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Google rolls out text-to-image model Imagen 4 for free

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-01 15:36:21

Google Imagen 4, which is the company's state-of-the-art text-to-image model, is rolling out for free, but only on AI Studio. In a blog post, Google announced the rollout of the new Imagen 4 model, but reminded users that it's free for a "limited time" only. Unlike the old text-to-image model, Imagen 4 offers significant improvements and takes the text-to-image generation quality to the next level. Comic generated using Imagen 4 Google says it has two new Imagen models. The first one is cal

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Ozempic Might Be a Dementia Buster, Too

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-03-02 17:55:27

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, might also double as a brain booster. Research out today describes a link between semaglutide use and a reduced risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University conducted the study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. They found that diabetes patients taking semaglutide have a significantly lower risk of dementia than those taking other diabetes medicati

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Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-02 20:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Nomad already sells a line of leather wallets that can be bundled with the company’s Apple-compatible Tracking Card, allowing them to be located if misplaced. The company’s new Leather Mag Wallet is its first to instead feature the tracker’s electronics built right in, so you don’t need to sacrifice a card slot in order to be able to find it. Th

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Google brings historical Street View to Google Earth

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-03 00:30:40

Google Earth is celebrating its 20th birthday, and to mark the occasion, Google is bringing historical Street View imagery to the service. In a blog post , Google said the anniversary update allows users to "explore the wonders of the planet from even more viewpoints, whether it’s a bird’s eye view or at street level." From today, when you load up Google Earth you’ll see a new option for historical imagery in the toolbar, which allows you to move back and forth between now and years gone by. Se

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Finding a 27-year-old easter egg in the Power Mac G3 ROM

news.ycombinator.com Doug Brown 2026-03-03 04:06:45

I was recently poking around inside the original Power Macintosh G3’s ROM and accidentally discovered an easter egg that nobody has documented until now. This story starts with me on a lazy Sunday using Hex Fiend in conjunction with Eric Harmon’s Mac ROM template (ROM Fiend) to look through the resources stored in the Power Mac G3’s ROM. This ROM was used in the beige desktop, minitower, and all-in-one G3 models from 1997 through 1999. As I write this post in mid-2025, I’m having a really diff

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The camera I recommend to most new photographers is not a Nikon or Sony - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2026-03-03 10:56:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a flip-out preview screen. View now at Canon View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Canon EOS R100 with RF-S18-45mm bundle for $50 off. It's a great time to be a photograph

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Google rolls out Street View time travel to celebrate 20 years of Google Earth

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-03 15:20:14

After 20 years, being able to look at any corner of the planet in Google Earth doesn't seem that impressive, but it was a revolution in 2005. Google Earth has gone through a lot of changes in that time, and Google has some more lined up for the service's 20th anniversary. Soon, Google Earth will help you travel back in time with historic Street View integration, and pro users will get some new "AI-driven insights"—of course Google can't update a product without adding at least a little AI. Goog

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Google Earth adds old Street View captures to rewind time from the street level

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-03 15:00:00

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. Google Earth will now let you look at historical imagery from Street View. The update, which comes as part of the tool’s 20th anniversary, allows you to see how a location has changed over time. Google Earth already offers the ability to switch to Street View while viewing satellite imagery, but now you can look through images captured across diffe

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This ultra-rugged MagSafe wallet solves my biggest issue with FaceTime

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-03-03 21:10:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The Supcase MagFlip is a magnetic wallet and stand combo for $42. It holds up to five cards, features RFID protection, and can be adjusted into several viewing configurations. While a rugged option, the cards can be difficult to access, and it's rather bulky. View now at Amazon View now at Supcase more buying choices I'm a MagSafe fan. If there's anybody at ZDNET that's tested them all (or what feels like close to it) – it's me. I've used tons of MagSafe gear from dozens

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Adobe's New Firefly AI App Lets You Try AI Image and Video Generation for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-03 22:30:03

Adobe's Firefly AI is now available as mobile apps for iPhones and Androids, the company announced on Tuesday. These apps are free to download and let you use Firefly to create AI images and videos on the go. Plus, the app comes with a few free generative credits for you to experiment with Adobe's AI. Adobe is also expanding its roster of third-party AI partners to include six new models from Ideogram, Pika, Luma and Runway. Google's latest AI models are also joining the lineup, including the i

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Making TRAMP faster

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-03 06:46:03

I recently changed jobs and found myself in a position where I would need to do a lot of work on remote machines. Since I am Emacs user, the most common way to do this is using TRAMP (Transparent Remote access, Multiple Protcol). TRAMP is an Emacs package that let’s you treat a remote host like a local system, similar to VSCode Remote Development Extension. I had used TRAMP before and it tended to be slow. Since I would be using it all day now I figured I should take some time to make it faster.

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MagSafe Monday: PITAKA delivers a new MagSafe battery pack with Qi2 and a stylish design

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-03-05 00:00:00

I’ve tested more MagSafe battery packs than I can count over the past few years. Some are too bulky, while others have weak magnets. Some of the designs are also somewhat dull. PITAKA’s new Aramid Fiber Magnetic Power Bank manages to avoid all those issues while checking all the boxes for a great MagSafe battery. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the l

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AI Essentials: 29 Ways to Make Gen AI Work for You, According to Our Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 23:52:00

If you haven't added generative AI to your skill set yet, you should. AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini and AI image generators including Dall-E and Canva are handy, accessible and often free to use. They're also powerful gateways for getting things done, whether it's for work, a hobby or general knowledge. Now's the time to start getting familiar with them. And many of us have, to some degree. The ChatGPT app is reliably among the top downloads from Apple's and Google's app stores, and Ch

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See the Mind-Blowing First Images From a Revolutionary New Telescope

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-03-05 05:28:47

It’s been more than two decades since the Vera C. Rubin Observatory was first conceived in a “back-of-the-napkin” sketch. With construction on this huge telescope finally nearing completion, Rubin scientists unveiled its dazzling first images at a livestreamed event in Washington D.C. on Monday, June 23. Perched atop a mountain in the Chilean Andes, the Rubin Observatory boasts the largest digital camera ever built. The telescope, overseen by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the D

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Finally, a MagSafe wallet for my phone that feels premium (without the price tag)

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-03-05 15:26:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The UAG Metropolis Wallet is a MagSafe wallet and stand made of vegan leather for $45. It holds up to five cards and cash, has a kickstand, is RFID blocking, and features pockets. It's only available in Black. $44.95 at Amazon $44.95 at Walmart more buying choices As ZDNET's MagSafe expert, I've tried many magnetic accessories, from wallets, grips, and stands to notebooks, battery packs, and beyond. That's why when one catches my eye or edges out something else I've trie

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Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

news.ycombinator.com Vishnu Sarangapurkar 2026-03-05 14:29:51

What you need to know Leaked renders reveal a modular design for the Fairphone 6, allowing for easy replacement of components. The Fairphone 6 is expected to feature a new design with flat edges and a distinct neon-themed power button, available in black, white, and green color options. The Fairphone 6 is rumored to launch on June 25th starting at €549, and could include a 6.31-inch pOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, and a 4415mAh battery. Fairphone is expected to launch its sixth sus

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Making TRAMP go Brrrr

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-05 12:46:03

I recently changed jobs and found myself in a position where I would need to do a lot of work on remote machines. Since I am Emacs user, the most common way to do this is using TRAMP (Transparent Remote access, Multiple Protcol). TRAMP is an Emacs package that let’s you treat a remote host like a local system, similar to VSCode Remote Development Extension. I had used TRAMP before and it tended to be slow. Since I would be using it all day now I figured I should take some time to make it faster.

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Apple Research just unearthed a forgotten AI technique and is using it to generate images

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-05 20:59:45

Today, most generative image models basically fall into two main categories: diffusion models, like Stable Diffusion, or autoregressive models, like OpenAI’s GPT-4o. But Apple just released two papers that show how there might be room for a third, forgotten technique: Normalizing Flows. And with a dash of Transformers on top, they might be more capable than previously thought. First things first: What are Normalizing Flows? Normalizing Flows (NFs) are a type of AI model that works by learning

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Nothing Headphone 1 leaks show quirky translucent design

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-03-06 21:23:26

While Nothing is gearing up to officially unveil its first over-ear headphones next week, leaked images and videos have given us a good idea of what they look like. The Nothing Headphone 1 sports an unusual design that appears consistently across leaks from multiple sources, featuring a squircle earcup with the company’s signature transparent elements and support for what looks like a 3.5mm audio cable. Nothing announced in a video last month that it would be launching over-ear headphones in “s

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This upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival is thinner than a pack of gum

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 21:51:14

TL;DR HONOR has revealed that its upcoming Magic V5 foldable phone will be just 8.8mm thick when folded. That means the new foldable is thinner than a pack of chewing gum or a CD case. The Magic V5 is scheduled to launch in China on July 2. Samsung is gearing up to launch a Galaxy Z Fold 7 that looks significantly thinner than previous models. However, rival brand HONOR says its upcoming Magic V5 will be the thinnest book-style foldable phone on the market. Now, the company has dished out spe

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Google app is now home to your Pinterest-like personalized image feed

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 22:57:47

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out a new “Images” tab in the latest beta version of the Google app. The Images tab lets users select interest categories, such as fashion or home decor, to build a tailored visual feed using publicly available search images, similar to platforms like Pinterest. The feature is currently limited to beta users for testing and feedback, with potential for wider rollout soon. We’ve previously spotted Google working on a Pinteres

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Upscale your images for free with Upscayl

techspot.com Unknown 2026-03-06 15:31:00

Upscayl is a powerful image upscaling tool that uses advanced AI technology to enhance your images. It allows you to enlarge images without losing quality. It's almost like magic! Upscayl uses Real-ESRGAN and Vulkan architecture to achieve this. Our backend is fully open-source under the AGPLv3 license. Do I need a GPU to use Upscayl Desktop? Yes, you need a Vulkan-compatible graphics card to use Upscayl. CPU only mode is not supported at the moment and many iGPUs are not supported. Why is t

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I tested Gemini’s latest image generator and here are the results

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 14:00:34

Back in November, I tested the image generation capabilities within Google’s Gemini, which was powered by the Imagen 3 model. While I liked it, I ran into its limitations pretty quickly. Google recently rolled out its successor — Imagen 4 — and I’ve been putting it through its paces over the last couple of weeks. I think the new version is definitely an improvement, as some of the issues I had with Imagen 3 are now thankfully gone. But some frustrations still remain, meaning the new version isn

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Apple's MagSafe Charging Explained: Qi2, Faster Charging and Android Compatibility

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 11:00:06

Apple's MagSafe for phones has evolved quite a bit since its debut on the 2020 iPhone 12 line, bringing magnetic wireless charging from the iPhone to the AirPods. Since Apple's MagSafe is compatible with the Qi2 wireless charging standard and has proven popular, we're starting to see Samsung, Google and OnePlus provide support for similar magnetic accessories. Even better, these wireless charging accessories are cheaper now than when MagSafe debuted, with companies such as Anker and Belkin maki

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android - and didn't miss it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-06 11:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is available now on Amazon for $729. The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $719 at Amazon I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some of which felt awkward because of their size or shape, while some fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and one thing I

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My favorite USB-C accessory of all time got a magnetic upgrade - it's spoiled me ever since

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-06 12:12:33

ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $12 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters are on sale for just $12 (with the added coupon) for one on Amazon. A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the magnetic breakaway USB-C connector is one of the best USB access

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Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-03-05 16:00:00

The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is here, and there’s never been a more perfect assemblage of Magic cards. The set features cards taken from every mainline Final Fantasy title, including the two MMOs, so there’s something for every generation of Final Fantasy lovers. And while Magic has featured other video game crossovers in the past (hello, Assassin’s Creed and Fallout!), with the way this set is constructed, from card mechanics to art, you can tell this one is a developer favorite,

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‘Magic: The Gathering’ Unveils Its First ‘Avatar: Last Airbender’ Card

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-03-06 08:50:49

Magic: The Gathering has been doing crossover packs with various IP, and later this year, Avatar: The Last Airbender is joining those ranks. During this weekend’s MagicCon, Wizards of the Coast showed off its first card from the set dropping in late November. Naturally, that card is a Legendary featuring Aang manipulating water, fire, earth, and air while in the Avatar State. On the flip side is him looking up at his Avatar Spirit, with artwork for both sides drawn by Airbender co-creator Bryan

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Captain Cook's missing ship found after sinking 250 years ago

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-01 21:46:35

Your support helps us to tell the story Read more Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need

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9 Foods for Relieving Headaches and Migraines, According to Doctors and Dietitians

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 06:45:03

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which got us thinking: Are there any foods that can help with this type of head pain? "The most important thing I tell patients is that migraines are highly individualized," says Dr. Nicholas Church, a board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. "What helps one person may not help another, and what's a trigger for one might be therapeutic for someone else." A holistic approach is es

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Google rolls out text-to-image model Imagen 4 for free

Ozempic Might Be a Dementia Buster, Too

Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in

Google brings historical Street View to Google Earth

Finding a 27-year-old easter egg in the Power Mac G3 ROM

The camera I recommend to most new photographers is not a Nikon or Sony - and it's on sale

Google rolls out Street View time travel to celebrate 20 years of Google Earth

Google Earth adds old Street View captures to rewind time from the street level

This ultra-rugged MagSafe wallet solves my biggest issue with FaceTime

Adobe's New Firefly AI App Lets You Try AI Image and Video Generation for Free

Making TRAMP faster

MagSafe Monday: PITAKA delivers a new MagSafe battery pack with Qi2 and a stylish design

AI Essentials: 29 Ways to Make Gen AI Work for You, According to Our Experts

See the Mind-Blowing First Images From a Revolutionary New Telescope

Finally, a MagSafe wallet for my phone that feels premium (without the price tag)

Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

Making TRAMP go Brrrr

Apple Research just unearthed a forgotten AI technique and is using it to generate images

Nothing Headphone 1 leaks show quirky translucent design

This upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival is thinner than a pack of gum

Google app is now home to your Pinterest-like personalized image feed

Upscale your images for free with Upscayl

I tested Gemini’s latest image generator and here are the results

Apple's MagSafe Charging Explained: Qi2, Faster Charging and Android Compatibility

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android - and didn't miss it

My favorite USB-C accessory of all time got a magnetic upgrade - it's spoiled me ever since

Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering

‘Magic: The Gathering’ Unveils Its First ‘Avatar: Last Airbender’ Card

Captain Cook's missing ship found after sinking 250 years ago

9 Foods for Relieving Headaches and Migraines, According to Doctors and Dietitians

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