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Pgactive: Postgres active-active replication extension

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-20 03:15:28

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

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-20 17:06:56

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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How I Lost My Backpack with Passports and Laptop

news.ycombinator.com The Irrationalist 2026-01-19 14:35:35

“It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.” I hadn’t lost everything — just my backpack with two passports and my laptop — so I became only a little freer. This story happened three months ago. It is an embarrassing story. It is embarrassing and difficult to tell — but that's exactly why I'm telling it to you. *** Sunday morning. I woke up at a small table in the entrance hall of some house in London — no idea which one, but definitely not mine. The last thing I re

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Mac graphics settings for Cyberpunk 2077 aim for console-like simplicity

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-20 17:27:20

CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is coming to the Mac this week, a few months after the port was announced as part of Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro introduction last fall. The good news for Mac gamers is that Cyberpunk will run on just about anything with Apple Silicon in it, going all the way back to the original M1 (though owners of the last few fading Intel Macs won’t be able to play it at all). One hard-and-fast requirement for playability is at least 16GB of unified RAM. The 8GB

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The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-01-20 17:43:19

It’s almost back to school season, and we’re starting to see some great laptop deals trickle in as a result. Walmart continues to sell the M1-powered MacBook Air for $599, but if you want more power and a sleeker design, the 13-inch M2-powered MacBook Air starts at just $699 ($100 off) from Best Buy. That’s its best price to date, and it’s available on the configuration that offers 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, double what’s in the base M1 model. The M2-powered MacBook Air remains an excell

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SonicWall SMA devices hacked with OVERSTEP rootkit tied to ransomware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-20 22:33:15

A threat actor has been deploying a previously unseen malware called OVERSTEP that modifies the boot process of fully-patched but no longer supported SonicWall Secure Mobile Access appliances. The backdoor is a user-mode rootkit that allows hackers to hide malicious components, maintain persistent access on the device, and steal sensitive credentials. Researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) observed the rootkit in attacks that may have relied on “an unknown, zero-day remote code

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AWS aims to be your one-stop-shop for AI agents from Anthropic, IBM, Perplexity, and others

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-01-20 22:00:00

SOPA Images / Contributor/Getty Amazon Web Services (AWS) wants to be the go-to marketplace for businesses looking to buy and implement AI agents. At the annual AWS Summit in New York City on Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch of AI agents and Tools, a new virtual store within AWS Marketplace where enterprise customers can search through agents from Anthropic, IBM, Perplexity, Salesforce, and other vendors. Also: How agentic AI is transforming the very foundations of business strategy Cr

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Europol disrupts pro-Russian NoName057(16) DDoS hacktivist group

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-21 03:07:30

An international law enforcement operation dubbed "Operation Eastwood" has targeted the infrastructure and members of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), responsible for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks across Europe, Israel, and Ukraine. Operation Eastwood was led by Europol and Eurojust with support from 12 countries. It took place on July 15, 2025, and targeted the systems and individuals behind the group's activities. NoName057(16) is a pro-Russian hacking group tha

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Stranger Things 5’s first trailer promises an epic showdown

theverge.com Andrew Webster 2026-01-21 03:05:31

The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful

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Amazon launches more Kuiper internet satellites with help from rival: 'Big thanks to SpaceX'

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-21 08:09:03

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the first two demonstration satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation stands ready for launch on pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 5, 2023 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. As Amazon chases SpaceX in the internet satellite market, the e-commerce and computing giant turned to Elon Musk's rival company to get its next batch of devices into space. On Wednesday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carr

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AWS open-sourced Postgres active-active replication extension

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-21 03:15:28

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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UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-01-21 08:20:33

The chief executive of U.K. retail conglomerate the Co-op on Wednesday said that hackers had stolen the personal data of all of the company’s customers during an April cyberattack. Co-op Group CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq told BBC News that the hackers copied the company’s member list of 6.5 million members, but that the Co-op shut down its network before the hackers could lock up its systems with ransomware. The members’ data includes names, addresses, and contact information. The retailer’s netwo

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Recommended Practice for Variant Design of Electronics Production Line (IEEE Std 3147-2024)

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-01-21 11:00:32

Introduction The rapid development of electronic products results in a significant need for either upgrading existing electronics production lines (EPLs) or designing newEPLs. Changes in product orders also lead to a frequent reconfiguration of electronics production lines. However, due to unreasonable design, many EPLs fail to meet the initial objective. This recommended practice addresses a preferred technique to help practitioners efficiently design a high-performance EPL. Overview of the S

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Apple has now fully paid $16.5B to Ireland in back taxes, closing the matter

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-21 12:16:36

The nine-year saga between Apple, the Irish government, and the EU ended last year when the final appeal ordered the iPhone maker to pay €13B ($15B) in back tax to the Irish government. That money sat in an escrow account for many years, increasing in value to €14.25B ($16.5B), but has now been paid … The end of a nine-year saga Apple funneled the revenue from all its sales throughout the EU through its European HQ in Ireland. Apple likely chose the location because the country already had an

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AV startup Pronto acquires off-road autonomous vehicle rival SafeAI

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2026-01-20 15:00:57

The Venn diagram of engineers who know a little bit about AI, self-driving, and mining has a small intersection. Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski wants as many of those people as possible. And an acquisition is helping him achieve that goal. The San Francisco-based startup, which has developed a self-driving system designed for haulage trucks and other off-road vehicles used at construction and mining sites, has acquired competitor SafeAI, TechCrunch has learned. Terms of the deal have not been

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This robot vacuum broke the industry mold. Here's my verdict after months of testing

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-21 20:00:21

ZDNET's key takeaways The Matic is available for purchase at $1,095. This robot vacuum has a unique form factor and roller brush, and a debris bag that eliminates the need for a huge dock. The Matic has its drawbacks, mainly that it's too tall to clean under furniture and that it's currently only available for iOS, with an Android beta app planned for July. View now at Maticrobots Pioneer devices have the unique challenge of reinventing the wheel. They reimagine something that has become prev

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My favorite noise-canceling headphones for work and travel are on sale for $43 off

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-21 20:30:18

ZDNET's key takeaways Available now for $200, Soundcore's new Space One Pro headphones improve on the original cans in almost every way. The new pair has powerful ANC, solid audio output, and a stylish yet comfortable design. They still don't have a proper carrying case, and certain features can ruin the listening experience. $199.99 at Amazon $199.99 at Walmart $119.99 at B&H Photo-Video more buying choices At Best Buy, the Soundcore Space One Pro in Black are on sale for about $157. Anker'

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Enabling This One iPhone Feature Has Helped Me Get More Precious, Quality Sleep

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-21 20:05:03

I take sleep seriously and will honestly try anything that promises to help me get more rest. However, getting quality sleep doesn't have to involve a white noise machine or other device you have to buy with your hard-earned cash. In fact, as I discovered, it can be as simple as turning on a certain feature on your iPhone. Go figure. For the past five years, I've been getting better, longer sleep thanks to this one hidden iPhone feature. For those who also struggle with sleep and happen to have

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The ISS is nearing retirement, so why is NASA still gung-ho about Starliner?

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-21 23:00:46

After so many delays, difficulties, and disappointments, you might be inclined to think that NASA wants to wash its hands of Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft. But that's not the case. The manager of NASA's commercial crew program, Steve Stich, told reporters Thursday that Boeing and its propulsion supplier, Aerojet Rocketdyne, are moving forward with several changes to the Starliner spacecraft to resolve problems that bedeviled a test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) last

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Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-22 00:46:18

Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack 15 minutes ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images The chief executive of Co-op has confirmed all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyber-attack on the retailer in April. "I'm devastated that information was taken. I'm also devastated by the impact that it took on our colleagues as well as they tried to contain all of this,"

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Hot deal: Apple MacBook Air M2 drops to a mere $699!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-21 23:09:47

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Just when we thought the Apple MacBook Air M2 had exited the market, a new deal shows up offering the popular laptop at an amazingly low price. Originally launched at $999, you can currently get it for just $699. And it’s actually still an amazing laptop! Keep reading to learn more about it. Buy the Apple MacBook Air M2 for just $699 ($300 off) This offer is available from Best Buy. While the discount applies to all color versions, not all are in stock. In my a

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I found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux - and it's free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-21 15:17:00

nailzchap/Getty Images I often need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found a variety of solutions, but this latest option -- called Packet -- makes transferring files between Linux and Android a breeze. Packet works with Quick Share. The only requirement is that both desktop and mobile devices be on the same wireless network. Also: Two new Android 16 security features protect you better - how to switch them on now Let me show you how to

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What Was Cyberpunk? In Memoriam: 1980-2020 (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 23:59:42

To wrap up our look at print sci-fi I am going to compare and contrast two books released in 2020 that both have much in common with Mirrorshades, but in very different ways:, Gibson’s (“””the father of cyberpunk”””) Agency and Miciah Johnson’s debut novel “The Space Between Worlds”. I am going to be a little mean to Gibson, but hopefully by the time you’ve read both summaries you’ll understand why. This section has also put me in the unfortunate position of trying to summarize these books so yo

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What Was Cyberpunk? In Memoriam: 1980-2020

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-19 05:59:42

To wrap up our look at print sci-fi I am going to compare and contrast two books released in 2020 that both have much in common with Mirrorshades, but in very different ways:, Gibson’s (“””the father of cyberpunk”””) Agency and Miciah Johnson’s debut novel “The Space Between Worlds”. I am going to be a little mean to Gibson, but hopefully by the time you’ve read both summaries you’ll understand why. This section has also put me in the unfortunate position of trying to summarize these books so yo

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The Absolute Best Horror Movies to Watch on Hulu

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-22 08:00:05

Reserve your seat for this surreal psychological horror movie about a talented ballerina's unraveling. Natalie Portman's character Nina feels pressure to embody not only the innocent and elegant White Swan but the dark and sensual Black Swan for the leading part in a production of Swan Lake. But she doesn't fit the latter swan's mold as much as newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis). The film follows her obsessive hunt for perfection.

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Last Chance Deal: This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Ability, and It's at an All-Time Low Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-22 08:00:08

Deal alert: The Dreame X50 robot vacuum previously is down to just $1,360 That's a 20% discount on a robot vacuum that usually lists for $1,700. If you're looking for top-tier performance, this robovac is more capable of climbing obstacles than any robot vacuum we've tested. CNET's key takeaways No robot vacuum has truly solved the challenge of multi-level cleaning without requiring you to physically move it between floors. This robo-vac can do it, for the high-end price of $1,700 (on sale ri

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Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders

wired.com Will Knight 2026-01-22 08:02:19

Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence company founded by top researchers who fled OpenAI, has raised a record $2 billion seed round that values the fledgling firm at $12 billion. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and included Nvidia, Accel, Cisco, and AMD—among others. The mammoth investment reflects the ultracompetitive race to build advanced AI systems, as well as the premium placed on top AI talent. It is the largest seed funding round in history. Thinking Machine

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Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-22 08:26:10

Amazon’s race to challenge SpaceX in orbit is getting a helping hand from its chief competitor: SpaceX itself, which will launch the next batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites skyward on Wednesday. A flock of 24 Kuiper internet satellites will ride aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket before dawn. The mission, dubbed KF-01, has a 27-minute launch window that opens at 2:18 AM ET and will lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Once complete, it will bring the total number of

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US Government announces $200M Grok contract a week after 'MechaHitler'

news.ycombinator.com Lauren Feiner 2026-01-22 12:29:16

A week after Elon Musk’s Grok dubbed itself “MechaHitler” and spewed antisemitic stereotypes, the US government has announced a new contract granting the chatbot’s creator, xAI, up to $200 million to modernize the Defense Department. xAI is one of several leading AI companies to receive the award, alongside Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. But the timing of the announcement is striking given Grok’s recent high-profile spiral, which drew congressional ire and public pushback. The use of technology

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The M4 Mac Mini Offers the Best Value I've Seen From an Apple Product, and It's $60 Off

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-22 12:29:00

I bought the M4 Mac Mini after reading CNET laptop expert Joshua Goldman's review of the tiny machine. I was looking for a computer that would increase my productivity and better organize my workflow. Since then, I've found it to be the best value for money among Apple's lineup. For less than $600, you can get a more powerful computer than the $999 MacBook Air. The M4 Mac Mini, Apple's smallest computer, is an easy recommendation for me since it's one of CNET's picks for the best desktop comput

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Pgactive: Postgres active-active replication extension

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

How I Lost My Backpack with Passports and Laptop

Mac graphics settings for Cyberpunk 2077 aim for console-like simplicity

The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is a great back-to-school deal at just $699

SonicWall SMA devices hacked with OVERSTEP rootkit tied to ransomware

AWS aims to be your one-stop-shop for AI agents from Anthropic, IBM, Perplexity, and others

Europol disrupts pro-Russian NoName057(16) DDoS hacktivist group

Stranger Things 5’s first trailer promises an epic showdown

Amazon launches more Kuiper internet satellites with help from rival: 'Big thanks to SpaceX'

AWS open-sourced Postgres active-active replication extension

UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records

Recommended Practice for Variant Design of Electronics Production Line (IEEE Std 3147-2024)

Apple has now fully paid $16.5B to Ireland in back taxes, closing the matter

AV startup Pronto acquires off-road autonomous vehicle rival SafeAI

This robot vacuum broke the industry mold. Here's my verdict after months of testing

My favorite noise-canceling headphones for work and travel are on sale for $43 off

Enabling This One iPhone Feature Has Helped Me Get More Precious, Quality Sleep

The ISS is nearing retirement, so why is NASA still gung-ho about Starliner?

Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack

Hot deal: Apple MacBook Air M2 drops to a mere $699!

I found a better way to transfer files between Android and Linux - and it's free

What Was Cyberpunk? In Memoriam: 1980-2020 (2020)

What Was Cyberpunk? In Memoriam: 1980-2020

The Absolute Best Horror Movies to Watch on Hulu

Last Chance Deal: This Robot Vacuum Blew Me Away With Its Ingenious Navigation Ability, and It's at an All-Time Low Price

Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders

Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX

US Government announces $200M Grok contract a week after 'MechaHitler'

The M4 Mac Mini Offers the Best Value I've Seen From an Apple Product, and It's $60 Off

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