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Amazon splits up the Wondery podcast network and lays off about 110 employees

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-21 03:53:58

Four years after Amazon’s acquisition of podcast network Wondery , the tech giant is dismantling its $300 million purchase and reorganizing various audio properties into separate teams at the company. As first reported by Bloomberg , this reorg will see the studio lose about 110 employees, and CEO Jen Sargent is departing the company. Amazon told Bloomberg it will continue to produce podcasts, though their place within the company will be restructured. The more narrative-focused podcasts under

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Scientists are growing tumors in space to study how to personalize cancer treatment

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-21 08:48:00

Forward-looking: Although precision medicine has advanced rapidly in recent years, many cancer patients still undergo standard treatments that may not work for everyone. Research underway on the International Space Station offers a glimpse of future care, where doctors map out each course of therapy using a detailed simulation of the patient's cancer. In a laboratory more than 249 miles above Earth, a new generation of cancer research is unfolding. A biotech startup is harnessing the microgravi

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Amazon denies report it’s shutting down Wondery podcast studio

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-21 09:42:00

Amazon is denying that it’s shutting down Wondery, the podcast studio it acquired in late 2020, after Bloomberg reported on Monday that the company was closing the studio and cutting 110 jobs. Amazon told TechCrunch that Wondery will continue to develop creator-led podcasts under the Wondery brand within a new team. What’s changing is that the company is separating the teams that oversee Wondery’s narrative podcast efforts from those developing its creator-led shows. Wondery is combining its n

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Amazon slashes Wondery podcast team as focus shifts to video, five years after Apple’s $400M interest

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-21 17:56:20

Five years ago, Apple reportedly considered acquiring podcast studio Wondery for around $400 million. At the time, Spotify and other companies were spending millions on putting podcasts behind paywalls to boost their businesses and steal mindshare from Apple. Ultimately, Wondery went to Amazon. For its part, Apple redefined “subscribing” to a podcast to mean paying a monthly fee for member-supported perks. Wondery became one of many podcast studios with paid subscription features inside Apple’s

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The best GPS trackers for kids recommended by parents in 2025

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-12-21 17:47:00

Why we like it: The Apple AirTag is an affordable and accurate solution to keep track of your child's location. It works with the Find My app and seamlessly integrates with the Apple ecosystem. Apple's AirTags are about the size of a quarter, and there are countless accessories you can use to attach the small tracker to a jacket, backpack, or even slip it into your child's pocket. The device uses an easily replaceable CR2032 battery lasts that lasts around a year. The AirTag offers a solid per

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Mozilla Firefox's extension store being flooded with malware

news.ycombinator.com Connor Jones 2025-12-21 16:44:06

Mozilla is warning of an ongoing phishing campaign targeting developers of Firefox add-ons. The browser maker urged devs to "exercise extreme caution and scrutiny" when reviewing seemingly legitimate emails from senders pretending to be Mozilla or AMO (addons.mozilla.org). Although phishing emails can take many forms, Moz said this campaign usually lures devs into clicking through a malicious link to update their account. Failure to do so, or so the crims claim, would result in the dev losing

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Google’s healthcare AI made up a body part — what happens when doctors don’t notice?

theverge.com Hayden Field 2025-12-21 16:00:00

is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Scenario: A radiologist is looking at your brain scan and flags an abnormality in the basal ganglia. It’s an area of the brain that helps you with motor control, learning, and emotional processing. The name sounds a bit like another part of

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New Plague Linux malware stealthily maintains SSH access

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-21 22:42:06

A newly discovered Linux malware, which has evaded detection for over a year, allows attackers to gain persistent SSH access and bypass authentication on compromised systems. Nextron Systems security researchers, who identified the malware and dubbed it "Plague," describe it as a malicious Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) that uses layered obfuscation techniques and environment tampering to avoid detection by traditional security tools. This malware features anti-debugging capabilities to

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Why I recommend this budget phone with a paper-like screen over 'minimalist' devices

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-12-21 22:11:00

TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G ZDNET's key takeaways TCL's 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G is on sale on Amazon for $222. It has a unique display, and a feature set that promotes minimalism and digital well-being. I just wish the camera system and general performance were better. $249.99 at Amazon Being glued to your smartphone's screen all day can do a number on your eyes, and I definitely can feel it. TCL's Nxtpaper technology offers a paper-like screen that's made for tired eyes like mine. The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper

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That One Fujifilm Camera Everybody Badly Wants Now Costs Way More

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-12-21 22:35:41

The bleachers filled with Fuji fans have every reason to jeer at the current state of cameras. While camera geeks sit on the sidelines, waiting for one of the most hyped cameras today—the Fujifilm X100VI—to return to store shelves, tariff woes are here to hit them with another punch in the gut. The camera made famous by TikTok stars and Instagram aficionados now costs $200 more than before in the U.S., making an already expensive camera even more pricey. The entire X-series of cameras, includin

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Disney Lorcana's Newest Super Rare Card Gives Your Aliens a Big Boost

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-21 21:01:00

I’m lucky here at CNET to get an early look at some of the new Disney Lorcana cards -- and sometimes, I get to share them with you. Disney Lorcana is one of the best card games available right now and one of my favorites to play with a group of friends when you're feeling a little tired of gaming. Every quarter, a new set is released, and with the last set, Reign of Jafar, in the rearview, we’re looking forward to the newest set, Fabled. Fabled, or set nine, includes a lot of reprinted cards fr

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Legal AI startup Harvey hits $100 million in annual recurring revenue

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-12-22 03:00:01

Artificial intelligence startup Harvey on Monday announced it has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue, or ARR, just three years after its launch. Harvey runs an AI-powered legal platform for lawyers at law firms and large corporations. Its technology can help with legal research, drafting and diligence projects, and the company is also building industry-specific use cases. Winston Weinberg, co-founder and CEO of Harvey, said the startup's ARR milestone has largely been driven by u

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Amazon shuts down Wondery podcast studio, cuts 110 jobs

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-22 03:42:00

In Brief Amazon is shutting down its Wondery podcast studio, acquired in late 2020, and cutting 110 jobs as part of a broad reorganization of its audio business, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The company plans to move existing Wondery series under its Audible banner or to a new ‘creator services’ team, which will house personality-driven shows, such as Jason and Travis Kelce’s podcast. “The podcast landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years,” Steve Boom, Amazon’s

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I Forgot About the Battery Life on My Blink Outdoor Camera. That's the Best Part

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 03:00:00

CNET's key takeaways When I tested the Blink Outdoor 4, it was one of the first battery-powered models I had tried from the Blink security brand and, after testing dozens of outdoor cameras from different brands, I wasn't sure what to expect. Yes, Blink makes lofty claims that its lithium AA batteries last a ridiculously long time, but I've heard marketing lingo like that before. This compact wireless cam, however, stayed posted on my fence through all four seasons and well beyond as I waited -

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iPhone 17 Rumors: Everything to Know About Apple's Upcoming Flagship

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-22 06:30:04

Key takeaways: The iPhone 17 could feature a redesigned camera bump, though it may not be as drastic a difference as the Pro models. A higher refresh rate could be coming to the full lineup, potentially enabling the baseline iPhone to have an always-on display. Prices remain uncertain with tariffs, but they'll likely go up, given it's been years since Apple raised the price of the iPhone. The anticipated reveal of Apple's newest iPhone is just around the corner. For months now, rumors have b

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Canon Promo Codes: 10% Off | August 2025

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-12-18 09:30:00

Normally we think the Canon EOS R8 is the best deal, but when you can save $500 on an EOS R5 C Body, why not upgrade? The R5 offers a 45 Megapixel Full-frame sensor and can shoot 8K RAW Video. It’s a powerhouse of a camera and a steal at this price. If you don’t need the huge 45 MP sensor of the R5, the smaller, cheaper R6 Mark II Body is also available for $100 off. There are plenty of other Canon discounts and free shipping offers live now, so you can save extra on lens kits, printers, camera

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I switched to this paper-like TCL phone for a week, and my tired eyes finally got a break

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-12-22 16:00:16

TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G ZDNET's key takeaways This budget Android phone features a large, paper-like display, 128GB of storage, and more. It has a feature set that promotes minimalism and digital wellbeing. I just wish the camera system and general performance were better. $249.99 at Amazon Looking at smartphones all day can be exhausting on the eyes, and over time, I've adjusted to the discomfort, but TCL's Nxtpaper technology is made for tired eyes like mine. The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G is the

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Lightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space

news.ycombinator.com Ben Turner 2025-12-22 16:49:42

The energy needed for thunderstorms could come from an avalanche of electrons seeded by extraterrestrial cosmic rays , a new study claims. Scientists already knew that lightning is an electrical discharge between thunderclouds and Earth's surface, but exactly how storm clouds obtain an electric field powerful enough to hurl a bolt has remained a mystery for centuries. Now, a new study has used computer models to reveal that lightning strikes as the result of a powerful chain reaction that begi

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BMW’s next EV is its most sustainable car yet—here’s why

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-22 17:00:08

BMW provided flights from Los Angeles to Munich and Washington, plus accommodation, so Ars could be briefed on the iX3. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MUNICH—BMW's next model launch is an important one. When the new iX3 goes on sale in Europe later this year, then here in North America in 2026, it will be the first of a new family of electric BMWs, built using an advanced new platform known as the Neue Klasse, as an homage to the original Neue Klasse of the 1960s that helped BMW de

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One UI 8 is adding a powerful new Galaxy AI feature, but there’s a catch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-22 15:50:46

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has introduced a new Voice Captioning feature in One UI 8. It’s part of Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite and goes beyond Live Captions to translate audio, summarize it, and help save the captioned text and audio file. The catch is that the feature isn’t available officially yet, so you’ll have to download an APK to access it. Samsung has added a new feature called Voice Captioning to its suite of Galaxy AI tools on One UI 8. It allows users to convert sp

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Poorest US workers hit hardest by slowing wage growth

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 11:57:21

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EHRs: The hidden distraction in your doctor's office

news.ycombinator.com Robert N. Charette 2025-12-22 00:07:44

Cheryl Conrad no longer seethes with the frustration that threatened to overwhelm her in 2006. As described in IEEE Spectrum, Cheryl’s husband, Tom, has a rare genetic disease that causes ammonia to accumulate in his blood. At an emergency room visit two decades ago, Cheryl told the doctors Tom needed an immediate dose of lactulose to avoid going into a coma, but they refused to medicate him until his primary doctor confirmed his medical condition hours later. Making the situation more vexing w

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How to make almost anything (2019)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 02:28:29

My name is D. Sculley. I lead several teams at Google in Cambridge doing research in various aspects of machine learning. I'm involved in this course because many of our current projects involve the use of machine learning for design or fabrication problems of one form or another, including in the biology space and the chemistry space. I'm interested in learning more about other forms of fabrication and seeing if there are interesting cross-domain opportunities to think about. Here is my Google

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2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-18 14:29:40

2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals 4 days ago Share Save Georgina Rannard Science correspondent Share Save G Caspari and M Vavulin Scans of the ice mummy's skin revealed details of animals and birds on her arms and hands High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian "ice mummy" have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers. The intricate tattoos of leopards, a stag,

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news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-20 17:24:29

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Mastercard denies pressuring game platforms, Valve tells a different story

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-12-22 14:29:14

The outcry after a recent marketplace crackdown on games with adult content, seemingly due to pressure from payment processors, prompted Mastercard to release a brief statement Friday pushing back against recent headlines. “Mastercard has not evaluated any game or required restrictions of any activity on game creator sites and platforms, contrary to media reports and allegations,” the company said, adding, “At the same time, we require merchants to have appropriate controls to ensure Mastercard

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Mystery packages with QR codes spark new wave of scams

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-22 09:12:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust WTF?! A new twist on package-related scams is drawing concern from federal authorities, as the FBI warns Americans to be vigilant when receiving unexpected parcels containing QR codes. According to a recent alert, criminals have begun exploiting the ubiquity of QR codes as a tool for financial fraud and identity theft. The scheme unfolds when an individual receives a package that's addressed to the

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The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is on sale for only $40

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-22 09:30:51

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 . Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyo

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How To Make (almost) Anything (2019)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-22 08:28:29

My name is D. Sculley. I lead several teams at Google in Cambridge doing research in various aspects of machine learning. I'm involved in this course because many of our current projects involve the use of machine learning for design or fabrication problems of one form or another, including in the biology space and the chemistry space. I'm interested in learning more about other forms of fabrication and seeing if there are interesting cross-domain opportunities to think about. Here is my Google

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Imaging reveals intricate tattoos of 2,500-year-old Siberian ice mummy

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-18 20:29:40

2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals 4 days ago Share Save Georgina Rannard Science correspondent Share Save G Caspari and M Vavulin Scans of the ice mummy's skin revealed details of animals and birds on her arms and hands High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian "ice mummy" have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers. The intricate tattoos of leopards, a stag,

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