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Starlink Got Faster In the Past Two Years. It's Still Not Regularly Meeting Broadband Speeds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 02:30:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as it was two years ago, according to a new report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 milli

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Trouble Falling Asleep? I Tried This Viral Sleepy Girl Mocktail and the Results Surprised Me

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 08:00:03

My team of CNET sleep experts and I are always looking for the best ways of getting a good night's sleep. Between testing mattresses and researching melatonin supplements, we make time to fact-check viral social media videos. Naturally, when the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" made its rounds on TikTok and Instagram last year, I had to test its claim of being a sleep-aid-free drink by trying it for myself. A week before I sat down to write this article, when the drink first became popular, I went to the

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I tested Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it became my new favorite foldable (despite the limitations)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-12 14:15:00

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 4.2 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Smallest crease on a book-style foldable Slim and light design Premium in-hand feel A more complete AI suite than its rivals Same main camera as Galaxy S25 Ultra Cons Costs $2,000 Sharp hinge corners Slow charging speed Weak 3x telephoto camera $2,000 at Samsung $2,000 at Amazon more buying choices The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's biggest design overhaul since the Z Fold 2 in 2020, and it's back with a bang. Over the last three

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The best Good Luck modules are getting One UI 8 support with cool new features

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-13 02:25:28

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Good Lock modules like Home Up, MultiStar, NavStar, and QuickStar have been updated with support for One UI 8. Home Up’s update also brings several new features and improvements to the DIY Home Screen feature. One UI 8 stable is expected to reach many more smartphones across Samsung’s lineup in the near future. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are out, and they are the first phones to get a stable version of One UI 8. With their launch done a

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Soundcore Sleep A30: ANC Earbuds for Sleep That Can Save Your Marriage

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-13 05:00:26

I absolutely, positively, cannot sleep without ambient noise. I’m not sure when that neurotic prerequisite for sleep took root, but it’s here now, and I regard it as a fact of life. As you might imagine, that quirk is fine when I’m at home since I have plenty of noise machines at my disposal—an air conditioner, a smart speaker, and tons of earbuds—to fill the haunting silence that prevents me from sleep like unresolved vengeance prevents a ghost from passing on. But when I’m not at home, things

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The Gear You Need to Keep Fit, Rested, and Balanced

wired.com Chris Haslam 2026-01-13 04:00:00

Morpheus was big on the dire warnings about life as a human battery, but if he’d seen the benefits of juicing his Nokia 8110 with just 15 minutes of people power, he might have seen things from the machine’s point of view. This iF 2025 Gold Award–winning design is a brilliantly versatile 2,000-watt-hour battery—but with pedals. It can be configured as a pedal desk, recumbent rider, or classic exercise bike, and a one-hour spin session generates enough energy to fully charge your laptop. If you a

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ESP32-Faikin: ESP32 based module to control Daikin aircon units

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-13 02:41:23

Everyone knows Daikin make some of the best air conditioners out there, mechanically speaking. Sadly their WiFi control modules are not so good, especially the latest models which are all cloud based, require an internet connection to even work, and are slow. This code/module provides local control via web interface, MQTT, and HomeAssistant integration, all with no cloud crap. There is also a new Faikin Remote Control available, BLE linked to the Faikin, with environmental sensors, available o

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‘Superman’ Reignites Interest in ‘Man of Steel’ and ‘Peacemaker’

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2026-01-12 21:50:39

Now that Superman is out in theaters, audiences have come out of it wanting to see more of him. And what better place to get more of Supes than HBO Max? According to a recent Deadline report, viewership for Man of Steel, the 1978 Superman, and the Christopher Reeve documentary Super/Man have all received massive viewership spikes in the past week. Where Steel’s week-over-week viewership grew by 218% and Superman: The Movie by 322%, Super/Man had the biggest growth at 1,206%. All three make sens

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Behind the ballistics of the 'explosive' squirting cucumber

news.ycombinator.com Society For Experimental Biology 2026-01-09 15:20:58

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium). Credit: Helen Gorges New research into the biomechanics of explosive seed dispersal in squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) reveals how these plants have adapted a suite of unique traits that help propel their high-speed seeds far and wide. Seed dispersal comes in many

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LLM architecture comparison

news.ycombinator.com Sebastian Raschka 2026-01-12 12:56:01

It has been seven years since the original GPT architecture was developed. At first glance, looking back at GPT-2 (2019) and forward to DeepSeek-V3 and Llama 4 (2024-2025), one might be surprised at how structurally similar these models still are. Sure, positional embeddings have evolved from absolute to rotational (RoPE), Multi-Head Attention has largely given way to Grouped-Query Attention, and the more efficient SwiGLU has replaced activation functions like GELU. But beneath these minor refi

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Shark Week 2025: How to Watch and Stream the Toothy Programming Event

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 22:00:04

Looking for sharks? You've paddled to the right place. Discovery Channel's Shark Week programming event starts tonight, bringing loads of shark-centric content for those who want to celebrate the iconic top predator. It's the kind of annual tradition that really shines on the right screen. According to a press release, Shark Week 2025 will include 20 hours of new specials debuting Sunday, July 20, through Saturday, July 26. The first program up is Dancing with Sharks, which involves "an unprece

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Here's Where to Hang Your Bird Feeder for Maximum Visits

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 22:00:06

As someone who writes about wellness and loves birdwatching, I've experienced firsthand how much joy birds can bring to your daily routine. And science backs it up. Listening to birdsong and spending time watching feathered visitors has been shown to lower stress, ease anxiety and even help reduce symptoms of depression. It's a simple but powerful way to feel more grounded and connected to nature. Until recently, I lived in an apartment in the heart of a city. I had to actively seek out nature

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Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2025)

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-01-12 20:00:00

The Fire HD 10 is Amazon’s best tablet. The current model dates from 2023, which means it likely will get some kind of update in 2025, but we don't expect anything more than a processor and RAM upgrade. The current Octa-core processor is plenty fast enough for everyday tasks like web browsing and watching movies, and the 3-GB of RAM helps in browsing the web with many tabs. The Fire HD 10 also has a full HD (1080p) screen, making it better for watching those Prime videos. That said, this is not

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9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested for Every Budget, Any Situation

wired.com Louryn Strampe 2026-01-12 21:07:00

The first thing to consider when buying a cooler is how you're going to use it. If you aren't heading out for days at a time, you probably don't need an expensive high-end cooler. All the coolers we've recommend above are capable of holding things at a safe temperature for a day, provided you keep them in the shade. Similarly, if you're navigating rugged terrain, you might want beefy wheels—and if you're just going to the beach, you might not need them. Hard-sided coolers: These range from the

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is my first foldable phone, and it totally caught me off guard

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-12 23:00:10

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority I’ve handled every foldable phone Samsung has ever launched. I have admired their engineering. I have watched with jealousy as people at airport lounges and hotel lobbies dramatically unfold their devices like they were unfolding a future I have purposely denied myself. But despite my curiosity and awe, I’ve stayed far, far away from foldables, especially book-style devices. Samsung’s flip phones still felt closer to home for someone like me who’s used only sla

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How to run an Arduino for years on a battery (2021)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-09 04:39:17

If you found this article after doing a search on Google, welcome! On this website you will find plenty of content around DIY home automation using open-source hardware. Enjoy the article! For most of the Arduino tutorials you will find on this website, power is usually not an issue as the Arduino is powered by the USB cable coming from the computer. However, sometimes you want to build systems that are going to be autonomous and powered by a battery. For example, you want to power a wireless

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The Big LLM Architecture Comparison

news.ycombinator.com Sebastian Raschka 2026-01-12 18:56:01

It has been seven years since the original GPT architecture was developed. At first glance, looking back at GPT-2 (2019) and forward to DeepSeek-V3 and Llama 4 (2024-2025), one might be surprised at how structurally similar these models still are. Sure, positional embeddings have evolved from absolute to rotational (RoPE), Multi-Head Attention has largely given way to Grouped-Query Attention, and the more efficient SwiGLU has replaced activation functions like GELU. But beneath these minor refi

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Nunch’ is an elegantly designed calorie and macro tracker

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-01-12 17:30:00

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Many people want to do a better job monitoring their diet and eating habits, but don’t exactly know where to start. Nunch is a fantastic new app to make the process a lot more seamless. Top features Nunch‘s top feature is certainly its interface. It’s very clean, and gets straight to the point. On the

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Best Internet Providers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 17:11:00

AT&T and Spectrum are CNET's top picks when it comes to the best internet providers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. AT&T Fiber is our top pick, offering faster download and upload speeds over a fiber connection, with plans ranging from $55 to $245 a month. It delivers all that at a price comparable to Spectrum -- our second choice for Milwaukee residents. If you're a heavy internet user, whether it's for working from home, just browsing or keeping your kids entertained -- Milwaukee has several solid o

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Microsoft says it will no longer use engineers in China for Department of Defense work

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-01-12 20:20:53

In Brief Following a Pro Publica report that Microsoft was using engineers in China to help maintain cloud computing systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company said it’s made changes to ensure this will no longer happen. The existing system reportedly relied on “digital escorts” to supervise the China-based engineers. But according to Pro Publica, those escorts — U.S. citizens with security clearances — sometimes lacked the technical expertise to properly monitor the engineers. I

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The best Samsung TVs of 2025: Expert tested for streaming, gaming, and more

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-01-12 15:00:15

Samsung is one of the biggest names in TVs, and the company rolls out some of the best-rated sets every year. More than a dozen new sets are part of its 2025 lineup, bringing stunning sizes, incredible specs, and some of the best picture quality we've ever seen. If you're looking for the best of the best, a budget model, or something in the middle, Samsung has a TV that will fit your needs. What is the best Samsung TV right now? ZDNET staff went hands-on with plenty of Samsung TV models, and o

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Brain Scans Reveal Why Waking Up Is Sometimes Such a Difficult Experience

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-12 15:00:12

Want to wake up feeling great? The secret might not be so simple as a multi-step nighttime routine, early bedtime, or a no-device rule. A new study suggests that how we fall asleep and how we wake up the next day may not be so similar as we once thought. Neuroscientists tracked 20 people’s brain activity as they woke up from sleep—sometimes naturally, sometimes by setting off an alarm—recording more than 1,000 awakenings in total. They found a pattern of neural activity signaled waking, but tha

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This Dock Is the Only Way to Play the Switch 2 in AR. It Was a Very Awkward Experience.

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-12 16:00:12

I should be used to sticking odd contraptions on my head during plane flights. I’ve planted a Meta Quest 3S and Apple Vision Pro over my eyes as my in-flight entertainment and tried not to get motion sick while imagining what other passengers think of my sci-fi asshattery. On my latest six-hour, cross-country flight, I took my Nintendo Switch 2 out of my bag, then dug in for a USB cable, two pairs of augmented reality (AR) glasses, and finally a large power brick that was supposed to make this e

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Sales Tax Holidays: 17 States Are Holding Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Events This Summer. Here's When

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 12:00:00

State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Tharon Green/CNET If you haven't already started buying back-to-school essentials, shopping during a sales tax holiday can offer some extra savings. These tax-free shopping events typically center on back-to-school items, offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, laptops and athletic gear. This year, 17 states are participating in a tax-free event, with one starting this weekend, and two m

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I Tested the Inmotion V9 EUC, and It's Easily One of the Best Choices for Beginners

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 14:00:07

Table of Contents I Tested the Inmotion V9 EUC, and It's Easily One of the Best Choices for Beginners The Inmotion V9 is among the best grab-and-go electric unicycles (EUCs) available that I've tested. I say that as someone who's been riding wheels for years now and prefers them to e-bikes. They're not for everyone, but thanks to the V9's size, security features, focus on rider safety and reliable battery risk reduction, it's a fantastic option if you're ready to leave handlebars behind. Plus,

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My Early Time Testing the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Brought a Smashing Surprise

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 14:30:03

If you're concerned about how durable Samsung's foldable phones are, I'm here to tell you not to worry. And that's especially true when it comes to the new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which holds its own among today's best smartphones. After less than six hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I accidentally performed my own informal drop test. At a catered affair in Brooklyn, I walked outside to get a view of the waterfront, and when I pulled the Z Flip 7 out of my pocket, I fumbled it. I watched helplessly as

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The Art of Freelancing Like a Boss, According to the Folks Who Do It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 15:00:17

Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET Jamie Brindle has been freelancing for 16 years and is on a mission to "demystify" the freelance world. In 2020, amid a shaky job market and widespread rejection of corporate hustle culture, he started helping beginner freelancers become their own bosses. The expansion of remote work, advances in AI and the growth of influencer platforms have all led to a kind of self-employment boom. As Gen Zers and millennials find new ways to upgrade their skills in a flexible work se

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendy

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-01-12 16:00:00

is a reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. I’ve been using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a week, and I’ve run out of ways to say “It’s so nice.” It’s not essential, or life-changing; it’s nice. It’s an understatement, though. Samsung joins the likes of Honor and Oppo in making a folding phone that’s almost as thin as a regular phone, and it’s a trend with real benefits.

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Pimping My Casio: Part Deux

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 15:58:26

It's not often that you find yourself staring at code that few people have ever seen, code that was an important part in bringing down t...

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My Self-Hosting Setup

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-12 09:56:02

My Ultimate Self-hosting Setup “The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner, now I am the master (of this setup anyway)." I’ve spent a few years trying different approaches for self-hosting, such as using multiple Docker compose files or Ansible. I’ve done some neat things (such as setting up Pi-Hole with Docker and Traefik), but I never really committed to any approach. I wanted to find something that was “perfect” and that meant I spent a lot of time tinkering and rece

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Starlink Got Faster In the Past Two Years. It's Still Not Regularly Meeting Broadband Speeds

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Here's Where to Hang Your Bird Feeder for Maximum Visits

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is my first foldable phone, and it totally caught me off guard

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