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Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-20 06:44:31

Serious badminton players are constantly exploring different techniques to give them an edge over opponents. One of the latest innovations is the spin serve, a devastatingly effective method in which a player adds a pre-spin just before the racket contacts the shuttlecock (aka the birdie). It's so effective—some have called it "impossible to return"—that the Badminton World Federation (BWF) banned the spin serve in 2023, at least until after the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The sanction wasn

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Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-11-20 06:14:22

As legal cannabis has expanded around the United States for both recreational and medical use, companies have amassed troves of data about customers and their transactions. People who have applied for medical marijuana cards have had to share particularly personal health data to qualify. For some patients in Ohio who use medical weed, a recent data exposure could impact their sensitive information. Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler found a publicly accessible database in mid-July that appeare

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India’s government to propose blanket ban on real-money gaming

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-20 06:03:34

Real-money gaming companies are reeling as India moves to propose a blanket ban on their operations under a new legislation. The Indian government plans to prohibit real-money games — whether based on skill or chance — under its proposed online gaming regulation, per a draft seen by TechCrunch, which was also verified by three sources, including one consultant with the Indian IT ministry and two people working closely with the Indian government and real-money gaming companies. Proposed to be c

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China's Getting Ready to Land Astronauts on the Moon While NASA Flails Helplessly

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-20 10:11:35

Over half a year into Donald Trump's second term, NASA still doesn't have a long-term head. That leadership vacuum comes as the space agency is staring down the barrel of some devastating cuts to its science budget, with the White House betting its future on space exploration alone. The chaos has raised serious questions about NASA's ambitious plans to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon for the first time in over half a century. The dates of its planned Artemis program launches keep

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Possible Local Malaria Case Found in New Jersey. Here’s What to Know

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-11-20 11:10:15

A once-vanquished disease spread by mosquitoes may be making inroads into the United States. New Jersey officials are now investigating whether a resident’s malaria infection was locally acquired. The New Jersey Departments of Health (NJDOH) and Environmental Protection reported on the case Monday. The resident hadn’t recently traveled, suggesting they likely caught it from homegrown mosquitoes. If so, this would be the first locally acquired malaria case seen in the state in over three decades

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Razer’s Gengar Edition headphones are now available in the US

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-20 11:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Razer has announced that one of its most popular PC gaming peripherals from a Pokémon collaboration that was exclusive to China will soon be available in the US. The Gengar Edition of the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 headphones, which trade cute cat ears for the Pok

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Aalo Atomics raises $100M to build a microreactor and data center together

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-11-20 11:41:41

Nuclear startups have been soaking up attention from hyperscalers and cash from investors. Aalo Atomics is the latest beneficiary of the big tech-small nuclear love affair, raising $100 million in a Series B, the company announced today. The startup plans to flip the switch on its first reactor in the summer of 2026, CEO Matt Loszak said in a LinkedIn post. The facility will be located on the campus of the Idaho National Laboratory. Aalo — not to be confused with the defunct furniture startup

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Nvidia says it's evaluating a 'variety of products' after report of new AI chip for China

cnbc.com Annie Palmer Chris Eudaily 2025-11-20 16:48:25

Nvidia said Tuesday that it is evaluating several products following a report that the company is working on a new artificial intelligence chip for China that is more powerful than the currently available H20. The new product, tentatively called the B30A, is expected to be based on Nvidia's Blackwell chip architecture, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the company's plans. Nvidia hopes to deliver sample units to Chinese clients for testing as soon as next month, according to Reuters

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Apple reportedly ups iPhone production in India as country's Russia ties roil White House

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-11-20 16:55:49

Apple has reportedly boosted iPhone production in India as the country faces pressure from the White House over its Russian oil purchases. "We have planned to up the tariffs on India," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday. "These are secondary tariffs for buying the sanctioned Russian oil." Bessent accused India of "profiteering" by purchasing cheap Russian oil and reselling it during the Ukraine war, "which is unacceptable." Earlier this month, President Donal

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It Looks Like China's Getting Ready to Land Astronauts on the Moon While NASA Flails Helplessly

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-20 16:11:35

Over half a year into Donald Trump's second term, NASA still doesn't have a long-term head. That leadership vacuum comes as the space agency is staring down the barrel of some devastating cuts to its science budget, with the White House betting its future on space exploration alone. The chaos has raised serious questions about NASA's ambitious plans to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon for the first time in over half a century. The dates of its planned Artemis program launches keep

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ChatGPT now has a subscription plan that costs less than $5/month

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-20 10:12:21

OpenAI has launched the cheapest ChatGPT subscription plan ever. The new plan, called ChatGPT Go , costs less than $5 per month, but the catch is that it’s not available everywhere and has only just launched in India. ChatGPT Go aims to expand the chatbot’s most popular features and make them available at more affordable prices. Not only does the subscription include everything you get with the free version of ChatGPT, it also brings the following additions: Extended access to GPT-5 Extended

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The AYN Odin 3 could be the big Android handheld upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-20 15:32:55

TL;DR AYN has teased an upgrade to its leading Android handheld, the Odin 3. The company confirmed it will run Android, but no other details were revealed. AYN teased the Odin 3 alongside the announcement of a dual-screened Android handheld, the AYN Thor. AYN’s Odin 2 handheld lineup has been extremely popular, primarily due to the decently capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board, which makes them perfect for emulating demanding retro consoles like the Nintendo Switch and others. However

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Apple is reportedly manufacturing all four iPhone 17 models in India

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-20 16:55:28

Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India ahead of next month’s iPhone 17 launch, Bloomberg reports. The company will build all four iPhone 17 models there, and for the first time US-bound shipments for the entire lineup will come from India at launch. The shift comes amid production expansion across five factories in India, including two plants that recently opened. Apple has been working to decrease its reliance on China for the manufacturing of US-bound iPhones. According to Bloombe

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CPG startup Keychain snags $30M to build in India, grow in the U.S.

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-20 16:00:00

Keychain, a U.S. startup that helps consumer brands find manufacturing partners, has raised $30 million in fresh funding as it looks to scale its India-based development team to drive growth in North America. While headquartered in New York, Keychain operates as a distributed company with its core engineering and product development centered in India. The startup is doubling down on this model with the new funding, aiming to grow its engineering, product design, and analytics teams in Gurugram

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US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-11-20 16:25:33

The U.K has dropped its demand for special access to Apple’s cloud systems, or a “backdoor,” following negotiations with the Trump administration, according to U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. “As a result, the U.K. has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a ‘back door’ that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties,” Gabbard wrote in a post on X. She also claimed that she worked along Presid

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AYN Odin 3 and Thor could be the upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-20 21:32:55

TL;DR AYN has teased two new handheld gaming devices, the Odin 3 and a new handset named Thor. Both devices are confirmed to be Android handhelds, and not x86. More information about the devices will be released in the coming weeks. AYN’s Odin 2 handheld lineup has been extremely popular, primarily due to the decently capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board, which makes them perfect for emulating demanding retro consoles like the Nintendo Switch and others. However, there’s no denying th

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Acrobat Studio is Adobe's new AI-powered hub for PDFs

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-20 21:00:03

Whether you love or hate them, PDFs are an inescapable part of the job for many of us. In fact, it's safe to say the format isn't going away anytime soon, with Adobe reporting there are 3 trillion PDFs in circulation worldwide. However, there's no denying they can be a pain to work with, and in an effort to make it easier to manage projects involving multiple PDFs, Adobe is launching a new product today called Acrobat Studio. And wouldn't you know it, the company is marketing the inclusion of ge

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NVIDIA is reportedly developing an AI chip for China more powerful than the H20

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-20 21:30:57

NVIDIA is working on a new AI chip meant for the Chinese market that's more powerful than the H20, according to Reuters. It will reportedly be based on the company's latest Blackwell architecture, which can produce chips between seven and 30 times faster than its previous AI platform. Reuters says the product is tentatively named B30A and will have a single-die design, putting all its main components on a single piece of silicon. It will apparently be capable of half the computing power of NVIDI

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EloqKV, a distributed database with Redis compatible API (GPLv2 and AGPLv3)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-19 08:35:02

EloqKV EloqKV is a high-performance distributed database with a Redis/ValKey compatible API. It offers features like ACID transactions, full elasticity and scalability, tiered storage, and session-style transaction syntax — all while preserving Redis' simplicity and usability. EloqKV is engineered for developers who need a modern no-compromise database solution to power the next generation of demanding applications in the AI era. Why Choose EloqKV Over Redis? Feature Redis EloqKV High Perform

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AT&T Promo Code: Get Up to $300 in August

wired.com Kat Merck 2025-11-20 11:30:00

Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage that’s reliably consistent and widespread. AT&T is the third-largest provider in the US (first for 5G), with the largest coverage map. I’ve had various AT&T plans for more than a decade, first for just myself and now for my whole family, even though I only get one cell bar at my house and have to stand in one 5-square-foot patch of yard to make a phone call. And have lost entire days

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Go plan arrives in India only for under $5 per month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-21 02:00:53

OpenAI has debuted its cheapest subscription yet for India only, product head Nick Turley announced on X. Called ChatGPT Go, the 390 rupee ($4.60) GPT-5 plan will offers users 10 times more message limits, image generation and file uploads than the free offering. "Making ChatGPT more affordable has been a key ask from users," Turley wrote. "We're rolling out Go in India first and will learn from feedback before expanding to other countries." The new plan was leaked earlier and OpenAI recently i

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NY Business Council discloses data breach affecting 47,000 people

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-21 02:04:08

The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) has revealed that attackers who breached its network in February stole the personal, financial, and health information of over 47,000 individuals. As the state's largest statewide employer association, BCNYS represents over 3,000 member organizations, including chambers of commerce, professional and trade associations, and other local and regional business organizations, as well as some of the largest corporations worldwide, which employ more than

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Intel 80286 emulator for Raspberry Pico

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-20 21:53:23

🕹️ Pico-286 Project The Pico-286 project is an endeavor to emulate a classic PC system, reminiscent of late 80s and early 90s computers, on the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040/RP2350 microcontroller). It aims to provide a lightweight and educational platform for experiencing retro computing and understanding low-level system emulation. 🖥️✨ ⭐ Key Features 🧠 8086/8088/80186/286 CPU Emulation: At its core, the project emulates an Intel cpu up to 286 family. At its core, the project emulates an Intel

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‘Skibidi,’ ‘Tradwife,’ and 6,000 Other New Words Are in the Dictionary Now

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-11-21 02:45:07

Before you roll your eyes at the Gen Alpha in your life for using made-up words, you might want to check the latest update to the dictionary. Cambridge University announced that its most recent revisions to the Cambridge Dictionary add 6,000 new words, including a slew of internet-pilled ones like skibidi, tradwife, and delulu. “It’s not every day you get to see words like skibidi and delulu make their way into the Cambridge Dictionary. We only add words where we think they’ll have staying powe

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Verizon’s loyalty discount mess is somehow getting worse

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-21 09:05:20

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon subscribers are reporting that the carrier is tricking them into accepting lower discounts. A new $10 discount on the My Verizon app replaced the existing $20 loyalty discount without warning. Some users say they were able to stack the two discounts, but many others report increased bills after unknowingly accepting the new offer. Verizon’s loyalty discount mess seems to be getting worse. Users are now reporting that they are being tricked in

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Apple is finally hitting a long-held goal to reduce its dependence on China

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-21 11:57:42

A new report says that Apple will finally hit a long-held goal to reduce its dependence on China with the launch of the iPhone 17. Indian iPhone production has always lagged behind that of China, but all this is now changing – with import tariffs acting as an additional incentive … Apple’s long-term goal The vast majority of iPhones are still assembled in China, but Apple has for many years been working on boosting the number of phones made in other countries. India is the company’s secondary

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Association for the Preservation of Spiritualist and Occult Periodicals

news.ycombinator.com Inquiries At Iapsop.Com 2025-11-17 11:12:45

The IAPSOP is a US-based private organization focused on the digital preservation of Spiritualist and occult periodicals published between the Congress of Vienna and the start of the Second World War. Our all-volunteer staff digitizes, indexes and makes available free-of-charge these periodicals, in our archive, for use by students and researchers. We have a standing want list and will respond promptly to inquiries and offers from sellers. We accept contributions of material and labor to furt

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An extinct volcano in Arkansas hosts the only public diamond mine on Earth

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-21 12:00:58

In southwest Arkansas, the state government runs what might be the world's most unusual diamond mine. For the price of a movie ticket, anyone can dig for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park—and keep whatever they find. The 37-acre search field near Murfreesboro sits atop an ancient volcanic pipe that erupted roughly 100 million years ago. That eruption brought diamonds that formed deep within the Earth's mantle to the surface, where they now wait in the soil for anyone with a garden trowe

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OpenAI launches a sub-$5 ChatGPT plan in India

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-11-21 03:57:15

OpenAI today launched a new, cheaper ChatGPT paid subscription plan in India called ChatGPT GO, priced at ₹399 per month ($4.60), which is more affordable than the ₹1,999 (about $23) per month Plus Plan. The company had turned on local currency pricing for all its plans a few days ago, and with this launch, it will also allow users to pay through UPI (Unified Payment Interface), India’s payment framework. Nick Turley, VP at OpenAI and head of ChatGPT, said that this plan will increase the mess

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Eight Sleep raises $100M to expand its AI-powered sleep tech

techcrunch.com Kate Park 2025-11-21 11:00:00

Roughly one in three adults in the U.S. regularly gets insufficient sleep, driving demand for tools that can monitor, analyze, and enhance rest. Eight Sleep, founded in 2014, offers AI-powered sleep tech products that promise to transform your bed into a preventive health device. The New York-based startup announced Tuesday that it raised a fresh $100 million round from investors such as HSG, Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, Y Combinator and athletes including Ferrari F1 driver Charles Lec

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Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve

Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database

India’s government to propose blanket ban on real-money gaming

China's Getting Ready to Land Astronauts on the Moon While NASA Flails Helplessly

Possible Local Malaria Case Found in New Jersey. Here’s What to Know

Razer’s Gengar Edition headphones are now available in the US

Aalo Atomics raises $100M to build a microreactor and data center together

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Apple reportedly ups iPhone production in India as country's Russia ties roil White House

It Looks Like China's Getting Ready to Land Astronauts on the Moon While NASA Flails Helplessly

ChatGPT now has a subscription plan that costs less than $5/month

The AYN Odin 3 could be the big Android handheld upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for

Apple is reportedly manufacturing all four iPhone 17 models in India

CPG startup Keychain snags $30M to build in India, grow in the U.S.

US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand

AYN Odin 3 and Thor could be the upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for

Acrobat Studio is Adobe's new AI-powered hub for PDFs

NVIDIA is reportedly developing an AI chip for China more powerful than the H20

EloqKV, a distributed database with Redis compatible API (GPLv2 and AGPLv3)

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NY Business Council discloses data breach affecting 47,000 people

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Verizon’s loyalty discount mess is somehow getting worse

Apple is finally hitting a long-held goal to reduce its dependence on China

Association for the Preservation of Spiritualist and Occult Periodicals

An extinct volcano in Arkansas hosts the only public diamond mine on Earth

OpenAI launches a sub-$5 ChatGPT plan in India

Eight Sleep raises $100M to expand its AI-powered sleep tech

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