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This phone has an industry-first switchable dual telephoto camera

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 11:30:52

TL;DR HUAWEI has announced the launch of the Pura 80 Series. The Pura 80 Ultra features a switchable dual telephoto camera. The series also fits in a new Smart Controls Button to quickly access various features. Samsung isn’t the only phone maker launching new hardware this week. We’re also getting the latest entries into HUAWEI’s Pura line. And the company has done something rather interesting with its most premium model this year. Today, HUAWEI announced the launch of the Pura 80 Series, w

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Disney and ITV partner up to show each other’s shows on their streaming services

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 11:01:09

Disney and the British free-to-air broadcaster ITV have launched a new partnership that will allow them to show each other’s shows in an effort to reach new audiences. ITV viewers will be able to watch shows including Only Murders in the Building, Andor, and The Bear – which lives on Disney+ in the UK – while Disney will take advantage of ITV’s various dramas and reality TV offerings. Mr Bates vs The Post Office, ITV’s BAFTA award-winning four-part dramatization of the British Post Office scand

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Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-18 11:20:00

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, I bought into the Jeep cult. One bit of fanciness with this vehicle is its ability to connect to Android Auto. I was excited because I'd never owned a car that could connect to my Android phone and actually make use of it. Of course, the biggest reason I wanted to use Android Auto was for the Spotify connection. My previous auto would allow me to connect my phone, but I had to control the music from the phone itself, which I wouldn't do w

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Forget the subscription: this fitness band has everything I need to track my progress

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-18 11:35:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Amazfit Helio Strap is available now for $99. As a smartwatch alternative, the strap offers virtually all the same health tracking features via the robust Zepp app, with over a week of battery life. The fabric strap isn't made of exceedingly high quality materials, but luckily can be easily replaced. View now at Amazon Amazfit, makers of such smartwatches as the Bip 5 and the new Balance 2, just released its new Helio Strap, a fitness tracker that has all the core fu

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Analyzing Database Trends Through 1.8M Hacker News Headlines

news.ycombinator.com Miguel Salinas 2026-02-15 10:55:04

How the analysis was done I used camelAI with a ClickHouse database of every HN story to do all analysis. You can use it for free with no login here to explore the data interactively yourself. 18 years • 1.8 million headlines • 13 database engines Hacker News is a real-time barometer of developer excitement. I mined every story title from February 2007 to June 2025 and asked three questions: How has headline volume for each database changed over time? Which engines are accelerating the fast

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Is Gemini 2.5 good at bounding boxes?

news.ycombinator.com Simon Edwardsson 2026-02-18 08:35:21

Is Gemini 2.5 good at bounding boxes? Sort of... July 10, 2025 TL;DR Gemini 2.5 Pro is a decent object detector, matching Yolo V3 from 2018 on MS-COCO val. Multimodal Large Language Models keep getting better, but are they ready to dethrone CNNs in computer vision tasks like object detection? The allure of skipping dataset collection, annotation, and training is too enticing not to waste a few evenings testing. I decided to write a small benchmark and check Gemini 2.5 on MS-COCO, focusing on

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The First ‘Red Sonja’ Trailer Feels Like an Early Aughts Throwback

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-02-18 11:00:02

Late last night the first trailer for Red Sonja, Dynamite Comic’s iconic chain-mail-bikini-clad warrior brought to life by Revenge star Matilda Lutz, hit the web, and it’s time to party like it’s 2004. The trailer, which might’ve revealed a bit too much about what happens in the film, all but promises to be a nostalgic throwback to sweeping fantasy and stylized action vibes from the early to mid-aughts. Directed by MJ Bassett (Rogue, Solomon Kane), Red Sonja follows the titular hero, who, after

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Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals on Friday: Here's What We Know About Season 3 So Far

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 10:00:07

Marvel Rivals season 3 is almost upon us, bringing with it the blessing of the Phoenix Force. Jean Grey, original member of the X-Men and sometimes terror of the cosmos, is joining the roster as a new duelist. As usual, we're also getting a new map, some balance changes and several quality of life changes when it comes to cosmetics. And hang in there, Daywalker devotees -- Blade is coming in Season 3.5 next month. Phoenix's abilities in Marvel Rivals Phoenix joins as yet another duelist -- an

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Gemini can now turn your photos into video with Veo 3

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-18 11:02:08

wGoogle's Veo 3 videos have propagated across the Internet since the model's debut in May, blurring the line between truth and fiction. Now, it's getting even easier to create these AI videos. The Gemini app is gaining photo-to-video generation, allowing you to upload a photo and turn it into a video. You don't have to pay anything extra for these Veo 3 videos, but the feature is only available to subscribers of Google's Pro and Ultra AI plans. When Veo 3 launched, it could conjure up a video b

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OpenAI’s next big launch could be an AI web browser

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-18 11:33:07

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. OpenAI is planning to launch an AI web browser in the “coming weeks,” according to a report from Reuters. Sources tell the outlet that OpenAI could build its Operator AI agent into the browser, allowing it to book reservations, fill out forms, and complete other tasks on a user’s behalf as it moves toward an “agentic” future. As noted by Reuters, t

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The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-18 11:37:05

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. After selling out all of its limited stock of First Edition handhelds last year, ModRetro has announced that its Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock. The company is also introducing a new white-and-purple cloud color option, new game cartridges, and a collection of accessories that includes a rechargeable battery. The Chromatic i

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Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-18 11:00:00

In April 2025, a new company called Slate Auto came out of stealth and shocked the car industry. Not only was this startup focused on making an ultra-cheap, customizable electric pickup truck with funding from Jeff Bezos, but it had also been operating in secret for three years in Troy, Michigan — the backyard of major automakers like Ford and General Motors. TechCrunch was first to the story, reporting in early April about the company’s existence, its involvement with the Amazon founder, and i

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Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-18 11:29:32

In Brief Nvidia seems determined to find a way to sell AI chips in China despite U.S. export restrictions. The semiconductor giant is planning to launch an AI chip specifically for the Chinese market as early as September, as originally reported by the Financial Times. This AI chip would be based on Nvidia’s Blackwell RTX Pro 6000 processor, which is already modified to meet the existing AI chip restrictions, the Financial Times added. These chips wouldn’t include high-bandwidth memory or NVL

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Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-18 14:02:11

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler 3 hours ago Share Save Peter Hoskins & Charlotte Edwards • @edwardsclm Business & technology reporters, BBC News Share Save Reuters Elon Musk has sought to explain how his artificial intelligence (AI) firm's chatbot, Grok, praised Hitler. "Grok was too compliant to user prompts," Musk wrote on X. "Too eager to please and be manipulated, essentially. That is being addressed." Screenshots published on social media show the chatbot sa

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Elon Musk says Tesla is expanding Austin robotaxi service area and adding Grok 'next week at the latest'

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-02-18 16:44:49

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is expanding its robotaxi service area and bringing xAI's Grok to vehicles as it rolled out a new iteration of the artificial intelligence chatbot. Shares gained about 3%. Musk said on X that Grok, his AI chatbot that praised Adolf Hitler and posted a barrage of antisemitic comments recently, will be available in Tesla vehicles "next week at the latest." xAI officially launched the Grok 4 update overnight as the company continued to face backlash for the v

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Cleaner feeds ahead? YouTube is cracking down on AI slop

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 20:34:32

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is preparing to update its creator monetization policies. The change is aimed at curbing revenue generation from “inauthentic” content. This update could result in less content that viewers consider to be spam. With the proliferation of AI tools, a growing number of YouTube channels are pumping out low-quality content, often referred to as AI slop. While it’s been an issue for a while, it appears YouTube is about to make a change that could help k

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Here’s the truth behind Samsung Auto DeX, and why it’s not an Android Auto alternative

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 16:05:45

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Auto already exists as an Android Auto alternative in China but requires specific regional software and hardware to function. “Samsung Auto DeX” refers to an unofficial workaround enabling Samsung Auto functionality on non-support head units via desktop mode casting. Despite ongoing speculation, we could not locate confirmed evidence that suggests Samsung is officially developing “Auto DeX” as a distinct feature. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

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Wish your Nintendo DS could run modern PC games? You need to see this new gaming handheld

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 16:44:01

TL;DR The AYANEO Flip 1S is a clamshell handheld with dual-screen and keyboard variants. It runs Windows, with a Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chipset. Pre-orders start today at $779, with shipping expected in August. AYANEO has really made a name for itself in the boutique gaming handheld space, and its latest release is another fascinating device. It’s part Nintendo DS, part gaming laptop, and it’s officially available for pre-order starting today. The AYANEO Flip 1S is a clamshell ha

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Apple trade-in values cut for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-18 16:27:48

Apple trade-in values have been cut for most models of iPhone, all Macs, several Apple Watches, and one iPad. Additionally, there are two older Apple products the company will no longer accept as trade-in against a new one, making them officially worthless … While Apple trade-ins represent very poor value compared to selling privately or using third-party resellers, some people prefer the ease and convenience of just taking their old device into an Apple Store when buying a new one. MacRumors

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As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories, and it's discounted for Prime Day

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-02-18 16:04:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Nixplay Touch 10 Smart Frame is $20 off at Amazon when you apply the coupon before adding it to your cart. This deal only applies to the black/silver color combo, allowing you to snag it for just $120. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now ZDNET's key takeaways The Nixplay smart frame retails for $199 and comes in black, white, or wood. It's easy to set up, and you can invite family and friends to add photos to your frame (even if they don't own a Nixplay)

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The price of these workout earbuds from Beats just dropped even lower

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-18 16:19:42

ZDNET's key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn't very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. View now at Apple The Powerbeats Pro 2 are $80 off right now on Amazon, during Amazon's third day of Prime Day. This is $30 more savings compared to the past two days of Prime Day.

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Looking for a tablet for your kid? They're as low as $55 during Amazon Prime Day

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-18 16:31:00

My kids love their Fire tablets, and I love the convenience of parental controls they offer. Maria Diaz/ZDNET Amazon is offering some huge deals on its latest Fire Kids Tablets during Prime Day, my kids' favorite device for home and on-the-go entertainment. The newest Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is 54% off at $65, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet for older kids is also down to $65, and the larger Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is down to $105. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now

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Get the Oura Ring 4 on sale for the first time this Prime Day while the deal lasts

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-18 16:39:58

ZDNET's key takeaways The Oura Ring 4, the newest generation of the popular smart ring is now available at a discount for the first time ever. The Oura Ring 4 emphasizes a comfortable build with flatter and smarter sensors, more sizes, upgraded software, and an alleged eight-day battery life. The eight-day battery life is actually more like five and a half days. $339.15 at Amazon $399 at Best Buy more buying choices The Oura Ring 4 is discounted by up to $75 right now, on the third day of Ama

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10 ways an IT home lab can help you land your next job - and how to get started (it's easy!)

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-18 16:52:00

EschCollection/Getty Images When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the distance yelling, "David Allen Gewirtz, you stop that right now." When the scold transitioned from "David Gewirtz" to "David Allen Gewirtz," I knew I was in trouble. To be fair, nothing prepared my nontechnical mom and dad to raise a future engineer. I was forever taking th

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The best headphones for watching movies received a huge upgrade right before Prime Day sales

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-02-18 16:52:30

Jada Jones/ZDNET The Sonos Ace headphones are currently discounted to $299, $150 off their original price of $450. You can find this deal at Amazon, Best Buy, Sonos, and Walmart. It's been one year since Sonos released its first pair of consumer headphones, and although they made waves when they first dropped, how have they fared after the hype has died down? You can often find the Ace discounted, and if you're interested in them, that's the best time to buy them. Also: The best headphones of

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Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of human disease history

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:42:58

A new study suggests that our ancestors’ close cohabitation with domesticated animals and large-scale migrations played a key role in the spread of infectious diseases. The team, led by Professor Eske Willerslev at the Universities of Cambridge and Copenhagen, recovered ancient DNA from 214 known human pathogens in prehistoric humans from Eurasia. They found that the earliest evidence of zoonotic diseases – illnesses transmitted from animals to humans, like COVID in recent times – dates back t

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Automatically Packaging a Haskell Library as a Swift Binary XCFramework

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 05:01:56

Announcing xcframework or: the happy path for wiring a Haskell dependency to your Swift app I’ve written about Haskell x Swift interoperability before. Calling Haskell from Swift is about marshalling and the foreign function interface. But Creating a macOS app with Haskell and Swift tells the much messier tale of hijacking XCode to vodoo together the Haskell library, its headers, and two handfuls of other magic ingredients into one buildable SwiftUI application. Stop! Don’t click on the last l

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Apple’s Next Vision Pro May Come Sooner Than You Think, but With One Big Letdown

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-02-18 16:26:54

It may feel like Apple has given up on its used car-priced “spatial computer,” the Vision Pro, but according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker’s next-gen headset might arrive a lot sooner than you think, and that price may not be coming down. According to Gurman, an “upgraded” Vision Pro could be released “as early as this year.” The headset will reportedly be aimed at “improving performance” and enhancing “comfort.” Bloomberg says this next iteration of the Vision Pro

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Galaxy Chromebook Is Cheaper Than AirPods, Samsung Is Clearing Out All Remaining Stock

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-18 16:35:11

Samsung is an electronics giant that retails everything from smartphones to laptops and TVs. Prime Day includes nearly the entire Samsung range at discounted prices, and one of those is the Galaxy Chromebook Go. Right now, this Chromebook is Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in “Traditional Laptop Computers” which goes to show just how much it’s in demand during this sale. The price has a lot to do with it: For Prime Day, the Samsung 14″ Galaxy Chromebook Go will only set you back $219, down from its nor

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Nintendo is ending its cost-saving Switch game vouchers

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-18 16:01:04

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Nintendo is discontinuing vouchers for Switch games. The program, which lets Switch Online members save money on digital games, will come to an end on January 30th, 2026. Though players will no longer be able to purchase vouchers after this date, vouchers will still expire one year after they’re purchased. Nintendo first introduced Switch game vouc

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This phone has an industry-first switchable dual telephoto camera

Disney and ITV partner up to show each other’s shows on their streaming services

Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me

Forget the subscription: this fitness band has everything I need to track my progress

Analyzing Database Trends Through 1.8M Hacker News Headlines

Is Gemini 2.5 good at bounding boxes?

The First ‘Red Sonja’ Trailer Feels Like an Early Aughts Throwback

Phoenix Joins Marvel Rivals on Friday: Here's What We Know About Season 3 So Far

Gemini can now turn your photos into video with Veo 3

OpenAI’s next big launch could be an AI web browser

The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup

Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler

Elon Musk says Tesla is expanding Austin robotaxi service area and adding Grok 'next week at the latest'

Cleaner feeds ahead? YouTube is cracking down on AI slop

Here’s the truth behind Samsung Auto DeX, and why it’s not an Android Auto alternative

Wish your Nintendo DS could run modern PC games? You need to see this new gaming handheld

Apple trade-in values cut for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories, and it's discounted for Prime Day

The price of these workout earbuds from Beats just dropped even lower

Looking for a tablet for your kid? They're as low as $55 during Amazon Prime Day

Get the Oura Ring 4 on sale for the first time this Prime Day while the deal lasts

10 ways an IT home lab can help you land your next job - and how to get started (it's easy!)

The best headphones for watching movies received a huge upgrade right before Prime Day sales

Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of human disease history

Automatically Packaging a Haskell Library as a Swift Binary XCFramework

Apple’s Next Vision Pro May Come Sooner Than You Think, but With One Big Letdown

Galaxy Chromebook Is Cheaper Than AirPods, Samsung Is Clearing Out All Remaining Stock

Nintendo is ending its cost-saving Switch game vouchers

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