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YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-08-17 11:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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New M4 Vision Pro gives me hope that the most needed fix is coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-15 22:56:05

A new M4 Vision Pro is reportedly launching later this year, and even though not a lot sounds like it’s changing, I’m cautiously hopeful that the most needed fix might be on the way. New Vision Pro will have M4 chip and all-new strap When Vision Pro first launched in February 2024, I was initially a holdout. The device fascinated me, but I couldn’t justify the price. Eventually I gave in, buying a Vision Pro last December. But ever since then, the weight and existing strap options have been a

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Overtourism in Japan, and How It Hurts Small Businesses

news.ycombinator.com Craig Mod 2025-08-17 15:07:03

Ridgeline subscribers — I’m Craig Mod and I’ve been buuuuuuurnt out this last month following my epic Things Become Other Things mega book tour. Finally, I’m gingerly emerging from my recovery cave. (But reserve the right to retreat again.) Here’s a fresh dispatch — in praise of small businesses and why overtourism can be anathema to them. A great city is typified by character and the character of great cities is often built on the bedrock of small businesses. Conversely: Chain shops smooth ov

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Why Buy Flagship Phones if 'Budget' Phones Are Just as Good Now?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-17 14:00:09

The concept of a budget-friendly phone lost its meaning this week when Samsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE costs an eye-watering $900. It's similar in looks and ability to its premium-model sister phone, and it even has the same cameras. Earlier this year, Apple released its more budget-friendly iPhone 16E, which also got jeers for an higher-than-expected price of $600. It carries the same processor as the main iPhone 16, but lacks one rear camera. The cost of phones is expected to co

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The 32 Best Deals at Walmart’s Competing Prime Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-08-17 15:24:59

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon; competitors get in on the action, too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here are the

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Apple Prime Day deals: AirPods, iPad, MacBook Air, iPhone 16 Pro, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-08-17 19:00:00

We have now moved into the final 24 hours of Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale, offering folks one last chance to get in on the best prices of the year. And we are indeed actually getting that for the summer July Prime Day event – AirPods Pro 2 are $100 off for the lowest price they have ever been offered alongside all-time lows on on Apple Watch Series 10, iPad mini 7, and M3 iPad Air lineup. We also have up to $365 off iPhone 16 Pro units, $150 or more in savings across the M4 MacBook Air lineup

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The best AirPods for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-17 16:00:35

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 . Whether you're all-in on the Apple ecosystem or just want a reliable pair of wireless earbuds, the best AirPods can deliver great sound, seamless pairing and smart features that are hard to beat. Over the years, Apple has expanded its AirPods lineup to suit a variety of users — from th

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Get a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65 in this Prime Day deal

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-17 19:04:41

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 . The all-time-low price is still available for the last day of Prime Day. Prime Day this year actually has a bunch of good tech deals to consider, and you can still find most of them today during the last day of the sale. Take, for instance, sales on Apple accessories like the AirTag.

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10 Best Laptop Docking Stations (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-08-17 19:30:00

It's tough for laptop docking stations to stand out—most of them are simply boxes that add extra ports to your laptop—but Satechi's Dual Dock Stand breaks the mold. It sits neatly under your laptop and elevates it slightly and at an angle for better ergonomics. A collection of ports on the rear—including several USB ports and three monitor outputs—is conveniently placed so your desktop setup can stay connected, while cables are tucked out of the way. A hardware switch on the back lets you turn t

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6 free Android apps I use to learn something new every day

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-18 04:00:28

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I’ve had a lifelong love of learning, to the point where I used to read encyclopedias and dictionaries as a child, along with a variety of non-fiction books around specific topics. This love of learning hasn’t dampened as an adult, as I frequently find myself in Wikipedia rabbit holes, and my YouTube Watch Later list is filled with topics around science, history, psychology, and other topics I want to learn about. The difference, however, is that I have a lot le

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Your Garmin watch just got a major upgrade that makes traveling so much easier

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-18 02:00:15

The big screen of the Venu X1 is perfect for Google Maps. Matthew Miller/ZDNET It's summer in New York, and I'm currently navigating around the city, phone in-hand for navigation. Like everyone else, I use Google Maps religiously when I travel: going from the airport to the hotel and to various destinations around town. But I don't actually like being glued to my phone the whole time to check turns, train transfers, and directions. Also: The best Garmin watches you can buy: Strong tracking tec

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Apple Has Big Vision Pro Plans for 2027, Including Smart Glasses, Analyst Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 03:32:03

Apple will release multiple head-mounted AR and VR products in 2027, according to respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities. An upgraded Vision Pro headset will also drop later this year, the report last week said. There are three Vision series products currently in development, along with four pairs of smart glasses. A Ray-Ban Meta-style smart glasses product will see 3 million to 5 million shipments in 2027. Apple expects to ship more than 10 million AR/VR products in 2027

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5 iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Are Making Me Rethink My Next Upgrade

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 03:44:03

The reveal of the next iPhone 17 models is still two months away, but rumors of their features, looks and specs are in full bloom right now. Normally I'd wait to see what Apple actually announces, but several leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro Max in particular have caught my attention. And because now is when people start thinking about fall budgets and whether their current iPhone can make it until new ones are here, it seems like a good time to dive in. After all, two months is going to zip by fas

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This Is the Best iPad Deal on Prime Day (2025)

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-08-18 04:14:13

iPads have long been the best tablets, and right now, for Amazon Prime Day, you can get Apple's most popular slate for 15% off at $279 ($50 off). This is the 11th-gen iPad that the company released earlier this year, powered by the A16 chipset. Hunting for more deals? Read our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories, and our lively Prime Day liveblog. The Best iPad Deal Other iPads are on sale, but the latest iPad (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is all that most people

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The best Apple deals during Prime Day won’t last much longer

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-08-18 03:38:58

If you want to upgrade your Apple gear ahead of the back-to-school shopping season, there are some great Amazon Prime Day deals worth exploring, although they likely won’t last much longer since we’re on the final day of the sale. From tablets to smartwatches, many gadgets like the latest iPad Air are already matching their all-time low, giving you a solid chance to save. Even better, you don’t need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the current deals, as retailers other than Amaz

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The best Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more for the last day of the sale

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-18 03:31:26

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 . The last day of Amazon’s sale has arrived. Throughout the sale, we've been updating this with the best Apple Prime Day deals we could find. Since last July, Apple has released around a dozen new products, including the AirPods 4, the Apple Watch Series 10, an M4 MacBook Air and a new i

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Prime Day laptop deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and others before the sale ends

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-18 05:31:26

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 . Regardless of if you need a new laptop for the upcoming semester or for general use at home, Amazon Prime Day may have just what you’re looking for at a good price. Amongst the clothing, shoes, household essentials and other tech gear are some decent laptop deals that you can snag if y

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Apple vs the Law

news.ycombinator.com James Heppell 2025-08-18 04:49:12

Apple Vs The Law Copy the link to the current page Share the current page A week ago today I had the pleasure of attending both the Apple and Google DMA compliance workshops in Brussels. More detailed articles on the questions and answers, technical and legal analysis etc will be published over at the OWA blog, where we've just done the first write-up on the Google part. Here though I'd like to focus more on my own experience and personal opinions, and how I feel about some of the gatekeepers'

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Foundation Season 3 kicks off with first episode now streaming on Apple TV+

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-18 04:26:09

The wait is over. Even before its official July 11 premiere date, the first episode of Foundation Season 3 is already streaming on Apple TV+. If you missed the trailer, you can watch it below. The Mule has arrived The new season picks up 152 years after the events of last season, with the Foundation thriving and the once-mighty Galactic Empire in slow decline. The season 3 premiere of #Foundation just dropped. pic.twitter.com/NiTOWDfvon — Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 11, 2025 According to Apple:

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Nerve pain drug gabapentin linked to increased dementia, cognitive impairment

news.ycombinator.com British Medical Journal 2025-08-18 04:14:49

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)—29% and 85%, respectively—finds a large medical records study published online in the journal Regi

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Batch Mode in the Gemini API: Process More for Less

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-14 19:30:18

Gemini models are now available in Batch Mode Today, we’re excited to introduce a batch mode in the Gemini API, a new asynchronous endpoint designed specifically for high-throughput, non-latency-critical workloads. The Gemini API Batch Mode allows you to submit large jobs, offload the scheduling and processing, and retrieve your results within 24 hours—all at a 50% discount compared to our synchronous APIs. Process more for less Batch Mode is the perfect tool for any task where you have y

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DC Is Considering Spinoff Shows for ‘Superman’ Supporting Characters

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-08-18 03:39:56

Superman has barely taken off in theaters, but two of its supporting characters already could be moving ahead. A new report from the Wall Street Journal says that DC Studios president and Superman writer-director James Gunn is considering spinoffs centering on Mister Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi, as well as Jimmy Olsen, played by Skyler Gisondo. io9 has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment or clarification and will update this story if or when we hear back. The move makes sense, though, s

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The 40 best Prime Day deals you can get for under $25

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-18 05:07:19

The end of Amazon Prime Day is quickly approaching, meaning there isn’t much time left to save on some of the best deals we’ve seen all year. The good news? You have until 12AM ET on July 12th to pick up whatever it is you’re looking for. You can still save on several Verge favorites, too, including noise-canceling headphones, gaming laptops, and a wealth of smart home devices. And if you’re working with a tight budget, there are plenty of deals to be had for $25 or less.

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macOS 26: Three new Mac apps, and new features in Photos, Messages, Notes, and more

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-18 07:02:43

9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac: Tidy up your Mac and iPhone today! Try 7 days free and use our code 9TO5MAC15 for 15% off. Also check out CleanMyPhone for your iPhone! macOS 26 brings a major new user–interface to the Mac, as well as some powerful new functionality. Apple has also updated a lot of its own apps, in addition to bringing three apps to the Mac for the first time. Here’s what the company has to share … The all–new Games app Games is an all–new Apple app which is coming t

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Dbrand says its new Switch 2 Joy-Con grips fix the detachment issue

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-08-18 07:30:25

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. After recently admitting that it had a “spectacularly terrible response” to Joy-Con grip detachment complaints with its Killswitch Nintendo Switch 2 case, Dbrand has some good news: it says its redesigned Joy-Con grips fix the issue and the company will be able to mass produce them. Dbrand had already promised it would be replacing the grips for everyone, and now we know that

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Best Laptops We've Tested (July 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 09:20:00

There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it's understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main things you should consider when you start looking. Price The search for a new laptop for most people starts with price. If the statistics that chipmaker Intel and PC manufactu

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McDonald's Snack Wraps Are Back but Was It Worth the Wait?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 10:12:00

McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, flew back into US restaurants on July 10 -- and after all this build-up, I had to try both flavor varieties right away. McDonald's Snack Wraps first came out in 2006 and were meant to be a chicken item that would appeal to drive-thru customers because they're less messy to eat while traveling. Both of the two varieties include white-meat chicken strips known as McCrispy Strips wrapped i

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How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-18 11:15:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, convening more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for an inside look at where innovation is headed. Among the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about one of the most high-stakes moments in any founder’s journey: raising your first round. From pitch to partnership: The real roadmap to seed funding This dynamic panel brings together three seasoned investors — Maria Palma (Freestyle Cap

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Apple, Mastercard and Visa's antitrust lawsuit over payments has been dismissed

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-18 15:51:02

Apple, Mastercard and Visa have successfully dodged a lawsuit that claimed the companies were colluding to maintain the current status quo in point-of-sale-payment card services, Reuters reports. The original 2023 lawsuit filed by beverage retailer Mirage Wine and Spirits alleged that Apple was essentially accepting bribes to not develop its open payment network or open up the iPhone's NFC-based "tap to pay" functionality to competitors. The judge on the case ultimately dismissed it over a lack

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The FBI Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials' Loyalty

news.ycombinator.com Adam Goldman 2025-08-18 15:35:25

Typically, the F.B.I. has turned to polygraph tests to sniff out employees who might have betrayed their country or shown they cannot be trusted with secrets. Since Kash Patel took office as the director of the F.B.I., the bureau has significantly stepped up the use of the lie-detector test, at times subjecting personnel to a question as specific as whether they have cast aspersions on Mr. Patel himself. In interviews and polygraph tests, the F.B.I. has asked senior employees whether they have

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YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

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