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Show HN: A rain Pomodoro with brown noise, ASMR, and Middle Eastern music

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-17 04:42:10

Can I use Rain Pomodoro timer for studying and work? Absolutely! Rain Pomodoro is perfect for both studying and work. The pomodoro technique's 25-minute focus sessions are ideal for maintaining concentration during study sessions, while the variety of background sounds (rain, brown noise, ASMR, desert ambience) allows you to customize your environment based on the type of work you're doing. The visual rain effects also help reduce eye strain during long computer sessions.

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Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-16 05:58:45

Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business in four years. We really did it! We bootstrapped ProjectionLab to $1,000,000 in annual recurring revenue. And I’m still processing that this is real. 🥹 Back in 2021, I was inspired by the financial independence movement and wanted a better way to plan my own life. I couldn’t find the right tool, so I started building. I had no idea that side project would one day help over 100,000 households plan for their financial future

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If You’re a Prime Member, This Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Now Costs Peanuts on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-17 08:20:09

Prime Day has finally come and with it special bargains exclusive to Prime members. This year’s discounts on internal SSDs are especially impressive: Among the top-selling offers, the Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD ranks as a best-seller with an incredible 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 5,000 reviews. That kind of history speaks volumes and now it’s available at an all-time low price. The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB internal SSD now costs only $113, down from its usual price of $176. This 36% discount is

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The Dyson Air Purifier Is 50% Off, Amazon Launches Final Clearance Amid Soaring Pollution

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-17 08:55:36

Pollution is one of the largest issues of the 21st century, and keeping your home environment clean has never been so necessary. Having the right air purifier can make the difference but with so many low-grade products available, it is very important to select carefully. Dyson is already skilled in the science of airflow control in vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, and it transfers that expertise into the field of air purification with the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07. Today, the Dyson Purifier Cool

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Mike Lindell lost defamation case, and his lawyers were fined for AI hallucinations

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-17 06:15:51

Lawyers representing MyPillow and its CEO Mike Lindell were fined $6,000 after using artificial intelligence in a brief that was riddled with misquotes and citations to fictional cases. Attorney Christopher Kachouroff and the law firm of McSweeney Cynkar & Kachouroff were fined $3,000, jointly and severally. Attorney Jennifer DeMaster was separately ordered to pay $3,000. This "is the least severe sanction adequate to deter and punish defense counsel in this instance," US District Judge Nina Wa

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16 Best Prime Day Deals on Coffee Machines, Grinders & More

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-02-17 06:57:34

What's more WIRED than coffee? Before you plug into the matrix, you need your coffee fix. We know because we've been testing all the various ways of making coffee for years now. These are the best Prime Day deals on WIRED-tested and -approved coffee brewers, espresso makers, grinders, concentrates, pods, and more. If it's good at getting caffeine to your brain and on sale for Prime Day, it's here. Want more Prime Day goodness? Read our Best Prime Day Deals and Prime Day Liveblog for more discou

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Volodymyr Zelensky’s Clothing Has Sparked a Polymarket Rebellion

wired.com Joel Khalili 2026-02-17 08:18:34

Did Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky wear a suit? It should be a simple question, but a dispute over the answer has torn apart bettors on the gambling site Polymarket. With a collective $210 million on the line, some claim to have been denied their rightful winnings. Polymarket is a platform that allows users to gamble cryptocurrency on the outcome of a particular event, ranging from sports games to election outcomes to niche wagers on movie box office results. Each individual prediction ma

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One of Tim Cook’s possible successors is leaving Apple

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-17 08:54:57

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. Apple has announced that Sabih Khan, the company’s vice president of operations, will take over for Jeff Williams as chief operating officer later this month. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple said the move is part of a “long-planned succession” that has Williams retiring at the end of this year. Williams, who oversaw the introduction of the iPo

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GenAI as a shopping assistant set to explode during Prime Day sales

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-17 08:07:45

A new report estimates that AI will be a larger-than-ever part of the online shopping process during Amazon’s Prime Day sale, which began Tuesday morning. Amazon’s annual sale, which this year spans four days (July 8-11), is predicted to drive $23.8 billion in online spending across U.S. e-commerce retailers, as other businesses run their own competing sales alongside the popular shopping event. Adobe, whose e-commerce division regularly releases estimates for online shopping events like Black

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US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-02-17 08:40:42

In Brief The U.S. Justice Department has confirmed the arrest of Chinese national Xu Zewei, an alleged prolific contract hacker who carried out cyberattacks for China. Xu was arrested in Italy at the request of U.S. prosecutors. Xu and another Chinese national Zhang Yu, who remains at large, are accused in a nine-charge indictment of “hacking and stealing crucial COVID-19 research” from U.S. universities during February 2020. The DOJ said Xu worked for a company called Shanghai Powerock Networ

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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G hits its best price yet at $299.99 (25% off)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 12:30:36

Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority Budget phone shoppers might be interested to know that Amazon Prime Day has an enticing deal on the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. With a 25% discount relative to the recommended retail price, you can snag this phone for just $299.99, down from its usual $399.99. This is the lowest price ever, beating even last month’s lowest by $50. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G for $299.99 (25% off) The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, introduced in March 2025, is packed with features that cater to

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Best Prime Day monitor deals: Top 20+ discounts available right now

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-17 12:03:14

It's that time of the year again -- Amazon Prime Day starts today, July 8, and will go on until July 11, which is two days longer than usual. This is a massive sales event where tech brands roll out many discounts for a wide selection of products, including computer monitors. You'll find just about everything from office displays that are $100 off to gaming displays that are hundreds of dollars off. For example, the Dell S2425HS office monitor was given a sizable 20% discount for Prime Day, dro

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We found the best Prime Day deals 2025: Our top 140+ sales live now

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-17 12:58:23

Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day will run 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 r

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TSA Will Reportedly Let You Keep Your Shoes on at Security Checks

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-17 12:10:40

In an age of seemingly endless bad news, there appears to be one positive development to report: you won’t have to take your shoes off at airports anymore. The New York Times reports that the Transportation Security Administration has nixed the rule that requires passengers to remove their shoes while heading through security. The development was first announced by Gate Access, a newsletter that is written by a former TSA officer. The Times says a “source familiar with the matter who spoke on c

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Galaxy Watch 7 Is Almost Free, Amazon Clears Out Samsung Watches on Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-17 12:35:27

Prime Day is a showcase for top electronics brands and this year is no exception. Whether you’re an Apple fan, a Samsung enthusiast, or loyal to Microsoft or Sony, there’s something for everyone. Samsung is making a splash with major deals across its lineup, from the Galaxy S25 phones to internal SSDs and, of course, the Galaxy Watch series. Right now, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 40mm smartwatch is available at its lowest price ever on Amazon, but you’ll need to be a Prime member to grab this ex

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This Stanley 8 Gallon Wet and Dry Vacuum Is Huge, but the Price? Practically Peanuts at Best Buy

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-17 12:50:54

Some messes call for more than just a broom or basic vacuum. Whether it’s sawdust after a weekend project, a puddle from a leaky water heater, or just the grit and grime that builds up in a garage or workshop, a standard vacuum won’t cut it. That’s where a wet/dry vacuum comes in. But they can be pricey, and they aren’t exactly the type of vacuum you typically have somewhere in your home. They’re usually for some very specific messes, so it’s understandable if you don’t have one on hand. Head t

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Galaxy Unpacked: Everything You Need to Know About the Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Watch 8

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 11:19:09

The Galaxy Unpacked event is less than 24 hours away and I expect to see Samsung's next generation of foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, as well as new Galaxy Watches. But the big surprise might be the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a more affordable version of Samsung's popular clamshell. CNET will be on the ground covering the event live from New York. In fact, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip's new thinner design in an exclusive with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti. Samsung was one

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Best Indoor Security Cameras for 2025: Tested in Our Own Homes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 11:30:00

Google's AI detection remains top-notch. Google/Amazon Field of view Look for views that match the unique needs of your space and where you plan on placing the camera. Most high-quality indoor cameras have around a 130-degree field of view — and some of our picks go beyond that — but you don’t need to break out a protractor. That’s plenty of coverage to get a great view of a room when placed in a corner or centered against a far wall. For the best coverage or to cover multiple angles from a ce

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You Can Now Play ‘The Last of Us Part II’ in Chronological Order

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2026-02-17 12:00:43

The video Game publisher Naughty Dog released a free update to The Last of Us Part II today that adds a new chronological story mode. The mode effectively replaces the game’s nonlinear structure that bounced players between two separate characters. Otherwise, the update keeps the gameplay the same. Game owners will get the new mode automatically as part of the latest patch download. In the original version of The Last of Us Part II, players switch between dual protagonists Ellie and Abby, whos

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SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-02-17 12:52:07

In Brief SpaceX is looking to raise fresh capital by selling new shares to insiders in a deal that would boost its valuation to around $400 billion, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The company’s strategy is to raise money via a fundraising round and separately hold a tender offer to allow employees to sell some of their shares to a select group of investors, anonymous sources told Bloomberg. SpaceX typically holds tender offers twice per year. SpaceX’s valuation has steadily climbed si

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Why does this massive Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak not mention the S Pen at all?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 17:00:19

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Z Fold phones have supported its S Pen stylus in the past, even though the foldables could not internally store the pen. With the upcoming Fold 7, we’ve been hearing rumors of a new approach to the S Pen in general, though sources have disagreed on specifics. A last-minute leak of Fold 7 launch materials appears to make no mention of the S Pen, raising doubts about support. We’ve got less than a day to go before Samsung executives take the

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AirPods get five new features in iOS 26, but three require an H2 chip

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-17 17:11:07

The days of buying headphones and getting a static feature set are long gone. Since the launch of AirPods Pro 2 in particular, Apple has consistently upgraded AirPods products with new features via firmware. In iOS 26, there are five more new features coming—but more than half are exclusive to AirPods with an H2 chip. iOS 26 continues trend of adding new AirPods features When it comes to AirPods updates, Apple has gotten in the rhythm of big annual feature drops. For example, iOS 18 added non

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This tiny accessory gives your Android phone thermal vision superpowers - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-17 17:16:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it's well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera. Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later. The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. View now at Amazon I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome U

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I tested Dyson's pricey flagship headphones and they're better than expected (and $200 off)

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-02-17 17:22:17

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Dyson OnTrac headphones Impressive sound, adequate noise-canceling, and innovative design choices define the OnTrac headphones. Dyson could spend more time refining these headphones' physical controls, as they can be finicky and unreliable. The Dyson OnTrac headphones are on sale for $300 (save $200) during Amazon Prime Day. Who says the same company that made your vacuum cleaner and hairdryer can't make your headphones? I'm unsure if anyone has

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Brut: A New Web Framework for Ruby

news.ycombinator.com David Bryant Copeland 2026-02-17 17:03:20

Brut aims to be a simple, yet fully-featured web framework for Ruby. It's different than other Ruby web frameworks. Brut has no controllers, verbs, or resources. You build pages, forms, and single-action handlers. You write HTML, which is generated on the server. You can write all the JavaScript and CSS you want. Here’s a web page that tells you what time it is: class TimePage < AppPage def initialize ( clock :) @clock = clock end def page_template header do h1 { "Welcome to the Time Page!" }

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‘The Last of Us Part II’ Can Now Rob You of Its Most Brutal Moment

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-17 17:15:01

Season two of The Last of Us ended on “the” moment. The moment when a story you thought was one thing actually becomes another. It’s a moment lifted directly from the video game The Last of Us Part II, but now the game is letting players get rid of it, and we’re very curious about the timing. Tuesday, Naughty Dog announced that it’s releasing a new update to the remastered edition of The Last of Us Part II. The update will allow fans to play the game chronologically, which drastically shifts th

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From Budget to ‘Wait, Is This Free?’, These JBL Headphones Get Prime Day Magic

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-17 17:45:28

There are tons of headphones out there these days. Some are wireless, some are corded. Some cost an exorbitant amount of money. That doesn’t make them the best of their kind, though. Actually, the best headphones are the ones that you’re comfortable wearing and the ones that sound fantastic. JBL makes some surprisingly great headphones at fair prices. They don’t have every fancy feature under the sun, but what they do offer is solid sound quality, dependable battery life, and affordability. And

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'It's Always Sunny' Season 17 Release Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 14:00:07

Frank Reynolds as The Golden Bachelor? A second Abbott Elementary crossover from the viewpoint of the Gang? The upcoming 17th season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia looks as eventful as ever, and you can stream it all with a Hulu account. The long-running sitcom returns this week after nearly two years away from screens. Season 17 will see Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Dee and Frank "return to shamelessly shed their 'niche' label for grander aspirations," according to a press release. A trailer sh

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Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 16:26:36

Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But when Apple Arcade adds Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, on Aug. 7, I'll play it because the game's cartoony style make these worms palatable for me. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month (£

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Jack Dorsey made an encrypted Bluetooth messaging app

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-02-17 17:13:04

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Twitter co-founder and Block Head Jack Dorsey launched a new peer-to-peer messaging app over the weekend called Bitchat that runs entirely over Bluetooth. Bitchat relies on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks to send encrypted communications directly to nearby devices without requiring internet or cellular service. “Bitchat addresses the nee

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Show HN: A rain Pomodoro with brown noise, ASMR, and Middle Eastern music

Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business

If You’re a Prime Member, This Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD Now Costs Peanuts on Amazon

The Dyson Air Purifier Is 50% Off, Amazon Launches Final Clearance Amid Soaring Pollution

Mike Lindell lost defamation case, and his lawyers were fined for AI hallucinations

16 Best Prime Day Deals on Coffee Machines, Grinders & More

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Clothing Has Sparked a Polymarket Rebellion

One of Tim Cook’s possible successors is leaving Apple

GenAI as a shopping assistant set to explode during Prime Day sales

US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers

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Best Prime Day monitor deals: Top 20+ discounts available right now

We found the best Prime Day deals 2025: Our top 140+ sales live now

TSA Will Reportedly Let You Keep Your Shoes on at Security Checks

Galaxy Watch 7 Is Almost Free, Amazon Clears Out Samsung Watches on Prime Day

This Stanley 8 Gallon Wet and Dry Vacuum Is Huge, but the Price? Practically Peanuts at Best Buy

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Best Indoor Security Cameras for 2025: Tested in Our Own Homes

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This tiny accessory gives your Android phone thermal vision superpowers - and it's on sale

I tested Dyson's pricey flagship headphones and they're better than expected (and $200 off)

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‘The Last of Us Part II’ Can Now Rob You of Its Most Brutal Moment

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'It's Always Sunny' Season 17 Release Schedule: When to Watch New Episodes

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Jack Dorsey made an encrypted Bluetooth messaging app

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