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Hyrum's Law

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-27 20:58:06

Hyrum's Law Put succinctly, the observation is this: With a sufficient number of users of an API, it does not matter what you promise in the contract: all observable behaviors of your system will be depended on by somebody. Over the past couple years of doing low-level infrastructure migrations in one of the most complex software systems on the planet, I’ve made some observations about the differences between an interface and its implementations. We typically think of the interface as an a

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Microsoft Needs to Make Affordable 5G Surface Laptops a Reality

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-12-27 21:20:14

Microsoft didn’t launch its 2025 lineup of Surface devices with a 5G option. Instead, it waited a few months for interest to die down enough to release its business-end version with a starting price nearly twice that of the one built for the average joe. It shows that if users want a laptop that can connect to the internet without relying on spotty public or Starbucks Wi-Fi, they need to pay through the nose. Hopefully Microsoft’s new tech will get cheaper later, though only if laptop makers rec

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After just five years, Microsoft will end support for low-cost Windows 11 SE

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-27 20:31:48

Microsoft says it plans to stop providing updates for Windows 11 SE, the special Windows 11 variant intended to compete with Google's ChromeOS in schools. The change was announced quietly via this Microsoft support document (spotted by the German-language site Dr. Windows), which says that Windows 11 SE will not be getting a version of this year's Windows 11 25H2 update. Security updates for Windows 11 SE will end in October of 2026, when Windows 11 24H2 stops receiving updates. "Support for Wi

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I switched my Garmin for this $130 rugged watch for a week - here's my verdict now

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-12-28 02:37:00

A few months ago, I tested a pair of Kospet Tank Ultra smartwatches and found them to be pretty compelling for their $150 price point. Since then, I acquired two new Kospet smartwatches: the Magic P10 and R10, and after a few weeks of running, rowing, and exercising with them, I'm impressed with their performance and similarly agreeable price of $160. Also: The best smartwatches you can buy: Expert tested These two new flagship models have the same key internal specs and functionality, but dif

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Nintendo Raises Original Switch Prices, Blaming 'Market Conditions'

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 02:33:39

Nintendo says it's raising prices for the original Switch hardware lineup and select accessories. The company didn't provide details of how much the price will increase or give a reason why other than saying the increase was "based on market conditions," which is likely a reference to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The Switch OLED, Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and certain accessories will see a price jump starting on Aug. 3, the company said in a post Friday. Nintendo says it wi

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Microsoft kills Windows 11 SE, another in a long line of failed ChromeOS competitors

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-28 02:31:48

Microsoft says it plans to stop providing updates for Windows 11 SE, the special Windows 11 variant intended to compete with Google's ChromeOS in schools. The change was announced quietly via this Microsoft support document (spotted by the German-language site Dr. Windows), which says that Windows 11 SE will not be getting a version of this year's Windows 11 25H2 update. Security updates for Windows 11 SE will end in October of 2026, when Windows 11 24H2 stops receiving updates. "Support for Wi

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Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-28 02:00:43

Instagram users now need a public account with a minimum of 1,000 followers to go live on the platform, the social network confirmed to TechCrunch. Until now, Instagram has allowed anyone to go live, regardless of their follower count or whether their account is public or private. The move will be a blow to smaller creators on the platform who fall under the 1,000 followers requirement, as well as regular users who just liked to go live with their friends for fun. Users who don’t have public a

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How did Facebook intercept competitor's encrypted mobile app traffic? (2014)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-28 04:54:06

A technical investigation into information uncovered in a class action lawsuit that Facebook had intercepted encrypted traffic from user's devices running the Onavo Protect app in order to gain competitive insights. There is a current class action lawsuit against Meta in which court documents note* that the the company may have breached the Wiretap Act. The analysis made in this post is based on content court documents and reverse engineering sections of archived Onavo Protect app packages for

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Nintendo Switch prices are going up after this weekend

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-28 06:52:08

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nintendo is raising the price of the original Switch “family of systems and products,” the company announced on Friday. Along with the first-generation Nintendo Switch, the price change also affects the Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and “select” accessories. It’s a

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Authorities seize BlackSuit ransomware gang’s servers

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-12-28 06:21:15

German prosecutors say a joint U.S.-European operation has seized infrastructure belonging to the BlackSuit ransomware gang, a notorious hacking group blamed for several major cyberattacks in recent years. In a new statement this week, officials in Germany said they had seized the gang’s servers and systems as part of an operation on July 24. The officials said the operation had secured “considerable amounts of data” that will be used to help identify the individuals responsible for the attacks

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Terence Tao's NSF grants suspended

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-28 10:39:09

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Bike Friday All-Day Lightweight Electric Bike Review: It Comes in Purple

wired.com Adrienne So 2025-12-28 11:30:00

For the past few weeks, I have been pedaling around the world’s tiniest folding Bosch ebike as my kids (8 and 10) regard me with mingled delight and disgust. My son tried to ride away on it, with the convincing argument that this is not an adult bike, it’s a kid’s bike. I lock it up on the same rack next to my daughter’s mountain bike, and she notes that her bike is taller than mine. I ignore them all. I love this tiny bike. Oregon-based Bike Friday hand-builds folding bikes of every variety, b

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AC or DC: Which Is Better?

wired.com Rhett Allain 2025-12-28 11:30:00

As the story goes, the rock band AC/DC took its name from a label on an old sewing machine in the Young brothers’ home. It must have meant that the machine could run on either alternating-current or direct-current electricity. Today, all the newfangled electronic devices in our homes run only on DC power—even lighting fixtures, now that LEDs have replaced incandescent bulbs. But wait. The electricity that comes out of your wall socket is alternating current. That means each device needs to conv

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Microsoft is killing off Windows 11 SE, its Chrome OS competitor

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-12-28 11:22:53

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE next year, five years after it launched the operating system on low-cost laptops that were designed to compete with Google Chromebooks. Windows 11 SE was only available on devices for education customers, such as schools, and it was supposed to

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Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft

techcrunch.com Kirsten Korosec 2025-12-28 11:00:00

Joby Aviation is often cast as a developer of commercial electric air taxis, but the publicly traded company has also pursued a separate track to market through a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense. Now, its years of research and development with the Department of Defense may be paying off. The company on Thursday said it had signed an agreement with defense contractor L3Harris Technologies to “explore opportunities” to develop a new aircraft class — specifically, a

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People aren’t happy with the leaked Pixel 10 prices, and for one key reason

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 22:30:07

🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Google Pixel 10 leaks have been in full force over the last couple of weeks, and one of the latest leaks is one of the most important yet: Pixel 10 pricing. On the surface, the leaked prices look great. In a world where it seems like everything is getting more expensive, the fact that Pixel 10 prices (for the most part) aren’t an

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Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis

wired.com Aarian Marshall 2025-12-28 21:00:00

“To them, it doesn’t really matter who ultimately succeeds,” says Sam Abuelsamid, who writes about the self-driving-vehicle industry and is the vice president of marketing at Telemetry, a Michigan research firm. “If you’ve got a car that works and can drive safely, you’re welcome to come onto Uber and provide rides.” Still, it’s too early to say whether the Kleenex gambit will work. Plenty has changed since 2015. Kalanick is no longer at Uber, deposed by a hostile board in 2017. The company ma

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Nothing just snubbed its biggest market while defending Phone 3 price

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 21:41:22

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has defended criticism about the Phone 3’s price by saying that the device isn’t meant for every region. Specifically, a Nothing spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company’s largest market isn’t the core focus for Phone 3 — a statement fans might find problematic. The company also noted it has no plans to lower the price of the device. The Nothing Phone 3 is proving to be divisive by design…literally. Its offbeat camera layout, new Glyph Mat

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The best streaming deals: Save on HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube TV and others

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-28 23:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Whether you’re a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it drops, everyone’s on the lookout for streaming deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choic

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Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-28 20:38:38

Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules 4 hours ago Share Save Ned Davies, Shayan Sardarizadeh & Matt Murphy BBC Verify Share Save Getty Images Social media companies are blocking wide-ranging content - including posts about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza - in an attempt to comply with the UK's new Online Safety Act, BBC Verify has found. The new legislation, which came into effect last Friday, imposes fines on social media companies and other websites which fa

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Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys

zdnet.com David Berlind 2025-12-29 00:02:54

D3Damon/Getty Images For most of this year, Microsoft has been warning users that they will no longer be able to use its Authenticator mobile application for user ID and password management. As reported by CNET on July 29, 2025, "In June, the company stopped letting users add passwords to Authenticator…. And starting Aug. 1, you'll no longer be able to use saved passwords." Also: How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future To me, the dire warnings of this pend

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Age Verification Doesn't Need to Be a Privacy Footgun

news.ycombinator.com View Archive 2025-12-28 18:19:54

“Won’t someone think of the poor children?” they say, clutching their pearls as they enact another stupid law that will harm the privacy of every adult on Earth and create Prior Restraint that inhibits the freedom of speech in liberal democracies. If you’re totally ignorant of how things work, the proposal of “verifying you’re an adult” before you access adult content sounds, superficially, like a reasonable thing to do. But it’s a patently stupid idea at every level. Age Verification Makes Th

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Telephone colophon: Or, how I overengineered my call audio (2020)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-25 14:41:56

Toward the beginning of the pandemic, a friend asked me how she could use an external vocal mic and a guitar with a pickup on Zoom calls. Sounds easy, right? But to have the amount of control a musician really wants, it turned out to be a bit more involved. Plus, when working from home for a microphone company, it’s pretty common to use a decent mic in meetings. This post explains the setup I’ve been using for my calls. (Don’t let the speakers fool you. Use headphones or it’ll feed back when

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 1

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 23:13:00

Back Services & Software All the news and tips you need to get the most out of services, apps and software you use every day.

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The Kremlin’s Most Devious Hacking Group Is Using Russian ISPs to Plant Spyware

wired.com Andy Greenberg 2025-12-28 11:00:00

The Russian state hacker group known as Turla has carried out some of the most innovative hacking feats in the history of cyberespionage, hiding their malware's communications in satellite connections or hijacking other hackers' operations to cloak their own data extraction. When they're operating on their home turf, however, it turns out they've tried an equally remarkable, if more straightforward, approach: They appear to have used their control of Russia's internet service providers to direct

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Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free

wired.com Andrew Cunningham 2025-12-28 14:15:00

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push upgrades to the newer Windows 11, whether you install it on a PC you already have or buy a brand-new PC to meet Windows 11's system requirements. But if you can't or don't want to upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft has made it reasonably simple to get an extra year of Extended Security Updates (ESUs

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10 Best Fake Songs From Fake Movie Bands

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-12-29 02:40:26

This summer has seen some pretty catchy needle drops in movies, from Superman‘s Mighty Crabjoys to KPop Demon Hunters flash mob fandoms for Huntr/x and the Saja Boys. The latter Netflix release has reached not only Billboard music charts but also become the most streamed animated feature ever. With that in mind, we look back at our favorite fake bands’ best songs of the past 30 years. While half the list includes incredible recent music from hit movies, the other half (and our number one slot)

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Benchmarking MicroPython

news.ycombinator.com Miguel Grinberg 2025-12-29 05:41:55

In the Q&A session following my EuroPython 2025 presentation about the Microdot web framework, a member of the audience asked me what the performance of MicroPython running on a microcontroller is. This took me a bit by surprise, because while I knew that microcontrollers are slow and underpowered devices, I really had no way to quantify this. I never questioned the supposedly low performance, because it was never a problem for me. My answer to the question was that microcontrollers cannot repl

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Raspberry Pi 5 Gets a MicroSD Express Hat

news.ycombinator.com Jean-Luc Aufranc 2025-12-24 17:49:47

Will Whang’s RPI5-SDexpress-Hat is a small HAT+ for the Raspberry Pi 5, adding a microSD Express card slot for ultrafast storage, an eject button, and two Qwiic connectors, probably because there was still some spare space on the board… As a reminder, microSD Express cards can deliver SSD performance thanks to the use of of PCIe interface and NVMe commands. The standard was first introduced in 2019, and even earlier (2018) for full-size SD cards, but manufacturers have not exactly rushed to rel

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'Fantastic Four: First Steps': What to Know About Post-Credits Scenes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-29 04:00:06

Marvel's newest movie is here, and we have good and bad news. The good: You don't have to do any homework before seeing The Fantastic Four: First Steps, according to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The bad: It's the last Marvel flick we're getting until 2026. More good: It has a super Rotten Tomatoes score. More bad: You'll miss out if you don't stick around to watch the credits. The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered in theaters last week and kicks off Phase Six of the Marvel Cinemati

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Latest Tech News

Hyrum's Law

Microsoft Needs to Make Affordable 5G Surface Laptops a Reality

After just five years, Microsoft will end support for low-cost Windows 11 SE

I switched my Garmin for this $130 rugged watch for a week - here's my verdict now

Nintendo Raises Original Switch Prices, Blaming 'Market Conditions'

Microsoft kills Windows 11 SE, another in a long line of failed ChromeOS competitors

Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live

How did Facebook intercept competitor's encrypted mobile app traffic? (2014)

Nintendo Switch prices are going up after this weekend

Authorities seize BlackSuit ransomware gang’s servers

Terence Tao's NSF grants suspended

Bike Friday All-Day Lightweight Electric Bike Review: It Comes in Purple

AC or DC: Which Is Better?

Microsoft is killing off Windows 11 SE, its Chrome OS competitor

Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft

People aren’t happy with the leaked Pixel 10 prices, and for one key reason

Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis

Nothing just snubbed its biggest market while defending Phone 3 price

The best streaming deals: Save on HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube TV and others

Tech giants blocking some Ukraine and Gaza posts under new online rules

Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys

Age Verification Doesn't Need to Be a Privacy Footgun

Telephone colophon: Or, how I overengineered my call audio (2020)

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 1

The Kremlin’s Most Devious Hacking Group Is Using Russian ISPs to Plant Spyware

Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free

10 Best Fake Songs From Fake Movie Bands

Benchmarking MicroPython

Raspberry Pi 5 Gets a MicroSD Express Hat

'Fantastic Four: First Steps': What to Know About Post-Credits Scenes

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