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Hades returns to Game Pass on September 19

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 12:00:55

In what's most definitely (not) the biggest Hades news of the week, the acclaimed game is coming to Game Pass. Not the long-awaited sequel, mind you, but the 2020 original. At least subscribers can catch up on the first game while waiting out the sequel's Switch exclusivity window. Hades will be available for Game Pass Ultimate, PC, and Standard tiers. This isn't the roguelike's first Game Pass rodeo. It was on Microsoft's service from August 2021 to 2022. It returns this September 19, the same

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KPop Demon Hunters Collaboration Could Come to Fortnite Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 11:42:00

Netflix's surprise hit animated movie, KPop Demon Hunters, exploded onto the scene in June, becoming the streaming service's most-watched original movie ever. Besides breaking viewing records, the movie holds a top-three spot in daily rankings, has a successful sing-along theatrical run and has turned several songs from the original soundtrack into charting hits. KPop Demon Hunters will break one more record: It may be the speediest crossover in Fortnite history. Don't miss any of our unbiased

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Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-24 16:07:40

Gemini’s mobile adoption has been soaring since the August launch of its Nano Banana image editor model, which has received positive reviews, particularly from users who say they can now more easily perform complex edits and create realistic images. The app has climbed to the top of global app stores’ charts and has seen a 45% month-over-month increase in downloads in the month of September so far, according to new data provided by app intelligence firm Appfigures. Though the month is only half

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Word numbers: Billion approaches (2008)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-21 20:16:03

Word numbers, Part 1: Billion approaches ITA Software recruits computer scientists using puzzles such as the following. If the integers from 1 to 999,999,999 are written as words, sorted alphabetically, and concatenated, what is the 51 billionth letter? In a series of posts, Dylan Thurston and I will solve this problem step by step, introducing concepts such as monoids and differentiation along the way. We will use the programming language Haskell: every post will be a literate program that y

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OpenAI Is Building a Teen-Friendly Version of ChatGPT

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 20:23:23

OpenAI announced today that it's developing a "different ChatGPT experience" tailored for teenagers, a move that underscores growing concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on young people's mental health. The new teen mode is part of a broader safety push by the company in the wake of a lawsuit by a family who alleged ChatGPT's lack of protections contributed to the death by suicide of their teenage son. The changes include age-prediction technology to keep kids under 18 out of the standard v

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Can-Am Origin electric motorcycle review: Good for a fun time, not a long time

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-25 00:00:00

It wasn't until your average electric car started managing 200 miles on a charge that the buying populace started getting over their range anxiety. That means electric motorcycles, with ranges often measured in double digits, remain a bit of a tough sell for mass-market buyers. The focus, then, seems to be "for a good time, not a long time," and that's very much the case of the Can-Am Origin. This $14,499 battery-powered dual-sport is a fun, flickable, go-anywhere two-wheeled smile factory that

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iOS 26.1 beta is coming: When to expect the next update

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-25 04:34:04

iOS 26 is now available for all users, but beta testers who have had the update for months may now wonder when Apple plans to debut the first iOS 26.1 beta. Here’s when to expect the next beta update. Apple’s history indicates iOS 26.1 beta will arrive this week or next iOS 26 released on Monday, September 15. Here’s how that compares to prior years: iOS 18: Monday, September 16 iOS 17: Monday, September 18 iOS 16: Monday, September 12 iOS 15: Monday, September 20 As you can see, there’s

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YouTube just announced a bunch of AI tools for creators

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-25 04:33:41

YouTube held an event today aimed at creators and announced all kinds of new tools, many of which include AI in one way or another. Let's get into some of the more interesting drops. There's an AI tool that can automatically edit raw footage into a "compelling first draft." It'll create a video complete with "music, transitions and voiceover." It's being tested right now and should roll out in the coming weeks. The platform is also launching software that will automatically create voiceovers i

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Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-25 04:58:59

Microsoft has announced that the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool will be removed after upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 and later. WMIC is a legacy built-in Windows command-line tool that allows users to interact with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) system using text commands. In a Microsoft 365 message center update, Microsoft now advises IT administrators to switch to Windows PowerShell for WMI, scripts, and other tools because later Windows releases will

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iOS 26 gives Apple’s Home app new automation features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-25 08:49:17

One of the promises of the smart home is that it, in theory, should intelligently adapt and respond to your needs. iOS 26 provides a key upgrade in that department with new Adaptive Temperature features in the Home app to automate your thermostat. Adaptive Temperature in iOS 26’s Home app provides two benefits During the iOS 26 beta cycle, evidence in code revealed new Adaptive Temperature features in the works for Apple’s Home app. It was unknown if these features would be ready for iOS 26’s

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The first Roku-powered smart projector is here

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-25 08:31:55

Folks in the US can now snap up the first smart projector that's powered by Roku tech. The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is available on Amazon for a regular price of $250. Until October 1, though, there's a coupon that drops the price to $180 (a discount of $70). There was a Roku-branded 3M projector that arrived all the way back in 2012 , but that required a Roku Streaming Stick. The new Aurzen model has Roku's operating system built in. You'll be able to operate this projector usi

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KPop Demon Hunters is reportedly coming to Fortnite

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-25 08:54:59

KPop Demon Hunters has been the talk of the town since debuting on Netflix in June. Now, the Huntr/X singers might be taking over a new area: gaming. Kpop Demon Hunters is reportedly coming to Fortnite. Two Fortnite leakers, SpushFNBR and Loolo, posted the news on X (formerly Twitter), citing a "reliable source." Little to nothing is known about what a crossover would entail but the duo said they would be posting more details in the coming weeks. A film about three k-pop singers who save the wo

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WordNumbers: Counting letters of number names, alphabetized and concatenated

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-22 11:16:03

Word numbers, Part 1: Billion approaches ITA Software recruits computer scientists using puzzles such as the following. If the integers from 1 to 999,999,999 are written as words, sorted alphabetically, and concatenated, what is the 51 billionth letter? In a series of posts, Dylan Thurston and I will solve this problem step by step, introducing concepts such as monoids and differentiation along the way. We will use the programming language Haskell: every post will be a literate program that y

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The China-US deal for TikTok could take another month to work out

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-25 08:41:57

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. TikTok might not finalize its deal to sell its US operations for at least another month. Sources tell CNBC’s David Faber that the US and China might close on an agreement within the next 30 to 45 days, while Oracle will remain the app’s cloud partner, allowing i

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Apple Watch Ultra 3: A closer look at its satellite communications tools

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-25 11:00:12

The latest generation of smartwatches is looking to the skies to expand their connectivity capabilities. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be the second mainstream smartwatch (not counting the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro) to support satellite communications, and the new connectivity feature is one of a few changes coming to the device. Other upgrades include the S10 chip, a slightly larger display, bigger battery that lasts up to 42 hours, support for 5G, as well as the hypertension and sleep score features c

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The US version of TikTok might still use the Chinese algorithm

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-25 16:00:46

A potential TikTok deal emerged Monday between the US and China, two days before the Trump administration's latest sell or be banned deadline. Now, attention is shifting to the app's Chinese algorithm, with the Financial Times reporting it will be used in the US version. Wang Jingtao, deputy director of the China's national internet regulator, told reporters that the deal included "licensing the algorithm and other intellectual property rights." The Financial Times further reports that US Treas

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Google Pixel battery woes continue, but when will enough be enough?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 00:25:32

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority 🗣️ 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. According to community reports, another Google Pixel model is now facing battery issues. According to Google support forum posts, several Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users suffer from swollen batteries, some of which are causing the screen to separate from the device’s chassis. Notably, some of our

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The Morning After: The verdict on AirPods Pro 3

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 01:15:58

Apple’s third-gen pro earbuds make a very strong case for upgrading. Alongside all those iPhones and Watches, Apple revealed the AirPods Pro 3, packing in major new features, like live translation and heart-rate sensing, all while tangibly boosting active noise cancellation (ANC). Those ANC upgrades? Ultra-low-noise microphones combine with advanced computational audio to silence even more noise, while new foam-infused ear tips play a major role here too, since they offer increased passive nois

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60 years after Gemini, newly processed images reveal details

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-23 02:43:54

Six decades have now passed since some of the most iconic Project Gemini spaceflights. The 60th anniversary of Gemini 4, when Ed White conducted the first US spacewalk, came in June. The next mission, Gemini 5, ended just two weeks ago, in 1965. These missions are now forgotten by most Americans, as most of the people alive during that time are now deceased. However, during these early years of spaceflight, NASA engineers and astronauts cut their teeth on a variety of spaceflight firsts, flying

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Paramount Plus' Annual Plan Streaming Deal Ends Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-25 23:45:04

Between hikes at Apple TV Plus, Peacock and Netflix, streaming services haven't held back on raising prices in 2025. It's as good a time as any for a deal, and Paramount Plus is offering one for new and returning subscribers. Now through Sept. 18, you can get half off Paramount Plus' annual plans, which require you to pay up-front for the 12 months. You can choose between $30 for a year of Paramount Plus Essential, which is ad-based, and $60 for Paramount Plus Premium, which has no commercials

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iOS 26: Here's How to Change Your iPhone's New Liquid Glass Design

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 01:00:04

Apple released iOS 26 on Monday, a few months after the company announced it at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The update introduces a handful of new features to your iPhone, like call screening, new ringtones and more. And the biggest change iOS 26 brings to your device is a new Liquid Glass design. Liquid Glass is the biggest visual update Apple has brought to your iPhone since the company released iOS 7 in 2013. The redesign makes menus and other visual elements appear transluc

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The best October Prime Day deals to shop now: Save on tech from Apple, Beats, Anker and others

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 00:08:01

October Prime Day will be here soon on October 7 and 8, but as to be expected, you can already find some decent sales available now. Amazon always has lead-up sales in the days and weeks before Prime Day, and it’s wise to shop early if you’re on the hunt for something specific and you see that item at a good discount. Prime Day deals are typically reserved for subscribers, but there are always a few that anyone can shop. We expect this year to be no exception, and we’re already starting to se

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Facebook's settlement payments are on the way - here's how much you can expect

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-25 19:45:57

Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Payments have started going out in the 2023 Facebook privacy suit. Each user who filed will get between $5 and $40. Your amount depends on how long you used the site. If you filed a claim in the $725 million Facebook privacy settlement back in 2023, your payment might be on the way. Several years ago, Facebook, its parent company Meta, and political marketing company Cambri

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Check Your Bank Accounts, You Might Spot a Deposit From a Facebook Lawsuit

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 02:09:19

Read your email carefully this week: On Monday morning, I received an email from PayPal with the enticing subject line, "Your Facebook Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation Settlement Payment." And no, it wasn't a scam. I opened it to find my PayPal account had been sent $37.55 as my share of Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. I was glad I spotted the email, because the money w

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Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won’t let developers opt out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 12:26:42

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is making support for its Themed Icons feature mandatory by automatically generating themed icons for apps that don’t already provide one. This change addresses inconsistent home screens, as many developers currently opt out of providing a themed icon for branding or design reasons. To enforce this, Google updated its Play Store policy today, requiring developers to legally grant users the right to modify their app icon’s color. App icons rarel

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Millions of Facebook users are finally getting their payouts from the $725M privacy settlement

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 12:43:12

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR In 2022, Meta agreed to pay a $725 million settlement to millions of users for allegedly selling their personal information to Cambridge Analytica. The company handling the payments has confirmed that the distribution of the money has commenced and will continue over the next 10 weeks. If your claim was approved, you’ll receive an email three to four days before your payment is sent. It was a while ago, but you may remember when Meta got in trouble f

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China says NVIDIA's Mellanox acquisition violated antitrust law

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 16:04:09

A regulator has accused NVIDIA of violating China's antitrust laws over its acquisition of chipmaker Mellanox. In its preliminary findings of an investigation it commenced in December , the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) claimed that the company breached both national regulations and the conditional terms China outlined when it rubberstamped the $6.9 billion takeover. The SAMR hasn't announced any penalties yet, as the investigation will continue. The SAMR is said to have det

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Just Can’t Stop Breaking Billboard Records

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-09-26 16:45:41

The shine hasn’t worn off KPop Demon Hunters or its music quite yet. According to Variety, the film’s soundtrack has hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200, and the Huntr/x song “Golden” has held at #1 in the Hot 100 for the fifth week in a row. As a result, it’s now the longest-running song by an animated band in charting history. That can be owed to a recently released deluxe edition that features the movie’s songs combined with sing-along, instrumental, and a cappella versions of each track. With t

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Internet Archive’s big battle with music publishers ends in settlement

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-26 16:52:01

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit where music publishers sued the Internet Archive over the Great 78 Project, an effort to preserve early music recordings that only exist on brittle shellac records. No details of the settlement have so far been released, but a court filing on Monday confirmed that the Internet Archive and UMG Recordings, Capitol Records, Sony Music Entertainment, and other record labels "have settled this matter." More details may come in the next 45 days, when parties

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New Phoenix attack bypasses Rowhammer defenses in DDR5 memory

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-27 00:01:24

Academic researchers have devised a new variant of Rowhammer attacks that bypass the latest protection mechanisms on DDR5 memory chips from SK Hynix. A Rowhammer attack works by repeatedly accessing specific rows of memory cells at high-speed read/write operations to cause enough electrical interference to alter the value of the nearby bits from one to zero and vice-versa (bit flipping). An attacker could potentialluy corrupt data, increase their privileges on the system, execute malicious cod

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Latest Tech News

Hades returns to Game Pass on September 19

KPop Demon Hunters Collaboration Could Come to Fortnite Soon

Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%

Word numbers: Billion approaches (2008)

OpenAI Is Building a Teen-Friendly Version of ChatGPT

Can-Am Origin electric motorcycle review: Good for a fun time, not a long time

iOS 26.1 beta is coming: When to expect the next update

YouTube just announced a bunch of AI tools for creators

Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade

iOS 26 gives Apple’s Home app new automation features

The first Roku-powered smart projector is here

KPop Demon Hunters is reportedly coming to Fortnite

WordNumbers: Counting letters of number names, alphabetized and concatenated

The China-US deal for TikTok could take another month to work out

Apple Watch Ultra 3: A closer look at its satellite communications tools

The US version of TikTok might still use the Chinese algorithm

Google Pixel battery woes continue, but when will enough be enough?

The Morning After: The verdict on AirPods Pro 3

60 years after Gemini, newly processed images reveal details

Paramount Plus' Annual Plan Streaming Deal Ends Soon

iOS 26: Here's How to Change Your iPhone's New Liquid Glass Design

The best October Prime Day deals to shop now: Save on tech from Apple, Beats, Anker and others

Facebook's settlement payments are on the way - here's how much you can expect

Check Your Bank Accounts, You Might Spot a Deposit From a Facebook Lawsuit

Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won’t let developers opt out

Millions of Facebook users are finally getting their payouts from the $725M privacy settlement

China says NVIDIA's Mellanox acquisition violated antitrust law

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Just Can’t Stop Breaking Billboard Records

Internet Archive’s big battle with music publishers ends in settlement

New Phoenix attack bypasses Rowhammer defenses in DDR5 memory

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