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Tiny Code Reader: a $7 QR code sensor

news.ycombinator.com James Bowman 2026-01-08 22:22:51

Tiny Code Reader (TCR) caught my eye when it came out in 2023. It’s a very appealing idea: a self-contained seeing module that just decodes any QR code it sees. I immediately imagined applications in desktop manufacturing, a subject very dear to my heart. You can buy it from Adafruit, Sparkfun, and elsewhere. There’s a main page with a clear getting started guide, and a datasheet. Because it uses the Qwiic connector standard, setting it up is a breeze . It plugs directly into I²CDriver or I²CM

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OpenAI and Softbank’s $500 Billion Data Center Project Is Already Stumbling

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-09 03:35:34

Stargate, the ambitious joint venture announced at the White House back in January between OpenAI, Oracle, the Japanese holding company Softbank, and others, appears to be struggling to deliver on its bold promises just six months later. The Wall Street Journal reported today, citing unnamed sources, that the Stargate Project has yet to finalize any deals for new data centers. The report also says the group is scaling back its near-term goals. When it was announced on Jan. 21, Stargate was pit

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Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-09 03:11:31

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. Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before it officially builds

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Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-09 00:00:00

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31, nearly two years since the automakers reached an agreement. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicles won’t be able to charge as fast as Tesla vehicles. Lucid said on Tuesday that all Lucid Air sedans, regardless of model year, will be able to access Tesla’s network of fast chargers with an approved adapter that costs $220. Tesla V3 (and ab

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The Chillest ‘Pokémon’ Show Ever Made Returns This September

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-09 08:00:42

When Pokémon Concierge released in December 2023, we were immediately charmed by Dwarf Animation’s gorgeous, felt-covered spin on the world of Pokémon—and how the series resonated with the franchise’s older fans beyond gen-one nostalgia with its themes around work-life balance and burnout to provide the ultimate feel-good show. Now, we won’t have to wait much longer to check back into the Pokémon resort once again. During today’s Pokémon Presents livestream, the Pokémon Company and Netflix reve

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A-lister antics and Schedule A shenanigans

theverge.com Mia Sato 2026-01-09 06:00:00

is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. Summer blockbusters like the new Superman and Jurassic World movies may be doing great at the box office, but promoting them is more complicated than ever. The old celebrity playbook of magazine profiles, TV chat shows, and press junkets isn’t enough in an era of audience fragmentation. Publicists now have to strategize which podcasts to make time for, and whether th

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The Verge Launches New Site Features Aimed at Deepening Audience Engagement and Announces New Editorial Newsletters

theverge.com Dane Mcmillan 2026-01-09 08:55:32

NEW YORK, NY (July 22, 2025) – The Verge today launched a suite of homepage and editorial product updates aimed at deepening its direct relationship with readers. The announcement includes a new feature that allows readers to follow topics and individual Verge journalists, view those stories in a personalized feed on the homepage, and receive them via a daily digest email. Over the next month, the site will also launch several new editorial newsletters: a daily free flagship newsletter to give r

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Lucid Air owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers from July 31

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-09 12:00:00

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31, nearly two years since the automakers reached an agreement. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicles won’t be able to charge as fast as Tesla vehicles. Lucid said on Tuesday that all Lucid Air sedans, regardless of model year, will be able to access Tesla’s network of fast chargers with an approved adapter that costs $220. Tesla V3 (and ab

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This startup wants to use beams of energy to drill geothermal wells

technologyreview.com Casey Crownhart 2026-01-10 04:00:00

This rock-melting drilling technology from the geothermal startup Quaise is certainly unconventional. The company hopes it’s the key to unlocking geothermal energy and making it feasible anywhere. Geothermal power tends to work best in those parts of the world that have the right geology and heat close to the surface. Iceland and the western US, for example, are hot spots for this always-available renewable energy source because they have all the necessary ingredients. But by digging deep enoug

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Fiberglass-Free, Chemical-Free: Natural Fire Barriers for Mattresses

wired.com Julia Forbes 2026-01-10 04:41:00

What do mattresses and a box of matches have in common? It's not just that they’re both rectangular—both can can be very flammable if you're not careful. Mattresses have historically posed a significant fire hazard, and they still can without careful attention to the materials used. In the US, an estimated 20,800 residential fires occurred due to mattresses and bedding igniting from flame exposure between 1996 and 1998, according to FEMA. At that time, fires involving mattresses and bedding wer

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How earthquake alerts work on Android - and how to make sure they're enabled on your phone

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2026-01-10 05:00:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life‑saving information. Google researchers report that since rolling out the Android Earthquake Alerts System in 2021, it has detected and issued warnings for over 2,000 earthquakes, delivering anywhere from 10 to 60 seconds of advance notice before the strongest shaking arrives. In total, about 790 million alerts have been sent to phones worldwide. Also: Storms and bad weather? How to prep yo

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How AI agents can generate $450 billion by 2028 - and what stands in the way

zdnet.com Vala Afshar 2026-01-10 05:00:18

Philip Thurston/Getty Images Agentic AI is one of the fastest-emerging technologies in business, with the potential to generate $450 billion in economic value through revenue uplift and cost savings across surveyed countries by 2028, according to the Rise of agentic AI: How trust is the key to human-AI collaboration. The new report from Capgemini Research Institute reveals insights from a survey of 1,500 senior executives across 14 countries on the emergence of AI agents as a transformative for

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Morgan Stanley warns against ‘misguided’ idea of Apple acquiring an AI search engine

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-10 12:43:26

There’s been no shortage of rumors about Apple’s supposed intentions of acquiring an AI search company, such as Perplexity, to help it catch up in the AI race. And while many seem to agree that this would be at least a partial solution to Apple’s problems, Morgan Stanley isn’t that convinced. In an investor note published today (via AppleInsider), Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring states that it is “misguided” to think that Apple should acquire an AI search engine, as it is not the company’s

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Africa's gigantic $80B dam could transform entire continent

news.ycombinator.com Rafaela Fabris 2026-01-10 22:17:08

At a cost of $80 billion, the Grand Inga Dam will be the world's largest hydroelectric plant, capable of generating 40.000 megawatts and bringing electricity to millions, the megaproject will change economies and connect all of Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is about to embark on one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects ever seen. The construction of the $80 billion Grand Inga Dam promises to transform not only the country’s energy sector, but also the f

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Sony’s gamer-friendly X90L TV is on sale for a new low price

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-01-11 03:37:35

If you’re tired of constantly plugging and unplugging devices from your charger,is available from Amazon and Ugreen for an all-time low of $94.99 ($25 off). The charger has three USB-C ports, two of which can charge a device at up to 140W, and one USB-A port. At its top speed, it can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro’s battery from zero to 50 percent in under half an hour. It also supports Samsung’s Super Fast Charging 2.0, and if you plug in multiple devices, it will automatically optimize the power

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Experimental surgery performed by AI-driven surgical robot

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-11 12:15:00

Intuitive Surgical, an American biotechnology company, introduced DaVinci surgical robots in the late 1990s, and they became groundbreaking teleoperation equipment. Expert surgeons could operate on patients remotely, manipulating the robotic arms and their surgical tools based on a video feed from DaVinci’s built-in cameras and endoscopes. Now, John Hopkins University researchers put a ChatGPT-like AI in charge of a DaVinci robot and taught it to perform a gallbladder-removal surgery. Kuka sur

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AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 911 calls

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-01-11 17:00:00

“My whole life has been preparing me for this moment,” Ben Sanders said when asked about why he launched his emergency response startup Hyper. The company announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth. As a child, he so wanted to become a police officer that he had his mother sew yellow stripes on his navy sweatpants. He wore that with an officer’s rain hat for an entire year. As he grew up, he worked at the intersection of tech

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Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack affecting global businesses and governments

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-11 22:15:02

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft has warned of "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, with security researchers noting that organizations worldwide stand to be affected by the breach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Sunday in a release that the vulnerability provides unauthenticated access to systems and full access to SharePoint content, enabling bad actors to execute code over the network. CISA said t

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Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack — one version still vulnerable

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-12 03:27:47

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft has warned of "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, with security researchers noting that organizations worldwide stand to be affected by the breach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Sunday in a release that the vulnerability provides unauthenticated access to systems and full access to SharePoint content, enabling bad actors to execute code over the network. CISA said t

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This multi-port car charger can power 4 gadgets at once - and it's surprisingly cheap

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-12 03:48:00

ZDNET's key takeaways It can charge four devices simultaneously It features two retractable USB‑C cables that can rotate and swivel It is a bit bulky, so it might not fit in some vehicles. View now at Amazon Your car probably has a couple of built-in USB ports, so you'd think that the days of the dedicated car charger are numbered. Also: I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it's a new off-grid essential But you'd be wrong. A total in-car charging system Baseus has take

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10,000+ companies at risk from Microsoft Sharepoint security flaw

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-12 23:49:12

More than 10,000 organizations around the world are at risk from hackers after a serious security flaw was discovered in Microsoft’s popular Sharepoint platform, used to store and share confidential documents. The majority of companies at risk are said to be in the US … Microsoft said that there were “active attacks targeting on-premises servers.” US federal and state agencies are among the organizations said to have been affected. Security researchers cited by Bloomberg said that the vulnerab

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Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Secretive Hawaii Compound. Part of It Sits Atop a Burial Ground

wired.com Guthrie Scrimgeour 2026-01-12 23:00:00

As a child, Julian Ako would visit his maternal great-grandfather’s home near Pilaa Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, where he and his family would gather edible fungi that grow on kukui trees and collect seaweed and fish from the reef. For about a decade, that land has belonged to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is constructing a massive compound at an estimated cost that exceeds $300 million. WIRED can now reveal that Zuckerberg’s property is atop a burial site: Ako’s great-grandmother and her brother we

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Behind the ballistics of the 'explosive' squirting cucumber

news.ycombinator.com Society For Experimental Biology 2026-01-09 09:20:58

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium). Credit: Helen Gorges New research into the biomechanics of explosive seed dispersal in squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) reveals how these plants have adapted a suite of unique traits that help propel their high-speed seeds far and wide. Seed dispersal comes in many

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EcoFlow Introduces New Home Battery to Aid in Disaster Preparedness

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 15:00:00

Extreme weather is only becoming more common, and some states are more vulnerable to natural disasters than others. Whether it's a risk of floods, hurricanes, wildfires or blackouts, homeowners in states like California, Texas and Florida are more prone to power outages. A whole-home battery backup can be a good solution to this problem, letting you charge the battery while the power is on and then kick in when the power goes out. EcoFlow is the latest to enter this market with the Ocean Pro, wh

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Anker Nebula X1 review: a terrific home theater that goes anywhere

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2026-01-12 12:19:35

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. I seldom sleep in the same place for more than a couple of weeks at a time, so I’m a big fan of portable all-in-one projectors. They’re small and set up quickly, making them ideal for vanlife, gaming parties, outdoor movie nights, or an evening in on the couch — but they usually sacrifice quality for convenience. Anker’s new Nebula X1 p

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Intel to boost gross margins – new products must deliver 50% gross profit

news.ycombinator.com Dallin Grimm 2026-01-12 11:25:47

Intel will not be entertaining any projects that do not promise to double its money going forward. Michelle Johnston Holthaus, CEO of Intel Products, announced at Bank of America's global technology conference that Intel is no longer approving new projects that cannot be proven to earn at least 50% gross margin "based on a set of industry expectations." Holthaus explained Intel's new risk-averse policy as "something that we probably should have had before, but we have it now so that product doe

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Angry Callers Accusing Real Customer Support Staff of Being AI

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-12 09:15:38

A penny for the thoughts of our thankless call center workers. Long have they had to endure indignant customers fuming at them for problems beyond their control. And now they must suffer accusations that call their very humanity in question, Bloomberg reports, as the proliferation of AI tech has many callers suspecting that the human they're speaking to is actually a chatbot. If these customer support personnel weren't treated like robots before, in other words, they are now — in a distressing

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Why I pick flexible charging over raw speed every single time

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-12 09:00:13

Joe Maring / Android Authority Regular Android Authority readers will know I’m a stickler for brilliant battery life backed up by proper fast charging. And by that, I don’t necessarily mean the faster the better, a battery needs to remain cool too. Instead, one of my top requirements for any phone that claims to charge quickly is that it has to be able to do so regardless of what plug you have at hand. It’s absolutely no good to anyone to boast 100W charging from a specific plug, only for your

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We do not break userspace (2012)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 14:25:00

From: Linus Torvalds <[email protected]> To: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <[email protected]> Cc: "Rafael J. Wysocki" <[email protected]>, Laurent Pinchart <[email protected]>, Linux Kernel Mailing List <[email protected]>, Hans Verkuil <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Regression w/ patch] Media commit causes user space to misbahave (was: Re: Linux 3.8-rc1) Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:36:15 -0800 [thread overview] Message-ID: <CA+55aFy98A+LJK4+GWMcbzaa1zsPBRo76q+io

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ServiceNow’s acquisition of Moveworks is reportedly being reviewed over antitrust concerns

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-01-13 03:04:30

In Brief ServiceNow’s acquisition of enterprise AI startup Moveworks is reportedly drawing regulatory scrutiny. The acquisition is currently under review for antitrust by the U.S. Justice Department, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter. The probe began in June, Bloomberg reported, and both companies have since received a “second request” calling for additional information that has to be provided before the deal can move forward. ServiceNow announced it was acq

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Tiny Code Reader: a $7 QR code sensor

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How earthquake alerts work on Android - and how to make sure they're enabled on your phone

How AI agents can generate $450 billion by 2028 - and what stands in the way

Morgan Stanley warns against ‘misguided’ idea of Apple acquiring an AI search engine

Africa's gigantic $80B dam could transform entire continent

Sony’s gamer-friendly X90L TV is on sale for a new low price

Experimental surgery performed by AI-driven surgical robot

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Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack — one version still vulnerable

This multi-port car charger can power 4 gadgets at once - and it's surprisingly cheap

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Behind the ballistics of the 'explosive' squirting cucumber

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Intel to boost gross margins – new products must deliver 50% gross profit

Angry Callers Accusing Real Customer Support Staff of Being AI

Why I pick flexible charging over raw speed every single time

We do not break userspace (2012)

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