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Ecosia has offered to take ‘stewardship’ of Chrome. And it’s not a bad idea.

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-11-10 03:02:47

“It’s not absurd, right?” Christian Kroll, CEO of Berlin-based nonprofit search engine Ecosia, says of his company’s unsolicited request to be granted a 10-year “stewardship” of Google’s Chrome browser, instead of forcing Google to sell it to a competitor. His idea is most definitely absurd, but also clever. On Thursday, Ecosia announced it had sent a proposal regarding Chrome to Google and to U.S. Judge Amit Mehta. The judge is expected to rule this month on remedies to his 2024 landmark deci

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A Huge Number of Grok AI Chats Just Leaked, and Their Contents Are So Disturbing That We're Sweating Profusely

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-10 00:08:59

Brace yourselves, because hundreds of thousands of user conversations with Elon Musk's notoriously foul-mouthed Grok chatbot have hit the internet, Forbes reports — and some of them get into absolutely unholy territory. The more than 370,000 chats were made public after users clicked a "share" button that created a link to their chatbot convos, unaware that by doing so, it was allowing them to be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing. Some of them were clearly never meant to see the l

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Forget GPT-5: OpenAI's GPT-6 might launch sooner than you think

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-10 09:11:52

Tharon Green/ZDNET/Open AI/Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways As the paint on GPT-5 dries, OpenAI is already working on GPT-6. The model's biggest differentiator seems to be deeper personalization. OpenAI is keeping an increasingly brisk pace on the path toward AGI. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. At the beginning of August, OpenAI launched its much-anticipated GPT-5 family of models. While the launch was somewhat

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Show HN: Playing Piano with Prime Numbers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-06 12:14:11

Mirror: Reflects primes around middle C, alternating above and below. C Major: Maps primes onto degrees of the C major scale. Harmonic: Turns each prime into a chord (root + major 3rd + 5th). Spiral: Walks upward through the keyboard cyclically, like a spiral. Factors: Number of prime factors determines chord size and richness.

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The power of two random choices (2012)

news.ycombinator.com Marc Brooker 2025-11-05 20:49:43

My name is Marc Brooker. I've been writing code, reading code, and living vicariously through computers for as long as I can remember. I like to build things that work. I also dabble in machining, welding, cooking and skiing.I'm currently an engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, where I work on databases, serverless, and serverless databases. Before that, I worked on EC2 and EBS.All opinions are my own. The power of two random choices In many large-scale web services, multiple laye

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Vivo Launches Mixed-Reality Headset, an Apple Vision Pro Competitor

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 08:01:00

Look-alikes of Apple products often pop up in China, and mixed-reality headsets have now joined the party. Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has introduced the Vivo Vision, a headset that mixes AR and VR and bears many similarities to the Apple Vision Pro. The company announced the Vivo Vision Discovery Edition at its 30th anniversary celebration in Dongguan, China, saying it's "the first MR product developed by a smartphone manufacturer in China, positioning Vivo as the first Chinese company to op

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As India bans real-money games, Dream Sports, MPL start pulling the plug

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-11-10 09:56:57

Top Indian startups in the real-money gaming space have begun shutting down operations after New Delhi effectively banned the sector through new legislation that’s now on the verge of becoming law. On Thursday, the upper house of the Indian parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 — proposing to completely ban real-money gaming while aiming to promote casual online games and e-sports. The vote came just a day after the bill cleared the lower house, leaving only

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Google killed this feature so the Pixel 10 could have Qi2 wireless charging

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-10 14:34:25

It was exciting when the first rumors started rolling in about the Pixel 10 series adopting Qi2 . This meant the Pixel 10 would become the second Android phone to support the standard. Now that Google’s latest flagship has launched, this wireless charging functionality has been officially confirmed, along with a collection of compatible accessories . But it turns out Qi2 support is a bit of a double-edged sword, as its inclusion directly resulted in the removal of a different feature. Since the

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New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware now available in public beta

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-10 14:02:39

If you’re running the AirPods firmware public beta, Apple has a new update rolling out now for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. Here’s what you should know. Apple’s big iOS 26-led software launches are coming very soon, including an update for AirPods users. The majority of new features are exclusive to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4—models with an H2 chip. But if you own one of those models, Apple just shipped new public beta firmware as a way to preview the new features that are coming. The new A

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The power of two random choices

news.ycombinator.com Marc Brooker 2025-11-06 02:49:43

My name is Marc Brooker. I've been writing code, reading code, and living vicariously through computers for as long as I can remember. I like to build things that work. I also dabble in machining, welding, cooking and skiing.I'm currently an engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, where I work on databases, serverless, and serverless databases. Before that, I worked on EC2 and EBS.All opinions are my own. The power of two random choices In many large-scale web services, multiple laye

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China’s Great Firewall Mysteriously Severed Connection to the World for an Hour

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-11-10 14:25:05

For about an hour on Wednesday, China appeared to go dark—or at least internet access across the country did. According to an analysis published by the Great Firewall Report, a group that monitors internet censorship efforts in China, something happened in the wee hours of Wednesday morning that resulted in China blocking almost all traffic to TCP port 443, the standard port for HTTPS traffic. Between the hours of 12:34 and 1:48 AM in Beijing, someone was observed “unconditionally injecting for

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Americans’ junk-filled garages are hurting EV adoption, study says

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-10 14:44:44

There are plenty of reasons to be pessimistic about electric vehicle adoption here in the US. The current administration has made no secret of its hostility toward EVs and, as promised, has ended as many of the existing EV subsidies and vehicle pollution regulations as it could. After more than a year of month-on-month growth, EV sales started to contract, and brands like Genesis and Volvo have seen their customers reject their electric offerings, forcing portfolio rethinks. But wait, it gets wo

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New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-10 18:19:18

Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac. And in Happy Hour Plus, after Chance already beat Benjamin on the annual predictions made in January, the pair craft up another three picks for the rest of 2025. Subscribe a

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Google's AI Mode can now find restaurant reservations for you - how it works

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2025-11-10 18:11:11

SvetaZi/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways Google's AI Mode can now suggest restaurant reservations. Users can also now receive personalized dining recommendations. Google is aiming to build a more dynamic and personalized web. AI Mode can now find restaurant reservations, Google announced in a blog post Thursday. Users can now request reservations in local restaurants according to constraints like party size and dietary restrictions, and the system will automat

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Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook for

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-10 18:52:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' ProArt P16 is on sale for $2,500 at Best Buy. This year's model keeps much of what made the previous generation so good, with key hardware improvements. It also means it has the same problems as before, such as running hot. View now at Best Buy If you're familiar with Asus' creator-focused laptops, you'll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16. It is nearly identical to its predecessor in terms of design and purpose, as the laptop is meant for

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I Gave GPT-5 Some Work Tasks in Copilot. Here's What's New

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 17:34:00

OpenAI's latest GPT-5 model promises to be the most advanced AI assistant yet, but for the millions of workers using Microsoft Copilot for their daily routines, the reality is a bit more nuanced. Microsoft announced last week that GPT-5, OpenAI's latest ChatGPT AI model, is now integrated across its Copilot services, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot and the standalone Copilot app. While GPT-5 does deliver some noticeable improvements in polish, detail and helpfuln

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French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-11-11 04:47:26

French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds An autopsy into the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven has found it was not due to trauma, according to the prosecutor handling the case. The streamer, known online as Jean Pormanove, was found dead in his home near Nice on Monday. He was known for controversial live videos on the streaming platform Kick - leading French government minister Clara Chappaz to describe his death as an "absolute horror" on Monday when she launched a

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Europol confirms $50,000 Qilin ransomware reward is fake

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-11 04:25:25

Europol has confirmed that a Telegram channel impersonating the agency and offering a $50,000 reward for information on two Qilin ransomware administrators is fake. The impostor later admitted it was created to troll researchers and journalists. "We were also surprised to see this story gaining traction," Europol told BleepingComputer on Monday. "The announcement didn't come from us." The statement comes after a new Telegram channel called @europolcti was created on August 16th, claiming to of

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How to print checks in QuickBooks Online

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-11-11 04:00:23

ZDNET's key takeaways Even in a digital era, paper checks remain widely used. QuickBooks Online offers built-in tools for check alignment. Check numbering follows the print list order you select. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. So you want to print a paper check from QuickBooks Online? A paper check. I know. That's like using a phone to talk to someone with your voice. Who does that anymore? Even in a world of Venm

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I wore the Pixel Watch 4 - and these key features made me not want to take it off

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-11-11 04:04:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways Pixel Watch 4 New features: faster charging, satellite link, health AI. First Pixel Watch with replaceable battery for sustainability. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. The time has finally come for Google Pixel users. A new lineup of Google phones, earbuds, and, my personal favorite, smartwatches, is coming to Android users, Google announced at its Made by Google event on Wednesda

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Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-11-11 04:13:52

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Fixes a flaw that impacted the Windows reset and reinstall tools. The patch affects certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. To install the patch, head to Windows Update under Settings. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Microsoft has squashed a recent and annoying bug in Windows that caused the built-in reset and reinstall tools to fail if you tried to run

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Apple’s Blood-Oxygen Reading Feature Is in Legal Jeopardy… Again

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-11-11 04:20:48

Apple just reintroduced a blood-oxygen reading feature to some Apple Watches last week, but a new lawsuit could force the company to turn it off again. The health tech company Masimo sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Wednesday over an agency decision that allowed Apple to restore the feature. Masimo had previously sued Apple, claiming that the company had infringed on its patents. The timing of the lawsuit comes as Apple has been pushing deeper into medical devices, while also cozying

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Watch Stephen King and Takashi Miike Celebrate the Glorious Gore of ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-11-11 04:45:42

“Every frame has something unnerving in it,” Patton Oswalt says in the trailer for Chain Reactions—a new documentary about the enduring influence and impact of 1974’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Tobe Hooper’s grisly classic has often been imitated and has spawned some regrettable sequels and remakes, but the original remains a uniquely terrifying product of a very specific time and place, not just in pop culture, but also in the realms of independent cinema. A new trailer for Chain Reactions

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Google Pixel Watch 4 Specs vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Circle Takes On Squircle

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-11 04:00:06

Google's Pixel Watch 4 has arrived with a sleeker design, better battery life, first-of-its-kind emergency satellite connectivity, and an AI-powered health coach, giving even the most established smartwatches a serious run for their money. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8, on the other hand, builds on more than a decade of experience, pairing advanced health metrics like Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index with seamless integration across Galaxy phones and the broader Samsung ecosystem. As smartwatche

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YouTube Music turns 10 and adds new ‘taste match’ playlists

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-11 04:40:11

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. YouTube Music is launching shared playlists that evolve based on the listening habits of the people who join them. The platform announced the new “taste match” playlists as part of its 10th anniversary on Thursday, and says it will refresh them with new music ev

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Wall Street Appears to Be Having Serious Doubts About AI

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-11 09:01:42

The amount of cash backing artificial intelligence right now is so high that it's almost meaningless to the average person. There are now almost 500 AI unicorns — companies valued at over $1 billion — worth a total of roughly $2.7 trillion, enough to do some serious damage to the economy if things don't go well. But for investors, that cash represents a dream: that AI will someday do more than generate video essays explaining that Nubian giants built the pyramids, and become a major financial

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I compared flagship smartwatches from Google and Apple: Here's the clear winner

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-11-11 08:59:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET A new Pixel Watch is hitting the shelves right in time for marathon season. Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 at its annual Made By Google event in New York on Wednesday. The watch comes packed with several upgrades that rival its predecessor, like a revamped Fitbit experience, updates to Gemini, and a brighter display. Retailing at $350 for the 41mm and $400 for the 45mm, the smartwatch is available for preorder now and ships October 9. Also: Everything announced at Made by G

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Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google yesterday: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-11 09:34:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. It's that time of the year again. No, not Apple's product launch -- that's next month. I'm talking about Made by Google 2025. The tech giant held its annual event yesterday, where it showed off its upcoming releases; namely the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Also: I went hands-on with every Google Pixel 10 model - and was surprised by the one I

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This upcoming Google Maps feature could be a game-changer for group planning (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-11 14:39:40

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps is working on a new feature that will make it easier to share a list of search results with others. This new share feature creates a shareable list of the first ten search results from any query. This new functionality could simplify group planning, such as deciding on a restaurant, when it goes live. Google Maps is a great resource for discovering services and local businesses around you. However, there’s plenty that Google can do to improve

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Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out on September 4

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-11 14:38:57

Hollow Knight: Silksong has a release date of September 4. You heard right, people. This is not a drill. One more time for those in the back, Hollow Knight: Silksong is now scheduled to be available in just a few weeks. The news dropped as part of a "special announcement" YouTube stream, and it'll be playable at Gamescom. For those of you at the event in Cologne, the game will be availabe at both Nintendo and Xbox's booths. Expect very, very long lines. The original Hollow Knight game was a hug

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Ecosia has offered to take ‘stewardship’ of Chrome. And it’s not a bad idea.

A Huge Number of Grok AI Chats Just Leaked, and Their Contents Are So Disturbing That We're Sweating Profusely

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Show HN: Playing Piano with Prime Numbers

The power of two random choices (2012)

Vivo Launches Mixed-Reality Headset, an Apple Vision Pro Competitor

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New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware now available in public beta

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Americans’ junk-filled garages are hurting EV adoption, study says

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Google's AI Mode can now find restaurant reservations for you - how it works

Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook for

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French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds

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I wore the Pixel Watch 4 - and these key features made me not want to take it off

Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

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Google Pixel Watch 4 Specs vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: Circle Takes On Squircle

YouTube Music turns 10 and adds new ‘taste match’ playlists

Wall Street Appears to Be Having Serious Doubts About AI

I compared flagship smartwatches from Google and Apple: Here's the clear winner

Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google yesterday: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more

This upcoming Google Maps feature could be a game-changer for group planning (APK teardown)

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out on September 4

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