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Herbie detects inaccurate expressions and finds more accurate replacements

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-03 18:54:30

Herbie improving accuracy on the “Hamming” benchmark suite. Longer arrows are better. Each arrow starts at the accuracy of the original expression, and ends at the accuracy of Herbie’s output, in each case on random double-precision inputs. Herbie Project News The Herbie Developers Herbie is developed at UW PLSE, with contributions from a supportive community. The main contributors are Pavel Panchekha, Alex Sanchez-Stern, David Thien, Zachary Tatlock, Jason Qiu, Jack Firth, and James R. Wilc

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Wi-Fi 8 Focuses on Reliability Over Speed to Handle Advanced AI Experiences

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-07 23:00:00

Only one in 50 homes in the US currently uses a Wi-Fi 7 router, but the next generation of wireless routers is already on the way. New details on Wi-Fi 8 were just released by Qualcomm, with the standard expected to be finalized in 2028. While Wi-Fi 7 is all about speed, increasing the maximum amount of data that could be transmitted from 2.4Gbps to 5.8Gbps, Wi-Fi 8 will focus on improving reliability. The initiative is being called Ultra High Reliability, and it states its goal as making conne

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Apple and Trump detail $100 billion U.S. spending expansion, including $2.5 billion for an iPhone glass factory

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-12-08 16:55:56

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures, as they present Apple's announcement of a $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, while U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stand in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that the i

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Apple to invest another $100 billion into the US to avoid tariffs

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-08 16:49:06

Apple plans to invest an additional $100 billion in the US, the company announced on Wednesday. The investment follows President Donald's Trump's previously announced plans to raise tariffs on India by an additional 25 percent (bringing the total tariff to 50 percent) for purchasing oil from Russia. Apple relies heavily on manufacturers in India to create the iPhone, so adding to its already $500 billion investment in the US is likely a way to avoid being impacted by the tariffs. "Today, we're

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We'd be better off with 9-bit bytes

news.ycombinator.com Pavel Panchekha 2025-12-08 14:39:20

We'd be Better Off with 9-bit Bytes A number of 70s computing systems had nine-bit bytes, most prominently the PDP-10, but today [1 Apparently, it was the System/360 that really set the standard here.] all systems use 8-bit bytes and that now seems natural. [2 Though you still see RFCs use "octet", and the C standard has a CHAR_BITS macro, to handle the possibility of a different-sized byte.] As a power of two, eight is definitely nicer. But I think a series of historical coincidences would act

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DoorDash shares rise on earnings, revenue beat

cnbc.com Ari Levy 2025-12-08 21:37:50

Doordash food delivery service in New York City on Feb. 13, 2025. DoorDash shares climbed about 5% in extended trading on Wednesday after the food delivery company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter. Here's how the company did compared to analyst estimates based on LSEG's consensus: Earnings per share : 65 cents vs. 44 cents expected : 65 cents vs. 44 cents expected Revenue: $3.28 billion vs. $3.16 billion expected Revenue jumped 25% from $2.63 billion

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Airbnb beats on top and bottom lines for second quarter

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-12-08 21:25:32

Airbnb reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat analysts' expectations. Here's how the company did based on average analysts' estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.03 vs. 93 cents expected $1.03 vs. 93 cents expected Revenue: $3.10 billion vs. $3.04 billion expected Revenue increased 13% from $2.75 billion during the same period last year. The company reported net income of $642 million, or $1.03 per share, up from $555 million, or 86 cents per share, a year earlie

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Super Micro stock sinks 18% after earnings, outlook disappoint

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-09 02:57:28

Super Micro Computer shares plunged 18% on Wednesday after the company posted weaker-than-expected fiscal fourth quarter results, dented in part by President Donald Trump's tariffs. CEO Charles Liang told investors on a conference call that the company has "taken measures to reduce the impact" of the tariffs. "With respect to the tariffs, the situation is dynamic," CFO David Weigand said on the investor call. "We're actively monitoring the tariff environment. We know there's news coming out ne

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Cockatoos know 30 distinct dance moves

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-09 06:42:19

Snowball the dancing cockatoo gets down with his bad self to the Backstreet Boys. In 2008, a YouTube video featuring an Eleanora cockatoo named Snowball dancing to the beat of the Backstreet Boys went viral. His killer moves stunned scientists, since the ability to synchronize body movements to music was believed to be a uniquely human activity. Nor is Snowball an isolated case. Griffi the Dancing Cockatoo has his own YouTube channel, for example, and a recent TikTok video showed two sister coc

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Your Samsung TV is getting a huge feature upgrade - 3 AI tools launching right now

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-09 11:41:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung is rolling out a redesigned version of Bixby on smart TVs. The new Bixby will have upgraded conversational abilities. You'll also be able to control smart home devices. If you have a Samsung television, you're about to get a big upgrade to your TV's built-in Bixby assistant. In a recent announcement, Samsung detailed a redesigned Bixby that brings a host of new features, including the ability to look up information, utilize Click to Search, and

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Apple Will Commit $100 Billion More to US Manufacturing, White House Source Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-09 10:40:00

Apple is said to be increasing its investment in US production by another $100 billion, per an agreement touted by the White House. In a statement planned for 4:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 6, President Donald Trump is set to unveil the creation of American Manufacturing Program. It will be part of an agreement that would raise the US production investments from world's top tech company from $500 billion, as previously announced, to $600 billion over the next four years. Apple said in February it was als

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Super Micro stock sinks 20% after earnings, outlook disappoint

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-09 21:10:27

Super Micro Computer shares plunged 20% on Wednesday after the company posted weaker-than-expected fiscal fourth quarter results, dented in part by President Donald Trump's tariffs. CEO Charles Liang told investors on a conference call that the company has "taken measures to reduce the impact" of the tariffs. "With respect to the tariffs, the situation is dynamic," CFO David Weigand said on the investor call. "We're actively monitoring the tariff environment. We know there's news coming out ne

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This USB-C accessory gave my Android and iPhone an ingenious emergency tool

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-09 21:04:00

Heat It Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Healer ZDNET's key takeaways The Heat It is available on Amazon for $40. It heats up from your smartphone and reduces swelling and itchiness from bug bites. While its power consumption is modest, it will take some charge from your phone. $39.95 at Amazon As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors (and someone who got hit with Lyme disease), it's astonishing how often I forget to apply insect repellent. Just the other night, I spent the last half of a f

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5 Linux distros I recommend to help businesses cut costs and boost security

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-09 21:17:00

PM Images/Getty Images Businesses around the world may not realize this, but they absolutely depend on Linux and open-source. Without those two pieces of technology, we wouldn't have nearly the services and sites we now enjoy. But Linux isn't just a good option for servers and technology stacks. Linux is also viable as a desktop operating system. Why? It's not only one of the most reliable platforms available, it's also very secure… and cost-effective. Also: 5 command line backup tools every

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Apple to announce $100B further commitment for US manufacturing

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-12-09 20:30:45

In Brief Apple plans to increase its commitment to U.S. manufacturing, according to a White House official cited and first reported by Reuters. The tech giant is set to announce Wednesday another $100 billion in spending to help boost production of its products here in the U.S., after previously committing to invest $500 billion in the country over the next four years. The $500 billion commitment includes opening a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston to produce servers that support

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iOS 26 upgrades the App Store with these three new features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-10 02:18:11

iOS 26 will bring big feature updates to apps like Wallet, Music, Messages, and more. But there are also several new features coming to the App Store, here’s what’s new in iOS 26. #1: Top Played Games chart iOS 26 adds a brand new Games app to your iPhone’s Home Screen, and to complement the new gaming features, Apple is adding a ‘Top Played Games’ chart to the App Store. When viewing the Games tab in the App Store, you’ll find a new chart showing the current top 25 played games. This data i

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Free Movies You Can Stream This August on Tubi, Fawesome and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-10 00:00:03

If you've grown tired of relentless price hikes from your favorite streaming platforms, it's nice to know that free TV services like Tubi, Fawesome and Pluto TV can be counted on for all kinds of great shows and movies. New films (and TV shows) arrive on these platforms every month, making them great options if you're looking for something cheap but with great options. On Tubi, you can check out new originals that arrive throughout the month, including the thrillers The Ultimate Vendetta, now a

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Apple to announce $100B further commitment for U.S. manufacturing

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-12-10 02:30:45

In Brief Apple plans to increase its commitment to U.S. manufacturing, according to a White House official cited and first reported by Reuters. The tech giant is set to announce Wednesday another $100 billion in spending to help boost production of its products here in the U.S., after previously committing to invest $500 billion in the country over the next four years. The $500 billion commitment includes opening a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston to produce servers that support

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Trump says Apple will invest a further $100B in US production

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-10 06:49:18

A report says that Trump will shortly make an announcement from the White House claiming that Apple will spend a further $100 billion on US manufacturing over the next four years. Apple has so far not confirmed the announcement, which would bring its total domestic spending promise to $600 billion … Bloomberg reports on what appears to be advance sight of a White House press release. President Donald Trump will announce that Apple Inc. will commit to spend another $100 billion on domestic man

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16 Best Electric Bikes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed: Commuting, Mountain Biking

wired.com Adrienne So 2025-12-10 10:30:00

Other Ebikes We Like Bike Friday All-Day Photograph: Adrienne So Bike Friday All-Day for $5,200: Bike Friday bills the irresistibly tiny All-Day (7/10, WIRED Review) as the world's lightest Bosch-powered ebike, and it's true. You can customize all the colors and components of this folding electric bike, and it has a surprisingly powerful motor for its size. The Brompton above is more widely available and easier to use, but I love this little bike a lot. Radio Flyer Via Pro for $2,899: Editor

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Uber beats on revenue, announces $20 billion stock buyback

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2025-12-10 22:26:19

In this article Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2025. Uber reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat on revenue and announced the authorization of a $20 billion stock buyback. Here's how the company did versus analysts' estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 63 cents vs. 63 cents expected. 63 cents vs. 63 cents expected. Revenue: $12.65 billion vs. $12.46 billion expected.

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This Bird App Has Grounded Me in the Present More Than My Meditation Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-10 18:14:03

Being mindful of our current thoughts, feelings and surroundings can be a challenge, especially in modern times. I, personally, find it difficult to ground myself in the present and have often tried using meditation apps to help. However, the app that has given me the most success when it comes to being mindful and present isn't one for breathing exercises or mental health but one for identifying the birds around me. Since 2014, Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin Bird ID was launched to help p

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Charter Planes and Bidding Wars: How Bitcoin Miners Raced to Beat Trump’s Tariffs

wired.com Joel Khalili 2025-12-10 22:00:00

Twelve minutes after midnight on April 8, a Boeing 777-300ER barreled down a runway at Singapore Changi Airport. In its belly, it carried precious cargo: 3,000 kilograms of specialized bitcoin mining equipment bound urgently for New York. As the plane took to the sky, staff at US-based Luxor Technology could begin to relax. The company, which trades bitcoin mining hardware and provides related software services, was importing the equipment on behalf of a client. The flight’s departure from Sing

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T-mobile may have a new perk to keep loyal customers from switching carriers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-10 20:40:43

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is reportedly offering customers free bill credits to reward them for their loyalty. The offers can reportedly be claimed by contacting T-Mobile’s customer service representatives. The initiative seems to be aimed at long-time customers looking to switch carriers. While Verizon is disappointing its long-time customers by cutting loyalty discounts, T-Mobile seems to have a new trick up its sleeve to retain loyal customers from switching carriers.

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Clay confirms it closed $100M round at $3.1B valuation

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-12-11 11:12:06

In Brief Sales automation startup Clay has raised a $100 million Series C at a $3.1 billion valuation in a round led by CapitalG, confirming TechCrunch’s report from June. The financing follows a $1.25 billion Series B round from six months ago and a $1.5 billion Sequoia-led tender offer announced a couple of months ago, which allowed most employees to sell some of their shares. The latest deal brings Clay’s total funding to $204 million. Existing investors Meritech Capital, Sequoia Capital,

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AMD reports weaker-than-expected earnings even as revenue tops estimates

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-12-11 16:58:24

Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testifiy during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled "Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation," in Hart building on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Advanced Micro Devices reported quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed estimates. The stock slid about 4% in extended trading. Here's how the chipmaker did versus LSEG expectations for the quarter ended June:

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Super Micro shares plunge 15% on weak results, disappointing guidance

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-12-11 16:42:19

Charles Liang, CEO of Super Micro, speaks at the Computex conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 1, 2023. Super Micro Computer shares slid 15% in extended trading on Tuesday after the server maker reported disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued weak quarterly earnings guidance. Here's how the company did in comparison with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: 41 cents adjusted vs. 44 cents expected 41 cents adjusted vs. 44 cents expected Revenue: $5.76 billion vs. $5.89 billion

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Ozempic shows anti-aging effects in trial

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-11 09:28:39

The diabetes drug Ozempic has demonstrated remarkable anti-aging effects in the first clinical trial to directly measure its impact on biological aging, with participants becoming an average of 3.1 years biologically younger after 32 weeks of treatment. The findings provide the strongest evidence yet that GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may offer benefits far beyond their established roles in diabetes management and weight loss. First Direct Clinical Evidence of Anti-Aging Effects Varun Dwaraka f

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Palantir stock pops 6% after blowout quarter driven by AI, efficiency demand

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-11 21:16:37

Palantir's U.S. government revenues rose 53% from the year-ago period to $426 million as the company continues to benefit from President Donald Trump 's focus on efficiency. U.S. revenues grew 68% year over year $733 million, while U.S. commercial revenues nearly doubled to $306 million. "We're very proud and we're sorry that our haters are disappointed, but there are many more quarters to be disappointed, and we're working on that too," he added. CEO Alex Karp called the earnings results a "

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Is a refurbished MacBook worth it? I did the math, and here's my buying advice

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-12-12 02:31:00

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET I remember when people used to scoff at refurbished tech. Buying a used phone or computer was like rolling the dice: you never knew exactly what you were getting. Well, the times certainly have changed. And, in this economy, the prices on refurbished tech are looking more and more tempting. Consumers are challenging this idea that we're all supposed to buy brand new phones and laptops every few years, and in the process, the market for refurbished tech has blown up. Also:

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Herbie detects inaccurate expressions and finds more accurate replacements

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