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Personal Safety is the latest Google app with a messed-up clock

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Personal Safety is rolling out an update that implements a new color scheme. While the app still doesn’t use your system palette, it does improve readability. Google has managed to mess up clock rendering, though, with the time fitting poorly on the screen. Developers like Google are constantly trying out new looks for their apps, and not everyone’s going to be a fan of every change. But even if we prefer one layout over another, or thought an old work

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As Apple pushes for automation upgrades, supply chain partners face higher costs

As Apple moves to diversify its manufacturing operations, it appears to be leaning on suppliers to shoulder the costs of automating their assembly lines. Here are the details. The latest collateral effect of Trump’s trade war In an exclusive report today, DigiTimes Asia says that Apple has been doubling down on industrial automation as it shifts away from China manufacturing. The report says that while Apple has always incentivized its suppliers to invest in automation, the company “plans to

Behold: Horror Icons Are Getting the Baby Yoda Treatment

It seems these days most major franchises want to cash in on that Star Wars Baby Yoda money by making their own adorable version of something within any given fandom. We saw it last year with the debut of Baby Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and now this year we have Spirit Halloween‘s Horror Babies. The cuteness aggression is too real with Terrifier star Art the Clown—plus Chucky, Ghostface, lil’ Michael Myers, Leatherface, Pennywise, and others, all featured as infants in the Spirit H

Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements

Five years ago, investor Katelin Holloway made what she calls a “literal moon shot” investment. A founding partner of the generalist venture firm Seven Seven Six admits she and her team had “no clue” what rocket company Stoke Space was talking about when they pitched the firm on its reusable launch technology. “We knew full well we were not the specialist,” she says. Since then, Holloway has also invested in Interlune, a company planning to harvest helium-3 from the moon and sell it back to Ear

The 95 best Labor Day sales happening now

If you have a smaller space, a singlemay be sufficient, and you can pick one up for $74.99 ($15 off) — which is lower than its Prime Day price — at Amazon B&H Photo , and Best Buy . The router can create a network covering up to 1,500 square feet, connect to 75 devices at once, and deliver speeds of up to 900Mbps. If you move to a larger place, you can pick up an additional router (or two) to expand your network. A bundle that includes one router and two extenders is currently going for $159.99

MagSafe Monday: UAG’s Metropolis Wallet blends Kevlar toughness with everyday utility

MagSafe wallets are probably the category of MagSafe that makes the most sense to me day to day. I am always going to carry a wallet, so might as well kill 2 birds with 1 stone. The UAG Metropolis Wallet is one of the better designed ones I’ve come across from a quality standpoint, so let’s dive into what all it offers. Some of my favorite gear Aqara Smart Lock U50 Upgrade your doors with Apple Home Key and the Aqara U50. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and g

One of Britain's largest stocks of second-hand books ever amassed

One of Britain’s largest stocks of second-hand books ever amassed can be found in the unlikeliest of locations: a vast former youth hostel in a pretty corner of the Yorkshire Dales. Meticulously sorted into subject areas, from naval history to 19th-century literature, architecture to zoology, over 150,000 volumes fill some 25 high-ceilinged rooms spread over four floors. To withstand the sheer weight of all those hardbacks, the building, which began life as a prep school in c1878, must surely be

Can You Develop Film in a Jägerbomb?

Analog photographers love trying new and unusual things. Whether it’s shooting on expired film, skipping film altogether, or developing film using odd ingredients. Sweet Lou Photography opted for this last type of experimenting and developed his film inside a Jägerbomb. Did it work? For those who have not had the displeasure of drinking a Jägerbomb, it is a bomb mixed drink that combines a shot of the alcoholic German digestif, Jägermeister, into an energy drink, typically a Red Bull. This is n

The Steve Ballmer Interview

Ben: David, Steve gave us the signed Clippers jersey with the name Acquired on it. There’s only one jersey. What are we going to do about this? David: Should we rock paper scissors for it? You know what? You keep it. There’s no Seattle basketball team. Keep it there up north. Ben: All right. It’ll go in the Acquired museum north. David: Great. Ben: Perfect. All right, let’s do it. David: Let’s do it. Ben: Welcome to episode one of the Summer 2025 season of Acquired, the podcast about great

The 89 best Labor Day sales happening now

If you have a smaller space, a singlemay be sufficient, and you can pick one up for $74.99 ($15 off) — which is lower than its Prime Day price — at Amazon B&H Photo , and Best Buy . The router can create a network covering up to 1,500 square feet, connect to 75 devices at once, and deliver speeds of up to 900Mbps. If you move to a larger place, you can pick up an additional router (or two) to expand your network. A bundle that includes one router and two extenders is currently going for $159.99

YouTube just got a brand-new look on Android TV devices

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is rolling out its promised redesigned UI for the YouTube app on Android TVs. New visual changes include centered Pause/Resume controls and separated pill buttons for several interface elements. Back in April, when YouTube turned 20, Google announced a slew of features, including the ability to build your own multiview with non-sports content, 4x playback speed, and more. Google also promised that YouTube for TVs would soon get a “viewing upgra

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Some new Pixel 10 phones are failing with a screen of colorful snow

TL;DR New Pixel 10 owners are running into some display glitches on their phones. Affected handsets suddenly display a screenful of colorful snow, but otherwise remain operational. The glitches may only appear temporarily and could just be a software bug. What’s better than the first days of getting to know a new smartphone? After a long wait, you’ve finally got your hands on the hottest new hardware around, and now it’s your chance to try out all the exciting new features you’ve been hearing

Apple isn’t done patching a discontinued iPhone thanks to EU radiation drama

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. Apple is preparing a software update for an iPhone from 2020 to address a years-old health complaint only raised in one market. Specifically, Apple is once again updating iPhone 12 models to address a non-issue pushed by health authorities in France. This time the software update will apply to all iPhone 12 models in EU countries, and not just France. Here’s a recap from our coverage two years ago: French authorities determined that the iPhone 12 no lo

The 25 Absolute Best Movies to Watch on HBO Max

Wondering what you should watch next on HBO Max? The recently renamed streaming service offers a variety of titles, including Warner Bros. movies like Dune and HBO originals such as Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off. Below, you'll find a batch of can't-miss films and a look at new releases for the month. If you're still trying to figure out if HBO Max is right for you, skim our review of the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer. New releases for September Note: These descriptions are taken from

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I've tried 3 different smart rings but I keep going back to Apple Watch - here's why

Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been wearing an Apple Watch every day for the past decade and I've been using it to track my sleep every night since 2019. Over the past few years, I've known more and more friends, family, and colleagues opting for smart rings instead of smart watches to track their health. I've also personally tested the Oura Ring, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and the Ultrahuman Ring Air. But eventually,

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2025)

Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format: Location: Remote: Willing to relocate: Technologies: Résumé/CV: Email: Please only post if you are personally looking for work. Agencies, recruiters, job boards, and so on, are off topic here. Readers: please only email these addresses to discuss work opportunities. There's a site for searching these posts at https://www.wantstobehired.com.

CocoaPods trunk read-only plan

TLDR: In two years we plan to turn CocoaPods trunk to be read-only. At that point, no new versions or pods will be added to trunk. - Note, this post has been updated in May 2025. Last month I wrote about how CocoaPods is currently being maintained, I also noted that we were discussing converting the main CocoaPods spec repo "trunk" to be read-only: We are discussing that on a very long, multi-year, basis we can drastically simplify the security of CocoaPods trunk by converting the Specs Repo t

Effective learning: Rules of formulating knowledge (1999)

Dr Piotr Wozniak, February, 1999 (updated) This article will help you overcome one of the greatest difficulties you will face when trying to accelerate learning: formulating knowledge The speed of learning will depend on the way you formulate the material. The same material can be learned many times faster if well formulated! The difference in speed can be stunning! The rules are listed in the order of importance. Those listed first are most often violated or bring most benefit if complied wi

Effective learning: Twenty rules of formulating knowledge (1999)

Dr Piotr Wozniak, February, 1999 (updated) This article will help you overcome one of the greatest difficulties you will face when trying to accelerate learning: formulating knowledge The speed of learning will depend on the way you formulate the material. The same material can be learned many times faster if well formulated! The difference in speed can be stunning! The rules are listed in the order of importance. Those listed first are most often violated or bring most benefit if complied wi

Only 5 days left: Exhibit tables are disappearing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Every founder says they want visibility, traction, and growth. But with just 10 tables left and 5 days to grab one, the window to make that happen at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is closing fast. If you’ve been thinking about joining 10,000+ startup and VC leaders in San Francisco on October 27–29, this is your moment. Lock in your place on the Expo floor where ideas, capital, and connections collide. Here’s what’s waiting for you at your table Real investor exposure: We’re talking foot traffic fr

Why Runway is eyeing the robotics industry for future revenue growth

Runway has spent the past seven years building visual-generating tools for the creative industry. Now, it sees a new opportunity for its technology: robotics. New York-based Runway is known for its video and photo generation AI world models, or large language models that create a simulated version of the real world. Most recently, the company released Gen-4, its video-generating model, in March and Runway Aleph, its video editing model, in July. As Runway’s world models started to improve — an

These are the very best T-Mobile deals you’ll find this September

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Strongly considering the Uncarrier, but looking for the best T-Mobile deals? Whether you’re a new or existing customer, T-Mobile has plenty of ways to save with trade-in offers, discounted lines, and free device promos. Below, we’ve rounded up the top promotions available heading into September of 2025 for phones, tablets, and smartwatches. The best T-Mobile deals at a glance Get a free Pixel 10 with most plans, no trade-in necessary Rita El Khoury / Andro

Leaked Analogue 3D press video finally gives us our first real look at the N64 clone

TL;DR The Analogue 3D hardware has finally been showcased, nearly a year after it was announced. A press video, uncovered by a Discord user before its official release, shows the finished hardware. After facing several delays, it’s still slated for a Q4 2025 release. When it was first announced last year, the Analogue 3D generated a lot of hype. However, despite reassurances from the company that development was on schedule, the company still hasn’t officially shown the finished hardware in a

YouTube TV just got a brand-new look on Android TV devices

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is rolling out its promised redesigned UI for the YouTube TV app on Android TVs. New visual changes include centered Pause/Resume controls and separated pill buttons for several interface elements. Back in April, when YouTube turned 20, Google announced a slew of features, including the ability to build your own multiview with non-sports content, 4x playback speed, and more. Google also promised that YouTube TV would soon get a “viewing upgrade

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India's billion-dollar e-waste empire

In the dead of a cold December night in 2023, at a dump near Delhi, hundreds of men huddled around small bonfires, clutching paper cups of tea. They tossed plastic bags into the flames as they waited for a fleet of trucks to arrive. The trucks rolled in one by one, full of electronic marvels now reduced to e-waste: Nokia, Itel, and Samsung smartphones; Sony and LG LCD screens; Tata air conditioners; Canon and Epson printers. As the trailer gates opened at the back of one truck, Rashid Khan and

Trade in War

In World War II, Britain was fighting for its survival against German aerial bombardment. Yet Britain was importing dyes from Germany at the same time. This sounds curious, to put it mildly. How can two countries at war with each other also be trading goods? Examples of this abound, actually. Britain also traded with its enemies for almost all of World War I. India and Pakistan conducted trade with each other during the First Kashmir War, from 1947 to 1949, and during the India-Pakistan War of

Silksong is only $19.99

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s sequel to Hollow Knight that has been in development for seven years, is releasing later this week for just $19.99. Silksong’s highly-anticipated launch on September 4th comes with a modest $5 bump over Hollow Knight’s original $14.99 price tag. While

Google Chrome’s new Material 3 Expressive design is rolling out, here’s what’s changed

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR The Material 3 Expressive design is now available in Google Chrome’s stable branch. It gives Chrome’s tab group feature a more colorful look. Google started rolling out the new UI this weekend. Google announced its new design language, Material 3 Expressive, in May this year. Since then, it has begun testing it across most of its apps. Gmail and Google Clock are a few of the apps that have been updated with the new design, and now, it’s time for Chro

Making Minecraft Spherical

Blocky Planet is a tech demo I created in the Unity game engine that attempts to map Minecraft’s cubic voxels onto a spherical planet. The planet is procedurally generated and fully destructible, allowing players to place or remove more than 20 different block types. While much of the implementation relies on common techniques you’d expect from your average Kirkland brand Minecraft clone, the spherical structure introduces a number of unique design considerations. This post will focus on these