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Google exec: ‘We’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android’

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-07-30 20:34:55

Google’s head of Android has said that the company plans to combine its mobile operating system with ChromeOS, the software that currently runs across Google’s Chromebook laptops. Sameer Samat, president of Google’s Android ecosystem, told TechRadar that “we’re going to be combining Chrome OS and Android into a single platform.” Samat, who’s responsible for Android’s implementation across mobile, wearables, XR, TV, and auto, added that he’s “interested in how people are using their laptops thes

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Google confirms it’s ‘combining’ Chrome OS and Android into a single platform

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 22:01:06

We exclusively reported back in November that Google was working to merge Chrome OS into Android . Now, a Google executive has effectively confirmed the company’s intentions to combine the two platforms. Sameer Samat, president of Android ecosystem at Google, asked a TechRadar journalist why they were using an Apple Watch, iPhone, and MacBook: I asked because we’re going to be combining Chrome OS and Android into a single platform, and I am very interested in how people are using their laptops

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This $500 Chromebook Plus has better performance than some PCs I've tested

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-30 14:15:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is on sale for $499. It excels as an inexpensive work laptop thanks to its comfortable keyboard and useful features in ChromeOS. Its lower-end touchscreen will limit usability for some. $499.99 at Amazon $499 at Lenovo $379 at Best Buy more buying choices I've been really curious to see how things have changed since my last Chromebook review, which was the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 last year. I recently had that opportunity wi

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Chrome's hidden X-Browser-Validation header reverse engineered

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 14:00:10

Chrome X-Browser-Validation Header Reverse Engineering & Generator Chrome recently added a few new headers: "x-browser-channel": "stable", "x-browser-copyright": "Copyright 2025 Google LLC. All rights reserved.", "x-browser-validation": "6h3XF8YcD8syi2FF2BbuE2KllQo=", "x-browser-year": "2025" Apart from one of them, there isn’t much that’s interesting. They’re just bits of client specific information. However, base64 decoding x-browser-validation yields what appears to be a hash whose purpose

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Reverse proxy deep dive

news.ycombinator.com Mitendra Mahto 2025-07-26 10:49:39

Reverse proxy deep dive mitendra mahto 8 min read · Jun 25, 2025 -- Listen Share This post was originally published on my personal blog. A Deep Dive into Reverse Proxy A reverse proxy is a critical piece of software commonly found in various setups within a distributed system. You may have encountered it as a proxy enabling service mesh, a load balancer distributing the load among different database instances, or an edge proxy hiding the complexity behind a site. Several excellent reverse pr

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OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-30 13:14:01

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at the Hope Global Forums annual meeting in Atlanta on Dec. 11, 2023. OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet's market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, three of the people said, and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. It will give OpenAI more direct access to a cornerstone o

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Tell HN: uBlock Origin on Chrome is finally gone

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-30 14:28:55

The latest version of Chrome (138) removes Manifest v2 and all extensions that rely on it.

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The Most Accurate Way to Play Game Boy Games Is Available Again, but There’s a Catch

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-08-01 05:17:55

ModRetro's Chromatic Game Boy handheld, made by arms dealer Palmer Luckey, now comes in ‘drone strike purple.’ Palmer Luckey, the man who took a career crafting VR headsets and turned it into a company that sells weapons of war to the U.S. military, also makes a Game Boy-like handheld. The ModRetro Chromatic, designed to play old Game Boy cartridges, has proved incredibly popular. Now, the handheld, in all its original colorways, is back after a year of unavailability, but with a few changes.

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Four arrested in UK over M&S, Co-op, Harrods cyberattacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-01 00:46:02

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested four people suspected of being involved in cyberattacks on major retailers in the country, including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The arrested individuals are two 19-year-old males, one 17-year-old male, and a 20-year-old female, who were apprehended earlier today in their homes in London and the West Midlands. One of them is Latvian, and the rest are English. The police also confiscated electronic devices to examine them for potential incr

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Mycopunk Review: It's Deep Rock Galactic With a Fungal Infection

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 00:00:00

There's a complex science to differentiating between first-person shooter games. The movement shooter is the antithesis of the military simulation, and you can't be any farther away from a boomer shooter than a battle royale. A slurry of subgenre archetypes, tags and "gameplay feels" serve as the building blocks for FPS taxonomy, creating a tried-and-true system to organize new games. That's why it's all the more thrilling when a new experience resists being cleanly categorized. Yes, developer

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The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 05:00:54

ModRetro Chromatic The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. If you can stomach the price tag, it's the best way to play original GB and GBC carts. The Game Boy was my very first gaming device, and it has always held a special place in my heart. My parents actually bought two classic DMG Game Boys (one for me and one for my older sister), but they both ended up in my collection once she developed a social life and I retre

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Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-03 05:00:16

There's a new (ish) retro console on the block. The ModRetro Chromatic had a soft launch last year but is now "permanently in stock" for consumers. This is another machine that runs Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, like the beloved Analogue Pocket and others. The Chromatic features a magnesium alloy build, so it should take a licking. It also features a backlit screen — something the original Game Boy lacked. As a matter of fact, Nintendo didn't fully embrace backlighting technology unti

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As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-03 05:16:54

With the departure of X CEO Linda Yaccarino, which was announced Wednesday, the company that defined text-first social networking faces renewed competition. Year-over-year, the Elon Musk-owned social network has seen its daily active user base decline by roughly 10% as of the second quarter of 2025, according to new data provided by app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. While X’s user base is still 65% larger than Meta’s Threads and 10 times larger than its next-biggest rival, Bluesky, X’s lastin

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OpenAI’s next big launch could be an AI web browser

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-03 09:33:07

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. OpenAI is planning to launch an AI web browser in the “coming weeks,” according to a report from Reuters. Sources tell the outlet that OpenAI could build its Operator AI agent into the browser, allowing it to book reservations, fill out forms, and complete other tasks on a user’s behalf as it moves toward an “agentic” future. As noted by Reuters, t

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The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-03 09:37:05

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. After selling out all of its limited stock of First Edition handhelds last year, ModRetro has announced that its Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock. The company is also introducing a new white-and-purple cloud color option, new game cartridges, and a collection of accessories that includes a rechargeable battery. The Chromatic i

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Galaxy Chromebook Is Cheaper Than AirPods, Samsung Is Clearing Out All Remaining Stock

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-03 13:35:11

Samsung is an electronics giant that retails everything from smartphones to laptops and TVs. Prime Day includes nearly the entire Samsung range at discounted prices, and one of those is the Galaxy Chromebook Go. Right now, this Chromebook is Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in “Traditional Laptop Computers” which goes to show just how much it’s in demand during this sale. The price has a lot to do with it: For Prime Day, the Samsung 14″ Galaxy Chromebook Go will only set you back $219, down from its nor

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Four arrested in UK over M&S, Co-op, Harrod cyberattacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-03 17:46:02

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested four people suspected of being involved in cyberattacks on major retailers in the country, including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The arrested individuals are two 19-year-old males, one 17-year-old male, and a 20-year-old female, who were apprehended earlier today in their homes in London and the West Midlands. One of them is Latvian, and the rest are English. The police also confiscated electronic devices to examine them for potential incr

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OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-03 21:00:39

OpenAI is said to be almost ready to unleash its own web browser, which could be out in the wild within weeks. According to Reuters sources, the company is aiming to more deeply integrate its services into users’ work and personal lives, and the browser is part of that strategy (as is its push into hardware ). Naturally, the browser is slated to have a ChatGPT-style chatbot baked in. OpenAI is reportedly looking to use the browser to capture more user data — a strategy that has worked out to Go

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This Lenovo 2-in-1 is made for students - and it couldn't be more affordable

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-04 17:26:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 is on sale now for $269. It's a versatile and highly-portable device that's as useful at home as in the office. Some of the most buzzworthy features are tied to subscriptions, and the keyboard and trackpad are very small. $379 at Lenovo $269 at Best Buy more buying choices The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 is on sale at Best Buy for $269. That's $130 off the already-low regular price. The ninth-generation Lenovo Chromebook Duet is an 11-i

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An OpenAI Web Browser Is Imminent, Report Says. That Would Really Shake Up the Web

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 16:41:18

OpenAI is working on an AI-powered web browser that could make its debut in the coming weeks, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday. That would be a major incursion by OpenAI, which makes the dominant AI chatbot, ChatGPT, into a realm where Google is top dog. Google Chrome is the world's most popular web browser, with a global market share of 68%, according to Statista. Google also has its own generative AI technology, called Gemini, which it has been integrating across its range of

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Qantas confirms data breach impacts 5.7 million customers

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-04 21:14:28

Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that 5.7 million people have been impacted by a recent data breach, in which threat actors stole customers' data. On July 1st, Qantas disclosed that it had detected a cyberattack the previous day on a third-party platform used by a Qantas airline contact centre. While the company did not share any further details, BleepingComputer learned that the attack shared similarities with other attacks on the aviation industry linked to threat actors classified as

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Google reveals details on Android’s Advanced Protection for Chrome

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-05 01:31:41

Google is sharing more information on how Chrome operates when Android mobile users enable Advanced Protection, highlighting strong security improvements. The tech giant recently extended its Advanced Protection Program to the device level with the release of Android 16, aimed at offering a robust, holistic security posture for high-risk individuals likely to be targeted by sophisticated spyware attacks. Starting Android 16, Advanced Protection can be activated from the settings, strengthening

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OpenAI is launching its own AI-centric web browser very soon, per report

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-05 05:43:48

Google Chrome has long dominated the web browser space, despite many Apple users opting to stick with Safari. But a major new player is reportedly about to launch its own web browser: OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. ChatGPT makers are getting into the browser business Kenrick Cai, Krystal Hu and Anna Tong write at Reuters: OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Th

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Claude can now connect to learning apps like Canvas, Panopto and Wiley

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-05 17:00:38

At the start of April, Anthropic released Learning mode, a feature that changed how Claude would interact with users. With the tool enabled, the chatbot would attempt to guide students to a solution rather than providing them with an answer outright. The release of Learning mode and Claude for Education was the start of a major push by Anthropic to work with universities and colleges globally. Today, the company is upgrading Claude for Education with the addition of integrations to three popula

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This HP 14-Inch Chromebook Is $199, Amazon Clears Out Stock with a Flash Sale and Only 20% Left

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-06 14:03:31

Laptops have not been Amazon’s Prime Day priority this year, so it’s some searching to uncover a true gem. If you’re on a tight budget, Chromebooks remain your best value for quality and as it turns out, there is one model that you should not miss. The HP Chromebook 14-inch (Intel Processor N100, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB UFS) is at a record low price thanks to a flash sale with only 20% of the stock left. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. At $199, you’re getting a massive 50% discount off the usual $

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Prime Day Makes the HP 14″ Chromebook the Cheapest Laptop at 50% Off, Even Though It’s the Latest Model

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-08-06 14:45:51

A good laptop is a must for a lot of us. The ability to work or study on the move, or just zone out and watch some TV or a good film, is something that can’t be overrated. There are loads of great laptop and Chromebook options out there, but they can be pretty pricey a lot of the time. That’s where today’s amazing Prime Day deal comes in. Right now, you can get your hands on a HP 14-inch Chromebook for just $200. For reference, this model would normally cost you $390, so this is a 49% prime dis

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OpenAI May Be in Major Trouble Financially

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-07 05:20:01

Since OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT on the world two and a half years ago, the company has operated at a substantial financial loss. Despite raising at least $60.9 billion in private funding since ChatGPT's public launch, OpenAI is leaking billions of dollars every year. In 2024, for example, the tech startup lost some $5 billion, per MSNBC. That doesn't seem to bother OpenAI insiders, though, who hope to be bringing in $125 billion in annual revenue by 2029. The gulf between OpenAI's ambitions and

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M&S confirms social engineering led to massive ransomware attack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-07 05:39:53

M&S confirmed today that the retail outlet's network was initially breached in a "sophisticated impersonation attack" that ultimately led to a DragonForce ransomware attack. M&S chairman Archie Norman revealed this in a hearing with the UK Parliament's Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security regarding the recent attacks on the retail sector in the country. While Norman did not go into details, he stated that the threat actors impersonated one of the 50,000 people working with the

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WhatsApp is working on threaded replies in group chats

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-07 21:22:07

Last March, WhatsApp beta for Android introduced a much-requested feature for busy group chats: threaded replies. Now, the iOS beta has added support as well, hinting that a public launch may be getting close. Here’s what it looks like. Replies indicator, with a dedicated screen for each thread As reported by WABetaInfo, the latest WhatsApp TestFlight beta lays the groundwork for threaded message replies, a long-awaited feature that will let users view and participate in structured threads tie

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The 911 Calls Inside ICE Detention Centers

wired.com Leah Feiger 2025-08-07 21:15:59

Our senior politics editor Leah Feiger speaks with WIRED’s Dhruv Mehrotra about an exclusive WIRED investigation into how serious medical incidents are increasing at some of the country’s largest immigration detention centers. You can follow Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger and Dhruv Mehrotra on Bluesky at @dmehro. Write to us at [email protected]. Mentioned in this episode: ‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls by Dhruv Mehrotra and Dell Camer

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