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news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-19 14:17:35

What to look out for when shopping online Hidden costs Hidden costs are extra costs you only find out about towards the end of your purchase, or which are made less obvious. They include pre-selected extras you may not want and add-ons presented so you feel you have to buy them. Some hidden costs are even sneakier, such as a pre-selected free trial period for a service that renews automatically if you don’t cancel before it ends - charging your card for an ongoing membership. Trick questions

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price drops even more, saving you $300

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-20 03:03:44

Joe Maring / Android Authority Just yesterday, I reported on a fantastic Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra deal that saved you $275, but it’s even cheaper today! You can now get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $999.99, a $300 price cut on the retail price. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $999.99 ($300 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It’s available in Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Silverblue. If you want one of the other color versions, Samsung is also offering the phone fo

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Death Row Inmate’s Attorneys Say Heart Implant Will Repeatedly Shock Him as He’s Executed

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-12-20 03:30:06

Attorneys for a death row inmate in Tennessee who’s scheduled to be executed Aug. 5 warn that his implanted heart device will repeatedly shock him during his execution, torturing him by trying to keep him alive as he’s killed by lethal injection. A judge ordered the device deactivated, but a local hospital in Nashville now says it won’t participate, according to a report from the Associated Press. Byron Black, 69, received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in May 2024, which works

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CX goes AI-first: NiCE's acquisition of Cognigy signals a major customer service inflection point

zdnet.com Omer Minkara 2025-12-20 08:56:35

imaginima/Getty Images The B2B technology market has been in a state of deep freeze for well over two years, since the Fed began increasing interest rates, raising borrowing costs, and making funding more difficult. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, particularly in the customer experience (CX) and contact center as a service (CCaaS) spaces, have stalled. Meanwhile, the development of generative AI (gen AI) has initiated a proverbial gold rush for investors focusing on the rapidly risi

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The iPhone 17 Will Get a $50 Price Hike, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-20 08:00:00

The iPhone 16 series dropped last year with the same US prices as the iPhone 15 series. But the iPhone 17 might come with the first price increase in years. James Martin/CNET The iPhone 17 series will get a $50 price increase, according to a Jefferies analyst Edison Lee. Since what President Donald Trump touted as "Liberation Day," the possible effect of tariffs on the iPhone's price has been widely discussed. And yet, despite tariffs and politics, iPhone prices have remained the same so far th

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Tesla’s ‘robotaxi’ rides in San Francisco have a human at the wheel

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-20 12:20:52

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. Tesla’s newly-launched ride-hailing service in San Francisco isn’t quite ready for the “robotaxi” designation. After launching its robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, with a “safety monitor” in the passenger seat last month, a video of Tesla’s service in San Francisco shows a vehicle arriving with a human at the wheel, as reported earlier by Business I

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Deals: AirPods Max up to $145 off, M3 iPad Air $100 off, MacBook Air $799, wireless CarPlay adapter, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-12-20 22:44:44

Alongside the ongoing $300 price drops that are delivering all-time lows on Apple’s most affordable M4 MacBook Pro, not to mention the M4 MacBook Air starting down at the $799 Amazon low, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also has some new deals to scope out. Amazon has now brought back the $99 price drops on the Midnight AirPods Max (USB-C), but you can score an open-box set at $145 off right now. We also have just about every M3 MacBook Air model seeing $100 price drops on Amazon alongside discount

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news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-20 20:17:35

What to look out for when shopping online Hidden costs Hidden costs are extra costs you only find out about towards the end of your purchase, or which are made less obvious. They include pre-selected extras you may not want and add-ons presented so you feel you have to buy them. Some hidden costs are even sneakier, such as a pre-selected free trial period for a service that renews automatically if you don’t cancel before it ends - charging your card for an ongoing membership. Trick questions

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The iPhone 17 Will Be $50 More, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-21 02:00:09

The iPhone 16 series dropped last year with the same US prices as the iPhone 15 series. But the iPhone 17 might come with the first price increase in years. James Martin/CNET The iPhone 17 series will get a $50 price increase, according to a Jefferies analyst Edison Lee. Since what President Donald Trump touted as "Liberation Day," the possible effect of tariffs on the iPhone's price has been widely discussed. And yet, despite tariffs and politics, iPhone prices have remained the same so far th

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Prices leak for every Pixel 10 phone

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-21 08:57:33

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. We’ve already seen what every Pixel 10 model looks like, and now we might know the pricing, too. A new leak from Android Headlines suggests the base Pixel 10 with 128GB of storage will have the same $799 starting price as its predecessor, while the rest of the lineup isn’t seeing any major changes, either. The price of the Pixel 10’s 256GB model al

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Google Pixels just got a welcome boost for PC emulation (Update)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-19 15:22:40

Update: July 31, 2025 (7:35 AM ET): GameSir has now come back to us with more details, confirming that the update for devices with Mali GPUs is available now. The company also says that Pixel phones are better than MediaTek-powered devices if you want to emulate PC titles: When it comes to simulating PC environments, if you have to choose a Mali device, Pixel phones are still your best option. They come with the latest GPU drivers and receive updates far more frequently than other smartphone b

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Déjà vu? T-Mobile may be changing your plan whether you want it to or not (Updated)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-21 21:17:20

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR It seems T-Mobile may be automatically switching some legacy customers to Go5G Plus plans starting August 13, claiming it comes at no extra cost. The change mostly affects Magenta Max users, with some T-Mobile One plans also reportedly included. While perks and pricing are said to remain the same, concerns remain about how this impacts older Price Lock guarantees. There also doesn’t appear to be a way to opt out. Update: July 31, 2025 (12:13 AM ET): T-Mob

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Microsoft suddenly bans LibreOffice developer's email account, blocks appeal

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-12-22 02:37:00

Recap: The developers of LibreOffice, a free and open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, have repeatedly criticized Microsoft's proprietary software policies over the past few months. Although a recent incident involving Microsoft and a LibreOffice developer has no known connection to the rivalry, it could spark further criticism of the Windows provider. When LibreOffice developer Mike Kaganski attempted to send an email to the productivity suite's developer mailing list using a Hotmail ad

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cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 00:09:00

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Figma’s IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-12-22 03:04:41

Figma will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday in one of the most anticipated IPOs of 2025. The IPO is 40x oversubscribed, VCs confirmed to TechCrunch and Bloomberg previously reported. That means demand for shares is 40x the number of shares the company and its existing investors are selling. So it should surprise no one that Figma, which offers design software, has priced its initial shares at $33 per share, above its previously announced range. On Monday, the company sa

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Cheap gaming handhelds are about to lose their last affordability lifeline in the US

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 08:04:47

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR A new Executive Order ends the $800 duty-free limit for all commercial imports starting August 29. The move closes various shipping loopholes used to avoid earlier China-specific tariffs. Prices for budget gaming handhelds and other devices shipped after the deadline may face steep duties. Remember when we said cheap gaming handhelds were about to get more expensive in the US? Well, it’s worse than we thought, and it’s happening soon. A new Executive

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The hype is the product

news.ycombinator.com Michał 2025-12-22 14:50:48

Large publicly traded tech companies seem to no longer consider their customers – that is, people and organizations who actually buy their products or pay for access to their services – their core focus. The focus has instead turned towards the stock price. Their real clients, the entities they really care about, are the stockholders. Reasons are many, perhaps one of them being that people making decisions tend to own stock options or have bonuses tied to stock performance of the companies they

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Motorola Razr Ultra hits new all-time low price, saving you $200

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 22:11:14

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Razr Ultra in Mountain Trail This offer is available from Amazon, which only offers it in three of the four available color versions. These include Pantone Scarab, Pantone Rio Red, and Pantone Cabaret. The wooden-looking Pantone Mountain Trail isn’t available here, but you can get it at the same price from Motorola’s website. Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 High-end processing power in a folding shell Adding Ultra to the name, the Motorola Razr

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Signing up for T Satellite without T-Mobile service isn’t as simple as it might sound

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 22:37:36

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T Satellite is now officially available nationwide, even for those without T-Mobile service, but signing up requires a phone call or an in-person visit. I decided to try signing up, and my experience was overall smooth and professional, though others have reported long waits or uninformed reps. I waited around an hour or so, though half this time was due to my own error. Recently, T Satellite officially exited beta and launched nationwide for both existin

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The Hype is the Product

news.ycombinator.com Michał 2025-12-23 02:50:48

Large publicly traded tech companies seem to no longer consider their customers – that is, people and organizations who actually buy their products or pay for access to their services – their core focus. The focus has instead turned towards the stock price. Their real clients, the entities they really care about, are the stockholders. Reasons are many, perhaps one of them being that people making decisions tend to own stock options or have bonuses tied to stock performance of the companies they

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Battlefield 6 will cost $70 as EA avoids $80 game pricing – for now

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-12-23 12:08:00

A hot potato: It looks as if the consumer pushback against $80 becoming the new standard price for video games is having an effect. After Microsoft backtracked on plans to charge this amount for The Outer Worlds 2 and other new titles, EA has now said it won't be introducing the new baseline for AAA titles – at least "not at this stage." It means that the upcoming Battlefield 6 will be priced at the usual $70. Speaking during a Q1 earnings call (via IGN), EA CEO Andrew Wilson responded to an in

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Google confirms it will sign the EU AI Code of Practice

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-23 12:14:50

Big Tech is increasingly addicted to AI, but many companies are allergic to regulation, bucking suggestions that they adhere to copyright law and provide data on training. In a rare move, Google has confirmed it will sign the European Union's AI Code of Practice, a framework it initially opposed for being too harsh. However, Google isn't totally on board with Europe's efforts to rein in the AI explosion. The company's head of global affairs, Kent Walker, noted that the code could stifle innovati

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Deals: iPhone 16 Pro $498 off, M4 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil $59, Mac Studio $900 off, MacBooks, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-12-23 17:45:49

While we are still tracking a particularly notable $200 off across the M4 MacBook Air lineup with deals from $799, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break does have some fresh deals to scope out. Firstly, we are now tracking nearly $500 off the new list prices on iPhone 16 Pro units in Amazon renewed premium condition alongside a straight up $200 price drop on the 512GB M4 iPad Pro. Those offers also join the return of Amazon all-time low pricing on the Apple Pencil USB-C at $59 and a host of notable acces

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Watch a Reconstructed 250-Year-Old Robotic Painting Bring a Fiery Mount Vesuvius Back to Life

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-12-23 17:35:10

Sir William Hamilton was the British ambassador to the court of Naples and Sicily from 1765 to 1800, as well as a passionate volcanologist. During his time in Italy he must have seen Mount Vesuvius erupt a number of times—certainly enough to leave a lasting impression. So much so that in 1775 he designed a rotating device that, with mechanical movement and light, could bring to life the fiery magma depicted in Pietro Fabris’ 1771 watercolor, “Night view of a current of lava.” While experts aren

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The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’

gizmodo.com Matt Simon 2025-12-24 03:00:08

The Arctic island of Svalbard is so reliably frigid that humanity bet its future on the place. Since 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault—set deep in frozen soil known as permafrost—has accepted nearly 1.4 million samples of more than 6,000 species of critical crops. But the island is warming six to seven times faster than the rest of the planet, making even winters freakishly hot, at least by Arctic standards. Indeed, in 2017, an access tunnel to the vault flooded as permafrost melted, though t

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Show HN: Online Ruler – Measuring in inches/centimeters

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-20 10:03:05

This online ruler works on any desktop or mobile screen. It automatically detects your device and scales the on‑screen ruler to real size. With full‑screen and calibration options, your tablet, phone, or computer becomes a true measuring tool no installation required. help How to Use the Online Ruler The ruler usually auto‑detects your device and displays accurate cm / inch scales. If detection fails, enter your screen size once or calibrate for pixel‑perfect dimensions. 1. 📱 Automatic Device

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Frontier Fiber Internet Review: I Compare Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 06:00:00

Unavailable in Provider unavailable in 90001 Edit . . . Starting at $50 Or call: Or call to learn more: (877) 980-4136 Frontier Fiber rating 7.2 /10 CNET Score We score internet providers for speed, value and customer care. Our data sources include the FCC, J.D. Power, The American Customer Satisfaction Index and extensive in-house research. Read more How we calculated our rating 7.2 / 10 SCORE Speed 7/10 Value 7.5/10 Customer Care 7/10 Pros Wi-Fi router rental included in the price Wi-Fi route

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PSA: New ‘choicejacking’ attacks can steal your Android or iPhone’s data without your knowledge

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 16:30:17

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Researchers have identified new methods to exploit backdoors into Android and iOS to steal data. “Choicejacking” is an evolution of the infamous juice jacking technique and also uses a rigged USB charger or cable to initiate data theft on your mobile devices. Choicejacking uses a combination of techniques to bypass existing juice jacking protection while faking user input to enable permissions illicitly. Juice jacking is a decade-old technique where h

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I needed three phones to set up my Google TV, and one was running Android 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 17:29:54

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. I recently bought a Chromecast with Google TV, and before you shout at me for purchasing a device that’s discontinued, I thoroughly researched my options beforehand. I decided to smash that checkout button because it was the best option in my price range and cleared all my other criteria. It’s

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Apple will increase iPhone 17 prices by $50 with one exception, says analyst

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-24 18:48:17

A new analyst report suggests that Apple will increase prices for three iPhone 17 models, when compared to iPhone 16 pricing. The report suggests two reasons for the increase, and indicates that the price of the base model will remain unchanged, with a starting price of $799 … iPhone 17 prices It’s been widely speculated that Apple will increase prices for this year’s iPhones, in order to cover the costs of US tariffs imposed on products manufactured in China. The exact impact on the company

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price drops even more, saving you $300

Death Row Inmate’s Attorneys Say Heart Implant Will Repeatedly Shock Him as He’s Executed

CX goes AI-first: NiCE's acquisition of Cognigy signals a major customer service inflection point

The iPhone 17 Will Get a $50 Price Hike, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

Tesla’s ‘robotaxi’ rides in San Francisco have a human at the wheel

Deals: AirPods Max up to $145 off, M3 iPad Air $100 off, MacBook Air $799, wireless CarPlay adapter, more

NSW Fair Trading – Dark Patterns

The iPhone 17 Will Be $50 More, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

Prices leak for every Pixel 10 phone

Google Pixels just got a welcome boost for PC emulation (Update)

Déjà vu? T-Mobile may be changing your plan whether you want it to or not (Updated)

Microsoft suddenly bans LibreOffice developer's email account, blocks appeal

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 31

Figma’s IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate

Cheap gaming handhelds are about to lose their last affordability lifeline in the US

The hype is the product

Motorola Razr Ultra hits new all-time low price, saving you $200

Signing up for T Satellite without T-Mobile service isn’t as simple as it might sound

The Hype is the Product

Battlefield 6 will cost $70 as EA avoids $80 game pricing – for now

Google confirms it will sign the EU AI Code of Practice

Deals: iPhone 16 Pro $498 off, M4 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil $59, Mac Studio $900 off, MacBooks, more

Watch a Reconstructed 250-Year-Old Robotic Painting Bring a Fiery Mount Vesuvius Back to Life

The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’

Show HN: Online Ruler – Measuring in inches/centimeters

Frontier Fiber Internet Review: I Compare Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

PSA: New ‘choicejacking’ attacks can steal your Android or iPhone’s data without your knowledge

I needed three phones to set up my Google TV, and one was running Android 10

Apple will increase iPhone 17 prices by $50 with one exception, says analyst

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