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SK hynix confirms 3GB GDDR7 modules, paving way for RTX 50 Super VRAM boost

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-02-18 05:28:00

The big picture: Rumors about Nvidia's RTX 50 Super series graphics cards featuring more VRAM started circulating almost immediately after the standard variants launched with underwhelming memory capacities. Although the chipmaker has yet to comment, a recent announcement from SK hynix suggests that larger VRAM pools are indeed on the horizon. SK hynix has confirmed plans to develop GDDR7 memory modules with a maximum capacity of 24Gb (3GB), an upgrade from the long-standing 16Gb (2GB) standard

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Researchers create artificial blood for on-the-spot use in accidents and combat

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-18 08:05:00

Forward-looking: In a laboratory at the University of Maryland, a team of researchers is tackling one of emergency medicine's most persistent challenges: how to deliver life-saving blood transfusions to patients who are miles from the nearest hospital. Their experimental solution isn't stored in a refrigerator but in the form of a lightweight powder – raising hopes among scientists and military officials that trauma care could soon reach accident scenes and battlefields alike, where blood loss r

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Amazon's AI coding assistant exposed nearly 1 million users to potential system wipe

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-18 10:03:00

A hot potato: Earlier this month, a hacker compromised Amazon's generative AI coding assistant, Amazon Q, which is widely used through its Visual Studio Code extension. The breach wasn't just a technical slip, rather it exposed critical flaws in how AI tools are integrated into software development pipelines. It's a moment of reckoning for the developer community, and one Amazon can't afford to ignore. The attacker was able to inject unauthorized code into the assistant's open-source GitHub rep

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From Harvard to Half-Life: Gabe Newell reflects on his unconventional path to founding Valve

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-18 11:22:00

Why it matters: A week ago, we highlighted the surprising interview Valve co-founder Gabe Newell gave to a little-known YouTube channel, where he revealed his unconventional daily routine and passion for scuba diving. But beyond the lifestyle quirks lies a deeper, more instructive story – how a chance encounter with Steve Ballmer at Microsoft pulled Newell away from Harvard and into a 13-year tenure at the software giant. That decision not only shaped Newell's personal trajectory but also helped

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AOC Q27G40XMN 27" Review: 1440p HDR on a Budget

techspot.com Tim Schiesser 2026-02-19 08:11:00

If you've been hunting for a budget HDR gaming monitor, there's a good chance you've come across the AOC Q27G3XMN. We've been recommending it for the past 18 months for punching above its weight in the crowded 1440p monitor space. Now, AOC is back with a follow-up: the Q27G40XMN, a new model that aims to elevate the original formula without straying too far from its budget roots. At first glance, not much has changed. The G40 keeps the same 27-inch VA panel, 1440p resolution, and 180Hz refresh

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Google admits Android alert failure during 2023 Turkey earthquake

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-02-19 09:15:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In brief: Google has admitted that its early earthquake alert system failed to inform millions of people about the severity of Turkey's 2023 quake. The highest level "TakeAction" warnings were only sent to 469 Android users for the 7.8 magnitude event. On 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Gaziantep in southern Turkey, close to the Syrian border. It was followed by a second maj

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VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-19 09:55:59

VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in Just now Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Virtual private network (VPN) apps have become the most downloaded on Apple's App Store in the UK after sites such as PornHub, Reddit and X began requiring age verification of users on Friday. VPNs can disguise your location online - allowing you to use the internet as though you are in another country. It means people are likely using them to bypass re

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Huawei reclaims No. 1 smartphone spot in China — and Apple returns to growth

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-19 08:52:23

The Huawei flagship store and the Apple flagship store at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, Sept. 2, 2024. Huawei reclaimed the top spot in China's smartphone market in the second quarter of the year, while Apple returned to growth in the country — one of its most critical markets — data released by technology market analyst firm Canalys showed on Monday. Huawei shipped 12.2 million smartphones in China in the three months ended June, a rise of 15% year on year — equating to 1

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Chinese universities want students to use more AI, not less

technologyreview.com Caiwei Chen 2026-02-19 06:00:00

However, there’s a crucial difference. While many educators in the West see AI as a threat they have to manage, more Chinese classrooms are treating it as a skill to be mastered. In fact, as the Chinese-developed model DeepSeek gains in popularity globally, people increasingly see it as a source of national pride. The conversation in Chinese universities has gradually shifted from worrying about the implications for academic integrity to encouraging literacy, productivity, and staying ahead. Th

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I loved the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s new cover screen until the software ruined it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:00:19

I love flip phone foldables. More specifically, I love flip phones with big cover screens. Being able to comfortably reply to texts, check notifications, and use apps on a large, high-quality cover screen is one of my favorite things about the flip phone form factor — and it’s why I was so excited to get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For the last couple of years, Samsung’s cover screen tech has paled in comparison to its competitors, namely Motorola in the US. For all Samsung has gotten righ

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Emulating PC games on your non-Snapdragon device just got better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:10:50

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has announced that its GameHub app now offers much better support for MediaTek chipsets with Mali GPUs. The company also revealed that it’s working with MediaTek to launch custom Mali GPU drivers. GameHub lets people play PC games on their Android phones without streaming. There are a few ways to natively play PC games on your phone without streaming, with Winlator and GameSir’s GameHub app being the most popular solutions. These apps tradition

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After Facer, Pujie and WatchMaker announce Wear OS 6 support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:11:07

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR After Facer, watch face distribution apps Pujie and WatchMaker are extending support for Wear OS 6. The updated versions comply with Google’s mandate to switch to the new Watch Face Format. While Pujie is separating development into two apps (for new and old watches), WatchMaker is likely to continue using just one. With Wear OS 5, Google introduced a new standard to make watch faces more power-efficient. And, to ensure watch face designers and develo

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Survey shows 9 out of 10 people demand this camera feature on base Pixel 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:30:53

Google One of the most intriguing and persistent Google Pixel 10 series rumors is that the base Pixel 10 could finally get a telephoto camera. This should theoretically enable much-improved camera zoom without splashing out on a Pro phone. I personally welcome this news, but do readers feel the same? We ran polls on the website, our Twitter page, and our YouTube channel. The results are finally in, and here’s how you voted. Do you want the Pixel 10 to have a zoom camera? The results were c

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Here’s why people are putting grip tape on their $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:41:38

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Despite largely positive reviews, several Galaxy Z Fold 7 users report difficulty opening the device due to its ultra-thin sides and strong magnets. Community members have tried cases, skins, grip tape, and techniques like optimal thumb placement as workarounds. Some suggest hardware changes, like grippier textures or indentations, could improve usability without compromising the design too much. Chinese foldables have dominated the last few years, mai

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The best Switch emulator just got even better, and there’s more to come

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:52:43

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Nintendo Switch emulator Eden just dropped v0.0.3 release candidate. It brings performance improvements, plus key new features to make setup easier. The growing team also teased a few upcoming features, including EmuReady integration. Nintendo Switch emulation hit some big setbacks last year with Nintendo effectively shutting down Yuzu and Ryujinx, but more recently things have really started to heat up. The Yuzu fork Eden is one of the most promising

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5 Samsung DeX features I’ll miss if they don’t return in One UI 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 08:00:42

I’ll admit it: I’ve never been the biggest Samsung DeX user. Not because I don’t like it — I think it’s the gold standard for casting your phone to an external display — but because I spend far too much time with non-Samsung phones in my pocket. The funny thing is that every time I leave the Galaxy ecosystem behind, that’s precisely when I need DeX most. And now that it’s about to undergo significant changes as part of One UI 8, I’m a little worried. I don’t want to lose certain DeX features, e

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I was a Niagara Launcher doubter until I built my ultimate productivity home screen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 08:30:33

Andy Walker / Android Authority There was a time when Nova Launcher was the only home screen app I’d consider using on my Android phones. It was the pinnacle of the genre, offering a dizzying array of customization options and a wealth of search features. However, as my need for a launcher that enhances focus and productivity grew, Nova fell off my radar. I began exploring the many alternatives available. My current launcher choice is Kvaesitso, thanks to its unique vertically biased design an

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I returned to Pokémon Go after 4 years, and it’s just as painful to play as ever

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 09:00:15

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I’ve been playing Pokémon Go on and off since the day the mobile game came out in 2016. As a result, I’ve seen its changes over the years — from the introduction of new creatures to catch, the launch of community days and raids, and plenty of other new features. But there’s a reason that I would take breaks from the game, including my four-year pause between 2021 and 2025. Pokémon Go has an accessibility problem. When I started playing it again a few weeks ago,

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Google admits Android’s earthquake alerts failed ahead of deadly quake

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 09:16:53

Google TL;DR Google has reportedly acknowledged that its Android Earthquake Alerts system did not work accurately during the devastating 2023 Turkey earthquakes. The system issued 500,000 lower-level “Be Aware” notifications when it should have issued 10 million “Take Action” alerts. Google told the BBC that every earthquake early warning system grapples with algorithm tuning challenges. Google has reportedly admitted to the BBC that its Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system failed to deliv

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Google Messages gets Material 3 Expressive on Wear OS before Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 09:21:55

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Messages is the latest Wear OS app to receive Google’s Material 3 Expressive redesign. The update brings more consistent coloring, slight changes to shapes, and new icons to complement text. Google may be testing the update with a small set of users, since it has yet to reach a wider audience. Google has already begun transitioning many of its apps to the new, more fluid and vivid Material 3 Expressive design philosophy. These changes haven’t been

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5 apps you should use instead of Obsidian

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 09:23:34

Nathan Drescher / Android Authority Obsidian is far more than just a simple note-taking app. If you’re willing to put in some effort, you can transform it into a highly versatile personal knowledge management (PKM) system, capable of everything from a detailed to-do list and a budget tracker to various sophisticated databases. However, despite its power, Obsidian isn’t suitable for everyone. Some users might be deterred by its steep learning curve or its particular aesthetic. If you’re ready t

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Internet age verification begins rollout, and Apple is set to be dragged into it

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-19 09:52:04

The UK has become the first major country to introduce a legal requirement for internet age verification, but it affects all websites and apps worldwide. Additionally, the US has recently revived a bill very similar to the British legislation. While the law was presented as a way to prevent children accessing adult websites, the reality is very different, and we’re already seeing the privacy risks of good intentions being turned into bad legislation – with iMessage and FaceTime in the firing li

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Scattered Spider is running a VMware ESXi hacking spree

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 09:05:50

Scattered Spider hackers have been aggressively targeting virtualized environments by attacking VMware ESXi hypervisors at U.S. companies in the retail, airline, transportation, and insurance sectors. According to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GITG), the attackers keep employing their usual tactics that do not include vulnerability exploits but rely on perfectly executed social engineering "to bypass even mature security programs." A Scattered Spider attack The researchers say that th

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This 16-inch Acer is a full-package value pick I'd happily replace my main laptop with

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-19 06:15:13

Acer Swift 16 AI ZDNET's key takeaways The Acer Swift 16 AI is available now starting at $1,250. Its 16-inch OLED display, well-designed lightweight form, and marathon battery work together to create a laptop that feels more premium than its price would suggest. Its speakers, however, leave much to be desired, and it has its fair share of bloatware. $1,299 at Walmart $1,249.99 at Best Buy more buying choices Acer's Swift 16 AI is a thin and light laptop with a gorgeous OLED display, nice full

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Considering Samsung's new Z Flip 7? Why I recommend waiting for next year's model

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-19 06:15:18

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Having spent a few days with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I can easily say that it's Samsung's most polished clamshell foldable to date. The expanded cover screen finally feels complete, DeX support is an incredible bonus on such a tiny footprint, and its battery life got a solid bump up. But while the Z Flip 7 closes the gap with rivals like the Moto Razr Ultra, it's worth looking ahead to what next year's Z Flip 8 might bring. Apple reportedly has plans to bring its flavor of fol

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Drafting Software Recommendation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 21:46:50

I am looking for simple, logical, programmatically powerful drafting software to draw floor plans. Ideally it would be online or open source. I don't have a windows computer at this time, so unless I want to get one I need to use something that is capable of running on older unix / linux or online. I tried Canva to reproduce a pen and ink sketch I made but so far I have a found it lacking. It is slow to use and illogical. Point and click and drag sucks relative to being able to enter the parame

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Mobile BESS Powers Remote Heavy Equipment

news.ycombinator.com Andrew Moseman 2026-02-15 04:50:04

In June, a fuel delivery to a Johns Hopkins Hospital campus went terribly awry, spilling 2,000 gallons of diesel into Baltimore’s harbor. As the Maryland capital raced to contain the mess, responders discovered a problem: They didn’t have access to reliable power at the waterfront site. Usually in these kinds of situations, responders bring in fossil-fuel generators. But city officials wanted to do better than burning more fuel while cleaning up diesel. So they tracked down Scott Calhoun, chief

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Claude Code Router

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 20:19:23

Claude Code Router 中文版 A powerful tool to route Claude Code requests to different models and customize any request. ✨ Features Model Routing : Route requests to different models based on your needs (e.g., background tasks, thinking, long context). : Route requests to different models based on your needs (e.g., background tasks, thinking, long context). Multi-Provider Support : Supports various model providers like OpenRouter, DeepSeek, Ollama, Gemini, Volcengine, and SiliconFlow. : Support

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Samsung Removes Bootloader Unlocking with One UI 8

news.ycombinator.com Josh Skinner 2026-02-18 21:43:36

Bootloader unlocking is a popular way to breathe new life into older devices, by loading unofficial software onto a device, like custom ROMs, gaining root access, custom kernels, etc. This option will be taken away from users with One UI 8. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in. Bootloader unlocking is no more with One UI 8 The OEM Unlocking toggle has been removed with the stable build of One UI 8 on the latest Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 devices, as well as the official beta builds on the

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Trying to play an isomorphic piano (2022) [video]

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 21:50:39

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