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Leaving Gmail for Mailbox.org

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-06 10:41:48

This was a tough decision, having used Gmail since 2007/2008. However, I had to draw the line and stop giving Google my data for free. The problem with email is that everything is transmitted in plain text. Technically, Google can store every message you receive and know everything, and U.S. agencies can request access to that data (this include also EU citizens under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks). For someone like me, who cares about privacy and runs as much as possible

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The Best Big Screen Chromebook Is on Sale Now

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-11-06 10:55:03

Back to school is always a great time to pick up a deal on a new laptop for the upcoming semester, and the Asus CX15 Chromebook is available at Walmart for $159. It may not be the fanciest option, but it has a sizable screen and a full keyboard with a numpad, all for less than the cost of a new textbook. If you're just looking for a no-frills Chromebook for occasional web-based work and a slightly larger display, this is a great deal. When it comes to performance, the CX15 isn't terribly exciti

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Meta might be secretly scanning your phone's camera roll - how to check and turn it off

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-11-06 14:06:32

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Meta could be scanning your camera roll right now. It's using your photos to provide AI-powered suggestions. Check Facebook settings to turn off the features. Meta could be analyzing and retaining your phone's photos without your explicit consent. Some Facebook users have noticed that, within their app settings, Meta automatically switched on two toggles that allow it to access their d

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Roborock Says a Robot Vacuum With an Arm Will Cost Just a Few Hundred Dollars

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-06 18:00:00

Roborock was the first company to market to offer a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to help you sort items, with the Roborock Saros Z70 making a strong impression on us when we tested it. We liked its capabilities (despite some bugs) and it earned a spot on our list of best robot vacuums, with the caveat that the hefty $2,600 price tag put it out of reach for most people. In a recent interview with CNBC, Quan Gang, president of Roborock, suggested that robot vacuums with arms won’t stay this

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One of Gboard’s playful features could be on the chopping block (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-06 23:27:37

Ryan McLeod / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard may be removing Bitmoji integration on December 15, 2025. A warning hidden in the latest beta says the Bitmoji tab will disappear after that date. You’ll still be able to use Bitmoji through its website or other supported services. Bitmoji has long been part of Gboard’s sticker lineup, letting you drop personalized avatars into chats without leaving your keyboard. But it looks like that integration may be on its way out in the fairly near future.

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The Best Big Screen Chromebook Is On Sale Now

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-11-06 22:55:03

Back to school is always a great time to pick up a deal on a new laptop for the upcoming semester, and the Asus CX15 Chromebook is available at Walmart for $159. It may not be the fanciest option, but it has a sizable screen and a full keyboard with a numpad, all for less than the cost of a new textbook. If you're just looking for a no-frills Chromebook for occasional web-based work and a slightly larger display, this is a great deal. When it comes to performance, the CX15 isn't terribly exciti

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Away from Gmail, Leaving Gmail for Mailbox.org

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-07 04:41:48

This was a tough decision, having used Gmail since 2007/2008. However, I had to draw the line and stop giving Google my data for free. The problem with email is that everything is transmitted in plain text. Technically, Google can store every message you receive and know everything, and U.S. agencies can request access to that data (this include also EU citizens under the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks). For someone like me, who cares about privacy and runs as much as possible

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If I were starting again with Apple kit, I’d own less of it

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-07 09:00:00

My colleague Michael Burkhardt posed an interesting question earlier in the week: if you had to start again with your Apple kit, what would you buy? There’s already one Apple product category I no longer use, and a second one I use only on a technicality … I no longer wear an Apple Watch Despite not initially seeing the appeal, I did end up wearing one for nine years. A couple of random events ended up changing that, and I now instead rely on a smart ring. I’m totally sold on a much smaller

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Deals: Amazon Labor Day sale, most affordable 24GB M4 MacBook Pro $300 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-11-07 14:45:08

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are kicking off with the now live Amazon Labor Day sale where you’ll find plenty of big-time Apple gear deals. All of the details you need on that are right here, but we are also once again tracking the 24GB/512GB M3 MacBook Air for $400 less than the M4 model (it is now back in stock) alongside the most affordable M4 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM at $300 off, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models at $150 off the list prices. All of that and more awaits below. Looking

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I found the ultimate MacBook Air alternative for Windows users - and it's priced well

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-07 23:24:31

HP OmniBook 5 ZDNET's key takeaways The HP OmniBook 5 is on sale for $900 for the 32GB configuration. It may be the best alternative to the MacBook Air, thanks to its absurdly-long battery life, lightweight design, and solid performance. There are a few downsides: the glossy display is hard to see under bright conditions, and it has a limited array of ports. View now at HP Get more in-depth laptop coverage from ZDNET: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. HP's

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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max Review: Faster and Safer Than Ever

wired.com Michael Venutolo-Mantovani 2025-11-07 23:00:00

In a market that is becoming increasingly more crowded (for the better, as getting more people on bikes is good for all of us), Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes has planted its flag as a brand that offers the fun and utility of an ebike at a lower cost than its competitors, thanks in large part to its direct-to-consumer model. What started as a single-product brand quickly grew into what it is today: North America’s largest ebike manufacturer, with a line that includes off-road bikes, cargo bikes,

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The best Labor Day sales for 2025: Save on tech from Apple, Sony, Shark and others

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-08 04:00:49

Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer as the weather starts to get crisper and students head back to school for the new semester. It also marks a good time to check out the tech deals available across the web. While seasonal holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day are not the boon for tech sales that shopping events like Amazon Prime Day are, they can present good opportunities to save on things like laptops, tablets, smart home gear and more. Here, we've curated the best Labor Day sa

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Clues to Apple's Next TV Box Point to Big Video Game Possibilities

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-08 04:00:06

Apple's annual iPhone reveal event in September isn't always just about iPhones, and recent reports indicate Apple could have a few more hardware upgrades to announce very soon. After discovering references hidden in software code, MacRumors reported on several unannounced Apple products, one of which included an Apple TV 4K streaming box with an upgraded A17 Pro chip. Reports say a new Apple TV 4K box is coming this year. David Katzmaier/CNET The A17 Pro chip was released with the iPhone 15

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Why this ultraportable HP laptop is my pick for best MacBook Air alternative

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-08 16:45:22

HP OmniBook 5 ZDNET's key takeaways The HP OmniBook 5 is on sale for $900 for the 32GB configuration. It may be the best alternative to the MacBook Air, thanks to its absurdly-long battery life, lightweight design, and solid performance. There are a few downsides: the glossy display is hard to see under bright conditions, and it has a limited array of ports. View now at HP Get more in-depth laptop coverage from ZDNET: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. HP's

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24,000-Watt Scooter Is Going for a 100 MPH Speed Record at Bonneville

news.ycombinator.com Andrew P. Collins 2025-11-04 06:40:35

Get The Drive’s daily newsletter The latest car news, reviews, and features. Email address Sign Up Thank you! Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. A British outfit called Bo makes a sleek little electric scooter called the Model-M. The best variant claims a 22 mph top speed and a 40-mile range for $2,500. Sounds pricey but practical. The prototype Turbo model is another story—it’s gunning for triple-digit speeds at the Bonneville salt flats next month. Bo has been around since 2022, but seems to

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Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-11-08 23:20:32

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new “My apps” feature is being tested in the Xbox app for Windows 11, and it loo

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Have You Seen This Rare Rainbow Snake? Florida Wants to Know

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-11-09 03:10:28

As their name suggests, rainbow snakes sport striking, iridescent scales that turn a glossy blue in the Sun. But these beautiful creatures haven’t been seen since 2020, so Florida officials are recruiting the public to help confirm they’re alive and well. In a release published August 18, Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced it was on the lookout for Farancia erytrogramma, whose populations have been threatened by habitat loss and snake fungal disease in recent ye

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Marvel's 'Thunderbolts': Release Date and Time on Disney Plus

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-09 09:00:12

See at Disney Plus Will carry Thunderbolts Disney Plus See at Disney Plus See more details Disney Plus subscribers recently learned the Lilo & Stitch live-action would start streaming on Sept. 3, and now we know Marvel's Thunderbolts will drop even sooner. The action-packed anti-hero flick premiered in theaters on May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen, among others. The movie follows castoffs who te

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My other email client is a daemon

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-09 06:54:06

I have a slight problem wherein every time I start up a game of NetHack, I completely loose touch with my surroundings for hours on end. Thankfully The DevTeam Thinks Of Everything and there’s a solution that allows communication with the outside world without breaking immersion: the mail daemon! If compiled with -DMAIL and OPTIONS=mail is set in your runtime configuration (the default on Linux), NetHack will periodically check a user specified mbox file ( MAIL ) for new mail, and upon receivin

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Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step toward a Windows gaming OS

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-11-09 17:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. The first thing I did when I got my hands on the Xbox Ally was reboot it. I wanted to see exactly how Microsoft manages to hide Windows beneath the Xbox interface that’s debuting on these handheld devices. After a short startup, I was met with the standard Windows login prompt. But I could use the controller to input the PIN code, an immediate improvement over what’s available

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Google is testing more nuanced punctuation options in Gboard (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-09 23:12:27

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Gboard beta contains clues that separate toggles to hide the comma and period keys may soon be available. Back in March, we spotted a single toggle for both keys being tested. If rolled out, users could choose a cleaner keyboard interface. Back in March, we reported that Google was working on a Gboard option to hide both the comma and period keys. That change echoed Apple’s iPhone keyboard, where punctuation is hidden by default, but it di

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Jamboard escapes the Google graveyard with a new lease on life from LineageOS

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-10 04:56:07

Nolen Johnson TL;DR Google launched Jamboard back in 2017 as a digital whiteboard for teams. Official Jamboard support ended at the start of this year. Now that old hardware can run modern Android thanks to some unofficial LineageOS ports. What’s your favorite canceled Google hardware? The ill-fated Nexus Q? That one may have been a particularly spectacular failure, but far more devices just run their natural course and end up retired, replaced by newer solutions. Eight years ago, Google int

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I tested HP's first-gen EliteBook X, and it's a powerhouse at the office (and $500 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-11-10 04:34:00

ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD's latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,099. It's a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard. It's expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. View now at B&H Photo Video View now at HP more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. HP rebranded its laptop lineup last year, renaming its hi

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Google AI Mode is expanding to 180 countries and adding an agentic restaurant finder

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-10 09:48:33

Google’s seemingly unrelenting quest to infuse AI into every aspect of your online life just got a lot more global in scope, with the company expanding its AI Mode in Search to over 180 new countries . AI Mode has previously only been available in the US, India and the UK, and while English remains the only supported language right now, Google says it’ll add more soon. Google is also expanding its AI Mode’s agentic capabilities, so you can now use natural language to find restaurant reservation

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Silksong, Long-Awaited Hollow Knight Spinoff, Gets Release Date: Sept. 4

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 08:52:00

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the follow-up, announced back in 2019, to one of the most beloved indie games of the last decade. In a special announcement video on Thursday, Australian developer Team Cherry revealed that the wait is almost over. Silksong will be released on Sept. 4, according to the new trailer. The almost two-minute video reveals some of the new enemies and bosses in the upcoming spinoff and ends with the surprise release date. Originally, Silksong was going to be a DLC for Hollo

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Is the Flipper Zero the next big car theft gadget?

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-11-10 09:17:29

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 404 Media has a report out about an underground software market that enables the Flipper Zero to be used to unlock a wide variety of vehicles, including Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, and several other models. The hack w

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HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-10 14:10:42

HBO Max has been a strong supporter of Apple Vision Pro from the start, offering a robust native app for visionOS with a Game of Thrones immersive environment. Today, HBO has announced an update to the visionOS app with an all-new environment: Hogwarts Great Hall. The Hogwarts Great Hall immersive environment will be familiar to Harry Potter fans, as it’s one of the most iconic rooms at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the series. The environment on Apple Vision Pro offers se

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Sixteen bottles of wine riddle

news.ycombinator.com Chris K. W. 2025-11-06 03:57:50

Imagine the typical everyday scenario in which you have been imprisoned in the wine cellar of an evil combinatorialist. She promises to let you go, but only if you can solve her riddle. “Is it the one where there are 1000 barrels of wine and one of them is poisoned?” “Uh, maybe? Do you already know the answer to that one?” “…” You’re lead past a conspicuous amount of barrels and into a new room where you’re given a bottle of wine and four measuring devices. The combinatorialist explains that t

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AI crawlers, fetchers are blowing up websites; Meta, OpenAI are worst offenders

news.ycombinator.com Gareth Halfacree 2025-11-10 22:35:22

Cloud services giant Fastly has released a report claiming AI crawlers are putting a heavy load on the open web, slurping up sites at a rate that accounts for 80 percent of all AI bot traffic, with the remaining 20 percent used by AI fetchers. Bots and fetchers can hit websites hard, demanding data from a single site in thousands of requests per minute. I can only see one thing causing this to stop: the AI bubble popping According to the report [PDF], Facebook owner Meta's AI division accounts

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Play Herdling Now, Gears of War and Dragon Age Soon, on Xbox Game Pass

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 23:00:06

Gears of War is one of the most iconic Xbox series, spawning sequels, spinoffs and books. I fell in love with the series almost 20 years ago when the original landed on the Xbox 360. So I can't wait to play the remastered edition of the game, called Gears of War: Reloaded, when it launches on Xbox Game Pass on Aug. 26. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, smart TV and PC

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Leaving Gmail for Mailbox.org

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Roborock Says a Robot Vacuum With an Arm Will Cost Just a Few Hundred Dollars

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I found the ultimate MacBook Air alternative for Windows users - and it's priced well

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The best Labor Day sales for 2025: Save on tech from Apple, Sony, Shark and others

Clues to Apple's Next TV Box Point to Big Video Game Possibilities

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24,000-Watt Scooter Is Going for a 100 MPH Speed Record at Bonneville

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My other email client is a daemon

Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step toward a Windows gaming OS

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Jamboard escapes the Google graveyard with a new lease on life from LineageOS

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HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro

Sixteen bottles of wine riddle

AI crawlers, fetchers are blowing up websites; Meta, OpenAI are worst offenders

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