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I accidentally became PureGym’s unofficial Apple Wallet developer

news.ycombinator.com Vadim Drobinin 2025-11-23 23:06:27

How I accidentally became PureGym's unofficial Apple Wallet developer 47 seconds: A villain origin story ¶ Wednesday, 11:15 AM. I'm at the PureGym entrance doing the universal gym app dance. Phone out, one bar of signal that immediately gives up because apparently the building is wrapped in aluminum foil. Connect to PureGym WiFi. Wait for it to actually connect. Open the app. "Warming up..." The entire feed loads—suggested workouts I'll never do, my "recent" activities from 2024, a motivatio

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Report: 2026 Apple Watch lineup will bring three notable changes

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-24 17:23:42

DigiTimes Asia is out today with a new report saying Apple Watch sales in the first half of 2025 came in about 10% above expectations. Still, the more interesting part of the report touches on what to expect from a very promising 2026 lineup. Here are the details. Strong 2025 momentum heading into Series 11 launch According to the report, sales look promising for the third quarter peak season, which comes after a challenging, but successful, last few months: “Despite challenges from tariffs a

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Appfigures: ChatGPT app sees a 673% increase in global revenue in 2025

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-24 22:34:29

A new report from Appfigures shows ChatGPT firmly leading the pack in revenue per download among the top AI assistant apps. Here’s the breakdown. According to the report (via TechCrunch), since launching in May 2023, the ChatGPT app has generated $2 billion in global consumer spending across iOS and Android, with a 673% year-over-year surge in 2025 alone. Appfigures also says the app has been downloaded 318 million times so far this year, 2.8 times more than in the same period last year. Indi

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EA Makes Big Changes to Rush Mode in Battlefield 6 Beta

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-24 22:04:00

The Battlefield 6 beta is raging, with players free to jump into the fray now through the end of Sunday, Aug. 17. This is the second weekend of the multiplayer shooter's preview period, and there are a few changes that open up the beta with more modes, maps and play options. Plus, the game's developer DICE has enacted tweaks in response to player feedback. Those enjoying the beta on PS5 have to be subscribed to PS Plus to play online, but for their trouble, they're getting double experience poi

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Les Amis, the European app helping women form friendships, launches in New York

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-11-24 22:04:50

Making friends as an adult can be tough, especially after moving to a new city. Luckily, modern technology exists, and more people are turning to apps like Bumble For Friends, Flox, and Timeleft to form new friendships quickly. One app called Les Amis aims to stand out by targeting women, transgender, and LGBTQ+ individuals, primarily in the mid-20s to early 40s age demographic. Les Amis uses AI to pair users with similar interests and encourages them to join local events offered within the ap

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Your iPhone battery can last longer with this new iOS 26 feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-25 03:41:56

Battery life is easily one of the iPhone’s most important features. Whether you’re planning to buy the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the battery beast iPhone 17 Pro Max, or hold on to your current model, iOS 26 has a new feature coming that can make your iPhone’s battery last longer: Adaptive Power. Adaptive Power is a new iOS 26 setting to extend battery life If your iPhone battery is getting low, iOS has long offered Low Power Mode as a helpful tool. While I’ve heard of some users keeping Low P

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OpenBSD is so fast, I had to modify the program slightly to measure itself

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-25 02:25:02

Here’s a little benchmark complements of Jann Horn. It’s unexpectedly slow on Linux. OpenBSD is so fast, I had to modify the program slightly to measure itself, as the time utility is missing sufficient precision to even record nonzero. All it does is create one extra thread, then both existing threads create 256 sockets. What’s so hard about that? #include <pthread.h> #include <unistd.h> #include <err.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <sys/time.h> #include <sys/socket.h> static void open_socket

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Apple’s Wallet app just made Amazon returns easy, and more is coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-25 08:42:09

A recent Amazon rollout brought support for adding Amazon return codes to Apple’s Wallet app—and another Amazon-Wallet improvement is coming soon in iOS 26. Amazon return codes can now be saved in Apple Wallet One of Amazon’s greatest strengths has long been the convenience of making and receiving purchases. Running low on something? With the Amazon app on iPhone, you can order more in a few quick taps and get fast delivery. The company has gradually made the experience of returning purchases

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iPhone 17 release is rumored for September: Here's what to know ahead of Apple's fall event

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-25 08:05:35

The Apple iPhone event is right around the corner, which means the huge tech company will finally reveal its iPhone 17 lineup. The latest iOS 26 features will come preinstalled on the new models, as well as any additional features Apple reveals at the launch event. But since we still have to wait a few weeks (presumably) until the iPhone event, we can at least speculate what the new phones will look like. As with most unreleased iPhone models, rumors and leaks have trickled in about the hardware

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iOS 26 public beta 2 is now available to download: Everything to know about Apple's iPhone updates

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-25 08:48:05

At the iPhone event expected next month (here's what to expect), Apple will finally announce when we can download iOS 26 on our iPhones. Until then, you can download and install the newly released public beta 2 (or iOS 26 developer beta 6 for developers). I've been playing around with it for the past couple of weeks, and have found that taking screenshots is way better in the new operating system — Google and ChatGPT search options are now in the screenshots editor, for instance. You can see a m

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Show HN: JMAP MCP – Email for your agents

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-25 06:39:02

JMAP MCP Server A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with JMAP (JSON Meta Application Protocol) email servers. Built with Deno and using the @htunnicliff/jmap-jam client library. Features Email Management Tools Search Emails : Search emails with text queries, sender/recipient filters, date ranges, and keywords : Search emails with text queries, sender/recipient filters, date ranges, and keywords Get Emails : Retrieve specific emails by ID with full detai

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Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 10 and SE

wired.com Adrienne So 2025-11-25 12:00:00

If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best wearable to go with it. But what's the best Apple Watch to buy? Just a little while ago, this question was more complicated. In 2024, a court ruling dictated that Apple could no longer sell the latest watches—the Series 9, the Watch Ultra 2, and the Series 10—with a blood oxygen sensor. The medical technology company Masimo alleged that Apple had infringed on its patent. However, in August 2025, Apple redesigned the sensor via a software update,

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Anthropic has new rules for a more dangerous AI landscape

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-25 12:05:16

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Anthropic has updated the usage policy for its Claude AI chatbot in response to growing concerns about safety. In addition to introducing stricter cybersecurity rules, Anthropic now specifies some of the most dangerous weapons that people should not develop usin

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Apple Watch Series 11: Three new features coming next month

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-25 17:50:48

A new wave of Apple Watch models is launching soon. Apple Watch Ultra 3 will rightfully get a lot of attention, but there’s a new Apple Watch Series 11 coming too—here are the rumored new features. #1: Upgraded S11 SiP Where the iPhone uses A-class chips like A18, and Macs and iPads often use M-class like M4, the Apple Watch has an S-class SiP (“System in Package”). Last year, Apple Watch Series 10 debuted a new S10 SiP. While Apple doesn’t always have new SiPs ready annually, recent leaks in

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How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly improves performance)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-11-25 17:18:00

Adam Breeden/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment -- but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That's why it's important to clear all that extra cache and mak

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Velocity Micro Raptor Z95A Gaming PC Review: What Leaving It to the Pros Looks Like

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 11:00:00

Velocity Micro Raptor Z95A Buy at Velocity Micro Pros Excellent gaming performance Tidy interior Ample upgrade options Cons Considerably more expensive than DIY So-so front connections If you want an extreme gaming PC without bloatware or the tedious work of configuring and building it yourself, the Velocity Micro SX3 Raptor Z95A stands out as a compelling option. It's pricey, but the folks at custom builder Velocity Micro put together a tidy system using almost exclusively standardized part

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The Peanuts Gang Is Back With Apple TV Plus Summer Musical

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 16:57:00

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Apple TV+ premieres the first new Snoopy musical special in 37 years

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-11-25 14:26:32

As part of its exclusive deal with Peanuts, Apple TV+ today premieres Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical. This is the latest original Snoopy special to air on the platform, and this one stands out as it is a song-filled musical. The last time Peanuts premiered a new musical episode was more than 37 years ago. The new special celebrates summer camp. Charlie Brown is trying to make his last year at camp as special as possible. Meanwhile, Snoopy and Woodstock find a treasure map that leads them on

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Velocity Raptor Z95A Gaming PC Review: What Leaving It to the Pros Looks Like

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 17:00:00

Velocity Micro Raptor Z95A Buy at Velocity Micro Pros Excellent gaming performance Tidy interior Ample upgrade options Cons Considerably more expensive than DIY So-so front connections If you want an extreme gaming PC without bloatware or the tedious work of configuring and building it yourself, the Velocity Micro SX3 Raptor Z95A stands out as a compelling option. It's pricey, but the folks at custom builder Velocity Micro put together a tidy system using almost exclusively standardized part

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ChatGPT’s mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-25 22:36:28

ChatGPT’s mobile app is raking in the revenue. Since launching in May 2023, ChatGPT’s app for iOS and Android devices has reached $2 billion in global consumer spending, according to a new analysis by app intelligence provider Appfigures. That figure is approximately 30-times the combined lifetime spending of ChatGPT’s rivals on mobile, including Claude, Copilot, and Grok, the analysis indicates. So far this year, ChatGPT’s mobile app has made $1.35 billion, up 673 percent year-over-year from

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway offloads more AAPL shares

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-26 03:22:01

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has again scaled back its stake in Apple. In a regulatory filing this week, Berkshire disclosed that it sold 20 million shares of Apple during the June quarter. Nonetheless, Apple remains the conglomerate’s largest holding at 280 million shares, valued at over $64 billion. Berkshire began buying Apple stock in 2016. At its peak in 2023, Berkshire Hathaway owned over 915 million shares of Apple, accounting for over 50% of the firm’s holdings. Buffett has trimm

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ARM adds neural accelerators to GPUs

news.ycombinator.com Arm Software Developers 2025-11-22 12:03:47

News Highlights: Arm neural technology is an industry first, adding dedicated neural accelerators to Arm GPUs, bringing PC-quality, AI powered graphics to mobile for the first time – and laying the foundation for future on-device AI innovation Neural Super Sampling is the first application, an AI-driven graphics upscaler that enables potential for 2x resolution uplift at 4ms per frame Developers can start building now with the industry’s first open development kit for neural graphics with an

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How much RAM do you really need in 2025?

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-11-26 08:23:00

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I used to struggle when shopping for a new computer. Over time, I learned to narrow things down to what I call the "performance trifecta" -- three main components you should be mindful of when buying a laptop or desktop: processor, storage drive, and RAM. The first two are pretty easy to figure out. A good processor ensures that a computer performs well, and a lots o

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Battlefield 6 Beta Double XP Exclusive to PS Plus and Other Changes for Weekend Two

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-25 21:39:00

The Battlefield 6 Beta is raging with players free to jump into the fray now through the end of Sunday, Aug. 17. As the second weekend of the preview period, there are a few changes that open up the beta with more modes, maps and play options. Those enjoying the beta on PS5 have to be subscribed to PS Plus to play online, but for their trouble, they're getting 2x XP and can earn an exclusive skin, as the official PlayStation account posted on X. For all players, here are the changes for Battle

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Goodbye Titanium? The iPhone 17 Pro's Aluminum Frame Might Be in This New Leak

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-26 05:00:00

Key takeaways: New photo allegedly shows off the aluminum chassis for the iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro rumors include camera upgrades and a telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom. The Pro is rumored to be getting a scratch-resistant antireflective display. The new iPhone is expected to be released in early September. We are less than a month from Apple's annual September iPhone event, but that hasn't stopped more rumors and leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro from rolling in. This week, an alle

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Apple Already Has the Ideal AI Gadget (It Just Needs One More Thing)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-26 06:00:00

Apple is reportedly testing several ways to revamp the Siri voice assistant — and one feature could change how often iPhone owners need to look at a screen. Earlier this week, a Bloomberg report highlighted how Apple is testing Siri features that add voice controls to non-Apple apps, including Amazon, Instagram and Uber. The idea is that with just your voice, you might be able to add an item to your shopping cart. Or maybe you could take, edit and post a photo to Instagram — all in a chat with

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These smashing Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen wallpapers make clever use of the cameras

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-26 12:15:59

Reddit user whassupbun TL;DR Some people have created exciting cover screen wallpapers for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. These wallpapers incorporate the dual cameras on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. You can download these wallpapers and apply them to your Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 marks a huge upgrade over the last generation. Its new design makes it slimmer, while also increasing the real estate for both the inner and the outer screens, the latter of which now occupies almost the

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Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 6, Apple tabletop robots

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-11-25 16:25:55

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics. And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. S

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Another giant collection of Apple gear on sale this weekend: MacBooks, iPad, AirPods, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-11-26 12:04:11

Another sizable lineup of week’s end Apple deals are at the ready folks. Last week we featured a series of massive Apple sales at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H, and since that time, just about all of the best deals have carried through to this week/weekend. We have also added a number of new price drops on M4 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Air configurations you don’t often see discounted, alongside offers on Apple Watch Series 10 at up to $149 off just after Apple introduced a brand new

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Submerged Roman bathhouse in Baiae may be part of Cicero's villa

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-26 12:31:34

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I accidentally became PureGym’s unofficial Apple Wallet developer

Report: 2026 Apple Watch lineup will bring three notable changes

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