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This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement

A new line of smoke and CO alarms from Gentex called Place is packed with smart features, including phone notifications, a nightlight, motion detection, and temperature and humidity sensing. There’s also optional air quality monitoring and a camera/intercom. The four Place models start at $139, and are available now at The Home Depot. With the excellent Nest Protect now discontinued, many homeowners have been seeking an alternative smart alarm that can similarly alert them to a smoke or carbon

These Amazon Fire TV apps are being blocked for promoting piracy

TL;DR Amazon has begun blocking certain apps from its Fire TV platform for promoting piracy. The list of freshly blocked apps includes Blink Streamz, Flix Vision, Live NetTV, and Ocean Streamz. The disabled apps can no longer be used, and can only be uninstalled. Following sharp criticism for failing to stop piracy on its Fire TV platform, Amazon has started blocking several streaming services that pirate otherwise DRM-protected content. The list includes at least four video streaming apps, i

Blazing Matrix Products

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The Next Acetaminophen Tablet You Take Could Be Made From PET

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have succeeded in transforming certain plastic waste into acetaminophen using the natural properties of the common bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli). This breakthrough represents a milestone with the potential to drive more sustainable methods of drug production and, at the same time, contribute to the reduction of plastic pollution globally. The study, led by Stephen Wallace, revealed that E. coli cells contain phosphate, an organic compound capabl

Is Google readying a rival to iOS’ Contact Poster? (APK teardown)

Apple TL;DR We’ve spotted clues that indicate Google is working on a “calling card” feature for Android. The feature may allow for full-screen images and custom fonts for incoming calls. Speculatively, it could be similar to iOS’ Contact Posters, enabling users to personalize their call display. Google and Apple frequently look at each other’s operating systems for inspiration on what next to bring to their own. We’ve seen iOS copy features like widgets, free app icon placement on the home s

iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Hosts Chance Miller Benjamin Mayo Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Ma

The Morning After: Did Panasonic make the best camera for creators?

Panasonic’s S1 II is arguably the company’s best creator camera, if not the best creator camera, period. That’s according to our review from Steve Dent, who really liked a lot of things but especially the 6K RAW video and excellent stabilization. However, at $3,200, it’s expensive compared to the competition. Engadget Nikon’s Z6 III has nearly the same video capabilities, is a better camera for photography and costs at least $600 less. Then there’s Panasonic’s own $2,500 S1 IIe, which was anno

Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

J Studios/Getty Images A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 30% of teachers are using AI weekly -- and that it's saving them "six weeks a year." According to data from the 2024 to 2025 school year, 60% of K-12 teachers reported using some kind of AI tool in their work, most commonly to create worksheets or activities, personalize material to students' needs, and prep lessons. The study did not specify which AI tools teachers were using, referring to "chatbots, adaptive learning systems

Whole Foods supplier UNFI restores core systems after cyberattack

American grocery wholesale giant United Natural Foods (UNFI) reports that it has restored its core systems and brought online the electronic ordering and invoicing systems affected by a cyberattack. UNFI, which is also a primary distributor for Amazon's Whole Foods, said in a Thursday update that the incident has been contained and that it's now delivering products to stores at "more normalized levels." In a separate 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the grocery dist

My AC system wasn't blowing cold air - these 5 easy and quick fixes did the trick

Yuga Kurita/Getty Images It always happens during a heatwave. That moment of sinking dread when your AC unit kicks on, but instead of a refreshing blast of arctic air, you're met with a weak, lukewarm breeze. Then panic sets in. Is the AC dead? Is this going to cost a fortune? How will I get to sleep tonight in this stifling heat and humidity? While a truly broken AC unit can indeed be a headache and an expense, the good news is that it's not always a catastrophic failure. The reason your syst

New EU rules on digital accessibility to come into force

New EU rules come into force tomorrow which will require websites, apps and devices to be accessible for people with disabilities and older people. If companies fail to comply with the European Accessibility Act they could be hit with fines and even prison sentences for senior staff. Brian Dalton is blind and is a wheelchair user. He is also a senior accessibility test engineer who works with clients to ensure their websites are accessible. Mr Dalton relies on screen reader software to navig

SpaceX crane collapse in Texas being investigated by OSHA

The SpaceX Starbase industrial complex and rocket launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, US, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A SpaceX crane collapse at the company's Starbase, Texas facility on Tuesday has prompted an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency told CNBC in an email. The crane collapse was captured in a livestream by Lab Padre on YouTube, a SpaceX-focused channel. Clips from Lab Padre were widely shared on social media, including on X, wh

Microsoft Officially Retires 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Years of Frowny-Faces

Another 1980s icon is gone, like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" will be going away. But not to worry -- a black screen of death will be replacing it, albeit without the sad emoticon face. The infamous "blue screen of death" has been around since the very first version of Windows in 1985. Named for its bright blue color, it's a critical error screen that pops up on comput

Show HN: Magnitude – Open-source AI browser automation framework

The AI browser automation framework Magnitude uses vision AI to enable you to control your browser with natural language 🧭 Navigate - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions 🖱️ Interact - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard 🔍 Extract - Intelligently extracts useful structured data - Intelligently extracts useful structured data ✅ Verify - Built-in test ru

Microsoft Officially Retires 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Frowny-Face Years

Another 1980s icon is gone, like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" will be going away. But not to worry -- a black screen of death will be replacing it, albeit without the sad emoticon face. The infamous "blue screen of death" has been around since the very first version of Windows in 1985. Named for its bright blue color, it's a critical error screen that pops up on comput

Walmart cracks enterprise AI at scale: Thousands of use cases, one framework

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Walmart continues to make strides in cracking the code on deploying agentic AI at enterprise scale. Their secret? Treating trust as an engineering requirement, not some compliance checkbox you tick at the end. During the “Trust in the Algorithm: How Walmart’s Agentic AI Is Redefining Consumer Confidence and Retail Leadership” session at V

Google’s new and improved Ask Photos is back on track — and rolling out now!

Google I/O TL;DR Ask Photos is a Google Photos feature designed to answer questions about the contents of your photo library. While announced at Google I/O 2024, access over the past year has been extremely limited. Earlier this month we heard the rollout was paused while Google worked to address a few issues, but today it’s back on track. Over the past couple years, AI has been changing the way we do lots of things, and while there is absolutely no shortage of controversial uses of the tech

Alternative Layout System

This script imitates a method used in certain manuscripts, where the space between the last word of a line and the end of the text block is filled with various elements ― such as a simple or wavy pen stroke, repetition of the last letter, punctuation marks, embellished slashes, full stops, etc. It allows you to fill this space with one or more glyphs of your choice, or by repeating the last letter of the line.

Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal

Are you a creative sort who’d love to get an Apple MacBook Air but always wince when they see the price of it? You’re not alone. It’s no secret that Apple makes truly exceptional products when it comes to phones, smartwatches, and laptops. However, it’s also no secret that these devices often come with an incredibly hefty price tag, and frankly, not everybody can afford them. Thankfully, sales exist, and more thankfully, so do really well refurbished options. See at StackSocial In fact, today

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 4 Reloaded Release Date Revealed

If you enjoy smaller, quicker Black Ops 6 multiplayer experiences, the Season 4 Reloaded update has you covered with a pulse-pounding new Gunfight map. The next big midseason update adds multiplayer maps, zombies events and gameplay features for Warzone's battle royale mode. Whether you're looking to earn time-limited rewards, try out your Season 4 weapons in some new places or you just want to enjoy zany map reskins, Season 4 Reloaded has something for everyone. Here's everything you need to

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RFK Jr.’s CDC panel ditches some flu shots based on anti-vaccine junk data

The vaccine panel hand-selected by health secretary and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to drop federal recommendations for seasonal flu shots that contain the ethyl-mercury containing preservative thimerosal. The panel did so after hearing a misleading and cherry-picked presentation from an anti-vaccine activist. There is extensive data from the last quarter century proving that the antiseptic preservative is safe, with no harms identified beyond sl

9to5Mac Daily: June 26, 2025 – Apple v Epic continues, Apple Sports update

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Show HN: Magnitude – open-source AI browser automation framework

The AI browser automation framework Magnitude uses vision AI to enable you to control your browser with natural language 🧭 Navigate - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions - Sees and understands any interface to plan out actions 🖱️ Interact - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard - Executes precise actions using mouse and keyboard 🔍 Extract - Intelligently extracts useful structured data - Intelligently extracts useful structured data ✅ Verify - Built-in test ru

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Revisit the Original ‘Gundam’

Gundam has spent nearly 50 years reinventing itself across myriad side stories, new universes, and reimaginings of the story that started it all in the events of the “Universal Century” that kicked off in the original 1979 series Mobile Suit Gundam. There are so many ways to get into the franchise, newer starting points, perhaps less intimidating starting points than a 43-episode TV series. But there’s a reason the original Gundam still endures as one of the best, if not the best, entry points a

Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees

If you’re working in Big Tech and looking to make an exit, the Army is waiting with open arms. Someone’s gotta build the tech to drop these bombs, after all. Task and Purpose reports that the Army’s Talent arm has launched Detachment 201, an initiative to pull technology professionals into the military’s ranks—the latest in a growing pipeline between Silicon Valley and the U.S. Armed Forces. The Detachment 201 effort has put out the call for “top-tier, uniquely skilled technology professionals”

Anthropic summons the spirit of Flash games for the AI age

On Wednesday, Anthropic announced a new feature that expands its Artifacts document management system into the basis of a personal AI app gallery resembling something from the Flash game era of the early 2000s—though these apps run on modern web code rather than Adobe's defunct plugin. Using plain English dialogue, users can build and share interactive applications directly within Claude's chatbot interface using a new API capability that lets artifacts interact with Claude itself. Claude is an

Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death

Digital boards are seen due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cyber security services to US technology company Microsoft, it was observed that some digital billboards in Times Square in New York City, United States, displayed a blue screen and some screens went completely black on July on 19, 2024. It's a bittersweet day for Windows users. Microsoft is scrapping its iconic "blue screen of death," known for appearing during unexpected restarts on Windows

US Senators introduce bipartisan bill to enable third-party app stores on iPhones

In a nutshell: Five US senators have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to curb Apple's and Google's dominance in mobile app distribution. According to the lawmakers, the legislation will outlaw restrictive trade practices that allow the two tech giants control the global app economy. The "Open App Markets Act," introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn, Richard Blumenthal, Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, and Dick Durbin, aims to promote competition and strengthen consumer protections in the evolving mobile

"Nonsensical Benchmark Hacking": Microsoft No Longer Believes OpenAI Is Capable of Achieving AGI

The love's gone bad between Microsoft and OpenAI, whose lucrative partnership ushered in our age of AI hype. OpenAI is trying to convert into a for-profit company, but it's so far failed to secure its benefactor's approval and negotiate a new contract. The frustration is running so high that the ChatGPT maker is reportedly considering bring an antitrust suit against Microsoft if it doesn't get its way. As the Wall Street Journal reports, one thing driving a wedge between them is the industry's

Brother printer bug in 689 models exposes default admin passwords

A total of 689 printer models from Brother, along with 53 other models from Fujifilm, Toshiba, and Konica Minolta, come with a default administrator password that remote attackers can generate. Even worse, there is no way to fix the flaw via firmware in existing printers. The flaw, tracked under CVE-2024-51978, is part of a set of eight vulnerabilities discovered by Rapid7 researchers during a lengthy examination of Brother hardware. CVE Description Affected Service CVSS CVE-2024-51977 An unau