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A receipt printer cured my procrastination [ADHD]

Why can I focus for hours on a game but procrastinate when writing an email? For over 20 years, I've tried everything to boost my productivity. I've read dozens of books and tested many methods. Nothing made a real difference. But I finally found a solution by understanding what makes video games addictive. And a thermal receipt printer will become the best investment of my life. My fight against procrastination I started my business when I was 21 (I'm now 39). I built custom apps and did cons

SmartAttack uses smartwatches to steal data from air-gapped systems

A new attack dubbed 'SmartAttack' uses smartwatches as a covert ultrasonic signal receiver to exfiltrate data from physically isolated (air-gapped) systems. Air-gapped systems, commonly deployed in mission-critical environments such as government facilities, weapons platforms, and nuclear power plants, are physically isolated from external networks to prevent malware infections and data theft. Despite this isolation, they remain vulnerable to compromise through insider threats such as rogue em

Rohde and Schwarz AMIQ Modulation Generator Teardown

Introduction Every few months, a local company auctions off all kinds of lab, production and test equipment. I shouldn’t be subscribed to their email list but I am, and that’s one way I end up with more stuff that I don’t really need. During a recent auction, I got my hands on a Rohde & Schwarz AMIQ, an I/Q modulation generator, for a grand total of $45. Add to that another 30% for the auction fee and taxes and you’re still paying much less than what others would pay for a round of golf? But i

Klarna’s CEO is now taking your calls — over an AI hotline

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has already used AI to replace himself during earnings reports, and now Klarna is using AI to clone him another way: through an AI-powered phone hotline. The hotline is now open for users to provide feedback to an interactive AI version of Siemiatkowski that’s trained on his “real voice, insights, and experiences,” according to a press relea

Modder transforms Apple Magic Keyboard into a custom Steam Deck desktop

In a nutshell: The Steam Deck isn't just the world's most popular gaming handheld – it's also become a favorite canvas for DIY modders. After Crastinator-pro's wildly popular "Steam Brick" mod went viral earlier this year, Redditor Michael Gutensohn unveiled another standout creation with a slightly different twist. Gutensohn's Reddit post describes Bento as "a Steam Deck in a keyboard," created by squeezing the console's internal hardware into a wireless Apple Magic Keyboard. The result is a o

Razer unveils BlackWidow V4 75% barebones keyboard with no switches or keycaps

What just happened? Everyone has their own preference when it comes to gaming keyboards. For those who like to experiment with different switches and keycaps, Razer has launched its first barebones keyboard, and it's based on the popular BlackWidow v4 75%. Razer writes that its first fully customizable keyboard chassis is designed specifically for keyboard modders and DIY enthusiasts. Available in black or white, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones comes with most of the features found in th

Double-A shooter MindsEye goes from promising GTA killer to triple-A dumpster fire seconds after launch

In context: Developer Build A Rocket Boy and publisher IO Interactive positioned their genre-bending sci-fi shooter MindsEye as the next big blockbuster of 2025. Instead, it's breaking blocks in ways no one expected. Mission-breaking bugs and crippling glitches made the game nearly unplayable. MindsEye launched Tuesday with high hopes – and fell apart within seconds. The brainchild of former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies, the third-person action-adventure follows Jacob Diaz, a soldie

A frustrated Zuckerberg makes his biggest AI bet as Meta nears $14 billion stake in Scale AI, hires founder Wang

In this article META Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mark Zuckerberg arrives before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Kenny Holston | Via Reuters Mark Zuckerberg is so frustrated with Meta's standing in artificial intelligence that he's willing to spend billions of dollars to convince Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang to join his com

Cybertruck Sales Are So Bad That We Gasped

There's little left for us to say that can further embarrass the Tesla Cybertruck, a vehicle that was supposed to be the culmination of Elon Musk's genius. And maybe this is what Musk's genius looks like. The luckless EV has faced eight recalls so far, and its trademark stainless steel panels, when they aren't flying off, have demonstrated that they're better at serving as a shiny canvas for spray paint than as the armor of an "apocalypse-proof" tank. But somehow, its already dire sales are no

Why most enterprise AI agents never reach production and how Databricks plans to fix it

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Many enterprise AI agent development efforts never make it to production and it’s not because the technology isn’t ready. The problem, according to Databricks, is that companies are still relying on manual evaluations with a process that’s slow, inconsistent and difficult to scale. Today at the Data + AI Summit, Databricks launched Mosaic

Databricks open-sources declarative ETL framework powering 90% faster pipeline builds

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Today, at its annual Data + AI Summit, Databricks announced that it is open-sourcing its core declarative ETL framework as Apache Spark Declarative Pipelines, making it available to the entire Apache Spark community in an upcoming release. Databricks launched the framework as Delta Live Tables (DLT) in 2022 and has since expanded it to he

Inside Amsterdam’s high-stakes experiment to create fair welfare AI

Finding a better way Every time an Amsterdam resident applies for benefits, a caseworker reviews the application for irregularities. If an application looks suspicious, it can be sent to the city’s investigations department—which could lead to a rejection, a request to correct paperwork errors, or a recommendation that the candidate receive less money. Investigations can also happen later, once benefits have been dispersed; the outcome may force recipients to pay back funds, and even push some

June’s Pixel Drop gives Gboard the power to create stickers without Pixel Studio

TL;DR Pixel users will now be able to generate custom stickers right in Gboard. Stickers are created by typing a prompt and selecting an emotion. The custom sticker function is available for Pixel 9 and newer devices. Back in May, we found code in the Gboard beta that suggested Google could add the ability to generate stickers without having to open Pixel Studio. At the time, it seemed like the feature may have been in the early stages of development due to its lack of UI elements. But it app

Save $100 on the GoPro HERO13 Black action camera!

If you’re trying to find the best action camera around, you’ve undoubtedly considered the GoPro HERO13 Black. It is the latest and greatest from a brand that is widely recognized for these action cams. If you’re looking to get it, right now might be a great time to pull the trigger, as the GoPro HERO13 Black is $100.99 off. Buy the GoPro HERO13 Black for just $329 ($100.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon, but you can get the same discount from GoPro’s website. We’re linking to the Amaz

This small quick settings tweak is low-key my most anticipated Android 16 improvement

Joe Maring / Android Authority Android 16 is shaping up to be the biggest visual update to Google’s mobile operating system since the introduction of Material You with Android 12. That release was all about making the experience feel more personal to each user, with dynamic theming that could extract your wallpaper colors and apply them to other parts of the system. There was also a much more playful approach to form and motion across the OS. With its latest design system update, Material 3 Exp

I’ve found the best solution if you want a smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard

If you’re looking for the best phones with a physical keyboard then I’m sorry to tell you that your options are slimming down. Phones with a built-in physical keyboard are becoming very, very rare. And the few ones available right now are pretty much considered antiques in the world of smartphones. However, if this is a feature you absolutely need, there are still some devices you might want to consider — and the best solution might surprise you. Clicks Keyboard Case: The best Android QWERTY K

Your phone won’t be powering Xreal’s upcoming Android XR glasses

TL;DR Xreal’s Android XR glasses will come with a puck-like processing device. The puck will feature an unspecified Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. The glasses will have the largest screen the company has ever made. There’s been plenty of talk about Google, Apple, and Meta all working on AR glasses, but they aren’t the only players in the game. Xreal is currently working on its own pair of AR glasses, known as Project Aura. Other than the fact that they’ll run on Android XR, not much is known about

iOS 26 brings Liquid Glass to the lock screen, with spatial wallpapers, live Now Playing, more

Apple has redesigned the iOS 26 Lock Screen to take full advantage of Liquid Glass, its new unifying UI vision that encompasses all its operating systems. With dynamic fonts, 3D effects, and an animated Now Playing interface, Apple really knocked this one out of the park. Here’s what’s new. Dynamic clock Let’s start with the most immediate change: the Lock Screen clock. Apple has replaced the old static layout with one that feels more alive. The numerals now subtly morph in weight, width, and

macOS dropping support for AirPort/Time Capsule disk Time Machine backups next year

Apple disbanded its router hardware team in 2016 and officially exited the business in 2018. Now in 2025, Apple is signaling that one of the last remaining benefits of its networking hardware will be disabled next year. Spotted by @StellaFudge on X, macOS Tahoe 26 includes a warning message when using Time Machine to back up a Mac to Apple router-connected storage. The next major version of macOS will no longer support AirPort Disk, or other Time Capsule disks, for Time Machine backups. When

TestFlight adds managed background assets, faster macOS app installs on Apple Silicon

Apple’s TestFlight app for distributing pre-release software has been updated with new features and performance gains. Apple released TestFlight version 3.9 today, introducing managed background asset testing and a speed boost for beta app installation on recent Macs. Introduction of managed background assets (self-hosted assets) and Apple-hosted background assets for testing Faster installation of macOS apps on Apple Silicon Stability improvements and bug fixes Apple announced Background A

Apple Music brings your Lock Screen to life with new iOS 26 look

iOS 26 brings a huge ‘Liquid Glass’ redesign to the iPhone, including several upgrades to the Lock Screen. One new feature that’s sure to prove a hit: Apple Music’s fullscreen artwork that, in some cases, can even make your Lock Screen come alive. Fullscreen art for Apple Music brings vibrancy to iOS 26 Lock Screen For years now, Apple Music has offered special album artwork that expands beyond the traditional square shape. In some cases it even animates in subtle ways. Not every album or son

watchOS 26 adds new wrist flick gesture for these Apple Watch models

On of the new features coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 26 this fall is wrist flick. This is a new gesture that unlocks an additional way to interact with incoming notifications. Here are the Apple Watch models compatible with wrist flick. watchOS 26: New wrist flick gesture Wrist flick on Apple Watch gives users an additional way to interact with their Apple Watch hands-free. It joins double tap as a way to manage incoming notifications. Apple explains: Notifications are even easier to ma

iOS 26 gives Wallet’s most neglected feature the fix it always needed

This is shaping up to be a big year for the Wallet app, with upgrades coming to car keys, boarding passes, and passports. But that’s not all: Apple Wallet’s most neglected feature, order tracking, is also getting the fix it’s always needed in iOS 26. Wallet’s order tracking gets AI upgrade in iOS 26 I suspect the Wallet app may elicit complicated feelings from the team responsible for its development inside Apple. Why? Because many new Wallet features have depended heavily on getting outside

Razer launches its first barebones mechanical keyboard

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 . On Tuesday, Razer launched its first keyboard for the DIY set. As its name implies, the BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones is the popular mechanical keyboard, only without keys and keycaps. It could be a solid option if you like Razer's design and Chroma RGB but want to bring your own keys.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword brings Japanese cinematic royalty to the samurai fantasy series

While the surprise of a new Resident Evil might have been Capcom's biggest story at SGF, it’s got other series – and other sequels – to show off, like Onimusha. Previously a banner PS2 series, Onimusha spanned four mainline games between 2001 and 2006. We’ve since seen remastered editions of the first two episodes. Still, a true sequel was long overdue, especially after games like Sekiro and Ghost of Tsushima showed a renewed appetite for feudal Japan swordplay. Through a theater presentation d

Brute-force attacks target Apache Tomcat management panels

A coordinated campaign of brute-force attacks using hundreds of unique IP addresses targets Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces exposed online. Tomcat is a popular open-source web server widely used by large enterprises and SaaS providers, while Tomcat Manager is a web-based administration tool that comes bundled with the Tomcat server and helps admins manage deployed web apps via a graphical interface. Tomcat Manager is configured by default to only allow access from localhost (127.0.0.1), with

Hackers exploited Windows WebDav zero-day to drop malware

An APT hacking group known as 'Stealth Falcon' exploited a Windows WebDav RCE vulnerability in zero-day attacks since March 2025 against defense and government organizations in Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, and Yemen. Stealth Falcon (aka 'FruityArmor') is an advanced persistent threat (APT) group known for conducting cyberespionage attacks against Middle East organizations. The flaw, tracked under CVE-2025-33053, is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that arises from the improper handling of

Zero-click AI data leak flaw uncovered in Microsoft 365 Copilot

A new attack dubbed 'EchoLeak' is the first known zero-click AI vulnerability that enables attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data from Microsoft 365 Copilot from a user's context without interaction. The attack was devised by Aim Labs researchers in January 2025, who reported their findings to Microsoft. The tech giant assigned the CVE-2025-32711 identifier to the information disclosure flaw, rating it critical, and fixed it server-side in May, so no user action is required. Also, Microsoft no

The best AirTag you can buy for your wallet isn't made by Apple (and you can save 20% on bundle offers)

Max Buondonno/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Nomad Tracking Card It's a sleek tracker that's only the width of two credit cards, and the battery lasts for five months. However, be aware that it requires a wireless charger. For a limited time, Nomad is offering the popular Tracking Card paired with various Nomad wallets for a 20% off bundle price. Prices range from $59-$149 depending on the model selected. If you're like me, and you still carry around a physical wallet with your cards, cas

Show HN: Eyesite - experimental website combining computer vision and web design

I wanted Apple Vision Pros, but I don’t have $3,500 in my back pocket. So I made Apple Vision Pros at home. I was interested in making a project that combined computer vision with web design—a website that users could physically interact with. This inspired me to make Eyesite, because who needs a mouse when you have your eyes? Eye tracking Luckily, there is already a Javascript library for eye tracking called WebGazer.js. We can achieve decent eye tracking through calibration: Make the user