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Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro GA, and introducing Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite

news.ycombinator.com Tulsee Doshi 2026-03-15 01:06:05

We designed Gemini 2.5 to be a family of hybrid reasoning models that provide amazing performance, while also being at the Pareto Frontier of cost and speed. Today, we’re taking the next step with our 2.5 Pro and Flash models by releasing them as stable and generally available. And we’re bringing you 2.5 Flash-Lite in preview — our most cost-efficient and fastest 2.5 model yet. Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro generally available Thanks to all of your feedback, today we’re releasing stable version

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Building Effective AI Agents

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-15 07:50:05

Over the past year, we've worked with dozens of teams building large language model (LLM) agents across industries. Consistently, the most successful implementations weren't using complex frameworks or specialized libraries. Instead, they were building with simple, composable patterns. In this post, we share what we’ve learned from working with our customers and building agents ourselves, and give practical advice for developers on building effective agents. What are agents? "Agent" can be de

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What Apple's controversial research paper really tells us about LLMs

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-03-15 12:06:46

CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Generative AI models quickly proved they were capable of performing technical tasks well. Adding reasoning capabilities to the models unlocked unforeseen capabilities, enabling the models to think through more complex questions and produce better-quality, more accurate responses -- or so we thought. Last week, Apple released a research report called "The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the

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Stay on Top of These 6 Blood Tests to Make Sure You're Monitoring Your Health

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-15 11:45:03

Having your blood drawn might not be much fun, but regular diagnostic tests of your blood can detect diseases early for treatment and give your doctor and medical providers critical information about how well your body is functioning. The proper frequency of these blood tests depends on your age and personal health status -- the most important thing is to ask your doctor which tests you need and when you need them. With all the different types of blood tests out there, it's good to go into you

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Facebook announces that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-03-15 12:56:39

Facebook announced on Tuesday that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels, regardless of their length or orientation. Up until now, users have been able to share both video posts and reels. The company is also renaming the “Video” tab on its platform to the “Reels” tab. The update won’t change what videos are recommended to you, Facebook says. In the coming months, users won’t have to choose between uploading a video or reel, as it will automatically be shared as a reel. In add

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KiCad and Wayland Support

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-15 10:58:54

These problems exist because Wayland’s design omits basic functionality that desktop applications for X11, Windows and macOS have relied on for decades—things like being able to position windows or warp the mouse cursor. This functionality was omitted by design, not oversight. The fragmentation doesn’t help either. GNOME interprets protocols one way, KDE another way, and smaller compositors yet another way. As application developers, we can’t depend on a consistent implementation of various Way

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We're expanding our Gemini 2.5 family of models

news.ycombinator.com Tulsee Doshi 2026-03-15 16:06:05

We designed Gemini 2.5 to be a family of hybrid reasoning models that provide amazing performance, while also being at the Pareto Frontier of cost and speed. Today, we’re taking the next step with our 2.5 Pro and Flash models by releasing them as stable and generally available. And we’re bringing you 2.5 Flash-Lite in preview — our most cost-efficient and fastest 2.5 model yet. Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro generally available Thanks to all of your feedback, today we’re releasing stable version

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California is trying to regulate its AI giants — again

theverge.com Hayden Field 2026-03-15 16:07:48

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. Last September, all eyes were on Senate Bill 1047 as it made its way to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk — and died there as he vetoed the buzzy piece of legislation. SB 1047 would have required makers of all large AI models, particularly those that cost $100 million or more to train, to test them for specific dangers. A

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Deals: 14-inch 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, iPhone 16 Pro $400 off, M2 iPad Air clearance, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-03-15 20:46:29

Alongside ongoing deals on M4 Mac mini at $150 off, as well as Apple Watch Series 10 at $100 off, we are starting with a notable offer on the upgraded 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $300 off the list price. Not to be confused with yesterday’s offer on the 16-inch model, this is the 14-inch at the lowest price we have tracked to date – this config isn’t even available on Amazon. Next up we have up to $400 in savings on iPhone 16 Pro in Amazon Renewed Premium condition with deals from $870 alongside c

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Instead of Making Prime Day Better, Amazon Is Making It Longer

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-03-16 01:53:35

Amazon’s Prime Day is effectively becoming “Prime Week,” and consumers online will soon be plagued with enough “hot deals” to exhaust even the sturdiest Black Friday veteran. Instead of hosting a two-day sales extravaganza, Amazon is pushing the total days to four while promising an avalanche of timed deals exclusive to those who pony up for a Prime membership. As far as making its annual shopping holiday any more pro-consumer, that already seems to be far less important than taking over e-comme

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Join Our Group Text to Get the Hottest Deals Sent Directly to Your Phone Ahead of July 4 and Prime Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 01:21:00

No matter what you're shopping for, finding coupons or deals is a great way to get what you need while saving some cash. But this can take a lot of time and effort. That's why our experts hunt the internet for the best deals worth the buzz. We know you don't want to miss discounts on smartphones like the new iPhone 16 lineup or the Galaxy Z Fold 6, or even bigger ticket items like MacBooks. With some pretty big shopping events coming this summer, you'll want to get the latest deals sent right to

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Adobe's Firefly generative AI app is now available on mobile

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-16 04:00:55

When its redesigned Firefly app arrived earlier this year, Adobe launched the platform without Android and iOS app support, saying those would come at a later date. Today, the company is making good on that promise, with both versions available to download from their respective storefronts. If you're new to Firefly, it's the place where Adobe brings together all of its AI image, video, audio and vector generation tools. The company relaunched the app in April at its Max conference in London. Si

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Adobe Firefly app is finally launching to users. Here's how to access (and the perks)

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-03-16 04:00:19

Adobe Adobe has an extensive suite of generative AI tools for image and video editing, including the viral software Generative Fill, packaged in Firefly, its application for AI-assisted content creation. Now, all of these tools are readily available on your phone via a new Firefly app. The app Adobe has announced that its Firefly app is available for free download on iOS and Android. The app has been designed to offer the same Firefly experiences users know and love on the web, but in a conve

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Amazon extends July Prime Day to four day event, confirms 2025 dates

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-03-16 04:02:09

James Martin/ZDNET It's time to start adding to your cart. On Monday, Amazon announced the dates for its popular annual summer sale, Prime Day. Prime Day will return from Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11, 2025, having been extended from the traditional two-day sale to a longer four-day event offering Prime members exclusive savings across the site. Also: Amazon Prime Day 2025: Everything you need to know (plus early deals we love) The event will officially kick off on July 8 at 12:01

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Amazon Prime Day returns July 8-11: Here's what's new (and what to know)

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-03-16 04:54:53

It's time to build your basket. Amazon just confirmed in a release that its annual Prime Day event will return Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11. The news comes after initially confirming the return of the event back in April. For the first time ever, Prime Day will be a four-day-long extravaganza, two days longer than years past, confirming early rumors that swirled back in March. Also: Amazon extends July Prime Day and confirms 2025 dates The retailer also unveiled early offers for P

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Adobe's New AI Mobile App Lets You Use 6 New AI Models, Including Google's Veo 3

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 04:00:05

Adobe just dropped a ton of AI news, so let's dive into what that means for you. First up, the company is dropping brand-new Firefly AI mobile apps for iPhones and Androids. You can download these apps now for free and use Firefly to create AI images and videos on the go. Plus, the app comes with a few free generative credits for you to experiment with Adobe's AI. Next, Adobe is expanding its roster of third-party AI partners to include six new models from Ideogram, Pika, Luma and Runway. Googl

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What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2025)

wired.com Julia Forbes 2026-03-16 04:37:00

If you're looking to buy a mattress, I don't need to tell you the research process is complex. To assist with that, we have a whole guide that lays out (no pun intended … OK, partially intended) where to begin. But for now, I’m going to walk through the various types of mattress materials. My hope is that by the time you finish reading this, you’ll have a better idea of what kind of mattress you’re looking for, which will make your final decision that much easier. To put your mind at ease, let

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Adobe’s Firefly comes to iOS and Android

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-03-16 04:00:00

Adobe has been on a quest to attract users to its platform for their AI needs. The company in April launched a redesigned Firefly web app that lets users use Adobe’s own Firefly image- and video-generation models as well as third-party models. Now, it is releasing a Firefly app on both iOS and Android that lets people use all of its models as well as models from OpenAI (GPT image generation), Google (Imagen 3 and Veo 2), and Flux (Flux 1.1 Pro). Like the web app, the new smartphone apps let yo

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Taiwan joins chip war escalation, blocks exports to Huawei and SMIC

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-16 08:46:00

What just happened? Taiwan has imposed sweeping new export controls on two of China's most critical technology firms, Huawei Technologies and SMIC, thereby escalating a high-stakes battle over the future of advanced semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The move, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and approved by the International Trade Administration, places both companies on the strategic high-tech commodities entity list, a roster that includes organizations such as the

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

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2026-03-16 08:41:59

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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Is documentation like pineapple on pizza?

news.ycombinator.com Daniel Idaszak 2026-03-16 08:38:17

Internal software documentation is often a controversial topic. Many developers avoid writing it and aim to produce just enough to get the project running. If you browse discussions on platforms like Reddit or Quora, most questions about documentation focus on why it's so poorly done or disliked by developers. On the other hand, avoiding documentation slows down the team. It creates friction, forcing knowledge transfers to happen in person or requiring developers to reverse-engineer the code ju

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Getty Images Has One of the Best AI Image Generator Set-Ups I've Tested

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 08:00:05

Generative AI has infiltrated nearly every part of our online lives, and photography and other creative services are no exception. Getty Images is best known for its extensive stock library, and it began experimenting with AI back in 2023. Now, it has a collection of AI editing tools to help people who license the perfect imagery through its library. It also has an AI image generator that has one of the best setups I've ever used. There's a lot to like about Getty Images's approach to AI. Any A

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When AIs bargain, a less advanced agent could cost you

technologyreview.com Caiwei Chen 2026-03-16 14:00:00

This study is part of a growing body of research warning about the risks of deploying AI agents in real-world financial decision-making. Earlier this month, a group of researchers from multiple universities argued that LLM agents should be evaluated primarily on the basis of their risk profiles, not just their peak performance. Current benchmarks, they say, emphasize accuracy and return-based metrics, which measure how well an agent can perform at its best but overlook how safely it can fail. Th

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates announced with an Alexa Plus hack to shop smarter

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-16 16:42:11

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has announced dates for Prime Day 2025. The sale will run for four days this year and include deals on everything under the sun. If you have access to Alexa Plus, Amazon’s next-gen AI assistant, you can ask Alexa to notify you when a specific product you’re eyeballing goes on sale. Amazon has officially announced the dates for Prime Day 2025, and this year, it’s bigger than ever. The sale will run for four full days, from July 8 to July 11, gi

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates announced, with four days this year

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-16 16:55:45

If you’ve had your eye on any tech goodies, the dates for Amazon Prime Day 2025 have been announced by the company. What started as a single day and was later extended to two has again been doubled, running for a full four days this year … Amazon says this year’s deals will run from July 8-11, with The Verge getting a little more precise. It starts Tuesday, July 8th, at 3AM Eastern and lasts through Friday, July 11th, at the same time. Don’t mistake that for generosity on Amazon’s part, howev

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Your Kidneys Will Thank You for Adding These 13 Foods to Your Plate

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 16:55:04

You might not think about your kidneys often, but they're working hard 24/7 to keep you healthy. These two small organs filter waste, balance fluids and help regulate everything from blood pressure to red blood cell production. And according to the CDC, more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults already have chronic kidney disease, whether they know it or not. The good news? Supporting your kidneys doesn't have to mean overhauling your entire lifestyle. With a few smart dietary changes, you can help protect

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Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs

wired.com Anna Lagos 2026-03-16 16:00:00

The axolotl seems like something out of science fiction. This perpetually youthful-looking Mexican salamander possesses a superpower that defies biology as we know it: the ability to regenerate entire limbs, parts of its heart, and even its spinal cord. But how does an amputated limb know whether to regenerate an entire arm from the shoulder down or just a hand from the wrist? This mystery of “positional identity” has fascinated scientists for decades. A team at Northeastern University, led by

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates officially announced: The shopping event returns from July 8 to 11

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-16 16:04:49

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 . Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and there’s a twist this year. Prime Day 2025 will be four days long, running from July 8 through July 11. A departure from previous years in which Prime Day was a 48-hour affair, this year the shopping event

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Prime Day 2025: When Amazon's sales event begins, early deals already live, plus everything else you need to know

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-16 16:06:41

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 . Prime Day is coming back (again) this year; here's what we know so far, plus early deals. Now that we know Amazon Prime Day will be coming up soon on July 8 to 11, it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. If you pay the $139 annual fee

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Amazon Prime Day Swells to a 4-Day Event, With Tariffs Still Looming Large

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 18:17:18

James Martin/CNET Amazon Prime Day is getting even bigger this year. Amazon announced its summer shopping event will take place July 8-11 -- ballooning from two to four days. The mega retailer's sale, exclusive to Prime members, offers some of the best Amazon deals of the year. And while the sale days promise bargains and special offers, looming price hikes due to tariffs could impact how much of a savings shoppers can expect. Amazon launched Prime Day back in 2015, and savvy shoppers have eag

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What Apple's controversial research paper really tells us about LLMs

Stay on Top of These 6 Blood Tests to Make Sure You're Monitoring Your Health

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We're expanding our Gemini 2.5 family of models

California is trying to regulate its AI giants — again

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Instead of Making Prime Day Better, Amazon Is Making It Longer

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Adobe's Firefly generative AI app is now available on mobile

Adobe Firefly app is finally launching to users. Here's how to access (and the perks)

Amazon extends July Prime Day to four day event, confirms 2025 dates

Amazon Prime Day returns July 8-11: Here's what's new (and what to know)

Adobe's New AI Mobile App Lets You Use 6 New AI Models, Including Google's Veo 3

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2025)

Adobe’s Firefly comes to iOS and Android

Taiwan joins chip war escalation, blocks exports to Huawei and SMIC

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

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates announced with an Alexa Plus hack to shop smarter

Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates announced, with four days this year

Your Kidneys Will Thank You for Adding These 13 Foods to Your Plate

Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs

Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates officially announced: The shopping event returns from July 8 to 11

Prime Day 2025: When Amazon's sales event begins, early deals already live, plus everything else you need to know

Amazon Prime Day Swells to a 4-Day Event, With Tariffs Still Looming Large

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