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This Detroit startup is turning to utilities to make home efficiency upgrades cheaper

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-01-14 00:32:04

Ask any homeowner: renovation projects are no fun at all. From finding a contractor to determining a fair price, the process is rife with uncertainty. Plenty of startups have popped up to help homeowners tackle electrification projects, including installing solar panels and replacing gas furnaces with heat pumps. But they still struggle with the cost question: acquiring customers is often more than half the battle. Pearl Edison thinks the answer is utilities. “As much as anything, we are leve

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Samsung’s 60W Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade is exciting, but I have concerns

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 05:00:28

As a proponent of fast charging convenience, the report that Samsung will increase the power of next year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra to 60W is music to my ears. The current 45W power level is already in a sweet spot, taking just under an hour to fully charge the phone. Still, that extra boost will undoubtedly come in handy when you need to bring the phone back from the brink quickly. More juice in fewer minutes is always welcome when you’re in a hurry. And yet, I feel a sting of hesitation — a faster-

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9 things you shouldn't use AI for at work

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-01-14 05:18:00

Mensent Photography / Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways Sometimes an AI can cause you or your company irreparable harm. Sharing confidential data with an AI could have legal consequences. Don't let an AI talk to customers without supervision. A few weeks ago, I shared with you "9 programming tasks you shouldn't hand off to AI - and why." It's full of well-reasoned suggestions and recommendations for how to avoid having an AI produce code that could ruin your whole day. Then, my editor and

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You can use Google's Math Olympiad-winning Deep Think AI model now - for a price

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-14 05:29:00

Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models' award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public. Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the Gemini app for Google Ultra subscribers, a premium subscription tier that costs $250 per year or $125 for the first three months. Although the model is a variation of

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Belgium Bans Internet Archive's 'Open Library' in Site Blocking Order

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 04:41:05

The Business Court in Brussels, Belgium, has issued an unprecedentedly broad site-blocking order that aims to restrict access to shadow libraries including Anna's Archive, Libgen, OceanofPDF, Z-Library, and the Internet Archive's Open Library. In addition to ISP blocks, the order also directs search engines, DNS resolvers, advertisers, domain name services, CDNs and hosting companies to take action. Traditional site-blocking measures that require local ISPs to block subscriber access to popular

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AI Won’t Boost Human Productivity Yet, U.S. Federal Reserve Says

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2026-01-14 04:00:13

Generative AI is not just another tech hype cycle that is bound to die down but is instead a game-changer for human productivity, according to the Federal Reserve. The big caveat, though, is the road to get there will be “inherently slow” and “fraught with risk.” In a recent paper published by the Fed Board of Governors, researchers suggest that the hype around generative AI is probably not a bubble in the long run and that the technology will be a serious macroeconomic force, proving to have r

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'Japanese Walking' Is Trending, but Is Walking Exercise? Personal Trainers Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 03:04:04

Also called interval walking training, a trend known as "Japanese walking" is having a moment. According to The Washington Post, though it's trending now, Japanese walking isn't new. It originated from a 2007 study in Japan that found that high-intensity interval walking may protect middle-aged and older people from dealing with increases in blood pressure and decreases in muscle strength and peak oxygen uptake. Recently, a July 2025 study also concluded that prefrail and frail older adults who

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Best Fitness Trackers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Adrienne So 2026-01-14 05:03:00

Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So Garmin Instinct 3 for $400: Garmin's Instinct line doesn't have as many high-end features as the Fenix 8, but it's popular because it's cheaper and it has a cool, chunky retro aesthetic that I love. This year's updates include the built-in flashlight and a new reinforced bezel, which is good considering that I still managed to bang up the Fenix and Epix watches quite a bit. For more information, check out our guide to the Best Garmin W

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How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families

technologyreview.com Jessica Hamzelou 2026-01-14 14:00:00

Stories like this also highlight how reproductive technologies are shaping families. Thaddeus already has a 30-year-old sister and a 10-year-old niece. Lindsey and Tim are his birth parents, but his genes came from two other people who divorced decades ago. And while baby Thaddeus is a record-breaker, plenty of other babies have been born from embryos that have been frozen for significant spells of time. Thaddeus has taken the title of “world’s oldest baby” from the previous record-holders: tw

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Apple has sold 3 billion iPhones but Android is still king of the world

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 12:40:20

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple recently announced it has sold over 3 billion iPhone units since its introduction in 2007. The iPhone contributed to almost $44 billion in sales for the April–June quarter of 2025. Apple took just four years to reach this milestone since completing sales of 2 billion units back in 2021. The iPhone is more than a mere smartphone. While we at Android Authority focus mainly on Android (it’s in the name!), many of the contributors and staff members

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Survey says more than half of Pixel 9 owners aren’t always happy with their camera

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 15:00:26

Over the weekend, I published an article discussing my frustration with my Pixel 9 Pro’s cameras, especially in darker and warmer environments . I showcased several examples, from the least noticeable to the most glaring, where the photo that I see in the viewfinder on my phone and the final image I get after processing are so different that it feels jarring to witness that transformation. My conclusion was that the Pixel camera seems to be working extra hard to fake a white balance that isn’t

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An upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival could have the biggest battery in a Flip phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 15:25:07

TL;DR The HONOR Magic V Flip 2 will reportedly have a 5,500mAh battery. This would mean it has the largest battery out of all Flip foldable phones. HONOR’s rumored Flip phone will apparently launch later this month. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 offers a 4,300mAh battery, which is a small but welcome bump over last year’s model. However, rivals like the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 go even larger. It now looks like HONOR could also up the ante. Leaker Digital Chat Station claimed on Weibo that the

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6 reasons why I prefer self hosted apps — and why you should too

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 15:30:50

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Lately, there’s a lot of hype around self-hosting and running your own apps on a home lab or NAS. But you might be wondering what you stand to gain from it? After all, Google, Apple, and many others offer perfectly competent app suites. That’s what I thought too. But for the last few years, I’ve dived deep into the world of open source and self-hosting. And if you’re curious why, saddle up — I’ve got some thoughts to share. When I first dived into self-hosting

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Galaxy Z Flip 7 problems and how to fix them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 16:30:52

Joe Maring / Android Authority The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a bit controversial with its switch to Exynos over Snapdragon, but it’s still one of the very best foldable flip phone experiences you’ll find in 2025. Of course, nothing is perfect, and there’s bound to be a few bugs and glitches. Let’s take a look at some of the common Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 problems that might impact you and offer potential solutions on how to fix them. Problem 1: Bubbles or dents in the display Ryan Haines / Android A

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Pwn2Own hacking contest pays $1 million for WhatsApp exploit

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-14 15:40:08

The Zero Day Initiative is offering a $1 million reward to security researchers who will demonstrate a zero-click WhatsApp exploit at its upcoming Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 hacking contest. The record bounty targets zero-click security flaws that allow code execution without user interaction on the messaging platform used by more than three billion people worldwide. Meta, alongside Synology and QNAP, is co-sponsoring the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 competition, which will take place from October 21 to Oct

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Own a Samsung phone? 10 settings I always change first for the best user experience

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-14 14:25:11

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I've been fairly vocal recently that Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available

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Google releases its award-winning Math Olympiad model, but it'll come at a price

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-14 16:00:13

Google Two weeks ago, Google and OpenAI touted their models' award-winning performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Now, Google is making a version of its model available to the public. Also: This one feature could make GPT-5 a true game changer (if OpenAI gets it right) On Friday, Google launched Deep Think in the Gemini app for Google Ultra subscribers, a premium subscription tier that costs $250 per year or $125 for the first three months. Although the model is a variation of

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You might not need tmux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 14:04:16

Hear me out, I can already read the descenting opinions: But I need session persistence! But I need split windows! But I need to group windows per project! But I need lots of terminals inside of a remote server! I had the exact same response whenever someone would argue against using tmux . For context, I've been a huge fan of tmux and have been using it as a daily part of my workflow for 7+ years. Whether I'm developing on my local machine or in SSH, I was using tmux . However, a couple o

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PHP-ORT: Machine learning inference for the web

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-11 16:32:10

The Problem The Solution Technical Details Addressing Critics The Future The Inevitable Transformation Software is changing faster than we've seen in 25 years. Machine learning isn't just becoming important, it's becoming essential. Every application, every website, every digital interaction will soon expect intelligent features as standard. For millions of PHP developers who power the web, this creates an existential challenge: stay relevant in an AI-first world or risk obsolescence. The St

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How to Secure a Linux Server

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 16:14:37

How To Secure A Linux Server An evolving how-to guide for securing a Linux server that, hopefully, also teaches you a little about security and why it matters. Table of Contents (TOC made with nGitHubTOC) Introduction Guide Objective This guides purpose is to teach you how to secure a Linux server. There are a lot of things you can do to secure a Linux server and this guide will attempt to cover as many of them as possible. More topics/material will be added as I learn, or as folks contri

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Every satellite orbiting earth and who owns them (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 09:31:20

How many satellites are in space? There are thousands of satellites in the sky above us at this moment, orbiting Earth. Satellites have many uses for the government, military, and even civilians. They provide us with the ability to have things like Internet access, television, GPS, and much more. They also have scientific purposes such as Earth and space observation and provide the means for high-level technology development. More than half of the 4,550 satellites orbiting Earth are used for com

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Review: A Big Upgrade From Budget Gaming Headsets

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-14 15:00:57

Voice chatting in games is important; everyone who’s ever played a co-op shooter knows that. And as someone who plays dumb baby games like Fortnite constantly, I can attest. The thing about comms, or more specifically, in-game audio, is that it can be unstable, which is why investing in a gaming headset to minimize hiccups is key. On that front, I’ve been slacking; I’ve been using a terrible gaming headset that looks like a Fisher-Price version of a real one, which has gotten me by with a very b

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AI Won’t Boost Human Productivity Just Yet, a New Paper From the Federal Reserve Says

gizmodo.com Ece Yildirim 2026-01-14 16:00:13

Generative AI is not just another tech hype cycle that is bound to die down but is instead a game-changer for human productivity, according to the Federal Reserve. The big caveat, though, is the road to get there will be “inherently slow” and “fraught with risk.” In a recent paper published by the Fed Board of Governors, researchers suggest that the hype around generative AI is probably not a bubble in the long run and that the technology will be a serious macroeconomic force, proving to have r

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New iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Emerge, and Now 7 Features Might Sway My Upgrade Decision

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-14 15:00:17

We're a little more than a month out from the expected reveal of the new iPhone 17 models, and rumors about what's coming are hard to ignore. So although I try to wait calmly each year, what I'm hearing about the iPhone 17 Pro Max is making me impatient. They're also causing me to second-guess my longstanding stance on buying the standard-size iPhone Pro, since historically the Max model has gotten some new features ahead of the regular model, like the 5x zoom introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro M

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Rocket Report: NASA finally working on depots, Air Force tests new ICBM

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-14 16:00:45

Welcome to Edition 8.05 of the Rocket Report! One of the most eye-raising things I saw this week was an online update from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center touting its work on cryogenic propellant management in orbit. Why? Because until recently, this was a forbidden research topic at the space agency, as propellant depots would obviate the need for a large rocket like the Space Launch System. But now that Richard Shelby is retired... As always, we welcome reader submissions, and if you don'

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Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis

wired.com Aarian Marshall 2026-01-14 15:00:00

“To them, it doesn’t really matter who ultimately succeeds,” says Sam Abuelsamid, who writes about the self-driving-vehicle industry and is the vice president of marketing at Telemetry, a Michigan research firm. “If you’ve got a car that works and can drive safely, you’re welcome to come onto Uber and provide rides.” Still, it’s too early to say whether the Kleenex gambit will work. Plenty has changed since 2015. Kalanick is no longer at Uber, deposed by a hostile board in 2017. The company ma

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14 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I’ve Tested Nearly 60 to Pick Them

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-01-14 15:33:00

How to Sit Properly at a Desk AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron It's not just about finding a chair you like. We've rounded up several tips on how to set up your desk properly here, but here are a few highlights. Sitting for too long in a day is not good for your health, no matter what chair you use. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. The best thing you can do is get up and move every half hour. If you can, a 40-minute walk per day can, according to a re

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14 Best Couches We've Tested That You Can Buy Online (2025)

wired.com Louryn Strampe 2026-01-14 16:36:00

It’s hard shopping for an outdoor couch. You need to consider the material so that it can weather the elements, potentially buy a storage box to store cushions, and consider the color, because who wants visible stains? That’s why I was so intrigued with Outer. The company’s couches come with OuterShell, a built-in cover that wraps around the couch cushions to keep them protected from bird droppings and rain. Just pull it over the cushions when you’re not using them, and affix the Velcro to the u

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Nintendo’s Switch 2 doubles first-month sales of the original

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-14 14:20:39

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nintendo’s financial year is off to a bumper start thanks to explosive sales of its Switch 2 console. Following its launch in June, the Switch 2 console has now sold 5.82 million units according to Nintendo’s Q1 earnings report, more than double the 2.7 million unit sales achieved by the original Switch in its first month. “Currently, demand for Nintendo Switch 2 is exceeding supply in many countries, and w

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Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-01-14 16:00:00

Google DeepMind is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, which, the company says, is its most advanced AI reasoning model, able to answer questions by exploring and considering multiple ideas simultaneously and then using those outputs to choose the best answer. Subscribers to Google’s $250-per-month Ultra subscription will gain access to Gemini 2.5 Deep Think in the Gemini app starting Friday. First unveiled in May at Google I/O 2025, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think is Google’s first publicly available mu

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