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Pick up Apple's 25W MagSafe charger while it's down to only $35

Whether you picked up a new iPhone 17 the other day or you have an older model, you can pick up one of Apple's own chargers at a discount thanks to a rare sale. Apple's 25W MagSafe charger with a two-meter cable is on sale for $35 — 29 percent off its usual price. Believe it or not, this sale actually makes the two-meter version cheaper than the one-meter version. The latter at the moment would set you back $39. If you have an iPhone 16, iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, this cable can charge your devi

I replaced my Samsung S25 Edge with the iPhone Air - and my buying advice has changed

Apple iPhone Air ZDNET's key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It's designed to feel burdenless, and that's the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You'll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing speaker. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Verizon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has a

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Show HN: Math2Tex – Convert handwritten math and complex notes to LaTeX text

Hi HN, I’m the creator of Math2Tex. I was a PhD student, I spend a huge amount of my time working with LaTeX, especially when dealing with lecture notes, academic papers, and homework. I built *Math2Tex*, a lightweight tool that converts handwritten or printed academic content — especially math formulas — into LaTeX or text The Problem: I've always found it incredibly tedious to manually type out mathematical formulas, especially complex, multi-line equations from my handwritten notes or from

iOS 26: How to Control Your iPhone's Camera With Your AirPods

Taking photos can be a fun way to save and share memories, but sometimes getting a good picture can be difficult. For example, if you're taking a selfie, you might find it hard to hold your phone at the right angle to get everyone in the shot while keeping your hand out of frame and still being able to press the capture button. But with Apple's newly released iOS 26, you can now use your AirPods to take photos -- so all you have to worry about is getting everyone's best angle. Apple released iO

You’ll enjoy the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon even without assist

Two things about the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon are hard to fathom: One is how light and lithe it feels as an e-bike, even with the battery off; the other is how hard it is to recite its full name when other riders ask you about the bike at stop lights and pit stops. I’ve tested about a half-dozen e-bikes for Ars Technica. Each test period has included a ride with my regular group for about 30 miles. Nobody else in my group rides electric, so I try riding with no assist, at least pa

17 Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories (2025)

Other Screen Protectors I've Tested ESR Armorite Pro screen protector. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu ESR Armorite Screen Protector and Privacy Protector for $20: This pack is better value than Smartish's screen protectors, because you get three tempered glass sheets instead of two. All the necessary equipment is here, from an application tool to wet wipes. While it uses a pull-tab, I found Smartish's and Dbrand's systems easier to use overall. I also tried ESR's Privacy Protector, which was eff

How to Set Up Your New iPhone (2025)

Hey there, what a lovely new iPhone you have! Whichever one of the many iPhones in Apple's lineup you snagged, the setup experience is nearly identical. Here’s how to set up a new iPhone properly to ensure a three- to five-year lifetime, give or take, of happiness. (Or just one, if you’re an annual upgrader.) Things always go more smoothly when you're prepared, so make sure you have the following ready for the easiest possible setup: Your old phone (not essential, but it's smart to have it hand

High-performance read-through cache for object storage

Cachey High-performance read-through cache for object storage. Simple HTTP API Hybrid memory + disk cache powered by foyer Designed for caching immutable blobs Works with any S3-compatible backend, but has its own /fetch API requiring a precise Range API requiring a precise Fixed page size (16 MiB) – maps requested byte range to page-aligned lookups Coalesces concurrent requests for the same page Makes hedged requests to manage tail latency of object storage Can attempt redundant bucket

Gear News of the Week: Nothing’s Latest Earbuds, Amazon’s Hardware Event, and a New Free VPN

Nothing has a new pair of earbuds for you: the Ear 3. These AirPods-style buds cost $179 and are available now, following the Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) the company released this summer. While they share the stem design aesthetic of Apple's popular earbuds, the blend of aluminum and plastic sure makes them look unique. The key feature in the noise-canceling earbuds is called Super Mic. Except it's not in the earbuds at all—there are two microphones in the charging case. It supposedly c

Disney+ cancellation page crashes as customers rush to quit

ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! on September 17 after the late-night host commented on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. His monologue suggested Trump supporters were trying to reframe the shooter’s political ties, which drew backlash from the FCC and major ABC affiliates. ABC replaced the program with reruns, sparking accusations of censorship and igniting a boycott campaign against Disney, its parent company. Overwhelming public reaction The suspension triggered strong resp

Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

Presidential Actions RESTRICTION ON ENTRY OF CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANT WORKERS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program was created to bring temporary workers into the United States to perform additive, high-skilled functions, but it has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor. The large-scale replacement of American workers through systemic abuse of the program h

In a win for science, NASA told to use House budget as shutdown looms

The situation with the fiscal year 2026 budget for the United States is, to put it politely, kind of a mess. The White House proposed a budget earlier this year with significant cuts for a number of agencies, including NASA. In the months since then, through the appropriations process, both the House and Senate have proposed their own budget templates. However, Congress has not passed a final budget, and the new fiscal year begins on October 1. As a result of political wrangling over whether t

Want to Watch ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’? Go to a Theater, Crunchyroll Says

As is tradition, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the first in a trilogy of anime films marking the conclusion of the megapopular anime, is in theaters and performing well at the box office. However, the question on every anime fan’s lips is when they should expect to see the film pop up on streaming platforms. A Crunchyroll executive’s sentiment on the matter should encourage fans to get their fix in theaters, as it won’t be coming to the orange streamer anytime soon. Speaking with Popverse, Mit

Cracking product-market fit: Lessons from founders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) break down how to navigate this critical phase. Register now. No more guessing — just growth Rajat Bhageria : Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, scaling AI-powered automation that’s transforming food production. : Founder and CEO of Chef Roboti

9to5Mac Daily: September 19, 2025 – iPhone 17 launch, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively f

Cracking Product-Market Fit: Lessons from Founders and Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Finding product-market fit isn’t a milestone — it’s a messy, make-or-break journey. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) break down how to navigate this critical phase. Register now. No more guessing — just growth Rajat Bhageria : Founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, scaling AI-powered automation that’s transforming food production. : Founder and CEO of Chef Roboti

Your very own humane interface: Try Jef Raskin's ideas at home

In our earlier article about Macintosh project creator Jef Raskin, we looked at his quest for the humane computer, one that was efficient, consistent, useful, and above all else, respectful and adaptable to the natural frailties of humans. From Raskin's early work on the Apple Macintosh to the Canon Cat and later his unique software implementations, you were guaranteed an interface you could sit down and interact with nearly instantly and—once you'd learned some basic keystrokes and rules—one yo

BYD unveils world's largest 14.5 MWh DC energy storage system

BYD has unveiled a new DC energy storage system with the world’s largest single-unit capacity of 14.5 MWh, raising the bar in the rapidly evolving utility-scale storage market. The system, named “HaoHan,” was officially launched on September 18 at the International Digital Energy Expo in Shenzhen. The company said HaoHan’s minimum unit capacity of 14. 5MWh is more than double the industry norm of 6–7 MWh. When configured within a standard 20-foot container, the system delivers 10 MWh and achiev

Scientists Find a Tattoo–Cancer Link—But It’s Not What You’d Expect

You may have heard lately that tattoos can potentially raise your risk of skin cancer. Recent research might complicate that narrative, however, suggesting that tattoos aren’t as harmful to our skin as assumed. Scientists at the University of Utah led the study, published last month in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Contrary to their expectations, they found that people who had multiple tattoos actually had a lower associated risk of melanoma. That said, the findings don’t provid

TechCrunch’s Equity podcast is on video, starting today

We get it, it seems like every single podcast you love is now on video. And guess what…so is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast Equity. The team just launched its first video episode today, with many more to come. As we enter the lead-up to Disrupt, there’s no better time to dust off your feed, resubscribe, or just embrace the trend and see what you think of the video version of our longest-running podcast. For those not in the know, Equity is our twice-weekly podcast that alternates between two for

I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max with the iPhone Air - here's my buying advice now

Apple iPhone Air ZDNET's key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It's designed to feel burdenless, and that's the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You'll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing speaker. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Verizon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has a

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Judge Gives Humiliating Punishment to Lawyers Caught Using AI in Court

AI tools have become a hit with lawyers. But judges have shown they have little patience for when their experiments with the tech go wrong. When combing over a document submitted by two defense lawyers from the firm Cozen O'Connor, district judge David Hardy found at least 14 citations of case law that appeared to be fictitious, Reuters reported. Others were misquoted or misrepresented. After being confronted, the two defense lawyers soon pleaded guilty: one of them had used ChatGPT to draft a

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Nvidia Wants in on the Robotaxi Race

Nvidia is in talks to invest $500 million in the London-based self-driving car startup Wayve Technologies. Nvidia’s interest comes as the sci-fi dream of driverless cars inches closer to reality. Alphabet’s Waymo robotaxis already roam several U.S. cities, Tesla is testing its own service in Austin, and Amazon’s Zoox taxis—which have no steering wheels or pedals—just started offering rides in Las Vegas this month. The tech for driverless cars is accelerating so quickly that Uber CEO Dara Khosr

The New iPhone Air Is Slim, but Your Chances of Dropping It Aren't. Grab a Case Before It's Too Late

Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup earlier this month during the Apple event, and the launch did not disappoint. The new iPhones went on sale Friday, whether you're after the base iPhone 17, the new iPhone Air, the 17 Pro or the larger 17 Pro Max. As beautiful as a naked iPhone looks, protecting your new device is essential. Many of your favorite brands, such as Otterbox, Burga, Casetify and more, have released a swath of new cases for the latest iPhone models. Apple has dropped a line of case

Your very own humane interface: Try Jef Raskin’s ideas at home

In our earlier article about Macintosh project creator Jef Raskin, we looked at his quest for the humane computer, one that was efficient, consistent, useful, and above all else, respectful and adaptable to the natural frailties of humans. From Raskin's early work on the Apple Macintosh to the Canon Cat and later his unique software implementations, you were guaranteed an interface you could sit down and interact with nearly instantly and—once you'd learned some basic keystrokes and rules—one yo

Dark Smoke Billows After Horrific Collision Between Flying Cars

Ouch. Two flying cars collided with each other during an airshow rehearsal in Changchun, a city in northeastern China. Videos on social media show emergency response vehicles at the scene as a big plume of dark smoke billows from one of the wrecks. Fortunately, it doesn't sound like anybody involved in the crash between the two electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, developed by the Xpeng AeroHT subsidiary of EV giant Xpeng, was seriously hurt. However, one unnamed company

This underwater action cam captured my Hawaii trip in ways I didn't think possible

Insta360 X5 waterproof action camera ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 is the premier camera for shooting underwater footage, for $549 on Amazon. Diving accessories such as the Invisible Dive Case and Floating Hand Grip ensure your X5 stays safe in the water. I had some pairing issues while on a dive. View now at Amazon I recently spent a week in Hawaii for my daughter's wedding, and captured some fantastic underwater video with the Insta360 X5. I went snorkeling with manta rays, explored th

I tested the iPhone Air, and it reminded me of my old iPhone 6 Plus in the best way

Apple iPhone Air ZDNET's key takeaways The thinnest and lightest iPhone yet offers Pro performance at a competitive $999 price point. It's designed to feel burdenless, and that's the biggest reason to buy one over the iPhone 17 series. You'll just have to settle for only one camera, average battery life, and a single-firing speaker. View now at Apple View now at Best Buy View now at Verizon more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has a

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle Breaks ‘Unprecedented’ Atlantic Storm Drought

An exceptionally long lull in Atlantic storm activity finally came to an end Wednesday as Tropical Storm Gabrielle took shape. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center expect this storm to strengthen into the second hurricane of the season by Sunday. Gabrielle’s emergence followed 20 days of no named storms in the Atlantic basin—a dry spell that WPLG-TV hurricane specialist Michael Lowry called “unprecedented” for the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. As of Friday morning, Gabrielle ha