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Installing a UPS battery backup saved my work PC - here's the full story

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-18 17:26:00

Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS ZDNET's key takeaways The Goldemate 1000 Pro UPS is available now on Amazon for $199. With a Lithium battery that can last for nearly two hours, this UPS is hard to beat at the price. There's no means of communicating to a PC for a graceful shutdown, should power go out. $199.99 at Amazon Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. For as long as I can remember, I've used a UPS -- aka, Uninterruptible Powe

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Applied Materials shares sink 10% on light forecast amid macroeconomic uncertainties

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-11-20 12:59:18

Applied Materials shares sank more than 10% in extended trading Thursday as the semiconductor equipment company provided outlook for the current quarter that came in light. Here's how Applied Materials did in its third-quarter earnings results versus LSEG consensus estimates: EPS : $2.48, adjusted, versus $2.36 estimated. : $2.48, adjusted, versus $2.36 estimated. Revenue: $7.3 billion vs $7.22 billion estimated. Applied Materials said it expects $2.11 per share in adjusted earnings in the c

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500 days of math

news.ycombinator.com Gabe Is Building 2025-11-18 05:33:20

I recently crossed 500 days of practicing math daily with Math Academy. I wrote about my experience after 100 days here. TL;DR: I am still very impressed by the Math Academy system and highly recommend it, but you get out of it what you put in. My consistency has been exceptional, but my volume has been frequently low, which has had a cascading impact on my progress. To help, I spent January and February building a habit app to help improve my volume along with some other changes in how I handl

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Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-11-20 22:04:28

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Some cool decor can help a new dorm or apartment feel like home, which is why Nanoleaf’s back-to-school sale is worth checking out. The company’s offering all-time low prices on a wide range of its modular smart light gear, from skylights to smart light display cases. Some of our favorite deals include Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL, which Amazon, Nanoleaf, and Best Buy are selling for $179.99 ($20 off). The Nan

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The “Godfather of AI” Has a Bizarre Plan to Save Humanity From Evil AI

futurism.com Unknown 2025-11-21 00:58:19

Geoffrey Hinton, the pioneering mind behind AI industry-transforming neural networks, who's often referred to as a "godfather of AI," says we need to infuse AI with "maternal instincts" to save humanity from rogue AI. Though his work on neural networks helped to usher in the large language models (LLMs) that dominate Silicon Valley today, these days, Hinton is known for being somewhat of an AI alarmist: he believes that there's a significant chance that superintelligent AI will wipe out humanki

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Google Find Hub’s automatic enrollments will only give you two days to opt out (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-21 08:51:19

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google plans to expand Find Hub’s automatic enrollment with more triggers. We’ve now spotted clues suggesting that once users hit these triggers, they would have two days to opt out of participating in the Find Hub network. Additional triggers expected in the future include enabling Location access on the device, syncing with Fast Pair accessories, and more. Google recently rebranded Android’s Find My Device tool into Find Hub when it added the ability t

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"None of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of FL's Book Ban Bill

news.ycombinator.com Kelly Jensen 2025-11-21 21:45:07

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She's the editor/author of (DON'T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View All posts by Kelly Jensen Judge Carlos Mendoza of the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a major case related to book banni

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500 Days of Math

news.ycombinator.com Gabe Is Building 2025-11-20 17:33:20

I recently crossed 500 days of practicing math daily with Math Academy. I wrote about my experience after 100 days here. TL;DR: I am still very impressed by the Math Academy system and highly recommend it, but you get out of it what you put in. My consistency has been exceptional, but my volume has been frequently low, which has had a cascading impact on my progress. To help, I spent January and February building a habit app to help improve my volume along with some other changes in how I handl

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Meta accessed women's health data from Flo app without consent, says court

news.ycombinator.com Danny Bradbury 2025-11-22 17:51:40

A jury has ruled that Meta accessed sensitive information from a woman’s reproductive health tracking app without consent. The app in question is called Flo Health. Developed in 2015 in Belarus to track menstrual cycles, it has evolved over the years as a tracking app for highly detailed, intimate aspects of women’s reproductive health. Flo Health user Erica Frasco bought a class action lawsuit against the company in 2021, following a damning report about its privacy infractions by the Wall St

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The Bizarre Biological Trick That Makes These Teeth Tougher Than Steel

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-11-23 16:55:34

At first glance, chitons look like any other mollusk: round, bashful creatures creeping across seashore rocks. Flip one over, however, and you’ll notice rows of freakishly sharp, polished teeth—indestructible, multi-purpose chompers that researchers are seeking to replicate for the next breakthrough in material science. A new study published August 7 in Science presents a detailed investigation into what makes chiton teeth so strong and durable. By analyzing chiton anatomy, the team found a rem

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The Bizarre Biological Trick That Makes Mollusk Teeth Tougher Than Steel

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-11-23 22:55:34

At first glance, chitons look like any other mollusk: round, bashful creatures creeping across seashore rocks. Flip one over, however, and you’ll notice rows of freakishly sharp, polished teeth—indestructible, multi-purpose chompers that researchers are seeking to replicate for the next breakthrough in material science. A new study published August 7 in Science presents a detailed investigation into what makes chiton teeth so strong and durable. By analyzing chiton anatomy, the team found a rem

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Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

wired.com Dell Cameron 2025-11-23 22:00:00

United States senator Maggie Hassan is pressing major data brokers after an investigation by The Markup/CalMatters and copublished by WIRED found at least 35 firms hid opt-out information from search results, making it harder for people to take control of their own data and safeguard their privacy online. Hassan, the top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, put five of the top firms—IQVIA Digital, Comscore, Telesign Corporation, 6sense Insights, and Findem—on notice Wednesday, demanding th

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Best Organic Mattresses (2025): Birch, Avocado, Naturepedic, More

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-11-24 03:55:33

After years of testing, the Avocado Green hybrid mattress remains one of the best organic mattresses I've slept on. It's the only mattress my wife and I can agree on. She likes a soft mattress, and I prefer a firm one. This model somehow manages to be both without being too much of either. It's also good for combination sleepers like myself, who spend time in just about every position in the course of a night. After nearly three years of sleeping on this Avocado, it's proven its durability—there

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Gemini’s ‘bouncy’ makeover starts rolling out, and it’s kinda fun to watch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-25 10:10:00

AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an updated overlay for the Gemini AI assistant with a more rounded design. The new interface features an animated circular entrance that expands into a pill-shaped form, complementing the rounded design to give the overlay a fun appearance. We previously spotted these changes, and they are now appearing for some users. Google has been making great progress with Gemini, to the point that it stands on par with its competitors. Its d

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Show HN: Doom port to pure Go – Gore

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-25 04:19:08

🔥 GORE 🔥 A Minimal Go Port of doomgeneric ██████╗ ██████╗ ██████╗ ███╗ ███╗ ██╔══██╗██╔═══██╗██╔═══██╗████╗ ████║ ██║ ██║██║ ██║██║ ██║██╔████╔██║ ██║ ██║██║ ██║██║ ██║██║╚██╔╝██║ ██████╔╝╚██████╔╝╚██████╔╝██║ ╚═╝ ██║ ╚═════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═════╝ ╚═╝ ╚═╝ .GO TLDR Tired of reading already? wget https://distro.ibiblio.org/slitaz/sources/packages/d/doom1.wad go run github.com/AndreRenaud/gore/example/termdoom@latest 💀 WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS? This is a minimal, platform-agnostic Go port of the le

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Match Group will pay $14 million to settle claims of deceptive business practices

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-25 22:45:06

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Match Group will pay $14 million to settle a complaint about deceptive practices. The settlement fee will be used to provide redress to injured customers of Match Group's dating services, which include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish. The agency sued Match Group in 2019 on a series of allegations. According to the complaint, the dating service company had used misleading ads to encourage subscriptions and then made it difficult for

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Best Side-Sleeper Mattress 2025: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

wired.com Martin Cizmar 2025-11-25 21:30:23

If you are looking for the best side-sleeper mattresses, welcome. You’re in good company, as many of the WIRED Reviews team are also side sleepers. So are most Americans. The numbers vary across studies and depend on how rigidly you define “side sleeper,” but between half and three-quarters of people sleep on their side for at least part of the night. If you're a side sleeper, you know how crucial it is that your bed keeps your back aligned while the hips and shoulders get some cushioning. Othe

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Best Side Sleeper Mattress 2025: Picked By a Sleep Science Coach

wired.com Martin Cizmar 2025-11-26 03:30:23

If you are looking for the best side-sleeper mattresses, welcome. You’re in good company, as many of the WIRED Reviews team are also side sleepers. So are most Americans. The numbers vary across studies and depend on how rigidly you define “side sleeper,” but between half and three-quarters of people sleep on their side for at least part of the night. If you're a side sleeper, you know how crucial it is that your bed keeps your back aligned while the hips and shoulders get some cushioning. Othe

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Match to pay $14M to the FTC due to false advertising and other deceptive practices

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-11-26 17:56:28

Back in 2019, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued the dating app giant Match Group, accusing it of deceiving Match.com users into purchasing subscriptions through misleading means. Now, after six years, the company— which operates popular dating apps Match, Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish—has agreed to a $14 million settlement, as announced by the FTC on Tuesday. The FTC stated that the $14 million will be used to provide “redress to injured consumers.” According to the la

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Manpower discloses data breach affecting nearly 145,000 people

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-27 22:19:30

Manpower, one of the world's largest staffing companies, is notifying nearly 145,000 individuals that their information was stolen by attackers who breached the company's systems in December 2024. Together with Experis and Talent Solutions, the company is part of ManpowerGroup, a multinational corporation with over 600,000 workers in more than 2,700 offices and serving over 100,000 clients worldwide. Last year, ManpowerGroup reported revenues of $17.9 billion and a total gross profit of $3.1 bi

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Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

wired.com Colin Lecher 2025-11-27 22:30:00

Data brokers are required by California law to provide ways for consumers to request their data be deleted. But good luck finding them. More than 30 of the companies, which collect and sell consumers’ personal information, hid their deletion instructions from Google, according to a review by The Markup and CalMatters of hundreds of broker websites. This creates one more obstacle for consumers who want to delete their data. This story is copublished with The Markup and CalMatters. Many of the

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The Matter 1.4.2 update has the smart home upgrades you didn't know you needed

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-28 10:58:37

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The smart home world is gearing up for the Matter 1.5 update this fall, but the CSA just announced a 1.4.2 update as a precursor to prepare the field. Matter 1.4.2 makes devices more secure and efficient, enhancing the user experience, likely without you realizing that major changes have been made. That's the beauty of Matter: we're watching the connectivity protocol grow and blossom into a fully fledged and future-proof smart home wonder. The Matter 1.4.2 update includes Wi-F

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All known 49-year-old Apple-1 computer

news.ycombinator.com Achim Baqué 2025-11-24 03:32:57

If nothing happens, click Loading...If nothing happens, click here Notes = location, = batch, numbers/stamps/labels, = verification status, = picture and video count, = available history, = auctions. 'More or less verified': To the best of our knowledge and belief, evidence is almost given or obvious. Many times the current owner is unknown, pictures might be old, etc.! Unlisted Apple-1: The Apple-1 Registry is in contact with some owners who wish to have no information published. We respe

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30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | August 2025

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-11-28 08:10:00

Life is hard, but you know what isn’t? Tempur-Pedic mattresses. This brand’s been around for a long while, which isn’t shocking given the high-quality materials that perform for those that need advanced pressure relief and support. If you’re someone who deals with regular aches and pains, this is a good place to start looking for a new mattress. For those that also want to avoid putting a strain on their budget, now’s a good time to look, as there are several limited-time deals currently running

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Don't fall for AI-powered disinformation attacks online - here's how to stay sharp

zdnet.com Dan Patterson 2025-11-28 10:29:38

JuSun/Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways AI-powered narrative attacks, or misinformation campaigns, are on the rise. These can create real business, brand, personal, and financial harm. Here are expert tips on how to spot and protect yourself against them. Last month, an old friend forwarded me a video that made my stomach drop. In it, what appeared to be violent protesters streaming down the streets of a major city, holding signs accusing the government and business officials of "censoring

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Paramount buys UFC rights for $7.7 billion, ending PPV events

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-29 22:15:12

Paramount just acquired the US rights to UFC for seven years in a deal worth $7.7 billion dollars, according to reporting by NBC News . This contract begins in 2026 and covers the organization's full slate of 13 marquee bouts and 30 Fight Night events per year. All matches and events will stream in the US on Paramount+ and select fights will simulcast on CBS. This ends the pay-per-view (PPV) model that ESPN+ has favored for premium UFC events. "What’s on pay-per-view anymore? Boxing? Movies on

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Scientists hid secret codes in light to combat video fakes

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-30 03:45:56

It's easier than ever to manipulate video footage to deceive the viewer and increasingly difficult for fact checkers to detect such manipulations. Cornell University scientists developed a new weapon in this ongoing arms race: software that codes a "watermark" into light fluctuations, which in turn can reveal when the footage has been tampered with. The researchers presented the breakthrough over the weekend at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and published a scientific paper in Jun

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Experiment will attempt to counter climate change by altering ocean

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-30 08:28:36

Later this summer, a fluorescent reddish-pink spiral will bloom across the Wilkinson Basin in the Gulf of Maine, about 40 miles northeast of Cape Cod. Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will release the nontoxic water tracer dye behind their research vessel, where it will unfurl into a half-mile wide temporary plume, bright enough to catch the attention of passing boats and even satellites. As it spreads, the researchers will track its movement to monitor a tightly control

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Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-30 17:53:06

The Matter standard – which brings HomeKit compatibility to a far broader range of devices – is getting a significant upgrade. The latest version will enable the production of lower cost HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, as well as slicker control over your existing ones … A quick recap on Matter and HomeKit Originally, brands wanting to offer HomeKit compatibility had to comply with an Apple-specific standard, and submit their devices for approval. The Matter standard eliminates both st

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Surprise Matter update focuses on reliability and stability

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-11-30 17:00:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. For Matter, this year was never going to be about flashy new features. Other than support for security cameras, which I hear should finally arrive this fall, 2025 is all about fixing problems. And with Matter 1.4.2, announced today, t

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Installing a UPS battery backup saved my work PC - here's the full story

Applied Materials shares sink 10% on light forecast amid macroeconomic uncertainties

500 days of math

Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale

The “Godfather of AI” Has a Bizarre Plan to Save Humanity From Evil AI

Google Find Hub’s automatic enrollments will only give you two days to opt out (APK teardown)

"None of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of FL's Book Ban Bill

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The Bizarre Biological Trick That Makes These Teeth Tougher Than Steel

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Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

Best Organic Mattresses (2025): Birch, Avocado, Naturepedic, More

Gemini’s ‘bouncy’ makeover starts rolling out, and it’s kinda fun to watch

Show HN: Doom port to pure Go – Gore

Match Group will pay $14 million to settle claims of deceptive business practices

Best Side-Sleeper Mattress 2025: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

Best Side Sleeper Mattress 2025: Picked By a Sleep Science Coach

Match to pay $14M to the FTC due to false advertising and other deceptive practices

Manpower discloses data breach affecting nearly 145,000 people

Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

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All known 49-year-old Apple-1 computer

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Don't fall for AI-powered disinformation attacks online - here's how to stay sharp

Paramount buys UFC rights for $7.7 billion, ending PPV events

Scientists hid secret codes in light to combat video fakes

Experiment will attempt to counter climate change by altering ocean

Matter enhancements enable cheaper HomeKit devices and slicker control

Surprise Matter update focuses on reliability and stability

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