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The Browser Company (Arc, Dia) Has Been Acquired by Atlassian

news.ycombinator.com Mike Cannon-Brookes 2025-11-27 12:12:31

Today, I’m excited to share an exciting step forward for Atlassian. We’ve entered into an agreement to acquire The Browser Company of New York, the team behind the incredible Dia and Arc browsers. By combining The Browser Company’s passion for building browsers people love with Atlassian’s deep expertise on how the world’s best teams operate, we have the opportunity to transform how work gets done in the AI era. A Browser for Doing, Not Just Browsing Today’s browsers weren’t built for work. T

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The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia, is being acquired

theverge.com David Pierce 2025-11-27 12:20:15

Mike Cannon-Brookes, the CEO of enterprise software giant Atlassian, was one of the first users of the Arc browser. Over the last several years, he has been a prolific bug reporter and feature requester. Now he’ll own the thing: Atlassian is acquiring The Browser Company, the New York-based startup that makes both Arc and the new AI-focused Dia browser. Atlassian is paying $610 million in cash for The Browser Company, and plans to run it as an independent entity. The conversations that led to t

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Atlassian to buy Arc developer The Browser Company for $610M

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-11-27 12:45:06

Productivity software maker Atlassian has agreed to acquire The Browser Company, which makes the Arc and Dia browsers, for $610 million in cash. “Today’s browsers weren’t built for work; they were built for browsing. This deal is a bold step forward in reimagining the browser for knowledge work in the AI era,” Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian’s CEO and co-founder, said in a statement. “Together, we’ll create an AI-powered browser optimized for the many SaaS applications living in tabs – one that

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As a cell phone expert, I’m worried about the future of prepaid carriers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-27 23:00:52

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Once dismissed as the domain of teenagers, bad credit consumers, or even shady activity, prepaid wireless has transformed into a real competitor in the smartphone age. Today, the prepaid market offers everything from ultra-budget choices to services that deliver an experience nearly indistinguishable from premium postpaid service. But this evolution comes with a new concern: over-saturation. There are now well over a dozen reputable prepaid carriers, along w

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Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-27 23:57:02

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This known issue is caused by a security patch that addresses the CVE-2025-50173 Windows Installer privilege escalation vulnerability, which can allow authenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges due to a weak authentication issue. To address this security vulnerability, Microsoft has implemented

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Say Bye with JavaScript Beacon

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-24 05:38:35

Sometimes we want to send a piece of data to our servers when user leaves our website or webapp. Maybe it’s for for analytics or even auto-logout when they leave the website. But do you know what is a reliable way of doing it? Most of you might say use XMLHTTPRequest (or fetch) in beforeunload or unload events. Like, window . addEventListener ( "beforeunload" , () => { fetch ( '/analytics' , { method : "POST" , headers : { "Content-Type" : "application/json" , }, body : JSON . stringify ({ eve

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Google was down in eastern EU and Turkey

news.ycombinator.com Web - Http 2025-11-27 20:23:35

Users across multiple Eastern European countries reported a significant and ongoing outage affecting a suite of Google services, causing widespread disruption to both work and daily life. #BREAKING Google services down in some countries, primarily felt across Southeastern Europe pic.twitter.com/cMYRYPHFi8 — Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) September 4, 2025 Reports began flooding into downdetector.com and social media platforms around from users in Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and other Eastern Eu

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Reveal Could Be Just 5 Days Away

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 23:00:11

By this time next week, we'll know exactly what Apple has planned for its new Apple Watch lineup. But one thing already seems very likely: a refreshed version of the rugged Ultra. Not only is it due for an upgrade (the Ultra 2 debuted in September 2023), but Apple may have actually dropped the biggest clue yet. Buried in the public beta of iOS 26 (first spotted by MacRumors) are screen specs that don't match any existing Apple Watch model on the market, hinting at the arrival of an Apple Watch U

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LegalZoom Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off Services

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-11-27 22:00:00

LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I recently tried it out to make an LLC for my cosmic country band, Steel Fringe (shameless plug), and it appears to have worked just fine (we’re still waiting on a full evaluation from legal experts for a future guide to these services). If you use a LegalZoom promo code right now, you will get a discount on the service. I found it super easy to set up my LLC, and after about $500 and 30 min

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Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-28 02:43:30

Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit "This decision misunderstands how our products work, and we will appeal it. Our privacy tools give people control over their data, and when they turn off personalisation, we honour that choice," a Google spokesperson told the BBC. They had been seeking more than $31bn in damages. The verdict comes after a group of users brought the case claiming Google accessed users' mobile devices to collect, save and use their data, in violation of privacy assura

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10 Horror Sequels to Watch on Peacock

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-11-28 08:30:02

Horror is a staple on nearly every streaming service, but what if you’ve seen all the important classics and are looking to venture a little further afield? One way to keep mainlining your favorite villains and settings is to dive into sequel territory. Not all horror sequels are created equal, but for every misguided cash grab, there’s a cult classic waiting to be rediscovered. Head to Peacock, home of next year’s Crystal Lake prequel series, to check out these 10 horror sequels. Halloween II

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Opera One for iOS has a new version, and it’s all about tab management (and a dash of AI)

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-28 12:25:03

Today, Opera announced an update to Opera One, its iOS browser, with multiple improvements to tab viewing, searching, managing, and more. Here are the details. Tab groups, search, swipes, and more Most iOS users fall into two main categories: those who close a tab immediately after they’re done with it (even if they’re bound to open that same website again in a few minutes), and those who never, ever close their tabs. Opera is out today with an update to its Opera One browser on iOS, which wi

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Projects to free users

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-28 12:50:27

OpenAI has announced that it's making its Projects feature available to free users of ChatGPT. Projects let you organize chats with the company's AI assistant around a specific subject, and were previously one of several privileges only enjoyed by paid subscribers. While on some level Projects are glorified folders for ChatGPT conversations, the ability to set custom instructions for how the AI responds or limit what information and files it can reference, makes the feature a useful option for

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16 of the Best Apple TV Plus Shows You're Probably Not Watching

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-28 12:00:03

Apple TV Plus is chock-full of must-see shows. However, it seems that not enough people know this. You're probably thinking, what about shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Seth Rogen's new Emmy-nominated comedy The Studio? Well, yeah. Those are a few examples of the titles on the platform that have gained popularity -- and are so worth your time. Outside of those three shows, though, there is an epic content library waiting to be discovered. With the iPhone launch event a week away, now is the

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Roblox will require age verification for all users to access communication features

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-28 17:36:53

Roblox announced that it aims to roll out age estimation technology to all of its users by the end of 2025. Users on the gaming and social network will have to confirm their age in order to access communication features within the platform under the new policy. Roblox initially rolled out an age verification option to teen accounts in July as part of an effort to keep users younger than 13 from accessing select chat features. In addition to confirming ages for individual accounts, Roblox also s

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Amazon's Tomb Raider series will star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-29 03:30:35

We finally have our Lara Croft, well over two years after Prime Video's Tomb Raider series was first announced. Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner has been cast in the role, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She had better start trying on khaki shorts and blue sleeveless shirts. Turner acknowledges the "massive shoes to fill" from previous actors that have played the role, shouting out Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. She also says she can't wait for audiences "to see what we have cooking

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Judge: Google can keep Chrome, must share search data with “qualified competitors”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-29 03:20:00

Google has avoided the worst-case scenario in the pivotal search antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice. More than a year ago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a major victory when Google was found to have violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. The remedy phase took place earlier this year, with the DOJ calling for Google to divest the market-leading Chrome browser, release data to competitors, and end many of its search distribution deals. The government is getting almost n

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Polar Introduces Loop, a $200 Screenless Wearable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-29 06:47:00

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Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-29 06:27:08

Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its age-estimation technology to all users and partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to provide age and content ratings for the games and apps on its platform. The company said that by year’s end, the age-estimation system will be rolled out to all Roblox users who access the company’s communication tools, like voice and text-based chat. This involves sca

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Google’s NotebookLM now lets you customize the tone of its AI podcasts

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-11-29 08:29:03

Google’s AI note-taking and research assistant NotebookLM now lets users customize the tone of their Audio Overviews, which are podcasts with AI virtual hosts that summarize and discuss documents shared with NotebookLM, such as course readings or legal briefs. When generating an Audio Overview, users can now choose whether they want their AI podcasts to be formatted as a “Deep Dive,” “Brief,” “Critique,” or “Debate.” A Deep Dive features conversational dialogues where two AI hosts unpack the t

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Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later

theverge.com Mia Sato 2025-11-29 12:00:00

is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. After years of requests from users, Instagram will finally have a dedicated app for iPad. Beginning Wednesday, September 3rd, users will be able to download the new app built specifically for Apple’s tablet. But it will be slightly different than the mobile app users are accustomed to. Most significantly, the iPad app will open directly to a feed of Reels, the compa

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Roblox expands use of age estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-29 12:27:08

Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its age estimation technology to all users and partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to provide age and content ratings for the games and apps on its platform. The company said that by year’s end, the age estimation system will be rolled out to all Roblox users who access the company’s communication tools, like voice and text-based chat. This involves sca

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Netflix adds Twitch-like clipping function, complete with an editor

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-29 17:45:18

Netflix has upgraded its Moments feature for the mobile app. It already lets users save iconic scenes, but now there's a simple editor to bring it in line with something like Twitch's clipping tool. Viewers can use the tool to set start and end points, so they can turn preferred scenes into "full clips to save, relive and share anytime." Just tap the "Clip" button when watching something on mobile and the new editor will pop up. Once something is saved, it'll reside in the "My Netflix" tab. The

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PayPal and Venmo users get a free year of Perplexity Pro and early access to its AI browser

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-29 17:58:44

Perplexity, the NVIDIA- and Bezos-backed AI company, is partnering with PayPal to get its Comet browser in front of millions of the financial tech giant's users. The deal will see PayPal and Venmo customers in the US and select international markets gain access to the AI-powered browser, as well as a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, which normally costs $200. There are, of course, some conditions. The promotion is part of PayPal's new subscription hub, where users can manage all th

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The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (September 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2025-11-28 17:00:00

HBO Max may not have the shine it once did, but the streaming service (previously just Max) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the “it’s not TV” cable network or a HBO Max newbie trying to figure out where to start, the shows below should give you plenty upon which to feast your eyes. Looking for more recommendations? Head to WIRED’s guide to the best TV shows on

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The Paper doesn’t hit its stride until it’s out of the office

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-11-29 17:30:00

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. When NBC’s adaptation of The Office first debuted in 2005, the series was panned for being a pale and uninspired imitation of its English predecessor. It took an entire season for showrunner Greg Daniels to figure out how to infuse his take on The Office with a quirky, satirical energy calibrated to appeal to American audiences. But o

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Google's NotebookLM now lets you customize your AI podcasts in tone and length

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-11-29 22:51:02

NotebookLM/Screenshot by Nina Raemont ZDNET's key takeaways NotebookLM introduced new audio formats on Wednesday. The formats offer users more interactive, customizable information distillation. The tool could save students and workers time. Google's NotebookLM audio overview feature went viral because it uses AI to create engaging, realistic podcasts from your content. The feature just got a facelift, making it even more helpful, allowing you to customize the podcast to suit your needs eve

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MrBeast isn’t stopping at snacks — he could take on T-Mobile and Verizon next

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-30 03:34:53

TL;DR YouTuber MrBeast is reportedly planning to enter the US telecom industry. His telecommunications company is expected to launch in 2026, according to a leak. MrBeast will reportedly use the MVNO strategy instead of setting up a standalone carrier. It hasn’t been long since 27-year-old YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, entered the food industry by launching his chocolate and snack brand, Feastables. The YouTuber is now reportedly looking to expand into the telecommunic

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PayPal and Venmo users can try Perplexity's Comet AI browser free for a year now

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2025-11-30 03:00:17

May James/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Some PayPal and Venmo users can now access Comet for free. The offer includes a one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro. Comet is Perplexity's new AI-centric web browser. PayPal and Venmo users in the US and other global markets can now receive early access to Perplexity's highly anticipated Comet web browser, PayPal announced today. The offer includes a 12-month f

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Apple's Assault on Standards

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-29 20:55:37

Apple's Assault on Standards Will we notice? And what can be done? TL;DR: Market competition underlies the enterprise of standards. It creates the only functional test of designs and functions as a pressure release valve that enables standards-based ecosystems route around single-vendor damage. Without competition, standards bodies have no purpose, and neither they, nor the ecosystems they support, can retain relevance. Apple has poisoned the well through a monopoly on influence which it has pa

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Latest Tech News

The Browser Company (Arc, Dia) Has Been Acquired by Atlassian

The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia, is being acquired

Atlassian to buy Arc developer The Browser Company for $610M

As a cell phone expert, I’m worried about the future of prepaid carriers

Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Say Bye with JavaScript Beacon

Google was down in eastern EU and Turkey

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Reveal Could Be Just 5 Days Away

LegalZoom Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off Services

Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit

10 Horror Sequels to Watch on Peacock

Opera One for iOS has a new version, and it’s all about tab management (and a dash of AI)

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Projects to free users

16 of the Best Apple TV Plus Shows You're Probably Not Watching

Roblox will require age verification for all users to access communication features

Amazon's Tomb Raider series will star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft

Judge: Google can keep Chrome, must share search data with “qualified competitors”

Polar Introduces Loop, a $200 Screenless Wearable

Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

Google’s NotebookLM now lets you customize the tone of its AI podcasts

Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later

Roblox expands use of age estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

Netflix adds Twitch-like clipping function, complete with an editor

PayPal and Venmo users get a free year of Perplexity Pro and early access to its AI browser

The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (September 2025)

The Paper doesn’t hit its stride until it’s out of the office

Google's NotebookLM now lets you customize your AI podcasts in tone and length

MrBeast isn’t stopping at snacks — he could take on T-Mobile and Verizon next

PayPal and Venmo users can try Perplexity's Comet AI browser free for a year now

Apple's Assault on Standards

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