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Why I'm leaving Firefox for good - here's the browser I'm using now instead

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-22 05:05:00

ZDNET I've been using Firefox, on and off, for a very long time. After all, it's been the default web browser for Linux for as long as I can remember. But I'm finally moving on from Firefox and all of its clones. Also: Love Arc browser? You can get early access to its new AI-powered replacement This time it feels permanent. Every other time I migrated away from Firefox (or a Firefox fork), it felt temporary, like I'd soon return, after using whatever browser I adopted, because Firefox was alw

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6 new ways ChatGPT Projects supercharges your AI chats - how to try it

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-10-22 05:13:22

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET One cool ChatGPT feature you might not know about is Projects. With ChatGPT Projects, you can organize all the chats, files, and other content for a specific topic into a project folder. The goal is to bring order to your chats so you can more easily find and work with particular ones. And now, OpenAI has added six cool new updates to Projects that collectively make it even more useful. Announced by OpenAI both on its website and through a post on X

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I found a Linux distro that combines the best parts of other operating systems (and it works)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-22 05:22:00

Jack Wallen/ZDNET There are so many Linux distributions on the market, and they range from the command line only all the way to functioning works of art. The majority of distros fall somewhere in the middle, of course, and that's perfectly fine because most users prefer a blend of aesthetics and functionality. That's why the likes of Linux Mint, ZorinOS, elementaryOS, and Ubuntu are so popular. But every once in a while, a team releases an update to its distribution that reminds you that Linux

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I replaced my ThinkPad with a Lenovo Legion laptop for work, and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-10-22 05:47:00

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i is a top-tier gaming laptop, on sale now for $3,099. It effortlessly runs the latest gaming titles, exudes premium power, and features a 16-inch OLED display that demands your attention. Besides the high starting price, all that hardware runs hot, it's extremely power-hungry, and it has a big, bulky power supply. $3,099 at B&H Photo-Video The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the latest gaming laptop in the Legion series, sticking to an accessible 16-inch si

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Your Android phone just got a major feature upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-22 05:55:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way. Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine. Also: Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux This is the earliest Google has launched a major Android release in a while (for comparison, Android 15 was released on Oct

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Anker is recalling over 1.1M power banks due to fire and burn risks

news.ycombinator.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-10-22 03:41:20

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Anker has issued a recall for its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a “potential issue with the lithium-ion battery” that could pose a fire safety risk. The company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions that have caused minor burn injuries and resulted in property damage totaling over $60,700, according to the US Consumer

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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 2025-10-22 04:42:45

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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Design Patterns for Securing LLM Agents Against Prompt Injections

news.ycombinator.com Simon Willison 2025-10-22 04:27:46

Design Patterns for Securing LLM Agents against Prompt Injections This new paper by 11 authors from organizations including IBM, Invariant Labs, ETH Zurich, Google and Microsoft is an excellent addition to the literature on prompt injection and LLM security. In this work, we describe a number of design patterns for LLM agents that significantly mitigate the risk of prompt injections. These design patterns constrain the actions of agents to explicitly prevent them from solving arbitrary tasks.

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Show HN: Qrkey – Offline private key backup on paper

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-22 04:51:22

QRKey qrkey is a command-line tool for generating and recovering QR codes from files for offline private key backup. It allows you to convert files into QR codes that can be printed or stored, and later recovered from those QR codes. It supports large files by splitting them into multiple QR codes, and includes metadata for easy recovery and validation. Convert a file into a PDF with QR codes Recover from a PDF with QR codes with a barcode scanner Recover from a PDF with QR codes from a file

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Geometry from Quantum Temporal Correlations

news.ycombinator.com Fullwood 2025-10-22 04:21:47

arXiv Is Hiring a DevOps Engineer Work on one of the world's most important websites and make an impact on open science.

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Show HN: Tattoy – a text-based terminal compositor

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-22 05:04:35

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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100 years of Zermelo's axiom of choice: What was the problem with it? (2006)

news.ycombinator.com Per Martin-Löf 2025-10-22 05:46:15

100 years of Zermelo’s axiom of choice: What was the problem with it? Per Martin-Löf 2006 WORK IN PROGRESS Cantor conceived set theory in a sequence of six papers published in the Mathematische Annalen during the five year period 1879–1884. In the fifth of these papers, published in 1883, he stated as a law of thought (Denkgesetz) that every set can be well-ordered or, more precisely, that it is always possible to bring any well-defined set into the form of a well-ordered set. Now to call it

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OxCaml - a set of extensions to the OCaml programming language.

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-22 05:20:38

Let’s talk about what this means! OxCaml’s extensions are meant to make OCaml a great language for performance engineering. Performance engineering requires control, and we want that control to be: Safe. Safety is a critical feature for making programmers more productive, and for shipping correct code. Languages that are pervasively unsafe are too hard to use correctly. Convenient. We want to provide control without bewildering programmers, or drowning them in endless annotations. To achieve

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Scientists Just Solved a 14,000-Year-Old Puppy Mystery

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-10-22 05:00:18

In 2011 and 2015, two approximately 14,000-year-old pups were pulled from northern Siberia’s permafrost roughly 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the village of Tumat. Within the same layers of icy soil, researchers found woolly mammoth bones with evidence of human processing. This led some to wonder whether the “Tumat Puppies” may have been tamed wolves or even early dogs waiting around for scraps at a prehistoric butchering site. In a new study, an international team of researchers analyzed the p

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Forget JBL, This LG 5.1.1 Soundbar Bundle Hits Its Best Price Yet Only at Best Buy

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-10-22 05:10:54

One thing a lot of us forget when looking at a good home theater setup is the audio side of things. It’s all good and well going out and buying the shiniest and most powerful television you can find, not to mention the dopamine hit from doing so, but you should always put some time and budget into treating your ears as well. See at Best Buy One of the simplest ways to do this without too much hassle is to get a soundbar, but even better than that is to get a soundbar that works with rear speak

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Alaska Just Issued Its First-Ever Heat Advisory—and It Won’t Be the Last

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-10-22 05:17:59

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Fairbanks, Alaska, issued a heat advisory on Thursday, June 12. It’s never had to do that before. Heat advisories are new to both the Fairbanks and Juneau NWS offices, which implemented the use of these notices on June 2. Until now, Alaska weather officials exclusively issued Special Weather Statements to notify the public of potentially hazardous heat. The change comes as Alaska continues to warm at nearly twice the rate of the lower 48 states, with

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If You Own an Xbox Series X/S, You Can Buy an Official 2TB Expansion Card for 40% Off on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-10-22 05:25:12

If you own an Xbox Series X or S, you’re already aware of how quickly your storage fills up with new games. Expansions are inevitable and the Seagate Expansion Card SSD is designed specifically for these Microsoft consoles which makes it perfect for gamers who want to maintain their library within reach without sacrificing performance. Amazon currently has this must-have accessory on sale for a low of $219, down from a list price of $360. That’s a 39% discount (just barely within Black Friday t

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Zombie AI Siri May Shuffle Onto iPhones Two Years After It Was First Announced

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-10-22 05:30:35

At this week’s WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple’s senior vice president of software, Craig Federighi, strutted up on stage to the sound of Ratt’s “Round and Round” playing in the background. “Love’ll will find a way, just give it time… What goes around, comes around,” Stephen Pearcy belted out as Federighi, in his brilliant white mane, stood tall under the spotlight. He immediately went into all the updates that came to Apple Intelligence in 2024 and 2025. But one thing was missing, and Apple knew we we

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Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub Just Dropped to Almost Free, Limited Stock Available on Amazon

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-10-22 05:40:03

If you’ve ever found yourself flipping your laptop over and over looking for a USB port that just doesn’t exist anymore, you’re not alone. Laptops keep getting thinner, and ports keep disappearing. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use them at all anymore. You just need to get smarter about it. And luckily, there are products out there meant to help you do this so you can take full advantage of all the connections your laptop or Chromebook can support. And there’s a deal on one right no

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Best Gaming Chair for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-22 05:00:00

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 2025-10-22 05:00:03

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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Don't Skip the Benefits of Walking. A Personal Trainer Explains How to Boost Effects

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-22 05:00:06

The weather is warmer, and it's the perfect time to get outside and move your body. I'm not talking about going for a run. Trends like the "hot girl walk" have illuminated just how beneficial simply walking can be for your health. Depending on your speed, walking may not immediately trigger a workout on your fitness tracker, like jogging or climbing the stairs would. But that doesn't mean it's not exercise. A recent study in the journal Heart found that brisk walks were associated with a lower

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Don't Have Vision Insurance? This Is Where You Can Get Low-Cost Eye Exams, Glasses and Contacts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-22 05:12:00

Even though 93 million American adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, only half of them have visited an eye doctor's office in the last 12 months, according to the CDC. This makes more sense once you consider a 2022 study that found 63% of Americans don't have vision insurance, as an eye exam, glasses and contact lenses can add up without it. Fortunately, there are companies and programs out there that can help you get more affordable or free eye care without vision insurance. Where

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Dyson Airwrap vs. Shark FlexFusion: I Tested Both Hair Tools on My Long, Thick, Wavy Hair. There Was an Unexpected Winner

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-22 05:14:04

Few high-tech hair tools get mentioned the way the Dyson AirWrap does when it comes to high-tech hair tools. It's sleek, well-designed and yes, expensive. But in recent years, a new, more affordable contender has stepped into the spotlight: the Shark FlexFusion. Both brands promise salon-quality results at home with less heat damage. After testing both hair styling tools for a few weeks, I found that while they promise similar results, each works best for different hair types. For the purpose o

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How to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost—it’s not easy

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-22 02:00:56

In particular, he warns families to be careful introducing young kids to grief bots, as they may not be able to grasp that the bot is not a real person. When he initially saw his young kids growing confused with whether their grandfather was alive or not—the introduction of the bot was complicated by the early stages of the pandemic, a time when they met many relatives virtually—he decided to restrict access to the bot until they were older. For a time, the bot only came out for special events l

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Meta beefs up disappointing AI division with $15 billion Scale AI investment

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-22 05:02:07

Meta has invested $15 billion into data-labeling startup Scale AI and hired its co-founder, Alexandr Wang, as part of its bid to attract talent from rivals in a fiercely competitive market. The deal values Scale at $29 billion, double its valuation last year. Scale said it would “substantially expand” its commercial relationship with Meta “to accelerate deployment of Scale’s data solutions,” without giving further details. Scale helps companies improve their artificial intelligence models by pr

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33 Best Gifts for Teens (2025), Approved by Our Kids

wired.com Louryn Strampe 2025-10-22 04:39:00

Teenagers are intimidating. They speak their own language, blurt out confusing jokes, and somehow have always already seen the TikToks you send them. It can be hard to keep up with the absolute coolest kids around, and that's especially true when it comes to holiday gift-giving. For the past few years, we've informally polled some of the terrifying supercool teens in our lives to find out what presents they really want. Everything in this list is teen-approved. These gift ideas are not one-size-

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5 Best Totes for Travel in 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED

wired.com Boutayna Chokrane 2025-10-22 05:02:00

For business travelers and solo flyers who pack light, the Away Everywhere Tote is the one-bag solution for back-to-back meetings, red-eye flights, and weekend getaways. Made from water-resistant nylon and accented with leather trim, it was clearly designed by someone who knows the realities of travel: fumbling through security lines, sprinting to trains, dodging coffee spills. It's fashionable enough for client dinners and durable enough to store in the overhead bin or under your seat. The dim

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9 Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Luke Larsen 2025-10-22 05:30:00

A 2-in-1 is a laptop that can go from a standard clamshell laptop configuration to a tablet setup. Over the years, there are really two types of designs that fall into this category: the convertible 2-in-1 laptop and the detachable tablet. Laptops with rotating displays—also called convertibles—use a 360-degree hinge that can position the screen flat, in “tent” mode, or flush against the underside of the laptop. Think of this as a touchscreen clamshell laptop with a fancy hinge. The flexibility

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

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-10-22 05:44:56

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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Scientists Just Solved a 14,000-Year-Old Puppy Mystery

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