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Slack bolsters search with AI, adds transcriptions and summaries for huddles

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-20 05:00:00

As the race to bake in AI features into productivity apps intensifies, Slack is bolstering search on its app with AI features, adding transcription and summaries for huddles, and a way to see recaps of channels and threads. Using AI, Slack now lets you search across channels as well as connected apps (like Google Drive, Salesforce and Teams) to surface relevant files and conversations. This feature will be available on Slack’s Business and Enterprise plans. Image Credits: Slack The company is

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Roblox launches new age verification system to unlock unfiltered chats

cnbc.com Jonathan Vanian 2026-01-20 16:00:01

Users over 13 years old will be prompted to use the facial-analysis software to estimate their age and determine whether they can access the new "trusted connections" feature that allows them to engage in private, unfiltered chats with other age-screened users, Ebanks said. Roblox's use of age-estimation tech will help the company "confirm the age of our users and give them more tailored and age-appropriate features," said Ryan Ebanks, a Roblox principal product manager for social products. So

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Google Messages will soon tell you exactly what happened to sent messages (Updated: Beta rollout)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-20 15:45:04

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has discovered a new UI for the “view details” page in Google Messages. This option typically pops up when you long-press a message, giving you more information about it. The new UI will give you more detailed info about the message and recipients. Update, July 17, 2025 (06:45 AM ET): Google is rolling out the new UI to some users with the latest beta, as spotted by user Aniruddh. While we don’t yet have it on our device

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Many Gen Z use Find My and other apps to share their location with friend groups 24/7

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-20 16:11:43

A new report suggests that many people who belong to Gen Z use Find My and other apps to permanently share their location with groups of friends. A study earlier in the year found that 40% of Gen Z adults share their location with three or more people, and a new piece found it was common to location-share with double digit numbers of friends … Gen Z is generally defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, so current ages would be roughly 13 to 28. A CivicScience study back in April found tha

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The best VR accessories for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-20 14:00:37

Let’s get something out of the way first: any pair of wired headphones will work with any VR headset. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 headphones aren’t specifically designed for VR headsets, but they have plenty of features for enthusiasts. They have 360-degree spatial audio, a real game-changer for VR experiences, an AI-assisted microphone that reduces ambient noise and a fully customizable EQ, which comes in handy when streaming video or listening to music on a VR headset. These are also wirele

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Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-20 16:00:47

Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users. The company is rolling out a new " age estimation " feature for teens 13 and older. With the update, teens will be prompted for an age check that requires a video selfie in order to access its new less restrictive chat feature called "trusted connections." Roblox is relying on third-party identity company Persona for the actual "estimation," and users who fail the check wil

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I'm bringing this portable JBL speaker to all my summer festivities - here's why

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-01-20 12:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Charge 6 is available for $199 in Black, Blue, White, Red, Camo, and Purple. The Charge 6 offers great sound, durability, battery life, and in-app features. Although it's waterproof, constant, untreated exposure to salt and chlorine can incur internal damage, just like any other Bluetooth speaker. View now at Best Buy View now at JBL more buying choices While there are plenty of Bluetooth speakers on the market, only a few strike the balance of durability and sou

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Is HR ready for AI?

zdnet.com Vala Afshar 2026-01-20 12:16:13

sefa ozel/Getty Images A report from technology analyst firm Valoir has found that most companies are either already leveraging AI for HR activities, such as recruiting, learning, and talent management, or they plan to do so within the next 24 months. However, there's a significant gap in terms of policies, practices, and training for safe and effective AI adoption. Only 34% of organizations have a policy on generative AI (gen AI), and even fewer offer effective training. Also: 5 entry-level

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Roblox introduces new safeguards for teens, including age estimation tech

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-20 16:00:00

Roblox announced Thursday that it’s launching new safeguards for people who are between the ages of 13 and 18. The company is introducing “Trusted Connections” to allows these users to connect more freely with people they know, alongside age estimation technology, more privacy tools, and insights for parents of teens. Roblox has come under fire in recent years for how it handles child safety. In April, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Roblox in response to reports th

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This unique USB-C cable powers three devices at once, and it's my new favorite

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-01-20 17:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways Perfect way to share 100W of power between three devices. This cable does exactly what it says it will on the box - something that a lot of cables can't claim. Some might find the 65W limit a bit restrictive for charging laptops. View now at Amazon View now at Futurizta more buying choices Over the past couple of years, I've tested a handful of multi-connector USB-C charging cables. You've probably seen them for sale on big-name e-commerce websites, and maybe on social m

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7 AI features coming to iOS 26 that I can't wait to use (and how you can try them)

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-20 17:24:00

iOS 26 camera Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) was a little over a month ago -- meaning the iOS 26 public beta should be released any day now. Even though Apple has not yet launched the highly anticipated Siri upgrade -- the company said we will hear more about it in the coming year -- at WWDC, Apple unveiled a slew of AI features across its devices and operating systems, including iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and iPadOS. Also: Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta

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I was wrong about robots.txt

news.ycombinator.com Evgenii Pendragon 2026-01-20 15:35:57

Recently, I wrote an article about my journey in learning about robots.txt and its implications on the data rights in regards to what I write in my blog. I was confident that I wanted to ban all the crawlers from my website. Turned out there was an unintended consequence that I did not account for. My LinkedIn posts became broken# Ever since I changed my robots.txt file, I started seeing that my LinkedIn posts no longer had the preview of the article available. I was not sure what the issue wa

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JBL’s best portable speakers plummet to record-low prices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-20 20:59:57

If you’re looking for a portable speaker, JBL makes some of the most popular ones. The best ones that are still easy to carry around are the JBL Charge 6 and JBL Flip 7, and both are hitting new record-low prices right now. Let’s tell you a bit about them. Buy the JBL Charge 6 for $149.95 ($50 off) Buy the JBL Flip 7 for $99.95 ($50 off) Both of these offers come from Woot, an Amazon-owned deals website. They are in new condition and come with a 90-day Woot warranty. The Charge 6 is available i

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From engineer to manager: A practical guide to your first months in leadership

news.ycombinator.com Busra Koken 2026-01-17 22:40:11

Here you are, a new manager. Congrats! Perhaps, you’ve been an Individual Contributor (IC) for a while, patiently waiting for the right moment to step into an Engineering Manager (EM) role. You've studied management books, offered mentorship within the team, and mentally rehearsed various scenarios. And now the role is officially yours. You're likely feeling proud and excited, and maybe a little anxious too. That’s a very human response. After all, our education and experience teaches us how t

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From Engineer to Manager: A Practical Guide to Your First Months in Leadership

news.ycombinator.com Busra Koken 2026-01-18 04:40:11

Here you are, a new manager. Congrats! Perhaps, you’ve been an Individual Contributor (IC) for a while, patiently waiting for the right moment to step into an Engineering Manager (EM) role. You've studied management books, offered mentorship within the team, and mentally rehearsed various scenarios. And now the role is officially yours. You're likely feeling proud and excited, and maybe a little anxious too. That’s a very human response. After all, our education and experience teaches us how t

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This '90s Movie Is a Sci-Fi Techno-Noir Gem, and It's Streaming Free on Tubi

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-20 23:25:14

Techno-noir may not have ever been a major genre, but it delivers twists and turns in a futuristic city where things are darker than they seem. Films like Johnny Mnemonic, Blade Runner and 12 Monkeys popularized the genre, but they're far from the only options. One of my overlooked favorites of the genre is Dark City, a mind-bending techno-noir thriller that explores the idea of identity against a city swathed in darkness. Released in 1998, the underrated gem preceded The Matrix by a year, and

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Google Search’s new feature lets AI call businesses for you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-21 05:35:03

TL;DR Google is bringing Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode in Search. Deep Research is also coming to AI Mode. All Search users can now use AI to call businesses without picking up a phone. Following last month’s announcement of Gemini 2.5 Pro going stable, Google’s most intelligent AI model is heading to Search. It also looks like Search is getting a couple of new features to help out with research and obtaining information from businesses. In a blog post, Google revealed that it is rolling out Gem

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Smart Cameras Power a Robot Umpire at MLB All-Stars for the First Time. Here's How the Challenges Went

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-21 08:45:50

If umpires draw your ire for bad calls, you may soon have a new target: Major League Baseball used its ABS, or Automated Ball-Strike System, to call pitches at the July 15 All-Star Game for the first time. If trials this season go well, it will probably be adopted for the 2026 regular season. But challenges against the camera had an unusually high rate of success. The ABS uses Hawk-Eye cameras, a technology increasingly common in games with high-speed objects. The cameras judge how a ball trave

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Watch Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage Be a B-List Movie Star in This Faux Movie Trailer

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-01-21 15:00:32

Ahead of the release of the official trailer for Mortal Kombat II, Warner Bros. sneakily released a spoof movie trailer to go along with its meta marketing for its leading man, Johnny Cage, played by The Boys star Karl Urban. When Mortal Kombat first released back in 2021, fans of NetherRealm’s long-running fighting game series collectively scratched their heads in confusion over one of its original characters, Johnny Cage, being absent from the film. As if overcorrecting from past mistakes, Wa

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The Big Beautiful Bill Is Bad for Americans’ Health and Wallets, Study Finds

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2026-01-21 15:42:42

The “Big Beautiful Bill” is now law, and it’s poised to wreak plenty of destruction. Research out today finds that the policy changes will lead to thousands more deaths annually, as well as harm the financial health of rural hospitals. Epidemiologists at the University of California, San Francisco, and elsewhere conducted the study. They found the Medicaid cuts caused by the Big Beautiful Bill will cause many avoidable hospitalizations and deaths, put dozens of rural hospitals at high risk of c

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New Pixel Watch 4 leak details even more hardware upgrades ahead of next month’s launch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-21 20:00:31

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel Watch 4 is said to feature a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip. Both models are expected to have a new co-processor called the M55. For the first time, the smartwatch may feature side charging. Google confirmed today that it will hold its hardware event on August 20. The showcase should include its Pixel phones, watches, earbuds, and more. Coincidentally, a new leak about the Pixel Watch 4 also arrived today. This leak reveals what could be the

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GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-01-21 20:00:00

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces yet again, this time with the intent to build energy storage units made out of new batteries and recycled EV packs. The two companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to build energy storage out of US-manufactured batteries, as well as “second-life” EV

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GM teams up with Redwood Materials to power data centers with EV batteries

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-01-21 20:00:00

GM is sending new and old EV batteries to recycler Redwood Materials, which then repurposes the packs for stationary energy storage, the two companies announced today. Second-life batteries from GM have already made their way through Redwood’s process and into a 12 megawatt microgrid at the company’s Sparks, Nevada, headquarters. Electricity from that installation then flows to a nearby 2,000 GPU data center owned by Crusoe. The microgrid is part of Redwood’s new energy storage division that l

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How and where will agents ship software?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-22 00:47:08

We’re entering a new phase of software engineering. People are becoming addicted to agents. Beginners are vibe-coding apps and experts are maxing out their LLM subscriptions. This means that a lot more people are going to make a lot more apps, and for that we’re going to need new tools. Today we’re releasing an API that gives you and your agents full-stack backends. Each backend comes with a database, a sync engine, auth tools, file storage, and presence. Agents can use these tools to ship hig

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Pgactive: Postgres active-active replication extension

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-21 15:15:28

Active-active Replication Extension for PostgreSQL (pgactive) pgactive is a PostgreSQL replication extension for creating an active-active database. Overview Database replication is a method that copies changes between databases instances, and is a key component for use cases like high availability, reducing latency between an application and its source data, moving data between systems such as production and test, infrastructure migration, and others. Relational databases such as PostgreSQL

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AWS unveils Bedrock AgentCore, a new platform for building enterprise AI agents with open source frameworks and tools

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2026-01-22 05:31:56

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 Cloud giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) believes AI agents will change how we all work and interact with information, and that enterprises need a platform that allows them to build and deploy agents at scale — all in one place. Today at its New York Summit, AWS unveiled Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, a new enterprise-grade platform designed to bu

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Google AI Mode adds 2.5 Pro & Deep Search for subscribers, agentic AI calling for all

9to5mac.com Abner Li 2026-01-22 05:01:34

Following the announcement at I/O 2025 in May, Google is rolling out Deep Search to AI Mode, as well as letting subscribers access 2.5 Pro. Free users will get access to AI calling in Google Search. Google AI Pro and AI Ultra members in the US can now access Gemini 2.5 Pro in AI Mode for more complex “Reasoning, math & code” queries. There will be a new model picker to switch between the “Default” model, which is a custom version in the Gemini 2 family that’s meant for “fast, all-around assista

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Cloudflare says 1.1.1.1 outage not caused by attack or BGP hijack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-22 05:49:29

To quash speculation of a cyberattack or BGP hijack incident causing the recent 1.1.1.1 Resolver service outage, Cloudflare explains in a post mortem that the incident was caused by an internal misconfiguration. The outage occurred on July 14 and impacted most users of the service all over the world, rendering internet services unavailable in many cases. “The root cause was an internal configuration error and not the result of an attack or a BGP hijack,” Cloudflare says in the announcement. T

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How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Docs, Photos, and more - it's easy to opt out

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-22 05:06:56

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Are you frustrated by Google's insistence on injecting Gemini into everything? There's a way out. Also: Your Gmail inbox now includes Gemini summaries by default - how to stop them While some users enjoy Google's AI features that seem to roll out every week, others would rather have things the way they were before Gemini. Google somewhat sneakily buries Gemini under a setting called "Smart features," but if you know where to look, there's an option to completely t

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Mkosi – Build Bespoke OS Images

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-22 05:14:20

mkosi — Build Bespoke OS Images A fancy wrapper around dnf --installroot , apt , pacman and zypper that generates customized disk images with a number of bells and whistles. Documentation Contributing Tutorials Project

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