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Nvidia addresses AI chip smuggling, says bootleg datacenters are a 'losing proposition'

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-04 05:50:01

Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks to members of the media in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Nvidia said Thursday that datacenters built with smuggled chips are a "losing proposition" and that it does not support unauthorized products. The statement came in response to a Financial Times report that at least $1 billion worth of its artificial intelligence chips illegally entered China. "Trying to cobble together datacenters from smuggled products is a l

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$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-04 05:31:19

Financial Times is reporting that $1 billion worth of NVIDIA AI chips were smuggled into China in the three months after the Trump administration tightened semiconductor export controls . Citing sales contracts, company documents and people with direct knowledge, the publication says that a thriving black market arose for American semiconductors. Products sold included NVIDIA's top‑tier B200 chips, which have become the silicon of choice for American big tech when training AI models. Sale of the

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Google's tool for virtually trying on clothes is now available in the US

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-04 05:43:43

At I/O 2025 in May, Google previewed a new AI-powered feature the company said would simplify online shopping. The tool allows you to upload a single, full-body photo of yourself to "try on" different pieces of clothing you find online. Following a limited preview, Google has begun rolling out the feature to users in the US. You can start trying on clothing for yourself by tapping the "try on" icon on any product listing on Google or apparel product result you find on Google Images. Powering th

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Itch.io is removing NSFW games to comply with payment processors' rules

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-04 10:30:45

Itch.io has deindexed and hidden all adult games from its browse and search pages to make sure it doesn't lose the ability to sell with the payment processors it uses. The gaming marketplace, which mainly hosts titles from indie developers, has admitted in an announcement that it wasn't able to give creators advance notice. It "had to act urgently to protect the platform’s core payment infrastructure," it said, because the "situation developed rapidly." The website explained that it recently ca

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The VITURE Luma Pro are the best XR glasses you can get for under $500

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-03 20:15:41

VITURE Luma Pro If you want a pair of comfortable and highly adjustable XR glasses with wide support for devices and crystal clear display tech, the VITURE Luma Pro are an easy recommendation. I’ve tested a countless number of gadgets over the years, but the one area of hardware that’s been a quiet favorite of mine over the last decade is the XR space. That all started when I was blown away by the original HTC Vive, but since then it’s been encouraging to see more and more XR wearables that don

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I May Upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro Max If These 6 Rumors Are True

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-05 00:18:03

From the first plus-sized iPhone Pro Max models, I've stuck with the regular configuration because the size and weight suited me better. But for many of those years I couldn't help but look over at my friends enjoying their larger screens and sometimes exclusive camera features like optical stabilization or the 5x telephoto camera. So as we get quickly closer to September when new iPhone 17 models are expected, several leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro Max have caught my attention and made me recons

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The best projector for a home theater in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-05 03:00:36

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 . These home projectors are still the best way to bring the cinema to your space. If you’re hunting for the best projector, there’s never been a better time to dive in. Projectors aren’t just for movie buffs anymore — they’ve become a great way to upgrade your living room setup, build a

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative pros and office workers alike (and it's $300 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-05 03:30:17

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,699.99 at Best Buy Over at Best Buy, the Asus ProArt P16 is on sale for $1,700. Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for c

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Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library (2017)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 00:53:45

Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library Nick R. was generous enough to send me his entire vintage Mac programming library to be destructively scanned and shared with the community. We've added a few of our own for a pretty huge collection (over 150) of vintage Mac programming related books. Enjoy! Thanks Nick!

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Lumo: Privacy-first AI assistant

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-04 20:22:42

Artificial intelligence has the power to tackle humanity’s challenges, big and small, from scheduling meetings to modeling molecules. But to truly transform how we live and work for the better, we need an AI assistant(new window) built responsibly — putting people and privacy first. Today, Big Tech is repeating the mistakes from the internet’s early days. Instead of using AI to serve people, they’re turning people into products — and using AI to accelerate the surveillance-capitalism business m

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What to expect at the Google Pixel 10 launch event on August 20

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-05 15:45:10

After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking , Google is finally ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books for August 20 , and Google has already confirmed what at least one of its new Pixel 10 phones will look like. As in past years, Google isn't the only source for information on its new phones and wearables. Nearly all the new hardware the company is expected to announce

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Building better AI tools

news.ycombinator.com Hazel Weakly 2026-01-05 06:56:31

I’ve been reading this week about how humans learn, and effective ways of transferring knowledge. In addition, I’ve also had AI in the back of my mind, and recently I’ve come to the realization that not only is our industry building AI tools poorly, we’re building them backwards. Which, honestly, is really depressing to me because there is so much unrealized potential that we have available–is it not enough that we built the LLMs unethically, and that they waste far more energy than they return

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Google leaks its full Pixel 10 lineup

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-05 15:46:41

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. Google seems to have revealed its entire Pixel 10 lineup a little less than a month before its launch event. On Wednesday, Android Authority said it managed to uncover a banner of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold while “poking around” on the Google Play Store on Android. The banner doesn’t appear directly on the Play Store right now

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The best tablets of 2025: Expert-tested recommendations

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2026-01-05 18:59:00

Tablets are some of the most versatile gadgets available. Many people even use their devices as a replacement for their computer, as it's lighter than the traditional laptop and can easily connect to various accessories to enhance your experience. With so many tablets on the market today from trusted brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Amazon, it can be daunting to choose the right one. The Amazon Fire Max 11 is a solid choice if you're on a budget. The iPad Pro and the Android flagship Gal

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Show HN: TheProtector – Linux Bash script for the paranoid admin on a budget

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 17:37:48

theProtector Linux Bash Script for the Paranoid Admin on a Budget - real-time monitoring and active threat response TheProtector Linux security tool for the paranoid on a budget - not perfect but better than most TheProtector is comprehensive security monitoring for Linux systems. Built for DEfense Only What It Does TheProtector monitors your Linux system in real-time and actively responds to threats: Real-time Monitoring: Process execution and behavior analysis Network connections and

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Hyperpb: Faster dynamic Protobuf parsing that's faster than generated code

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-05 16:32:37

Today we’re announcing public availability of hyperpb, a fully-dynamic Protobuf parser that is 10x faster than dynamicpb, the standard Go solution for dynamic Protobuf. In fact, it’s so efficient that it’s 3x faster than parsing with generated code! It also matches or beats vtprotobuf’s generated code at almost every benchmark, without skimping on correctness. Don’t believe us? We think our parsing benchmarks speak for themselves. Here, we show two benchmark variants for hyperpb: out-of-the-bo

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Leaked Pixel 10 specs hint this lineup will be a little heavier in your pocket

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 05:04:54

TL;DR The dimensions and weights for all four Google Pixel 10 models have been revealed in a new leak. Footprints are similar, but all models are heavier than their Pixel 9 counterparts. The devices are set to be unveiled on August 20. While the various and mostly muted colorways for the Pixel 10 series have already surfaced, we were still awaiting the dimensions of the upcoming Google devices. A new leak has now revealed the official measurements for all four models, and while they look simi

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Hyperpb: 10x faster dynamic Protobuf parsing that's faster than generated code

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 04:32:37

Today we’re announcing public availability of hyperpb, a fully-dynamic Protobuf parser that is 10x faster than dynamicpb, the standard Go solution for dynamic Protobuf. In fact, it’s so efficient that it’s 3x faster than parsing with generated code! It also matches or beats vtprotobuf’s generated code at almost every benchmark, without skimping on correctness. Don’t believe us? We think our parsing benchmarks speak for themselves. Here, we show two benchmark variants for hyperpb: out-of-the-bo

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The Promised LAN

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 04:24:32

🖧 The Promised LAN The Promised LAN is a closed, membership only network of friends that operate a 24/7 always-on LAN party, running since 2021. The vast majority of documentation is maintained on the LAN, but this website serves to give interested folks, prospective members or friends an idea of what the Promised LAN is, and how it works. A Manifesto for The Promised LAN For background on why we started the lan, what we hope to achieve, and how we approach the social-technical dynamics, we h

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold joins the rest of the family with colorway leak

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 10:16:25

TL;DR A leak has revealed the colorways for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It’s reported that the device will have two options: Moonstone and Jade. This week has been full of leaks regarding the colors for the Pixel 10 series. On Monday, we got a look at the vibrant new colors for the base model. The next day, we were treated to renders of the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, which both sport the same colorways. Finishing up the lineup, today’s leak shows us what to expect for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

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iPhone 17 Pro display rumor could be a great differentiator in lineup

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-06 10:08:45

This fall, Apple is introducing a brand new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air that may steal a lot of attention from the Pro models. But a recently rumored iPhone 17 Pro display feature could prove the best differentiator at just the right time. Pro models may lose a key display differentiator, but gain another Apple’s iPhone Pro models have, for several years now, carried a key display advantage: ProMotion. If you want an iPhone screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and always-on technology, you have to bu

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Proton launches privacy-respecting encrypted AI assistant Lumo

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-06 10:41:11

Proton has launched a new tool called Lumo, offering a privacy-first AI assistant that does not log user conversations and doesn't use their prompts for training. Proton is a Swiss company behind proven privacy and security tools and services, including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Drive. In June 2024, it transitioned to a non-profit structure, putting user privacy over profits. The introduction of Lumo aligns with this mission, as Proton claims this AI tool is designed to provide help

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Optery (YC W22) Is Hiring in Engineering, Legal, Sales, Marketing (U.S., Latam)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 10:01:14

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Anker Nebula X1 projector review: The king of outdoor movies, if you can afford it

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-06 15:15:19

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 . My dream projector delivers the brightest and sharpest image. But it also has to be easy to move around and set up anywhere — especially outdoors. Anker’s Nebula X1 long-throw projector promises all of that with a three-laser engine that beams out a category-leading 3,500 ANSI lumens a

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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold might make blue the new black

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-06 14:49:47

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. Google might replace the upcoming Pixel Pro Fold’s white and black models with two new color options. Leaked renders shared by Android Headlines show the Pixel 10 Pro Fold in a light green “Jade” and a silvery blue “Moonstone” — with no black or white option at all. Since the launch of Google’s first foldable in 2023, the company has sold the devic

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Proton’s ChatGPT rival is prioritizing privacy with encrypted chats and zero logs

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:57:28

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR The company behind Proton Mail and ProtonVPN has announced a new privacy-focused AI chatbot, called “Lumo.” Chats with Lumo are claimed to be end-to-end encrypted and stored directly on your devices. It offers both free and paid tiers and is available on Android and iOS devices, as well as with a web interface. Proton, known for its eponymous VPN and mail client apps, is joining the rally of companies that have embraced artificial intelligence or AI. Ea

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US nuclear weapons agency reportedly hacked in SharePoint attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:14:25

Unknown threat actors have reportedly breached the National Nuclear Security Administration's network in attacks exploiting a recently patched Microsoft SharePoint zero-day vulnerability chain. NNSA is a semi-autonomous U.S. government agency part of the Energy Department that maintains the country's nuclear weapons stockpile and is also tasked with responding to nuclear and radiological emergencies within the United States and abroad. A Department of Energy spokesperson confirmed in a stateme

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NPM package ‘is’ with 2.8M weekly downloads infected devs with malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:57:06

The popular NPM package 'is' has been compromised in a supply chain attack that injected backdoor malware, giving attackers full access to compromised devices. This occurred after maintainer accounts were hijacked via phishing, followed by unauthorized owner changes that went unnoticed for several hours, potentially compromising many developers who downloaded the new releases. The 'is' package is a lightweight JavaScript utility library that provides a wide variety of type checking and value v

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4 things Proton's privacy-first AI chatbot Lumo can do - and how to try it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-06 20:10:53

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Proton, the company responsible for Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and more services, is planning to launch a new AI chatbot called Lumo that aims to preserve your privacy. This new chatbot can do things like summarize documents, create code, and just about anything the other chatbots can do. 1. Stores data locally The difference between Lumo and other chatbots is that Lumo stores all data locally, so you don't have to worry that the company has access to your data. Pro

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Stop Building AI Tools Backwards

news.ycombinator.com Hazel Weakly 2026-01-06 18:56:31

I’ve been reading this week about how humans learn, and effective ways of transferring knowledge. In addition, I’ve also had AI in the back of my mind, and recently I’ve come to the realization that not only is our industry building AI tools poorly, we’re building them backwards. Which, honestly, is really depressing to me because there is so much unrealized potential that we have available–is it not enough that we built the LLMs unethically, and that they waste far more energy than they return

Topics: ai human humans process tooling

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