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iOS 26 Public Beta 1 Brings AI Summaries Back to News Apps With a Warning

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 00:00:48

If you have an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone, the first public beta of iOS 26 is bringing AI notification summaries back to news and entertainment apps after being partly removed earlier this year. Apple disabled AI notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in January. That came a few weeks after the BBC pointed out in December that the feature twisted the media organization's notifications and displayed inaccurate information. The latest beta brings those AI summaries back wi

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Games Look Bad: HDR and Tone Mapping

news.ycombinator.com View All Posts Promit 2026-01-02 08:26:37

This is Part 1 of a series examining techniques used in game graphics and how those techniques fail to deliver a visually appealing end result. See Part 0 for a more thorough explanation of the idea behind it. High dynamic range. First experienced by most consumers in late 2005, with Valve’s Half Life 2: Lost Coast demo. Largely faked at the time due to technical limitations, but it laid the groundwork for something we take for granted in nearly every blockbuster title. The contemporaneous revi

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3-JSON

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-28 16:39:29

From the tree(1) release notes, version 2.0.0: Output un-indented JSON on file descriptor 3 ("stddata") automatically if file descriptor 3 is present (currently Linux only.) Maybe switch to BSON. Surely, nothing will happen if I just assume that the existence of a specific file descriptor implies something, as nobody is crazy or stupid enough to hardcode such a thing? <insert sounds of cars crashing in the background> Oops (from the tree version 2.0.2 release notes): Okay, apparently the std

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Pepsi Is Launching Its Own Prebiotic Soda, but Does a 'Healthy' Soda Really Exist? 6 Experts Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-02 09:10:04

Pepsi is jumping on the prebiotic soda train, announcing that it will launch its own cola packed with prebiotics in the fall. This comes after PepsiCo bought prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion back in March. According to CBS News, Pepsi's own functional soda will have 5 grams of cane sugar, 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 30 calories per serving and no artificial sweeteners. It will be available in the flavors cola and cherry vanilla. Along with the homemade healthy Coke trend and people'

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‘First Steps’ Includes a Touching Quartet of Cameos Bridging ‘Fantastic Four’ History

gizmodo.com Gordon Jackson 2026-01-03 02:00:57

As detailed in a new article over at Vanity Fair, The Fantastic Four: First Steps includes a few truly unexpected cameos outside of Paul Walter-Hauser’s Mole Man or its brief nods to other 60’s-era Marvel antagonists. As this site’s own intergalactic herald, may all who pass the purple portent below know they will be irreparably spoiled… If you’ve already seen First Steps in its early screenings today, you may have recognized appearances from the original live-action Fantastic Four. Of course,

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The 40 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (August 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2026-01-02 23:00:00

In 2017, Hulu made television history by becoming the first streaming network to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, thanks to the phenomenon that was The Handmaid’s Tale (which returned in April for its sixth and final season). While Netflix has largely cornered the streaming market on original movies—and even managed to persuade A-listers like Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón, and Martin Scorsese to come aboard—Hulu is starting to find its footing in features too, securing the

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Working on a Programming Language in the Age of LLMs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 17:12:30

I’ve been working on Rye since 2018. It’s a project of joy — but also because I believe there is a potential to create something of value to others, eventually. Even people living under a rock know we’ve entered the age of LLMs. I don’t jump to ships too soon, but eventually, even I had to admit: code can get generated from prompts. And in many situations — with a smart prompter — the results are quite OK. Even if you disagree, genie can’t be put back in the bottle. Technical progress generall

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Apple launches AirPods firmware public beta for iOS 26, here’s what’s new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-03 21:28:46

Apple has launched its first ever public beta for AirPods firmware, bringing forthcoming iOS 26 features to AirPods users ahead of their fall launch. Here’s everything new. Apple debuts first ever public beta for AirPods firmware AirPods beta firmware has historically been difficult to install. That changed this summer, when the developer beta became easier to get than ever. And now, for the first time, Apple has launched an AirPods firmware public beta too. You can visit beta.apple.com to e

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There's finally a trailer for Battlefield 6, but no multiplayer details just yet

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-03 21:01:44

We knew it was coming and now it's here. EA has officially dropped a trailer for the long-rumored Battlefield 6. The footage is heavy on story, but light on gameplay. As for that story, there's a global war raging with a private military contractor, prompting an explosion-laden presidential address. The trailer certainly suggests that the newest entry in the franchise will have plenty of cinematic set-pieces. EA has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will have both multiplayer and a single player ca

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Rare Bone-Eating Cancer Replaced Man’s Finger and Toe

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-01-03 21:35:04

A 55-year-old man’s swollen toes and fingers turned out to have a much stranger explanation than expected. In a recent case report, the man’s doctors detailed how some of his bones were “completely replaced” by metastatic tumors. Doctors in Australia described the case earlier this month in the New England Journal of Medicine. The man visited the hospital after weeks of having pain and swelling in one finger and one toe. They soon discovered the symptoms were an unusual complication of the man’

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Apple’s F1 movie is getting a rare IMAX re-release next month

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-04 06:57:43

F1 The Movie is easily Apple’s biggest theatrical success to date, and now it seems the film will seek to extend its run even longer with an IMAX re-release. Here are the details. F1 is back in IMAX theaters starting August 8 If you visit a movie theater today, F1 The Movie is still available and performing well in many theaters across the world. It’s currently well on its way toward hitting $500 million at the global box office. And a new announcement confirms Apple isn’t yet ready to bring

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Our favorite smart air purifier is currently 17 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-04 06:42:51

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 . The Levoit Core 400S is the same price as it was during Amazon's Prime Day sale. It’s always a good time to invest in an air purifier , but in the summer, when seasonal allergies can force sufferers to keep the windows closed, they’re especially useful. And right now our favorite over

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A valid HTML zip bomb

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-04 04:16:29

Many sites have been affected by the aggressiveness of web crawlers designed to improve LLMs. I’ve been relatively spared, but since the phenomenon started, I've been looking for a solution to implement. Today, I present a zip bomb gzip and brotli that is valid HTML. The initial problem is the aggressiveness of LLM web crawlers that don't respect robots.txt . The first idea that comes to mind is IP blocking. However, web crawlers have circumvented this restriction by using individual IPs via

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Here’s your first look at Battlefield 6

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-01-04 06:08:12

The trailer offers a first look at Pax Armata, a Private Military Corporation bankrolled by former NATO states whose agenda threatens to throw the world into global conflict. This sets the scene for what players can expect on the battlefield — both in multiplayer and the return of the series’ single player campaign. In Battlefield 6, the series’ incredible blend of visceral combat, epic warfare, and player freedom returns. Blow through walls and bring down buildings for a tactical advantage or

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iOS 18.6 release notes: Here’s what’s coming in next iPhone update

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-04 10:32:28

iPhone users will get a major new software update this fall with iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.6, will release much sooner. Here’s what Apple’s official release notes say is coming. Apple’s software development follows a fairly predictable schedule. Every year, Apple introduces big new OS versions at WWDC in June, then ships those updates in the fall—usually September. However, between June and September, there’s typically one more noteworthy update to

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Security Bite: How to password protect sensitive image files on Mac

9to5mac.com Arin Waichulis 2026-01-04 11:51:03

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Appl

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$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-04 11:31:19

Financial Times is reporting that $1 billion worth of NVIDIA AI chips were smuggled into China in the three months after the Trump administration tightened semiconductor export controls . Citing sales contracts, company documents and people with direct knowledge, the publication says that a thriving black market arose for American semiconductors. Products sold included NVIDIA's top‑tier B200 chips, which have become the silicon of choice for American big tech when training AI models. Sale of the

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The once most-overlooked Fujifilm camera might become my favorite

theverge.com Vjeran Pavic 2026-01-04 11:00:00

Right now, there are five Fujifilm cameras that are using the exact same 40MP sensor. So picking the right one for you can be confusing, but fret not. Most Fuji cameras offer similar results, and your choice might come down to just the form factor. The good news is that Fujifilm’s latest camera, the X-E5 , is packed with top features in a form factor that has won me over. This year, the X-E5 grew in size and price. The $1,700 camera is slightly larger and heavier than the X-E4, borrowed a new l

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Figma’s AI app building tool is now available for everyone

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-04 11:35:00

Figma Make, the prompt-to-app coding tool that Figma introduced earlier this year, is now available for all users. Similar to AI coding tools like Google’s Gemini Code Assist and Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot, Figma Make allows users to build working prototypes and apps using natural language descriptions, instead of needing to have innate coding skills. While Figma initially launched it in beta for “Full Seat” users — the subscription tier required to unlock all of Figma’s design products — Figma

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XOR_singleheader: Header-only binary fuse and XOR filter library

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-04 14:09:26

Header-only Xor and Binary Fuse Filter library Bloom filters are used to quickly check whether an element is part of a set. Xor filters and binary fuse filters are faster and more concise alternative to Bloom filters. Furthermore, unlike Bloom filters, xor and binary fuse filters are naturally compressible using standard techniques (gzip, zstd, etc.). They are also smaller than cuckoo filters. They are used in production systems. This is a simple C header-only library. It implements both binar

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Writing is thinking

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-31 17:30:21

Writing scientific articles is an integral part of the scientific method and common practice to communicate research findings. However, writing is not only about reporting results; it also provides a tool to uncover new thoughts and ideas. Writing compels us to think — not in the chaotic, non-linear way our minds typically wander, but in a structured, intentional manner. By writing it down, we can sort years of research, data and analysis into an actual story, thereby identifying our main messag

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Web fingerprinting is worse than I thought (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-04 15:28:31

If you are reading this article, you are most likely using a web browser, and you have some expectations or beliefs about online privacy and security. For example, I do not know what you are reading on other tabs on your web browser, and you would like to keep it that way. But the websites themselves know that you are reading a particular page on their website. They most likely know your IP address and if you are signed in to their website, they also know your identity. This is not unreasonable

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Writing Is Thinking

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-31 23:30:21

Writing scientific articles is an integral part of the scientific method and common practice to communicate research findings. However, writing is not only about reporting results; it also provides a tool to uncover new thoughts and ideas. Writing compels us to think — not in the chaotic, non-linear way our minds typically wander, but in a structured, intentional manner. By writing it down, we can sort years of research, data and analysis into an actual story, thereby identifying our main messag

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Google’s Phone app could make resuming on-hold calls easier (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-05 04:13:53

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new “Unhold” shortcut in call notifications through its Phone app. The new button replaces the “Mute” button whenever a user puts a call on hold. Although not yet live, this change would improve usability by allowing users to resume held calls more efficiently. Google doesn’t mess around that much with the Google Phone app. It makes sense too, as you don’t want to disturb muscle memory for people for crucial tasks like calls. But e

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Here’s what Apple Intelligence summarized news notifications look like on iOS 26

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-05 08:11:51

After launching notification summaries as one of the flagship features of Apple Intelligence, Apple disabled the feature for apps in the News and Entertainment categories in the iOS 18.3 update, following backlash from publications like the BBC about Apple Intelligence portraying its news headlines inaccurately. Having been disabled entirely for these apps since mid-January, Apple announced this week the feature will return as part of iOS 26. Users running the developer have noticed that these

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Thawing vacuum-packed fish correctly (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Shannon Stover 2026-01-01 02:37:44

Thawing vacuum-packed fish correctly Improper thawing of vacuum-packed fish can lead to a foodborne illness. Learn how to do it safely. Looking for vacuum-packed fish is an excellent way to purchase fish in the grocery store. Vacuum packaging keeps the fish from drying out by preventing water loss; it also can ensure the fish is packaged at peak quality. Vacuum packaging, also called reduced oxygen packaging (ROP), limits oxygen and allows for extended shelf life in the freezer by reducing od

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New Speed Test Results Reveal AT&T Fiber as the Fastest Internet Provider in the US

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-05 10:06:00

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all about the speed. Today, Ookla released its Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first six months of 2025, and AT&T Fiber topped the list as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) What does that mean? Does it tell us

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Frustrated with Google Home? Google thanks you for your patience

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-05 16:47:56

If you’ve been experiencing issues with Google Home and your smart home devices, you’re far from alone. There have been numerous reports about devices disconnecting, delayed responses, ignored commands, and more. However, a fix for the problem could be on the way. On Reddit , a Google Home user shared that 90% of their Smart Life light bulbs had disconnected. But it wasn’t just their light bulbs that were having issues. They also mentioned that their eufy doorbell and Tapo cameras stopped conne

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Who Controls Your Health? Test Your Knowledge of the MAHA Movement

wired.com Elana Klein 2026-01-02 16:00:00

US health officials, from RFK Jr. on down, have made some wild claims. See if you can name the person responsible for these quotes and factoids.

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

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 22:32:37

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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A valid HTML zip bomb

Here’s your first look at Battlefield 6

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$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans

The once most-overlooked Fujifilm camera might become my favorite

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XOR_singleheader: Header-only binary fuse and XOR filter library

Writing is thinking

Web fingerprinting is worse than I thought (2023)

Writing Is Thinking

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Thawing vacuum-packed fish correctly (2024)

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Frustrated with Google Home? Google thanks you for your patience

Who Controls Your Health? Test Your Knowledge of the MAHA Movement

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

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