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Walmart Plus membership is 50% off, and has something Amazon doesn't: the Nintendo Switch 2

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-06 18:38:00

With Prime Day kicking off, consumers are flocking to Amazon for all the best deals. But one of the best things about Prime Day is all the other major retailers looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar (or better) deals on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Also: The best Prime Day deals live now Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50% ahead of its Walmart Deals event, starting on July 7 for Walmart+ members. To sweeten the d

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Emergency alerts to be sent to UK smartphones

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-06 22:30:45

Emergency alerts to be sent to UK smartphones 2 hours ago Share Save Aleks Phillips BBC News Share Save Watch UK alert go off from a government test in 2023 The national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK will be tested again this September, the government has said. It will see compatible phones vibrate and make a siren sound for 10 seconds while displaying a message at 15:00 BST on 7 September, even if they are set to silent. The alerts are intended for situations

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Artist in Residence on a Satellite

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 09:15:13

On February 3, 2024, at 11:06 a.m., the first Chinese art satellite, "SCA-1" (The first satellite of the Star Chain of Arts Project), was successfully launched into orbit near the sea area of Yangjiang, Guangdong, using the Long March 3B carrier rocket. The satellite's solar panels deployed normally, and the initial telemetry is normal. Among the thousands of satellites now orbiting above us, including scientific, meteorological, communication, and military satellites, there was a missing catego

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July Mortgage Forecast: Will Interest Rates Budge This Summer?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 21:52:00

Buyers should keep an eye on the possibility of rate cuts in the next few months. Tharon Green/CNET The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was around 6.7% on Monday, down roughly 0.25% from the previous month, according to Bankrate data. Despite the recent decline in rates, forecasts for the housing market have remained unchanged. Mortgage rates, linked to the bond market, have been stuck in limbo between 6.5% and 7% for months. President Trump's on-and-off-again tariffs, stock market sw

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 8, #288

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-07 03:00:06

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. Today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. It helps to know your colleges, and their athletic alumni. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal

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Ancient skull may have been half human, half Neanderthal child

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-07 09:00:30

Back in 1929, archaeologists unearthed several human skeletons (seven adults and three children) while excavating Skuhl Cave just south of Haifa, Israel. Dating back 140,000 years to the end of the Middle Pleistocene, most were classified as early Homo sapiens. But one skeleton was that of a child, between the age of 3 and 5 years old whose features seemed to show a mix of early human and Neanderthal characteristics. A new analysis involving CT scanning may resolve the long-standing debate, acco

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The next Switch 2 restock kicks off at 7PM ET online at Walmart

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-02-07 09:38:28

Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been notoriously difficult to buy, with many retailers selling out of their allotted stock within minutes. Luckily, there’s good news: starting at 7PM Eastern today, Walmart Plus members will be able to purchase Nintendo’s latest handheld console — either the standalone Switch 2 and the Mario Kart World bundle — through its website. The restock is happening just before its Walmart Deals event begins on July 8th, which lasts through July 13th. The stan

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Scientists Find Alarming Link Between AI Use and Psychopathy

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-07 12:27:26

Artificial intelligence use has been associated with everything from fear of judgment and loneliness to misogyny and illiteracy — a baffling array of outcomes that's often alarming, but defies easy categorization. Now the plot thickens. In a new study published in the journal BMC Psychology, South Korean scientists surveyed 504 college-level Chinese art students and found that the ones who exhibited higher rates of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism were more likely rely on ChatGPT a

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Google may soon let Pixel users remove the search widget’s new AI Mode shortcut (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 18:16:37

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently added a new shortcut to the Pixel Launcher’s search widget, making it easy for users to launch Search’s AI Mode from the home screen. This new shortcut hasn’t gone down well with users, with many finding it intrusive. Google may soon give users an option to remove the AI Mode shortcut from the search widget. Google recently rolled out an easier way to access Search’s AI Mode. The company added a new AI Mode shortcut to the Pixel Launch

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I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-07 16:01:16

Just a month after his explosive fallout with Donald Trump, Elon Musk is floating the idea of forming his own political party. In a poll on X, 1.24 million of his followers voted, with 65.4 percent saying they would like to see such a thing happen. The America Party would offer “independence” from a political system Musk says is too focused on “waste & graft.” Like so many things Musk says, it’s not worth paying too much attention to unless he puts his money where his mouth is. But, also like so

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My pick for the best cheap portable power station costs even less with this Prime Day deal

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-07 18:38:24

The EcoFlow River 2. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Get the EcoFlow River 2 for $30 off ahead of Amazon Prime Day with the on-page coupon, bringing the price down to $209. The EcoFlow River 2 is our tested pick for the best cheap portable power station overall. Power banks have given way to power stations. And while I really like the colossal capacity offered by those behemoths, sometimes I want something I can grab quickly to take with me on a job or in an emergency. The EcoFlow River 2 fits

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New sphere-packing record stems from an unexpected source

news.ycombinator.com Joseph Howlett 2026-02-07 18:19:13

The advantage of Rogers’ method was that you didn’t have to start with a particularly efficient lattice to get an efficient sphere packing. You just had to choose the right ellipsoid. But this introduced a new complication. Unlike a sphere, which is completely defined by a single number — its radius — an ellipsoid is defined by several axes of different lengths. The higher the dimension, the greater the number of directions you can stretch your ellipsoid in, and the more options you have for wha

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‘Rick and Morty’ Let Zack Snyder and James Gunn Fight Over Superman

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-02-07 17:20:38

“Ricker Than Fiction,” the latest episode of Rick and Morty, felt in some ways like a throwback to season four episode “Never Ricking Morty,” which similarly interrogated the storytelling process. But instead of a “Story Train” and characters with distressingly overdeveloped abs, we got a “Movie-Lizer” (a Rick invention designed to right the wrongs of the show’s in-universe “Maximum Velocitree” blockbuster franchise) and the distressingly overdeveloped biceps of one Zack Snyder. Joining a long

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Shark Portable Fan Is Practically Free for Prime Day, Down Sharply From Its Old Price to Keep You Cool

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-07 18:45:12

There comes a point every summer when even the most die-hard fans of warm weather start to feel the heat creeping in. Whether it’s the still air in your bedroom at night, the relentless sun during your backyard barbecue, or just the need to feel something other than sweat while working in a home office, a standard box fan or ceiling fixture doesn’t always cut it. You want something that actually makes a difference—something portable, powerful, and ideally, a little refreshing too. Head to Amazo

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The 8 Best Travel Pillows (2025), Tested on Planes

wired.com Louryn Strampe 2026-02-07 18:32:41

I’m sorry, but I find this travel pillow hideous. It’s just so big and dorky. But damn if it isn’t effective. It’s actually really comfortable. It’s sort of like a scarf that you wrap around your neck, with a built-in frame that cradles your head securely and comfortably. The scarf part is nice and made of soft fleece, similar to other travel scarves or blankets. The hook-and-loop attachment point isn’t too loud when you adjust it, so you won’t disturb your neighbors. The Trtl comes in a few col

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Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is Nearly 50% Off for Prime Day, Practically Free and the Cheapest Model Yet

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-07 23:25:14

There’s something about having your favorite music with you that makes everything a little better. Whether you’re cooking dinner, hanging out at the park, or watching the sun go down, the right song can amplify just about every moment. And a portable speaker can totally transform things as well. If you don’t have one in your tech arsenal, it’s a good idea to buy one, especially when you can save some serious cash. Right now, thanks to this Prime Day sale, you can snag one ASAP. Head over to Ama

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‘Warning Fatigue’ Might Have Made Texas Floods Deadlier

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-07 23:30:49

A deluge of rain triggered deadly flash floods in Texas Hill Country over the weekend, causing widespread damage and killing more than 80 people. As the death toll climbs, some experts say “flood warning fatigue” may have discouraged residents from heeding the National Weather Service’s (NWS) warnings. Texas Hill Country is part of “flash flood alley,” a crescent-shaped region that curves from the Dallas area down to San Antonio and then westward. It’s one of the most dangerous places in the U.

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I finally found a portable power station I can store in my truck, and it's $100 off

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-08 04:31:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Oupes Mega 1 is on sale at Amazon for $449. It's a compact, powerful unit that can handle surges up to 4,500W, and it weighs less than 30 pounds, making it quite portable for the power it supplies. The handles aren't very comfortable for extended carrying. $499 at Amazon I cover a lot of portable power stations here on ZDNET and use them in my personal life, as well. After coming in contact with so many, most of them are made by one of the big three names in this mar

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AI is forcing the data industry to consolidate — but that’s not the whole story

techcrunch.com Rebecca Szkutak 2026-02-08 09:00:00

The data industry is on the verge of a drastic transformation. The market is consolidating. And if the deal flow in the past two months is any indicator — with Databricks buying Neon for $1 billion and Salesforce snapping up cloud management firm Informatica for $8 billion — momentum is building for more. The acquired companies may range in size, age, and focus area within the data stack, but they all have one thing in common. These companies are being bought in hopes the acquired technology w

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Tesla shares drop 7% after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-08 14:56:15

Tesla stock fell about 7% on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to form a new political party. The stock was on pace for its worst day since June 5, when it fell 14% as the clash between Musk and President Donald Trump erupted. Musk said Saturday that the party would be called the "America Party" and could focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts." He suggested this would be "enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the tr

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This smart home tech is another way Apple is falling behind in AI

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-08 14:15:05

Amazon, Google, and Samsung are all working on an exciting way to bring AI to smart homes – and Apple risks being left behind. Samsung is first to launch the new feature: the ability to use natural language to simply tell your smart home app what it is you want it to do … Samsung Smart Things is effectively the Korean company’s equivalent of HomeKit. All compatible devices can be controlled through a single app on the company’s smartphones, in exactly the same way the Home app can be used on i

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These workout earbuds from Beats measured my heart rate - and they're on sale

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-08 14:05:02

ZDNET's key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn't very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. View now at Apple The Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off right now on Amazon, ahead of Amazon's four-day Prime Day event that kicks off tomorrow. They're great exercise earbuds for iPhon

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I used o3 to profile myself from my saved Pocket links

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-08 11:44:19

Welp, Pocket shuts down tomorrow despite our pleas for it to stay. While migrating all of my saved articles, I noticed that I’ve got almost 900 saved articles spanning nearly 7 years. That’s a goldmine of stuff-I-like data! Some quick analysis using xsv: 𝄢 unzip pocket.zip && xsv headers part_000000.csv 1 title 2 url 3 time_added 4 tags 5 status 𝄢 xsv sample 1 part_000000.csv | xsv flatten title The Uncertain Future of American Libraries url https://mek.fyi/posts/the-uncertain-future-of-america

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Thanks to Prime Day, Anker Solix 1800W Power Station with 11 Ports Hits a New All-Time Low

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-08 14:10:38

Anker, Jackery, and EcoFlow are engaged in a fierce competition to offer the best portable power stations on the market. Based on our experience and customer reviews, Anker consistently gets the edge with its innovation and reliability that set it apart from the competition. If you’re looking for a portable power station, Prime Day is the perfect time to buy: Amazon’s event brings discounts rarely seen throughout the year as the retailer aims to boost sales volume. This year, the Anker SOLIX C1

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TikTok reportedly developing new version of app ahead of planned US sale

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-02-08 14:20:12

In Brief TikTok is developing a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the app to a group of investors, according to a report from The Information. The company reportedly plans to launch the new app on September 5, while the existing app will stop working in March of next year. The timeline may shift, the report notes. TikTok users in the U.S. would have to download the new app to continue to use the social network. The report comes two days after President Donald

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How Let's Encrypt made the internet safer and HTTPS standard - and free

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-02-08 18:16:59

KTSDESIGN/Getty Images In 1996, I registered my first website, Vaughan-Nichols & Associates. After setting up the site, one of the first things I did was to secure connections with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. The then-new security network protocol provided an encrypted connection and a digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity. SSL was then, and is now, the minimum security a safe website should provide to its users. The protocol was also a major pain to set up

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If You’re a Prime Member, Amazon Is Including 2 Free AirTags for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-08 18:25:05

Apple is famously strict about discounts, and it rarely offers price drops even on the most affordable products. If you have to buy an AirTag, you’ll usually pay $29 each on Apple’s website. But this Prime Day, the prices are to be believed: a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for $67, which works out at about $16 an AirTag. To put it into perspective, four AirTags from Apple would run you $116 so this Prime Day discount is essentially… half price. The deal is only being offered to Prime members but if y

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Elon Musk Calls the U.S. Dollar ‘Hopeless,’ Says His America Party Will Embrace Bitcoin

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-08 18:58:25

As details about his new political venture begin to emerge, Elon Musk has confirmed that the “America Party” will embrace Bitcoin, a move that solidifies the party’s anti-establishment and tech-centric identity. The world’s richest man made the revelation on his social media platform, X, signaling a potential new frontier for cryptocurrency in American politics. The exchange unfolded after Musk positioned his new party as a home for centrists and voters disillusioned with the traditional two-pa

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Now you can just tell SmartThings how to automate your home

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-08 18:00:00

Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked this week, Samsung is announcing several new features coming to its smart home platform, SmartThings, including the ability to create routines using natural language. That means you’ll be able to simply tell SmartThings what you want your smart home to do, and it’ll take care of all the complicated details for you. Samsung also announced updates to its Apple Watch app, a new dark mode for the SmartThings app on iOS, and more features coming to SmartThings Find, its locat

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Apple steps in to save decade-long Cupertino transit project

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-08 23:02:43

Recently, Apple spent more than half a billion dollars to acquire two office campuses it had already been leasing. Now, it shelled out a few million more to avoid a potential traffic disaster in its own backyard. A long-planned overhaul of the Interstate 280 and Wolfe Road interchange, the junction between Apple Park and a massive upcoming housing development called The Rise, was on the brink of being canceled due to a funding shortfall. But Apple has stepped in with a $4 million contribution

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