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A Brief, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Robotics

news.ycombinator.com Benjie Holson 2025-09-28 20:28:10

(An homage to one of my favorite pieces on the internet: A Brief, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Programming Languages) Early History: Various automata were built powered by water, clockwork or steam. Redditors at the time argue that they are not really robots. This is despite the fact that the word “robot” would not be invented until 1920. 1495: Leonardo da Vinci invents a mechanical knight that sits up, moves its head and waves its arm. Despite a lack of working prototype he immedia

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Wanted: New Instruments to Fund BBNs

news.ycombinator.com Eric Gilliam 2025-10-02 18:53:02

Today’s piece is a guest post by Alex Obadia. Alex is a new program director at the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). As Alex puts it, his focus is “currently on designing new enabling trust primitives for a world where many more substrates (e.g. DNA, materials, thoughts) are programmable.” I met Alex last month at the ARIA Summit. At the Summit, I got to spend several days talking with ARIA staff, incoming PDs, and ARIA ‘Creators’ — ARIA’s word for R&D contractors. My discuss

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Marvel Just Added a Fourth Movie to Its 2028 Plans

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-10-02 18:00:29

Marvel’s been having a pretty quiet time at the box office as of late, as it prepares to head into a new Avengers duology to cap off its latest, up-and-down era in a pretty subdued manner. 2025 may have 3 MCU movies to its name (and a host of TV projects), but after Fantastic Four: First Steps, just four movies will release across 2026 and 2027. But once the dust settles on Secret Wars? Marvel Studios is cranking things back up. Variety reports that Disney has now dated a fourth untitled Marvel

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Storage Prices Are Going Nuts, Grab a New Samsung MicroSD Card With Adapter for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-10-02 18:10:26

Storage prices, to put it politely, have been all over the place lately. You could get motion sickness watching them rise and fall and rise again, and there’s of course the ever-present threat of tariffs that would suddenly balloon the prices of storage and many other tech goods. So when the roller-coaster of storage pricing rolls downward, it’s smart to grab some while you can. Now’s a good time, if Amazon’s 36% off deal on the Samsung EVO Select MicroSD memory card and adapter is any indicatio

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Troubling Case Links Vaping to Aggressive Lung Cancer

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-10-02 18:20:47

Vaping might be safer than cigarette smoking, but they carry their own health risks. A New Jersey man’s electronic cigarette habit likely contributed to his fast-spreading, fatal lung cancer, his doctors say. Doctors at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City detailed the tragic death this month in the American Journal of Case Reports. The 51-year-old former smoker and longtime vaper developed an aggressive lung cancer that killed him just months after diagnosis. Though a causa

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1800W Anker Power Station With 11 Ports Has Never Been Cheaper, Prime Day Won’t See a Better Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-10-02 18:25:31

Whether you’re planning outdoor parties, heading out on a boat or setting up camp, having reliable power is a game-changer. Among the many options available, the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is very popular, thanks to its impressive 11 ports to charge multiple devices at once, solar panel rechargeability, and battery longevity. Currently, this huge power station is available for just $448, down from its original $799 (44% off) which makes it one of the most attractive offers in the

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Apple iPad 11-inch With A16 Chip Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Clears Out Top Tablets

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-10-02 18:40:38

We’re about to have huge wave of humidity hit all across the United States. That means its the perfect time to just stay inside, playing Fortnite on an iPad, or streaming the new season of Love Island. Amazon right now has the Wi-Fi only model of the Apple iPad with the A16 chip on sale for $50 off as part of a limited time deal. The brings down the tablet to just $299 from its original price of $349. See at Amazon Liquid Retina Display The Apple iPad is an 11-inch tablet built for the everyd

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Meta's New Oakley Smart Glasses Coming in July Boost Their Battery Life and Camera

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-02 17:00:00

Meta's newest revamp of their surprisingly popular smart glasses have arrived, but under another fashion label. Oakey Meta HSTN is a new line of AI-enabled glasses joining Meta Ray-Bans, but they're coming with some notable improvements to go with their new design and slightly higher price. Oakley, like Ray-Ban, is part of glasses-maker EssilorLuxottica's portfolio. According to Meta's head of wearable tech, Alex Himel, they're just one part of a lineup of Oakley products to come. And, judging

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Best Internet Providers in Rochester, New York

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-02 17:00:00

What is the best internet provider in Rochester? CNET's experts recommend Spectrum as the best internet provider in Rochester for most households. Spectrum has a lot to offer, including extensive coverage in the area, affordable starting prices and lightning-fast speeds. However, you can expect a significant price hike after the first two years. Spectrum maxes out at a respectable 1,000Mbps, but if you're looking for multi-gig speeds, Greenlight is worth checking out. Greenlight's speeds go up

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How AI Is Helping Students Find the Right College

wired.com Jaclyn Greenberg 2025-10-02 14:30:00

After Julia Dixon graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014, her family and friends asked for her help with the college application process. Dixon was happy to share her recently earned expertise about the world of higher education but soon realized how many parents and students in her community needed help and how hard it was for them to access that support. The ratio of college counselors to students in the US, according to the American School Counselor Association, is one for every 3

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What Big Tech's Band of Execs Will Do in the Army

wired.com Steven Levy 2025-10-02 18:26:42

When I read a tweet about four noted Silicon Valley executives being inducted into a special detachment of the United States Army Reserve, including Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, I questioned its veracity. It’s very hard to discern truth from satire in 2025, in part because of social media sites owned by Bosworth’s company. But it indeed was true. According to an official press release, they’re in the Army now, specifically Detachment 201: the Executive Innovation Corps. Boz is now lieutenant

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3 Best Thermal Brush, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED (2025)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-10-02 18:33:00

You've seen thermal brushes before, maybe touted as a blow-out brush or an infrared brush. The best thermal brush for you will recreate a blow-out type of look on your dry hair—different than a blow-dry brush, which is designed for wet hair but has a similar look. It reminds me of how I would use a curler in my youth to straighten while adding a little body to the roots and a little curl to the ends. If that's your preferred hairstyle too, then these are the devices for you. Thermal brushes use

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Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone

theverge.com David Pierce 2025-10-02 17:11:29

is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. The idea behind Trump Mobile is relatively straightforward. It’s easy to launch a mobile carrier these days, and it can be extremely lucrative — just ask Ryan Reynolds! You should know, though, that Trump Mobile is a pretty bad deal. And the network’s supposed flagship phone? We’re willing to bet that this $500, made-in-America, coming-so

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Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-10-02 18:00:04

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature, primarily used by parents and schools as a set of parental controls and filters, started randomly blocking Google’s Chrome browser from opening on Windows. The first reports surfaced on June 3rd, with some Chrome users noticing the browser kept closing or wouldn’t open. Microsoft has introduced a bug into Family Safety tha

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Amazon improves Kindle accessibility with new text spacing adjustments

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-10-02 18:07:35

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. Amazon released a new software update for several recent Kindle models last week. The company’s release notes only mention “performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements,” but the update includes notable upgrades when it comes to adjusting text and line spacing, improving legibility and accessibility for many users, as spott

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3 more days to fuel your next big move — and save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-02 18:00:00

The countdown is on — you have just 3 days left to save on your pass to TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station. After Sunday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, prices go up, and this opportunity to lock in savings disappears. If you’re a founder looking to scale, a VC hunting for breakout talent, or an operator ready to level up, this one-day founder summit is built to move you forward — with tactical insights, candid conversations, and high-impact networking from start

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Tesla partners with Electrify Expo to launch full-weekend EV test drives

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-10-02 18:00:00

Electrify Expo, which has spent the last five years putting on festivals across the U.S. to educate people about electric vehicles, is launching a demo experience where people can take an EV home for a weekend. The first company to partner up is Tesla, and Electrify Expo CEO BJ Birtwell says more brands will come on board in the near future. “It’s an opportunity for our attendees at Electrify Expo to have a no-pressure, non-sales-y experience with an electric vehicle on their terms, running err

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Startup hiring isn’t just about the pitch, it’s about the package — Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal break it down at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-02 18:30:00

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options — and stock options — you’ve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right people. At TechCrunch Disrupt’s 20th anniversary, happening on October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, we’re digging into the real talk around compensation and equity with a powerhouse panel who’ve seen it all when it comes to scaling. Don’t miss the insights from this panel — and the full Dis

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Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran - Israel conflict

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-10-02 21:09:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Facepalm: It seems that wherever there is war in the world, there will also be clips of video games that people claim are real footage. Once again, this form of propaganda involves old favorites Arma 3 and War Thunder, with the Middle East conflict helping increase the spread. Following Israel's surprise airstrikes on Iranian targets on June 13, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps posted a cl

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Low-wage tech support workers become a new gateway for cyberattacks

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-10-02 21:53:00

Editor's take: As businesses increasingly rely on outsourced tech support to cut costs, the risks associated with these operations are coming into sharper focus. The threat is no longer just about technical vulnerabilities; it's about the people behind the screens, and the growing pressure they face from both economic hardship and sophisticated cybercriminals. Hackers are increasingly turning the very systems designed to help customers – outsourced tech support and call centers – into powerful

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YouTube creators unaware Google uses their videos to train AI

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-10-02 22:44:00

A hot potato: When it comes to tech companies training their AI models, it seems everything is fair game. Google, for example, uses some of the billions of videos on YouTube to train Gemini and Veo 3, and many creators are unaware that it's happening. With more than 20 billion videos on the platform, YouTube is a treasure trove of data for AI companies to exploit – and many already have. YouTube owner Google is also using the content to train its AI models, reports CNBC. The company later conf

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Meta, EssilorLuxottica unveil Oakley smart glasses

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2025-10-02 22:16:35

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presents Orion AR Glasses as he makes a keynote speech during the Meta Connect annual event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 25, 2024. Meta and EssilorLuxottica on Friday unveiled a new line of Oakley smart glasses that include the social media company's artificial intelligence assistant. The Oakley Meta HSTN, as the glasses are known, is the latest product borne from a multiyear partnership between the two companies. The HSTN smart gl

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Coinbase secures EU crypto license, swaps Ireland for Luxembourg as main hub

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2025-10-02 22:47:36

Coinbase has secured a license from Luxembourg to offer crypto services across the European Union and will make the country its central hub in the region. The U.S. crypto exchange's main European base has been in Ireland since 2023. Coinbase said Friday that it obtained its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). MiCA is a sweeping regulation that aims to create a harmonized legal framework for crypto across all 27 EU m

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One UI 8 could give screenshots an HDR glow-up that was missing from betas

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 17:36:59

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is testing HDR screenshot support for One UI 8 with its latest closed beta (ZYF7) release. The feature likely relies on Android 16’s embedded gain maps to show true HDR imagery when viewed correctly. HDR screenshots aren’t yet available in the One UI 8 Beta 2 release, but may arrive with future open betas or the stable release. Samsung will be bringing Android 16 to its devices with the release of One UI 8. The beta program is live for the Galaxy

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One of the best RPGs of all time is coming to Android on August 5

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 22:12:12

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Disco Elysium will launch on Android on August 5. It will feature full voice acting and revamped, mobile-first gameplay. The first two chapters are free, with the full game costing $9.99. Disco Elysium is one of the most celebrated titles of the past decade, with numerous awards and accolades under its belt. A mobile port was announced earlier this year, and now it finally has an official release date. The stylish 2019 RPG will launch on August 5, and

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Ahead of Google Assistant’s death, Gemini finally inherits this much-loved feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 22:13:08

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini has finally received another long-awaited Google Assistant feature. The chatbot can now identify songs playing nearby using the Google app’s Song Search feature. Previously, Gemini would recommend using third-party music recognition apps when asked to identify a song. Gemini lacked several Google Assistant features at launch, but steady updates from Google have brought it closer to being a comprehensive replacement for the legacy voice assistant.

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T-Mobile may soon offer 36 month installment plans, versus the current 24-month default

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 22:49:36

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new report claims T-Mobile is at least considering 36-month EIPs, versus its current two-month contract for new devices. Not only is there an internal report claiming such a program is the in the works, a few smarwatches briefly showed the new terms live on T-Mobile’s website before they were reverted back. It’s possible 36-month EIP program will only apply to select devices like watches and tablets, though it’s also certainly possible the carrier has po

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Apple tells students ‘how to convince your parents to get you a Mac’ [Video]

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-10-02 22:19:05

Apple kicked off its annual Back to School promotion earlier this week, offering free AirPods and other accessories with the purchase of a new Mac or iPad. Now, as Back to School season ramps up, Apple has shared a humorous new video telling college students “how to convince your parents to get you a Mac.” The seven-minute video was posted to Apple’s YouTube channel today. It features incoming college students practicing how to pitch their parents on getting them a Mac instead of a PC for coll

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Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-02 22:58:06

Meta’s smart glasses experiment is moving into its next phase. After scoring a surprise hit with its Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, the company is now teaming up with Oakley for a more rugged, sport-focused lineup and good tech upgrades. Here’s when to get them. What’s new here? For starters: battery life and video quality. The Oakley Meta glasses double the runtime of the Meta Ray-Bans, offering up to 8 hours of continuous use, plus 48 hours with the included charging case. Video capture also g

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ZeniMax and Microsoft ratify union agreement

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-02 07:41:48

Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have ratified the contract agreement with parent company Microsoft. This agreement with the union representing the video game studio's quality assurance employees marks the first time Microsoft has entered into any union contract in the US. ZeniMax Studios is probably best known for its work on The Elder Scrolls Online. Stephen Totilo first reported on this news; we've reached out to Microsoft and the Communications Workers of America for additiona

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A Brief, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Robotics

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Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature

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Tesla partners with Electrify Expo to launch full-weekend EV test drives

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Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran - Israel conflict

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Apple tells students ‘how to convince your parents to get you a Mac’ [Video]

Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more

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