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US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-08-17 05:40:42

In Brief The U.S. Justice Department has confirmed the arrest of Chinese national Xu Zewei, an alleged prolific contract hacker who carried out cyberattacks for China. Xu was arrested in Italy at the request of U.S. prosecutors. Xu and another Chinese national Zhang Yu, who remains at large, are accused in a nine-charge indictment of “hacking and stealing crucial COVID-19 research” from U.S. universities during February 2020. The DOJ said Xu worked for a company called Shanghai Powerock Networ

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Radium – The Music Editor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-17 07:44:35

About Radium Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface. Compared to the piano roll interface, editing is quicker and more musical data fits on the screen . (Radium has a piano roll as well.) and . Compared to the tracker interface, note positions and effects can be edited graphically . Graphical editing provides more vertical space and gives a better visualization of musical data . (Everything can also be edited by text, like in a normal tracker, combining the best of two worlds.)

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Sorry If You Already Own One, but the Surface Pro Is Going for Peanuts This Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-17 09:25:13

The Microsoft Surface Pro has long been famed as the ultimate hybrid PC, quickly switching from a tablet to a full-fledged laptop in seconds. What truly sets it apart is that it’s able to run Windows 11 Copilot+, which gives you all of the usual productivity and multitasking features of an actual desktop experience. Right now, thanks to Prime Day, you can get the latest (and most powerful) model (Snapdragon X Elite, 256GB storage, 16GM RAM) at its all-time best price on Amazon. Exclusive to Pri

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This Stanley 8 Gallon Wet and Dry Vacuum Is Huge, but the Price? Practically Peanuts at Best Buy

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-17 09:50:54

Some messes call for more than just a broom or basic vacuum. Whether it’s sawdust after a weekend project, a puddle from a leaky water heater, or just the grit and grime that builds up in a garage or workshop, a standard vacuum won’t cut it. That’s where a wet/dry vacuum comes in. But they can be pricey, and they aren’t exactly the type of vacuum you typically have somewhere in your home. They’re usually for some very specific messes, so it’s understandable if you don’t have one on hand. Head t

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SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-08-17 09:52:07

In Brief SpaceX is looking to raise fresh capital by selling new shares to insiders in a deal that would boost its valuation to around $400 billion, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The company’s strategy is to raise money via a fundraising round and separately hold a tender offer to allow employees to sell some of their shares to a select group of investors, anonymous sources told Bloomberg. SpaceX typically holds tender offers twice per year. SpaceX’s valuation has steadily climbed si

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Elon Musk's X says Indian government ordered more than 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-08-17 13:18:24

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk's X said Tuesday that the Indian government ordered the company to block 2,355 accounts, including Reuters, in the country. "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded immediate action- within one hour- without providing justification, and required the accounts to remain blocked until further notice," X's global government af

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Where’s your new Google Photos editor? Google shares updated timetable

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-17 13:42:52

Google Photos recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and while we’re thankful for all the memories it’s helped us preserve along the way, we were also very excited to hear about what’s coming next, with promises of a bold new editing experience about to roll out. When sharing the news back in May, Google communicated that initial access would get underway for Android users in June, with iOS support following later. We’re soundly into July by this point, and still haven’t seen the new edito

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I tested Dyson's pricey flagship headphones and they're better than expected (and $200 off)

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-08-17 13:22:17

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Dyson OnTrac headphones Impressive sound, adequate noise-canceling, and innovative design choices define the OnTrac headphones. Dyson could spend more time refining these headphones' physical controls, as they can be finicky and unreliable. The Dyson OnTrac headphones are on sale for $300 (save $200) during Amazon Prime Day. Who says the same company that made your vacuum cleaner and hairdryer can't make your headphones? I'm unsure if anyone has

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If You’re a Prime Member, the 2024 Mac Mini Hits a New All-Time Low with This Hidden Coupon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-17 13:35:34

Everyone is scrambling to get their hands on the new Mac Mini which was released in November. You can find it for $599 by default but on occasion, you’ll see it go for $550 on sale. This Prime Day, Amazon is one-upping that by slipping a special coupon onto the product page, a deal which will not appear on the top Prime Day search results. You must keep a close eye out to spot it and act fast to snatch up this offer: With this hidden coupon, you can get the 2024 Mac Mini for $499, a discount of

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McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Finally Land This Thursday

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-17 12:16:00

The clock is ticking -- or maybe it's chicking. McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, returns to the huge fast-food chain on July 10. A recent analysis by VegasInsider.com found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. Snack Wrap fever McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006, and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers. There are

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Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-17 12:48:00

There's always something happening in space, and humanity is documenting it more quickly and clearly than ever before. Orbiting telescopes, astronauts and spacecraft are sending back a stream of photos that show off the diversity and wonder of the universe. Here are some of the best space photos of the year, so far. Los Angeles wildfires Enlarge Image ESA's Sentinel-2 satellite spotted smoke from the Palisades Fire shortly after it started on Jan. 7. NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang/ESA/Cop

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Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-08-17 13:44:19

Games giant Activision took down “Call of Duty: WWII” due to hackers exploiting a flaw in a specific PC version of the game, which led to several players getting their computers hacked, TechCrunch has learned. Last week, Activision announced that it brought offline the Microsoft Store version of “Call of Duty: WWII,” a 2017 first-person shooter, as the company was investigating “reports of an issue,” without specifying what the issue was. The company had just launched that version of the game,

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Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-08-17 17:03:11

Waymo announced it is now offering teen accounts for its self-driving car service Waymo One, beginning in Phoenix, Arizona. Waymo announced Tuesday that it is offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting in Phoenix. The Alphabet -owned company said that, beginning Tuesday, parents in Phoenix can use their Waymo accounts "to invite their teen into the program, pairing them together." Once their account is activated, teens can hail fully autonomous rides. Previously, users were require

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The Galaxy Watch 8 still hasn’t launched yet, but don’t tell Samsung Health

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-16 19:30:09

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s next Unpacked event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9. In addition to its latest foldables, Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Watch 8 series of smartwatches. Before they’re even official, the latest Samsung Health update is advertising features with “Watch 8 series” support. Mobile tech fans are all too familiar with the cat-and-mouse game of leaks and rumors in the cycle leading up to the launch of any major new product. For the mos

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GlobalFoundries to Acquire MIPS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-17 16:57:18

Acquisition will expand GF portfolio with cutting-edge RISC-V processor IP and software tools for real-time computing in autonomous mobility, industrial automation, datacenter and intelligent edge applications MALTA, N.Y., and San Jose, Calif., July 8, 2025 – GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a leading supplier of AI and processor IP. This strategic acquisition will expand GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings, allowing it to furthe

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This Acer Laptop Costs $249 on Prime Day, but It Should Actually Cost Four Times More

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-17 17:55:23

Acer has proven itself to be a reliable brand, especially when it comes to mid-range WIndows laptops. This 15-inch laptop on sale at Amazon is an example, and it is currently one of the top five best-sellers on Amazon during Prime Day. The official discount is 17%, which brings the price down to just $249 but in reality, this is a product that feels like it should cost much more. The Acer Aspire Go 15 is now available for $249, a significant drop from its typical price of $299. For this amount,

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Our Favorite Back-to-School Picks for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-17 16:34:00

Somehow, it's that time of the summer again: Back-to-school season is on the horizon. That means it's time to start shopping. Whether you have a kiddo heading to kindergarten or college, they'll need a few key supplies to get the year started off right. To help you avoid last-minute scrambling, our editors have hand-selected some school essentials for you. From top-rated laptops, durable water bottles, smart notebooks and everything in between, these finds cover gear, gadgets and services that

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What is AGI? Nobody agrees, and it’s tearing Microsoft and OpenAI apart.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-17 16:50:29

When is an AI system intelligent enough to be called artificial general intelligence (AGI)? According to one definition reportedly agreed upon by Microsoft and OpenAI, the answer lies in economics: When AI generates $100 billion in profits. This arbitrary profit-based benchmark for AGI perfectly captures the definitional chaos plaguing the AI industry. In fact, it may be impossible to create a universal definition of AGI, but few people with money on the line will admit it. Over this past year

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Parvati Shallow Says RIP to the ‘Black Widow’ and All That

wired.com Leah Feiger 2025-08-17 17:27:38

Parvati Shallow, the reality TV maven and one-time Survivor winner, can now also add published author to her list of achievements. The legendary schemer, who orchestrated scores of blindsides on the beaches of the Cook Islands, Micronesia, and Fiji, has published a new memoir from Penguin Random House titled Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power. The book, a deeply revealing, personal excavation of Shallow’s childhood, divorce, relationships, and experience with reali

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How to watch Samsung’s foldable-filled Unpacked event

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-08-17 17:41:44

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Samsung is preparing to parade the latest Galaxy-branded foldables, wearables, and perhaps some other surprises at its summer Unpacked event tomorrow, July 9th. The show is expected to cap off months of leaks around the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, as well as the lightly redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 series smartwatches. When i

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Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-08-17 17:00:00

Waymo has started offering teen accounts for families in Phoenix as it works to expand its user base and entrench young riders in the autonomous life. Waymo’s teen accounts will be similar to those offered by Uber, which also allows parents to make teen accounts in Phoenix and other cities across the country. Parents in Metro Phoenix can link a profile to their Waymo One accounts for teenagers aged 14 to 17. The teens will then be able to order their own rides and share trip status with parents

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Elon Musk's X says Indian government ordered over 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-08-17 21:06:02

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk's X said Tuesday that the Indian government ordered the company to block 2,355 accounts, including Reuters, in the country. "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded immediate action- within one hour- without providing justification, and required the accounts to remain blocked until further notice," X's global government af

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Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are almost half off during Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-17 21:19:13

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 . There’s a lot to expect from this year's Prime Day, since it's been extended to run from July 8 to 11. One thing is for sure, though: you won't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get good tech this time around. Right now, you can grab a pair of Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earb

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Looking for a good bundle? Get 3 years of Apple Care+ with a new MacBook Air M3

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-17 21:25:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you're a little accident prone with your tech, don't worry -- there's lots of support out there. Apple's protection service, Apple Care+ is made specifically for consumers who might be guilty of a drop or ding-up now and again. During Amazon's Prime Day week, other retailers offer up their own deals to compete, and B&H is no exception, with discounts across its Apple products. Right now, you can get a new MacBook Air M3 (15-inch) for $1,128, bundled with three years of App

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Seagate Compact 1TB Portable SSD Hits an All-Time Low, 260K+ Reviewers Might Envy This Prime Day Price

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-17 21:25:27

Tiny portable thumb drives are a great way to move important files, but they usually have one or both of two unfortunate shortcomings — they’re either fragile, small in capacity, or both. Not surprisingly, a USB-C thumb drive that conquers both of those issues comes from Seagate — the remarkable Ultra Compact 1TB portable SSD, which is just $80 right now in Amazon Prime Day Deal list. The Seagate Ultra Compact packs a full terabyte of storage into a tiny 2.78-inch body, and it’s also IP54 dust

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AGI may be impossible to define, and that’s a multibillion-dollar problem

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-17 21:50:29

When is an AI system intelligent enough to be called artificial general intelligence (AGI)? According to one definition reportedly agreed upon by Microsoft and OpenAI, the answer lies in economics: When AI generates $100 billion in profits. This arbitrary profit-based benchmark for AGI perfectly captures the definitional chaos plaguing the AI industry. In fact, it may be impossible to create a universal definition of AGI, but few people with money on the line will admit it. Over this past year

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9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2025-08-18 01:59:53

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock:The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or

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One of my favorite portable power stations for off-grid adventures is 30% off for Prime Day

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-18 01:21:12

EcoFlow River 2 Max. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The EcoFlow River 2 Max portable power station 499Wh variant is on sale for $279 for Prime Day, a $120 discount. Also: Our favorite EcoFlow portable power stations up to 50% off for Prime Day I love power stations. They're the off-grid adventurer's answer to the power bank. They're a huge box of batteries that can charge USB devices and run gadgets that need AC power. But power stations can be big, weighty things. That's fine if you have a ve

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Melting Glaciers Could Unleash a Barrage of Volcanic Eruptions Worldwide, Scientists Warn

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-08-18 01:10:19

As if we needed another reason to worry about the climate crisis, researchers have found that melting glaciers could trigger a surge of intense volcanic eruptions in the future. Across the globe, hundreds of subglacial volcanoes—formed by eruptions beneath glaciers—lie dormant under thick layers of ice. A new study, presented at the Goldschmidt Conference in Prague, suggests that these volcanoes could awaken as climate change accelerates glacier retreat, potentially leading to an increase in vo

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This Is the Only Window Air Conditioner That Actually Cools My Old Home -- and It's on Sale for $50 Off at Home Depot

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 01:00:04

CNET's key takeaways The Windmill AC normally costs $349 for 6,000 BTUs, but you can often find it on sale on Windmill's website Amazon Home Depot Not only is the Windmill AC the easiest unit I've ever installed, it's the only AC unit I've tried that effectively kept my older and not well-insulated home cool during a heat wave. Bonus: It's actually stylish. Although, I still would have paid for an ugly one that works. Its normal price is higher than some other window AC units, but I've paid

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US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers

Radium – The Music Editor

Sorry If You Already Own One, but the Surface Pro Is Going for Peanuts This Prime Day

This Stanley 8 Gallon Wet and Dry Vacuum Is Huge, but the Price? Practically Peanuts at Best Buy

SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation

Elon Musk's X says Indian government ordered more than 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

Where’s your new Google Photos editor? Google shares updated timetable

I tested Dyson's pricey flagship headphones and they're better than expected (and $200 off)

If You’re a Prime Member, the 2024 Mac Mini Hits a New All-Time Low with This Hidden Coupon

McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Finally Land This Thursday

Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source

Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

The Galaxy Watch 8 still hasn’t launched yet, but don’t tell Samsung Health

GlobalFoundries to Acquire MIPS

This Acer Laptop Costs $249 on Prime Day, but It Should Actually Cost Four Times More

Our Favorite Back-to-School Picks for 2025

What is AGI? Nobody agrees, and it’s tearing Microsoft and OpenAI apart.

Parvati Shallow Says RIP to the ‘Black Widow’ and All That

How to watch Samsung’s foldable-filled Unpacked event

Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix

Elon Musk's X says Indian government ordered over 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are almost half off during Prime Day

Looking for a good bundle? Get 3 years of Apple Care+ with a new MacBook Air M3

Seagate Compact 1TB Portable SSD Hits an All-Time Low, 260K+ Reviewers Might Envy This Prime Day Price

AGI may be impossible to define, and that’s a multibillion-dollar problem

9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes

One of my favorite portable power stations for off-grid adventures is 30% off for Prime Day

Melting Glaciers Could Unleash a Barrage of Volcanic Eruptions Worldwide, Scientists Warn

This Is the Only Window Air Conditioner That Actually Cools My Old Home -- and It's on Sale for $50 Off at Home Depot

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