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Tesla shares drop 8% after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-08-09 21:58:23

The billionaire's involvement in politics has been a point of contention for investors. Musk earlier this year was part of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency and worked closely with President Donald Trump — a move seen as potentially hurting Tesla's brand . Musk said over the weekend that the party would be called the "America Party" and could focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts." He suggested this would be "enough to serve as the deciding vote on conte

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Lessons from creating my first text adventure

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-07 22:48:19

It’s very easy to accidentally try to create too large a text adventure. My first attempt was way too ambitious, and would have taken months to finish. I still love the idea for that, but it had to go. I picked another idea that was much smaller in scope, but it, too, grew too ambitious. I restarted one more time, from an idea that was even more pared down, and I was actually able to finish that game. With the minimalistic scope it took maybe fifteen hours of active work to create most of the ga

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Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 review: the new king of Chromebooks

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2025-08-10 02:00:00

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. The world of Chromebooks has its MacBook Air. Lenovo’s latest Chromebook Plus 14 is an Arm-based thin-and-light with good specs, excellent battery life, a great keyboard, all-around solid build, and a fantastic OLED screen. But the best part is that its bright and punchy 14-inch panel comes standard on the base $649 configuration or as

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Hidden interface controls that affect usability

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-09 18:10:03

Philip Kortum In the early 1960s, Douglas Engelbart [1] first introduced the notion of "knowledge in the world" versus "knowledge in the head" for computer interfaces—an idea that was later formalized and popularized by Donald Norman in his seminal book The Psychology of Everyday Things. From an interface design standpoint, knowledge in the world simply means that the controls you need are visible, and the identification and operation of these controls can be done through recognition rather tha

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Stop Hiding My Controls: Hidden Interface Controls Are Affecting Usability

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-09 23:10:03

Philip Kortum In the early 1960s, Douglas Engelbart [1] first introduced the notion of "knowledge in the world" versus "knowledge in the head" for computer interfaces—an idea that was later formalized and popularized by Donald Norman in his seminal book The Psychology of Everyday Things. From an interface design standpoint, knowledge in the world simply means that the controls you need are visible, and the identification and operation of these controls can be done through recognition rather tha

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xAI prepares Grok 4 Code as it plans to take on Claude and Gemini

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-12 14:00:18

xAI is preparing the rollout of Grok 4, which replaces Grok 3 as the new state-of-the-art model. Ahead of the rollout, testers on X have again spotted references to a few new Grok 4 models. One of the models is called "grok-4-prod-mimic," which reportedly excels at enterprise use cases like data extraction, coding, and text summarisation. It also possesses deep domain knowledge in finance, healthcare, law, and science. But "grok-4-prod-mimic" isn't the only new model coming to Grok. Another

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The best OLED TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-08-14 16:00:21

OLED TVs are among the most popular options for most shoppers, and with good reason. They offer some of the best picture quality you can buy, they can have stellar audio quality, and the prices are better than ever. Sony and LG have cornered this market for the longest time, but other companies now offer LED TVs at more affordable prices. Samsung uses object tracking sound while LG and Sony utilize Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound for more immersive experiences. OLEDs are also great choices f

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Anker just recalled another 5 power banks - how to get a refund or free replacement

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-08-18 01:14:00

Anker Just days after recalling its A1263 power bank due to fire concerns, Anker is issuing another recall -- this time for five different devices. Earlier this year, Anker found a manufacturing issue in lithium-ion battery cells from a certain vendor. The company says the likelihood of any problem arising from this issue is minimal, but out of an abundance of caution, it's issuing a voluntary recall of several power bank models. Also: I've used this tiny, affordable power bank for over a yea

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From selfie mirror to Magic 8 Ball, here’s what you can do with the Nothing Phone 3’s Glyph Matrix

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-18 05:30:26

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 replaces Nothing’s signature Glyph Interface LED lights with a monochrome micro-LED display called Glyph Matrix. Glyph Matrix supports customizable notifications, app interactions, games, camera countdowns, and live indicators. The device features a dedicated Glyph Button to control these functions. There’s also a red indicator on the back that lights up when video recording. After weeks of teasing and hyping, Nothing has just launched the Nothing Phone 3. Not only

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Why I recommend this LG OLED model over competing TVs - especially at $900 off

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-18 17:17:27

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It's priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year's model. $1,779 at Walmart $2,296.99 at B&H Photo-Video $1,796.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Major retailers have discounted LG's latest C5 OLED TV as much as $900 off. I would argue that the most crucial aspect of any television set is its picture quality. Never mind it

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Gemini now lets you schedule tasks ahead of time (Updated: Rolling out widely)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-19 01:22:04

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini now lets you automate routine tasks with its new scheduled actions feature. You can use it to schedule prompts to perform a task at a specific time, day, date, or after an event. The feature is available in the Gemini app for users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription and qualifying Google Workspace business and education plans. Update, July 1, 2025 (08:22 AM ET): Google has started rolling out Scheduled Actions for Gemini across Android, iO

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Virtue garnish: A mental hack to short-circuit bad habits

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-19 07:19:29

You’re about to send that email. The one where you “correct” that coworker’s suggestion with a snarky reply. Your fingers are already typing the passive-aggressive opener when something interrupts: you notice the tightness in your chest, the heat rising. You recognize it: a “whisper” as the Ledger of Life calls it. You jot down “w: feeling attacked by feedback.” You pause. You know this feeling will lead nowhere good. Time to deploy a virtue garnish, but which one? For defensiveness, you need s

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How to Watch Wimbledon 2025 Live Outside the UK

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-19 09:55:07

Wimbledon is on, and you’re outside the UK — oh no! Well, you won’t have to worry about traveling back home this time. The good news? You can now watch Wimbledon 2025 from anywhere. Wimbledon 2025 is already underway, and there’s still time to catch the action live. Luckily, you can enjoy Wimbledon coverage abroad, virtually for free. Here’s a simple workaround for Brits overseas. Schedule from June 30 to July 13, 2025 Where to watch for free BBC iPlayer (UK) Watch every match from anywhere wi

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Gallery: Check out Samsung’s new watch faces for the Galaxy Watch 8 (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-19 21:23:33

Evan Blass / Samsung TL;DR Samsung’s next launch event is on July 9, and we expect to see the Galaxy Watch 8 series announced. Watch 8 leaks so far have detailed design changes and given us plenty of looks at the evolving hardware. Our attention now turns to some new watch faces which should premiere alongside the Watch 8 series. With July now on our doorstep, we are mere days away from Samsung’s next Unpacked launch event. In just a little over a week, media will descend upon New York City

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Judge rules Apple must face antitrust lawsuit brought by the US DOJ

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-20 01:52:21

The US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple will progress. US District Judge Julien Neals of New Jersey denied the tech company's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought over its "walled garden" approach to smartphone software. "We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will continue to vigorously fight it in court," a spokesperson from Apple said. The DOJ and several states filed the lawsuit against Apple in March 2024. Their argument was that Apple had

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I switched to LED bulbs and saved hundreds of dollars - but 5 other benefits made it truly worth it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-24 21:08:00

Nitat Termmee/Getty Images As a kid, I was inspired by the decorative lighting in my grandparents' finished basement. They had festooned the place with multicolored C9 string lights (aka old-school Christmas lights) from wall to wall, beneath the built-in wet bar, around hanging mirrors, and anywhere else they could add an ambient accent for the parties they hosted down there year-round. Since then, I've festooned every home I've lived in with decorative lighting, whether in a sequestered man

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Samsung launches first OLED M-series smart monitor: the new 32" 4K QD-OLED M9

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-08-25 17:17:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? Samsung has updated its smart monitor lineup with three new models, including, for the first time, an M-series with a QD-OLED screen. The company is also promising advanced AI features across the lineup, of course. Samsung's M-series has been around for almost five years now. The all-in-one displays combine traditional monitors with smart TV functionality, such as built-in strea

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Build a Sentence-Level Text-to-Speech Reader in JavaScript

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-23 07:34:26

In this article, we’ll build a simple web tool to explore how Text-to-Speech (TTS) works in JavaScript. We’ll also dive into the logic of sentence-level highlighting. These two features are often combined to create accessible, dynamic reading experiences in the browser. We’ll go step-by-step: Learn how TTS works in the browser Explore how to highlight sentences dynamically Build a working mini tool with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Demo & Code) 📢 What is TTS in the browser? JavaScript provides

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100,000 Mattresses Sold on Amazon Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Risk. Here’s What You Should Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-26 01:30:00

You'll want to check the tags if you purchased a mattress from Amazon within the past couple of years. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), around 100,000 Crayan mattresses are being recalled due to flammability risks as of June 18, 2025. Here’s how to check if you have one of these mattresses and how to receive a refund. What products are being recalled? The recall involves Crayan Mattresses’ 10-inch and 12-inch beds (twin, full, queen and king sizes), sold on Amazon

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2025 iPad Pro production underway, but pricing expected to deter many

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-28 10:56:50

2025 iPad Pro production is reportedly already underway, as both Samsung and LG began making the displays earlier this month. The new models are expected to launch toward the end of the year, with October a likely bet. However, the high pricing of the OLED iPad Pro models is said to have deterred many potential buyers last year, and the same is expected to be true this year … Digitimes cites a Korean report. As reported by ZDNet Korea, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) began mass pro

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The Steam Deck OLED is back in stock

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-31 05:51:31

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. If you’ve been itching to get a handheld, but the Switch 2 isn’t quite up your alley, now you can get your hands on a Steam Deck OLED. As spotted by @Wario64, Valve has started selling the device on its online store again after it was out of stock in the US and Canada for over a week. Earlier this month, Valve cited “recent supply chain constraints

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Ask HN: How to Get Rid of Gemini?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 04:52:22

After the google+ fiasco I thought Google had learned their lesson about ramming new products down people's throats whether they like them or not, but with Gemini it seems like this lesson has been forgotten. I usually am a pretty happy user of Google's products but they have really ruined the experience for me (and on top of that they are charging extra for the privilege of ruining the experience). Is there a way to completely and permanently get rid of Gemini in such a way that my normal work

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Apple keeps pulling its own ads

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-01 09:13:28

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. Apple has taken down a new ad just one day after posting it, making it the fourth one removed in just over a year, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. The nearly eight-minute-long ad, titled “The Parent Presentation,” featured comedian Martin Herlihy giving students advice on how to convince their parents to buy them a Mac. Apple posted the ad on Frid

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Senators urge FTC to investigate Spotify’s higher-priced bundled subscription

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-09-01 09:57:21

Two U.S. senators have requested that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigate Spotify due to allegations that the company bundled its music streaming and audiobook services into a more expensive subscription without obtaining user consent, while also reducing royalty payments to creators in the process. On Friday, June 20, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján wrote a letter to the FTC, claiming that Spotify converted standard premium subscriptions into higher-cost bundled sub

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LaborBerlin: State-of-the-Art 16mm Projector

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 17:08:30

en:meetings_projects:spectral:laborberlin16mmprojector:start LaborBerlin: State-of-the-Art 16mm Projector Background While artists all over the world continue to work with celluloid film, they are often confronted with precarious screening conditions due to increasingly old and hard to repair equipment. In particular, film projectors and their aging mechanical parts have become less dependable, contributing in many cases to the destruction of the film material instead of ensuring its opti

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The 6 Best OLED TVs (2025)

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2025-09-06 01:33:00

OLED is the best screen technology right now, which means the best OLED TVs provide the pinnacle of picture quality. Imagine a jet black screen in which each tiny pixel is controlled independently for an image that seems to appear from the void like magic. It’s almost hard to believe it’s real, and it keeps getting better. Display manufacturers like LG and Samsung have pushed OLED beyond expectations for brighter highlights, richer and more natural colors, and faster refresh rates to elevate eve

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Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 power bank due to fire safety risk

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-06 10:41:19

Anker and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a product recall for a popular power bank due to a fire safety risk … Anker PowerCore 10000 recall The model concerned was sold for more than eight years. We have identified that certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (Model: A1263) manufactured between January 1st, 2016, and October 30th, 2019, which were sold between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022, only in the United States may pose a fire safety risk due to a pot

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Why I recommend this LG OLED model over competing TVs - especially at $400 off

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-06 08:00:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It's priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year's model. $2,296.99 at Walmart $2,296.99 at B&H Photo-Video $2,296.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Major retailers have discounted LG's latest C5 OLED TV, with larger sizes being on sale for up to $400 off. I would argue that the most crucial aspect of any television set is

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