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iPhone 17: Titanium is coming to just one model, and it’s a surprising choice

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-17 13:20:35

Two years ago, Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with a big emphasis on a new, titanium design. Titanium remained a differentiator for iPhone 16 Pro, too. But reporting indicates the company will ship only one iPhone 17 model with a titanium design this year, and it’s a surprising choice. iPhone 17 Air will be the only new model with titanium Last fall, as rumors about the iPhone 17 line started ramping up, one of the more curious reports had to do with design materials. The Inform

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Rivian adds Google Maps features to its navigation app

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-17 13:00:33

Rivian, the American EV manufacturer, is integrating Google Maps into its navigation app. The update should provide Rivian owners with more detailed information about their route, disruptions and places they're passing. These new features include updated traffic data and reroutes if another option turns out to be quicker along your journey. Drivers will also have access to real-time road disruption reports from the Google Maps community. Plus, places of interest should now be available right on

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New photographer? Here's the camera I recommend (and no, it's not a Sony)

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2025-09-17 13:25:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great starter for aspiring photographers. It features a 24-megapixel sensor for great image quality and color and can capture 4K (UHD) video at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a flip-out preview screen. View now at Canon View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices It's a great time to be a photographer these days, as it's easier than ever to access great cameras. Specifically, mirrorless camer

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Why I prefer this Lenovo tablet over the iPad for multimedia consumption

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-09-17 13:29:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Tab Plus retails for $330, but is frequently on sale. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won't be winning any awards. View now at Amazon If you're in the market for a new tablet that won't break the bank, may I recommend the Lenovo Tab Plus? This is one of Lenovo's most portable tablets, capable of doubling as a mini-home theater. It has everything y

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These 6 Linux file managers are way better than your default

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-17 13:36:00

D3Damon/Getty The file manager might not be a feature on your desktop that you've ever considered changing, but once you've seen a better option, you can't unsee it. I've used nearly every file manager on the market, and some are far better than others. Also: 5 Linux file and folder management commands you need to know If you find the file manager on your Linux desktop of choice isn't cutting it, here are six alternatives. One of these could well become your favorite Linux file manager. 1. K

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Show HN: We made our own inference engine for Apple Silicon

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-17 10:29:02

uzu A high-performance inference engine for AI models on Apple Silicon. Key features: Simple, high-level API Hybrid architecture, where layers can be computed as GPU kernels or via MPSGraph (a low-level API beneath CoreML with ANE access) Unified model configurations, making it easy to add support for new models Traceable computations to ensure correctness against the source-of-truth implementation Utilizes unified memory on Apple devices Quick Start First, add the uzu dependency to your

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‘Not that into peace doves’: The Apollo-Soyuz patch NASA rejected

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-17 13:58:21

Fifty years ago, on July 15, 1975, three NASA astronauts and two Russian cosmonauts lifted off to meet up in orbit for the first time. Representing the joint Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP, or Soyuz-Apollo in the Soviet Union), both crews wore a cloth patch that featured the artwork of an accomplished space artist. The design that flew, however, was not the astronauts' first pick. That patch idea was rejected because Paul Calle opted to highlight the détente nature of the international handsha

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The Pro 3 is 8BitDo’s first controller with swappable buttons

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-09-17 14:00:00

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. 8BitDo has released a new version of its wireless Pro controller that was last updated in 2021. Many of 8BitDo’s recent controller releases, including the Ultimate 2, feature an asymmetrical joystick layout like Nintendo and Microsoft use. But the new Pro 3 mirrors the design of the PlayStation DualSense controller, with side-by-side sticks that

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Apple commits $500M to U.S.-based rare earth recycling firm MP Materials

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-09-17 13:25:03

Apple is investing $500 million in MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth mining company currently operating in the United States, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the domestic rare earth supply chain. The tech giant announced on Tuesday that with this deal, it’s committed to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed at MP Materials’ flagship facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The factory will develop a series of neodymium magnet manufacturing lines specifically designe

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Rivian taps Google to bring custom maps into its EVs and app

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-09-17 13:30:24

For 18 months, Rivian and Google engineers worked together. Today, they’re showing off their work. Rivian is pushing out a software update that will bring a unique version of Google Maps into its EVs. It’s the latest step in Rivian’s continued effort to distinguish its vehicles with software — an effort that has helped it strike up a joint venture with one of the world’s biggest automakers, Volkswagen. This isn’t a typical the Google Maps integration and it’s unlike the tech company’s other co

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Apple makes $500 million deal with miner MP Materials for rare earths magnets

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-09-17 17:26:50

People look at iPhones at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City on May 23, 2025. Apple and miner MP Materials announced a $500 million deal Tuesday for rare earths magnets and the development of a recycling facility that will reinforce the iPhone maker's U.S. supply chain. MP Materials stock climbed 10%. Shares of Apple were marginally higher. As part of the agreement, Apple will buy rare earth magnets created at the company's facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Both companies will combine

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Cyberpunk 2077 launching on Mac this week

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-17 17:00:00

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is officially coming to the Mac this week. CD PROJEKT RED has announced that the game will be available on Thursday, July 17 for Macs powered by Apple Silicon through the Mac App Store, GOG.com, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 on the Mac follows the debut of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Mac earlier this year. Apple touted that Cyberpunk 2077 would be available on the Mac sometime in 2025 when it announced the new M4 MacBook Pro line

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Could smart goggles bridge the gap between Vision Pro and Apple Glasses?

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-17 17:04:11

It’s widely acknowledged that while Apple is happy for any Vision Pro sales it can get, the primary purpose of the existing headset is to let the company take a first step in the journey towards an Apple Glasses product. But while a cheaper Apple Vision still seems to be a couple of years away, along with the company’s equivalent of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, we are now seeing the potential emergence of smart goggles as an interim device – with TikTok entering the fray … Vision Pro is just a

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition comes to the Mac on July 17

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-17 17:00:47

Mac owners will soon be able to play one of the biggest games of the last five years or so. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available in the Mac App Store as well as Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store on Thursday, July 17. As the name implies, it includes both the base game as well as the Phantom Liberty expansion from 2023. The port was announced last fall and was originally planned to arrive "early" this year, but it took a little longer to get everything squared away. Unsurpris

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Reddit begins age verification checks for UK users

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-17 17:45:16

Redditors in the UK will now have to verify their ages before they can view mature content. Just like Bluesky, which announced a few days ago that it was rolling out age verification features, Reddit had to enforce the new rule to comply with the UK Online Safety Act. The UK's new requirements are meant to prevent children from accessing age-inappropriate posts. Reddit will use a third-party company called Persona to verify a user's age. Users will either have to upload a photo of their governme

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Interlock ransomware adopts new FileFix attack to push malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-16 22:36:30

Hackers have adopted the new technique called 'FileFix' in Interlock ransomware attacks to drop a remote access trojan (RAT) on targeted systems. Interlock ransomware operations have increased over the past months as the threat actor started using the KongTuke web injector (aka 'LandUpdate808') to deliver payloads through compromised websites. This shift in modus operandi was observed by researchers at The DFIR Report and Proofpoint since May. Back then, visitors of compromised sites were prom

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Android malware Konfety uses malformed APKs to evade detection

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-17 17:10:36

A new variant of the Konfety Android malware emerged with a malformed ZIP structure along with other obfuscation methods that allow it to evade analysis and detection. Konfety poses as a legitimate app, mimicking innocuous products available on Google Play, but features none of the promised functionality. The capabilities of the malware include redirecting users to malicious sites, pushing unwanted app installs, and fake browser notifications. Instead, it fetches and renders hidden ads using

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Random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

news.ycombinator.com Paul Melman 2025-09-16 19:28:36

Campbell's Law (a variant of Goodhart's Law) states that the more a metric is used for social decision-making, the more it will be subject to corruption which distorts and corrupts not only the metric itself, but the very social processes it was meant to measure. Selection criteria for a position of authority are one example of such a metric. When selection criteria are opaque, it is difficult for them to become a target, preserving their utility as measures. For governance positions however, it

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Show HN: I built this to talk Danish to my girlfriend – works with any language

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-15 15:38:18

Ever wanted to text your foreign partner or chat with international friends but felt held back by missing vocabulary? Don't let language barriers stop you from connecting. No sign-ups, no subscriptions. Just open the app and start learning. Perfect for spontaneous moments when you need to express something important. Every correction is saved. Review your mistakes, practice pronunciation, and track your progress as you naturally improve. Hear how every correction should sound with high-qualit

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Lenovo’s Luxurious Chromebook Plus 14 Has More Power Than It Knows What to Do With

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-17 17:30:00

2025 “Excessive” isn’t a qualifier I would use to demean the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. It’s merely a statement of fact. It’s a pretty device with surprisingly good audio and more power under the hood than the previous leading contender, the $700 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus. But is taking the crown as king of ChromeOS enough to justify the $650 asking price? Even with a few exclusive software features, using it is not a distinct experience from using any other $400 or under Chromebook Plus m

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What Tariffs? Smartphone Market Grows 1% as More Devices Incorporate AI

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-17 17:14:14

Looks like curiosity about AI may be boosting smartphone sales. Shipments of smartphones increased 1% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, despite tariff volatility and worldwide economic instability, according to new data released from the International Data Corporation. Much of the increase in sales is attributed to midrange devices like Samsung's Galaxy A36 and other smartphones that have started incorporating AI. The report blamed a drop in demand for lower-end devices, including

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Cyberpunk 2077 is launching for Mac on July 17th

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-09-17 17:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to macOS later this week, after it was originally set to debut in early 2025. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will officially be available for Apple silicon devices for the first time on July 17th, from Apple’s own Mac App Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com. CD Projekt Red has optimized Cyberpunk 2077 for a variety of Mac hardware, all the wa

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Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-17 17:19:05

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. Apple has announced a $500 million investment in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company based in the US. With the deal, the two companies will partner on the development of a rare earth magnet recycling line in Mountain Pass, California, allowing Apple to use reprocessed electronics and scrap material to build its products. Apple has worked with

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Google inks $3B deal to buy hydropower from Brookfield

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2025-09-17 17:05:02

As it races to build ever larger data centers, Google on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay more than $3 billion to source carbon-free hydropower from Brookfield Asset Management’s company, Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners. The first contracts under the deal include 20-year power purchase agreements, the companies said, altogether amounting to $3 billion, for 670 megawatts of capacity from two hydropower plants in Pennsylvania. The deal is part of a broader framework agreement that will allo

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WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-09-17 21:47:23

WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash The firm has now updated its terms, saying it has "made the language easier to understand" to avoid confusion. A WeTransfer spokeswoman told BBC News: "We don't use machine learning or any form of AI to process content shared via WeTransfer, nor do we sell content or data to any third parties." The file sharing company had received lots of criticism from customers on social media after changing its terms of service, which some interpre

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China's Baidu to bring its driverless cars to Uber globally

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-09-17 21:37:39

A passenger walks near Uber signage after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 2022. Baidu has struck a partnership with Uber to deploy its autonomous cars on the ride-hailing giant's platform outside the U.S. and mainland China. The first deployments are expected to happen in Asia and the Middle East later this year. The two companies said the multi-year partnership will see "thousands" of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on Uber globally.

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T-mobile is offering a 6-month trial of Apple TV Plus for new and existing users

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-17 21:06:30

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR For a limited time, most T-Mobile plans that don’t include Apple TV Plus are already eligible for a six-month Apple TV Plus trial, even if you have used a trial before. The offer ends July 28th, but T-Mobile notes there are limited quantities and so you’ll need to act sooner rather than later. You can sign up today from the T-Life app, but be aware that a few plans won’t receive this offer, like Simple Choice and the “4 for $100”. While Apple TV Plus is a

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Beware! Research shows Gmail’s AI email summaries can be hacked

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-17 21:32:50

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A researcher recently demonstrated a Gemini flaw that could be exploited to inject malicious instructions while using Gmail’s email summary feature. These instructions were hidden in plain text under the body of the email. Google responded to the research, stating that it had updated its models to identify such prompt engineering measures and block phishing links. Big tech companies have been billing AI as the ubiquitous tool that frees us from munda

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Apple announces $500 million US investment focused on rare earth magnets

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-17 21:20:42

Earlier this year, Apple pledged a $500 billion investment in the United States over the next four years. Now, the company is further expanding that pledge with a $500 million plan to “launch an all-new recycling facility for processing recycled rare earth elements.” With this investment, Apple will work with MP Materials and commit to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed in Fort Worth, Texas. The two companies will build out MP Materials’ “state-of-the-art Texas factory” with a “s

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Cache Benchmarks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-14 08:15:31

Cache Benchmarks These benchmarks measure thoughput, latency, and CPU cycles for Memcache, Redis, Valkey, Dragonfly, and Garnet. Persistance is turned off for all caches, no disk operations. All connections are local, UNIX named pipes. The hardware is an AWS c8g.8xlarge (32 core non-NUMA ARM64). The benchmarking tool is memtier_benchmark. Includes pipelining for 1, 10, 25, and 50. Each benchmark has 31 runs. About 15K total runs. The median of the 31 is used for graphing. Latency is mea

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