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Show HN: ToplingDB - A Persistent Key-Value Store for External Storage

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-19 04:07:59

ToplingDB: A Persistent Key-Value Store for External Storage ToplingDB is developed and maintained by Topling Inc. It is built with RocksDB. See ToplingDB Branch Name Convention. ToplingDB's submodule rockside is the entry point of ToplingDB, see SidePlugin wiki. ToplingDB has much more key features than RocksDB: SidePlugin enables users to write a json(or yaml) to define DB configs Embedded Http Server enables users to view almost all DB info on web, this is a component of SidePlugin Embedd

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Researchers Uncover Hidden Ingredients Behind AI Creativity

news.ycombinator.com Webb Wright 2026-02-19 02:40:37

We were once promised self-driving cars and robot maids. Instead, we’ve seen the rise of artificial intelligence systems that can beat us in chess, analyze huge reams of text and compose sonnets. This has been one of the great surprises of the modern era: physical tasks that are easy for humans turn out to be very difficult for robots, while algorithms are increasingly able to mimic our intellect. Another surprise that has long perplexed researchers is those algorithms’ knack for their own, str

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Best Yoga Mats for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 04:00:00

Depending on your needs, you could purchase a standard yoga mat, or you may want to splurge a little more to get a mat with higher-quality features. This is important to consider if you want your mat to have extra grip or be easy to clean. Next, think about what types of activities you'll be using your yoga mat for. If you're only going to be doing yoga at home, you may not want the same features as someone who plans on using their mat outdoors. It's also important to consider if you need extr

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Can the music industry make AI the next Napster?

theverge.com Elizabeth Lopatto 2026-02-19 06:30:00

is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. Sure, everyone hates record labels — but the AI industry has figured out how to make them look like heroes. So that’s at least one very impressive accomplishment for AI. AI is cutting a swath across a number of creative industries — with AI-generated book covers, the Chicago Sun-Times publishing an AI-generated list of books that don’t exi

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Genesis AI launches with $105M seed funding from Eclipse, Khosla to build AI models for robots

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2026-02-19 06:56:52

Genesis AI, a startup that aims to build a foundational model for powering all kinds of robots, has emerged from stealth with a giant $105 million seed round co-led by Eclipse Ventures and Khosla Ventures. Founded last December by Zhou Xian (pictured above, left), a Ph.D. in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, and Théophile Gervet, a former research scientist with the French AI lab Mistral, the startup wants to build a general-purpose model that will enable robots to automate a wide range

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These Google Nest speakers are getting three new voices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 14:53:44

Lil Katz / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Nest smart speakers with Gemini-backed Google Assistant are getting new voices. The three new voices are also named after plants, as were the seven previously made available by Google in December 2024. Gemini-powered Google Assistant is still an experimental feature, available only in the US. Google’s ongoing mission to replace the traditional Google Assistant with Gemini has largely been limited to Android phones. Other devices, such as smart spea

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I just can’t imagine using YouTube Music, so why do you?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 16:45:02

Joe Maring / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Not too long ago, I was a loyal Google Play Music user. It was an app that I loved dearly, offering great usability and a wide range of music. However, when the vastly different YouTube Music arrived and Play Music departed, I sought another service. I couldn’t quite get to grips with the changes, a

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Google Keep’s Material 3 Expressive makeover is starting to roll out

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 17:51:19

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Keep’s Material 3 Expressive makeover has started rolling out to users. It brings visual changes for several UI elements, including the search bar, toolbar, and search filters. The redesign is not widely available at the moment, but it should reach more users in the coming days. Google is steadily updating its apps in line with Android’s new Material 3 Expressive design language, and Google Keep is the latest to receive an expressive makeover.

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BlueHost review: An easy way to get started with web hosting, but mixed performance

zdnet.com Marshall Gunnell 2026-02-19 17:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways Bluehost is an easy web hosting service to get started with, especially if you're new to WordPress or building a site for the first time It runs pretty well in the US, but if your audience is outside the country, you might notice slower speeds, and I've had downtime issues in the past The intro pricing is cheap, but once the first term ends, expect higher bills and extra charges for things like backups and privacy. View now at Bluehost Bluehost isn't new to the game. It'

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The Best Gadgets of June 2025

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2026-02-18 22:46:52

With developer conference season in the rearview mirror—Google gave us boatloads of AI, Android XR smart glasses, and a hell of a lot of Veo 3 slop, and Apple ushered in “Liquid Glass” for all of its “26” software—we can now turn our full attention back to checking out the shiny and comforting world of gadgets because it’s just goddamn depressing everywhere else you look. If it’s not the technoking being a dingus again, it’s the world’s most powerful man grifting with a shitty gold Android phone

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Senator Blackburn Pulls Support for AI Moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amid Backlash

wired.com Kate Knibbs 2026-02-19 11:18:19

As Congress races to pass President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” it’s also sprinting to placate the many haters of the bill’s “AI moratorium” provision which originally required a 10-year pause on state AI regulations. The provision, which was championed by White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks, has proved remarkably unpopular with a diverse contingent of government officials, ranging from 40 state attorneys general to the ultra-MAGA representative Marjorie Taylor Green

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Google Wallet gets a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive with latest Play System update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 18:38:57

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is getting a new design that adopts Google’s Material 3 Expressive aesthetic. The update is now rolling out widely, and Google has also made it official in its latest Play System update. With the update, Google Wallet has a more modern layout, with new icons, rounded rectangle containers, fresh buttons, and more. Google is officially rolling out a new Google Wallet experience with the latest Play System update (version 25.25). The redes

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Apple Music just dropped 10 years of your favorite jams into one playlist - how to listen

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2026-02-19 18:00:19

Apple / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Apple is launching a new version of its annual Replay playlist called Replay All Time. Interestingly, instead of only tracking the tunes you've streamed most in the past calendar year, it goes all the way back to when you first subscribed. Also: iOS 26 just solved one of my biggest pain points with Apple Music So, if you've been an Apple Music user since the service first launched, you should see a consolidated view of your decade-long listening habits. Th

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Apple surveys Vision Pro users and asks about Meta’s Ray-Bans

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-19 21:38:13

Apple is surveying Vision Pro owners, and some of the questions go beyond the device’s comfort or resolution. In addition to features like Guest Mode, and which accessories people actually use, Apple wants to know what its users see in rival products (even in categories where it doesn’t compete yet). Apple is already exploring ways to compete in the smart glasses market As reported by MacRumors, Apple is asking Vision Pro users whether they also own products like the Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest P

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The Trump Robot Has Returned to Center Stage at Disney World, With a Facelift

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-02-20 02:35:15

The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World has officially reopened after a six-month refurbishment, which included moving former President Joe Biden from center stage. The closure encompassed the eventful first half of President Donald Trump’s current administration—but now, the animatronic, which debuted with a very eerie countenance during his first term, has returned with a makeover. The Magic Kingdom’s attraction always features the country’s current leader presiding over the show alongsid

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Apple may power Siri with Anthropic or OpenAI models amid AI struggles

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-20 06:20:28

The company has failed to ship the more capable version of its voice assistant it demoed in 2024. Apple is considering using AI models from OpenAI or Anthropic to deliver the more capable version of Siri it debuted at WWDC 2024, Bloomberg reports. The company has promised it could deliver a new version of its voice assistant that understands personal context and takes action inside of apps since last year, but officially delayed the updated Siri in March 2025. As part of this proposed new plan

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The Real Emotion That Brought the Earworms of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Life

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-02-20 06:15:53

Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix have a hit on their hands with KPop Demon Hunters, the fantasy action film that’s given us a trio of new heroines who slay evil while singing truly infectious music. The pop tracks stay with you long after the movie’s over, and it’s a testament to the incredible collaboration between the filmmakers, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and songwriter EJAE. The musician known for her work with K-pop artists TWICE and Red Velvet, among others, had been tapped to wo

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Analyst: M5 Vision Pro, Vision Air, and smart glasses coming in 2026–2028

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-20 06:24:19

Apple's Vision Pro hasn't made huge waves in the market, partly due to its steep price and "everything including the kitchen sink" feature set. But Apple hasn't given up on the platform yet; a prominent analyst with a strong record of accurate projections for Apple's product lineup, Ming-Chi Kuo, published a roadmap that shows Apple beginning to roll out a new wave of mixed reality devices in 2027. Kuo says Apple still "views head-mounted devices as the next major trend in consumer electronics.

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Apple’s AI Siri might be powered by OpenAI

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-20 06:01:03

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. Apple is considering enlisting the help of OpenAI or Anthropic to power its AI-upgraded Siri, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. As Apple continues to struggle with the development of an upgraded “LLM Siri,” it reportedly asked OpenAI and Anthropic to create versions of their large-language models to test on the company’s private cl

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Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp, use OpenAI or Anthropic instead

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-20 16:20:50

Apple is in talks with Anthropic and OpenAI to power the revamped version of Siri, potentially sidelining its own in-house AI models in the process. Here are the details. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has asked both OpenAI and Anthropic to train customized versions of their large language models that could run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. Rather than relying on third-party cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, these models would live on servers powered by Apple s

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Trump Whines About AT&T Conference Call Glitches: ‘Totally Unable to Make Their Equipment Work Properly’

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-02-20 16:10:01

Donald Trump is upset with his phone company. And whether he’s complaining about issues big or small, you know the president is going to whine about it online. “I’m doing a major Conference Call with Faith Leaders from all over the Country, and AT&T is totally unable to make their equipment work properly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday afternoon. “This is the second time it’s happened. If the Boss of AT&T, whoever that may be, could get involved—It would be good. There are tens of thousand

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Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-02-20 16:26:20

In Brief Apple is considering using AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to power its updated version of Siri, rather than using technology the company has built in-house, according to a report from Bloomberg on Monday. The iPhone maker continues to build out a project internally dubbed “LLM Siri” that uses in-house AI models, according to Bloomberg. However, Apple has reportedly asked OpenAI and Anthropic to train versions of their AI models that can run on Apple’s cloud infrastructure for tes

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Instagram now lets you share Spotify songs with sound to Stories

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-02-20 16:48:24

Instagram announced Monday that it’s finally adding the ability for users to listen to previews of songs that they’ve shared from Spotify to Stories. While Instagram has long allowed users to share Spotify songs to their Stories, it would do so without sound, and simply provide a link to the song on the streaming platform. Now, when a user posts a song to their Story, viewers will be able to listen to a preview of the song right within Instagram. The small change, yet notable change makes it e

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What happened when Anthropic's Claude AI ran a small shop for a month (spoiler: it got weird)

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-02-20 21:05:49

Daniel Grizelj/Getty Images Large language models (LLMs) handle many tasks well -- but at least for the time being, running a small business doesn't seem to be one of them. On Friday, AI startup Anthropic published the results of "Project Vend," an internal experiment in which the company's Claude chatbot was asked to manage an automated vending machine service for about a month. Launched in partnership with AI safety evaluation company Andon Labs, the project aimed to get a clearer sense of h

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Here's How to See Your Most-Played Songs of All Time on Apple Music

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-20 20:01:00

Apple Music is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a few nostalgic gifts for longtime listeners. On Monday, the music service launched a new Replay: All-Time feature that shows you your most-streamed songs, albums and artists. The new personalized section expands on Apple's annual Replay summaries by tapping into your full listening history since you first subscribed. For me, that was over a year ago when I bought a pair of Beats Studio Pro and received 3 months of Apple Music for free. An

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Songscription launches an AI-powered ‘Shazam for sheet music’

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-20 21:41:19

A small company called Songscription launched last week with AI models that automate music transcription, turning an audio file of a song into sheet music within minutes. Operating on a freemium model, the product is geared toward both professional and hobbyist musicians. “We hope to make playing music more enjoyable,” Andrew Carlins, CEO of Songscription and a student in Stanford’s MBA/MA in Education program, told TechCrunch. “We imagine a future where a rural Nebraska high school band teache

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Challenging the Status Quo to Revolutionize Computer Architecture

computer.org Jasmine Ang 2026-02-21 00:02:25

An interview with Gurindar Sohi, recipient of the 2025 Computer Pioneer Award Gurindar (Guri) Sohi, Vilas Research Professor, John P. Morgridge Professor, and E. David Cronon Professor of Computer Sciences, Computer Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis., U.S.A., has remained in the same office at the university since 1987 – almost 40 years. He jokes that it even still has some of its original furnishings, like the carpet. But what he does not make light of is the

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An "Indie Rock Band" That Appears to Be Entirely AI-Generated Is Making Alarming Amounts of Money on Spotify

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-21 00:13:41

While real artists struggle to earn money on Spotify, a seemingly AI-generated "band" has garnered enough streams to actually make a buck. As Music Ally reports, the act in question, The Velvet Sundown, recently appeared out of the blue on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and even YouTube — despite having no digital footprint prior to this summer. Despite being so seemingly young, The Velvet Sundown — whose name is a clear ripoff of Lou Reed's legendary psych-rock band The Velvet Un

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Anthropic's Claude stocked a fridge with metal cubes when it was put in charge of a snacks business

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-21 06:27:51

If you're worried your local bodega or convivence store may soon be replaced by an AI storefront, you can rest easy — at least for the time being. Anthropic recently concluded an experiment, dubbed Project Vend, that saw the company task an offshoot of its Claude chatbot with running a refreshments business out of its San Francisco office at a profit, and things went about as well as you would expect. The agent, named Claudius to differentiate it from Anthropic's regular chatbot, not only made s

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Auth for B2B SaaS: it's not like auth for consumer software

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-21 05:06:14

Auth for business software (B2B) shouldn’t look the same as auth for consumer software (B2C). In many cases, it actually can’t work the same way. I’ll cover three important buckets of differences between B2B auth and B2C auth: Logical isolation and tenancy models Priorities and trade-offs Protocols and features By the way – let’s use auth loosely here and let it subsume related stuff like user management. Similarly, let’s just imagine away the vague grey area between consumers and businesses

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The Real Emotion That Brought the Earworms of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Life

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Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp, use OpenAI or Anthropic instead

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Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri

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Anthropic's Claude stocked a fridge with metal cubes when it was put in charge of a snacks business

Auth for B2B SaaS: it's not like auth for consumer software

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