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Pope Leo Signed a Popplio ‘Pokémon’ Card in the Cutest Vatican Sanctioned Interaction

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-08-23 15:00:12

One Pokémon fan traveled across the land and searched far and wide to find Pope Leo XIV with a Popplio card in hand for a truly delightful interaction. The meeting took place at the Vatican, where recently elected Pope Leo XIV greeted visitors for blessings. The Pokémon aficionado (known as ReptileCake on Reddit) took a card of Popplio, the water starter from the 7th generation of the card game, to get signed as well as another card to be blessed by the pontiff as a memento. The interaction to

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X CEO Linda Yaccarino: My Work Here Is Done

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-08-23 15:39:44

Linda Yaccarino announced Wednesday she was stepping down as CEO of X in a tweet that showed no sign of bad feelings toward X owner Elon Musk. But the timing is certainly interesting after Musk’s AI chatbot Grok promoted genocidal Nazi ideas on Tuesday, praising Adolf Hitler and suggesting a second Holocaust against Jews was needed. “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of X,” Yaccarino wrote in a tweet Wednesday morning that immediately got flooded with questions about

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Even ‘Foundation’ Star Jared Harris Can’t Explain That Big Hari Seldon Mystery

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-08-23 20:40:19

Foundation returns to Apple TV+ this week, jumping ahead 152 years and plunging its characters into an end-of-the-world scenario. One of the key figures is Hari Seldon, played by Jared Harris. He created the Foundation in season one as a way to preserve civilization after his “psychohistory” predicted a coming age of darkness. In the wild drama that’s followed, we’ve seen Hari die and then resurrect as separate digital clones, one of which ended up getting a new human body in season two. It’s c

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“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’s canceled research

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-23 19:55:56

Washington, DC—From a distance, the gathering looked like a standard poster session at an academic conference, with researchers standing next to large displays of the work they were doing. Except in this case, it was taking place in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, and the researchers were describing work that they weren’t doing. Called "The things we’ll never know," the event was meant to highlight the work of researchers whose grants had been canceled by the Trump administrat

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Google reveals details on Android’s Advanced Protection for Chrome

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-24 00:31:41

Google is sharing more information on how Chrome operates when Android mobile users enable Advanced Protection, highlighting strong security improvements. The tech giant recently extended its Advanced Protection Program to the device level with the release of Android 16, aimed at offering a robust, holistic security posture for high-risk individuals likely to be targeted by sophisticated spyware attacks. Starting Android 16, Advanced Protection can be activated from the settings, strengthening

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Finally, a premium multitool that doesn't feel like I'm getting scammed - and it's on sale now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-24 00:58:11

A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don't lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like having a good multitool close at hand and at all times. While they can't replace a proper toolkit, I don't fancy carrying a full toolkit with me when I'm out and about. Many of my readers are like me, often finding themselves doing random and unplanned DIY tasks throughout the day, so having a portable toolkit that can handle the basics is essential. Also: Storms and ba

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Verizon’s request to lock phones supported by police, opposed by users

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-24 00:30:50

With Verizon seeking permission to lock phones to its network for six months or longer instead of the current 60 days, a coalition of advocacy groups yesterday urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject the cellular carrier's petition. "Phone locking distorts market competition, raises switching costs, and contributes to unnecessary e-waste," the groups said in a filing. "It impedes consumers' ability to take full advantage of the devices they already own, forces them to purchase new

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“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’ canceled research

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-24 00:55:56

Washington, DC — From a distance, the gathering looked like a standard poster session at an academic conference, with researchers standing next to large displays of the work they were doing. Except in this case, it was taking place in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, and the researchers were describing work that they weren’t doing. Called "The things we’ll never know," the event was meant to highlight the work of researchers whose grants had been canceled by the Trump administr

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The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day

wired.com Molly Higgins 2025-08-24 00:47:17

This automatic litter box, the Petkit Purobot Ultra (8/10, WIRED Recommends) from pet tech leader Petkit, dares to ask the question: Have we gone too far (as a pet-obsessed society)? This automatic litter box uses a camera to monitor litter box usage, logging every time your pet has used it, and even shows your cat’s stool so you can closely monitor their health to more easily see when something seems amiss. It's normally $1,000—we've tracked it at that price for most of the last three months—

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Here are 58 Prime Day deals you can nab for $50 or less

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-24 00:20:48

Theis also discounted to around $47 ($32 off) at Amazon and Best Buy , which is the lowest price we’ve seen on the compact Bluetooth speaker. Currently, it’s the smallest offered by Ultimate Ears, yet it doesn’t skip on features. It delivers a robust 12 hours of continuous playback, along with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It’s small enough to throw in a hip bag, too, and can be clipped to everything from your shower head and backpack to the handlebars on your bicycle, allowing f

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X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-24 00:41:09

Former NBCU ad exec Linda Yaccarino’s tenure at X may have been fairly short — just two years from start to finish — but she did manage to make an impact on the social network’s ad business, new data from ad intelligence firm Guideline shows. Yaccarino will be leaving X in a better position with its advertisers than she found it, it says. In the U.S., ad spending was up 62% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, Guideline notes. In addition, Yaccarino previously claimed that 96% of X’s adver

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Cyberpunk 2077 heads up July's PS Plus Game Catalog additions

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-24 04:28:43

PlayStation Plus members can visit Night City on the house. Years after its botched release, the now-polished Cyberpunk 2077 is now in Sony's Game Catalog. Other July arrivals include the Half-Life-esque Abiotic Factor and the banana republic sim Tropico 6. Had Cyberpunk 2077 launched in its current state, it may have been a 2020 Game of the Year candidate. Alas, that wasn't the case. It arrived as a buggy mess, including characters rocking the fashion-forward "penis outside the pants" look. B

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Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-24 03:34:09

An orribol copi of FlipperZero, uit worst inglish A Flipper Zero clone, but cheapest, DIY and simply Open Source, made with Arduino IDE ⚠️ Important Notice: This is just a fun project, it was started to pass the time, it is not at all professional and is not intended to be. Is not an alternative for professional device.

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With 20,000Pa Industrial-Grade Suction, This Eufy Robot Vacuum and Mop Hits a New Low on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-24 04:10:06

Theory is that mop-capable robot vacuums are a great idea, but in application, the performance doesn’t nearly equal real cleaning ability. The majority of models leave dust, dirt or streaks behind which can be disheartening when you desire floors to be gleaming clean. That’s where the eufy E25 Omni robot vacuum and mop combo is good at: With industrial-grade suction power, it ensures your floors are left immaculate after every clean. Few brands offer anything close to the 20,000Pa of suction th

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New Prime Day Deals Updated Live—183 Handpicked & Trusted Deals

wired.com Martin Cizmar 2025-08-24 04:45:39

The year's tippy top Prime Day deal has arrived at my house. That is, of course, the double cassette remix edition of Charli XCX's Brat, called Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat for just $16. The Amazon delivery driver just dropped it off and it is not completely different but it is still Brat. And because I live in the Boonies* of Missouri it's still Brat Summer here and might be for another two or three years. *Yesterday, the WIRED Reviews team was surprised to learn tha

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Bitcoin Depot breach exposes data of nearly 27,000 crypto users

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-24 08:33:46

Bitcoin Depot, an operator of Bitcoin ATMs, is notifying customers of a data breach incident that has exposed their sensitive information. In the letter sent to affected individuals, the company informs that it first detected suspicious activity on its network last year on June 23. Although the internal investigation was completed on July 18, 2024, a parallel investigation by federal agencies dictated that public disclosure of the incident should be withheld until it was completed. “On July 1

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Mysterious Signals From Deep Space Expose Aftermath of Failed Cosmic Eruptions

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-08-24 08:25:20

Whenever we study space, we’re usually talking about long-lasting objects, like our own solar system or faraway galaxies that occasionally catch our attention when something extraordinary happens. But sometimes, the universe sends us quick, random bursts of energy that are usually too far away and too ephemeral for scientists to make any sense of—like fast X-ray transients (FXTs), whose elusive origins have long evaded astronomers. Recently, however, astrophysicists had a lucky strike: spotting

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Amazon Celebrates Prime Day, the New Kindle Color Sees a 40% Drop to Its Lowest Price Yet

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-24 08:35:35

With summer holidays approaching, Kindle sales are increasing: Nobody wants to lug heavy books around on holiday, and a Kindle gives the perfect solution to avoid that. Black and white only was all Kindle readers could do for years, but now color has arrived, and the new ones are fast on the best-seller charts. This Prime Day, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition 32GB is available at an all-time low, nearly 40% off: For $179, down from the regular $279, this is a deal that’s hard to overlook

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Perplexity launches AI-powered web browser for select group of subscribers

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-08-24 12:43:31

Perplexity AI on Wednesday launched a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser called Comet in the startup's latest effort to compete in the consumer internet market against companies like Google and Microsoft . Comet will allow users to connect with enterprise applications like Slack and ask complex questions via voice and text, according to a brief demo video Perplexity released on Wednesday. The browser is available to Perplexity Max subscribers, and the company said invite-only acce

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Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-22 02:58:10

Drone footage released by researchers shows a circular structure on a hillside terrace at the city's centre, surrounded by the remains of stone and mud buildings. Eight years of research at the site unearthed 18 structures, including ceremonial temples and residential complexes. In buildings at the site, researchers discovered ceremonial objects, clay sculptures of human and animal figures and necklaces made from beads and seashells. Peñico is situated close to where Caral, recognised as the

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Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-24 16:36:33

Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X Musk has posted a brief reply, saying only: "Thank you for your contributions." In a post on the platform , she said was "immensely grateful" to Musk for "entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App". Ms Yaccarino has been in the role since June, 2023. Linda Yaccarino, the boss of Elon Musk's social media site X, has announced she is stepping down. Ms Yacca

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Bluesky gets activity notifications as it tries to lure news and sports users

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-24 16:57:39

One of the biggest holdouts for news junkies and sports fans on Bluesky is no more. Starting this week, users can get push notifications whenever a specific account posts, just like on X. As announced by Bluesky’s own account on Bluesky (where else?), the new Activity Notifications feature is now live, and thankfully it works exactly how one would expect: tap the bell icon on any profile, and you’ll be able to choose between alerts for new posts only, or posts plus replies if you feel like you

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If Fitness Is Your Thing, These SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Are Now at Their Best Price Ever

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-24 16:05:15

Prime Day never fails to bring a highlight for fitness fanatics and Amazon puts the spotlight on all things from fitness trackers and Garmin sport watches to sound gear for high-energy lifestyles. Among the biggest buzz-worthy launches this year is the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2, a headset designed specifically for sportsmen and fitness fans. If you’re a Prime member, you can get these headphones at an all-new all-time low price on Amazon. The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 is available for $124, down from its r

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For the Second Day of Prime Day, Amazon Drops the Tineco Wet Dry Vacuum to a New Low to Boost Sales

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-24 16:15:50

Smart home appliances are at the heart of Amazon’s Prime Day strategy with scores of vacuum cleaners at the forefront of sales. However, not all vacuums are created equal. In the wet dry vacuum space, there is one brand that continues to stand head and shoulders above the rest: Tineco. Their top-selling iFLOOR 5 Breeze Complete is a perfect example, and it’s on sale right now at an all-time low price. The Tineco iFLOOR 5 Breeze Complete retails currently for $189, down from its normal price of

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Prime Day and Anker Team Up to Drop the SOLIX C300 Power Bank Station to a Record Low

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-24 16:25:34

Summer is going to be over before you know it so you best plan some time to enjoy the warm weather before it goes away. Maybe get on the road and plan a camping trip with the family or some close friends. You can elevate that weekend from camping to glamping so long as you have a solid power bank station to take along with you. Anker has its Solix C300 DC portable power station on sale as part of the Prime Day savings. It’s right now going for 40% off which brings the price down from $250 to jus

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Qantas Contacted by Hackers Responsible for Data Breach Affecting Millions of Customers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-24 15:44:00

Qantas disclosed a cybersecurity incident on July 2 potentially affecting 6 million customers. Ryan Fletcher/Getty Images Qantas has been contacted by a cyber criminal claiming responsibility for the data breach that affected 6 million customers. A company spokesperson confirmed Qantas is working to validate this, adding that since it's a criminal matter, the company "won't be commenting any further on the detail of the contact." There's also no evidence that any of the stolen information has

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One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 brings live captions for phone calls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 20:00:20

TL;DR The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 have received several notable software features as part of Samsung’s new One UI 8 interface. One of them, Call Captions, offers real-time transcriptions of phone calls. Other Samsung phones are expected to receive this feature with a wider software release. Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Flip 7, and the more affordable Flip 7 FE, along with the new Galaxy Watch 8 series at its July Unpacked event. Along with new hardwar

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Galaxy Watch Ultra gets more storage, a fresh color, and One UI 8 Watch — all without a price hike

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 20:00:45

TL;DR Samsung launched the new Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) with 64GB storage and a new Titanium Blue color. The refreshed Watch Ultra retains its $649.99 price and core features, including a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and 590mAh battery. It also ships with the latest One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 update. At Samsung Unpacked, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, giving users updated options if they want to pick up a Samsung wearable. But that’s not all, as the com

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Z Fold 7? Samsung exec confirms that Galaxy Z Fold 8 is in the works

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 20:05:11

TL;DR A Samsung executive has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already in development. The executive was responding to a question about a possible Galaxy Z Fold 7 Special Edition phone. This news comes after the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition was released last year as an unofficial proof of concept for the Fold 7. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it looks like a major design upgrade over last year’s foldable phone. However, a company executive has also confirmed that t

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Routine creation just got super-easy in Samsung SmartThings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 20:35:29

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has formally announced several features coming to the SmartThings app. The most notable feature is a Routine Creation Assistant that lets you create routines with natural language. Other significant announcements include sharing your Galaxy Tag location with a URL and a Delay Actions feature for routines. Samsung’s SmartThings platform allows you to easily control your smart home devices, and it’s a solid alternative to Google and Apple’s platf

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Pope Leo Signed a Popplio ‘Pokémon’ Card in the Cutest Vatican Sanctioned Interaction

X CEO Linda Yaccarino: My Work Here Is Done

Even ‘Foundation’ Star Jared Harris Can’t Explain That Big Hari Seldon Mystery

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Google reveals details on Android’s Advanced Protection for Chrome

Finally, a premium multitool that doesn't feel like I'm getting scammed - and it's on sale now

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The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day

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Cyberpunk 2077 heads up July's PS Plus Game Catalog additions

Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

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New Prime Day Deals Updated Live—183 Handpicked & Trusted Deals

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Amazon Celebrates Prime Day, the New Kindle Color Sees a 40% Drop to Its Lowest Price Yet

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For the Second Day of Prime Day, Amazon Drops the Tineco Wet Dry Vacuum to a New Low to Boost Sales

Prime Day and Anker Team Up to Drop the SOLIX C300 Power Bank Station to a Record Low

Qantas Contacted by Hackers Responsible for Data Breach Affecting Millions of Customers

One UI 8 on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 brings live captions for phone calls

Galaxy Watch Ultra gets more storage, a fresh color, and One UI 8 Watch — all without a price hike

Z Fold 7? Samsung exec confirms that Galaxy Z Fold 8 is in the works

Routine creation just got super-easy in Samsung SmartThings

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