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Trump’s FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycotts

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-15 07:11:56

FTC chair alleged “serious risk” from ad boycotts After Musk's purchase of Twitter, the social network lost advertisers for various reasons, including changes to content moderation and an incident in which Musk posted a favorable response to an antisemitic tweet and then told concerned advertisers to "go fuck yourself." FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said at a conference in April that "the risk of an advertiser boycott is a pretty serious risk to the free exchange of ideas." "If advertisers get

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Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-09-15 11:01:00

TL;DR: Microsoft and Asus recently announced two new Xbox-branded handheld devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. While these represent a new step for Xbox gaming on portable devices, a new report suggests that Microsoft has internally shelved its own Xbox handheld project – one that was never officially announced but had been the subject of considerable speculation. According to The Verge, Microsoft has "essentially canceled" its native Xbox handheld to focus on the Xbox software plat

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This stylish Beats speaker is one of my summer must-haves, and it's on sale right now

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-15 11:51:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Beats' latest Pill speaker is available for $150 in five colorways: Statement Red, Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Navy Blue, and Blush Pink. An impressive battery life and a subtle, clean design set the Beats Pill apart from its competitors. However, Beats' overemphasized, bass-forward sound can mask the other aspects of a song. $99.99 at B&H Photo-Video The Beats Pill (2024) is currently on sale for $100, $50 off its original price. Beats recently released two new Pill co

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Best Internet Providers in Boulder, Colorado

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-15 15:00:00

I grew up just north of Boulder, Colorado, so I may be biased, but I consider it one of the country's most unique and beautiful cities. Boulder has much to offer, from its exciting college football team, the Colorado Buffaloes, to its gorgeous trails and mountains. Beyond the sights and sports, it also stands out for the speed of its internet connections relative to the rest of the state. Boulder residents can expect median download speeds of approximately 319 megabits per second, according to

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Boston Dynamics robots dance to ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ for ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-09-15 15:36:44

A dance crew of four-legged robots from Boston Dynamics appeared on “America’s Got Talent” to perform a synchronized routine to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Their performance was impressive enough to earn four “yes” votes from the judges — but one of the five robots experienced some stage fright, perhaps, and shut down in the middle of the routine. But the show must go on, so nevertheless, the four other robots persisted. “Can I be honest with you?” judge Simon Cowell asked at the conclusion o

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Ask HN: Is ageism in tech still a problem?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 19:08:30

Well, it's been a while since I touched this theme. 6 years ago, I launched a job board trying to fight ageism in tech (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20252097) It did super well in terms of upvotes and comments but not $ speaking (made $0) This seems to be a current problem but what's the solution?

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Best MacBook for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-15 13:03:00

The first fork in the road you'll come to when shopping for a MacBook is whether to follow the Air path or head down the Pro road. For people who are looking for an everyday home laptop or a work laptop for running basic office apps, a MacBook Air will suffice. An Air is also a better pick for students on tight budgets. For creative types who need the added processing and graphics muscle of Apple's new M4 Pro and Max chips, a MacBook Pro is worth the added cost. To help you find the right MacBoo

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If You Own an Xbox Series X/S, You Can Buy an Official 2TB Expansion Card for 40% Off on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-15 23:25:12

If you own an Xbox Series X or S, you’re already aware of how quickly your storage fills up with new games. Expansions are inevitable and the Seagate Expansion Card SSD is designed specifically for these Microsoft consoles which makes it perfect for gamers who want to maintain their library within reach without sacrificing performance. Amazon currently has this must-have accessory on sale for a low of $219, down from a list price of $360. That’s a 39% discount (just barely within Black Friday t

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How to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost—it’s not easy

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-15 20:00:56

In particular, he warns families to be careful introducing young kids to grief bots, as they may not be able to grasp that the bot is not a real person. When he initially saw his young kids growing confused with whether their grandfather was alive or not—the introduction of the bot was complicated by the early stages of the pandemic, a time when they met many relatives virtually—he decided to restrict access to the bot until they were older. For a time, the bot only came out for special events l

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Eufy's 3-in-1 robot vacuum drops to a record-low price

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-16 07:46:15

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 . Robot vacuums can save you a ton of time by automating a regular chore you'd otherwise have to do manually. But you may sometimes want a handheld or cordless vacuum to quickly clean up small messes, or debris in hard-to-reach places. Buying each type of vacuum is one way to get the bes

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It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-09-15 17:45:12

There’s finally some good news for anyone battling multiple Thread networks while using Matter devices in their smart home — as long as you’re the patient type. According to Matter Alpha, the tvOS 26 beta announced at WWDC this week adds Thread 1.4 to Apple TVs. And, as Apple’s smart speakers use a fork of tvOS, it’s likely that the upcoming HomePod OS 26 will include 1.4 as well. Thread 1.4 brings a standard way for Thread border routers, such as Apple TVs and HomePods, to join an existing Thr

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I put my Bose QuietComfort Ultra away within hours of testing these headphones

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-16 16:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are available for $449 in Anthracite Black, Canvas White, and Indigo Blue. These headphones provide a listening experience and design profile unlike any other headphones in the same price range. Although these are the best sounding and looking headphones at this price, they fall behind their competitors at noise cancellation. View now at Bowers & Wilkins View now at Crutchfield more buying choices When shopping for a new pair of headphones, it

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They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling

news.ycombinator.com Kashmir Hill 2025-09-16 15:48:43

“You want to know the ironic thing? I wrote my son’s obituary using ChatGPT,” Mr. Taylor said. “I had talked to it for a while about what had happened, trying to find more details about exactly what he was going through. And it was beautiful and touching. It was like it read my heart and it scared the shit out of me.” ‘Approach These Interactions With Care’ I reached out to OpenAI, asking to discuss cases in which ChatGPT was reinforcing delusional thinking and aggravating users’ mental health

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Ars Technica’s gift guide for Father’s Day: Give dad some cool things

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-16 16:30:04

Greetings Arsians! It's time—at least in some parts of the world—to celebrate dads. Father's Day is nearly here, and as there's a custom of gift-giving, many of us will have to choose something. Below, various Ars editors have identified a few things they've bought recently that they think could be great gifts for dads—with the caveat that there are an indefinably large spectrum of variations of what dads are like. Still, we did our best to include a few things that are pretty general, and a few

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Jemalloc Postmortem

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-16 16:37:17

Home Published Jun 12, 2025 The jemalloc memory allocator was first conceived in early 2004, and has been in public use for about 20 years now. Thanks to the nature of open source software licensing, jemalloc will remain publicly available indefinitely. But active upstream development has come to an end. This post briefly describes jemalloc’s development phases, each with some success/failure highlights, followed by some retrospective commentary. Phase 0: Lyken In 2004 I began work on the Ly

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Tesla's Robotaxi Launch Date Was Supposed to Be Today, But We're Shocked to Hear That It's Been Pushed Back

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-16 22:12:15

The launch of Tesla's robotaxi network will have to wait. On Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk made a tweet stating that, "tentatively," the first public rides on its autonomous vehicles — which will not be in its purpose-built Cybercabs, but in regular Teslas with updated software — will start on June 22. But the date could shift, Musk added, because "we are being super paranoid about safety." That comment could prove to be revealing. Tesla's robotaxi initiative is clouded with uncertainty, because th

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Emulating an iPhone in QEMU (Part 2)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-17 00:52:12

What's the plan? At the end of our previous blog post, we got PreBoard to show its UI. But we had no idea if getting SpringBoard to work would even be possible, since we didn’t have SEP emulation. Still, we wanted to see how far we could get without it. Before SpringBoard could show anything, we had plenty of issues to fix. Although the backboardd and SpringBoard processes were starting and stable, they were stuck in different places. Our strategy was to go through system logs, find suspiciou

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The best ereader to buy right now

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-09-17 03:58:34

Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast-sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. Some really are pocketable. Others are waterproof or offer physical page-turning buttons, while a few even let you take notes. I’ve been using ebook readers for nearly a decade, and I’ve gone hands-on

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Bose upgraded the adaptive ANC on its new QuietComfort Ultra earbuds

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-09-17 07:31:25

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Bose has announced upgraded QuietComfort Ultra wireless earbuds with better adaptive ANC that can more smoothly adapt to sudden spikes in noise. The QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) are expected to be available through Bose’s online store starting later this summer for $299 in black, white smoke, and deep plum color options. The new earbuds carry ov

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Fujifilm announces retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless digital camera

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-09-17 11:16:00

In a nutshell: Fujifilm has introduced a new X-series mirrorless digital camera that's sure to get the attention of photography enthusiasts. The X-E5 is a lightweight, rangefinder-style shooter with a retro aesthetic that tips the scales at around 445 grams (about one pound). It packs the company's latest back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, which can capture 40.2 megapixel stills and shoot video at up to 6.2K at 30 frames per second. Fujifilm said an improved pixel structure allows more

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Do Whole Body Vibration Plates Actually Promote Weight Loss? We Asked Fitness Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-17 08:15:00

Countless weight loss and fitness trends have come and gone over the years, from gimmicky products that provided minimal results to science-backed health tools that genuinely worked. You may remember the vibrating belt machines from the mid-20th century that were promoted as weight loss aids. Trends often cycle back around, so it's relatively unsurprising that vibration plates are re-emerging as the latest fitness trend once again. Some claim they are an excellent alternative workout method with

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AI Overviews hallucinates that Airbus, not Boeing, involved in fatal Air India crash

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-17 15:25:24

When major events occur, most people rush to Google to find information. Increasingly, the first thing they see is an AI Overview, a feature that already has a reputation for making glaring mistakes. In the wake of a tragic plane crash in India, Google's AI search results are spreading misinformation claiming the incident involved an Airbus plane—it was actually a Boeing 787. Travelers are more attuned to the airliner models these days after a spate of crashes involving Boeing's 737 lineup seve

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Engineer creates first custom motherboard for 1990s PlayStation console

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-17 15:51:04

Last week, electronics engineer Lorentio Brodesco announced the completion of a mock-up for nsOne, reportedly the first custom PlayStation 1 motherboard created outside of Sony in the console's 30-year history. The fully functional board accepts original PlayStation 1 chips and fits directly into the original console case, marking a milestone in reverse-engineering for the classic console released in 1994. Brodesco's motherboard isn't an emulator or FPGA-based re-creation—it's a genuine circuit

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Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-09-17 23:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. I feel like a broken record, but I’ve been writing for more than a year that the next Xbox console will be more PC-like. Now, I think Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox plans while announcing its partnership with Asus to bring two Xbox Ally handhelds to the market later this year. The Xbox Ally handhelds run Windows, but the Xbox team has worked with Windows engineers to

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Two exploits are threatening Secure Boot, but Microsoft is only patching one of them

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-18 03:23:00

Facepalm: Microsoft and the PC industry developed the Secure Boot protocol to prevent modern UEFI-based computers from being hacked or compromised during the boot process. However, just a few years later, the technology is plagued by a steady stream of serious security vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals are currently having a field day with Secure Boot. Security experts have uncovered two separate vulnerabilities that are already being exploited in the wild to bypass SB's protections. Even more co

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Boeing Jet Explodes in Giant Fireball, Killing Hundreds

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-18 02:01:41

A Boeing Dreamliner 787 plane crashed into a residential neighborhood with 242 people aboard mere moments after taking off from Ahmedabad in western India, exploding in an immense fireball. The cause of the immensely tragic loss of life remains unknown. As CNBC reports, it could take months to find out. The top-selling wide-body aircraft was delivered to Air India in 2014. According to a tweet by FlightRadar, the Boeing jet ascended to roughly 200 feet before plummeting back down at a "vertica

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Bose’s latest Ultra earbuds have some AI-powered tricks for navigating your noisy world

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 07:37:14

Bose TL;DR Bose has announced the successor to its premium QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. The second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer enhanced ANC, improved voice pickup, and wireless charging support. The earbuds are priced at $299 and will be available in Black, White Smoke, and Deep Plum colorways. Bose expanded its premium headphone and earbud lineup with the launch of new Ultra models back in 2023. Its original QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are still among the best wireless earbuds on the

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Bose re-enters the premium earbuds game, promising small but mighty upgrades to its Ultra earbuds

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-18 06:00:21

It's been almost two years since Bose released the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and headphones, introduced the Ultra moniker, and declared this line of headphones and earbuds its best products. The QC Ultra Earbuds are among our favorite noise-canceling earbuds, and now, Bose has announced the QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). Also: The 12 best headphones of 2025 The QC Ultra Earbuds debut with a list of refinements compared to their predecessors, including an updated AI algorithm for noise cancellati

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I tested a Eufy robot vacuum with a built-in handheld vac - and it just dropped to 42% off

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-18 06:07:47

ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination costs $650. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing; it offers up to 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum's dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a floor attachment and a crevice tool. Unfortunately, the handheld vacuum doesn't offer powerful suction like that of a standalone unit like a Dyson, and removing it from the robot isn't easy with one

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ChatGPT Just Got 'Absolutely Wrecked' at Chess, Losing to a 1970s-Era Atari 2600

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 07:05:34

OpenAI's ChatGPT has some major AI chatbot competitors in the market: Gemini, Copilot, Claude. Now add to that list the Atari 2600. The OG video game console, which was first released in 1977, was used in an engineer's experiment to see how it would fare playing chess against the AI chatbot. By using a software emulator to run Atari's 1979 game Video Chess, Citrix engineer Robert Caruso said he was able to set up a match between ChatGPT and the 46-year-old game. The matchup did not go well for

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