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How to Bring Apple Intelligence and More to Your iPhone's Control Center

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 02:00:03

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 that the next version of the iPhone's operating system will be called iOS 26. The tech giant said that update will bring a transparent glass design to icons and menus, a new Games app and much more to your iPhone this fall. But when Apple released iOS 18.4 in March, the update brought a handful of new controls to the iPhone Control Center, including one that brings Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Wh

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Best Family Phone Plans for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 03:39:00

If you compare the specifics of T-Mobile's Essentials and Essentials Saver plans, you might think the company forgot to update one or the other -- they're Essential-ly the same. With both, you get 50GB of fast Premium 5G data (depending on the network capabilities in your area), which drops to 3G speeds of still-unlimited data after that allotment is used up. You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot with unlimited data, but only at 3G speeds and restricted to paltry 2G speeds when you're in Ca

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Serenading Cells with Audible Sound Alters Gene Activity

news.ycombinator.com Simon Makin 2026-02-10 18:04:53

The cells in your ears aren’t the only ones listening: recent research suggests that crucial cells throughout the body may respond to audible sound. Experiments described in Communications Biology revealed more than 100 genes whose activity changed in response to these acoustic waves, pointing to possible medical applications. Extensive earlier research has shown that ultrasound—sound at frequencies higher than humans can hear—can affect biology in numerous ways; the new study expands this conc

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Nano-engineered thermoelectrics enable scalable, compressor-free cooling

news.ycombinator.com May 2026-02-10 22:51:38

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials. As global demand grows for more energy-efficient, reliable and compact cooling solutions, this advancement offers a scalable alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration.

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Could Google’s Veo 3 be the start of playable world models?

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-02-13 14:22:15

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google’s AI research organization DeepMind, appeared to suggest Tuesday evening that Veo 3, Google’s latest video-generating model, could potentially be used for video games. In response to a post on X beseeching Google to “Let me play a video game of my veo 3 videos already,” and asking, “playable world models wen?” Hassabis responded, “now wouldn’t that be something.” On Wednesday morning, Logan Kilpatrick, lead product for Google’s AI Studio and Gemini API, chimed in

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More Efficient Thermoelectric Cooling

news.ycombinator.com May 2026-02-11 04:51:38

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials. As global demand grows for more energy-efficient, reliable and compact cooling solutions, this advancement offers a scalable alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration.

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Amazon's Prime exclusive Echo Frames deal comes with an Echo Spot (and it's still cheaper than Meta Ray-Bans)

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-02-14 16:04:38

June Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are among the latest and most interesting tech developments. They suit an audience of tech enthusiasts and photographers and can even help bridge the gap for those with visual impairment. Amazon took its stab at them, introducing the Echo Frames in 2019 and updating them periodically since. Also: The best Prime Day tech deals live now Luckily, Amazon is offering an early Prime exclusive bundle deal -- even days ahead of Prime Day, which starts on July 8. For only

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Amazon Prime Day starts July 8: Here's everything to know

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-14 21:34:40

It's almost time to add to cart. Amazon confirmed in a June press release that its annual Prime Day event will return Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. And for the first time ever, Prime Day will be a four-day extravaganza two days longer than last year, confirming early rumors that swirled back in March. Now, the event is just a few days away, kicking off next week just as the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close. Also: Amazon extends July Prime Day and confirms 2025 dates In June

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Rocket Engines That Flew 22 Space Shuttle Missions Are Ready for NASA’s Next Moon Mission

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-02-14 21:45:41

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is ready to fly with its four shuttle-era engines. The rocket, outfitted with the RS-25 engines, recently passed a critical milestone that put the integrated system to the test, using a decades-old design on a new launch vehicle. NASA teams successfully completed the RS-25 engine checkout tests at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ensuring seamless communication between the SLS core stage and its engines ahead of the first crewed mission to the lunar environm

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Marvel Rivals Season 3: New Phoenix Trailer Had Me Screaming 'What?!'

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-15 06:12:00

As Marvel Rivals gets ready to kick off season 3 next week, we're getting our first glimpse at some of the upcoming changes. And, with respect to my poor beleaguered Blade bros, the biggest news for me is that Jean Grey, original member of the X-Men and sometimes terror of the cosmos, is joining the roster as Phoenix. There's plenty more coming, including Blade in Season 3.5 next month, but Phoenix is the headliner for me, and here's our first look at what she can do. Phoenix's abilities in Ma

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Amazon is offering a like-new Kindle Paperwhite 2024 for just $107

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-02-15 06:20:45

With less than a week until Prime Day kicks off, we’re already seeing some exciting early deals pop up. And now we can add two more great discounts to the list: the refurbished ad-supported Kindle Paperwhite is down to $106.99 ($37 off) at Amazon, while the refurbished Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is $126.99 ($53 off) at Amazon. Both discounts bring the like-new e-readers to all-time lows — just in time to read Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary before the movie adaptation hits theaters next y

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Nothing’s Android 16 update will arrive before the end of the quarter as Nothing OS 4.0

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 21:46:31

Nothing TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that its Android 16 update will reach users by September. Nothing OS 4.0 will likely debut on the newly launched Phone 3 before rolling out to older models. Nothing Phone 2 and newer models will receive the update, but the original Phone 1 is not eligible. Thanks to Google releasing stable Android 16 for its Pixel lineup earlier than usual, several OEMs are expected to ship their Android 16 updates ahead of schedule this year. Samsung will likely debut One

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Are portable solar panels legit? I saved $30 a month with these (and they're $200 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-15 21:06:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They're portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their low 125W input also limits their capacity. $699 at Amazon The EcoFlow 4pcs 125W Solar Panels are now 22% off, a discount of $200 on Amazon. I s

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Track all your vacation luggage with a 4-pack of Apple AirTags on sale for $75

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-15 21:40:47

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Summer is just about here, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that's worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid the possibility of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we're seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for 24% off right now, and the AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone. Also: The best Amazon Pri

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The 20 best Prime Day 2025 deals under $25

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-02-16 02:22:00

Amazon Prime Day is a great time to save money on expensive tech items like laptops, tablets, and TVs--especially on big-name brands like Apple, Samsung, and Sony. But if you're on a strict budget this year, ZDNET has you covered with the best deals. Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale. You can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $25, even before Amazon Prime D

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How large are large language models?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-16 03:39:38

How large are large language models? (2025) This aims to be factual information about the size of large language models. None of this document was written by AI. I do not include any information from leaks or rumors. The focus of this document is on base models (the raw text continuation engines, not 'helpful chatbot/assistants'). This is a view from a few years ago to today of one very tiny fraction of the larger LLM story that's happening. History GPT-2,-medium,-large,-xl (2019): 137M, 380M

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Our favorite air purifier is $37 off for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-16 11:30:35

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 . We now know that the 2025 edition of Amazon's blockbuster Prime Day sales event will start on July 8, and it's set to be bigger than ever as it will run for four days. But you don't need to wait until then for tasty deals. There will be plenty in the lead up to the event, including thi

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This Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop is nearly half off for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-16 11:51:25

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 . It's that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Starting July 8, Prime Day will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo from iRobot that drops down to an a

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How large are large language models? (2025)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-16 09:39:38

How large are large language models? (2025) This aims to be factual information about the size of large language models. None of this document was written by AI. I do not include any information from leaks or rumors. The focus of this document is on base models (the raw text continuation engines, not 'helpful chatbot/assistants'). This is a view from a few years ago to today of one very tiny fraction of the larger LLM story that's happening. History GPT-2,-medium,-large,-xl (2019): 137M, 380M

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Show HN: I made a 2D game engine in Dart

news.ycombinator.com Jochen Heizmann 2026-02-12 17:07:19

Writing games is fun again Bullseye2D is a HTML5 game library for the Dart Programming Language. It provides a simple and straightforward API, and a fast WebGL renderer. You can learn it in an evening and start making awesome games right from the start. It's made for developers who love Dart and want a solid foundation to make 2D games.

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Marvel Rivals Season 3 Banks on Blade, Phoenix and Shorter Seasons Restoring Excitement to the Hero Shooter

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 10:01:00

Marvel Rivals is gearing up for the start of season 3 next week, and we got our first look at some of the upcoming changes, including glimpses at the two new fan-favorite Marvel heroes, Phoenix (Jean Grey) and Blade. The season trailer also heavily teased that the villain Knull might be making his way to the game in future seasons. Season 3 is a major turning point for the hero shooter, marking the start of its new two-month seasons and the start of the era where we'll be getting new heroes eve

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A Pro-Russia Disinformation Campaign Is Using Free AI Tools to Fuel a ‘Content Explosion’

wired.com David Gilbert 2026-02-17 21:27:44

A pro-Russia disinformation campaign is leveraging consumer artificial intelligence tools to fuel a “content explosion” focused on exacerbating existing tensions around global elections, Ukraine, and immigration, among other controversial issues, according to new research published last week. The campaign, known by many names including Operation Overload and Matryoshka (other researchers have also tied it to Storm-1679), has been operating since 2023 and has been aligned with the Russian govern

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RFK Jr. Says AI Will Approve New Drugs at FDA ‘Very, Very Quickly’

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-02-18 02:10:13

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on the latest episode of Tucker Carlson’s podcast on Monday and it’s filled with the ramblings of a man completely detached from reality. Kennedy falsely suggested vaccines cause autism, more or less endorsed the idea that Anthony Fauci should go to prison, and says that AI will allow the FDA to approve new drugs very quickly. It’s quite a mess. These absolutely unhinged ideas wouldn’t be such a problem if this were any other fringe lunatic appearing on the podcas

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The MLS Season Pass is 50 percent off ahead of the All-Star game and Leagues Cup

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-02-18 02:36:43

Major League Soccer (MLS) is now nearly halfway through its 2025 season, and Apple is giving fans a great reason to tune in. For a limited time, the MLS Season Pass is available for just $49, offering new and returning subscribers access to every remaining match at half the regular price. If you’re an Apple TV Plus subscriber, the deal gets even better: you can grab the pass for just $39 with an additional $10 discount. The seasonal pass gives you access to every Major League Soccer (MLS) game

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I saved $30 on my utility bill with these portable solar panels (and they're now $200 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-18 06:31:01

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They're portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their low 125W input also limits their capacity. $699 at Amazon The EcoFlow 4pcs 125W Solar Panels are now 22% off, a discount of $200 on Amazon. I s

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Delete Your Cable Bill With These OTA TV Antennas

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 05:26:00

Top antennas testing results Price No. of channels (NYC) No. of channels (LA) No. watchable test channels (out of 14) Antennas Direct Clearstream Eclipse 40 104 70 11 Btfdreem Smart TV Antenna -- Amplified 29 81 104 11 Channel Master Flatenna 29 98 86 11 Gesobyte Amplified HD Digital TV Antenna -- Low 30 92 116 13 Mohu Gateway 35 104 128 11 Mohu Leaf 35 102 131 12 Ultra Vizion HD Digital TV Antenna 44 104 69 10 We've tested dozens of antennas over the past 10 years with a view to finding the be

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The Next ‘Marvel Rivals’ Update Will Feel the Fury of the Phoenix Force

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-02-18 11:16:30

Marvel Rivals might be moving on from Krakoa for its new season, but that doesn’t mean mutants are leaving the spotlight: Jean Grey is the latest X-Men superstar to join the game’s roster of playable characters in a new spacebound season, alongside the arrival of the long-awaited Blade. Netease confirmed the theme for Rivals‘ third season in a new trailer released today, which will focus on Venom’s homeworld Klyntar and the rise of Knull, the creator of the symbiote race, as he transforms Hela

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The best Prime Day Apple deals on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches and more

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 16:00:05

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 . Amazon’s Prime Day doesn’t officially begin until Tuesday, July 8, but we’re already seeing deals on some of our recommended Apple gear. Right now, Amazon has discounts on the AirPods Max, the latest iPad, the Apple Watch Series 10, and the M4 MacBook Air. So if your old AirPods are du

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Pick up one of our favorite Ninja air fryers for $50 off this Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 16:45:38

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 . You may be spending more time outside during the summer, especially if you have a grill, but the gadgets in your kitchen will come in handy this season, too. Prime Day deals have already discounted one of our favorite air fryers, so you can grab it on sale and make things like crispy f

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When Did Nature Burst into Vivid Color?

news.ycombinator.com Molly Herring 2026-02-13 22:09:09

In the animal kingdom, there is incredible variation in visual perception. What an animal sees depends on the structure of its retina and its neural visual processing system. Most insects can see ultraviolet, blue and green light, but there is wide variety among arthropods; mantis shrimp eyes have up to 12 different channels of color, revealing the ultraviolet spectrum and polarized light. The ancestor of living vertebrates could likely detect red, purple, blue and green — an ability that was ma

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