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How much slower is random access, really?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 00:49:31

by Sam Estep, 2025-06-23 You may know that, because your computer has different caches (L1, L2, L3...), and memory operations operate on cache lines of about 64 bytes each, you should write programs that exhibit locality to get maximum performance. L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L3 RAM (Disk not shown, of course.) But how well do you understand this idea? For instance, let's say you have an array of floating-point numbers, and an array of all the indices of the first array. You have a p

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Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-25 23:10:01

Are you a creative sort who’d love to get an Apple MacBook Air but always wince when they see the price of it? You’re not alone. It’s no secret that Apple makes truly exceptional products when it comes to phones, smartwatches, and laptops. However, it’s also no secret that these devices often come with an incredibly hefty price tag, and frankly, not everybody can afford them. Thankfully, sales exist, and more thankfully, so do really well refurbished options. See at StackSocial In fact, today

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Xfinity is dropping data caps and making its internet plans simpler

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-26 04:49:09

TL;DR Comcast will now offer four Xfinity internet plans. Data caps are being dropped, allowing users to have truly unlimited internet. These plans also come with a Wi-Fi gateway and a free mobile line for one year. Comcast is shaking up its Xfinity internet service by offering four simplified national plans. The company is also getting rid of data caps to give customers true unlimited internet. Today, Comcast announced that it is launching its “everyday pricing structure.” This launch is be

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Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-26 04:42:53

Apple has introduced new fee structures for developers using the App Store in the EU in order to meet the requirements of the bloc's Digital Markets Act. Last month, the European Commission ruled that Apple was not in compliance the legislation and ordered the company to make changes within 30 days. Apple can still file an appeal of the decision until July 7. The new terms make things a little complicated. When apps promote offers for digital goods or services in the EU, they'll be subject to a

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Xfinity now includes unlimited data in all Internet plans with new pricing

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-26 08:58:00

Comcast has just announced a streamlining of its Xfinity Internet plans, with four tiers that offer variable pricing based on lock-in timelines, and perhaps most importantly, unlimited data no matter your choice. Comcast launches streamlined Xfinity price plans Xfinity customers now have four Internet plans to choose from based on the amount of data you want, and each is available in three pricing tiers based on price lock-ins. Essentially, the longer you want your price guaranteed, the more

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Get your first month of Humble Bundle Choice for just $7 right now - here's how

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-26 09:28:35

Humble Bundle/ZDNET Looking for a way to save big on indie and triple-A game titles? Are you tired of buying games through corporate storefronts like Steam and EA? Right now at Humble Bundle, you can get your first month of a Humble Choice membership for just $7. That's a 42% discount on a rewards program that does more than just give you access to exclusive discounts and game demos: Each month, 5% of your membership payment goes toward helping one of thousands of charity partners that work wit

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Best Internet Providers in Fayetteville, North Carolina

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 08:00:00

What is the best internet provider in Fayetteville? CNET’s broadband experts recommend Metronet as the best internet service provider in Fayetteville, North Carolina. With strong local fiber coverage, a range of speed options and competitive pricing, Metronet stands out as the top choice for most households. It offers the city’s most affordable internet plan -- $30 per month for speeds up to 150 megabits per second -- and the fastest, with speeds up to 5,000Mbps starting at $110 per month. In

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Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet plans and dropping data caps

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-26 14:15:33

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Comcast is changing its Xfinity plans nationwide to make them simpler — and it’s dropping data caps so that the plans have truly unlimited data. The company announced today that it will now offer four plans — 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps — across three different pricing tiers: an “Everyday Price” paid per month without a price guarantee, a lower price per month with

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People use AI for companionship much less than we’re led to believe

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-02-26 09:21:28

The overabundance of attention paid to how people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, sometimes even striking up relationships, often leads one to think such behavior is commonplace. A new report by Anthropic, which makes the popular AI chatbot Claude, reveals a different reality: In fact, people rarely seek out companionship from Claude and turn to the bot for emotional support and personal advice only 2.9% of the time. “Companionship and roleplay combined comprise less than 0.5

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US government wants health trackers for all? What it means for your health, privacy, and wallet

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-26 18:21:02

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants Americans to start adopting health-tracking devices. Kennedy told the House of Representatives this week that the health agency is planning "one of the biggest advertising campaigns" in its history to encourage Americans to use the wearables. Also: 4 health trackers I'd recommend to anyone (and why they make such a big difference) "My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years," Kennedy sa

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Introducing Gemma 3n

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-26 18:03:43

The first Gemma model launched early last year and has since grown into a thriving Gemmaverse of over 160 million collective downloads. This ecosystem includes our family of over a dozen specialized models for everything from safeguarding to medical applications and, most inspiringly, the countless innovations from the community. From innovators like Roboflow building enterprise computer vision to the Institute of Science Tokyo creating highly-capable Japanese Gemma variants, your work has shown

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Gas Prices Hold Steady After Iran Ceasefire Despite Dubious $8/Gallon Warnings in California

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 18:00:00

Gas prices could rise due to the conflict with Iran. Alvaro Gonzalez/Getty Images Brent crude opened Thursday at $67.83 a barrel, down more than $13 from the high of $81 last week, after traders decided the Iran-Israel ceasefire will probably keep the Strait of Hormuz open. It follows US President Donald Trump delivering an all-caps message about oil prices on Monday, less than a day after US and Israeli forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites. "EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING!"

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Internet and TV Bundle Prices Are Up This Year: Here's How to Cut Back

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 18:41:00

If you've noticed your TV and internet bills going up, you're not alone. Recent JD Power data shows that internet and TV bundles have increased for the first quarter of 2025. What's most surprising is that only unbundled Internet bills saw a slight decrease. Finding ways to cut back on monthly bills can feel nearly impossible, especially when there's an increase every few months. But it's possible. Here's more on JD Power's findings and what CNET experts recommend to help lower your TV and inte

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Ex-student charged over hacking university for cheap parking, data breaches

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-26 23:24:59

New South Wales police in Australia have arrested a 27-year-old former Western Sydney University (WSU) student for allegedly hacking into the University's systems on multiple occasions, starting with a scheme to obtain cheaper parking. Specifically, the woman, identified by local media reports as Birdie Kingston, is accused of unauthorized access, data theft, and compromising university infrastructure since 2021, affecting hundreds of staff and students. "Since 2021, Western Sydney University

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What is an Xbox?

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-02-26 23:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft’s “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign in November always felt a little too early. If you ask a friend or family member what an Xbox is, the response is likely going to be “it’s a game console.” Xbox is ingrained in popular culture as a box under your TV that you play games on, but Microsoft’s ads over the past six months have been attempting to redefine the Xbox as a

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Deals: Rare offer on 1TB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off, Apple Solo Loops $15, all-black Ocean Band 20% off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-02-27 04:45:33

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drop on the 512GB M4 Mac mini, today we spotted a rare deal on the 24GB M4 MacBook Air with the upgraded 1TB SSD at $200 off the list price. From there we move over to some official Apple Watch band deals – the Solo/Braided Loop bands start from just $15 today and we have a rare savings opportunity on the official all-black Apple Ocean Band at 20% off. Those offers join a host of charging and accessory offers, some discounts on M4 iPad Pro, and more. Rare deal h

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Survive This Summer's Heat Wave With These Must-Have Cooling Products

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 03:40:04

Hot weather is here, and this week's heat wave has been stifling. It's important to stay safe when having fun in the sun this summer. So, if you're planning to spend time outside, be sure you're prepared with the essentials to keep cool. Here are 10 items you can use to survive this year's heat waves and summer highs. 1. Electrolyte powder When you spend lots of time in the heat, your body actively loses water and electrolytes -- minerals found in the body that have a charge -- through sweat.

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People use AI for companionship much less than we’re led to think

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-02-27 03:21:28

The overabundance of attention paid to how people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, sometimes even striking up relationships, often leads one to think such behavior is commonplace. A new report by Anthropic, which makes the popular AI chatbot Claude, reveals a different reality: In fact, people rarely seek out companionship from Claude, and turn to the bot for emotional support and personal advice only 2.9% of the time. “Companionship and roleplay combined comprise less than 0.

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What Makes a Phone Ethical? I Talked With Someone Who Builds One to Find Out

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 18:25:03

Fairphone is a David among Goliaths in the phone world. We're talking about a tiny Dutch social enterprise that shipped just over 100,000 phones in 2023, versus tech giants such as Apple and Samsung, which routinely ship hundreds of millions of phones annually. On Wednesday, Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck unveiled the latest device, the sixth generation, in its family of phones. Intended to be known simply as the Fairphone (but in reality more likely to be referred to as the Fairphone 6), this m

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Trump Organization scraps 'made in the USA' tag for its gold T1 smartphone

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-28 03:26:46

US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington, DC. The Trump Organization scrapped a reference that its recently revealed smartphone will be made in the U.S., amid doubts that such a device can be manufactured on American shores at its price tag. A spokesperson for the Trump Org

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Due to a Price Agreement with Samsung, Amazon Can’t Publicly Show the Huge Galaxy S25+ Discount

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-28 08:04:52

Amazon typically has deals with major brands such that they do not destroy the luxury brand image by offering massive discounts. That means technically, you can have a “hidden price” on the product page and you will only see the real discount if you add the product to your cart. This is exactly the situation with the Galaxy S25+, the clear best-seller among the S25 series. The Galaxy S25+ has come out earlier this year and is now at a record-low price, way below that on Samsung’s own website. C

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Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it was already leasing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-28 14:05:37

Apple is obviously rooted in Cupertino, and these roots just got a little deeper. City records show that the company has purchased Cupertino Gateway, a three-building complex located at 10200 North Tantau Avenue, for $166.9 million in cash. Here are the details. As reported by The Mercury News, the deal covers about 220,000 square feet of office space and was finalized on June 24, according to filings with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office. Apple had already been leasing the property, w

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Venice Braces for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding

wired.com Elena Capilupi 2026-02-28 16:29:15

The lavish wedding between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez is scheduled for June 26-28 in Venice, Italy. For months, however, protests against the event have taken place in the city, intensifying in recent days with the “No Space for Bezos” campaign—which refers to his aerospace investments—over the social and environmental impacts of the wedding, which will occupy much of the historic lagoon center that's already under pressure from high tourist flow. What We Know Abou

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Google’s spotty Find Hub network could get better thanks to a small setup tweak

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-28 23:53:53

Bluetooth trackers have existed for quite a while, but Apple made them worthwhile when it enlisted every iPhone to support AirTags. The tracking was so reliable that Apple had to add anti-stalking features, and there are just as many Android phones out there. However, Google's version of mobile device tracking, known as Find Hub, has been comparatively spotty. Now, Google is about to offer users a choice that could fix Bluetooth tracking on Android. According to a report from Android Authority,

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Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-02-28 23:56:03

Signify has announced price increases for its Philips Hue smart lighting and accessories starting on July 1st due to US tariffs. As for how much the products will go up in price, that hasn’t been confirmed, but the Hue Wall Washer that was recently launched is 10 percent more expensive than its price in the EU, which may offer an indication of what to expect. If you’ve been meaning to try Philips Hue smart bulbs, or add to your existing collection, this may be your last chance to snag products b

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Trump Mobile drops its 'made in the USA' claims

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 04:39:17

The Trump Organization announced a cellular brand earlier this summer, and its main selling point for Trump Mobile was that its T1 smartphone was "made in the USA." It seemed highly unlikely that those claims about the phone were possible. Now, the website for the device has removed all language indicating that it was manufactured in the US. Instead, there is broader language such as "designed with American values in mind" and "Premium Performance. Proudly American." The Verge also noticed that

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Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?

techspot.com Unknown 2026-03-01 09:35:00

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: Symbian Before becoming the iconic star of Super Mario Bros., what was Mario originally named? The first known mobile phone virus was Cabir, also referred to as Caribe. Discovered in June 2004 by Kaspersky Lab, Cabir primarily targeted mobile devices running the Symbian operating system, an OS widely used in Nokia phones during the early 2000s. Although the virus itself was not overtly malicious

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Writing a basic Linux device driver when you know nothing about Linux drivers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-25 09:29:42

A couple of months ago I bought the Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock, the latest and greatest in USB-hub-with-RGB-LEDs-and-hooks-for-gadgets technology. This invention unfortunately only supports the real gamer operating systems of Windows and macOS, which necessitated the development of a Linux driver. Over the past few posts I’ve set up a Windows VM with USB passthrough, and attempted to reverse-engineer the official drivers, As I was doing that, I also thought I’d message the vendor and ask them

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Anker’s versatile travel charger is on sale just in time for summer

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-03-01 09:16:00

If you’re planning on traveling internationally this summer, Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is one of the most essential — and probably cheapest — items you can pack to level up your vacation game. And right now, you can buy the new adapter at Amazon as a part of a lightning deal for just $21.99 ($4 off), which is the first discount we’ve seen. You can also pick it up directly from Anker for the same price when you use coupon code WS7DV2HHCTAI at checkout. Designed with globetrotters in mind, Anke

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Jeff Bezos Wedding Plans Disrupted After Protesters Threaten to Fill Venice Canals With Inflatable Crocodiles

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-03-01 14:40:59

Jeff Bezos is getting married this week in a lavish wedding filled with famous guests that’s rumored to cost as much as $75 million. The Amazon founder and his bride-to-be, Lauren Sanchez, have arrived in Venice, Italy, for the celebration, but protesters have already derailed some of their plans. Specifically, activists threatened to fill the Venice canals with inflatable animals to make sure that guests would be unable to get around. Activists with Greenpeace, No Space for Bezos, and a UK-bas

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How much slower is random access, really?

Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal

Xfinity is dropping data caps and making its internet plans simpler

Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU

Xfinity now includes unlimited data in all Internet plans with new pricing

Get your first month of Humble Bundle Choice for just $7 right now - here's how

Best Internet Providers in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet plans and dropping data caps

People use AI for companionship much less than we’re led to believe

US government wants health trackers for all? What it means for your health, privacy, and wallet

Introducing Gemma 3n

Gas Prices Hold Steady After Iran Ceasefire Despite Dubious $8/Gallon Warnings in California

Internet and TV Bundle Prices Are Up This Year: Here's How to Cut Back

Ex-student charged over hacking university for cheap parking, data breaches

What is an Xbox?

Deals: Rare offer on 1TB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off, Apple Solo Loops $15, all-black Ocean Band 20% off, more

Survive This Summer's Heat Wave With These Must-Have Cooling Products

People use AI for companionship much less than we’re led to think

What Makes a Phone Ethical? I Talked With Someone Who Builds One to Find Out

Trump Organization scraps 'made in the USA' tag for its gold T1 smartphone

Due to a Price Agreement with Samsung, Amazon Can’t Publicly Show the Huge Galaxy S25+ Discount

Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it was already leasing

Venice Braces for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding

Google’s spotty Find Hub network could get better thanks to a small setup tweak

Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now

Trump Mobile drops its 'made in the USA' claims

Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?

Writing a basic Linux device driver when you know nothing about Linux drivers

Anker’s versatile travel charger is on sale just in time for summer

Jeff Bezos Wedding Plans Disrupted After Protesters Threaten to Fill Venice Canals With Inflatable Crocodiles

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