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Why Is Japan Still Investing in Custom Floating Point Accelerators?

news.ycombinator.com Timothy Prickett Morgan 2025-10-11 14:27:24

It has taken nearly two decades and an immense amount of work by millions of people for high performance computing to go mainstream with GenAI. And now, we live in a world where AI servers crammed with accelerators account for half of the money spent on systems worldwide. There is no law anywhere that says that accelerator has to be a GPU, although that has been the accelerator of choice by far because GPUs are, like CPUs, general purpose processors that are explicitly designed to support vario

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Everything from 1991 Radio Shack ad I now do with my phone (2014)

news.ycombinator.com Steve Cichon 2025-10-13 16:26:30

Some people like to spend $3 on a cup of coffee. While that sounds like a gamble I probably wouldn’t take, I’ll always like to gamble– especially as little as… Some people like to spend $3 on a cup of coffee. While that sounds like a gamble I probably wouldn’t take, I’ll always like to gamble– especially as little as three bucks– on what I might be able to dig up on Buffalo and Western New York, our collective past, and what it means for our future. I recently came across a big pile of Buffalo

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We Are Days Away From the iPhone 17 Pro's Likely Reveal: Will Apple Raise the Price?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 20:00:00

Key takeaways: The 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max could get a price increase in the US. The iPhone 17 Pro might have a rear camera bump that stretches across the entire phone. iPhone 17 Pro rumors point to camera upgrades and a telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom. The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are expected to be released Sept. 9, 2025. Apple's "Awe Dropping" event is Sept. 9, and we expect to see new iPhone models, including the iPhone 17 Air. But according to rumors and leaks, the iPhone 17

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Everything from 1991 Radio Shack ad I now do with my phone

news.ycombinator.com Steve Cichon 2025-10-13 21:26:30

Some people like to spend $3 on a cup of coffee. While that sounds like a gamble I probably wouldn’t take, I’ll always like to gamble– especially as little as… Some people like to spend $3 on a cup of coffee. While that sounds like a gamble I probably wouldn’t take, I’ll always like to gamble– especially as little as three bucks– on what I might be able to dig up on Buffalo and Western New York, our collective past, and what it means for our future. I recently came across a big pile of Buffalo

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Everything You Need to Know About the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Tonight

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2025-10-13 19:56:39

Much of the world will get to witness the spectacle of a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night. A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, briefly aligning in a way that completely shadows the Moon. A full moon lunar eclipse happens in three phases. The first phase is the penumbral phase when the Moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow. Then the partial phase begins, when a part of the moon enters the deep part of Earth’s shadow called the umbra. Next is total

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The iPhone 17 Isn't Out Yet, but You Can Already Order a Case for It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 20:25:00

One of the first cases for the iPhone 17 made its appearance last month, and now there are cases for the iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro/Pro Max. Canadian tech accessory company Dbrand announced its Tank Case for the iPhone 17 back in August, nearly a month ahead of Apple's "Awe Dropping" event for the iPhone 17. Now the company has multiple phone case types for all the expected new iPhone models. While we don't know the price of the Tank Case yet, Dbrand has certainly made some striking design choice

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Delayed Security Patches for AOSP (Android Open Source Project)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 20:36:32

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The MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 21:20:29

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Live Updates From Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 Event 🔴

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-10-13 19:00:23

There will be no foldable iPhone on Tuesday, Sept. 9—that’s supposedly not coming until next year—but there will be four new iPhone 17 phones announced at Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event. Gizmodo’s own Senior Editor of Consumer Editor, Raymond Wong, and our amazing Social Media Editor, Adriano Contreras, will be parachuting into the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park to play with the anticipated iPhone 17, 17 Air, and 17 Pros (especially the orange one). New iPhones won’t be the only thing they’ll b

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Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Just Two Days Away. Here's How to Watch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 17:00:03

Apple's annual fall iPhone launch event is just days away. The keynote kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite, which Apple sent on Aug. 26, shows the title "Awe Dropping," with a dynamic Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. There's also an interactive element when you view the invite on Apple.com. With a finge

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About to Buy a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Definitely Wait

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 17:30:03

If you're ready to upgrade your iPhone, you might want to hang tight. Apple's fall event is happening on Tuesday, during which it's expected to debut the iPhone 17 lineup. So if you wait just a bit longer, you can either score the latest device or get a discount on previous models. Preorders for new iPhones typically open up the Friday after they're announced, meaning you'll likely be able to place an order for the iPhone 17 starting Sept. 12. The phones usually ship a week later. Watch this:

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A Rare Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Make an Appearance on Sunday

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 19:00:00

Fresh on the heels of August's black moon is September's full moon, which will be among the most interesting full moons of 2025. It's coming with a total lunar eclipse, making it a blood moon. If you're in the US, you won't be able to see the upcoming lunar eclipse, but the moon should still appear redder than usual. The total lunar eclipse will be visible primarily in Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe and Eastern Africa. Most of the rest of Europe and Africa will see a partial eclipse, while Nor

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Apple launching 8+ new products on Tuesday, here’s what’s coming

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-10-12 04:14:00

Apple is set to announce a slew of new products on Tuesday as part of its “Awe dropping” special. We’re expecting the new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, and more. Head below for all the rumors of what to expect. Apple Event details Apple will hold its “Awe dropping” on Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. It will be streamed live on Apple’s website, YouTube, and more. Members of the press have also been invited to Apple Park and Steve Jobs Theater to watch the event and get hand

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Buy the iPhone 16 or wait for iPhone 17? My advice after years of phone reviews

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-10-13 01:30:18

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Like clockwork, a new iPhone has made its way through the rumor mill in August, and users are beginning to wonder if they should buy what's currently available or wait until fall to see how things play out. Based on past trends, there's a good chance Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series next Tuesday. So, should you pick up an iPhone 16 from your local Apple store today or play the long (but not that long) game? Also: App

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What to do with an old iPad

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-12 09:14:16

I recently inherited my parents’ old iPad 2. It had iOS 9 on it and was barely usable, in part due to how slow it was but mostly because of old SSL certificates and apps stopping support. But I wanted to give it some life because I hate to see a working machine go to waste. So I asked around and got a great answer: The iPad 2 can be downgraded to iOS 6.1.3 or 8.4.1. Both offer better performance than iOS 9 and have untethered jailbreaks. Once downgraded and jailbroken you can sideload hours and

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iPhone 17 Pro pre-order and release aren’t the only big Apple moments this September

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-10-13 14:00:00

September has officially arrived, and with the new month comes the end of summer and the beginning of a busy fall for Apple. In the weeks ahead, there are several key dates to anticipate for Apple fans, even beyond the major iPhone 17 event set for September 9. Tuesday, September 9: Awe Dropping event Apple’s annual fall keynote kicks off at 10 am PT/1 pm ET on Tuesday, September 9. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, alongside Apple

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Apple could reintroduce iPhone mini thanks to this recent lineup change, here’s how

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-10-13 15:28:59

In 2020, Apple surprised a lot of people by re-entering a neglected segment of the smartphone market: small phones. With iPhone 12 mini, Apple did something fairly special, by squeezing all of the same technologies of the iPhone 12 into a 5.4-inch form factor. Unfortunately, it didn’t live for too long, but thanks to a recent lineup change, a new window might’ve opened for its resurgence. iPhone mini history The iPhone mini ultimately lived a 2 year life. There was the iPhone 12 mini, then a s

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Apple now selling certified refurbished Apple Pencil Pro for nearly 20% off

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-10-13 18:40:00

Recently, Apple begun stocking its latest Apple Pencil Pro on its certified refurbished store – allowing customers to pick up a like-new Apple Pencil Pro for their compatible iPad model at a lower price. Apple Pencil Pro has been on the market for well over a year now. For the first time, customers can now buy an Apple certified refurbished model for $109 – nearly 20% off from its typical $129 MSRP. Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with Apple’s most recent iPad models, excluding iPad (A16). If y

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Qantas is cutting executive bonuses after data breach

news.ycombinator.com Alfred Chua 2025-10-13 18:04:49

Qantas has slashed short-term bonuses for its senior leadership, following a cyber breach in late-June which exposed millions of customers’ personal data. Releasing its annual report for the year ended 30 June, the Australian carrier says it is cutting the executive bonuses by 15% for the fiscal year. Group CEO Vanessa Hudson will see her pay slashed by A$250,000 ($163,000), while five other executives on the Qantas leadership team will lose a combined A$550,000. Airline chair John Mullen say

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What to Do with an Old iPad

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-12 14:14:16

I recently inherited my parents’ old iPad 2. It had iOS 9 on it and was barely usable, in part due to how slow it was but mostly because of old SSL certificates and apps stopping support. But I wanted to give it some life because I hate to see a working machine go to waste. So I asked around and got a great answer: The iPad 2 can be downgraded to iOS 6.1.3 or 8.4.1. Both offer better performance than iOS 9 and have untethered jailbreaks. Once downgraded and jailbroken you can sideload hours and

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Nvidia Is Not Happy With the Gain AI Act, Says As Much

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-10-13 16:09:41

In a move drawing considerable attention across the tech industry, Nvidia Corporation has publicly critiqued the recently proposed Gain AI Act, emphasizing its potential to stifle competition in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector. The GAIN AI Act, which stands for Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act, was introduced as part of the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act, with the goal of ensuring that the United States is the dominant mark

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How to Watch Apple’s iPhone 17 Announcement, and What to Expect

wired.com Boone Ashworth 2025-10-13 08:00:00

Ah, September. The kiddos head back to school, the geese head south for the winter, and we all head to Cupertino to see the new iPhones. Apple’s latest product launch event is happening on September 9. The livestreamed announcement starts on Tuesday at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, and 6 pm British Summer Time. You can watch the livestream right here on this page, on Apple's website, or on Apple's YouTube channel. If you're already deep in the Appleverse, you can also watch in the Apple TV app o

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Apple is announcing the iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday: Rumors, prices, new features and what else you need to know

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-13 14:45:35

Tuesday is the day: That's when we'll finally get to see the all-new iPhone 17 lineup during Apple's 2025 "Awe dropping" iPhone event. The hardware announcement will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET. The newest phones will come equipped with the latest iOS 26 features preinstalled, along with any new features Apple reveals that day. So what can we expect to see? While Apple keeps all the details under lock and key, we actually have a very strong idea as to what we'll be seeing, thanks to leak

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Apple plans to release iPhone 17 and more at the 'Awe Dropping' event September 9: Here's everything to expect

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-13 16:21:26

We're now just days away from the Apple's September 9 event, where the company is all but certain to unveil the iPhone 17 line. This year's theme of "Awe dropping," which was featured in Apple's invitations to the media sent on August 26 doesn't reveal much by way of clues, though some think the heat-mapped Apple logo is indicative of better thermal cooling in the new models. But more importantly, we already know how to watch the Apple iPhone 17 event itself: The keynote will be livestreamed on

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I've Heard the iPhone 17 Air Rumors, and I Don't Get the Hype

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 14:00:00

Apple recently sent out invitations to an "awe-dropping" special event on Sept. 9, which is widely presumed to be its annual iPhone announcement extravaganza. Rumors about the upcoming iPhone lineup have been circulating for months now, with leaks dropping as early as last year. One of the most well-circulated rumors is that, in addition to the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, Apple will also introduce a brand-new ultra-thin model called the iPhone 17 Air. I'm in the market for a n

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I Made My iPhone a Little Bit Dumber and It's Made My Life So Much Better

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 14:00:05

It's not every day that you get to upgrade your phone, and I was so excited to trade in my well-loved but outdated iPhone 11 last fall for a brand new iPhone 16. I was ready to channel my inner photographer with the nicer cameras, not worry too much about charging it every night thanks to better battery life and -- very exciting to me -- to have a phone in a new Barbie pink color. But what I didn't expect is that one new addition would threaten to ruin my entire experience with my brand new phon

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Speeding up Unreal Editor launch by not spawning unused tooltips

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-10 08:28:08

Speeding up the Unreal Editor launch by … not spawning 38000 tooltips? If there is one thing the Unreal Engine doesn’t suffer from, it is it’s lack of features. Over the past years it has been transformed from “just” a game engine into an ‘everything machine’. Games, Movies, Live-Content, VFX, Previz, even virtual fashion shows – it’s a behemoth of an editor with a multitude of tools, most of which are barely used or even known by many of its users. This multitude of features comes with some d

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The JBL Flip 7 speaker reappears at a $50 discount!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-13 18:16:14

The JBL Charge 6 is our favorite speaker, and it is still on sale for $139.95 on Woot.com. While impressive and super portable, some of you want something even easier to carry around. If you really value portability, then the JBL Flip 7 is your best bet. It is back to its record-low price of $99.95, saving you $50! Buy the JBL Flip 7 speaker for just $99.95 ($50 off) This offer is available from Woot.com, an Amazon-owned deals website. It’s available in Blue, Black, and Red. There’s a limit of

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Speeding up Unreal Editor launch by not spawning 38000 tooltips

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-10 18:28:08

Speeding up the Unreal Editor launch by … not spawning 38000 tooltips? If there is one thing the Unreal Engine doesn’t suffer from, it is it’s lack of features. Over the past years it has been transformed from “just” a game engine into an ‘everything machine’. Games, Movies, Live-Content, VFX, Previz, even virtual fashion shows – it’s a behemoth of an editor with a multitude of tools, most of which are barely used or even known by many of its users. This multitude of features comes with some d

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SQL needed structure

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 14:43:38

Published 2025-09-04 Here are two pages from the internet movie database: There are two things to note about these pages. The data on the page is presented in a hierarchichal structure. The movie page contains a director, a list of genres, a list of actors, and each actor in the list contains a list of characters they played in the movie. You can't sensibly fit all of this into a single flat structure like a relation. The order of the hierarchy isn't the same on both pages. On one page we hav

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Speeding up Unreal Editor launch by not spawning 38000 tooltips

SQL needed structure

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