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The best Apple Watch of 2025: Here's the best smartwatch for you

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-15 14:00:16

An Apple Watch isn't just an accessory or an excuse for a second screen around your wrist. After a year of testing out the Apple Watch, I've found it to be a helpful sleep tracker, the world's most convenient timer for when my hands are dirty in the kitchen, a phone-free text or call receiver/sender, a dumbphone, and an exercise motivator and mid-workout monitor. Also: I turned my Apple Watch into a dumbphone with this quick fix The Apple Watch started out as a sleek fitness tracker and has ev

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Google rolls back Pixel’s controversial At a Glance change in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-15 17:22:18

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has restored colorful weather icons to Pixel’s At a Glance widget in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3. The earlier all-white icon design faced criticism for reducing readability. The update also includes larger weather text and various other Pixel improvements. Google is walking back a recent design change in the Pixel Launcher’s At a Glance widget. With the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 update, colorful weather icons are returning after the company briefly switche

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Slack will generate thread summaries and AI notes from your huddles now

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-01-16 04:11:41

Begin Again/Getty Images Slack is harnessing AI to make workplace collaboration and communication even smoother. On Thursday, the workplace productivity software company announced four new AI-powered features built directly into its platform. The bundle is meant to function as a smart digital assistant operating in the background of a team's normal operations, automating routine and time-consuming tasks. Also: Claude Code's new tool is all about maximizing ROI in your organization - how to tr

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The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Total Life Optimization (2025)

wired.com Pete Cottell 2026-01-16 04:01:00

Flavor Texture Satiety TOTAL 8 8.5 9.2 8.6 With its founding in 2013, Soylent blazed a trail in the protein drink and meal-replacement market by eschewing the target markets of gains-obsessed bros and geriatrics without teeth to focus on busy tech bros who were fed up with the cost and inconvenience associated with food you have to cook and chew. It was a brilliant pitch back then, and founder Rob Rhinehart’s predictions of a technocratic hellscape where worker drones grind too hard to be bothe

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‘The Odyssey’ Sold Tickets a Year in Advance and Things Got Crazy

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-01-16 18:00:18

The Odyssey tells the story of one man’s long journey home after the Trojan War. And while the journey to Christopher Nolan’s adaptation won’t be nearly as perilous, it is certainly off to quite the start. The film opens in theaters July 17, 2026, which is exactly one year from today. And, earlier this week, showtimes for the film began mysteriously showing up on ticketing websites. Surely, no one would sell tickets for a movie a year in advance, right? Only that’s exactly what happened. And it

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Substack raises $100M from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Skims CEO, and more

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-16 22:10:33

In Brief Substack announced on Thursday that it has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by investors at BOND and The Chernin Group (TCG). The round included participation from Andreessen Horowitz; Rich Paul, CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group; and Jens Grede, CEO and co-founder of Skims. The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack’s valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million. Founded in 2017, Substack has gained popularity

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Ask HN: What are your current programming pet peeves?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-17 04:20:50

Perhaps someone could point out a solution or discussion could inspire someone to create a solution.

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Substack raises $100M from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Skims CEO and more

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-17 04:10:33

In Brief Substack announced on Thursday that it has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by investors at BOND and The Chernin Group (TCG). The round included participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Rich Paul, CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, and Jens Grede, CEO and co-founder of Skims. The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack’s valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million. Founded in 2017, Substack has gained popularity

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We Might Be Waiting a While for a ‘Superman’ Sequel

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-17 18:00:23

The wait for that Superman sequel might allow for another member of the DC trinity to step up, however. Walking Dead: Dead City is getting a new showrunner when it returns for season 3. Plus, what’s coming on Revival. Spoilers away! Other Mommy Deadline reports eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark (Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) will star alongside Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass and Dichen Lachman in Other Mommy, the upcoming horror film at Universal and Atomic Monster from director Rob

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Slack says its AI can make sense of your company’s jargon

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-17 23:00:34

Slack is using AI to help business users quickly understand confusing company language and concentrate on their most important tasks. The communication platform announced that it will “soon” be adding a feature that explains workplace jargon, and an AI writing assistant for Slack canvases that automates repetitive writing tasks like summarizing conversations and note-taking. The AI message context feature will instantly explain messages that contain an acronym or unfamiliar phrase when the user

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Get Apple’s one-tap Ambient Music playlists on Android with this free new app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 10:30:30

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A new third-party app brings Apple’s Ambient Music feature to Android, letting you start playlists to help you relax, focus, or sleep. Called Ambient Music, the app adds Quick Settings tiles that launch curated streams of music designed for specific activities. The free, open-source app is available on GitHub, requires Android 14+, and caches songs for offline listening. While Android and iOS often borrow features from each other, you don’t always hav

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Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-18 10:00:47

Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users. The company is rolling out a new " age estimation " feature for teens 13 and older. With the update, teens will be prompted for an age check that requires a video selfie in order to access its new less restrictive chat feature called "trusted connections." Roblox is relying on third-party identity company Persona for the actual "estimation," and users who fail the check wil

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9 Best MagSafe Wallets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

wired.com Brenda Stolyar 2026-01-18 10:37:00

Other Good MagSafe Wallets Photograph: ESR ESR Magnetic Wallet HaloLock With Find My for $36: Like Apple's MagSafe wallet, this one has Find My support. You can use the flap on the back as a grip and fit two cards easily. It does require recharging, which is annoying, but after six months, it didn't lose much battery life. Still, recharging requires a proprietary cable, so don't lose it. And do you really want to recharge your wallet? OtterBox Symmetry Series Cactus Leather MagSafe Wallet for

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TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-18 05:00:00

TikTok is adding new features to its app to let songwriters highlight their works. These features, rolling out in beta, include a “Songwriter” label and a new tab on their profile to show off their musical works. This can help songwriters market themselves better to potential clients. The company said a limited number of publishing partners and songwriters have access to the new label and the music highlight section. Songwriters and publishers who want to be part of the program will have to joi

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Wttr: Console-oriented weather forecast service

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 10:05:19

wttr.in — the right way to check curl the weather! wttr.in is a console-oriented weather forecast service that supports various information representation methods like terminal-oriented ANSI-sequences for console HTTP clients (curl, httpie, or wget), HTML for web browsers, or PNG for graphical viewers. Originally started as a small project, a wrapper for wego, intended to demonstrate the power of the console-oriented services, wttr.in became a popular weather reporting service, handling tens o

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TikTok is adding features for songwriters to its app

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-18 11:00:00

TikTok is adding new features to its app to let songwriters highlight their works. These features, rolling out in beta, include a “Songwriter” label and a new tab on their profile to show off their musical works. This can help songwriters market themselves better to potential clients. The company said a limited number of publishing partners and songwriters have access to the new label and the music highlight section. Songwriters and publishers who want to be part of the program will have to joi

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7 AI features coming to iOS 26 that I can't wait to use (and how you can try them)

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-18 11:24:00

iOS 26 camera Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) was a little over a month ago -- meaning the iOS 26 public beta should be released any day now. Even though Apple has not yet launched the highly anticipated Siri upgrade -- the company said we will hear more about it in the coming year -- at WWDC, Apple unveiled a slew of AI features across its devices and operating systems, including iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and iPadOS. Also: Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta

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Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-01-17 23:59:19

Several players of the popular first-person shooter Call of Duty complained last week that they were permanently banned from the game for using a well-known cheat. Video game streamer ItsHapa wrote on X last week that Call of Duty players using ArtificialAiming, a cheat provider of more than 19 years, were the targets of a “massive wave of permabans,” referring to bans that cannot be reversed, which prevents cheaters from creating new accounts. The streamer also posted a series of screenshots f

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Weave (YC W25) is hiring an AI engineer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 18:00:47

At Weave, we’re building the best software for the best engineering teams to move faster, and we want to hire exceptional engineers to help us do so. We are a well-funded startup, backed by top investors, growing rapidly and currently profitable. You'll be working directly with me (Andrew), the CTO. Before I was CTO of Weave I was the founding engineer at Causal, and I want to give you all the support and growth opportunities in this role that I got when I went through it. You’ll also be work

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What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Phones Fold In AI

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 06:01:00

It looks like curiosity about AI may be boosting smartphone sales. According to new data released from the International Data Corporation, smartphone shipment increased 1% year over year in the second quarter of 2025 despite tariff volatility and worldwide economic instability. Much of the increase in sales is attributed to midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 and other smartphones that have started incorporating AI. The report blamed a drop in demand for lower-end devices, including tho

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Google rolls out AI-powered business-calling feature, brings Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-19 11:00:00

Google is rolling out an agentic AI-powered business-calling feature to all users in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday. The tech giant is also enhancing Google Search’s AI Mode by bringing its Gemini 2.5 Pro model to the search experience and introducing deep research capabilities. The new business-calling feature uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf to collect information about availability and pricing. The idea behind the feature is to help you access informatio

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The Galaxy Watch 8 gets a key battery health feature that more smartwatches need

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-19 23:42:49

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series introduces a “battery protection” feature designed to extend the device’s battery longevity. The feature works by stopping the charge at 90% and only resuming it when the battery level drops down to 85%. This prevents the battery from sitting at a full 100% charge, which reduces stress and helps slow long-term battery degradation. Most people don’t upgrade their smartwatch every year, opting to keep their device unt

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Google’s AI can now make phone calls for you

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-19 23:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google will now let everyone in the US call local businesses using AI. The feature, which is now available in Search, allows you to use AI for pricing or availability information without having to talk on the phone. Google first started testing this feature in January, and it’s still only available for certain kinds of businesses, like pet groomers

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Google rolls out AI-powered business calling feature, brings Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-19 23:00:00

Google is rolling out an agentic AI-powered business calling feature to all users in the United States, the company announced on Wednesday. The tech giant is also enhancing Google Search’s AI Mode by bringing its Gemini 2.5 Pro model to the search experience and introducing deep research capabilities. The new business calling feature uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf to collect information about availability and pricing. The idea behind the feature is to help you access informatio

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SonicWall SMA devices hacked with OVERSTEP rootkit tied to ransomware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-20 04:33:15

A threat actor has been deploying a previously unseen malware called OVERSTEP that modifies the boot process of fully-patched but no longer supported SonicWall Secure Mobile Access appliances. The backdoor is a user-mode rootkit that allows hackers to hide malicious components, maintain persistent access on the device, and steal sensitive credentials. Researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) observed the rootkit in attacks that may have relied on “an unknown, zero-day remote code

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This Android 16 feature finally saves me from notification overload - how to try it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-20 09:12:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Have you ever been relaxing when, out of nowhere, your phone blows up with notifications? I've been there too many times, which led me to keep my phone on silent mode 24/7. Then Google teased a new feature in Android 15 called Notification Cooldown that promised to change everything. Notification Cooldown didn't exactly hit the mark in Android 15, but it has made a comeback in the latest iteration (Android 16) to ensure that it works exactly as expect

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Whoop says FDA is 'overstepping its authority' with warning about blood pressure feature

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot Brandon Gomez 2026-01-21 18:08:33

The logo for the Food and Drug Administration is seen ahead of a news conference on removing synthetic dyes from America's food supply, at the Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 22, 2025. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday published a warning letter addressed to the wrist wearable company Whoop, alleging it is marketing a new blood pressure feature without proper approvals. The letter centers around Whoop's Blood Pressure Insights (BPI) feature, whi

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OpenAI's image model gets built-in style feature on ChatGPT

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-21 23:12:59

OpenAI's image gen model, which is available via ChatGPT for free, now lets you easily create AI images even if you're not familiar with trends or prompt engineering. Right now, if you want to create outstanding anime art, you need to come up with a very well-written prompt, and then ChatGPT will process your request. While prompt engineering is necessary, you might not always get the quality you're expecting from the AI. GPT Styles Source: BleepingComputer.com To help you easily create ima

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Your Google Discover feed is about to get AI-ified

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-21 23:49:55

400tmax/Getty The next time you're browsing the Google app for a news story, you might not have to leave the search to find the information you're looking for. First spotted by 9to5Google, Google is testing AI-created news summaries on its Discover feed. The feature isn't available to everyone yet, but it's showing up on both Android and iOS. Also: I tried Perplexity's Comet AI browser, and I like where it's going (but it's not there yet) Under the old way, your Discover feed surfaces links

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Uranus Leaks More Heat Than We Thought

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-21 23:25:45

When Voyager 2 flew past Uranus in 1986, the spacecraft detected a surprisingly low level of internal heat from the planet. Since then, scientists believed Uranus to be the odd one out in our solar system’s family of giant planets—the others being Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune—who all tend to emit more heat than they absorb from sunlight. Now, a new study suggests that scientists may have had the wrong idea about Voyager 2’s data: Uranus does have an internal heat source similar to its planetary

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