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

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-02 03:55:00

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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EA’s free-to-play Skate revival hits early access in September

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-11-02 04:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. More than three years after revealing “pre-pre-pre-alpha” footage of its new Skate title, EA has finally announced that the free-to-play live service game will be launching for everyone in early access on September 16th. The game takes place in the city of “San Vansterdam,” where you can

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Scientists Uncover Unexpected Connection Between Covid and the Common Cold

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-11-02 09:25:00

As annoying as catching a cold may be, there could be a silver lining. New research suggests that it may temporarily protect you from getting covid-19. Researchers revealed that individuals, especially children, who had recently been infected by a rhinovirus—the most frequent culprit behind the common cold—were remarkably less likely to get a SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes covid-19, in the following weeks. These results might shed light onto why children have lower chances of devel

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How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-11-02 09:21:19

Fixing climate change is no small task — just ask carbon removal developers like Mitti Labs. The New York-based startup has developed technology to measure how much methane is released by rice paddies and uses it to train hundreds of thousands of farmers in climate-friendly practices. It’s the sort of high-touch endeavor that venture capitalists typically avoid. So how has Mitti managed to raise funding from its investors? In short: partnerships. Mitti has started working with The Nature Cons

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New Paper Finds Cases of "AI Psychosis" Manifesting Differently From Schizophrenia

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-02 14:04:05

Researchers at King's College London have examined over a dozen cases of people spiraling into paranoid and delusional behavior after obsessively using a chatbot. Their findings, as detailed in a new study awaiting peer review, reveal striking patterns between these instances of so-called "AI psychosis" that parallel other forms of mental health crises — but also identified at least one key difference that sets them apart from the accepted understanding of psychosis. As lead author Hamilton Mo

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Is iOS 26 beta 8 ready for release? [Poll]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-02 11:24:22

Historical precedent suggests that the latest iOS 26 beta may be the final one, and therefore the version that will be released into the wild next month. But while the stats may favor this, not everyone is convinced that beta 8 is ready to be unleashed. Given that there’s now very little time left before the iPhone 17 launch, is iOS 26 good enough … ? Precedent says iOS 26 is probably complete We yesterday rounded up the historical precedents, which very clearly point to beta 8 being the fina

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Amazon's 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is $30 off ahead of Labor Day weekend

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 14:16:57

You might be feeling like it’s time to upgrade your ereader or even buy your first one, particularly if you’re hoping to do some reading this Labor Day weekend. Alternatively, it may be that you’re looking for a way to read digital comics without all of the distractions of an iOS or Android tablet. In such cases, it may be worth considering Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft, which is currently $30 off at $220. That's a record low price for this particular model, which has 16GB of storage — half as much

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This Solar-Powered Camping Backpack Charged My Phone 18 Times in One Trip

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-02 14:19:00

CNET's key takeaways This solar-rechargeable power station is also a backpack that can carry my camping essentials. I was able to charge my laptop six to nine times, my phone 18 times and my drone five times in one charge cycle. The Bluetti Handfree 2 backpack costs $599 at full price, but it is often on sale for $450. It's heavy. It weighs 16.5 pounds by itself before adding other gear. Deep in the wilderness, you don't have many options for charging your devices, some of which are safety e

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14 Best Soundbars We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-11-02 14:03:00

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Parker Hall There are a lot of great soundbars out there, and we don’t have room to feature them all. Here are some others you might want to consider. LG S95AR for $1,700: LG's latest 9.1.5-channel system offers minor upgrades over its predecessor, the ST95R, leaving few reasons to upgrade at full price. It's among the top performers in its class, offering impressive clarity, swift and fluid immersion, and snappy setup and control with LG's continuously improvin

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Marshall’s first Bluetooth party speaker has a hidden light show

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-02 14:00:00

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nothing is certain in life except death, taxes, and companies releasing party speakers with elaborate lighting features. Marshall’s first party speaker, the new Bromley 750, is no different, but instead of filling a room with a bright-colored glow, it feature

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Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-02 14:02:47

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will require developers in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand to verify their identities in order for their apps to be installed on certified Android devices via direct downloads or third-party app stores. This re

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

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-11-02 14:00:00

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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Skylight’s TikTok alternative adds community curators to the mix

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-02 14:21:22

A startup called Skylight is taking a different approach to short-form video. Instead of restricting users to an algorithmic main feed, as is common on social apps, Skylight is building a community around human curators who post and repost videos to build out their own custom feeds others can subscribe to. The option, which launched on Monday in the version 2.0 release of the app, could appeal to users who feel a growing sense of unease about traditional social media platforms and their algorit

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

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 17:24:43

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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Reverse wireless charging may not be possible on the iPhone 17 Pro

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-02 16:11:28

One feature that has been available for a number of years on Android has long been expected to come to iPhone too: reverse wireless charging. A leaker yesterday suggested that it’s coming to the two iPhone 17 Pro models. If true, this would be good news for three reasons, but there is reason to suggest that may not be possible – due to MagSafe … What is reverse wireless charging? Very simply, this means the ability to wirelessly charge an accessory like AirPods or an Apple Watch by placing it

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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 14:15:19

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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James Wan Teases His Plans for ‘Saw’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-11-02 18:00:38

Patrick Wilson thinks his time as Orm in the DC movieverse is over. Ewan McGregor teases that Clone Wars is his next bit of Star Wars homework. Plus, a familiar face returns behind the scenes for Scream 7. Spoilers now! The DCU/Aquaman During a recent interview with Comic Book, Patrick Wilson stated he’s “never met” James Gunn but believes his two Aquaman films “said what [they] needed to to say with Orm.” No, never met him. So I have no relationship there. Obviously Peter [Safran], his partn

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A Tiny Diamond Defect Could Be Blocking Fusion Breakthroughs

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-11-02 18:56:25

Every part of a fusion reactor is designed for maximum efficiency. Well, in theory, at least. In reality, the materials chosen to bring us closer to fusion don’t always perform as expected, leading to structural glitches that obstruct fusion reactions. Diamond capsules used to safely store hydrogen fuel are no exception, but a new study offers some guidance for researchers hoping to preemptively address these material shortcomings. In a recent Matter paper, material scientists describe how the

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Trump admin issues stop-work order for offshore wind project

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-02 18:53:41

The Trump administration on Friday issued an order to stop work on a nearly complete offshore wind energy project, the latest step in the Trump administration’s crackdown on wind power. In a letter to Orsted, the Danish company developing Revolution Wind, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said its order is tied to concerns about “the protection of national security interests of the United States and prevention of interference with reasonable uses of the exclusive economic zone, the high sea

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:45:21

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the decision after recent analysis found "over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on apps available through Google Play." By verifying a developer's identify first, it hopes to better protect users from "bad actors spreading malware and scams." In its announcement, Google said that a

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'Ten Martini' Proof Uses Number Theory to Explain Quantum Fractals

news.ycombinator.com Lyndie Chiou 2025-11-02 21:23:18

But in some ways, the proof was a bit unsatisfying. Jitomirskaya and Avila had used a method that only applied to certain irrational values of alpha. By combining it with an intermediate proof that came before it, they could say the problem was solved. But this combined proof wasn’t elegant. It was a patchwork quilt, each square stitched out of distinct arguments. Moreover, the proofs only settled the conjecture as it was originally stated, which involved making simplifying assumptions about th

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This small change might kill emulation on Android phones next year

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 09:04:31

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. Many emulator devs want to remain anonymous to avoid legal liability. This may mean popular PS2, Switch, and PS3 emulators will no longer be available. Yesterday Google announced a new program to keep Android devices safe, but it may have huge unintended consequences for emulation on Android. In an effort to keep users safe from scams and malware, Google will require develope

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Notice a weird beauty filter on Shorts? YouTube says it’s on purpose

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 09:07:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube has been secretly upscaling Shorts by certain creators without their consent. Creators have not been offered any notification or given any option to disable upscaling. The team has clarified that it is using “traditional machine learning” to denoise and unblur videos. YouTube was founded 20 years ago and has gone through significant changes over this period, especially in video quality. More recently, however, it is experimenting with forced upsca

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Dangerous Advice for Software Engineers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-03 04:15:17

I’m a big fan of “sharp tools”. These are tools that are powerful enough to be hugely helpful or harmful, depending on how they’re used. Most forms of direct production access are in this category: like ssh or kubectl, or a read-write prod SQL console. It’s also possible to give “dangerous advice”. Dangerous advice is dangerous because (like sharp tools) it takes competence and judgment to use well. Giving the wrong person dangerous advice is like giving the wrong person production SQL access -

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Spotify is adding DMs

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-03 10:00:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature that allows users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations with each other without leaving the app. Messages is rolling out in “select markets” this week, according to Spotify’s press release, and will be available on mobile devices for Free and Premium users aged 16 years and older. The messaging feature can be accessed by tapping the share ic

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Spotify launches a messaging feature in a bid to become more social

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-11-03 10:00:00

Spotify is introducing a way for you to chat with your friends in a bid to become a more social content consumption app. Users have shared Spotify links for music and podcasts with others outside the platform for years. With this feature, Spotify wants users to do more within the app while also keeping the history of shared content, so users don’t have to search for a song. Messages are only one-on-one, and you can only start a chat with someone with whom you have previously shared content. Th

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Google Play Store will now warns Wear OS users about ‘vampire’ watch faces

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 06:37:22

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store will now show warnings on Wear OS watch face listings that may drain battery life. Watch faces with heavy animations, dynamic data, or constant phone interaction are the likely culprits. The update is rolling out, but we haven’t spotted it yet on our Galaxy Watch 8. Google is adding a small but handy feature to the Play Store on Wear OS watches. With the latest Play Store version 47.7 update, users will now see warning messages o

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Google is testing new colors for Android Auto, again (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 11:43:49

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a less vibrant, desaturated color palette for Android Auto. The change uses a “Primary Color” derived from the user’s wallpaper to avoid overly bright visuals while driving. These changes are still being tested and have not yet begun rolling out publicly. Material 3 Expressive is the season’s flavor, and many Google apps have adopted the new design language. Android Auto also took part in the Material 3 Expressive revolution, rolling ou

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Google Play Store will now warns Wear OS users about vampire watch faces

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 12:37:22

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store will now show warnings on Wear OS watch face listings that may drain battery life. Watch faces with heavy animations, dynamic data, or constant phone interaction are the likely culprits. The update is rolling out, but we haven’t spotted it yet on our Galaxy Watch 8. Google is adding a small but handy feature to the Play Store on Wear OS watches. With the latest Play Store version 47.7 update, users will now see warning messages o

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SpaceX scrubbed Starship's 10th test flight this evening

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-03 09:47:35

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket was scheduled to lift off from the company's Texas launch site this evening for its 10th flight. After scrubbing the launch initially planned for Sunday, August 24, things were apparently back on track for Monday, August 25. The launch window opened at 7:30PM ET (6:30PM CT) and was even livestreamed on the SpaceX website and on X, with a webcast starting 30 minutes before the supposed launch. However, SpaceX ultimately stood down from the test flight due to weath

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

EA’s free-to-play Skate revival hits early access in September

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Skylight’s TikTok alternative adds community curators to the mix

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

Reverse wireless charging may not be possible on the iPhone 17 Pro

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

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Spotify is adding DMs

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Google Play Store will now warns Wear OS users about ‘vampire’ watch faces

Google is testing new colors for Android Auto, again (APK teardown)

Google Play Store will now warns Wear OS users about vampire watch faces

SpaceX scrubbed Starship's 10th test flight this evening

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