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I still love PHP and JavaScript

Why I Still Love PHP and Javascript After 20+ years 01 Aug, 2022 Over the last twenty years, I have used over a dozen languages professionally, from C to Common Lisp, from Java to Python, from C++ to Typescript. Yet, I love janky programming languages. In particular, I really enjoy PHP and Javascript. Here's why. They are used by people who get shit done. This makes it easy to find people who: understand business needs, can iterate quickly have shipped and maintained many projects in th

AirPods Pro 3 Can Translate Conversations Live in Your Ear

At Apple's "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9, Apple made Live Translation the signature trick for the newly announced AirPods Pro 3. A simple gesture on the AirPods Pro 3 starts the Live Translation session. Apple Intelligence parses what someone nearby says and plays the translation back in your preferred language, right in your ear, while your iPhone shows (and can speak) your reply. Your iPhone displays your reply in their language and can read it aloud. Apple When both people wear compatibl

Apple's Live Translation Is Fluent in Convenience, Not Culture

Apple wants you to believe the future of travel fits neatly inside your AirPods. At Apple's "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9, the tech giant unveiled the AirPods Pro 3, introducing a range of features like heart rate sensing, "world's best" active noise canceling and the headline-grabbing Live Translation, a feature that lets you hear another language instantly translated into your own, in real time. On paper, it sounds magical. In practice, something about it feels… off. There's a weirdly dism

Anthropic’s new Claude feature can leak data—users told to “monitor chats closely”

On Tuesday, Anthropic launched a new file creation feature for its Claude AI assistant that enables users to generate Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other documents directly within conversations on the web interface and in the Claude desktop app. While the feature may be handy for Claude users, the company's support documentation also warns that it "may put your data at risk" and details how the AI assistant can be manipulated to transmit user data to external servers. The fe

Tesla Admits That Its Cars May Never Fully Drive Themselves

Tesla has quietly changed how it defines "Full Self-Driving," Electrek reports, in a way that awfully sounds like it's giving up on CEO Elon Musk's perennially pushed-back promise that its cars will actually drive themselves without human help. The change comes in a document outlining a potential and absolutely ludicrous $1 trillion compensation package for Musk that the Tesla board recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The GDP of a wealthy nation's worth in stock options,

E-Paper Display Refresh Rate Reaches New Heights

E-paper displays are prized for their readability and low power use, but they’ve long been dismissed as too slow for everyday computing. Modos, a two-person startup with open-hardware roots, thinks it has cracked part of that problem with a development kit capable of driving an e-paper display at refresh rates up to a record 75 hertz. The Modos Paper Monitor and Dev Kit, now available for crowdfunding on Crowd Supply, combines standard e-paper panels with an open source FPGA-based display cont

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date

You will also be able to use the new fitness features that showed up on Watch26 OS, like your AI-powered Workout Buddy that delivers personalized, and perhaps overly peppy, advice and encouragement as you’re working out. It will also have satellite messaging, live translation, and the new Liquid Glass face that Apple debuted at WWDC earlier this year. It will be available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes and in Starlight and Midnight finishes. The SE 3 starts at $249 and is available on September 19.

Apple confirms macOS Tahoe 26 launch date: September 15

During today’s Awe Dropping event, Apple confirmed the release date of all the operating systems it announced during WWDC25, including macOS Tahoe 26. Here are the details. Like last year, when iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia were launched on the same day, Apple just confirmed that macOS Tahoe 26 will be released on the same day as iOS 26 and its other operating systems: September 15. What’s coming on macOS Tahoe 26 Aside from the Liquid Glass overhaul that is coming to all Apple operating systems,

The new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple just unveiled the brand new AirPods Pro 3, including a flashy Live Translation feature. But it turns out you don’t actually need to upgrade just to try out the new translation stuff. Apple says that Live Translation will also be available through a software update for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. However, there is a slight gotcha … If you have compatible AirPods, that’s only half the story, as the feature does not run natively on the AirPods itself. It actu

iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 will be released on September 15

Alongside all of the new iPhones, Apple Watch models and other hardware, today's Apple event brought forth news of when you'll be able to install iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26. You'll be able to install these operating systems on compatible devices on September 15 when they move out of beta. There are two major changes this year. The first is Apple's shift to the Liquid Glass design language across its devices. It's a significant overhaul of the design of Apple's operating systems,

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I compared both, and here's the winner

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup at the Awe-Dropping Event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. After years of playing it safe, the company is experimenting with the design of its phones. The iPhone 17 Pro Max sports its most noticeable (and maybe controversial) design changes in years. By contrast, its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, retains its signature look. The two flagship phones feature versatile camera setups, plenty of power, and are filled to

Astronomers Just Found a Record-Breaking Space Explosion That Makes No Sense

If you’ve been following Gizmodo’s astrophysics coverage, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: Scientists study a cosmic phenomenon and start to get a handle on it—then something shows up that completely upends their understanding. The latest example? It’s explosive. Literally. Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most powerful explosions in the universe. Generally, GRBs last from milliseconds to several minutes. Scientists believe they emerge when massive stars explode in supernovas or get ripped apa

Earth’s ‘New’ Quasi-Moon Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown quasi-moon that’s been shadowing Earth’s orbit for decades, undetected, and will likely remain there for a few decades more. The quasi-moon, named 2025 PN7, is one of around seven quasi-satellites that share Earth’s orbit around the Sun. The Pan-STARRS observatory in Hawaii spotted the quasi-moon on August 2, according to a paper published in Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society. The discovery prompted scientists to search through a

iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and Apple’s other OS updates launch September 15

CUPERTINO, Calif.—If you’re buying one of the new iPhones or the other hardware that Apple announced today, your new devices will ship with Apple’s latest operating system updates already installed. But if you’re not looking to spend a bunch of money on Apple’s latest and greatest, the new updates will land on Apple’s other supported devices on September 15. Apple is shifting to a year-based numbering system starting this year, wiping away the previous grab bag of all-over-the-place version num

Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26 update releases September 15th

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple’s big, Liquid Glass-ified update for macOS is coming out of beta and finally launching September 15th. First announced at WWDC 2025 and put through the usual rounds of developer and public betas, macOS Tahoe is coming to all users with compati

Apple brings live translation feature to AirPods Pro

Apple today announced the new AirPods Pro 3, the next-generation of AirPods hardware. One of the big new software features is Live Translation. By tapping on the stems of both buds, AirPods enter a new translation mode which cancels out background noise and listens in to your conversations. When it hears a foreign language it can understand, you hear the translated version spoken back to you through your AirPods. Apple said the new Live Translation feature is powered by Apple Intelligence, usi

Apple unveils iPhone 17: 120 FPS display, A19 chip, upgraded camera

Apple today announced its next generation lineup of iPhone, starting with the entry-level iPhone 17. iPhone 17 features an upgraded display, better front and rear cameras, and more enhancements. The new iPhone 17 has a larger 6.3-inch display, with ProMotion high-refresh rate support for the first time. It also supports always-on mode to show your lock screen in a dimmed state. The iPhone 17 is also powered by the brand new A19 chip for faster CPU and GPU performance. Here’s more new features …

iPadOS 26 is coming to your iPad on September 15

Apple’s big ‘Awe dropping’ event was heavy on hardware announcements, but new software got release dates too, including iPadOS 26 which is coming very soon. The software update that iPad users have wanted for years is almost here, Apple has announced. iPadOS 26’s release date is set for Monday, September 15. New features are heavily skewed toward productivity improvements, such as the Mac-like windowing system, upgraded dock, menu bar, new cursor, and more. There’s also a Liquid Glass redesig

Apple Watch Ultra 3 has satellite connectivity and larger display

It's been two years since Apple updated its rugged, ultra-premium Watch Ultra line, so it was long overdue for a replacement. Today, at its Awe Dropping event to launch the iPhone 17, the company has unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple was naturally delighted to show off a broad number of tweaks that, in aggregate, more than make up for that additional year delay. The most notable new feature is satellite communication, letting you stay in touch no matter where you are in the world. Watch U

Kosovo hacker pleads guilty to running BlackDB cybercrime marketplace

Kosovo national Liridon Masurica has pleaded guilty to running BlackDB.cc, a cybercrime marketplace that has been active since 2018. Kosovar authorities arrested the 33-year-old defendant (also known online as @blackdb) on December 14, 2024. He was extradited to the United States on May 9, 2025, and detained following his court appearance in Tampa on May 12. Masurica was the lead administrator of the online criminal marketplace BlackDB.cc, which has been operating for almost seven years, betwe

We Finally Know What ‘Star Wars’ Is Doing in ‘Destiny 2’

Back in May, Bungie teased some kind of pseudo-crossover between its shared-world shooter Destiny 2 and Star Wars. Not another skin pack like before, but a full-on expansion subtitled Renegades that would see Guardians explore a sandy planet and wield a laser sword. In a new livestream, the developer pulled back the curtain on Renegades, which was made in collaboration with Lucasfilm. Guardians will explore the Lawless Frontier of Mars, Europa, and Venus and meet the Jedi-like Praxis Order to f

Microsoft and LG Team Up to Help You Play Xbox in Your Car (Not While Driving, Please)

If you just can't get enough Xbox, take heart. Soon, you may be able to play even in your car. (Not while driving, duh, this is a passenger-aimed perk.) Thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and LG, you can access Xbox Cloud Gaming on internet-connected vehicles. The vehicles must have LG's Automotive Content Platform, and a new app will soon appear there to play cloud versions of Xbox games on in-car screens. Access will be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and some of the

Apple announces new entry-level $249 Apple Watch SE 3 with always-on display

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple has a refreshed entry-level smartwatch for 2025, the new Apple Watch SE 3. Announced at its “awe dropping” event alongside new iPhones, the SE 3 has a faster S10 processor, longer battery life, stronger front glass, and (finally) an always-on

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has 42 hours of battery life and satellite connectivity

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which now includes 5G, up to 42 hours of battery life and satellite connectivity. It also has a slightly bigger display — the size of the watch is the same, but the screen goes closer to the edges. The new Ultra gets notifications for signs

Google could redesign Android’s volume slider to be more like iOS

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new horizontal layout for Android’s volume slider that will likely appear when the device is in landscape mode. This new horizontal slider will be positioned at the top-center of the screen, a design choice similar to the one seen on Apple’s iOS. We spotted evidence for this new layout in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, but it is not yet active. Android’s big Material 3 Expressive redesign brings dramatic changes to the lock screen, sta

Your Blink subscription price is going up - unless you act fast

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Blink is raising the price of a monthly and yearly subscription. The Plus plan will be $12/month and $120/year. The company hasn't changed its subscription price since 2020. For the first time ever, Blink is raising the price of its subscription plan -- but it's adding some new features. And if you hurry, you can avoid the rate increase. In an email to subscribers this week, the company explained

Building a DOOM-like multiplayer shooter in pure SQL

DOOMQL: A DOOM-like multiplayer shooter in pure SQL I recently stumbled across Patrick’s excellent DOOM clone running in a browser powered by DuckDB-WASM. Ever since I’ve read that, I wanted to push his awesome idea to the logical extreme: Build a multiplayer DOOM-like shooter entirely in SQL with CedarDB doing all the heavy lifting. During a month of parental leave (i.e., a lot of sleepless nights), I tried exactly that. Here’s a sneak peek at DOOMQL: Your browser does not support the video ta

The Next ‘Star Wars’ VR Game Has a New Trailer and Release Date

It’s time to collect and play with Star Wars toys like never before. ILM and Lucasfilm just announced that Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset will be released on October 7 exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S. It’s a part narrative adventure, part racing playset VR experience that gives you a chance to live a brand new Star Wars story and also race pods like you would in your backyard. Don’t quite get what that means? Here’s the brand-new, full trailer, which makes it much clear