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Using computers more freely and safely (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-18 04:27:20

How can we use computers more freely and safely? the punchline Prefer software: with thousands rather than millions of users that seldom requires updates that spawns lots of forks that is easy to modify that you can modify These are my suggestions. Prefer software with thousands rather than millions of users, that doesn't change often, that seems to get forked a lot, that can be modified without specialized tools, and, ideally that you can make small changes to. Yourself. In a single af

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The 10 Best Steam Next Fest Games You Need to Wishlist

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-18 05:31:09

It's nearly time for the Steam summer sale, which is one of the biggest retail events for patient PC gamers. It's also the perfect time to find new and innovative indie games to add to your wishlist: Before each big Steam sale, Valve runs a Next Fest event to let developers show off their projects, get feedback and build hype before their big release. Summer 2025's Next Fest has been chock full of Hades-likes, co-op hack-and-slash adventures and other reliably entertaining games but some of th

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Your iPhone’s alarm will gain new snooze options in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-18 18:45:38

Millions of people wake up to their iPhone’s alarm every day, and have learned to live with the built-in 9-minute snooze duration. But in iOS 26, you’ll finally be able to choose exactly how long you want to snooze alarms for. Alarms can have custom snooze durations in iOS 26 Apple’s built-in Clock app is where most iPhone users turn for setting their daily alarms. It’s the default method. But despite that, there’s been one glaring missing feature for years: the ability to set custom snooze d

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You can win a free Samsung tablet when you buy these new smart monitors for $100 off

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-03-18 18:45:30

Samsung has announced its latest lineup of AI-assisted smart monitors with 4K resolution, active voice amplifier technology for cleaner audio, and a new QD-OLED option for high-end workstations. Right now, when you reserve a new AI smart monitor at Samsung, you'll get an exclusive $100 discount as well as the chance to win a Samsung Galaxy AI Ecosystem bundle that includes a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring. Also: The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with a free $100 gift card

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wishlist: All the features I’d like to see

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 05:00:28

Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung likes to make a splash at the start of each new year. Its Galaxy S series flagships are some of the first off the presses, giving us a taste of new AI features, fresh Snapdragon (or Exynos) chipsets, and some of the newest, toughest materials that Corning’s Gorilla Glass team has created. And at the top of that bunch sits the Galaxy S Ultra. By now, Samsung’s top dog is a known quantity — the Ultra is going to be big, it’s going to be powerful, and it’s g

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Eufy's 3-in-1 robot vacuum drops to a record-low price

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-19 05:46:15

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 . Robot vacuums can save you a ton of time by automating a regular chore you'd otherwise have to do manually. But you may sometimes want a handheld or cordless vacuum to quickly clean up small messes, or debris in hard-to-reach places. Buying each type of vacuum is one way to get the bes

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Victoria’s Secret restores critical systems after cyberattack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-19 14:56:16

Victoria's Secret has restored all critical systems impacted by a May 24 security incident that forced it to shut down corporate systems and the e-commerce website. The company operates around 1,380 retail stores in nearly 70 countries and has reported net sales of $1.353 billion for the first quarter of 2025, with a forecasted net sales range of up to $6.3 billion for the year. In a Thursday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company disclosed that all restored criti

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15% Off Wayfair Promo Code | June 2025 Coupons

wired.com Molly Higgins 2026-03-19 14:30:00

Wayfair has become a staple of online furniture sales thanks to its wide selection of furniture and home goods, as well as fast and free shipping on orders, and 24-hour flash sales. Save even more this month with Wayfair promo codes and Memorial Day coupons for up to 80% off those pricey purchases like furniture. Wayfair carries almost literally everything needed to furnish a home, including pillows, mattresses, bedding, home goods, and so, so much more (even including cat furniture); and we’ve

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Strap in for a Thrilling Glimpse of Universal’s High-Speed ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-03-19 14:00:45

Giving a new name to family ride at Universal Studios Hollywood will be the theme park’s first major thrill rollercoaster inspired by The Fast and the Furious franchise. Height requirements are pending, sorry kids! The West Coast’s love for adrenaline-packed car races and theme parks combines in Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift—Universal’s fastest “drifting” coaster with a speed of 72 MPH. The ride is set to open sometime next year, and construction is well underway for it with the tracks huggin

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Deal: Your Samsung Galaxy Ring purchase comes with a free $100 gift card!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 01:38:37

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority If you’ve been looking to get a Samsung Galaxy Ring, today is your lucky day. While released nearly a year ago, this accessory is very rarely on sale. There’s no discount on it right now, but you can get a free $100 gift card with your purchase. Get the Samsung Galaxy Ring with a $100 gift card for $399.99 ($100 off) This offer is available from Amazon, so the free gift card is for use exclusively with the popular online retailer. The sale applies to all colo

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Samsung Ads expands its GameBreaks with 4 new titles

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-21 04:00:00

Samsung Ads, the advanced advertising arm of Samsung Electronics, today announced a major expansion of its award-winning GameBreaks portfolio, adding four new interactive titles. Ripplash, the next new GameBreak, is now available for advertisers and builds on the momentum of The Six, the franchise’s inaugural game, which will expand to audiences in the United Kingdom for the first time later this year. Built natively for Samsung Smart TVs, GameBreaks is altering the utility of ad time by trans

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The best Samsung phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-03-21 06:54:00

Samsung is heading into the summer with some serious momentum, with several flagship Android phones already under its belt in 2025, including the highly capable Galaxy S25 Ultra and ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge. The new devices round out the brand's versatile portfolio, from the productivity-focused Galaxy Z Fold 6 to the budget-friendly Galaxy A36 5G. Whether you're looking for cutting-edge camera features, all-day battery life, or a foldable screen that doubles as a tablet, there's a Samsung pho

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Computing’s Top 30: Harini Hapuarachichi

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-03-21 09:00:22

In medieval Europe, kings wore diamonds to absorb the gemstone’s purported powers of strength and invincibility. Today, researchers are seeking to harness those same storied powers to fuel quantum computing’s next leap. Among those researchers: Harini Hapuarachichi, a computational physicist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)—and one of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2024. In the following Q&A, Hapuarachichi discusses her g

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How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon (2025)

wired.com Jeffrey Van Camp 2026-03-21 09:37:00

With a few keystrokes you can find almost anything on Amazon ... and buy it with as little as a single click. It’s a wonderbox of capitalism. I once typed in “yak” for no good reason and Amazon’s algorithms suggested “yak cheese himalayan dog chews.” So I hit Enter and up popped pages filled with hundreds of different dog chews that I have since learned are an all-natural, satisfying, long-lasting treat for pups. Amazon had over 300 Himalayan dog chews to sift through, from hundreds of companies

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Kickstarter-funded films are coming to Tubi

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2026-03-21 09:00:42

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Tubi’s next move to expand its streaming catalog sounds like a win for the indie movie set. Today, Tubi (which is owned by Fox) announced that it is partnering with Kickstarter to distribute a number of films funded on the crowdfunding platform. Beginning this fall, more than 20 movies “that uniquely resonate with Tubi fandoms” will

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Meta cracks down on nudify apps after being exposed

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-03-21 13:46:12

Meta is suing a company that advertised generative AI apps on its social media platforms that enable users to “nudify” people without their consent. The lawsuit against Joy Timeline comes after hundreds of ads for the digital undressing apps were discovered on Meta’s Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads platforms by a CBS News investigation published last week. “This legal action underscores both the seriousness with which we take this abuse and our commitment to doing all we can to prot

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Shaquille O'Neal settles long-running FTX investor lawsuit for $1.8 million

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-21 22:15:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? Shaquille O'Neal's long-running legal issues over his promotion of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX appear to have ended. The former NBA star has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle claims that he misled investors. In November 2022, a class action lawsuit was launched by investor Edwin Garrison against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, claiming he misled customers and cost inv

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Samsung scores a win in Galaxy S22 throttling saga, but it still deceived customers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 19:56:50

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Korean court has ruled that Samsung wasn’t liable for damages after it throttled Galaxy S22 phones. However, the court acknowledged that Samsung engaged in “deceptive labeling and advertising that was likely to mislead consumers.” Samsung throttled S22 phones out of the box back in 2022 and didn’t let users disable this functionality at first. Samsung made headlines for all the wrong reasons in early 2022 when it turned out that the company was throttl

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I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to significantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-03-21 21:00:15

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The

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Reflections on Sudoku, or the Impossibility of Systematizing Thought

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-18 10:54:00

I reflect on the Entscheidungsproblem how it relates to Sudoku solvers. It's a little weird.. The other day, to no one's surprise, I was fumbling over a programming problem. This wasn't anything satisfyingly algorithmic, but more the thing where you're evaluating a million questions on "how should I structure this system?". While I'm no design purist, I like to at least make an attempt at sketching out the problem space and think through options before I just start coding something. My rule of

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Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

wired.com Benj Edwards 2026-03-21 22:30:00

On Wednesday, acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to replace its aging air traffic control systems, which still rely on floppy disks and Windows 95 computers, Tom's Hardware reports. The agency has issued a Request for Information to gather proposals from companies willing to tackle the massive infrastructure overhaul. “The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips,” Roche

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The Best Motherboards: AMD and Intel

techspot.com Steven Walton 2026-03-18 16:40:00

With a little more budget, you can get some really nice boards for up around $200. From day one, a stand out which we featured in our early 10th-gen coverage is the MSI MAG Z490 Tomahawk, it's a great quality motherboard priced at $190. In our testing, the Z490 Tomahawk peaked at just 74 degrees running a Core i9-10900K clocked at 5.1 GHz using 1.35v, so you don't need to spend big money to get the most out of Intel's new 10-core processor, despite the fact that it is extremely power hungry when

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AI chatbots restricted in China during exam season to prevent cheating

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-20 15:52:00

In brief: The problem of students using AI to cheat on their exams has become a major headache for schools around the world. But China has come up with a solution that could prove effective: AI companies are suspending some of their chatbots' features during exam seasons. Makers of some of China's most popular AI apps, including Alibaba's Qwen and ByteDance's Doubao, have stopped the tools' picture-recognition features from responding whenever they are used to identify and answer questions rela

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Lemony is a plug-and-play device for secure on-premise AI

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-21 16:00:00

Lemony launched a simple-looking device to deliver on-premise artificial intelligence to redefine how organizations deploy generative AI. Lemony’s secure, hardware-based node offers enterprise-grade ‘AI in a Box,’ empowering companies to run advanced, end-to-end AI workflows privately, instantly, and without cloud dependence. Lemony has secured a $2M seed funding round led by True Ventures. Lemony’s AI nodes are stackable and scalable, creating small, modular AI compute clusters that support s

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Cubit Studios shows off Infinitesimals sci-fi game with small heroes and huge bugs | preview

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2026-03-21 17:00:00

Cubit Studios showed off its Infinitesimals sci-fi game with tiny characters and some very big bugs. It’s an upcoming third-person sci-fi action-adventure which will be published in 2026 by Epic Games Publishing. You’re kind of like a bug yourself, and you’re pitted against some much bigger ones. I got a demo from Cubit Studios at the Epic Games booth at the Summer Game Fest Showcase on Sunday. James McWilliams, founder of Cubit Studios and game director for Infinitesimals, and Mickaël Fourgea

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The Pentagon is gutting the team that tests AI and weapons systems

technologyreview.com James O'Donnell 2026-03-20 11:00:00

It is a significant overhaul of a department that in 40 years has never before been placed so squarely on the chopping block. Here’s how today’s defense tech companies, which have fostered close connections to the Trump administration, stand to gain, and why safety testing might suffer as a result. The Operational Test and Evaluation office is “the last gate before a technology gets to the field,” says Missy Cummings, a former fighter pilot for the US Navy who is now a professor of engineering

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra deal: The best Wear OS Watch is $200 off

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 03:49:23

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is undoubtedly still the best Wear OS smartwatch around. The only reason we don’t always recommend it to you is that it is pretty pricey, but a good deal can make it a much more enticing option. Right now, you can save $200 on it! Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $449.99 ($200 off) This offer is available directly from Samsung. The discount applies to all color versions, so you can pick whichever color model you prefer. S

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Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:18:04

TL;DR Samsung has claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be “the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable yet.” It’s worth noting that the OPPO Find N5 and vivo X Fold 3 are the current thin and light champions, respectively. Samsung teased the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last week, hinting at an Ultra-level experience. Now, the company has made some bold claims about its upcoming foldable phone. Samsung claimed in a blog post that its latest Galaxy Z series devices could outdo other foldables: The

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors: Pricing, specs, release date, and everything else we know

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 21:31:48

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority When it comes to the very best foldable phones, Samsung’s name tends to be one of the first that comes to mind. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a fairly iterative update over its predecessor, it does make some notable improvements to AI features, durability, and more. As much as the Fold 6 gets right, there is still plenty of room for Samsung to improve. And thanks to increased competition in the foldable space with devices like the Google Pixel 9 Pro F

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Samsung could shake up its audio lineup with two new earbuds (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-21 14:32:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is likely working on two new earbud models: the Galaxy Buds Core and the Galaxy Buds 3 FE. The Galaxy Buds Core may succeed the Galaxy Buds FE, potentially skipping the “Galaxy Buds 2 FE/Galaxy Buds FE 2” name. Based on the model numbers, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE could further extend the lineup even though the Buds 2 FE don’t exist. Samsung makes some great earbuds that complement Galaxy devices very well. The last new product launched in the Gala

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Using computers more freely and safely (2023)

The 10 Best Steam Next Fest Games You Need to Wishlist

Your iPhone’s alarm will gain new snooze options in iOS 26

You can win a free Samsung tablet when you buy these new smart monitors for $100 off

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wishlist: All the features I’d like to see

Eufy's 3-in-1 robot vacuum drops to a record-low price

Victoria’s Secret restores critical systems after cyberattack

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Deal: Your Samsung Galaxy Ring purchase comes with a free $100 gift card!

Samsung Ads expands its GameBreaks with 4 new titles

The best Samsung phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Computing’s Top 30: Harini Hapuarachichi

How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon (2025)

Kickstarter-funded films are coming to Tubi

Meta cracks down on nudify apps after being exposed

Shaquille O'Neal settles long-running FTX investor lawsuit for $1.8 million

Samsung scores a win in Galaxy S22 throttling saga, but it still deceived customers

I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to significantly improve the battery life

Reflections on Sudoku, or the Impossibility of Systematizing Thought

Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

The Best Motherboards: AMD and Intel

AI chatbots restricted in China during exam season to prevent cheating

Lemony is a plug-and-play device for secure on-premise AI

Cubit Studios shows off Infinitesimals sci-fi game with small heroes and huge bugs | preview

The Pentagon is gutting the team that tests AI and weapons systems

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra deal: The best Wear OS Watch is $200 off

Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors: Pricing, specs, release date, and everything else we know

Samsung could shake up its audio lineup with two new earbuds (APK teardown)

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