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Random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

news.ycombinator.com Paul Melman 2026-02-23 06:28:36

Campbell's Law (a variant of Goodhart's Law) states that the more a metric is used for social decision-making, the more it will be subject to corruption which distorts and corrupts not only the metric itself, but the very social processes it was meant to measure. Selection criteria for a position of authority are one example of such a metric. When selection criteria are opaque, it is difficult for them to become a target, preserving their utility as measures. For governance positions however, it

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Joby Aviation doubles pilot eVTOL facility capacity as it races to launch air taxis

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-02-24 09:00:00

Joby Aviation has doubled the size and production capacity of its pilot manufacturing facility in Marina, California, as it races to commercialize eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles) by early next year. The now-435,500-square-foot facility will be able to produce 24 aircraft per year, and “nearly one” every other week once fully operational, according to Joby. The facility will also support federal certification, ground and flight testing, pilot training, and aircraft mainte

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6 Best Android Tablets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Andy Boxall 2026-02-24 14:02:00

Other Tablets to Consider Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet for $399: Google has a spotty history with Android tablets, going from the highs of the Nexus 7 to the, well, distinct averageness of the Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends). The 10.2-inch LCD screen is one of the highlights; the size and 439-gram weight are just right for carrying around, and Google’s fuss-free Android software is simple and logical. However, the Google Tensor G2 processor can get hot under strain, and t

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Gemini is working to clean up how it handles Canvas previews (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-24 22:30:10

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google introduced Canvas in Gemini to aid with creating documents and editing code. So far, previewing code output in Gemini may involve transitioning over to a new Chrome tab. Gemini appears to be experimenting with a revised preview path that allows you to remain right in the Gemini app. Google has been making its case for Gemini going back well over a year at this point, and with all the new tools and upgrades its AI agent has received, at this po

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Don't Want to Upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 20:45:04

The era of Windows 10 is almost at an end. In October 2025, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 and stopping security support. Initially Microsoft was offering a one-year extended security update for $30, but we've got good news. Microsoft has added a free option, allowing you to stick with Windows 10 for another year. However, in order to access it, users will need to use cloud backup and connect it with their OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty b

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Here's Everything You Need to Know About Satellite Connectivity in Phones

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 23:00:06

The words "satellite phone" probably conjure up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. These bulky and utilitarian traditional satellite phones are typically required in remote locations where cellular networks are unavailable. Nowadays, however, satellite connectivity can be found in regular smartphones too, thanks to new hardware innovations and unique partnerships with satellite network providers. They can't fully replace traditional satellite phones, but in

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Meta is reportedly using actual tents to build data centers

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-02-24 23:25:13

In Brief Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are in a hurry to build their superintelligence tech. The company has been poaching AI researchers, while Zuckerberg announced on Monday that Meta is building a 5-gigawatt data center called Hyperion. The urgency is palpable. As SemiAnalysis reported last week and Business Insider noted, Meta is so eager to boost its computing power that it’s literally erecting tents for temporary data center capacity while its facilities are still under construction. The

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These awesome chargers are still at their Prime Day prices!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-24 23:02:46

Amazon Prime Day brought some of the best deals we’ll see during the year, and while the sales event is over, that doesn’t mean all the great offers are gone. If you’re looking for an awesome charger, here are a couple of great ones that are still at Prime Day discounts, which just so happen to also be record-low prices. Buy the Anker Laptop Charger 140W for just $69.99 ($30 off) Buy the UGREEN 45W 3 in 1 GaN USB-C Charger with Retractable Cable for just $19.49 ($10.50 off) Both of these deals

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NeuralOS: An operating system powered by neural networks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 05:54:26

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Apple's MLX adding CUDA support

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 08:40:30

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TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly building its own mixed reality goggles

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-25 14:25:41

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly working on mixed reality goggles, The Information reports. The in-development device is designed to layer digital objects over your view of the real world, and is supposed to compete directly with Meta's upcoming mixed reality products. The goggles are being built by ByteDance's virtual reality startup Pico, the creators of the Pico 4 VR headset. Pico's past products have attempted to match Meta's Quest headsets in terms of features, but th

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UK launches vulnerability research program for external experts

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-25 18:21:22

UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced a new Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI) that aims to strengthen relations with external cybersecurity experts. The agency already conducts internal vulnerability research on a wide range of technologies and will continue to do so. However, the launch of VRI will create a parallel program designed to improve discovery and sharing of critical insights with the community more expeditiously. The NCSC is the UK's cybersecurity authority

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NeuralOS: An Operating System Powered by Neural Networks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 17:54:26

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Anthropic signs a $200mm deal with the Department of Defense

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 18:38:19

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), has awarded Anthropic a two-year prototype other transaction agreement with a $200 million ceiling. As part of the agreement, Anthropic will prototype frontier AI capabilities that advance U.S. national security. "This award opens a new chapter in Anthropic’s commitment to supporting U.S. national security, which is where our earliest federal deployments began more than a year ago,” said T

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Two new Android 16 security features protect you better - how to switch them on now

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-26 03:59:00

JEFF PACHOUD/Getty Images Although Google's earlier-than-expected release of Android 16 was missing a few important features, the updated OS does deliver improved security that every Android user would be well-advised to enable. I'll explain these two key security features and how to find and enable them. Also: Google quietly confirms ChromeOS-Android merger - here's what it means for you 1. Identity Check This feature was added in 2024, but it didn't receive much attention until the releas

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Gigabyte motherboards vulnerable to UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-26 14:30:32

Dozens of Gigabyte motherboard models run on UEFI firmware vulnerable to security issues that allow planting bootkit malware that is invisible to the operating system and can survive reinstalls. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers with local or remote admin permissions to execute arbitrary code in System Management Mode (SMM), an environment isolated from the operating system (OS) and with more privileges on the machine. Mechanisms running code below the OS have low-level hardware access

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I've tested dozens of cheap portable power stations and this EcoFlow is my favorite

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-26 14:00:02

The EcoFlow River 2. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Power banks have given way to power stations. And while I really like the colossal capacity offered by those behemoths, sometimes I want something I can grab quickly to take with me on a job or in an emergency. The EcoFlow River 2 fits the bill. EcoFlow River 2 specs Capacity : 256Wh : 256Wh Net Weight : Approximately 7.7lbs : Approximately 7.7lbs Dimensions : 9.6 x 8.5 x 5.7inches : 9.6 x 8.5 x 5.7inches AC Input : 100-120V 50Hz/60Hz, 36

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Why random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

news.ycombinator.com Paul Melman 2026-02-26 12:28:36

Campbell's Law (a variant of Goodhart's Law) states that the more a metric is used for social decision-making, the more it will be subject to corruption which distorts and corrupts not only the metric itself, but the very social processes it was meant to measure. Selection criteria for a position of authority are one example of such a metric. When selection criteria are opaque, it is difficult for them to become a target, preserving their utility as measures. For governance positions however, it

Topics: ability authority good randomness selection

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Weekly subscriptions dominate iOS app revenue, report finds

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-02-26 14:07:58

Weekly subscriptions have now become one of the most popular ways iOS apps are earning revenue, with these plans contributing 46% to the bottom line, according to a new report by app revenue management platform Adapty. The study, which observed $1.9 billion in revenue across more than 11,000 apps, noted that weekly plans have grown by 9.5% this year compared to one-time purchases, which grew by 6.3% in the first quarter. Other paid plans, including monthly, yearly, and lifetime subscriptions, d

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I'm a Windows user, but the MacBook Air M4 could be my new primary laptop at this price

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-26 18:17:00

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET When Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 earlier this year, it was clear that the laptop would be an incremental upgrade from last year's model, with the latest in Apple silicon and a host of software and AI-powered features. The fact that the 13-inch version was $100 less was a pleasant surprise, however, positioning it as a competitive choice in the current market. I had a chance to test out the new MacBook Air M4, and my initial findings reflec

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I tried Perplexity's Comet AI browser, and I like where it's going (but it's not there yet)

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-02-26 18:20:00

solarseven/Getty Images Perplexity Comet isn't the first AI-powered web browser to arrive. That honor goes to Dia, but thanks to the popularity of Perplexity as an AI-enabled search engine and chatbot, it's getting a lot of attention. It deserves it. An agentic browser, Comet isn't just a web browser with AI glued to it, as are Chrome with Gemini and Edge with Copilot. It's designed from the ground up to use AI to automate tasks and improve your workflow. What Comet is aiming for Its archite

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What happens when a brand built for sport loses some of its focus?

news.ycombinator.com Carter B. 2026-02-26 18:37:56

I’m Carter, I lead growth and operations at Handstand [a bit more on me here]. I grew up just outside of Portland, Oregon - naturally, Nike has been in my orbit and part of my life since day one (see below: “Dear Santa, please bring me a pair of Chicago 1s”). It’s an inspiring brand we discuss and think about often, so I decided to write about it. Excited to continue sharing more perspectives from different voices on the team. Visiting Santa at Meier & Frank - Portland, OR “When you see only p

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The votes are in: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Audience Choice winners revealed for roundtables and breakouts

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-26 23:30:00

You voted — they made it onto the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 agenda! After reviewing hundreds of standout Call for Content submissions and opening the vote to the TechCrunch audience, we’ve locked in the top five roundtables and top five breakout sessions. Without further ado, meet the exceptional tech voices — and the sessions they’ll lead — that will shape the conversation at Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Visit the agenda page for full session and spe

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First look at Gemini Space: Google’s Now Bar-like upgrade to Pixel’s At a Glance (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 04:03:06

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Space is an upcoming upgrade to the Pixel’s At a Glance experience. It’s seemingly inspired by Samsung’s Now bar and Now Brief, which show contextual cards on the lock screen and other places. In its current state, Gemini Space displays sports and birthday cards, but finance and Daily Hub features are expected in the future. We’ve previously spotted Google working on a feature called Gemini Space for Pixel devices. Based on the handful of clues

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At Least One Familiar Face Won’t Be Back for ‘Practical Magic 2’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-02-27 04:00:11

Clay McLeod Chapman’s Ghost Eaters is coming to the big screen. Get a creepy teasing look at IT: Welcome to Derry. Plus, what’s coming on Invasion and Rick & Morty. Spoilers, away! Practical Magic 2 In a recent social media post (via Deadline), Evan Rachel Wood confirmed she “wasn’t asked” to return for Practical Magic 2, stating she believes her character, Kylie, is set to be recast. I am getting asked about this a lot, so l’ll just clear it up now;I was not asked to come back and be in the

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Google Contacts could soon let you control clutter from third-party apps (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 20:08:52

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google Contacts could soon allow users to show or hide read-only contacts synced from connected apps. The new feature aims to help users troubleshoot issues like duplicated contacts by revealing otherwise hidden view-only entries. Most users likely won’t need this enabled, but the switch offers better visibility for those who occasionally need it. Update, July 14, 2025 (07:08 AM ET): The ability to show and hide read-only contacts is now rolling out to

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Google Contacts is making it easier to check when you last contacted someone (Updated: Rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 20:13:04

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google Contacts could soon start displaying recent calls and texts on contact profiles. The feature will appear as a new “Recent activity” section on contact profiles, listing the last call and text with each contact. Update, July 14, 2025 (07:13 AM ET): Profile pages within the Contacts app now show Recent activity, with the feature rolling out with Google Contacts v4.58.27. Original article, April 30, 2025 (06:53 AM ET): Google Contacts‘ Single Contac

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The Scourge of Arial (2001)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 12:55:06

Arial is everywhere. If you don’t know what it is, you don’t use a modern personal computer. Arial is a font that is familiar to anyone who uses Microsoft products, whether on a PC or a Mac. It has spread like a virus through the typographic landscape and illustrates the pervasiveness of Microsoft’s influence in the world. Arial’s ubiquity is not due to its beauty. It’s actually rather homely. Not that homeliness is necessarily a bad thing for a typeface. With typefaces, character and history a

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Binding Application in Idris

news.ycombinator.com Andre Videla 2026-02-23 21:08:14

I’ve recently implemented binding application as a language feature in Idris. This feature allows writing types such as Dependent pairs in a more ergonomic way without relying on special compiler magic. Or rather, the compiler magic is made available to everyone. This post is a collection of uses for this feature. This feature is not publicly available yet, but I intend to make it available in the near future. What is it? Binding syntax and binding-application is an idea I had a couple of yea

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Infisical (YC W23) Is Hiring DevRel Engineers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 10:00:57

Infisical is looking to hire exceptional talent to join our teams in building the open source security infrastructure stack for the AI era. We're building a generational company with a world-class team. This isn’t a place to coast — but if you want to grow fast, take ownership, and solve tough problems, you’ll be challenged like nowhere else. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a developer-focused communicator who’s excited about developer tools, security infrastructure, and developer ex

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Random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

Joby Aviation doubles pilot eVTOL facility capacity as it races to launch air taxis

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I've tested dozens of cheap portable power stations and this EcoFlow is my favorite

Why random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

Weekly subscriptions dominate iOS app revenue, report finds

I'm a Windows user, but the MacBook Air M4 could be my new primary laptop at this price

I tried Perplexity's Comet AI browser, and I like where it's going (but it's not there yet)

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The Scourge of Arial (2001)

Binding Application in Idris

Infisical (YC W23) Is Hiring DevRel Engineers

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