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Belgium bans Internet Archive's ‘Open Library’

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 04:41:05

The Business Court in Brussels, Belgium, has issued an unprecedentedly broad site-blocking order that aims to restrict access to shadow libraries including Anna's Archive, Libgen, OceanofPDF, Z-Library, and the Internet Archive's Open Library. In addition to ISP blocks, the order also directs search engines, DNS resolvers, advertisers, domain name services, CDNs and hosting companies to take action. Traditional site-blocking measures that require local ISPs to block subscriber access to popular

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Deep Think in the Gemini app

news.ycombinator.com The Deep Think Team 2026-01-10 04:10:38

Today, we’re making Deep Think available in the Gemini app to Google AI Ultra subscribers – the latest in a lineup of extremely capable AI tools and features made exclusively available to them. This new release incorporates feedback from early trusted testers and research breakthroughs. It’s a significant improvement over what was first announced at I/O, as measured in terms of key benchmark improvements and trusted tester feedback. It is a variation of the model that recently achieved the gold

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Here’s Your First Incredibly Tiny Glimpse at the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Suit

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-10 06:48:07

Remember back at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home when Tom Holland’s Peter Parker started his brand new day by making his own, brand new Spidey suit? And it was really cool in the minute or so we got to see it on screen? Well, good news, bad news: our first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day is here, and Peter’s already got himself a new upgrade. To celebrate Spider-Man Day today, Sony and Marvel has released the first tiny teaser for Brand New Day, revealing that Peter will get himself a new

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Xbox Game Pass Added Grounded 2 and These Other Games In July

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 05:00:07

The award-winning, quirky survival game Grounded is like the game version of the classic '80s comedy film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. And Xbox Game Pass subscribers can get early access to that game's sequel, Grounded 2, now. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new ones, including Do

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The Next Planet Parade Takes Place at the End of This Month. Here's How to See the Planets Line Up

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 05:00:14

Fresh off the excitement of the Perseids meteor shower is a chance to see six planets lined up in the sky at once. These events, colloquially known as planet parades, only occur about once or twice a year, with the most recent one in February showing off all seven planets in our solar system at once. The next one will feature six of our closest celestial neighbors, and the event starts on Aug. 20. The six planets sharing the sky will be Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus. Mars

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Vast majority of new US power plants generate solar or wind power

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-10 06:37:44

The United States added 22,332 megawatts of power plant capacity in the first half of this year, and the vast majority of it was utility-scale solar, batteries, and onshore wind. Natural gas was next, and there was zero new coal or nuclear, according to the Energy Information Administration. Through 2030, the US energy landscape looks a lot like these last six months in terms of the mix of new power plants, with solar and batteries leading the way, according to the EIA’s list of planned power

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11 Best Laptops for College Students (2025), Including Tablets and 2-in-1s

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-01-10 06:30:00

All our guidelines for choosing a laptop also apply to a device for college, including evaluating the quality of the display and chassis, along with ensuring that the laptop is fast enough for your work. Get something with at least 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and you'll be happy. There are a couple of important things to consider specific to college. Portability and battery life are paramount. Regardless of your budget, you want something that will last throughout the day and won't weigh

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Joby, L3Harris partner on hybrid defense craft that can be piloted or autonomous

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2026-01-10 11:58:37

An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation sits at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, Nov. 12, 2023. Joby Aviation and defense manufacturing giant L3Harris announced a partnership Friday to develop a next-generation military craft that can be piloted or fly autonomously. The partnership brings together Joby's hybrid vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and L3's expertise in military systems and certification. The companies expect to begin testing this fall, followed by o

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Samsung’s 60W Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade is exciting, but I have concerns

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 11:00:28

As a proponent of fast charging convenience, the report that Samsung will increase the power of next year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra to 60W is music to my ears. The current 45W power level is already in a sweet spot, taking just under an hour to fully charge the phone. Still, that extra boost will undoubtedly come in handy when you need to bring the phone back from the brink quickly. More juice in fewer minutes is always welcome when you’re in a hurry. And yet, I feel a sting of hesitation — a faster-

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Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in 7 weeks but still can't keep up with demand

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-10 11:00:11

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Nintendo has already sold 5.82 million Switch 2s since the console went on sale on June 6th and still expects to sell 15 million units by the end of its fiscal year in March 2026, the company said in its latest earnings report. If that pans out, the Switch 2 would easily outsell the or

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Belgium Bans Internet Archive's 'Open Library' in Site Blocking Order

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 10:41:05

The Business Court in Brussels, Belgium, has issued an unprecedentedly broad site-blocking order that aims to restrict access to shadow libraries including Anna's Archive, Libgen, OceanofPDF, Z-Library, and the Internet Archive's Open Library. In addition to ISP blocks, the order also directs search engines, DNS resolvers, advertisers, domain name services, CDNs and hosting companies to take action. Traditional site-blocking measures that require local ISPs to block subscriber access to popular

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Show HN: Rewindtty – Record and replay terminal sessions as structured JSON

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 18:28:36

A terminal session recorder and replayer written in C that allows you to capture and replay terminal sessions with precise timing. ⚠️ Disclaimer This is a hobby project created for fun and learning purposes. It's still in active development and may contain bugs or incomplete features. If you encounter any issues, please report them in the Issues section. Contributions are welcome and encouraged! Features Record terminal sessions : Capture all terminal input/output with accurate timing inform

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The Untold Impact of Cancellation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 11:12:04

Warning: towards the end of this post are references to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. The Untold Impact of Cancellation I have never before been open about the impact that being cancelled had upon me. Cancellations try to silence their targets, so their stories are less often heard. This is my account. As you read about my experience over the last four years, you may come to understand why I have found it so hard to share. This is my own unique sto

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AI Won’t Boost Human Productivity Yet, U.S. Federal Reserve Says

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2026-01-10 10:00:13

Generative AI is not just another tech hype cycle that is bound to die down but is instead a game-changer for human productivity, according to the Federal Reserve. The big caveat, though, is the road to get there will be “inherently slow” and “fraught with risk.” In a recent paper published by the Fed Board of Governors, researchers suggest that the hype around generative AI is probably not a bubble in the long run and that the technology will be a serious macroeconomic force, proving to have r

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These Are the Switch 2 Launch Games You Should Actually Consider

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 10:00:07

The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't been out long but it's still somewhat disappointing that not many new games are available yet to use the new hardware. Yes, Donkey Kong Bananza is probably the biggest hit for the Switch successor that everyone should pick up but aside from that and Mario Kart World, there's not much else to get. For those who are still looking for something else to play on their Switch 2, here's a list of some of the more interesting launch games to pick in the meantime. Cyberpunk

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Bike Friday All-Day Lightweight Electric Bike Review: It Comes in Purple

wired.com Adrienne So 2026-01-10 11:30:00

For the past few weeks, I have been pedaling around the world’s tiniest folding Bosch ebike as my kids (8 and 10) regard me with mingled delight and disgust. My son tried to ride away on it, with the convincing argument that this is not an adult bike, it’s a kid’s bike. I lock it up on the same rack next to my daughter’s mountain bike, and she notes that her bike is taller than mine. I ignore them all. I love this tiny bike. Oregon-based Bike Friday hand-builds folding bikes of every variety, b

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AC or DC: Which Is Better?

wired.com Rhett Allain 2026-01-10 11:30:00

As the story goes, the rock band AC/DC took its name from a label on an old sewing machine in the Young brothers’ home. It must have meant that the machine could run on either alternating-current or direct-current electricity. Today, all the newfangled electronic devices in our homes run only on DC power—even lighting fixtures, now that LEDs have replaced incandescent bulbs. But wait. The electricity that comes out of your wall socket is alternating current. That means each device needs to conv

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Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-10 11:00:00

Joby Aviation is often cast as a developer of commercial electric air taxis, but the publicly traded company has also pursued a separate track to market through a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense. Now, its years of research and development with the Department of Defense may be paying off. The company on Thursday said it had signed an agreement with defense contractor L3Harris Technologies to “explore opportunities” to develop a new aircraft class — specifically, a

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How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families

technologyreview.com Jessica Hamzelou 2026-01-10 20:00:00

Stories like this also highlight how reproductive technologies are shaping families. Thaddeus already has a 30-year-old sister and a 10-year-old niece. Lindsey and Tim are his birth parents, but his genes came from two other people who divorced decades ago. And while baby Thaddeus is a record-breaker, plenty of other babies have been born from embryos that have been frozen for significant spells of time. Thaddeus has taken the title of “world’s oldest baby” from the previous record-holders: tw

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An upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival could have the biggest battery in a Flip phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 21:25:07

TL;DR The HONOR Magic V Flip 2 will reportedly have a 5,500mAh battery. This would mean it has the largest battery out of all Flip foldable phones. HONOR’s rumored Flip phone will apparently launch later this month. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 offers a 4,300mAh battery, which is a small but welcome bump over last year’s model. However, rivals like the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 go even larger. It now looks like HONOR could also up the ante. Leaker Digital Chat Station claimed on Weibo that the

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The best iPad cases for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-10 20:01:26

Your new iPad is sleek, powerful and ready to tackle everything from binge-watching to serious productivity — but without the right protection, it’s also one drop away from disaster. One of the most important iPad accessories is a solid case. Whether you want something rugged to handle everyday wear and tear, a slim case that keeps things lightweight or a keyboard cover to turn your tablet into a mini laptop, there are plenty of options to suit your needs. Some cases go beyond basic protectio

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Pwn2Own hacking contest pays $1 million for WhatsApp exploit

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-10 21:40:08

The Zero Day Initiative is offering a $1 million reward to security researchers who will demonstrate a zero-click WhatsApp exploit at its upcoming Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 hacking contest. The record bounty targets zero-click security flaws that allow code execution without user interaction on the messaging platform used by more than three billion people worldwide. Meta, alongside Synology and QNAP, is co-sponsoring the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 competition, which will take place from October 21 to Oct

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Own a Samsung phone? 10 settings I always change first for the best user experience

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-10 20:25:11

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I've been fairly vocal recently that Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available

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AI Won’t Boost Human Productivity Just Yet, a New Paper From the Federal Reserve Says

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2026-01-10 22:00:13

Generative AI is not just another tech hype cycle that is bound to die down but is instead a game-changer for human productivity, according to the Federal Reserve. The big caveat, though, is the road to get there will be “inherently slow” and “fraught with risk.” In a recent paper published by the Fed Board of Governors, researchers suggest that the hype around generative AI is probably not a bubble in the long run and that the technology will be a serious macroeconomic force, proving to have r

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Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis

wired.com Aarian Marshall 2026-01-10 21:00:00

“To them, it doesn’t really matter who ultimately succeeds,” says Sam Abuelsamid, who writes about the self-driving-vehicle industry and is the vice president of marketing at Telemetry, a Michigan research firm. “If you’ve got a car that works and can drive safely, you’re welcome to come onto Uber and provide rides.” Still, it’s too early to say whether the Kleenex gambit will work. Plenty has changed since 2015. Kalanick is no longer at Uber, deposed by a hostile board in 2017. The company ma

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Nintendo’s Switch 2 doubles first-month sales of the original

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-10 20:20:39

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nintendo’s financial year is off to a bumper start thanks to explosive sales of its Switch 2 console. Following its launch in June, the Switch 2 console has now sold 5.82 million units according to Nintendo’s Q1 earnings report, more than double the 2.7 million unit sales achieved by the original Switch in its first month. “Currently, demand for Nintendo Switch 2 is exceeding supply in many countries, and w

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Nintendo doubles quarterly revenue as Switch 2 sales hit 5.8 million units

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2026-01-10 23:38:52

Nintendo Co. Switch 2 game consoles at a Bic Camera Inc. electronics store in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Nintendo Co. fans from Tokyo to Manhattan stood in line for hours to be among the first to get a Switch 2, fueling one of the biggest global gadget debuts since the iPhone launches of yesteryear. Sales within Nintendo's intellectual property-related business — which includes movies and entertainment based on the company's original games — meanwhile declined 4.4% due to a decrea

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Nothing just snubbed its biggest market while defending Phone 3 price

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 21:41:22

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has defended criticism about the Phone 3’s price by saying that the device isn’t meant for every region. Specifically, a Nothing spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company’s largest market isn’t the core focus for Phone 3 — a statement fans might find problematic. The company also noted it has no plans to lower the price of the device. The Nothing Phone 3 is proving to be divisive by design…literally. Its offbeat camera layout, new Glyph Mat

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On a legacy Verizon 5G plan? This perk is coming to an end.

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-10 22:17:36

TL;DR Verizon has notified customers that it’s dropping the free Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass perk on some older 5G plans. This applies to users on its 5G Get More and 5G Play More plans. These subscriptions will be discontinued on September 22, 2025. Verizon offers free Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass subscriptions on some of its older 5G plans. Unfortunately, the company has now decided to ditch this perk, and affected users will need to pay for these subscriptions later this year.

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Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-10 20:38:38

Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules 4 hours ago Share Save Ned Davies, Shayan Sardarizadeh & Matt Murphy BBC Verify Share Save Getty Images Social media companies are blocking wide-ranging content - including posts about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza - in an attempt to comply with the UK's new Online Safety Act, BBC Verify has found. The new legislation, which came into effect last Friday, imposes fines on social media companies and other websites which fa

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