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The first next-gen Android flagships have a rear screen that turns into a Game Boy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 10:00:37

Xiaomi TL;DR The newly announced Xiaomi 17 Pro phones have rear screens that can be used for gaming. The company offers a case that includes gaming controls for use with the rear screen. However, an official video clip suggests that this might be a frustrating experience with some games. Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi 17 series, and the two Pro phones are both equipped with rear displays. These screens are used much like cover screens on Flip foldables, but the company has also revealed

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Qualcomm’s surprise Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 takes a page from Apple (Update: Chip details)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 15:18:57

TL;DR Qualcomm unveiled a second premium-tier processor alongside its main Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the chipset marks a new split within Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 family. The company says the split mirrors Apple’s two-chip iPhone strategy. Update: September 26, 2025 (1:15 AM ET): Qualcomm has now confirmed some details about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The company revealed to journalists, including Android Authority, that the chip has a 3nm TSMC design with

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IXI's autofocus glasses are one step closer to reality

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-06 16:00:00

Forget smart glasses, autofocus lenses have the potential to help far more people by offering a high-tech alternative to clunky bifocal and varifocal eyewear. Those traditional solutions involve looking at specific portions of glasses for near and far objects. While that's more convenient than swapping frames constantly, it requires retraining your eyes a bit and can also lead to eye strain. Finnish startup IXI's autofocus glasses aim to go one step further: It has developed eyewear with built-

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The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-06 17:00:38

We all want to protect our phones from the inevitable drops, scratches and tumbles of daily life, but what if your cell phone case could protect more than just your device? The best eco-friendly phone cases offer a great blend of durability and sustainability, helping to reduce plastic waste and better the planet. Made from natural materials like biodegradable plastics, recycled ocean waste or even sustainable bamboo, eco-friendly and compostable phone covers prove that you don’t have to sacr

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Kapa.ai (YC S23) Is Hiring a Customer Solutions Engineer (EU Remote)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-06 17:01:52

Kapa makes technical knowledge instantly accessible through AI assistants. As a customer solutions engineer you will work work closely with our 200+ customers to help them deploy and manage both customer-facing and employee-facing AI assistants. Check out Docker’s documentation (https://docs.docker.com) for a live example of what Kapa is (look for the “Ask AI” button). In this role, you will: Work directly with the founding team to own the support engineering strategy Own the support queue an

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Next-gen is now as first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones launch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 15:00:46

Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. These are the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones, while also offering gigantic batteries. The Pro phones also have secondary rear screens for camera previews, gaming, and more. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor was announced yesterday, and Xiaomi has now launched the first Android phones with this chipset. Say hello to the Xiaomi 17 series, which consists of the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi

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Reverse-Engineering the LCD Display Interface of the Nest 2nd Gen Thermostat

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-04 03:45:58

In which I pried open the glass LCD lens at the front of my Nest 2nd Gen thermostat and found the LCD display module, packaged with a flexible ribbon cable and a round pixel array, and took a months-long journey of reverse engineering, detective work, and problem-solving that taught me more about display interfaces than any tutorial ever could have. Discovery: Finding the Details of the Display It all started with a disassembled Nest thermostat sitting on my workbench. Following the teardown g

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I've Used the Wild Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and Its Rear Screen Is Bonkers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-06 15:00:03

There's no escaping that the new Xiaomi 17 Pro and Pro Max have a lot in common with Apple's latest iPhones. The naming conventions, for one thing, Xiaomi conveniently skipped a 16th version of its phones and went straight to calling its new one No. 17. To keep pace with Apple? I couldn't possibly say. Then there's the design, with a rear bar that stretches across the top of the phone's back, much like the camera plateau on Apple's iPhone 17 Pro. Except that Xiaomi's bar is something radically

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Apple iPhone 17 review: Sometimes boring is best

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-06 07:10:46

Apple seems determined to leave a persistent gap between the cameras of its Pro iPhones and the regular ones, but most other features—the edge-to-edge-screen design with FaceID, the Dynamic Island, OLED display panels, Apple Intelligence compatibility—eventually trickle down to the regular-old iPhone after a generation or two of timed exclusivity. One feature that Apple has been particularly slow to move down the chain is ProMotion, the branding the company uses to refer to a screen that can re

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Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-10-06 15:00:00

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has long focused on photography with its flagship Android phones, with versatile camera systems housed in large circular modules on the back. The freshly unveiled 17 series represents a real leap (perhaps it’s fitting the company skipped 16) to an entirely new design that’s more in line with other 2025 smartphones. The Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max feature a second screen on the back that displays the time and notifications, can be used for selfies with the main c

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Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-10-06 18:01:15

Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit 2 hours ago Share Save Natalie Sherman Share Save Bloomberg via Getty Images Microsoft has cut off some services to a unit of Israel's Ministry of Defence after an investigation found its technology had been used to conduct mass surveillance on people in Gaza. Brad Smith, president of the company, said using the firm's technology to conduct mass surveillance on civilians was a violation of its standard terms of service. Mr Smith s

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Look Out AI-Generated Photos, Future Android Phones Could Reveal if You're Authentic

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-06 19:12:14

As concern grows that images on the internet have been wildly manipulated by AI, chipmaker Qualcomm is doubling down on authenticity. The company wants to prove that the images taken on your phone look the same as when you clicked the shutter button. At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm debuted its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a powerful chip that will be featured in next year's top Android phones. Among its improvements is a digital content authentication standard called C2PA, which digitally

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Samsung SmartThings will soon let you start your car, lock your door, and more from the app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 23:21:24

Samsung TL;DR Samsung is rolling out a new feature for its smart home platform called “Home to Car.” The feature allows you to check on the status of your car, control functions, and set up automated routines. The company also made a few other announcements, like the launch of SmartThings Safe, enhanced customer service, and a Home Life update. Earlier this year, Samsung announced it was entering a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to bring a new car-related feature to its smart home plat

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Bowser is leaving Nintendo of America

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-06 23:16:50

Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America's President and Chief Operating Officer, is stepping down on December 31, 2025, according to Nintendo. Bowser's leadership responsibilities will now be split between two executives: Devon Pritchard, NoA's Executive Vice President of Revenue, Marketing and Consumer Experience, will take over as President, and Satoru Shibata, the current Corporate Director and Managing Executive Director, will act as the company's CEO. Bowser first joined Nintendo in 2015 as Vice

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Forget the New iPhone, the Xiaomi 17 Series Has a Rear Screen and a Giant Battery

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-06 23:21:00

Xiaomi might be copying Apple's naming scheme for its new phone line, but the Xiaomi 17 phone series is carving its own path with a unique large rear display for its new Pro models. The Chinese phone-maker announced the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max on Thursday, with the latter two sporting a "Dynamic Back Display" for widgets, notifications and -- apparently -- light gaming. The phone line's announcement comes just as chipmaker Qualcomm has been unveiling its new Snapdragon 8

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Dreo's New Space Heaters Can 'Heat a Large Room With 40% Less Energy'

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-07 03:34:00

Though winter is a few months away, you might be planning to get a space heater before the cold strikes. Planning for high electric bills is another matter. Space heaters typically hit your wallet the hardest, but Dreo says its new space heaters may be the exception. The company says its products can reduce energy usage by as much as 40% while still being able to heat the whole room. I met with Dreo in a deskside briefing in New York City, where the company walked me through its new product li

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EU Commission responds to Apple’s call to scrap the DMA

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-07 07:05:00

Last night, Apple issued its most forceful rebuttal yet to Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which may force it to open up its ecosystem. Today, the European Commission shot back. Here are the details. A bit of background For the past few years, Europe has been developing the DMA, which is a set of legislation that will compel “gatekeepers” to open up their platforms and ecosystems, in an attempt to promote a more level playing field for competitiveness. When it comes specifically to Apple,

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Google asks Supreme Court to rescue it from its Epic lawsuit

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-07 06:55:55

Google is asking the Supreme Court to step in and pause the ruling the company received in its lawsuit with Epic Games, according to a filing the company shared with Engadget. The company is making its request following a major legal loss to Epic Games in October 2024, which required it to open the Google Play Store to third-party app stores for a period of three years. Google is asking the justices to intervene by October 17, three days before the injunction Epic won starts to go into effect.

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Microsoft cuts off cloud services to Israeli military unit after report of storing Palestinians' phone calls

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2025-10-07 11:25:36

Microsoft President Brad Smith, left, speaks at a press conference on future visions for the development and application of artificial intelligence in education in North Rhine-Westphalia at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in Berlin on June 4, 2025. To his right is Hendrik Wüst (CDU), Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, in front of the sign "From coal to AI." Microsoft said Thursday that it has stopped providing certain services to a division of the Israeli Mi

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Housemarque's Saros will hit PS5 on March 20, 2026

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-06 13:15:04

One thing that Sony confirmed in advance for its September State of Play stream was a first look at gameplay for Saros, the next game from Housemarque (Returnal, Resogun). This is the first completely new project from the developer since it joined PlayStation Studios in 2021, and it opened the livestream. Creative director Gregory Louden took viewers through a peek at the journey of Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli), who's seeking answers on a shape-shifting planet called Carcosa. The combat looks ver

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35 million Prime customers are due class action payment from Amazon - here's how much you can get

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-07 11:17:16

Charles-McClintock Wilson/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A recent FTC ruling means Amazon must pay $2.5 billion. Amazon allegedly tricked customers into full Prime subscriptions. Customers can receive up to $51. If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you might be able to take part in a new class action suit and claim your share of a $2.5 billion settlement. The FTC announced today that not on

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I tested the best $20 security camera you can buy (and it works outdoors)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-07 11:30:52

ZDNET's key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation As an Amazon device, the Blink Mini 2 works with Alexa but not Google Home, Matter, or other smart home systems. $19.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source o

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Demand for human radiologists is at an all-time high

news.ycombinator.com Works In Progress 2025-10-07 05:19:47

Works in Progress is becoming a print magazine. Our first print issue, Issue 21, will land in November. If you live in the United States or the United Kingdom, you can subscribe here. If you live outside the US or UK and want to be notified as soon as subscriptions are live in your country, leave your details here. CheXNet can detect pneumonia with greater accuracy than a panel of board-certified radiologists. It is an AI model released in 2017, trained on more than 100,000 chest X-rays. It is

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EU tells Apple it has "no intention" of repealing the Digital Markets Act

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-07 14:59:50

The European Union has summarily rejected calls from Apple to repeal and replace its Digital Markets Act (DMA), the law that governs much about how giant tech companies must operate within the 27-nation bloc. As first reported by France 24, EU digital affairs spokesperson Thomas Regnier responded to Apple's open letter regarding the DMA's effect on users in the EU. "Apple has simply contested every little bit of the DMA since its entry into application," said Regnier. He added that the Commissi

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Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-10-07 15:54:33

In Brief Tesla has asked the Environmental Protection Agency not to roll back current vehicle emissions standards, breaking from other major automakers who want to see the rules eased. The company’s request comes the same week that President Donald Trump — who Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help elect — told the United Nations General Assembly that he thinks climate change is a “con job” and a “scam.” Tesla also asked the EPA not to scuttle a 2009 legal standard known as the Endange

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iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-10-07 19:06:23

Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance tries the new Jupiter environment in visionOS 26, as Apple pr

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Microsoft blocks Israel's use of its data centers for mass surveillance of Palestinians

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-07 19:01:07

Microsoft has ended access to its data centers for a unit of the Israeli military that helped power a massive surveillance operation against Palestinian civilians, according to a report by The Guardian. The company says that the country's spy agency has violated its terms of service. This surveillance system collected millions of phone calls made by Palestinian civilians every day in Gaza and the West Bank. The massive trove of data has been stored via Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, but the

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Amazon Will Pay Up $2.5 Billion in Settlement Over Allegedly Tricking People Into Prime Subscriptions

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-10-07 19:50:54

Despite Jeff Bezos’s attempts to stay on Trump’s good side, Amazon has agreed to pay up $2.5 billion to settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit over its allegedly questionable Prime subscription practices. And the Trump administration seems more than happy to claim credit for the huge settlement. The FTC announced today that Amazon has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giant of deceiving customers into signing up for Prime subscriptions and then making it too diffi

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‘It’s Moving Slower Than We Want.’ Qualcomm’s Still Trying to Figure Out PC Gaming

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-10-07 19:55:46

PC gaming has become Qualcomm’s white whale. The company wouldn’t put it in those terms, but it’s clear the company wants users to know its new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip will be gaming capable. It’s far from the ideal, and Qualcomm seems to know it. It wants to show off the new chip’s GPU abilities, but for one of the most common uses of graphics processing, Qualcomm will still be behind everyone else. The looming elephant in the room is the chip microarchitecture Qualcomm is beholden to

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This M4 Mac Mini Is Small, Fast and Now $100 Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-07 19:25:33

I bought the M4 Mac Mini after reading CNET laptop expert Joshua Goldman's review of the tiny machine. I was looking for a computer that would increase my productivity and better organize my workflow. Since then, I've found it to be the best value for the money among Apple's lineup. I would even argue that this is a more powerful computer than the $999 MacBook Air. The best part? The M4 Mac Mini just got a $100 price cut, knocking the price down to $499. The M4 Mac Mini, Apple's smallest comput

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The first next-gen Android flagships have a rear screen that turns into a Game Boy

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Next-gen is now as first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones launch

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Samsung SmartThings will soon let you start your car, lock your door, and more from the app

Bowser is leaving Nintendo of America

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Dreo's New Space Heaters Can 'Heat a Large Room With 40% Less Energy'

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This M4 Mac Mini Is Small, Fast and Now $100 Off

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