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'70 MPH e-bikes' prompt one US state to change its laws

news.ycombinator.com Micah Toll 2025-12-23 12:47:12

Electric bikes are booming in popularity in just about every demographic in the US. From teens riding to school all the way to elderly folks getting back on a bicycle for the first time in years, electric bikes are becoming ubiquitous. But as speeds and power levels have increased, Connecticut is responding with new laws. Westport Police Lt. Serenity Dobson recently spoke to CTInsider about the phenomenon of more teens riding their e-bikes to school instead of being driven by their parents. “Th

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Critical Vulnerability Discovered 11 Days After Wix Buys Base44

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-23 12:12:32

One of the most profoundly transformed domains in the wake of the LLM revolution has been code generation, especially the rise of vibe coding, where natural language prompts replace traditional programming. This shift has empowered millions of users with little to no technical background to build fully functional applications with ease. Platforms like Loveable, Bolt, and Base44 are on the front of this movement - they have enabled the creation of millions of applications spanning from persona

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DJI finally brings its impressive Amflow e-bike to US trails

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2025-12-23 12:00:00

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Starting today, DJI’s Amflow electric mountain bike range is available to buy in the United States. It comes over a year since the showcase for DJI’s very impressive Avinox drive system was launched in Europe, sending shockwaves through the industry and leaving stalwarts like Bosch and Specialized struggling to respond. What’s most imp

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Ramp hits $22.5B valuation just 45 days after reaching $16B

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-12-23 12:19:02

In Brief Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of expense management startup Ramp, announced on Wednesday a fresh $500 million raise at a whopping $22.5 billion post-money valuation. This new round, led by Iconiq Growth with participation from Founders Fund and D1 Capital Partners, comes just 45 days after Ramp’s last round. In June, Ramp raised $200 million at a $16 billion valuation, and that was a leap over the $13 billion valuation Ramp announced in March. In his blog post, Glyman laid out his

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Big Tech Killed the Golden Age of Programming

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-23 16:58:04

Big Tech Killed the Golden Age of Programming The reason it's so hard to get a programming job right now is because Big Tech caused it. It's not an accident. It's not the result of regular cycles of employment or the economy. For years, companies like Google, Facebook/Meta, and Amazon hired too many developers. They knew they were hiring too many developers, but they did it anyway because of corporate greed. They wanted to control the talent pool. They wanted to make as much money as possible,

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Bitmapist: We built an open-source cohorts analytics tool that saved millions

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-23 21:33:37

At Doist, we love making smart bets. Sometimes, the smartest decision isn’t to pick the biggest or shiniest tool out there but to build a small tool that does exactly what’s needed. That’s how Bitmapist came to life—a powerful, open-source cohort analytics library that’s been quietly driving smarter decisions and saving us millions of dollars. Why We Built Bitmapist Several years ago, we faced a common startup challenge: we needed robust cohort analytics to gain a deeper understanding of how p

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At 10 years old, Ethereum's future is brighter than ever despite recent setbacks

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2025-12-24 03:30:55

In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty Images It's been a decade since Ethereum's inception, and although its native ether token has largely struggled for the last half of it, its future looks brighter than ever. Ether has become more attractive to institutions in recent weeks largely due to legislation around stablecoins – most of which are issued on Ethereum – being signed into the first-ever U.S. crypto law. There's also th

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Robinhood's 175% rally this year is best among U.S. tech stocks

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2025-12-24 08:36:04

As Robinhood investors await second-quarter earnings, expectations are sky-high. The online broker, known for popularizing stock and crypto trading with young investors, has seen its shares surge 177% this year, outpacing all other U.S. tech companies valued at $5 or more, excluding those that went public in 2025. The next best performer is Palantir , up 107%. Robinhood's pop this year follows a 192% rally in 2024. The company's market cap now sits at $91 billion, putting it slightly behind Co

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Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? Experts Weigh In on the Trendy Beverages

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 06:19:03

The healthy soda trend doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Last week, Pepsi announced that it will launch its very own soda packed with prebiotics in fall 2025. In March, the company also purchased the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. If such a major player in the regular soda market is jumping on the healthy soda bandwagon, the healthy beverage movement doesn't seem to be simply succeeding -- it's also growing. However, with all these healthy sodas that promise low sugar

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There’s bad news for all you T-Mobile Money users out there (Updated: Statement)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 20:35:21

Update, July 29, 2025 (03:35 AM ET): T-Mobile has provided the following statement through a spokesperson: We’re required to let our customers know at least 30 days in advance about any changes to their T-Mobile Money account, and we’ll keep sharing updates as we move everything into T-Life. Earlier this year, we completed the transition to our new banking partner. To make sure there’s no disruption during the switch to T-Life, we’re issuing new account numbers and debit cards. Original articl

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Maru OS – Use your phone as your PC

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-24 23:24:40

The only PC you need is the one in your pocket . Maru takes personal computing one step closer to closed-loop. Your hardware's capabilities are shared across your mobile device and desktop so you don't have to context-switch around so much. Say goodbye to coordinating your work amongst dozens of different devices.

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Nvidia AI chip challenger Groq said to be nearing new fundraising at $6B valuation

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-12-25 03:02:51

In Brief AI chip startup Groq is in talks to raise a fresh $600 million at a near $6 billion valuation, sources tell Bloomberg, although the deal isn’t yet final and terms could change. Groq raised $640 million at a $2.8 billion valuation in August 2024, making this double the valuation in about a year. Groq previously raised about $1 billion. The new round is led by Austin-based firm Disruptive, Bloomberg reports. The November round was led by BlackRock, with participation from Neuberger Ber

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Fertility Rate in the U.S. Reached an All-Time Low in 2024, CDC Data Reveals

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-12-25 12:50:03

Countries like Italy and Japan have been famously struggling to raise their birthrates to sustain their aging populations, and it turns out that the United States might not be doing super well, either. New CDC data released this month reveals that while the number of births in the United States increased by 1% from 2023—to 3,628,934 in 2024—the general fertility rate has declined by 1%. It now stands at 53.8 births per 1,000 females ages 15 to 44, an all-time low. The data is based on U.S. birt

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Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-12-25 17:01:00

In a nutshell: Blender is a powerful tool for building 3D models and rendering scenes – the kind of software you typically expect to run on a desktop computer with high-end hardware. However, its developers are now working to bring this complex application to less powerful devices, starting with Apple's iPad. Blender developers have recently announced their full commitment to mobile platforms with multi-touch interfaces. The 3D modeling tool is coming to the Apple iPad first, with plans to expa

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Anthropic in talks to raise fresh capital at $170 billion valuation

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2025-12-25 17:00:28

Anthropic is in talks to raise between $3 billion and $5 billion in a funding round led by Iconiq Capital that would value the artificial intelligence startup at $170 billion, CNBC has confirmed. The OpenAI competitor has been reeling in billions of dollars at a rapidly increasing valuation reflecting investors' thirst for a piece in the fastest growing AI companies. In March, Anthropic closed a $3.5 billion round at a $61.5 billion, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Bloomberg was first to r

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T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus when you trade in almost any phone - here's how

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-12-25 17:22:36

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn't mean there aren't bigger options available. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus would be a perfect contender if you need a bigger screen, a great camera system, and the latest mobile AI capabilities. Also: You can use T-Mobile's satellite service for free on any carrier now - here's how T-Mobile is now running an offer where you can get your ludicrously capacious Galaxy S25 Plus for free. All you have to do is trade in a phone

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5 Linux distros for businesses looking to save money and protect their assets

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-25 17:33:11

AlexSecret/Getty Businesses around the world may not realize this, but they absolutely depend on Linux and open-source. Without those two pieces of technology, we wouldn't have nearly the services and sites we now enjoy. But Linux isn't just a good option for servers and technology stacks. Linux is also viable as a desktop operating system. Why? It's not only one of the most reliable platforms available, it's also very secure… and cost-effective. Yeah, that ol' bottom line will grab your atte

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Maru OS – Your phone is your PC

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-25 17:24:40

The only PC you need is the one in your pocket . Maru takes personal computing one step closer to closed-loop. Your hardware's capabilities are shared across your mobile device and desktop so you don't have to context-switch around so much. Say goodbye to coordinating your work amongst dozens of different devices.

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CyberArk pops on report of $20B+ acquisition talks with Palo Alto Networks

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-12-25 22:11:11

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, looks on during the closing bell at the Nasdaq Market in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025. CyberArk shares soared as much as 18% on Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks has held discussions to buy the identity management software maker for over $20 billion. Cloud security is becoming an increasingly critical piece of the enterprise tech stack, especially as rapid advancements in artificial inte

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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-12-25 22:59:36

In Brief Anthropic is nearing a deal to raise between $3 billion and $5 billion in funding, valuing the large language model developer at $170 billion, Bloomberg reported. Iconiq Capital is leading this funding round, but there’s a possibility of a second lead investor joining the deal. The company has also been in talks with Qatar Investment Authority and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, according to the report. If finalized, the deal would nearly triple Anthropic’s valuation, which w

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Space Force’s Secretive X-37B Is Returning to Space With New Tech

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-12-26 03:55:45

Just a few months after wrapping up its seventh test flight in orbit, Space Force’s experimental vehicle known as X-37B is ready for another go. For its upcoming mission, the spaceplane will test new technologies meant to bolster military capabilities in space, such as a navigational sensor that could replace GPS. The U.S. Space Force is set to launch the Boeing-built orbital test vehicle, designated as OTV-8, on August 21 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket

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CyberArk's stock jumps on report Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy company for over $20 billion

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-12-26 08:58:47

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, looks on during the closing bell at the Nasdaq Market in New York City, U.S., March 25, 2025. CyberArk shares soared as much as 18% on Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks has held discussions to buy the identity management software maker for over $20 billion. Representatives of the two companies didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Cloud security is becoming an increasingly critic

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Netgear launches its most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-26 08:32:34

Netgear has launched its most affordable Wi‑Fi 7 mesh system yet, the Orbi 370. The headline price is $350 for a router and two satellites, which is extremely competitive. A quick look at the specs, however, reveals several trade‑offs that make the lower cost possible. The company says the Orbi 370 is “designed for customers with moderately demanding Wi‑Fi needs,” claiming the system’s total bandwidth is 5 Gbps. However, since it carries only a 2.5‑gigabit internet port, the maximum speed to a

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Peloton Wants You to Sell That Dusty Bike

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-12-26 08:15:27

Has your Peloton bike been collecting dust or doubling as a clothes rack? You’re not alone, and now the fitness tech company is making it easier to get those unused bikes into the homes of people who will actually ride them. Peloton just expanded its resale marketplace for bikes, treadmills, and rowing machines nationwide. Peloton first launched the platform in June in only a few markets—Boston, New York, and the D.C. metro area. Since then, users have created over 400 listings and completed ro

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Spotify CEO Ek says he's 'unhappy' with ads business as stock falls 11% on weak guidance

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-26 12:50:46

Spotify shares dropped more than 11% Tuesday after the music streaming service fell short of Wall Street's expectations and posted weak guidance for the current quarter. Shares headed for their worst session since July 2023. Here's how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Loss: Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share expected Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share expected Revenue: 4.19 billion euros vs. 4.26 billion expected The Swedish platform's revenues ro

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Startup aims to beam sunlight from space using mirrors

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-26 17:56:00

Forward-looking: A California startup is looking to space to solve the limits of ground-based solar power. Reflect Orbital is developing a constellation of satellites with giant Mylar mirrors to beam sunlight back to Earth after dark – an idea that offers bold potential but faces steep engineering hurdles. At the heart of Reflect Orbital's project are its Mylar mirrors. Each satellite will unfurl a 33-by-33-foot sheet of lightweight polyester film known for its durability and reflectivity. The

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Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat now on App Store

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-12-26 17:51:39

Bitchat, a messaging app created by Twitter and Block founder Jack Dorsey, is available to download from the iOS App Store. Dorsey says he coded the basis of the app over the course of a weekend in early July. Bitchat operates through Bluetooth mesh networks, which means that users can send messages to others within the range of Bluetooth connectivity — usually around 100 meters — without cell reception or a Wi-Fi connection. The app’s UX is very minimal. There is no log-in system, and you’re

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PayPal stock sinks 8% as company reports slow growth in key margin figure

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2025-12-26 22:39:09

PayPal reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter but saw slowing growth in transaction margin dollars, a key measure of profitability. The stock slipped more than 8% following the report. Here's how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.40 adjusted vs. $1.30 expected $1.40 adjusted vs. $1.30 expected Revenue: $8.29 billion vs. $8.08 billion expected Sales increased 5% from $7.89 billion a year ear

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Spotify CEO Ek says he's 'unhappy' with ads business as stock falls 8% on weak guidance

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-26 22:44:25

Spotify shares dropped more than 8% before the bell Tuesday after the music streaming service fell short of Wall Street's expectations and posted weak guidance for the current quarter. Here's how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Loss: Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share expected Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share expected Revenue: 4.19 billion euros vs. 4.26 billion expected The Swedish platform's revenues rose 10% from about 3.81 billion euros in t

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What's the Difference Between Megabits and Megabytes? Here's What You Need to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-26 21:00:00

Knowing how your home internet works may rely on understanding these two key terms: Megabits and Megabytes. Internet terminology is often maddeningly confusing. Case in point: Megabits and megabytes. Both refer to units of digital information, but the difference is subtle enough to cause plenty of confusion. Knowing the difference between the two terminologies can make all the difference when picking out an internet plan or figuring out how quickly you can download a file. Don’t worry -- we’ll c

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Latest Tech News

'70 MPH e-bikes' prompt one US state to change its laws

Critical Vulnerability Discovered 11 Days After Wix Buys Base44

DJI finally brings its impressive Amflow e-bike to US trails

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At 10 years old, Ethereum's future is brighter than ever despite recent setbacks

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Nvidia AI chip challenger Groq said to be nearing new fundraising at $6B valuation

Fertility Rate in the U.S. Reached an All-Time Low in 2024, CDC Data Reveals

Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets

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T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus when you trade in almost any phone - here's how

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CyberArk's stock jumps on report Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy company for over $20 billion

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Spotify CEO Ek says he's 'unhappy' with ads business as stock falls 11% on weak guidance

Startup aims to beam sunlight from space using mirrors

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PayPal stock sinks 8% as company reports slow growth in key margin figure

Spotify CEO Ek says he's 'unhappy' with ads business as stock falls 8% on weak guidance

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