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You’ll Guffaw When You Hear How Much Self-Driving Waymos Cost Compared to Human-Driven Ubers

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-19 09:30:32

The whole point of self-driving taxis is, in theory, to save costs on human labor — but Waymo, Google's glitchy robotaxi service, doesn't appear to be any cheaper at all, at least for now. In a report shared with TechCrunch, the ride-hailing data aggregator Obi found that riding with Waymo is pretty much always more expensive than taking a ride with a human-driven Uber or Lyft. For its analysis, Obi analyzed roughly 90,000 records from Uber, Lyft, and Waymo rides between March 25 and April 25

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Climate Change Is Ruining Cheese, Scientists and Farmers Warn

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-19 11:00:37

Climate change is making everything worse — including apparently threatening the dairy that makes our precious cheese. In interviews with Science News, veterinary researchers and dairy farmers alike warned that changes to the climate that affect cows are impacting not only affects the nutritional value of the cheeses produced from their milk, but also the color, texture, and even taste. Researchers from the Université Clermont Auvergne, which is located in the mountainous Central France region

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What to read this weekend: Vampires and more vampires

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-19 11:15:17

I was pretty late in getting to this one, as it's been on my list for a good while now, but I really can't think of a better time to have finally picked up this retelling of the original sapphic vampire story, Carmilla, than during Pride Month. And what a treat it is. Hungerstone is a gothic novel that follows Lenore, a woman who has been uprooted from London and moved to the British moorlands by her husband, Henry, to fulfill his career ambitions. Henry is… not the best, and Lenore could defini

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Anubis ransomware adds wiper to destroy files beyond recovery

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-19 06:29:38

The Anubis ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has added to its file-encryptimg malware a wiper module that destroys targeted files, making recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid. Anubis (not to be confused with the same-name Android malware with a ransomware module) is a relatively new RaaS first observed in December 2024 but became more active at the beginning of the year. On February 23, the operators announced an affiliate program on the RAMP forum. A report from KELA at the

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What is systems programming, really? (2018)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-19 12:42:04

$$ % Typography and symbols ewcommand{\msf}[1]{\mathsf{#1}} ewcommand{\ctx}{\Gamma} ewcommand{\qamp}{&\quad} ewcommand{\qqamp}{&&\quad} ewcommand{\Coloneqq}{::=} ewcommand{\proves}{\vdash} ewcommand{\star}[1]{#1^{*}} ewcommand{\eps}{\varepsilon} ewcommand{ ul}{\varnothing} ewcommand{\brc}[1]{\{{#1}\}} ewcommand{\binopm}[2]{#1~\bar{\oplus}~#2} ewcommand{\mag}[1]{|{#1}|} ewcommand{\aequiv}{\equiv_\alpha} ewcommand{\semi}[2]{{#1};~{#2}} % Untyped lambda calculus ewcommand{\fun}[2]{\

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Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft and people are paying anyway

news.ycombinator.com Sean O'Kane 2026-03-17 07:19:43

A central premise of robotaxis is that high usage and lower labor costs will ultimately make it a cheap transportation option. That is still far from true, but now there’s some data that gives us an idea of by how much. Obi, an app that aggregates real-time pricing and pick-up times across multiple ride-hailing services, has just published what it’s calling the “first in-depth examination of Waymo’s pricing strategy.” The company found Waymo’s self-driving car rides to be consistently more expe

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How the Final Cartridge III Freezer Works

news.ycombinator.com Michael Steil 2026-03-19 09:57:22

by Daniël Mantione Daniël contributed the commented disassembly of the FC3 freezer functionality to the reverse engineering effort at github.com/mist64/final_cartridge. Thanks to Eric Schlaepfer for his input on 6502 timing. Freezer cartridge theory One key reason why the Commodore 64 was so successful in the 80s was that it was able to do things it wasn’t designed for. Freezer cartridges, which allowed stopping any running program or game, applying cheat codes and resuming, or saving the com

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We investigated Amsterdam's attempt to build a 'fair' fraud detection model

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-17 05:54:57

METHODOLOGY How we investigated Amsterdam’s attempt to build a ‘fair’ fraud detection model For the past four years, Lighthouse has investigated welfare fraud detection algorithms deployed in five European countries. Our investigations have found evidence that these systems discriminated against vulnerable groups with oftentimes steep consequences for people’s lives. Governments and companies deploying these systems often show little regard for the biases they perpetrate against vulnerable gro

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Sony is Still Putting Its Faith in ‘Marathon’

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-03-19 12:15:40

Bungie’s Marathon is still coming out, and when it does, PlayStation plans on giving the extraction shooter a fair shot. During a recent investor interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment head Herman Hulst assured the game would come out before March 31, 2026, when Sony’s fiscal year ends. Touching on its recent alpha test, he descbied the feedback as “varied, but super useful. […] The constant testing, the constant re-validation of assumptions that we just talked about, to me is just so valuab

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Live TV Streaming Channel Face-Off: YouTube TV vs. Hulu Live vs. Sling and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 09:00:04

Making the switch from cable to streaming could feel confusing or like a chore, but it might be exactly what you're looking for. As TV costs increase, there are plenty of alternatives you can consider, such as live TV streaming services and affordable skinny bundles. Cord-free live services come with perks like a broad mix of channels, DVR and no long-term commitments. You can stream sports and more, and these services offer wider channel options than antennas but also let you watch on your lapt

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 15, #735

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 12:00:03

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's NYT Connections puzzle has one mention of Father's Day to mark the holiday. It's not super tough -- maybe race Dad to see who can complete it fastest. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle.

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 15, #469

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 12:00:05

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle celebrates Father's Day, but in kind of an oddball way. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 15, #265

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 12:00:06

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports jo

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Best Internet Providers in Berkeley, California

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 12:30:00

What is the best internet provider in Berkeley? Sonic Telecom is the best internet provider in Berkeley, according to our CNET experts. For just $50 a month, Sonic offers symmetrical gigabit speeds, which is an extremely rare find and an excellent value. But be aware that there are equipment fees and your bill will go up by $10 after the first month. However, it's still an excellent deal for the speeds available. If you need even faster connectivity, AT&T Fiber offers both 2,000Mbps and 5,000M

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Week in Review: WWDC 2025 recap

techcrunch.com Karyne Levy 2026-03-19 09:08:00

Welcome back to Week in Review! We have lots for you this week, including what came out of WWDC 2025; The Browser Company’s AI browser; OpenAI’s partnership with Mattel; and updates to your iPad. Have a great weekend! The Apple experience: We kicked the week off with WWDC 2025, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, where the company showed off a newly designed iOS 26, new features across its products, and much more. There was considerable pressure on Apple this year to build on its promises

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Google reportedly plans to cut ties with Scale AI

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-03-19 10:46:54

In Brief Meta’s big investment in Scale AI may be giving some of the startup’s customers pause. Reuters reports that Google had planned to pay Scale $200 million this year but is now having conversations with its competitors and planning to cut ties. Microsoft is also reportedly looking to pull back, and OpenAI supposedly made a similar decision months ago, although its CFO said the company will continue working with Scale as one of many vendors. Scale’s customers include self-driving car com

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So... You Want to Become a Penetration Tester?

techspot.com David Matthews 2026-03-19 09:18:00

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing and evolving field with a wide range of subfields and specializations. One of these is penetration testing, a discipline within what's known as "red teaming," which seeks to actively find and exploit vulnerabilities within computer systems (with permission, of course). It's an exciting and rewarding career, and I'll show you how to become a penetration tester. Before I continue, however, let me be transparent about my own experience. While I have about three

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So... You Want to Become a Penetration Tester?

techspot.com David Matthews 2026-03-19 09:18:00

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing and evolving field with a wide range of subfields and specializations. One of these is penetration testing, a discipline within what's known as "red teaming," which seeks to actively find and exploit vulnerabilities within computer systems (with permission, of course). It's an exciting and rewarding career, and I'll show you how to become a penetration tester. Before I continue, however, let me be transparent about my own experience. While I have about three

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The World Birth Rate Is Now Dropping Precipitously

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-19 09:15:12

Image by Getty / Futurism Studies Whoever wrote in the Book of Genesis "be fruitful and multiply" never accounted for the cost of children these days, especially when you factor in expenses like college tuition, sports, tutors, clothes and childcare. And that's one of the reasons why people are having less kids, according to new reporting from the BBC. A new paper from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed that one in five adults in 14 countries don't have, or think they won

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Companies Bragging About Their AI Furious as Job Applicants Use AI During Interviews

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-19 14:00:23

Goldman Sachs wants those applying for jobs at the investment bank to stop relying on AI while interviewing — a glaring double standard, considering it's made massive bets of its own on the tech, launched its own AI platform and rolled out AI tools across its businesses. As Fortune reports, the bank's campus recruitment team sent out an email, warning students that "Goldman Sachs prohibits the use of any external sources, including ChatGPT or Google search engine, during the interview process."

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5 reasons why buying the latest flagship is not always a good idea

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 09:00:54

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority That brand new flagship phone you have your eyes on sure does look appealing, doesn’t it? It’s often touted as the best on offer, featuring the fastest chipset, cameras that can perform miracles in all lighting conditions, and a design that turns heads. But don’t let your emotions run the show. Take a step back, relax, and truly consider whether you need it before you reach for your wallet. Chances are, buying the latest flagship might be a mistake. Here are

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I’ve been using Google Photos for 10 years and this is what I want to see in the next 10 years

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 09:30:52

Joe Maring / Android Authority I’m as cynical as the next tech writer about Big Tech’s trajectory, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Google Photos. The app recently turned ten years old, and I’ve been there every step of the way, although it certainly took me a while to discover its full potential. Many retrospectives have been written about how the app has evolved from its launch in 2015, but I’ve been thinking more about what the next decade holds. As good as the app is, here’s what I’d lik

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Testing a smart cooler proved I can never go back to toting ice (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-03-19 09:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,349 but currently on sale. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the second to reach the full 3.2 day capacity. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is typically $1,349, but it

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Why I recommend this Samsung Galaxy Watch over competing Androids - especially at this price

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-03-19 09:00:21

ZDNET's key takeaways The 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra normally retails for $650 on Amazon, although it occasionally goes on sale. It's a stylish-looking smartwatch with a slew of safety features and a long-lasting battery. However, it's only available in a single size (47mm, to be exact), meaning it may not be a good fit for folks with smaller wrists. $404.04 at Amazon At Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra received a $250 discount, bringing it significantly down from its retail price

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Model Once, Represent Everywhere: UDA (Unified Data Architecture) at Netflix

news.ycombinator.com Netflix Technology Blog 2026-03-19 07:56:52

Model Once, Represent Everywhere: UDA (Unified Data Architecture) at Netflix Netflix Technology Blog Follow 15 min read · 2 days ago 2 days ago -- 8 Listen Share By Alex Hutter, Alexandre Bertails, Claire Wang, Haoyuan He, Kishore Banala, Peter Royal, Shervin Afshar As Netflix’s offerings grow — across films, series, games, live events, and ads — so does the complexity of the systems that support it. Core business concepts like ‘actor’ or ‘movie’ are modeled in many places: in our Enterprise G

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SSHTron: A multiplayer lightcycle game that runs through SSH

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-19 14:22:41

SSHTron is a multiplayer lightcycle game that runs through SSH. Just run the command below and you'll be playing in seconds: $ ssh sshtron.zachlatta.com Controls: WASD or vim keybindings to move (do not use your arrow keys). Escape or Ctrl+C to exit. Code quality disclaimer: SSHTron was built in ~20 hours at BrickHack 2. Here be dragons. Want to choose color yourself? There are total 7 colors to choose from: Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Magenta, Cyan and White $ ssh [email protected]

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Writing a Truth Oracle in Lisp

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-16 17:50:53

This post assumes some familiarity with typed functional programming, Lisp, and formal logic. Today we will attempt to write a truth oracle in Lisp. By "truth oracle," I mean a program that can determine whether arbitrary mathematical statements are true or false. This might sound impossible, due to first-order logic being undecidable, but let's try anyway. Before that, though, we need to go over some required concepts. Extracting information from proofs First, sometimes, we can extract info

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How to Build Conscious Machines

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-19 07:53:13

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I have reimplemented Stable Diffusion 3.5 from scratch in pure PyTorch

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-19 10:56:46

miniDiffusion miniDiffusion is a reimplementation of the Stable Diffusion 3.5 model in pure PyTorch with minimal dependencies. It's designed for educational, experimenting, and hacking purposes. It's made with the mindset of having the least amount of code necessary to recreate Stable Diffusion 3.5 from scratch, with only ~2800 spanning from VAE to DiT to the Train and Dataset scripts. -Files: The main Stable Diffusion model code is located in dit.py, dit_components.py, and attention.py. The d

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Neanderthals Spread Across Asia With Surprising Speed—and Now We Know How

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2026-03-19 09:00:29

Neanderthals and modern humans split from a common ancestor around 500,000 years ago, with Neanderthals leaving Africa for Europe and Asia long before modern humans joined them hundreds of thousands of years later. There, Neanderthals dispersed as far as Spain and Siberia. Our prehistoric cousins likely first reached Asia around 190,000 to 130,000 years ago, with another substantial migration to Central and Eastern Eurasia likely between 120,000 and 60,000 years ago. But how did they get there?

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