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Summer Blackout To-Do List: 9 Things to Keep Everyone Cool and Safe

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 03:02:03

Climate Central reports that from 2014 to 2023, the US experienced 60% more power outages during the summer season than it did from 2000 to 2009. This can be due to the increased use of electricity for air conditioners, wildfires, severe weather and downed power lines. Being prepared for a summer blackout is especially important because, according to the US Energy Information Administration, the average blackout is over 5 hours. That means over 5 hours without air conditioning, which can lead t

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11 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2025): iPhone or Android

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-03-20 03:30:00

Other Game Controllers We've Tested There are several other mobile controllers we tested that just missed out on a place above or failed to make the grade. Photograph: Simon Hill Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller for £70: The compact design is great for portability, and Acer’s controller even folds in half to slide into your pocket or bag. You can plug in devices up to 8.3 inches in size via USB-C, and the controller has standard offset joysticks, four standard face buttons, and four should

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Trump Mobile launches $47 service and a gold phone

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-03-20 00:52:27

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. The Trump family is launching a mobile network, Trump Mobile, and a Trump-branded phone, the T1, which they claim will be made in America. Trump Mobile is launching with a single plan called “The 47 Plan” for $47.45 per month, which it says offers the same coverage as the big three carriers. It will work with existing phones, but if you prefer, the company will also sell a $

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Google Home’s latest bug: Setting an alarm for this time is nearly impossible (Updated: Fixed)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 10:50:45

Update, June 16, 2025 (04:50 AM ET): A Nest spokesperson informed us that Google is aware of the issue and working on a resolution. The issue seems fixed at the time of this update, as we could no longer reproduce the bug across several Google Home devices. All of them now correctly set the alarm for 12.30am when prompted. Original article, June 13, 2025 (06:50 AM ET): Google Home is no stranger to more than the occasional bug like bricked Nest Hubs and gimped Thermostat commands. To Google’s c

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Survey shows people are deeply divided over Pixel battery issues

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 11:34:28

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixels are among the best Android phones money can buy, but if there’s one issue that keeps coming back to haunt them, it’s battery safety. We’ve seen battery overheating problems take down the Pixel 4a. The Pixel 6a took it further, and in one alarming case, it reportedly melted completely. More recently, Google acknowledged that a batch of Pixel 7a units was experiencing “unexpected” battery swelling. In response, Google pushes out software updates that re

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The best laptop power banks for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 10:00:36

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 . My favorite table for getting work done at my local coffee shop has no nearby outlet. To keep working after my computer hits 10 percent, I use a laptop power bank. Luckily, after a couple years testing batteries for Engadget, I have a good backstock to choose from. These high-capacity

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Police seizes Archetyp Market drug marketplace, arrests admin

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-20 12:15:52

Law enforcement authorities from six countries took down the Archetyp Market, an infamous darknet drug marketplace that has been operating since May 2020. Archetyp Market sellers provided the market's customers with access to high volumes of drugs, including cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, cannabis, MDMA, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl through more than 3,200 registered vendors and over 17,000 listings. Over its five years of activity, the marketplace amassed over 612,000 users with a tota

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Your MacBook is getting a big upgrade. 5 best features I can't wait to use in MacOS 26

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-19 20:47:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple last week announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." It's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that's better integrated with Shortcuts. The theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. Al

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Can wind power generators replace my home solar panels? My verdict after months of testing

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-20 11:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 -- though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and the limited power it generates, 40 Watts. View now at Shineturbine The Shine

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How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before updating to iOS 26)

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2026-03-20 11:49:00

What is cache? Cache -- or browser cache -- is the temporary storage of website files. So, things like images, scripts, and cookies that your browser saves on your phone to make pages load faster the next time you visit. Also: How to clear your Android phone's cache and make it feel like new Over time, though, those files can add up, taking a large bite out of your device storage and slowing things down. That's why it's smart to clear your browser cache regularly. In this article, I focused o

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Sick of weak Wi-Fi? How I got wired home internet - no Ethernet cable required

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-20 12:29:00

Supersmario/Getty Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters if y

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Hyperspectral scans of historical pigments and painting reconstructions

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-16 17:00:19

Painting Tools and Dataset Processed paint samples, using the Kubelka-Munk model to compute reflection and the painting_tools package to display the RGB values. See the corresponding notebook to understand how these parameters were estimated. This repository contains code and links to data for painting analysis using hyperspectral data. This data can be used in technical art history and computer graphics applications, for example for pigment mapping and spectral upsampling. Code and data for t

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Amazon Is Clearing Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Stock, Now Way Cheaper Than on the Official Store

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-20 11:03:38

Right now, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is Amazon’s top-selling phone. It came out in January 2025 and is now seen as the best Android phone – even better than the iPhone 16 Pro according to many. Amazon is selling it for $1,099 which is $200 less than its original price of $1,299, and a record low price. It’s also a lot cheaper here than at the official Samsung store, but it could sell out fast. See at Amazon Best Phone in 2025 The Galaxy S25 Ultra is regarded by experts as the best phone available

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If You Have a PS5, the PlayStation DualSense Controller Costs Peanuts on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-20 11:08:58

If you own a PS5, having multiple controllers is almost a necessity as there’s nothing better than sharing your favorite PlayStation games with friends or family in the same room. While it’s always wise to have a spare controller ready for multi-player sessions or simply as a backup for you, genuine discounts on the PlayStation DualSense wireless controller are rare. Even during Black Friday, major promotions were hard to find which makes this moment the perfect opportunity to add another contr

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Just Before Summer, Amazon Sells Out the New GoPro Hero13 Black at an All-Time Low

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-20 12:25:17

The GoPro Hero13 Black is the ultimate luxury in adventure cameras, having launched at the end of 2024 to great acclaim. With the summer months closing in, Amazon’s timing of this offer can’t be more perfect and provides the Hero13 Black at an all-time discounted price of $329, originally listed for $429. This is a deep discount on a camera considered as the “gold standard” for action photography and video production. See at Amazon One of the Best Amazon Deals Right Now At $329, the GoPro Her

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, June 16

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 05:11:00

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Trump Touts China Trade Deal: Tariffs Back to Square One, Still Historically High

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 10:30:00

Greg Baker/Getty Images President Donald Trump last week took to Truth Social to tout a new tentative trade agreement with China, albeit one that only really takes things back to square one and leaves the tariff rate against Beijing at historically high levels. "WE ARE GETTING A TOTAL OF 55% TARIFFS, CHINA IS GETTING 10%," Trump's post to Truth Social read, with a later post adding, "President Xi [Jinping] and I are going to work closely together to open up China to American Trade. This would

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From Outer Space to Your Router: Here's How Satellite Internet Works

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 12:00:00

While it's not the fastest, satellite internet is the only internet connection type available in all 50 states, making it a top contender for rural households with limited internet options. Despite the popularity of Starlinkand the growing power of its 7,000 satellites, satellite internet is commonly viewed as a last resort for home internet. So what makes satellite internet so great? What should you be mindful about before signing up? Let's take a closer look at how satellite internet works --

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A New Obesity Pill May Burn Fat Without Suppressing Appetite

wired.com Emily Mullin 2026-03-20 10:00:00

An experimental obesity pill that works in a different way from the wildly popular Ozempic may help people lose weight, according to results from a small, preliminary human trial. Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs reduce food intake by stimulating a feeling of fullness. They act on the brain to promote satiety and on the gut to slow the movement of food through the stomach, helping people feel full longer. As a result, people on the drugs lose weight because they eat less. But a new drug may be ab

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Why We Made a Guide to Winning a Fight

wired.com Katie Drummond 2026-03-20 11:00:00

I don’t think there’s anything quite so satisfying as winning a fight—especially when you land that victory with a resounding and definitive punch to your opponent’s gut. In some instances, that’s a literal victory. Just ask my third-grade playground nemesis; it’s the one and only time I ever threw that kind of breathtaking slug, and yeah, she had it coming. The WIRED Guide to Winning a Fight Illustration: Shirley Chong Right now, everyone seems ready to throw down. More than ever, it’s import

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How to Win a Fight

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-03-20 11:00:00

These days it feels like the next fight is always just around the corner. What matters is picking your battles—and knowing how to win.

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How to Out-Troll the Trolls, as Told by the Internet’s Foremost Posters

wired.com Evy Kwong 2026-03-20 11:00:00

Between the Reply Guys playing devil’s advocate and the shitposters spamming disinformation for fun, today’s trolls play in a completely different league from the keyboard warriors of yesteryear. And they don’t just troll randomly for lolz. They latch on to their targets, hoping to get a rise by spreading their brand of hate—whether racist, sexist, homophobic, or all of the above—relentlessly and more organized than ever before. Fortunately, a new generation of online avengers has emerged to pu

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The 6 Best Blow-Dry Brushes (2025): Round, Oval, and More

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-03-20 12:03:00

What About Thermal Brushes? You might have seen two different kinds of brushes while shopping that promise blowout results. In this guide, the term blow-dry brush is exclusively used for devices that blow hot air out of the bristles onto wet hair to dry and style your hair. Meanwhile, devices for dry hair are called infrared or thermal brushes, as they use infrared heat instead of hot air to style your hair in a smooth blowout. Blow-dry brushes are only meant for wet hair, while thermal brushes

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OnePlus announces the Nord 5 and four more products

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-03-20 11:33:17

OnePlus has announced five new products, including a new phone from its popular Nord lineup, which will launch in Europe and India next month. The company will release two phones, a tablet, a smartwatch, and a pair of earbuds, and has already shared a handful of details for each device, though full specs and prices will have to wait until the launch event on July 8th. The Nord 5 is the latest in the company’s mid-range smartphone line, and is the first Nord to feature a flagship Qualcomm chip —

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Taiwan blacklists China's Huawei and SMIC, further aligning with U.S. trade policy

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-03-20 11:55:58

The U.S. has placed major chip export restrictions on Huawei and Chinese firms over the past few years. This has cut off companies' access to critical semiconductors. Taiwan has added China's Huawei and SMIC to its trade blacklist in a move that further aligns it with U.S. trade policy and comes amid growing tensions with Beijing. The two leading Chinese chip firms have been put on Taiwan's "Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List," along with many of their international subsidiaries. Tai

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Play Store search tab pops with color in latest Material 3 Expressive refresh

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-20 11:31:08

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Play Store is getting a taste of Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language with colorful new icons in the search tab. The new icons make search shortcuts more vibrant and easier to tell apart at a glance. The update was spotted on version 46.5.19 of the Play Store app and seems to be a server-side change. Google is rolling out a colorful and visually appealing update to the Play Store’s search tab. The tab now features colorful new icons ins

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The best satellite phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-20 07:30:27

We're fortunate to live in an age when cellphone and Wi-Fi coverage is incredible, but it can still let you down. For those times, satellite phones are a true game-changer for anyone beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks or during emergencies or natural disasters. Unlike standard smartphones, which rely on cellular networks made up of physical towers, satellite phones communicate directly with satellites orbiting approximately 500 miles above the Earth. Satellite connectivity is an es

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The Hewlett-Packard Archive

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:01:50

HP Archive’s Purpose This site is dedicated to collectors and “curators” of vintage Hewlett-Packard equipment, catalogs, HP Journals and other periodicals. We are web-publishing some of the oldest HP literature to serve as a complete on-line reference source. Even though many of these early publications are very rare, this website will make them available to HP fans! Right now, you will find catalogs, price lists, parts lists, advertising items, and with the help of volunteers like yourself, we

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Reinventing circuit breakers with supercritical CO2

news.ycombinator.com Emily Waltz 2026-03-20 05:01:38

Researchers this month will begin testing a high-voltage circuit breaker that can quench an arc and clear a fault with supercritical carbon dioxide fluid. The first-of-its-kind device could replace conventional high-voltage breakers, which use the potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride, or SF 6. Such equipment is scattered widely throughout power grids as a way to stop the flow of electrical current in an emergency. “SF 6 is a fantastic insulator, but it’s very bad for the environment—probab

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Chemical knowledge and reasoning of large language models vs. chemist expertise

news.ycombinator.com Mirza 2026-03-18 16:22:06

Benchmark corpus To compile our benchmark corpus, we utilized a broad list of sources (Methods), ranging from completely novel, manually crafted questions over university exams to semi-automatically generated questions based on curated subsets of data in chemical databases. For quality assurance, all questions have been reviewed by at least two scientists in addition to the original curator and automated checks. Importantly, our large pool of questions encompasses a wide range of topics and que

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Summer Blackout To-Do List: 9 Things to Keep Everyone Cool and Safe

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Survey shows people are deeply divided over Pixel battery issues

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Reinventing circuit breakers with supercritical CO2

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