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Hundreds of Google AI Workers Were Fired Amid Fight Over Working Conditions

wired.com Varsha Bansal 2025-10-02 08:42:59

More than 200 contractors who worked on evaluating and improving Google’s AI products have been laid off without warning in at least two rounds of layoffs last month. The move comes amid an ongoing fight over pay and working conditions, according to workers who spoke to WIRED. In the past few years, Google has outsourced its AI rating work—which includes evaluating, editing, or rewriting the Gemini chatbot’s response to make it sound more human and “intelligent”—to thousands of contractors empl

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Time’s running out to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-02 08:05:17

Every year, TechCrunch Disrupt runs on innovation — and the support of our incredible volunteers. If you’ve ever dreamed of a front-row seat to the startup world, this is your chance. But heads-up: volunteer applications close September 30, and the clock is ticking. Why volunteer? Because access is everything Whether you’re a future founder, marketer, engineer, or event producer, volunteering at Disrupt offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run one of the most iconic startup conf

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Amazon may be announcing new Echo and Kindle devices on September 30

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-02 12:20:44

Amazon has a press event scheduled for September 30 at 10AM ET. Panos Panay, who leads the company's Devices & Services team, will be on hand. This strongly suggests that Amazon will announce some new hardware. We don't exactly know what the company will reveal, but we do have a giant clue. The press invite also included a composite image of various Amazon devices. These appear to include a Kindle ereader, a Fire TV of some kind and an Echo speaker. Those are three of the company's biggest prod

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Unplugging these 7 household devices saved me $200 a year in electricity

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-02 12:24:00

Adela Stefan / 500px / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Unplugging idle devices can save on power bills. TVs, consoles, coffee makers, and mini-fridges are top culprits. Small daily changes help cut energy waste and lower electricity costs. With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm alw

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Android UI finally beats iOS in the looks department - and I'm stunned

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-02 12:25:42

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google released the latest Android feature drop. Material 3 Expressive has finally arrived, and it's brilliant. You get more customizations, better animations, and performance. When the latest Android feature drop hit my Pixel 9 Pro a few days ago, I was stunned. There it was -- everything I've been asking of Google. The company has finally given the Android interface a much-needed facelift. Als

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions (1991)

news.ycombinator.com V. E. Mchale 2025-10-02 10:29:50

The Obsolescence of Political Definitions V. E. McHale Defense I am not qualified to translate German, much less technical philosophical texts. However, Kondylis’ insights are criminally underappreciated and of interest to many today as they grapple with the dissolution of liberalism that Kondylis predicted in 1991–1992. Hopefully, his work will be translated with due care as its centrality is appreciated. The below is from Planetarische Politik Nach Dem Kalten Krieg, pp. 91–104 The Obsoles

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Cory Doctorow: "centaurs" and "reverse-centaurs"

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-29 01:39:19

Science fiction’s superpower isn’t thinking up new technologies – it’s thinking up new social arrangements for technology. What the gadget does is nowhere near as important as who the gadget does it for and who it does it to. Your car can use a cutting-edge computer vision system to alert you when you’re drifting out of your lane – or it can use that same system to narc you out to your insurer so they can raise your premiums by $10 that month to punish you for inattentive driving. Same gadget, d

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The madness of SaaS chargebacks

news.ycombinator.com Mike Kulakov 2025-10-02 08:30:46

Press enter or click to view image in full size The $10 Payment That Cost Me $43.95 — The Madness of SaaS Chargebacks Mike Kulakov 5 min read · Just now Just now -- Listen Share We run several SaaS products at Everhour, all billed through Stripe. Majority of the time everything works fine, but sometimes we get chargebacks. Even thought we do everything possible to prevent them. We don’t ask for a credit card until the moment of subscription. A few days before each renewal, we send an email no

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Meta bypassed Apple privacy protections, claims former employee

news.ycombinator.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-02 11:59:54

A former Meta product manager has claimed that the social network circumvented Apple’s privacy protections, as well as cheating advertisers, and fired him when he repeatedly raised the issue internally. Meta is said to have found ways to identify Apple users even after they refused consent for app tracking, in order to avoid an estimated $10 billion loss of revenue … App Tracking Transparency hit Meta hard Meta relied heavily on selling personalized advertising, which required it to be able t

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Apple has a private CSS property to add Liquid Glass effects to web content

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-02 11:49:00

I have an incredibly boring summer hobby: looking at the changelog for the WebKit Github repo. Why? Because I spend a chunk of my professional life working with webviews inside mobile apps and I like to get an early peek into what's coming in the next version of iOS. Since Tim Cook has yet to stand up at WWDC and announce "one more thing... Service Worker support in WKWebView, provided you add the correct entry to the WKAppBoundDomains array in your Info.plist " (and you know what, he should) ma

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How big a solar battery do I need to store all my home's electricity?

news.ycombinator.com Terence Eden 2025-10-02 09:33:28

I have a modest set of solar panels on an entirely ordinary house in suburban London. On average they generate about 3,800kWh per year. We also use about 3,800kWh of electricity each year. Obviously, we can't use all the power produced over summer and we need to buy power in winter. So here's my question: How big a battery would we need in order to be completely self-sufficient? Let's take a look at a typical summer's day. The graph is a little complex, so I'll explain it. The yellow line sh

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Launch HN: Trigger.dev (YC W23) – Open-source platform to build reliable AI apps

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-02 12:20:18

Hi HN, I’m Eric, CTO at Trigger.dev ( https://trigger.dev ). We’re a developer platform for building and running AI agents and workflows, open-source under the Apache 2.0 license ( https://github.com/triggerdotdev/trigger.dev ). We provide everything needed to create production-grade agents in your codebase and deploy, run, monitor, and debug them. You can use just our primitives or combine with tools like Mastra, LangChain and Vercel AI SDK. You can self-host or use our cloud, where we take ca

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Spotify’s free users can finally play the songs they want

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-02 12:47:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Spotify has removed restrictions that prevented free users from listening to specific tracks. With Lossless audio now finally rolling out to paying subscribers, the music streaming service has announced that it’s also allowing non-paying listeners to search, play, and share any song they want, without having to upgrade to a Premium subscription. The update is being rolled out globally and addresses one of t

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Apple Watch Series 11 receives FDA clearance for hypertension alerts

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-02 16:28:57

Apple's Awe Dropping event started with dramatic health testimonials from Apple Watch users, then revealed a key new feature for the new Watch Series 11: hypertension alerts. The function had yet to receive FDA clearance at the time, but that has now been granted, as first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by Apple. As a result, it will reportedly be available to users in 150 countries when the Watch 11 and Ultra Watch 3 ship starting on September 19. Hypertension alerts can help detect hyper

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Stop waiting on NVD — get real-time vulnerability alerts now

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-02 16:01:11

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, cybersecurity is no longer optional - it’s essential. Vulnerability management has become a core component of every security strategy and keeping track of vulnerability alerts is an issue facing many businesses. It doesn’t take much for even a small business to have hundreds, if not thousands of software across their systems. With nearly 10% of vulnerabilities exploited in 2024, a business could easily have dozens of possible breaches in the offing if

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Jef Raskin's cul-de-sac and the quest for the humane computer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-29 16:44:55

Consider the cul-de-sac. It leads off the main street past buildings of might-have-been to a dead-end disconnected from the beaten path. Computing history, of course, is filled with such terminal diversions, most never to be fully realized, and many for good reason. Particularly when it comes to user interfaces and how humans interact with computers, a lot of wild ideas deserved the obscure burials they got. But some deserved better. Nearly every aspiring interface designer believed the way we

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions

news.ycombinator.com V. E. Mchale 2025-10-02 15:29:50

The Obsolescence of Political Definitions V. E. McHale Defense I am not qualified to translate German, much less technical philosophical texts. However, Kondylis’ insights are criminally underappreciated and of interest to many today as they grapple with the dissolution of liberalism that Kondylis predicted in 1991–1992. Hopefully, his work will be translated with due care as its centrality is appreciated. The below is from Planetarische Politik Nach Dem Kalten Krieg, pp. 91–104 The Obsoles

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Programming Deflation

news.ycombinator.com Kent Beck 2025-10-02 16:11:43

The genies are out of the bottle. Let’s take as a given that augmented coding is steadily reducing the cost, skill barriers, and time needed to develop software. (Interesting debate to be had—another day.) Will this lead to fewer programmers or more programmers? Economics gives us two contradictory answers simultaneously. Substitution . The substitution effect says we'll need fewer programmers—machines are replacing human labor. Jevons’. Jevons’ paradox predicts that when something becomes c

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‘Andor’ Leads the Big Genre Wins of the 2025 Emmys

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-10-02 16:00:41

The 2025 Emmys took place this past weekend, and Andor walked away with several wins for its final season, among many highlights for genre media across both nights of awards. While the sci-fi series didn’t win its Best Drama or Best Directing nominations, it took home Best Writing in a Drama for “Welcome to the Rebellion”. During Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmys, the episode “Who Are You?” took home awards for Outstanding Production Design in a Narrative Period/Fantasy Drama, Picture Editing, and

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Computer Vision and Healthcare: How Technology Provides a Glimpse Into the Future

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2025-10-02 20:00:11

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision in the healthcare industry continues to progress along a steep upward trajectory. Advanced AI technologies enable machines to interpret and analyze medical images, videos, and other data with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Computer vision combines that functionality with deep learning networks to enhance diagnostic precision, automate routine medical tasks, and support clinical decision-making. The evolving capabilities of computer v

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US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-10-02 20:37:44

US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China The US treasury secretary has said Washington has reached a "framework" deal with China on the ownership of TikTok's American operations. Scott Bessent said the framework was set in trade talks in Madrid to pave the way for US ownership. He added that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would "complete" the deal on Friday. China has not commented. Trump said on Truth Social that talks in Madrid had "gone ve

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Samsung shares One UI 8 stable release timeline, and it’s not the best news for older phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 20:18:37

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has officially confirmed that stable One UI 8 is coming to most of the devices in its portfolio in 2025 itself. Based on community forum announcements, only the Galaxy S25 series will get the update this month. The update will be available in October and November for most other phones, including older flagships, mid-range phones, and budget phones. Earlier today, Samsung began rolling out stable One UI 8 based on Android 16 to its Galaxy S25 flags

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Pick up an Anker magnetic battery pack while they are up to 42 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-02 20:06:26

Whether you you intend to pick up the new iPhone Air or just need some extra juice for your existing iPhone, a MagSafe power bank is an essential accessory. Luckily, Anker both makes some of our favorites and has great sales going on right now on just this kind of gear. One of the most affordable is the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery, which is 42 percent off and down to $28 right now. This steep discount is also available at Anker's online store with a coupon code that the company provides. This mod

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I unplugged these 7 household devices and saved $200 a year in electricity

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-02 19:00:00

Adela Stefan / 500px / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Unplugging idle devices can save on power bills. TVs, consoles, coffee makers, and mini-fridges are top culprits. Small daily changes help cut energy waste and lower electricity costs. With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm alw

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Snap's next smart glasses get a major OS overhaul to rival Meta Ray-Bans

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-02 20:00:22

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Snap has made AR smartglasses with in-lens displays for years. Next year, the company will release a lightweight version. Snap has launched Snap OS 2.0, which brings new, helpful features. Do you remember when, not too long ago, everyone was convinced the metaverse was the next big thing? We are at a similar inflection point with smartglasses, with every company gearing up to release its own AI-

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I built a business plan with ChatGPT and it turned into a cautionary tale

zdnet.com Tiernan Ray 2025-10-02 20:11:46

Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways ChatGPT makes errors in long-form chats with many variables. Personal productivity isn't as high as it could be because of this. Unless you have massive infrastructure, check AI's work. By now, everyone knows that generative AI can be flaky. If you're using it to edit your novel or to create an image, the AI might add elements that are inconsistent with your narrative or lo

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My hardest-working power station just got an upgrade, and I highly recommend it

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-02 20:13:00

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Power 1000 V2 is an expanded version of one of my favorite rugged power stations: the Power 1000. Unfortunately, the Power 1000 V2 is not yet available in the US. However, the original version, the Power 1000 is, for an accessible $499 When DJI unveiled their new power station lineup last year, I was intrigued to say the least. DJI makes the best consumer and prosumer drones, gimbal

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I'm skipping the iPhone 17 Pro this year - 3 reasons the base model makes more sense

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-10-02 20:48:30

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. There are plenty of dedicated iPhone users like myself who are loyal to base model iPhones. When I upgrade my iPhone every two or so years, I don't bother with the Pro variations. My position is that as the base model iPhones become more advanced, I don't need to spend a few hundred extra dollars on features that a casual user like me won't need. I'm the opposite of a power user, unless power is synonymous with a scary a

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ExpressVPN review: One of the fastest VPNs we've tested

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2025-10-02 20:48:31

June Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways ExpressVPN The servers are optimized for global geo-restrictions and fast bandwidth connections without giving up safety. Slight connection delays are noticeable when switching servers, and the VPN is still relatively overpriced. ExpressVPN is one of the best virtual private networks (VPNs) to ever exist. I've reviewed it three times in less than a year, and each time it's inching closer to NordVPN, another terrific service. Now that the provider has rev

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How does air pollution impact your brain?

news.ycombinator.com Written By 2025-10-02 16:04:23

Image credit: Ionut Stefan We’ve known for some time that air pollution is bad for human health. However, the focus was mostly on the lungs, and to some extent, the heart. After all, airborne pollutants are inhaled through the lungs and can reach the heart through the bloodstream, so it’s not surprising these take the brunt of the damage. But somewhere along the way, it became somewhat mainstream to consider how air pollution might affects brains too. What I found surprising was the recency of

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