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I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-07-29 07:48:48

ZDNET's key takeaways The Audio-Technica Sound Burger retails for $199 and comes in yellow, black, or white. The Sound Burger has unparalleled portability, a long battery life, and provides a novel listening experience. It doesn't have a counterweight, and also doesn't have an auto-return feature. View now at Amazon Technology is all about embracing the now. So, even though I am one of those people who can be stuck in their ways (such as listening to vinyl records with the appropriate analog

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Literalism plaguing today’s movies

news.ycombinator.com Namwali Serpell 2025-07-28 21:52:38

A warrior is in a prison cell. His guard approaches and shows him the wooden sword that he will receive once he has earned his freedom. The warrior grabs it, uses his unlocked cell door to knock the guard down, and places the sword’s tip on the guard’s throat. He drives it in as one might hammer a post, a coarse and grisly death. Then, for some reason, swaying back and forth, the warrior yells down at the corpse, “Wood or steel, a point is still a point!” An ailing magnate lies in an opulent be

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A Little-Known Microsoft Program Could Expose the Defense Department to Hackers

news.ycombinator.com Renee Dudley 2025-07-29 06:18:16

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Chinese Tech Support: Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Skills Gap: Digital escorts of

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EcoFlow says its new Ocean Pro is better than Tesla’s Powerwall

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-07-29 07:00:00

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. EcoFlow is powering up its first permanently installed whole-home energy solution for the US. The Ocean Pro system launches this week, featuring the new Ocean Pro Battery with 10kWh of storage expandable to 80kWh, and the Ocean Pro Inverter, which supports solar arrays of up to 40kWh. EcoFlow claims the system delivers 24kW of continuous power, enough to

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How the low-vision community embraced AI smart glasses

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-07-29 07:00:00

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. It’s easy to scoff at AI and ask, “Who is actually asking for this?” You might also think that smart glasses “aren’t worth it yet.” But to the blind and low-vision community, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and their AI features have been an absolute life-altering game-changer. And we need to talk about it. On this episode of The Verg

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Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-07-29 07:19:05

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. Apple has announced a $500 million investment in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company based in the US. With the deal, the two companies will partner on the development of a rare earth magnet recycling line in Mountain Pass, California, allowing Apple to use reprocessed electronics and scrap material to build its products. Apple has worked with

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Apple announces $500 million US investment focused on rare earth magnets

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-07-29 11:20:42

Earlier this year, Apple pledged a $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years. Now, the company is further expanding that pledge with a $500 million plan to “launch an all-new recycling facility for processing recycled rare earth elements.” With this investment, Apple will work with MP Materials and commit to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed in Fort Worth, Texas. The two companies will build out MP Materials’ “state-of-the-art Texas factory” with a “s

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Google’s Discover feed may be getting an AI feature no one asked for

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-29 18:49:42

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing AI summaries for articles in the Discover feed. Like AI overviews in Google Search, Discover feed summaries combine information from multiple sources instead of just referencing one. Google is also testing a new button to bookmark articles that can be revisited later. Of late, Google has been experimenting with multiple ways to make its AI applications more visible, especially to users who have steered clear of Gemini so far. After rolli

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Do You Need a Box Spring for Your Modern-Day Mattress? (2025)

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-07-29 19:32:00

You're probably familiar with a box spring, the simple wood frame with springs that acts as a support base under older mattresses. It's not a highly technical piece of equipment like a smart bed (or a trampoline, wouldn't that be fun)—this kind of mattress foundation has persisted through the ages solely due to its simple and durable design. But have you noticed you may not be seeing them as often nowadays? In my opinion as a career mattress tester, contemporary mattresses are on their way to m

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Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real-time emergency alerts

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-07-29 18:00:00

Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.” The app is adding local news, real-time alerts, and an AI-powered feature called “Faves” that’s designed for discovering local businesses and spots. Nextdoor has also updated its overall design to look more contemporary. Launched 15 years ago, Nextdoor has long served as a popular platform for neighborhood conversations, helping users connect over things like recommendations f

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TechCrunch All Stage launches in Boston today — don’t miss what founders are learning

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-07-29 19:30:00

Today’s the day! TechCrunch All Stage is lighting up Boston’s SoWa Power Station at 7:30 a.m. ET sharp. The stages are set, the speakers are ready, and the startup community is gathering for one powerful day of insight, innovation, and momentum. In Boston and ready to scale your startup faster and more efficiently? There’s still time to join the founders and investors driving innovation and building what’s next. Grab a pass, dive into the conversations shaping the future of startup growth, and

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Samsung says S Pen could return to foldables after Galaxy Z Fold 7 snub

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-29 20:02:19

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung confirms it’s working on new S Pen tech to possibly bring back support for its foldable phones. The statement comes from the executive director of Samsung’s mobile division. The company says it may bring back S Pen support for foldable phones once its new technology is fully ready, and if there’s enough consumer demand for the feature. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable phone ever. But that sleek design came at t

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Martin (YC S23) Is Hiring Founding Engineers to Build a Better Siri

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-29 18:40:10

Why you should join Martin Martin is real-life JARVIS. You can text, call or email Martin. He manages your inbox, calendar, to-dos, notes, phone calls, reminders, and more. It is the most advanced AI personal assistant on the market, light years ahead of Siri and Alexa. 5 months since launch, Martin has completed over 500,000 tasks for 30,000 users, and our user base is growing 10% every week. We are funded by top investors like Y-Combinator and Pioneer Fund, and notable angels like the co-fou

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Nvidia says it will resume H20 AI chip sales to China 'soon,' following U.S. government assurances

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2025-07-29 22:43:01

Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia Corp., speaks during a news conference on May 21, 2025. Nvidia said Tuesday that it hopes to resume sales of its H20 general processing units to China, in a major win for the company that has suffered from U.S. export curbs. Nvidia's sales of the H20 AI chips, which had been designed specifically to keep them out of export controls on China, were halted in April. "The U.S. government has assured NVIDIA that licenses will be granted, and NVIDIA hopes

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Sony phones are disappearing across key markets: Is the Xperia era coming to an end?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-29 22:55:47

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR Sony may be on the verge of completely exiting the European market. The company has already confirmed a full retreat from Finland, but its devices are no longer available through official channels in multiple European countries. Sony’s smartphone presence looks just as weak outside of Europe, with the mobile phone category completely wiped off from its US website. Sony may be heading toward a full retreat from the smartphone market, with clear signs

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My Secret Weapon for Camping Is This Portable Projector That's 22% Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-29 21:01:00

CNET's key takeaways Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and currently on sale for $470 Despite its size, it delivers a bright picture and loud audio for a portable projector. It can even double as a Bluetooth speaker. Its size is great for backyard movie nights or car camping, but might be a little large for backpackers. I recently took an epic road trip through a land of giants, and there's only one compact projector I would take with me

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Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and XAI Granted Up to $200M from Defense Department

news.ycombinator.com Ashley Capoot 2025-07-30 07:16:19

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Home to the US Defense Department, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings. The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it's granting contract awards of up to $200 million for artificial intelligence development at Anthropic, Google , OpenAI and xAI. The DoD's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of "advanced AI capabilities to address c

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 15, #295

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 06:00:11

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. It helps to have an interest in UK sports for today's Connections: Sports Edition. And as is often the case, the purple-group words have an unexpected link between them. Keep reading for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sund

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Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-30 06:54:39

Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices. Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers, which are compatible with iOS and Android devices, are being updated to include an Alert feature that sets off a siren and strobing light when a user wants help. Pebblebee started selling Android trackers in May 2024 in three different form factors: an AirTag-like Clip version, a credit card-shaped Card SKU, and the smallest version, Tag. In October 2024, Pe

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Malaysia will require trade permits for US AI chips

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-07-30 03:37:50

Malaysia is taking on a bigger role in helping the U.S. prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of U.S. origin out of its country on Monday. Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping U.S. AI chips, effective immediately. “Malaysia stands firm against any attempt to circumvent ex

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Biggest Martian Meteorite Ever Found Could Fetch $4 Million at Auction

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-07-30 11:55:06

One lucky bidder will soon fork over millions of dollars to take home NWA 16788, a 54-pound (24-kilogram) Martian meteorite. This space rock, discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2023, is the largest chunk of the Red Planet ever found on Earth. Sotheby’s, a New York-based auction house, estimates the meteorite could fetch up to $4 million during its natural history sale on Wednesday, July 16. Bidding starts at a cool $1.9 million. Sotheby’s describes NWA 16788 as an “incredibly rare discovery” th

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When Is the Home Run Derby 2025? Find Out When It Starts and How to Watch for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 10:06:37

The Major League Baseball season has reached its midpoint. The game's brightest stars are in Atlanta for the All-Star Game on Tuesday, but up first is the Home Run Derby tonight. Eight sluggers will compete for the title of Home Run Derby champ. The Derby gets underway tonight at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) tonight on ESPN and ESPN2. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch live wherever you are in the world. The 2025 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game will take place a

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Bluetooth tracker Pebblebee adds free SOS alarm to already-purchased devices

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-30 11:54:39

Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices. Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers, which are compatible with iOS and Android devices, are being updated to include an Alert feature that sets off a siren and strobing light when a user wants help. Pebblebee started selling Android trackers in May 2024 in three different form factors: an AirTag-like Clip version, a credit card-shaped Card SKU, and the smallest version, Tag. In October 2024, Pe

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US government is giving leading AI companies a bunch of cash for military applications

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-30 19:53:47

The US Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) is handing out millions of dollars to the leading AI companies to develop military applications. Each of these "awards" are worth up to $200 million, with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI on the receiving end. The agency notes that this money will be used to "develop agentic AI workflows across a variety of mission areas." In other words, this is primarily for military applications. A press release says the move will "broaden" the

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Here's why these simple midrange Bose headphones remain my daily drivers

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-07-30 19:45:34

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are available in seven colors for $349, and are often up to $100 off. They are true to the QuietComfort namesake, providing excellent noise cancellation and all-day comfort. However, like all of Bose's over-ear headphones, the QuietComfort have a short, 24-hour battery life. View now at Bose I have an arsenal of premium consumer headphones. The Sony XM6, Apple AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Beats Studio Pro, Sonos Ace, and more all

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Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-07-30 19:51:29

Cognition, the startup behind the viral AI coding agent Devin, announced in a blog post on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI coding startup Windsurf. The announcement comes just days after Google hired away Windsurf’s CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and research leaders in a $2.4 billion deal, a reverse-acquihire that left the rest of the startup’s 250-person team behind. Google’s deal occurred just hours after OpenAI’s $3 billion offer to acquire Windsurf

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Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI granted up to $200 million for AI work from Defense Department

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-07-30 23:36:25

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. Home to the US Defense Department, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings. The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday said it's granting contract awards of up to $200 million for artificial intelligence development at Anthropic, Google , OpenAI and xAI. The DoD's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of "advanced AI capabilities to address c

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Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-30 22:38:08

Microsoft’s advertised end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025. But in reality, the company will gradually wind down support for the enduring popular operating system over the next three years. Microsoft would really like you to upgrade to Windows 11, especially if it also means upgrading to a new PC, but it also doesn’t want to leave hundreds of millions of home and business PCs totally unprotected. Those competing goals have led to lots of announcements and re-announcements and

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Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2025-07-30 23:37:50

Malaysia is taking on a bigger role in helping the U.S. prevent advanced AI chips from ending up in China. The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced new restrictions on exporting AI chips of U.S. origin out of its country on Monday. Individuals and companies are now required to notify Malaysian authorities at least 30 days in advance when they are exporting or transshipping U.S. AI chips, effective immediately. “Malaysia stands firm against any attempt to circumvent ex

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I've tested dozens of smart locks, but I keep this one for its handy keycard feature

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-07-31 03:05:28

ZDNET's key takeaways The Aqara U100 smart lock was originally priced at $230, but it is currently discounted to $135. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested; it offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and the app doesn't always alert users, resulting in reduced performance within four months of use. $189.99 at Amazon $179.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Aqara U100 Smart Lock

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I'm taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips

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TechCrunch All Stage launches in Boston today — don’t miss what founders are learning

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Nvidia says it will resume H20 AI chip sales to China 'soon,' following U.S. government assurances

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Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

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Here's why these simple midrange Bose headphones remain my daily drivers

Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf

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Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips

I've tested dozens of smart locks, but I keep this one for its handy keycard feature

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