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engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-30 06:00:35

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 . That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $18 for a year. A password manager is a crucial tool for anyone, really, but especially students going back to school in the fall. If you're one of them, you probably have more logins to remember now than ever before. 1Password is h

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The ‘Alien: Earth’ Premiere Just Blew Away Hall H at Comic-Con

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-12-30 08:00:18

Anyone who has been to a movie recently knows that keeping people quiet to watch something together can be a struggle. Now make that number almost 7,000 people, and what happens is pure captivation as the crowd in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con were wowed by the first episode of Alien: Earth, which comes to FX on August 12. The episode starts in a very familiar way for Alien fans before doing a complete 180 into something totally different. Almost instantly, it’s clear that creator Noah Hawley b

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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones: Sony, Bose, Apple, and More

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-30 09:03:00

Honorable Mentions Now that the majority of new headphones and earbuds offer at least a modicum of noise canceling, it'd be impossible (and unproductive) to list everything we like above. If you haven't yet found your fit, here are more favorites worth considering. Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 for $280: These simple-looking earbuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are a great way to experience quiet luxury. They have 10 hours of battery life with noise canceling engaged, and they have some of the best-soun

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SAVE Student Loan Borrowers, You Have Only a Few Days Left Before Interest Restarts. Should You Move to IBR?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 06:30:03

Interest will restart for SAVE borrowers whose loans remain in a general forbearance on Aug. 1. Viva Tung/CNET If you're a student loan borrower enrolled in SAVE, you have about a week left to switch repayment plans before interest will begin accruing on your loans. But although interest payments will kick in, the change doesn't mean you have to switch repayment plans yet. Earlier this month, the Department of Education announced that on Aug. 1 interest would resume for the nearly 8 million bo

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Ask HN: How many of you are working in tech without a STEM degree?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-27 15:58:08

As someone without a STEM degree and who is largely self-taught, I'm interested in hearing about similar experiences. What is your story? What are you doing now? How long have you been doing it? etc, etc.

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Google in 1999: Search engines escape the portal matrix

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 23:06:06

Google in 1999: Search Engines Escape the Portal Matrix Like Morpheus in The Matrix, Google gave web users a stark choice in 1999: take the red pill and experience a new world of search quality, or choose the blue pill and stick with the bloated world of portal search. Google founders, 1999; photo by William Mercer McLeod. "Aren’t you rather late to the game?" It's January 1999 and that question was put to Google's young founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The interviewer was Karsten Lemm

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Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds We've Tested (July 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-31 02:26:00

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: Bose has announced that it will be shipping its improved QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) in the "summer" of 2025 in the U.S., which means you'll be able to find discounts on the original QC Ultra Earbuds, which feature excellent sound and previously best-in-class noise-canceling performance. Sony LinkBuds Fit: Truth be told, in some ways, I like Sony's new LinkBuds Fit ($200) better than its flagship WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds. While they don't sound quite as

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Developing our position on AI

news.ycombinator.com Nick Bergson-Shilcock 2025-12-29 00:34:26

If you’re not familiar with us, RC is a 6 or 12 week retreat for programmers, with an integrated recruiting agency. Ours is a special kind of learning environment, where programmers of all stripes grow by following their curiosity and building things that are exciting and important to them. There are no teachers or curricula. We make money by RC is a 6 or 12 week retreat for programmers, with an integrated recruiting agency. Ours is a special kind of learning environment, where programmers of al

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Microsoft gives Copilot a face - here's how to try your new Appearance chat buddy

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-12-31 20:49:59

Microsoft Microsoft has a new experiment, called Copilot Appearance, that's designed to bring its AI assistant to life -- visually, anyway. Also: Microsoft's Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop Available now as an early preview in Copilot Labs, this feature layers real‑time facial expressions and non‑verbal cues onto Copilot's voice interactions. The goal is to make conversations with Microsoft's AI feel more natural, human‑like, and animated. What is Copilot A

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These $60 wireless earbuds made me question my audio spending habits

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-01 00:43:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Soundpeats Air5 Pro earbuds are available on Amazon for $60 for a limited time. The Air5 Pro earbuds offer dynamic lows, crisp highs, and smooth mids that make any genre of music sound good The battery life isn't as good as other earbuds in this price range. $79.99 at Amazon Sound clarity is important, especially when the sound is as up close and personal. When earbuds fail to offer clear and dynamic sound, the end result can feel tinny, shallow, and compressed. Thi

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Researchers value null results, but struggle to publish them

news.ycombinator.com Udesky 2025-12-29 06:16:26

Credit: Getty Scientists overwhelmingly recognize the value of sharing null results, but rarely publish them in the research literature, according to a survey. The findings suggest that there is a need for increased awareness of how and why to share such data, as well as for changes in how research productivity is assessed. The survey drew responses from 11,069 researchers in 166 countries and all major scientific disciplines. It found that 98% recognize the value of null results, which the su

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Google's new Search mode puts classic results back on top - how to access it

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-01 05:16:21

Google Google's new AI-powered feature aims to help organize your search results. Web Guide organizes links into helpful categories that break down a complex topic, the company said in a blog post, Thursday. It's intended for both open-ended searches like "how to solo travel in Japan" or detailed queries in multiple sentences like, "My family is spread across multiple time zones. What are the best tools for staying connected and maintaining close relationships despite the distance?" How Web G

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‘Gundam Wing’ Celebrated 30 Years at Comic-Con With an Epic New Short

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-01 10:30:32

It’s been an important year for Gundam, between the afterglow of the franchise’s 45th anniversary last year, the launch of a brand new series in Gundam GQuuuuuuX, and the alignment of several key anniversaries for major entries in the franchise—including the 30th anniversary of the show that introduced Gundam to America, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. Of course then, Heero and the gang weren’t going to let an opportunity like San Diego Comic-Con come by without being able to celebrate 30 years of mech

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Apple AirPods Max (2020) Review: Insanely Great, Insanely Expensive

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-30 22:00:00

As the pandemic wheezes on, noise-canceling headphones have gone from being a tool for jet-setting business types to a requirement for work-from-home sanity. From the excellent new on-ear Beats models to the in-ear AirPods Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends), Apple’s been making some of the best noise-canceling headphones for some time now. But in the tradition of a man named Jobs, some of the best won’t do. And so, with their bespoke aluminum ear cups, perfectly balanced volume knob—and $550 price ta

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Microsoft’s AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and ‘have a room that it lives in’

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-01 10:28:13

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI CEO, has a vision of Copilot that involves it being so highly personalized that “it will age.” Microsoft has been increasingly pushing Copilot to be a personalized AI assistant, with a big redesign last year that included a conversational voice mode. Now, Suleyman’s Microsoft AI team is launching a new Copilot virtual character that will interac

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How to make your iPhone homescreen icons clear using iOS 26

theverge.com Barbara Krasnoff 2026-01-01 10:53:16

is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. Back in 2024, we described how the then-new iOS 18 enabled you to tint your homescreen icons, allowing you to tweak the look of your iPhone’s display. Now, with Apple’s introduction of its Liquid Glass design for iOS 26, you can make your icons completely clear (assuming you’re a fan of the new invisible look). The process

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Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-01-01 10:14:19

In Brief Tesla is well behind the pace needed to meet its earlier stated goal of producing at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots this year, The Information reports. Nearly eight months into 2025, and the number of bots Tesla has produced is only in the hundreds, according to two sources. That means Tesla will either need to step it up or push back the deadline. The news comes after Tesla reported a 12% decline in overall revenue in the second quarter, due to falling EV sales, less cash from r

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Teens Are Using AI to "Get Out of Thinking"

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-01 15:28:10

An alarming proportion of teenagers are turning to AI chatbots to not just help them with tasks like homework, but to act as their friends. And even that may not tell the full story. According to one high schooler contemplating the technology's effects on her generation, her peers are increasingly using the tech to handle anything they would have previously used their brains for. "Everyone uses AI for everything now. It's really taking over," Kayla Chege, a 15-year-old sophomore honors student

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Nuclear Reactor SIM by PeteTimesSix

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-28 03:43:18

A simple nuclear reactor simulator with basic explanations of how a nuclear reactor works provided. Controls: Q/Kp4 - A/Kp1 - Raise/Lower rod group 1 W/Kp5 - S/Kp2 - Raise/Lower rod group 2 E/Kp6 - D/Kp3 - Raise/Lower rod group 3 X/Kp- - C/Kp+ - Decrease/Increase water flow rate Heavily based on the following videos: Uses Maaack's Game Template and a few CC0 sounds from Pixabay.

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Earth’s Unusual Rapid Spin Could Prompt First-Ever ‘Negative Leap Second’

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-01 20:20:05

The Earth has been spinning unusually fast recently. Last year on July 4, our planet set a record by completing a full spin 1.66 milliseconds (0.00166 seconds) faster than usual, according to timeanddate.com. One year later, on July 10, 2025, Earth completed a daily rotation that scientists estimate was 1.36 milliseconds faster than usual, giving us another particularly short day. Other shorter (but ever-so-slightly longer) days occurred on July 9 and July 22, although the exact margins have yet

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Intel is laying off 24,000 employees and retreating from some countries

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-01 12:29:28

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. In April, Intel attempted to announce layoffs without announcing layoffs. “We have not set any headcount reduction target,” Intel spokesperson Sophie Metzger told The Verge. But the company has laid off thousands of employees since — and today, in the company’s Q2 2025 earnings, it has revealed that Intel will dramatically shrink as a resul

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Ben Stiller documentary about his parents gets premiere date on Apple TV+

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-02 06:00:00

Apple TV+ has announced its latest collaboration with Ben Stiller: an original documentary that explores the lives and legacy of his parents, legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller (Seinfeld) and Anne Meara (Night at the Museum). Here’s when to expect it. ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost’ gets a theatrical release The documentary, Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, will debut in select theaters on October 17, before hitting Apple TV+ globally on October 24. Here is Ben Stiller on how he feels abo

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Can Amazon finally make AI wearables happen? This buzzy new device could be its best bet

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-02 08:00:16

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET If you have ever used an AI transcription service for meetings, calls, lectures, or more, you know how good the technology is at capturing every detail of a conversation and converting it into text. Now, imagine a world where you could access an AI-generated transcription of every real-world interaction you have. Enter the Bee AI wearable. On Wednesday, Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes announced via LinkedIn that Bee is joining Amazon. The concept behind Bee is simple: a $49 wristb

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The 47 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (August 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2025-12-31 02:00:00

While Netflix seemingly led the way for other streaming networks to create compelling original programming, Hulu actually beat them all to the punch. In 2011, a year before Netflix’s Lilyhammer and two years before the arrival of House of Cards, the burgeoning streamer premiered The Morning After, a pop-culture-focused news show that ran for 800 episodes over three years. Hulu has continued to make TV history in the years since, most notably in 2017 when it became the first streamer to win an E

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Google Search is testing something a bit different from its wall of blue links

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-02 20:09:41

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A new Google Web Guide feature uses AI to sort search results into categories. It’s part of Search Labs and is now available under the Web tab for opted-in users. The feature could expand to other parts of Search as testing progresses. Ever feel like your search results are just a wall of blue links in a random order? Google’s all-knowing algorithm already tried to feed you the most relevant links, but now it may be going one step further in categori

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Best Earplugs for Sleeping You Can Buy in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 14:25:00

Waking refreshed and ready to take on the day means getting a good night's sleep first, and that can be surprisingly difficult. Whether your partner has a tendency to snore, you're in need of a new mattress or just want to block out the howl of jet engines as you head on a summer vacation, one possible solution is a good pair of earplugs. Some people resort to wearing a pair of wireless earbuds, but that's suboptimal for all kinds of reasons. After all, quality sleep is essential for your health

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Intel reveals it will shed 24,000 employees this year and retreat in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-02 18:29:28

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. In April, Intel attempted to announce layoffs without announcing layoffs. “We have not set any headcount reduction target,” Intel spokesperson Sophie Metzger told The Verge. But the company has laid off thousands of employees since — and today, in the company’s Q2 2025 earnings, it has revealed that Intel will dramatically shrink as a resul

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Tesla's stock plunges 8% after another weak quarter for auto sales

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal Lora Kolodny 2026-01-03 00:04:24

In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Tesla shares fell 8% Thursday after the company reported a second straight quarter of declining auto sales, and CEO Elon Musk told analysts that there could be a "few rough quarters" ahead due to the expiration of federal electric vehicle tax

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Intel reveals it will lose 33,000 employees this year and retreat in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-01-03 00:29:28

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. In April, Intel attempted to announce layoffs without announcing layoffs. “We have not set any headcount reduction target,” Intel spokesperson Sophie Metzger told The Verge. But the company has laid off thousands of employees since — and today, in the company’s Q2 2025 earnings, it has revealed that Intel will dramatically shrink as a resul

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Tesla dumped 75% of its bitcoin at one of the worst times, losing out on billions

cnbc.com Ari Levy 2026-01-03 05:51:18

In this article TSLA BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thiago Prudencio | LightRocket | Getty Images Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck The company's digital assets are currently valued at $1.24 billion. That's up substantially from $722 million a year ago. But anyone who's been following the crypto market knows that the figure represents a lost opportunity amounting to billions of dollars in m

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1Password subscriptions are on sale for 50 percent off right now

The ‘Alien: Earth’ Premiere Just Blew Away Hall H at Comic-Con

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones: Sony, Bose, Apple, and More

SAVE Student Loan Borrowers, You Have Only a Few Days Left Before Interest Restarts. Should You Move to IBR?

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Google in 1999: Search engines escape the portal matrix

Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds We've Tested (July 2025)

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These $60 wireless earbuds made me question my audio spending habits

Researchers value null results, but struggle to publish them

Google's new Search mode puts classic results back on top - how to access it

‘Gundam Wing’ Celebrated 30 Years at Comic-Con With an Epic New Short

Apple AirPods Max (2020) Review: Insanely Great, Insanely Expensive

Microsoft’s AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and ‘have a room that it lives in’

How to make your iPhone homescreen icons clear using iOS 26

Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year

Teens Are Using AI to "Get Out of Thinking"

Nuclear Reactor SIM by PeteTimesSix

Earth’s Unusual Rapid Spin Could Prompt First-Ever ‘Negative Leap Second’

Intel is laying off 24,000 employees and retreating from some countries

Ben Stiller documentary about his parents gets premiere date on Apple TV+

Can Amazon finally make AI wearables happen? This buzzy new device could be its best bet

The 47 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (August 2025)

Google Search is testing something a bit different from its wall of blue links

Best Earplugs for Sleeping You Can Buy in 2025

Intel reveals it will shed 24,000 employees this year and retreat in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica

Tesla's stock plunges 8% after another weak quarter for auto sales

Intel reveals it will lose 33,000 employees this year and retreat in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica

Tesla dumped 75% of its bitcoin at one of the worst times, losing out on billions

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