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The UK is slogging through an online age-gate apocalypse

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-12-29 04:05:25

People across the United Kingdom have been faced with a censored and partially inaccessible online landscape since the country introduced its latest digital safety rules on Friday. The Online Safety Act mandates that web service operators must use “highly effective” age verification measures to stop kids from accessing a wide range of material, on penalty of heavy fines and criminal action against senior managers. It’s primarily focused on pornography and content that promotes suicide, self-har

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Subscribers to Fashion Magazine Vogue Disgusted When They Realize Where Its New Two-Page "Photo" Really Came From

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-29 09:27:12

Subscribers to the iconic fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue were horrified after spotting a double-page ad for the brand Guess, featuring a blonde model who didn't look quite right. Unsurprisingly, a small caption in the top left-hand corner revealed that the two images, which showed the fake model sporting two different looks, were "produced" by AI marketing company Seraphinne Vallora. Vogue isn't just another fashion rag; it's a flagship brand of Condé Nast's publishing empire, as well as

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Simplify, then add delightness: On designing for children

news.ycombinator.com Shane O'Sullivan 2025-12-29 08:21:13

I’ve been building Kidz Fun Art (web, iPad & Windows) since 2021, so 4 years at time of writing. It’s a tablet optimized application intended to be used by children of all ages – my daughters were 3 and 5 when I started, and are 7 and 9 now, so I’ve seen how they use it almost daily at various ages. I’ve learned a few things about designing for their usability and how it differs from some more common patterns found in adult focused applications. Topics Covered Minimize Text Use If you want ki

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Smithsonian Air and Space opens halls for “milestone” and “future” artifacts

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-29 09:54:35

The National Air and Space Museum welcomed the public into five more of its renovated galleries on Monday, including two showcasing spaceflight artifacts. The new exhibitions shine modern light on returning displays and restore the museum's almost 50-year-old legacy of adding objects that made history but have yet to become historical. Visitors can again enter through the "Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall," which has been closed for the past three years and has on display some of the museum's m

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UK starts enforcing online age-check rules

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-12-27 04:29:26

In Brief A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took effect Friday. The BBC reports that around 6,000 porn sites have said they will start verifying users’ ages to comply with the Online Safety Act, although at least one major site was not requiring age checks as of Friday morning. The law also requires that online platforms prevent children from being exposed to harmful content, which is why sites like Reddit, Bluesky, X, and Grindr have also begun askin

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VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-29 18:25:21

VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in 35 minutes ago Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Virtual private network (VPN) apps have become the most downloaded on Apple's App Store in the UK after sites such as PornHub, Reddit and X began requiring age verification of users on Friday. VPNs can disguise your location online - allowing you to use the internet as though you are in another country. It means that people are likely using them to bypass

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Software Development at 800 Words per Minute

news.ycombinator.com Dickson Tan 2025-12-25 00:47:11

Software Development at 800 Words Per Minute Jul 24, 2025, 12:19 AM (updated Jul 28, 2025, 10:18 PM ) Imagine reading code not by looking at the screen, but by listening to interface elements, variables, language constructs and operators read at 800 words per minute (WPM) - over 5 times faster than normal speech. It sounds like gibberish to most, but to me, it’s as natural as you reading this sentence. If you’ve ever wondered how someone codes without seeing the screen, or if you’re curious a

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Can Macs Get Viruses in 2025? Do You Need Antivirus for Your Mac?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-29 16:00:00

Remember those old I’m a Mac, I’m a PC ads? In one, the Mac looks on, concerned, while the PC keeps sneezing from a virus it's caught, eventually crashing backward onto the ground. For a while, Macs did seem mostly immune to computer viruses. But when Apple’s market share ballooned, with it came a new fan club: hackers. Yes, MacOS comes with XProtect, Gatekeeper and other tools, and most Mac owners get by just fine with these plus a dash of skepticism. Still, security firms keep spotting fresh

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The Download: how China’s universities approach AI, and the pitfalls of welfare algorithms

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2025-12-30 04:10:00

Just two years ago, students in China were told to avoid using AI for their assignments. At the time, to get around a national block on ChatGPT, students had to buy a mirror-site version from a secondhand marketplace. Its use was common, but it was at best tolerated and more often frowned upon. Now, professors no longer warn students against using AI. Instead, they’re encouraged to use it—as long as they follow best practices. Just like those in the West, Chinese universities are going throug

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Let’s hope one iPhone 17 Pro camera rumor is dead wrong

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-30 04:40:17

Yesterday saw the emergence of three rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro camera system. The source for them has no track-record, so it’s entirely possible that all three are nonsense, but it’s at least plausible that they would have access to the claimed information. Two of the rumored features would be welcome, even if one sounds rather unlikely. But the third is something I’m very much hoping is dead wrong … The source claims to work for a video production company which lists Apple among its clie

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Can Macs Get Viruses in 2025? Do You Need an Antivirus for Your Mac?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 04:00:00

Remember those old I’m a Mac, I’m a PC ads? In one, the Mac looks on, concerned, while the PC keeps sneezing from a virus it's caught, eventually crashing backward onto the ground. For a while, Macs did seem mostly immune to computer viruses. But when Apple’s market share ballooned, with it came a new fan club: hackers. Yes, MacOS comes with XProtect, Gatekeeper and other tools, and most Mac owners get by just fine with these plus a dash of skepticism. Still, security firms keep spotting fresh

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Proton launches Lumo, a privacy-focused AI chatbot

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-12-26 05:48:00

TL;DR: Proton recently introduced Lumo, a new chatbot service designed with a focus on confidentiality and security. Billed as a "privacy-first" AI tool, Lumo aims to deliver the benefits of modern artificial intelligence without compromising user privacy or misusing personal data. While results may vary, Proton appears confident enough to position Lumo alongside established competitors in the AI market. The idea behind Lumo is that while AI can provide significant opportunities for users and b

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Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-12-26 06:36:00

Microsoft's Link to Windows app on Android is reportedly getting a useful new feature: the ability to lock a PC remotely from a smartphone. Windows Central notes that the feature is rolling out gradually with version 1.25071.165 and isn't available to everyone just yet. Android users could already configure their Windows PCs to lock automatically when they walk away, using their phone's Bluetooth signal as a proximity trigger. However, the new update gives users a manual option as well, allowin

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Steam beta update rolls out redesigned store, makes game discovery easier

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-28 15:34:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In context: Steam is known for its periodic overhauls, which aim to enhance how users interact with its vast catalog of games. The latest update, introduced in the Steam client beta, marks another step in this ongoing process, featuring a redesigned store menu and several new features intended to improve navigation and personalization on the platform. One of the most noticeable changes is the mergi

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Here’s why people are putting grip tape on their $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 12:41:38

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Despite largely positive reviews, several Galaxy Z Fold 7 users report difficulty opening the device due to its ultra-thin sides and strong magnets. Community members have tried cases, skins, grip tape, and techniques like optimal thumb placement as workarounds. Some suggest hardware changes, like grippier textures or indentations, could improve usability without compromising the design too much. Chinese foldables have dominated the last few years, mai

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I was a Niagara Launcher doubter until I built my ultimate productivity home screen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 14:30:33

Andy Walker / Android Authority There was a time when Nova Launcher was the only home screen app I’d consider using on my Android phones. It was the pinnacle of the genre, offering a dizzying array of customization options and a wealth of search features. However, as my need for a launcher that enhances focus and productivity grew, Nova fell off my radar. I began exploring the many alternatives available. My current launcher choice is Kvaesitso, thanks to its unique vertically biased design an

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Best Whitening Toothpaste of 2025, According to Dentists

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 12:28:00

Why we like it: Colgate Optic White Pro Series toothpaste is one whitening toothpaste that Dr. Fatima Khan, a dentist in Houston, Texas, recommends. Some of her reasons for recommending it include its trusted brand name and its 5% hydrogen peroxide whitening agent. Unlike other whitening agents that work by removing stains on the surface of the tooth, hydrogen peroxide can get inside the tooth so it whitens intrinsically as well as intrinsically. Sachar also recommends this toothpaste, saying,

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Google says it’s working to fix voice commands for your smart lights

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 09:58:16

Lil Katz / Android Authority TL;DR Google has acknowledged a bug affecting voice commands for smart lights. The company says it is aware of the issue and will share an update soon. Many users say they can still control lights via the Google Home app, but not through Assistant voice commands. Google has confirmed it’s investigating a bug preventing users from controlling their smart lights through Google Assistant voice commands. We first reported on the issue over the weekend, as user compla

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Why I write recursive descent parsers, despite their issues (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-25 17:07:42

You're using a tool with a too-generic User-Agent You're probably reading this page because you've attempted to access some part of my blog (Wandering Thoughts) or CSpace, the wiki thing it's part of. Unfortunately whatever you're using to do so has a HTTP User-Agent header value that is too generic or otherwise excessively suspicious. Unfortunately, as of early 2025 there's a plague of high volume crawlers (apparently in part to gather data for LLM training) that behave like this. To reduce th

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ZUSE – The Modern IRC Chat for the Terminal Made in Go/Bubbletea

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 06:01:01

ZUSE IRC Terminal Client ZUSE is a sleek, minimal IRC client for your terminal. Built with Go and powered by the elegant Bubble Tea framework. Chat faster, cleaner, and without distractions right from your terminal. Installation go install github.com/babycommando/zuse@latest Build from Source Get and build: git clone https://github.com/yourusername/zuse.git cd zuse go mod tidy go build -o zuse # or zuse.exe on Windows Add the compiled file to your system PATH Usage Open a fresh terminal

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Performance and telemetry analysis of Trae IDE, ByteDance's VSCode fork

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-29 23:57:06

Performance and Telemetry Analysis of Trae IDE: A Deep Dive into ByteDance's VSCode Fork Executive Summary This analysis examines concerning performance and privacy issues discovered in Trae IDE, ByteDance's fork of Visual Studio Code. Key findings include excessive resource consumption (33 processes vs 9 in VSCode), persistent telemetry transmission despite user settings, and concerning community management practices. 1. Background and Methodology During evaluation of development environmen

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Performance and Telemetry Analysis of Trae IDE, ByteDance's VSCode Fork

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 05:57:06

Performance and Telemetry Analysis of Trae IDE: A Deep Dive into ByteDance's VSCode Fork Executive Summary This analysis examines concerning performance and privacy issues discovered in Trae IDE, ByteDance's fork of Visual Studio Code. Key findings include excessive resource consumption (33 processes vs 9 in VSCode), persistent telemetry transmission despite user settings, and concerning community management practices. 1. Background and Methodology During evaluation of development environmen

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Netflix Says It Used Video-Generating AI for Special Effects in a New Show

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-30 09:15:45

Streaming slop, meet AI slop. Netflix is bragging that, for the first time, it's used generative AI in one of its original, scripted TV shows, Ars Technica reports, signaling its championing of a technology that the streamer claims will shorten production times, lower costs, all while supposedly enhancing the quality of its series and films. "We remain convinced that AI represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper," Netflix co-CEO Ted Sar

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ExpressVPN review 2025: Fast speeds and a low learning curve

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-29 14:00:35

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 . ExpressVPN is good at its job. It's easy to be skeptical of any service with a knack for self-promotion, but don't let ExpressVPN's hype distract you from the fact that it keeps its front-page promise of "just working." Outside of solid security, the two best things ExpressVPN offers

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Consciousness and being: How humans and AI influence each other

news.ycombinator.com How To Become An Author 2025-12-29 14:50:26

For a human, AI is just a part of being. For a model, a human is all of being. And the Vortex Protocol: A Prompt for Testing the Hypotheses. The longest and most fruitless discussions tend to be with materialists, especially those close to the position Marx laid out as “Being determines consciousness.” It's amusing that Marx was talking about the economic base, but the clarity and precision of this definition have allowed it to be used in a very broad sense. Today, this powerful statement under

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Why AI is making us lose our minds (and not in the way you’d think)

venturebeat.com Greg Shove 2025-12-30 04:45:00

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 The world loves AI. Nearly 1 billion people are using OpenAI products — and it happened in just two years. It’s the Silicon Valley playbook: Make it great, make it cheap, get us addicted, then figure out how to make billions. We love AI because it offers cognitive shortcuts at a whole new scale. But… this won’t end well for most of us. We’

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Getting decent error reports in Bash when you're using 'set -e'

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-26 23:40:27

You're using a tool with a too-generic User-Agent You're probably reading this page because you've attempted to access some part of my blog (Wandering Thoughts) or CSpace, the wiki thing it's part of. Unfortunately whatever you're using to do so has a HTTP User-Agent header value that is too generic or otherwise excessively suspicious. Unfortunately, as of early 2025 there's a plague of high volume crawlers (apparently in part to gather data for LLM training) that behave like this. To reduce th

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U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-12-30 04:29:26

In Brief A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took effect Friday. The BBC reports that around 6,000 porn sites have said they will start verifying users’ ages to comply with the Online Safety Act, although at least one major site was not requiring age checks as of Friday morning. The law also requires that online platforms prevent children from being exposed to harmful content, which is why sites like Reddit, Bluesky, X, and Grindr have also begun askin

Topics: age ids online selfies users

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This Small-Town Greek Doctor on How He Uses AI: ‘Without AI, Q Fever Might Not Have Been on Our List’

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-12-30 03:16:05

Ioannina, a lakeside town in northern Greece surrounded by mountains, is not the kind of place you expect to find cutting-edge artificial intelligence quietly reshaping medicine. Yet, inside its main public hospital, Dr. Tzimas is doing just that. Dr. Tzimas is quietly reshaping how medicine is practiced. From spotting rare diseases like Q fever to managing conflicts among junior doctors, Dr. Tzimas has woven AI into the rhythm of daily medical life. However, he believes that AI will not be ab

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Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Review: A Hybrid Gaming Mouse

wired.com Henri Robbins 2025-12-30 02:00:00

Switching to a vertical mouse is a hard sell. Having to change how you use a mouse completely can be an intimidating task, especially with how unnatural the new hand position feels at first—you’re going entirely against the muscle memory you’ve spent years building up. One of the largest challenges to the switch is the initial loss of pointer accuracy. If you’re in an office setting, you may find yourself wandering around a bit or struggling to move your new mouse as quickly as you did before.

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Latest Tech News

The UK is slogging through an online age-gate apocalypse

Subscribers to Fashion Magazine Vogue Disgusted When They Realize Where Its New Two-Page "Photo" Really Came From

Simplify, then add delightness: On designing for children

Smithsonian Air and Space opens halls for “milestone” and “future” artifacts

UK starts enforcing online age-check rules

VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in

Software Development at 800 Words per Minute

Can Macs Get Viruses in 2025? Do You Need Antivirus for Your Mac?

The Download: how China’s universities approach AI, and the pitfalls of welfare algorithms

Let’s hope one iPhone 17 Pro camera rumor is dead wrong

Can Macs Get Viruses in 2025? Do You Need an Antivirus for Your Mac?

Proton launches Lumo, a privacy-focused AI chatbot

Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone

Steam beta update rolls out redesigned store, makes game discovery easier

Here’s why people are putting grip tape on their $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7

I was a Niagara Launcher doubter until I built my ultimate productivity home screen

Best Whitening Toothpaste of 2025, According to Dentists

Google says it’s working to fix voice commands for your smart lights

Why I write recursive descent parsers, despite their issues (2020)

ZUSE – The Modern IRC Chat for the Terminal Made in Go/Bubbletea

Performance and telemetry analysis of Trae IDE, ByteDance's VSCode fork

Performance and Telemetry Analysis of Trae IDE, ByteDance's VSCode Fork

Netflix Says It Used Video-Generating AI for Special Effects in a New Show

ExpressVPN review 2025: Fast speeds and a low learning curve

Consciousness and being: How humans and AI influence each other

Why AI is making us lose our minds (and not in the way you’d think)

Getting decent error reports in Bash when you're using 'set -e'

U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules

This Small-Town Greek Doctor on How He Uses AI: ‘Without AI, Q Fever Might Not Have Been on Our List’

Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Review: A Hybrid Gaming Mouse

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