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German court rules Meta tracking technology violates European privacy laws

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-22 18:06:05

A German court has ruled that Meta must pay €5,000 ($5,900) to a German Facebook user who sued the platform for embedding tracking technology in third-party websites — a ruling that could open the door to large fines down the road over data privacy violations relating to pixels and similar tools. The Regional Court of Leipzig in Germany ruled Friday that Meta tracking pixels and software development kits embedded in countless websites and apps collect users’ data without their consent and viola

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How to clear your iPhone cache (and why it greatly improves the performance)

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-08-22 20:00:18

What is cache? Cache -- or browser cache -- is the temporary storage of website files. So, things like images, scripts, and cookies that your browser saves on your phone to make pages load faster the next time you visit. Also: Every iPhone model that can be updated to iOS 26 (and which ones don't support it) Over time, though, those files can add up, taking a large bite out of your device storage and slowing things down. That's why it's smart to clear your browser cache regularly. In this art

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A Virginia public library is fighting off a takeover by private equity

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-22 21:05:46

Photo from The Samuels Public Library After being targeted by anti-LGBTQ book banners and having their funding pulled, a local library in Virginia successfully stopped a threatened takeover by a private equity group. The local community rallied around The Samuels Public Library in Front Royal, Virginia, to push back against attacks and the private equity owned Library Systems & Services withdrew their bid to run operations. But with their funding cut for the fiscal year that began this July, th

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5,000-Year-Old Rock Carving Is Among the Oldest Known Depictions of an Ancient Egyptian Ruler

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-08-22 22:01:41

An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel depicts an elite individual with features resembling those of early Egyptian rulers, from the very beginning of political unification across Egypt. Around 6,000 years ago, Egypt underwent a dramatic political transformation, ultimately leading to the formation of the Egyptian state under the first pharaoh, Narmer, around 3100 BCE. Researchers still know relatively little

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6 Natural Sugar Substitutes To Satisfy Your Cravings

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-22 21:24:00

Keeping an eye on your sugar intake isn't a bad thing -- and neither is indulging in a sweet treat. It's all about finding the right balance. Instead of cutting out sugar entirely, consider the type of sugar you're consuming. For women and children, studies show that the recommended daily limit is about six teaspoons of sugar. For men, it’s nine. And you don’t have to rely on heavily processed sugars to satisfy your cravings. Natural sugar alternatives -- many of which are less refined and clos

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100 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): LifeStraws, Tech, and More

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-08-22 22:53:56

Prime Day can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find more affordable items to fill your shopping cart with. We're here to help. These are the best Prime Day deals under $100, from smartwatches to LifeStraws. Interested in finding more great deals? Be sure to check out our full list of the Best Prime Day Deals and find highlights in our Prime Day liveblog. Updated July 9: We've added deals on the Logitech G203 mouse, Anker 5-in-1 hub, SanDisk Extreme Pro, Anker Laptop Power Bank, TP-Li

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IEEE TCPP: 2025 Awards and Achievements in Parallel Processing

computer.org Enrique Quezada 2025-08-22 22:57:40

The Role of TCPP in Advancing Parallel Processing The Technical Community on Parallel Processing (TCPP) serves as a global platform dedicated to advancing research and education in parallel processing while also contributing to the development of technical standards in the field. It focuses on a range of topics related to the design, analysis, and implementation of parallel systems and solutions. This includes the design and analysis of parallel architectures, algorithms, and the development o

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Want a Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7? Save big with these top carrier deals

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-22 18:00:47

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 are now official, and both devices offer quite a few improvements this year, including design refinements, new software features, and beefier hardware. Of course, neither foldable is particularly cheap, with the Flip 7 starting at $1,099 and the Fold 7 at $1,999. Are you interested in Samsung’s latest but can’t quite stomach paying the full price upfront? There are many options, including in-store financing, but the big three carriers offer the lowest upfr

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Understand CPU Branch Instructions Better

news.ycombinator.com Chris Feilbach 2025-08-19 19:34:04

Branch instructions are the primary means by which a program running on a CPU makes a decision. This post is part of a series of posts on CPU performance, as part of the Pointer Wars: Linked List Edition challenge. This challenge is great for undergraduates, graduate students, and new engineers who want feedback about writing high performance C or C++ code. Much more info here. The Sequential Execution Model and Branch Instructions Programs written to execute on a CPU follow something called

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McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Fly In to Restaurants Thursday

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 01:15:00

The clock is ticking -- or maybe it's chicking. McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, returns to the huge fast-food chain on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. local time (if you want to be the first in line). A recent analysis by VegasInsider.com found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. On Tuesday, I tried out the very similar chicken snack wraps at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

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My favorite 65-inch Hisense Mini LED TV is $1,200 off for Prime Day - and it's a killer deal

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-23 06:19:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hisense U8QG is available from 55-inch to 100-inch, with most models currently on sale. It offers arresting HDR picture quality and brightness. However, this set lacks some premium features like four HDMI ports and an ultra-thin frame. View now at Amazon The Hisense U8QG is one step down from the company's flagship TV, (the U9QG), and it's currently on sale for about $995 at major retailers (normally $2,200). If you're up to speed on modern TV tech, then you might k

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I tested a subscription-free smart ring that rivals Oura - and it's $50 off for Prime Day

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-23 06:30:25

ZDNET's key takeaways The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand's first foray into the smart ring space, and it's available for $349, no subscription required The ring is great for hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers looking to use their health data to optimize their wellness routines The app's user interface could be improved for easier access to daily logging functions. $349 at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, the retailer is offering the Ultrahuman Ring Air at a $50 discount, b

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Oh No, ‘Big Bang Theory’ Is Returning to Literally Destroy the Universe

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-08-23 04:50:45

You’d think io9—a site run by nerds—would enjoy a sitcom featuring a cast of nerd characters. Like, say, The Big Bang Theory, which ran on CBS for 12 seasons. But you’d be wrong: we loathed the show, especially for its often wrong-headed approach to geeky interests (remember how dirty it did Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples’ wonderful comic Saga?), and we cheered when it finally wrapped up in 2019. But The Big Bang Theory obviously had a crap-ton of fans; you don’t get to 12 seasons and two sp

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 10 #494

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 05:00:03

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a bit tricky. There's at least one answer that seems more British than American, so think globally. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connect

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Cloudflare wants Google to change its AI search crawling. Google likely won’t.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-23 06:00:00

After Cloudflare started testing new features that would allow websites to block AI crawlers or require payment for scraping, the tech company immediately faced questions over the logistics of the plan. In particular, website owners and SEO experts wanted to know how Cloudflare planned to block Google's bot from scraping sites to fuel AI overviews without risking blocking the same bot from crawling for valuable search engine placements. Last week, a travel blogger raised questions about the bl

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3 Best Amazon Prime Day Peloton Deals (2025): Bike, Row, Tread

wired.com Adrienne So 2025-08-23 06:34:45

Every morning when I walk my dog, I pass dozens of people in my neighborhood. They're all running at ungodly hours because it's July and it's way too hot to work out when normal people do, which is when you start feeling sleepy at 3 pm. (I'm an expert! Trust me on this!) Peloton has anticipated that we would all rather be inside in air-conditioning, which is why everything from the vaunted exercise company is currently on sale at Amazon. Don't see anything you like? Don't forget to check out th

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Bitcoin rises to fresh record above $112,000, helped by Nvidia-led tech rally

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2025-08-23 10:48:04

The logo of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin can be seen on a coin in front of a Bitcoin chart. Bitcoin hit a fresh record on Wednesday afternoon as an Nvidia -led rally in equities helped push the price of the cryptocurrency higher into the stock market close. The price of bitcoin was last up 1.9%, trading at $110,947.49, according to Coin Metrics. Just before 4:00 p.m. ET, it hit a high of $112,052.24, surpassing its May 22 record of $111,999. The flagship cryptocurrency has been trading in a tig

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Tesla on "Lane Assistance" Mode Gets Horrifically Impaled on Guardrail

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-23 10:37:13

While Tesla's so-called "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" features have generated more than their share of controversy, one of the company's other assisted driving modes is now in the spotlight after a nail-biting crash in California. As SFGate reports, a young Tesla driver walked away with minor injuries after his Model Y careened off the I-5 interstate and crashed directly into a guardrail in the wee hours of morning, becoming impaled all the way through. According to California Highway Pa

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I've tested dozens of smart locks, and the one I keep on my door is $100 off right now

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-23 10:49:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Aqara U100 smart lock was originally priced at $230, but it is currently discounted to $143. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested; it offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and the app doesn't always alert users, resulting in reduced performance within four months of use. $167.76 at Amazon $189.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Aqara U100 Smart Lock

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“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’s canceled research

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-23 09:55:56

Washington, DC—From a distance, the gathering looked like a standard poster session at an academic conference, with researchers standing next to large displays of the work they were doing. Except in this case, it was taking place in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, and the researchers were describing work that they weren’t doing. Called "The things we’ll never know," the event was meant to highlight the work of researchers whose grants had been canceled by the Trump administrat

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Browser extensions turn nearly 1 million browsers into website-scraping bots

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-23 10:08:27

Extensions installed on almost 1 million devices have been overriding key security protections to turn browsers into engines that scrape websites on behalf of a paid service, a researcher said. The 245 extensions, available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, have racked up nearly 909 million downloads, John Tuckner of SecurityAnnex reported. The extensions serve a wide range of purposes, including managing bookmarks and clipboards, boosting speaker volumes, and generating random numbers. The common

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We've Rounded Up Carrier Deals for the New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Watch 8

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 13:37:00

Samsung has officially revealed its new lineup of foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE, as well as the Galaxy Watch 8. Not surprisingly, carriers are eager to get them into your hands with new deals and trade-in offers. Preorders are open now, and the devices are expected to ship and be available in select carrier stores beginning July 25. Note that the special Mint color option for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 is available only when ordering directly from Samsun

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“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’ canceled research

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-23 14:55:56

Washington, DC — From a distance, the gathering looked like a standard poster session at an academic conference, with researchers standing next to large displays of the work they were doing. Except in this case, it was taking place in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, and the researchers were describing work that they weren’t doing. Called "The things we’ll never know," the event was meant to highlight the work of researchers whose grants had been canceled by the Trump administr

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McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456’

wired.com Andy Greenberg 2025-08-23 14:28:50

If you want a job at McDonald’s today, there’s a good chance you'll have to talk to Olivia. Olivia is not, in fact, a human being, but instead an AI chatbot that screens applicants, asks for their contact information and résumé, directs them to a personality test, and occasionally makes them “go insane” by repeatedly misunderstanding their most basic questions. Until last week, the platform that runs the Olivia chatbot, built by artificial intelligence software firm Paradox.ai, also suffered fr

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The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day

wired.com Molly Higgins 2025-08-23 14:47:17

This automatic litter box, the Petkit Purobot Ultra (8/10, WIRED Recommends) from pet tech leader Petkit, dares to ask the question: Have we gone too far (as a pet-obsessed society)? This automatic litter box uses a camera to monitor litter box usage, logging every time your pet has used it, and even shows your cat’s stool so you can closely monitor their health to more easily see when something seems amiss. It's normally $1,000—we've tracked it at that price for most of the last three months—

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Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-08-23 14:57:39

In Brief Europe’s fintech darling Revolut is looking to raise a new funding round that would give it a $65 billion valuation, the Financial Times reports. The UK-based company is reportedly in talks to raise around $1 billion by issuing new shares and selling existing ones. The US-based firm Greenoaks is said to be leading the round, though the deal has not been finalized, and terms could change. TechCrunch reported in April that the company saw a 72% increase in revenue last year, netting $1

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The Apple Watch 10 is one of my favorite wearables - and it's 30% off during Amazon Prime Day

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-23 18:11:00

ZDNET's key takeaways I tested the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 model, priced at $529. The new watch body is charmingly thin, the larger display is lovely, fast charging is greatly appreciated. Battery life remains rated for 18 hours, and the watch is still missing some software features found on the Watch Ultra 2. View now at Amazon For Prime Day, the 42mm Apple Watch 10 is on sale for $279, while the 46mm wearable has dropped down to $309. With my larger wrists and preference for rugged watc

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New Prime Day Deals Updated Live—183 Handpicked & Trusted Deals

wired.com Martin Cizmar 2025-08-23 18:45:39

The year's tippy top Prime Day deal has arrived at my house. That is, of course, the double cassette remix edition of Charli XCX's Brat, called Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat for just $16. The Amazon delivery driver just dropped it off and it is not completely different but it is still Brat. And because I live in the Boonies* of Missouri it's still Brat Summer here and might be for another two or three years. *Yesterday, the WIRED Reviews team was surprised to learn tha

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Why the AI moratorium’s defeat may signal a new political era

technologyreview.com Grace Huckins 2025-08-23 14:00:00

Granted, there’s an argument to be made that the moratorium’s defeat was highly contingent. Blackburn appears to have been motivated almost entirely by concerns about children’s online safety and the rights of country musicians to control their own likenesses; state lawmakers, meanwhile, were affronted by the federal government’s attempt to defang legislation that they had already passed. And even though powerful technology firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI reportedly lobbied in favo

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Hot deal: First major price drop on the best smart ring you can buy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-23 22:30:14

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority In an intriguing Prime Day development for tech enthusiasts, the Oura Ring 4 is available at a significant discount. For us, this wearable is the best smart ring you can buy, is being offered at an attractive price for a limited time. The Oura Ring 4 is now available for $296.65, down from its usual $349. This represents a 15% discount and the first real one of any note since it launched last year. It’s an excellent opportunity for those interested in health t

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