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Apple releases public betas of Liquid Glass-ified next-gen software updates

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-28 15:17:00

As promised, Apple has just released the first public beta versions for the next-generation versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and most of its other operating systems. The headlining feature of all the updates this year is Apple’s new Liquid Glass user interface, which is rolling out to all of these operating systems simultaneously. It’s the biggest and most comprehensive update to Apple’s software design aesthetic since iOS 7 was released in 2013. Rather than getting iOS 19, macOS 16, and watchOS

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Thunder Compute (YC S24) Is Hiring a C++ Systems Engineer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-29 15:00:13

C++ Systems Engineer (Full-Time) Company Thunder Compute is a GPU cloud platform built on custom virtualization that delivers 5x better margins than competitors. 4-person team, seed-funded (approaching series A), 100%+ MoM revenue growth. 100% in-person in Atlanta, relocating to SF or NYC within 6 months. The technical challenge: We network-attach GPUs over TCP through API remoting, decoupling GPUs from instances. This lets us oversubscribe hardware aggressively—while Lambda Labs needs 100 G

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I'm never toting ice after testing this portable smart cooler - here's why

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-12-29 22:15:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,349 but currently on sale. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the second to reach the full 3.2 day capacity. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is typically $1,100, but it

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Surfshark vs. CyberGhost: Which VPN should you get?

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2025-12-30 02:00:18

Allison Murray/ZDNET Surfshark and CyberGhost are consistently ranked among the top VPNs. They are high-value yet relatively affordable VPNs, which is why most users love them. Also: NordVPN vs Surfshark One unique thing about Surfshark is that there's no cap on the number of devices you can connect. It shares a lot with NordVPN, especially from a security point of view. But it's not as streaming-centered as CyberGhost. Also, I had minor but persistent server connection issues with the app, b

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Laptop CPUs in 2025 Explained: What to Know Before Buying Your Next Laptop

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-29 22:48:26

Shopping for a new laptop can be a confusing experience. I find the best place to start is with size. Do you want a featherlight ultraportable or a larger model that has a bigger screen but is more of a chore to lug around? Or something in between that offers a balance between portability and productivity? Deciding on factors as straightforward as size actually goes a long way in helping choose more complex parts, including the processor. You'll still be faced with a variety of CPU options, but

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Boost HTML5 Game Performance with WebAssembly

news.ycombinator.com Gaming Writer 2025-12-31 10:45:03

Who this article is for: Game developers looking to improve the performance of their HTML5 games Technical leads and engineers interested in integrating WebAssembly into their projects Students or professionals learning about web technologies and game development HTML5 game development has transformed web gaming, but it’s the integration of WebAssembly that’s truly revolutionizing performance capabilities. When players experience stuttering frame rates or input lag in browser games, they don’

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I recommend these budget earbuds over pricier Bose and Sony models - here's why

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-31 15:02:37

EarFun Clip Open Ear Earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways The EarFun Clip earbuds are on sale now on Amazon for $53 (normally $90). With just the right tweaking in the app, you can elevate the sound of these earbuds well above average. The app is required for these earbuds to sound their best. $53.19 at Amazon The EarFun Clipearbuds are on sale for $53 at Amazon (save $37). I've tested so many earbuds and headphones over the years that they tend to blend together. That doesn't mean that there aren'

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Aardman’s Pokémon show is a delightful-looking romp that follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-01 22:59:07

We knew that Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, was prepping a Pokémon show , but now we have some juicy details and actual footage. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu, as the name suggests, follows the sword-wielding Sirfetch'd and the baby pre-evolution of Pikachu. It looks extremely charming, as one would expect from Aardman. The trailer is on the shorter side, but shows the dynamic duo getting involved in some cutesy shenanigans as an oblivious Wool

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Waterfield Magnetic Case review: The most lavish way to carry your Switch 2 around

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-02 15:00:52

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 . Gamers aren't usually known for their sartorial elegance. But that doesn't mean we don't deserve nice things. So after checking out a very utilitarian carrying case for the Switch 2, I wanted to explore the other side of things with a more lavish travel bag. And while Waterfield's Magn

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“Surface Laptop 5G” for businesses shows Microsoft isn’t done with Intel yet

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-02 17:00:22

Microsoft has gone all-in on Arm-based Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series chips for its Surface PCs, including the less-expensive-but-more-compromised 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro from this spring. But the company still hasn't quite given up on businesses and individuals who still want or require a traditional Intel or AMD-based x86 PC. The latest addition to the lineup is the "Surface Laptop 5G," an updated version of the Intel-based 13.8-inch Surface Laptop with built-in 5G cellul

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Don't animate height

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 12:44:19

Our app was mysteriously using 60% CPU and 25% GPU on my M2 MacBook. It turned out this was due to a tiny CSS animation! In this post, I show how to find expensive animations, why some are so expensive, and how to make many animations much cheaper. Along the way, we'll learn how the browser renders CSS animations and how to use Chrome's dev tools for performance profiling. The problem While building Granola, a note-taking app, I noticed it was using 60% CPU and 25% GPU on my M2 MacBook: Activ

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Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 5G for Business

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-03 05:00:51

Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Laptop 5G as part of its computing collection for business customers. The company said that a 5G option was in the works for its business line back in January when it unveiled other updates to the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, and this requested feature is intended to make the laptop an option that's both portable and connected. With a system of six internal antennas, the Surface 5G should be able to transition smoothly between WiFi and cellula

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Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5G can be your new hotspot with six antennas

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-03 05:05:14

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Microsoft just announced another version of its Surface Laptop: this time, with 5G connectivity. The Surface Laptop 5G is a 13.8-inch laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) chips and an integrated 5G modem designed for business users to stay permanently connected. It comes with both NanoSIM and eSIM options, and Microsoft says it's compatible with over 100 mobile operators worldwide. Also: This split keyboard offers deep customization - if you're willing to go all

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Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G arrives in August

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-03 04:57:20

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft announced a new 5G version of its Surface Laptop today, which will start shipping on August 26th starting at $1,799.99. The Surface Laptop 5G is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors, complete with an NPU capable of providing access to Microsoft’s latest Copilot Plus AI features. The Surface Laptop 5G is very similar to the existing 13.8-inch Surface Lapt

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Don't Animate Height

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-31 00:44:19

Our app was mysteriously using 60% CPU and 25% GPU on my M2 MacBook. It turned out this was due to a tiny CSS animation! In this post, I show how to find expensive animations, why some are so expensive, and how to make many animations much cheaper. Along the way, we'll learn how the browser renders CSS animations and how to use Chrome's dev tools for performance profiling. The problem While building Granola, a note-taking app, I noticed it was using 60% CPU and 25% GPU on my M2 MacBook: Activ

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Google app’s Saves and collections may finally get the visibility they deserve (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-04 05:06:29

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is simplifying how it stores and displays saves and collections inside its Android and iOS apps. It is currently testing a new interface with separate tabs for saves and collections. The new interface is evidently a work in progress and might change before it becomes a more permanent feature. The Google app on Android and iOS allows you to bookmark and organize important search results and links to revisit later, grouped under “Saves and colle

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Mercedes-AMG gives us a ride in its next high-performance EV

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-05 00:01:34

Mercedes-Benz provided flights from Detroit to Stuttgart, Germany, and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the AMG.EA prototype as well as the GT XX that we covered last month. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. First-generation high-performance electric vehicles, like the Tesla Model S Plaid, had a party trick that would wow first-timers: straight-line acceleration. Feeling your internal organs shift under the G forces of acceleration is cool the first few times but gets annoying

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Windsurf CEO opens up about ‘very bleak’ mood before Cognition deal

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-01-04 15:20:00

Days after AI coding startup Windsurf announced that it’s being acquired by Cognition, Windsurf exec Jeff Wang took to X to offer more details about the drama and uncertainty around the deal. Windsurf was previously reported to be in acquisition talks with OpenAI, but that deal fell apart, with Google DeepMind instead hiring the startup’s CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and some of its top researchers. Google would reportedly license Windsurf’s technology as part of the $2.4 billion d

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Microsoft wants to fix ‘slow or sluggish’ performance in Windows 11

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-07 10:30:39

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Ever since Windows 11 first debuted in October 2021, there have been complaints about its performance on certain types of hardware. Whether it was gaming on new hybrid performance CPUs showing no improvement on Windows 11, or claims that Windows 11 simply feels lethargic compared to Windows 10, Microsoft has tried to fix the problems with updates to the OS. Now, it wants direct

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Laminar Flow Airfoil

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-03 20:54:27

Laminar Flow is the smooth, uninterrupted flow of air over the contour of the wings, fuselage, or other parts of an aircraft in flight. Laminar flow is most often found at the front of a streamlined body and is an important factor in flight. If the smooth flow of air is interrupted over a wing section, turbulence is created which results in a loss of lift and a high degree of drag. An airfoil designed for minimum drag and uninterrupted flow of the boundary layer is called a laminar airfoil. The

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Titan’s Methane Lakes Could Form Bubble-Like Structures Essential to Life, Scientists Say

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-01-07 04:00:06

On December 25, 2004, the Huygens probe separated from the Cassini spacecraft and landed on Titan’s sandy surface. The probe survived for 72 hours on Saturn’s largest moon, revealing a world that is chemically complex and more Earth-like than expected. For years, scientists have been intrigued by Titan as an alien world that might have the right conditions to host life, albeit in a very different form than on Earth. New research by NASA reveals that molecular precursors to life could form in Tit

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Warframe's The Old Peace Expansion Revealed: A Perilous Trip to Tau Unfolds Soon

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 03:00:00

Warframe's last few updates have been a narrative tour de force through time and space, weaving together disparate threads from the far-flung past of the year 1999 and the fairytale void-dimension of Duviri. Core to these expansions is the conflict with the Eldritch threat known only as the Indifference. As it comes closer to piercing the veil of our reality and escaping the void, it's up to the Tenno to navigate lost memories -- rediscovering forgotten allies, a peace that was doomed to fail a

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Zig Interface Revisited

news.ycombinator.com William Wong 2026-01-03 11:52:11

Achieving polymorphism via dynamic dispatch in Zig Unlike many languages that offer interface or virtual constructs, Zig has no built-in notion of interfaces. This reflects Zig’s commitment to simplicity and performance. That doesn’t mean polymorphism is off the table. In fact Zig has the tools to build interface-like behavior, making dynamic dispatch possible. Polymorphism in Zig: The Options Let’s backtrack a bit. There are ways to achieve polymorphism in Zig, depending on the use case: Ge

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Electric Cooler vs. Ice Cooler: I Camped With Anker's Solix EverFrost 2 and an RTIC Ice Box to See Which Is Better

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 22:00:00

Keeping drinks and food cold while camping can be a challenge, especially in the summer. Though a portable power station hooked up to a minifridge can help, it's not the most power-efficient option compared with either an electric cooler or a traditional icebox. I set out to test a "regular" icebox-style cooler -- specifically, RTIC's icebox -- against Anker's new Solix EverFrost 2 to see how it would fare in real-world use against the best coolers on the market. To begin testing, I picked up tw

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CoCo1 composite video

news.ycombinator.com Leaded Solder 2026-01-04 17:05:59

When I got the CoCo, one of the big problems was the super-smeary, snowy video on the RF-out. Even though composite video is generated internally by the video circuitry of the computer, Tandy didn’t end up breaking it out to an actual port. Lots of other 8-bit machines of the era are in the same boat. Luckily, adding a composite video port to the CoCo is very straightforward! So straightforward, in fact, that I did it twice. Theory As I said just now, the Motorola 6847 VDG already generates a

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OpenAI launches a full-fledged ChatGPT agent which can work without supervision

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 17:21:07

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has announced a new ChatGPT agent mode that can operate independently without active supervision. ChatGPT agent combines the previous capabilities of web operators and deep research, allowing it to think more like a human. It can connect with and work on third-party apps, such as Gmail or Google Drive, with minimal input. OpenAI has just announced that it is stepping into the era of more sophisticated agentic AI with a new ChatGPT feature. A n

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Fighting Brandolini's Law with Sampling

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 17:56:35

Brady Hurlburt - July 8, 2025 “But Don’t All Politicians Lie?” In 2015, Angi Drobnic Holan published a wonderful article titled “All Politicians Lie. Some Lie More Than Others.” In it, she makes the case that while all politicians lie, there are meaningful differences in how often and how severely they do so. Here is the graphic from her piece: Her article resonates with me because indifference to political dishonesty is surprisingly common in my circles. In conversations with my peers, when

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Show HN: PlutoFilter- A single-header, zero-allocation image filter library in C

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 10:57:02

PlutoFilter PlutoFilter is a single-header, zero-allocation image filter library written in C. It applies fast, chainable image effects without any dynamic memory allocation. Compatible with SVG and CSS filter semantics, it makes it easy to reproduce visual effects consistently across platforms. Installation PlutoFilter is a self-contained, single-header library written in standard C99. It can be used in two modes: header-only or implementation. In header-only mode, simply include the header

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This AI Warps Live Video in Real Time

wired.com Will Knight 2026-01-10 20:49:12

Dean Leitersdorf introduces himself over Zoom, then types a prompt that makes me feel like I’ve just taken psychedelic mushrooms: “wild west, cosmic, Roman Empire, golden, underwater.” He feeds the words into an artificial intelligence model developed by his startup, Decart, which manipulates live video in real time. “I have no idea what’s going to happen," Leitersdorf says with a laugh, shortly before transforming into a bizarre, gold-tinged, subaquatic version of Julius Caesar in a poncho. L

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Encrypting files with passkeys and age

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 08:31:37

Typage ( age-encryption on npm) is a TypeScript implementation of the age file encryption format. It runs with Node.js, Deno, Bun, and browsers, and implements native age recipients, passphrase encryption, ASCII armoring, and supports custom recipient interfaces, like the Go implementation. However, running in the browser affords us some special capabilities, such as access to the WebAuthn API. Since version 0.2.3, Typage supports symmetric encryption with passkeys and other WebAuthn credential

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