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The Chainsmokers’ Mantis Ventures closes $100M third fund

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2026-01-21 20:36:04

In Brief Mantis Ventures, the venture capital firm co-founded by Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of the electronic DJ group The Chainsmokers, has raised $100 million in commitments for its third fund. At $100 million, the firm’s newest fund is 25% larger than Mantis’s previous $80 million fund, a notable achievement at a time when many venture firms are struggling to maintain their existing fund sizes or secure new capital. Mantis has invested in B2B companies, such as cybersecurity firm Chainguar

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New Law Would Force Aging Members of Congress to Take Cognitive Tests

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-21 22:21:36

The United States is changing fast. Lawmakers are being forced to grapple not just with timeless questions of governance, but often with novel and rapidly-changing policy issues ranging from cryptocurrency regulation to tech monopolies to app-based labor. That quickly shifting landscape has some doubting whether the country's aging lawmakers are up for the increasingly complicated task. The issue is stark, with a larger percentage of Congress over the age of 70 than ever before, and a long stri

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The FIPS 140-3 Go Cryptographic Module

news.ycombinator.com Filippo Valsorda 2026-01-21 23:42:49

The FIPS 140-3 Go Cryptographic Module Filippo Valsorda (Geomys), Daniel McCarney (Geomys), and Roland Shoemaker (Google) 15 July 2025 FIPS 140 is a standard for cryptography implementations and, although it doesn’t necessarily improve security, FIPS 140 compliance is a requirement in certain regulated environments that are increasingly adopting Go. Until now, FIPS 140 compliance has been a significant source of friction for Go users, requiring unsupported solutions with safety, developer exp

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‘Whatever She Thinks Is Credible’: Trump Says Pam Bondi Should Release Part of Epstein Files

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-01-22 00:10:55

President Donald Trump angered his own supporters recently when his U.S. Department of Justice said it wouldn’t be releasing any more information about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But after days of outrage, including from the Deputy Director of the FBI, Dan Bongino, Trump is now signaling that Attorney General Pam Bondi might release something. Still, don’t expect to see anything that would make Trump look bad. Trump spoke to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday and was asked

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Webb spots 'Infinity Galaxy' that sheds light on black hole formation

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-22 15:39:00

Discoveries keep pouring out of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Researchers observed an unusual cluster, which they dubbed the Infinity Galaxy. It appears to support a leading theory on how some supermassive black holes form. Although "Infinity Galaxy" sounds like a place Thanos would hang out, it merely describes its appearance. Two compact, red nuclei, each surrounded by a ring, give the cluster the shape of an infinity symbol. What's inside is more interesting. (After all, this is a

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Encrypting Files with Passkeys and Age

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-22 15:05:21

Typage ( age-encryption on npm) is a TypeScript implementation of the age file encryption format. It runs with Node.js, Deno, Bun, and browsers, and implements native age recipients, passphrase encryption, ASCII armoring, and supports custom recipient interfaces, like the Go implementation. However, running in the browser affords us some special capabilities, such as access to the WebAuthn API. Since version 0.2.3, Typage supports symmetric encryption with passkeys and other WebAuthn credential

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for under $175

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-22 20:00:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Air Purifier table is available for $258. This large-capacity air purifier has a washable prefilter, a color-changing night light, a wireless charger, and acts as a table. While the air purifier works as intended, the table is small, and the smart capabilities are incompatible with Apple Home. $193.74 at Amazon The SwitchBot 4-in-1 Air Purifier Table is one of my favorite smart home devices ever, and it's on sale for only $174 with an on-page coupon (save $

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I found an AirTag dupe that lasts twice as long (and works with Android)

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-22 20:47:55

ZDNET's key takeaways Ugreens Finder Tag is on sale now for $16, and the Slim Wallet Finder is available for $30. The battery in the tag for keys is purpose-built to be hard to remove, making it safer around children. They don't have the high-precision capabilities as more expensive finder tags. $16.59 at Amazon Apple AirTags been a game changer in my life, saving me countless hours searching for my keys, wallet, and passport. But as handy as they are, they're not without their flaws. From a

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To be a better programmer, write little proofs in your head

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-22 20:05:39

This is a brief write-up of a trick I learned that helps me write code faster and more accurately. I say "trick", but it's really something I started to do without noticing as I moved further into my career. When you're working on something difficult, sketch a proof in your head as you go that your code will actually do what you want it to do. A simple idea, but easier said than done: doing this "online" without interrupting your flow takes a lot of practice. But once you get really good at it,

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Google Discover adds AI summaries, threatening publishers with further traffic declines

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-22 20:19:47

As publishers fret about decreased traffic from Google, the search giant has begun rolling out AI summaries in Discover, the main news feed inside Google’s search app on iOS and Android. Now, instead of seeing a headline from a major publication, users will see multiple news publishers’ logos in the top-left corner, followed by an AI-generated summary that cites those sources. The app warns that these summaries are generated with AI, “which can make mistakes.” Image Credits:Google The feature

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My sleeper pick for best noise-canceling earbuds isn't made by Apple or Bose

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-23 00:00:32

ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's LinkBuds Fit are $198 These earbuds boast a solid ANC feature and a comfortable design that is second to none. Their audio output, however, isn't very powerful. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices What is the most important aspect of a pair of earbuds? My answer changes depending on the circumstances. I prefer power and volume when I'm at home listening to music. If I'm at the gym, I need something rugged and capable of blocking out sound.

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Petabit-class transmission over > 1000 km using standard 19-core optical fiber

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-19 20:06:20

An international research team led by the Photonic Network Laboratory at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: TOKUDA Hideyuki Ph.D.), and including Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Electric, President: INOUE Osamu) have set a new world record in optical fiber communications, achieving data transmission at 1.02 petabits per second over a distance of 1,808 kilometers (roughly equivalent to the distance from Sapporo to Fukuoka, from Misso

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GOP’s pro-industry crypto bills could financially ruin millions, lawmaker warns

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-23 00:45:59

It's "Crypto Week" in Congress, and experts continue to warn that legislation Donald Trump wants passed quickly could give the president ample opportunities to grift while leaving Americans more vulnerable to scams and financial ruin. Perhaps most controversial of the bills is the one that's closest to reaching Trump's desk, the GENIUS Act, which creates a framework for banks and private companies to issue stablecoins. After passing in the Senate last month, the House of Representatives is hopi

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Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-01-23 00:19:04

The Fitbit Charge 6 is one of the best fitness trackers we’ve tested, and down to an all-time low price of $93 ($66.95 off) at Walmart. The deal includes a six-month subscription to Fitbit Premium, a service that includes guided workouts, a wellness report, and other perks, and usually costs $10 per month or $80 per year. You can get the Charge 6 for $99.95 ($60 off), along with the same six-month subscription, at Amazon. The Charge 6 is the only fitness tracker under $200 with an FDA-cleared E

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Venture gets a rare Native American-led fund in Betsy Fore’s Velveteen Ventures

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-01-23 00:00:00

When Betsy Fore was five, her grandmother got her a gift she has never forgotten: A Velveteen Rabbit from Goodwill that Fore believed, with enough love, could spring alive. Decades later, that rabbit has lent its name to Fore’s venture firm, Velveteen Ventures, which came to life on Tuesday. “I realized after building companies for nearly two decades that I could make the greatest ripple in this one precious life by being on the other side of the table,” she told TechCrunch. Her companies inclu

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The Hidden Costs of AI: How Small Inefficiencies Stack Up

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-01-23 03:00:42

AI is having a major impact on society, from consumer technologies to driving businesses. But among all these large language models and deep neural networks, there are lurking inefficiencies that most people aren’t taking into account. Wasted computational power, hidden costs, the environmental footprint, and more. Whether these inefficiencies are big or small, they all add up. With 58% of companies planning on increasing their investments in AI this year, it’s essential these decision-makers k

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I take this Sony speaker to the beach every summer - for one obvious reason

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-23 05:34:09

Sony Ult Field 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 1 is a portable speaker available for $130 (but on sale for $98) The speaker prioritizes crystal-clear sound and pronounced bass, with vibrant audio that sounds like it's coming from a much more expensive device It doesn't boast as long a battery life as its predecessor, but what it lacks in battery, it makes up for in stellar sound. $99.99 at Target Amazon is discounting this Sony Ult Field 1 speaker by $30 right now, bringing the pri

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Sony's most portable speaker yet also fills up the room with powerful sound

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-23 05:41:42

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sony Ult Field 3 speaker is a midrange powerhouse with great sound and ample bass, and it's $50 off right now at Amazon. With a 24-hour battery life and features that encourage speaker syncing, the Ult Field 3 would be perfect for regular hosts and music lovers. I can't think of anything wrong with this incredible speaker, and its price competes with other speakers of this size and spec. View now at Amazon View now at Walmart more buying choices The Sony Ult Field 3

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Android’s screen magnifier can’t zoom the keyboard, but a fix is finally on the way

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-23 10:42:08

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android is updating its screen magnifier to finally allow users to zoom in on the on-screen keyboard, addressing a major accessibility limitation. A new “magnify keyboard” toggle enables the full-screen magnifier to enlarge the keyboard and navigation bar, which were previously fixed in size. Contributed by an Amazon engineer, the feature is now live in the Android Canary channel and is expected to arrive in a future update for Pixel phones. The Andro

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These 6 Linux file managers are way better than your default

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-23 10:36:00

D3Damon/Getty The file manager might not be a feature on your desktop that you've ever considered changing, but once you've seen a better option, you can't unsee it. I've used nearly every file manager on the market, and some are far better than others. Also: 5 Linux file and folder management commands you need to know If you find the file manager on your Linux desktop of choice isn't cutting it, here are six alternatives. One of these could well become your favorite Linux file manager. 1. K

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Perplexity offers free AI tools to students worldwide in partnership with SheerID

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-01-23 15:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine that competes with Google and ChatGPT, has partnered with identity verification company SheerID to offer up to two years of free premium service to more than 264 million students worldwide, the companies announced Monday. The deal tackles a key challenge for AI companies: providing educational acces

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Five EU countries to test age-check app under new child safety rules

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-23 15:42:44

France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece are preparing to test a new age verification system as part of the EU’s push to regulate how children access online content. Here are the details. The pilot program, announced by the European Commission on Monday (via Reuters), is built on the same technical standards as the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet, which is set to launch across the EU next year. The move comes alongside new EU guidelines aimed at helping platforms comply with the Dig

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Interlock ransomware adopts new FileFix attack to push malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-22 16:36:30

Hackers have adopted the new technique called 'FileFix' in Interlock ransomware attacks to drop a remote access trojan (RAT) on targeted systems. Interlock ransomware operations have increased over the past months as the threat actor started using the KongTuke web injector (aka 'LandUpdate808') to deliver payloads through compromised websites. This shift in modus operandi was observed by researchers at The DFIR Report and Proofpoint since May. Back then, visitors of compromised sites were prom

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Android malware Konfety uses malformed APKs to evade detection

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-23 15:10:36

A new variant of the Konfety Android malware emerged with a malformed ZIP structure along with other obfuscation methods that allow it to evade analysis and detection. Konfety poses as a legitimate app, mimicking innocuous products available on Google Play, but features none of the promised functionality. The capabilities of the malware include redirecting users to malicious sites, pushing unwanted app installs, and fake browser notifications. Instead, it fetches and renders hidden ads using

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The Promise of Li-Fi Technology: What Is It and Can It Change the Future of the Internet?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-23 14:00:00

It sounds like it's from a sci-fi movie --- but you heard that correctly. The future of connecting to the internet could be as simple as turning on the light. Picture this: Using this technology to connect to the internet promises speeds that will blow Wi-Fi out of the park. The average household requires more and more bandwidth, with users spending an average of 21-plus hours streaming weekly, according to the latest OpenVault report. That makes the promise of Li-Fi convenient. Li-Fi has made p

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WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-23 20:47:23

WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash The firm has now updated its terms, saying it has "made the language easier to understand" to avoid confusion. A WeTransfer spokeswoman told BBC News: "We don't use machine learning or any form of AI to process content shared via WeTransfer, nor do we sell content or data to any third parties." The file sharing company had received lots of criticism from customers on social media after changing its terms of service, which some interpre

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Anthropic launches finance-specific Claude with built-in data connectors, higher limits and prompt libraries

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2026-01-24 06:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now As some regulated enterprises cautiously expand their use of AI, platform and model makers are starting to offer bespoke versions to specific industries. Anthropic is making its first step into that direction with the new Claude for Financial Services, essentially a special version of its Claude for Enterprise tier, that could soothe some

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Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-01-24 04:09:48

I have an AirTag on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my review … Setup Set

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Samsung reportedly gearing up to produce foldable iPhone displays

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-24 06:22:23

Following a recent Digitimes report that Apple’s foldable iPhone has reached the initial P1 prototyping stage, two new reports now claim that Samsung Display is preparing to begin panel production by the end of this year, including Ming-Chi Kuo. Yet another claim that the foldable iPhone is on track for a 2026 release According to the report by Korea JoongAng Daily (via MacMagazine), Samsung Display is aiming to kick off mass production of foldable OLED panels for Apple in Q4: “Samsung Displa

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The best fitness trackers for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-24 04:01:25

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 . If you're looking to get fit, sleep better or just keep a closer eye on your health, a fitness wearable is a great place to start. Whether you're into intense workouts or just want to hit your step goal each day, the best fitness trackers available today can offer loads of helpful feat

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The Chainsmokers’ Mantis Ventures closes $100M third fund

New Law Would Force Aging Members of Congress to Take Cognitive Tests

The FIPS 140-3 Go Cryptographic Module

‘Whatever She Thinks Is Credible’: Trump Says Pam Bondi Should Release Part of Epstein Files

Webb spots 'Infinity Galaxy' that sheds light on black hole formation

Encrypting Files with Passkeys and Age

The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for under $175

I found an AirTag dupe that lasts twice as long (and works with Android)

To be a better programmer, write little proofs in your head

Google Discover adds AI summaries, threatening publishers with further traffic declines

My sleeper pick for best noise-canceling earbuds isn't made by Apple or Bose

Petabit-class transmission over > 1000 km using standard 19-core optical fiber

GOP’s pro-industry crypto bills could financially ruin millions, lawmaker warns

Fitbit’s Charge 6 fitness tracker is at its lowest price ever at Walmart

Venture gets a rare Native American-led fund in Betsy Fore’s Velveteen Ventures

The Hidden Costs of AI: How Small Inefficiencies Stack Up

I take this Sony speaker to the beach every summer - for one obvious reason

Sony's most portable speaker yet also fills up the room with powerful sound

Android’s screen magnifier can’t zoom the keyboard, but a fix is finally on the way

These 6 Linux file managers are way better than your default

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WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

Anthropic launches finance-specific Claude with built-in data connectors, higher limits and prompt libraries

Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My

Samsung reportedly gearing up to produce foldable iPhone displays

The best fitness trackers for 2025

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