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Burner Phone 101

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-05 20:25:58

Hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library, this Burner Phone 101 workshop introduced participants to phone-related risk modeling, privacy-protective smartphone practices, the full spectrum of burner phone options, and when to leave phones behind entirely. In August 2025, I hosted a Burner Phone 101 Workshop at the Brooklyn Public Library. Below is a summary of the workshop with key points in bold and additional resources that participants helped crowdsource. Secret Goals Before the workshop began

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 25, #1528

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 11:00:02

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Satellites Spotted a Strange Glow in the Ocean, and Scientists Have a Wild Explanation

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-10 11:15:26

Since the early 2000s, scientists have been puzzled by a gleaming turquoise spot in the middle of the Antarctic Ocean showing up in satellite images. The patch is located just south of the great calcite belt, a region that's rich in the mineral form of calcium carbonate, and teeming with coccolithophores, tiny marine organisms that grow reflective calcite shells out of the mineral. The patch itself, however, has been considered far too frigid to support these tiny plankton, causing a longstand

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The days of custom Android ROMs are numbered, and Google is to blame

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-10 04:00:34

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android used to be synonymous with freedom. If you didn’t like your phone’s interface or bloatware, you could simply install a custom ROM — the colloquial term for a forked version of the Android operating system. But that golden era is quickly disappearing, as yet another major Android fork has run into troubles. CalyxOS, a major privacy-focused Android distribution, announced a sudden freeze on future releases earlier this month. While the project isn’t di

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The Pixel 10 is unquestionably the best phone for people fed up with the iPhone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-10 08:00:04

Google has tried for years to lure iPhone owners to Pixel phones. This has even manifested in the company’s Best Friends Forever series of videos, as well as an RCS messaging campaign targeting Apple. That’s in addition to features like the Android Switch app and wired transfer capabilities to help make it easier to move your data. Now that the Pixel 10 phones are here, though, they might just be the best Android phones for people coming from iPhones. And it doesn’t have anything to do with qui

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Foldable iPhone coming next year to feature four cameras, Touch ID, Apple cellular modem

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-11-10 08:14:53

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman spilled some more details about the upcoming foldable iPhone in his Power On newsletter today. He says the foldable iPhone will open like a book to reveal a larger inner display, like many Android foldables. The foldable iPhone will feature a total of four cameras, one on the front screen, one on the inside and two on the back. It will also use Touch ID for biometrics and use Apple’s in-house cellular modem for connectivity. The inclusion of four cameras supports the mu

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Get up to 35 percent off Anker wireless chargers ahead of Labor Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-10 11:31:27

Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station that can power up a few devices at once, there are discounts here worth considering. One of the best is this 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station, on sale for a record low price of $63. The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenie

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Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: I've used both handsets, and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-10 04:00:25

Kerry Wan/ZDNET After the success of launching four flagship phones last year, Google is set to continue the trend with the new Pixel 10 series. The Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out as potentially the best option for many people. With a starting price of $999, it offers a compelling blend of premium features borrowed from its more expensive sibling, all in the more manageable size of the standard Pixel 10. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10 Pro, Fold, Watch 4, and more

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Dynamically patch a Python function's source code at runtime

news.ycombinator.com Eric J. Ma 2025-11-10 08:28:52

written by Eric J. Ma on | tags: In this blog post, I share how I discovered a powerful Python trick: dynamically changing a function's source code at runtime using the compile and exec functions. This technique enabled me to build more flexible AI bots, like ToolBot, that can generate and execute code with access to the current environment. While this opens up exciting possibilities for LLM-powered agents and generative UIs, it also raises serious security concerns. Curious how this hack can s

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Katee Sackhoff Talks ‘The Mandalorian’ and Acting Struggles

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-11-10 12:25:01

Battlestar Galacta alum Katee Sackhoff has been in genre TV for years. After voicing cultist turned mercenary/freedom fighter Bo-Katan Kryze for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Rebels, she reprised the role in the live-action series The Mandalorian. She’s gotten to play Bo several times since then, but as the actor herself tells it, coming back to that role hasn’t been without its challenges. In the latest episode of her podcast, Sackhoff told her Battlestar co-worker Tahmoh Penikett how she lost

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Why I recommend these new Sony gaming headphones to more than just gamers

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-11-10 09:15:18

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. $349.99 at Amazon Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its latest pair of premium gaming headphones

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I'm a diehard Google Pixel fan - here's why I'm not upgrading to the latest model

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-10 10:00:20

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's new Pixel 10 isn't worth the upgrade for me. It comes down to cost, color, and lack of new killer features. Too much AI is also a deterrent. The new Pixel 10 is upon us, and, as usual, Google wants us all to upgrade. For many of us, trading in our current model for a discount on the newer version has become a yearly tradition. I've done it ever since Google adopted the trade-in policy, and it has served me well. However, this year is di

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Why the Pixel 10 is making this longtime iPhone user reconsider their next phone

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-10 10:25:18

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Google's PixelSnap is the biggest upgrade for me on the company's new phones. The $799 Pixel 10 now comes with a telephoto camera, a sizeable upgrade for the base model. Gemini AI is much smarter and more capable than Siri. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. As a phone reviewer, I can't stick to a single phone for long, but I've been on the iPhone for a while now. That's be

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The iPhone 17 Release Date Is Coming Up Fast, but When? Leaks Hint at an Exact Date

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-09 14:00:13

Google just announced the Pixel 10 series of phones, which look to be the last major phone releases until Apple unveils the iPhone 17 next month. Nailing down exact dates for the new iPhone models is always a moving target due to the company's secrecy, but a number of reports and leaks are bringing reliable dates more into focus. Once the rumored iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max are revealed, we'll be able to confirm speculation about colors, display, cameras and more. We'll also learn

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 24

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 10:05:42

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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I wish Google would fix this one quirky limitation with Fi

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-09 21:00:33

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I’ve used Google Fi for almost three years now, and it’s been mostly smooth sailing. Although Google doesn’t promote its cellular services very much, it has slowly but surely released updates that continue to improve the service, all while keeping prices relatively competitive. There is plenty to love about Google’s offering in a competitive market, but one quirk has me considering other options. Have you tried Google's wireless service? 81 votes Yes, I'm curren

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Exploring EXIF (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-07 20:25:58

← Harley Turan • August 2023 August 2023 Exploring EXIF According to iOS’ Photos application, I’ve taken 73,281 photos over the past 14 years of owning an iPhone. Each one of those images doesn't just contain the photo you see as you scroll through the Photos app — it contains a wealth of information stored encoded directly into the image file itself. It details useful metadata such as where the photo was taken (so that you can view your photos on a map at a later date), the time and date the

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Static sites with Python, uv, Caddy, and Docker

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-08 20:15:57

Static Sites with Python, uv, Caddy, and Docker My preferred deployment stack for Python-built static sites. I’ve largely switched to uv at this point and it’s been pretty great. I use it for everything I can, from little scripts with uv run , to libraries, to applications. It’s so fast it does actually matter, the workflow side of things works well enough for me, and—perhaps most valuably—it manages Python executables for me beautifully. As we’re all familiar with by now, I’m a static site a

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Florida Schools Deploying Armed Drones to Battle School Shooters

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-10 06:15:27

There's no need to fear, for emergency drone swarms are here. To combat school shootings, three districts in Florida are set to trial a drone response system that's designed to subdue an assailant and buy time before law enforcement can arrive at the scene, Newsweek reports. It sounds like something you'd see in a satirical ad in a "Robocop" movie, but no — it's real. The drones can spring into operation within five seconds of a silent alarm being activated, and confront the shooter within fif

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You can't grow cool-climate plants in hot climates

news.ycombinator.com Joey Santore 2025-11-06 14:38:00

Since moving to Deep South Texas 4 years ago I've come to realize that many plants I used to love growing in the cool mild maritime climate of the SF bay area are impossible to grow where I live. This is not just because of the high daytime heat. It's not as simple as that. Specifically, it is the high heat during the night (and those warm nights are a direct result of the humidity) that causes cool-climate and cool-season plants to eventually die here. That's a bummer for somebody who loves pla

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The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-11-10 04:30:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Fairphone 6 arrives almost two years after the 5, a testament to the company’s approach to the upgrade cycle. If anything, I suspect the company would be frustrated if Fairphone 5 owners were considering a new model already — these are phones to keep, to repair, and to hold on to until the bitter end. The newest Fairphone continues the company’s commitment to user-repairability, long-term customer suppo

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LASIK Without Lasers? Scientists May Have Found a Way

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-11-10 06:00:39

What if you could fix your damaged eye without having to shoot a laser at it? Scientists have potentially discovered a novel method of repairing the cornea, similar to LASIK, that wouldn’t require a laser or other invasive surgical tool. Researchers at Occidental College and the University of California, Irvine, created the technique, which aims to temporarily make the cornea malleable. In experiments with rabbit eyeballs, their method appeared to work while also leaving corneal cells alive. Mo

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Japan city drafts ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-10 09:20:09

NAGOYA - A central Japan city said Thursday it will seek to pass an ordinance recommending all residents limit smartphone use to two hours a day outside of work and school amid concerns over the impact of excessive technology exposure, though there will be no penalties proposed. The ordinance drafted by the city of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture is likely to be the first such municipal regulation in Japan that targets a limit on the use of smartphones and other electronic devices, according to the

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This MagSafe gaming controller is giving LG Wing vibes, and we are here for it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-10 21:57:53

TL;DR Abxylute is planning to release a Bluetooth gaming controller that takes advantage of MagSafe/Qi2. When attached to your phone, the controller can live out of way on the back, and pivot down for a quick gaming session. Sales are set to begin this October, but pricing has yet to be revealed. Who doesn’t love it when phones get a little weird? Foldables are cool and all (especially when we start getting into multi-fold territory) but when it comes to one-of-a-kind designs, there’s nothing

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The Trump Phone Looks Like This. No, Wait, It Looks Like This

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 21:12:12

Trump Mobile has teased its T1 Phone once again, saying, "The wait is almost over!" The question is, what exactly are we waiting for? This week, the company showed off on social media two distinctly different and seemingly Photoshopped looks for the T1, also known as the "Trump Phone." A Trump Mobile Instagram post shows what appears to be an iPhone 16 Pro Max with a gold finish and a US flag. A post on X (and another on Instagram) shows what looks a lot like a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both de

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Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 deal: Is it better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-11 02:22:51

Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may be getting more attention, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your best flip phone option. Many will prefer the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, especially at the current discounted price point. This offer puts both phones at the exact $1,099.99 cost, but the Motorola handset usually is $1,399.99, and many would argue it is actually a better phone. Buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 for just $1099.99 ($200 off) This offer is available

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The 50 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-11-11 02:03:48

If you have a smaller space, a singlemay be sufficient, and you can pick one up for $74.99 ($15 off) — which is lower than its Prime Day price — at Amazon B&H Photo , and Best Buy . The router can create a network covering up to 1,500 square feet, connect to 75 devices at once, and deliver speeds of up to 900Mbps. If you move to a larger place, you can pick up an additional router (or two) to expand your network. A bundle that includes one router and two extenders is currently going for $159.99

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HomeKit Weekly: This Aqara kit is the HomeKit starter pack I wish I had years ago

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-11-11 11:10:00

When people ask me where to start with HomeKit, I usually give them a list of products that work well together that are easy to set up: a motion sensor, a door sensor, and maybe a camera if you want one. Aqara has made that question a lot easier to answer with its new Aqara Camera Protect Kit. It’s a true HomeKit starter kit in a box. You get a 2K camera that doubles as a Matter hub, plus three devices that cover most use cases right out of the gate. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security

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Microsoft tests letting you resume Android apps on Windows 11

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-11 11:09:23

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that will let you resume using your Android apps right on your PC. The capability is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, and only supports the Spotify app for now. If you’re in th

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Google abandoning physical SIM cards on the Pixel 10 is an abject loss for consumers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-11 21:17:03

Modern smartphone are fantastic. Models like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 remind us that innovation isn’t dead, daring us to ask manufacturers to increasingly push hardware and design limits to previously inconceivable places. But despite clear progress like this, consumers also aren’t always getting access to the phones we actually want. There’s progress, and then there’s change, and when it comes to smartphones features, those aren’t necessarily the same thing. Looking at all the headaches Goog

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Burner Phone 101

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 25, #1528

Satellites Spotted a Strange Glow in the Ocean, and Scientists Have a Wild Explanation

The days of custom Android ROMs are numbered, and Google is to blame

The Pixel 10 is unquestionably the best phone for people fed up with the iPhone

Foldable iPhone coming next year to feature four cameras, Touch ID, Apple cellular modem

Get up to 35 percent off Anker wireless chargers ahead of Labor Day

Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: I've used both handsets, and there's a clear winner

Dynamically patch a Python function's source code at runtime

Katee Sackhoff Talks ‘The Mandalorian’ and Acting Struggles

Why I recommend these new Sony gaming headphones to more than just gamers

I'm a diehard Google Pixel fan - here's why I'm not upgrading to the latest model

Why the Pixel 10 is making this longtime iPhone user reconsider their next phone

The iPhone 17 Release Date Is Coming Up Fast, but When? Leaks Hint at an Exact Date

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 24

I wish Google would fix this one quirky limitation with Fi

Exploring EXIF (2023)

Static sites with Python, uv, Caddy, and Docker

Florida Schools Deploying Armed Drones to Battle School Shooters

You can't grow cool-climate plants in hot climates

The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US)

LASIK Without Lasers? Scientists May Have Found a Way

Japan city drafts ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day

This MagSafe gaming controller is giving LG Wing vibes, and we are here for it

The Trump Phone Looks Like This. No, Wait, It Looks Like This

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The 50 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far

HomeKit Weekly: This Aqara kit is the HomeKit starter pack I wish I had years ago

Microsoft tests letting you resume Android apps on Windows 11

Google abandoning physical SIM cards on the Pixel 10 is an abject loss for consumers

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