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Gemini’s colorful new look is now as good as official

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-25 09:18:39

TL;DR Google’s been up to some colorful rebranding this summer, starting with its G logo. Last month, we started noticing a new rainbow-colored star popping up for Gemini’s icon. Today Google has started using the new rainbow Gemini look for its X account. A fresh splash of color can really change everything. Whether you’re taking the daring step of dyeing your hair blue or just slapping a fun yellow case on your phone, the right color in the right place can be very impactful. Google is one c

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SwitchBot Hub 3 gains ‘Works with Apple Home’ certification

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-08-25 12:30:00

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is officially certified as ‘Works with Apple Home‘. It’s the company’s first Hub/bridge device to earn Apple’s smart home badge, which allows for easier control of SwitchBot devices inside the Home app and HomeKit. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. For users deep in the Homekit ecosystem, it means hacks/workarounds. You can now bring your SwitchBot gear into the Home app and let it run l

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The best robot vacuums we’ve tested for 2025

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-25 13:12:26

Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day will run from July 8th through 11th, but if you want to get a head start on your shopping, we’ve compiled a guide to the best early Prime Day deals you can already get. Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and — thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains — rarely get tired of doing their job. Over the last few years, they have gone from being utilitarian devices that sweep your floor to full-fledged home robots that can va

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Effectiveness of trees in reducing temperature & outdoor heat exposure in Vegas

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-25 15:59:05

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ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-08-25 17:09:38

In Brief ICEBlock, an iPhone app that allows users to anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, has rocketed to one of the coveted top spots in Apple’s U.S. app store rankings. The upshot: criticism from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi helped get it there. ICEBlock had about 20,000 users, mostly in Los Angeles, where ICE raids have become commonplace over recent weeks, according to CNN. Following Bondi’s remarks late Monday, the app went viral overn

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Amazon Reaches Automation Milestone by Deploying Its Millionth Robot

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-25 20:48:00

Amazon's fleet of warehouse robots just hit a new milestone. The company announced Monday that it deployed its millionth bot to begin operations at a fulfillment center in Japan. Amazon's ambitions for robot use have long surpassed the company utilizing them for delivery service. The business juggernaut is the world's leading manufacturer of mobile robotics, and aims to sell them to you for use at home as well -- if you have $1,600 to spare. The robotic workers operate in over 300 Amazon wareh

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Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2025)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-26 01:01:36

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Amazon deploys its 1 millionth robot, releases generative AI model

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-08-26 03:01:36

After 13 years of deploying robots into its warehouses, Amazon reached a new milestone. The tech behemoth now has 1 million robots in its warehouses, the company announced Monday. This one millionth robot was recently delivered to an Amazon fulfillment facility in Japan. That figure puts Amazon on track to reach another landmark: Its vast network of warehouses may soon have the same number of robots working as people, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal. The WSJ also reported t

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Aeza Group sanctioned for hosting ransomware, infostealer servers

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-26 08:09:11

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Russian hosting company Aeza Group and four operators for allegedly acting as a bulletproof hosting company for ransomware gangs, infostealer operations, darknet drug markets, and Russian disinformation campaigns. The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) claims that Aeza's services were utilized by the BianLian ransomware gang, for RedLine infostealer panels, and by BlackSprut, a Russian darknet marketplace that sold drugs to indi

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I Can't Wait to Drop Into Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 on Xbox Game Pass Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-26 12:07:36

The Tony Hawk games were some of my favorite titles when I was growing up. The soundtracks helped form my musical tastes, and the games helped propel me and my friends to learn to skateboard. So when Microsoft brings Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to Xbox Game Pass on July 11, I'm going to grab my (virtual) deck and returning to some familiar gaps and rails in the game. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Se

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Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-08-26 13:01:36

After 13 years of deploying robots into its warehouses, Amazon reached a new milestone. The tech behemoth now has 1 million robots in its warehouses, the company announced Monday. This one millionth robot was recently delivered to an Amazon fulfillment facility in Japan. That figure puts Amazon on track to reach another landmark: Its vast network of warehouses may soon have the same number of robots working as people, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ also reported t

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Two years later, Meta is making DMs on Threads official

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-26 17:00:56

Meta announced just a couple weeks ago that it would finally start testing a dedicated inbox for direct messages on Threads. Now, it's making the feature official and rolling out DMs to everyone. As with the earlier test, the update will add a messaging tab to the Threads app where users can access the inbox and exchange DMs with mutuals. Meta says that initially people will only be able to send messages to users who already follow them or mutual followers from Instagram, though it plans to rol

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Want a high-end laser projector without the $2,000 price tag? Check out this new Google TV projector

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-27 01:14:55

TL;DR Dangbei has launched the DBOX02 Pro, a new 4K Google TV projector that offers projection sizes of 40 to 300 inches and can get as bright as 2,000 ISO lumens. Other features include licensed Netflix, HDR10+, HLG, dual 12W speakers with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X support, and an AI-assisted setup for focus and keystone correction. The Dangbei DBOX02 Pro is priced at $1,599. Thanks to the launch offer, you can get it for $1,219 until July 7, 2025. TVs are great for viewing content, but

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New ‘MacBook’ rumor sounds like Apple’s taking the iPad approach

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-27 01:52:01

Apple is rumored to be making a new ‘MacBook’ device for launch later this year or in early 2026. And based on the early details, it sounds a lot like Apple’s taking the iPad approach with its new MacBook and the Mac line as a whole. Rumored ’MacBook’ will be cheaper, use iPhone chip, more Apple tends to develop products with years-long timelines, and thanks to leaks, it’s rare for a product to entirely surprise. But yesterday a new rumor of a cheaper ‘MacBook’ suggests the device will launch

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The best Prime Day robot vacuum deals for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-27 01:00:49

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 . Robot vacuums can be a big help around the house by automating a regular chore, but they can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s a wise decision to wait for a shopping event like Amazon Prime Day to buy one, when you can usually save hundreds off the sticker price. Amazon Prime Day

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My favorite PC accessory keeps me productive on the go - and it's 50% off

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-27 01:04:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The CaseUp Combo includes ProtoArc's wireless keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand for $50 on ProtoArc's site. 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

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This Year the Squirtle Squad Is the Coolest SDCC Merch Around

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-27 01:00:31

July is upon us, and in nerd circles that means only one thing: San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here. And if SDCC is nearly here, then so are oodles of exclusive toys, plushies, and other sweet merchandise you can get your mitts on. We’ve already seen a few of the hottest toys at the convention this year, but today it’s Jazwares’ turn to show you something cool. Real cool. io9 has got your exclusive first look at the whole haul of exclusive items Jazwares will have at SDCC this year, bringing tog

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HP 2-in-1 360° Touchscreen Laptop (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Is at a Record Low for Best Buy’s 4th of July Deal

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-27 01:40:30

If you’re still working off of a piece of decade old tech, it may be time to start looking for a replacement. The HP OmniBook 5 Flip 2-in-1 laptop is a worthwhile option that can work for pretty much anyone’s basic needs, be it you’re a student, small business owner, or just a person who wants to use something besides their phone to check Facebook. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook touchscreen laptop on sale for $250 off (-30%), bringing it down from its listed price of $850 to just $600. See at Bes

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10 Best Chromebooks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-08-27 00:30:00

The price for Chromebooks can range wildly, from $150 up to $800, and therefore the specs can also vary. Processor: For the best experience, you should avoid older Chromebooks with Intel Celeron processors. The Chromebook Plus specifications offer a good baseline to guarantee speedy performance, and I’d recommend going with at least an Intel Core i3, Core i5, or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 processor. Just watch out for overspending on configurations with Intel Core i7 processors unless you need the extra

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Simulations reveal the secret to strengthening carbon fiber

news.ycombinator.com Oak Ridge National Laboratory Is Managed Ut-Battelle Llc For The Us Department Of Energy 2025-08-23 12:08:24

ORNL researchers found a way to double the tensile strength of carbon-fiber composites by reinforcing the material with a thin layer of PAN nanofibers. A human hair is approximately 100 times wider than one of these fibers. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles — and now, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to make it ev

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The Game Is On in the First ‘Running Man’ Trailer

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-08-27 05:00:24

Last year, we learned Edgar Wright was helming a remake of Stephen King’s The Running Man with Glen Powell (Twisters) in the lead role—and that it would be released during the year the original book is set: 2025. After a small sampling to press during CinemaCon, Paramount’s first trailer sets the stage for what’s coming this fall. Powell plays Ben Richards, the latest contestant in a reality game show where people avoid bounty hunters sent to kill them. Like in the 1982 novel and 1987 film, Ric

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I Asked Ring Home Security and Nextdoor About Tracking Ice Raids With Their Tech: Is It Legal?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-27 08:00:00

2025 has seen a growing home security practice unheard of a few short months ago: Neighborhoods are using their security cameras and doorbells to track police activity in their area, like ICE raids in California, and share the information via apps like Ring Neighbors. Law enforcement, which has grown accustomed to requesting home security videos for its own purposes, does not appear to be a fan of it used against their activities. Security companies walk a tightrope while deciding what to allow

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Genesis AI launches with $105M seed funding from Eclipse, Khosla to build AI models for robots

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-08-27 09:56:52

Genesis AI, a startup that aims to build a foundational model for powering all kinds of robots, has emerged from stealth with a giant $105 million seed round co-led by Eclipse Ventures and Khosla Ventures. Founded last December by Zhou Xian (pictured above, left), a Ph.D. in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, and Théophile Gervet, a former research scientist with the French AI lab Mistral, the startup wants to build a general-purpose model that will enable robots to automate a wide range

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Apple @ Work Podcast: GenAI solves your first line of IT support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-08-27 17:00:00

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with

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The best ereaders for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-27 14:01:25

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 best ereaders can pack an entire bookcase into a device that fits in your pocket. You might also prefer reading on one of these devices than reading on a phone or tablet thanks to the E Ink screen and paper-like display that’s easier on your eyes than an LCD or OLED screen. Plus, t

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The best robot vacuum for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-27 16:00:38

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 . Keeping your floors clean doesn’t have to mean dragging out a bulky vacuum or spending your weekends chasing dust bunnies. Thanks to automation, the best robot vacuums can handle the daily dirt and debris for you, quietly working in the background while you focus on more important thin

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The Morning After: Don’t let an AI run a vending machine

engadget.com Self-Published Authors Are Concerned About Their Livelihoods. 2025-08-27 18:15:16

Hey, you know those politicians and captains of industry who tell us AI will be running the world in a few years’ time? Turns out one of the most sophisticated models currently in use can’t even operate a vending machine without screwing things up . Anthropic has released findings of a test where it put a chatbot in charge of a “store” (really, some baskets, a small refrigerator and a payment terminal in its office). The ‘bot was told to run the store at a profit, and was in charge of everything

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The Best Gadgets of June 2025

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-08-27 02:46:52

With developer conference season in the rearview mirror—Google gave us boatloads of AI, Android XR smart glasses, and a hell of a lot of Veo 3 slop, and Apple ushered in “Liquid Glass” for all of its “26” software—we can now turn our full attention back to checking out the shiny and comforting world of gadgets because it’s just goddamn depressing everywhere else you look. If it’s not the technoking being a dingus again, it’s the world’s most powerful man grifting with a shitty gold Android phone

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Pay up or stop scraping: Cloudflare program charges bots for each crawl

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-27 17:00:44

Cloudflare is now experimenting with tools that will allow content creators to charge a fee to AI crawlers to scrape their websites. In a blog Tuesday, Cloudflare explained that its "pay-per-crawl" feature is currently in a private beta. A small number of publishers—including AdWeek, The Associated Press, The Atlantic, BuzzFeed, Fortune, Gannett, and Ars Technica owner Condé Nast—will participate in the experiment. Each publisher will be able to set their own prices that bots must pay before sc

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Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-26 17:03:01

Humanoid robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a ROBO League football tourmentant in Beijing, China on Saturday. Four teams faced off in a series of 3-on-3 games, with the robots operating autonomously using AI driven strategies. The event served as a preview to the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, being held in Beijing in August.

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