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In the Southwest, solar panels in can help both photovoltaics and crops

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-29 11:11:31

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. “We were getting basil leaves the size of your palm,” University of Arizona researcher Greg Barron-Gafford said, describing some of the benefits he and his team have seen farming under solar panels in the Tucson desert. For 12 years, Barron-Gafford has been investigating agrivoltaics, the integration of solar a

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Amazon Prime Day Live: We're Dropping Deals Every 15 Minutes

wired.com Kat Merck 2026-01-29 09:14:37

Are you a coffee paste person? You might be! Several people are—mostly ultralight backpackers. I am not. Or at least I don't think I am based on three cups made with this Swiss startup's unique product. The only flavor is bitterness, and it turns a weird grey color with a splash of milk. But then again, I have so far only tested it in my kitchen against a delicious AeroPress cup and not in the wild after carrying its 5 ounces for 15 miles up and down hills. I do not want to reveal too many of

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RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-01-29 10:00:00

After 14 years of developing inside of semiconductor giant Intel, RealSense is striking out on its own. RealSense sells cameras that use stereoscopic imaging, a process that combines two images of the same object from different angles to create depth, enhanced with infrared light. This technology helps machines like robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles have a better perception of the physical world around them. The tech is also used for facial authentication. “The common denominator of all

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I recommend this soundbar if you want deeply immersive sound - and it's on sale at Amazon

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-29 12:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company's OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best ones require a newer LG TV model. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices During Amazon Prime Day, the LG S95TR soundbar setup is on sale for $997. Other cheaper options are available too. It's been a

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Nerve pain drug gabapentin linked to increased dementia, cognitive impairment

news.ycombinator.com British Medical Journal 2026-01-29 11:14:49

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: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Receiving six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)—29% and 85%, respectively—finds a large medical records study published online in the journal Regi

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Batch Mode in the Gemini API: Process More for Less

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-25 10:30:18

Gemini models are now available in Batch Mode Today, we’re excited to introduce a batch mode in the Gemini API, a new asynchronous endpoint designed specifically for high-throughput, non-latency-critical workloads. The Gemini API Batch Mode allows you to submit large jobs, offload the scheduling and processing, and retrieve your results within 24 hours—all at a 50% discount compared to our synchronous APIs. Process more for less Batch Mode is the perfect tool for any task where you have y

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You Can Now Get Starlink for $15-Per-Month in New York, but There’s a Catch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 11:15:00

Starlink has brought high-speed internet to millions of rural Americans for the first time. It’s also one of the most expensive internet service providers in the country. So, how is it available in New York for just $15 a month? If it wants to sell internet in the state, it doesn’t have a choice. That’s thanks to the Affordable Broadband Act, a New York state law passed in January. The law says that major ISPs (those serving 20,000 households or more) operating in New York must offer plans sta

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Turkey bans Grok over Erdoğan insults

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 15:28:31

The news comes as Grok faces widespread blowback over Nazi statements it produced in recent days. | Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images X’s chatbot under fire in Poland, too, over insulting comments targeted at Prime Minister Donald Tusk. A Turkish court on Wednesday blocked access to chatbot Grok, operated by Elon Musk’s xAI, after it generated offensive responses about President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, founder of the republic Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and religious values. The news comes as G

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UK Arrests Four in ‘Scattered Spider’ Ransom Group

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2026-01-29 20:31:10

Authorities in the United Kingdom this week arrested four alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a prolific data theft and extortion group whose recent victims include multiple airlines and the U.K. retail chain Marks & Spencer. Scattered Spider is the name given to an English-speaking cybercrime group known for using social engineering tactics to break into companies and steal data for ransom, often impersonating employees or contractors to deceive IT help desks into granting access. The FBI w

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Lowest price alert: Ring Doorbell Plus crashes to $79.99 today

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-30 05:30:20

Roger Fingas / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a smart home upgrade out front of your property, this offer might be worth checking out. There’s a significant deal on the Ring Doorbell Plus that could save you some serious cash. During this Prime Day, the device is available for $79.99, a substantial markdown from its usual price of $149.99. Not only is it the lowest price we’ve ever tracked, it beats the previous all-time low by some distance. Ring Doorbell Plus for $79.99 (47% of

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FOKS: Federated Open Key Service

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 20:49:21

A Simple Key Hierarchy To power applications like the Git and KV-Store shown above, FOKS needs a shared symmetric key for all readers and writers of the data, available only to the authorized devices, teams users and keys that the authors specify. FOKS achieves this natural application requirement with a simple key hierarchy. Everything starts with base-level keys, like user device keys, backup keys, or YubiKeys. Device keys are generated on user devices and never leave the machine they are ge

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Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY does not scale

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-26 08:05:06

At Recall.ai, we run an unusual workload. We record millions of hours of meetings every month. Each of these meetings generates a large amount of data we need to reliably capture and analyze. Some of that data is video, some of it is audio and some of it is structured data – transcription, events and metadata. The structured data gets written to our Postgres database by tens of thousands of simultaneous writers. Each of these writers is a “meeting bot”, which joins a video call and captures the

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Indeed and Glassdoor are cutting more than 1,000 jobs

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-30 10:01:28

Job-hunting platforms Indeed and Glassdoor are cutting their workforce, and it may be thanks to good old artificial intelligence. About 1,300 jobs from the companies will be eliminated, mostly in two departments: research and development, and people and sustainability. There will also be some executive shuffles, including the exit of Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong. Both services are owned by Japan-based Recruit Holdings Co. and its President and CEO Hisayuki "Deko" Idekoba announced th

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HMD plans to stop selling phones in the US, and you probably know why

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-30 15:58:13

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR HMD Global has revealed that it is scaling back its operations in the US. The company cites the “challenging geopolitical and economic environment” as the reason for the decision. It will continue to honor warranty coverage and service for existing products. If you’re an HMD Global, the Android phone maker that licenses the Nokia brand, fan who lives in the US, we have some bad news for you. The company has decided to stop selling its phones in the US.

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Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar review: Sophisticated design, automatic adjustments

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-30 15:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It’s nice to see Samsung offer something new for 2025. For the last few years, the company has been updating existing designs for its annual refreshes , especially its most premium soundbar, the Q990 . I was pleasantly surprised to see something entirely new when the company debuted th

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UK Charges Four in ‘Scattered Spider’ Ransom Group

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2026-01-30 20:31:10

Authorities in the United Kingdom this week arrested four alleged members of “Scattered Spider,” a prolific data theft and extortion group whose recent victims include multiple airlines and the U.K. retail chain Marks & Spencer. Scattered Spider is the name given to an English-speaking cybercrime group known for using social engineering tactics to break into companies and steal data for ransom, often impersonating employees or contractors to deceive IT help desks into granting access. The FBI w

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Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N looks like a fake-shifting, drift-happy good time

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-01-30 20:38:48

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. Hyundai just unveiled its second-ever performance EV, the Ioniq 6 N, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The new variant carries over a lot of what made the Ioniq 5 N so appealing, while adding a little more range and a little more giddyap. But more importantly is a suite of features designed to mimi

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FOKS: The Federated Open Key Service

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-30 20:49:21

A Simple Key Hierarchy To power applications like the Git and KV-Store shown above, FOKS needs a shared symmetric key for all readers and writers of the data, available only to the authorized devices, teams users and keys that the authors specify. FOKS achieves this natural application requirement with a simple key hierarchy. Everything starts with base-level keys, like user device keys, backup keys, or YubiKeys. Device keys are generated on user devices and never leave the machine they are ge

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Analyzing database trends through 1.8M Hacker News headlines

news.ycombinator.com Miguel Salinas 2026-01-27 22:55:04

How the analysis was done I used camelAI with a ClickHouse database of every HN story to do all analysis. You can use it for free with no login here to explore the data interactively yourself. 18 years • 1.8 million headlines • 13 database engines Hacker News is a real-time barometer of developer excitement. I mined every story title from February 2007 to June 2025 and asked three questions: How has headline volume for each database changed over time? Which engines are accelerating the fast

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Analyzing Database Trends Through 1.8M Hacker News Headlines

news.ycombinator.com Miguel Salinas 2026-01-28 04:55:04

How the analysis was done I used camelAI with a ClickHouse database of every HN story to do all analysis. You can use it for free with no login here to explore the data interactively yourself. 18 years • 1.8 million headlines • 13 database engines Hacker News is a real-time barometer of developer excitement. I mined every story title from February 2007 to June 2025 and asked three questions: How has headline volume for each database changed over time? Which engines are accelerating the fast

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Nintendo created Donkey Kong’s biggest adventure by breaking everything

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-01-31 15:00:00

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. The creation of Donkey Kong Bananza started with destruction. “What we were really going for was this gameplay experience that comes from destruction,” Bananza director Kazuya Takahashi says in an interview with The Verge. From that simple premise, Bananza’s creators have built an entire game about breaking stuff. Bananza

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Z Flip 6: I used both models, and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-31 20:54:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung this week introduced its newest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Fold 7. These devices feature updated specifications, resulting in a thinner, lighter, and more powerful design. You might be wondering if these updates justify an upgrade, especially if you own a previous model like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, or if you're considering a flip phone for the first time. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more Wh

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I wanted to hate Samsung’s proprietary Galaxy Watch 8 bands, but I can’t

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-01 04:30:08

I didn’t expect to care this much about a watch band system, but here we are. With the launch of its newest smartwatches, Samsung has officially streamlined its wearable portfolio, bringing its questionable squircle shape to every model. This also means that all the Galaxy Watch 8 models now feature the brand’s Dynamic Lug system. This particular facet of the redesign might seem minor at first glance, and for anyone who’s ever struggled to swap a watch strap, it’s a meaningful improvement that’s

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Your AirPods case will never run out of battery again thanks to these new charging reminders

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-02-01 06:28:56

Your AirPods are getting even better with iOS 26 later this year. As well as new features like camera remote and sleep detection to pause media, Apple is also improving the charging experience. With the new update, your iPhone can automatically remind you when your AirPods are running out of juice. These alerts can show even when your AirPods are not currently in your ears, but stored in their case, that is running low on battery. We’ve all been there before. You are on your way out of your ho

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Looking for an affordable phone? This $179 Motorola feels like a much more expensive device

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-01 03:45:13

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is on sale now for $179. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its underwhelming display. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a wi

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Samsung reveals why the Galaxy Z Fold 7 didn’t get a bigger battery

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-01 08:21:16

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has reportedly revealed why the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger battery while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the same capacity. The company said that most Flip users wanted a bigger battery, while the Fold 7 had other priorities. This comes as rivals to the Galaxy Z Fold series offer much bigger batteries and other impressive features. Samsung has just launched its new foldable phones, and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 brings a welcome battery upgrade. Unfortunate

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Show HN: I built a playground to showcase what Flux Kontext is good at

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-01 06:10:08

" A black T-shirt horizontally floating in the air, descending from the ceiling to the floor, appearing weightless. No people in the frame, full of surrealism and unaffected by gravity. Soft lighting, simple and elegant style. Grey background. Make it suitable as a product display image for a boutique. "

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The jank programming language

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-28 05:56:42

The jank programming language jank is a general-purpose programming language which embraces the interactive, value-oriented nature of Clojure as well as the desire for native compilation and minimal runtimes. jank is strongly compatible with Clojure and considers itself a dialect of Clojure. Please note that jank is under heavy development; assume all features are planned or incomplete. Where jank differs from Clojure JVM is that its host is C++ on top of an LLVM-based JIT. This allows jank to

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Pick up the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar at an all-time low price with Prime savings

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-01 15:30:12

Amazon Prime Day is hitting its stride with incredible discounts on popular tech products. If you’re looking to enhance your home audio setup, this year’s deals include an enticing offer on the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar. It’s now available for $84.99, down from its standard price of $119.99. This offers you a 29% discount, and the best offer we’ve ever tracked on the home entertainment addition. Amazon Fire TV Soundbar for $84.99 (29% off) This soundbar is a 3.1-channel audio device featuring sup

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This Yamaha soundbar delivers luxurious audio (and it's $200 off)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-01 15:26:29

ZDNET's key takeaways The Yamaha True X Bar 50A is available now at a discount, with surround speakers sold separately (and individually). The sound produced by these speakers is rich, deep, well-blended, and spacious. I just wish the setup process was more seamless and simple. $499.95 at Amazon $499.95 at B&H Photo-Video $499.95 at Crutchfield more buying choices For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Yamaha True X Bar with subwoofer bundle for $200 off. For months, I was one hundred per

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In the Southwest, solar panels in can help both photovoltaics and crops

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Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar review: Sophisticated design, automatic adjustments

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Analyzing Database Trends Through 1.8M Hacker News Headlines

Nintendo created Donkey Kong’s biggest adventure by breaking everything

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Z Flip 6: I used both models, and there's a clear winner

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This Yamaha soundbar delivers luxurious audio (and it's $200 off)

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