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Unfortunately, the ICEBlock app is activism theater

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-19 07:19:31

At this summer's HOPE conference, Joshua Aaron spoke about ICEBlock, his iPhone app that allows users to anonymously report ICE sightings within a 5 mile radius, and to get notifications when others report ICE sightings near them. You can see the full talk, and the lively/infuriating Q&A, here, starting at 6:12:10. Thanks to repression from the highest levels of the Trump administration, his app has gone viral and garnered over a million downloads from the App Store. Karoline Leavitt called it

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Your Android phone will soon backup and restore some very important settings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 08:49:19

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more. The backup and restore feature for Theft Protection will roll out with the September Play Services update. Google has quietly introduced an update that automatically backs up and restores the Theft Protection setting on Android devices. Android’s Theft

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Personal Safety is the latest Google app with a messed-up clock

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 23:28:57

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Personal Safety is rolling out an update that implements a new color scheme. While the app still doesn’t use your system palette, it does improve readability. Google has managed to mess up clock rendering, though, with the time fitting poorly on the screen. Developers like Google are constantly trying out new looks for their apps, and not everyone’s going to be a fan of every change. But even if we prefer one layout over another, or thought an old work

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Making Minecraft Spherical

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-17 08:12:34

Blocky Planet is a tech demo I created in the Unity game engine that attempts to map Minecraft’s cubic voxels onto a spherical planet. The planet is procedurally generated and fully destructible, allowing players to place or remove more than 20 different block types. While much of the implementation relies on common techniques you’d expect from your average Kirkland brand Minecraft clone, the spherical structure introduces a number of unique design considerations. This post will focus on these

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Best Smart Locks of 2025: Hold the Door

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-21 08:27:00

Smart locks are a highly visible part of your home that you'll use just about every day, so it's important to find a reliable pick that meshes well with your smart home. Here are the factors you should be thinking about as you shop. A retrofit smart lock like the August lock will replace the interior of your current lock but not the exterior keyhole or the deadbolt. CNET Full deadbolt or retrofit Most smart locks will replace your existing lock, including the interior thumbturn, the exterior

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Multi-Timer Gizmo

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-17 14:51:14

Menu Multi-Timer Gizmo My friend, Dave Gauer, built a “multitimer” back in 2021. It is a small desktop gizmo for keeping track of time spent on rapidly switching tasks. One pushes a button and time starts accumulating on that button’s timer. Dave’s multi-timer is based on a RaspberryPi Pico — fancy micro-computer stuff. In fact, his unit has three distinct microcontrollers in it: the keypad and LCD each have their own! Did an academic already do this? Thinking about Dave’s multi-timer, I was

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All the Subtle Changes iOS 26 Brings to Your Lock Screen

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-22 10:00:39

Apple released the fifth public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 25. The beta brought a handful of new features to the iPhones of developers and testers, including a new Liquid Glass design and the ability to screen incoming calls. The update also brings more customization options to your lock screen. With the release of iOS 18, you could remove and change the controls on your lock screen, a welcome upgrade if you ever found yourself accidentally pressing your flashlight control when putting your phone b

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Google’s Expressive Clock redesign is already ticking people off (Update: Google response)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-22 15:40:50

Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR The new Google Clock Material 3 Expressive redesign glitches, with jittering digits as the time moves. Some layouts are messy under specific settings, forcing scrolling or text wrapping. The official PixelCommunity Reddit account advises that a solution is in the works. Update, August 29, 2025 (12:40 PM ET): Following the various complaints outlined in our original article below, the official PixelCommunity account posted the following response on on

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I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-23 14:00:17

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

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Ask HN: The government of my country blocked VPN access. What should I use?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-24 23:43:05

Indonesia is currently in chaos. Earlier today, the government blocked access to Twitter & Discord knowing news spread mainly through those channels. Usually we can use Cloudflare's WARP to avoid it, but just today they blocked the access as well. What alternative should we use?

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Google’s Expressive Clock redesign is already ticking people off

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-26 07:51:50

Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR The new Google Clock Material 3 Expressive redesign glitches, with jittering digits as the time moves. Some layouts are messy under specific settings, forcing scrolling or text wrapping. Complaints are piling up on Reddit and Google’s support forum. Google’s flashy Expressive makeover for the Clock app was supposed to be a simple style update, but plenty of people are unimpressed, to say the least. Across Reddit and Google support forums, people are

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Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-10-27 07:00:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock,

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The best smart lock for iPhone users just got a big upgrade - here's why it matters

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-28 06:45:18

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

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Here Are the Subtle Changes iOS 26 Brings to Your Lock Screen

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-28 07:00:08

Apple released the fifth public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 25. The beta brought a handful of new features, like the ability to screen incoming calls and a new Liquid Glass design, to the iPhones of developers and beta testers. The update also lets you customize your lock screen in more ways than you could with iOS 18. When Apple released iOS 18, that update let you remove and change the controls on your lock screen. This was great if you found yourself accidentally pressing your flashlight control

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The White House Is Going to Put Government Statistics on the Blockchain (Yeah, We Don’t Know Why Either)

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-10-28 10:20:38

Remember back in 2017 when Bitcoin’s price soared and companies started promising to add everything to the blockchain? It was an embarrassing era, since blockchain technology has very few practical purposes that can’t be solved by a regular, old-school database. But it sounds like the White House just got the memo and wants to usher in the world of 2017 again. President Donald Trump held a televised “cabinet meeting ” at the White House on Tuesday that clocked in at over 3 hours and 15 minutes.

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Level's New Invisible Smart Lock Looks Miles Ahead of the Competition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-28 09:31:00

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its newest Level Lock Pro, available now at Level's own websites, follows the same design and adds even more features, including more complete Matter support. Usually, with smart locks, you have to make compromises to get the features you want. A durable lock with lots of battery life may be quite bulk

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You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-29 10:05:00

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a pretty big surprise for Pixel owners. I've known for a while that widgets are returning to the Android lock screen, but they're officially back with Android 16 QPR2. Widgets are a staple of custo

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Level Lock Pro is now shipping with Apple home key, Matter support, and more

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-10-29 22:00:00

Since Apple introduced home key, it has quickly become one of the most important features for smart locks. Basic HomeKit support just doesn’t cut it anymore. Unlocking your front door with just a tap from an iPhone or Apple Watch feels magical, and once you’ve experienced it, it’s hard to imagine going back to keys or even an app. Level was one of the first companies to embrace home key, and now it’s back with its most advanced product yet: the Level Lock Pro. It’s the smallest smart lock you ca

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My favorite smart lock for iPhone users just got a major update - and it changes everything

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-29 22:00:21

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

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Pixel owners just got a big surprise with Android 16 - what's new

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-29 22:30:07

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a pretty big surprise for Pixel owners. I've known for a while that widgets are returning to the Android lock screen, but they're officially back with Android 16 QPR2. Widgets are a staple of custo

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Best Budget Smart Locks for 2025: Affordable Security Picks

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 20:00:00

Smart locks like the Vision Prestige are adopting a new trick: video doorbell-like cameras with embedded displays. Lockly When you’re looking for a lock well under $200 (or lower), it’s important to find one that will still last for years in the toughest conditions. Here’s what to think about. Design quality and size Look for smart locks that are very durable and won’t give into any forced entry. Ratings like the BHMA grade can help here, although not all locks have them. Look for at least a

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Hands-on with the Level Lock Pro: sleeker, smarter, still very expensive

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-10-29 22:00:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart locks are among my favorite pieces of smart home tech, offering convenience and peace of mind; I haven’t used a key in years. But most of them are big, clunky, and unmistakably “techy.” Keypads, bulky battery housings, and finge

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Our favorite smart lock is on sale for the first time today

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-10-31 18:38:42

Setting up a smart home security system is important, even if you never want to think about having to use it. Thankfully, Kwikset’s Halo Select — the best smart lock we’ve ever tested — is currently down to $259 ($20 off) at Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot, marking the first time the lock has been on sale since its launch late last year. In her review, Verge reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy praised the Halo Select for supporting four entry methods: a physical key, Kwikset’s app, a location-b

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Changing these 6 settings on my iPad greatly extended its battery life by hours

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-01 18:00:21

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET As an avid iPad user, I'm all too familiar with the internal struggles that course through me when the battery is about to die. I love using either the iPad 11 or iPad Air to write and work, but I also use it to stream content, play games, and browse the internet after work. This makes me appreciate the iPad's long battery life, yet my anxiety grows when I start getting 'low battery' alerts without a charger nearby. Also: How you're charging your tablet is slowly killing

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A German ISP changed their DNS to block my website

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-01 09:27:19

My website: Publishing Germany's secret internet blocklist In Germany, we have the Clearingstelle Urheberrecht im Internet (CUII) - literally 'Copyright Clearinghouse for the Internet', a private organization that decides what websites to block, corporate interests rewriting our free internet. No judges, no transparency, just a bunch of ISPs and major copyright holders deciding what your eyes can see. I decided to create a website, cuiiliste.de, to find blocked domains, as the CUII refuses to

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A German ISP tampered with their DNS – specifically to sabotage my website

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-01 14:27:19

My website: Publishing Germany's secret internet blocklist In Germany, we have the Clearingstelle Urheberrecht im Internet (CUII) - literally 'Copyright Clearinghouse for the Internet', a private organization that decides what websites to block, corporate interests rewriting our free internet. No judges, no transparency, just a bunch of ISPs and major copyright holders deciding what your eyes can see. I decided to create a website, cuiiliste.de, to find blocked domains, as the CUII refuses to

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ArduinoOS (2017)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-28 14:12:50

To get the uptime of the operating system use getElapsedMilliseconds or getElapsedTicks . Locks In order to keep your application thread safe you can use locks. With locks you can prevent an other thread to access a variable, function, ... in an unsafe state. Example for conflicting threads: void mainThread () { InitTask (thread2); while ( true ) { Serial. println ( " Thread1 " ); } } void thread2 () { while ( true ) { Serial. println ( " Thread2 " ); } } If you execute this code you will n

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Ether notches first new record since 2021 after Powell speech teasing rate cuts

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2025-11-01 18:02:35

The second-largest cryptocurrency surged 15% late Friday, rising as high as $4,885.00 and surpassing its November 2021 record of $4,866.01. The price of ether smashed through its 2021 record on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at upcoming rate cuts and investors returned to risk-on mode. The moves came during Powell's annual address from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. "With policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjust

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Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law

theverge.com Adi Robertson 2025-11-01 22:09:14

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog post, will stand until courts decide the fate of the law. “Mississippi’s approach would fundamentally change how users access Bluesky,” says the

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Sound the alarm: Google Clock is now getting an Expressive overhaul

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 11:25:36

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google Clock app is rolling out now and includes loads of visual changes. These changes include distinct backgrounds for active alarms, larger buttons for the stopwatch, and more. We also enabled the previously leaked timer page redesign with some tinkering. We uncovered Google’s Clock app redesign back in May, revealing a visual overhaul in line with the Material 3 Expressive style. Now, it looks like this redesigned app is s

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Latest Tech News

Unfortunately, the ICEBlock app is activism theater

Your Android phone will soon backup and restore some very important settings

Personal Safety is the latest Google app with a messed-up clock

Making Minecraft Spherical

Best Smart Locks of 2025: Hold the Door

Multi-Timer Gizmo

All the Subtle Changes iOS 26 Brings to Your Lock Screen

Google’s Expressive Clock redesign is already ticking people off (Update: Google response)

I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

Ask HN: The government of my country blocked VPN access. What should I use?

Google’s Expressive Clock redesign is already ticking people off

Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

The best smart lock for iPhone users just got a big upgrade - here's why it matters

Here Are the Subtle Changes iOS 26 Brings to Your Lock Screen

The White House Is Going to Put Government Statistics on the Blockchain (Yeah, We Don’t Know Why Either)

Level's New Invisible Smart Lock Looks Miles Ahead of the Competition

You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

Level Lock Pro is now shipping with Apple home key, Matter support, and more

My favorite smart lock for iPhone users just got a major update - and it changes everything

Pixel owners just got a big surprise with Android 16 - what's new

Best Budget Smart Locks for 2025: Affordable Security Picks

Hands-on with the Level Lock Pro: sleeker, smarter, still very expensive

Our favorite smart lock is on sale for the first time today

Changing these 6 settings on my iPad greatly extended its battery life by hours

A German ISP changed their DNS to block my website

A German ISP tampered with their DNS – specifically to sabotage my website

ArduinoOS (2017)

Ether notches first new record since 2021 after Powell speech teasing rate cuts

Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law

Sound the alarm: Google Clock is now getting an Expressive overhaul

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