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Android 16 totally changes how notifications work on your phone, thanks to two new features

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-07-31 13:32:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android 16 officially rolled out a few weeks ago, and in addition to enhanced protection and productivity enhancements, the latest OS introduced several changes to how notifications are received. If you're anything like me, you get so many notifications that you occasionally miss important ones. Google has made two changes to your Android notifications, both aimed at keeping things easier to find. Also: Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features -

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U.S. Lawmakers Blame Canada for Ruining Summer With Wildfire Smoke

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-07-31 13:15:51

The Canadian province of Manitoba is suffering through its worst wildfire season in its history, and to add insult to injury, several U.S. lawmakers are complaining that smoke wafting south is making it difficult for Americans to enjoy summer. Six Republican Congress members shared their concerns in a letter addressed to Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman on Monday, July 7, asking for more information about how the government plans to mitigate wildfires and the smoke that travels south. Since

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Review: Stellar cast makes Superman shine bright

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-31 13:27:51

I'll be frank: I had mixed feelings, based solely on the trailers, about James Gunn's Superman reboot. Sure, the casting seemed great, Gunn has a winning track record on superhero fare, and Krypto the dog stole the show every time he appeared. The trailers struck a nice balance between action, humor, and heart. Yet the film also seemed overpacked with super-character cameos, and it was hard to get any sense of the actual plot. I've now seen the film, and those impressions were largely correct.

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How two new Android 16 features totally change the way notifications work on your phone

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-07-31 21:34:14

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Android 16 officially rolled out a few weeks ago, and in addition to enhanced protection and productivity enhancements, the latest OS introduced several changes to how notifications are received. If you're anything like me, you get so many notifications that you occasionally miss important ones. Google has made two changes to your Android notifications, both aimed at keeping things easier to find. Also: Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features -

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Walking every street in New York City

news.ycombinator.com Matt Green 2025-07-31 19:49:11

Today I walked my final blocks of Staten Island, the only borough I had left to complete. I was quite surprised to find the sign below waiting for me at the finish line, 4300 Amboy Road, which was the randomly selected point where I started the walk back on the last day of 2011. After spending 12+ years reading every dinky little plaque or marker I found across the city, I became genuinely emotional when I saw my own name on one of them. I'll need to finalize a number of recent walks

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Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2025-07-31 21:23:55

The United States Department of Justice this week released nearly 11 hours of what it described as “full raw” surveillance footage from a camera positioned nearby Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell the night before he was found dead. The release was intended to address conspiracy theories about Epstein’s apparent suicide in federal custody. But instead of putting those suspicions to rest, it may fuel them further. Metadata embedded in the video and analyzed by WIRED and independent video forensics e

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Prime Day is almost over, but our favorite deals are still live

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-07-31 21:35:57

Theis one versatile mobile gaming controller, and it’s down to its lowest price of $49.99 at Walmart (usually $79.99). This model can stretch to fit around phones and tablets as big as the iPad Mini. Alternatively, you can slot a Nintendo Switch into the grip, if you prefer its bulkier design to that of the Joy-Con. It can support the Switch 2 with a firmware update, but several folks on Reddit note that it touches the Joy-Con 2 pins as it squeezes to fit the console. Not sure how comfortable yo

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This SSD docking station proved to be one of the best investments for my PC (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-01 01:33:47

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sabrent USB SSD 4-bay docking station is available now on Amazon for $72. This docking station makes adding external drives to your system a total plug-and-play affair. The case is plastic, so it feels a bit cheap but that doesn't get in the way of performance. View now at Amazon At Amazon, the Sabrent USB SSD docking station is currently on sale for $72, a savings of $18. It seems I'm always running out of room on my iMac drives. Why? Video files. You see, I film m

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Conspiracy theorists unaware their beliefs are on the fringe

news.ycombinator.com Kate Blackwood 2025-08-01 01:20:56

Overconfidence is a hallmark trait of people who believe in conspiracies, and they also significantly overestimate how much others agree with them, Cornell psychology researchers have found. The study indicates that belief in conspiracies may be less about a person’s needs and motivations and more about their failure to recognize that they might be wrong. Conspiracy believers not only consistently overestimated their performance on numeracy and perception tests, revealing they tend to be less a

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The Amazfit Active 2, one of our favorite fitness trackers, is just $79.99 right now

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-08-01 05:00:00

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly smartwatch that doesn’t skimp on features, the Amazfit Active 2 is one of the best Prime Day deals you’ll find. Normally $99.99, it was already a great deal in and of itself, but right now it’s practically a steal starting at $79.99 ($20 off) directly from Amazfit and Amazon, which is a new low price. Unlike most budget smartwatches, the Active 2 actually looks and feels premium with its stainless steel case and tempered glass. For an additional $50, you

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Tina Romero’s Zombie Movie Will Hit Theaters This Fall

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-01 09:00:25

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has wrapped. The cast of The Backrooms continues to grow. The Long Walk shows off its characters in new posters. Plus, somehow Sausage Party returned once more. Spoilers away! The Backrooms THR has word Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia have joined the cast of The Backrooms movie now in development at A24. Remain Deadline reports Julie Hagerty, Jay O. Sanders, Tracy Ifeachor, Hannah James, Caleb Ruminer, Kieran Mulcare, and Maria Dizzia

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How to Watch the Live Rematch Between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 08:00:05

New York's Amanda Serrano and Ireland's Katie Taylor are set to duke it out in the ring once again, this time in a super lightweight match-up. The upcoming event marks their third face-off, with their first fight in 2022 and a contentious match on Netflix last fall that ignited lots of internet commentary. Now, they are squaring up for a trilogy bout that will stream live on Netflix. The pair's initial match made history as the first women's pro boxing fight to get top billing at Madison Square

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All eyes on Samsung’s thin new foldable

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2025-08-01 09:15:00

It’s always felt to me like there’s a threshold foldables need to hit before they can truly become mainstream: they need to be no bigger than a regular old phone. And now Samsung has finally gotten its flagship there with the Z Fold 7, which is just barely thicker than an iPhone 16 Pro. I got to see one in the office this week, and I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. It really does feel different. This week on The Vergecast, Vee Song and Allison Johnson join me to talk all about Samsung’s new fo

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Is Google Fi a better value than Visible in 2025?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-01 21:30:51

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority For years, I’ve considered Visible the best value in the US wireless market, thanks to its low pricing and generous data allotments. Even better, its Plus and Plus Pro plans come fairly close to matching Verizon’s postpaid speeds. Of course, one of its biggest advantages can also be a downside: it’s owned by Verizon. While this is comforting for former Verizon subscribers turned off by constant price increases, not everyone wants to use a brand directly owned

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20 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Stream on Netflix

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 21:00:06

Let's cut to the chase: You want good sci-fi TV shows and Netflix is the place to be. It's the gold standard of streamers and for top-notch genre entertainment, you really should look no further. You landed on this page because you're on the hunt for epic sci-fi; something more than the platform's big hits like Stranger Things and Black Mirror. Well, friend, the titles you're looking for are here. There are so many different styles and tones in science fiction. I guarantee there is something o

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DC Is Considering Spinoff Shows for ‘Superman’ Supporting Characters

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-08-01 21:39:56

Superman has barely taken off in theaters, but two of its supporting characters already could be moving ahead. A new report from the Wall Street Journal says that DC Studios president and Superman writer-director James Gunn is considering spinoffs centering on Mister Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi, as well as Jimmy Olsen, played by Skyler Gisondo. io9 has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment or clarification and will update this story if or when we hear back. The move makes sense, though, s

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Best Printer for Your Home or Office in 2025: Tested by Our Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 19:35:00

Why I like it: Of the printers I've tested so far, the OfficeJet Pro is the most versatile. It allows work-from-home business people to scan, copy and print with ease, while offering up decent image quality for the occasional printed image. It also comes with three months of free ink, based on a standard use if you sign up for HP Plus. While HP Plus gives you extra helpful app choices free and the ink, the downside is you can only use HP inks while subscribed to it. The last model had some iss

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Nearly everyone opposes Trump’s plan to kill space traffic control program

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-02 05:06:24

The Trump administration's plan to gut the Office of Space Commerce and cancel the government's first civilian-run space traffic control program is gaining plenty of detractors. Earlier this week, seven space industry trade groups representing more than 450 companies sent letters to House and Senate leaders urging them to counter the White House's proposal. A spokesperson for the military's Space Operations Command, which currently has overall responsibility for space traffic management, said i

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The FBI Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials' Loyalty

news.ycombinator.com Adam Goldman 2025-08-02 09:35:25

Typically, the F.B.I. has turned to polygraph tests to sniff out employees who might have betrayed their country or shown they cannot be trusted with secrets. Since Kash Patel took office as the director of the F.B.I., the bureau has significantly stepped up the use of the lie-detector test, at times subjecting personnel to a question as specific as whether they have cast aspersions on Mr. Patel himself. In interviews and polygraph tests, the F.B.I. has asked senior employees whether they have

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Nathan Fillion Teases Guy Gardner’s Path From ‘Superman’ to ‘Lanterns’

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-08-02 09:20:04

With the release of the James Gunn-helmed Superman, the start of this era of DC Studios is set to make a summer blockbuster debut. And in it, we’ll meet a new slew of superhero characters, including the first Green Lantern within this DCU, Guy Gardner, as played by Nathan Fillion. Fillion is no stranger to the Green Lantern Corps., as the actor has a history of portraying the more iconically recognized hero Hal Jordan in Warner Bros. Animation’s straight-to-video animated DC films. Now, he’s se

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Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 beta firmware

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-02 17:25:12

Apple’s beta software cycle has had a busy week, with updates like iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 hitting first, then tvOS 26 beta 3 landing a day later. Now today, Apple has released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 beta firmware. Here’s what you should know. Latest AirPods firmware includes support for new iOS 26 features This summer, Apple has made AirPods beta firmware easier than ever to install. And it seems like coordinated with that change is a shift to more frequent beta releases. Historically

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The 37 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (July 2025)

wired.com Jennifer M. Wood 2025-08-02 17:00:00

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams. Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re loo

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You can snag Sony LinkBuds Fit earbuds for under $130 today

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 01:30:46

Looking for a great deal on wireless earbuds? For a limited time during Amazon Prime Day, grab the Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds at an impressive 36% off, bringing the price down to $128 from the usual $199.99. That’s the lowest price ever on these highly rated earbuds. Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds for $128 (36% off) The Sony LinkBuds Fit are an enticing option for those seeking comfort and stability in their earbuds. These lightweight, truly wireless earbuds feature the unique Air Fitting Supporters

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Google Fiber Aims to Take It's Fiber Internet Game to a New Level Via Partnership With Nokia

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 00:51:00

Google Fiber customers may see an improvement in their home internet connection very soon. Just recently, Google Fiber announced its partnership with Nokia, a telecommunications company. Through this partnership, Google Fiber and Nokia have begun testing network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their network. This technology promises many benefits, particularly for gamers. Google Fiber Head of Product Nick Saporito tells CNET that “networ

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Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-02 17:54:09

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering that it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, and boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including m

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Microsoft Outlook outage enters hours-long stretch with no resolution

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-08-03 05:53:13

Everybody’s working for the weekend, but Microsoft Outlook clocked out early. The mission-critical email service is facing a widespread, hours-long outage. Microsoft says the Outlook outage means mailbox access may be unavailable for Outlook.com, Outlook Mobile, and Outlook desktop apps. The company also says that it’s working on a fix. We’ve begun a broad expedited deployment of the configuration change across all affected infrastructure. We expect most impacted users will experience relief w

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Diffsitter – A Tree-sitter based AST difftool to get meaningful semantic diffs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-03 01:51:19

diffsitter Disclaimer diffsitter is very much a work in progress and nowhere close to production ready (yet). Contributions are always welcome! Summary diffsitter creates semantically meaningful diffs that ignore formatting differences like spacing. It does so by computing a diff on the AST (abstract syntax tree) of a file rather than computing the diff on the text contents of the file. diffsitter uses the parsers from the tree-sitter project to parse source code. As such, the languages sup

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You Can Soon Own a Very Realistic Pedro Pascal Figure

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-08-03 05:50:36

From Star Wars to Marvel, The Last of Us, and more, Pedro Pascal is one of the most famous and in-demand actors working today. Everyone loves him. Everyone wants a piece of him. And soon, you can own not just a piece; you can own the whole damn thing. Hot Toys just revealed it’s turning Pascal’s Last of Us character, Joel Miller, into a 6th scale collectible, and it’s got it all. Pedro’s good looks. Pedro’s good hair. Pedro’s “separate rolling eyeballs.” It lacks Pedro’s fashion sense because J

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The First ‘Red Sonja’ Trailer Feels Like an Early Aughts Throwback

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-08-03 09:00:02

Late last night the first trailer for Red Sonja, Dynamite Comic’s iconic chain-mail-bikini-clad warrior brought to life by Revenge star Matilda Lutz, hit the web, and it’s time to party like it’s 2004. The trailer, which might’ve revealed a bit too much about what happens in the film, all but promises to be a nostalgic throwback to sweeping fantasy and stylized action vibes from the early to mid-aughts. Directed by MJ Bassett (Rogue, Solomon Kane), Red Sonja follows the titular hero, who, after

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Mazda reveals next-gen CX-5 details, including a hybrid, due in 2027

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-03 09:10:41

A new version of Mazda's popular CX-5 SUV is on the way. Earlier today, the Japanese automaker revealed details about the third-generation CX-5, which goes on sale in Europe later this year before coming here in 2026. The current CX-5, first introduced in 2017, marked Mazda's move upmarket, with a renewed focus on elegant interiors and keen handling without luxury automaker prices. Mazda remains committed to its core principle of "Jinba Ittai"—the horse and rider being at one—and the cars remai

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Latest Tech News

Android 16 totally changes how notifications work on your phone, thanks to two new features

U.S. Lawmakers Blame Canada for Ruining Summer With Wildfire Smoke

Review: Stellar cast makes Superman shine bright

How two new Android 16 features totally change the way notifications work on your phone

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Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified

Prime Day is almost over, but our favorite deals are still live

This SSD docking station proved to be one of the best investments for my PC (and it's on sale)

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All eyes on Samsung’s thin new foldable

Is Google Fi a better value than Visible in 2025?

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Best Printer for Your Home or Office in 2025: Tested by Our Experts

Nearly everyone opposes Trump’s plan to kill space traffic control program

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You Can Soon Own a Very Realistic Pedro Pascal Figure

The First ‘Red Sonja’ Trailer Feels Like an Early Aughts Throwback

Mazda reveals next-gen CX-5 details, including a hybrid, due in 2027

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