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Apple’s AirPort products are now ‘obsolete,’ with one exception

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-28 08:31:21

Apple has updated its list of obsolete and vintage products with a variety of fresh additions (via MacRumors), including the 2013 Mac Pro, 2019 Macs, 2018 iPads, and more. Perhaps one of the most significant changes is that several AirPort products have now been marked ‘obsolete.’ Here’s what that means. New additions to Apple’s vintage and obsolete product list When Apple stops selling a product, a clock starts ticking for when that product can be labeled vintage or obsolete by the company.

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U.S. Lawmakers Blame Canada for Ruining Summer With Wildfire Smoke

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-01-28 08:15:51

The Canadian province of Manitoba is suffering through its worst wildfire season in its history, and to add insult to injury, several U.S. lawmakers are complaining that smoke wafting south is making it difficult for Americans to enjoy summer. Six Republican Congress members shared their concerns in a letter addressed to Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman on Monday, July 7, asking for more information about how the government plans to mitigate wildfires and the smoke that travels south. Since

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Will That Massive ‘Superman’ Revelation Impact the Future of DC?

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-01-28 08:30:35

James Gunn’s Superman centers on a few key moments. One of the biggest is the message Kal-El, played by David Corenswet, was left with from his Kryptonian parents. If you’ve seen the movie, you know how it plays out. (And, if you haven’t, it’s a pretty big spoiler, so proceed with caution.) Either way, it’s a bombshell revelation that changes not just the character but the entire trajectory of the movie, and so we had to talk to the people most directly affected by it. Recently io9 sat down wit

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Insta360 infringed on a GoPro Hero camera patent, US judge rules

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-28 08:27:36

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. A US judge with the International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Insta360 broke federal law with products that “...infringe GoPro intellectual property covering GoPro’s iconic HERO camera design.” A press release from GoPro says the judge found that “Insta360 infringed on a patent covering GoPro’s iconic HERO camera design” as well as “its validation of multiple patent

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I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Edge model for a month - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-01-28 12:48:47

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge currently sells for $999 for the 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage configuration. It's an ultra-slim and lightweight flagship phone that makes any other device feel outdated. You'll have to settle with subpar battery life and the absence of a telephoto lens due to the limited size. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Samsung more buying choices During Amazon Prime, you can pick up the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in the 512GB variant

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Here's What We Know About DOGE 2.0

wired.com Leah Feiger 2026-01-28 12:22:11

After Elon Musk’s departure from D.C, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues unabated—its influence spreading farther and deeper into federal government agencies. WIRED’s Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott share with Leah Feiger what they found through their reporting. Mentioned in this episode: This Is DOGE 2.0 by Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge by Vittori

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Goldman Sachs is testing viral AI agent Devin as a ‘new employee’

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2026-01-28 12:59:17

In Brief Cognition’s AI coding agent Devin has scored a major customer: Goldman Sachs, the bank’s CIO, Marco Argenti, told CNBC. “We’re going to start augmenting our workforce with Devin, which is going to be like our new employee,” Argenti told the outlet, adding that it plans to roll out hundreds of instances of Devin, potentially growing to thousands. The bank currently employs around 12,000 human developers, it says. Despite the financial industry’s reputation for being slow and stodgy, G

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Trump Wants to Shut Down Several Perfectly Good Spacecraft Orbiting Mars for No Reason

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-28 16:28:32

The scientific community was appalled by the news that president Donald Trump's administration was looking to deal a devastating blow to NASA's science budget. In its 2026 budget request, released last month, the White House announced it was looking to more cut funding for NASA's science directorate by more than half, leading to overwhelming criticism from the scientific community, as well as from both Republican and Democrat lawmakers. The "skinny" budget calls to end operations of several sp

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AI agent benchmarks are broken

news.ycombinator.com Daniel Kang 2026-01-28 14:06:32

Benchmarks are foundational to evaluating the strengths and limitations of AI systems, guiding both research and industry development. As AI agents move from research demos to mission-critical applications, researchers and practitioners are building benchmarks to evaluate their capabilities and limitations. These AI agent benchmarks are significantly more complex than traditional AI benchmarks in task formulation (e.g., often requiring a simulator of realistic scenarios) and evaluation (e.g., no

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Anker’s Laptop Power Bank Is on Sale Right Now for Prime Day (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-28 16:00:03

I have tested hundreds of portable chargers over the years, but the Anker Laptop Power Bank ($94, down from $135) is my current upgrade pick of the best power banks. It’s 30 percent off for Prime Day, and that’s the cheapest price I’ve seen for this charger. Remember, Prime Day ends tonight, so this deal won't last long. If you want something that can fast-charge your phone, juice up your tablet, and even refill your laptop, look no further. This chunky power bank is packing serious heat, with

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Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified

wired.com Dhruv Mehrotra 2026-01-28 17:23:55

The United States Department of Justice this week released nearly 11 hours of what it described as “full raw” surveillance footage from a camera positioned nearby Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell the night before he was found dead. The release was intended to address conspiracy theories about Epstein’s apparent suicide in federal custody. But instead of putting those suspicions to rest, it may fuel them further. Metadata embedded in the video and analyzed by WIRED and independent video forensics e

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Julie Wainwright is building what comes next — join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-28 16:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, uniting over 10,000+ startup founders, VCs, and tech leaders for the ultimate look at what’s next. One of this year’s must-see conversations on the premier Going Public Stage features iconic entrepreneur and e-commerce trailblazer Julie Wainwright, in a candid fireside chat on reinvention, resilience, and how to spot — and build — the next big thing. What to expect on the Going Public Stage In this intimate fi

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Some Wear OS owners can’t wait for Gemini, so they’re sideloading now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-28 22:55:48

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google Gemini is coming to replace Assistant on Wear OS smartwatches. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 series, which launched earlier this week, introduces Gemini, but updates are coming to existing hardware. Users have discovered that simply sideloading the Gemini APK works on many Wear OS devices. This week’s big news has been all about Samsung’s latest launches, and while the company’s new foldables and smartwatches are debuting with some hot new features,

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3 excellent Pixel accessories I’d buy before the end of Prime Day (I already have them!)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-28 22:55:49

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Prime Day is almost over — I know this because I’m rushing to research the last few items I need to buy before their price goes back up. You, though, don’t have to do the extensive research because I’ve done it for you. I have three excellent accessories that I use every day with my Pixel 9 Pro XL, Watch 3, and Buds 2 Pro, and I’d recommend them in a heartbeat. Some of these are review units that I’d buy myself if I didn’t have them, some are items I’ve bought

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I finally found a wall charger than can replace my AirTag when I travel - and it's still on sale (but hurry)

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-01-28 22:43:28

ZDNET's key takeaways Twelve South's PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It's especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. $129.95 at Apple The PlugBug Travel 120W is currently on sale during the last day of Amazon Prime Day for $85, which is $35, or 29% off its original price of $120. On my first trip abroad, one of my

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Show HN: Vibe Kanban – Kanban board to manage your AI coding agents

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-28 22:08:52

Get 10X more out of Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, Amp and other coding agents... Overview AI coding agents are increasingly writing the world's code and human engineers now spend the majority of their time planning, reviewing, and orchestrating tasks. Vibe Kanban streamlines this process, enabling you to: Easily switch between different coding agents Orchestrate the execution of multiple coding agents in parallel or in sequence Quickly review work and start dev servers Track the status o

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Anker's Laptop Power Bank Is on Sale Right Now for Prime Day (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-01-28 22:00:03

I have tested hundreds of portable chargers over the years, but the Anker Laptop Power Bank ($94, down from $135) is my current upgrade pick of the best power banks. It’s 30% off for Prime Day, and that’s the cheapest price I’ve seen for this charger. Remember, Prime Day ends tonight, so this deal won't last long. If you want something that can fast-charge your phone, juice up your tablet, and even refill your laptop, look no further. This chunky power bank is packing serious heat, with a smart

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Julie Wainwright is building what comes next— Join her fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-28 22:30:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, uniting over 10,000+ startup founders, VCs, and tech leaders for the ultimate look at what’s next. One of this year’s must-see conversations on the premier Going Public Stage features iconic entrepreneur and e-commerce trailblazer Julie Wainwright, in a candid fireside chat on reinvention, resilience, and how to spot — and build — the next big thing. What to expect on the Going Public Stage In this intimate fi

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Just 4 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston — and the lowest ticket prices vanish

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-01-29 03:00:00

Time’s running out. In just four days, TechCrunch All Stage 2025 touches down at Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15 — and your chance to lock in savings of up to $475 disappears. This one-day summit isn’t built for spectators. It’s designed for the doers — the founders, builders, and backers who are shaping what’s next. Whether you’re raising your first round, preparing for a growth-stage leap, or scaling your team, this event is packed with insight you can act on now. Founder Passes are j

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AI Agent Benchmarks Are Broken

news.ycombinator.com Daniel Kang 2026-01-29 08:06:32

Benchmarks are foundational to evaluating the strengths and limitations of AI systems, guiding both research and industry development. As AI agents move from research demos to mission-critical applications, researchers and practitioners are building benchmarks to evaluate their capabilities and limitations. These AI agent benchmarks are significantly more complex than traditional AI benchmarks in task formulation (e.g., often requiring a simulator of realistic scenarios) and evaluation (e.g., no

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What Is a Network Switch? I Spoke With a Netgear Expert to Find Out

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 06:00:00

If you're serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You might be wondering: "If my home internet works fine without a network switch, do I really need one?” I spoke with an expert from Netgear to discover the benefits of using one. Spoiler: It can improve your connection. A network switch is a device you connect to your router. It opens up more Ethernet ports, allowing your router to connect to multiple devices. If your house

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Why Buy Flagship Phones if 'Budget' Phones Are Just as Good Now?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 06:00:09

The concept of a budget-friendly phone lost its meaning this week when Samsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE costs an eye-watering $900. It's similar in looks and ability to its premium-model sister phone, and it even has the same cameras. Earlier this year, Apple released its more budget-friendly iPhone 16E, which also got jeers for an higher-than-expected price of $600. It carries the same processor as the main iPhone 16, but lacks one rear camera. The cost of phones is expected to co

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YouTube is killing its Trending page a decade after its debut

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-29 12:44:34

Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is sunsetting its Trending page a decade after its launch. The company has urged users to rely on personalized recommendations and YouTube Charts to discover trending content. The Trending page and Trending Now list will be removed across all platforms on July 21. YouTube is pulling the plug on its Trending page, about a decade after its debut. The page and the Trending Now list will be removed across all platforms later this month, and the comp

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Google Lens gets a new UI with a cleaner look, but it’s not all good news

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-29 20:54:03

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has simplified the Lens interface even more. However, the refreshed UI removes the Homework feature, supposedly to promote Gemini for cognitive tasks like helping with learning. Google Lens recently also received support for AI Mode for more descriptive search results. In recent months, Google has been shifting its focus away from Google Lens as it upgrades its visual search features using Gemini’s AI or Circle to Search. And now, it is bringi

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This ‘Molecular Shield’ Might Stop Pollen Before It Wrecks Your Nose

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-01-29 21:00:56

Every year, pollen seasons grow longer and more intense—to the great misery of those suffering from pollen allergies—myself included. There’s only so much one can do with antihistamines or hot towels, and no amount of protective measures—masks, firmly shut windows, you name it—appears to offer any protection from the endless sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But what if, by spraying something akin to a nasal spray, you could thwart the onslaught of those pesky allergens before they latch o

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Best Printer for Your Home or Office in 2025: Tested by Our Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 20:35:00

Why I like it: Of the printers I've tested so far, the OfficeJet Pro is the most versatile. It allows work-from-home business people to scan, copy and print with ease, while offering up decent image quality for the occasional printed image. It also comes with three months of free ink, based on a standard use if you sign up for HP Plus. While HP Plus gives you extra helpful app choices free and the ink, the downside is you can only use HP inks while subscribed to it. The last model had some iss

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Why I recommend this 8K pocket camera over traditional shooters - especially at this price

zdnet.com Ant Pruitt 2026-01-30 03:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 X5 delivers fantastic image quality and retails for $549. The improved waterproof and build quality are useful upgrades. I just wish the lens didn't scratch as easily. View now at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, you can save $30 on the Insta360 X5, bringing the new price down to $519. Almost exactly a year later, the team at Insta360 is back with its latest 360-degree camera: the X5. I previously tested the X4 during a college campus visit with my family and w

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Best Power Bank for iPhones in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-30 02:02:00

MyCharge Superhero MagLock: MyCharge calls its line of magnetic power banks Superhero MagLock, implying that they're real saviors. I was impressed by their design. Not only do the batteries, which come in various capacities and colors, have strong magnets and stick really well to the back of any MagSafe-enabled iPhone, but they have raised coils, which are supposed to help reduce heat levels while charging. It does seem to work. All the MagLock batteries charge Qi-enabled iPhones at 5 watts, alt

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Grok 4

news.ycombinator.com Simon Willison 2026-01-30 04:43:44

Grok 4. Released last night, Grok 4 is now available via both API and a paid subscription for end-users. Key characteristics: image and text input, text output. 256,000 context length (twice that of Grok 3). It's a reasoning model where you can't see the reasoning tokens or turn off reasoning mode. xAI released results showing Grok 4 beating other models on most of the significant benchmarks. I haven't been able to find their own written version of these (the launch was a livestream video) but

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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Is Getting a Third Season Because Capitalism Is Inevitable

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-30 04:20:57

The fictional Squid Game as we know it is over—for now, at least—but Netflix would like you to remember that it has an offshoot reality competition that’s still very much active. On the heels of announcing that Squid Game: The Challenge season two will drop November 4, the streamer has also let it be known it’s now accepting applications for season three. The first season of Squid Game: The Challenge weathered its share of controversy; not only did its very existence fly in the face of the fict

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