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Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-06-07 13:39:03

Just how water-resistant is that box filled with electricity? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I remember a time when you wouldn't dare let water anywhere near a smartphone or power bank, as it would almost certainly mean disaster. Today, however, most smartphones are designed to be water- and dust-resistant to some extent, and even gadgets like power banks and portable power stations are following suit. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy But how can you determine exactly how wate

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American Airlines now lets you track your luggage with AirTags - here's how

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-06-07 14:10:44

ZDNET One of the world's biggest airlines is making it a little easier to track down your lost luggage. Last fall, Apple introduced "Share Item Location," a feature that lets you share the location of an AirTag or Find My accessory with someone else. Apple partnered with a number of airlines, including Air Canada, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and United, to incorporate this feature into official customer service protocols. Also: Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users th

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If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-06-07 14:26:16

Matthew Busch for The Washington Post via Getty Images Some people think tens of millions of dead people are collecting Social Security checks. That's not true. What's really going on is people don't understand its old, underlying technology. The saga of 150-year-old Social Security recipients is a tale that intertwines aging technology, government systems, and modern misunderstandings by the youthful Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) IT people. At the heart of this story lies COBOL,

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This is the cheapest Android tablet I've ever tested - and it's surprisingly capable

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-06-07 15:32:00

'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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Fly To Podman: a script that will help you to migrate from Docker

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-07 08:52:13

Migrate from Docker to Podman. fly-to-podman is a small bash script that helps you migrate from Docker to Podman. It will migrate your Docker containers, images, and volumes to Podman, as well as keep your container data and configurations (mounts, ports, etc.) intact. Full blog post: From Docker to Podman: full migration to rootless

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Johnny.Decimal – A system to organise your life

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-07 13:52:14

A system to organise your life Johnny.Decimal is designed to help you find things quickly, with more confidence, and less stress. You assign a unique ID to everything in your life. These IDs help you stay organised. They impose constraints that make it harder to get lost. And you create your own index to link everything in your life together. The system is free to use and the concepts are the same at home, work, or that club you manage. The problem In real life, if you stored your stuff in

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Docker limits unauthenticated pulls to 10/HR/IP from Docker Hub, from March 1

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-07 07:42:45

Docker Hub usage and limits Note The Docker Hub plan limits will take effect on March 1, 2025. No charges on Docker Hub pulls or storage will be incurred between December 10, 2024, and February 28, 2025. When using Docker Hub, unauthenticated and Docker Personal users are subject to strict limits. In contrast, Docker Pro, Team, and Business users benefit from a consumption-based model with a base amount of included usage. This included usage is not a hard limit; users can scale or upgrade thei

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Posh (YC W22) Is Hiring

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-07 15:00:17

About POSH POSH is revolutionizing the battery energy storage industry by providing innovative, intelligent, and sustainable solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. We help businesses optimize power management and reduce carbon footprints. We are seeking an Energy Analysis & Modeling Engineer to support our mission by developing, analyzing, and optimizing energy storage models that improve system performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities Develop, v

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Launch HN: Massdriver (YC W22) – Self-serve cloud infra without the red tape

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-07 14:19:12

Hi HN! We’re Cory, Dave, and Chris, the founders of Massdriver ( https://www.massdriver.cloud/ ), an infrastructure automation platform. Massdriver enforces organizational standards and delivers consistent, compliant deployments—no more endless approvals, red tape, or broken Terraform plans. Here’s a demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6T5p0qXcFE&t=4s Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows were designed to help developers and work fine for small teams, but as organizations scale, they

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Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-06-07 13:05:24

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row 10 minutes ago Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Getty Images Apple is taking the unprecedented step of removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded access to user data. Advanced Data Protection (ADP) means only account holders can view items such as photos or documents they have stored online through a process known as end-to-end encryption. But earlier this month th

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Marvel Just Stopped Developing a Bunch of TV Shows You Forgot It Was Developing

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-06-07 13:00:57

Osgood Perkins prepares you for The Monkey, and teases what’s next in his plans. Get a look at Kevin Bacon as a demon-fighting bounty hunter in The Bondsman. Plus, what’s coming on Ghosts and Yellowjackets. Spoilers now! Avengers: Doomsday/Daredevil: Born Again During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Charlie Cox clarified his recent statement he’s set to reprise his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in a second season of Daredevil: Born Again, not Avengers: Doomsday. I was there for

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The Latest 40-Inch Amazon Fire TV Is the Best $180 Home Upgrade You Can Make Today

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-06-07 13:25:41

We’re guessing there’s that one problematic TV in your house that you scrunch up your nose at every time you turn it on. It’s either too old, too small, doesn’t have the right kind of input ports or enough of them, or something else that makes you want to replace it. Now’s your chance to finally walk that old screen to the curb — Amazon’s selling the 40-inch version of their 2-Series Fire TV for just $180. See at Amazon This is the newest model of the 2-Series Amazon Fire TV, with Alexa Voice

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Dreo 6L Smart Humidifier Just Had Its Biggest Price Cut Ever, Only $72 on Amazon

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-06-07 15:20:11

Looking to combat dry air without the hassle of constant refills and confusing controls? Dreo’s latest humidifier is making waves with its powerful 500mL/hr output and smart features that actually work. This 6L beast combines warm and cool mist options with app control, making it a standout choice for keeping your space perfectly humid without turning it into a sauna. Right now, Amazon’s knocked the price down to $72 from its usual $90, saving you $18 (20% off). It’s a solid deal on a feature-p

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This Ethiopian Volcano Just Burped a Staggering Amount of Methane

gizmodo.com Adam Kovac 2025-06-07 15:25:42

There’s something odd happening under an Ethiopian national park. Volcanic and seismic activity were on the rise under a volcano named Mount Fentale, but the gas that began spouting out of the ground wasn’t what you’d expect from an impending eruption. Canadian greenhouse gas monitoring company GHGSat said in early February that the amount of methane being emitted from Mount Fentale is “substantial.” When GHGSat began measuring the emissions on January 31, they found that the volcano was spewin

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Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT Are Coming to the Vision Pro

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-06-07 16:08:42

Did you think the one missing feature on Vision Pro was the ability to create AI-generated emojis to text to friends? On Friday, Apple declared its planning to launch the first few Apple Intelligence features on its $3,500 Vision Pro. While the features are well-known if you’ve used a Mac in the last six months, they may indicate Apple’s MR headset may also receive the cross-app AI-ified Siri whenever that finally becomes a reality. The visionOS 2.4 beta (which should be available to users befo

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Best Foam Rollers for 2025

cnet.com Giselle Castro-Sloboda 2025-06-07 11:22:00

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Anyone can experience bad muscle pain, whether they have a physical job or sit at a desk all day. One easy way to relax and relieve pain is by using a good foam roller. Foam rolling is a type of self-myofascial therapy that's become a go-to for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. It offers an affordable way to warm up, recover and release tension. The

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Best Internet Providers in Massachusetts

cnet.com Amanda Kooser 2025-06-07 11:46:00

What is the best internet service provider in Massachusetts? According to CNET, Xfinity is the best internet provider in Massachusetts, thanks to its solid speeds, competitive pricing and reliability. However, Xfinity isn’t available in every part of the state and you have more options to choose from. For residents in eastern Massachusetts, Verizon Fios is a strong alternative, offering fast speeds at reasonable rates. In rural areas, local fiber networks may provide better service. If afforda

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6 of the Best Pull-Up Bars for Your Home Gym in 2025

cnet.com Giselle Castro-Sloboda 2025-06-07 13:13:00

Pull-up bars have different height and weight capacities. Make sure the one you pick can handle your weight and height. Pull-up bars can come straight or with handles in different angles intended to target different upper body muscles. Determine whether you prefer an over the door, free standing or wall-installed pull-up bar for personal use. CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. A pull-up b

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Best Internet Providers in Naperville, Illinois

cnet.com Amanda Kooser 2025-06-07 13:46:00

What is the best internet provider in Naperville? Xfinity is CNET’s top choice for the best internet service provider in Naperville. We've picked it as the top option for most households in the area because it offers a ton of different plans and solid availability. Xfinity's plans start at $35 a month for 150Mbps and go up to $95 for the 2,000Mbps plan. If you're outside the coverage area of Xfinity, you can consider Astound, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G. Looking for the cheapest internet plans in

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for 2025

cnet.com David Mcmillin 2025-06-07 13:50:03

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Americans love their pets. Data from the Insurance Information Institute shows that 66% of US households -- roughly 86.9 million families -- own a pet. Yet only 5.7 million pets are enrolled in a pet insurance plan, a pet healthcare package designed to help you better afford vet costs. "As a veterinary surgeon and pet owner, I urge all my clients, friends,

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Apple Pulls iCloud Encryption Feature Following UK Government Demands

cnet.com Katie Collins 2025-06-07 14:24:00

Apple is withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK, leaving iCloud users without the highest level of encryption the company currently offers. The move comes just weeks after reports emerged that the British government was pressuring Apple to create a backdoor into its encrypted services for law enforcement and spying purposes. ADP is an opt-in security tool, which provides end-to-end encryption for iCloud services to those who want it. The UK's Home Office had refused to confir

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Premier League Soccer: Livestream Leicester vs. Brentford From Anywhere

cnet.com Kevin Lynch 2025-06-07 15:00:15

Brentford travel to Leicester on Friday as they aim to do the league double over the Foxes for the first time since 1953. The Bees come into this English Premier League clash off the back of a battling 1-0 London derby win away at West Ham last weekend. That result has given Thomas Frank's men a 4-point buffer in 11th spot over 12th-placed capital rivals Tottenham. Leicester City, meanwhile, remain in the bottom three after putting in a hard-fought but ultimately fruitless display in their 2-0

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Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Is Live: The Thing and Human Torch Join the Battle

cnet.com Adam Benjamin 2025-06-07 15:30:00

Marvel Rivals, the new hero shooter based on Marvel comics characters, is about halfway through its first full season. The free-to-play game launched season 0 on Dec. 6 and quickly reached 20 million players before starting its first full season in early January. The midseason update brings two new heroes, one new map and (thank Odin) does feature a rank reset as originally announced. Read more: Marvel Rivals: How to Choose Which Heroes and Roles to Play New Marvel Rivals heroes and maps Sea

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EV battery manufacturing capacity will rise when 10 plants come online this year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-06-07 11:15:45

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Ten new electric vehicle battery factories are on track to go online this year in the United States. This includes large plants from global battery giants such as Panasonic, Samsung, and SK On, and automakers such as Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Stellantis, and Toyota. If they all open in 2025, the country’s EV batte

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More than 376,000 Tesla Model Y, Model 3s have faulty steering

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-06-07 13:10:59

Some Tesla owners have yet another thing to worry about. As sales crash in Europe and protests gather outside Tesla showrooms in the US as a result of the CEO's political engagement, it now emerges that more than 376,000 Model Y crossovers and Model 3 sedans are at risk for power steering failure. So far, it has resulted in more than 3,000 warranty claims and caused 570 crashes, according to Tesla and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Federal investigators have known about the

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An episode of The Simpsons? Fake speakers found in Chinese Volvos.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-06-07 13:35:50

Do you remember The Simpsons episode "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield"? It first aired in February 1996, and it's the one where Homer and Bart go to Appliance Zone and are confronted with "genuine" Panaphonics, Sorny, and Magnetbox TVs. Well, it seems a similar brand name game has been going on at a Volvo dealership in China. News started filtering out of China last week about an owner of a Volvo S60 sedan who realized the speakers in his car were not from Bowers and Wilkins, as t

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SEC’s “scorched-earth” lawsuit against Coinbase to be dropped, company says

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-06-07 13:55:37

On Friday, a Coinbase executive declared the "war against crypto" over—"at least as it applies to Coinbase." According to Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to drop its lawsuit against the largest US cryptocurrency exchange as the agency shifts to embrace Donald Trump's new approach to regulating cryptocurrency in the US. The SEC sued Coinbase in 2023, accusing Coinbase of "operating its crypto asset trading platform as an unregister

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Apple pulls end-to-end encryption in UK, spurning backdoors for gov’t spying

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-06-07 14:40:11

After the United Kingdom demanded that Apple create a backdoor that would allow government officials globally to spy on encrypted data, Apple decided to simply turn off encryption services in the UK rather than risk exposing its customers to snooping. Apple had previously allowed end-to-end encryption of data on UK devices through its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool, but that ended Friday, a spokesperson said in a lengthy statement. "Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP)

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Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2025-06-07 11:30:00

Ashley Poprik has never been the model for a video game character. As a writer on projects like Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, they work on games, not as characters within them. In 2023, however, a cabal of angry gamers was convinced otherwise. They were furious over how Spider-Man 2’s Mary Jane looked; more specifically, they complained, she simply wasn’t hot enough. The problem, these gamers falsely claimed, was that Poprik—then a writing intern with no ability to change a charac

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Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here

wired.com Steven Levy 2025-06-07 13:00:00

Sitting in Lincoln Center awaiting the curtain for Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal—a much anticipated theater production starring Robert Downey Jr., with ChatGPT in a supporting role—I mused how playwrights have been dealing with the implications of AI for over a century. In 1920—well before Alan Turing devised his famous test and decades before the 1956 summer Dartmouth conference that gave artificial intelligence its name—a Czech playwright named Karel Čapek wrote R.U.R.—Rossum’s Universal Robots. Not on

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Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you

American Airlines now lets you track your luggage with AirTags - here's how

If COBOL is so problematic, why does the US government still use it?

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Johnny.Decimal – A system to organise your life

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Dreo 6L Smart Humidifier Just Had Its Biggest Price Cut Ever, Only $72 on Amazon

This Ethiopian Volcano Just Burped a Staggering Amount of Methane

Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT Are Coming to the Vision Pro

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Apple pulls end-to-end encryption in UK, spurning backdoors for gov’t spying

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Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here

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