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Blue Prince is coming to Mac

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-10-18 02:49:12

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Blue Prince, the architectural mystery puzzle roguelite, is coming to a Mac near you. In a press release from the game’s publisher Raw Fury, it was announced that Blue Prince is getting an update that will add Mac support (via Steam) coming “later this year.” Blue Prince released earlier this year and quickly became an earl

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Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-10-18 02:37:20

With the TikTok deadline to sell its U.S. operations now just two days away, a new decentralized social media app launched its beta to the public on Tuesday. Own is the latest alternative to TikTok to emerge, featuring a swipeable feed for not just short videos but also text posts and images, as well as other features you’d expect, like direct messaging. However, the new app aims to disrupt the market by utilizing blockchain technology and a token economy. Most notably, content creators on the

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This smart thermostat mistake may be costing you money - here's the best place to install it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-10-18 06:00:20

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your comfort and your energy bills. Also: How to disable ACR on yo

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US Streetlights Are Turning Purple

news.ycombinator.com Karen Kwon 2025-10-14 08:04:40

American cities and towns started switching their streetlights from sodium lamps to LEDs about 15 years ago, which changed the color of many nighttime roads from yellowish orange to bright white. But lately an odd new nocturnal color has been spotted across the nation—and the globe. Anecdotal reports of purple-looking streetlights have been popping up since early 2021 in states including Florida, Utah, Texas and Massachusetts, as well as in Canada and Ireland. This phenomenon might seem weird b

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Trump's $499 smartphone will likely be made in China

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-10-18 09:48:13

US President Donald Trump uses a cellphone aboard Marine One before it departs Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia, on April 24, 2025. Trump is returning to the White House after attending a MAGA, Inc. dinner at the Trump National Golf Club Washington, DC. The Trump Organization's newly-announced smartphone will likely be made in China, experts say, despite claims that the device will be manufactured in the U.S. Owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, the company on Monday announced

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Spotify's Daniel Ek leads $694 million investment in defense startup Helsing

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2025-10-18 10:41:59

Helsing uses AI to analyze large amounts of sensor and weapons system data from the battlefield. European defense technology startup Helsing on Tuesday said that it's raised 600 million euros ($693.6 million) in a bumper new round of funding. The investment was led by Prima Materia, the venture capital firm founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and by Shakil Khan, an early investor in the popular music streaming app. Ek is also chairman of Helsing. Existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, A

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The default TV setting you should turn off immediately - and why experts recommend it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-10-18 10:38:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET For many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker's original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what's called the "soap opera effect." Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) It's a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requ

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Lenovo 15.6″ Touchscreen IdeaPad (40GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Drops 74%, $1,700 Off Makes It Practically Free

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-10-18 10:40:07

Buying a new laptop? There are a few things you have to keep in mind. You want something fast and reliable, but you also don’t want to pay a fortune for features you might not use. It’s gotta be able to handle your daily workload and then some, but it can’t be an absolute chunk of gold that you have to plunk down an absurd amount of money on. Well, we’ve got your back with an incredible deal. That’s exactly where the 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad touchscreen laptop shines. See at Amazon Right now,

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OpenAI and Microsoft Execs Reportedly Considering the ‘Nuclear Option’

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-10-18 10:40:38

OpenAI and Microsoft like to present themselves as the power couple of Silicon Valley, but behind closed doors, it’s looking increasingly like a distraught and loveless marriage. The two companies, which are bound together by cash flows and an entwined product base, have been undergoing a turbulent negotiation surrounding OpenAI’s desire for a shorter leash and the opportunity to turn itself into a for-profit company. Microsoft appears to be resistant to some of those goals. Now, a new report cl

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US court denies Apple’s request to dismiss antitrust case concerning iCloud

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-10-18 10:18:20

A California district court on Monday denied a request by Apple to throw out a class action lawsuit that alleges the iPhone maker violates competition laws by forcing users of its devices to back up their critical files and device settings on its cloud storage service, iCloud. The complaint also accuses Apple of not allowing third-party cloud services to access certain files, and preventing them from offering a “full-service” storage that competes with iCloud. U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee had

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Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-10-18 15:50:00

delmonte1977/Getty Images Every modern web browser has tools for tracking the passwords you use with secure online services. Those features are often turned on by default, which means you probably have a random collection of passwords saved in the cloud along with your bookmarks and settings for your default browser. Also: The best password managers: Expert tested Those built-in utilities might have been good enough for an earlier era, but they aren't good enough for our complex, multi-plat

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The best antivirus software of 2025

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2025-10-18 17:00:19

Cyber threats are constantly evolving. While most devices come with built-in antivirus software, these programs may not offer comprehensive protection. A dedicated antivirus program detects threats like phishing, ransomware, trojans, and worms. The service will also alert you when you visit suspicious websites, try to download or execute potentially malicious software, or if malware otherwise finds its way to your system. You can also perform regular scans to remove threats from your system with

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Did Samsung's fitness coach just outpace Apple's Workout Buddy?

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-18 18:00:15

Health wearables are leaning into AI-powered health coaches and advisors, which can use all the health and fitness data they aggregate to deliver actionable insights or help the user achieve a fitness goal. Last week, Apple debuted a new AI-powered WatchOS 26 feature that will be available on Apple Watches in the coming months. Workout Buddy is the smartwatch's health coach, guiding wearers through a workout and providing historical stats, encouragement, and more. Also: Your Galaxy Watch is ge

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The magic of through running

news.ycombinator.com Benedict Springbett 2025-10-18 16:57:46

This is the lead story of the new issue of Works in Progress, Issue 19. Read the full issue, including stories on how to redraw cities and the secret history of inflation targeting, on our website. In the nineteenth century, the societies of Europe and North America were profoundly transformed by the vast railway networks they built. When these railway networks entered cities, however, they faced a crucial problem: they had to stop. Rather than carrying on through the city, it was common for th

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FBC: Firebreak: 6 Fun Nods to Control

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-18 18:00:00

FBC: Firebreak is studio Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer romp. As a Left 4 Dead-esque objective-based horde shooter taking place in the Oldest House (the headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Control), the game is heavy on action and light on story. That doesn't mean that the game is completely divorced from the shared Remedyverse that bridges the events of Control and the Alan Wake series. Firebreak takes place six years after the events of Control, and dimension-hopping Hiss invader

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Who Knew Basketball Needed an Interactive LED Floor?

wired.com Ben Dowsett 2025-10-18 19:00:00

I stood on an indoor basketball court in Orlando, Florida, in mid-May, ball in hand and LeBron 15 sneakers on my feet, ready to run some drills. My instructor drew up a basic diagram for me to follow in my next drill using an iPad. He showed how he wanted me to start at the baseline, then curl up to the corner of the free-throw line before taking a pass and driving to the basket. Easy enough to remember. Here’s the thing, though: I didn’t have to remember any of the words he spoke or any of th

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Spotify’s Daniel Ek just bet bigger on Helsing, Europe’s defense tech darling

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2025-10-18 19:19:00

When Daniel Ek isn’t busy running Spotify or building his new AI-driven health tech enterprise, he’s making massive bets on the future of European warfare, seemingly. The billionaire, who primarily lives in Stockholm, just led a €600 million investment in Helsing, a four-year-old, Munich-based defense tech company that is now valued at €12 billion, as first reported by the Financial Times and confirmed separately by TechCrunch. The deal makes it one of Europe’s most valuable privately held comp

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 17

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-18 20:07:22

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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Cutting cloud waste at scale: Akamai saves 70% using AI agents orchestrated by kubernetes

venturebeat.com Taryn Plumb 2025-10-18 22:11:15

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Particularly in this dawning era of generative AI, cloud costs are at an all-time high. But that’s not merely because enterprises are using more compute — they’re not using it efficiently. In fact, just this year, enterprises are expected to waste $44.5 billion on unnecessary cloud spending. This is an amplified problem for Akamai Technol

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13 of the Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-18 20:34:34

Prime Video has an epic sci-fi library. If you didn't know that, consider this your wake-up call. Science fiction isn't an easily contained genre; sci-fi can appeal to an extensive array of tastes from silly to dystopian, high-brow to B movie ridiculousness. I know I can't sum up the whole genre in just a few sentences, but I can guarantee that Prime Video has a movie for you, no matter your sci-fi preferences. I compiled a list of movies worth your time below to prove my point. This roundup m

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1Password and AWS join forces to secure AI, cloud environments for the enterprise

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2025-10-19 00:09:25

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more 1Password, the Canadian password management company, announced Monday a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services that puts the firm in position to capitalize on surging enterprise demand for security tools designed for artificial intelligence and cloud-native environments. The partnership is a major milestone for 1Passwo

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Threads Will Now Let You Hide Spoilers, but Logging Off Is Still Free

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-10-19 02:49:58

If you’re one of those people who refuses to look at social media out of fear of spoilers, Meta’s Instagram-adjacent Threads app has a solution it hopes will keep you doomscrolling anyway. The new tool will let people mark words in their posts as “spoilers,” preventing eyeballs who haven’t yet watched, say, a certain episode of The Last of Us from learning a certain beloved main character’s grisly fate. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the feature “let users hide text or images that spoil a

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Groq just made Hugging Face way faster — and it’s coming for AWS and Google

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2025-10-19 06:49:42

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Groq, the artificial intelligence inference startup, is making an aggressive play to challenge established cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Google with two major announcements that could reshape how developers access high-performance AI models. The company announced Monday that it now supports Alibaba’s Qwen3 32B language mode

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Why This Budget-Friendly VPN & Antivirus Combo Is Blowing Up

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-10-19 06:45:18

A VPN is an excellent option for enhancing your online privacy and security. Meanwhile, virus protection is always welcome if you’re an avid trouble avoider. While these two rarely mix, when they do, it’s always noteworthy. Surfshark, one of the most revered VPNs this year, offers a feature-rich bundle. It features a VPN service with virus protection for all devices for a pocket-change price. The offer is time-limited, so you should act quickly. Get Surfshark + Antivirus At 86% Off VPN + Anti

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New Anubis ransomware can encrypt and destroy data, making file recovery impossible

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-10-19 09:07:00

WTF?! Being affected by a dangerous ransomware operation is bad enough, but at least you might have a chance to recover your files somehow. A recently discovered ransomware strain is making things even trickier by offering a new wiping option that allows affiliate criminals to completely destroy data after encryption. Security researchers have discovered a new Ransomware-as-a-Service campaign with highly destructive potential. Anubis has only been around for a few months and fortunately, hasn't

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Google issues apology, incident report for hourslong cloud outage

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-10-19 10:10:22

Google apologized for a major outage that the company said was caused by multiple layers of flawed recent updates. The company released an incident report late on Friday that explained hours of downtime on Thursday. More than 70 Google cloud services stopped working properly across the globe, knocking down or disrupting dozens of third-party services, including Cloudflare , OpenAI and Shopify . Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet and other first-party products also malfunctioned.

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Google Adds Button to Generate Error-Laden AI Podcast About Your Search Results Instead of Just Reading Them Like a Functioning Member of Society

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-19 08:31:42

Google has released a baffling new AI feature that turns your web search into a podcast. Why anybody would want to enable the feature is unclear. Why be plagued by misleading and hallucinated AI Overviews search results when you can have a robotic voice read them out loud instead? Have we really lost the ability as a species to parse written information, nevermind original sources? The opt-in feature — which currently lives inside Google's experimental "Labs" section and has to be manually tur

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This Air Purifier Has a Perfect 5/5 Rating from 10,000 Reviews, but Amazon Clears Out Stock at an All-Time Low

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-10-19 10:55:28

It can be difficult to discover a well-rated air purifier that performs as it claims and is still affordable. But today, Amazon is making it easy with a special offer on the Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max which has wowed thousands of shoppers and is now its lowest price ever. Usually around $140, this machine is now just $111 and offers a fantastic value. See at Amazon 5 Star Rating With a perfect 5/5 rating from well over 10,000 customer reviews, Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max is a proven performer

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A Billionaire Just Died in the Most Bizarre Way You Can Possibly Imagine

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-19 11:20:58

Image by Getty / Futurism Developments An auto parts billionaire died last week after reportedly swallowing a bee and being stung by it internally. As The Telegraph reports, Indian industrialist Sunjay Kapur was playing polo during the Queen's Cup tournament in Windsor, England when, according to eyewitnesses on the scene, he man shouted "I swallowed something" before keeling over. Though his official cause of death hasn't been released, reporting from The Telegraph and The Mirror suggests th

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Android 16 is out on all eligible Pixel phones, with new live update notifications feature

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-19 14:04:24

As usual, the new Android release comes to Pixel phones first, but others like Motorola and Samsung are doing testing. Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in "the coming months." As usual, it's first coming to Google's own Pixel phones. The update includes several notable features. The biggest one might be live updates in notifications. This means that stuff like ride-shares an

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Blue Prince is coming to Mac

Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy

This smart thermostat mistake may be costing you money - here's the best place to install it

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Did Samsung's fitness coach just outpace Apple's Workout Buddy?

The magic of through running

FBC: Firebreak: 6 Fun Nods to Control

Who Knew Basketball Needed an Interactive LED Floor?

Spotify’s Daniel Ek just bet bigger on Helsing, Europe’s defense tech darling

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A Billionaire Just Died in the Most Bizarre Way You Can Possibly Imagine

Android 16 is out on all eligible Pixel phones, with new live update notifications feature

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