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Brit politicians question Fujitsu's continued role in public sector contracts

news.ycombinator.com Lindsay Clark 2025-09-05 20:12:46

British MPs and peers are questioning the government's decision to continue accepting bids for large-scale IT contracts from Fujitsu, despite the Japanese supplier's previous pledge to stop bidding. Following the widespread publicity around the Post Office Horizon scandal in January 2024, Fujitsu, which supplied the faulty computer system, volunteered to stop bidding for UK public sector contracts until the public inquiry had completed. At the time, the Japanese computer giant was in the proce

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Best Internet Providers in Cleveland, Ohio

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 20:09:00

What is the best internet provider in Cleveland? CNET recommends Spectrum as the best overall internet provider in Cleveland, Ohio. The reasoning for this is because of its overall widespread availability, with a variety of plans that are suitable for those who live alone or for those who have a full household that's in desperate need of speeds. Spectrum also has a great and reasonable pricing to consider, with its 1,000Mbps plan costing just $70 per month. Yet while there is a wide range of i

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Apple’s push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-05 21:21:48

Apple is facing resistance from the automotive industry over its CarPlay Ultra software system, which the tech group launched in an attempt to take over a vehicle’s dashboard for the first time. German luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Audi as well as Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Renault said they had no plans to bring the upgraded software to their vehicles, despite earlier indications from Apple that they would. While few have followed General Motors, which announced in 2023 it would stop install

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Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-09-05 21:10:45

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. Having already secured a strong foothold in the action cam market with its Ace Pro lineup, Insta360 is now challenging DJI, Shure, and Rode with the company’s first wireless microphone. Looking comparable in size to an Apple AirTag, the Insta360 Mic Air is one of the smallest and lightest wireless mics now available while still offering up to 10

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Google unveils Gemini CLI, an open-source AI tool for terminals

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-09-05 20:00:00

Google is launching a new agentic AI tool that will put its Gemini AI models closer to where developers are already coding. The company announced on Wednesday the launch of Gemini CLI, an agentic AI tool designed to run locally from your terminal. The new tool connects Google’s Gemini AI models to local codebases, and it allows developers to make natural language requests, such as asking Gemini CLI to explain confusing sections of code, write new features, debug code, or run commands. Gemini C

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Bumble to lay off 30% of its workforce

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-09-05 21:17:09

Dating app Bumble announced on Wednesday that it’s laying off 30% of its workforce, impacting around 240 positions. The company said in a securities filing that the cuts are part of its plans to realign its “operating structure to optimize execution on its strategic priorities.” Bumble anticipates saving $40 million per year as a result of the workforce reduction and plans to reinvest most of this money into product and technology development. The company said it will incur approximately $13 m

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Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-09-06 01:50:34

The Apple Sports app for iPhone has just got a big new update. The home screen layout has been revamped, with upcoming games now separated by league. You can further personalize the list by re-ordering the sections to their preference, so you can make the sports you are most interested in appear first, and starred teams always show at the very top. And, just in time for Wimbledon, the app has now added tennis scores. That means you will be able to follow along with live scores for Grand Slam to

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Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

news.ycombinator.com Simon Goodley 2025-09-06 01:11:15

A second major academic institution has accused Uber of using opaque computer code to dramatically increase its profits at the expense of the ride-hailing app’s drivers and passengers. Research by academics at New York’s Columbia Business School concluded that the Silicon Valley company had implemented “algorithmic price discrimination” that had raised “rider fares and cut driver pay on billions of … trips, systematically, selectively, and opaquely”. The Ivy League business school research – w

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Mattel’s ‘Jurassic Park’ SDCC Exclusive Is a Goofy Love Letter to Comic Cons

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-09-06 01:00:44

The shot of the T. Rex bringing down the “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth” banner is one of the most legendary in all of Jurassic Park, a moment that defines the franchise. Now, Mattel is putting a suitably goofy spin on it for an amazing exclusive at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. This morning Mattel revealed the crowning glory of its batch of exclusives for SDCC this year: the Hammond Collection T. Rex Convention Crasher set, which takes the T. Rex’s banner-crashing moment and transposes it

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The Final ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Ups the Stakes Even Further

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-09-06 01:05:53

We’re a month away from the arrival of the next Marvel movie in Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Marvel is reminding us in style with a brand new trailer—one that really wants you to feel the stakes that are riding on this movie, in more ways than one. Prior looks at First Steps leaned into the Silver Age retro-kitsch of its world, and then the arrival of Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer to herald the threat of the dread, Galactus. But now this final big trailer for the film really wants to remind

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Seagate 14TB External HDD Is 40% Off Only at Best Buy, Amazon Doesn’t Offer It at This Lowest Price

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-06 01:40:32

Storage capacities are one of the few things that seems to actually be going down in price these days. It’s becoming easier and easier for engineers to deliver us more and more data in smaller and smaller packages. Just a handful of years ago, the thought of a single terabyte seemed like a joke. Now you can get twice that on a microSD card about a centimeter long. See at Best Buy Well, friends this might be one of the most affordable storage options I’ve ever seen when looking at a per-byte le

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Discord is working on a Windows on Arm app

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-09-06 01:57:46

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Discord is working on a native Windows on Arm version of its communications app. An early development preview build is available for testers, ahead of a full Arm64 release for compatible Arm-powered devices. Discord spokesperson Claudia Fellerman confirmed to The Verge that the company is working on a build for Windows on Arm, but it’s in the early stages of development so it’

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Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-09-06 01:00:00

Amazon-owned Ring announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing a new AI-powered feature to its doorbells and cameras, which offers users specific text descriptions of current motion activity. Now, when users receive real-time notifications about happenings at their property, the updates will be more descriptive. For instance, “A person is walking up the steps with a black dog,” or “Two individuals are looking into a white car parked in the driveway.” The feature aims to improve upon the vague

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The 11 Best Healthy Beverages to Keep You Hydrated This Summer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 04:46:00

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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Veloretti just made one of the best e-bikes lighter and cheaper

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2025-09-06 03:45:26

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Dutch bicycle brand Veloretti just announced a slimmed-down version of its excellent Electric Two series of electric bikes for European commuters. The step-over Ace Two Lite is a lighter and less expensive version of the very heavy Ace Two e-bike I reviewed back in 2023, which ditches the sublime Enviolo automatic shifter in favor of a

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Three network phone calls down but data still working

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-06 14:15:35

Three network phone calls down but data still working 46 minutes ago Share Save Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images The mobile operator Three has confirmed some users are currently unable to make phone calls. In a post on X, the network said there was "an issue affecting voice services" but did not say how many of its 11 million customers are affected. Outage website DownDetector reported a spike in issues at 09:30 BST on Wednesday, with over 9,000 reports made by u

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The Bank Secrecy Act is failing everyone. It’s time to rethink financial surveillance.

technologyreview.com Katie Haun 2025-09-06 12:55:31

The US is on the brink of enacting rules for digital assets, with growing bipartisan momentum to modernize our financial system. But amid all the talk about innovation and global competitiveness, one issue has been glaringly absent: financial privacy. As we build the digital infrastructure of the 21st century, we need to talk about not just what’s possible but what’s acceptable. That means confronting the expanding surveillance powers quietly embedded in our financial system, which today can tra

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Finally, a MagSafe accessory that's sturdy, highly-functional, and affordably priced

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-09-06 11:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The Supcase MagFlip is a magnetic wallet and stand combo for $42. It holds up to five cards, features RFID protection, and can be adjusted into several viewing configurations. While a rugged option, the cards can be difficult to access, and it's rather bulky. View now at Amazon View now at Supcase more buying choices I'm a MagSafe fan. If there's anybody at ZDNET that's tested them all (or what feels like close to it) – it's me. I've used tons of MagSafe gear from dozens

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Best Internet Providers in Buffalo, New York

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 10:36:00

What is the best internet provider in Buffalo? CNET’s top pick for the best internet provider in Buffalo is Verizon Fios. The ISP earns the top spot thanks to its fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds, strong customer satisfaction and competitive pricing. The only catch? Fios isn't available everywhere within the city. If Verizon Fios isn’t available at your address, Spectrum is a solid backup. Spectrum offers the most affordable internet plans in Buffalo. Just keep in mind that prices

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Getting Enough Protein Without Meat? These Vegan-Friendly Tips Make It Easier

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 12:15:03

Getting enough protein is essential, as it's an important macronutrient for staying healthy. It supports muscle growth, tissue repair and your immune system. But if you follow a plant-based diet, hitting your daily protein goals can be more of a challenge. Without meat, dairy, eggs or poultry, you have to be more strategic about what you eat. The good news is that there are plenty of effective ways to meet your protein needs without animal products. From combining plant-based foods to making sm

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This Mobile Controller Is Better Than Backbone for the Same Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 14:00:08

The difference between an average mobile gaming experience and a legendary mobile gaming experience often comes down to the hardware you're using. Thankfully, we've seen a whole slew of dedicated mobile gaming controllers hit the market in the past few years. Elo is a new gaming hardware manufacturer founded by a former e-sports player, and he set out to create a pro-level mobile controller accessible to everyone. The Vagabond is the result of nearly two years of work and has easily swept in to

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Assembly Theory of Time

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-06 13:41:02

If the lineages are followed back beyond the origin of life on Earth to the origin of the universe, it would be logical to assume that the memory of the universe was lower in the past, which means that the universe's ability to generate objects of high Assembly is limited by its size in time. Some objects are too large in time to come into existence in intervals that are smaller than their assembly index. For complex objects such as computers to exist in our universe, many other objects had to f

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Canal Boat Simulator

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-04 03:39:55

Dear Reader, Alcohol is a hell of a drug. It’s night. I’m sitting and drinking my Jura. Relaxing with an episode of “Narrow Escapes“, a show life on Britain’s inland canals. Tonight’s feature is about a pair of young canal boaters: Amy is a game streamer and Wes is a game level designer. Everything is going swimmingly until Wes says : I’d definitely like to make my own small game at some point Probably narrow-boat themed So I goes PFFFFFFTTT I BET ITS GOING TO BE A GRITTY CANAL BOAT GAME!!

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'Ironheart' Review: Marvel Series Is Not Too Heavy, but It's Not Too Light, Either

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 14:00:03

The first time Riri Williams' solo TV show was mentioned was in 2020 when Kevin Feige announced Ironheart and Secret Invasion along with a few other Marvel Phase 5 releases. He said both series would tie in with Marvel's feature films. It's true: Ironheart is connected to the larger MCU -- aside from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever -- and for that reason alone, you should watch all six episodes of the series to the end. All the way to the very end. Ironheart is streaming its first three episodes

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Ironheart believes the children are the future

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-09-06 14:00:00

Before the multiverse, magic, or any of Marvel’s streaming series were important parts of the studio’s cinematic universe, there was Iron Man. After years of so-so movies, Iron Man reminded everyone that Marvel’s big-screen adaptations could be amazing with the right creative teams and stars attached. Robert Downey Jr.‘s Tony Stark was the MCU’s centerpiece and a prime example of how the House of Ideas could make box office record-breaking icons out of its lower-profile characters. A couple of t

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DJI ‘remains committed to the US market’ as shelves go bare of drones

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-09-06 17:19:37

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. Is DJI exiting the US drone market? The company says no — but it would not explain to The Verge what has changed such that it can’t even keep a single drone on shelves. When I walked into my local Best Buy store today, June 24th, there were zero DJI drones available to purchase. There wasn’t even an empty spot for each drone to go. The ent

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The bitter lesson is coming for tokenization

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-06 13:14:03

The Bitter Lesson is coming for Tokenization 24 Jun, 2025 a world of LLMs without tokenization is desirable and increasingly possible Published on 24/06/2025 • ⏱️ 29 min read In this post, we highlight the desire to replace tokenization with a general method that better leverages compute and data. We'll see tokenization's role, its fragility and we'll build a case for removing it. After understanding the design space, we'll explore the potential impacts of a recent promising candidate (Byte

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Is 'Love Island USA' on Tonight? Here's What to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 19:03:00

A new edition of Love Island USA is unfolding almost every night on Peacock and following a fresh roster of Islanders, including Huda, Ace, Austin, Chelley, Olandria, Nic, Cierra, Taylor and Amaya. Host Ariana Madix and narrator Iain Stirling have contributed twists and humor as contestants begin to couple up and look for love in Fiji. The currently airing seventh season of Love Island USA picks up after an extremely popular installment of the reality show. According to Peacock, season 6 of Lov

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More news from the labs of MIT

technologyreview.com Mit Alumni News Staff 2025-09-07 01:00:00

New electronic “skin” could lead to lightweight night-vision glasses MIT engineers have developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin “skins” of electronic material that could be used in wearable sensors, flexible transistors and computing elements, and sensitive compact imaging devices. Technology makes pesticides stick to plant leaves A new pesticide application system developed by MIT researchers and their spinoff company could significantly cut use of pesticides and fertilizers, saving

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World Curling tightens sweeping rules, bans firmer broom foams ahead of Olympics

news.ycombinator.com The Canadian Press 2025-09-04 09:00:29

World Curling has tightened its sweeping equipment rules heading into the Olympic season. The move, announced Friday, follows concern over firmer broom foams that many players said gave sweepers too much control. Several high-profile models — including some from Goldline, BalancePlus and Hardline — are now banned. Only brushes with less-firm foam are approved for competition, effective immediately. World Curling said the decision followed extensive consultation with players, manufacturers and

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Brit politicians question Fujitsu's continued role in public sector contracts

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Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity

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Veloretti just made one of the best e-bikes lighter and cheaper

Three network phone calls down but data still working

The Bank Secrecy Act is failing everyone. It’s time to rethink financial surveillance.

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Getting Enough Protein Without Meat? These Vegan-Friendly Tips Make It Easier

This Mobile Controller Is Better Than Backbone for the Same Price

Assembly Theory of Time

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World Curling tightens sweeping rules, bans firmer broom foams ahead of Olympics

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