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The Leverage Paradox in AI

news.ycombinator.com Channing Allen 2025-11-01 15:40:20

In 1930, the economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that automation and other expressions of technological progress would lead to a 15-hour workweek by the early 21st century. In his essay Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren, he wrote: The economic problem may be solved, or be at least within sight of solution, within a hundred years. … Thus for the first time since his creation man will be faced with his real, his permanent problem — how to use his freedom from pressing economic car

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Neuralink 'Participant 1' says his life has changed

news.ycombinator.com Jessica Mathews 2025-10-31 02:12:14

It was February 2024 when Noland Arbaugh, the first person to get Elon Musk’s experimental brain chip, rolled across the stage in a wheelchair during a Neuralink “all hands” meeting, revealing his identity for the first time. The room, filled with Neuralink employees, erupted in applause as Arbaugh—who dislocated two of his vertebrae in a swimming accident in 2016 and has since lost sensation and movement below his shoulders—smiled ear to ear in his chair, a red Texas A&M hat planted on his hea

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Spotify Introduces In-App Messaging for Sharing Music Recommendations With Your Friends

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-02 09:55:00

The subscribers spoke, and Spotify listened. This week, the 19-year-old Swedish music streaming service will begin rolling out Messages within the Spotify app for subscribers to share recommendations about music, podcasts and audiobooks. Messages will be available to Free and Premium members 16 and older on mobile devices in certain markets. Spotify says it will "continue building and refining the experience for more Spotify users around the globe in the months ahead." The company stressed th

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Google improves Gemini AI image editing with “nano banana” model

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-02 10:03:34

Something unusual happened in the world of AI image editing recently. A new model, known as "nano banana," started making the rounds with impressive abilities that landed it at the top of the LMArena leaderboard. Now, Google has revealed that nano banana is an innovation from Google DeepMind, and it's being rolled out to the Gemini app today. AI image editing allows you to modify images with a prompt rather than mucking around in Photoshop. Google first provided editing capabilities in Gemini e

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Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-02 10:00:00

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. Google is putting AI-powered language learning tools into its Translate app. The new feature, rolling out now in beta, can create customized language lessons based on your skill level and your purpose for picking up a new language, such as vacationing in another

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Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-11-02 10:00:00

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered experimental feature in Google Translate designed to help people practice and learn a new language, the company announced on Tuesday. Translate is also gaining new live capabilities to make it easier to communicate in real time with a person speaking a different language. The new language practice feature is designed for both beginners starting to learn conversational skills and advanced speakers looking to brush up on their vocabulary, the company says. T

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Not so fast: German court says Apple can’t call Watch carbon neutral

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-11-02 10:35:27

Two years ago, Apple announced its Watch Series 9 as its first carbon-neutral product. From cradle to grave, the company said the manufacturing, use, and disposal of the then-new model didn’t contribute to global warming. Now, a German court says that Apple has to recant the claim. Each aluminum Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10 — two models with the carbon-neutral designation — generates just over 8 kilograms of carbon emissions. Apple then offsets those emissions through the purchase of car

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Gemini expands image editing for enterprises: Consistency, collaboration, and control at scale

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2025-11-02 15:55:58

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 Google’s highly speculated new image model, which many beta users know as nanobanana, has finally been released as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image and will be integrated into the Gemini app. The new model would give enterprises more choice for creative projects and enable them to change the look of images they need quickly. The model, built on top

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Framework Laptop 16. Upgraded!

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-02 15:12:30

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU 798 AI TOPS Up to 100W TGP (on AC) Up to 50W TGP (on battery) 8GB GDDR7 memory 128-bit memory bus 384GB/s memory bandwidth 2.0GHz base clock and up to 2.4GHz boost USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and charging 4,608 CUDA cores DLSS 4 5th gen tensor cores 4th gen ray tracing 1x 9th gen NVIDIA encoder 1x 6th gen NVIDIA decoder Radeon™ RX 7700S (2nd Gen) 32 compute units Up to 100W TGP (on AC) 8GB 18Gbps GDDR6 memory USB-C port with DP Alt Mode

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Bye-bye barrel jack: Framework brings 240W USB-C charging to laptops

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-11-02 15:05:00

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Four and a quarter years ago, I told you how a USB-C cable could someday power all but the beefiest gaming laptops. Now, Framework is finally fulfilling the promise of 240 watts through a USB plug. Today, it’s opening preorders for the first standards-c

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The latest Gemini app update fixes the AI images that didn’t look quite like you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:00:28

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has upgraded the image editing model in the Gemini app. The image editor is now better at maintaining a person’s likeness from one image to the next. You can now change a person’s outfit and location, blend multiple photos together to create a new image, make subsequent edits, and apply the style of one image to an object in another. Back in April, Google rolled out the ability to edit your AI images natively in the Gemini app. Although it’s nice

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Gemini image generation is adding more editing tools

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:00:34

Google's Gemini is getting new features for editing images with AI. The latest image editing model is the work of the DeepMind artificial intelligence team, and these updates will be available starting today in the Gemini app. Google noted that all images either generated or edited in Gemini will be visibly and digitally watermarked to designate them as created with artificial intelligence. The first aspect of the new editing model offers consistency across different versions of an image. It's

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Top-rated mystery 'nano-banana' AI model rolls out to Gemini, as Google DeepMind claims responsibility

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-02 20:00:00

Getty Images/gleitfrosch Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A mystery 'nano banana' image editing model recently climbed up the LMArena charts. Google DeepMind was secretly behind the model, which is now publicly available. Users can get started for free today in the Gemini app. Every now and then, the LMArena will have a mystery model with a fun name shoot up to the top of the leaderboard. Shall I remind you of OpenAI's Project Strawberry? More r

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Spotify's new DM feature lets you chat with friends in-app now - here's how

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-02 20:06:15

Spotify Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Spotify is adding a new in-app messaging feature. Conversations are one-to-one with people you know. The feature is available for users 16 and older. Spotify is getting a little more social. Since you're already talking with your friends about songs, audiobooks, and podcasts, the music streaming app is adding a new feature that lets you send private messages to other users within the Spotify app. The featu

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Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:01:46

We use extensive filtering and data labeling to minimize harmful content in datasets and reduce the likelihood of harmful outputs. We also conduct red teaming and evaluations on content safety, including child safety, and representation. Image generation in Gemini has all our latest privacy and safety features. This includes SynthID, our tool that embeds an invisible digital watermark directly into an image, allowing it to be identified as AI generated.

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Google's New AI Image Model 'Bananas' Is Here: How to Edit Your Photos With Gemini

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-02 20:00:03

Google wants you to ditch Photoshop for Gemini. A new generative AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, upgrades Gemini's ability to edit your photos natively in the Gemini app. It's available now for all Gemini users, free and paying, and is rolling out in preview this week in the Gemini API and Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. A recent preview version of the new model on LMArena sparked interest from Gemini fans, even though the model only ranked seventh as of Monday, behind leaders like OpenAI's i

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Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-11-02 20:00:00

Google is upgrading its Gemini chatbot with a new AI image model that gives users finer control over editing photos, a step meant to catch up with OpenAI’s popular image tools and draw users from ChatGPT. The update, called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, rolls out starting Tuesday to all users in the Gemini app, as well as to developers via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI platforms. Gemini’s new AI image model is designed to make more precise edits to images — based on natural languag

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Waiting for Spotify Hi-Fi? Spotify built Messages instead, because of course they did

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:24:43

TL;DR Spotify is rolling out a new Messages feature that allows users to chat and share content within the app. The feature is available for free and premium users aged 16 and older in select markets. Users can have one-on-one conversations, share Spotify content, and react with text and emojis. Spotify announced its “HiFi” lossless tier in February 2021. While there have been recent signs of progress, the feature still hasn’t launched. If you’ve been holding your breath for Spotify’s lossles

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Hands-on: Kuxiu debuts tiny smart connector charger for iPad: meet the M30 [Updated]

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2025-11-03 00:03:52

Kuxiu continues to make some of the best iPad accessories in the game. They were the first to introduce “wireless” charging for the iPad by implementing the smart connector into their products, like the X33 Pro Max. It was the first magnetic iPad stand that also charged your iPad Pro with those smart connectors. They have doubled down on that and made it ultra compact. Today, they unveiled the M30 Magnetic Smart Connector Charger, and I’m so excited about it. Here is what you should know. Hands

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Spotify introduces an in-app messaging feature

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-03 00:44:02

My first thought when I heard Spotify had launched a messaging service was, "Why?" But, after looking into it a bit more, I'm intrigued at the idea of sharing recommendations within the app. So, what is Spotify's new Messages feature? Basically, like Instagram, TikTok and other social media platforms, Spotify is creating a way for you to share content and thoughts from within its app. You can send playlists, songs and podcasts without having to use a link on another platform. You can see the M

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Are these 'crush-proof' Bluetooth speakers legit? I took them into the wild, and here's my verdict

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-02 20:15:19

Turtlebox Original Gen 3 ZDNET's key takeaways The Turtlebox Original Gen 3 speaker is available in five colors, retailing for $430. It's considerably more durable beyond waterproofing capabilities, making it a solid option for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its incredible durability, it lacks any sound customization features. $450 at Amazon Best test deals of the week Test 1 : $5 (save $5) Test 2 : $10 (save $7) Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this

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Pixel owners just got a big surprise with Android 16 - what's new

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-03 00:30:07

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a pretty big surprise for Pixel owners. I've known for a while that widgets are returning to the Android lock screen, but they're officially back with Android 16 QPR2. Widgets are a staple of custo

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SSL certificate requirements are becoming obnoxious

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:50:06

I am responsible for approving SSL certificates for my company. I’ve developed a process over the past couple of years that works well. My stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities and put up a minimal amount of fuss as I review and approve each cert. What started out as a quarterly or semi-monthly task has become a monthly-to-weekly task depending on when our certs are expiring. I appreciate the amount of trust put into certificates and understand that they are a critical compon

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Review: Barely Squeaking By

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-11-02 23:30:00

Budget laptops are finally improving. Extra RAM and more efficient processors are making cheap laptops significantly more pleasant to use and recommend. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is somewhat of an old-school budget laptop. It uses a cheaper Intel chip, which compromises performance and battery life, and at first glance, it appears to be overpriced. While this machine doesn't move the needle for budget PCs, if you need a 16-inch laptop, there's just barely enough here to make it wort

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Zooming in on weird cameras

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2025-11-03 00:00:00

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Unconventional cameras are having a bit of a moment. From the Sigma BF to the Fujifilm Half to young photographers reaching for old digital point-and-shoots, the camera industry has looked a little different over the past few yea

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Your Google Discover feed could soon be more customizable (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 05:53:17

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is evaluating new options to make the Discover feed easier to customize. It is testing a new language selection option that lets you select multiple languages. The language selection tool is unlikely to limit the number of languages you can choose for content on the Discover feed. So far, Google has restricted language choices for the Discover feed to itself. However, an imminent change could soon provide you with more control over the content you

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The Apple Watch is not actually carbon neutral, says German court

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-11-03 05:56:41

Apple is no longer allowed to advertise the Apple Watch as carbon neutral, a German court ruled following a protest from environmentalists about Apple’s promoted claims. The Frankfurt court found the company misled consumers for describing the Apple Watch as a CO2-neutral product. Apple first unveiled its first carbon neutral products starting with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in September 2023. The German ruling means that language relating to these devices being carbon neutral will h

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Do I not like Ruby anymore? (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:00:07

Do I not like Ruby anymore? 2024/05/28 I recently started working at a Python shop. The reasons behind this choice of employment are very much unrelated to the technology stack. Python is not my favorite programming language. In fact, allow me to drop the euphemism and express my pure, unadulterated thoughts about it: I never liked Python, I see it as a huge red flag and I think the world would be a better place if we all decided to finally move on from it. With that out of the way, let’s talk

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Power with purpose

technologyreview.com Gigi Marino 2025-11-03 14:00:00

In 2005, only 41% of Ghana’s population had access to electricity. Much of that electricity was generated by the Akosombo and Kpong dams on the Volta River, but relying on hydroelectric power made Ghana susceptible to climate fluctuations that affect water levels. Recalling how much his MIT thermodynamics class (then called Heat and Mass Transfer) with Ernest Cravalho had stayed with him, Asiamah-Adjei realized that perhaps delving into energy was not such a wild idea. “The seed had been sown,”

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Google could be building a new nook for your Gemini creations (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 14:00:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new “My Stuff” section for the Gemini interface on Android. While its purpose isn’t clear, it could be used to store media generated using Gemini, separate from your chats. A similar section for storing AI-generated media is also present in ChatGPT, and it is known as “Library.” Gemini is already quite powerful as a virtual assistant, and is raking up new features as Google prepares to replace Google Assistant with it entirely. Recent

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Latest Tech News

The Leverage Paradox in AI

Neuralink 'Participant 1' says his life has changed

Spotify Introduces In-App Messaging for Sharing Music Recommendations With Your Friends

Google improves Gemini AI image editing with “nano banana” model

Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app

Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools

Not so fast: German court says Apple can’t call Watch carbon neutral

Gemini expands image editing for enterprises: Consistency, collaboration, and control at scale

Framework Laptop 16. Upgraded!

Bye-bye barrel jack: Framework brings 240W USB-C charging to laptops

The latest Gemini app update fixes the AI images that didn’t look quite like you

Gemini image generation is adding more editing tools

Top-rated mystery 'nano-banana' AI model rolls out to Gemini, as Google DeepMind claims responsibility

Spotify's new DM feature lets you chat with friends in-app now - here's how

Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

Google's New AI Image Model 'Bananas' Is Here: How to Edit Your Photos With Gemini

Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade

Waiting for Spotify Hi-Fi? Spotify built Messages instead, because of course they did

Hands-on: Kuxiu debuts tiny smart connector charger for iPad: meet the M30 [Updated]

Spotify introduces an in-app messaging feature

Are these 'crush-proof' Bluetooth speakers legit? I took them into the wild, and here's my verdict

Pixel owners just got a big surprise with Android 16 - what's new

SSL certificate requirements are becoming obnoxious

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Review: Barely Squeaking By

Zooming in on weird cameras

Your Google Discover feed could soon be more customizable (APK teardown)

The Apple Watch is not actually carbon neutral, says German court

Do I not like Ruby anymore? (2024)

Power with purpose

Google could be building a new nook for your Gemini creations (APK teardown)

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