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Kiro: A new agentic IDE

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-30 23:24:40

I’m sure you’ve been there: prompt, prompt, prompt, and you have a working application. It’s fun and feels like magic. But getting it to production requires more. What assumptions did the model make when building it? You guided the agent throughout, but those decisions aren’t documented. Requirements are fuzzy and you can’t tell if the application meets them. You can’t quickly understand how the system is designed and how that design will affect your environment and performance. Sometimes it’s b

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Elon Musk Is Trying to Get His Other Companies to Foot the Bill for xAI

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-31 03:20:21

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to invest billions in his artificial intelligence company, and now he is hoping Tesla will do the same. Investors familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that the rocket company SpaceX has agreed to invest a whopping $2 billion in xAI, the Musk-led firm behind the controversial large language model Grok. This investment makes up almost half of the $5 billion of equity that the AI company raised last month. Unsurprisingly, the richest man in the world isn

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Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page Out of the Apple Playbook

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-31 02:41:00

In a move that could make life easier for folks using devices based on its operating systems, Google will eventually unify Android and ChromeOS, according to a high-ranking Google executive. Merging the systems could have positive outcomes for customers using, say, a Chromebook and an Android cellphone, much like Apple users have seamless functioning among MacBooks, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. "We're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very interes

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Nvidia chips become the first GPUs to fall to Rowhammer bit-flip attacks

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-31 04:25:36

Nvidia is recommending a mitigation for customers of one of its GPU product lines that will degrade performance by up to 10 percent in a bid to protect users from exploits that could let hackers sabotage work projects and possibly cause other compromises. The move comes in response to an attack a team of academic researchers demonstrated against Nvidia’s RTX A6000, a widely used GPU for high-performance computing that’s available from many cloud services. A vulnerability the researchers discove

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As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2025

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-31 04:38:52

Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovations, particularly in integrating generative AI into its search functionalities. However, users seeking alternatives will find a variety of browsers aiming to challenge these industry giants. To help navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today. Thi

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Rocket Lab stock jumps 8%, building on strong two-month rally

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-31 09:44:04

An Electron rocket launches the Baby Come Back mission from New Zealand on July 17, 2023. Rocket Lab stock soared 8% Monday, building on a strong run fueled by space innovation. Shares of the space infrastructure company have nearly doubled over the last two months following a slew of successful launches and a deal with the European Union. The stock is up 63% year to date after surging nearly sixfold in 2024. Last month, Rocket Lab announced a partnership with the European Space Agency to la

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This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some premium models I've tested

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-31 08:59:48

ZDNET's key takeaways The new Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni retails for $700 This midrange robot vacuum and mop features auto-emptying, mop washing and drying, and strong suction, which we were able to confirm during testing The downside is that the Deebot N30 Omni doesn't boast the best obstacle avoidance capabilities, which significantly hinders how often you have to rescue it after it gets stuck on a small object. $669.99 at Amazon $379.98 at Walmart more buying choices I've tested robot vacuums

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I stopped buying ice after testing this smart cooler - and it's hit an all-time-low price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-31 09:19:44

ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,349 but currently on sale. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the second to reach the full 3.2 day capacity. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is typically $1,100, but it

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If you're into DIY tech, I found a tiny thermal camera that belongs in your toolkit

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-31 09:20:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it's well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera. Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later. The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. View now at Amazon I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome U

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Google quietly confirms ChromeOS-Android merger - here's what it means for you

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-31 09:26:12

NurPhoto/Getty Images The long-standing rumor of ChromeOS and Android's merger was finally confirmed in the most understated way. TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff recounted his conversation with Sameer Samat, Google's president of the Android ecosystem. Samat noticed that the reporter was wearing an Apple Watch and using a MacBook. He asked Ulanoff why he was using a Mac. Samat confessed that he asked because "we're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very inte

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Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page out of the Apple Playbook

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-31 08:41:00

In a move that could make life easier for folks using devices based on its operating systems, Google will eventually unify Android and ChromeOS, according to a high-ranking Google executive. Merging the systems could have positive outcomes for customers using, say, a Chromebook and an Android cellphone, much like Apple users have seamless functioning among MacBooks, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. "We're going to be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, and I am very interes

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Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-31 08:38:08

Microsoft’s advertised end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025. But in reality, the company will gradually wind down support for the enduring popular operating system over the next three years. Microsoft would really like you to upgrade to Windows 11, especially if it also means upgrading to a new PC, but it also doesn’t want to leave hundreds of millions of home and business PCs totally unprotected. Those competing goals have led to lots of announcements and re-announcements and

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Not again: Sony’s WH-1000XM6 hinge shows signs of cracking

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-31 14:10:09

TL;DR A WH-1000XM6 user has reported a broken hinge, even after using the headphones “carefully.” While there has only been this one report so far, Sony supposedly redesigned the XM6 hinge to prevent this. The problem echoes an issue that plagued the previous XM5 model. The flagship Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are barely two months old, but a new report is raising concerns about their durability. Specifically, it’s an issue from the predecessor device we had hoped was in the past. A Reddit po

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Google is changing Chrome’s new tab page to bring AI Mode front-and-center

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-31 14:32:27

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new search bar design in Chrome Beta for Android that includes an AI Mode shortcut. This new design, which also repositions voice search and Lens shortcuts, appears in two variants across different devices running the same Chrome Beta version. The integration of an AI Mode shortcut into Chrome aims to increase user awareness and usage of the feature, given Chrome’s significant market share. While Google is still the most dominant s

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xAI starts offering Grok to US government agencies

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-31 14:29:53

Just days after apologizing for Grok's recent hard turn toward antisemitism, xAI has announced a suite of AI products for government use. Grok for Government brings together the company's latest commercial products, including Grok 4 and Deep Search, with special considerations given to the needs of federal, state and local agencies. To that end, xAI says it will design custom models for specific national security and research customers. It will also develop specialized AI applications for use i

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I made the switch to a smart litter box, and my cat love its

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-01-31 14:02:49

Whisker Litter-Robot 4 4.5 / 5 Very good ZDNET's key takeaways The Whisker Litter-Robot 4 retails for $700 and comes in black or white This self-cleaning litter box lets you keep tabs on your cat's health through the helpful app However, it is an expensive buy, and the app frequently experiences glitches. View now at Amazon You're either a cat person or a dog person, and this writer is a cat person. My cat, Norbert, is a loud, orange boy and is the cutest thing ever. He's easy to take care of

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Japanese Grandparents Create Life-Size Totoro with Bus Stop for Grandkids (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Sonya Harris 2026-01-31 14:09:14

Totoro is a hallmark character created by Studio Ghibli, Japan's beloved animation studio. The plump bodied, wide smiling magical creature’s most iconic image is that of him waiting for an unusual bus in the rain. The magic of that scene (featured in the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro) has been a spark of nostalgia, imagination, and inspiration for a variety of creatives. Such is the case for a pair of grandparents in Takaharu, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The couple—who is in their 70s—decided to

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New Grok AI model surprises experts by checking Elon Musk’s views before answering

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-31 14:08:13

An AI model launched last week appears to have shipped with an unexpected occasional behavior: checking what its owner thinks first. On Friday, independent AI researcher Simon Willison documented that xAI's new Grok 4 model searches for Elon Musk's opinions on X (formerly Twitter) when asked about controversial topics. The discovery comes just days after xAI launched Grok 4 amid controversy over an earlier version of the chatbot generating antisemitic outputs, including labeling itself as "Mech

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Chrome OS is “combining” with Android, but what does that mean?

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-31 14:28:23

Android and Chrome OS have been developed in parallel for years, but Google is planning to streamline its operating systems. In a recent interview, Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat stated bluntly that Android and Chrome OS are merging. This shift, a long time in the making, could give Google more room to maneuver as it plans for new mobile computing experiences. In the interview, TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff had other things on his mind, but Samat peppered him with questions about how he u

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Android’s lock screen widgets are getting a slick new background blur effect

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-31 18:24:47

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A future Android update will give the lock screen widget page a blurred wallpaper background, aligning it with the Material 3 Expressive design language. This visual change, which replaces the current opaque colored background, was spotted in the new Android Canary build, making the UI more consistent. Although lock screen widgets are currently exclusive to tablets, Google has confirmed they will be coming to phones in the Android 16 QPR1 release. Mat

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I'm a Windows user, but the MacBook Air M4 could be my new primary laptop at this price

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-31 18:17:00

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET When Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 earlier this year, it was clear that the laptop would be an incremental upgrade from last year's model, with the latest in Apple silicon and a host of software and AI-powered features. The fact that the 13-inch version was $100 less was a pleasant surprise, however, positioning it as a competitive choice in the current market. I had a chance to test out the new MacBook Air M4, and my initial findings reflec

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I tried Perplexity's Comet AI browser, and I like where it's going (but it's not there yet)

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-01-31 18:20:00

solarseven/Getty Images Perplexity Comet isn't the first AI-powered web browser to arrive. That honor goes to Dia, but thanks to the popularity of Perplexity as an AI-enabled search engine and chatbot, it's getting a lot of attention. It deserves it. An agentic browser, Comet isn't just a web browser with AI glued to it, as are Chrome with Gemini and Edge with Copilot. It's designed from the ground up to use AI to automate tasks and improve your workflow. What Comet is aiming for Its archite

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I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and it was a sound decision

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-31 18:34:58

Nina Raemont/ZDNET The Nothing Ear (a) are $20 off right now, taking the price of my favorite earbuds down to $89, compared to their original price of $109. ZDNET's key takeaways For $89, the new Nothing Ear (a) earbuds Their affordability, comfort, and long battery life make them a great option for budget-conscious shoppers. They're so great that I've taken them practically everywhere: on flights, to work in the office, and to run my first half marathon. Unfortunately, its middling noise-c

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AWS launches Kiro, its Cursor clone

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-31 17:24:40

I’m sure you’ve been there: prompt, prompt, prompt, and you have a working application. It’s fun and feels like magic. But getting it to production requires more. What assumptions did the model make when building it? You guided the agent throughout, but those decisions aren’t documented. Requirements are fuzzy and you can’t tell if the application meets them. You can’t quickly understand how the system is designed and how that design will affect your environment and performance. Sometimes it’s b

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You Are in a Box

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-31 18:02:43

This post is part 1 of a multi-part series called “the computer of the next 200 years”. You are trapped in a box. You have been for a long time. —D. R. MacIver Every program attempts to expand until it can read mail. Those programs which cannot so expand are replaced by ones which can. —Zawinski's Law of Software Envelopment switching costs and growth most tools simultaneously think too small and too big. “i will let you do anything!”, they promise, “as long as you give up your other tools

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Microsoft has a new trick to improve laptop battery life on Windows

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-31 18:50:05

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft has started testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will improve laptop battery life. A new adaptive energy saver mode will soon automatically enable or disable the main energy saver mode, based on your laptop’s workload rather than just its amount of battery life left. The energy saver mode in Windows 11 typically dims a display brightness by 30 percent, disables t

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iPhone 17 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-31 23:32:15

Last week multiple leaks revealed the colors to expect from iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air this fall. But now, a new leak of camera parts for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max provides a first look at the likely colors for those models too. Camera parts reveal new iPhone 17 Pro colors coming Leaker Sonny Dickson, who now turns iPhone parts into works of art via Collectible Phones, has just shared images of the camera lens covers for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The new images were shared on X and indi

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Pricing May Doom Asus’ Xbox Ally Handheld Before It Even Gets a Fair Shot

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-31 23:15:17

There hasn’t been any truly new Xbox console hardware in five years. Instead, the first real novel Xbox device isn’t made by Microsoft at all. Asus is designing a new handheld that looks like an Xbox controller split in half with an added screen. While Microsoft has reportedly delayed its own first-party handheld PC, it will need to rely on hardware partners like Asus to push its grand new vision for Xbox hardware. If Microsoft wants it to be a success, it needs to ensure people can actually aff

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Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate or embarrassing’ to release

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-31 23:31:30

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. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to release months’ worth of emails sent to Elon Musk and his companies under public records laws, according to a joint report from ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune. After initially agreeing to an information request, the governor’s office argued that the emails are covered by a law that pre

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Musk says he does not support a merger between Tesla and xAI but backs investment

cnbc.com Ruxandra Iordache Arjun Kharpal 2026-01-31 23:13:00

Elon Musk on Monday said he does not support a merger between xAI and Tesla, as questions swirl over the future relationship of the electric automaker and artificial intelligence company. X account @BullStreetBets_ posted an open question to Tesla investors on the social media site asking if they support a merger between Tesla and xAI. Musk responded with "No." The statement comes as the tech billionaire contemplates the future relationship and possible integration between his multiple busines

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Kiro: A new agentic IDE

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Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page Out of the Apple Playbook

Nvidia chips become the first GPUs to fall to Rowhammer bit-flip attacks

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Rocket Lab stock jumps 8%, building on strong two-month rally

This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some premium models I've tested

I stopped buying ice after testing this smart cooler - and it's hit an all-time-low price

If you're into DIY tech, I found a tiny thermal camera that belongs in your toolkit

Google quietly confirms ChromeOS-Android merger - here's what it means for you

Google Will Merge Android and ChromeOS, Exec Says. That's Taking a Page out of the Apple Playbook

Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

Not again: Sony’s WH-1000XM6 hinge shows signs of cracking

Google is changing Chrome’s new tab page to bring AI Mode front-and-center

xAI starts offering Grok to US government agencies

I made the switch to a smart litter box, and my cat love its

Japanese Grandparents Create Life-Size Totoro with Bus Stop for Grandkids (2020)

New Grok AI model surprises experts by checking Elon Musk’s views before answering

Chrome OS is “combining” with Android, but what does that mean?

Android’s lock screen widgets are getting a slick new background blur effect

I'm a Windows user, but the MacBook Air M4 could be my new primary laptop at this price

I tried Perplexity's Comet AI browser, and I like where it's going (but it's not there yet)

I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and it was a sound decision

AWS launches Kiro, its Cursor clone

You Are in a Box

Microsoft has a new trick to improve laptop battery life on Windows

iPhone 17 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming

Pricing May Doom Asus’ Xbox Ally Handheld Before It Even Gets a Fair Shot

Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate or embarrassing’ to release

Musk says he does not support a merger between Tesla and xAI but backs investment

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