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Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-12 10:41:07

AirPods Pro 2 are in stores just a year but already they set the benchmark by which other wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation are judged. On the subject of sound quality, nothing else comes close to holding a candle right now. Normally these earbuds cost $249, but Amazon is offering them over 40% off during Prime Day, reducing the price to as low as $149. This deal is for everyone (and not just Prime members) and it is a rarity for an Apple device. Remember, Apple never really offer

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Govee LED Strip Backlight With Dual Cameras Listed as a 4.5-Star Best-Selling Prime Day Deal

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2026-02-12 10:50:01

Watching a movie or a live sports event on a big screen in a darkened room was peak viewing for one reason — there wasn’t an alternative to heighten the experience. Now that LED lighting technology has dramatically shrunk in size and cost, you can transform any room into a fun, immersive multimedia lair with the Govee Envisual LED Backlight T2, an app-controlled two-camera setup with LED strip lights for big screens between 55 and 65 inches. It’s one of our favorite Amazon Prime Day deals at jus

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For Day 2 of Prime Day, the Fire HD 10 Tablet is 50% Off and Will Easily Make You Forget the iPad

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-12 10:55:59

Every year, Amazon features its own devices front and center for Prime Day, giving a boost to such products as Kindle e-readers, Ring and Blink security cameras, Fire TV Sticks, eero routers, and popular Fire HD tablets. Although the previous generation Fire HD 8 and the just-released Fire HD 11 are on sale, the deepest discount is applied to the Fire HD 10 Tablet which is also the current top-selling tablet on Amazon for this year’s sale. Right now, it is available for just $69, a whopping 50%

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Appeals court strikes down ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-02-12 10:16:59

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. A federal appeals court just threw out a new government regulation that would have required subscription services to give consumers an easy way to cancel. The Federal Trade Commission’s click-to-cancel rule was set to take effect next week, and would have required everything from

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Google Photos will soon let you animate your stills, here’s how (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 15:05:38

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could soon introduce a new Remix feature that uses generative AI to help users create short videos from still images. We first spotted the feature in a teardown in May and gave you an early look at its interface last month. Google has since updated its UI and added a new pop-up showcasing how the feature works. Google is prepping a new generative AI feature for Google Photos that will allow users to convert still images into short video

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Apple Support app may soon get a generative AI assistant, and that’s a good thing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-12 15:31:54

Apple might be the next company to add a ChatGPT-style chatbot to its Support app, likely as a way to automatically handle cases covered in its documentation and hand off only the trickier ones to a human. All things considered, this is a good move. A ‘Support Assistant’ potentially powered by a third-party model The Support app already has a live chat feature that connects users to actual humans, but wait times can get a bit unpredictable depending on the time of day, or after peak seasons li

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Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule struck down in court [U]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-12 15:54:53

A “click to cancel” law was last month passed in California, and now the FTC has ratified a federal rule designed to achieve the same goal. The idea of both is to force companies to make it as easy to cancel an online or app subscription as it is to sign up in the first place. Update: Following a court challenge, the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the rule. See update at the end … Both laws were introduced in response to sketchy practices by companies designed to make it as dif

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Apple may be trying to pick up Formula 1's US broadcast rights

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-12 15:00:49

After the success of its F1 movie, the company might be feeling the need for more speed. Following the success of its F1 movie at the box office , Apple may be looking to move deeper into the world of motorsports. The company is reportedly in talks to snap up the US broadcasting rights for Formula 1. According to The Financial Times , Apple is interested in snatching away the rights from F1's current US broadcast partner, ESPN, when they become available in 2026. F1 is said to make about $85 m

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A four-pack of Apple AirTags drops to $65 for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-12 15:36:27

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 . Amazon Prime Day this year actually has a bunch of good tech deals to consider. Take, for instance, sales on Apple accessories like the AirTag. Currently, you can get a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $65, down from $99. A single AirTag is typically $29, so you're getting four of them

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Why LLMs Can't Write Q/Kdb+: Writing Code Right-to-Left

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-11 08:40:03

Why LLMs Can’t Write q/kdb+: Writing code Right-to-Left gabiteodoru 7 min read · 1 day ago 1 day ago -- Listen Share In my previous post I showed how LLMs struggle with coding in q/kdb+; having immediate feedback loops using the q-MCP server does help a bit, but could we do better? Diving deep, a first problem becomes obvious: evaluation order! Claude incorrectly wrote 0.5*y+x%2*y for the Newton’s Method update. The expression would be correct, except for missing some parantheses. But which one

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If You Want an Alexa Speaker, the Newest Echo Spot Now Costs Peanuts on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-12 15:55:04

The Echo Spot is the top-selling Alexa speaker, and it is easy to see why. Compared to the Echo Dot or Pop, which offer the voice assistant of Alexa without a display, the Echo Spot features a bright adjustable display that takes the entire smart home experience to an entirely new level. For a few dollars more, you’ve got a device that isn’t just smarter but also much more useful. To mark Prime Day, Amazon is offering the newest Echo Spot for its all-time lowest price of just $44, half its regu

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Critical CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability has been under active exploit for weeks

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-12 14:20:24

A critical vulnerability allowing hackers to bypass multifactor authentication in network management devices made by Citrix has been actively exploited for more than a month, researchers said. The finding is at odds with advisories from the vendor saying there is no evidence of in-the-wild exploitation. Tracked as CVE-2025-5777, the vulnerability shares similarities with CVE-2023-4966, a security flaw nicknamed CitrixBleed, which led to the compromise of 20,000 Citrix devices two years ago. The

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BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple's new stablecoin as institutional interest in crypto swells

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-02-13 02:41:45

Bank of New York Mellon will be the primary custodian for the Ripple's U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves going forward, the two companies said Wednesday. The partnership should enhance regulatory compliance for Ripple, the issuer of ripple USD (RLUSD), and boost institutional credibility for the company as well as the fast growing stablecoin industry. BNY is the nation's oldest bank and primarily serves institutions and corporations. It also adds to the growing number of traditional insti

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Android Auto begins erasing Assistant as Gemini prepares for takeover (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 22:16:37

TL;DR With the newest version of Android Auto, references to “Google Assistant” are being replaced with generic terms like “Digital Assistant,” despite still referring to the existing Google Assistant settings. The changes indicate Google’s ongoing transition from Google Assistant to Gemini across supported platforms. Google has long begun phasing out Google Assistant in favor of Gemini across its supported platforms. Back in May, Google had shown off Gemini for Android Auto and cars with Goog

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This new setting in Android ensures core Google services are always up to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 22:31:27

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new dashboard to streamline updates of crucial background services on Android. It’s called “System services” and can be found on your Android device’s Privacy & Security settings. The System services dashboard lets you manage existing services or install new ones. Alongside the core Android firmware on your phone, Google adds a layer of additional services responsible for enabling various features on your device, strengthening its s

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Whatever you do, don’t buy these two Google smartwatches on Prime Day

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 23:00:57

Ryan Haines / Android Authority As fun and exciting as Prime Day can be, Amazon’s big shopping event can also be a bit of a mess. With so many sales to keep track of, it’s no surprise that some of the deals you find aren’t all that they’re cracked up to be. Such is the case with Prime Day discounts on Google smartwatches. You’ll find numerous Google wearables on sale for this year’s Prime Day, and while some of the savings are legitimately great, others … not so much. The two Google smartwatc

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Roborock Prime Day deals: Updated prices for Roborock’s best vacuum cleaners

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 23:15:12

Summer is here! But as much as we’d like to spend every weekend outdoors and enjoy the warm weather, the one thing that often gets in the way of exciting plans is tedious chores. Roborock has at least some of this busy work taken care of with its new Q Series and Qrevo robot vacuums. Roborock’s current releases, which include the Roborock Q7 M5+, the Q10 S5+, the QV 35A, and the Qrevo S5V, will continue to be available at special introductory prices during Prime Day. Here’s everything you need

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The best Android phone dives to its second-lowest price ever at $749

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 23:30:36

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Prime Day is the ideal time to score a fantastic deal on one of the latest flagship smartphones. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is our favorite Android phone right now, and it’s available at a slashed price of $749, down from its regular price of $1,099. That’s a generous 32% discount off the recommended retail price. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for $749 (32% off) The Pixel 9 Pro XL has only been cheaper than this for a single day since it launched, so this is a rare op

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Gmail’s tool for easily unsubscribing newsletters is now available for all

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-12 23:32:27

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Google is bringing its “Manage Subscription” feature to Android, iOS, and the web. It lists all active newsletters and frequent email marketers in your inbox and lets you unsubscribe with one click. Google says it is rolling out to multiple countries without specifying which ones. Keeping your email inbox clean can be both laborious and time-consuming. This is why many of us concede to being crushed under the weight of unread emails and newsletters — an

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Should you buy a Pixel 9 on Prime Day or wait for the Pixel 10? Here’s my expert advice

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-13 00:00:09

Robert Triggs / Android Authority If you love Google’s Pixel phones and, more importantly, love getting a great deal, this year’s Amazon Prime Day is a good one. Every single Google Pixel 9 model is currently on sale, with some discounts exceeding 30% off. In other words, there’s never been a better time to buy Google’s latest Pixel phones. But if you follow the Pixel lineup closely, you probably know that we’re expecting the Pixel 10 series to arrive sometime in August. With a new generation

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Can you use a cellular watch with a prepaid carrier? Here’s what I found out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-13 00:30:30

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Smartwatches have been around in some form for a little over a decade, and while Wi-Fi-only models remain the most common, there is growing interest in cellular watches as well. Typically, cellular smartwatches target postpaid customers of Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. But can you use a cellular smartwatch with your prepaid plan? The answer isn’t simply yes or no. While more than a dozen carriers technically support cellular watches, compatibility varies greatl

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Save $119 as the Apple iPad Mini gets its biggest price cut to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-13 00:30:49

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority If you’re not already an iPad Mini fan, Amazon Prime Day might just change that for you. A standout deal this year is the Wi-Fi and Cellular version of the Apple iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip, dropping to just $529.99. Normally retailing at $649, this 18% discount, relative to the recommended retail price, is the lowest price ever spotted on the ubiquitous tablet. Apple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi & Cellular) for $529.99 (18% off) The Apple iPad Mini is packed with featur

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The best smart scales for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-12 23:00:35

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 . Finding the best smart scale isn't just about tracking your weight anymore. Today’s smart bathroom scales do much more than older analog or digital models — they can give you detailed body composition measurements, track trends over time and sync effortlessly with health apps on your p

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The best Prime Day deals 2025: Our favorite 140+ sales live now

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-13 00:20:00

Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025. How long will Prime Day last? Amazon Prime Day will last four days, running from July 8-11, 2025. That's two days longer than the years prior. Where will Prime Day take place? Amazon announced that its July Prime Day event will return in over 20 countries, including Ireland for the first time. Prime Day 2025 will retur

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iPod Linux (2017)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-12 15:27:39

Welcome to the home of the ! iPodLinux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod (https://www.apple.com/ipod/). So far, we have successfully ported a customized uClinux (http://www.uclinux.org) kernel to the iPod, and written a simple user interface for it dubbed podzilla. Additional applications and modules have been written, adding many capabilities not found in Apple's firmware. iPodLinux is currently safe to install on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. Software Developmen

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Proposal: GUI-first, text-based mechanical CAD inspired by software engineering

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-08 15:37:00

Most mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion, FreeCAD) still lock all modeling into opaque binary files. That makes it hard to track changes, collaborate with Git, or automate builds. I’ve written a proposal for an alternative paradigm: - GUI-first, like KiCad - visual modeling is the default - Text-based source files (YAML/JSON) — readable, diffable, Git-friendly - Separation of source and result - .step, .stl and previews are built artifacts - Parametric logic is explicit - slot width =

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Why I don't ride the AI Hype Train

news.ycombinator.com Mert Bulan 2026-02-13 02:29:46

Ever since ChatGPT came out, the tech world has jumped on a new hype train—just like it did before with crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse. This time, I think the hype spread even faster because it was so easy to try—just open a website and start typing. ChatGPT quickly became one of the fastest-growing products ever, reaching 100 million users in 2 months. Like past trends, it also brought a lot of debate and strong opinions. I’ve used ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), and I’ve even

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Ford’s New Plan Makes Buying a Car or EV Surprisingly Easy This Summer

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-12 14:26:44

On the surface, Ford’s latest announcement is a fantastic deal for car buyers. The company is retiring its “employee pricing for all” campaign and rolling out an aggressive “Zero, Zero, Zero” summer sales event: zero down payment, zero percent interest for 48 months, and zero payments for the first 90 days. It’s a tempting offer, but when you look closer at the economic landscape, it starts to look less like a confident summer promotion and more like a defensive maneuver against a gathering sto

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If You Have an iPhone, AirPods Pro 2 Are Nearly Free on Prime Day Day Two

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-13 00:10:18

The second day of Prime Day exceeds expectations, with Amazon overnight making adjustments that have added yet more discounts on some of the most popular tech products. Among the best deals, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 have hit a new all-time low, dropping to just $149 for Prime members (or anyone signed up for the free 30-day trial). Not only is this less expensive than what we saw on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but it’s also a rare opportunity, as Apple never discounts these on its website or i

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Amazon Has Cut This iRobot Vacuum and Mop’s Price 4 Times in 24 Hours of Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-13 00:50:00

In just 24 hours of Prime Day, Amazon has seen a whirlwind of deals especially for home tech. If you’re looking for a robot vacuum that also mops and doesn’t break the bank, the search can be tough as most models still hover around $500 or more. That’s what makes today’s deal on the iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo (Y0140 mode) so impressive: The price has dropped yet again this morning and now sits at $139, a 49% discount from its usual $274. This is the lowest price ever for this mode

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Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day

Govee LED Strip Backlight With Dual Cameras Listed as a 4.5-Star Best-Selling Prime Day Deal

For Day 2 of Prime Day, the Fire HD 10 Tablet is 50% Off and Will Easily Make You Forget the iPad

Appeals court strikes down ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

Google Photos will soon let you animate your stills, here’s how (APK teardown)

Apple Support app may soon get a generative AI assistant, and that’s a good thing

Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule struck down in court [U]

Apple may be trying to pick up Formula 1's US broadcast rights

A four-pack of Apple AirTags drops to $65 for Prime Day

Why LLMs Can't Write Q/Kdb+: Writing Code Right-to-Left

If You Want an Alexa Speaker, the Newest Echo Spot Now Costs Peanuts on Amazon

Critical CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability has been under active exploit for weeks

BNY Mellon will have custody of Ripple's new stablecoin as institutional interest in crypto swells

Android Auto begins erasing Assistant as Gemini prepares for takeover (APK teardown)

This new setting in Android ensures core Google services are always up to date

Whatever you do, don’t buy these two Google smartwatches on Prime Day

Roborock Prime Day deals: Updated prices for Roborock’s best vacuum cleaners

The best Android phone dives to its second-lowest price ever at $749

Gmail’s tool for easily unsubscribing newsletters is now available for all

Should you buy a Pixel 9 on Prime Day or wait for the Pixel 10? Here’s my expert advice

Can you use a cellular watch with a prepaid carrier? Here’s what I found out

Save $119 as the Apple iPad Mini gets its biggest price cut to date

The best smart scales for 2025

The best Prime Day deals 2025: Our favorite 140+ sales live now

iPod Linux (2017)

Proposal: GUI-first, text-based mechanical CAD inspired by software engineering

Why I don't ride the AI Hype Train

Ford’s New Plan Makes Buying a Car or EV Surprisingly Easy This Summer

If You Have an iPhone, AirPods Pro 2 Are Nearly Free on Prime Day Day Two

Amazon Has Cut This iRobot Vacuum and Mop’s Price 4 Times in 24 Hours of Prime Day

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