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Hackers Hijacked Google’s Gemini AI With a Poisoned Calendar Invite to Take Over a Smart Home

wired.com Matt Burgess 2026-01-23 18:00:00

Within the titles of the calendar invites, the researchers added their crafty malicious prompts. (Google’s Wen contends that the researchers changed default settings on who can add calendar invites to someone’s calendar; however, the researchers say they demonstrated some of the 14 attacks with the prompts in an email subject or document title as well). “All the techniques are just developed in English, so it’s plain English that we are using,” Cohen says of the deceptive messages the team creat

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Tinder explores a redesign, dating ‘modes,’ and college-specific features to boost engagement

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-23 18:40:04

Tinder is still struggling to generate revenue from its users, as it reported a 7% dip in paying users while its parent company, Match Group, saw a 5% dip in Q2 2025 across all dating apps, including Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, and others. To boost engagement and push more people to pay for its product, the company has undertaken multiple new initiatives. During Match’s second-quarter earnings call, Match Group CEO Spencer Raskoff said that Tinder will debut a new feature called “modes,” which wi

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ESPN live sports streaming app gets launch date and bundle pricing

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-23 23:31:50

ESPN is launching its long-awaited standalone streaming service later this month. The sports-focused subscription video service officially has a launch date, bundle pricing, and other details confirmed. ESPN will launch its live sports streaming service on Thursday, August 21. That happens to be the same day that FOX is debuting its own standalone streaming service which includes live sports as well. The dedicated ESPN streaming service will be priced at $29.99/month, as previously announced,

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Google's latest Pixel update fixes unresponsive button issue

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-23 23:30:24

Google is rolling a fix for a bug that made some Pixel users' three-button navigation unresponsive with its monthly software update this August. As The Verge notes, after the company released Android 16 in June, Pixel users have been reporting that their buttons are being unresponsive or that it's taking up to 30 seconds for their device to register a tap. Some said they have to press the back button several times for the three-button menu to start working. Users from across Pixel models, includ

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ESPN’s live sports streaming service arrives this month

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-23 23:13:07

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The launch of ESPN’s long-awaited standalone streaming service is just weeks away. Alongside its earnings results on Wednesday, Disney revealed that ESPN’s streaming service and its “enhanced” app will arrive on August 21st for $29.99 per month. ESPN’s new stre

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Poll: What do you think Android 17’s dessert codename will be?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 10:22:55

Google has a fun tradition of codenaming Android versions after desserts in alphabetical order. In the early days of Android, these dessert codenames were part of the Android name/branding. However, with Android 10’s release in 2019, Google dropped the codename from the public name, even though it has continued to use the dessert codename internally. Android 15 is internally called Vanilla Ice Cream, whereas Android 16 is called Baklava. With Android 16 out for a while now, and Android 16 QPR1 a

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Japan: Apple Must Lift Browser Engine Ban by December

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-24 09:07:40

Readers may recall that Japan recently passed the Smartphone Act, officially the Bill on the Promotion of Competition for Specified Software Used in Smartphones. Among its most important reforms is a direct prohibition on Apple’s long-standing ban on third-party browser engines on iOS. This ban has functioned as an effective ban on browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave & Vivaldi, by forcing them to use Apple’s WebKit engine, which they cannot modify or control. This results in no ef

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The 48 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (August 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2026-01-24 09:00:00

HBO Max may not have the shine it once did, but the streaming service (previously just Max) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the “it’s not TV” cable network or a HBO Max newbie trying to figure out where to start, the shows below should give you plenty upon which to feast your eyes. Looking for more recommendations? Head to WIRED’s guide to the best TV shows on

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Trouble with Elections: Everything We Thought We Knew About Democracy Is Wrong

news.ycombinator.com Terry Bouricius 2026-01-24 23:04:39

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Trump admin warns states: Don’t try to lower broadband prices

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-24 23:43:45

The Trump administration is telling states they will be shut out of a $42 billion broadband deployment fund if they set the rates that Internet service providers receiving subsidies are allowed to charge people with low incomes. The latest version of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) FAQ on the grant program, released today, is a challenge to states considering laws that would force Internet providers to offer cheap plans to people who meet income eligibility

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Roku Just Launched an Ad-Free Streaming Service for $2.99 a Month

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-25 09:15:09

If you’re fed up with rising streaming service costs, Roku has some good news for you. Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood says that the company’s just-launched streaming service cost “less than a cup of coffee.” However, he added, it is not meant to directly compete with Netflix and other streamers, but rather, complement them. Roku’s new ad-free service, Howdy, dropped today, and it comes at a time when the cost of commercial-free streaming has skyrocketed. It’s almost expected now that stream

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The World’s First Commercial Spaceplane Won’t Be Launching Anytime Soon

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-01-25 09:35:40

The highly anticipated launch of the Dream Chaser spaceplane may be delayed yet again as Sierra Space continues to test its experimental vehicle. The inaugural Dream Chaser, named Tenacity, is slated for a launch date in 2025. However, recent comments by a NASA official revealed that there’s a lot more work to be done before the spaceplane is ready to fly to the International Space Station and that it’s highly unlikely to meet its deadline. “We still have some of our integrated safety reviews

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Roku’s new ad-free video service only costs $2.99 per month

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-01-25 04:18:45

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming lice

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news.ycombinator.com Cosmos Team 2026-01-25 14:20:23

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Roku gets frugal with the content and price of its new streaming service

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-25 14:39:06

At a time when subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming services keep getting more expensive and their ads more extensive, Roku’s new streaming service, Howdy, is worth a closer look. Howdy launched today in the US for $3 per month. It is currently only accessible via a web browser or the Howdy app on Roku OS. Roku said in its announcement today that Howdy will roll out to “mobile and additional platforms in the near future." Howdy has, per Roku, “nearly 10,000 hours” of content from Warn

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FOX One streaming service gets launch date and pricing

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-25 18:03:46

Earlier this year, we told you about plans for a standalone streaming service from FOX with a former Apple TV+ veteran at the helm. As of today, FOX has announced pricing and the launch date for its direct to consumers subscription video service. FOX One will launch in two weeks on Thursday, August 21. The new standalone streaming video service will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. That’s a pretty hefty price compared to standalone streaming services from other networks. For example,

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WhatsApp Adds Tools to Save You From Scams

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-25 17:00:00

WhatsApp, the popular smartphone messaging service, says it's cracking down on millions of accounts linked to scam networks and providing users new tools to alert them when they might be targeted. In a post on Tuesday, the Meta-owned service says it took down more than 6.8 million accounts linked to scam networks primarily based in Southeast Asia. WhatsApp said that many of them are driven by cryptocurrency investment scams and pyramid schemes, and that some use ChatGPT to generate text and lin

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Fox One streaming service launches August 21

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-25 23:45:12

Fox Corporation has announced the launch of Fox One, a streaming service that will carry Fox-branded news, sports and entertainment content for $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. The service will feature both live and on-demand access from the entire slate of Fox properties including Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Sports, Fox Weather and more. Subscribers will also be able to bundle the new offering with Fox Nation, the media corporation's on-demand streaming service with original shows. “In br

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Google’s NotebookLM is now available to younger users as competition in the AI education space intensifies

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-25 23:03:39

Google’s AI note-taking app is now open to younger users, having previously been limited to users 18 and older. The tech giant announced that NotebookLM is available to Google Workspace for Education users of any age and for consumers ages 13 and up. The removal of age restrictions is intended to provide younger students with access to the AI research tool, allowing them to better understand their class materials. Now, students can access features such as the ability to convert notes into podca

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Spotify customers in the US now have access to a lot more audiobook listening time

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-26 04:40:55

Spotify has been gradually rolling out its Audiobooks+ service around the world, and today it has reached subscribers in the United States. After testing the Audiobooks+ service in Canada and Ireland, Spotify began expanding it to additional markets in July. The expanded audiobook streaming service reached the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein on July 17. As of today, Spotify Premium customers in the U.S

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Roku's new Howdy service offers ad-free streaming for $3 per month

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-26 04:15:50

Roku just revealed a new ad-free streaming service called Howdy . The service costs $3 per month, making it an enticing prospect for budget-conscious viewers. The company says this isn't an introductory price and should be permanent. Howdy will stream a whole bunch of content, but it's mostly pre-existing movies and shows. The company has inked deals with Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate and other providers, so the platform will host movies like Elvis and Mad Max: Fury Road and shows like Weed

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Roku is launching a cheap, ad-free subscription service of its own

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-01-26 04:18:45

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming licensed from other studios including Lionsgate and Warner Bros., as well its own original pr

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Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 with Debian 13 released

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 08:57:00

Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 with Debian 13 released VIENNA, Austria – August 05, 2025 – Leading open-source server solutions provider Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox"), celebrating its 20th year of innovation, today announced the release of Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) 9.0. Main highlight of this update is a modernized core built upon Debian 13 “Trixie”, ensuring a robust foundation for the platform. Proxmox VE 9.0 further introduces significant advancements in both

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Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-26 09:20:21

Roku is launching an ad-free, subscription streaming service called Howdy. The service costs $2.99 per month and features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles. The company says subscribers will be able to watch titles like “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Blind Side,” “Weeds,” and “Kids in the Hall,” as well as rom-coms, medical dramas, ‘90s comedy, and the like. “Howdy is ad-fr

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What happens to your files when you stop paying your cloud storage subscription?

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-01-26 14:57:00

In brief: The end of a cloud storage subscription does not immediately erase your files, but it does set a countdown clock in motion. Timelines and policies differ, but the underlying risk is the same: unless quick action is taken to download, move, or delete files, the content may eventually be lost for good. For many consumers, digital subscriptions have become a routine monthly expense. They cover a wide range of services – music, video, software, games, and increasingly, cloud storage. As t

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After a Deluge of Mental Health Concerns, ChatGPT Will Now Nudge Users to Take ‘Breaks’

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-01-26 14:05:00

It’s become increasingly common for OpenAI’s ChatGPT to be accused of contributing to users’ mental health problems. As the company readies the release of its latest algorithm (GPT-5), it wants everyone to know that it’s instituting new guardrails on the chatbot to prevent users from losing their minds while chatting. On Monday, OpenAI announced in a blog post that it had introduced a new feature in ChatGPT that encourages users to take occasional breaks while conversing with the app. “Starting

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It’s official: More Galaxy devices will soon get One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-26 18:11:56

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is expanding its One UI 8 beta program to include devices such as the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 in select regions starting next week. The beta will be available by the following month for older flagship and mid-range models, such as the Galaxy S23 series and various A-series phones. Stable releases of One UI 8 will start rolling out wider from September onward, while One UI 8 Watch is on track for wider rollout later in the year

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Apache ECharts 6

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 11:33:04

Apache ECharts 6 New Features Twelve years ago, ECharts was first released on GitHub, planting the seed for an open-source journey. From a simple charting tool to a visualization powerhouse supporting millions of developers; from a single front-end charting library to a comprehensive technology system covering mobile, large screens, and server-side rendering—over these 12 years, we've witnessed ECharts' continuous technical breakthroughs and have been delighted to see developers worldwide crea

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Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-26 18:05:11

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Amazon’s unproven Project Kuiper satellites will be put to work next year, supplying internet access to rural Australians. The retail giant announced an agreement with Australia’s state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) on Tuesday to provide satellite internet to more than 300,000 eligible customers across the country by mid-2026. “Australia’s vast geography presents unique connectivity chal

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Jury rules Meta violated California privacy laws by quietly collecting Flo users’ menstrual health data

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-26 18:01:02

A California jury has found Meta in violation of state user privacy laws in a class-action suit brought by users of period tracking app, Flo, who alleged that the tech giant collected private menstrual health data without users’ consent and used it for ad-tracking purposes. The plaintiffs, claiming to represent millions of Flo users, had accused Flo and Meta of collecting private health data, like their period dates and fertility goals, via Flo’s app without permission, therefore violating Cali

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