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I tested a robot vacuum with 19,000Pa of suction power, and it left my Roomba in the dust

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-18 02:42:00

Mova P50 Pro Ultra ZDNET's key takeaways The Mova P50 Pro Ultra is available for only $799, down $200 from its regular price. This is one of the strongest robot vacuums on the market with 19,000Pa of suction, with reliable edge cleaning, mop removal, and obstacle avoidance. While its obstacle avoidance far exceeds its price point, the P50 Pro Ultra doesn't always avoid loose cables on the floor. View now at Us.mova I test a lot of robot vacuums, but there's no doubt that these devices have go

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Should you buy the iPhone 16 or iPhone 17? How to decide which model to buy

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-08-18 02:46:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Like clockwork, a new iPhone has made its way through the rumor mill in August, and users are beginning to wonder if they should buy what's currently available or wait until fall to see how things play out. Based on past trends, there's a good chance Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series in September. So, should you pick up an iPhone 16 from your local Apple store today or play the long game? Also: Best iPhone 2025: I tested the top models and found the best options for you

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Your Samsung TV is getting a huge Bixby upgrade - 3 AI features rolling out today

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-08-18 02:55:00

Samsung ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung is rolling out a redesigned version of Bixby on smart TVs. The new Bixby will have upgraded conversational abilities. You'll also be able to control smart home devices. If you have a Samsung television, you're about to get a big upgrade to your TV's built-in Bixby assistant. In an announcement today, Samsung detailed a redesigned Bixby that brings a host of new features, including the ability to look up information, utilize Circle to Search, and even c

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C10kday

news.ycombinator.com Https 2025-08-18 00:07:25

From March 20, 1998 when the first curl release was published, to this day August 5, 2025 is exactly 10,000 days. We call it the curl-10000-day. Or just c10kday. c ten K day. We want to celebrate this occasion by collecting and sharing stories. Your stories about curl. Your favorite memories. When you used curl for the first time. When curl saved your situation. When curl rescued your lost puppy. What curl has meant or perhaps still means to you, your work, your business, or your life. We want

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Tell HN: I underestimated how lonely building solo can be

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-14 21:30:49

No feedback, no one to bounce ideas off, no “nice job” at the end of the day. The freedom is great, but it gets weirdly quiet. Anyone else relate?

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Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 with Debian 13 released

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 01:57:00

Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 with Debian 13 released VIENNA, Austria – August 05, 2025 – Leading open-source server solutions provider Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox"), celebrating its 20th year of innovation, today announced the release of Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) 9.0. Main highlight of this update is a modernized core built upon Debian 13 “Trixie”, ensuring a robust foundation for the platform. Proxmox VE 9.0 further introduces significant advancements in both

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news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:30:19

No Comment I received a few emails after last time along the lines of "Oh. Perl. Homebrew CMS. That's why you don't allow people to post comments." Well, no, but it was definitely a conscious decision. The Web 2.0 answer is that I'm outsourcing comments to reddit and Hacker News. The real reason is this: The negativity of online technical discussions makes me bitter, and even though I'm sometimes drawn to them I need to stay away. To be fair, this isn't true only of technical discussions. Bac

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Show HN: I built a text-based birthday reminder app

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 01:57:15

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AI is not Making Engineers 10x as Productive

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:10:42

No, AI is not Making Engineers 10x as Productive Curing Your AI 10x Engineer Imposter Syndrome 05 August 2025 AI A few months ago I went through a bit of a mental slump. I've always been confident of my abilities as an engineer, but I couldn't help but feel like my skills were falling hopelessly behind as I scrolled places like LinkedIn and Twitter. If these sources were to be believed, engineering had moved on from the medieval practice of typing code into an editor. Real engineers were now

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Genie 3: A new frontier for world models

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:08:52

Given a text prompt, Genie 3 can generate dynamic worlds that you can navigate in real time at 24 frames per second, retaining consistency for a few minutes at a resolution of 720p. Towards world simulation At Google DeepMind, we have been pioneering research in simulated environments for over a decade, from training agents to master real-time strategy games to developing simulated environments for open-ended learning and robotics. This work motivated our development of world models, which are

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James Gunn Has Even More Batman Rumors to Debunk

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-18 02:00:59

Temuera Morrison says Boba Fett’s future return to Star Wars is up to fans now. New set pictures from the Punisher standalone special give us our best look yet at Jon Bernthal’s new costume. Plus, could Grimm make a comeback? Spoilers, away! Inner Child Deadline reports Universal Studios and The Lego Group have joined forces on Inner Child, an “elevated Lego comedy” from writer James Morosini. Though details on the story are currently under wraps, the outlet states the project originally began

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Apple May Announce Entire iPhone 17 Family on September 9

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-08-18 02:31:21

September is right around the corner, and you know what that means—the iPhone 17 launch event is almost here. German blog iPhone-Ticker (via 9to5Mac) claims Apple will announce the iPhone 17 family—that includes the regular iPhone 17, super-thin iPhone 17 Air, and camera-focused iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max—on Tuesday, Sept. 9. That’s according to documents from a local wireless carrier that the blog has reportedly seen. Apple tea readers—including yours truly, who needs to plan his life aroun

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Motorola, Swarovski Debut a New Razr Phone Adorned with Crystals

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 01:00:00

After teasing a new Motorola and Swarovski collaboration a few weeks ago, the companies on Tuesday are debuting new editions of the Razr phone and the Moto Buds Loop that are adorned with crystals. The phone and the earbuds are being sold in a $1,000 bundle called The Brilliant Collection, which features both devices in their new Pantone Ice Melt models. Motorola says that this edition of the Razr will have a leather-inspired finish that includes 35 Swarovski crystals, including one larger crys

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Audible's 'Harry Potter' Full-Cast Audio Production Debuts Nov. 4. You Can Preorder Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 01:00:12

The Boy Who Lived will live on for a new generation of audiobook listeners, as Audible and Pottermore Publishing gear up for the release of their full-cast English audio production of Harry Potter. The project is slated to kick off with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Nov. 4, the companies said Tuesday, with the remaining six books debuting each month after that. Preorders are available now. The leading cast members for the project have also been announced. They include Hugh Laurie as

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DeepMind reveals Genie 3 “world model” that creates real-time interactive simulations

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:00:36

While no one has figured out how to make money from generative artificial intelligence, that hasn't stopped Google DeepMind from pushing the boundaries of what's possible with a big pile of inference. The capabilities (and costs) of these models have been on an impressive upward trajectory, a trend exemplified by the reveal of Genie 3. A mere seven months after showing off the Genie 2 "foundational world model," which was itself a significant improvement over its predecessor, Google now has Geni

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Enough is enough—I dumped Google’s worsening search for Kagi

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:02:12

Mandatory AI summaries have come to Google, and they gleefully showcase hallucinations while confidently insisting on their truth. I feel about them the same way I felt about mandatory G+ logins when all I wanted to do was access my damn YouTube account: I hate them. Intensely. But unlike those mandatory G+ logins—on which Google eventually relented before shutting down the G+ service—our reading of the tea leaves suggests that, this time, the search giant is extremely pleased with how things a

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Invasion S3 trailer hints the series is finally finding its stride

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-18 02:37:34

Chances are you haven't been watching Invasion, an Apple TV+ sci-fi drama overshadowed to some extent by two of the streamer's other sci-fi shows, Silo and Foundation. Yes, Invasion has received mixed reviews for its ponderous pacing (especially in the first season). Even its fans may admit to having something of a love/hate relationship with the show. But the cinematography is gorgeous, and the writers are clearly trying to explore some ambitious themes, with variable success. Apple TV+ just re

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Google’s new AI model creates video game worlds in real time

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-08-18 02:00:00

Google DeepMind is releasing a new version of its AI “world” model, called Genie 3, capable of generating 3D environments that users and AI agents can interact with in real time. The company is also promising that users will be able to interact with the worlds for much longer than before and that the model will actually remember where things are when you look away from them. World models are a type of AI system that can simulate environments for purposes like education, entertainment, or to hel

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Chevy Silverado EV smashes world record for longest drive on a single charge

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-08-18 02:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. General Motors claimed a new world record for EV driving on a single charge, after a Chevy Silverado EV traveled 1,059.2 miles without recharging its battery. The potentially record-breaking run took place over seven days at GM’s Milfo

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Spotify expands audiobooks access to family plan members in the US for the first time

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-18 02:00:00

Spotify is expanding access to its audiobooks to more U.S. subscribers. The company on Tuesday announced the launch of its $11.99 per month Audiobooks+ plan in the market, which allows subscribers or their household members on a Family or Duo plan to add 15 hours of audiobook listening during the month on top of the base plan. Though Spotify launched its audiobooks service in the U.S. back in 2022, household members on Duo and Family plans have long been left out. The offering makes audiobooks

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Only 2 days left to save $675 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ticket

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-18 02:00:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of driving the startup world forward — and you’ve got just two days left to join the movement and save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27–29, Moscone West becomes the home base for over 10,000 movers and makers in the tech world. Join us in San Francisco as we celebrate two decades of startup breakthroughs, VC connections, and industry-shifting ideas. The deadline to lock in savings is August 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t wait — register now to save b

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DeepMind reveals Genie 3, a world model that could be the key to reaching AGI

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-08-18 02:10:14

Google DeepMind has revealed Genie 3, its latest foundation world model that the AI lab says presents a crucial stepping stone on the path to artificial general intelligence, or human-like intelligence. “Genie 3 is the first real-time interactive general purpose world model,” Shlomi Fruchter, a research director at DeepMind, said during a press briefing. “It goes beyond narrow world models that existed before. It’s not specific to any particular environment. It can generate both photo-realistic

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Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-08-18 02:20:21

Roku is launching an ad-free, subscription streaming service called Howdy. The service costs $2.99 per month and features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles. The company says subscribers will be able to watch titles like “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Blind Side,” “Weeds,” and “Kids in the Hall,” as well as rom-coms, medical dramas, ‘90s comedy, and the like. “Howdy is ad-fr

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Crack the code to startup traction with insights from Chef Robotics, NEA, and ICONIQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-18 02:30:00

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a founder who’s been through the fire and two investors who’ve helped startups hit escape velocity will break down how to do it right. On the Builders Stage, Rajat Bhageria (Founder & CEO, Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (Partner, NEA), and Murali Joshi (Partner, ICONIQ) join forces to unpack the most critical — and elusive — phase in a startup’s life cycle. They’ll dive into smart

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AMD reveals vanilla RX 9060 with cut-down specs, for pre-built PCs only

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-08-18 06:02:00

What just happened? A non-XT version of the Radeon RX 9060 will likely be the last member of AMD's desktop RX 9000 lineup. Positioning a new product just below the $300 8GB 9060 XT might have allowed Team Red to undercut Nvidia's RTX 5060, but AMD has instead made its new entry-level card exclusive to system integrators. Tom's Hardware recently acquired an AMD press release formally announcing the standard variant of the Radeon RX 9060. While some specifications remain unclear, the upcoming GPU

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TSMC launches legal action against former employees for allegedly trying to leak 2nm trade secrets

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-08-18 06:29:00

What just happened? TSMC says has taken strict disciplinary action and launched legal proceedings against a number of employees over potential trade secret leaks. The world's largest chipmaker said that the discovery was made after it detected unauthorized activities on its network during routine monitoring. TSMC said in a statement that its comprehensive and robust monitoring mechanisms allowed it to identify the potential crime early. It started an internal investigation, which led to discipl

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What happens to your files when you stop paying your cloud storage subscription?

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-08-18 06:57:00

In brief: The end of a cloud storage subscription does not immediately erase your files, but it does set a countdown clock in motion. Timelines and policies differ, but the underlying risk is the same: unless quick action is taken to download, move, or delete files, the content may eventually be lost for good. For many consumers, digital subscriptions have become a routine monthly expense. They cover a wide range of services – music, video, software, games, and increasingly, cloud storage. As t

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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is using old EV batteries to power AI data centers

cnbc.com Andrew Evers 2025-08-18 06:00:01

As demand for energy skyrockets amid the rise of AI, one of Tesla 's co-founders is betting on a new solution: giving old electric vehicle batteries a second-life. JB Straubel, who helped launch Tesla and served as its tech chief until 2019, founded Redwood Materials in 2017 to recycle batteries and build a closed-loop supply chain for EVs. But as Redwood started receiving more EV batteries, the startup noticed that most still had usable capacity. Rather than recycle those batteries, Redwood is

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Palantir stock pops 8% after blowout quarter driven by AI, efficiency demand

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-08-18 06:58:12

Palantir's U.S. government revenues rose 53% from the year-ago period to $426 million as the company continues to benefit from President Donald Trump 's focus on efficiency. U.S. revenues grew 68% year over year $733 million, while U.S. commercial revenues nearly doubled to $306 million. "We're very proud and we're sorry that our haters are disappointed, but there are many more quarters to be disappointed, and we're working on that too," he added. CEO Alex Karp called the earnings results a "

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Researchers Press Pause on AI Therapy Bot After Reports of AI Psychosis in Similar Products

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-18 06:12:12

A vitiligo research group has "hit pause" on its forthcoming AI therapy bot after learning about negative mental health effects that other chatbots have been having on users. The Vitiligo Research Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and helping sufferers of the pigment-loss skin condition, cited recent news stories about so-called "AI psychosis" — the unofficial group of symptoms, including paranoid delusions, that AI seems to induce in certain users — as its rationale for pa

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I tested a robot vacuum with 19,000Pa of suction power, and it left my Roomba in the dust

Should you buy the iPhone 16 or iPhone 17? How to decide which model to buy

Your Samsung TV is getting a huge Bixby upgrade - 3 AI features rolling out today

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Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 with Debian 13 released

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DeepMind reveals Genie 3 “world model” that creates real-time interactive simulations

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Invasion S3 trailer hints the series is finally finding its stride

Google’s new AI model creates video game worlds in real time

Chevy Silverado EV smashes world record for longest drive on a single charge

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Only 2 days left to save $675 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ticket

DeepMind reveals Genie 3, a world model that could be the key to reaching AGI

Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is using old EV batteries to power AI data centers

Palantir stock pops 8% after blowout quarter driven by AI, efficiency demand

Researchers Press Pause on AI Therapy Bot After Reports of AI Psychosis in Similar Products

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