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EU: Apple and Meta won’t face immediate sanctions after June 26 DMA deadline

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-06 05:02:58

With the first big enforcement deadline under the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) just days away, the European Commission is signaling a more measured approach toward two of the law’s highest-profile targets: Apple and Meta. Here’s what today’s news means in context. 60-day grace period to end on June 26 In April, both companies were fined (€500 million for Apple, €200 million for Meta) for failing to meet their DMA obligations and given 60 days to start complying. That window officially cl

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Raising a Series C+? Cathy Gao’s bringing the real playbook to TechCrunch All Stage

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-06 13:30:00

Growth-stage fundraising is picking up speed again, but it’s not the same game it used to be. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, we’re bringing in someone who knows how the rules have changed and how to win in today’s market: Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures. Gao has backed breakout startups like Culture Amp, Gem, Sword Health, and EliseAI. She’s sat on both sides of the table as an investor and operator. At Gusto, she helped scale post–Series B. Now, she’s helping founde

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Android 16 for Pixels brings too many bugs for a ‘stable’ update, but at least one is getting fixed

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-07 05:01:12

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16 is causing a very annoying bug where Pixel phones take too long to wake up. Google is aware of the issue and is working on a fix, and temporary workarounds are also available. This is one of several bugs reported by users after the Android 16 update, but there are many more, including freezing lock screens and unresponsive gestures. Android 16 is the flavor of the season, and Pixel owners are already enjoying the latest Baklava update. Granted,

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Why Some AI Models Spew 50 Times More Greenhouse Gas to Answer the Same Question

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2025-09-07 04:00:55

Like it or not, large language models have quickly become embedded into our lives. And due to their intense energy and water needs, they might also be causing us to spiral even faster into climate chaos. Some LLMs, though, might be releasing more planet-warming pollution than others, a new study finds. Queries made to some models generate up to 50 times more carbon emissions than others, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Communication. Unfortunately, and perhaps unsurprisingly,

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Which video game shipped the first day-one patch in history?

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-08 13:38:00

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: Ultima IX: Ascension (1999) What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive? The honor (or infamy) of the first day-one patch is widely attributed to Ultima IX: Ascension, released in 1999. The game launched with significant bugs and performance issues, prompting Origin Systems to release a patch on the very day of its release. This marked a turning point in gaming history, when develope

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Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster

theverge.com Justine Calma 2025-09-10 05:49:15

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. Heatwaves, mold, and plastic pollution pose new risks to businesses and insurance companies, a new report by reinsurer Swiss Re warns. What do these things have in common? Fossil fuels make matters worse. They release the greenhouse gases warming our planet and are the primar

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Toy-maker Mattel accused of planning “reckless” AI social experiment on kids

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-10 09:22:43

After Mattel and OpenAI announced a partnership that would result in an AI product marketed to kids, a consumer rights advocacy group is warning that the collaboration may endanger children. It remains unclear what shape Mattel's first-ever AI product will take. But on Tuesday, Public Citizen co-President Robert Weissman issued a statement urging more transparency so that parents can prepare for potential risks. Weissman is particularly concerned that ChatGPT-fueled toys could hurt kids in unkn

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How Disney is using Unreal Engine 5 to add major upgrades to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

venturebeat.com Giancarlo Valdes 2025-09-10 21:21:05

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was a landmark moment for Walt Disney Imagineering when it opened in 2019. It was the first Disney ride that allowed guests to directly control their experience and interact with the story. But for the next Smugglers Run mission, the company is going one step further and making the ride feel a lot more like a traditional video game, complete with branching choices and sophisticated enemies. WDI worked closely with visual effects studio Industrial Light & Magic (

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The X-Men Join the Fight In Your First Look at the Next Issue of ‘Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-09-11 01:00:02

Godzilla’s been having a comics cameo queen moment for a while now, and Marvel has been celebrating the Big G’s 70th anniversary in style with a series of fun one-issue crossovers with a whole host of Marvel heroes, from the Fantastic Four to Spider-Man. But the fun’s over now: Godzilla’s here to stomp over the Marvel Universe for real, and as things get from bad to worse for heroes and villains alike, it’s almost time for mutantkind to enter the fight to save Earth. Gerry Duggan and Javier Gar

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The Nissan Leaf Is Back and Looking to Make Up Lost Ground

wired.com John Voelcker 2025-09-10 22:00:00

Finally, after 15 years, we have a new 2026 Nissan Leaf coming. As befits the “truckification” of global car markets, it’s no longer a compact hatchback. Now it’s a compact SUV—or, more accurately, a crossover utility vehicle built on passenger-vehicle underpinnings. The new Leaf will offer a range of up to 303 miles, Nissan says, from a 75-kilowatt-hour battery pack powering a 160-kilowatt (214-horsepower) motor that produces 261 pound-feet (354 newton-meters) of torque. That motor drives the

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Nissan unveils the third-generation Leaf EV

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-11 05:56:21

Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace, allowing it to compete against other models in its class. These include available dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The n

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Microsoft fixes Surface Hub boot issues with emergency update

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-11 05:06:10

Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix a known issue causing startup failures for some Surface Hub v1 devices running Windows 10. As the company explained when it acknowledged this issue last week, users see Secure Boot Violation errors on affected devices, prompting them to check the Secure Boot Policy in setup. These boot problems only impact Surface Hub v1 systems running Windows 10, version 22H2, after installing the June 2025 Windows security update (KB5060533). Microsoft also

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Everything we know about the 2026 Nissan Leaf

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-11 13:00:22

Nissan provided flights from Detroit to Los Angeles and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the next Leaf. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. The first-generation Nissan Leaf was an incredible achievement for the company and for the industry. A mass-market EV that wasn't priced out of reach was something the industry needed at the time. That's important. Since then, things have stagnated. To say that the 2026 Leaf is the most important EV launch for Nissan since the original car

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The Nissan Leaf Is Back And Looking to Make Up Lost Ground

wired.com John Voelcker 2025-09-11 13:00:00

Finally, after 15 years, we have a new 2026 Nissan Leaf coming. As befits the ‘truckification’ of global car markets, it’s no longer a compact hatchback. Now, it’s a compact SUV—or, more accurately, a crossover utility vehicle built on passenger-vehicle underpinnings. The new Leaf will offer a range of up to 303 miles, Nissan says, from a 75-kilowatt-hour battery pack, powering a 160-kilowatt (214-horsepower) motor that produces 261 lb-ft (354 Newton-meters) of torque. That motor drives the fro

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The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-09-11 13:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Nissan revealed new details about the upcoming 2026 Leaf, which will return as a crossover SUV with up to 303 miles of estimated range, dual charge ports, and Google’s software built-in. The reborn Leaf will reach dealerships in the US starting this fall at a yet-to-be-announced price. The 2026 Leaf is a significant improv

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Fossify – A suite of open-source, ad-free apps

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-11 18:32:07

👋 Welcome to Fossify! Fossify is a group of privacy-focused, open-source, and ad-free mobile apps. It emerged as a fork of the discontinued SimpleMobileTools to continue its legacy, bringing simple and private tech to everyone. Get Involved For issues affecting multiple apps, check out general issues. Engage in discussions or share ideas at general discussions. To help with code or translations, visit this link. Questions or Feedback? If you have questions or want to learn more, start a

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FBC: Firebreak: 6 Fun Nods to Control

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-11 21:00:00

FBC: Firebreak is studio Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer romp. As a Left 4 Dead-esque objective-based horde shooter taking place in the Oldest House (the headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Control), the game is heavy on action and light on story. That doesn't mean that the game is completely divorced from the shared Remedyverse that bridges the events of Control and the Alan Wake series. Firebreak takes place six years after the events of Control, and dimension-hopping Hiss invader

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Android 16 update breaks button and gesture navigation for some Pixel users

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-13 01:47:44

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Pixel users are experiencing an annoying bug after installing the Android 16 update. The bug results in navigation buttons and gestures becoming temporarily unresponsive. User reports suggest that the issue is not limited to a specific Pixel model, although not all users are affected. Google recently rolled out Android 16 on the stable channel, bringing several new features to its Pixel devices. However, the update also seems to have introduced a f

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NASA Moves Ahead With Private ISS Mission After Air Leak Repairs

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-09-13 01:10:13

NASA is looking to launch Axiom Space’s fourth private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this week, after recent attempts to repair air leaks in the Russian module appear to have been successful. Last week, the space agency abruptly postponed the launch of Axiom Mission 4, which was set to launch on June 11. NASA cited a new pressure signal in a segment of the Zvezda service module that’s been leaking air, very slowly, for nearly six years. In a follow-up statement on Saturday, N

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Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashes when opening emails

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-13 21:23:55

Microsoft has shared a workaround for a known issue that causes the classic Outlook email client to crash when opening or starting a new message. These problems affect users in the Monthly Enterprise Channel who updated Outlook for Microsoft 365 earlier this month, starting with Version 2504 (Build 18730.20122). "When you open or start a new email, classic Outlook crashes. This issue occurs because Outlook cannot open the Forms Library," the Outlook team says in a support document published on

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Google Home’s latest bug: Setting an alarm for this time is nearly impossible (Updated: Fixed)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-14 03:50:45

Update, June 16, 2025 (04:50 AM ET): A Nest spokesperson informed us that Google is aware of the issue and working on a resolution. The issue seems fixed at the time of this update, as we could no longer reproduce the bug across several Google Home devices. All of them now correctly set the alarm for 12.30am when prompted. Original article, June 13, 2025 (06:50 AM ET): Google Home is no stranger to more than the occasional bug like bricked Nest Hubs and gimped Thermostat commands. To Google’s c

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Survey shows people are deeply divided over Pixel battery issues

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-14 05:34:28

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixels are among the best Android phones money can buy, but if there’s one issue that keeps coming back to haunt them, it’s battery safety. We’ve seen battery overheating problems take down the Pixel 4a. The Pixel 6a took it further, and in one alarming case, it reportedly melted completely. More recently, Google acknowledged that a batch of Pixel 7a units was experiencing “unexpected” battery swelling. In response, Google pushes out software updates that re

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Microsoft: June Windows Server security updates cause DHCP issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-14 04:35:49

Microsoft acknowledged a new issue caused by the June 2025 security updates, causing the DHCP service to freeze on some Windows Server systems. On Windows Server systems, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server service automates assigning IP addresses and other network configurations, reducing network administration and ensuring reliable IP address configuration in Windows networks. In affected environments, the new DHCP known issue confirmed by Microsoft over the weekend prevent

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Scientists Discover Bizarre Signals Coming From Ice in Antarctica

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-14 01:15:42

Some strange radio signals are broadcasting out of Antarctic ice, and the researchers who found them don't know why. Using a cosmic particle detector, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania detected peculiar signals that, according to a press release, "defy the current understanding of particle physics." The particle detector that found those strange signals — which is, charmingly, suspended from a bunch of balloons — belongs to a range of instruments known as the Antarctic Impulsive Tr

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Biofuels Policy, a Mainstay of American Agriculture, a Failure for the Climate

news.ycombinator.com Georgina Gustin 2025-09-14 02:02:22

The American Midwest is home to some of the richest, most productive farmland in the world, enabling its transformation into a vast corn- and soy-producing machine—a conversion spurred largely by decades-long policies that support the production of biofuels. But a new report takes a big swing at the ethanol orthodoxy of American agriculture, criticizing the industry for causing economic and social imbalances across rural communities and saying that the expansion of biofuels will increase greenh

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Radio pulses detected coming from ice in Antarctica

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-14 16:30:47

Once detected and traced to their source, these particles can reveal more about cosmic events than even the most high-powered telescopes, Wissel added, as the particles can travel undisturbed and almost as fast as the speed of light, giving clues about cosmic events that happened lightyears away. Wissel and teams of researchers around the world have been working to design and build special detectors to capture sensitive neutrino signals, even in relatively small amounts. Even one small signal f

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The Claude Bliss Attractor

news.ycombinator.com Scott Alexander 2025-09-14 16:55:54

This is a reported phenomenon where if two copies of Claude talk to each other, they end up spiraling into rapturous discussion of spiritual bliss, Buddhism, and the nature of consciousness. From the system card: Anthropic swears they didn’t do this on purpose; when they ask Claude why this keeps happening, Claude can’t explain. Needless to say, this has made lots of people freak out / speculate wildly. I think there are already a few good partial explanations of this (especially Nostalgebrais

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NASA Delays Private Mission to ISS as Russian Module Leak Worsens

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-09-15 05:15:26

A concerning development with an air leak on the International Space Station (ISS) has prompted NASA to indefinitely delay the launch of Axiom Mission 4 for ongoing investigations. On Thursday, NASA announced that it was working with Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, to understand a “new pressure signature” in a segment of the Zvezda service module. As a result, NASA and Axiom Space postponed the launch of the company’s fourth private mission to the ISS, which was scheduled for Wednesday, witho

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Microsoft: KB5060533 update triggers boot errors on Surface Hub v1 devices

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-15 17:17:29

Microsoft is investigating a known issue that triggers Secure Boot errors and prevents Surface Hub v1 devices from starting up. These boot problems only impact Surface Hub v1 systems running Windows 10, version 22H2, after installing the KB5060533 June 2025 Windows security update. Microsoft says that "Surface Hub v1 devices might fail to start with the following error: 'Secure Boot Violation. Invalid signature detected. Check Secure Boot Policy in Setup." It's also important to note that thi

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The latest Google Pixel 6a update may limit your battery - but you'll be glad to know why

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-16 05:00:15

Jason Cipriani/ZDNET At least for one device, the battery problems that have plagued some Pixel phones may be ending – but the fix is coming at a price. According to Alex Moriconi, communications manager at Google (Pixel phones), Google will soon release an update that will purposefully limit the battery capacity of some Pixel 6a phones, hopefully also limiting issues with overheating. Also: 4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they're a big deal) In an email

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