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How to increase your surface area for luck

news.ycombinator.com Cate Hall 2026-01-06 05:55:28

This post is an excerpt from my forthcoming book (and builds on a couple of paragraphs in my original post on agency). I’ll be running a few excerpts here in the coming months, in hopes of getting feedback on the kinds of content people are excited to see in the book (which is a signal about what to expand or scale back). Let me know what you think! One distinguishing feature I’ve noticed among people who are unusually successful is that they just try a lot of stuff — socially, intellectually,

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Trump Releases His All-American Action Plan for AI

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-01-06 05:45:32

Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed “America’s AI Action Plan,” a collection of more than 90 policy recommendations designed to ensure that the country remains competitive when it comes to the development of artificial intelligence, some of which would loosen regulations around the development of data centers and encourage rapid adoption of the technology across different sectors. “We believe we’re in an AI race,” David Sacks, the White House AI czar, said during a call with reporters. “We want t

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Meta Touts Even More Protections for Teen Users. Here's What's New

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 05:12:37

Meta on Wednesday unveiled the latest efforts it's making to bolster the safety of teens and kids on its social media apps. The company has touted these new features for Instagram and Facebook in a blog post, most notably adding more information and warnings about accounts teens might try to contact via direct messages. "We've added new safety features to DMs in Teen Accounts to give teens more context about the accounts they're messaging and help them spot potential scammers," the post explain

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ChatGPT is rolling out 'personality' toggles to become your assistant

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-06 10:07:48

OpenAI is rolling out a new "personality" feature on the ChatGPT web app. This allows you to choose between multiple personalities, such as "Robot." ChatGPT is pretty good at coding and reasoning, but it falls a bit short on personality. On the other hand, Microsoft Copilot feels a bit more personal, but that could change soon. With the personality feature, which is slowly rolling out to some users across the world, you can personalize how ChatGPT interacts with you. By default, ChatGPT is ch

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WatchOS 26 public beta could be coming soon - here are the features you'll get

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-06 10:14:32

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul very soon. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them -- all you have to do is update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the seed 4 beta software is now available for developers, with a public beta rollout likely coming soon. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already getting into the latest update and providing commentary on their most and

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This powerful Google Photos tool is finally arriving for older Pixels

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 15:17:32

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Reimagine in Magic Editor TL;DR The Google Photos Reimagine feature is starting to roll out to older Pixels. Reports from Reddit and Telegram show it working on Pixel 6 and Pixel 8 devices. Access appears limited for now, so not everyone on the same version will see it. Last September, we spotted early evidence that the Google Photos Reimagine feature, previously exclusive to the Pixel 9 series, might be coming to older Pixels. It took longer than we expected,

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Uber will help pair women riders and drivers in the US

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-06 15:30:22

Uber has announced that Women Preferences, a feature which will allow women riders to be matched exclusively with women drivers and vice versa, is being tested in the US. This feature was first launched in Saudi Arabia in 2019 . Competitor Lyft has also operated its Women+ Connect program since 2023 . In the next few weeks, Women Preferences pilots will begin in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit. Once live, women riders will see an option called Women Drivers when requesting a trip on dema

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Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias'

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-06 15:32:48

At the start of the year, President Trump announced his AI Action Plan, an initiative he said would eventually enact policy that would "enhance America's position as an AI powerhouse." Now, after months of consultation with industry players like Google and OpenAI, the administration has finally shared the specific actions it plans to take. Notably, the framework seeks to limit state regulation of AI companies by instructing the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and other federal ag

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Trump’s AI strategy trades guardrails for growth in race against China

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-01-06 15:57:21

The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan on Wednesday, a document that takes a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and instead barrels ahead with plans to build out AI infrastructure, cut red tape for tech companies, shore up national security, and compete with China. The downstream effects of this shift will likely ripple throughout various industries and may even be felt by the average American consumer.

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AT&T and T-Mobile now both claim the best network crown, but which one is really the best?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:35:31

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T was named best network by Rootmetrics, while T-Mobile claims the Speedtest crown, showing there’s no single “best” carrier for everyone. Different awards use different methods, so the right carrier depends on your priorities and where you live. Local coverage varies a lot, so always check how each carrier performs in your area before deciding. Recently, Rootmetrics awarded AT&T as the best network for the first half of 2025. This might sound str

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Could Google be working on a more affordable Gemini plan? (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:41:36

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Code spotted in the latest Google app and Google One app suggests a potential new “Google AI Lite” plan. This new tier could potentially sit between the current free and Pro subscriptions, offering increased rate limits for features like deep research and video generation. Google has not officially announced this plan, and it’s unclear if and when it will launch. Google Gemini is available for free to all users with a personal Google account. If you

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I Test Cooking Tools for a Living. This Is the Best $25 You Can Spend on Your Kitchen

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 20:08:00

As a former girl scout I believe in leaving a place better than I found it. As a food writer and former culinary school student, this entails leaving behind a certain feature in any kitchen where I've lived. (As a former NYC resident, there were numerous kitchens.) It's the first thing I buy for a new kitchen, without even needing to take measurements. Where I put it might be up for grabs, but it's guaranteed to be going somewhere. I'd sooner live without a microwave or a (*gasps*) air fryer th

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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT's new study feature, helps with exams

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-07 00:08:47

BleepingComputer previously reported that OpenAI is testing a new 'Study together' feature, and today, a new announcement within the ChatGPT web app confirms it. This announcement is titled 'Study and Learn,' and it looks like the feature will be called Study Together. With the Study Together feature on ChatGPT, you'll be able to get homework help or break down complex problems. But how is it exactly different from existing prompt engineering, such as "explain this concept to me in an easy wa

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Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men

news.ycombinator.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-07 00:30:41

Uber announced a new feature Wednesday that pairs women drivers and riders, in its latest move to address safety on the ride-hailing platform. The new tool, which the platform will begin piloting next month in the U.S., allows women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides, and create a preference in their app settings. Women drivers can also choose to drive women. "It's about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive," Ca

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Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-07 05:01:57

Uber announced a new feature Wednesday that pairs women drivers and riders, in its latest move to address safety on the ride-hailing platform. The new tool, which the platform will begin piloting next month in the U.S., allows women passengers to match with women drivers when booking or pre-booking rides, and create a preference in their app settings. Women drivers can also choose to drive women. "It's about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive," sa

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Apple now allows app developers to show retention offers when users try to cancel a subscription

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-07 05:05:21

Apple is expanding the capability of its In-App Purchase framework with a new retention messaging API. This means, for the first time, developers will be able to show offers to users when they go to cancel a subscription in the global Subscriptions screen inside the Settings app. Apps will be able to show a simple static message, display dynamic progress based on the user’s app state, or present a special offer to try and dissuade the user from cancelling their payment altogether. For instance

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CISA warns of hackers exploiting SysAid vulnerabilities in attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-07 05:30:15

CISA has warned that attackers are actively exploiting two security vulnerabilities in the SysAid IT service management (ITSM) software to hijack administrator accounts. The two unauthenticated XML External Entity (XXE) flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-2775 and CVE-2025-2776, were reported by watchTowr Labs security researchers in December 2024 and patched in March with the release of SysAid On-Prem version 24.4.60. One month later, watchTowr Labs also published proof-of-concept code, showing that t

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Bitdefender Antivirus Review 2025: CNET's Editors' Choice for Best Antivirus

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 05:00:00

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 9.5 / 10 SCORE Bitdefender Antivirus $90 at Bitdefender $120 at Walmart Score Breakdown Performance 9 /10 Security 10 /10 Customer Support 9 /10 Usability 10 /10 Value 9 /10 Features 10 /10 Pros Very easy to use Fast scanning Minimal usage of computer processing power and other resources Comprehensive digital footprint visualization Excellent security

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Uber’s making it easier for women riders and drivers to find each other

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-01-07 05:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Most Uber trips end without incident, but for many women, the threat of sexual harassment and assault looms large. According to Uber’s own data, thousands of women have been victims of sexual violence in an Uber vehicle over the years. Today, Uber is taking a step to mitigate that risk by making it easier for women to reque

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Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-07 05:00:00

Six years ago, Uber launched a feature in Saudi Arabia that let women drivers on its ride-hailing app ask to be connected to female riders. Since then, the “women preferences” feature has rolled out to 40 countries, from Argentina and Brazil to Canada, India and Mexico. In a few weeks, this feature will finally make its way to the United States, the company said on Wednesday. Uber plans to pilot the feature in Detroit, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Women will be able to set a preference for a

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Hundreds of organizations breached by SharePoint mass-hacks

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-01-07 05:32:09

Security researchers say hackers have breached at least 400 organizations by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, signalling a sharp rise in the number of detected compromises since the bug was discovered last week. Eye Security, a Dutch cybersecurity firm that first identified the vulnerability in SharePoint, a popular server software that companies use to store and share internal documents, said it had identified hundreds of affected SharePoint servers by scanning the

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I Asked Pro Chefs: What Are the Most Worthless Kitchen Tools?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 09:55:04

Our kitchens have become hotbeds of innovation, packed with high-powered air fryers, countertop smokers and other impressive tools designed to make cooking easier. But not every gadget deserves a spot on your counter -- some are better off in the trash with the food scraps. Rather than falling for every shiny new trend, it's wiser to invest in reliable, versatile gear that can actually make life easier. To help separate the helpful from the hype, we asked chefs and kitchen pros to weigh in on t

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Google just released a convenient way to clean up Call Notes on your Pixel

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 20:01:58

Google TL;DR Google has started rolling out an auto-delete feature to Call Notes on Pixel 9 phones. This feature lets you automatically delete Call Notes after a specified period of time. The news comes a few months after we first discovered evidence of this option. Google revealed a Call Notes feature alongside the Pixel 9 series last year. This feature records, transcribes, and summarizes phone calls. We’ve seen evidence that Google could bring an auto-delete feature to Call Notes, and it’

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Are we witnessing the final days of Mozilla?

news.ycombinator.com Bryan Lunduke 2026-01-07 21:46:56

50% off Monthly, Yearly Subscriptions! Lifetime Subs for $100! Let's get everyone subscribing to The Lunduke Journal! The number of free subscribers to The Lunduke Journal has absolutely exploded — across a bunch of platforms — which is truly amazing. The real Tech News is spreading farther than ever. In fact, the free subscriber growth is so utterly massive, that if even a tiny fraction of you became a paying subscriber… The Lunduke Journal would become comfortably financially set for a very

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Playful Airline Safety Videos Could Be Making Passengers Less Safe

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-01-07 20:00:21

When you board a plane, chances are you want to stick your noise-canceling earphones in as soon as possible and pass out before the toddler in the row behind you starts screaming. Plus, if you’re a frequent traveler, you probably know the in-flight safety video by heart. Or do you? A survey published last month in the Journal of Travel Research reveals that not only did most participants fail an airline safety quiz immediately after watching the in-flight safety video, but that viewers of video

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NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-01-07 21:00:00

Synthetic fertilizer is a modern wonder, helping to feed billions of people, but it’s not without its costs. Fertilizer runoff from farm fields has led to dead zones in oceans around the world, where low oxygen levels have starved normally teeming coastal waters of life itself. Eliminating synthetic fertilizers is a tall order, but one startup thinks that its bacteria can eliminate up to half of it, all while undercutting fertilizer on cost. NetZeroNitrogen has developed a suite of bacterial s

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Forgot to pay that bill? Samsung Now Brief now comes to your rescue.

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 22:48:47

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung now offers custom reminder cards in Now Brief via the Routines Plus app. This allows you to create reminders in Now Brief that appear at your desired time, complete with a link to open a specific app. The feature will eventually come to Galaxy phones without Now Brief support. Samsung’s Now Brief feature debuted on the Galaxy S25 series, giving you a summary of relevant info several times a day. We had mixed impressions after first using it, but S

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Extending Emacs with Fennel (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 20:54:21

After watching this year’s EmacsConf and seeing Guile Emacs being resurrected I thought to myself - why limit ourselves to Guile? Sure, Guile isn’t just a Scheme implementation, thanks to its compiler-tower-based design. Other languages exist for Guile VM, such as Emacs Lisp, and Guile manual lists the following languages with various stages of completeness: ECMAScript Brainfuck Lua Ruby Python Sure, it would be nice, if Emacs could natively run all of these, but we have to understand, tha

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Rescuing two PDP-11s from a former British Telecom underground shelter (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-07 21:02:40

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Hegel Dust

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 04:23:25

SO MUCH DEPENDS UPON La Vache qui rit, which you know as the Laughing Cow, the individually wrapped wedges of spreadable cheese from your childhood. Founded in 1921 by a French veteran of the First World War, the company’s name is based on a pun on Wagner’s Valkyries and an anti-German slur. The product’s package—a circular box with a jolly red-faced cow wearing ear tags that have jolly red-faced cows on them—has gone down in advertising history as an early instance of successful branding. In th

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How to increase your surface area for luck

Trump Releases His All-American Action Plan for AI

Meta Touts Even More Protections for Teen Users. Here's What's New

ChatGPT is rolling out 'personality' toggles to become your assistant

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This powerful Google Photos tool is finally arriving for older Pixels

Uber will help pair women riders and drivers in the US

Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias'

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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT's new study feature, helps with exams

Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men

Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month

Apple now allows app developers to show retention offers when users try to cancel a subscription

CISA warns of hackers exploiting SysAid vulnerabilities in attacks

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Uber’s making it easier for women riders and drivers to find each other

Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers

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