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Using MacBook's trackpad as digital weighing scale

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-02 21:51:13

TrackWeight Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a precise digital weighing scale TrackWeight is a macOS application that transforms your MacBook's trackpad into an accurate weighing scale by leveraging the Force Touch pressure sensors built into modern MacBook trackpads. IMG_7303.mov To use it yourself: Open the scale Rest your finger on the trackpad While mainting finger contact, put your object on the trackpad Try and put as little pressure on the trackpad while still maintaining contact. T

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New Study Bolsters Public Health Case for a Four-Day Work Week

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-02-02 22:05:16

For many of us, Monday is the start of yet another dreary and long work routine. But new trial research out today might highlight a healthier approach to performing our jobs: a permanent four-day workweek. Scientists at Boston College led the study, published Monday in Nature Human Behavior. For six months, the researchers tracked the outcomes of nearly 3,000 workers at 141 businesses after they switched to a four-day workweek with no pay reduction; they also compared them to similar workers at

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Dying Light: The Beast Hands-On: Brutal Survival in a Zombie-Ridden Forest

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-02 21:00:14

Two hours into my gaming preview of Dying Light: The Beast, I was jogging through a beautiful woodland dotted with cabins and park benches -- a spot that would make for a lovely vacation, if not for the hordes of zombies wandering all over. Despite stealthily creeping around, I was spotted by a large group and frantically fended them off with a shovel, growing more desperate and overwhelmed -- until my rage meter maxed out and I became a beast. I roared and tore the zombies limb from limb until

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Microsoft hit with SharePoint attack — one version still vulnerable

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-02-03 03:27:47

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft has warned of "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, with security researchers noting that organizations worldwide stand to be affected by the breach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Sunday in a release that the vulnerability provides unauthenticated access to systems and full access to SharePoint content, enabling bad actors to execute code over the network. CISA said t

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 22:00:04

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn’t officially hit store shelves until later this month, but it’s already established itself as one of the most exciting foldable releases of the year. With its impressively thin and light design, larger screens, and better cameras, the Z Fold 7 makes a strong argument for being the folding phone to buy in 2025. Although the US isn’t teeming with foldable handsets the way other markets are, there are still options to choose fro

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iPhone 17 Air’s rumored accessory could be exactly what new model needs

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-03 03:19:37

iPhone 17 Air is a brand new model expected to debut this fall, with Apple prioritizing form over function. The ultra-thin, futuristic design will come with some compromises, but one rumored new accessory could solve my biggest concern: battery life. Apple planning special battery case for iPhone 17 Air, per report Numerous hands-on videos and photos have emerged in the last few months of iPhone 17 Air dummy models. And reactions seem extremely positive. For example, Unbox Therapy said, “That

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The $2,000/week summer camps aiming to cure teens of phone addiction

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-03 03:31:34

With smartphone addiction a growing problem among US teens, one solution being tried is digital detox summer camps, where parents are charged around $2,000 a week to separate their kinds from their electronic devices. One kid sent to camp was so desperate to remain connected he brought three phones with him, handed over one, had another found in his bag, and was ratted out on the third by his room-mate … Smartphone addiction has been a problem for so long now that it was officially declared to

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Microsoft Fix Targets Attacks on SharePoint Zero-Day

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2026-02-03 03:45:46

On Sunday, July 20, Microsoft Corp. issued an emergency security update for a vulnerability in SharePoint Server that is actively being exploited to compromise vulnerable organizations. The patch comes amid reports that malicious hackers have used the Sharepoint flaw to breach U.S. federal and state agencies, universities, and energy companies. In an advisory about the SharePoint security hole, a.k.a. CVE-2025-53770, Microsoft said it is aware of active attacks targeting on-premises SharePoint

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Microsoft fixes two SharePoint zero-days under attack, but it's not over - how to patch

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-03 03:05:25

sankai/Getty Microsoft has patched two critical zero-day SharePoint security flaws that have already been exploited by hackers to attack vulnerable organizations. Responding to the exploits, the software giant has issued fixes for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition and SharePoint Server 2019 but is still working on a patch for SharePoint Server 2016. Designated as CVE-2025-53771 and CVE-2025-53770, the two vulnerabilities apply only to on-premises versions of SharePoint, so organizations t

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Ditch your Dyson: This cordless stick vacuum cleans my home more effectively (and it's 26% off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-03 03:22:38

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner normally retails for $459; now it's on sale for $339. It's a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily detaching. $339 at Amazon The Tineco Pure One Station 5 is on sale for $339 (save $120) at Amazon. Since I began testing the Tineco Pure One Stat

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This multi-port car charger can power 4 gadgets at once - and it's surprisingly cheap

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-03 03:48:00

ZDNET's key takeaways It can charge four devices simultaneously It features two retractable USB‑C cables that can rotate and swivel It is a bit bulky, so it might not fit in some vehicles. View now at Amazon Your car probably has a couple of built-in USB ports, so you'd think that the days of the dedicated car charger are numbered. Also: I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it's a new off-grid essential But you'd be wrong. A total in-car charging system Baseus has take

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What happens when housing prices go down?

news.ycombinator.com Charles Marohn 2026-02-03 00:16:42

There’s a theory about housing that has taken hold with a kind of religious fervor: If you want to make housing more affordable, just build more of it. Supply and demand. Simple economics. This narrative is now dominating housing policy discussion across the political spectrum. Deregulate, upzone, speed up approvals, let the market work. And if you build enough homes, the theory goes, prices will come down. But here’s the question almost no one asks: What happens when prices actually start to

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The daily life of a medieval king

news.ycombinator.com Theme 2026-01-29 15:54:02

Have you wondered what a medieval king did on a typical day? Thanks to Christine de Pizan, we have an account of what daily life was like for King Charles V of France. Around the year 1404, Christine de Pizan completed her work, Livre des faits et bonnes mœurs du sage roy Charles V. It was both a biography of the French king who reigned from 1364 to 1380 and a guide to how an ideal monarch should live and rule. Christine had a good vantage point to tell this story. Her father, Tommaso di Pizan

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UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 03:46:40

Sir Keir Starmer’s government is seeking a way out of a clash with the Trump administration over the UK’s demand that Apple provide it with access to secure customer data, two senior British officials have told the Financial Times. The officials both said the Home Office, which ordered the tech giant in January to grant access to its most secure cloud storage system, would probably have to retreat in the face of pressure from senior leaders in Washington, including Vice President JD Vance. “Th

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Quadratic forms beyond arithmetic

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 20:59:21

Quadratic Forms Beyond Arithmetic Alexander Merkurjev Raman Parimala Communicated by Notices Associate Editor Han-Bom Moon 1 . Introduction The concept of quadratic forms can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians and Greeks. The Greeks, particularly Euclid in his famous work Elements, presented geometric methods for solving quadratic equations. The Greeks’ focus on geometry and their methods continued to influence mathematicians for centuries. Rules for quadratic equat

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Trouble Falling Asleep? I Tried This Viral Sleepy Girl Mocktail and the Results Surprised Me

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-03 02:00:03

My team of CNET sleep experts and I are always looking for the best ways of getting a good night's sleep. Between testing mattresses and researching melatonin supplements, we make time to fact-check viral social media videos. Naturally, when the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" made its rounds on TikTok and Instagram last year, I had to test its claim of being a sleep-aid-free drink by trying it for myself. A week before I sat down to write this article, when the drink first became popular, I went to the

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Why tech billionaires want a ‘corporate dictatorship’

theverge.com Jon Fortt 2026-02-03 03:00:00

Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Jon Fortt, CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell: Overtime, and creator of the Fortt Knox streaming series on LinkedIn. I’m guest-hosting for a couple more episodes of Decoder this summer while Nilay is out on parental leave. Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Gil Duran, an old friend, journalist, and author of The Nerd Reich, a newsletter and forthcoming book about the shifting politics of Silicon Valley and the rise of tech authoritarianism.

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This ‘violently racist’ hacker claims to be the source of The New York Times’ Mamdani scoop

theverge.com Elizabeth Lopatto 2026-02-03 03:25:45

is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. The ultimate source for The New York Times’ story about Zohran Mamdani’s college application is an open secret. It’s an anime-loving neo-Nazi whose hobbies include furry drawings, posting fan art of a video game character, and hacking universities. On X, the alleged hacker is followed by New York Times freelancer Benjamin Ryan, who was the

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Don’t miss your chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-03 03:00:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is just around the corner, and with more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders heading to Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27 to 29, the Expo Hall is where connections get made and business gets done. If you’ve been thinking about showcasing your company, consider this your nudge — exhibitor spots are filling fast, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Exhibiting at Disrupt isn’t just about having a table, it’s about putting your startup in front of the people who

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From idea to first check: Raising pre-seed and seed capital with Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-03 03:15:00

More than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech insiders will convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — one of the year’s most anticipated tech conferences. Of the 250+ tech leaders taking the stage, don’t miss this standout panel on the Builders Stage featuring two of the most respected early-stage investors in venture: Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures and Navin Chaddha of Mayfield. Their session dives into one of the toughest moments in any s

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Figma looks to raise nearly $1 billion as it kicks off its IPO roadshow

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-03 03:47:17

In Brief Enterprise design startup Figma has entered the next step of its IPO journey. Figma announced Monday it is kicking off its IPO roadshow. The company plans to offer more than 36 million shares of class A stock that are expected to be priced between $25 and $28 a share. This offering includes a mix of primary and secondary shares and would allow the company to raise around $1 billion. The company is expected to price its IPO the week of July 28. If the company prices its shares in the

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This crypto treasury firm is vying to be the MicroStrategy of ether–but with a focus on generating yield

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-02-03 08:28:10

The latest crypto treasury company is set to hit the public market with an ambitious plan to build the largest public vehicle for institutional exposure to ether . The Ether Machine will begin trading on the Nasdaq Monday through a merger with blank check company Dynamix Corporation. Andrew Keys, the co-founder and chairman of the new company, has committed about $645 million in an anchor investment. The entity is backed by crypto investors 10T Holdings, Electric Capital, Pantera Capital and mo

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Samsung explains how it made the Galaxy Z Fold 7 so thin

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 08:45:52

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has shared more insights into how it made the Galaxy Z Fold 7 its thinnest book-style foldable to date. Redesigning the hinge, display, and camera system allowed for the phone’s ultra-slim profile. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest book-style foldable to date, measuring 8.9mm thick when folded and 4.2mm when unfolded. The device has ushered in an era where Samsung’s foldables compete more directly with foldables from competitors like HO

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I tested Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it became my new favorite foldable (despite the limitations)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-03 08:15:00

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 4.2 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Smallest crease on a book-style foldable Slim and light design Premium in-hand feel A more complete AI suite than its rivals Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra Cons Costs $2,000 Sharp hinge corners Slow charging speed Weak 3x telephoto camera $2,000 at Samsung $2,000 at Amazon more buying choices The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's biggest design overhaul since the Z Fold 2 in 2020, and it's back with a bang. Over the last three

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I've launched 37 products in 5 years and not doing that again

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 06:27:24

After launching 37 different products over the last few years, I’ve had one go viral and almost all the others struggle to get any traction at all. Like many indie makers, I used to think the best strategy was to just keep launching, make more bets, and hope one finally catches fire. But here’s what I’ve learned: Virality is rare and nearly impossible to predict Most of my launches that failed didn’t actually fail, they just grew much slower than I expected My current project, Refgrow, took

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Cryptocurrency exchanges begin offering tokenized securities

news.ycombinator.com Suderman Is An Associated Press Investigative Reporter Interested In National Security 2026-02-03 08:15:24

As cryptocurrencies become more intertwined with the traditional financial system, industry heavyweights are racing for a long-sought goal of turning real-world assets into digital tokens. “Tokenization is going to open the door to a massive trading revolution,” said Vlad Tenev, the CEO of the trading platform Robinhood at a recent James Bond-themed tokenization launch event in the south of France. Advocates say tokenization is the next leap forward in crypto and can help break down walls that

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Show HN: I built an AI agent that helps me invest

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-31 22:46:26

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12 Ways ‘Alien: Earth’ Is Respectfully Reimagining the Franchise

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-03 08:00:55

Alien: Earth creator Noah Hawley knows the tables are stacked against him. He knows the Alien franchise is a tough one to crack and that the idea of bringing it to televsion might elicit groans from certain fans. But Hawley is also really good at his job. He somehow turned Fargo into a TV show worthy of the incredible film. He made Legion one of the best comic book shows in recent memory. And he knows he’ll never be able to remake or recapture the terror you felt watching the Ridley Scott origin

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UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-03 08:30:09

Sir Keir Starmer’s government is seeking a way out of a clash with the Trump administration over the UK’s demand that Apple provide it with access to secure customer data, two senior British officials have told the Financial Times. The officials both said the Home Office, which ordered the tech giant in January to grant access to its most secure cloud storage system, would probably have to retreat in the face of pressure from senior leaders in Washington, including Vice President JD Vance. “Th

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Musk's X refuses to hand over data in 'politically motivated' French investigation

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-03 12:24:13

Elon Musk's X on Monday denied allegations made by French authorities as part of a criminal investigation into alleged data tampering, adding that it would not submit to the prosecutor's demand to hand over data. X's global government affairs account said the French investigation, which ramped up this month, is "politically-motivated" and designed to "restrict free speech." "French authorities have launched a politically-motivated criminal investigation into X over the alleged manipulation of

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UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US

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Why tech billionaires want a ‘corporate dictatorship’

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