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Canva expands from design into analytics with acquisition of MagicBrief

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2026-03-16 01:00:02

From left, Cliff Obrecht, Canva's co-founder and chief operating officer, and George Howes, co-founder and CEO of MagicBrief, pose for a photo at the Cannes Lions festival in Cannes, France, in June 2025. Canva has grown into a $32 billion startup through its popular design tools used for easily creating images, marketing material and presentations. Now the company, with its 12th acquisition, is buying its way into the analytics market. Canva said on Tuesday that it's buying MagicBrief, whose

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Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-16 01:12:23

Iranian state television on Tuesday afternoon urged the country’s public to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones, alleging the app — without offering specific evidence — gathered user information to send to Israel. In a statement, WhatsApp said it was “concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most.” WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, meaning a service provider in the middle can’t read a message.

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Programming Language Design in the Era of LLMs: A Return to Mediocrity?

news.ycombinator.com Kiran Gopinathan 2026-03-16 01:17:05

The most exciting part of Programming Languages (PL) research for me has always been in Programming Language Design. By carefully crafting a language with a syntax and semantics tailored for a specific domain, PL designers can provide an interface for end users that seamlessly aligns with the sensibilities and intuitions of practitioners, allowing users to focus on the "interesting" parts of a problem and tackle larger and more complex problems. Instead of writing a verbose sequence of API cal

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Top-Rated HP 2025 Laptop Now Costs $379 Instead of $1,299, Windows 11 Pro and Lifetime Office Included

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-16 01:53:13

As far as computer use goes on a daily basis, there is simply no need to spend more than $1,000 on a machine. In fact, now you can purchase a fully equipped laptop for under $400 and this particular one has Windows 11 Pro, a lifetime Microsoft Office subscription and even a mouse included. Right now, this HP 2025 laptop is selling for only $359 which is an incredible 72% off its normal price of $1,299. That’s an astounding deal if you consider all that you get in the box—not just the laptop its

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Calculating Oil Storage Tank Occupancy with Help of Satellite Imagery

news.ycombinator.com Tankertrackers.Com 2026-03-14 04:30:07

A Beginner’s Guide To Calculating Oil Storage Tank Occupancy With Help Of Satellite Imagery TankerTrackers.com🛢 Follow 4 min read · Sep 27, 2017 -- 1 Listen Share At TankerTrackers.com, our mission statement is to present a bird’s eye view of the physical oil market with help of tanker-tracking, storage changes and official government statistics. We affectionately call it our “oil painting”. We gather a lot of data and analyze many events that will help professional and amateur traders on under

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Why JPEGs still rule the web (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Ernie Smith 2026-03-16 01:51:10

A version of this post originally appeared on Tedium, Ernie Smith’s newsletter, which hunts for the end of the long tail. For roughly three decades, the JPEG has been the World Wide Web’s primary image format. But it wasn’t the one the Web started with. In fact, the first mainstream graphical browser, NCSA Mosaic, didn’t initially support inline JPEG files—just inline GIFs, along with a couple of other formats forgotten to history. However, the JPEG had many advantages over the format it quickl

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Building Effective AI Agents

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-16 03:50:05

Over the past year, we've worked with dozens of teams building large language model (LLM) agents across industries. Consistently, the most successful implementations weren't using complex frameworks or specialized libraries. Instead, they were building with simple, composable patterns. In this post, we share what we’ve learned from working with our customers and building agents ourselves, and give practical advice for developers on building effective agents. What are agents? "Agent" can be de

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Unlock purpose-driven growth at TechCrunch All Stage, and get $210 off for 6 more days

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-03-16 04:40:00

T-minus 6 days until TechCrunch All Stage ticket prices rise. From now until June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, founders save $210 and investors save $200 on passes. Are you ready to push your startup to the next level? Or are you an investor looking to back the next big breakthrough? Join TC All Stage on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston for the founder summit built for traction and breakout growth. Give your startup a competitive edge. Secure your pass now and save up to $210. Why attend TC Al

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PSA: WhatsApp for iPhone now also lets you copy part of a message

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-16 08:06:48

If you got excited by yesterday’s news that iOS 26 will let you copy parts of a text message in Messages, but aren’t running the beta and don’t want to feel left out, here’s some good news: you can already do that on WhatsApp. Since version 25.16.81, WhatsApp has offered partial text selection on iPhone, letting you highlight and copy just the specific section of a message you want. To use it, long-press the message bubble, then press and hold again on the text itself. This brings up the famil

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Google Messages just pulled the plug on its new unsubscribe button for some users

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-16 12:22:04

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is removing a new Messages feature that made it easier to unsubscribe from automated business texts for users in the U.S. and Spain. The feature added a prominent unsubscribe button to chats, which sent a “STOP” command for the user after they provided a reason for unsubscribing. It’s unclear why the feature is being removed only in the U.S. and Spain but not other countries. Businesses, charities, and political campaigns send millions of auto

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KiCad and Wayland Support

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-16 06:58:54

These problems exist because Wayland’s design omits basic functionality that desktop applications for X11, Windows and macOS have relied on for decades—things like being able to position windows or warp the mouse cursor. This functionality was omitted by design, not oversight. The fragmentation doesn’t help either. GNOME interprets protocols one way, KDE another way, and smaller compositors yet another way. As application developers, we can’t depend on a consistent implementation of various Way

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For Almost Free, PopSockets and Anker Come Together With This Easy-to-Hold Magnetic Phone Charger

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-03-16 12:10:15

Save 50% on the PopSockets x Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger over at Best Buy. This collaboration between PopSockets and Anker is a match made in heaven. If your phone is new enough that it supports magnetic wireless charging, then you can pick up this Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger that has an integrated PopSockets grip on the back. Right now, Best Buy has it discounted down by 50%. It’s normally $70, but you can score one in either black or clear

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You Can Now Generate ChatGPT Images by Texting a 1-800 Number on WhatsApp

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 12:12:53

ChatGPT's image generator tool now takes requests at 1-800-CHATGPT. The feature, announced by OpenAI on Monday in a post on X, allows anyone with a WhatsApp account to text that phone number and make a request for an AI-generated image using a plain-language prompt. In a CNET test, the ChatGPT hotline was able to create an old-school corded telephone image with the ChatGPT logo on it in about two minutes. The 1-800 number also accepts ChatGPT requests that aren't for images. If you don't have

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Satechi’s new SSD enclosure matches the Mac Mini

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-16 12:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Satechi has announced a new SSD enclosure with an aluminum design that matches the black and silver finish and dimensions of Apple’s Mac Mini M4, but thinner so it can perch atop the tiny desktop computer or be used as a matching stand. But since it connects using an included braided USB-C cable, the enclosure is compatible with any device that s

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Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-03-16 11:00:00

TechCrunch All Stage, our founder-focused summit, is gearing up to return to Boston on July 15! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Apply before the July 1 deadline to be considered. As a volunteer, you’ll gain exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes action, witnessing firsthand how these

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Instagram is working on a repost button for the main feed

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-16 16:43:41

Instagram might be about to cross off one of the most requested features from users’ wish lists: The company has confirmed it’s testing a native repost button for the main Feed. Here’s how it might work. Not the first time, but maybe the last? If you’ve got a good memory, you might recall that Instagram first started experimenting with reposts back in 2022. Now, some users are once again spotting the feature live in their accounts. According to early reports and screenshots (which Meta has co

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Why JPEGs Still Rule the Web After 30 Years

news.ycombinator.com Ernie Smith 2026-03-16 16:51:10

A version of this post originally appeared on Tedium, Ernie Smith’s newsletter, which hunts for the end of the long tail. For roughly three decades, the JPEG has been the World Wide Web’s primary image format. But it wasn’t the one the Web started with. In fact, the first mainstream graphical browser, NCSA Mosaic, didn’t initially support inline JPEG files—just inline GIFs, along with a couple of other formats forgotten to history. However, the JPEG had many advantages over the format it quickl

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Mortgage Rates and the Fed: Everything to Know Before Tomorrow's Decision

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-16 16:16:33

The Fed's interest rate decisions impact mortgages, but the relationship isn't straightforward. Tharon Green/CNET On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to extend a pause on interest rate cuts for a fourth consecutive time this year. Though mortgage rates could see some volatility, many economists expect them to stay somewhat flat until the economic picture drastically changes. Rates will stay in the 6.75% to 7.25% range unless the Fed signals multiple cuts soon and backs it up with dat

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How AI chatbots keep people coming back

techcrunch.com Maggie Nye 2026-03-16 16:39:00

Chatbots are increasingly looking to keep people chatting, using familiar tactics that we’ve already seen lead to negative consequences. Sycophancy can make AI chatbots respond in a way that’s overly agreeable or flattering. And while having a digital hype person might not seem like a dangerous thing, it is actually a tactic used by tech companies to keep users talking with their bots and returning to their platforms.

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Fleet lands $27M Series B to expand open device management with cloud and self-hosting flexibility

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-03-16 21:00:00

Device management vendor Fleet has raised $27 million in Series B funding to accelerate development of its open device management platform. The round was led by Ten Eleven Ventures and brings Fleet’s total funding to $52.3 million. The company reports 6x revenue growth over the past two years and plans to use the funding to expand adoption across enterprises looking for flexible deployment options. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that include

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Should we design for iffy internet?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-16 19:02:54

Should we design for iffy internet? Brian Hicks, June 16, 2025 I keep hearing claims like this: Not everyone in the US has access to stable, reliable internet, even in 2025. Web developers should stop assuming people have fast internet connections and slim their payloads accordingly. This seems intuitively true to me—programmers are gonna have better connectivity because that takes money, and programmers are well-paid. But what's the actual scope of the problem? I dug around, and here's so

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Adobe Firefly app lets you generate AI images and videos on your iPhone

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-03-17 00:33:57

Adobe Firefly, the popular AI app for generating both images and video, is now available as an iPhone app. It follows the release of a Vision Pro app back in February. The app has the same capabilities as the the web tool, but in a form optimized for mobile use. The app doesn’t limit you to using Adobe’s own image-generation models – you can also choose between a selection of third-party ones by Google, OpenAI, and others … Adobe says that the app is intended for use while mobile. Generate ey

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Apple must face lawsuit over iCloud storage, judge rules

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-17 00:36:19

Apple’s iCloud storage policies are unpopular with users for a variety of reasons. And according to a judge’s ruling, certain aspects of those policies might just be monopolistic, as Apple’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit related to iCloud storage has just been denied. Here’s what that means. iCloud storage lawsuit against Apple is moving forward in California Mike Scarcella writes at Reuters: Apple must face a proposed class action accusing the iPhone maker of illegally monopolizing the market

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Adobe's Firefly generative AI app is now available on mobile

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-17 00:00:55

When its redesigned Firefly app arrived earlier this year, Adobe launched the platform without Android and iOS app support, saying those would come at a later date. Today, the company is making good on that promise, with both versions available to download from their respective storefronts. If you're new to Firefly, it's the place where Adobe brings together all of its AI image, video, audio and vector generation tools. The company relaunched the app in April at its Max conference in London. Si

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Adobe’s Firefly comes to iOS and Android

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-03-17 00:00:00

Adobe has been on a quest to attract users to its platform for their AI needs. The company in April launched a redesigned Firefly web app that lets users use Adobe’s own Firefly image- and video-generation models as well as third-party models. Now, it is releasing a Firefly app on both iOS and Android that lets people use all of its models as well as models from OpenAI (GPT image generation), Google (Imagen 3 and Veo 2), and Flux (Flux 1.1 Pro). Like the web app, the new smartphone apps let yo

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The Download: power in Puerto Rico, and the pitfalls of AI agents

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2026-03-17 04:10:00

On the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico lies the country’s only coal-fired power station, flanked by a mountain of toxic ash. The plant, owned by the utility giant AES, has long plagued this part of Puerto Rico with air and water pollution. Before the coal plant opened Guayama had on average just over 103 cancer cases per year. In 2003, the year after the plant opened, the number of cancer cases in the municipality surged by 50%, to 167. In 2022, the most recent year with available data, cas

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Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals it’s not a full-blown flagship after all (Update: Confirmed)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-16 23:07:14

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 will reportedly use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. This is a step down from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a slower CPU and GPU and a few other downgrades. This processor should still compare favorably to the likes of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in last year’s high-end phones. Update: June 17, 2025 (8:05 AM ET): Nothing has now confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. You can read the full article for more details.

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Getty Images Has One of the Best AI Image Generator Set-Ups I've Tested

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-17 04:00:05

Generative AI has infiltrated nearly every part of our online lives, and photography and other creative services are no exception. Getty Images is best known for its extensive stock library, and it began experimenting with AI back in 2023. Now, it has a collection of AI editing tools to help people who license the perfect imagery through its library. It also has an AI image generator that has one of the best setups I've ever used. There's a lot to like about Getty Images's approach to AI. Any A

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When AIs bargain, a less advanced agent could cost you

technologyreview.com Caiwei Chen 2026-03-17 10:00:00

This study is part of a growing body of research warning about the risks of deploying AI agents in real-world financial decision-making. Earlier this month, a group of researchers from multiple universities argued that LLM agents should be evaluated primarily on the basis of their risk profiles, not just their peak performance. Current benchmarks, they say, emphasize accuracy and return-based metrics, which measure how well an agent can perform at its best but overlook how safely it can fail. Th

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The best cloud storage services of 2025: Expert tested

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2026-03-17 12:30:14

Who hasn't heard of Google Drive? It's a well-known option for online storage and remains one of my favorites, as well as something I use daily for work. Why we like it: Google Drive used to be just storage before Google combined its online office suite, Google Docs, into Google One. If you're a little confused because Google Workplace is also available, you're in good company. To clarify, Google Workspace Individual is meant for small business owners. At the same time, Google One is a consume

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