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Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-08-25 15:03:11

Waymo announced it is now offering teen accounts for its self-driving car service Waymo One, beginning in Phoenix, Arizona. Waymo announced Tuesday that it is offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting in Phoenix. The Alphabet -owned company said that, beginning Tuesday, parents in Phoenix can use their Waymo accounts "to invite their teen into the program, pairing them together." Once their account is activated, teens can hail fully autonomous rides. Previously, users were require

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The Galaxy Watch 8 still hasn’t launched yet, but don’t tell Samsung Health

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 17:30:09

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s next Unpacked event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9. In addition to its latest foldables, Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Watch 8 series of smartwatches. Before they’re even official, the latest Samsung Health update is advertising features with “Watch 8 series” support. Mobile tech fans are all too familiar with the cat-and-mouse game of leaks and rumors in the cycle leading up to the launch of any major new product. For the mos

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GlobalFoundries to Acquire MIPS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-25 14:57:18

Acquisition will expand GF portfolio with cutting-edge RISC-V processor IP and software tools for real-time computing in autonomous mobility, industrial automation, datacenter and intelligent edge applications MALTA, N.Y., and San Jose, Calif., July 8, 2025 – GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a leading supplier of AI and processor IP. This strategic acquisition will expand GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings, allowing it to furthe

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This Acer Laptop Costs $249 on Prime Day, but It Should Actually Cost Four Times More

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-25 15:55:23

Acer has proven itself to be a reliable brand, especially when it comes to mid-range WIndows laptops. This 15-inch laptop on sale at Amazon is an example, and it is currently one of the top five best-sellers on Amazon during Prime Day. The official discount is 17%, which brings the price down to just $249 but in reality, this is a product that feels like it should cost much more. The Acer Aspire Go 15 is now available for $249, a significant drop from its typical price of $299. For this amount,

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Our Favorite Back-to-School Picks for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-25 14:34:00

Somehow, it's that time of the summer again: Back-to-school season is on the horizon. That means it's time to start shopping. Whether you have a kiddo heading to kindergarten or college, they'll need a few key supplies to get the year started off right. To help you avoid last-minute scrambling, our editors have hand-selected some school essentials for you. From top-rated laptops, durable water bottles, smart notebooks and everything in between, these finds cover gear, gadgets and services that

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What is AGI? Nobody agrees, and it’s tearing Microsoft and OpenAI apart.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-25 14:50:29

When is an AI system intelligent enough to be called artificial general intelligence (AGI)? According to one definition reportedly agreed upon by Microsoft and OpenAI, the answer lies in economics: When AI generates $100 billion in profits. This arbitrary profit-based benchmark for AGI perfectly captures the definitional chaos plaguing the AI industry. In fact, it may be impossible to create a universal definition of AGI, but few people with money on the line will admit it. Over this past year

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Parvati Shallow Says RIP to the ‘Black Widow’ and All That

wired.com Leah Feiger 2025-08-25 15:27:38

Parvati Shallow, the reality TV maven and one-time Survivor winner, can now also add published author to her list of achievements. The legendary schemer, who orchestrated scores of blindsides on the beaches of the Cook Islands, Micronesia, and Fiji, has published a new memoir from Penguin Random House titled Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power. The book, a deeply revealing, personal excavation of Shallow’s childhood, divorce, relationships, and experience with reali

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How to watch Samsung’s foldable-filled Unpacked event

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-08-25 15:41:44

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Samsung is preparing to parade the latest Galaxy-branded foldables, wearables, and perhaps some other surprises at its summer Unpacked event tomorrow, July 9th. The show is expected to cap off months of leaks around the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, as well as the lightly redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 series smartwatches. When i

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Teenagers can now hail a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-08-25 15:00:00

Waymo has started offering teen accounts for families in Phoenix as it works to expand its user base and entrench young riders in the autonomous life. Waymo’s teen accounts will be similar to those offered by Uber, which also allows parents to make teen accounts in Phoenix and other cities across the country. Parents in Metro Phoenix can link a profile to their Waymo One accounts for teenagers aged 14 to 17. The teens will then be able to order their own rides and share trip status with parents

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Elon Musk's X says Indian government ordered over 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2025-08-25 19:06:02

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk's X said Tuesday that the Indian government ordered the company to block 2,355 accounts, including Reuters, in the country. "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded immediate action- within one hour- without providing justification, and required the accounts to remain blocked until further notice," X's global government af

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Our favorite budget wireless earbuds are almost half off during Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-25 19:19:13

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 . There’s a lot to expect from this year's Prime Day, since it's been extended to run from July 8 to 11. One thing is for sure, though: you won't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get good tech this time around. Right now, you can grab a pair of Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earb

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Looking for a good bundle? Get 3 years of Apple Care+ with a new MacBook Air M3

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-25 19:25:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you're a little accident prone with your tech, don't worry -- there's lots of support out there. Apple's protection service, Apple Care+ is made specifically for consumers who might be guilty of a drop or ding-up now and again. During Amazon's Prime Day week, other retailers offer up their own deals to compete, and B&H is no exception, with discounts across its Apple products. Right now, you can get a new MacBook Air M3 (15-inch) for $1,128, bundled with three years of App

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Seagate Compact 1TB Portable SSD Hits an All-Time Low, 260K+ Reviewers Might Envy This Prime Day Price

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-25 19:25:27

Tiny portable thumb drives are a great way to move important files, but they usually have one or both of two unfortunate shortcomings — they’re either fragile, small in capacity, or both. Not surprisingly, a USB-C thumb drive that conquers both of those issues comes from Seagate — the remarkable Ultra Compact 1TB portable SSD, which is just $80 right now in Amazon Prime Day Deal list. The Seagate Ultra Compact packs a full terabyte of storage into a tiny 2.78-inch body, and it’s also IP54 dust

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AGI may be impossible to define, and that’s a multibillion-dollar problem

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-25 19:50:29

When is an AI system intelligent enough to be called artificial general intelligence (AGI)? According to one definition reportedly agreed upon by Microsoft and OpenAI, the answer lies in economics: When AI generates $100 billion in profits. This arbitrary profit-based benchmark for AGI perfectly captures the definitional chaos plaguing the AI industry. In fact, it may be impossible to create a universal definition of AGI, but few people with money on the line will admit it. Over this past year

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9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2025-08-25 23:59:53

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock:The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or

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One of my favorite portable power stations for off-grid adventures is 30% off for Prime Day

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-25 23:21:12

EcoFlow River 2 Max. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The EcoFlow River 2 Max portable power station 499Wh variant is on sale for $279 for Prime Day, a $120 discount. Also: Our favorite EcoFlow portable power stations up to 50% off for Prime Day I love power stations. They're the off-grid adventurer's answer to the power bank. They're a huge box of batteries that can charge USB devices and run gadgets that need AC power. But power stations can be big, weighty things. That's fine if you have a ve

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Melting Glaciers Could Unleash a Barrage of Volcanic Eruptions Worldwide, Scientists Warn

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-08-25 23:10:19

As if we needed another reason to worry about the climate crisis, researchers have found that melting glaciers could trigger a surge of intense volcanic eruptions in the future. Across the globe, hundreds of subglacial volcanoes—formed by eruptions beneath glaciers—lie dormant under thick layers of ice. A new study, presented at the Goldschmidt Conference in Prague, suggests that these volcanoes could awaken as climate change accelerates glacier retreat, potentially leading to an increase in vo

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This Is the Only Window Air Conditioner That Actually Cools My Old Home -- and It's on Sale for $50 Off at Home Depot

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-25 23:00:04

CNET's key takeaways The Windmill AC normally costs $349 for 6,000 BTUs, but you can often find it on sale on Windmill's website Amazon Home Depot Not only is the Windmill AC the easiest unit I've ever installed, it's the only AC unit I've tried that effectively kept my older and not well-insulated home cool during a heat wave. Bonus: It's actually stylish. Although, I still would have paid for an ugly one that works. Its normal price is higher than some other window AC units, but I've paid

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The best budget robot vacuums

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-25 23:17:35

Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially underway. If you’re looking to make the most of the four-day shopping extravaganza, we’ve put together a guide to the best Prime Day deals you can get. Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog

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New hands-on iPhone 17 Air video reveals dummy in sleek black finish

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-26 03:35:25

It’s two months until Apple gets to officially unveil its iPhone 17 lineup, but while we wait, a new hands-on video today offers a great look at an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air dummy model in black. Ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in black offers stark contrast to other models In recent weeks, Majin Bu has been sharing various hands-on videos and photos revealing dummy models of the iPhone 17 lineup. Bu previously shared video of an iPhone 17 Pro Max showing off its thicker, bulkier look. Today, he’s b

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Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-26 03:09:49

As organizations increasingly embrace remote and hybrid work, desktop and application virtualization have become essential strategies for ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security. However, implementing these solutions presents several technical challenges that IT leaders must address to maintain seamless operations and robust security. This article explores these challenges and highlights proven strategies for overcoming them. Securing Virtual Environments in the Face of Evolving Threa

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My favorite Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge AI upgrade - for free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-26 03:18:01

OnlyOffice / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OnlyOffice Desktop Editors might not be on your radar. You might assume there are only three major players in the office suite space: Office 365, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. However, there is another tool that I find to be as good (and even better in some ways) as the competition. That tool is OnlyOffice. Also: This city is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for OnlyOffice and Linux - here's why OnlyOffice has been around for a while but has mostl

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What to expect from Samsung Unpacked tomorrow: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-08-26 07:11:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Three things are certain when July comes along: backyard barbecues, late-night fireworks, and Samsung Unpacked. Just last month, Samsung confirmed that the next Unpacked event will take place on Wednesday, July 9, in Brooklyn, New York. This follows the host cities of Paris, France, and Seoul, South Korea, over the past two years -- with the company suggesting that it's chosen Brooklyn for its "bold ideas, creativity, and culture." Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-26 07:51:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

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I'm Testing the Nothing Phone 3 and There's One Surprise Feature I Love So Far

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-26 07:00:00

I've been testing the Nothing Phone 3 since it was unveiled at an event in London last week. I still like the quirky design, with its transparent back and the Glyph Matrix rear display. It's too early for a full verdict on its processor performance or battery life, but there is one stand-out feature I've noticed that I particularly wanted to highlight. The camera's macro mode. Putting the Nothing Phone 3's macro mode to work. Andrew Lanxon/CNET It's a niche feature to focus on, especially as N

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It’s Prime Day, and these are the best deals we could hunt down

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-26 07:53:18

Greetings, Arsians! It's Prime Day, where we celebrate liberation from our Cybertronian oppressors, the Decepticons, and the mighty Autobot leader who fought for our freedom, Optimus Pr—hmm, one moment. I am once again being told that in spite of the name, Prime Day does not in fact have anything to do with the veneration of Optimus Prime, and is in fact all about buying things. All right, in that case, let's shift gears and engage in some commerce! Our partners over at the Condé mothership hav

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22 Best MacBook Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-08-26 07:01:00

More Good Accessories Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter Photograph: Apple We've tested a lot of accessories. Here are a few more solid options if you're hunting for more. Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter for $50: Apple's dual power adapter comes with two USB-C ports, which lets me recharge my MacBook Air and iPhone simultaneously. It's rated at 35 watts, so it's powerful enough to recharge an iPad Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and more. It will recharge a MacBook Air ju

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A quest for the best headphone mics

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-08-26 07:00:00

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. We’ve all had it happen. You slip on a trusty pair of headphones, hop on a call, and your friends, family, and coworkers say, “What?!” Cue your own personal reenactment of the classic “Can you hear me now?” commercials from Verizon. On this episode of The Vergecast, we kick off Hot Girl Vergecast Summer with a classic Vergecast segme

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3 makes tabs less confusing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-26 11:58:50

One of the most common complaints in macOS Tahoe 26 betas 1 and 2 was the new tab UI in apps like Safari and Terminal, which added a black bar to the bottom of inactive tabs. In beta 3, Apple seems to have reversed course. Whether it was intentional or a bug on Apple’s part, many users had trouble quickly identifying the active tab. The low contrast between the selected tab and the rest of the UI, combined with that black underline on the non-active tabs, led to confusion, with some thinking th

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Attimet (YC F24) – Quant Trading Research Lab – Is Hiring Founding Researcher

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-26 11:00:53

You’ll be given the autonomy to do some of the best work for your life. We’re building a research lab that puts its ideas to the test in one of the most complex, information-rich environments in the world: the financial markets. Much of trading still depends on hand-crafted signals and intuition. We’re approaching it differently - from first principles. We design systems that learn, adapt, and improve with data. Our infrastructure is built to accelerate research: fast iteration loops, real-tim

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Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

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