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Microsoft fires two employee protesters who occupied its president’s office

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-10-28 12:48:10

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft has fired two employees that were involved in a sit-in protest in vice chair and president Brad Smith’s office. Software engineers Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle were both dismissed today, after being part of a group of seven protesters that managed to get inside Smith’s office in Bu

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DJI's much smaller Mic 3 can record four subjects at once

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-29 04:00:32

DJI's busy engineering team is at it again with the creation of the company's third wireless mic system in less than two years. The new flagship DJI Mic 3 has a wholesale design change from the Mic 2 plus numerous improvements in areas like sound quality, noise reduction and the number of subjects you can record at once — though there is one downgrade compared to to the last model. I've had one for over a week so I'll provide some impressions as well. The most noticeable change with the Mic 3 i

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Here’s exactly what went wrong with the Sony Xperia 1 VII

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 13:36:15

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Sony has shared more details about what was causing the Xperia 1 VII to shut down, restart, or fail to power on. Some Xperia 1 VII units experienced motherboard defects due to exposure to temperature and humidity. Sony has now resumed sales of its latest smartphone in the European and Japanese markets. Sony launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, back in May. Unfortunately, the initial feedback on the smartphone was not what Sony had

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Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's why

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-29 13:00:21

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Oura won a patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn. The two competitors infringed on form factor patents, the ITC ruled on Aug. 21. Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings can no longer be sold in the US. Oura secured a final legal victory in its patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn last week. The US International Trade Commission's ruling asserts that the two competing smart ring brands i

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Will Smith's Tour Video Used AI to Generate Adoring Audience Members and the Result Is... Bleak

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-29 04:09:40

Over the past few years, actor, rapper, and slapper Will Smith has been the subject of a grotesque meme in AI is used to show him gobbling down on nightmarish squelching spaghetti. It now seems that the 56-year-old "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star's team has used the tech to soup up concert footage from his would-be comeback tour — and it strongly appears that the purpose was to make an underwhelming crowd look like they're still filled with love for Smith's much-lampooned career trajectory. Pos

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Your favorite e-ink sketchbook might be getting smaller

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 20:55:24

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR A very short reMarkable “special event” on YouTube teases a new device heading to shelves. Interested shoppers can tune in on September 3 at 8 AM ET to find out more details. For now, speculation suggests a smaller form factor. It appears reMarkable isn’t done scribbling in the e-ink margins. The company dropped a cryptic teaser video, showing off what looks like a downsized tablet with familiar Paper Pro DNA. While the clip doesn’t confirm much beyon

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Will Smith's Tour Video Used AI to Generate Adoring Fans and the Result Is Unintentionally Hilarious

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-29 19:09:40

Over the past few years, actor, rapper, and slapper Will Smith has been the subject of a grotesque meme in AI is used to show him gobbling down on nightmarish squelching spaghetti. It now seems that the 56-year-old "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star's team has used the tech to soup up concert footage from his would-be comeback tour — and it strongly appears that the purpose was to make an underwhelming crowd look like they're still filled with love for Smith's much-lampooned career trajectory. Pos

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Apple to secure nearly half of TSMC’s 2nm production (report)

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-30 00:10:45

According to the latest rumors, Apple is slated to use TSMC’s 2nm process for its upcoming A20 chip, expected to power the iPhone 18 series. Now, a new report details the chipmaker’s roadmap for bringing the chip into mass production, and the industry-wide rush to secure an early supply. As reported by DigiTimes, citing supply chain sources, TSMC is set to ramp up its 2nm process in the next quarter, and has been charging up to $30,000 per wafer, a record high. Still, demand has never been high

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Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2025-10-30 12:22:35

A judge has denied Meta’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by early employee Kelly Stonelake. U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein, who is overseeing the case, ruled this month that parts of Stonelake’s suit had merit, and the case will move forward. “I hope this ruling encourages others who have experienced discrimination and toxic workplace cultures to consider the courts as one way to push for justice and accountability,” Stonelake said in a statement given to TechCrunch. S

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Brisk It’s beginner-friendly smart smoker is more than $100 off for Labor Day

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-10-30 16:30:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. My desire to make authentic-tasing barbecue at home was always tempered by the intimidation of regularly using a smoker. I’ve tried a couple of smart smokers before, but none were as easy to set up, cook with, and maintain as Brisk It’s Zelos-450. An early Labor Day deal has dropped its price to around $328.99 ($121 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and from Brisk It. The Zelos-450 has 450 square inches of cooking s

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Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-10-30 20:00:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock,

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Scientist Warns That New Synthetic Lifeform Could Spell Doom for Humankind

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-30 23:01:53

Image by Getty / Futurism Developments It's a technology that doesn't even exist yet, but its effects could be so drastically destructive that scientists in the field are calling for it to be banned now, before it's too late. We're talking, of course, about "mirror life" — synthetic organisms that quite literally turn natural biology on its head. "We should choose not to build mirror life and pass laws to ensure nobody can," John Glass, a synthetic biologist who helped create the first living

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RFK Jr. Promises to Reveal the ‘Cause’ of Autism Next Month

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-10-31 00:55:13

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is apparently about to solve a mystery that countless doctors and researchers have failed to crack. This week, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and longtime vaccine skeptic teased that he will reveal the cause(s) of autism spectrum disorder next month. Kennedy made the claim during President Donald Trump’s lengthy cabinet meeting Tuesday. After being prompted by Trump, RFK Jr. stated that his agency will announce having found “certain interventions” that are “cle

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Better Than Ray-Bans? Meta's 'Hypernova' Glasses Could Be Cheaper Than Expected

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-31 00:14:25

September is gearing up to be one of the most exciting months of the year for new technology launches -- and we're not just talking about the iPhone 17. Meta is reportedly set to unveil its next-generation smart glasses codenamed Hypernova. According to Bloomberg, the smart glasses are set to start around $800 for the basic model, at least $200 less than previously thought. This pair of glasses will reportedly differ from the current Meta Ray-Bans due to the addition of a small augmented-realit

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Computing’s Top 30: Theofanis Raptis

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2025-10-31 03:00:54

Transitioning between two different cultures and professional roles—from working at a university in Greece to joining the National Research Council of Italy—presented Theofanis Raptis with several valuable lessons, including an understanding of what he calls an intellectual “fermentation” process. Triggered by internationalization, bilateral cooperation, and cross-discipline collaborations, this fermentation included the dynamic exchange and blending of ideas across disciplines and cultures, le

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5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades I want to see on September 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-31 04:42:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Some have even started calling these the next version of the current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Boswor

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14-year prison term sought over theft of trade secrets on iPhone 18 chip process [U]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-31 12:33:23

Six people have been arrested after Apple chipmaker TSMC said that several then-employees tried to steal trade secrets relating to the company’s most advanced chip process. TSMC fired the individuals concerned and is now taking legal action against them. Update: Three of the six have now been indicted, and prosecutors are seeking a 14-year prison sentence for one of them – see the update at the end … The report relates to the company’s 2-nanometer chip process, which is expected to be used for

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Microsoft Locks Down Building After Protesters Breach President’s Office

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-10-31 12:45:30

People inside and outside of Microsoft have been agitating for the software giant to cut ties with the Israeli government. As the war and slaughter in Gaza drag on, activists have increasingly sought to expose and condemn the software giant. This week, it appears that the company had to temporarily lock down its headquarters, as protesting workers entered the office of company president Brad Smith to conduct a sit-in. The protest efforts that took place on Tuesday were also streamed live on Twi

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7 smart plug tricks that instantly made my home feel more automated

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-31 19:00:20

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. Also: Unplugging these 7 common ho

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The best smart lock for iPhone users just got a big upgrade - here's why it matters

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-31 19:45:18

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

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5 upgrades I want to see in the next Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses coming Sep 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-31 20:59:43

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Some have even started calling these the next version of the current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Boswor

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Rokid Glasses Hands-On: Smart Glasses, Buggy Voice Assistant

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-31 20:00:46

Smart glasses are an exciting idea right now. In theory, they’re a new gadget that does lots of the stuff that our phones do, but in an always-there form factor. They can take pictures, make calls, translate menus, and—if the tech and the investment get there—they might slap a screen right onto eyeballs for notifications, navigation, and maybe even augmented reality à la Pokémon Go. I say “in theory” because just because smart glasses can do all of those things on paper doesn’t mean they can do

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Microsoft hosts emergency press conference after protesters ‘storm a building’

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2025-10-31 15:22:24

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft president Brad Smith hosted an impromptu press conference on Tuesday afternoon, just hours after protesters gained access to a building at the company’s headquarters and held a sit-in demonstration inside his office. Seated on the edge of his desk, in the office that had been occupied by protester

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Level's New Invisible Smart Lock Looks Miles Ahead of the Competition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-31 22:31:00

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its newest Level Lock Pro, available now at Level's own websites, follows the same design and adds even more features, including more complete Matter support. Usually, with smart locks, you have to make compromises to get the features you want. A durable lock with lots of battery life may be quite bulk

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Undisclosed financial conflicts of interest in DSM-5 (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Lauren C Davis 2025-11-01 03:57:44

Conclusions Conflicts of interest among panel members of DSM-5-TR were prevalent. Because of the enormous influence of diagnostic and treatment guidelines, the standards for participation on a guideline development panel should be high. A rebuttable presumption should exist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to prohibit conflicts of interest among its panel and task force members. When no independent individuals with the requisite expertise are available, individuals w

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Show HN: Smooth – Faster, cheaper browser agent API

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-01 07:05:02

How is Smooth different from other browser agents? Smooth uses small and efficient models that make it faster and cheaper to run, while also being more reliable. It leads the leaderboard of WebVoyager (92%) while also being 5x faster and 7x cheaper than Browser Use.

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These Smart Glasses Have Something That Meta Ray-Ban Owners Desperately Want

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-11-01 15:00:02

Meta might be the splashiest purveyor of smart glasses out there, but Zuck’s house isn’t alone in chasing AR eyewear. In fact, if you want a pair of smart glasses with a display in them—frames that are technically more advanced than Meta’s Ray-Bans—you can buy one right now, and upstarts like Rokid are among the few offering that in the U.S. Rokid just unveiled its new smart glasses, aptly dubbed Rokid Glasses, which pack a monochrome display in each eye with 1,500 nits of max brightness. Those

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Japanese Power Plant Turns Saltwater Into Electricity—and It’s a Glimpse Into the Future

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-11-01 15:05:02

Scientists believe saltwater could become a reliable source of renewable energy through a process known as osmosis. Japan has now taken a major step in that direction. Earlier this month, Japan officially launched its first osmotic power plant in Fukuoka, a large city to the west of Tokyo. That makes Japan the second country in the world to bet on osmotic power, after Denmark. Fukuoka’s plant is expected to generate about 880,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year, enough to supply approxi

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Horrifying AI Crowds Apparently Used in Will Smith Concert Video

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-01 13:44:00

Commenters are calling out Will Smith for using AI in a concert video. The video, posted to YouTube on Aug. 12, features the actor and rapper performing on stage with a montage of his audiences. The crowd looks real in some shots, but in others it appears to be AI generated, given the prevalence of blurry faces, extra fingers and akimbo limbs. One YouTube commenter responded: "I like to pause this video and see your crowd close up too. Lots of extra digits in this crowd." Another said: "This i

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I Wore 3 Popular Smart Rings For Several Months. This One Improved My Wellness Habits the Most.

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-01 19:00:00

The Oura ring was my favorite smart ring because its app was easy to understand and I liked some of the newer features from its latest software update. At the steep price of $299, this smart ring is made up of aerospace-grade titanium – one of the strongest materials on earth -- according to the site. Before I received my Oura ring, I was sent a ring sizer to figure out my ring size. Other smart rings did the same since sizing varies per brand. Once I received the Oura ring, I downloaded the Ou

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