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Thread count: Ikea is stitching together a smarter home

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-03 17:00:00

Ikea is relaunching its smart home line in a move that will make its low-cost products work with other brands, with or without Ikea’s own hub. Starting in January, the Swedish furniture giant will release more than 20 new Matter-over-Thread smart lights, sensors, and remotes with “more new product types and form factors to come,” David Granath of Ikea of Sweden, tells The Verge in an exclusive interview. Ikea is also rebooting its audio offerings as it seeks to fill the Sonos Symfonisk-shaped h

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Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-03 21:33:14

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones 28 minutes ago Share Save Will Fyfe BBC News Share Save 'One of my friends had a smartphone when they were three or four' Parents of thousands of children have been asked not to give them a smartphone until they're at least 14 amid fears some were using devices for eight hours a day. Many schools have already banned smartphones on site but one part of the UK thinks it will be the first to have a countywide policy advising parents against g

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I'm Building LLM for Satellite Data EarthGPT.app

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-01 15:33:14

EarthGPT Work with multi-spectral satellite imagery by leveraging the power of LLMs and modern remote sensing.

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Scientists Discover Secret Weapon That Allows Pythons to Digest Bones

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-03 21:00:40

Pythons are notorious for their eating habits. After suffocating their prey with their lithe bodies, these large snakes swallow the animal whole. Now, researchers have shed new light on the cellular mechanisms that allow them to digest entire skeletons. The study, presented July 9 at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Belgium and published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, investigated the intestinal cells of Burmese pythons. Adult males can grow to be 10 to 16 feet

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European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine’s war zones

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-02-03 18:00:00

Defense tech has gone from a no-go zone for VCs to a hot investment sector. However, dual use — meaning that the technology must also have civilian applications — is still a requirement for most of them, including the NATO Innovation Fund. Estonian VC firm Darkstar breaks from this trend by investing in purely military applications, with the goal of helping rearm Europe using combat-proven solutions emerging from Ukraine. “This is very critical, not only today but for the next 10 years,” said i

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Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-03 15:59:18

Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones 6 hours ago Share Save Will Fyfe BBC News Reporting from Monmouthshire Share Save 'One of my friends had a smartphone when they were three or four' Parents of thousands of children have been asked not to give them a smartphone until at least 14-years-old amid fears some were using devices for eight hours a day Many schools have already banned smartphones on site but one part of the UK thinks it will be the first to have a coun

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How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future

zdnet.com David Berlind 2026-02-03 21:00:14

Owaki - Kulla/Getty Images I've been writing a lot about passkeys recently -- and with good reason. This year, some of the world's largest technology companies are doubling down on efforts to convince their billions of global users to start using passkeys instead of passwords when signing into websites, apps, and other services. Passwords versus passkeys How passkeys work Do your favorite sites even support passkeys? Join us on a typical passkey journey from discovery to registration to authe

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New Horizons images enable first test of interstellar navigation

news.ycombinator.com Author.Fullname 2026-02-01 06:12:09

By looking at the shifting of stars in photos from the New Horizons probe, astronomers have calculated its position in the galaxy – a technique that could be useful for interstellar missions Artist’s illustration of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft in the outer solar system Joe Olmsted/STScI As it hurtles out of our solar system, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is so far from Earth that the stars in the Milky Way appear in markedly different positions compared with our own view. Astronomers have

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Xenharmlib: A music theory library that supports non-western harmonic systems

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 22:37:21

Xenharmlib 0.3.0 has just been released. Find out what’s new Welcome to xenharmlib’s documentation!¶ Xenharmonic (adj.): Pertaining to music which sounds unlike that composed in the familiar 12 tone equal-tempered scale. —Ivor Darreg Xenharmlib is a generalized music theory library that supports traditional Western and non-western harmonic systems, unconventional microtonal and macrotonal tunings, diatonic and posttonal set theory and non-standard notations. It is easy to use, extendable, an

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Watch Party: Join CNET Live as We See What Unfolds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-03 22:37:00

Bridget Carey Editor at Large Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mo

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Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-04 04:30:25

A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. Federal prosecutors have charged two men in connection with a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $650 million. The indictment, unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, accuses Michael Shan

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The Earth's Rotation Is About to Spin Up So Much That Tomorrow Will Be Much Shorter Than Today

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-04 04:17:57

The Earth's Rotation Is About to Spin Up So Much That Tomorrow Will Be Much Shorter Than Today I Want to Get Off Mr. Bones' Wild Ride "The cause of this acceleration is not explained." Spin Cycle The Earth's rotation is about to accelerate significantly. According to scientists, July 9, July 22, and August 5 of this year will be some of the shortest days in recent memory as a result, slicing well over a millisecond off the usual 24 hours, Timeanddate.com reports. That's despite the Earth's

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Deal: Get 4 Apple AirTag trackers for just $64.99

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-04 04:14:53

Eric Zeman / Android Authority Do you keep losing your stuff? If you have an iPhone, you should definitely invest in some Apple AirTag trackers. Right now, they are at a low price of $64.99 for a 4-pack! Buy the Apple AirTag 4-Pack for just $64.99 ($34.01 off) This offer is available from Amazon. Keep in mind this is not officially part of Prime Day (though likely influenced by it). As such, you need no Amazon Prime subscription to access this deal. Just throw it in your cart and check out! A

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LangChain is about to become a unicorn, sources say

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2026-02-04 04:24:15

LangChain, an AI infrastructure startup providing tools to build and monitor LLM-powered applications, is raising a new round of funding at an approximate $1 billion valuation led by IVP, according to three sources with knowledge of the deal. LangChain began its life in late 2022 as an open-source project founded by Harrison Chase, who was then an engineer at machine learning startup Robust Intelligence. After generating significant developer interest, Chase transformed the project into a start

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Rivian spinoff Also raises another $200M to build e-bikes and more

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-04 04:51:52

In Brief Also Inc., the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian earlier this year, has raised $200 million from Greenoaks Capital, according to a new report from Bloomberg News. The funding round brings Also’s post-money valuation to $1 billion. The startup raised $105 million from Eclipse Ventures earlier this year when it was cleaved from Rivian. Also started as a skunkworks team inside Rivian in 2022 known as Project Inder, as TechCrunch previously reported. The team started working on an

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IDC: Mac shipments up 21% in Q2, but U.S. sales stalled ahead of tariff deadline

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-04 09:28:11

According to a preliminary report issued by IDC today, Apple saw the strongest year-over-year growth during Q2 compared to its closest competitors in the PC market, except in the U.S., where sales basically flatlined. Here are the details Based on today’s numbers, Apple outpaced the competition by a lot, with 21.4% growth year-over-year. However, it came up once again in fourth place with 9.1% market share. In practice, that translated to 6.2 million PCs shipped worldwide, up from 5.1 million

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Samsung's Frame Pro TV is my ideal blend of style and tech (and it's $300 off)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-02-04 09:23:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Frame Pro (65-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $1,897. Unlike most TVs, it looks great even when it's turned off. Plan on getting a soundbar for the most immersive experience. $1,947.99 at Amazon Currently, the Frame Pro TV is on sale for $1,897 at Amazon, with similar discounts at both Best Buy and Samsung. My friend who works for an international shipping company said the breakroom at his office has three Samsung Frame TVs hanging on the walls. None of them

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Watch Robert Downey Jr. Geek Out About ‘Ironheart’ for 14 Minutes

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-04 09:00:08

It’s still unclear what impact, if any, the events of Ironheart will have on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but at least one person in it has already felt the effects. That would be Robert Downey Jr., the former Tony Stark, current Victor Von Doom and basically the Godfather of the MCU. Downey is a busy man, but he still found time to sit down with Ironheart star Dominique Thorne to geek out about the show for 14 minutes, and it’s just a delight. In what’s apparently just part one

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 9, #289

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-04 08:00:07

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Basketball fans might get a slam dunk with the tougher categories in today's Connections: Sports Edition. There's a playful twist on tap for the purple group, so think creatively. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl

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Aqara HomeKit smart locks, cameras, and more offer Prime Day discounts of up to 38%

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2026-02-04 14:30:00

9to5Mac readers know the value of HomeKit compatibility when it comes to smart locks, security cameras, and other devices – and Aqara’s extensive product range has you covered. There’s never been a better time to buy, thanks to Amazon Prime Day discounts of up to 38% on some of the company’s most popular products … Smart Lock U100 A smart lock is one of the biggest upgrades you can give to your home, boosting security while also offering a whole new level of convenience and flexibility. The

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Supabase MCP can leak your entire SQL database

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 10:46:55

Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a standard way for LLMs to interact with external tools. While this unlocks new capabilities, it also introduces new risk surfaces. In this post, we show how an attacker can exploit Supabase’s MCP integration to leak a developer’s private SQL tables. The Problem LLMs are often used to process data according to pre-defined instructions. The system prompt, user instructions, and the data context is provided to the LLM as text. [ SYSTEM PROMPT ] You ar

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Prime Day Slashes Anker SOLIX C200 Power Station With Solar Panel, Never Been Cheaper to Go Solar

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2026-02-04 14:10:06

When you venture out into the wilderness, whether your idea of wilderness is actual wilderness or the woods behind your house, it’s always good to have a reliable source of power with you. It’s good for convenience, and it’s also good for safety, since your electronic devices could be your best and only method of calling for help if you need it. Reliable and portable are just two of the selling points of Anker’s SOLIX C200 portable power station, which you can bundle with its foldable 60W solar

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8 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-02-04 14:20:38

The sale event of the summer is here, and the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals (and other Amazon device deals!) are ones you can count on being great to shop. As someone who tests Amazon gear for a living—Echo speakers, Kindles, Amazon's smart plugs, you name it—I'm always tracking what in Amazon's lineup is worth buying. I have a ton of favorites, from the best of the best, like the Kindle Paperwhite and Echo Show 8, to the Kindle Scribe and Echo Spot. It's the perfect time to shop all of those a

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At last, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it's nearly $400 off

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-04 18:21:50

ZDNET's key takeaways Xgimi's Horizon S Max is on sale now for $1,899. It offers sharp, vibrant picture quality that punches well above its price tag, and the new gimbal design is easy to set up. Its minimal port selection might be a problem for some. View now at Bhphotovideo View now at Xgimi more buying choices The Xgimi Horizon S Max projector is on sale for $1,519 (save $381) during Amazon Prime Day. You can also shop this offer at Xgimi. I won't bury the lede: the Xgimi Horizon S Max is

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TSA Will Reportedly Let You Keep Your Shoes on at Security Checks

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-04 18:10:40

In an age of seemingly endless bad news, there appears to be one positive development to report: you won’t have to take your shoes off at airports anymore. The New York Times reports that the Transportation Security Administration has nixed the rule that requires passengers to remove their shoes while heading through security. The development was first announced by Gate Access, a newsletter that is written by a former TSA officer. The Times says a “source familiar with the matter who spoke on c

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Catch an all-time low price on the 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-04 23:30:48

Amazon If you’re in the market for a new TV, there’s a fantastic deal on the 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV right now. For a limited time, you can snag this impressive smart TV for just $364.99, down from its usual price of $499.99. That’s a 27% savings off the recommended retail price and the best deal we’ve ever tracked on the display. 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV for $364.99 (27% off) The Amazon Fire TV is a smart choice for anyone seeking a high-quality viewing experience

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I tested the 4 most popular health trackers for a year - and they're on sale for Prime Day

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-04 23:08:00

The Oura Ring is, in my opinion, the sleep and health tracker to rule them all. Not only does it track your sleep, stress, activity, and more, it also creates helpful data illustrations that encourages healthy habits, whether that's a consistent bedtime routine, daily activity, or reduced alcohol consumption. Many users, myself included, have reported changing their drinking habits after seeing their heart rate's response to a few beers late at night on Oura's graphs. Earning high sleep scores

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This Portable Projector Is My Secret Weapon for Camping, and It's $180 Off for Prime Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-04 21:53:00

Amazon Prime Day deal: This portable projector from Anker and powered by Google TV has a great deal for Amazon Prime Day 2025. It's $180 or 30% off its regular price, and it can also be mounted on a table or a ceiling. CNET's key takeaways Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and it's frequently available for less). Despite its size, it delivers a bright picture and loud audio for a portable projector. It can even double as a Bluetooth speake

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Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-04 22:48:00

There's always something happening in space, and humanity is documenting it more quickly and clearly than ever before. Orbiting telescopes, astronauts and spacecraft are sending back a stream of photos that show off the diversity and wonder of the universe. Here are some of the best space photos of the year, so far. Los Angeles wildfires Enlarge Image ESA's Sentinel-2 satellite spotted smoke from the Palisades Fire shortly after it started on Jan. 7. NASA Earth Observatory/Wanmei Liang/ESA/Cop

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The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-04 23:00:00

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to stock up on smart home gear. With big price drops on all of Amazon’s many smart home brands, from Blink and Ring to Echo speakers and Eero Wi-Fi routers, plus a ton of other manufacturers getting in on the action, making your smart home better rarely gets more affordable. However, there are a lot of deals, and it’s frankly overwhelming. So, I’ve sifted through them all to find the best deals on some of my favorite smart home products. If you’re

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Latest Tech News

Thread count: Ikea is stitching together a smarter home

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

I'm Building LLM for Satellite Data EarthGPT.app

Scientists Discover Secret Weapon That Allows Pythons to Digest Bones

European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine’s war zones

Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones

How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future

New Horizons images enable first test of interstellar navigation

Xenharmlib: A music theory library that supports non-western harmonic systems

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Watch Party: Join CNET Live as We See What Unfolds

Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

The Earth's Rotation Is About to Spin Up So Much That Tomorrow Will Be Much Shorter Than Today

Deal: Get 4 Apple AirTag trackers for just $64.99

LangChain is about to become a unicorn, sources say

Rivian spinoff Also raises another $200M to build e-bikes and more

IDC: Mac shipments up 21% in Q2, but U.S. sales stalled ahead of tariff deadline

Samsung's Frame Pro TV is my ideal blend of style and tech (and it's $300 off)

Watch Robert Downey Jr. Geek Out About ‘Ironheart’ for 14 Minutes

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 9, #289

Aqara HomeKit smart locks, cameras, and more offer Prime Day discounts of up to 38%

Supabase MCP can leak your entire SQL database

Prime Day Slashes Anker SOLIX C200 Power Station With Solar Panel, Never Been Cheaper to Go Solar

8 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

At last, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it's nearly $400 off

TSA Will Reportedly Let You Keep Your Shoes on at Security Checks

Catch an all-time low price on the 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV

I tested the 4 most popular health trackers for a year - and they're on sale for Prime Day

This Portable Projector Is My Secret Weapon for Camping, and It's $180 Off for Prime Day

Check Out the Coolest Space Photos of 2025: Pink Clouds and Hot Blue Stars

The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

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