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I tried Perplexity's new reservation feature, and it surprised me with new dining spots to try

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-09 16:30:25

Thomas Barwick/Getty Images ZDNET's takeaways Perplexity's new feature lets you make a restaurant reservation straight through OpenTable. The feature uses OpenTable's system, so you don't have to trust the AI to do it for you. Instead of navigating between apps or tabs to find a restaurant and then book a table, Perplexity handles everything. Finding the perfect restaurant and making a reservation just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new feature in Perplexity. The chatbot (which ZDNET's

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“No tax on tips” is an industry plant

news.ycombinator.com Eyal Press 2025-12-18 11:47:27

In 2021, an amendment to raise the federal minimum wage to fifteen dollars an hour and phase out the subminimum wage for tipped workers was attached to President Joe Biden’s pandemic-relief package. But the Senate parliamentarian removed the proposal from the bill, on procedural grounds. Bernie Sanders, then the Budget Committee chairman, forced a vote on the bill anyway, with the provision included. This decision sparked a furor among supposedly liberal lawmakers, according to Ari Rabin-Havt, S

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Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-12-21 21:48:10

Over the next year, Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson wants to “unlock” the Sunbelt of the United States, a southern route where its self-driving trucks will carry goods for companies like Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. Aurora, which launched its driverless commercial self-driving truck service this spring, has already made some progress towards that goal. The company reported Wednesday in its second-quarter letter to shareholders that it now has three self-driving trucks operating c

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Analyzing Ancient Footprints, Scientists Find Evidence Dinos Like T-Rex Did the "Moonwalk" to Attract Mates

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-29 20:00:43

Scientists have discovered that a fossil site in Colorado was once the equivalent of a popular nightclub back in the long-ago Cretaceous era. In those times, male dinosaurs, some similar to the Tyrannosaurus rex, traveled to this once long-ago plain of tidal mud to preen and bust dance moves — even doing what the researchers described as a prehistoric moonwalk a la Michael Jackson— in hopes of catching the eyes of obliging females at the scene, according to a new study in the journal Cretaceous

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This Dinosaur Probably Chirped Like a Bird

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-12-29 21:00:59

Scientists have discovered a dinosaur that might have chirped like a bird, a finding that suggests the evolutionary origins of birdsong may be far more ancient than we previously thought. In a paper published last week in the journal PeerJ, an international team of researchers describes a 163-million-year-old fossil found in northeastern China’s Hebei Province. The fossil dinosaur, which they’ve dubbed Pulaosaurus qinglong, measures just 28 inches (72 centimeters) and is largely complete, givin

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‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Bringing in Matthew Rhys for a Major Role

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-01-01 21:00:55

Congo lining up off of Prime Video’s announcement that Invincible will have its fifth season queued up while its fourth season is waiting in the wings, Skybound Entertainment announced new casting for the adult animated series that’ll play a major role in its upcoming season at San Diego Comic-Con. During Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that actor Matthew Rhys (The Americans) will play the role of Dinosaurus. To all the folks who didn’t have

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The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-01-02 16:38:16

Brain-computer interfaces might have inspired works of science fiction, but the technology behind them is real and quickly developing. Companies like Synchron and Neuralink are racing to build a model that they can commercialize. Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Emily Mullin to discuss why Synchron’s model is standing out, and the promises and limitations of these interfaces. Mentioned in this episode: There's Neuralink—and There's the Mind-Reading Company That Might Surpass It by Emily Mull

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Adorable Triassic Reptile Used its Freaky Back Fin to Communicate

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-04 06:00:01

Technological advancements have brought us many things. For paleontologists, it’s introduced the ability to probe softer material—skin, feathers, scales, and hair—found on fossilized creatures. And that’s resulting in some strange new findings about long-extinct animals, showing us that they’re even weirder than we imagined. A paper published today in Nature offers a re-analysis of a fossilized Mirasaura grauvogeli, a 247-million-year-old reptile whose defining feature is a feather-like structu

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How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-01-11 11:54:08

Michael Calore: Go to the movies. Lauren Goode: Just go to the movies. Katie Drummond: I like that. Michael Calore: This is the worst time of year to go to the movies. Lauren Goode: No, it's the best time of the year because air conditioning and comfy seats. Michael Calore: Yeah, but it's- Katie Drummond: I'm with Lauren, that's great advice. Lauren Goode: No, I've been three times this year and every time, very last minute. A friend invited me last minute to go see the 40th anniversary o

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Arch Linux pulls AUR packages that installed Chaos RAT malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-12 21:12:39

Arch Linux has pulled three malicious packages uploaded to the Arch User Repository (AUR) were used to install the CHAOS remote access trojan (RAT) on Linux devices. The packages were named "librewolf-fix-bin", "firefox-patch-bin", and "zen-browser-patched-bin," and were uploaded by the same user, "danikpapas," on July 16. The packages were removed two days later by the Arch Linux team after being flagged as malicious by the community. "On the 16th of July, at around 8pm UTC+2, a malicious AU

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Firefox-patch-bin, librewolf-fix-bin AUR packages contain malware

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-13 16:48:48

On the 16th of July, at around 8pm UTC+2, a malicious AUR package was uploaded to the AUR. Two other malicious packages were uploaded by the same user a few hours later. These packages were installing a script coming from the same GitHub repository that was identified as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The affected malicious packages are: - librewolf-fix-bin - firefox-patch-bin - zen-browser-patched-bin The Arch Linux team addressed the issue as soon as they became aware of the situation. As of to

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Auriga Space raises $6M to shoot rockets off an electromagnetic launch track

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-22 21:00:00

While U.S.-based companies are launching more payloads into orbit than ever before, they’re still limited by the inefficiency of conventional rockets. With rockets, most of the weight is in the propellant, not the payload, and a huge portion of it is burned simply battling Earth’s gravity and atmosphere. Auriga Space is aiming to change the launch game. Instead of a first-stage booster, the California-based startup is developing a launch track that will use electricity to power powerful magnets

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OpenAI's ChatGPT-powered browser is codenamed 'Aura'

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-23 12:30:21

OpenAI is following Perplexity and is working on its own AI-powered browser codenamed "Aura." X user Tibor found references to "Aura," which is probably the codename for the new OpenAI browser. There are already mentions of "is Aura" ("mini-root," which is similar to checks for Android, iOS, or Electron/ChatGPT Windows desktop app), "is Aura Sidebar," and "in Aura" in the ChatGPT web app. Reuters previously reported that OpenAI is building a Chromium-based Chrome alternative that will use gen

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I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind ditching my MacBook Pro for - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-23 14:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices At Amazon, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been discounted by $160, dropping to $1,440. If there's one thing yo

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Fine dining restaurants researching guests to make their dinner unforgettable

news.ycombinator.com Nico Madrigal-Yankowski 2026-01-25 20:30:29

In the Emmy-winning FX show “The Bear,” which returned for a fourth season on June 25, there’s a pivotal Season 2 episode when Richie, aka Cousin, learns what it takes to work at a fine dining restaurant — and just how much intimate research goes into preparing for guests. Before his first night on the floor of the fictional three-Michelin-star restaurant, the front of house team goes over the evening’s PNOs — persons of note. Guests for the night include the district attorney for Chicago as we

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Five companies now control over 90% of the restaurant food delivery market

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 02:23:37

While reading the latest results from Prosus, I realized there seems to be a trend that nobody is talking about. There is an obvious wave of consolidation in the food delivery market happening right before our eyes. The once-hot food delivery sector has gone cold faster than your DoorDash order. New entrants have disappeared as most of the VC money chases the cool and hip AI startups. Alongside a wave of acquisitions, the world's food delivery market is consolidating in the hands of 5 companies.

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A Dinosaur Appears to Have Died on the Exact Spot They Later Built a Dinosaur Museum, Burying Its Fossil Underneath It

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-25 20:30:46

In Denver, scientists uncovered a 67.5-million-year-old dinosaur fossil deep underground — and by chance, it just so happened to be buried underneath the parking lot of a museum that houses similar specimens. As the Denver Museum of Nature and Science explained in Catalyst, its online magazine, the ancient bone fragment was buried some 763 feet below the institution's parking lot, making it the oldest and deepest such fossil to be discovered within city limits. Beyond the coincidence of findin

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Prime Day has our favorite digital photo frame in stock and on sale for 20 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-31 12:43:59

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 . A digital frame may seem like too obvious of a gift — but that's for a reason. They actually improve upon something we all have around our homes, allowing you to display more of your favorite photos all the time. Engadget's favorite option in this space, the Aura Carver Mat, is on sale

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How scientists are trying to use AI to unlock the human mind

technologyreview.com Grace Huckins 2026-02-06 00:30:00

Compared with conventional psychological models, which use simple math equations, Centaur did a far better job of predicting behavior. Accurate predictions of how humans respond in psychology experiments are valuable in and of themselves: For example, scientists could use Centaur to pilot their experiments on a computer before recruiting, and paying, human participants. In their paper, however, the researchers propose that Centaur could be more than just a prediction machine. By interrogating th

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Our favorite digital photo frame is 20 percent off for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 02:15:39

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 . One of the simplest and most pleasurable gadgets you can purchase is a digital photo frame, and luckily, Engadget's favorite option is on sale for Prime Day. You can purchase the Aura Carver Mat for 20 percent off, bringing the normally $179 frame down to $141. While many digital phot

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Why are there no good dinosaur films?

news.ycombinator.com Brianna Zigler 2026-02-03 11:55:27

“Because the movie delivers on the bottom line, I’m giving it three stars. You want great dinosaurs, you got great dinosaurs.” -Roger Ebert In Steve Brusatte’s non-fiction book The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, the self-described Jurassic Park fanatic discusses the ways that Spielberg and co. failed the reality of the T. rex. Brusatte writes that while a Tyrannasaur could indeed run quite fast, adults couldn’t move as quickly as their young. Therefore, an adult wouldn’t be able to speed up en

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Show HN: Piano Trainer – Learn piano scales, chords and more using MIDI

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-06 00:58:53

Piano Trainer Learn to play the piano at your own pace through various modes of practice. Watch the video Features MIDI compatible Home row keyboard input MIDI compatible Cross-platform support Cross-platform support Interactive scale practice Interactive scale practice Interactive chord practice Interactive chord practice Interactive fifths practice Interactive fifths practice Interactive quiz Interactive quiz Hard mode Hard mode Shuffle mode Coming Soon More scales More scales Set

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Stalking the Statistically Improbable Restaurant with Data

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-12 16:15:56

Last summer, I wrote about the statistically improbable restaurant, the restaurant you wouldn’t expect to find in a small American city: the excellent Nepali food in Erie, PA and Akron, OH; a gem of a Gambian restaurant in Springfield, IL. Statistically improbable restaurants often tell you something about the communities they are based in: Erie and Akron have large Lhotshampa refugee populations, Nepali-speaking people who lived in Bhutan for years before being expelled from their county; Sprin

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I replaced my 4K TV with a $350 tri-fold projector for a week - here's my buying advice now

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-13 23:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The Aurzen Zip is currently available for $349 on Amazon. Its design and construction give it a premium feel, and the ability to project at various angles. Connection issues and limitations on what you can view with it are areas of improvement. $399.99 at Amazon For a limited time, you can buy the Aurzen Zip Tri-Fold Ultra projector for $349 ($50 off) on Amazon. When Aurzen sent me its new Zip Tri-fold Projector, it arrived in a dense, well-designed 5" x 6.5" x 1.75" bo

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You Can Still See the Aurora Borealis Tonight. Here's Where the Brightest Lights Will Glow

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 02:45:03

The Fourth of July holiday will bring explosive light shows on Friday night, but many folks will see much quieter and calmer lights in the sky tonight, as recent solar activity will continue to bring the Aurora Borealis to several US states. Wednesday night marks the winding down of a Kp 4 magnetic storm that the Space Weather Prediction Center reported starting late Monday evening. The K-Index measures the horizontal impact of geomagnetic storms, and a Kp4 or Kp 5 rating results in what the Na

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Finally, I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-15 11:38:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to

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I've tested dozens of ThinkPads: Here's the Lenovo model I keep coming back to

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-16 20:15:16

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Aura Edition is available now starting at $2,419. It combines all the utility of a ThinkPad with exceptional battery life. It's expensive, and some of the Aura Edition features are being discontinued. $2,419 at B&H Photo-Video Lenovo's 10th-generation ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Aura Edition is a business-minded laptop with a few design perks to differentiate it from the crowd. We're talking a convertible form factor, pen support, ample I/O, and fantas

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This Lenovo laptop is a worthy rival to the MacBook Pro - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-16 23:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600. It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment. However, its lightweight nature extends to its hardware, too, since it isn't a particularly powerful computer. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to

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Aurora Borealis May Hit These 16 States Over the Next 2 Days

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 11:09:00

Alongside fireworks and drone shows, people will have another excuse to look up at the sky this week, at least in select parts of the US. The sun has graced Earth with another round of solar material, which will interact with our atmosphere and make sections of the sky glow. Of course, we're talking about the aurora borealis, and it'll be visible in 16 states on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Of the two days, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will be your best shot. The Space Weather Predictio

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Paleontologists Find Skeleton That Weirdly Looks Exactly Like Barney the Purple Dinosaur

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-21 22:30:31

We're a happy fa-m-ily! Funky Dino Deep in the heart of Texas, a goofy-looking dinosaur skeleton has been unearthed — and it's got a funny head that makes it look like a dead wringer for Barney, the purple lizard of 90s television fame with the annoyingly cheery voice. As the Houston Chronicle reports, the dinosaur in question — called Eryops megacephalus — has a wide, grinning smile on a large flat skull that sits on four squat legs. Paleontologist Andre LuJan told the newspaper that he foun

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I tried Perplexity's new reservation feature, and it surprised me with new dining spots to try

“No tax on tips” is an industry plant

Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.

Analyzing Ancient Footprints, Scientists Find Evidence Dinos Like T-Rex Did the "Moonwalk" to Attract Mates

This Dinosaur Probably Chirped Like a Bird

‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Bringing in Matthew Rhys for a Major Role

The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants

Adorable Triassic Reptile Used its Freaky Back Fin to Communicate

How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

Arch Linux pulls AUR packages that installed Chaos RAT malware

Firefox-patch-bin, librewolf-fix-bin AUR packages contain malware

Auriga Space raises $6M to shoot rockets off an electromagnetic launch track

OpenAI's ChatGPT-powered browser is codenamed 'Aura'

I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind ditching my MacBook Pro for - and it's on sale

Fine dining restaurants researching guests to make their dinner unforgettable

Five companies now control over 90% of the restaurant food delivery market

A Dinosaur Appears to Have Died on the Exact Spot They Later Built a Dinosaur Museum, Burying Its Fossil Underneath It

Prime Day has our favorite digital photo frame in stock and on sale for 20 percent off

How scientists are trying to use AI to unlock the human mind

Our favorite digital photo frame is 20 percent off for Prime Day

Why are there no good dinosaur films?

Show HN: Piano Trainer – Learn piano scales, chords and more using MIDI

Stalking the Statistically Improbable Restaurant with Data

I replaced my 4K TV with a $350 tri-fold projector for a week - here's my buying advice now

You Can Still See the Aurora Borealis Tonight. Here's Where the Brightest Lights Will Glow

Finally, I found a Lenovo laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

I've tested dozens of ThinkPads: Here's the Lenovo model I keep coming back to

This Lenovo laptop is a worthy rival to the MacBook Pro - and it's on sale

Aurora Borealis May Hit These 16 States Over the Next 2 Days

Paleontologists Find Skeleton That Weirdly Looks Exactly Like Barney the Purple Dinosaur

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