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Stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria recovered from seafloor

news.ycombinator.com Dario Radley 2026-02-01 22:51:06

After centuries underwater, 22 huge stone blocks of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, have been recovered from the Mediterranean seabed, a breakthrough in an ambitious digital reconstruction effort. Restoration is part of the ongoing “PHAROS” project, led by archaeologist and architect Isabelle Hairy of France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), along with Egypt’s Centre d’Études Alexandrines (CEAlex) under the authority of Egypt’

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The AI Replaces Services Myth

news.ycombinator.com Mert Deveci 2026-02-06 12:51:53

During college, my class was instructed to study Schopenhauer in political philosophy. Complete bummer, pessimist, the guy just makes you want to kill yourself. There was one quote about him though that really opened my eyes. Schopenhauer's philosophy is the mirror of his own nature... What he saw was not the world, but himself writ large." Nietzsche Schopenhauer basically talked about himself. Not the world. His prior conclusions on how the world works influenced his work. However, you and

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Archaeologists discover tomb of first king of Caracol

news.ycombinator.com Laurie Fickman 2026-02-02 08:21:28

Caana, the central architectural complex at Caracol, Belize, uncovered by Diane and Arlen Chase in the 1980s Archaeologists from the University of Houston working at Caracol in Belize, Central America have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the first ruler of this ancient Maya city and the founder of its royal dynasty. Now in ruins, this metropolis was a major political player in Maya history, dominating the southern part of the Yucatan Peninsula from 560 through 680 AD before its abandonment

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What's going on with gene therapies?

news.ycombinator.com Nehal Udyavar 2026-02-04 00:48:53

Tree of Hope, Remain Strong (1946) by Frida Kahlo First attempts in a new field of medicine rarely go according to plan. On September 14, 1990, Dr. William French Anderson and his team at the National Institute of Health (NIH) performed the first official gene therapy trial. The patient, a 4-year-old Ashanti deSilva, suffered from a rare genetic disease called adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency, a form of severe combined immune deficiency (SCID). Children with ADA-SCID rarely make it to adult

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‘Arcane’ Season 2 Gets a Lavish Home Release, Just in Time for Emmy Season

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-02-06 15:00:00

With Emmy season in full swing and a lot of eyes on whether Riot Games and Fortiche’s League of Legends studio will sweep an already steep competitive lineup of animated shows, GKids has announced a slew of home release pre-order editions for Arcane season two, freeing it from the confines of streaming. In a press release, GKids announced that the home release of Arcane season two will feature a limited-run Collector’s Edition. This will include SteelBook Editions in both 4K UHD and Blu-ray for

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No. Eggs Won't Impact Your Cholesterol and 17 Other Health Myths You Can Stop Believing

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 14:06:20

Cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis. Eggs impact your cholesterol levels. Coffee stunts your growth. For decades, health myths like these have influenced consumer decisions, originating from obscure studies or the opinion of a then-influential doctor. Science has debunked much of this conventional wisdom that percolates as fact. Here are 18 of the most common health myths that everyone needs to stop believing right now. Myth: Exercising at night ruins your sleep Feel free to work out a

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A New Study Finds That Walking 14 More Steps Per Minute Can Support Healthy Aging

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 14:07:00

If you've been under the impression that walking has no benefits and doesn't count as exercise, a brand new study might change your mind. Published on Wednesday, the study focused on 102 prefrail and frail older adults over 12 weeks, randomly splitting them into two groups: casual speed walking and high-intensity walking. What the authors discovered is that those who were able to increase their walking cadence by 14 steps per minute had a 10% increase in the odds of improvement during a 6-minute

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ChatGPT’s new AI agent can browse the web and create PowerPoint slideshows

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-06 15:41:52

On Thursday, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent, a new feature that lets the company's AI assistant complete multi-step tasks by controlling its own web browser. The update merges capabilities from OpenAI's earlier Operator tool and the Deep Research feature, allowing ChatGPT to navigate websites, run code, and create documents while users maintain control over the process. The feature marks OpenAI's latest entry into what the tech industry calls "agentic AI"—systems that can take autonomous multi-s

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OpenAI unveils ‘ChatGPT agent’ that gives ChatGPT its own computer to autonomously use your email and web apps, download and create files for you

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2026-02-06 17:16:33

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 OpenAI isn’t letting the delay of its open source AI model slow it down on shipping other features. Today, the company is unveiling ChatGPT agent, a feature that allows its AI chatbot to autonomously browse the web, conduct extensive research, download and create new files for its human users using its own virtual computer. Come again? Ch

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Finding value from AI agents from day one

technologyreview.com Mit Technology Review Insights 2026-02-06 20:27:23

From assuming oversight for complex workflows, such as procurement or recruitment, to carrying out proactive cybersecurity checks or automating support, enterprises are abuzz at the potential use cases for agentic AI. According to one Capgemini survey, 50% of business executives are set to invest in and implement AI agents in their organizations in 2025, up from just 10% currently. Gartner has also forecast that 33% of enterprise software applications will incorporate agentic AI by 2028. For co

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The chip powering Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may have just been revealed by One UI 8 (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-06 20:30:07

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR A new internal beta of One UI 8 has confirmed the chip that will appear in Samsung’s triple-screen foldable. “SM8750” appears next to the codename for the tri-fold. This is the model number for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Samsung has been working on a triple-screen foldable phone, much like the HUAWEI Mate XT. Recently, there’s been a flurry of reports about the foldable, including our own story about the device being ready to be put into produ

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iPhone 17 Pro renders reveal new orange and blue colors, more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-06 15:47:11

Recent weeks have brought a flurry of rumors related to color options for the iPhone 17, including Air and Pro models. Among the most surprising leaks: the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may come in a new orange color, along with blue and more. Here’s the latest report, plus renders of what could be coming. Leaker says four iPhone 17 Pro colors coming, not five Leaker Majin Bu published a new blog post today where he claims that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will come in these four colors: Black

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Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-06 20:15:35

Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk more about the recent controversies surrounding Liquid Glass. Subscribe at 9to5ma

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Unicode's new emoji refuses to put respect on Bigfoot's name

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 18:44:13

'Hairy Creature' is one of several new emoji coming in Unicode 17.0. The Unicode Consortium has announced that it's adding what's essentially a Bigfoot emoji to the open Unicode standard this fall. The famous cryptid will appear as "Hairy Creature" alongside a selection of other fun new emoji options in Unicode 17.0. It might seem strange that a consortium of companies as powerful as Apple, Google and Microsoft would practically subtweet one of North America's most famous semi-mythological cre

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Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone's battery

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-06 20:29:51

MagSafe accessories like MagSafe wallets can upgrade our phones from basic to better. When our phones need a battery boost, most of us can't stay tethered to a wall outlet. Thankfully, with MagSafe battery packs, you don't have to. The battery market is packed with options that can boost your phone's battery life on the go. From portable power banks to wireless charging stations, there's something for everyone. I've personally tested over a dozen MagSafe battery packs from brands like Torras an

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Best email hosting services 2025: My top picks for personal and business use

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2026-02-06 20:44:59

Reliable, trustworthy personal and business email hosting is in demand more than ever. Free, basic email addresses are useful, but if you want a professional, custom email address or more control over business-related communication, you'll want to sign up with a dedicated email hosting provider. These services can also provide better security, more storage, and even AI tools to improve your communication channels. I've found the best email hosting services for individuals, small businesses, an

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The (Unfinished) PDE Coffee Table Book

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-06 17:03:48

THE (UNFINISHED) PDE COFFEE TABLE BOOK Lloyd N. Trefethen and Kristine Embree, editors Unpublished, 2001 During 2000-2001 a group project based in the Oxford University was begun to write this book. The vision was 100 2-page spreads, each one giving exactly the most useful possible starting information about a different partial differential equation, with beautiful color illustrations. Many people at Oxford and around the world contributed drafts, which were then extensively rewritten and e

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RFK Jr. Begs Canada to Pardon 400 Ostriches So That We Can ‘Understand’ Them

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-06 20:30:22

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a man whose brain was partially eaten by a worm and who once admitted to keeping jars full of roadkill in his freezer, is begging the Canadian government to spare the lives of 400 ostriches who may have been exposed to bird flu. Kennedy, who also happens to be in charge of America’s federal health policy, believes those ostriches could help scientists “better understand the virus.” The ostriches in question are at the heart of a legal battle in Ottawa, where federal judge

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OpenAI Unleashes ChatGPT Agent to Be Your Personal Assistant

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 17:59:25

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Agent for Pro, Plus and Team users -- an AI-powered personal assistant that connects to your various services online to help complete tasks custom to you, the company said in a livestream on Thursday. Using the power of OpenAI's "reasoning" o3 model, which has deep research capabilities, along with Operator, ChatGPT Agent can go step-by-step from one task to the other to put together complex reports. ChatGPT Agent can visualize what it's doing via a virtual computer

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HBO Max: The 28 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 18:27:11

Browsing HBO Max for a new show to watch? The service that delivers HBO to the streaming masses is notorious for its name changes, but it seems to have finally settled on a moniker. HBO Max is home to popular shows like The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Hacks and The Pitt. There's no shortage of exceptional fare to stream. Here are the highly rated series you shouldn't wait to watch on HBO Max, plus this month's new releases. What's new on HBO Max in July Note: These descriptions are taken fr

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Donkey Kong Bananza is already cheaper at Costco

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-02-06 20:03:32

Theis a great desk accessory for charging multiple devices, and it’s currently down to $35.99 ($14 off) at Amazon , which is an all-time low price. The charging station offers a maximum output of 100W, allowing you to charge power-hungry devices quickly. There are seven ports in total — three AC outlets on the back, and four USB ports (two USB-C and two USB-A) on the front. In addition, the charging station offers surge protection and a 5-foot built-in cable, giving you flexibility to position i

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Razer’s new Pokémon collab is not very effective

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-02-06 20:20:58

Razer’s new Pokémon collaboration is a missed opportunity. The four PC gaming peripherals in this lineup are simply reskinned versions of products that already exist, and which cost $20 to $40 more than their all-black counterparts. You really should be getting more for your money here. For example, the themed BlackWidow V4 X keyboard should include at least one highly detailed custom keycap (switching out Alt for pokéball designs doesn’t cut it). Maybe the Kraken V4 X headset could have includ

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Peacock is raising its prices by $3

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-06 20:25:30

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. A subscription to Peacock is about to cost more. NBCUniversal announced on Thursday that it’s raising the price of its ad-supported Peacock Premium from $7.99 to $10.99 per month, while its ad-free Premium Plus plan will go from $13.99 per month to $16.99 per month, as reported earlier by Variety. For new customers, the price increase will go into

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Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-06 20:55:37

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. The current trend in USB chargers isn’t adding more power or ports, it’s integrating charging cables that disappear when not in use. Anker was one of the first companies to release a charger with a built-in retractable USB-C cable last October, but its latest charger brings the same convenience to the desktop alongside three AC outlets you won’t

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The official Tron: Ares trailer riffs on big tech and features a returning Jeff Bridges

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-07 00:12:32

There's finally a full trailer for Tron: Ares, the third installment in the decades-long sci-fi franchise. This comes after a teaser dropped a few months back and over two years after the film was first announced. The new footage is pretty cool, and gets into the meat of this threequel. It's a riff on AI and big tech, as corporate entities look to weaponize the digital creations of The Grid and bring them to the real world. This does not go well, as evidenced by shots of iconic franchise Recogn

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LameHug malware uses AI LLM to craft Windows data-theft commands in real-time

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-07 00:57:20

A novel malware family named LameHug is using a large language model (LLM) to generate commands to be executed on compromised Windows systems. LameHug was discovered by Ukraine’s national cyber incident response team (CERT-UA) and attributed the attacks to Russian state-backed threat group APT28 (a.k.a. Sednit, Sofacy, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, STRONTIUM, Tsar Team, Forest Blizzard). The malware is written in Python and relies on the Hugging Face API to interact with the Qwen 2.5-Coder-32B-Instr

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You can buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for just $80 on Amazon right now

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-06 23:25:33

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Summer usually means one thing: vacation. And nothing can ruin a vacation more than losing your wallet or luggage. To ease those anxieties, I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that's worth picking up before you hit your next destination. Amid the possibility of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we're seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for 19% off right now, and the

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What's going on with gene therapies? (Part one)

news.ycombinator.com Nehal Udyavar 2026-02-04 12:48:53

Tree of Hope, Remain Strong (1946) by Frida Kahlo First attempts in a new field of medicine rarely go according to plan. On September 14, 1990, Dr. William French Anderson and his team at the National Institute of Health (NIH) performed the first official gene therapy trial. The patient, a 4-year-old Ashanti deSilva, suffered from a rare genetic disease called adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency, a form of severe combined immune deficiency (SCID). Children with ADA-SCID rarely make it to adult

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When is tech not hype? Tulips, toilets, trains and tabs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 06:03:53

What do I do when I first wake up? I grab my phone. I'm reading the news, browsing Reddit, reading articles on HN, looking up the weather and anything else I might need to know about during the day. It's not until I open my tabs view, to switch back to something, that I realise I've managed to open half a dozen tabs within the space of minutes. In 2004, Mozilla Foundation placed a two-page ad in the New York Times announcing version 1.0 of Firefox. "Are you fed up with your web browser?" the ad

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‘The Odyssey’ Sold Tickets a Year in Advance and Things Got Crazy

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-07 00:00:18

The Odyssey tells the story of one man’s long journey home after the Trojan War. And while the journey to Christopher Nolan’s adaptation won’t be nearly as perilous, it is certainly off to quite the start. The film opens in theaters July 17, 2026, which is exactly one year from today. And, earlier this week, showtimes for the film began mysteriously showing up on ticketing websites. Surely, no one would sell tickets for a movie a year in advance, right? Only that’s exactly what happened. And it

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Stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria recovered from seafloor

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Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone's battery

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Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables

The official Tron: Ares trailer riffs on big tech and features a returning Jeff Bridges

LameHug malware uses AI LLM to craft Windows data-theft commands in real-time

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What's going on with gene therapies? (Part one)

When is tech not hype? Tulips, toilets, trains and tabs

‘The Odyssey’ Sold Tickets a Year in Advance and Things Got Crazy

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