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Missionaries Are Targeting Isolated Tribes in Brazil With Solar-Powered Audio Devices, Investigation Finds

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-12-24 18:00:40

If you thought the age of Christian missionaries traveling the world to spread the word of God and evangelize locals was over, think again—they’ve just gotten sneakier. A recent investigation by The Guardian and the Brazilian newspaper O Globo reveals that missionaries have left solar-powered audio devices in Brazil’s Javari valley, near the Peruvian border, in an attempt to evangelize isolated or recently contacted Indigenous Amazonian people. The devices play biblical readings in Portuguese a

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The 8 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2025): We’ve Tested Them All

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-12-24 17:32:00

Other Alexa (or Alexa Compatible) Speakers Amazon Echo Pop for $40: The Echo Pop is a perfectly fine little speaker, and the cutest one in Amazon's lineup. Does it have great sound? No. It's fine enough for background tunes or if you're limited to a dorm room, but you'll get much better sound for a similar size from the Echo Dot (but you'll pay a little more, and you won't get as cute of colors!) Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) for $90: This smart display is another just-fine option, but it's too

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Online Ruler – Measuring in inches/centimeters

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-21 04:03:05

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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Actual Size Online Ruler (Mm,Cm,Inches)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-21 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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Crippling Google Home issues spark potential class action response

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 11:42:01

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A US law firm is investigating a possible class action against Google. The class action would be focused on the deteriorating performance of Home and Nest devices. Recently, users have reported that their smart home devices are increasingly misunderstanding commands or failing to respond. It’s been rough for Google Home users as of late. A growing number of them have been experiencing issues with their smart home devices, ranging from misheard comman

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Delta Engineered a Pricing System That Sorts You by Economic Value

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-25 11:30:40

Delta's New AI-Powered Pricing Strategy Delta Air Lines is embarking on a bold experiment in airfare pricing. At a recent investor presentation, the airline announced plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence for setting ticket prices to cover 20% of its U.S. domestic flights by the end of 2025. This move comes after limited tests last year (affecting ~1% of fares) and a current rollout on about 3% of tickets, with early results described as "amazingly favorable" for revenue. Delta is

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How to uninstall the iOS 26 beta, with or without a backup

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-25 22:56:35

Did you regret installing the iOS 26 beta or the iPadOS 26 beta? Here’s the step-by-step to downgrade your iPhone or iPad to a previous, non-beta version. Hopefully, you backed up your device To uninstall the beta, you’ll need to wipe and restore your device, hopefully from a previous backup. The good news is that if you don’t have a recent pre-beta backup, the impact of a complete system wipe is less dramatic than it would have been a few years ago, since most apps now store data on the clou

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Minnesota activates National Guard after St. Paul cyberattack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-25 22:58:19

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard in response to a crippling cyberattack that struck the City of Saint Paul, the state's capital, on Friday. The city is currently working with local, state, and federal partners to investigate the attack and restore full functionality, and says that emergency services have been unaffected. However, online payments are currently unavailable, and some services in libraries and recreation centers are temporarily unavailable. "While many

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Futurehome smart hub owners must pay new $117 subscription or lose access

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-26 03:20:42

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as a central hub for controlling Internet-connected devices in smart homes. For years, the Norwegian company sold its products, which also include smart thermostats, smart lighting, and smart fire and carbon monoxide alarms, for a one-time fee that included access to its companion app and cloud platfo

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Acquisition sends thousands of Whistle pet trackers to IoT graveyard

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-26 03:38:34

Whistle pet trackers are headed to the Internet of Things (IoT) graveyard. After releasing its first product in 2013, the Seattle-based Whistle has just been acquired by a competitor that has decided to brick all of Whistle's smart GPS and activity monitors. Tractive, an Austrian company that has also been selling Internet-connected GPS trackers for pets since 2013, on Monday announced its acquisition of Whistle from Mars Petcare, as spotted by The Verge. Mars Petcare is the pet food subsidiary

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Waymo expands robotaxi operations to Dallas with help from Avis

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-12-26 08:11:00

In context: Google's sister company, Waymo, plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas next year. The company already operates in Austin, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and has plans to expand to Miami and Washington, DC by 2026. Waymo has partnered with Avis to manage a robotaxi fleet in Dallas, Texas, despite having an active tie-up with Uber for fleet maintenance services in Austin and Atlanta. As part of the multi-year deal, Avis will oversee vehicle ma

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The Convenience Trap: Why Seamless Banking Access Can Turn 2FA into 1FA

news.ycombinator.com Roman Böhringer 2025-12-26 06:48:15

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is the bedrock of modern digital security. Its principle is simple and powerful. As Wikipedia defines it, MFA is: an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more distinct types of evidence (or factors) to an authentication mechanism. The key phrase here is distinct types of evidence. These factors are typically categorized as something you know (a password), someth

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Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-12-26 08:58:53

Spotify has experimented with various voice interfaces in the past, and more recently, added an AI DJ that introduces tunes the company thinks you’ll like and lets you make your own requests. Now, Spotify is teasing that generative AI advances may pave the way for an even more conversational interface with the streaming service in the future, according to comments made during Spotify’s second-quarter earnings call with investors on Tuesday. Asked about how AI was affecting its business, Spotify

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This upcoming Android-powered Nintendo DS clone can emulate Switch games, and my wallet isn’t ready

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-26 12:01:31

AYANEO TL;DR AYANEO has revealed more details about the Pocket DS, including specs and a pricing window. It has a massive 7-inch 165hz OLED screen on the top, and a 5-inch LCD on the bottom. It’s powered by the Snapdragon G3 Gen 2, rather than the newer G3 Gen 3 on the Pocket S2. Pricing will be somewhere between $275 and $415, with a full price reveal coming next month. The AYANEO Pocket DS is one of the most exciting Android gaming handhelds in years for fans of the Nintendo DS and 3DS. T

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French telecom giant Orange discloses cyberattack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-26 17:28:08

Orange, a French telecommunications company and one of the world's largest telecom operators, revealed that it detected a breached system on its network on Friday. The compromised system was discovered and isolated from the rest of the network by Orange Cyberdefense, the company's cybersecurity business unit, on July 25. This has led to some operational disruptions, primarily affecting French customers, which are expected to be gradually resolved by Wednesday morning, July 30. "On Friday, July

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You can get two long-range Tile Pro trackers for the price of one

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-12-26 17:49:05

The Tile Pro is a helpful gadget that lets you more easily find your stuff, whether you’re gearing up for summer vacation or heading back to school. Attach it to anything from dorm keys to luggage, and its 500-feet Bluetooth range (combined with Tile Network and Amazon Sidewalk) boosts your chances of finding things you may otherwise lose. Right now, you can get the best price ever on the Tile Pro at Woot. Buying a single tracker costs $23.99 ($11 off), while a two-pack costs just $34.99 ($25 of

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Futurehome smart hub owners must pay new $117 subscription or lose access

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-26 03:30:53

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as a central hub for controlling Internet-connected devices in smart homes. For years, the Norwegian company sold its products, which also include smart thermostats, smart lighting, and smart fire and carbon monoxide alarms, for a one-time fee that included access to its companion app and cloud platfo

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Emulating PC games on your non-Snapdragon device just got better (Update)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 18:10:50

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has announced that its GameHub app now offers much better support for MediaTek chipsets with Mali GPUs. The company also revealed that it’s working with MediaTek to launch custom Mali GPU drivers. GameHub lets people play PC games on their Android phones without streaming. Update: July 29, 2025 (8:30 AM ET): GameSir’s representatives have now confirmed that Pixel phones will also benefit from these GameHub improvements. You can check out our ar

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Google Pixels just got a welcome boost for PC emulation

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-27 03:22:40

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has confirmed that its GameHub PC emulator will also perform better on Google Pixel phones. This comes shortly after it announced performance improvements for devices with Mali graphics. The company hasn’t detailed which improvements will come to Pixel phones, but this is still good news for mobile gamers. Controller brand GameSir recently announced that its GameHub app for PC emulation offers much better support for devices with Mali GPUs. The

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Why I still recommend this $200 Android phone in 2025 - even though it's a year old

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-12-27 15:00:18

CMF Phone 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, which starts at $239, is the best budget phone I've tested this year. The replaceable cover and accessories, excellent battery life, and AMOLED display stand out in a crowded market. For the price, the downsides include a lack of NFC and wireless charging, as well as a mere two-year software update policy. View now at Nothing View now at Amazon more buying choices As a phone reviewer, it's always a challenge to evaluate cheaper, su

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LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-27 12:40:00

LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I recently tried it out to make an LLC for my cosmic country band, Steel Fringe (shameless plug), and it appears to have worked just fine (we’re still waiting on a full evaluation from legal experts for a future guide to these services). If you use a LegalZoom promo code right now, you will get a discount on the service. I found it super easy to set up my LLC, and after about $500 and 30 min

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What if your passkey device is stolen? How to manage risk in our passwordless future

zdnet.com David Berlind 2025-12-27 15:00:18

Yuliya Taba/Getty Images Part of the "passkeys are more secure than passwords" story is derived from the fact that passkeys are non-human-readable secrets -- stored somewhere on your device -- that even you have very limited access to. OK, so what happens to those passkeys if your device is stolen? Over on Spiceworks.com, ZDNET's sister site for IT professionals, a community member posed some insightful passkey edge case questions regarding my ZDNET story about the industry needing to get its

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 29

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 15:09:00

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Here are the eight Apple security layers protecting your data

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-27 17:06:40

9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, address, email, SSN, and more from circulating. Fight back against unwanted data brokers with a 30-day money back guarantee. Apple has a reputation for prioritizing the privacy of its customers, and that commitment begins right at the chip design level.

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My First Look at T-Mobile's Unique Starlink T-Satellite Service Made Me Head Far From Home

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 18:18:00

Is T-Mobile's new T-Satellite service worth $10 a month to be able to text from almost anywhere outside cellular coverage areas? The Starlink-based satellite service can be a convenience if you're camping or hiking remote areas, but also a communications lifeline for people who don't have regular cellular access or need emergency aid. To test it out, though, I had to find a cellular dead zone. T-Mobile estimates there are 500,000 square miles in the US with no cell coverage, so I left my home i

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Bankrupt Futurehome suddenly makes its smart home hub a subscription service

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-28 03:30:53

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as a central hub for controlling Internet-connected devices in smart homes. For years, the Norwegian company sold its products, which also include smart thermostats, smart lighting, and smart fire and carbon monoxide alarms, for a one-time fee that included access to its companion app and cloud platfo

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Beyond Mouse and Keyboard

news.ycombinator.com Blender Foundation 2025-12-24 15:51:25

Hjalti playing with the sculpting mockup. Multi-touch interfaces like tablets have been common for years, but only recently thanks to increased processing power, have they started to serve as primary computing devices. To support Blender’s mission of making 3D technology accessible to everyone, it’s important to fully embrace these platforms. Some of these devices include Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, Huawei MatePad, and the Wacom MovinkPad, among others. The idea is to bring the full power

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Amazon disputes report that it raised prices of popular items since Trump took office

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-12-28 17:39:13

A report in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) last week found that prices on Amazon’s low-cost essentials had risen since President Trump announced his plans for massive tariffs on international goods. Amazon responded with a lengthy blog post in response to the article, which describes the WSJ’s reporting as “fundamentally flawed.” WSJ analyzed the prices of 2,500 common Amazon items like cough drops, antibacterial wipes, and chicken broth, determining that the prices of these items increased on a

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Revived, canceled, and back again: Meta’s smartwatch ambitions may not be dead yet

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 03:14:49

Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR Meta may have once again revived the smartwatch project it has been working on for the last several years. It’s reported that Meta has partnered with Huaqin to manufacture the device. The smartwatch may be publicly revealed in September during the Meta Connect conference. Meta has long been working on a smartwatch to add to its collection of hardware. However, that project has had a rough development cycle as it has been canceled and revived several time

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If You've Asked ChatGPT a Legal Question, You May Have Accidentally Doomed Yourself in Court

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-29 06:44:33

Imagine this scenario: you're worried you may have committed a crime, so you turn to a trusted advisor — OpenAI's blockbuster ChatGPT, say — to describe what you did and get its advice. This isn't remotely far-fetched; lots of people are already getting legal assistance from AI, on everything from divorce proceedings to parking violations. Because people are amazingly stupid, it's almost certain that people have already asked the bot for advice about enormously consequential questions about, sa

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Missionaries Are Targeting Isolated Tribes in Brazil With Solar-Powered Audio Devices, Investigation Finds

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Delta Engineered a Pricing System That Sorts You by Economic Value

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Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future

This upcoming Android-powered Nintendo DS clone can emulate Switch games, and my wallet isn’t ready

French telecom giant Orange discloses cyberattack

You can get two long-range Tile Pro trackers for the price of one

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