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The Academic Pipeline Stall: Why Industry Must Stand for Academia – ACM Sigops

news.ycombinator.com Vijay Janapa Reddi 2026-02-21 05:48:45

The Research Pipeline is Stalling The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) froze all outgoing funding, including new awards and scheduled payments on active grants. Over 1,000 NSF research projects were abruptly canceled in a few days, resulting in roughly $739 million in halted research funding. The directive, issued with little explanation, has created chaos across the academic research ecosystem, part of a broader trend Nature described as an unprecedented assault. Before we go any furthe

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Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-02-21 06:14:16

In 2018, a hacker hired by the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel run by the infamous kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán spied on the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City with the goal of identifying “people of interest” for the cartel to target and kill, according to a new U.S. government watchdog report. On Friday, the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General revealed the incident as part of a published report auditing the FBI’s efforts to counter surveillance with the goal of protecting “its e

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UGREEN M4 Mac Mini Dock Costs Peanuts for Early Prime Day, Adds 8TB and 10 Ports to Your Apple Mini PC

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-21 11:10:51

If you pick up a Mac Mini for yourself, then it might feel like you’ve got everything you need. After all, it’s such a dinky little device, and it houses so much power already, so what else is there? That’s all good and well, but at some point, you may start to want a bit more. Your options at that point often boil down to just having to buy a new one, and that’s a pricey proposition. You don’t have to just do that though, you can actually get an upgrade or two for it. See at Amazon A great ex

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Nvidia insiders dump more than $1 billion in stock, according to report

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-02-22 04:07:32

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the NVIDIA GTC Paris keynote, part of the 9th edition of the VivaTech technology startup and innovation fair, held at the Dôme de Paris in the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 11, 2025. Insiders at artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia have dumped more than $1 billion in stock over the last year, according to a report from the Financial Times. About $500 million worth of sales occurred over the last month as the market

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 30, #280

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:00:02

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. The blue category is about a backyard game that I just don't think of as a true sport, and the purple category is one of those patented NYT word-trickery groups. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta n

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 29, #279

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 02:00:05

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. But all you Hoosiers will nail the yellow category, I think. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loya

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PNG image format receives HDR and animation support in first spec update in decades

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-02-22 02:33:00

Why it matters: For decades, JPEG, PNG, and GIF have remained among the most popular image formats, even as newer options like WebP and AVIF have emerged. Now, PNG is getting its first meaningful update in over 20 years with the release of its third edition, making the format more versatile than ever. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which manages web standards and guidelines, recently published new specifications for the PNG (Portable Network Graphics) image format. The updated format now

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Your Verizon customer service experience is about to feel very different due to an AI overhaul

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-22 00:00:21

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Dealing with customer support at any company often feels like an exercise in frustration and futility. You often have to contact the company multiple times or talk to a host of different representatives to get the problem fixed. Now Verizon is looking to improve the support experience by using both people and AI. Also: Verizon will give you an iPhone 16 Plus (or 4) with no trade-in - here's how On Tuesday, the carrier revealed several changes to its support proces

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This portable battery saved my last camping trip (and goes everywhere with me)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-22 00:00:22

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow River 3 is a new compact portable battery It is available for $239. It's portable and lightweight, making it easy to carry, it features fast charging, going from 0% to 100% in 55 minutes, and has a 245Wh output capacity Since portability is a priority for the River series of portable batteries, they're much less powerful than alternatives and best suited for smaller tasks or shorter use times. $239 at Amazon EcoFlow announced the addition of three new portab

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The best NAS devices of 2025: Expert tested

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-22 00:10:17

As data storage needs grow from megabytes to terabytes, professionals in fields like video production recognize the importance of local storage alongside cloud solutions. However, local storage poses risks because hard drives can fail. This is where Network-Attached Storage (NAS) systems come in. NAS utilizes RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology to distribute data across multiple drives, protecting against drive failures and enhancing performance. With NAS, you can ensure your

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Can AI save teachers from a crushing workload? There's new evidence it might

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2026-02-22 04:00:15

Deagreez/Getty A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 30% of teachers are using AI weekly -- and that it's saving them "six weeks a year." According to data from the 2024 to 2025 school year, 60% of K-12 teachers reported using some kind of AI tool in their work, most commonly to create worksheets or activities, personalize material to students' needs, and prep lessons. The study did not specify which AI tools teachers were using, referring to "chatbots, adaptive learning systems, or oth

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Jackery Explorer 300 Plus power station drops by $100.99!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 06:00:40

Power banks are portable but underpowered, while power stations are powerful but can be huge. If you need something that is capable, yet still portable, here’s a really nice proposition. The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Portable Power Station is easy to carry and can handle most of your charging needs. It’s also $100.99 off today, bringing the cost down to $199! Buy the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Portable Power Station for $199 ($100.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It is a “limited tim

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 28, #278

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 21:00:06

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition has some oddball categories that I wouldn't really consider sports. They're more like games, and hobbies or leisure activities. But you get the idea. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Supe

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Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-23 02:08:04

Google’s carbon emissions jumped yet again as the company continues to push ahead in AI. The company’s 2025 sustainability report emphasizes that its “ambition-based emissions” grew 11 percent last year to reach 11.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, marking a 51 percent increase compared to 2019. That puts Google farther away from its goal of slashing planet-heating pollution in half by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. But what it calls “ambition-based” emissions excludes certa

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Riot turns to sports betting to help fund its esports leagues

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-02-23 06:15:17

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. As the esports industry searches for new sources of revenue, Riot Games has opened up its League of Legends and Valorant esports leagues to sports betting sponsorships. The decision will permit tier one organizations – or the highest level of professional players – in the North and South America and European esports leagues

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Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-23 16:00:00

Adam Breeden/ZDNET After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect. Also: Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog of shows USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard featu

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Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock’s Clearing Fast Before July

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-24 11:10:27

Weather is finally getting warm—perhaps a bit too warm—which means it’s time to hang out on the beach, by the pool, or really anywhere near a body of water. Create a vibrant space in bringing your music along with you in an easy-to-transport compact form. Amazon has the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for 40% off at the moment. It normally goes for $299, but after the discount you can get it for $179. That cuts the price you pay by a staggering $130 for a limited ti

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Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2026-02-24 20:00:21

J Studios/Getty Images A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 30% of teachers are using AI weekly -- and that it's saving them "six weeks a year." According to data from the 2024 to 2025 school year, 60% of K-12 teachers reported using some kind of AI tool in their work, most commonly to create worksheets or activities, personalize material to students' needs, and prep lessons. The study did not specify which AI tools teachers were using, referring to "chatbots, adaptive learning systems

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This 15″ Travel Monitor Is Nearly Free, Amazon Clears Out Its Stock With an Early Prime Day Deal

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-24 22:40:24

Portable monitors have quickly become a necessity for anyone who wishes to have an extra screen on the go, and now they’re one of the best-selling items in the Electronics section on Amazon. If you’ve ever shelled out cash for a 15-inch 1080p portable monitor, you’ll be well aware that the price usually ranges between $60 and $150, with the $60 price mark usually being set for the biggest sale days such as Black Friday or Prime Day. But Amazon has just released a deal that’s hard to swallow: th

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Mattress Shopping Terms to Know (2025)

wired.com Julia Forbes 2026-02-24 22:43:00

Shopping for a mattress online is a lot of work—enough to make you need some rest. Picking the right bed, like the right bet itself, is better if you have enough support. To help you with the arduous process of selection, we’ve come up with guides that explain the need-to-know about mattress shopping. This includes the varying mattress types, how to select a mattress, and our thoroughly tested guide to the best mattresses you can buy online. Today, it's time to break down some of the terminolog

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VMware perpetual license holder receives audit letter from Broadcom

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-25 16:17:54

After sending cease-and-desist letters to VMware users whose support contracts had expired and who subsequently declined to subscribe to one of Broadcom’s VMware bundles, Broadcom has started the process of conducting audits on former VMware customers. Broadcom stopped selling VMware perpetual licenses in November 2023 in favor of pushing a small number of VMware SKUs that feature multiple VMware offerings. Since Broadcom is forcefully bundling VMware products, the costs associated with running

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Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2026-02-26 02:11:18

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., and Omead Afshar, left, leave an event at the site of the company's manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, the automaker's vice president of manufacturing and operations, CNBC has confirmed, following declines in car sales in key markets this year. Afshar, who reported directly to Musk, led a team of more than a half-dozen high level employees, according to internal organi

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Chrome is cutting off support for these old Android phones in August

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-26 02:16:14

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The current Chrome version is the last version to support Android 8.0 and 9.0. Chrome 139, launching August 5, will require Android 10 or newer. Phones like the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 will miss out. Are you still rocking an ancient Android phone? Google has announced that Chrome 138 will be the final version of the browser to support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and 9.0 (Pie). Starting with Chrome 139, which is scheduled for release on August 5, users will need A

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Brother printer bug in 689 models exposes default admin passwords

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-26 02:10:25

A total of 689 printer models from Brother, along with 53 other models from Fujifilm, Toshiba, and Konica Minolta, come with a default administrator password that remote attackers can generate. Even worse, there is no way to fix the flaw via firmware in existing printers. The flaw, tracked under CVE-2024-51978, is part of a set of eight vulnerabilities discovered by Rapid7 researchers during a lengthy examination of Brother hardware. CVE Description Affected Service CVSS CVE-2024-51977 An unau

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This Sony Portable Speaker Is Practically Free at 56% Off for Early Prime Day, Stock Is Running Out

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-26 16:40:04

There’s something special about the right soundtrack playing at just the right moment. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to the beach, or just want to fill your space with music that moves you, a good portable speaker makes all the difference. Of course, finding one that delivers powerful, immersive sound without taking up a ton of space or costing a small fortune can be tricky. That’s where Sony’s SRS-XE300 X-Series Bluetooth speaker comes in. See at Amazon Head to Amazon to

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This 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now at All-Time Low Ahead of Prime Day, 10K+ Reviews Make It a Best-Seller

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2026-02-26 21:10:19

If you’re not one of the 10,000-plus people who bought the KYY Portable Monitor just last month, and you’re still kicking yourself for missing out the last time Amazon dropped the price of this amazingly portable, nearly universally compatible FHD monitor by 46% to its record low price of just $70, kick yourself no longer — that Amazon deal is back again for a limited time. The KYY Portable Monitor is an Amazon’s Choice winner for portable monitors, and it’s been selling like crazy as people wa

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6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2025): Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-26 21:33:00

Not having a 3.5-mm port doesn't mean you can't use wired headphones at all with a smartphone. You can buy a USB-C headphone dongle, which plugs into the USB-C port of your smartphone and adds a 3.5-mm port. Apple USB-C to 3.5-mm Adapter for $9. This adapter from Apple will do the job for any smartphone with a USB-C port—that means Android phones and the iPhone 15 and newer. I recommend buying a few because they’re easy to lose. If you have an iPhone with the Lightning port (iPhone 14 and older

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Amazon Offers 4.9-Star 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank for 88% Off, Practically a Free Portable Charger

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-27 02:10:48

How often have you found yourself in a situation where you wished you had a way to charge up a phone or other device, but had no way to do so? It happens to all of us, and it’s always frustrating when it does. That’s because it always comes at the most inopportune times. LIke when you’re using your GPS, checking work emails, or trying to get a few pictures with friends. So if you’ve ever fumbled with messy cables or carried around a brick-sized battery bank, you know the hassle that comes with f

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The best cheap portable power stations of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-27 15:00:17

I remember when power banks were new. They were an amazing development, freeing us from the tyranny of having to be near an AC outlet to charge out gadgets. Next came the power stations. They packed even more power into an admittedly bigger space. Still, we were freed from needing to be near to AC outlets or use extension cables when working outside, or in the RV or camping. The original power stations were big and expensive, so manufacturers to came up with smaller, more affordable models. Her

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GIF export in Snipping Tool begins rolling out to Windows Insiders

news.ycombinator.com Windows Insider Blog 2026-02-24 08:45:39

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out an update to Snipping Tool to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. Snipping Tool (version 11.2505.21.0) GIF export In this update, we are adding GIF export for screen recordings – designed to boost your productivity and turn quick captures into shareable moments. To get started, open Snipping Tool’s screen recorder via Win + Shift + R or launch the app and toggle to screen recording mode. Record a screen rec

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The Academic Pipeline Stall: Why Industry Must Stand for Academia – ACM Sigops

Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says

UGREEN M4 Mac Mini Dock Costs Peanuts for Early Prime Day, Adds 8TB and 10 Ports to Your Apple Mini PC

Nvidia insiders dump more than $1 billion in stock, according to report

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 30, #280

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PNG image format receives HDR and animation support in first spec update in decades

Your Verizon customer service experience is about to feel very different due to an AI overhaul

This portable battery saved my last camping trip (and goes everywhere with me)

The best NAS devices of 2025: Expert tested

Can AI save teachers from a crushing workload? There's new evidence it might

Jackery Explorer 300 Plus power station drops by $100.99!

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 28, #278

Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

Riot turns to sports betting to help fund its esports leagues

Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

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