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Spotify is adding the ability to remotely download playlists to secondary devices

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-19 09:21:54

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets Premium subscribers remotely download playlists to additional devices. For instance, a user could initiate a download on an iPhone for an iPad or for a backup phone ahead of a trip. That's all fine and good, and useful in limited circumstances. The big news here, however, is that this functionality also works with smartwatches, with integration for Wear OS devices and Apple Watch models. Nothing ruins a good walk or run like forgetting to download

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The 35 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (June 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2026-03-18 13:00:00

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams. Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on Max. If you’re looking for

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Let’s Talk About the Ending of ‘The Life of Chuck’

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-03-19 12:45:00

“I am large, I contain multitudes.” That quote by poet Walt Whitman looms large over The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation by writer-director Mike Flanagan. It fascinates the title character while he’s in school and, eventually, speaks to the film as a whole, which may leave one or two people scratching their heads at the end. So, below, we’ll talk about The Life of Chuck with full spoilers to both help put everything into context, but also marvel at how beautiful the whole film

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CBP's Predator Drone Flights Over LA Are a Dangerous Escalation

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2026-03-19 14:48:50

On Wednesday, United States Customs and Border Protection confirmed to 404 Media that it has been flying Predator drones over Los Angeles amid the LA protests. The military drones, a CBP statement said, “are supporting our federal law enforcement partners in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with aerial support of their operations.” State-level law enforcement agencies across the US use various types of drones and other vehicles, like helicopters, to c

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Ask HN: How do I give back to people helped me when I was young and had nothing?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-19 16:42:45

Throughout my career, I've received incredible kindness and inspiration from experienced people - professors, and strangers who invested time in me when I feel like I had little to offer in return. While I always express gratitude and try to pay it forward, I often feel there's still an imbalance. I feel like I owe something more direct to the specific people who shaped my life. How do you meaningfully give back to people who helped you early on (when you literally have nothing...haha)? What fo

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Show HN: Tattoy – a text-based terminal compositor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-19 17:04:35

About Tattoy can generally be thought of as a framework for adding eye-candy to your terminal. It is purely text-based so works in any terminal emulator that supports true colour. "Graphics" is rendered with UTF8 half-blocks (▀,▄). Whilst most of its effects are for getting you street credibility it also has more powerful features based around its awareness of terminal contents. For example it can detect and auto adjust text contrast whilst remaining faithful to the terminal's palette. Tattoy

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Best Gaming Chair for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 17:00:00

Why I like it The Titan Evo builds on a top-rated design with smart, user-friendly upgrades. Its magnetic headrest and armrests simplify customization and maintenance, while the internal adjustable lumbar support and locking 4D armrests provide ergonomic comfort and stability. The wide seat, deep recline, and multiple upholstery options make it adaptable to different needs. It’s also available in three sizes: small (up to 5 feet, 6 inches and 200 pounds), regular (5 feet, 7 inches to 6 feet 2 i

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This iOS 26 Feature Might Keep Me From Switching Back to Pixel

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 17:00:03

I switched from a Google Pixel 3 XL in 2021 to Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max, and in the years since, I've dearly missed Google's Hold For Me. This feature is so useful in saving me from the misery of listening to awful hold music whenever I needed to call up a business, my health insurance provider, my cellphone carrier or any of the other myriad adulting tasks that still require speaking with a representative. Instead, the Google feature would helpfully silence my phone while keeping the call acti

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USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-03-19 17:44:56

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline reviews of requests for exemptions from safety rules requiring vehi

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Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-03-19 17:48:19

Google is rolling out new Gemini AI features for Workspace users that make it easier to find information in PDFs and form responses. The Gemini-powered file summarization capabilities in Google Drive have now expanded to PDFs and Google Forms, allowing key details and insights to be condensed into a more convenient format that saves users from manually digging through the files. Gemini will proactively create summary cards when users open a PDF in their drive and present clickable actions based

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5 apps I install on every new phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 21:00:23

Saeed Wazir / Android Authority I’ve tested countless smartphones, and the excitement of opening the box and taking the stickers off a new device never gets old. I love holding the phone for the first time to see how it fits in my hand, and can’t wait to get past the pesky initial setup to test its capabilities. It usually takes a few minutes, and then I’m ready to load my apps. These days, I have certain go-to apps that I install first on any new Android phone I get. To me, they are the most

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Marvel’s ‘Midnight Suns’ Movie Might Have Found a New Leader

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-03-19 21:00:02

Meet the expansive supporting cast of The Life of Chuck. Netflix teases the style of its Ghostbusters animated series. Plus, what’s coming on Murderbot and Wednesday. To me, my spoilers! Midnight Suns A new report from scooper Daniel Richtman (via Comic Book) suggests that Marvel is pivoting its Midnight Suns project to be built around Ghost Rider. Incidents Around the House Deadline reports Dichen Lachman has joined the cast of Rob Savage’s upcoming film adaptation of Josh Malerman’s supern

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Apple's Workout Buddy Is Friendly, but What if It Could Adopt Other Personalities?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 20:00:06

We all have different ways of motivating ourselves to exercise, so when Apple announced Workout Buddy for the Apple Watch at WWDC 2025, it made us think about what sorts of verbal encouragement would spur us to complete our workouts. We couldn't help but imagine the different types of future Workout Buddies -- and how they might help, cajole or even bargain with us to hit our fitness goals. Workout Buddy in WatchOS 26 will be available at the outset in eight workouts (such as running and cyclin

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Siri's Big AI Upgrade Is Coming, but Reportedly Not Until Spring 2026

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-19 21:32:02

Apple appears to be making progress on a major update to its Siri software that would expand its capabilities and incorporate more AI features. According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the delayed update for Siri now has an internal release window of spring 2026. The update, which could arrive with iOS version 26.4, would make good on features and updates Apple first introduced at 2024's WWDC. Since then, the updates to Siri that were supposed to incorporate many of the company's App

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I changed 8 settings on my Motorola phone to significantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-03-20 01:13:39

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google's Pixel phones aren't the only ones with battery-saving secrets to explore. Motorola offers almost as many features inside its menus. After three weeks with the Moto Razr Ultra and separately, the Moto G Stylus 2025, I discovered a handful of tweaks hiding in plain sight that you'll likely find on your Motorola device if you know where to look. 1. Battery Saver keeps the lights on when your gauge hits the red Jason Howell/ZDNET Battery anxiety is the worst, and Battery

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Trump’s Cuts Threaten Nobel-Winning Observatory That Detected Colliding Black Holes

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-03-20 01:55:43

Nearly 10 years ago, scientists observed ripples in spacetime created by the collision of two black holes that took place 1.3 billion years ago. The first direct detection of gravitational waves opened up an entirely new way of seeing the universe, allowing us to observe a once invisible side of the cosmos. Today, the ability to track the frequencies produced by the most notable events that shape our surrounding cosmos is at risk due to drastic budget cuts targeting a breakthrough observatory.

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Engadget Podcast: Switch 2 review, Summer Game Fest and WWDC 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 10:30:08

And we also try to make sense of Apple's Liquid Glass. It's been a busy week! In this episode, Devindra and Senior Editor Jessica Conditt dive into their final thoughts on the Switch 2, as well as Jess's time covering Summer Game Fest. We also put a bow on WWDC 2025 and explore what works and doesn't with Apple's Liquid Glass redesign. Topics Summer Games Fest 2025: Sword of the Sea, Mouse: PI for Hire, Big Walk and a ton more indies – 1:17 Nintendo Switch 2 review: more polish on the Switch

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ZDNET's WWDC 2025 recap with Sabrina Ortiz and Jason Hiner

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-03-20 00:20:34

Apple has established itself as a tech-giant with over 2.35 billion active devices worldwide. Much of the devices' appeal lies in the operating systems underlying it -- and that's why Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference is always one to keep up with. At this year's WWDC, Apple unveiled a slew of new features across iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, VisionOS, and iPadOS, including the first major iOS redesign in 13 years, which will give your iPhone an entirely new feel and look based on Apple's ne

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The best fitness rings of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-20 10:00:23

The Oura Ring is one of the most popular fitness rings on the market, offering five different finishes and various sizes. The Oura Ring 4 debuted in October and boasts some substantial hardware and software upgrades from the tried and true Oura Ring 3. Oura is still the top brand for smart rings, and you can't go wrong with the Oura Ring 3, but if comfort is your main priority, the Oura Ring 4 is best for you. That's because one of the most essential upgrades from generation to generation is Ou

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I wore the Whoop 5.0 for a month - it gave me the best of Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and more

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-20 10:00:25

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Four years after the launch of the Whoop 4.0, Whoop finally launched two new health trackers, the Whoop 5.0 and the Whoop MG. last month. While Whoop is mainly considered a health tracker used by pro athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the launch of the new wearables caters to a more general, health-minded customer base willing to pay a high price for cutting-edge health tech. Also: Garmin unveils its Apple Ultra Watch 2 competitor, the Venu X1 The latest health bands track

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The European public DNS that makes your Internet safer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-20 08:44:13

A childproof version of the Internet — free of content not suitable for children. Make any device or network safe to use for children in just a few seconds. By filtering out content from the Internet that is not suitable for children, you can provide a safe online environment for kids at home, at school and on the go.

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Poop Transplants Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-03-20 10:00:21

Fecal transplants have emerged as a potential treatment for a wide range of conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, and even depression. These so-called poop transplants have understandably received a lot of attention, but new research casts a bit of a wet blanket over the practice. The procedure involves taking microbes from the poop of a healthy person and transferring them into a patient’s colon. This should restore balance to their gut microbiome, but according to a study

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This Portable Charger with 4 Built-in Cables is 40% Off, Now at an All-Time Low on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-20 10:10:30

There’s never been a better time to step up your charging game thanks to a massive price drop on a very popular (and useful) device. The Charmast 10,000mAh portable charger with four built-in cables is available for its all-time low price of just $18 which is a full 37% off its $30 list price. With thousands of customers satisfied in the past month and a 4.5 out of 5 rating from over 5,000 reviews, these earbuds are extremely popular. See at Amazon Best Value For Money Power Bank This power b

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Reddit adds analytics and drafts for comments

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-20 10:05:50

Reddit is making it easier to gauge the impact your comments are having. The company is introducing detailed analytics for comments that measure views and other engagement metrics. Reddit shared the change as part of a larger batch of updates around how it handles comments on its platform. Comment insights will provide details around upvotes (including the ratio of upvotes to downvotes), replies, views, shares and awards. Additionally, Redditors will now be able to share comments as a standalon

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Apple CarPlay will soon let you watch videos while parked

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-20 10:28:00

In a nutshell: For safety reasons, Apple has limited CarPlay to audio-only features until now. With iOS 26, users will be able to stream video as long as the car is parked. App developers may need to issue patches to support the feature, and compatible vehicles have yet to be confirmed. With the iOS 26 update arriving this fall, users can stream videos via AirPlay to the dashboards of parked vehicles. This marks a notable shift from CarPlay's traditional audio-only focus. The update also brings

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The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull and a bitter feud over humanity's origins

news.ycombinator.com Scott Sayare 2026-03-20 16:50:08

On a late-summer day in 2001, at the University of Poitiers in west-central France, the palaeontologist Michel Brunet summoned his colleagues into a classroom to examine an unusual skull. Brunet had just returned from Chad, and brought with him an extremely ancient cranium. It had been distorted by the aeons spent beneath what is now the Djurab desert; a crust of black mineral deposits left it looking charred and slightly malevolent. It sat on a table. “What is this thing?” Brunet wondered aloud

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Instagram May Soon Let You Rearrange Your Grid. What to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-20 16:51:00

If you like to keep your Instagram profile as more of a personal photo album and less of a public bulletin board, Instagram's upcoming feature is for you. Instagram will let users quietly post to your profile without broadcasting it to your followers, the company said on Thursday. Instagram also said it would let you rearrange your profile grid. It's not clear how either feature will work yet. Static posts and Reels have historically appeared in chronological order on Instagram, so this could o

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Apple’s upgraded Siri might not arrive until next spring

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-20 21:45:33

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple is aiming to launch the upgraded Siri that it originally previewed at WWDC 2024 in spring 2026 with iOS 26.4, according to Bloomberg. At WWDC last year, Apple showed off how Siri would be able to do things like understand your personal context or take actions based on what’s on your screen. But in March, Apple delayed these features, saying in a statement that “it’s goi

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After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2026-03-20 21:13:38

In Brief Felicis founder Aydin Senkut is celebrating his 20th year as an institutional early-stage investor by announcing the firm’s biggest fund yet: a $900 million Fund X. This follows the $825 million Fund IX raised in 2023 and the $600 million Fund XIII raised in 2021. Felicis, a seed and Series A firm, is known for backing a long string of successes, including Ayden, Bonobos, Ring, Shopify, and Twitch, among others. Since being founded in 2006, Felicis has backed over 50 unicorns and had

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Got a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's the Right Way to Move Your Games and Data

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-21 01:40:00

A system transfer from the original Switch to the Switch 2 is supposed to be easy, and it is. However, there are a few tricks in the process that some Switch 2 owners have tripped over since buying the new portable console. If you have both an original Switch and a Switch 2, Nintendo added a System Transfer tool that moves over your profiles, purchased games, save data and other settings. This option shows up when starting up the Switch 2 for the first time, but if certain instructions aren't f

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Spotify is adding the ability to remotely download playlists to secondary devices

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