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I have reimplemented Stable Diffusion 3.5 from scratch in pure PyTorch

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-18 09:56:46

miniDiffusion miniDiffusion is a reimplementation of the Stable Diffusion 3.5 model in pure PyTorch with minimal dependencies. It's designed for educational, experimenting, and hacking purposes. It's made with the mindset of having the least amount of code necessary to recreate Stable Diffusion 3.5 from scratch, with only ~2800 spanning from VAE to DiT to the Train and Dataset scripts. -Files: The main Stable Diffusion model code is located in dit.py, dit_components.py, and attention.py. The d

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Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-18 11:29:47

Anker has long been a trusted name for laptop and smartphone chargers. But the company’s technological capabilities extend far beyond such everyday essentials: It also produces powerful portable power stations to meet the needs of users looking for robust sources of power on the go or as reliable home standbys. One such gem product in this category is the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station which is a high-end generator that is currently available on Amazon for a mere $549, reduced from it

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The 6 Best Latte Machines for Automatic Espresso Drinks (2025)

wired.com Matthew Korfhage 2026-03-18 10:10:00

The drip coffee is meh, granted. But more than perhaps any semiautomatic machine in its price range, the Ninja Cafe Luxe Premier is geared to absolute ease and versatility—with an intuitive digital user interface that helps you along. Depending on your chosen drink, the Ninja Luxe will recommend the appropriate grind size on its display screen and help you dial it in. (This may take a couple tries.) Milk frothing is easy, and the automatic milk frothing is shockingly good. Plus, you can froth co

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Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit reaches deal to acquire 23andMe

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-03-18 09:55:39

Beleaguered genetic testing company 23andMe announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to sell itself to a nonprofit led by the company’s co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki. Following a massive cyberattack in 2023 and a related lawsuit settlement, 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March, with Wojcicki resigning in order to become an independent bidder for the company. But pharmaceutical company Regeneron was announced as the company’s acquirer with a $256 million bid. According to th

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Hot deal: Grab the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $23.99!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-18 11:08:12

Paul Jones / Android Authority Are you looking for a handy power bank to keep your devices charged on the go? I haven’t seen a deal this good in a while. The CUKTECH 10 Power Bank is still one of our favorites, portable battery packs, and you can buy it for a mere $23.99 right now! That’s a hefty discount on the $39.99 full price. Buy the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $23.99 ($16 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount comes in the form of two coupons that will show up on the p

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Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305M

news.ycombinator.com Ashley Capoot 2026-03-18 13:45:58

23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2025. Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe, has regained control over the embattled genetic testing company after her new nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, outbid Regeneron Pharmaceuticals , the company announced Friday. TTAM will acquire substantially all of 23andMe's assets for $305 million, including its Personal Genome Service and Re

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Anne Wojcicki is taking back control of 23andMe

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-18 19:07:57

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. 23andMe co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki is set to buy back the company after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year. On Friday, 23andMe and TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit public benefit corporation run by Wojcicki, announced in a press release that TTAM would be buying “substantially all of the Company’s assets” for $305 million. As of l

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Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2026-03-18 23:54:45

23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2025. Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe, has regained control over the embattled genetic testing company after her new nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, outbid Regeneron Pharmaceuticals , the company announced Friday. TTAM will acquire substantially all of 23andMe's assets for $305 million, including its Personal Genome Service and Re

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Google Clock starts drip-feeding its big Material 3 Expressive makeover

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 04:57:58

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google Clock v7.14 brings small but noticeable visual updates to the alarm and settings toggles. The refreshed toggle design is part of Google’s shift toward Material 3 Expressive. A full redesign is expected with version 8 of the Clock app. Google’s Clock app is still waiting on its big Material 3 Expressive makeover, but a more minor update is already starting to move the visuals in that direction. Version 7.14 of the app introduces some subtle UI tw

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The best Chromebooks for students in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-19 02:58:00

Let's face it: having a laptop for school is a necessity. But toting around a bulky, slow computer from five years ago is not the vibe. Opting for a Chromebook is a solid choice for students: they're lightweight, fast, and typically cost far less than Windows PCs or Apple MacBooks. Chromebooks run on ChromeOS, a streamlined operating system that integrates with Google Drive, making it easy to navigate to apps like Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail so you can stay on task and in touch with te

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As Trump Comes for Your Social Media, It’s Time You Consider What’s Worth Sharing

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-03-19 00:11:22

Agents of the Trump administration are increasingly using social media posts to crack down on immigrants, tourists, and even some U.S. citizens. Last month, a leaked document showed the State Department had crafted a new standard for reviewing the social media accounts of any foreign students planning to attend or even visit Harvard University. Legal immigrants may have benefits denied based on social media activity, and people expressing opinions or acting contrary to Trump are being detained a

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Pixar Is Channeling the Kitty Hit ‘Flow’ for Its 2027 Release

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-03-19 04:15:29

Pixar just announced the next movie on its always exciting upcoming slate and, for the first time in a long time, it feels a little like the studio is chasing trends instead of setting them. Which probably isn’t the case, but the timing does make it hard to ignore. Just announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Pixar’s 2027 film is called Gatto. Directed by Luca helmer Enrico Casarosa, the film is set in Venice, Italy and follows a black cat named Nero who, “after years of

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The Plane That Crashed Yesterday Was the Same One a Dead Boeing Whistleblower Warned About

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-03-19 04:40:16

Last year, a former quality manager at Boeing warned that the factory that made the 787 Dreamliner—one of the company’s newer models of airplane—was plagued by shoddy work practices and poor oversight. John Barnett, who had worked for the airplane manufacturer for many years before becoming one of its most outspoken critics, said that Boeing was building the planes with ‘sub-standard’ parts and that its mandate of speed and efficiency was endangering lives. Barnett, who refused to fly on the Dre

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Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-19 07:00:11

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Spaceballs, which was first released nearly 40 years ago, is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios. A Spaceballs 2 announcement trailer posted Thursday doesn’t have any solid details besides the date, though it does poke fun at the entertainment industry’s obsession with franchises and spinoffs by listing many of them out. (I particularly liked “DCU attempt Number

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Trump’s FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycotts

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-19 11:11:56

FTC chair alleged “serious risk” from ad boycotts After Musk's purchase of Twitter, the social network lost advertisers for various reasons, including changes to content moderation and an incident in which Musk posted a favorable response to an antisemitic tweet and then told concerned advertisers to "go fuck yourself." FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said at a conference in April that "the risk of an advertiser boycott is a pretty serious risk to the free exchange of ideas." "If advertisers get

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Samsung snuck in a surprise for its latest SmartThings app update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 15:46:32

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has rolled out a sizeable update to the SmartThings mobile app. The changelog mentions a new Home Life survey, improved routine configurations, sharing Galaxy Tag location, and easier navigation of SmartThings Map View. Not listed in the changelog is support for SmartThings in Now Bar and Live Notifications. If you haven’t seen it yet, be on the lookout for a new update for the SmartThings mobile app. The smart home app has recently received a

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The best rechargeable batteries of 2025

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-19 15:20:50

It's time to rethink disposable batteries. We toss out billions of them each year, filling landfills, creating hazardous waste, and spending our hard-earned money. Rechargeable batteries have come a long way and can now outperform disposables. They're a smart upgrade for anyone tired of constantly replacing dead AAs. I tested and ranked the best rechargeable batteries of 2025 to help you get top-tier performance, longevity, and value from your batteries. Keep reading for my top picks below. Al

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The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-19 19:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Never run out of juice again, no matter where you are with these best portable battery chargers. Dead smartphones aren’t so smart. If you travel, stay away from home for extended periods of time or simply forget to charge your phone occasionally, it might be wise to keep a portable ch

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This Anker MagSafe iPhone Charger That Doubles as a Stand Hits All-Time Low, Part of Father’s Day Deals

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-03-19 19:40:55

Time is running of to find the right gift for your Dad. This weekend is Father’s Day so if you’re still on the hunt for something practical to show your love that you just know your dad will appreciate, consider this. This deal on the Anker 633 magnetic battery could be your saving grace. Check if your dad has a new enough phone that supports magnetic wireless charging, then get him this charging stand that’s down 33% right now. You can scoop it up for just $40. Anker is really firing on all cy

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Kwikset’s newest smart lock gets almost everything right

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-03-19 19:30:14

Legacy lock maker Kwikset has been producing innovative smart locks since 2013, when it released the first touch-to-open lock, the Kwikset Kevo. The company followed that up with the launch of one of the first key-free locks in 2016, one of the earliest Apple HomeKit locks, and one of the first fingerprint-only locks. Kwikset has not shied away from new tech. Its latest model, the Halo Select ($279.99), is one of the first full-replacement Matter-over-Thread smart locks. I’ve tested almost ever

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Switch 2 Pro Controller review: Nintendo's best gamepad simply costs too much

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 00:13:30

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . For as long as I can remember, Nintendo's gamepads have been a core part of my life. The NES's original rectangular controller was awfully unergonomic, but I still loved it, and it set me down the path of being a lifelong gaming and gadget geek. The SNES's rounded gamepad practically d

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Some apps are battery vampires - how to root them out and shut them down

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-03-20 00:14:11

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Running low on battery power is a common complaint among mobile phone users. Beyond complaining, you want to preserve the juice before it runs out. One way to do that is to determine which apps are draining your battery the most. Here's one expert who can steer you in the right direction. Blame the cloud In an analysis shared with ZDNET, Thomas Davy, CEO and co-founder of cloud optimization firm Cloud ExMachina, blames one particular factor for bat

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Let’s Talk About the Ending of ‘The Life of Chuck’

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-03-19 22:45:00

“I am large, I contain multitudes.” That quote by poet Walt Whitman looms large over The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation by writer-director Mike Flanagan. It fascinates the title character while he’s in school and, eventually, speaks to the film as a whole, which may leave one or two people scratching their heads at the end. So, below, we’ll talk about The Life of Chuck with full spoilers to both help put everything into context, but also marvel at how beautiful the whole film

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Anker is recalling over 1.1M power banks due to fire and burn risks

news.ycombinator.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-20 01:41:20

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. Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a “potential issue with the lithium-ion battery” that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn injuries and resulted in property damage totaling over $60,700, according to the US Consumer

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Design Patterns for Securing LLM Agents Against Prompt Injections

news.ycombinator.com Simon Willison 2026-03-20 02:27:46

Design Patterns for Securing LLM Agents against Prompt Injections This new paper by 11 authors from organizations including IBM, Invariant Labs, ETH Zurich, Google and Microsoft is an excellent addition to the literature on prompt injection and LLM security. In this work, we describe a number of design patterns for LLM agents that significantly mitigate the risk of prompt injections. These design patterns constrain the actions of agents to explicitly prevent them from solving arbitrary tasks.

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Forget JBL, This LG 5.1.1 Soundbar Bundle Hits Its Best Price Yet Only at Best Buy

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-03-20 03:10:54

One thing a lot of us forget when looking at a good home theater setup is the audio side of things. It’s all good and well going out and buying the shiniest and most powerful television you can find, not to mention the dopamine hit from doing so, but you should always put some time and budget into treating your ears as well. See at Best Buy One of the simplest ways to do this without too much hassle is to get a soundbar, but even better than that is to get a soundbar that works with rear speak

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LEGO Isn’t Only Treating Star Wars Fans, Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set Drops to New Record Low Price

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-03-20 07:40:23

If you’re looking for a gift to get someone who loves Harry Potter, then you’re probably staring at a long list of options, all of them feeling a little bit overwhelming. There are plenty of things to choose from, sure, but how many of them will be really special? Well, the answer to this conundrum, and plenty of other ones, is Lego. See at Amazon That’s because you can currently grab the Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds set with 15% off. This thing is an absolute beauty once it’s

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Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-20 07:54:01

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. Steam will soon fully support Macs equipped with Apple’s in-house chips. In the latest Steam client beta spotted by 9to5Mac, Valve says the “Steam Client and Steam Helper apps now run natively on Apple Silicon.” That means Steam will no longer need to use Rosetta 2 to run on Macs with M-series chips. Rosetta 2 is the emulator that allows Intel-base

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I changed 8 settings on my Motorola phone to significantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-03-20 11:13:39

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google's Pixel phones aren't the only ones with battery-saving secrets to explore. Motorola offers almost as many features inside its menus. After three weeks with the Moto Razr Ultra and separately, the Moto G Stylus 2025, I discovered a handful of tweaks hiding in plain sight that you'll likely find on your Motorola device if you know where to look. 1. Battery Saver keeps the lights on when your gauge hits the red Jason Howell/ZDNET Battery anxiety is the worst, and Battery

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The latest Google Pixel 6a update may limit your battery - but you'll be glad to know why

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-20 20:00:15

Jason Cipriani/ZDNET At least for one device, the battery problems that have plagued some Pixel phones may be ending – but the fix is coming at a price. According to Alex Moriconi, communications manager at Google (Pixel phones), Google will soon release an update that will purposefully limit the battery capacity of some Pixel 6a phones, hopefully also limiting issues with overheating. Also: 4 exciting features Google just announced for Android phones (and why they're a big deal) In an email

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I have reimplemented Stable Diffusion 3.5 from scratch in pure PyTorch

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Hot deal: Grab the CUKTECH 10 Power Bank for just $23.99!

Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305M

Anne Wojcicki is taking back control of 23andMe

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Design Patterns for Securing LLM Agents Against Prompt Injections

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Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon

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