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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $750 Android for a week - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-22 09:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10S Pro will be available now, starting at $699. The 10S Pro harnesses impressive power, making it an absolute delight for gamers and power users. Average users might find they have to do a bit of tweaking to get the 10S Pro to their liking. View now at Redmagic View now at Amazon more buying choices I've been using Pixel phones for a long, long time, and every so often I think, "Is it time to try something different?" But each time I stray, I inevitably com

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A Day Without Internet: I Tried This Digital Detox and Thrived

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 12:00:00

Would you consider going a day without the internet? I did and I'll tell you why. Better yet, let me paint the picture for you. I stood on a ridge in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by pinyon trees and red-barked pines, listening to the trill of dark-eyed juncos jostling through the underbrush. Amid all this beauty, my phone chimed. And chimed again. And buzzed and beeped. A friend sent an Instagram link. Uber Eats offered a discount deal. Target had a coupon for

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Home Office Setup Guide (2025): Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-22 12:03:00

No matter if you're working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it's important to carve out a home office setup that separates your work and personal lives. It's equally vital that your workstation is kitted out with the right gear and accessories to make the day more bearable and comfortable. Since 2020, we've been testing standing desks, office chairs, monitors, USB hubs, keyboards, and tons of other work-from-home gear in our own lives. These are our favorites. Updated June 2025:

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Best VPN for iPhone 2025: Privacy Protection on the Go

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

Downloading a VPN app, creating an account, choosing a plan and connecting to your VPN shouldn't take longer than a minute or so. Nelson Aguilar/CNET With so many iPhone VPN apps available, it can be difficult to choose the right one. Based on our extensive research and hands-on testing of VPNs over the years, these are the factors to look out for when choosing the best VPN for iPhone: Privacy The most important factor to consider with any VPN is privacy. You should never use a VPN provider i

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I spent a week living like it was 1993 — here’s how it went

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 02:00:07

Nathan Drescher / Android Authority Last week, I embarked upon an experiment. I wanted to know what it would feel like to live as if it were 1993 again. That year was the tail end of the analog era, just before the internet and Windows 95 and the first dot com bubble. I was a kid then, so I had some memory of how things were. But could I still function in that world today? For one week, I lived without modern technology unless it was absolutely necessary for work and emergencies. I carried a D

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Bluetooth flaws could let hackers spy through your microphone

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-22 08:03:19

Vulnerabilities affecting a Bluetooth chipset present in more than two dozen audio devices from ten vendors can be exploited for eavesdropping or stealing sensitive information. Researchers confirmed that 29 devices from Beyerdynamic, Bose, Sony, Marshall, Jabra, JBL, Jlab, EarisMax, MoerLabs, and Teufel are affected. The list of impacted products includes speakers, earbuds, headphones, and wireless microphones. The security problems could be leveraged to take over a vulnerable product and on

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The best Google phones to buy in 2025 ahead of the Pixel 10 launch

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-22 03:00:15

Google nailed it with the Pixel 9 lineup, thanks to its clean software, some genuinely useful artificial intelligence features, and availability in every price segment. The flagship lineup includes four Pixel phones -- the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, while the Pixel 9a debuted recently. This makes a Pixel smartphone available in every price segment. The latest devices also include new AI features and camera smarts with the help of Google Gemini. It can be confusi

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Beyond the Hook: A Technical Deep Dive into Modern Phishing Methodologies

news.ycombinator.com Alexandre Nesic 2026-02-22 08:08:37

A technical exploration of modern phishing tactics, from basic HTML pages to advanced MFA-bypassing techniques, with analysis of infrastructure setup and delivery methods used by phishers in 2025. Introduction In 2025, phishing is still the most prevalent kind of cyber attack on the planet. Indeed, 1.2% of the global email traffic is phishing. That's 3.4 billion emails each day, but only a low number results in a compromise since "only" 3% of employees would click on a malicious link. However,

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My Wife and I Are Never Splitting AirPods Again Thanks to This iPhone Trick

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 00:00:05

When my wife and I travel, we usually download some shows to watch on our flight. But when we watch those shows, we always have to split a set of AirPods so we each have one earbud. That means one of our ears is enjoying the show while the other is forced to endure whatever is happening around the plane, which can be a little distracting. But thanks to Apple's Audio Sharing feature, we can each enjoy a show together while using our own sets of AirPods. Audio Sharing was introduced with iOS 18 a

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Fairphone Has a New Plan to Get You to Care

wired.com Andrew Williams 2026-02-22 02:00:00

Fairphone has released a new phone, the Fairphone 6. The series began in 2013, and there’s still nothing else quite like it, anywhere. These mobile phones are what almost all other tech is not: ethically admirable. Fairphone strives for more sustainably sourced raw materials, for better pay and better conditions for factory workers. And on your side as the end user, the phones are modular, easily repairable. Fairphone promises its new phone will get eight years of software updates, including an

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Apple’s racing movie is finally here

theverge.com David Pierce 2026-02-22 03:00:00

is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 88, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy heat dome, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This is the last Installer for me this summer! It’s baby time. Starting next week, you’ll be in the very good hands of Ja

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

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-19 04:06:28

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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Google just gave its Photos app the feature upgrade it deserves - here's what's new

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-22 05:30:14

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET After hitting pause three weeks ago, Google is resuming rollout of its AI-powered Ask Photos feature. This time around, the company says, things should be better. Last fall, Google slowly began rolling out a new feature that lets you ask queries to find particular pictures in your Photos app. You might ask something like, "Where was that restaurant we ate at in San Francisco?" or "Show me all the selfies I took in NYC museums," and Gemini will find what yo

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iPhone 17 Pro may reposition the Apple logo once again, says leaker

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-02-21 17:29:54

According to Apple leaker Majin Bu, Apple will once again be repositioning the Apple logo on the next iPhone. Apple last repositioned the Apple logo with the iPhone 11 lineup, and it’s remained centered on the iPhone ever since. Six years later, that may be changing once again – if this rumor holds up. Majin Bu has a spotty track record with Apple rumors, though they have shared a number of accurate tidbits in the past, including the ‘Desert Titanium’ marketing name for the new iPhone 16 Pro co

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Time Is Three-Dimensional and Space Is Just a Side Effect, Scientist Says

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-21 20:45:06

A fringe new theory suggests that time is the fundamental structure of the physical universe, and space is merely a byproduct. According to Gunther Kletetschka, a geologist — not a physicist, you'll note, but more on that later — from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, time is three-dimensional and the dimensions of space are an emergent property of it, a press release from the university explains. "These three time dimensions are the primary fabric of everything, like the canvas of a paintin

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The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-22 00:00:00

Other 3-in-1 Chargers to Consider We have tested several other 3-in-1 Apple charging stations. Here are a few we liked: UAG 3-in-1 Travel and Desktop Charger for $170: This was close to earning a recommendation until I clocked the price. It’s a very smart 3-in-1 charging kit that folds flat and comes in a snazzy zip-up bag with a 4-foot braided USB-C cable and 25-watt power adapter, including plugs for the US, UK, and Europe. You can prop your iPhone at different angles on the MagSafe stand, a

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I hated Google Photos’ AI search feature, but after the latest update, I love it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 00:00:10

Joe Maring / Android Authority At Google I/O 2024, Google introduced the world to “Ask Photos.” It was a new Gemini-powered search experience for Google Photos that would enable you to use natural language to easily find pictures in your library. The pitch sounded great and like a legitimately good use of AI. Unfortunately, Ask Photos’ implementation fell short. I’ve been using Ask Photos for the last several months, and in almost every scenario, it’s been significantly worse than the old sear

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I turned off all AI features on my Pixel phone — and instantly regretted it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 02:00:19

Robert Triggs / Android Authority I had this realization — epiphany of sorts — that while we’ve become more conscious of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, we often use AI much more than we actively perceive. Every app you touch on your phone has some kind of smarts and automation baked in. It’s constantly learning from your patterns and improving in the background. That nudged me to experiment with becoming more intentional about these AI additions and disable them for a cleaner loo

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

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-02-22 00:25:15

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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AlphaGenome: AI for Better Understanding the Genome

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 16:14:49

Science AlphaGenome: AI for better understanding the genome Share Copy link × Introducing a new, unifying DNA sequence model that advances regulatory variant-effect prediction and promises to shed new light on genome function — now available via API. The genome is our cellular instruction manual. It’s the complete set of DNA which guides nearly every part of a living organism, from appearance and function to growth and reproduction. Small variations in a genome’s DNA sequence can alter a

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Gear News This Week: The Repairable Fairphone 6 Arrives and Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Is Up Next

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-22 02:00:00

The sixth generation of Fairphone arrived this week, featuring a modular design built to last from ethically sourced components in a climate-conscious way. It has been a couple of years since its predecessor, the Fairphone 5, and the Fairphone 6 is refreshingly smaller and lighter. It boasts a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120-Hz adaptive refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, and a 4,415 mAh battery that Fairphone says is good for up to two days. You also get a 50-megapixel main

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Use Xfinity Mobile on a Pixel phone? You may be getting a Wi-Fi Speed Boost (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-21 21:29:48

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Xfinity Mobile’s WiFi PowerBoost lets your phone access Wi-Fi speeds in excess of the internet plan you’re paying for. So far it’s supported iPhones and Samsung Galaxy flagships and mid-rangers, but not Android phones at large. New settings for “Xfinity Speed Boost” in Google’s Adaptive Connectivity Service app suggest availability could be improving. Going online with your smartphone over a Wi-Fi connection can offer a lot of advantages compared to

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Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

news.ycombinator.com Tina Nguyen 2026-02-22 02:08:28

is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. For years, Meta trained its AI programs using the billions of public images uploaded by users onto Facebook and Instagram’s servers. Now, it’s also hoping to access the billions of images that users haven’t uploaded to those servers. Meta tells The Verge that it’s not currently training its AI models on those photos, but it

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Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

theverge.com Tina Nguyen 2026-02-22 06:30:00

is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. For years, Meta’s trained its AI programs using the billions of public images uploaded by users onto Facebook and Instagram’s servers. But apparently, Meta has decided to try training its AI on the billions of images that users haven’t uploaded to those servers. On Friday, TechCrunch reported that Facebook users trying to p

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Rust in the Linux kernel: part 2

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-22 11:07:03

How to write Rust in the kernel: part 2 [LWN subscriber-only content] In 2023, Fujita Tomonori wrote a Rust version of the existing driver for the Asix AX88796B embedded Ethernet controller. At slightly more than 100 lines, it's about as simple as a driver can be, and therefore is a useful touchstone for the differences between writing Rust and C in the kernel. Looking at the Rust syntax, types, and APIs used by the driver and contrasting them with the C version will help illustrate those diffe

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Glass nanostructures reflect nearly all visible light, challenging assumptions

news.ycombinator.com Singapore University Of Technology 2026-02-18 15:23:48

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: Nanoscale 3D printing of glass. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adv0267 A research team led by SUTD has created nanoscale glass structures with near-perfect reflectance, overturning long-held assumptions about what low-index materials can do in photonics. For decades, glass has been a reliable

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‘The Old Guard 2’ Cast on Making a Sequel That Bleeds, Thinks, and Fights Harder

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-02-22 16:45:25

On July 2, Netflix and Skydance will finally unleash The Old Guard 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2020 action hit starring Charlize Theron as an immortal warrior protecting humanity. Ahead of the release, io9 caught up with returning stars KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Marwan Kenzari, as well as franchise newcomer Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, Snake Eyes), to talk about stepping back into the brutal, secretive world of the Image Comics universe and what it took to bring its next chapt

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'Persona 5: The Phantom X' Brings the Series to Your Phone—and It's Shockingly Good

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2026-02-22 14:11:56

Persona games are herculean efforts to finish. A single playthrough of any game in the main series, which includes everything from saving the world to studying for finals, frequently clocks in at around 100 hours. Much of that time is spent building relationships with the game’s characters and world by hanging out with friends, doing mundane tasks like laundry, or finding new parts of the city to explore. It creates a dedication that leaves many players so attached to each game’s cast that they’

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Use Xfinity Mobile on a Pixel phone? You may be getting a Wi-Fi Speed Boost

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 21:29:48

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Xfinity Mobile’s WiFi PowerBoost lets your phone access Wi-Fi speeds in excess of the internet plan you’re paying for. So far it’s supported iPhones and Samsung Galaxy flagships and mid-rangers, but not Android phones at large. New settings for “Xfinity Speed Boost” in Google’s Adaptive Connectivity Service app suggest availability could be improving. Going online with your smartphone over a Wi-Fi connection can offer a lot of advantages compared to

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Google Photos won’t downgrade your edited HDR pictures to SDR anymore

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 21:43:18

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR HDR photos in Google Photos now keep their full dynamic range and HDR metadata when edited with tools like Photo Unblur and Magic Eraser. The app now has an “Ultra HDR” tool for brightening images. SDR photos can now be enhanced to HDR. Google is rolling out some improvements to how high dynamic range (HDR) and standard dynamic range (SDR) images are edited in the Photos app. The update will keep HDR photos from getting downgraded to SDR. Google is also u

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Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

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