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Apple is reportedly considering the acquisition of Perplexity AI

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-08 04:00:12

Apple's executives are thinking of acquiring Perplexity AI both to get more talent and to be able to offer an AI-based search engine in the future, according to Bloomberg. Adrian Perica, Apple's head of mergers and acquisitions, has reportedly already talked about the idea with services SVP Eddy Cue and the company's top decision-makers with it comes to its AI efforts. It's early stages, however: Apple has yet to talk to Perplexity about a bid, and the internal talks may not even lead to a forma

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Amazon Prime Day 2025: The best early deals you can shop now, dates and everything else you need to know

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-08 04:01:27

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 . Amazon Prime Day 2025 will be here soon on July 8-11, but as to be expected, you can already find some decent sales available now. Amazon always has lead-up sales in the days and weeks before Prime Day, and it’s wise to shop early if you’re on the hunt for something specific and you se

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Learn you Galois fields for great good (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-07 10:21:25

Learn you Galois Fields for Great Good (00) Navigation | first | next Introduction This is the introduction to a series on Abstract Algebra. In particular, our focus will be on Galois Fields (also known as Finite Fields) and their applications in Computer Science. This is a project I've been excited about for many years now, but have been too busy to dedicate the adequate effort to meet my perfectionism standards (yay perfectionism!). Backstory Many moons back I was self-learning Galois Fie

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Samsung embeds IronSource spyware app on phones across WANA

news.ycombinator.com Nourhane Kazak 2026-03-07 14:06:42

In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over a little-known but deeply intrusive bloatware application—AppCloud—pre-installed on Samsung’s A and M series smartphones. Without users’ knowledge or consent, this bloatware collects sensitive personal data, cannot be removed without compromising device security, and offers no clear information about its privacy practices. AppCloud, developed by the controversial Israeli

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The First Prime Day Deal Has Landed: New HP Laptop (Touch, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Win 11 Pro) Is 70% Off

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-08 00:28:15

HP laptops tend to cost over $1,000 (occasionally much more) so it’s not common to come across a offer that grabs the attention. But Amazon just launched a Prime Day preview and this offer is available to everyone – not just Prime members. The HP 2025 touchscreen laptop (i3, 2TB SSD, 64GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro, Office lifetime + 4-in-1 USB-A adapter) is an amazingly robust bit of kit that would usually send the price well beyond most individuals’ budget. Currently available for only $769, this la

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This Hidden Trick Can Help Keep Your iPhone's Notes App Organized

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-07 22:00:04

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 that the next version of the iPhone's operating system will be called iOS 26. The tech giant said iOS 26 will bring a transparent glass design to icons and menus and much more to your iPhone this fall. But when Apple released iOS 18 in September, the company made it easy to keep your Notes app more organized with collapsible sections. Read more: iOS 18 Brings These New Features to Your iPhone There are other ways to keep Notes or

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Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Watch 7 has returned to its best price to date

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-03-08 05:02:03

I jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon a bit late, but now I can’t go a day without mine. Beyond delivering helpful notifications, it’s perfect for setting timers, tracking workouts, and monitoring my sleeping habits (which are terrible). If you haven’t yet joined the smartwatch party or you’re looking to upgrade, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 is down to $199.99 ($100 off) in the 40mm / Bluetooth configuration at Amazon and Walmart. If you prefer a larger display, the 44mm model is on sale at Amazon st

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This budget Lenovo ThinkPad competes with laptops that cost twice the price

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-08 00:45:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 6 has configurations that start at $800. It's a solid budget business laptop with a wide range of configurations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware can nearly double the price. View now at Lenovo On the surface, Lenovo's sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 doesn't look much different from the previous model; it's a quintessential ThinkPad with the familiar red TrackPoint button and lef

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The best Apple Watch of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-08 04:00:14

An Apple Watch isn't just an accessory or an excuse for a second screen around your wrist. After a year of testing out the Apple Watch, I've found it to be a helpful sleep tracker, the world's most convenient timer for when my hands are dirty in the kitchen, a phone-free text or call receiver/sender, and an exercise motivator and mid-workout monitor. The Apple Watch started out as a sleek fitness tracker and has evolved into an essential companion for iPhone users. Apple's smartwatches have an

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Show HN: A color name API that maps hex to the closest human-readable name

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-05 18:40:01

Physics The Color Name API is a powerful tool that provides a variety of color names based on a given color value. It leverages multiple open-source name lists to deliver accurate and diverse results. This page serves as an interactive playground where you can explore and test the API in action. The Color Name API allows you to query for color names based on hex values. You can specify multiple colors, choose a color name list, and control whether to return unique names. Use the interactive UR

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uBlock Origin Lite Beta for Safari iOS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-08 02:10:50

Installing and testing beta apps Each build is available to test for up to 90 days, starting from the day the developer uploads their build. You can see how many days you have left for testing under the app name in TestFlight. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is available and will include instructions on what you need to test. Alternatively, with TestFlight 3 or later, you can turn on automatic updates to have the latest beta builds install automatically. When the testing perio

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When Will the iPhone 17 Be Released? We're Following All the Rumors and Leaks

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-08 02:01:00

Of all the questions about the rumored iPhone 17, there's one that could settle all others: When is the release date? All of the predictions and speculation about battery power, colors, price and more will be resolved when Apple releases the new iPhone, including the rumored iPhone Air. But even the release date is the subject of leaks and rumors. We've sifted through the whispers, analysis and conjecture so you can know when the new iPhone will be released and when you can expect to get your

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Framework Laptop 12 Review: The Most Repairable Laptop Ever

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-03-08 04:00:00

Budget-friendly laptops may save you money in the near term, but if they’re cheaply made and quickly outdated, you may end up needing to replace them soon after. That’s why Framework’s ethos is such a perfect fit for budget laptops. Being able to upgrade or replace nearly every component on the device yourself, in theory, means many more years of life for your laptop, keeping devices out of landfills. The new Framework Laptop 12 starts at just $549 for the DIY Edition, a fantastic deal for the

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Gear News This Week: Adobe Wants to Make iPhone Photos Better, and TCL Brings Flexibility to Atmos

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-03-08 04:00:00

The brains behind the computational photography that vaulted Google's Pixel phone camera to fame have a new camera app for you to try, this time from Adobe. Marc Levoy and Florian Kainz left Google several years ago, and Adobe's Project Indigo seems to be the fruit of their labor. Courtesy of Adobe The iPhone-only app is available on the App Store for the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, plus iPhone 14 and newer. (It's free and doesn't require an Adobe account.) Like the c

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Samsung Embeds IronSource Spyware App on Phones Across WANA

news.ycombinator.com Nourhane Kazak 2026-03-08 02:06:42

In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over a little-known but deeply intrusive bloatware application—AppCloud—pre-installed on Samsung’s A and M series smartphones. Without users’ knowledge or consent, this bloatware collects sensitive personal data, cannot be removed without compromising device security, and offers no clear information about its privacy practices. AppCloud, developed by the controversial Israeli

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Apple shares original casting tape for ‘Severance’ fan-favorite Ms. Casey

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 02:15:04

If you’re already eagerly waiting for Severance season 3, Apple just dropped a little treat to help with withdrawal. The company has published a rare video on its YouTube channel: the original casting tape of Dichen Lachman (Jurassic World: Dominion) auditioning for the role of Ms. Casey. Watch it below. Mild season 1 spoilers ahead The two-minute video shows Lachman reading through two scenes that fans of the show will instantly recognize: one is the early wellness session with Irving B., and

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Rose-Gold-Tinted Liquid Glasses

news.ycombinator.com June 2026-03-06 09:11:34

This could’ve easily been 12 blog posts, but I opted for one that comprehensively captures how I feel about design on Apple platforms right now. The Pendulum Swing There was immediate criticism of iOS 7’s visual design. Concerns mounted pretty quickly about both style and accessibility. Some people remarked, “It’s only the beta,” implying significant change during the beta release phase was not just possible but probable. Yet, after it was released to the public largely the same as it was intr

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Learn You Galois Fields for Great Good (00)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-08 04:21:25

Learn you Galois Fields for Great Good (00) Navigation | first | next Introduction This is the introduction to a series on Abstract Algebra. In particular, our focus will be on Galois Fields (also known as Finite Fields) and their applications in Computer Science. This is a project I've been excited about for many years now, but have been too busy to dedicate the adequate effort to meet my perfectionism standards (yay perfectionism!). Backstory Many moons back I was self-learning Galois Fie

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iPhones and iPads now come with EU energy labels, here’s what they reveal

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 08:59:31

If you live in the European Union and visit Apple’s website today, you’ll notice a new information snippet alongside iPhones and iPads: colorful energy labels grading each model’s efficiency, durability, and repairability. This change isn’t voluntary, but rather Apple’s compliance with a new EU regulation that just went into effect. The new labels assign each device a grade from A to G for energy efficiency and durability factors, including impact resistance and repairability. But Apple being

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Drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in other container

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-08 08:01:34

The aim of the ANSES study was to determine the level of microplastic contamination in drinks such as water, soda, iced tea, wine and beer; it also sought to establish the impact of their containers on this level. For most of the drinks studied, the level of microplastics was found to be higher in glass bottles than in other containers. For example, on average, in glass bottles of cola, lemonade, iced tea and beer, there were around 100 microplastic particles per litre. This number was five to 5

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Apple shares original casting tape for “Severance” fan-favorite Ms. Casey

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 13:15:04

If you’re already eagerly waiting for Severance season 3, Apple just dropped a little treat to help with withdrawal. The company has published a rare video on its YouTube channel: the original casting tape of Dichen Lachman (Jurassic World: Dominion) auditioning for the role of Ms. Casey. Watch it below. Mild season 1 spoilers ahead The two-minute video shows Lachman reading through two scenes that fans of the show will instantly recognize: one is the early wellness session with Irving B., and

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iPhone and iPad now come with EU energy labels, here’s what they reveal

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 13:59:31

If you live in the European Union and visit Apple’s website today, you’ll notice a new information snippet alongside iPhones and iPads: colorful energy labels grading each model’s efficiency, durability, and repairability. This change isn’t voluntary, but rather Apple’s compliance with a new EU regulation that just went into effect. The new labels assign each device a grade from A to G for energy efficiency and durability factors, including impact resistance and repairability. But Apple being

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Rumor: Two new colors competing for the iPhone 17 base model

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 16:23:00

According to leaker Majin Bu, Apple is experimenting with two new colors for this year’s iPhone 17 base models, but only one might make it to launch. And if the current internal scuttlebutt is anything to go by, there seems to be a frontrunner. Purple vs. Green Bu’s sources say that Purple and Green are currently in development for the aluminum-framed iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus, but Apple will likely pick just one of them for the final lineup this fall. And Purple is in the lead. As the lea

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Report: Apple held internal talks about acquiring AI search startup Perplexity

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 16:46:32

As Apple scrambles to play catch-up in the generative AI race, a new report says the company has considered making its biggest acquisition ever. According to Bloomberg, Apple executives have held internal discussions about a potential bid for Perplexity AI, the fast-growing AI startup known for its conversational web search platform. This would mark Apple’s biggest acquisition ever As reported by Mark Gurman, the talks are still at an early stage and may not result in an actual offer, but the

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Apple’s tiny M4 Mac Mini has dropped to its lowest price yet

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-03-08 13:32:21

If you’ve been curious about trying out a Mac for the first time or need a small computer powerful enough to be your home media server, we strongly recommend the latest Mac Mini. Thankfully, the step-up M4 model with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM is on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo for $689 ($110 off), which marks its lowest price ever. The entry-level model with 256GB of storage is also on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo for $469 ($130 off) — another all-time low. Former Verge staffer Chris Wel

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Apple shareholders sue over Apple Intelligence and Siri delays

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-03-08 20:03:26

Apple is continuing to face fallout from its Apple Intelligence rollout. As spotted by Reuters, Apple shareholders have sued Apple in a proposed class action securities fraud case for allegedly “downplaying how long it needed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its Siri voice assistant.” The lawsuit alleges that this misrepresentation negatively impacted iPhone sales and Apple’s stock price. In the lawsuit, Apple executives, including CEO Tim Cook, CFO Kevan Parekh, and former C

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iOS 26 to let third-party apps build their own AirDrop alternative

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 20:44:48

Apple’s tight grip on local wireless sharing is finally loosening, even if rather reactively. With iOS 26, developers are getting a new API that allows third-party apps to discover and connect nearby devices over Wi-Fi, without needing an internet connection. Here’s how it’ll work. Wi-Fi Aware As observed by iHelpBR, the core of this news boils down to Wi-Fi Aware, which will allow nearby devices to find each other and create a direct peer-to-peer connection over Wi-Fi, even when they’re not o

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A New Welcome Offer for The Platinum Card® from American Express Gives Me Pause. Here's Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-08 18:00:00

CNET/Getty Images Would you apply for a credit card that costs hundreds of dollars if the issuer wouldn't tell you what the welcome offer was? American Express recently changed the language for the terms on The Platinum Card® from American Express without specifying the exact number of points you'd be eligible to earn with its welcome offer. A credit card's welcome bonus -- a lump sum of rewards you can earn typically for reaching a certain spending threshold in a specified number of months -

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Leaker doubles down on two key display changes for the iPhone 18 Pro

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-08 04:32:10

If you were hoping Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models would shake up their physical screen sizes, you can extra-officially temper your expectations. But that doesn’t mean the 2026 lineup won’t bring significant shifts in how the front of the iPhone looks. Here’s what may be coming. A new leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo today says the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will stick with the same display sizes as the current iPhone 16 Pro series: roughly 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively.

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Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-03-09 04:04:31

Snap has acquired Saturn, a calendar app that helps students manage their school schedules and share them with others, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Saturn will continue to operate as a standalone app. The news was first reported by Engadget. Snap says almost the entire Saturn team is joining Snap as part of the acquisition, with just under 30 full-time employees coming on board. Although Snap didn’t share much about its pla

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