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A grand tour through the essays of Lewis H. Lapham

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-14 21:09:04

In his introductory essay for the inaugural issue of Lapham’s Quarterly, Lewis wrote (as he often had before) about his “risk-assessment model wired to the sound of the human voice.” If he read a piece without being able to hear its author speak—from whatever time, place, genre, species, leaning, or dimension—it wasn’t much of anything to him at all. To be mentored by him was to be tuned to this frequency. Which I’m grateful for, because while missing him since his passing a year ago I’ve been a

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iOS 26 solves a pesky CarPlay annoyance

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-19 18:34:11

iOS 26 brings major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design and support for widgets. There’s also a small change that addresses a years-long feature request for many CarPlay users: the ability to disable CarPlay screenshots. For years, you’ve been able to take a screenshot of your CarPlay display by simply taking a screenshot on your iPhone. This feature can also be quite frustrating when your iPhone is connected to CarPlay and you only want to take a screenshot of your iPhone’

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Alarm․com launches new CarPlay app for smart home control

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-19 23:03:19

Homeowners and businesses with an Alarm․com smart home system have a new way to keep tabs on things. The company has announced the launch of its first CarPlay app, unlocking easier access to smart home controls for things like garage doors, scenes, routines, and more. Alarm․com touted the features of its new CarPlay app in a press release today: Hassle-Free Garage Door Control: Easily open and close compatible garage doors with a tap, whether pulling into the driveway or leaving for the day. P

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Best Earplugs for Sleeping You Can Buy in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-26 08:25:00

Waking refreshed and ready to take on the day means getting a good night's sleep first, and that can be surprisingly difficult. Whether your partner has a tendency to snore, you're in need of a new mattress or just want to block out the howl of jet engines as you head on a summer vacation, one possible solution is a good pair of earplugs. Some people resort to wearing a pair of wireless earbuds, but that's suboptimal for all kinds of reasons. After all, quality sleep is essential for your health

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Yet another automaker reaffirms no plans to support Apple’s CarPlay Ultra

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-29 09:52:12

Following a long delay, CarPlay Ultra launched a couple of months ago, delivering the much-anticipated tighter integration between the iPhone and car systems promised during WWDC 2022. And while Apple had originally lined up several automakers to support the new experience, some have since backed away. Now, one holdout is doubling down on its decision to pass on the feature. BMW reaffirms no CarPlay Ultra support In a statement to BMW Blog this week, a BMW AG spokesperson said: “BMW currentl

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CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-30 09:02:13

For the longest time, one of AirPods’ best features has been absent when in the car. But in iOS 26, Apple is making AirPods and CarPlay work better together than ever. Here’s how. AirPods automatic switching supports CarPlay in iOS 26 Automatic switching is one of those ‘magic moment’ features that can make the Apple ecosystem so appealing. Essentially, the AirPods feature detects which Apple product you’re using at any given moment, and switches your AirPods to connect to that active device.

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iOS 26 beta 4 adds (and removes) CarPlay wallpaper options

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-01 14:17:27

Apple has changed up the wallpaper collection on CarPlay in iOS 26 beta 4. Several new options have been added. The update also removes many of the existing wallpaper options that were still hanging around from older iOS versions. CarPlay in iOS 26 developer beta 4 includes nine wallpaper choices. Each wallpaper changes its appearance for light and dark mode, creating 18 possible options. CarPlay previously featured a variety of wallpaper styles, including versions based on iPhone default wall

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This Weird Haptic VR Glove Evokes One of Nintendo’s Most Iconic Flops

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-01 14:53:53

VR is an exciting area for many reasons, but I personally love it because it’s still a new enough niche to get really strange. That means all sorts of passion projects from lesser-known developers, 3D-printed accessories, and whatever the hell this is actually wind up seeing the light of day. Relatedly, it also means Sharp might, for real, produce this ridiculous haptic VR glove that evokes Nintendo’s most iconic and infamous flops. YO. Sharp has made a haptic vr controller! Also the first imag

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US Mobile is upgrading its Unlimited plans with uncapped data, improved roaming, and more

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 09:20:59

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR US Mobile’s Unlimited Premium plan now offers truly unlimited, uncapped data on all three networks, with upgraded hotspot, roaming, and international benefits. The Unlimited Starter plan also sees improvements, including higher data caps and optional priority access on the Warp (Verizon) network for a small fee. Customers can even try US Mobile’s multi-network feature free for 30 days, allowing access to all three major networks without switching or p

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Everything we learned from a week with Apple CarPlay Ultra

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-11 10:00:39

For the 2025 model year, Aston Martin's user interface took a major step forward across the lineup, with improvements to the physical controls and digital infotainment, as well as updated gauge cluster layouts. However, the big news dropped in the spring, when Aston and Apple announced the launch of CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of Apple's nearly ubiquitous automotive operating system. Ultra extends beyond the strictly “phone” functions of traditional CarPlay to now encompass more robust v

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Will your car get CarPlay Ultra? Here’s what we know

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-13 04:16:52

Earlier this year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022. CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about other automakers? Here’s what we know. Next-gen CarPlay brands In December 2023, Apple said that Porsche and Aston Martin would be the first automakers to support next-generation CarPlay starting in 2024. That deadline came and went, and Apple con

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iOS 26 adds CarPlay widgets, a major new feature for your vehicle

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-13 04:27:22

iOS 26 is a huge update for CarPlay users, with more new features than we’ve seen in years. One addition that’s especially noteworthy is the introduction of widgets to CarPlay for the first time. Widgets bring glanceable info to CarPlay Widgets are a key feature across nearly all of Apple’s software platforms. They’re a big part of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. This year Vision Pro is even adding spatial widgets in visionOS 26. But CarPlay has had the longest wait for widgets, and t

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Why I love my Apple EarPods

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-13 14:00:00

Jay Peters is a news editor for The Verge, which means, he explains, “I write and edit news about tech, gaming, and all of the many things The Verge covers. I also write a lot about indie video games. And I’m taking over David Pierce’s Installer newsletter while he’s on parental leave – please subscribe!” He adds that he’s been here for nearly six years, “which, as an obsessive reader of the site before joining the team, is hard for me to fathom.” When we asked him what his current favorite de

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Best Carpet Cleaners: I Used Real Life Messes as the Ultimate Test

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-22 12:45:00

The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is the best overall carpet cleaner I tested. It was the only carpet washer that effectively removed pet urine and pet odors from my carpet. It also came in second to the Tineco Carpet Cruiser with tough stain removal. But for $300 less than the Tineco, its price-to-value ratio is unbeatable. Why I like it: While the Tineco Carpet Cruiser edged out the Bissell HydroSteam on the tough stain removal test, the Bissell blew away the competition on pet odor testing.

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NFL apps coming to CarPlay, starting with these teams

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-24 21:10:26

We’re less than 60 days out from the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, and football fans have something new to get ready for kickoff. Many NFL team iPhone apps are coming to Apple CarPlay, starting with three team apps that are already live. These three NFL teams have iPhone apps that now work with CarPlay: Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears New Orleans Saints Each app currently includes team-provided audio content for easily browsing and playing on the road. The app icons are also a great way

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a major upgrade soon: 3 features I can't wait to use on iOS 26

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-01-25 02:30:13

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened last month, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users, in case you missed it. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesi

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This Portable Wireless CarPlay Screen Is 44% Off, Amazon Is Clearing Out Stock Once and For All

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-01-31 14:35:52

Prime Day is not all about upgrading your home tech, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your car in a big way too. Amazon has cut a premium portable wireless CarPlay / Android Auto car stereo to a new all-time low, dropping it by 44% to just $44 (down from $79). This is such a great deal that it’s a no-brainer to give your car’s infotainment system an upgrade, especially if your vehicle didn’t come with CarPlay or Android Auto from the factory. See at Amazon Touchscreen For $44, this 7-inch HD

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The Novelty of the Arpanet

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 08:48:24

If you run an image search for the word “ARPANET,” you will find lots of maps showing how the government research network expanded steadily across the country throughout the late ’60s and early ’70s. I’m guessing that most people reading or hearing about the ARPANET for the first time encounter one of these maps. Obviously, the maps are interesting—it’s hard to believe that there were once so few networked computers that their locations could all be conveyed with what is really pretty lo-fi car

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The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned

wired.com Paresh Dave 2026-02-05 14:50:33

The head of the US government’s Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is leaving the unit this month to take a job with a quantum computing company, WIRED has learned. Rick Muller’s pending departure from IARPA comes amid broader efforts to downsize the United States intelligence community, including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which oversees IARPA. A person familiar with Muller’s plans confirmed to WIRED his departure from IARPA. Born during

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Apple CarPlay Ultra vs. Google Built-In: How the Next-Gen Auto Software Rivals Compare

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 04:00:03

I'd spent an hour driving a $250,000-plus Aston Martin up the Los Angeles coast when my hunger pangs became impossible to ignore, and as I've done many times before, I asked Siri (through Apple CarPlay) to find me a taco place. But then I did something no other car on the planet allows: I asked Siri to blast the AC and make the air colder. That's because the 2025 Aston Martin DBX I drove was the first vehicle to come with Apple CarPlay Ultra, the upgraded version of the company's car software.

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Sharp pencils for hard times

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-02-12 09:00:00

Allison Johnson is a reviewer for The Verge who writes about phones and mobile technology. “Occasionally,” she adds, “I yell at your wireless carrier.” I asked her if there were any items that she especially liked using, and after thinking about it, she eventually came up with… a pencil sharpener. Where did you first hear about the Blackwing One-Step Long Point Sharpener? Last year, I told my husband all I wanted for Christmas was a nice pencil sharpener — and he understood the assignment. In

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CarPlay Ultra hands-on reveals its standout best new feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-14 18:30:18

iOS 26 is one of CarPlay’s biggest updates in years, but we shouldn’t forget that Apple has another major CarPlay launch this year. CarPlay Ultra has officially arrived, and a hands-on published today identifies its strengths. Customization is the biggest strength of CarPlay Ultra Bradley Iger at The Verge got to spend some time with CarPlay Ultra in the Aston Martin DBX707. It’s currently one of the only vehicles that offers CarPlay Ultra—and it took years to get to this point. Aston Martin

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Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

theverge.com Bradley Iger 2026-02-14 23:00:31

It’s been more than a decade since Apple unveiled the original version of CarPlay. In that time, the system has become indispensable for countless drivers all over the world. But while new iterations of iOS have introduced user interface tweaks and some additional customization features, its basic functionality hasn’t advanced much since that announcement back in March 2014. This changes with the introduction of CarPlay Ultra. First shown at WWDC 2022 and now available on any iPhone 12 or newer

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VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harp

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 12:33:00

A fog harp prototype collects water vapor. Credit: Virginia Tech A fog harp prototype collects water vapor. Credit: Virginia Tech Arid coastal regions that are also prone to fog are prime locations for fog-harvesting devices as a water source, especially during prolonged droughts. But the standard technology is prone to clogging. Scientists at Virginia Tech have created an improved version of their earlier "fog harp" alternative design to address that issue, according to a new paper published i

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Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces pushback as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Renault opt out

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-20 04:09:00

In context: As the automotive industry shifts toward electric and autonomous vehicles, the battle for control of the dashboard – and the valuable data it generates – is heating up, with Apple making significant investments in the space. However, pushback from automakers suggests that the road to a fully Apple-powered cockpit will be slower and more contested than the company once envisioned. Apple's push to expand its footprint inside car dashboards is facing mounting resistance from some of th

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Easier not being green: Why I ditched Bissell for the Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-20 14:00:39

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I’ll admit it — I’m pretty new to the carpet life. Having spent most of my adulthood in apartment buildings, I just accepted laminate and tile as ways of life. Now that I live in a house, though, I have a couple of new surfaces to worry about. I have rugs from room to room and carpet throughout my living area, and I’ve quickly learned that a weekly pass with a vacuum is like trying to fight a fire with a teacup. So, I decided it was time to venture into the wide

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-02-21 06:00:19

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened earlier this month, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesign of iOS 26, C

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Apple’s more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-02-21 23:11:05

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. Apple’s next-generation CarPlay is splitting the auto world down the middle. Several automakers are eagerly lining up to adopt the newly immersive CarPlay Ultra, which takes over more screens and includes embedded vehicle features like speedometers, heating and cooling, and radio functions. Others are flatly refusing to all

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Apple’s push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-23 04:21:48

Apple is facing resistance from the automotive industry over its CarPlay Ultra software system, which the tech group launched in an attempt to take over a vehicle’s dashboard for the first time. German luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Audi as well as Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Renault said they had no plans to bring the upgraded software to their vehicles, despite earlier indications from Apple that they would. While few have followed General Motors, which announced in 2023 it would stop install

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Audi, Mercedes, and other car–makers reject CarPlay Ultra despite Apple claims

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-23 12:22:22

Audi and Mercedes–Benz are among the car makers to reject CarPlay Ultra, despite Apple listing them as future partners, and they are not alone. Aston–Martin was the first to adopt it, and Porsche has said that it will be doing so – but others previously named by Apple have either changed their minds, or are keeping suspiciously quiet … Apple has been talking about a next–generation version of CarPlay for a long time, but it wasn’t until last month that the company officially announced it as Ca

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A grand tour through the essays of Lewis H. Lapham

iOS 26 solves a pesky CarPlay annoyance

Alarm․com launches new CarPlay app for smart home control

Best Earplugs for Sleeping You Can Buy in 2025

Yet another automaker reaffirms no plans to support Apple’s CarPlay Ultra

CarPlay and AirPods work better than ever together in iOS 26, here’s how

iOS 26 beta 4 adds (and removes) CarPlay wallpaper options

This Weird Haptic VR Glove Evokes One of Nintendo’s Most Iconic Flops

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Everything we learned from a week with Apple CarPlay Ultra

Will your car get CarPlay Ultra? Here’s what we know

iOS 26 adds CarPlay widgets, a major new feature for your vehicle

Why I love my Apple EarPods

Best Carpet Cleaners: I Used Real Life Messes as the Ultimate Test

NFL apps coming to CarPlay, starting with these teams

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a major upgrade soon: 3 features I can't wait to use on iOS 26

This Portable Wireless CarPlay Screen Is 44% Off, Amazon Is Clearing Out Stock Once and For All

The Novelty of the Arpanet

The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned

Apple CarPlay Ultra vs. Google Built-In: How the Next-Gen Auto Software Rivals Compare

Sharp pencils for hard times

CarPlay Ultra hands-on reveals its standout best new feature

Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harp

Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces pushback as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Renault opt out

Easier not being green: Why I ditched Bissell for the Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

Apple’s more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry

Apple’s push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers

Audi, Mercedes, and other car–makers reject CarPlay Ultra despite Apple claims

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