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Scientists Think They Have Found a Brand-New Mineral on Mars

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-08-13 16:22:20

Scientists have a fairly good idea of what Mars’ surface looks like. But exactly what that surface is made up of is more of a mystery. Now, scientists believe they have discovered an entirely new mineral on Mars from an unusual layer of iron sulfate with a distinct spectral signature. In a Nature Communications paper published on August 5, astrobiologists led by Janice Bishop at the SETI Institute describe the discovery of an unusual ferric hydroxysulfate compound around Valles Marineris, a vas

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Stone tools may hint at ancestors of Homo floresiensis

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-13 16:32:24

Some stone tools found near a river on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi suggest that the first hominins had reached the islands by at least 1.04 million years ago. That's around the same time that the ancestors of the infamously diminutive “Hobbits” may have reached the island of Flores. Archaeologist Budianto Hakim of Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency and his colleagues were the ones who recently unearthed the tools from a site on Sulawesi. Although a handful of stone flakes

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I took over 500 photos with the Samsung S25 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Ultra - the winner is very clear

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-08-14 00:30:13

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Oppo Find X8 Ultra performs better than its Samsung rival in almost every scenario. The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes close in ultrawide camera comparison. Oppo's flagship has unique features like XPAN mode, Hasselblad color science, and Master mode. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra houses one of the most versatile camera systems on a mainstream phone, thanks to its two telephoto cameras and an ultrawide sensor coupled with a 200MP primary camera. Also: Sams

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I swapped my Sonos soundbar for one with detachable rear speakers - genius or gimmick?

zdnet.com Christian De Looper 2025-08-14 04:19:00

JBL Bar 1000MK2 ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Bar 1000MK2 includes a soundbar, two detachable rear speakers, and an external subwoofer for $1,200. It's a versatile system, with powerful audio performance suitable for large rooms. It's not an ideal option for people who want permanent rear speakers. $1,199.95 at Walmart $1,199.95 at B&H Photo-Video $1,199.95 at Crutchfield more buying choices The original JBL Bar 1000 made a compelling case for itself as a versatile soundbar for those who want

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Democrats ask Google whether talks with Trump over censorship suit include possible 'quid-pro-quo' deal

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-08-14 08:28:08

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on President Donald Trump's nominees to lead the National Economic Council, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Housing Finance Agency, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 27, 2025. Several Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, are asking Google and its YouTube unit whether discussions with lawyers for President Donald Trump have inclu

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The Sunlight Budget of Earth

news.ycombinator.com Asimov Press 2025-08-14 08:15:41

By Sam Clamons Editor’s Note: This article contains numerical estimates compiled from various research articles. It was reviewed by three climate experts: Casey Handmer, Paul Reginato, and Jonathan Burbaum. Their notes are recorded in the footnotes. Our full dataset and calculations are available for download. We hope this will be a useful starting point for much deeper discussions. Modern biotechnology is powered by sunlight. Light-gobbling algae, both natural and engineered, are harvested an

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SUSE Donates USD 11,500 to the Perl and Raku Foundation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-14 06:20:56

SUSE Donates USD 11,500 to The Perl and Raku Foundation The Perl and Raku Foundation (TPRF) is thrilled to announce a substantial $11,500 donation from SUSE, one of the world’s leading enterprise Linux and cloud-native and AI solutions providers. This generous contribution bolsters the Perl 5 Core Maintenance Fund and demonstrates SUSE’s commitment to the open-source ecosystem. This donation from SUSE is actually made up of two parts. $10,000 is being donated by SUSE LLC and an additional $1,5

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Samsung Will Reportedly Make iPhone Image Sensors at Texas Facility

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-14 07:11:00

Samsung will reportedly begin producing a three-layer stacked image sensor for Apple's iPhone 18 in Texas. The deal with Apple will help the South Korean company avoid President Trump's strict tariffs policy and cut out Sony as the sole image sensor maker for iPhones, according to Financial Times, The three-layer stacked image sensors enable fast shooting speeds and high-frame-rate 8K video in smartphones. On Wednesday, Apple said it was "working with Samsung at its fab [semiconductor fabricati

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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and 2 months to decide

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-08-14 12:15:00

simpson33/Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14, 2025. Users have free and paid options for extended updates. Doing nothing is not a safe option. Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date in two months? I can tell you with absolute certainty that Microsoft is not going to back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. But you do have options, including some new ways to continue getting sec

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Why I pick this Windows laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro (and it's not just price)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-14 12:49:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' ProArt P16 is on sale for $2,500 at Best Buy. This year's model keeps much of what made the previous generation so good, with key hardware improvements. It also means it has the same problems as before, such as running hot. View now at Best Buy If you're familiar with Asus' creator-focused laptops, you'll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16. It is nearly identical to its predecessor in terms of design and purpose, as the laptop is meant for

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AWS Restored My Account: The Human Who Made the Difference

news.ycombinator.com Abdelkader Boudih 2025-08-14 12:20:56

The untold story of how one AWS employee turned a 20-day nightmare into a lesson in corporate accountability. Sometimes all it takes is one person who actually gives a damn. Remember my article about AWS deleting my 10-year account? The one where support gaslit me for 20 days while claiming my data was “terminated”? Here’s the plot twist: My data is back. Not because of viral pressure. Not because of bad PR. But because one human being inside AWS decided to give a damn. This is that story. T

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2025 Subaru WRX tS review: A scalpel-sharp chassis lets this car dance

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-14 16:33:40

The Subaru WRX has always been the equivalent of an automotive shrug. Not because it lacks character but because it simply doesn't care what others think. It's a punk rock band with enough talent to fill stadiums but band members who don't seem to care about chasing fame. And the STI versions of yesteryear proved so talented that fame chased them. For 2025, Subaru updated the WRX to now include the tS, which at first glance appears to be the same flannel-wearing street fighter. But looks can be

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My favorite projector from Samsung doubles as a gaming hub, and it's on sale

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-08-14 20:34:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Samsung Freestyle 2 projector is on sale for $200 off when you purchase it at Best Buy, making the new price $600 for a limited time. ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Freestyle 2 is a solid projector available for $800. Sharp image quality, an internal battery, and the ability to play games without a console make this projector ultraportable. The second-generation feature upgrades are geared toward gaming, which may not be relevant for all users. There's a sayin

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Why I recommend this Asus laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro M4 (and it's not just price)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-14 20:41:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' ProArt P16 is on sale for $2,500 at Best Buy. This year's model keeps much of what made the previous generation so good, with key hardware improvements. It also means it has the same problems as before, such as running hot. View now at Best Buy If you're familiar with Asus' creator-focused laptops, you'll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16. It is nearly identical to its predecessor in terms of design and purpose, as the laptop is meant for

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Maybe we should do an updated Super Cars

news.ycombinator.com Anders Herman 2025-08-14 19:30:23

We spoke with Andrew Morris and Shaun Southern, the creators of Super Cars. We love top down racers here at Spillhistorie.no, and one of our old favourites from the Amiga days is Super Cars II. This eminently playable game doesn’t just feature fun racing, but adds weapons and other dirty tricks to the mix. This game from 1991 was developed by British duo Shaun Southern and Andrew Morris, better known as Magnetic Fields, and we were lucky enough to get them to answer a few questions for us. So

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This $15 Sunscreen Applicator for Kids Prevents Meltdowns Before Outdoor Adventures With My Toddler

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-14 19:00:00

CNET key takeways This affordable sunscreen applicator sells for $15 or less and is effective for sun protection on young children. It’s mess-free, BPA-free and travel-friendly. Since it’s kid-friendly, older kids can apply sunscreen on their own. If you have a toddler like mine, you know what a battle it can be to get them out the door. It’s an even bigger challenge when I apply sunscreen to my son’s face, arms and legs. It’s the equivalent of wrestling an alligator, and as much as I’d love

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Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play Assassin's Creed Mirage Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-14 19:00:12

The Assassin's Creed franchise is one of the biggest series in gaming today. Ubisoft, the publisher of the series, said in 2023 that it has sold more than 155 million copies of Assassin's Creed games, making it one of the bestselling franchises in history. And Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play one of the most recent entries in the series, Assassin's Creed: Mirage, right now. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X,

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Apple is reportedly working with Samsung to build iPhone image sensors in Texas

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-15 00:00:21

Apple has announced that it's working with Samsung at its Texas plant to "launch an innovative new technology for making chips." Those chips are reportedly cutting-edge image sensors for iPhones, according to The Financial Times. That in turn means that Sony may no longer be Apple's only supplier of smartphone camera sensors for its upcoming phones. The chips in question are reportedly three-layer stacked image sensors that will allow for fast smartphone camera shooting speeds and high-frame-ra

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Here’s when to look for One UI 8 beta on your Galaxy S24 and S23

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 07:27:07

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A noted tipster has suggested One UI 8 beta rollout dates for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series. The Galaxy S24 is reported to receive its One UI 8 beta update on August 13. Samsung has already confirmed that the beta updates will be live in the US, the UK, South Korea, and India. After a stretched-out transition from One UI 6 to One UI 7, Samsung jumped too quickly to the next version upgrade. and released One UI 8 last month alongside its latest fol

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Galaxy phones will soon gain voice phishing detection with One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 08:29:34

Samsung already offers a Smart Call feature to fight spam calls, but voice phishing attacks have emerged as a new threat. This sees criminals use AI to copy someone else’s voice in a bid to swindle their loved ones. Now, Samsung has announced a feature to address this tactic. Samsung announced on its Korean-language Community forum that it will offer a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in stable One UI 8: When calling an unknown number, we detect and notify you in real time using A

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Apple’s mysterious chip tech will help Samsung make iPhone image sensors in Texas

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-08-15 06:51:38

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple is teaming up with Samsung to produce digital image sensors for future iPhone models, according to The Financial Times. This is tied to Apple’s Wednesday announcement that it is working with Samsung’s semiconductor facility in Austin, Texas, to launch “an innovative new technology for making chips, which has never been used before anywhere in the world.” The Financial Times reports that Samsung will u

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Samsung will soon make chips for iPhones in the US

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 08:48:50

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple has said that Samsung’s US factory will make chips for a number of its products, including iPhones. It’s unclear if Apple is referring to its A series chips that are the heart and soul of iPhones. Samsung has historically produced A series chips for Apple, but it’s been a while since anyone but TSMC manufactured iPhone chips. Apple says Samsung’s facility will supply chips that “optimize power and performance of Apple products.” Apple has announce

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The Browser Company launches a $20 monthly subscription for its AI-powered browser

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-08-15 09:26:41

The Browser Company has launched a Pro subscription plan for Dia, its new web browser that heavily integrates AI features. The plan costs $20 per month and provides unlimited access to Dia’s AI-powered chat and skills features. The introduction of a paid tier means free users will now face usage limits on AI features. While The Browser Company hasn’t specified exact limits, CEO Josh Miller told The New York Times in July that the browser will remain free for those who use AI features “a few tim

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You can still get a free gift card when you buy a new Samsung foldable phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 09:59:21

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority These offers are available from Amazon. As such, the freebies are Amazon gift cards, so you can only use them with the popular online retailer. You can use the credits for anything available from Amazon. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + $200 Amazon Gift Card Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + $200 Amazon Gift Card Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite f

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Someone folded the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times: Here’s what broke

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 11:12:16

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Korean YouTuber manually folded the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times over five days to test its real-world durability. Samsung’s 500,000-fold durability claim for the inner screen seems plausible so far, but the test did produce some hardware issues. Notable issues included a reboot error (6,000–10,000 folds), hinge creaking (from 46,000 folds), liquid seepage (after 75,000 folds), and speaker failure (at 175,000 folds). Update: August 5, 2025 (10:14 PM E

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Apple’s American Manufacturing Program includes a new chip deal with Samsung

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-15 09:48:54

Here’s an interesting tidbit from today’s flurry of announcements tied to Apple’s new $100 billion American Manufacturing Program: the company is entering a new chip manufacturing partnership with Samsung. Here are the details. New tech for new chips According to Apple, they are working with Samsung’s Austin, Texas facility, to bring to the U.S. “an innovative new technology for making chips, which has never been used before anywhere in the world”. In the press release, Apple doesn’t specify

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How to upgrade your deadbolt with a smart lock - and the one I recommend most

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-15 10:15:15

Nuki Smart Lock ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuki Smart Lock is now available for $159 on its own, and $229 when combined with the Keypad 2. This smart lock fits into an existing deadbolt, supports Matter for easy integrations with smart home systems, and features hands-free unlocking. Though innovative, the Nuki smart lock requires a subscription for full remote access; it's also very loud when locking and unlocking, and the Keypad 2 is somewhat slow. $159 at Amazon I'm all for smart home techn

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Verizon Promo Offers NFL Sunday Ticket Access at No Extra Cost

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-15 10:50:56

It's still the NFL preseason, but ahead of the official 2025-2026 regular season kickoff in September, Verizon, a long-term partner of the league, is offering NFL Sunday Ticket to new and existing mobile and internet customers. You don't even need a paid subscription for YouTube TV or YouTube Primetime Channels. Verizon revived its Sunday Ticket on Us promo on Tuesday, and it will run through Sept. 23, along with an alternative option to get $200 off the sports package for a savings of up to $4

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AMD stock slumps 6% on earnings miss, China AI chip concerns

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-08-16 00:08:26

Lisa Su, president and CEO of AMD, talks about the AMD EPYC processor during a keynote address at the 2019 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., January 9, 2019. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices slumped more than 6% after the chipmaker's earnings fell short of earnings expectations and raised concerns about the timing of a restart in China shipments. The Santa Clara, California-based company reported adjusted earnings of 48 cents per share, falling short of the 49 cents per share expected by analyst

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How a ‘vibe working’ approach at Genspark tripled ARR growth and supported a barrage of new products and features in just weeks

venturebeat.com Taryn Plumb 2025-08-16 04:41:34

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Traditionally, product releases can be cumbersome, requiring multiple sign-offs, endless tinkering, bureaucracies and friction points. Genspark has developed a much different approach. The AI workspace company’s lean team practices AI-native working — or ‘vibe working,’ if you will — so that they can move at what they call “gen speed.” Th

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Scientists Think They Have Found a Brand-New Mineral on Mars

Stone tools may hint at ancestors of Homo floresiensis

I took over 500 photos with the Samsung S25 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Ultra - the winner is very clear

I swapped my Sonos soundbar for one with detachable rear speakers - genius or gimmick?

Democrats ask Google whether talks with Trump over censorship suit include possible 'quid-pro-quo' deal

The Sunlight Budget of Earth

SUSE Donates USD 11,500 to the Perl and Raku Foundation

Samsung Will Reportedly Make iPhone Image Sensors at Texas Facility

Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and 2 months to decide

Why I pick this Windows laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro (and it's not just price)

AWS Restored My Account: The Human Who Made the Difference

2025 Subaru WRX tS review: A scalpel-sharp chassis lets this car dance

My favorite projector from Samsung doubles as a gaming hub, and it's on sale

Why I recommend this Asus laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro M4 (and it's not just price)

Maybe we should do an updated Super Cars

This $15 Sunscreen Applicator for Kids Prevents Meltdowns Before Outdoor Adventures With My Toddler

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play Assassin's Creed Mirage Now

Apple is reportedly working with Samsung to build iPhone image sensors in Texas

Here’s when to look for One UI 8 beta on your Galaxy S24 and S23

Galaxy phones will soon gain voice phishing detection with One UI 8

Apple’s mysterious chip tech will help Samsung make iPhone image sensors in Texas

Samsung will soon make chips for iPhones in the US

The Browser Company launches a $20 monthly subscription for its AI-powered browser

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Someone folded the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times: Here’s what broke

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How to upgrade your deadbolt with a smart lock - and the one I recommend most

Verizon Promo Offers NFL Sunday Ticket Access at No Extra Cost

AMD stock slumps 6% on earnings miss, China AI chip concerns

How a ‘vibe working’ approach at Genspark tripled ARR growth and supported a barrage of new products and features in just weeks

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