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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1490

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-17 21:00:04

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria recovered from seafloor

news.ycombinator.com Dario Radley 2026-01-13 10:51:06

After centuries underwater, 22 huge stone blocks of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, have been recovered from the Mediterranean seabed, a breakthrough in an ambitious digital reconstruction effort. Restoration is part of the ongoing “PHAROS” project, led by archaeologist and architect Isabelle Hairy of France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), along with Egypt’s Centre d’Études Alexandrines (CEAlex) under the authority of Egypt’

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The AI Replaces Services Myth

news.ycombinator.com Mert Deveci 2026-01-18 00:51:53

During college, my class was instructed to study Schopenhauer in political philosophy. Complete bummer, pessimist, the guy just makes you want to kill yourself. There was one quote about him though that really opened my eyes. Schopenhauer's philosophy is the mirror of his own nature... What he saw was not the world, but himself writ large." Nietzsche Schopenhauer basically talked about himself. Not the world. His prior conclusions on how the world works influenced his work. However, you and

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My experience with Claude Code after 2 weeks of adventures

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 00:27:24

My Experience With Claude Code After 2 Weeks of Adventures 17 Jul, 2025 Hatching... Cursor Shenanigans Cursor, my beloved, started rate limiting shenanigans a few days back. For a good 2 weeks after June 16, 2025, we had almost infinite API request access. I had a lot of code-related work around this time as I was working on Gumroad bounties plus my AI engineering/LLM eval-related consulting work. Apart from just codegen, I also use these tools to onboard/understand codebases faster and just

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Uber Unveils Global Robotaxi Plan With Lucid and Nuro

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 00:09:00

Table of Contents Uber Announces Global Robotaxi Plan With Lucid and Nuro Picture ordering an Uber from the airport, but your ride is a robotaxi. That's what you can expect a year from now with Uber's new program in partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and tech company Nuro. The partnership will combine Uber's ride-sharing platform with Lucid's new electric SUV, the Gravity, and Nuro's autonomous driving technology. It'll be launching first in an unnamed "major US city," but is

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Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-18 08:15:35

Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk more about the recent controversies surrounding Liquid Glass. Subscribe at 9to5ma

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

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-13 22:57:02

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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My Experience with Claude Code After 2 Weeks of Adventures

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 06:27:24

My Experience With Claude Code After 2 Weeks of Adventures 17 Jul, 2025 Hatching... Cursor Shenanigans Cursor, my beloved, started rate limiting shenanigans a few days back. For a good 2 weeks after June 16, 2025, we had almost infinite API request access. I had a lot of code-related work around this time as I was working on Gumroad bounties plus my AI engineering/LLM eval-related consulting work. Apart from just codegen, I also use these tools to onboard/understand codebases faster and just

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Uber Announces Global Robotaxi Plan With Lucid and Nuro

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 06:09:10

Table of Contents Uber Announces Global Robotaxi Plan With Lucid and Nuro Picture ordering an Uber from the airport, but your ride is a robotaxi. That's what you can expect a year from now with Uber's new program in partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and tech company Nuro. The partnership will combine Uber's ride-sharing platform with Lucid's new electric SUV, the Gravity, and Nuro's autonomous driving technology. It'll be launching first in an unnamed "major US city," but is

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Uber makes multimillion-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-18 17:31:19

Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own premium robotaxi service. Under the deal announced Thursday, Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid and separately buy “at least” 20,000 of the EV maker’s new Gravity SUV over the next six years. Those EVs will be equipped with Nuro’s autonomous vehicle system, and the vehicles will be owned and operated by Uber or its third-party fleet partners. Uber p

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Taiwan Semi is speeding up U.S. chip production due to demand, CEO says

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2026-01-19 03:57:13

Signage for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) at it's fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona, US, on Monday, March 3, 2025. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company CEO C.C. Wei on Thursday said the company is seeing "strong interest" from its leading U.S. customers and is working to speed up its volume production schedule by several quarters. TSMC is the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, and the company has pledged to invest a total of $165 billion in advanced semic

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I love anti-reflective displays, but an iPhone one is no big deal

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-19 03:06:01

A report yesterday suggested that the two iPhone 17 Pro models could get an anti-reflective display, after Apple’s suppliers managed to overcome production difficulties. I do love anti-reflective displays, and still have very fond memories of my all-time favorite Apple one from way back in 2004, but an iPhone one would have only moderate appeal to me … There was a time when all screens were matte. Then along came glossy screens, Apple and the rest of the tech industry fell in love with them, a

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Uber's latest robotaxi plan involves 20,000 Lucid EVs

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 02:59:44

Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Nuro and Lucid, the latest step in the company’s plan to build an extensive robotaxi program that can roll out globally. Uber’s partnership with EV manufacturer Lucid will see it deploy at least 20,000 of the Newark-based company’s vehicles over a period of six years. These will be equipped with the AI-powered Nuro Driver autonomous technology. The vehicles will be owned and operated by Uber or one of its third-party partners, and the service

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Confident Security, ‘the Signal for AI,’ comes out of stealth with $4.2M

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-01-19 03:00:00

As consumers, businesses, and governments flock to the promise of cheap, fast, and seemingly magical AI tools, one question keeps getting in the way: How do I keep my data private? Tech giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Google, and others are quietly scooping up and retaining user data to improve their models or monitor for safety and security, even in some enterprise contexts where companies assume their information is off limits. For highly regulated industries or companies building on the

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Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-01-19 08:35:07

Spotify on Thursday announced an expansion of its premium audiobooks service, with two new plans that offer additional listening hours to subscribers, and allow other family members to access the service. The options are currently only available for Spotify Premium users in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, following initial tests in Ireland and Canada. U.S. users could already purchase 15 hours of

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Blaxel raises $7.3M seed round to build ‘AWS for AI agents’ after processing billions of agent requests

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-01-19 12:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Blaxel, a startup building cloud infrastructure specifically designed for artificial intelligence agents, has raised $7.3 million in seed funding led by First Round Capital, the company announced Tuesday. The financing comes just three months after the six-founder team graduated from Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 batch, underscoring investor a

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We Might Be Waiting a While for a ‘Superman’ Sequel

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-19 12:00:23

The wait for that Superman sequel might allow for another member of the DC trinity to step up, however. Walking Dead: Dead City is getting a new showrunner when it returns for season 3. Plus, what’s coming on Revival. Spoilers away! Other Mommy Deadline reports eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark (Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) will star alongside Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass and Dichen Lachman in Other Mommy, the upcoming horror film at Universal and Atomic Monster from director Rob

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Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid, invests $300 million in EV company

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-19 17:42:48

Uber on Thursday announced a partnership to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years as demand for driverless cars kicks into high gear. As part of the partnership, the ride-hailing company is teaming up with Lucid , the electric vehicle maker, and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle startup. Under the agreement, Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid. Nuro will develop the self-driving technology that Lucid will use to supply Uber with robotaxis over the course of the deal and receive

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Samsung chairman cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 16:30:43

South Korea's top court has upheld an appeals court ruling to dismiss all charges in a long-running fraud case against Samsung chairman Jay Y. Lee. The accounting fraud and stock manipulation charges stemmed from a merger of two Samsung subsidiaries in 2015. Prosecutors had accused Lee of manipulating share prices to help clear the way for the merger in an attempt to consolidate his power. In 2024, a court ruled that the prosecutors failed to prove their claims. The case has worked through the

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Slack says its AI can make sense of your company’s jargon

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-19 17:00:34

Slack is using AI to help business users quickly understand confusing company language and concentrate on their most important tasks. The communication platform announced that it will “soon” be adding a feature that explains workplace jargon, and an AI writing assistant for Slack canvases that automates repetitive writing tasks like summarizing conversations and note-taking. The AI message context feature will instantly explain messages that contain an acronym or unfamiliar phrase when the user

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Uber to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-01-19 17:30:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Uber plans to make “multi-hundred-million dollar investments” in both Nuro and Lucid as part of a massive new robotaxi deal that was just announced. The three companies are linking up to deploy “20,000 or more” robotaxis in the US over the next six years. The vehicles will be Lucid’s new Gravity SUV, equipped with autonomo

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Uber makes multi-million-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-19 17:31:19

Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own premium robotaxi service. Under the deal announced Thursday, Uber will invest $300 million in Lucid and separately buy “at least” 20,000 of the EV maker’s new Gravity SUV over the next six years. Those EVs will be equipped with Nuro’s autonomous vehicle system, and the vehicles will be owned and operated by Uber or its third-party fleet partners. Uber p

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Crypto accumulator DeFi Development to expand globally by franchising its Solana treasury model

cnbc.com Tanaya Macheel 2026-01-20 04:52:21

DeFi Development , a company vying to be the MicroStrategy of Solana, is expanding internationally through a franchise model. The company plans to partner with others looking to operate their own Solana treasuries with DeFi's support. In return, DeFi Development will retain an equity stake in each regional vehicle. The initiative will be branded DFDV Treasury Accelerator. "Most crypto treasury vehicles today are following the MicroStrategy model. What excites us about DFDV is that they're not

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Get Apple’s one-tap Ambient Music playlists on Android with this free new app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-20 04:30:30

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A new third-party app brings Apple’s Ambient Music feature to Android, letting you start playlists to help you relax, focus, or sleep. Called Ambient Music, the app adds Quick Settings tiles that launch curated streams of music designed for specific activities. The free, open-source app is available on GitHub, requires Android 14+, and caches songs for offline listening. While Android and iOS often borrow features from each other, you don’t always hav

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Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-20 04:00:47

Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users. The company is rolling out a new " age estimation " feature for teens 13 and older. With the update, teens will be prompted for an age check that requires a video selfie in order to access its new less restrictive chat feature called "trusted connections." Roblox is relying on third-party identity company Persona for the actual "estimation," and users who fail the check wil

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In Place of Processed Sugar, Try These 6 Natural Sweeteners

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-20 00:53:00

When it comes to sugar, it's not about cutting it out of your diet completely or denying yourself the occasional sweet treat. It's about consuming a balanced amount and focusing on the types of sugar you're eating daily. Six teaspoons of sugar are recommended daily for women and kids age two and older; nine teaspoons for men. As for the types of sweeteners, replacing processed sugar with less refined, natural sugar alternatives can be beneficial to your health. To help you figure out which suga

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11 of the Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-20 03:00:07

Prime Video has got the epic sci-fi movies you're looking for. Science fiction isn't a monolith. It's a genre that has so many flavors that it can appeal to just about anyone. Whether you want something silly, bleak, thrilling or dystopian, Prime Video has a movie that will fit the bill. From high-brow to some B movie-flavored ridiculousness, there's pretty much something for every fan. The next step is actually scrolling through the pages of content to find the title you want to watch. Well,

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TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-19 23:00:00

TikTok is adding new features to its app to let songwriters highlight their works. These features, rolling out in beta, include a “Songwriter” label and a new tab on their profile to show off their musical works. This can help songwriters market themselves better to potential clients. The company said a limited number of publishing partners and songwriters have access to the new label and the music highlight section. Songwriters and publishers who want to be part of the program will have to joi

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I can't go back to grainy night vision after testing this security camera

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-20 05:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The EufyCam S3 Pro is available separately for $220 or in a two-pack with the HomeBase 3 for $550. This EufyCam is an excellent 4K outdoor security camera that delivers on its night vision promises, features no monthly fees, and has dual motion detection to reduce false alerts. The biggest downsides are that the camera is expensive, especially when you bundle it with HomeBase 3, and its resolution drops to 1080p with HomeKit. $549.99 at Amazon Eufy Security launched a ne

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I found a $129 blood pressure watch ideal for consistent monitoring (and it's accurate)

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-01-20 05:45:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The YHE BP Doctor Fit is available for $129. Blood pressure results are within 6-8 mmHG of a blood pressure cuff, the display is vibrant, the battery lasts a week, basic health tracking is available, and it's inexpensive. The band closure is the opposite of other watches; the charger connection can be finicky, and there are limited apps. $129.99 at Amazon In 2024, I reviewed another YHE blood pressure watch, but while its blood pressure monitoring was solid, the rest of

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1490

Stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria recovered from seafloor

The AI Replaces Services Myth

My experience with Claude Code after 2 weeks of adventures

Uber Unveils Global Robotaxi Plan With Lucid and Nuro

Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap

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

My Experience with Claude Code After 2 Weeks of Adventures

Uber Announces Global Robotaxi Plan With Lucid and Nuro

Uber makes multimillion-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service

Taiwan Semi is speeding up U.S. chip production due to demand, CEO says

I love anti-reflective displays, but an iPhone one is no big deal

Uber's latest robotaxi plan involves 20,000 Lucid EVs

Confident Security, ‘the Signal for AI,’ comes out of stealth with $4.2M

Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time

Blaxel raises $7.3M seed round to build ‘AWS for AI agents’ after processing billions of agent requests

We Might Be Waiting a While for a ‘Superman’ Sequel

Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid, invests $300 million in EV company

Samsung chairman cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

Slack says its AI can make sense of your company’s jargon

Uber to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal

Uber makes multi-million-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service

Crypto accumulator DeFi Development to expand globally by franchising its Solana treasury model

Get Apple’s one-tap Ambient Music playlists on Android with this free new app

Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

In Place of Processed Sugar, Try These 6 Natural Sweeteners

11 of the Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video

TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features

I can't go back to grainy night vision after testing this security camera

I found a $129 blood pressure watch ideal for consistent monitoring (and it's accurate)

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