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This Linux app alerts you when an app tries to connect to the internet - and why that matters

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-17 11:06:36

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET OpenSnitch is a Linux port of the popular MacOS app Little Snitch. This app is essentially an application firewall that tracks network requests from apps, so you can create rules to block or allow those requests. Why is that important? Also: 7 things every Linux beginner should know before downloading their first distro Say, for example, that you've installed a Linux app that shouldn't require internet access (those do still exist). You're using tha

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Do variable names matter for AI code completion? (2025)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-13 03:35:25

Do Variable Names Matter for AI Code Completion? When GitHub Copilot suggests your next line of code, does it matter whether your variables are named current_temperature or just x ? I ran an experiment to find out, testing 8 different AI models on 500 Python code samples across 7 naming styles. The results suggest that descriptive variable names do help AI code completion. The Experiment Each code sample was transformed into different naming conventions: Descriptive ( process_user_input )

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Learning Is Slower Than You Think

news.ycombinator.com Nisheeth Vishnoi 2026-02-17 11:23:41

It was just a question over breakfast. “What’s a metaphor?” Mira asked her father, spoon halfway to her mouth. He began to explain, but she interrupted: “So it’s when something isn’t what it is—but also is?” There was a silence at the table—not confusion, but recognition. She had already touched it, before any definition arrived. Before a lesson plan or rubric could intervene. That moment—so small, so ordinary—was also everything. Because this is how real learning often arrives: sideways, u

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This Handheld May Be Our Best Hope to Relive the Nintendo DS Glory Days

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-02-17 11:00:38

Of the mass number of retro gaming handhelds available today, the one missing link is a device that can help us relive the days when dual-screen gaming reigned supreme. The best options for Nintendo DS software emulation are either too flat or too expensive. Niche handheld maker Ayaneo may have a winner with its new iteration of the Pocket DS featuring a large 7-inch screen and a smaller secondary touchscreen, all housed in a clamshell that’s so damn easy to take on the road. The Pocket DS is e

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Looks Absolutely Stunning

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-17 11:10:33

When Guillermo del Toro finally got the chance to make his dream project, an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, you just knew it was going to be beautiful. Del Toro’s films are known for a lot of things, and sumptuous production design and costumes are right near the top of the list. So, it almost goes without saying that a group of new images from the film are stunning, but these almost go beyond that. First revealed in an article by Vanity Fair and then released by Netflix, 10 new ima

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The Famous Home Depot Skelly Finds Its Voice With New App for Halloween

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 09:56:00

Make no bones about it: Skelly's going high tech. Home Depot's popular 12-foot-tall skeleton decoration is coming back to life this Halloween with an app that lets you give the new Ultra Skelly a voice and new moves to scare the trick-or-treaters. The new animatronic version is shorter than the original at 6.5 feet tall, but you can freak out your whole neighborhood with this skeleton's rotating upper torso, moving mouth and 18 LCD eye variations (ew). And now Skelly can chat with visitors thro

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Photoshop's New AI Tool Wants to Help You Spend Less Time Relighting Photos

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 10:00:06

Photoshop is getting a new dose of generative AI, Adobe announced Tuesday. Three new Firefly-powered editing tools are rolling out now, including a new photo harmonization tool, a new upscaling feature to make images sharper and updates to its AI eraser. Adobe users got a sneak peek at the harmonize tool at last fall's creator conference, Adobe Max, when it was known as Project Perfect Blend. Adobe Applied Research Scientist Mengwei Ren told CNET at the time that the tool uses AI to create new

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Whole Milk Is Popular Again, but Is It Right for You? We Asked Dietitians

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 10:07:00

In the 1990s, Got Milk? ads became popular because of a marketing campaign created by the California Milk Processor Board, encouraging people to drink more cow's milk through celebrity-packed ads and commercials. It was successful for a time, but eventually the interest dwindled and soon after plant-based milks started to gain popularity. Since the 2000s, we've seen every version of plant-based milks you can imagine, ranging from soy, oat, almond, pistachio, macadamia, pea -- you name it, and it

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The 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Hack May Kick Your Restless Nights to the Curb

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 10:30:03

After a long day of work, getting into bed and falling asleep may seem like the easiest thing in the world. However, for many, it's rarely that simple. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep. Not getting enough rest doesn't just make it harder to wake up in the morning, but it can also lead to chronic conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. If you've been struggling with getting to sleep, it might be

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7 Best Reading Lights (2025): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-17 11:00:00

Reading before bed is a great way to relax. But achieving the right balance of light can be tricky. We want to illuminate the text without disturbing sleeping partners, kids, or roommates. A warm light that is not too bright is also better, as it helps you feel drowsy. Special reading lights may be the answer. They come in a surprisingly wide variety of shapes and sizes, but all will light up your page, not your whole room. I've tested a library of reading lights over the last year, tucking int

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Nvidia Geforce RTX 5060 Review: Not Quite There

wired.com Brad Bourque 2026-02-17 11:03:00

This should've been Nvidia’s victory lap after a fairly successful round of high-end GPUs. The RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 were expensive and hard to find at launch, but the performance was impressive for those who could get their hands on one. Most people spend less than $500 on a graphics card, and they've been waiting patiently for their turn to go shopping. Unfortunately, the RTX 5060 falls short of its similarly priced AMD counterpart, and the gap gets even worse when any pressure is applied. Si

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A Secretive US Space Plane Will Soon Test Quantum Navigation Technology

wired.com Eric Berger 2026-02-17 11:30:00

The X-37B, the US Space Force’s secretive space plane, will soon take flight again. On Monday, the Space Force announced that it will fly the small, Space Shuttle–shaped vehicle on the program’s eighth mission next month. The launch of the vehicle, on a Falcon 9 rocket, is scheduled to occur no earlier than August 21 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There are two active X-37Bs in the Space Force fleet, both built by Boeing. The first made its debut flight in April 2010. Since then, the tw

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Google Workspace is rolling out a security update to stop token stealing attacks

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-17 11:00:00

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. Google Workspace is launching a new security measure to help prevent the same type of account takeover attack that impacted Linus Tech Tips. The feature, which is rolling out in beta for Chrome users on Windows, is designed to block bad actors from remotely stealing the cookies that keep you logged into your Workspace account. Google calls the feat

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What’s on your desk, Cameron Faulkner?

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-02-17 11:00:00

Cameron Faulkner describes himself as “a New York City transplant who’s lived in Brooklyn since 2012.” He continues, “When I’m not at work, I try to get as far away from my computer as I can (I don’t always succeed), spending time with my wife, 15-month-old son, and two cats. I enjoy walking around, playing video games, drinking coffee, and keeping myself busy with a never-ending list of tasks.” He is currently commerce editor at The Verge, where he helps other commerce writers find good deals,

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You can get two long-range Tile Pro trackers for the price of one

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-02-17 11:49:05

The Tile Pro is a helpful gadget that lets you more easily find your stuff, whether you’re gearing up for summer vacation or heading back to school. Attach it to anything from dorm keys to luggage, and its 500-feet Bluetooth range (combined with Tile Network and Amazon Sidewalk) boosts your chances of finding things you may otherwise lose. Right now, you can get the best price ever on the Tile Pro at Woot. Buying a single tracker costs $23.99 ($11 off), while a two-pack costs just $34.99 ($25 of

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Golden Dome may not be the golden ticket Silicon Valley is hoping for

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-02-17 11:00:00

Golden Dome, the Trump administration’s gambit to build a next-generation missile defense system, has startups and longstanding defense contractors preparing to duke it out for a piece of a $151 billion multi-year contract. The process to qualify for the $151 billion contract vehicle, essentially an umbrella program, is stacked against most startups – not because of their tech. Instead, smaller companies may be thwarted by a multi-layered, expensive bureaucratic process used to ensure a company

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Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-02-17 11:30:00

When Esther Hallam welcomed her daughter, Nara, into the world, she faced the challenge of searching for trustworthy brands that offered high-quality, organic infant formula in the U.S. Despite being available for nearly 160 years, the quality of infant formula options in the U.S. is still lacking, she believes. Many manufacturers opt for skim milk to cut costs, which allows them to add oils to meet nutritional requirements. Several formulas contain palm oil, soy, and corn syrup, which aren’t r

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Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-17 11:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 lands in San Francisco this October, and if you’re eager to break into the tech world, here’s your chance to be in the room where it all happens. We’re looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27–29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world. There’s no better way to experience Disrupt and learn from the best You’ll do more than just lend a hand. As a volunteer, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at th

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Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-02-17 11:44:10

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise. The companies have been negotiating regularly, and they could come to an agreement in a few weeks, Bloomberg reports, citing three anonymous sources. The rep

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Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat now on App Store

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-17 11:51:39

Bitchat, a messaging app created by Twitter and Block founder Jack Dorsey, is available to download from the iOS App Store. Dorsey says he coded the basis of the app over the course of a weekend in early July. Bitchat operates through Bluetooth mesh networks, which means that users can send messages to others within the range of Bluetooth connectivity — usually around 100 meters — without cell reception or a Wi-Fi connection. The app’s UX is very minimal. There is no log-in system, and you’re

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build Tesla tunnels under Nashville

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-17 11:56:16

The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s tunnel-digging company, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee have announced a plan to build a 10-mile “loop” that will connect Nashville’s downtown and its convention center to the area’s airport. The project will be privately funded by The Boring Company “and its private partners,” according to the Governor’s press release, though those partners are not named. The Boring Company and local officials will now begin a “public process to evaluate potential routes, engage

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Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge browser, brings AI chat and voice control

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-17 16:17:00

What just happened? Microsoft is taking a bigger swing at everyday AI integration with the launch of Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. Now available on Windows and Mac, the update marks a significant step in Microsoft's push to embed AI directly into the browsing experience, making tasks like research, comparison shopping, and online navigation faster (to be seen), and voice-enabled. Copilot Mode blends chat, search, and navigation in a single input field. Rather than relying on users to manage

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Meta, YouTube, TikTok fight back as Australia's social media restrictions for teens draw closer

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-02-17 16:51:00

In brief: After approving plans to ban those aged under 16 from using social media last year, the Australian government is now considering which of the platforms should be included in the new law. In response, the companies are looking for ways to avoid being added to the ban list, with methods ranging from pleas and security promises to thinly veiled legal threats. Social media platforms have long criticized Australia's ban on under-16s holding accounts. The law comes into effect this December

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PayPal stock sinks 8% as company reports slow growth in key margin figure

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-17 16:39:09

PayPal reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter but saw slowing growth in transaction margin dollars, a key measure of profitability. The stock slipped more than 8% following the report. Here's how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.40 adjusted vs. $1.30 expected $1.40 adjusted vs. $1.30 expected Revenue: $8.29 billion vs. $8.08 billion expected Sales increased 5% from $7.89 billion a year ear

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Spotify CEO Ek says he's 'unhappy' with ads business as stock falls 8% on weak guidance

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-02-17 16:44:25

Spotify shares dropped more than 8% before the bell Tuesday after the music streaming service fell short of Wall Street's expectations and posted weak guidance for the current quarter. Here's how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Loss: Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share expected Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share expected Revenue: 4.19 billion euros vs. 4.26 billion expected The Swedish platform's revenues rose 10% from about 3.81 billion euros in t

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Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-02-17 16:00:01

US President Donald Trump (R) and Apple CEO Tim Cook (2nd L), with Senior Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump (L) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, tour the Flextronics computer manufacturing facility where Apple's Mac Pros are assembled in Austin, Texas, on November 20, 2019. Faced with intensifying pressure from President Donald Trump to bring more jobs to the U.S., Apple is opening a manufacturing program in downtown Detroit. The Apple Manufacturing Academy, which is being administer

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Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-17 16:32:18

In this article XYZ Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cash App’s new Pools feature lets users set a group funding goal, name the pool, and invite contributors. Courtesy: Cash App Cash App is going on the offensive in peer-to-peer payments. The Block -owned payments platform on Tuesday unveiled Pools, a new peer-to-peer feature designed to make group payments simple. It's the company's first major P2P product launch in nearly two years. "This is the first time we're going into out

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AI Datacenters Are Raising Nearby Residents' Electric Bills

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-17 16:04:46

If you're looking for someone to blame for your ballooning energy bills, we have an increasingly familiar culprit: AI data centers. A new analysis of one the US's largest power grids, PJM, found that a rise in customer energy rates is directly attributable to the tremendous power demands of these data facilities that undergird services like OpenAI's ChatGPT, the Washington Post reports. Serving 67 million customers, the PJM region covers just over a dozen states, including Indiana, Maryland, M

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Writer launches a ‘super agent’ that actually gets sh*t done, outperforms OpenAI on key benchmarks

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-02-17 16:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Writer, the enterprise artificial intelligence company valued at $1.9 billion, launched an autonomous “super agent” Tuesday that can independently execute complex, multi-step business tasks across hundreds of software platforms — marking a significant escalation in the corporate AI arms race. The new Action Agent represents a fundamental s

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Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-02-17 16:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Sparrow, the employee leave management technology company, announced Tuesday it raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Silver Lake Waterman, bringing the company’s total investment to $64 million as it capitalizes on the growing complexity of workplace leave compliance. The funding comes as companies grapple with an explosion of sta

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Latest Tech News

This Linux app alerts you when an app tries to connect to the internet - and why that matters

Do variable names matter for AI code completion? (2025)

Learning Is Slower Than You Think

This Handheld May Be Our Best Hope to Relive the Nintendo DS Glory Days

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Looks Absolutely Stunning

The Famous Home Depot Skelly Finds Its Voice With New App for Halloween

Photoshop's New AI Tool Wants to Help You Spend Less Time Relighting Photos

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The 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Hack May Kick Your Restless Nights to the Curb

7 Best Reading Lights (2025): Clip-On, Rechargeable, Portable

Nvidia Geforce RTX 5060 Review: Not Quite There

A Secretive US Space Plane Will Soon Test Quantum Navigation Technology

Google Workspace is rolling out a security update to stop token stealing attacks

What’s on your desk, Cameron Faulkner?

You can get two long-range Tile Pro trackers for the price of one

Golden Dome may not be the golden ticket Silicon Valley is hoping for

Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula

Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone

Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat now on App Store

Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build Tesla tunnels under Nashville

Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge browser, brings AI chat and voice control

Meta, YouTube, TikTok fight back as Australia's social media restrictions for teens draw closer

PayPal stock sinks 8% as company reports slow growth in key margin figure

Spotify CEO Ek says he's 'unhappy' with ads business as stock falls 8% on weak guidance

Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.

Cash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time

AI Datacenters Are Raising Nearby Residents' Electric Bills

Writer launches a ‘super agent’ that actually gets sh*t done, outperforms OpenAI on key benchmarks

Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare

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