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My Mac Contacted 63 Different Apple Owned Domains in One Hour – While Not Is Use

During a one hour period today, my computer contacted 63 different Apple domains while i was not logged on and using it. I have been trying to minimize to the extent possible the reach of big tech into my life. A full 25% of the DNS queries from one of my computers (M2 MBA with macOS 15.4) are to Apple owned domains - even though my DNS provider (NextDNS) blocks Apple's native telemetry. Additionally, since I do not use Apple for my mail, contacts, calendars, podcasts or news, I already have th

SchemeFlow (YC S24) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer (London) to Speed Up Construction

Overview We’re looking for an excellent Full-Stack Engineer to join the team. Someone with unstoppable grit, a relentless bias to action, and a “make it happen” mentality. You’ll be joining the trenches in a Y-Combinator backed AI company in London. You’ll be inspired by the mission to deploy technology to unlock the bureaucracy of getting things built. And you’ll be pumped to have a chance to work with a relentlessly driven, high-performance, ambitious team. About the role Tech You will be

Next.js 15.1 is unusable outside of Vercel

If you use Next.js anywhere but Vercel, here's some bad news: Next.js 15.1+ is broken. tl;dr: Starting with version 15.1.8, Next.js might break metadata handling for non-Vercel deployments, potentially devastating your search rankings. This is not a bug. When Did This Happen? In 2024, Vercel introduced metadata streaming as an experimental feature. This fundamentally changes how Next.js handles metadata. Traditional approach: Metadata tags (title, description, Open Graph tags) are rendered d

Dancing brainwaves: How sound reshapes your brain networks in real time

What happens inside your brain when you hear a steady rhythm or musical tone? According to a new study from Aarhus University and the University of Oxford, your brain doesn't just hear it -- it reorganizes itself in real time. Every beep, tone and new sound you hear travels from the ear to registering in your brain. But what actually happens in your brain when you listen to a continuous stream of sounds? A new study from Aarhus University and University of Oxford published in Advanced Science r

A receipt printer cured my procrastination [ADHD]

Why can I focus for hours on a game but procrastinate when writing an email? For over 20 years, I've tried everything to boost my productivity. I've read dozens of books and tested many methods. Nothing made a real difference. But I finally found a solution by understanding what makes video games addictive. And a thermal receipt printer will become the best investment of my life. My fight against procrastination I started my business when I was 21 (I'm now 39). I built custom apps and did cons

Astronomers Find Hidden Volcano on Mars

Mars’s marred surface consists of craters, canyons, and mysterious formations that hint at a complex geological past. Scientists recently studied a tantalizing feature that could shed light on the planet’s elusive history. A mountain perched on the rim of Mars’ Jezero Crater may actually be a volcano hiding in plain sight, according to a new study. This peak, called Jezero Mons, could offer new insight into the Red Planet’s geologic history and the potential for ancient Martian life, the resear

Amazon Is Selling Off This 56,800mAh Power Bank Stock, Now 85% Off the Original Price

Power banks have become essential companions for anyone who needs to keep their devices charged on the go. Whether you’re working remotely, traveling or simply out for the day, running out of battery on your smartphone, AirPods, or laptop can be a real hassle. While there are countless power banks available, many fall short in two critical areas: battery capacity and charging speed. That is why having a model that can do everything is a game-changer and right now, this Moihosso 56800mAh 22.5W p

Your iPhone Is About to Change More Than Just the Liquid Glass Look in iOS 26

When iOS 26 shimmers into view this fall, the translucent new Liquid Glass interface overhaul won't be the only change to the iPhone. Announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, iOS 26 (named for 2026) will take on a look that Apple pioneered with the Vision Pro, with glassy, translucent panels that will echo throughout all of the company's products. But this isn't simply a cosmetic overhaul. The Camera and Photos apps are gaining long-awaited functional redesigns; the Messages and Ph

Best Internet Providers in Washington, DC

What is the best internet provider in Washington, DC? Whether you've lived in Washington, DC for a while or are moving into the area, there are plenty of choices to explore. The three that stand out are Xfinity, Astound Broadband and Verizon Fios -- although wireless internet from regional ISPs like Starry Internet, DC Access and T-Mobile's 5G are also a good shout. But which comes out on top? CNET recommends Verizon Fios as the best internet provider in Washington, DC -- namely for its top sp

9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features, According to a Doctor at Apple

If you own an Apple Watch, then you know just how small but mighty the wearable device can be. But are you aware of all the different ways this high-tech watch can assist you in monitoring and improving your health? To help you learn more about the not-so-obvious health features hidden on the Apple Watch that can support your heart health, fitness, sleep and more, we spoke with a doctor at Apple. 1. The Vitals app metrics Using overnight health metrics, the Vitals app can reveal much about you

I Think Fiber Is the Gold Standard of Internet. But Here's Why I Can't Always Recommend It

You've probably heard about fiber internet by now; it's often touted as the "gold standard" of broadband by policymakers, experts and internet users alike. Plus, the Fiber Broadband Association estimates that a little over 76 million homes have made the switch to a fiber internet connection, representing a growth of 13% in the past year. If you've ever struggled with slow speeds or outages while using cable, 5G, satellite or (God forbid) DSL internet, you've probably considered switching intern

24 Best Flavors of AriZona's Iconic Iced Tea (2025)

The internet loves to wax poetic about the eternal virtue of Costco’s $1.50 hot-dog-and-soft drink special, but where’s the love for AriZona’s 99-cent tallboys? Aside from a brief gag in a 2016 episode of Atlanta, very little fanfare is given to this under-costed dynamo of flavor and refreshment. Thirsty folks from all socioeconomic strata instantly recognize the colorful 23.5-ounce cans in their local bodega, and most flavors can still be found for 99 cents (plus applicable taxes and deposit fe

Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs

On a 5K screen in Kirkland, Washington, four terminals blur with activity as artificial intelligence generates thousands of lines of code. Steve Yegge, a veteran software engineer who previously worked at Google and AWS, sits back to watch. “This one is running some tests, that one is coming up with a plan. I am now coding on four different projects at once, although really I’m just burning tokens,” Yegge says, referring to the cost of generating chunks of text with a large language model (LLM)

AI Agents Are Too Cheap for Our Own Good

In 2007, Luke Arrigoni, an AI entrepreneur, earned $63,000 at his first job as a junior software developer. Today, he says AI tools that write better code than he did back then cost just $120 annually. The numbers don’t sit right with him. Arrigoni, who runs Loti AI, a company that helps Hollywood stars find unauthorized deepfakes, worries that underpriced AI tools encourage companies to eliminate entry-level roles. He wants to flip the incentive structure so people’s careers don’t end before t

Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

On Wednesday, acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to replace its aging air traffic control systems, which still rely on floppy disks and Windows 95 computers, Tom's Hardware reports. The agency has issued a Request for Information to gather proposals from companies willing to tackle the massive infrastructure overhaul. “The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips,” Roche

Fujifilm’s new X-E5 is one of its sleekest mirrorless cameras yet

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Fujifilm is announcing the X-E5, a new $1,699.95 mirrorless camera due out in August. It has a 40-megapixel sensor, a new control lever on its front, a classic EVF mode with old-school frame lines, and of course a bunch of analog-inspired film simulations. It’s yet another retro-looking mirrorless from Fujifilm, but it’s one of the mor

Multiverse Computing raises $215M for tech that could radically lower AI costs

Spanish startup Multiverse Computing on Thursday said it has raised an enormous Series B round of €189 million (about $215 million) on the strength of a technology it calls “CompactifAI.” CompactifAI is a quantum-computing inspired compression technology that is capable of reducing the size of LLMs by up to 95% without impacting model performance, the company said. Specifically, Multiverse offers compressed versions of well-known, open-source LLMs – primarily small models – such as Llama 4 Sco

Meta sues AI ‘nudify’ app Crush AI for advertising on its platforms

Meta has sued the maker of a popular AI “nudify” app, Crush AI, that reportedly ran thousands of ads across Meta’s platforms. In addition to the lawsuit, Meta says it’s taking new measures to crack down on other apps like Crush AI. In a lawsuit filed in Hong Kong, Meta alleged Joy Timeline HK, the entity behind Crush AI, attempted to circumvent the company’s review process to distribute ads for AI nudify services. Meta said in a blog post that it repeatedly removed ads by the entity for violati

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ChatGPT gets crushed at chess by a 1 MHz Atari 2600

Editor's take: Despite being hailed as the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence, large language models are no smarter than a piece of rotten wood. Every now and then, some odd experiment or test reminds everyone that so-called "intelligent" AI doesn't actually exist if you're living outside a tech company's quarterly report. A cycle-exact emulation of the Atari 2600 CPU running at a meager 1.19 MHz is more than enough to utterly humiliate ChatGPT in a game of chess. Citrix engi

Small retailers on 'vacation from hell' as they seek clarity on Trump's China tariffs

In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A UPS seasonal worker delivers packages on Cyber Monday in New York on Nov. 27, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images When Matt Kubancik, a small business owner in Louisville, Kentucky, cast his ballot for Donald Trump in November, he was hoping that the Republican nominee's return to the White House would provide a spark to the economy and lead to reduced prices for gas and groceries. Instead, the first half-year

Nvidia's first GPU was made in France — Macron wants the country to produce cutting edge chips again

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., left, and Emmanuel Macron, France's president at the 2025 VivaTech conference in Paris, France, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday made a pitch for his country to manufacture the most advanced chips in the world, in a bid to position itself as a critical tech hub in Europe. The comments come as European tech companies and countries are reassessing their reliance on foreign technology f

Gaming VC activity settles into a new normal in Q1 | Pitchbook

In the first quarter, gaming VC activity may have finally settled into a new normal — though it’s a leaner, more selective market, according to an analysis by PitchBook. Q1 funding dipped 3% QoQ to $1.2 billion across 134 deals, the lowest deal count since mid-2019. As early-stage investments continue to shrink, investors grow increasingly discerning, and the M&A and exit environment remain muted, there are still bright spots: investment surged into back-end gaming infrastructure and AI-powered

iOS 19 is now iOS 26. Should Google follow suit with Android?

Apple 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. It’s WWDC week, and that means a flurry of software and service announcements from Apple. During its keynote on Monday, Apple revealed new features to the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Macs, and more, including a new “Liquid Glass” UI that uses excessive transparency. This will undoubtedly prove divisive for Apple fans and th

The 5 best iOS 26 features I want Android to copy ASAP

Joe Maring / Android Authority Well, Apple has done it. After releasing iOS 18 in 2024, this year’s iPhone update jumps up by eight to iOS 26. Not only is the new name significant, but thanks to Apple’s new Liquid Glass redesign, it’s also one of the most drastic iOS updates we’ve seen in years. While I hope the whole Liquid Glass thing stays far, far away from Android, there are some elements of iOS 26 that I actually quite like. They aren’t drastic features, but they’re things I’d love to se

Deal: Get up to $500 off SYLVOX 55-inch Outdoor Gaming TV combos!

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Gaming indoors is great, but have you ever tried gaming outside? The SYLVOX Gaming Series outdoor TV transforms your backyard or patio into the ultimate gaming and sports arena, and it’s now $200 cheaper than its MSRP at Amazon. Get the SYLVOX 55-inch Outdoor Gaming Series TV for $1,799 ($200 off) Built for extreme conditions, the SYLVOX 55-inch TV thrives from -22°F to 122°F with IP55-rated waterproof durability. It boasts a vivid Ultra HD 4K screen with Do

AOSP isn’t dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has made it harder to build custom Android ROMs for Pixel phones by omitting their device trees and driver binaries from the latest AOSP release. The company says this is because it’s shifting its AOSP reference target from Pixel hardware to a virtual device called “Cuttlefish” to be more neutral. While Google insists AOSP isn’t going away, developers must now reverse-engineer changes, making the process for supporting Pixel devices more difficu

After three days with iOS 26, I’m amazed by Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, but I have concerns

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority The biggest buzz at WWDC 2025 was around Apple’s spanking new Liquid Glass interface. From a unified year-based naming scheme for its platforms to what might be the most extensive visual overhaul to iOS in years, iOS 26 marks a significant shift in Apple’s software approach. But is there substance beneath the divisive shiny sheen? I dove into the developer betas to give it a try. Let me preface this by saying this first beta is very buggy, and I wouldn’t recomm

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OpenAI will reportedly start using Google's cloud servers

This is another move by the company to diversify its compute portfolio beyond Microsoft Azure. OpenAI has inked a deal with Google to begin using the latter's cloud service to meet its growing needs for increased computing capacity, according to a report by Reuters . This is something of a surprise, given that Google and OpenAI are rivals in the AI space. The terms of the deal remain unknown, but reporting indicates it has been in the negotiation phase for the past several months. This marks O

SmartAttack uses smartwatches to steal data from air-gapped systems

A new attack dubbed 'SmartAttack' uses smartwatches as a covert ultrasonic signal receiver to exfiltrate data from physically isolated (air-gapped) systems. Air-gapped systems, commonly deployed in mission-critical environments such as government facilities, weapons platforms, and nuclear power plants, are physically isolated from external networks to prevent malware infections and data theft. Despite this isolation, they remain vulnerable to compromise through insider threats such as rogue em

Rohde and Schwarz AMIQ Modulation Generator Teardown

Introduction Every few months, a local company auctions off all kinds of lab, production and test equipment. I shouldn’t be subscribed to their email list but I am, and that’s one way I end up with more stuff that I don’t really need. During a recent auction, I got my hands on a Rohde & Schwarz AMIQ, an I/Q modulation generator, for a grand total of $45. Add to that another 30% for the auction fee and taxes and you’re still paying much less than what others would pay for a round of golf? But i