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Bringing a decade old bicycle navigator back to life with open source software

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-24 05:08:03

Published: 25-07-2025 23:37 | Author: Remy van Elst | Text only version of this article I recently found a Navman Bike 1000 in a thrift store for EUR 10. This is a bike computer, a navigation device for cyclists, made by MiTaC, the same company that makes the Mio bike computers. This Navman Bike 1000 is a rebadged Mio Cyclo 200 . It's from 2015 and as you might have guessed, no more map updates. There seem to be newer maps from 2020, but the official download tool fails. Planned Obsolescence at

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Show HN: MCP server for up-to-date Zig standard library documentation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 02:10:59

Zig Docs MCP Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides up-to-date documentation for the Zig programming language standard library and builtin functions. It uses the same approach as Zig's official autodoc (ziglang.org) by reading STD lib source files directly through a WASM module. However instead of returning HTML, it outputs Markdown which significantly reduces token usage. Tip Add use zigdocs to your prompt if you want to explicitly instruct the LLM to use Zig docs tools. Otherwise

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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for Easy Anti-Cheat users

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-27 05:11:47

Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented some Easy Anti-Cheat users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update because of a known issue that triggers restarts with blue screen of death (BSOD) errors. When it acknowledged the bug last month, the company confirmed the issue impacted devices running Easy Anti-Cheat, a popular anti-cheating service installed with hundreds of multiplayer games, including Apex Legends, War Thunder, Dead by Daylight, ELDEN RING, Rust, Squad, NBA 2K25,

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Starlink is experiencing a network outage

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-28 00:52:00

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is experiencing an outage. Reports of connectivity issues started around 3:20PM ET, based on DownDetector, though SpaceX has only recently acknowledged the outage via a post on the Starlink X account. Users across the US, Europe and the UK have also reported issues on r/starlink, the service's Reddit page, and SpaceX has even acknowledged the outage on Starlink's website. The number of people potentially impacted could number in the millions — as of

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Here's What You Should Know About iOS 18.6 Before iOS 26 Releases This Fall

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 22:57:43

Apple's iOS 18.6 will likely be released soon, ahead of its iOS 26 this fall, but the company's July 21 iOS 18.6 release candidate didn't change much on the iPhones of developers and beta testers. While iOS 26 will bring a major redesign to iPhones, the latest iOS 18.6 beta is filled with bug and security fixes, so developers and beta testers shouldn't expect new features. Apple/Screenshot by CNET Because this is a beta, I recommend downloading it on something other than your primary device. T

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Microsoft's big AI update for Windows 11 is here - what's new

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-31 15:18:32

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Windows 11 users will find a host of new features awaiting them with a major update now being rolled out by Microsoft. Launched on Tuesday specifically for Windows 11 24H2, the optional update known as KB5062660 carries with it a cavalcade of AI-powered skills along with general enhancements and bug fixes galore. In a Tuesday blog post, Microsoft touted all the new AI tools and tricks in the update. For better or worse, most of these are geared toward Copilot+ PCs, so if y

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Your TV's USB port has an underrated feature that can revitalize an old system for free

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-01-01 05:37:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I'm focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install

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Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new 'Windows Resilience' features

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-02 15:36:24

Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with twenty-nine new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery tool. The KB5062660 update is part of the company's optional non-security preview updates schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming to next month's August Patch Tuesday. Unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates,

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US Fairphone OS devs hit back against GrapheneOS security claims

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-03 18:04:22

What’s next for Murena, though? Well, the company confirmed that it will be making some improvements: Murena is taking security issues seriously, and our policy about integration of security patches in /e/OS is very comparable to or even better in some cases than many of mobile OS vendors in the smartphone industry. However, as part of our ongoing efforts to continuously improve we have decided to reduce the integration time of monthly security updates in /e/OS. Therefore we’ll progressively u

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Fairphone software devs hit back against GrapheneOS security claims

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-04 00:04:22

What’s next for Murena, though? Well, the company confirmed that it will be making some improvements: Murena is taking security issues seriously, and our policy about integration of security patches in /e/OS is very comparable to or even better in some cases than many of mobile OS vendors in the smartphone industry. However, as part of our ongoing efforts to continuously improve we have decided to reduce the integration time of monthly security updates in /e/OS. Therefore we’ll progressively u

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Galaxy Watch Ultra users rejoice: Wear OS 6 rolls out ahead of schedule!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-04 12:00:09

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) is receiving the One UI 8 update with Wear OS 6 earlier than expected. The rollout has started for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Google Fi models in the US, as well as in some overseas markets. New features include better notifications, new gestures, improved health tracking, and more personalization options. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) are the first smartwatches to get Wear OS 6 upda

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iOS 18.6 RC beta and more now available as launch nears

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-03 18:11:10

Apple has released new RC (release candidate) betas of iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and more to developers and public beta testers alike. Here’s what to expect. RC indicates iOS 18.6 launch is imminent Today Apple released brand new betas to developers and public beta users at the same time. However, those betas are not part of the iOS 26 release cycle. Instead, they’re the RC betas for iOS 18.6 and its companion updates. New RCs include: iOS 18.6 iPadOS 18.6 macOS 15.6 tvOS 18.6 watchOS 11.6

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Microsoft: Windows Server KB5062557 causes cluster, VM issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-04 15:24:10

Microsoft is asking businesses to reach out for support to mitigate a known issue causing Cluster service and VM restart issues after installing this month's Windows Server 2019 security updates. As the company explains in a private advisory seen by BleepingComputer, the Cluster service (a system component essential to cluster operation) might fail to function correctly after installing the KB5062557 update released on July 8th. The same bug is also causing some nodes to fail when attempting t

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Google just forced some Pixel 4a holdouts to finally install their battery-nerfing update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-05 10:30:19

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s been dealing with the fallout of bad batteries on the Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a. So far, that’s involved updates that limit charging capacity after a certain number of cycles. While there was a trick to avoid that update on the Pixel 4a, Google seems to have closed the loophole. This year, Google has found itself forced to confront and deal with an awkward problem that’s been casting a shadow across its otherwise largely well-received Pixel smartphon

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The best Good Luck modules are getting One UI 8 support with cool new features

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 08:25:28

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Good Lock modules like Home Up, MultiStar, NavStar, and QuickStar have been updated with support for One UI 8. Home Up’s update also brings several new features and improvements to the DIY Home Screen feature. One UI 8 stable is expected to reach many more smartphones across Samsung’s lineup in the near future. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE are out, and they are the first phones to get a stable version of One UI 8. With their launch done a

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Microsoft releases emergency patches for SharePoint RCE flaws exploited in attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-07 09:41:46

Microsoft has released emergency SharePoint security updates for two zero-day vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771 that have compromised services worldwide in "ToolShell" attacks. In May, during the Berlin Pwn2Own hacking contest, researchers exploited a zero-day vulnerability chain called "ToolShell," which enabled them to achieve remote code execution in Microsoft SharePoint. These flaws were fixed as part of the July Patch Tuesday updates; However, threat actors were

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates for Those Who Don't Want to Upgrade to Windows 11

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-09 21:13:03

The Windows 10 era is almost at an end. Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 and stopping security support in October. Initially, Microsoft was offering a one-year extended security update for $30, but we've got some good news: Microsoft has added a free option, allowing you to stick with Windows 10 for another year. However, in order to access it, you'll need to use cloud backup and connect it with your OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal

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Google fixes Gemini Live’s video fidelity so you can actually use it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-11 05:00:54

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android users have reported experiencing blurry video when sharing their camera with Gemini Live. Google has rolled out an update that improves camera resolution in the app. Earlier this year, users gained the ability to share their camera with Gemini Live, allowing the AI to answer questions about what it sees through your camera. However, there have been some issues with the feature, namely blurriness with the camera. If you’ve been running into this

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Samsung’s eye-catching Theme Park update teaches Apple how to do a glass UI right

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-11 09:24:04

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Theme Park Good Lock module. The update tweaks the UI, adds a new “Effects” menu, and fixes minor bugs. The Effects menu offers five options to customize the look of your icons. If you’re a fan of customization, the Theme Park module in Good Lock can help get your Galaxy phone looking just the way you want it. From changing the colors of keycaps to adjusting the shape of icons, there is no shortage of ways to giv

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Cyberpunk 2077's latest update brings VRR to consoles and introduces an autodrive mode

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-13 20:19:33

There's another big update for Cyberpunk 2077 coming our way. Update 2.3 brings some notable new features to PC and consoles. CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is adding official in-game support for VRR on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This should help with screen tearing when the frame rate drops and is of particular use when running the game in performance mode. There's also an official AutoDrive feature, which is something that has long-existed in the modding community. This is available in all cars and moto

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Reddit is back online after a brief outage

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-14 00:24:26

If you were having trouble viewing Reddit today, you weren't alone. Downdetector showed a spike in outages and problems at the site. Reddit acknowledged the problem on Wednesday. At 12:38PM ET, it said the situation had been resolved. Reddit told Engadget that an update was the culprit. "An update we made caused some instability," a company spokesperson said. "We reverted and are seeing Reddit ramp back up." As to what that update was, we don't yet know, but it was probably a standard tweak to

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Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-14 05:36:04

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3, set to launch on Thursday for Mac, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S, will add a bunch of new features focused around vehicles and proper VRR support on consoles. The new AutoDrive feature, available in all cars and motorcycles, lets you drive from place to place automatically. You can set where you want to go on the game’s map, including d

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Windows KB5064489 emergency update fixes Azure VM launch issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-16 15:47:07

Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix a bug that prevents Azure virtual machines from launching when the Trusted Launch setting is disabled and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is enabled. The bug impacted Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2 and was introduced during the July Patch Tuesday security updates. "This update addresses an issue that prevented some virtual machines (VMs) from starting when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was enabled," explains Microsoft. "It a

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Lucid Motors will roll out hands-free highway driving this month

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-01-17 00:34:00

Lucid Motors is set to roll out a software update on July 30 that will enable hands-free highway driving on its Air sedans, a major step forward for the company’s advanced driver assistance system. The rollout will put Lucid Motors on a short list of companies that have made hands-free driving possible in the United States. Ford has a system called BlueCruise, General Motors has Super Cruise, and Mercedes-Benz has Drive Pilot, although it’s not as widely available. In the right conditions and i

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Want to keep using Microsoft 365 in Windows 10 after October? You can - with caveats

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-01-17 05:21:49

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Microsoft is due to cut off support for Windows 10 in October. That means no more security patches, bug fixes, or technical help for the OS (unless you pay for extended security updates or can make the free options work for you). But what does that entail for Microsoft 365? In a recent online support article, Microsoft revealed the status of its popular office suite once Windows 10 becomes persona non grata. First off, Microsoft would rather all Microsoft 365 users

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Don't Want to Upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 02:45:04

The era of Windows 10 is almost at an end. In October 2025, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 and stopping security support. Initially Microsoft was offering a one-year extended security update for $30, but we've got good news. Microsoft has added a free option, allowing you to stick with Windows 10 for another year. However, in order to access it, users will need to use cloud backup and connect it with their OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty b

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Don’t look now, but YouTube’s video player has a new design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 20:23:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube appears to be rolling out or testing a new UI design for its player on the web. The new design places the video controls into bubbles. This UI change was first spotted back in April. Every now and then, YouTube tries to update its look to mixed results. You may remember the backlash the company got last year when it tried to relocate the video title, description, and comments section to the right side panel. Well, the video platform is at it again

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Cleaner feeds ahead? YouTube is cracking down on AI slop

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 14:34:32

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is preparing to update its creator monetization policies. The change is aimed at curbing revenue generation from “inauthentic” content. This update could result in less content that viewers consider to be spam. With the proliferation of AI tools, a growing number of YouTube channels are pumping out low-quality content, often referred to as AI slop. While it’s been an issue for a while, it appears YouTube is about to make a change that could help k

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Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) sync is broken

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-27 00:58:34

Microsoft has confirmed a widespread issue in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) that prevents organizations from syncing with Microsoft Update and deploying the latest Windows updates. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a Microsoft product that allows businesses to manage and distribute Windows updates to computers within their network. By default, WSUS synchronizes with Microsoft Update servers once a day, when it downloads the latest metadata on available Windows updates. Admins ca

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YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-27 15:23:13

YouTube is preparing to update its policies to crack down on creators’ ability to generate revenue from “inauthentic” content, including mass-produced videos and other types of repetitive content — things that have become easier to generate with the help of AI technology. On July 15, the company will update its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) Monetization policies with more detailed guidelines around what type of content can earn creators money and what cannot. The exact policy language itself h

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Latest Tech News

Bringing a decade old bicycle navigator back to life with open source software

Show HN: MCP server for up-to-date Zig standard library documentation

Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for Easy Anti-Cheat users

Starlink is experiencing a network outage

Here's What You Should Know About iOS 18.6 Before iOS 26 Releases This Fall

Microsoft's big AI update for Windows 11 is here - what's new

Your TV's USB port has an underrated feature that can revitalize an old system for free

Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new 'Windows Resilience' features

US Fairphone OS devs hit back against GrapheneOS security claims

Fairphone software devs hit back against GrapheneOS security claims

Galaxy Watch Ultra users rejoice: Wear OS 6 rolls out ahead of schedule!

iOS 18.6 RC beta and more now available as launch nears

Microsoft: Windows Server KB5062557 causes cluster, VM issues

Google just forced some Pixel 4a holdouts to finally install their battery-nerfing update

The best Good Luck modules are getting One UI 8 support with cool new features

Microsoft releases emergency patches for SharePoint RCE flaws exploited in attacks

Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates for Those Who Don't Want to Upgrade to Windows 11

Google fixes Gemini Live’s video fidelity so you can actually use it

Samsung’s eye-catching Theme Park update teaches Apple how to do a glass UI right

Cyberpunk 2077's latest update brings VRR to consoles and introduces an autodrive mode

Reddit is back online after a brief outage

Cyberpunk 2077’s next update adds ‘AutoDrive’ and VRR for consoles

Windows KB5064489 emergency update fixes Azure VM launch issues

Lucid Motors will roll out hands-free highway driving this month

Want to keep using Microsoft 365 in Windows 10 after October? You can - with caveats

Don't Want to Upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates

Don’t look now, but YouTube’s video player has a new design

Cleaner feeds ahead? YouTube is cracking down on AI slop

Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) sync is broken

YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows

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