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Rumor Replay: iPhone 17, 18, and Fold latest updates

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-18 22:06:28

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: an iPhone-centric roundup of iPhone 17, 18, and Fold rumors, plus the latest M5 iPad Pro update. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. This week brought a trio of updates regarding the soon-to-be-revealed iPhone 17 lineup: iPhone 17 : Majin Bu said Apple is testing purple and green as new color options for the base iPhone 17. : Majin Bu said Appl

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My favorite XR glasses for traveling got a peformance boost - and a big discount

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-02-21 23:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Viture Pro XR glasses are available for a retail price of $499 in black. The display is larger, brighter, and smoother with the same form factor, fit, and excellent construction. An additional accessory is needed for devices without USB-C and multiple pieces are required for gaming. View now at Amazon Right now, you can save $60 on the Viture Pro XR glasses on Amazon, bringing the price down to $399. After buying the Viture One XR glasses early last year, they have

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Reproducible Builds

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 22:08:25

Process in computer science Logo of the Software Freedom Conservancy's Reproducible Builds project Reproducible builds, also known as deterministic compilation, is a process of compiling software which ensures the resulting binary code can be reproduced. Source code compiled using deterministic compilation will always output the same binary.[1][2][3] Reproducible builds can act as part of a chain of trust;[1] the source code can be signed, and deterministic compilation can prove that the bina

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Show HN: Vet – A tool for safely running remote shell scripts

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 18:56:52

vet Don't just run it — vet it. Stop blindly piping to bash. vet lets you inspect remote scripts for changes, run them through a linter, and require your explicit approval before they can execute. The Problem We've all seen this pattern for installing software: curl -sSL https://example.com/install.sh | bash This is dangerous. The script could be malicious, the server could be compromised, or a transient network error could result in executing a partial script. The Solution vet wraps thi

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US surgeons complete first-ever heart transplant using robotics

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-21 17:54:00

What just happened? Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston have performed the nation's first fully robotic heart transplant, a milestone in American medicine. Completed in March, the procedure marks a significant leap in robotic cardiac surgery and offers new hope for patients with advanced heart failure. The patient, a 45-year-old man hospitalized for months with severe heart failure, became the first in the United States to receive a heart transplant using a minimally invasiv

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MCP: An (Accidentally) Universal Plugin System

news.ycombinator.com Scott Werner 2026-02-21 18:22:10

There's this thing about USB-C that nobody really talks about. Not the part where we all had to buy new dongles (RIP my dongle drawer, 2010-2023). The other part. See, we all thought USB-C was just going to be about charging things and moving files around like the other USBs. Very serious. Very purposeful. But because of the way it is it can do... other things. My friend Rex connected his toaster to his monitor last week. I don't know why. The toaster doesn't know why. But it worked, and now R

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The best rugged phones in 2025 (including Samsung and Oukitel)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-21 18:25:15

The best mainstream smartphones like the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones offer sharp displays, powerful performance, and versatile cameras. They are IP-rated for dust and water resistance, but most of them won't be enough if you're an adventurer. If you like hiking or camping, you should consider buying one of the top rugged phones. They are meant to withstand rough elements. The top contenders on this list are tested for military-standard durability, so you don't have to w

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The Journey of Bypassing Ubuntu's Unprivileged Namespace Restriction

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 04:33:36

Recently, Ubuntu introduced sandbox mechanisms to reduce the attack surface, and they seemed unbreakable. However, after carrying out in-depth research, we found that the implementation contained some issues, and bypassing it was not as difficult as expected. This post will explain how we began our research at the kernel level and discovered a bypass method. We will also share some interesting stories from the process. 1. Introduction 1.1. Ubuntu’s New Sandbox Model After years of serving as

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The amazing XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector is at a record-low price!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 10:19:34

There are plenty of great portable projectors around these days, and prices are getting more accessible than ever. While those work great, we know many of you are much more demanding viewers. High-end projectors can get really pricey, but here’s an option for those who want the ultimate TV replacement at a more reasonable price. The XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K is at a record-low price, saving you over $900! Buy the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K for just $769.99 ($929.01 off) This offer is available from Woot!,

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Here’s why M4 MacBook Pro is one of the best upgrades you can make right now

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-02-22 10:57:45

Last October, Apple announced the M4 MacBook Pro. On the surface, it looks like yet another MacBook Pro spec bump. However, there are a number of key features that make it worth upgrading to, even if you already have an older 14″ MacBook Pro. Why M4? There’s recently been a pretty big flip in MacBook Pro pricing, which gradually took place over the past year or so: First, Apple introduced a new entry-level MacBook Pro at $1599 in 2023 with baseline M3 Then, it upped the base memory to 16GB a

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The rise of prompt ops: Tackling hidden AI costs from bad inputs and context bloat

venturebeat.com Taryn Plumb 2026-02-22 15:00:00

This article is part of VentureBeat’s special issue, “The Real Cost of AI: Performance, Efficiency and ROI at Scale.” Read more from this special issue. Model providers continue to roll out increasingly sophisticated large language models (LLMs) with longer context windows and enhanced reasoning capabilities. This allows models to process and “think” more, but it also increases compute: The more a model takes in and puts out, the more energy it expends and the higher the costs. Couple this wi

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This EcoFlow power station just kept my lights on during an outage (and it's $1,399 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-22 15:24:01

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299 while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single unit has a 6kWh capacity and supports a 7,200W output and 5.6kW solar input, allowing it to run an entire home, especially when stacked with other units for increased capacity. The Delta Pro Ultra is a decidedly expensive solution for a home backup system, and though portable, its hefty weight could affect portability. View now

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative professionals and business users alike. Here's why

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-22 18:27:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,899.99 at Best Buy Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for creatives. At the top of the line is the new AMD-powered ProArt P16, which exud

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Apple’s M5 chip launches this fall, and these new products get it first

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-23 05:42:38

Earlier this year after the M4 MacBook Air’s arrival, Apple successfully transitioned all of its most popular M-series products to the latest generation chip. But a new M5 chip is right around the corner, expected to launch this fall in two new products first. Here’s what’s coming. M5 is coming to the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro this fall Apple’s M4 was the first M-series chip to debut on the iPad before the Mac. The M4 iPad Pro launched in May 2024, and it was a long six months later before the

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Best Internet Providers in Frederick, Maryland

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-23 09:33:00

What is the best internet provider in Frederick? Xfinity is CNET's top pick of the best internet service provider for most households in Frederick, Maryland. Xfinity takes our top spot because of its broad availability and high-speed plans that come with reasonable pricing. Its cheapest plan is the Xfinity Connect More, which starts at $40 per month for speeds up to 400Mbps with unlimited data and no contract. If you need the best speeds, Glo Fiber has the fastest plans in Frederick, with symm

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iPad Pro rumored to get much slimmer bezels with future model

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-23 15:05:14

There’s a new M5 iPad Pro expected to launch this fall, but the latest rumor today is all about the model after that, which could bring a notable design change: drastically slimmer bezels. New iPad Pro design will have thin bezels like Samsung Tab Ultra Today on Weibo, leaker Instant Digital posted about a future iPad Pro model in the works. He says the bezels around the iPad Pro will get drastically thinner, roughly the same size as those of the Samsung Tab Ultra. Importantly, the new iPad

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Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-02-23 15:03:42

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism behind a key broadband subsidy program for schools and underserved areas can continue operating. In a decision issued on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected claims that Congress and the FCC’s implementation of the fund is unconstitu

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New iPhone 17 screen size is coming, another source claims

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-23 20:10:08

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will be unveiled in September with a variety of changes and upgrades. One highlight for the base model has been corroborated yet again today: the iPhone 17 is getting a larger display. iPhone 17 to have 6.3-inch display, up from 6.1 inches Last year, Apple brought screen size changes to two of its iPhone models: the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max got bigger. The Pro model went from 6.1 inches up to 6.3, and the Pro Max from 6.7 up to 6.9. As far as screen size changes go,

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Apple leaks another likely AirPods Pro 3 reference

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-24 00:45:58

When are AirPods Pro 3 launching? Apple’s code keeps indicating a release happening soon, even as key analysts suggest we may have to wait longer than expected. Here’s what the latest code leak revealed. Three recent leaks indicate AirPods Pro 3 launching soon Over the course of the last six weeks alone, there’s been plenty of evidence that AirPods Pro 3 are coming soon. In mid-May, Apple released software that included a key string change: Before : “This task requires Apple AirPods Pro 2nd

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Marvel May Have Plans for Even More Thor After ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-02-24 00:00:19

Jensen Ackles discusses those DCU Batman rumors. Elijah Wood watches the latest Toxic Avenger trailer. Plus, what’s coming on the next Beth-centric episode of Rick & Morty. Spoilers get! Project Hail Mary A new poster for the Ryan Gosling movie, based on the Andy Weir novel about a science teacher tasked with figuring out a mysterious substance causing the sun to die out, has dropped. Thor 5: Thor Quest Entertainment insider Daniel Richtman (via SuperheroHype) suggests Marvel’s next Thor pro

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The Next Acetaminophen Tablet You Take Could Be Made From PET

wired.com Fernanda González 2026-02-24 05:53:19

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have succeeded in transforming certain plastic waste into acetaminophen using the natural properties of the common bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli). This breakthrough represents a milestone with the potential to drive more sustainable methods of drug production and, at the same time, contribute to the reduction of plastic pollution globally. The study, led by Stephen Wallace, revealed that E. coli cells contain phosphate, an organic compound capabl

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If you’re using Android 16, you should turn on this important security feature ASAP

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-24 14:30:41

Joe Maring / Android Authority It’s been just about two weeks since Google launched Android 16, and for the most part, it’s an update that came and went without too much fanfare. I’ve been playing around with Android 16 on my Pixel 9a since the update was released, but it wasn’t until a few days ago that I finally enabled Advanced Protection — a new security feature tucked away in the Settings app. Advanced Protection enables a load of robust security features for your phone with the flick of

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The viral wireless audio dongle for in-flight entertainment is better than ever

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-02-24 12:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The AirFly Pro 2 allows users to listen wirelessly to traditionally wired-only systems like in-flight entertainment systems. You can use your favorite headphones with the AirFly Pro 2 and enable their special audio features like noise cancellation and spatial audio. If you don't fly regularly or don't need a Bluetooth dongle in your everyday life, the $60 price tag may be a big ask. View now at Twelve South View now at Amazon View now at Verizon more buying choices Flyin

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Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - here's what's new

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-24 12:45:12

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET That smartphone in your pocket is home to your favorite apps, personal accounts, and sensitive data. That means your device should have the strongest security protection available to prevent the wrong people from stealing your money or information. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 For Android users, Google offers a variety of tools and technologies to defend you against scammers, malware, and other threats to your security and privacy. In a bl

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This USB-C accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-24 14:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it's well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera. Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later. The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. View now at Amazon I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome U

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New IQ research shows why smarter people make better decisions

news.ycombinator.com University Of Bath 2026-02-24 15:30:08

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study from the University of Bath's School of Management has found that individuals with a higher IQ make more realistic predictions, which supports better decision-making and can lead to improved life outcomes. The research, published in the Journal of Personality and Social

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iPhone 17 Air Rumors and Leaks: 9 Features to Expect in September

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 15:00:00

Key takeaways The rumored iPhone 17 Air is expected to be released in early September. Apple's iOS26 Adaptive Power feature could help a skinnier phone's battery last longer. Looming tariffs could still raise the price of all iPhones, including the rumored iPhone 17 Air. Whispers about Apple's new iPhone line have been floating around for a while but a recent beta version of iOS 26 may have accidentally confirmed some rumors about the iPhone 17 Air. According to a report this month by Macwor

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Best Internet Providers in Fresno, California

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 16:16:00

AT&T Fiber is CNET’s top pick for the best internet provider in Fresno, California. That's because it offers great upload and download speeds at competitive monthly rates. The main drawback is AT&T Fiber's limited coverage area, which doesn't extend to all Fresno neighborhoods, leaving many residents without access. If AT&T Fiber isn't available at your address, Xfinity is a solid alternative, with some of the most affordable plans starting at just $35. Just be aware of potential price hikes an

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Some thoughts on my first YC Demo Day

news.ycombinator.com Bill Chambers 2026-02-24 18:19:02

This year was my first time attending YC Demo Day. It’s a fascinating event and, really a fascinating product for investors. Growing up in the bay area, I remember over a decade ago admiring people in YC. I was always impressed and it is a real privilege to be able to attend from the other side (as an investor). I went not because I am a prolific investor, I went because I thought that it would be a unique experience. The Product: Startups This seems obvious, but the startups are the produc

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Best Internet Providers in Honolulu, Hawaii

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-24 18:00:00

What is the best internet provider in Honolulu? Hawaiian Telcom is CNET's pick for the best internet service provider in Honolulu. It offers affordable pricing, nearly symmetrical upload and download speeds and price-lock guarantees of up to three years on select plans. However, with its cheapest plan, prices increase by $15 per month after the one-year promo period. If speed is your priority, Hawaiian Telcom also offers the fastest internet in Honolulu, with plans up to 3,000Mbps. Spectrum ha

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Rumor Replay: iPhone 17, 18, and Fold latest updates

My favorite XR glasses for traveling got a peformance boost - and a big discount

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative professionals and business users alike. Here's why

Apple’s M5 chip launches this fall, and these new products get it first

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iPad Pro rumored to get much slimmer bezels with future model

Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court

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If you’re using Android 16, you should turn on this important security feature ASAP

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