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Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2026-03-04 08:00:21

J Studios/Getty Images A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 30% of teachers are using AI weekly -- and that it's saving them "six weeks a year." According to data from the 2024 to 2025 school year, 60% of K-12 teachers reported using some kind of AI tool in their work, most commonly to create worksheets or activities, personalize material to students' needs, and prep lessons. The study did not specify which AI tools teachers were using, referring to "chatbots, adaptive learning systems

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2026-03-04 09:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways IVPN is an open-source VPN with strong security protocols It's easy to set up, and doesn't require an email or credit card to sign up It's also pricier than other comparable VPN options that also offer faster speeds View now at IVPN I came across IVPN while researching the best VPNs for Linux. The provider claims that it doesn't need to pay for fake reviews or visibility because the app speaks for itself. And after testing it myself, I was impressed. It checked a lot of

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Apple Will Transition from the CTF to the CTC for EU Businesses

news.ycombinator.com Apple Inc. 2026-03-04 04:30:44

The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act: Communication and promotion of offers Today, we’re introducing updated terms that let developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store communicate and promote offers for purchase of digital goods or services available at a destination of their choice. The destination can be a website, alternative app marketplace, or another app, and can be accessed outside the

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A Lisp adventure on the calm waters of the dead C (2021)

news.ycombinator.com Mihai Olteanu 2026-02-28 02:00:24

A Lisp adventure on the calm waters of the dead C I will use a C-like language throughout, with substantial liberties in its syntax, and I will try to answer "what if" and "how" questions regarding the implementation of some new features that actually cannot be implemented in C due to its limitations. I will examine and highlight those limitations. The scope of this exercise is to better understand Lisp and the power of the abstractions it offers over and above what most languages have, even th

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This HP Desktop Tower (i7/32GB/1TB) Is 72% Off, Amazon Smashes Prices Ahead of Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-04 10:10:34

It’s easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm over tiny desktops like the Mac Mini, but Windows fans have some incredible options for desktop towers. Among the best values currently available is the HP Pavilion desktop tower computer (Intel 8-Core i7-11700F, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, GeForce GT 610 2GB) that just dropped down to an all-time low price on Amazon as part of its Early Prime Day sale. This is not limited to Prime members and everyone deserves this fantastic $1,700 price drop, redu

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Best Internet Providers in Rhode Island

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 05:14:00

What is the best internet provider in Rhode Island? Verizon Fios is our pick for best internet service provider in Rhode Island, with its 100% fiber-optic internet reaching 80% of the state, near-Gigabit upload and download speeds, competitive pricing and customer-friendly service terms. J.D. Power has also ranked Verizon Fios first in customer satisfaction in the East region for over a decade. Cox is another solid choice for home internet in Rhode Island and is available just about everywhere

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An exceedingly rare asteroid flyby will happen soon, but NASA may be left on the sidelines

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-04 10:00:10

A little less than four years from now, a killer asteroid will narrowly fly past planet Earth. This will be a celestial event visible around the world—for a few weeks, Apophis will shine among the brightest objects in the night sky. The near miss by the large Apophis asteroid in April 2029 offers NASA a golden—and exceedingly rare—opportunity to observe such an object like this up close. Critically, the interaction between Apophis and Earth's gravitational pull will offer scientists an unpreced

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34 Best Family Board Games (2025): Catan, Ticket to Ride, Codenames

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-03-04 09:30:00

More Family Board Games Photograph: Simon Hill There are so many family board games. Here are a few more we liked. Dorfromantik: The Duel for $39: Based on the videogame Dorfromantik, which spawned a cooperative board game, this spin-off pits you against another player as you draw tiles to build a landscape and try to complete tasks along the way. With identical sets in red and blue, it’s all about who builds a better environment to satisfy their villagers and score the most points. Play time

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Google starts rolling out Pixel Camera ‘education hub’ to help you master every feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 08:17:37

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out the education hub in the Pixel Camera app. The feature was announced in the June Pixel Drop. It allows users to learn how to use various Pixel Camera features and is rolling out on version 9.9 of the Pixel Camera app for the Pixel 6 and above. Google has begun rolling out the new “education hub” in its Pixel Camera app. Available in version 9.9 of the app for Pixel 6 and newer devices, this feature was first introduced in t

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This amp lets me transform any Bluetooth device into a modern home audio system

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-04 11:25:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Valortiva Octa A1 integrated amp is available on Amazon for $399. This integrated amp is so easy to set up that anyone can be dancing to their favorite tunes in minutes. The Octa A1 amp only produces 35W of power. $399 at Amazon Have you ever wanted to stream music (or a podcast) from your phone to a room filled with people, but found that most Bluetooth speakers just don't get loud enough? What if I told you that you could connect a pair of passive speakers and a s

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I recommend this Amazon Fire TV soundbar to most people - especially now that it's on sale

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-04 11:30:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is perfect for those who want an affordable plug-and-play solution, available now for $250 standalone or $480 for the bundle. Bass is impressive (especially with the subwoofer), and the dialogue enhancement feature is helpful for clarity. It lacks built-in Wi-Fi streaming, smart features, or Alexa integration, connects with Bluetooth, and doesn't have a companion app. View now at Amazon View now at Amazon more buying choices Thanks to a new Prim

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My AC system wasn't blowing cold air - these 5 easy and quick fixes did the trick

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-04 11:30:23

Yuga Kurita/Getty Images It always happens during a heatwave. That moment of sinking dread when your AC unit kicks on, but instead of a refreshing blast of arctic air, you're met with a weak, lukewarm breeze. Then panic sets in. Is the AC dead? Is this going to cost a fortune? How will I get to sleep tonight in this stifling heat and humidity? While a truly broken AC unit can indeed be a headache and an expense, the good news is that it's not always a catastrophic failure. The reason your syst

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This Yamaha soundbar delivered me the audio quality of speakers twice the price

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-04 11:45:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Yamaha True X Bar 50A is available now at a discount, with surround speakers sold separately (and individually). The sound produced by these speakers is rich, deep, well-blended, and spacious. I just wish the setup process was more seamless and simple. $499.95 at Amazon $499.95 at B&H Photo-Video $499.95 at Crutchfield more buying choices For months, I was one hundred percent certain the JBL Bar 1000 soundbar couldn't be beat. It offers incredible clarity of sound, r

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VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harp

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 12:33:00

A fog harp prototype collects water vapor. Credit: Virginia Tech A fog harp prototype collects water vapor. Credit: Virginia Tech Arid coastal regions that are also prone to fog are prime locations for fog-harvesting devices as a water source, especially during prolonged droughts. But the standard technology is prone to clogging. Scientists at Virginia Tech have created an improved version of their earlier "fog harp" alternative design to address that issue, according to a new paper published i

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I Switched from Flutter and Rust to Rust and Egui

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 11:31:13

This is just a personal experience, there are no absolute truths. Like in any other blog post, a lot of the things you'll read here could be just a skill issue, or legitimate issues. It's up to you to decide. We had an app that had a nice Flutter UI that called Rust binaries. The bindings were generated using flutter_rust_bridge, which is an amazing piece of software. A lot of people have built large and complex apps using this tool. It's crazy how far it can just work, just by running: flutte

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“Why is the Rust compiler so slow?”

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-03 21:29:32

"Why is the Rust compiler so slow?" I spent a month repeatedly building my website in Docker, and now have horrors to share. I've got a problem. My website (the one you're reading right now) is mainly served by a single Rust binary. For far too long now, every time I wanted to make a change, I would: Build a new statically linked binary (with --target=x86_64-unknown-linux-musl ) Copy it to my server Restart the website This is... not ideal. So instead, I'd like to switch to deploying my we

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James Wan Knows You’re Dying for Details About That R-Rated ‘M3GAN’ Sexbot Spin-Off

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-04 00:31:26

Everyone’s favorite kill-crazy toy not named Chucky is back in theaters June 27, and if M3GAN 2.0 captures audiences like the 2023 original did, a third film seems all but guaranteed. But before a trilogy might happen, another film in M3GAN’s universe will arrive: SOULM8TE, the previously announced R-rated spin-off that will examine the dangers of AI from a more grown-up perspective. In new interviews, producer James Wan and M3GAN star Allison Williams (an executive producer on SOULM8TE) spille

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‘Squid Game’ Delivers a Harrowing, Heartbreaking Final Installment

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-03-04 11:00:46

Squid Game’s first season dropped seemingly out of the sky in 2021, spanning nine episodes and giving Netflix its biggest hit to date, winning Emmys for creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, star Lee Jung-jae, and others. Season two arrived in late 2024 with seven episodes, picking up three years after the events of season one. Six months later, season three is here; it has just six episodes and begins immediately after the season two cliffhanger. It’s tempting to wish Netflix had just released all of seaso

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Best Internet Providers in Salt Lake City, Utah

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 09:48:00

What is the best internet provider in Salt Lake City? CNET recommends Google Fiber as the best internet provider in Salt Lake City. It combines blazing-fast speeds up to 8,000Mbps with strong customer satisfaction, making it the top choice for most households. If Google Fiber isn’t available in your area, you still have solid options. Xfinity has the lowest starting prices in the city with plans from $55 per month. CenturyLink is another wired alternative, and T-Mobile Home Internet offers the

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Best Internet Providers in Fresno, California

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 10:16:00

AT&T Fiber is CNET’s top pick for the best internet provider in Fresno, California. That's because it offers great upload and download speeds at competitive monthly rates. The main drawback is AT&T Fiber's limited coverage area, which doesn't extend to all Fresno neighborhoods, leaving many residents without access. If AT&T Fiber isn't available at your address, Xfinity is a solid alternative, with some of the most affordable plans starting at just $35. Just be aware of potential price hikes an

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SpaceX crane collapse in Texas being investigated by OSHA

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2026-03-04 12:27:43

The SpaceX Starbase industrial complex and rocket launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, US, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A SpaceX crane collapse at the company's Starbase, Texas facility on Tuesday has prompted an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency told CNBC in an email. The crane collapse was captured in a livestream by Lab Padre on YouTube, a SpaceX-focused channel. Clips from Lab Padre were widely shared on social media, including on X, wh

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This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers

technologyreview.com James Temple 2026-03-04 12:30:00

The event marked the launch of the company's new business line, Redwood Energy, which will repurpose (rather than recycle) batteries with years of remaining life to create renewable-powered microgrids. Such small-scale energy systems can operate on or off the larger electricity grid, providing electricity for businesses or communities. Redwood Materials says many of the batteries it takes in for processing retain more than half their capacity. “We can extract a lot more value from that materia

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Ember Mug 2 smart mug plummets to new record-low price!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 09:27:20

The Ember Mug 2 is one of my most prized possessions. It keeps my coffee at the perfect temperature all the way to the last sip. If you’re a coffee or tea lover, you’ll know how annoying a lukewarm (or cold) sip can be. If you want that feeling to be a thing of the past, right now is the best time to get an Ember Mug 2. You can take it home for as low as $74.99, which is a heck of a deal considering its retail price sits at $149.95. Only the White model is discounted this much, though. Buy the E

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Business leaders continue to push workers toward daily use of AI

zdnet.com Vala Afshar 2026-03-04 10:00:16

ismagilov/Getty Images Daily AI usage for desk workers has grown by 233% since the beginning of the year, according to Salesforce's latest Slack Workforce Index based on a survey of 5,000 desk workers globally. AI now helps to create a competitive advantage by providing 64% more productivity and 81% more job satisfaction for those who use AI versus colleagues who don't. And the benefits of AI go far beyond task automation. Since November 2024, AI adoption among workers has risen 50%, with 60%

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I chatted with five AI bots - these made the best conversations

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-03-04 11:00:13

Lance Whitney/ZDNET Many popular AIs offer a voice mode that enables you to carry on live conversations with a chatbot. Often, chatting by voice is more convenient, more natural, and more fun than trying to converse through text prompts. Plus, you can typically review a transcript of the conversation after you're done, so you still have access to the actual text. But which AIs are the best conversationalists? I tried chatting by voice with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Meta AI, an

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Show HN: PRSS Site Creator – Create Blogs and Websites from Your Desktop

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-04 05:20:27

Preview & Publish with Free Hosting With PRSS, preview changes locally in your browser. Publish for free on GitHub Pages or choose to self-host when ready.

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Sailing the fjords like the Vikings yields unexpected insights

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 06:56:02

Experimental archaeologist Greer Jarrett of Lund University in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for the last three years. If you want to learn more about how and where the Vikings sailed, making the journey through the fjords yourself in replica boats is a practical, hands-on approach to achieving that end. Greer Jarrett, an archaeologist at Lund University in Sweden, has spent the last three years doing just that, sailing more than 5,000 kilometers along known Viking trade r

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Resident Evil 9: Why Isn't Leon Returning? Because Capcom Wants You to Feel the Horror

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 08:36:00

Capcom held an event Thursday to show off some of its big games coming soon and titles it has already released. The star of the show was Resident Evil Requiem, where the developers of the game made it clear that Leon Kennedy will not return, although it's hard to fully believe the word of Capcom as it's been known to swerve expectations. Resident Evil: Requiem, also referred to as Resident Evil 9, will focus on Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst, allowing players to experience the horror from the c

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, June 27

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 11:13:40

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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The 46 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (July 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2026-03-04 03:00:00

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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Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

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