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We found Google’s next Pixel-only calling feature and it’s borrowed from Apple (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-04 23:41:19

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google may be launching a new AI-powered “Call Message” feature that acts like an on-device voicemail with live transcriptions and summaries. The feature works offline without using data or Wi-Fi and is likely powered by Gemini Nano. Like many AI features Google debuts with new Pixel phones, Call Message could be a Pixel 10 exclusive launching next month. Google already packs its Pixel phones with a bunch of smart calling features like Call Screening

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Itch.io: Update on NSFW Content

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 02:40:48

We have “deindexed” all adult NSFW content from our browse and search pages. We understand this action is sudden and disruptive, and we are truly sorry for the frustration and confusion caused by this change. Recently, we came under scrutiny from our payment processors regarding the nature of some content hosted on itch.io. Due to a game titled No Mercy, which was temporarily available on itch.io before being banned back in April, the organization Collective Shout launched a campaign against St

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WhatsApp is testing message reminders

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-05 00:31:31

If you’re like me and often read a message, tell yourself you’ll reply later, and then instantly forget about it, a new WhatsApp experiment might bring the solution. New feature has presets and custom options According to recent findings by WABetaInfo (via Tecnoblog), WhatsApp is now testing a feature that lets users set reminders for specific messages. So rather than pinning chats, starring messages, or simply hoping to remember to check back later, users can schedule an actual notification

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Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library (2017)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 00:53:45

Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library Nick R. was generous enough to send me his entire vintage Mac programming library to be destructively scanned and shared with the community. We've added a few of our own for a pretty huge collection (over 150) of vintage Mac programming related books. Enjoy! Thanks Nick!

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Checklists are hard, but still a good thing

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-01 17:51:15

You're using a tool with a too-generic User-Agent You're probably reading this page because you've attempted to access some part of my blog (Wandering Thoughts) or CSpace, the wiki thing it's part of. Unfortunately whatever you're using to do so has a HTTP User-Agent header value that is too generic or otherwise excessively suspicious. Unfortunately, as of early 2025 there's a plague of high volume crawlers (apparently in part to gather data for LLM training) that behave like this. To reduce th

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Messages on iOS 26 will make it harder to fall for phishing scams

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-05 20:03:15

While even tech-savvy users can fall for elaborate phishing scams, most attacks are designed to target less technically inclined people. With that in mind, the new Messages app in iOS 26 introduces (or better yet, removes) two things that could make a pretty big difference in keeping users safe, regardless of how familiar they may be with phishing tactics. The new Messages app splits conversations into a few categories, accessible via the filter button in the top right: Messages, Unknown Sende

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FDA employees say the agency's Elsa generative AI hallucinates entire studies

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-05 20:35:47

Current and former members of the FDA told CNN about issues with the Elsa generative AI tool unveiled by the federal agency last month. Three employees said that in practice, Elsa has hallucinated nonexistent studies or misrepresented real research. "Anything that you don't have time to double-check is unreliable," one source told the publication. "It hallucinates confidently." Which isn't exactly ideal for a tool that's supposed to be speeding up the clinical review process and aiding with maki

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Hyperpb: Faster dynamic Protobuf parsing that's faster than generated code

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 16:32:37

Today we’re announcing public availability of hyperpb, a fully-dynamic Protobuf parser that is 10x faster than dynamicpb, the standard Go solution for dynamic Protobuf. In fact, it’s so efficient that it’s 3x faster than parsing with generated code! It also matches or beats vtprotobuf’s generated code at almost every benchmark, without skimping on correctness. Don’t believe us? We think our parsing benchmarks speak for themselves. Here, we show two benchmark variants for hyperpb: out-of-the-bo

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Computing’s Top 30: Tejas Chopra

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-01-06 03:30:40

Two minutes into his TedX talk on AI and the environment, Tejas Chopra notes that training a single large language model releases roughly the same amount of carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere as 125 roundtrip flights from New York to Beijing. In keeping with his ever-practical approach, Chopra goes on to suggest several concrete ways to reduce AI’s carbon footprint by optimizing resource use, energy consumption, and AI decision-making across industries. An accomplished engineer specializin

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Checklists are hard (but still a good thing)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-02 11:51:15

You're using a tool with a too-generic User-Agent You're probably reading this page because you've attempted to access some part of my blog (Wandering Thoughts) or CSpace, the wiki thing it's part of. Unfortunately whatever you're using to do so has a HTTP User-Agent header value that is too generic or otherwise excessively suspicious. Unfortunately, as of early 2025 there's a plague of high volume crawlers (apparently in part to gather data for LLM training) that behave like this. To reduce th

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Hyperpb: 10x faster dynamic Protobuf parsing that's faster than generated code

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 04:32:37

Today we’re announcing public availability of hyperpb, a fully-dynamic Protobuf parser that is 10x faster than dynamicpb, the standard Go solution for dynamic Protobuf. In fact, it’s so efficient that it’s 3x faster than parsing with generated code! It also matches or beats vtprotobuf’s generated code at almost every benchmark, without skimping on correctness. Don’t believe us? We think our parsing benchmarks speak for themselves. Here, we show two benchmark variants for hyperpb: out-of-the-bo

Topics: fields hyperpb message protobuf station

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The 13 Best Healthy Beverages for Staying Hydrated in the Heat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 02:03:00

When it comes to picking the right healthy beverage for your taste and preferences, there are multiple factors to consider. Below, we outline them so you can find the right drink for you. Dietary notes If you follow a specific diet or are looking for specific ingredients, this can help you narrow down the best drink for you. Examples include gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, low-sugar or zero-sugar, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. You’ll also want to think about what is added to the drink

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Anker Nebula X1 projector review: The king of outdoor movies, if you can afford it

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-06 15:15:19

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . My dream projector delivers the brightest and sharpest image. But it also has to be easy to move around and set up anywhere — especially outdoors. Anker’s Nebula X1 long-throw projector promises all of that with a three-laser engine that beams out a category-leading 3,500 ANSI lumens a

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YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-06 15:00:00

YouTube announced on Wednesday that it’s giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video AI tool and new AI effects. The image to video feature lets users turn a picture from their camera roll into a a six-second video. Users will see a selection of suggestions that are relevant to the photo they uploaded. YouTube says the feature can be used to add movement to landscape photos, animate pictures of everyday photos, or bring group photos to life. In an e

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NPM package ‘is’ with 2.8M weekly downloads infected devs with malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:57:06

The popular NPM package 'is' has been compromised in a supply chain attack that injected backdoor malware, giving attackers full access to compromised devices. This occurred after maintainer accounts were hijacked via phishing, followed by unauthorized owner changes that went unnoticed for several hours, potentially compromising many developers who downloaded the new releases. The 'is' package is a lightweight JavaScript utility library that provides a wide variety of type checking and value v

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-07 00:00:00

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, we’re excited to announce additions to the agenda that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage. Joining the speaker lineup are Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Communications Inc., and Santi Subotovsky, General Partner at Emergence. These trailblazing leaders will share candid perspecti

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How TRIC Robotics is reducing pesticide use on strawberries using UV light

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-01-07 00:00:00

Strawberries are the most popular berry in the U.S. for both consumers and farmers alike. They’re also some of the most pesticide-reliant fruits and consistently top the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list of the most contaminated produce. TRIC Robotics, a San Luis Obispo, California-based, think it can help strawberry farmers reduce chemical use with the help of UV light and robots. The startup built a fleet of robots that use UV-C light, a form of ultraviolet light that is large

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npm 'accidentally' removes Stylus package, breaks builds and pipelines

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-07 05:21:25

npm has taken down all versions of the real Stylus library and replaced them with a "security holding" page, breaking pipelines and builds worldwide that rely on the package. A security placeholder webpage is typically displayed when malicious packages and libraries are removed by the admins of npmjs.com, the world's largest software registry primarily used for JavaScript and Node.js development. But that isn't quite the case for Stylus: a legitimate "revolutionary" library receiving 3 million

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Apple just launched a new device coverage plan. Here's how it works (and if you should get it)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-07 04:00:15

Apple Apple just launched a new product coverage plan called Apple Care One, offering consumers comprehensive accident coverage on up to three Apple devices for $20 a month. That includes iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches and AirPods. The plan's benefits include unlimited repairs for damage, 24/7 live support from Apple experts, battery replacement at no extra charge, and theft coverage for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Also: Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas are releas

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Conduct rules are coming for Google and Apple in the UK

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-07 05:46:04

Apple and Google face new rules governing how they run their smartphone software and app stores in the UK, as Britain’s antitrust agency looks to impose new European-style controls on the Big Tech companies. The proposed interventions could trim fees of up to 30 percent that Apple and Google charge for digital transactions through their mobile app stores, as well as prevent them from designing their systems to favor their own apps and services. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority on Wed

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 23)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 10:30:16

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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Apple now gives you four years to add AppleCare+ coverage to iPhone and more

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-07 10:00:00

Ever forget to add AppleCare to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac in time? Apple is dramatically changing the grace period for adding AppleCare+ on most products starting today. The news is part of Apple’s AppleCare One announcement. The new AppleCare One bundle offers the most flexible grace period for adding additional warranty coverage. While coverage can be added at the time of purchase, AppleCare One also allows you to add device coverage to products purchased within four years. Once added, cover

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AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage no longer limited to iPhone

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-07 10:00:00

In addition to introducing AppleCare One, Apple is making a significant change to how some individual AppleCare+ plans are offered. Starting today, AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage is no longer limited to just the iPhone. As part of AppleCare One, Apple is expanding the theft and loss coverage option beyond the iPhone for the first time. When bundled with AppleCare One, Apple Watch and iPad include AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage. Apple’s new bundle covers three products for $19.99/mont

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Apple announces AppleCare One multi-device bundle with simplified pricing

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-07 10:01:00

AppleCare is taking a page from the Apple One services bundle and introducing a bundle of its own. AppleCare One is a new way to pay for additional warranty status on all your Apple products, and the window to add coverage is more generous than ever. What is AppleCare One? AppleCare One is a new warranty subscription service option from Apple. In the United States, AppleCare One costs $19.99/month and covers up to three products. Additional hardware can be added for an additional $5.99/month.

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AppleCare One Will Protect Multiple Devices in One Plan, Just in Time for an iPhone 17

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 10:00:59

AppleCare is getting a revamp Wednesday, with Apple announcing the new AppleCare One plan and updates to AppleCare Plus. That new One plan will let you cover multiple devices with a single monthly subscription, and AppleCare is expanding its coverage eligibility to include devices that are up to four years old that remain in good condition. You'll also be able to get AppleCare with theft and loss coverage for the Apple Watch and the iPad starting Wednesday, which previously was only available fo

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Apple launches $20 subscription service to protect your gadgets

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-07 10:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple is announcing a new AppleCare subscription called AppleCare One that lets you cover multiple products with a single plan. For $19.99 per month, AppleCare One covers up to three products, and tacking on a new product costs $5.99 per month each. With the products covered under AppleCare One, you get the same coverage you would under AppleCare Plus, including battery cover

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Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-07 10:00:00

Apple announced on Wednesday that it’s launching AppleCare One, a new $19.99 monthly subscription plan that includes coverage for up to three products. Customers can choose to add protection for more devices for $5.99 per month each. Until now, people have had to enroll their Apple devices into separate AppleCare+ plans if they wanted additional coverage for their products beyond the standard warranty. Now, the company is offering bundled coverage. AppleCare One includes all of the benefits of

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SQL Injection as a Feature

news.ycombinator.com Ibrahim Diallo 2026-01-05 18:59:23

Looking at old applications, we always wonder who in their right mind thought of building them so badly. But every repository has its story and every effort has noble origins. I encountered such an application in my career, and I was lucky enough that they had used version control to preserve its history. Let me describe how the application looked in its latest state. This was a website that managed logs for millions of devices around the world. In the report page, you could query the most prev

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AI coding agents are removing programming language barriers

news.ycombinator.com Stan Lo 2026-01-07 17:39:13

For a decade (2014-2024), I was a Ruby-only developer. I worked across the Ruby ecosystem—from Rails development to Ruby’s core tooling like IRB, RDoc, and the debug gem. But while I moved around the stack, I stayed within Ruby’s boundaries. Ruby wasn’t just my primary language; it was essentially my only language. That changed in 2025. This year, I’ve contributed to Sorbet (C++), worked on RBS’s parser (C), and am now diving into ZJIT (Rust). A combination of factors enabled this shift—someth

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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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We found Google’s next Pixel-only calling feature and it’s borrowed from Apple (APK teardown)

Itch.io: Update on NSFW Content

WhatsApp is testing message reminders

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NPM package ‘is’ with 2.8M weekly downloads infected devs with malware

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