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Google’s next big Android release is coming with these AI tools and UWB features

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 11:00:44

Last year, Google announced it was accelerating Android’s release schedule. In the past, Google typically rolled out a single Android release each year with new APIs for developers. Starting in 2025, however, the company is moving to two such releases annually: one major and one minor. We’ve already received this year’s major release with the stable Android 16 update in June, and the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update will be the first minor one. Here are some of the new features we think Google wi

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Pairing your Galaxy Watch with a non-Samsung phone? Here’s what you’re missing out on

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 12:00:27

Andy Walker / Android Authority Samsung’s smartwatches (and the Galaxy Ring) are compatible with most Android phones, but you’ll only get the full experience when paired with Samsung Galaxy smartphones. This applies to older Galaxy Watch models up to the latest Galaxy Watch 8 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. But what are these features, and are they worth considering switching smartphones for? Do you use a Galaxy Watch with a Samsung smartphone? 65 votes Yes, I do. 40 % No, I pair my Galaxy

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Here are five great iPhone deals if you’re shopping on a budget: options below $650

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-02-02 04:02:27

If you’re trying to buy a new iPhone, it can often be hard to find something on a tighter budget. Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 16e at $599 – but not everyone finds that to be a compelling phone. Luckily, there’s plenty of great options if you want to buy used, and I’ll be delving into five great picks for varying needs. #1 – iPhone 15 Pro If you’re after higher end features like a ProMotion display, Apple Intelligence, and a telephoto lens – the iPhone 15 Pro is hands down the best overall pi

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Limited-time Apple Card promo offers 5% back at select gas and EV charging stations

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-02-05 12:44:02

For the next month or so, Apple has a special promotion for those heading out for Summer road trips (or anyone else who drives and has an Apple Card) – allowing users to earn a higher 5% cash back rate at Exxon/Mobil gas stations, as well as qualifying ChargePoint EV charging stations. All three of these merchants regularly earn 3% cash back when using Apple Card with Apple Pay, but now through September 15th – you’ll be able to earn a special boosted 5% rate. This promotion does require using

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A brilliant puzzle-platformer, Enter the Gungeon on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 10:00:42

Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. Quite a few intriguing games dropped this week and some high-profile ones have been ported to more platforms. Before we get to those, though, I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite games of the year so far. I struggle to fully engage with many RPGs. By and large, I'm not interested in spending lots of time optimizing my character, speccing out a skill tree or scouring for the very best equipment to match my playstyle

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Engadget review recap: Dell 14 Premium, Framework Desktop, Sony Theater Bar 6 and more

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 12:00:08

With a barrage of new Apple and Google devices around the corner, our reviews team is clearing their desks of new products before the pre-fall deluge begins. There's a well-rounded mix of in-depth testing this time around, including a detailed preview of watchOS 26 and more VPN trials. Kick off the weekend by catching up on all of the reviews you might've missed over the last few weeks from Engadget. Dell 14 Premium Dell / Engadget 91 100 Expert Score Dell 14 Premium While Dell rebranded the X

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How to use (or turn off) your Instagram Map

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 14:00:35

Instagram Map, the new Instagram feature copying Snapchat's Snap Map, makes it simple to share your location with friends. So simple you might not understand who you're sharing it without digging into your settings. That's naturally led to confusion from some Instagram users as to how the feature works. If you already spend a lot of time on Instagram and are looking for a way to see where your friends have been, it's worth familiarizing yourself with how Instagram Map works. And if you're worri

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Apple's iPad Air M3 is cheaper than ever right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 14:05:41

For a lot of people, the iPad Air is Apple’s goldilocks tablet. It’s more powerful and available in a larger size than the entry-level iPad, but a lot less expensive than the iPad Pro, which can be overkill for some. Right now, there's a great Apple iPad Air M3 price drop on Amazon: you can get one for $150 less than usual. This deal applies to each configuration of the 11-inch and 13-inch versions of the most recent iPad Air. So, the 11-inch model is as low as $449, while the 13-inch model is

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One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers drops to $60 on Amazon

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 14:31:26

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. Currently, Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is down to $60 from $100 in blue and black. The 40 percent discount brings the speaker to a record-low price. It's one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025 thanks to features like its 14 hours of battery life and its IP67 dust and waterproof rating. There are a few other great sales on UE speake

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This Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is 30 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-05 15:01:26

Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station that can power up a few devices at once, there are discounts here worth considering. One of the best is this 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station, on sale for a record low price of $63. The Qi2-certified charger wirelessly charges your compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods on one compact and convenie

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The viral Toniebox is exactly what both kids and parents want from a smart device (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-05 10:00:19

Maria Diaz/ZDNET My kid had been asking for a Toniebox for two years, but I always talked her out of it. I'm no Grinch, but each set basic starter kit is $100. Then we finally got one during a Prime Day sales event. Testing a Toniebox has not only convinced me that it's perfect for my kids and worth every penny, but it's such a great device that I'd recommend it to any parent of young children. Here's why. Also: I ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable - and it's more practical

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Don't buy new headphones until you do these 5 steps with your old pair

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-02-05 10:00:23

Jada Jones/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Simple habits can help your headphones last much longer. Regular care keeps headphones performing like new. Small changes can extend your headphones' lifespan. Get more ZDNET in Google: Add us as a preferred source on Search. (Works on Chrome and Chromium browsers.) I've spent plenty of time testing headphones and earbuds, and I've found a handful of small, seemingly obvious but mighty tips to keep them in tip-top shape and performance. If your headph

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This Pixel 10 rumor just gave Google an edge over Samsung and OnePlus

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-02-05 10:30:19

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Recent rumors and leaks suggest that the Pixel 10 series will feature magnet-based Qi2 wireless charging. That would position the Google Pixel well above Samsung, Motorola, and OnePlus in charging capabilities. The big question is how fast the charging will be, and how reliable it is compared to the iPhone's MagSafe. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. There's been no shortage of P

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Why I still recommend this 2024 Dell laptop for work and productivity - even though it's for gamers

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-05 15:08:00

Alienware m16 R2 ZDNET's key takeaways Alienware m16 R2 aims to be the perfect laptop for gamers and professionals alike, and it succeeds. It delivers high-level performance and a 2K display that'll make both groups smile, while giving users a way to tone down the RGB lighting via Stealth Mode. You'll need to keep that charger close by, as the M16 R2's battery doesn't last very long. $1,899.99 at Best Buy $2,049 at Amazon more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a

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Why you shouldn't buy a Google Pixel phone right now - even if you're a superfan

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-02-05 15:09:00

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or

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Solving the Nostr web clients attack vector

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 10:36:57

Aug 9 2025 Solving the Nostr web clients attack vector One problem Nostr still has to deal with is the fact that web clients are "owned" by someone, because they rely so much on the domain name they're served from. Everything is fine with, say, https://coracle.social/, until npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn decides to shut it down or maybe he is threatened to include some malicious code in there, most Coracle users are going to fall for that and Nostr will feel

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Woz: 'I Am the Happiest Person'

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 16:01:30

Steve Wozniak turned 75 (!) and was profiled by John Blackstone for CBS News (also posted to YouTube). Slashdot linked to it, and in the comments, someone gently jabbed at Woz for having sold, rather than hoarded, his stock in Apple. Woz himself chimed in, with this comment for the ages: I gave all my Apple wealth away because wealth and power are not what I live for. I have a lot of fun and happiness. I funded a lot of important museums and arts groups in San Jose, the city of my birth, and th

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A Race to Save a Signature American Tree from a Deadly Disease

news.ycombinator.com Margaret Roach 2026-02-05 12:48:32

I am hardly alone among gardeners who have called upon a copper-leaved European beech tree to play a key landscape role. A majestic one punctuates my view each time I look up from my desk or from the dining table a floor below. In the woodlands beyond my property line, American beeches play an outsize role, too, but hardly one based on mere aesthetics. They represent a key component of extensive swaths of many such deciduous forests in the Eastern United States, providing ecological services to

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OpenAI Progress

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 15:47:12

As an AI language model, I can't express personal desires, emotions, or thoughts like a human would. However, in the spirit of your question, I can suggest some interesting questions or topics that a conversation with a future AI model might encompass: New advances and capabilities: I might ask about any major leaps in AI technology since my training data, such as groundbreaking developments in natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning. Addressing the AI alignment

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Seagate spins up a raid on a counterfeit hard drive workshop

news.ycombinator.com Zhiye Liu 2026-02-05 11:41:17

According to German news outlet Heise, notable progress has been made regarding the counterfeit Seagate hard drive case. Just like something out of an action movie, security teams from Seagate's Singapore and Malaysian offices, in conjunction with local Malaysian authorities, conducted a raid on a warehouse in May that was engaged in cooking up counterfeit Seagate hard drives, situated outside Kuala Lumpur. During the raid, authorities reportedly uncovered approximately 700 counterfeit Seagate

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Ashby (YC W19) Is Hiring Design Engineers in AMER and EMEA

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 11:00:59

Careers Join a team that strives to do their best work every day.

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How randomness improves algorithms (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Ben Brubaker 2026-02-02 22:43:53

Since the very first days of computer science — a field known for its methodical approach to problem-solving — randomness has played an important role. The first program to run on the world’s first general-purpose electronic computer used randomness to simulate nuclear processes. Similar approaches have since been used in astrophysics, climate science and economics. In all these cases, plugging in random numbers at certain steps in the algorithm helps researchers account for uncertainty about th

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Dicing an Onion, the Mathematically Optimal Way

news.ycombinator.com The Pudding 2026-02-05 12:54:19

This is a project about onions and math. Why? Because tens of millions of people are curious about how to properly dice an onion, according to YouTube. In 2021, chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt broke out some math to get optimal uniform piece sizes. But there is more than one way to dice an onion… This is an onion. (Well, a simplified cross-section of one.) We’ve cut it in half lengthwise, using a sharp knife to reduce the chance of injury and onion-induced crying. From here, what’s the

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Apple Working on All-New Operating System

news.ycombinator.com Joe Rossignol 2026-02-05 15:41:47

Apple is developing an all-new operating system codenamed "Charismatic," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This is likely Apple's long-rumored "homeOS" operating system. In a report this week, Gurman said both Apple's rumored smart home hub in 2026 and tabletop robot in 2027 will run the new operating system. He said the software platform will blend elements of tvOS and watchOS. For example, he expects there to be a hexagonal grid of apps, just like on the Apple Watch. The platform larg

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Traps to Developers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 09:34:35

NaN. Floating point NaN is not equal to any number including itself. NaN == NaN is always false (even if the bits are same). NaN != NaN is always true. Computing on NaN usually gives NaN (it can "contaminate" computation). There are +Inf and -Inf. They are not NaN. There is a negative zero -0.0 which is different to normal zero. The negative zero equals zero when using floating point comparision. Normal zero is treated as "positive zero". JS use floating point for all numbers. The max accurat

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Pfeilstorch

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 08:07:49

Migrating stork which has been hit by an arrow The Rostocker Pfeilstorch, found in 1822, demonstrated that birds migrated rather than hibernating or changing form in winter. A Pfeilstorch (German for 'arrow stork', pronounced [ˈpfaɪ̯l.ˌʃtɔɐ̯ç]; plural Pfeilstörche, [-ˌʃtœɐ̯.çə]) is a white stork that is injured by an arrow or spear while wintering in Africa and returns to Europe with the projectile stuck in its body. As of 2003, about 25 Pfeilstörche have been documented in Germany.[1] The fi

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Good system design

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 05:38:46

I see a lot of bad system design advice. One classic is the LinkedIn-optimized “bet you never heard of queues” style of post, presumably aimed at people who are new to the industry. Another is the Twitter-optimized “you’re a terrible engineer if you ever store booleans in a database” clever trick. Even good system design advice can be kind of bad. I love Designing Data-Intensive Applications, but I don’t think it’s particularly useful for most system design problems engineers will run into. Wha

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Payment Processor Fun 2025 – Making Your Own Merchant Service Provider

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 15:01:20

2025-08-14: Payment Processor Fun 2025 -- Making Your Own MSP Valve and Itch have been in the spotlight for being more or less forced by "Payment processors" to pull certain adult content off their storefronts. The short story of it is Valve pulled a couple of games down while Itch pulled down everything marked mature/adult temporarily and had to sort through their entire library to find certain kinds of content to remove. One of these responses drew more ire than the other, understandably. I

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Toothpaste Made From Hair Works Better Than Fluoride, Scientists Say

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2026-02-05 11:00:15

Looking for an effective, sustainable toothpaste? It might be on top of your head. Scientists have discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop tooth decay. It might also protect teeth even better than conventional fluoride-based toothpastes, stopping tooth decay in its tracks, according to a new study. When keratin comes into contact with saliva, it forms a protective coating that mimics natural enamel, the study shows. Not only can it shi

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Film Schools Are Embracing AI. Should They?

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-05 11:00:42

Jake Panek, a 20-year-old film major, says he’s had a great time at DePaul University in Chicago, and a very positive experience with the school’s cinema program. However, a recent email alerting students to a new course in “AI screenwriting” triggered a wellspring of untapped rage in him. The email, which was circulated last week, offered undergrads the opportunity to examine “the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the screenwriting process” and to help students “explore how A

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Google’s next big Android release is coming with these AI tools and UWB features

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Don't buy new headphones until you do these 5 steps with your old pair

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Pfeilstorch

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Film Schools Are Embracing AI. Should They?

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