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Government expands police use of facial recognition vans

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-27 06:40:11

Government expands police use of facial recognition vans 3 hours ago Share Save Share Save Home Office More live facial recognition (LFR) vans will be rolled out across seven police forces in England to locate suspects for crimes including sexual offences, violent assaults and homicides, the Home Office has announced. The forces will get access to 10 new vans equipped with cameras which scan the faces of people walking past and check them against a list of wanted people. The government says t

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The equality delete problem in Apache Iceberg

news.ycombinator.com Yingjun Wu 2025-11-26 23:27:50

The Equality Delete Problem in Apache Iceberg Yingjun Wu 9 min read · 14 hours ago 14 hours ago -- Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Since last year, Apache Iceberg has been one of the hottest topics in the data infrastructure world. Databricks recently spent $1 billion to acquire Neon, a startup building a serverless Postgres. Snowflake also spent about $250 million to acquire Crunchy Data, a veteran enterprise-grade Postgres provider. These are not random acquisi

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Starlink Just Slashed Prices to a Record Low for New Customers. Here’s How to Get It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 14:28:00

Starlink has offered plenty of carrots to entice new customers throughout 2025: a free satellite dish ($349 value), a 33% discount off the monthly price and (potentially) a community deal that lets you share the cost with your neighbors. Now, Starlink is reducing the cost of its internet plans even further. The Residential plan, which has advertised speeds between 150 and 250Mbps, is down to $99 per month from its original price tag of $120. Residential Lite, which provides download speeds betw

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AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September

wired.com Benj Edwards 2025-11-27 16:55:47

After decades of connecting US subscribers to its online service and the internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it is finally shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the web for millions of users throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. AOL confirmed the shutdown date in a help message to customers: "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to disco

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The Equality Delete Problem in Apache Iceberg

news.ycombinator.com Yingjun Wu 2025-11-28 05:27:50

The Equality Delete Problem in Apache Iceberg Yingjun Wu 9 min read · 6 hours ago 6 hours ago -- Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Since last year, Apache Iceberg has been one of the hottest topics in the data infrastructure world. Databricks recently spent $1 billion to acquire Neon, a startup building a serverless Postgres. Snowflake also spent about $250 million to acquire Crunchy Data, a veteran enterprise-grade Postgres provider. These are not random acquisiti

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AI companies are chasing government users with steep discounts

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2025-11-28 21:31:51

Ever since the launch of ChatGPT, AI companies have been racing to gain a foothold in government in more ways than one. Most recently, that’s meant luring government users with attractive low prices for their products. Within the last week, both OpenAI and Anthropic have introduced special prices for government versions of their generative AI chatbots, ChatGPT and Claude, and xAI announced its Grok for Government in mid-July. OpenAI and Anthropic are both offering their chatbots to federal agen

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What you may have missed about GPT-5

technologyreview.com James O'Donnell 2025-11-28 16:52:23

With the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI has begun explicitly telling people to use its models for health advice. At the launch event, Altman welcomed on stage Felipe Millon, an OpenAI employee, and his wife, Carolina Millon, who had recently been diagnosed with multiple forms of cancer. Carolina spoke about asking ChatGPT for help with her diagnoses, saying that she had uploaded copies of her biopsy results to ChatGPT to translate medical jargon and asked the AI for help making decisions about things l

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Forget the Steam Deck, this 12.5-inch handheld can play games at 4K 100FPS

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-29 02:58:24

TL;DR A modder has created a handheld gaming PC with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. The handheld’s display is 12.5 inches with a 4K resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. It’s capable of running God of War (2016) in 4K resolution at 100FPS. Handheld gaming PCs are getting more powerful all the time. However, they still can’t replace the level of performance you get from a full-on gaming laptop. Or can they? One modder has taken that idea and put it to the test. A Bilibili creator who go

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Study finds your smartwatch might be way off on one key health stat

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-29 02:59:20

Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR Study finds smartwatch stress scores often don’t match how you actually feel. Researchers tracked 800 Garmin users for three months and saw “basically zero” correlation for stress. Sleep tracking was more accurate, but better at logging hours slept than rest quality. They’re meant to be your health sidekick, you might suspect that there’s only so much that a wearable can tell you about your mental state from taking a pulse reading. If this wasn’t already

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Deals: 32GB M4 MacBook Air $200 off, Black/Natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, AirPods 4 $99, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-11-29 02:45:00

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll starting with the M4 MacBook Air. Alongside entry-level models from $799, we are also still tracking rare $200 price drops on a 24GB model with 1TB of storage an heavily upgraded variant with 32GB of RAM today. Moving over to Apple Watch Ultra 2 – we have both the Natural and Black Titanium models at $150 off the list price as well as ongoing deals on AirPods 4, Apple chargers, iPad A16, and more. Scope it all out down below. Rare price d

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AOL announces September shutdown for dial-up Internet access

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-28 09:17:38

After decades of connecting Americans to its online service and the Internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it is finally shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the World Wide Web for millions of users throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. AOL confirmed the shutdown date in a help message to customers: "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to

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AOL pulls the plug on dial-up - a reminder that 'dead' tech has a long expiration date

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-11-29 10:19:00

AOL / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Generation X says goodbye to the past. Old technology can linger long after you thought it was dead and done. AOL, once a technology giant, is now little more than a footnote. For millions of people who first heard "You've got mail" over crackling phone lines, an iconic chapter in digital history is coming to a close. AOL, also known as America Online, has announced it will shut down its dial-up internet service on Sept. 30, 2025, eff

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3 ways Google Chrome and Wallet just made shopping a whole lot easer

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-29 11:00:00

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's takeaways Google adds new features to give you more ways to pay online. See reward details for 100+ cards to find your best option. More "buy now, pay later" options, including Affirm and more. The next time you check out online with Chrome or Google Wallet, you might notice things look a little different. Google has announced several upgrades, each one designed to give you more flexibility and convenience when you shop online. 1. Support for m

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Apple's improved Siri voice assistant may finally have a release date - and I'm ready to ditch Gemini for it

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-29 11:09:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways: An upgraded version of App Intents could make Siri the true hands-free iPhone companion. Apple is currently testing these Siri App Intents with a handful of third-party apps. The revamped Siri could ship in the spring of 2026, reports Bloomberg. When Apple first announced an upgraded and more capable Siri, every one of its users was reasonably excited. Unfortunately, that promise never happened, and the new Siri continues to be delayed. However, ahead

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AOL pulls the plug on dial-up after 30+ years - feeling old yet?

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-11-29 16:19:00

AOL / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Generation X says goodbye to the past. Old technology can linger long after you thought it was dead and done. AOL, once a technology giant, is now little more than a footnote. For millions of people who first heard "You've got mail" over crackling phone lines, an iconic chapter in digital history is coming to a close. AOL, also known as America Online, has announced it will shut down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025,

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The best ergonomic mouse for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-30 04:00:38

A mouse may seem like a small consideration for your workstation setup. But after you’ve addressed the crucial ergonomics — raising your monitor to eye-level, using the right keyboard and taking frequent breaks throughout your workdays — it’s a good idea to make sure the mouse you use is comfortable as well. People dealing with conditions like carpal tunnel and wrist pain may be interested in finding the best ergonomic mouse for them. Vertical and semi-vertical designs turn your palm towards you

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The Matter 1.4.2 update has the smart home upgrades you didn't know you needed

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-30 04:58:37

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The smart home world is gearing up for the Matter 1.5 update this fall, but the CSA just announced a 1.4.2 update as a precursor to prepare the field. Matter 1.4.2 makes devices more secure and efficient, enhancing the user experience, likely without you realizing that major changes have been made. That's the beauty of Matter: we're watching the connectivity protocol grow and blossom into a fully fledged and future-proof smart home wonder. The Matter 1.4.2 update includes Wi-F

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Starbucks in Korea asks customers to stop bringing in printers/desktop computers

news.ycombinator.com Sasha Rogelberg 2025-11-29 17:39:41

There’s getting cozy at a Starbucks to sip a latte and catch up on emails, and then there’s lugging your printer and desktop to the coffee chain to clock into work. Starbucks South Korea is experiencing this exact phenomenon and is now barring patrons from bringing in large pieces of work equipment, treating the cafés like their own amenity-stuffed office space. “Starbucks Korea has updated its policy so all customers can have a pleasant and accessible store experience. While laptops and small

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AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-29 21:26:24

AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years AOL is shutting down the dial-up service that introduced homes across the US to the internet. The firm's dial-up offering connects to the internet via a phone line and currently only exists in the US and Canada. Launched more than 30 years ago, AOL dial-up was known for its chirpy whirring start-up sound, but it has long since been replaced by faster alternatives. Fewer than 300,000 people in the US reported having only a dial-up internet con

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Trump delays China tariff increases by another 90 days

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-30 21:14:43

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending lower tariffs with China for another 90 days, CNBC reports. The new executive order was signed before the previous agreement was set to end on August 12 at midnight. The extension will maintain the current 30 percent tariff on goods from China while representatives from both countries negotiate a new trade deal. The previous agreement lowered US tariffs down from 145 percent to 30 percent, and Chinese tariffs down from 145 percent t

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AP to end its weekly book reviews

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-30 17:25:57

Terrible news from The Associated Press. Media Nation correspondent J.A. passes along this note from Anthony McCartney, the AP’s global entertainment and lifestyle editor. AP to end its weekly book reviews Dear AP book reviewers, I am writing to share that the AP is ending its weekly book reviews, beginning Sept. 1. This was a difficult decision but one made after a thorough review of AP’s story offerings and what is being most read on our website and mobile apps as well as what customers are

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AOL announces September shutdown for dial-up Internet after 34 years

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-30 21:17:38

After 34 years of connecting Americans to the Internet through phone lines, AOL recently announced it is shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the World Wide Web for millions of users throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. AOL confirmed the shutdown date in a help message to customers: "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Internet. Thi

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How Apple may revamp Siri to a voice assistant I'd actually use (and ditch Gemini for)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-01 02:50:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways: An upgraded version of App Intents could make Siri the true hands-free iPhone companion. Apple is currently testing these Siri App Intents with a handful of third-party apps. The revamped Siri could ship in the spring of 2026, reports Bloomberg. When Apple first announced an upgraded and more capable Siri, every one of its users was reasonably excited. Unfortunately, that promise never happened, and the new Siri continues to be delayed. However, ahead

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Apache Iceberg V3 Spec new features for more efficient and flexible data lakes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-01 11:07:34

A Deeper Dive into Apache Iceberg V3: How New Designs Are Solving Core Data Lake Challenges The Next Chapter for Apache Iceberg: Welcoming the Iceberg V3 Spec by Talat Uyarer , BigQuery Managed Iceberg & Shane Glass , Google Open Source Programs Office The data community has long grappled with the challenge of how to bring database-like agility to petabyte-scale datasets stored in open cloud storage. The trade-off has often been between the scalability of data lakes and the performance and ea

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The Associated Press tells its book critics that it's ending weekly reviews

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-01 11:25:57

Terrible news from The Associated Press. Media Nation correspondent J.A. passes along this note from Anthony McCartney, the AP’s global entertainment and lifestyle editor. AP to end its weekly book reviews Dear AP book reviewers, I am writing to share that the AP is ending its weekly book reviews, beginning Sept. 1. This was a difficult decision but one made after a thorough review of AP’s story offerings and what is being most read on our website and mobile apps as well as what customers are

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cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-01 11:32:52

I spend every day trying to find deals that really save you money. And this means genuine savings, not fake reductions that are just a lot of buzz that barely save you anything. That's why every day my team and I search your favorite sites like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more to personally handpick daily deals for CNET's Deals texts to subscribers. We deliver the best sales to your phone, helping you score must-have items with minimal effort at the best price possbile. Why would you go throu

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Siri's New Features May Include Adding Voice Controls to Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-01 16:26:01

Apple is testing new features for its Siri assistant with popular apps -- including Uber, Facebook and YouTube -- that would make it possible to use third-party app features with voice commands, according to a report from Bloomberg. The testing is being done with the goal of releasing a revamped Siri in the spring of 2026 that uses Apple's App Intents to expand what Siri can do outside of Apple's own OS and first-party apps. For instance, people might be able to post Instagram comments or make

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Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 new low up to $150 off, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $299 off, iPad Air, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-12-01 21:45:11

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are kicking off with the lowest prices we have tracked online for GPS + Cell Apple Watch Series 10 models. Alongside GPS only variants at $100 off, you’ll now find the cell variants at up to $149 off in brand new condition with a full Apple warranty in tow. Those deals also join one of the best prices to date on the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $299 off the list price, ongoing all-time lows on M3 iPad Air, and more. Everything awaits below. Apple Watch Series 10 Cell

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After 34 Years of Booop-Beep-Beep-Beep-Krsssh-Eee-Brrrrrrr, AOL’s Dial-Up Service Is Finally Shutting Down

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-12-01 21:10:32

It’s the end of an era. After 34 years, AOL is pulling the plug on its dial-up internet service. It’s hard to believe that In 2025, with 5G, Wi-Fi, and fiber-optic broadband seemingly everywhere, AOL’s classic dial-up service is still operating. Sadly, for the thousands of people still relying on the old school internet service, the company recently announced that it’s discontinuing it on Sept. 30. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Intern

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AOL to discontinue dial-up internet

news.ycombinator.com Yan Zhuang 2025-12-01 17:15:38

AOL announced that its dial-up internet service will be discontinued next month. If this is how you learned that AOL’s dial-up still exists — presumably you read this on a broadband internet connection — you’re not alone. The service, seen by many as a relic of the early days of the internet, will be discontinued Sept. 30 along with its associated software, the company said. AOL made the announcement quietly via a statement on its help portal on Friday: “AOL routinely evaluates its products an

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