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Original Xbox Hacks: The A20 CPU Gate (2021)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 14:22:53

In November of this year (2021) we will hit 20 years since the release of the original Xbox. This console was full of vulnerabilities (or misconfiguration) from the software to the hardware and with such a low price point two decades ago for a computer - it was highly popular. For this post we are going to go into a lot of details regarding one mistake Microsoft made which was the A20. All the discoveries and research belongs to The Xbox Linux Project and Michael Steil. Research was obtained be

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The 1960s schools experiment that created a whole new alphabet

news.ycombinator.com Emma Loffhagen 2025-07-27 08:33:24

Throughout my life, my mum has always been a big reader. She was in three or four book clubs at the same time. She’d devour whatever texts my siblings and I were studying in school, handwrite notes for our lunchboxes and write in her diary every night. Our fridge door was a revolving display of word-of-the-day flashcards. Despite this, she also was and remains, by some margin, the worst speller I have met. By the time I was in primary school, she was already asking me to proofread her work emai

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Signs of autism could be encoded in the way you walk

news.ycombinator.com The Conversation 2025-07-28 15:43:35

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people's brains develop and function, impacting behaviour, communication and socialising. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk – known as your gait. Having an "odd gait" is now listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a supporting diagnostic feature of autism. What does this look like? The most noticeable gait differences among autistic people are: toe-walking, walking on the balls

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I want an iPhone Mini-sized Android phone (2022)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 23:01:09

I want an iPhone Mini-sized Android phone! My name is Eric Migicovsky and I love small phones. It’s weird because I am 6'6" but I never enjoyed using a large phone. I loved the Sony Xperia Compact series. RIP... I love small phones because they fit nicely in pocket are much lighter are easy to use one-handed without dropping won't fall out of my pocket while bicycling And of course, some people with smaller hands hate how big phones feel! The drawbacks of a small phone (smaller screen, s

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Researchers announce babies born from a trial of three-person IVF

technologyreview.com Jessica Hamzelou 2025-07-29 04:00:00

The study, which makes use of a technology called mitochondrial donation, has been described as a “tour de force” and “a remarkable accomplishment” by others in the field. In the team’s approach, patients’ eggs are fertilized with sperm, and the DNA-containing nuclei of those cells are transferred into donated fertilized eggs that have had their own nuclei removed. The new embryos contain the DNA of the intended parents along with a tiny fraction of mitochondrial DNA from the donor, floating in

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Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics to automate construction

news.ycombinator.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-07-28 23:48:48

Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to construction and other worksite vehicles, according to the company. The announcement confirms some of TechCrunch’s reporting in May. Bedrock is “upgrading existing fleets

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I Usually Find Android Phones Too Complicated, but the Pixel 9 Pro Is Different

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 06:59:00

CNET's key takeaways I've been using Google's Pixel 9 Pro for months. I like its solid overall performance and quirky new AI skills. The element that stands out most is how easy it is to use. Android phones often get a bad rap for being overly convoluted. And to be fair, that's often well justified. Samsung's Galaxy S25 range, for example, has deep menu systems for messing about with nearly every aspect of the phone, along with features like the Edge Panel sidebar and a variety of Samsung's

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Galaxy Watch users might want to stay away from testing QPR1 betas

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-29 16:58:38

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy Watch owners are reporting problems when using Samsung’s wearables with Android 16 QPR1 beta releases. Issues include failure to pair, connections dropping, and Samsung apps repeatedly crashing. For the moment, the only permanent solution seems to be going back to Android 16 stable. Getting early access to in-development software can be a lot of fun. Plenty of us participate in testing programs for some of our favorite apps, both in the interest o

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Signs of Autism Could Be Encoded in the Way You Walk

news.ycombinator.com The Conversation 2025-07-29 16:43:35

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people's brains develop and function, impacting behaviour, communication and socialising. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk – known as your gait. Having an "odd gait" is now listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a supporting diagnostic feature of autism. What does this look like? The most noticeable gait differences among autistic people are: toe-walking, walking on the balls

Topics: autistic children differences gait support

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This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Capability, and Now It's 20% Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 15:13:00

Deal alert: The Dreame X50 robot vacuum is available for $1,360. That's a 20% discount on a robot vacuum that usually lists for $1,700. If you're looking for top-tier performance, this robot vac is better at climbing obstacles than any robot vacuum we've tested. CNET's key takeaways No robot vacuum has truly solved the challenge of multi-level cleaning without requiring you to physically move it between floors. This robo-vac can do it, for the high-end price of $1,700 (on sale right now for $

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With 81 total Emmy nominations, how did each Apple TV+ title do?

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-07-29 20:38:30

Yesterday, Apple broke its own record and received 81 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations across multiple categories. Below is a full title-by-title breakdown, listing every nominated Apple TV+ series and film, along with every category they’re up for. Severance (27 nominations) Severance didn’t just top Apple TV+’s list of nominees. It also earned more Emmy nominations than any other show this year. Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Adam Scott Outstanding Lea

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YouTuber faces jail time for showing off Android-based gaming handhelds

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-29 20:17:34

There are countless Android-powered gaming handhelds, but they go beyond the usual slate of Android games by offering console emulation support. The problem is the game ROMs on these devices, which are not entirely legal. Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd is learning how seriously some rightsholders are taking game piracy after agents from the country's Guardia di Finanza showed up to confiscate his consoles. He now says the investigation could lead to criminal charges and the end of his channel.

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DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children

wired.com Dell Cameron 2025-07-29 20:30:00

United States Senator Ron Wyden is pressing the United States departments of Homeland Security and Justice to explain how and why they are collecting DNA from immigrants, including children, on a massive scale. Wyden confronted the agencies with demands this week to explain the scope, legality, and oversight of the government’s DNA collection. In letters to DOJ and DHS, the Oregon Democrat also criticized what he described as a “chilling expansion” of a sprawling and opaque system, accusing Tru

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The best emulation frontend just added native Android game and app support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 00:10:19

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR ES-DE Frontend just launched version 3.3.0, with native Android game and app support. Previously workarounds required a separate file and a few extra steps. The update also added support for new emulators and four additional languages. When it comes to retro emulators on Android, organizing your files and emulators can be a nightmare. Even with a properly formatted microSD card stacked with your legally-ripped ROMs, it’s still a pain to browse your ga

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Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-07-30 00:36:04

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3, set to launch on Thursday for Mac, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S, will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. The new AutoDrive feature, available in all cars and motorcycles, lets you drive from place to place automatically. You can set where you want to go on the game’s map, including d

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Roman dodecahedron: 12-sided object has baffled archaeologists for centuries

news.ycombinator.com Kristina Killgrove 2025-07-28 11:00:08

A dodecahedron was discovered in Lincoln in the U.K. in the summer of 2023. QUICK FACTS Name: Roman dodecahedron What it is: A 12-sided bronze object Where it is from: Northwestern provinces of the Roman Empire When it was made: Second to fourth centuries A.D. Roman dodecahedrons have baffled archaeologists since 1739, when the first example of the 12-sided bronze object was discovered in the English Midlands. For nearly three centuries, experts and hobbyists have put forth dozens of theories

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‘Extremely Severe’ Obesity in American Kids Is Surging, Study Finds

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-07-30 04:00:29

Many Americans today are living with obesity, even with the advent of newer, more effective drugs like semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy). It’s a problem that seems to be getting especially serious in kids, however. Research out today finds that the percentage of children with “extremely severe” obesity has surged in the U.S. over the past decade and a half. Scientists at the University of California San Diego led the study, which examined nationally representative data o

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Can You Check Yourself for Scoliosis at Home? Experts Gave Us Some Tips

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 03:00:03

Scoliosis awareness month took place throughout June, but even though we're a few weeks past the awareness month, it's still a good time to learn more about this spinal condition. "Scoliosis can impact both physical and emotional well-being," says Lila Levet, co-founder of Primary Spine Institute, a leading provider of conversation scoliosis correction in Charlotte, NC. "Left unmanaged, it may lead to chronic discomfort, fatigue, posture imbalance, breathing issues or limited activity. Early dia

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Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-07-30 04:39:07

Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to construction and other worksite vehicles, according to the company. The announcement confirms some of TechCrunch’s reporting in May. Bedrock is “upgrading existing fleets

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This Android 16 feature finally saves me from notification overload - how to try it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-07-30 08:12:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Have you ever been relaxing when, out of nowhere, your phone blows up with notifications? I've been there too many times, which led me to keep my phone on silent mode 24/7. Then Google teased a new feature in Android 15 called Notification Cooldown that promised to change everything. Notification Cooldown didn't exactly hit the mark in Android 15, but it has made a comeback in the latest iteration (Android 16) to ensure that it works exactly as expect

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Stellantis abandons hydrogen fuel cell development

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-30 08:51:59

To paraphrase Mean Girls, "stop trying to make hydrogen happen." For some years now, detractors of battery electric vehicles have held up hydrogen as a clean fuel panacea. That sometimes refers to hydrogen combustion engines, but more often, it's hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, or FCEVs. Both promise motoring with only water emitted from the vehicles' exhausts. It's just that hydrogen actually kinda sucks as a fuel, and automaker Stellantis announced today that it is ending the developmen

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 16)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 16:30:36

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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Is Chrome OS and Android’s merger just hot air or a new era of personal computing?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 22:16:09

🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. [/highlight] Google is set to merge two of its mobile computing platforms into one unified system. According to confirmation by Google’s president of Android ecosystem, Sameer Samat, the company will combine Chrome OS and Android “into a single platform.” No timeline was given, but this nod confirms a report we published in Nove

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Your favorite wallpaper app is prettier than ever thanks to its Material 3 Expressive update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 23:00:16

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Backdrops has been updated to version 6.0, integrating Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language. UI enhancements include improved carousel, better loading animations, refreshed progress indicators, rounded corners, new icons, and diverse color palette pairings. The facelift improves the visual experience for users who regularly search for wallpapers within the app. Material 3 Expressive is the flavor of the season. We’ve seen plenty of Google ap

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei reacts to Phone 3 reviews, admits it’s not for everyone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-30 23:39:41

TL;DR Nothing has posted a video showing co-founder Carl Pei reacting to Nothing Phone 3 reviews. Pei defended the Glyph Matrix rear screen and its limited uses, claiming that there will be a rich ecosystem in the future. He also defended the use of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, saying the company wasn’t catering to ‘spec warriors.’ Nothing launched the Nothing Phone 3 earlier this month, and it looks like a well-rounded Android phone. However, the device has more than its fair share of compl

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Google Drive could get seamlessly smarter about your PDF documents (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-31 01:00:21

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on bringing automatic PDF summaries to Google Drive’s PDF viewer on Android. The summary will appear at the top of the document pane without user interaction. Users can provide feedback on summaries and interact with Gemini for more answers. We’ve previously spotted that Google Drive on Android could soon serve PDF summaries through the PDF viewer. While the control given to users is excellent, there was potential to streamline the

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I found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux - and it's free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-07-30 18:17:00

nailzchap/Getty Images I often need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found a variety of solutions, but this latest option -- called Packet -- makes transferring files between Linux and Android a breeze. Packet works with Quick Share. The only requirement is that both desktop and mobile devices be on the same wireless network. Also: Two new Android 16 security features protect you better - how to switch them on now Let me show you how to

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GPUHammer: Rowhammer attacks on GPU memories are practical

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-31 00:05:45

GPUHammer: Rowhammer Attacks on GPU Memories are Practical # Chris (Shaopeng) Lin†, Joyce Qu†, Gururaj Saileshwar, from University of Toronto Published at USENIX Security 2025 (link to paper). Artifact available on GitHub and Zenodo. † equal contribution GPUHammer is the first attack to show Rowhammer bit flips on GPU memories, specifically on a GDDR6 memory in an NVIDIA A6000 GPU. Our attacks induce bit flips across all tested DRAM banks, despite in-DRAM defenses like TRR, using user-level C

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Last Chance Deal: This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Ability, and It's at an All-Time Low Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-31 08:00:08

Deal alert: The Dreame X50 robot vacuum previously is down to just $1,360 That's a 20% discount on a robot vacuum that usually lists for $1,700. If you're looking for top-tier performance, this robovac is more capable of climbing obstacles than any robot vacuum we've tested. CNET's key takeaways No robot vacuum has truly solved the challenge of multi-level cleaning without requiring you to physically move it between floors. This robo-vac can do it, for the high-end price of $1,700 (on sale ri

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Emmy Awards 2025: Apple TV+ just landed nominations in all major categories

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-07-31 08:23:35

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored big with Severance alone receiving 27 nominations, more than any other series. Check below if your favorite series and movies made the cut, or update your watchlist ahead of the ceremony. Severance (27) and The Studio (23) score most nominations for Apple TV+ Last year, Apple scored 8 wins, including Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling and Makeup (Non-prosthetic) f

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Original Xbox Hacks: The A20 CPU Gate (2021)

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YouTuber faces jail time for showing off Android-based gaming handhelds

DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children

The best emulation frontend just added native Android game and app support

Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles

Roman dodecahedron: 12-sided object has baffled archaeologists for centuries

‘Extremely Severe’ Obesity in American Kids Is Surging, Study Finds

Can You Check Yourself for Scoliosis at Home? Experts Gave Us Some Tips

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Is Chrome OS and Android’s merger just hot air or a new era of personal computing?

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei reacts to Phone 3 reviews, admits it’s not for everyone

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I found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux - and it's free

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Last Chance Deal: This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Ability, and It's at an All-Time Low Price

Emmy Awards 2025: Apple TV+ just landed nominations in all major categories

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