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You may soon be scanning your ID just to access websites, and you’ve got SCOTUS to blame

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-30 17:08:29

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Texas House Bill 1181 requires age verification for users trying to access websites offering adult content. After lower courts ruled it unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has upheld the bill in a 6–3 ruling. States are now free to force websites to demand a copy of your ID, raising substantial privacy concerns. Being asked to prove who you are is just an everyday part of going online: select all the bicycles if you’re not a robot; click this box aff

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US Supreme Court limits federal judges' power to block Trump orders

news.ycombinator.com Joseph Gedeon 2025-08-30 21:38:08

The US supreme court has supported Donald Trump’s attempt to limit lower-court orders that have so far blocked his administration’s ban on birthright citizenship, in a ruling that could strips federal judges of a power they’ve used to obstruct many of Trump’s orders nationwide. The decision represents a fundamental shift in how US federal courts can constrain presidential power. Previously, any of the country’s more than 1,000 judges in its 94 district courts – the lowest level of federal court

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 28, #278

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 00:00:06

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition has some oddball categories that I wouldn't really consider sports. They're more like games, and hobbies or leisure activities. But you get the idea. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Supe

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Supreme Court upholds Texas porn law that caused Pornhub to leave the state

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-30 22:25:02

The Supreme Court today upheld a Texas law that requires age verification on porn sites, finding that the state's age-gating law doesn't violate the First Amendment. The 6–3 decision delivered by Justice Clarence Thomas rejected an appeal by the Free Speech Coalition, an adult-industry lobby group. Pornhub disabled its website in Texas last year because of the state law. The Supreme Court's conservative majority decided that the law should be reviewed under the standard of intermediate scrutin

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Supreme Court overturns 5th Circuit ruling that upended Universal Service Fund

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-31 00:32:55

The Supreme Court today reversed a ruling that threatened the future of the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Fund. In a 6–3 opinion, the high court said the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit erred when it found that Universal Service fees on phone bills are an illegal tax. Universal Service is an $8 billion-a-year system that is used to expand telecom networks and make access more affordable through programs such as Lifeline discounts and deployment grants for Interne

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I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2025-08-31 00:05:13

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. Gaming laptops come in various shapes and sizes, though many of the heavy hitters remain thick and beefy machines that maximize cooling to get the most out of their powerful chips. Most are awash in RGB lighting and edgy designs geared towards capital-G Gamers, but there are also thinner, lighter options that are more portable and less

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Supreme Court upholds Texas's porn site age verification law

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-31 01:42:37

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that could have broad implications for online free speech. The court ruled 6-3 in affirming Texas law HB 1181, which requires websites that host adult content to implement age verification. The nonprofit Free Speech Coalition petitioned the top court in April 2024 to review the law. (The organization represents the adult industry.) Texas was one of many states passing age-verification laws aimed at porn websites. Pornhub has exited 17 states due to si

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative professionals and business users alike. Here's why

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-31 03:27:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,899.99 at Best Buy Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for creatives. At the top of the line is the new AMD-powered ProArt P16, which exud

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Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-31 04:08:04

Google’s carbon emissions jumped yet again as the company continues to push ahead in AI. The company’s 2025 sustainability report emphasizes that its “ambition-based emissions” grew 11 percent last year to reach 11.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, marking a 51 percent increase compared to 2019. That puts Google farther away from its goal of slashing planet-heating pollution in half by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. But what it calls “ambition-based” emissions excludes certa

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You may soon be scanning your ID just to access websites, and you’ve the SCOTUS to blame

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-31 08:08:29

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Texas House Bill 1181 requires age verification for users trying to access websites offering adult content. After lower courts ruled it unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has upheld the bill in a 6–3 ruling. States are now free to force websites to demand a copy of your ID, raising substantial privacy concerns. Being asked to prove who you are is just an everyday part of going online: select all the bicycles if you’re not a robot; click this box aff

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Substack Is Having a Moment—Again. But Time Is Running Out

wired.com Steven Levy 2025-08-31 08:29:37

Before June 8, the skilled and respected ABC News television journalist Terry Moran was neither a household name nor political lightning rod. That changed abruptly when Moran posted on X that Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller was “a world-class hater,” followed by an addendum that the president was a hater as well. (The post was later taken down.) While the statements were certainly defendable, they apparently violated ABC policy, and Moran was suspended, then dismissed. Moran,

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Riot turns to sports betting to help fund its esports leagues

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-08-31 08:15:17

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. As the esports industry searches for new sources of revenue, Riot Games has opened up its League of Legends and Valorant esports leagues to sports betting sponsorships. The decision will permit tier one organizations – or the highest level of professional players – in the North and South America and European esports leagues

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TechCrunch All Stage 2025 welcomes Boldstart partner Ellen Chisa to talk early-stage enterprise bets

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-31 08:05:08

We’re thrilled to announce that Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, will be joining us at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 for an energizing conversation about investing in enterprise startups from day one. She’s one of the standout voices shaping this year’s lineup of founders, funders, and operators gathering July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, and you won’t want to miss what she brings to the table. All Stage is where startup builders get real answers to real questions — from how to rai

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Hertz turns to AI for rental car inspections, faces backlash over fees

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-08-31 12:09:00

A hot potato: Hertz is ushering in a new era of vehicle inspections by deploying artificial intelligence-powered scanners at select locations across the US. The move is intended to improve the accuracy and transparency of the rental car damage inspection process. However, for some customers, the technology has led to new frustrations and unexpected costs. The company's new system, developed in partnership with Israeli firm UVeye, is already operational at major hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson A

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Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a sweep of pro-AI executive orders

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-31 12:18:56

We know what you’re thinking: there just isn’t enough AI around right now. Luckily for you, Donald Trump emphatically agrees. According to a new report from Reuters, his administration is assembling a number of executive actions that would significantly increase the energy supply used for expanding artificial intelligence. The US and China are currently battling it out to lead the way in the rapidly growing sector, but American companies will need more infrastructure to make the advances Trump w

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Startups Weekly: Tech and the law

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2025-08-31 12:05:00

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Before this newsletter takes a break for the Fourth of July next week, here are the startup stories and funding rounds that caught our eye over the last few days, which have been quite busy. Most interesting startup stories from the week Image Credits:SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images This week brought us lawsuit updates, M&As, and a

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Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-31 16:00:00

Adam Breeden/ZDNET After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect. Also: Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog of shows USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard featu

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TechCrunch All Stage 2025: Prepare 4 VC’s Jason Kraus will instruct on how to turn chaos into momentum

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-31 16:05:55

Being a founder often feels like you’re building the plane midflight. You’re juggling fundraising, product-market fit, marketing strategy, hiring — while quietly wondering if you’re even doing it right. TechCrunch AllStage 2025, which is happening on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is built to answer those questions. Whether you’re pitching VCs, recruiting a killer team, or trying to make sense of your startup’s finances (and your own), All Stage offers actionable insights from peo

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Mortgage Rate Predictions: Will Military Conflict, Tariffs and the Fed Keep Rates High?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 19:40:56

Buyers should keep an eye on the possibility of rate cuts in the next few months. Tharon Green/CNET The housing market is hardly immune to political and economic volatility, yet mortgage rates have been eerily calm over the last period. Since the spring, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has moved in a mostly narrow range around 6.8% and 7%. Mortgage rates were expected to gradually improve in 2025. However, the Trump administration's inflationary tariffs, deficit spending and geop

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Space Elevators Could Totally Work—if Earth Days Were Much Shorter

wired.com Rhett Allain 2025-08-31 18:00:00

Suppose you could speed up Earth’s rotation so that a day was only half as long? What would happen? Well, for starters we’d have to make new clocks that only have hours 1 to 6 for am and pm. If you had tickets to an 8 o’clock concert, you’d be out of luck: 8 o’clock no longer exists. But maybe a more germane question is, why do physicists ask nutty questions like this? It’s never going to happen—just move on, right? Well, here’s the deal. Thinking about counterfactual scenarios gives us insight

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6 Best Smart Speakers (2025): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-08-31 19:33:00

There are many smart speakers on the market, and picking the best smart speaker keeps getting tougher. First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using—Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri—and each has its pros and cons. This guide is organized by our preferred speaker, regardless of which assistant it uses, but we recommend a secondary option if you prefer a different assistant. Overall, Google- and Amazon-powered smart speakers are the way

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Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2025-08-31 20:03:42

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism behind a key broadband subsidy program for schools and underserved areas can continue operating. In a decision issued on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected claims that Congress and the FCC’s implementation of the fund is unconstitu

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Rollback rates: TechCrunch All Stage brings back early launch prices for a limited time

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-01 00:00:00

We’re almost there, and ticket rates have officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, the founder summit of the year, is just around the corner. On July 15, Boston becomes startup central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or scale? Now’s the moment For a limited time, we’ve brought back early launch pricing. Founders pay just $155. Investors, only $250. These are the lowest rates you’ll see before the doors open at SoWa Power St

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David H. Rosmarin brings a founder-focused approach to anxiety at TechCrunch All Stage

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Startups demand constant decision-making, pressure-filled pivots, and bring big emotional swings. It’s no wonder anxiety shows up at every stage. But what if it didn’t have to be a liability? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, clinical psychologist, author, and Harvard Medical School professor, will lead a refreshingly honest roundtable session that challenges how founders think about fear and pressure. His roundtable, “Thriving with A

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This Is the Least Rewarding Card in My Wallet. Here's Why I Still Use It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-01 03:00:00

CNET/Getty Images As a credit card writer, I carefully curate my wallet. I have cash-back cards that earn rewards on everyday spending, travel cards with useful perks and other cards that I've picked up for one reason or another. Most of them earn between 2% and 5% rewards in different categories or provide benefits such as trip insurance. Then there's my humble Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card*, which earns a flat 1.25x miles on all purchases and comes with relatively few travel be

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Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter

wired.com Rhett Allain 2025-09-01 04:00:00

Suppose you could speed up Earth’s rotation so that a day was only half as long? What would happen? Well, for starters we’d have to make new clocks that only have hours 1 to 6 for am and pm. If you had tickets to an 8 o’clock concert, you’d be out of luck: 8 o’clock no longer exists. But maybe a more germane question is, why do physicists ask nutty questions like this? It’s never going to happen—just move on, right? Well, here’s the deal. Thinking about counterfactual scenarios gives us insight

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This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-09-01 04:49:07

A new line of smoke and CO alarms from Gentex called Place is packed with smart features, including phone notifications, a nightlight, motion detection, and temperature and humidity sensing. There’s also optional air quality monitoring and a camera/intercom. The four Place models start at $139, and are available now at The Home Depot. With the excellent Nest Protect now discontinued, many homeowners have been seeking an alternative smart alarm that can similarly alert them to a smoke or carbon

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The best smart rings of 2025: I tested and found an obvious winner

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-01 07:00:14

At this point in the smart ring race, everyone is trying to beat Oura. But the Oura Ring 4 proves that the smart ring pioneer's position isn't wavering anytime soon. While most smart rings simply provide you with collected health data, the Oura Ring 4 tells you the story and the context behind that data for greater information on your health. Why we like it: What separates the Oura Ring 4 from its competition is its commitment to helpful and actionable health insights that can change or encoura

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Creating a pan-European legal entity, the right way

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 08:33:03

You can just do things – Creating a pan-European legal entity, the right way Jun 27, 2025 · 16 min read · 6 views Context: I am part of a group of people that push for a pan-European legal entity in Europe: EU Inc The goal of this post is to explain a) how we got so far and b) what’s still needed and c) how you can help First the good news: Brussels is convinced, something like EU-Inc will come. The bad news: The startup ecosystem needs to stay actively involved, otherwise politicians will

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Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock’s Clearing Fast Before July

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-01 08:10:27

Weather is finally getting warm—perhaps a bit too warm—which means it’s time to hang out on the beach, by the pool, or really anywhere near a body of water. Create a vibrant space in bringing your music along with you in an easy-to-transport compact form. Amazon has the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for 40% off at the moment. It normally goes for $299, but after the discount you can get it for $179. That cuts the price you pay by a staggering $130 for a limited ti

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