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Modern Cars Wreak Havoc on Radar Detectors

news.ycombinator.com Andrew P. Collins 2025-11-09 17:55:29

Get The Drive’s daily newsletter The latest car news, reviews, and features. Email address Sign Up Thank you! Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. Escort Radar, one of the big brands in the radar detection biz, has been under some scrutiny this year as customers and reviewers reported suboptimal performance on the $800 Redline 360c—Escort’s flagship. Today, it’s dropping a big firmware update to address those complaints. I’ve now had the chance to test this new firmware and speak with somebody at

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 17, #1520

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-13 15:00:02

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. I don't think that many people use the answer to today's Wordle puzzle anymore but I use it. That still doesn't mean I had an easy time guessing it though. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints an

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 16, #1519

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-13 17:20:00

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle was a puzzler for me. I know the answer word, and the letters aren't super-rare, but I didn't seem to be able to put them in the right places. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need

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I Discovered the Mystery Flavor of McDonald's New Pink and Blue Shake...

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 10:17:00

I tried the McDonaldland Meal at my local McD's on Tuesday, the day it came out. And I don't want to say that I've been thinking about the mystery flavor of its pink-and-blue Mt. McDonaldland shake ever since, because that would make me sound truly bizarre, but...I have pondered it. When I tasted the shake, I guessed it was maybe blue raspberry, maybe cotton candy, maybe mixed berry. It's sweet but not sickeningly so, though I'd never order it again. (I'm a chocolate fan.) But I kind of wanted

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Need Wordle Hints? Here's the Answer and Help for Aug. 14, #1517

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 17:43:00

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Yesterday's Wordle puzzle was a real stumper, and today's isn't much better. It's a pretty tough one. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on. Today's Wordle hints Before w

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Alleged Kindle Petit Color prototype surfaces amid leaker’s claims of Amazon fallout

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-17 00:46:38

TL;DR A Reddit user posted images of an alleged Kindle Petit Color prototype with a Kaleido 3 color E-Ink display. Claimed features include “progressive color” text, adjustable saturation, detachable bezels, and a November 2025 launch. The leaker says a larger ”Kindle Carta Color” is also in development, but none of these details are confirmed. Every so often, a corporate dispute spills out in public. In the tech world, that can mean unreleased hardware suddenly hitting the internet. That’s w

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Verge readers can get a $25 exclusive discount on the Boox Palma 2

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-11-18 10:45:00

If you want a convenient way to stay well read without amassing a library of physical books, an e-reader may be the right solution. The Boox Palma 2 impressed us with its pocket-friendly size and ability to run Android apps. A bundle including the Boox Palma 2 and a case is $299.99 ($29 off) at Wellbots. From today until August 21st, Verge readers can save an additional $25, and get free shipping, by using the promo code VERGE25 at checkout. Verge Editor-at-Large David Pierce liked the Palma 2

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I did not expect this Marshall speaker to rival pricier Bose and Sonos models like this

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-19 08:30:13

Marshall Middleton II ZDNET's key takeaways Marshall's Middleton II Bluetooth speaker is available in Black And Brass or Cream for $330. The Middleton II debuts with meaningful upgrades from its predecessor, spectacular sound, a stylish design, and 30 hours of battery life. Despite its long list of pros, this speaker is considerably more expensive than its competitors with similar features. $329.99 at Amazon $329.99 at B&H Photo-Video $329.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices There's a sea o

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Apple Reportedly Planning AI Comeback, Complete With a Tabletop Robot

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-19 04:42:00

Apple wants a bigger place in your home, according to a report Wednesday from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While you might think of Apple primarily as the maker of the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook, AirPods and more, the tech giant reportedly hopes to use artificial intelligence to sell you a number of new smart home devices. Those devices may include a tabletop robot, home security cameras and a smart speaker with a screen. An Apple representative didn't immediately respond to a request for c

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 13, #1516: Do You Know This Word?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-19 10:17:00

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 13, #1516: Do You Know This Word? Here are hints and the answer for today's super-difficult Wordle for Aug. 13, No. 1,516

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I Tried the New McDonaldland Meal, With Its Mystery Flavor Pink and Blue Shake

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-20 09:56:00

McDonald's continues to capitalize on the love of its customers for the company's goofy history. Recently, Happy Meals included McDonald's-themed toys -- such as drink machines, fryers and trays with food on them -- delivered in mini-Happy Meal boxes. And the much-longed-for Snack Wraps finally returned after a viral fan campaign. Now, McDonald's has introduced the McDonaldland Meal, which goes straight after that market of adults who have a nostalgic feeling for the Golden Arches. And it comes

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Hisense Shrinks Its Giant TV, but It Still Costs a Mint

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-21 04:00:00

Ty Pendlebury Editor TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment. When he's not playing Call of Duty he's eating whatever cuisine he can get his hands on. He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made.

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Samsung Takes on Supersized Rivals With 115-Inch Micro-LED Backlit TV

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-21 04:57:02

Ty Pendlebury Editor TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment. When he's not playing Call of Duty he's eating whatever cuisine he can get his hands on. He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made.

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Hisense 100UX TV Is a 100-Inch Mini-LED for $19,999

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-21 10:00:00

Ty Pendlebury Editor TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment. When he's not playing Call of Duty he's eating whatever cuisine he can get his hands on. He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made.

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 13, #1516

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 08:00:03

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle is a pretty tough one. It describes a drink that most Americans have probably never tried before, and the letters aren't super common, either. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need

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I Tried the New McDonaldland Meal for Adults, With Its Bizarre Pink and Blue Shake

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 09:58:30

McDonald's continues to capitalize on the love of its customers for the company's goofy history. Recently, Happy Meals included McDonald's-themed toys -- such as drink machines, fryers and trays with food on them -- delivered in mini-Happy Meal boxes. And the much-longed-for Snack Wraps finally returned after a viral fan campaign. Now, McDonald's has introduced the McDonaldland Meal, which goes straight after that market of adults who have a nostalgic feeling for the Golden Arches. And it comes

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Best Home Security Cameras With Floodlights in 2025: Illuminate Your Yard

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-23 15:00:00

Does the camera have night vision? Does it have extra features like color night vision? Does the floodlight camera have adjustable motion detection? Does it have motion zones or sensitivity options? Does it include objection recognition for people? Are there extra costs for these features? Do you prefer a wired or wireless camera? Do you have a junction box where you want to install a wired camera or are you willing to have one installed? Can you control the brightness of the camera's floodli

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Why There Aren’t Many Ports of Games on Switch 2… Yet

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-23 20:22:40

Nintendo wants all the games coming to its Switch 2 to emphasize the features that make it distinct from the original Switch. After all, why else would consumers drop $450 on a new handheld when many are still holding onto their 8-year-old device? If you were twiddling your thumbs waiting for developers to port your favorite games to the Switch 2, know that they may be coming, but only after developers can show they’ll emphasize the new system’s best—or at least distinctive—qualities. Over the

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 12, #1515

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 09:00:03

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle could be difficult. The word isn't that commonly used, although the first letter does pop up in my favorite starter word. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer

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ESPN and FOX will offer bundle with their new streaming services

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-26 15:52:27

Two brand new streaming services are launching next week. ESPN and FOX One both debut on August 21, and now Deadline reports that a bundle featuring the competing services will soon be available. New ESPN-FOX One streaming bundle coming for $39.99/month If you’re a sports fan in the US, you probably know that football season is fast approaching. The NFL remains a juggernaut in linear TV ratings, but this year it should be more accessible than ever on streaming too. That’s in part because of

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Faster substring search with SIMD in Zig

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-27 14:41:13

Faster substring search with SIMD in Zig I’ve been learning a lot about low-level programming languages lately, and for a long time there has been one thing that has interested me: SIMD (or ‘single instruction, multiple data’) code. I’ve seen a lot of articles about having massive performance gains by utilizing SIMD and wanted to learn how to do it myself. This article is a journey into implementing ~60% faster substring searching compared to Zig’s std.mem.indexOf using a SIMD-friendly algorit

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 11, #1514

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 10:00:03

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle isn't that tough but it still took me a while to put the fairly common letters in the right order. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on. Today's Wor

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Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crabs

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-26 15:30:57

Scientists apparently underestimated the aggression of itty-bitty male fiddler crabs when they deployed a friendly robot version during mating season. In a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, animal behavior researchers from the UK's University of Exeter detailed the embarrassing end to their experiment with "Wavy Dave," a 3D-printed, Bluetooth-controlled crab-bot trained to wave at its fellow crustaceans. Known for having one claw that's much larger than the oth

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Hunter Alarmed to Cut Into Feral Hogs and Discover Blue Meat

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-27 02:15:05

"You don’t eat blue meat." A wild game trapper just south of San Francisco was in for a colorful surprise when he began processing some feral hogs he had caught earlier this year. According to local news outlet SFGate, a number of the hogs — technically crossbreeds between domestic pigs and wild boars — appear to have had their muscles and fatty tissue stained blue after munching on a rat poison known as diphacinone. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirmed this in a re

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Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crab

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-27 03:30:57

Scientists apparently underestimated the aggression of itty-bitty male fiddler crabs when they deployed a friendly robot version during mating season. In a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, animal behavior researchers from the UK's University of Exeter detailed the embarrassing end to their experiment with "Wavy Dave," a 3D-printed, Bluetooth-controlled crab-bot trained to wave at its fellow crustaceans. Known for having one claw that's much larger than the oth

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A New ‘Final Destination’ Is Already in the Works

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-11-27 03:45:40

After the success of Final Destination Bloodlines, New Line is now on track to dole out more horrible ways to die in another upcoming installment. People can’t seem to get enough as Bloodlines grossed $286 million at its global box office, with a domestic tally of $138.1 million. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Lori Evans Taylor, co-writer of the recent rebootquel, has been hired to write the script to continue Death’s serial killing spree. Bloodlines was co-written by Guy Busick (Re

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Best Home Security Cameras With Lights for 2025: Light up the Dark

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 02:00:00

Does the cam have two-way audio? Is it clear enough to be heard if the lighted cam is installed in a higher place? Does the camera have the ability to identify humans from animals and ignore vehicles? Do these features cost extra? Do you need a wired or wireless model? Are you will to manage battery charging for a wireless model? Do you have a junction box or nearby outlet for a wired cam? Does the camera have a higher resolution to capture more details? Does it have a wide enough field of vi

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Partially Matching Zig Enums

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-27 03:50:33

Partially Matching Zig Enums A short post about a neat little Zig idiom. Consider your average {sum type, variant, tagged union, enum, alt}: enum U { A ( i32 ), B ( i32 ), C, } Usually, you handle it like this: match u { U:: A (_) => handle_a (), U:: B (_) => handle_b (), U::C => handle_c (), } But once in a while, there’s common handling code you want to run for several variants. The most straightforward way is to duplicate: match u { U:: A (_) => { handle_ab (); handle_a (); } U:: B (_)

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How to Watch Man United vs. Fiorentina From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 03:45:03

The Red Devils' preparations for the upcoming English Premier League campaign come to a close on Saturday as Man United takes on Italian outfit Fiorentina on home turf in its final preseason friendly. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Ruben Amorim's team has had an encouraging couple of weeks, with three wins from thre

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Best Cordless Vacuums We've Tested (August 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-27 14:00:00

Many cordless vacuums come with anti-tangle brushrolls better suited for pet hair. Getty Images/Amy Kim/CNET Eureka Eureka ReactiSense 440 (Out of stock): This cordless vacuum would be our best overall pick if it was in stock. It has some of the highest scores of any cordless vacuum we've tested, with 97.53% sand pickup from hard flooring. Carpet performance was also some of the highest we've seen, with 98.53% from low-pile carpet and 92.16% from mid-pile. Battery runtime was one weakness, wit

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