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I used Perplexity to make a restaurant reservation - now I'm wondering if Google is holding us back

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-11 21:30:17

Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images ZDNET's takeaways Perplexity's new feature lets you make a restaurant reservation straight through OpenTable. The feature uses OpenTable's system, so you don't have to trust the AI to do it for you. Instead of navigating between apps or tabs to find a restaurant and then book a table, Perplexity handles everything. Finding the perfect restaurant and making a reservation just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new feature in Perplexity. The chatbot (which ZDNET's

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New executive order puts all grants under political control

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-11 21:37:12

On Thursday, the Trump administration issued an executive order asserting political control over grant funding, including all federally supported research. The order requires that any announcement of funding opportunities be reviewed by the head of the agency or someone they designate, which means a political appointee will have the ultimate say over what areas of science the US funds. Individual grants will also require clearance from a political appointee and "must, where applicable, demonstra

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Cursed Knowledge

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-11 17:34:52

50 extra packages are cursed There is a user in the JavaScript community who goes around adding "backwards compatibility" to projects. They do this by adding 50 extra package dependencies to your project, which are maintained by them.

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The Paranoid Style in American Politics (1964)

news.ycombinator.com Richard Hofstadter 2025-12-11 21:55:28

It had been around a long time before the Radical Right discovered it—and its targets have ranged from “the international bankers” to Masons, Jesuits, and munitions makers. American politics has often been an arena for angry minds. In recent years we have seen angry minds at work mainly among extreme right-wingers, who have now demonstrated in the Goldwater movement how much political leverage can be got out of the animosities and passions of a small minority. But behind this I believe there is

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Achieving 10,000x training data reduction with high-fidelity labels

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-11 21:11:20

Classifying unsafe ad content has proven an enticing problem space for leveraging large language models (LLMs). The inherent complexity involved in identifying policy-violating content demands solutions capable of deep contextual and cultural understanding, areas of relative strength for LLMs over traditional machine learning systems. But fine-tuning LLMs for such complex tasks requires high-fidelity training data that is difficult and expensive to curate at the necessary quality and scale. Stan

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Immich – Cursed Knowledge

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-11 23:34:52

50 extra packages are cursed There is a user in the JavaScript community who goes around adding "backwards compatibility" to projects. They do this by adding 50 extra package dependencies to your project, which are maintained by them.

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New executive order puts all grants under political control

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-11 23:56:33

On Thursday, the Trump administration issued an executive order asserting political control over grant funding, including all federally supported research. The order requires that any announcement of funding opportunities be reviewed by the head of the agency or someone they designate, which means a political appointee will have the ultimate say over what areas of science the US funds. Individual grants will also require clearance from a political appointee and "must, where applicable, demonstra

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The ISS Crew Is Returning to Earth: Here's How to Watch Online

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 02:53:00

It's time to change crews on the International Space Station. On Friday, you can tune in to NASA's live coverage of the return of Crew-10 on NASA Plus, Amazon Prime and more streaming services. Events begin with the hatch closure and undocking on Friday, and the crew returns on the following day. The return was delayed a day due to high winds at the splashdown sites off the California coast. Weather conditions will be continually monitored, and the specific splashdown location will be determine

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The Aurora Borealis Is Back: These 18 States Have a Chance to See It Over 2 Nights

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 03:12:00

August has started heavy for skygazers. We are days away from August's sturgeon full moon and the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. Before those celestial events get underway, however, it seems that another sighting of the aurora borealis is going to sneak in Thursday and Friday and may be visible in up to 18 US states. Those states can be broken up into three categories. The first are states that will almost certainly see an aurora -- if conditions allow -- and include Alaska, Washington, Mo

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Two teens charged in attack on former DOGE official Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2025-12-11 02:45:20

In Brief Two 15-year-olds have been charged with unarmed carjacking after allegedly attacking Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, the 19-year-old software engineer and former Neuralink intern who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to reports citing local authorities, Coristine — who left DOGE in June but quickly returned to federal service at the Social Security Administration to help improve the agency’s website

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Save $50 on the Ember Smart Mug 2, my favorite tech gadget

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-12 09:47:53

I am literally sipping some amazing coffee out of my Ember Smart Mug 2 as I write this deals article. It quickly became my favorite tech gadget, and I paid much more than you will if you take advantage of today’s deal. The Ember Mug 2 10oz is $50 off right now! Buy the Ember Smart Mug 2 10oz for just $79.99 ($50 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The only caveat is that the discount only applies to the Black color version. All other variants cost more. Also, keep in mind this offer is fo

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Meta Says Its Comically Large VR Headset Prototype Can Almost Mimic Human Sight

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-12 09:30:02

There are a lot of lofty goals in the world of VR, but delivering hyperrealism is among the most elusive. That’s because there are tons of constraints with a realistic, world-rendering face computer: there’s resolution, field of view, power, weight, battery—you name it. But just because obstacles abound doesn’t mean the titans of XR and VR aren’t trying, and when it comes to the ol’ college try, Meta definitely gets an A for effort. In its latest endeavor, Meta unveiled Tiramisu, a new headset

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Scientists Think They Have Found a Brand-New Mineral on Mars

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-12-12 14:22:20

Scientists have a fairly good idea of what Mars’ surface looks like. But exactly what that surface is made up of is more of a mystery. Now, scientists believe they have discovered an entirely new mineral on Mars from an unusual layer of iron sulfate with a distinct spectral signature. In a Nature Communications paper published on August 5, astrobiologists led by Janice Bishop at the SETI Institute describe the discovery of an unusual ferric hydroxysulfate compound around Valles Marineris, a vas

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 8, #523

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-12 14:00:08

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle assumes you have deep knowledge of a very specific musical genre. Could be tough. I knew some of the answers, but not others. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for

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How to use Instagram Map and set your location-sharing preferences

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-12 14:05:42

This week, Instagram introduced a new Snap Map-like feature called Instagram Map that lets U.S. users share their most recent active location with others and discover location-based content. If you decide to turn on your location on Instagram Map, your location only updates when you open the app or have it running in the background, meaning it doesn’t provide continuous, real-time location updates. This is different from Snap Map, which lets users choose whether their location is updated only w

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Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-12-12 18:35:20

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. It’s official: Skydance Media’s deal to purchase CBS parent company Paramount Global for $8 billion is complete, and incoming chairman / CEO David Ellison’s first order of business is a massive restructuring. In an open letter about his plans for Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (the merged companies’ new name), Ellison announced th

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Adam Mosseri says 'people are confused' about how the Instagram map works

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-12 23:47:40

Yesterday, Meta introduced a new map feature that's almost identical to Snapchat's Snap Map. The feature has quickly sparked a backlash, though, and not just because it's yet another example of Instagram ripping off a Snapchat feature. While the map requires users to opt-in to share their location, many users were surprised and alarmed to see that their Instagram map was already populated with the locations of some accounts when it launched. That's because the map automatically pulls in locatio

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I took over 500 photos with the Samsung S25 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Ultra - the winner is very clear

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-12-12 23:30:13

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Oppo Find X8 Ultra performs better than its Samsung rival in almost every scenario. The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes close in ultrawide camera comparison. Oppo's flagship has unique features like XPAN mode, Hasselblad color science, and Master mode. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra houses one of the most versatile camera systems on a mainstream phone, thanks to its two telephoto cameras and an ultrawide sensor coupled with a 200MP primary camera. Also: Sams

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Firefly Aerospace stock opens at $70 in Nasdaq debut

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-12-13 04:58:02

Firefly Aerospace rings the opening bell at the Nasdaq on Aug. 7th, 2025. Firefly Aerospace jumped more than 50% in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday after pricing shares above its expected range. Shares started trading at $70 each under the ticker symbol FLY. The initial price values the company at close to $10 billion. The shares ticked lower after the open. Space technology has gained momentum in recent years as companies such as Elon Musk's SpaceX amass more funding and government contracts. F

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Lithium compound can reverse Alzheimer’s in mice: study

news.ycombinator.com Stephanie Dutchen 2025-12-13 00:56:05

“The idea that lithium deficiency could be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease is new and suggests a different therapeutic approach,” said senior author Bruce Yankner, professor of genetics and neurology in the Blavatnik Institute at HMS, who in the 1990s was the first to demonstrate that amyloid beta is toxic. The study raises hopes that researchers could one day use lithium to treat the disease in its entirety rather than focusing on a single facet such as amyloid beta or tau, he said. One of the

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Democrats ask Google whether talks with Trump over censorship suit include possible 'quid-pro-quo' deal

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-12-13 09:28:08

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on President Donald Trump's nominees to lead the National Economic Council, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Housing Finance Agency, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 27, 2025. Several Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, are asking Google and its YouTube unit whether discussions with lawyers for President Donald Trump have inclu

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Lithium Reverses Alzheimer's in Mice

news.ycombinator.com Stephanie Dutchen 2025-12-13 06:56:05

“The idea that lithium deficiency could be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease is new and suggests a different therapeutic approach,” said senior author Bruce Yankner, professor of genetics and neurology in the Blavatnik Institute at HMS, who in the 1990s was the first to demonstrate that amyloid beta is toxic. The study raises hopes that researchers could one day use lithium to treat the disease in its entirety rather than focusing on a single facet such as amyloid beta or tau, he said. One of the

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The Porsche Taycan Is One of the Best Performance EVs I've Driven, but Not for the Reason You Think

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-13 08:00:03

Table of Contents The Porsche Taycan Is One of the Best Performance EVs I've Driven, but Not for the Reason You Think I've driven plenty of electric cars from the biggest brands -- everything from sleek sedans to bulky SUVs -- and while many of them impress on paper, very few manage to like up to that in real life. Range is never quite as good. Charging isn't quite as fast as expected. That's what made the 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo such a standout. I was expecting speed, grip, and al

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Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-13 09:45:10

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at countering “foreign piracy sites,” as reported earlier by TorrentFreak. The bill, called the Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD) Act, would allow copyright holders to ask a federal court

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This Pixel 10 leak offers another dose of that stunning Indigo hue

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-13 14:14:51

TL;DR New marketing images of the Pixel 10 series have been leaked. The leak mainly focuses on the base model, but also includes images of the Pro and XL. After the color options for the Pixel 10 initially leaked, we threw up a poll asking our readers what their favorite color was. Out of those four options, Indigo emerged as the clear winner. Now everyone’s favorite colorway is back in the spotlight in the latest Pixel 10 leak. This leak offers a glimpse at the Pro models as well. We have be

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Vision Pro 2 is coming soon, with three new upgrades expected

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-13 12:19:28

Apple Vision Pro launched in early 2024, and now rumors indicate Apple’s follow-up model is almost ready to ship. Here are three upgrades expected with the new Vision Pro 2. #1: M4 or M5 chip The current Vision Pro includes an M2 chip as its main processor alongside the brand new R1 chip. There have been conflicting reports around the new chip coming to Vision Pro 2: Ming-Chi Kuo has consistently said M5 will be the new chip. Mark Gurman more recently claimed it would be an M4 instead. Eit

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Framework Desktop (2025) Review: Powerful, but perhaps not for everyone

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-13 14:00:11

The most obvious question is “Why?” Framework builds modular , repairable laptops that anyone can take apart and put back together again. It’s a big deal in an era where laptops are regularly sold as a single unit that, should one part break, goes in the trash. Since every part of a Framework machine can be swapped out, you can keep one going for as long as your patience, and the supply of spare parts, allows. Desktops, however, are already modular and repairable — company founder Nirav Patel s

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Instagram adds a new friends map feature that sure looks a lot like the Snap Map

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-13 14:29:40

Instagram just announced an update with some long-requested features. The most notable is the introduction of a location-sharing tool for friends, though the long-awaited reposting tool is nothing ot sneeze at, either. Once opted into, the map shares a user's last active location with chosen contacts. The location sharing feature is turned off until selected and there are numerous customization controls. For instance, Instagram users can choose to share location data with all friends, Close Fri

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Let's stop pretending that managers and executives care about productivity

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-13 12:33:39

Let's stop pretending that managers and executives care about productivity I’ve just been on a bit of a summer break. Did a bit of travel locally. Visited Hvalfjörður. Walked a lot. I know from experience that if I don’t take a summer break, the winter becomes more of a slog and my thoughts become groggier. Often, as soon as you rest, your mind starts to “helpfully” come up with ideas to help fill your time. One of the invasive thoughts that kept prodding my brain during my break was about mo

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The ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Power Rangers’ Crossover Is Filled With Fun Cuts

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-12-13 14:00:58

Earlier this week—through the medium of a charmingly retro live-action trailer—we learned that Fortnite‘s latest addition to its franchise crossover crown is none other than the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, with all six of the classic teens with attitudes hopping into the game. But now that the newest season of the shooter is upon us, we’ve got a better look at what’s coming, and while Power Rangers fans will perhaps grouse at another round of Mighty Morphin’ era nostalgia, there’s still a lot

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Latest Tech News

I used Perplexity to make a restaurant reservation - now I'm wondering if Google is holding us back

New executive order puts all grants under political control

Cursed Knowledge

The Paranoid Style in American Politics (1964)

Achieving 10,000x training data reduction with high-fidelity labels

Immich – Cursed Knowledge

New executive order puts all grants under political control

The ISS Crew Is Returning to Earth: Here's How to Watch Online

The Aurora Borealis Is Back: These 18 States Have a Chance to See It Over 2 Nights

Two teens charged in attack on former DOGE official Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine

Save $50 on the Ember Smart Mug 2, my favorite tech gadget

Meta Says Its Comically Large VR Headset Prototype Can Almost Mimic Human Sight

Scientists Think They Have Found a Brand-New Mineral on Mars

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 8, #523

How to use Instagram Map and set your location-sharing preferences

Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

Adam Mosseri says 'people are confused' about how the Instagram map works

I took over 500 photos with the Samsung S25 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Ultra - the winner is very clear

Firefly Aerospace stock opens at $70 in Nasdaq debut

Lithium compound can reverse Alzheimer’s in mice: study

Democrats ask Google whether talks with Trump over censorship suit include possible 'quid-pro-quo' deal

Lithium Reverses Alzheimer's in Mice

The Porsche Taycan Is One of the Best Performance EVs I've Driven, but Not for the Reason You Think

Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites

This Pixel 10 leak offers another dose of that stunning Indigo hue

Vision Pro 2 is coming soon, with three new upgrades expected

Framework Desktop (2025) Review: Powerful, but perhaps not for everyone

Instagram adds a new friends map feature that sure looks a lot like the Snap Map

Let's stop pretending that managers and executives care about productivity

The ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Power Rangers’ Crossover Is Filled With Fun Cuts

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