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Alarm․com launches new CarPlay app for smart home control

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-19 11:03:19

Homeowners and businesses with an Alarm․com smart home system have a new way to keep tabs on things. The company has announced the launch of its first CarPlay app, unlocking easier access to smart home controls for things like garage doors, scenes, routines, and more. Alarm․com touted the features of its new CarPlay app in a press release today: Hassle-Free Garage Door Control: Easily open and close compatible garage doors with a tap, whether pulling into the driveway or leaving for the day. P

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Report: Apple nearing deal with Chase for Apple Card partnership

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-19 11:41:02

Apple is nearing a deal with JPMorgan Chase to take over the Apple Card deal currently backed by Goldman Sachs, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The deal comes as Goldman Sachs looks to exit its agreement with Apple after mounting financial losses and a broader rethinking of its consumer finance business. Apple Card backed by Chase? The report says that negotiations between Apple and JPMorgan Chase began early last year, but have “accelerated in recent months.” Apple ha

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New iPhone 17 Pro video shows full color lineup with dummy models

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-19 11:46:08

Apple’s official iPhone 17 Pro unveiling is only about six weeks away, and leaks have ramped up this week. Today, a new video offers a great look all the rumored colors for iPhone 17 Pro using dummy models. iPhone 17 Pro dummy models shown in five rumored colors It’s been a fun couple days for iPhone 17 Pro-related news and rumors. First, the device received three new rumors around camera features. Then someone spotted what seems like a very genuine iPhone 17 Pro being used in public. Now tod

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This Linux app alerts you when an app tries to connect to the internet - and why that matters

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-19 11:06:36

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OpenSnitch is a Linux port of the popular MacOS app Little Snitch. This app is essentially an application firewall that tracks network requests from apps, so you can create rules to block or allow those requests. Why is that important? Also: 7 things every Linux beginner should know before downloading their first distro Say, for example, that you've installed a Linux app that shouldn't require internet access (those do still exist). You're using tha

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Learning Is Slower Than You Think

news.ycombinator.com Nisheeth Vishnoi 2026-01-19 11:23:41

It was just a question over breakfast. “What’s a metaphor?” Mira asked her father, spoon halfway to her mouth. He began to explain, but she interrupted: “So it’s when something isn’t what it is—but also is?” There was a silence at the table—not confusion, but recognition. She had already touched it, before any definition arrived. Before a lesson plan or rubric could intervene. That moment—so small, so ordinary—was also everything. Because this is how real learning often arrives: sideways, u

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This Handheld May Be Our Best Hope to Relive the Nintendo DS Glory Days

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-19 11:00:38

Of the mass number of retro gaming handhelds available today, the one missing link is a device that can help us relive the days when dual-screen gaming reigned supreme. The best options for Nintendo DS software emulation are either too flat or too expensive. Niche handheld maker Ayaneo may have a winner with its new iteration of the Pocket DS featuring a large 7-inch screen and a smaller secondary touchscreen, all housed in a clamshell that’s so damn easy to take on the road. The Pocket DS is e

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Looks Absolutely Stunning

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-01-19 11:10:33

When Guillermo del Toro finally got the chance to make his dream project, an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, you just knew it was going to be beautiful. Del Toro’s films are known for a lot of things, and sumptuous production design and costumes are right near the top of the list. So, it almost goes without saying that a group of new images from the film are stunning, but these almost go beyond that. First revealed in an article by Vanity Fair and then released by Netflix, 10 new ima

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The Famous Home Depot Skelly Finds Its Voice With New App for Halloween

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 09:56:00

Make no bones about it: Skelly's going high tech. Home Depot's popular 12-foot-tall skeleton decoration is coming back to life this Halloween with an app that lets you give the new Ultra Skelly a voice and new moves to scare the trick-or-treaters. The new animatronic version is shorter than the original at 6.5 feet tall, but you can freak out your whole neighborhood with this skeleton's rotating upper torso, moving mouth and 18 LCD eye variations (ew). And now Skelly can chat with visitors thro

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Photoshop's New AI Tool Wants to Help You Spend Less Time Relighting Photos

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 10:00:06

Photoshop is getting a new dose of generative AI, Adobe announced Tuesday. Three new Firefly-powered editing tools are rolling out now, including a new photo harmonization tool, a new upscaling feature to make images sharper and updates to its AI eraser. Adobe users got a sneak peek at the harmonize tool at last fall's creator conference, Adobe Max, when it was known as Project Perfect Blend. Adobe Applied Research Scientist Mengwei Ren told CNET at the time that the tool uses AI to create new

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The 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Hack May Kick Your Restless Nights to the Curb

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-19 10:30:03

After a long day of work, getting into bed and falling asleep may seem like the easiest thing in the world. However, for many, it's rarely that simple. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep. Not getting enough rest doesn't just make it harder to wake up in the morning, but it can also lead to chronic conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. If you've been struggling with getting to sleep, it might be

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7 Best Reading Lights (2025): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-19 11:00:00

Reading before bed is a great way to relax. But achieving the right balance of light can be tricky. We want to illuminate the text without disturbing sleeping partners, kids, or roommates. A warm light that is not too bright is also better, as it helps you feel drowsy. Special reading lights may be the answer. They come in a surprisingly wide variety of shapes and sizes, but all will light up your page, not your whole room. I've tested a library of reading lights over the last year, tucking int

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A Secretive US Space Plane Will Soon Test Quantum Navigation Technology

wired.com Eric Berger 2026-01-19 11:30:00

The X-37B, the US Space Force’s secretive space plane, will soon take flight again. On Monday, the Space Force announced that it will fly the small, Space Shuttle–shaped vehicle on the program’s eighth mission next month. The launch of the vehicle, on a Falcon 9 rocket, is scheduled to occur no earlier than August 21 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There are two active X-37Bs in the Space Force fleet, both built by Boeing. The first made its debut flight in April 2010. Since then, the tw

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What’s on your desk, Cameron Faulkner?

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-01-19 11:00:00

Cameron Faulkner describes himself as “a New York City transplant who’s lived in Brooklyn since 2012.” He continues, “When I’m not at work, I try to get as far away from my computer as I can (I don’t always succeed), spending time with my wife, 15-month-old son, and two cats. I enjoy walking around, playing video games, drinking coffee, and keeping myself busy with a never-ending list of tasks.” He is currently commerce editor at The Verge, where he helps other commerce writers find good deals,

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Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-19 11:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 lands in San Francisco this October, and if you’re eager to break into the tech world, here’s your chance to be in the room where it all happens. We’re looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27–29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world. There’s no better way to experience Disrupt and learn from the best You’ll do more than just lend a hand. As a volunteer, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at th

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

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-01-19 11:51:39

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 2026-01-19 16:39:09

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 2026-01-19 16:44:25

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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Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-01-19 16:32:18

In this article XYZ Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cash App’s new Pools feature lets users set a group funding goal, name the pool, and invite contributors. Courtesy: Cash App Cash App is going on the offensive in peer-to-peer payments. The Block -owned payments platform on Tuesday unveiled Pools, a new peer-to-peer feature designed to make group payments simple. It's the company's first major P2P product launch in nearly two years. "This is the first time we're going into out

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Writer launches a ‘super agent’ that actually gets sh*t done, outperforms OpenAI on key benchmarks

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-01-19 16:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Writer, the enterprise artificial intelligence company valued at $1.9 billion, launched an autonomous “super agent” Tuesday that can independently execute complex, multi-step business tasks across hundreds of software platforms — marking a significant escalation in the corporate AI arms race. The new Action Agent represents a fundamental s

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Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-01-19 16:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Sparrow, the employee leave management technology company, announced Tuesday it raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Silver Lake Waterman, bringing the company’s total investment to $64 million as it capitalizes on the growing complexity of workplace leave compliance. The funding comes as companies grapple with an explosion of sta

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Got nothing to watch? Roku wants to end your boredom with new discovery tools

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-19 16:00:21

Roku TL;DR Roku is introducing a number of Roku OS updates aimed at making it easier to find what you’re streaming next. Top 10 TV Shows, Top 10 Movies, and a Newly Added section will help you keep on top of trends. A new In Theaters Now row lets you plan for what you’ll be streaming a few months down the road. Can’t find the streaming solution you’re looking for from the current lineup of Android TV devices? That’s not a problem, and the market’s big enough to support competition from the l

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Bragi and OpenAI team up to offer ChatGPT-enabled headphones

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-19 16:20:50

With its new partnership, Germany-based Bragi will let third-party headphone and other audio product makers integrate a GPT-based assistant, accessible via a button press or wake word. Here are the details. A GPT-4.1-based assistant in your ear Since 2019, when Bragi pivoted from the headphone manufacturing business to licensing its technology, it’s been working with brands like Bose to help third-party vendors develop headphones with features that rival leading brands and competitors. Bragi

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Cash App lets you pool money from friends through Apple Pay – no app required

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-19 16:24:54

One of the most popular uses for the Cash App is collecting payments from groups of friends, whether that’s an immediate need like paying a restaurant bill or a future one, like collecting money for a shared gift. The company has today announced a new feature which lets you ask friends to contribute to a money pool even if they don’t use the app … First, the company is formalizing a common use for the app with a Cash App pool feature. Cash App today announced the launch of pools, a new peer-t

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How to use a VPN on iPhone

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-19 16:34:33

With worldwide government regulations increasingly cracking down on what content is available, and various streaming services increasingly locking content behind geographic paywalls, more and more people are turning to VPNs. Setting up a VPN used to be complicated, but in the last decade, the process has become incredibly streamlined. Here’s how to set up and use a VPN on your iPhone. What is a VPN for? A VPN is a virtual private network. VPNs act as a private encrypted tunnel for all network

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Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 16:00:07

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 . Apparently it's the season for great deals on Apple's MacBooks with M4 chips. First, the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 dropped to an all-time low of $799 (it's still on sale here). Now, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 has followed in its footsteps, going on sale for its own record-low price of $1,

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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $150 off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 16:46:31

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 . Rugged and regal, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for a record‑low price of $650 right now. Built for endurance athletes and outdoor adventurers, the Ultra 2 pairs a rugged 49‑millimeter titanium case with 100‑meter water resistance and dive support to 40 meters. If you're a fitness

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How attackers are still phishing "phishing-resistant" authentication

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-19 16:50:59

As awareness grows around many MFA methods being “phishable” (i.e. not phishing resistant), passwordless, FIDO2-based authentication methods (aka. passkeys) like YubiKeys, Okta FastPass, and Windows Hello are being increasingly advocated. This is a good thing. The most commonly used MFA factors (like SMS codes, push notifications, and app-based OTP) are routinely bypassed, with modern reverse-proxy “Attacker-in-the-Middle” phishing kits the most common method (and the standard choice for phishi

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FBI seizes $2.4M in Bitcoin from new Chaos ransomware operation

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-19 16:52:41

FBI Dallas has seized approximately 20 Bitcoins from a cryptocurrency address belonging to a Chaos ransomware member that is linked to cyberattacks and extortion payments from Texas companies. The crypto was seized on April 15, 2025, and was traced to an affiliate named "Hors," who is suspected of launching the attacks against the companies. "The seized funds were traced to a cryptocurrency address allegedly associated with a member of the Chaos ransomware group, known as 'Hors,' who has been

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First look at iPhone 17 Pro? Public images seemingly confirm big design and camera changes

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-01-19 02:41:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET In a series of rare events, the iPhone 17 Pro has seemingly appeared in public ahead of its expected September launch. Late Monday, X user @Skyfops shared two images of what can be assumed to be an Apple employee handling a test-development iPhone. Also: You can download iOS 26 public beta right now - how to install (and which iPhones support it) While the iPhone is encased in a security cover, typically used to hide the device's final design, there's a dead giveaway that the

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This new Photoshop feature can boost image resolution in just one click, thanks to AI

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-19 16:00:18

Adobe / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Adobe Photoshop is a powerful photo-editing tool; however, learning how to use it can be daunting at first. As a result, Adobe has been sprinkling in AI features that make it easier to do more with a single click -- and today's drop is no different. Also: The best graphic design software of 2025: Feature-packed, professional tools On Tuesday, Adobe launched two new generative AI features in beta, powered by Adobe Firefly: Harmonize and Generative Upscale.

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Alarm․com launches new CarPlay app for smart home control

Report: Apple nearing deal with Chase for Apple Card partnership

New iPhone 17 Pro video shows full color lineup with dummy models

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

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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Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare

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FBI seizes $2.4M in Bitcoin from new Chaos ransomware operation

First look at iPhone 17 Pro? Public images seemingly confirm big design and camera changes

This new Photoshop feature can boost image resolution in just one click, thanks to AI

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