threatened to use a weap

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AT&T's New Lock Option Thwarts Thieves Who Try to Access Your Account

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 15:00:02

AT&T is rolling out a new feature in its MyAT&T app intended to prevent nefarious individuals from accessing customers' online accounts. Wireless Account Lock, which has been rolling out in waves but will reach wide availability on Tuesday, disables some key actions that are frequently used to circumvent a legitimate owner's access to their account. This type of access is different from large data breaches, such as the two incidents that AT&T has recently agreed to settle for $177 million. Wire

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Xiaomi’s YU7 Is an SUV-Sized Middle Finger to Tesla's Model Y

wired.com Alistair Charlton 2026-02-19 00:42:35

Another week, another Chinese electric car poised to deliver an extinction event to Western automakers. This time it’s Xiaomi, a Beijing-based tech firm best known for smartphones and the company behind the Porsche Taycan-baiting SU7, which in late-2024 was so popular that Xiaomi increased its sales forecast three times in a matter of months. Now Xiaomi is back, and this time it has an electric SUV up its sleeve. Resembling the lovechild of a Ferrari Purosangue and an Aston Martin DBX707 descr

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Uber Adds Rental Car Delivery and Discounted Airport Rides Ahead of July 4 Weekend Surge

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 17:00:09

With AAA forecasting that a record-breaking 72 million Americans will travel during the week of July 4, ride-hailing and delivery company Uber is launching various updates to make summer vacations more seamless. Uber is significantly expanding its rental-car delivery service, introducing new airport options for ride-sharing and prescheduled pickups, and adding more flexibility for hotel food deliveries. Read also: Uber's Simplified App for Seniors Is Launching Nationwide Car rental dropoff exp

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My favorite PC accessory keeps me productive on the go - and it fits easily in any bag

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-19 18:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc's wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $90 on Amazon. The ease of use and transport make this a solid option for improving your hybrid and remote work setup. However, the mouse, while comfortable, might be too small for some people. $99.99 at Amazon There is no shortage of wireless keyboards, portable monitors, and laptop mounts on the market. Remote work demands new use cases from tech to get our work done, and like anything

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Joby Aviation stock pops 12% after delivering first flying taxi to UAE

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-02-20 11:01:30

An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation flies near the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 12, 2023. Joby Aviation stock soared about 12% as the flying air taxi maker got closer to launching a service in the United Arab Emirates. The electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, company said Monday that it delivered its first aircraft to the UAE and has completed piloted flight tests as it readies for a 2026 launch in the region. "Our flights and operation

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MagSafe Monday: The best gear to travel with this summer

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-02-20 21:07:00

MagSafe for traveling is one of the best use cases. It keeps you from needing a ton of cables in your bag and makes it easy to keep your gear charged. The dream would be a MagSafe cable that worked on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but life can’t be that simple. Nevertheless, a few MagSafe accessories are must-haves for your summer travel bag. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with HomeKit. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday

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A CarFax for Used PCs; Hewlett Packard wants to give old laptops new life

news.ycombinator.com Abu Baker 2026-02-21 00:38:43

The United Nations’ Global E-waste Monitor estimates that the world generates over 60 million metric tons of e-waste annually. Furthermore, this number is rising five times faster than e-waste recycling. Much of this waste comes from prematurely discarded electronic devices. Many enterprises follow a standard three-year replacement cycle, assuming older computers are inefficient. However, many of these devices are still functional and could perform well with minor upgrades or maintenance. The i

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Android 16 review: Post-hype

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-22 12:00:40

Google recently released Android 16, which brings a smattering of new features for Pixel phones, with promises of additional updates down the road. The numbering scheme has not been consistent over the years, and as a result, Android 16 is actually the 36th major release in a lineage that stretches back nearly two decades. In 2008, we didn't fully understand how smartphones would work, so there was a lot of trial and error. In 2025, the formula has been explored every which way. Today's smartpho

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25 Best Wireless Chargers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-22 12:30:00

Other Wireless Chargers We Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are a lot of wireless chargers. Here are a few more we like, but for one reason or another don't warrant a place above. Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station for $100: If you liked the PicoGo W2 above but need more gadget-charging power, this 5-in-1 could be worth a look. It also has a tilting pad and retractable USB-C cable, but adds two more USB-C ports and one USB-A, along with a stats-filled display. It’s perfect for your deskt

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Show HN: Rust -> WASM, K-Means Color Quantization Crate for Image-to-Pixel-Art

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 09:40:55

Live UI Try the pixel-art converter instantly at https://gametorch.app/image-to-pixel-art Free forever · no sign-up required · runs 100 % in your browser A tiny Rust → WebAssembly library that turns any raster image into low-color pixel-art. Features K-means palette extraction with user-selectable color count or supply your own palette. supply your own palette. Keeps transparency intact – only opaque pixels are processed. Down-samples to a fixed tile grid (e.g. 64 × 64) using nearest-neig

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AI voice startup ElevenLabs pushes global expansion as it gears up for an IPO

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Google’s data center energy use doubled in 4 years

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